"When I first took office, I heard that the clerks and yamen runners in the yamen were a greedy person who was full of benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and wisdom. I never thought that they were so bold and did things wrong!"

Yao Jing was angry and became more angry as he spoke: "These clerks and yamen runners really cheated and went all out, which made me heartbroken and had to deal with it well!"

After saying this, Yao Jing waited for He Jin and Chen Ming to respond.

Unexpectedly, he waited for a while but didn't hear the response from both of them. After taking a look at each other, he found that He Jin and Chen Ming were both looking strange.

After thinking about it, Yao Jing realized that what he said just now seemed to have a wide range of blows: He Jin is also a clerk. Didn’t he point at the monk and scold the bald donkey?

Also, although Chen Ming is not a clerk, he is still making a living in the yamen, so he will inevitably not think wrong...

He had a shallow foundation, of course he did not want to make the only helper in front of him distracted by a heartless saying, and quickly said, "Don't misunderstand me, two people, the ones I just said, are the thieves who harm the people in the yamen. I can trust the character and ethics of the two..."

When Yao Jing said this, he thought the two of them might not be grateful, and at least they would agree.

Unexpectedly, after waiting for a while, they found that the two of them had not spoken. Moreover, they looked up and looked again and found that the expressions on their faces became even more strange.

What are these two people doing?

After all, the great master of a state was in a state who was in a cold conversation twice. Yao Jing's little arrogance began to cause trouble and frowned and said, "What do you mean by the two? Do you think I am the stubborn and self-righteous person who can't listen to the other person? If you have anything, say it as soon as you want to. I will never blame you!"

He Jin and Chen Ming looked at each other and exchanged their strategies for "You play forward, I am a defender."

Then, He Jin spread his hands and asked helplessly: "The master really thinks that the clerks, yamen runners are just because these people do not learn the ways of Confucius and Mencius, do not understand the saints' subtle teachings, and their moral corruption?"

Yao Jing couldn't help but get a little annoyed when he heard this, and his tone was cold and hard: "Is there any other reason...?"

Hearing the impatientness in his tone, He Jin immediately stopped persuading him head-on, but looked at Chen Ming: He knew that his new maid was not as good as the old confidant.

Mr. Chen had no choice but to interfere: "Master, things are not so simple...Master, can you tell me how much is the monthly work and food for these clerks and yamen runners?"

"The Ministry of Revenue of the Court has its own payment, and these clerks and yamen runners are indispensable to live normally every month..." As soon as he said this, Yao Jing suddenly realized the key to the problem, and couldn't help but frown and recalled, "Just now, how much is the work and food that Liu Duoyan Hu Bugui got?"

"The rice is only six cents per month!" Chen Ming replied solemnly, and then asked: "The master still thinks that these working-to-food silver is enough to support his family?"

Yao Jing couldn't help but fall into silence when he heard this: Of course he knew that only six cents of silver were needed. Not to mention supporting his family, even if he was spending alone, he was a little short of money.

Most of the people in the yamen have parents above and children below, but they are still standard. Some even have young brothers and sisters to support them...

Yes, in the Ming Dynasty, the silver required by a person in a year was only one or half enough. But that was a premise, which meant that the people in the countryside were self-sufficient in food, and one or half of the silver was used to buy oil, salt, diesel and vinegar.

If you are in Cizhou City, you will have to spend half a tael of silver per month. If you are with your family, no matter how frugal he is every month, you will not be able to survive without a tael of silver.

"This?..." Yao Jing, who was born in a gentry family and had a brainchild with Confucius and Mencius Neo-Confucianism, had never thought of such a problem, and could not help but say puzzled: "This clerk and yamen runners' work and food was decided by Taizu, how could this be the case?"

When he mentioned the Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, He Jin couldn't help but smile.

Of course, he did not look down on Zhu Yuanzhang. In fact, he knew clearly that Zhu Yuanzhang was a hero of his generation.

