During this period of time.
Wang Shouyuan is doing the same thing.
That is to stand in opposition to Song Gongwen and oppose the equalization of land tax.
He also jointly wrote hundreds of memorials with officials belonging to the aristocratic faction and submitted them to the capital.
This move also allowed him to formally integrate into the aristocratic faction and completely gain the trust of these people.
Although he does not hold a high official position now, as the prefect of Longyang, he is the only person who has the ability and legitimate right to oppose Song Gongwen.
In this situation, the Longyang gentry had no choice but to rely on Wang Shouyuan.
Especially the four most powerful families.
He has completely been regarded as one of his own.
Continuous contact for several days.
Of course, the reason why it can be achieved to this extent.
It is completely related to the previous five years of disguise.
Without that period of preparation, it would have been impossible for the gentry to fully accept Wang Shouyuan.
The land-based tax system and Song Gongwen's methods were just catalysts.
The only way is to make these people aware of the danger.
Only then will they choose to find a backup plan.
"The Four Great Families?" At this moment, Song Gongwen narrowed his eyes upon hearing this and continued, "The Four Great Families of Longyang are extremely famous throughout the entire Jiangnan area, and their involvement with some officials in the imperial court is also very deep."
"If we can resolve the issue of the four major families, then the land tax system in Longyang Prefecture will be secure, and even the entire Jiangnan region will be the same."
"Brother Shouyuan, are you confident in contacting them this time?"
In the list given by Li Fang before.
Although it also includes people from the four major families.
But they are all from the side branches, and there is no one from the main branch.
At first, Song Gongwen thought that Li Fang was holding back and did not dare to offend him completely.
But later on I thought about it and felt that it was unlikely because the Li family was already in danger.
Especially after asking Wang Jin, I found out that the other party had written down everything he knew.
But does this mean that the four major families have done almost nothing wrong?
Song Gongwen didn't believe it.
I just feel that they are hiding very deeply.
That's why he asked if he was sure he could deal with them.
"I wasn't sure before, but if we can get Eunuch Wang's East Factory to take action and change public opinion, then it might be possible." Wang Shouyuan laughed and said, "These days, it's the four major families that are manipulating public opinion."
"There are some people in their clan who have served as officials in the imperial court. Some even reached the capital before, with the highest rank being the third rank."
"But after years of planning, the teacher severely suppressed the officials of the aristocratic faction, especially the four major families of Longyang."
"Now, within the clan, there isn't even a single official above the sixth rank, given the circumstances."
"If they want to fight against Brother Gongwen, they can only rely on me."
When saying these words.
Wang Shouyuan is very confident.
He is now a prefect, ranking fourth.
He is in charge of Longyang. Once the four major families lose the support of the people, he will be their last resort.
"In that case, I'll take care of Brother Yuan." Song Gongwen was immediately relieved and said, "Everything is ready now. Tomorrow, I will send a message to the eunuchs in the East Factory and ask them to reverse public opinion!"
After waiting for so many days, I finally waited for this final opportunity.
Once the four major families are dealt with and the land tax is distributed among the land, it can be successfully implemented.
And I can finally give an explanation to His Majesty.
"That's right."
Wang Shouyuan nodded, but soon frowned, and continued, "However, although this system of allocating taxes to each acre is good and eliminates the head tax, in reality, the benefits it brings to the people are still not very significant, and it can only temporarily curb the trend of mergers and acquisitions."
"It's fine when it's just implemented, but if it goes on for a long time, the people will still have no land and no income."
"If we do this, we will continue to work hard for the gentry and landlords, but the fundamental problem will not be solved."
"Brother Shouyuan's words are what I have been worried about recently."
When Song Gongwen heard this, he was not angry.
Instead, he continued, "The common people have no money. Even if they have land, they can't farm it. Cattle, farm tools, and seedlings all cost money. In the end, they have no choice but to continue looking for landlords and nobles, because these people have money and ability."
In the current Wei Dynasty, farming is not easy and it is not something you can do just by having land.
Farmers and ordinary people need to spend money in all aspects to maintain their lives.
If it is a good year, these are actually not a problem.
But what if it is a disaster year.
Or what about when there is a shortage of resources? That would be a big problem.
At such times, the gentry and landlords would reveal their ferocious faces.
To put it bluntly, it is competing with the people for profit.
Use sweet words to deceive the people, and then give them a small amount of money to induce them.
Because the people suffered from the disaster and could not make ends meet, it was worthwhile for them to sell their land.
This is another cycle that cannot solve the fundamental problem.
"Unless..." At this moment, Song Gongwen frowned and continued, "Is there any way to relieve the people's worries and allow them to survive even in times of disaster?"
"Brother Gongwen, I just happened to be here and I have come up with an idea."
At this time, Wang Shouyuan spoke up and said, "With the government as a backing, let the people borrow money from the government when they are suffering from disasters or when there is a shortage of crops, so as to buy farm tools and seedlings. They will repay the government when there is a good harvest next year. As for the interest, we will charge less."
"This way, the people won't have to worry about anything, and when the time comes to repay the loan, the local government will have some extra silver in its treasury!"
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