Chapter 448 Why Do They Dare to Be So Rampant?
"Master, I heard that Damin recently issued a new policy. Now Damin is completely open to the outside world, and people from all countries can come to Damin.
Merchants only need to pay certain taxes and fees to do business freely in Damin. If ordinary farmers want to move to Damin, Damin will also distribute land to them.
After hearing what the palace servant said, Mu Yuchong almost lost his composure after being an emperor for many years. "What did you say? Completely open it to the outside world? This is ridiculous!"
The palace servants also thought it was ridiculous. They had never heard of such a thing happening in any other country.
He said, "I heard that they not only announced this extraordinary new policy, but also had people spread the word. I heard that farmers from many neighboring countries are now eager to move and bring their families to settle in Damin."
Mu Yuchong murmured, "How dare they? Aren't they afraid of spies? Don't the ministers of Damin object? Just let her do what she wants?"
Are they stupid, or do they have enough strength to allow them to be so rampant?
How could the palace servant answer such a question? He just reported the information he had obtained outside to Mu Yuchong.
"I think that so-called Immortal Emperor is just a favor from the common people. They praise her to such a high level, but she probably doesn't deserve the title."
Mu Wanning bit the straw, puffed her lips and blew bubbles into the bottle, saying nonchalantly, "It's a good thing she's so stupid. It saves us a lot of trouble."
If anyone else had dared to speak like this in front of Mu Yuchong, they would have lost their heads long ago. But when Mu Wanning said this, Mu Yuchong just thought his daughter was adorable.
He smiled and said, "Come on, go for a walk with Daddy."
He had originally arranged for someone to gather information, intending to wait until he had a grasp of Daming's situation before disembarking. But since Daming was in such a state, he didn't wait any longer.
Mu Wanning happily took her father's arm and got off the boat.
The dock was crowded with ships, people, and even more cargo. Several ordinary-looking Imperial Guards carefully protected the father and daughter in the middle.
Mu Wanning had just arrived in Damin and found everything new to her. She kept ordering the palace maids accompanying her to buy various things for her.
Although Mu Yuchong was often attracted by those new things, he was more concerned about whether the news released by Daming was true.
There were a lot of people on the dock, and almost everyone was discussing the new policies issued by the country.
Even the workers who carried heavy bags and did hard labor at the docks were discussing this issue.
One worker expressed concern: "In the future, people from all countries will be able to come to Damin for resettlement. Will our land be divided up by them?"
Another worker agreed: "That's right. This isn't just giving our country's land away to others."
"That's different. I heard that the people who move to our country will apply for our household registration. They will then become our citizens and have to pay taxes to the country."
Another man dressed as a steward heard the workers discussing the new policy and shared his thoughts, "I think this is a good thing. I heard that the deposed emperor's inaction led to the deaths of too many people in our country.
"Only Lingnan, which was protected by the Immortal Emperor back then, is better off. Many other places have empty lands. Your Majesty cares for the people and is reluctant to increase their taxes. He also always wants to provide some welfare for everyone. Where does the money come from? Don't you have to find a way?"
At first, they were resistant to the new policies issued by the emperor because they were worried that the people from other countries would come and affect their own interests. The dissatisfied and worried workers felt ashamed and followed suit, praising the Immortal Emperor.
Someone else asked, "What if those people who moved here refused to obey the government's orders and were unwilling to farm, but instead came to work odd jobs at the docks like us?"
The steward said, "Since Your Majesty dared to implement such a new policy, he must have thought of a solution long ago. Besides, why don't you all think about whether your work has increased or decreased since Your Majesty's new policy was issued?"
"Of course it's too much!" said the workers who were worried before without thinking.
"That's it. You have more work than before, earn more money, and live a better life. Do you think the new policy is good or bad?"
For ordinary people, they don't understand the big principles. Whoever allows them to live a good life and have enough food to eat is a good person.
Similarly, they don't know what kind of policy is a good policy. But if a policy makes their life better, then it is probably a good policy.
Moreover, due to the new policies promulgated by Jiang Tangtang, more businessmen were attracted to Damin.
They now have endless work to do in a day and can earn twice as much as before.
The workers all cheered up.
The steward smoothed his short beard and walked away with his hands behind his back.
Mu Yuchong looked at the man dressed as a steward, winked at the eunuch beside him, and the eunuch immediately followed.
After a while, the eunuch returned and said, "That person then went to several other places to gather, and without exception, they all spoke on behalf of the royal family."
Mu Yuchong nodded, "Continue to follow that person."
Mu Wan Ning was puzzled, "Dad, what are you doing following that steward?"
Mu Yuchong looked at his daughter who was eating like a kitten, took out a handkerchief to wipe the jam from her mouth and said, "You are already a grown-up, why are you still acting like a child?"
He spoke words of blame, but his eyes were full of fondness.
Mu Wanning pouted and said coquettishly, "Daddy, you haven't answered my question yet!"
Mu Yuchong was so annoyed by her that he said helplessly, "I'll tell you when we get back."
Mu Wan Ning refused, "No, I want to know now!"
Mu Yuchong was so annoyed by his daughter that he could only lean close to her ear and whisper something to her.
Explanation: The steward just now was obviously arranged by someone to speak for the royal family.
Such people were either sent by the emperor or from the faction in the court that supported the new policy. Regardless of who they were, this was a good opportunity to make a breakthrough.
Mu Wanning had a childlike nature. When Mu Yuchong didn't tell her, she wanted to know what was going on. But once she found out, she quickly lost interest.
"Dad, when are we going into town?"
No matter how prosperous Daming's wharf was, it was still just a wharf, and its commerce couldn't compare to the city. Mu Wanning quickly lost interest in it and wanted to go somewhere more interesting.
Mu Yuchong took a deep look at the bustling pier and said, "It's getting late, let's just leave it at that for today!"
Several people returned to the boat together. The person Mu Yuchong sent to inquire about the news had already returned.
Mu Yuchong sat down, took a sip of juice and said, "How is it?"
Although the time was not long, the people sent by Mu Yuchong found out a lot of information.
The subordinate excitedly said, "Your Majesty, Damin's wasteland is in Qiongzhou, Lingnan. It's very close from here, less than half a day's journey. It's not difficult to see her. I heard that when she was in Lingnan, she summoned officials to the local government office. She usually travels without guards..."
After the subordinate told the story of Jiang Tangtang's frequent visits to the people, he boldly suggested that they could find a way to find out Jiang Tangtang's whereabouts, assassinate Jiang Tangtang first, and then send troops to suppress the people after they were left without a leader, and control this territory.
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