I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 270 Who's Who

"So this is actually true?"

After hearing the endless shouts of the newsboy below, Mao Yuanyi was immediately surprised.

Others looked shocked when they heard this. Lu Xiangsheng, regardless of anything else, called the waiter and told him to go downstairs and buy a newspaper.

Nowadays, the newspaper business is booming. Most of the big restaurants in the capital will cooperate with newsboys. It is extremely convenient to buy newspapers. The hotel clerk will deliver the newspapers after a while.

Lu Xiangsheng immediately took the newspaper, and the other three people immediately gathered around and started reading together.

On the front and bottom pages of the newspaper, there is a line of eye-catching large characters reading "Edict to Abolish Craftsmen's Registration" and "Abolition of Low-Level Registration" in large characters. The details of the edict are on the left.

When Lu Xiangsheng saw this edict, he couldn't help but read it out. When he read the words "Exempt the price of the craftsmen from the provincial capital, and remove their craftsmen status", his tone immediately became urgent.

"Good, good, good."

When Lu Xiangsheng saw this, he said three good words in a row. He has always known the hard work of craftsmen. It is a burden for craftsmen to have to do corvee every month. Not only do they have many things to do, but many unnecessary expenses appear out of thin air. Now of course, this bad habit can be abolished. This is a great thing.

But Lu Xiangsheng's three good words were not echoed by the other three people, because they all continued to concentrate on the edict below.

"Today, there are those with low status, either from the previous dynasty or later, or the sons of criminals. All the people in the world are my subjects. Now I hear that the low status is not among the scholars, farmers, industry and merchants. They are passed down from generation to generation and cannot be changed. They are not allowed to participate in the imperial examinations and cannot be officials. They are not allowed to buy property or marry other people.

I feel sad every time I think about it, but even though I am guilty, the punishment I have endured has long since been eliminated.Therefore, an edict was issued to abolish the lowly status, register all households as citizens, and pay taxes with the people. They can participate in the imperial examinations and purchase properties, just like ordinary people. "

Zhang Guowei then read the edict aloud word by word. As he read it, his heart could not help but surge with passion. His reading voice became louder and louder, attracting the attention of the people around him.

"Good government! Good government! Your Majesty is diligent and loves the people. Isn't this behavior in line with the teachings of the saints? The emperor loves the people, which is really a blessing for our court!"

Zhou Shideng was the first to comment. He deeply agreed with the statement that scholars, farmers, industry and commerce were all originally educated. Although the lowly people were not originally among the scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, the information revealed in the edict did not represent the importance the court attached to these extreme groups. .

"What Brother Bo Sheng (Zhou Shideng's nickname) said is absolutely true. It's really a blessing for us."

After reading the edict, Lu Xiangsheng also understood that this decree was the emperor's idea, and his admiration and respect for the emperor deepened in his heart.

After taking the throne for more than half a year, he reversed the situation, implemented reforms, forged ahead, and changed the Wanli Dynasty's lazy and lazy style.This filled the heart of a scholar like him who wanted to make a difference, and he secretly vowed to work hard to become an official, perform well in the palace examination, and make himself favored by the emperor.

"Dear guests, I'm sorry to interrupt you. I am a clerk in this shop. I am a lowly and illiterate child. I just heard the newsboy selling newspapers, and then I heard the guests reading the edict inside. I want to come over and confirm whether this edict means that there will be no more lowly status in the future, and all people in the lowly status will be the same as ordinary people."

Just when Lu Xiangsheng and others were discussing in a comfortable mood, a weak voice suddenly came out, interrupting their chat.When they heard the words and looked around, they saw a man wearing a slightly ill-fitting waiter's uniform and a dark scarf hat, leaning cautiously to inquire about them.

Seeing the four people looking back at him, the clerk bent down very skillfully and showed a professional smile. He also covered the cuff of the other with one hand and rubbed it. Even so, it was difficult to conceal his nervousness.

Lu Xiangsheng was thoughtful and suddenly noticed that there was a green knitted garment hidden in the cuffs he was covering. When he saw it, he immediately understood what it meant.

In the Ming Dynasty, all lowly people had to dress differently from others and had to wear green clothes. Although the dress regulations are not so strict now, this rule has always existed.

Judging from this, this guy must have come from a humble background, but he somehow managed to get the restaurant owner to hire him.

Zhang Guowei is not as thoughtful as Lu Xiangsheng. He is still excited and eager to share his joy with others. Now when someone asks, he immediately replies:
"It is indeed true. Your Majesty is generous and loving, and cannot bear the pain of lowly status, so he issued an edict to abolish all lowly status in the world, and all the people were registered as households, just like the common people. Now that the edict is issued, the court will implement it soon."

The guy was stunned when he heard this, but his body couldn't stop trembling, and he asked again in a low voice to confirm:
"Is this true?"

