"Indeed, with this list."
"Then we can turn the passive situation into the active one."
Wang Shouyuan said, his eyes full of joy.
Once the implementation of the land-based tax system begins.
They would have to face the counterattack of the gentry head-on. If they had no backup plan, they would be very passive and could only respond to each move.
But if we have this list, we can grasp the weak spot of the gentry and have no need to worry at all.
But soon, Wang Shouyuan's face showed some confusion. He said, "But, Brother Shouyuan, Eunuch Wang, I don't understand why Li Fang suddenly betrayed the aristocratic faction and wrote this list?"
"You know, this has offended the four major families of Longyang, as well as all the noble families in the Jiangnan area."
Wang Shouyuan knew very well that Li Fang did this.
It was completely going directly against the gentry of the world.
Doesn't he know how serious the consequences are?
"Lord Wang, this is actually very easy to understand." Wang Jin said with a smile.
"Li Fang's crime of encroaching on people's land is proven, and his entire clan will soon be exiled. I'm afraid even their lives will be in danger. Why would he still care about these things? As for why he did this, it's simply to redeem himself for his crime."
"Originally, given the serious crimes he committed, according to the law, even if his entire family was not executed, he and his wife and children would definitely not be able to escape."
"Your Majesty was so magnanimous that he didn't kill them, but only exiled them."
"That's right."
Song Gongwen continued, "As long as we can atone for our crimes and get the news to His Majesty, he will definitely show mercy to the Li family. This way, we can preserve a trace of the Li family's bloodline. Naturally, he will disregard everything else."
Wang Shouyuan was so smart that he understood the meaning of it immediately.
That’s right, your life is almost gone, how can you still care so much?
As long as it can give the family a chance of survival.
So what if I betrayed the nobles?
He immediately sighed, "Your Majesty is truly magnanimous. If it were me, I would never let Li Fang go so easily."
"I think it was because Li Fang understood all this and, grateful for Your Majesty's kindness, that his conscience finally came to him that he wrote this list, right?"
The eunuch from the East Factory had said before that Li Fang wanted to thank His Majesty for not killing him.
At this point in his thoughts, Wang Shouyuan's eyes suddenly flickered, and he couldn't help but wonder, "Could it be that His Majesty also anticipated this, knowing that Li Fang would redeem himself for meritorious service and choose to betray the nobles, using this as an excuse to pave the way for the land tax?"
He originally couldn't think of these things, but after hearing what Song Gongwen and Wang Jin said.
I feel that I need to think more about the decision of His Majesty.
Therefore, Wang Shouyuan thought of this possibility!
"Hiss~"
As soon as these words were spoken.
Song Gongwen and the other man immediately gasped.
Because they felt that with His Majesty's brilliant foresight, this possibility was not impossible.
But if it is really as speculated, then this move is simply a divine move, and there is no doubt that it was calculated wrong.
This... this is horrible...
The next moment.
The three of them looked at each other and swallowed.
Although it is indeed a bit outrageous that even this can be calculated, it is better to believe it than not.
Just as Song Gongwen said before, no description can be overstated for the current Majesty.
Thinking about this, it seems understandable.
"Your Majesty...you are truly amazing."
Wang Shouyuan took a deep breath and said, "Do you think His Majesty has any backup plan?"
"Your Majesty's mind is unpredictable... Your Majesty's mind is unpredictable!"
At this time, Song Gongwen suddenly said, signaling the other party not to think about it anymore, and turned to another topic: "No matter what, the appearance of this list has completely solved our problems."
Hearing this, the two of them didn't think any more about it, but nodded.
The gentry is like a slippery loach. Even though you know there is a problem, it is difficult to catch it.
But the list records the crimes they have committed over the years.
If you disobey, you will be punished directly by law.
in this case.
Are you still afraid that these people won’t cooperate?
"Then let's follow the plan. Tomorrow I will gather all the officials at all levels in Longyang Prefecture and post notices to implement the land tax distribution system."
Song Gongwen thought for a moment and continued, "Brother Shouyuan, you still side with the aristocratic family, openly opposing me while secretly gathering information. I will fully cooperate with you, Brother Shouyuan."
"Yes, Brother Gongwen, don't worry, I know what to do." Wang Shouyuan smiled, and then said: "I can take advantage of this opportunity to directly penetrate Longyang, and even the core of the entire Jiangnan gentry.
"If Brother Gongwen puts more pressure on me, I'm confident that they'll follow my lead from now on!"
He knew very well that the implementation of the land-based tax system in Longyang Prefecture was just the beginning.
The important thing is to promote it throughout Jiangnan and the whole country in the future.
Therefore, it is necessary to have one's own people within the gentry.
And myself.
It can be used as such a hidden chess piece.
"Thank you for your hard work, Brother Shouyuan."
Song Gongwen nodded, then turned to look at Wang Jin and said, "As for the people, I'll need to ask Eunuch Wang for help!"
"Mr. Song, that's not true. Your Majesty means that this is what we should do." Wang Jin bowed slightly.
Then, in the following period of time, they began to discuss the details of implementing the land tax system.
The one who was under the most pressure was none other than Song Gongwen.
After all, he is the main person in charge.
Wang Shouyuan was second. He had to face the gentry, whom he hated the most, every day, which was also a very torturous thing.
The one who had it the easiest was Wang Jin, as all he had to do was spread some information.
So what everyone discussed was that the East Factory was inciting the people.
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