The establishment of the East Factory.
Although it caused a stir.
But now, it is still only in the capital and has not spread completely.
The yamen runners naturally didn't understand what the East Factory was, but they could see that Wang Jin was an important figure and did not dare to neglect him.
So he hurried in to pass on the message.
But for the East Factory.
As an official appointed by the imperial court, Wang Shouwei must know about it.
In addition, I also heard about what Wang Jin has been doing in Longyang Prefecture recently.
Especially today, he brought people to surround the Li family, causing a lot of uproar.
However, he had no good feelings towards the Li family, so he ignored it.
In addition, I know that the East Factory is different from ordinary institutions.
So almost nothing was done.
But Wang Shouyuan didn't understand why the other party came here and was looking for Brother Gongwen.
However, just as he was beginning to doubt, Song Gongwen, who was standing beside him, suddenly had his eyes light up and immediately said, "Brother Shouyuan, I know Eunuch Wang. He is a close confidant of His Majesty. He must have something important to tell you."
He had a feeling that perhaps the eunuch Wang came here just to discuss the issue of equalizing the land tax.
"Oh? His Majesty's confidant?" Wang Shouyuan nodded and signaled the bailiff to invite the other party in.
After receiving the order, the bailiff immediately turned around and left.
After a while.
Wang Jin walked into the inner hall alone.
The people who came with him were waiting outside.
"Eunuch Wang!" When Song Gongwen saw the other party, he immediately walked forward and bowed.
"Lord Song, you are the father-in-law of the emperor and a minister of the cabinet. You absolutely cannot do this." Wang Jin hurriedly stopped the other party from saluting and said with a smile on his face.
He now controls the East Factory and is the director of the Imperial Household Department. He is also highly trusted by His Majesty and is extremely powerful.
But Wang Jin remembered where his current status came from, so he behaved very humbly.
Not to mention in front of Song Gongwen.
Song Gongwen smiled and said immediately, "Eunuch Wang, what brings you here? What can I do for you?"
Having said that, my intuition tells me that the other party might be here because of the land tax.
"This..." Wang Jin glanced at Wang Shouyuan next to him, but did not speak.
He didn't know or trust this person.
Don't talk nonsense.
"Please rest assured, Eunuch Wang. Brother Shouyuan is a trustworthy person. He will work with me to implement the land-based tax system." Song Gongwen naturally noticed this and spoke immediately to reassure the other party.
"I see, Lord Wang." Wang Jin cupped his hands and said, "This is the latest oral instruction from His Majesty."
"He said he wanted us to pay close attention to how the people would react when the land tax was implemented."
After saying that, he took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and handed it to Song Gongwen.
Then he continued, "Little Li, who serves His Majesty, said that His Majesty is very concerned about this and gave special instructions."
Did His Majesty give you special instructions?
Song Gongwen heard this and then looked at it carefully.
As expected, what was said above was to let the East Factory pay attention to the implementation of the land-based tax system, as well as the people.
At the same time, Wang Jin continued, "Your Majesty is a sage monarch throughout history, and would never do anything meaningless. Now that he has given me this instruction, I think he is telling me to assist Elder Song. He just wants me to pay attention to the people's reactions. I'm stumped as to why. Elder Song, what are your thoughts?"
He had been at the Li family mansion before, and when he saw the contents of the note, he immediately understood.
Your Majesty is instructing me to help implement the land tax system successfully.
But I can't figure it out.
What does this have to do with the people?
I immediately thought about asking Mr. Song opposite me for advice.
Song Gongwen didn't say anything, but was also thinking secretly.
But soon, an idea flashed in my mind.
Immediately, he was as if he had been electrocuted, and he said directly: "Eunuch Wang, I understand!"
"Pay attention to the people's reaction, Eunuch Wang. This is what His Majesty is saying. He wants you to send people to the people and gain their support!"
"Just now, Brother Shouyuan and I encountered a difficult situation. The Longyang nobles hold the final say. Even though the land tax is a good thing, the people are not aware of it..."
At this moment, Song Gongwen told all the problems he was facing.
To put it bluntly, it is on the territory of the gentry.
It is difficult to convince the people.
They know the problem, but they can't solve it.
"I understand." Wang Jin suddenly realized and said, "So, Your Majesty actually wants the East Factory to mobilize the people?"
"That's right, that's what I mean." Song Gongwen continued, "Brother Shouyuan and I both serve in the court, but as you know, most people don't trust court officials. They will only support them if they receive tangible benefits."
"But if the East Factory helps persuade the people and tells them about the tax-to-land system, then things will be different!"
At the end of his words, Song Gongwen's eyes lit up and he became very excited.
It is actually possible for officials to get close to the people.
But it's hard to gain complete trust.
After all, the identities between the two are there.
It is impossible for officials to say that they can completely empathize with the people at the bottom.
It might even arouse the resentment of the people.
But the East Factory is different.
The eunuchs in charge of the East Factory all came from the bottom of society.
Let’s not talk about anything else, just take the eunuch Wang Jin, who is a representative figure among them. Naturally, he understands the people very well and is the most suitable candidate.
Immediately, Song Gongwen expressed all his guesses. In short, he wanted to let the eunuchs, who were previously at the same low level, convince the people and let them know the benefits of the land-based tax system, so as to gain their support.
As long as there is strong support from the people, no matter what the gentry does, they will be powerless in the end.
"So that's how it is." Wang Jin suddenly understood and nodded immediately.
No wonder His Majesty said he cared about the people. I didn't expect there was such a meaning behind it.
At the same time, I also agree with Song Gongwen's remarks.
indeed.
When it comes to understanding the people, no one understands them better than him.
Because I have come this far from being an ordinary person.
"Your Majesty is truly foresighted. He even considered this."
Beside him, Song Gongwen sighed and shook his head.
Originally, I thought of this problem after I came here.
Unexpectedly, someone far away in the palace had already anticipated this and found a solution.
How can it not be called a brilliant plan?
That’s my thoughts.
Song Gongwen sighed slightly, feeling that he was short-sighted and underestimated His Majesty.
I immediately decided that any decision His Majesty made in the future would require me to think harder and more carefully until I thought it through thoroughly. Only then could I follow His Majesty's footsteps and govern the country!
However, Wang Shouyuan, who was silent on the side, looked at the two people with excitement, excitement and emotion.
For some reason, he always felt that there was something wrong there, and he couldn't help but speak out.
"Brother Gongwen, Eunuch Wang, Your Majesty...does he really think so?"
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