"You really take it seriously. From now on, there will be no more lowly status. You will be just like ordinary people. You can take part in the imperial examinations and purchase properties, just like ordinary people. You heard me right."

Seeing that this guy still couldn't believe Zhang Guowei's words, Lu Xiangsheng immediately said it seriously and said it word for word.

When the waiter heard this, he believed that what he said was true. His eyes were filled with tears, and his body could not help but tremble slightly. While wiping his tears, he bowed and said to them:

"Thank you sir for clarifying my doubts. I understand, I understand!"

After the guy finished speaking, he bowed to Lu Xiangsheng and the others, thanked them and left, and ran down the stairs without saying a word.

"He must be a poor man too."

Looking at the waiter leaving in a hurry, Lu Xiangsheng felt very emotional. He had just experienced this kind of excitement of a surprise in life, and he naturally had a deep understanding of it in his heart.

"Brother Jiandou, do you know the reason? Otherwise, why would you express such emotion?"

Mao Yuanyi was also wondering about the behavior of the restaurant waiter. Now seeing Lu Xiangsheng speaking with emotion, she immediately asked him for answers.

Upon seeing this, Lu Xiangsheng mentioned what he had just seen about the green woven clothes inside, and everyone immediately understood the reason.

"Alas, the fate of an entire generation has been changed by an edict. Who can't be so excited that they become speechless?"

Mao Yuanyi also sighed after hearing this. He was born in a family of officials. He has been smart and empathetic since he was a child, and he has always had the ambition to save the world and help the people.After coming to Beijing, he has been serving as Sun Chengzong's staff and knows more about the important affairs of the court, so he has heard about this matter for a long time.

Just hearing about it is one kind of feeling. Seeing someone's life changed because of it is another feeling.He originally didn't care much about the issue of humble status, but since he learned that the imperial court issued an edict to abolish the humble status, he also learned a little about their lives.

In the capital's lowly status, women mostly work in the Jiaofang Department and are not allowed to redeem themselves, while men mostly work in low-level jobs, and others are afraid to avoid them.

It can be seen from this that to be able to work as a waiter in a restaurant, you have to work several times harder than others.

"Yes, so this is great good governance. I don't know how many people shed tears when they heard this edict."

Hearing Mao Yuanyi's emotion, Zhang Guowei nodded in agreement.

"Come on, come on, this matter will come to light!" Zhou Shideng was also happy in his heart. He immediately picked up the wine glass and wanted to have a drink together. Naturally, the other three people would not refuse, and they all picked up the wine glasses and started drinking.

"A lowly status will always be a lowly status. Even if the emperor's grace helps them turn around, it won't matter. They can't live as usual. It should be obvious that there are so many things for poor scholars."

Just after everyone finished drinking, a sarcastic voice sounded from the east. Lu Xiangsheng and others looked sideways when they heard the sound, and saw two people dressed as rich men and frivolously glancing at them. They were also drinking nearby, with a servant behind them each. .

Seeing four scholars opposite looking at them, one of them was holding a painting fan. The man in a brocade robe was not afraid at all. Instead, he opened the painting fan with a "pop" sound, turned his head and looked at a servant behind him provocatively, and asked directly:

"Chen Si, the emperor's favor is so great now that he wants to abolish the lowly status and make all households uniform. People who used to have lowly status can actually take the imperial examination. I remember that you were also born in a lowly status! Do you want me to ask my father to take you down? Change your lowly status so that you can become a Jinshi."

The servant named Chen Si had a look of panic on his face when he heard this. He immediately knelt down and threw himself on the ground, kowtowing and slapping himself in the face with his hands.

"Master, spare your life. Damn it, I shouldn't listen to these words. I have lived in the Earl's Mansion since I was a child, and I have been serving you since I was a child. How dare you have such an idea? Even if you are going to take the imperial examination, it is you who will take the exam. How can a slave with a low status have such a thing?" I have never had any delusions about my ability, I just want to serve you wholeheartedly."

"Haha, it's better if you don't have such evil thoughts. Remember, a slave is a slave. Even the emperor's grace cannot represent your identity."

Chen Si's answer was obviously very helpful to the young man in brocade. He pretended to give instructions to Shen Shen, and then looked at Lu Xiangsheng and the others proudly, his eyes full of provocation.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Guowei immediately slapped the table and became furious. He stood up and was about to talk to the playboy, but Lu Xiangsheng grabbed him and told him to sit down quickly.

Zhang Guowei was very confused and turned around to look at Lu Xiangsheng. He saw Lu Xiangsheng shaking his head to indicate that he should calm down. Seeing this, Zhang Guowei could only turn off the engine and stop talking.

The two young men in brocade clothes stopped paying attention to him when they saw the four of them. Feeling very bored, they stood up unsteadily.