During the turbulent years of the world at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, as a commoner, used his genius military and political talents to defeat all the competitors in that troubled time and achieved the final victory.

But no one is perfect, and Zhu Yuanzhang is not a god.

After ascending the throne, the Emperor Taizu wanted to formulate a "law that will not change forever" against historical rules, so that the Ming Dynasty would last forever.

But the tide of historical rules is vast and turbulent. Those who follow it prosper, and those who go against it perish!

Zhu Yuanzhang made a fatal mistake in treating clerks and yamen runners. He carefully calculated the survival expenses of each person and set the minimum standard for the work and food.

However, he ignored that it was impossible for clerks and yamen runners to eat enough, and the whole family would not be hungry. Moreover, the economy is developing in the times, and prices will also increase accordingly...

"That is, even if the work-and-food silver is not enough to be used, it cannot be an excuse for the fish and meat people to blackmail merchants!" After hearing He Jin's tactful explanation, Yao Jing was still a little unrelenting: "If these clerks and yamen runners can be poor and self-reliant, the court will not turn a blind eye..."

Even though he said that, his tone couldn't help but feel guilty: After all, although Yao Jing was a little stupid in his studies, he had not yet reached the point where he could not live up to the point of being invincible. He could not say such stupid words as the clerks and yamen runners relying on a red heart, starving to death, and even serving the Ming Dynasty.

After hearing this, He Jin couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

Obviously, Yao Jing still did not grasp the core of the problem: this is not the issue of not discussing the issue of ICF and Food, but the fact that this social model is inherently distorted!

It’s too difficult to change the entire society. But now that things have come to this, you, Yao Jing, have to find a way to change the current predicament, right?

Waiting for the emperor thousands of miles away from the people, the officials who were bells and food in the court suddenly lit up their foreheads and showed mercy... Humph, if you are welcome, they do not understand the reality more than you!

Fortunately, it is enough to lay the groundwork.

After hearing Yao Jing's tone loosens, He Jin said straight to the point: "Master, far-flung water cannot relieve near-term thirst. The most urgent task is not to wait for the court to compassionate with the people, but to plan innovation and share the court's worries and problems!"

"Well..." Of course, Yao Jing would not disagree with Guangweizheng when he was wearing this hat.

But he didn't know if He Jin had any choice, so he could only follow the words: "Then, let's talk about it?...Don't be afraid, I won't be surprised if I say the wrong one."

"The master also knows that the court has always been polite to the people. The tax levied on merchants is only 30 yuan, and the tax rate is very low. The merchants do business locally, and the clerks and yamen runners do not provide any services."

"At least, with fast shifts and strong shift patrols, merchants do not have to worry about harassment and looting of rogues. Moreover, we can actually add more projects to serve merchants, such as mediating small disputes, maintaining order, and cleaning up the streets..."

"Um..." Yao Jing had never heard of these simple business economic knowledge. But with the airs of the master, he could only pretend not to understand: "Well, that, you continue..."

Still keep yarn!

Seeing that Yao Jing was still confused, He Jin had to try to find a dagger and said, "Master, look, we have provided these services, so the merchants and the people have to bear some labor fees, right?"

"And these labor fees do not fall within the scope of the imperial court, but are innovatively created by local governments...well, local taxes."

"Yes, it's local tax!" Thinking of such professional terms, He Jin couldn't help but feel a little excited and continued: "We provide services and collect local taxes to support yamen runners and clerks. Isn't it the best of both worlds to benefit both sides?"

"It's wonderful!" Yao Jing couldn't help but become even more excited after hearing it clearly, and slapped the table and said: "Runde, you are indeed... extraordinary wisdom! Well, I will leave this matter to you!"

He Jin couldn't help but feel excited when he heard this: His grandmother, after spending so much talk, he finally grabbed the common rules and regulations of Yaqian Street!

In order to make this little money, it’s easy for me!
Chapter completed!