The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Chapter 412
Wang Gang wanted to bring the stalls of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty into the mu, the fire consumption was returned to the public, and the officials and gentry paid the grain to the Song Dynasty.

It's not been a day or two since he had this idea. When he was an official on Jiangnan West Road, Wang Gang saw with his own eyes that peasant households were oppressed by landlords, and their lives were not as good as pigs and dogs. He had this idea.

But he didn't have the power at that time, and the conditions needed for reform were insufficient, so he never mentioned it.

But it is different now, Wang Gang controls all the military power of the Song Dynasty, once Sima Guang dies, there will be no one among the courtiers who can contend with him.

This is the best time to implement reforms.

However, Wang Gang still told Sima Guang his thoughts. If he could get his support, the old school would be able to save a lot of trouble.

"The so-called sharing of land into mu is to abolish the poll tax. From now on, the agricultural tax will follow the land. Whoever has more land will pay more tax, and farmers who do not have land will not pay tax.

The return of fire consumption to the public means that the tax money from all over the country will be handed over to the imperial court in a unified way, and the household department will recast it uniformly to avoid loss and secondary tax collection by local officials.

Officials and gentry pay food as a whole, and family members of officials do not enjoy privileges. Except for the officials themselves who do not have to pay taxes, the rest of their relatives are all taxed. "

After Wang Gang explained his reform ideas to Sima Guang, the conservative leader was completely stunned.

"Are you trying to offend everyone?" Sima Guang swallowed.

Sima Guang had fought against the reformists all his life, and after listening to Wang Gang's narration, he immediately understood where the difficulties of his reform were.

It is the interests of the landlord class that the interests of the landlord class are at stake. It seems reasonable and reasonable for Tian Duo to pay taxes, but how can those rich people and big landlords obediently pay the taxes.

Returning the fire consumption to the public means cutting off the local officials' financial resources. In the past, the local government collected taxes and recast the broken silver that was collected uniformly, and there was always loss during the period.

The amount of this loss depends on the mood of the officials. He said that the loss is [-]%, and the common people can only blame it for handing over the loss, and the extra money will naturally fall into the pockets of the officials.

As for the government and gentry paying the food together, it has moved the interests of all scholars.

The Song Dynasty stipulated that all scholars who have been selected as scholars are exempted from taxes and military service. Not only can you be exempted from taxes, but your parents and wives can also be exempted from taxes.

This has created a phenomenon, that is, after the scholar is a scholar, a large group of people will come to recognize their father and be willing to be your son to avoid paying taxes.

Wang Gang's three tricks directly offended officials, gentry and scholars.

But Sima Guang soon realized another thing.

Wang Gang's three reforms are almost all people-oriented and country-oriented.

Although it affects the interests of the privileged class, it can benefit the people of the world and make the country prosperous and strong.

"You's reform is more radical than Wang Anshi's, and I'm afraid it will lead to even greater chaos!" Sima Guang worried.

Wang Gang sighed and said, "Lord Sima, I know that you oppose the reform, not because you follow the old ways, but because you are worried that the reform will fail and the people will suffer from it."

Sima Guang's eyes widened, and he said to Wang Gang, "You actually understand?"

"Everyone in the world thinks that the boss opposes the reform and wants to compete with the princes for power, but I know that the boss is worried about the people, worried that the princes will reform the law, and the people below will obey the reform, which will make the people suffer even more."

Sima Guang sat up straight and looked at Wang Ganglai for the first time.

To be honest, Sima Guang didn't have a deep contact with Wang Gang. Wang Gang was too low-key before. Although he was an uncle of the state, he rarely participated in state affairs, and he was not involved in the struggle between reformists and conservatives.

Sima Guang used to think that Wang Gang was a relative who was good at fighting, and he was on guard against him to prevent him from becoming a character like Wang Mang and Cao Cao.

Only today did he realize that what Wang had just learned was far beyond his imagination.

"Master Sheng, I didn't expect you to be the person who understands me the most. Although Wang Anshi's reform goals are good, his own ability is not so good. He even naively thought that as long as the government orders the reform, he can implement the reform and strengthen the country.

He never went down to have a look, and the people below had already changed his reform without authorization, and instead of benefiting the common people, they suffered greatly from it. Sima Guang took Wang Gang's hand and said:
"I'm old and I don't have the energy to stop you, but I still want to advise you that reform is a double-edged sword. If you can't strengthen the country, it will harm the country. Be careful."

Wang Gang said: "Your Majesty is dedicated to the country, and Sheng admires it, but the Song Dynasty has been weak for too long, if it continues to stand still, it will only lead to its own destruction.

The Great Song Dynasty is different from the previous dynasties. It is surrounded by powerful enemies outside. If it does not become stronger, sooner or later it will become someone else's prey. "

Wang Gang remembered that decades later, the Jin people broke through Bianjing, and the Han people experienced the shame of Jingkang. Since then, they have been suppressed by foreign races for more than 200 years. It was not until a beggar emperor rose up that the chaos was rectified.

