"What do you mean by that, my beloved concubine?"
Wei Yunyi was shocked and couldn't help asking.
For some reason, he suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.
Zhao Lingying smiled, found a memorial on the table, and said, "This is the memorial just submitted by Minister Song. He said that thanks to Your Majesty's grace, Longyang Prefecture is progressing smoothly. It won't be long before the land tax system can be implemented."
What?
Hearing this, Wei Yunyi felt a little dizzy in front of his eyes.
He quickly took the memorial and prepared to open it and read it.
The article is very long, thicker than other memorials, with a total of more than a thousand words.
Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't even look at it, but now he couldn't care less.
I resisted the urge to read further and patiently read it from beginning to end.
Just as Concubine Ying said.
The memorial of Song Gongwen.
I am reporting back on the recent events in Longyang Prefecture. Everything is under control.
He also said that in order to implement the land tax system as soon as possible, efforts will be intensified to complete it as soon as possible.
this...
As he watched, Wei Yunyi's hands couldn't help but tremble.
At this time, Zhao Lingying, accompanied by the palace maids, immediately bowed and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! If this reform is successful, it will not only reduce the burden on the people, but will also effectively combat the aristocracy and curb the trend of land annexation."
"By then, even the imperial court's tax revenue will increase significantly. In the long run, this will surely allow the people to live and work in peace and contentment, and the country to prosper!"
When she said this, a look of joy appeared on her face.
Although the land tax is not a major measure.
It is just an optimization of the existing tax system.
But Zhao Lingying has been studying the art of governing the country recently.
The far-reaching impact of this reform was fully foreseeable.
Now that the people are free from burdens, they can focus on farming.
Because the gentry had vast fields, the taxes they paid would also increase sharply.
With money in the treasury, we can do more things. So, why worry about the prosperity of the country?
In Zhao Lingying's opinion, it was not only Song Gongwen who made the contribution, but also because His Majesty had a long-term vision. Now that the reform is about to succeed, she naturally has to congratulate him.
The country is prosperous...
As soon as these four words came out.
It was like a needle piercing Wei Yunyi's heart.
He was still holding the memorial, completely stunned.
Didn't the nobles strongly oppose it? How could everything go smoothly?
What will happen if the land-based tax system is successfully implemented?
Wei Yunyi panicked, but soon realized something and said, "My beloved concubine, this memorial from Song Gongwen is completely different from the statement made by the Longyang Prefecture officials. Do you think he is afraid of my punishment and is deliberately deceiving me?"
First, Longyang prefect Wang Shouyuan strongly opposed it, then the gentry launched an uprising, and there were also memorials from various places in Jiangnan.
In this situation, how can the father-in-law make sure everything goes smoothly?
This is outrageous.
It’s fake, it must be fake, I don’t believe it!
That's why Wei Yunyi asked this question at this moment.
Zhao Lingying, who was standing next to him, was stunned again when she heard these words.
Your Majesty, shouldn't you be happy that the reform is progressing smoothly? Why would you ask such a question?
Oh~ I see, this is a test from His Majesty.
I want to see if I have made any progress after reviewing memorials for so many days!
Well, that must be the case.
After Zhao Lingying confirmed her thoughts, she smiled and said, "I think that's impossible. Unlike some local officials, Song Gongwen is a cabinet minister and has only been in office for a short time. He would definitely not dare to deceive Your Majesty. Therefore, this memorial can definitely be trusted. Your Majesty, do you think I'm right?"
During this period, she has been studying the art of governing the country and has understood many things.
Local officials, because they were away from home for a long time, sometimes would not visit the capital for several years.
Even when reporting on work, unless there is a special summons, it is usually in the Ministry of Personnel or other government offices and cannot see His Majesty.
In this case, they have a lot of room to maneuver when submitting petitions.
Not to mention committing the crime of deceiving the emperor.
As long as it's not discovered or can be compensated for later, everything will be fine.
No matter how powerful the emperor is, he can't control every move of the entire world, right?
This is what is called the so-called mountains are high and the emperor is far away.
But Song Gongwen was different.
He is a member of the cabinet, the father-in-law of the emperor, and the leader of this reform. How could he possibly deceive Your Majesty?
Besides, he had just taken office and was not popular. How many eyes were watching him secretly?
Once discovered by the court officials, there would be big trouble.
Therefore, Zhao Lingying can be sure that Song Gongwen will not and dare not to forge anything!
At this moment, Wei Yunyi on the opposite side heard these words.
Also lost in thought
Because he felt that what Concubine Ying said made sense.
It is impossible for my father-in-law to deceive me, and this memorial is absolutely true.
So, the pilot program of equalizing the land tax is progressing smoothly and is about to succeed?
no!
I absolutely cannot let this happen.
Although it is just a pilot project, it has not affected the whole country.
But if successful, it will definitely increase luck. After all, Longyang is an important town in the south of the Yangtze River.
The Jiangnan area is the economic center of the entire Wei Dynasty, and any changes there cannot be ignored.
Plus, it’s almost time for month-end settlement.
We can't let down our guard at this time!
or?
Order Song Gongwen to stop? Summon him back to the capital?
But the problem is, judging from the memorials, the gentry were indeed angry.
Especially Wang Shouyuan, who submitted memorials almost every day, with harsh words, almost pointing at Song Gongwen's nose and scolding him, as if they had an irreconcilable feud.
Could it be that the two of them are joining hands to play me?
Wei Yunyi felt the probability was zero.
Since it is Wang Shouyuan’s memorial, we can believe it.
That is to say, Longyang Prefecture is indeed in chaos now, and chaos will ruin its fortune.
If we ask my father-in-law to come back at this time, it would be a waste of time.
Thinking of this, Wei Yunyi got a headache.
Some are undecided.
I feel very confused.
"His Majesty."
But at this time, a young eunuch came over and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the Grand Tutor wants to see you, saying that there is an urgent matter."
Zhang Zhengming is here?
Wei Yunyi's heart moved, and then he was overjoyed!
Yes, I still have a beacon of light in the sea of suffering.
Since you can't make up your mind, why not just ask the tutor directly and then do the opposite?
Immediately, without hesitation, he ordered the other party to wait in the imperial study.
He turned around and said immediately: "My beloved, I still have things to deal with. I will see you again in the evening."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Of course Zhao Lingying would not say anything, as she still had many memorials to submit.
Wei Yunyi nodded and left with his men.
Feel the current situation.
I can only ask Zhang Zhengming.
Moreover, the matter is urgent and we must not delay any further.
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