After hearing what Zhang Pengchong said, Zhenwu couldn't help but look slightly, which led to the demise of the Ming Dynasty. The land annexation caused by the expansion of the gentry's power can be said to be a fundamental problem. Nowadays, the people's requirements are pitifully low. As long as you have a piece of land that can solve the problem of food and clothing, you will not do it even if you force him to rebel.

"How can the demise of the Ming Dynasty be attributed to the expansion of the power of the gentry?" Xiao Yongzao argued: "I personally think that the demise of the Ming Dynasty was due to party struggles and internal friction. The internal friction between civil officials and eunuchs was the fundamental reason for the demise of the Ming Dynasty.

It is undeniable that the expansion of the gentry's power will intensify land annexation, but the gentry's power is an indispensable part of the court's stable local area. The slaves do not agree with curbing the gentry's power. Unlike the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty was not afraid of land annexation at all. Australia and America have vast land, so there is no need to worry about the gentry's annexation at all."

After hearing this, Ma Qi was overjoyed. Why did he forget about this overseas? He hurriedly said: "Without the worries of land annexation, the gentry can be said to be beneficial and harmless, and there is no need to suppress them. At the beginning of the founding of the country, the court exempted them from labor and labor for the purpose of respecting scholars and winning over the gentry, and to improve the status of the gentry. Now it is rashly deprived, which is quite suspicious of being arbitrary."

After hearing this, Zhang Penghong and Wang Yu were stunned. The Qing Dynasty had a vast overseas territory and there was no need to worry about land annexation at all. So why should we attack the gentry? The role of the gentry class is indeed indispensable and should not be ignored. Is Zhenwu's point of view another profound meaning? Or is it not considered carefully?

Seeing some dismal incident, Zhenwu glanced at the five people and said, "I said that we should consider it from both short-term and long-term aspects. The vast overseas territory is, the faster the power of the gentry will expand. Nanyang and Australia will create a large number of gentry in a few years, because a large number of slaves will be invested in Nanyang, Australia and even the local area.

The Qing Dynasty is not short of money now, and I am not short of money either. Why should we promote the allocation of resident acres? Why should we propose that gentry pay food and serve as one person? This is for a long-term plan! If it is not implemented at this time, it will not be implemented in the future. I guess. In less than thirty years, the number of gentry in the Qing Dynasty can at least double. Think about it, what scale is that?"

The number of gentry at least doubled in thirty years? The five ministers in the study were shocked. What was that? Aren’t the county town full of gentry on the streets? How is this possible? The gentry is not a cabbage. They must have fame, culture and etiquette. They must also have a considerable family property.

Seeing that several people were disbelief, Zhenwu smiled and said, "This is not an exaggeration. The Qing Dynasty is now increasing its investment in education. From prefectures to villages, the scale of official schools at all levels will be more than doubled. I will continue to invest every year. Within more than ten years, 30% of the Qing Dynasty should be able to enter school. This is one of them.

Second, land and wealth. With the great immigration of Australia and the development of a large number of slaves in Southeast Asia and Australia, it will inevitably attract many scholars, merchants, and gentry to enclose and reclaim land. With the great immigration of northern provinces, the price of land will also drop greatly, and the number of gentry will also increase accordingly.

In addition, I and the "Four Great Evergreens" will also work together to support Australia's immigration. I spent tens of millions of taels of silver to immigrate them to Australia, and it is impossible to leave it alone. Starting next year, I will vigorously strengthen the management and education investment in Australia, and I will ask their ancestors to be grateful to the court for generations."

After hearing Zhenwu's explanation, several people couldn't help but realize that if this continues, the number of gentry in the Qing Dynasty will indeed grow sharply. No wonder Zhenwu had to vigorously promote the establishment of acres and the gentry to pay grain together to suppress the gentry. This is a preparatory plan.

