"As long as the knife is not at their neck, they will not have the courage to resist and will choose to keep quiet."
"Once the pilot program of equalizing the land tax is successfully implemented, benefiting the people and increasing national tax revenue, it can then be implemented nationwide. That way, even if the nobles want to resist, they won't have a chance. Do you know why?"
After saying that, Zhang Zhengming looked at his student with a smile on his face, waiting for his answer.
Song Gongwen was a very smart man. After hearing this, he immediately understood: "Because the implementation of the land-based tax system has put the court and the common people on the same side."
"The aristocracy is indeed vast, but the common people number in the tens of millions and are even more powerful. Going against the imperial court might not be a big deal, but going against the common people would mean standing against the entire world."
"Hiss~" When he said this, Song Gongwen suddenly took a breath, widened his eyes, and couldn't help but say.
"I understand. I understand your majesty's true purpose!"
"Your Majesty wishes to rally the common people of the land against the aristocracy and thereby successfully implement the land tax system!"
“That’s right!”
Zhang Zhengming nodded, his expression becoming serious. He continued, "Actually, I was against it at first. I just wanted to proceed according to our plan, one of us in the open and the other in the dark. But I never expected that His Majesty would not only listen to me, but also think of selecting a place as a pilot to implement the land tax system."
"Once there are results, people all over the world will see them and support them."
"When the time comes, no matter how much the nobles disagree, we must compromise!"
"Your Majesty's plan is truly ingenious!"
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