"How can we make the people understand the benefits of the land tax and stand on our side? I don't know how to do it."
At this point, he continued: "Brother Gongwen, do you have any ideas?"
Upon hearing this, Song Gongwen frowned.
The gentry usually seem to be a group of scattered sand.
But when their own interests are threatened, they will inevitably gather together for warmth.
Song was well-versed in history books and was very clear about these things.
In fact.
There are also some emperors in history books who were well aware of the harm that the gentry posed to the court, but were unable to solve it.
The fundamental reason is that the right to speak in the local area is entirely in the hands of the gentry.
As the saying goes, the emperor is far away, even if the court's original intention is good.
But the key is to have someone to promote it.
The gentry who hold the power of speech are the people closest to the lower classes.
If they know that the land-based tax system is damaging to their own interests, will they tell the truth?
No.
Perhaps, the gentry will publicize the disadvantages of this matter, or even offer some benefits, so that the people will stand on their side and oppose the court.
Let me ask you, do the people believe the emperor who is far away in the capital, or do they believe the nobles standing right in front of them?
The answer is obvious!
Therefore, this is the biggest challenge faced in implementing the equalization of land tax and capitation.
Song Gongwen understood this.
But I really can't think of any solution.
As the prefect, Wang Shouyuan was able to say a few words and gain the trust of the people.
However, he needs to stand on the side of the aristocratic faction, so this kind of thing is absolutely not allowed to happen.
For a moment, the two looked at each other with sad expressions.
"My Lords!"
But at this time, a yamen runner walked in and said respectfully: "There is a man outside who claims to be Wang Jin from the East Factory. He said he wants to see Master Song."
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