He walked deliberately and slowly in front of the four of them, snorted coldly and wandered downstairs. The servant named Chen Si behind him also looked at him with a look of disdain and nobility.

Seeing the man walking downstairs, Lu Xiangsheng took away Zhang Guowei's hand. Zhang Guowei was so angry that he punched the table again and said fiercely:

"Brother Lu, why don't you let me vent my anger? This person is so arrogant and really makes me angry."

He then looked at Mao Yuanyi and Zhou Shideng, his eyes full of confusion as to why they didn't come forward just now.

"Yujie (Zhang Guowei's word), don't be anxious. The servant just said that in the Earl's Mansion, I think that person is from a distinguished family. Although we are not afraid, we have just passed the examination and the palace examination will be held soon. During this time It’s better not to cause trouble, otherwise we will be the ones who suffer.”

Seeing that Zhang Guowei was so angry, Lu Xiangsheng quickly explained that he was naturally not afraid of this person, but now was the critical moment for the imperial examination, so it was better not to cause any trouble.

"Indeed, it won't be too late to utter such evil words after winning the imperial examination."

Compared with Zhang Guowei, Mao Yuanyi and Zhou Shideng seemed a little calmer. Seeing that Zhang Guowei was still angry, they also started to persuade him.

After being persuaded by the three people, Zhang Guowei also understood that it was better not to cause trouble now, but looking at the newspaper on the table, and thinking about the hotel clerk who was crying with excitement, and Chen Si who felt honored to be a dog slave, he I couldn't help but feel angry.

"Oh, I was in a good mood to be disturbed by this person. It's really disappointing. But I'm so angry that I can't understand. You saw that Chen Si didn't look like that when he left just now. He actually took pride in being a slave. In the world, There is no such person."

Seeing Zhang Guowei express his confusion, Mao Yuanyi smiled and felt that Zhang Guowei still had a scholarly temperament.

"Brother Yu Sheng, you have been familiar with the books of sages since you were a child and are so smart. Why can't you figure out this truth? This Chen Si has been attached to the Earl's Mansion since he was a child and has been a slave for generations. If he suddenly breaks away from his lowly status and is kicked out of the Earl's Mansion, how can he ask them How should we live?

Besides, their life in the Earl's Mansion is much better than that of ordinary people, and many people can't help but envy them. "

Mao Yuanyi's family was well-off, she was born in a famous family, and there were many servants in her family. She had a very thorough understanding of this matter.The slaves of these big families are the most unwilling to leave the master's house, otherwise they will not be able to live at all.

"Brother Zhisheng is indeed right. Although the imperial court has issued an edict to completely abolish the humble status, it is still very difficult to implement it, not to mention whether the slaves in the big family are willing.

Let’s just say that after these lowly people are registered as household members, will they really be treated as ordinary people by the government and the people?People’s hearts are unpredictable!If they are not treated normally, then they have the reputation of being lowly, but they have the reality of being lowly. "

Zhou Shideng also spoke up after hearing this. In his opinion, this was a big problem in policy implementation. The bad habits that were deeply rooted in people's hearts could not be solved by simply relying on an edict.

Zhang Guowei felt that what they said did make sense, and he became even more frustrated after hearing this.

"Alas, it is easy to break a mountain, but it is difficult to break a heart. Now it seems that this matter has a long way to go."

"Hahaha, brother Yu Sheng is in trouble. No matter what, at least it has changed from before, right? As long as you do anything, it's never too late. As the saying goes, the work of ten horses depends on perseverance; if you persevere, you will never let go of rotten wood. Break; persevere, gold and stone can be carved.

If you make a little change today and a little tomorrow, it will definitely be effective in the long run. I believe His Majesty also had such an intention when he issued the edict, but he still did it.And as tributes who have passed the Enke examination and are about to take the palace examination, how can we feel sorry for ourselves and feel that there is nothing we can do! "

Mao Yuanyi looked at Lu Xiangsheng with admiration. He felt more and more that it was no coincidence that Lu Xiangsheng was able to become a senior high school student. He raised his glass and said to Lu Xiangsheng:

"Mao has been taught a lesson. He is persevering and can carve metal and stone. We have only passed the age of weak crowns and will soon pass the palace examination. Who else will do these things than me?"

"Who else would it be if you gave me such a good sentence?"

Zhang Guowei saw the two of them being so high-spirited, and the fighting spirit in his heart was rekindled. He immediately picked up the wine glass and said to everyone:

"I lost my temper. Brother Lu and Brother Mao were right. It doesn't matter if it doesn't work now. At least His Majesty is changing. His Majesty has not yet reached his prime years, yet he has such ambitions to change the decline since Shenzong.

If Your Majesty is still like this, then I will not be able to be more enterprising, and I will be able to help you after passing the Jinshi examination. Who else but me will do these important things! "

Everyone was excited by what he said, and their wine glasses clinked together with his last words.

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