Although Wang Gang is not a saint, he has lived in the Song Dynasty for decades, so he naturally doesn't want the people of the Song Dynasty to live a life that is not as good as that of pigs and dogs.

"Boss, I will use the power of the army to suppress all dissatisfaction, my reform will definitely be carried out, and I will definitely build Song Dynasty into the strongest country in the world."

Sima Guang closed his eyes, as if thinking about whether to believe Wang Gang's words.

In the end, he sighed deeply and asked Wang Gang to go to the palace to face the saint first, while he himself called the butler to summon the courtiers who were close to him.

Soon the conservative ministers entered Sima Mansion one by one, and left one after another two hours later.

At this time, Wang Gang had already entered the palace to meet his little emperor's nephew.

When nephew and uncle met, it was natural to reminisce about the old days, and the little emperor didn't ask Wang Gang why he went to Sima Mansion.

Later, the little emperor called the Empress Dowager Sheng Minglan, and everyone had a meal together to connect with each other.

During the meal, the little emperor asked Wang Gang: "Uncle, the old prime minister is still seriously ill, and there are many important affairs in the court. I want to worship you as the right minister to lead the courtiers."

Wang Gang said unceremoniously: "Thank you for the kindness of the officials. I will devote myself to the country and be loyal to the country."

Sheng Minglan said with a smile: "Third brother, you should help your nephew well and manage the Song Dynasty well, so that I can go down to see the late emperor in the future."

The little emperor twitched his face slightly, as if he was a little unhappy, but he held back.

Wang Gang had a panoramic view of the changes on the little emperor's face.

"It seems that there is some disagreement between the emperor and the queen mother?" Wang Gang suppressed his doubts, and after reminiscing with Sheng Minglan, he left the palace and returned to Sheng Mansion.

Old Mrs. Sheng's health was getting worse, and she was a little confused. She didn't recognize Wang Gang when she saw her.

Sheng Hong is fine, he has already resigned from office and went home to take care of himself, and he enjoys playing with his grandchildren all day long, very happy.

As for Lin Sushuang, the changes have also been great, probably because his son is getting older, he is less competitive, and his mind is much calmer.

The one who has changed the most is Wang Ruofu. Since she came back from her hometown in Youyang, she seems to have changed.

Sheng Changbai is also a member of the third rank now, in charge of Yushitai, his descendants are more predestined than Wang Gang, and the Liu family gave birth to him three children, two boys and one girl.

Wang Gang and Hai Chaoyun have only one daughter, Sheng Ziqiao, and they are now at the age to talk about marriage.

"Second brother, when I entered the palace today, there seems to be a disagreement between the sixth younger sister and the official mother and son?" Wang Gang and Sheng Changbai sat down to chat.

"Oh, the Queen Mother!" Sheng Changbai sighed, as if there was something hard to say.

Wang Gang asked curiously, "Could it be that the sixth younger sister is greedy for power and has caused displeasure to the officials?"

Sheng Changbai shook his head and said: "No, the Empress Dowager stays in the harem all day and never asks about political affairs."

Wang Gang wondered: "Then why are the officials angry with the Queen Mother?"

Sheng Changbai looked around, and after confirming that there was no one there, he said: "Recently, the Empress Dowager often recruits Qi Heng into the palace."

Wang Gang took a sip of tea and almost spit it out.

"Sixth Sister and Qi Heng are inseparable?"

Sheng Changbai sighed again: "After the first emperor left for a year, the sixth younger sister couldn't bear the loneliness, it's no wonder that the officials were displeased and made Qi Heng troublesome several times, every time the queen mother protected Qi Heng, the officials became even more angry .”

Wang Gang finally understood why there was a gap between his nephew and Ming Lan, which would make anyone feel uncomfortable.

Before my father's bones were cold, my mother wanted to find a stepfather for herself. Even children from ordinary families might not be able to accept it, let alone the royal family.

"Haven't you persuaded Sixth Sister? If she acts like this, something will happen one day!"

"Why didn't you persuade me, not only me, but even my father went to the palace to persuade her, but the Empress Dowager is determined to have an ambiguity with Qi Heng, no one can persuade you." Sheng Changbai sighed.

Wang Gang guessed that Sheng Minglan and Qi Heng were lovers who did not get married at the beginning, and he always had regrets in his heart.

Now that Sheng Minglan has become the queen mother and the most powerful woman in the world, she naturally wants to make up for her regret.

Ordinary people make up for regrets, and remarriage is not a big deal, but Sheng Minglan is no longer an ordinary person. The royal family has no selfish affairs, and many people are watching every move of the queen mother and emperor.

Sheng Minglan is playing with fire.

"Second brother, you didn't talk to Qi Heng?" Wang Gang asked sullenly.

"I found it." Sheng Changbai said helplessly: "Now Qi Heng relies on the queen mother's favor, and no one cares about him!"

Wang Gang snorted coldly: "Since Qi Heng wants to enter the palace so much, why not eunuch him and send him directly to Sixth Sister to serve her!"

Sheng Changbai opened his mouth wide, maybe he didn't expect Wang Gang to be so ruthless!

(End of this chapter)