After pondering for a moment, Song Zhu bowed and said, "The emperor is far-sighted and truly admires me. However, the rapid increase in the scale of the gentry will inevitably lead to a surge in the number of Han people in the court, and will surely impact the current situation of the court..."

Everyone here knows that the so-called court pattern is to break the balance between Man and Han, and this is what Song Zhu, the cannon boy, would say bluntly regardless of the occasion. Ma Qi couldn't help but raise his head and glance at him slightly, stopping him from continuing to say it.

Seeing that Song Zhu had only said half of the sentence, Zhenwu couldn't help but glance at Ma Qi and said, "All the ministers here are my loyal ministers, so I might as well speak frankly." After a slight pause, he emphasized and said, "If the Qing Dynasty wants the country to last for a long time and prosper, it must integrate all races. The Eight Banners are actually integrating Mongolian and Han. If there were no Han and Mongolian Eight Banners, how could the Qing Dynasty have now come from the world?

The Qing Dynasty has always been disdainful to do things that the Qing Dynasty has achieved its prosperous situation today because it treats its meritorious officials well. I am the lord of the world and the king of the people of the Qing Dynasty. I have the heart to tolerate the world and the ambition to sway the world. I am not bound by the great defense of the Manchu Han Dynasty, nor do I suspect the Han people.

I have promoted the marriage between Manchu and Han, to integrate Manchu and Han ethnic groups, to create an unprecedented prosperous era for the Qing Dynasty, and to build the Qing Dynasty into a great empire that surpasses the Yuan and Mongolian Empire. You are all my loyal ministers and must set an example in everything. If you can't let go of the great defense of Manchu and Han, what's the use of what I want?"

After hearing Zhenwu's words, he was already stern. Zhang Pengchong, Ma Qi and other five people were all on their backs, and they all stood up and knelt on the ground. They all complained to Song Zhu in their hearts. Isn't this a pot that doesn't open and bring up that pot? It's so good, why are you talking about Manchu? Now, you have to set an example. How should you do this? Marriage? Should you go back and quickly recognize a few goddaughters and granddaughters?

After glanced at a few people, Zhenwu slightly controlled his emotions, picked up the teacup and sipped herbal tea, and then slowed down and said: "Xiao Yongzao just said that the previous Ming Dynasty was destroyed by party struggles. Could it be that the dispute between Manchu and Han Dynasty was not a party struggle? This was a worse party struggle than the civil officials and eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty!

You should reflect on yourself. The gentry will pay the food together as a member of the government, or cancel the money, and the gentry will supervise local officials. These are related to the national economy and people's livelihood, the annual income of the court, and the administration of the court. You will ask yourself, but you will be completely fair?"

Seeing that Zhenwu was in a state of rage, Ma Qi hurriedly kowtowed and said, "The emperor should calm down his anger, and the servants should die. If you are guilty of the emperor's grace, I beg you to pray for the emperor to punish him."

Zhang Pengsheng also kowtowed and said, "The Emperor's Holy Memories, Weishu and others do have selfish intentions. However, the dispute between Manchu and Han has been around for a long time, and eliminating the Manchu and Han territories is not a matter of one day or one night. As ministers in the study room, Weishu and others should set an example, reflect on themselves every day, eliminate barriers as soon as possible, eliminate prejudices, and integrate Manchu and Han dynasties. They are examples of all officials."

After a glance at the five people who were all old, Zhenwu was not very concerned about himself. What Zhang Penghong said was reasonable. Eliminating the Manchu and Han territories was not a matter of one night. He was anxious, so he ordered: "Everyone is flat and give him a seat."

After the five people stood up, Ma Qi quickly changed the topic and said: "Emperor, although the standards for consuming and sacrificing in various places are different, at least hundreds of taels and thousands of taels. If they return to the public, the slaves are worried that local officials will strongly oppose it. If they are exempted, the court may not be able to afford it."

"Don't worry is actually a big bad policy." Zhenwu pondered: "The collection of Duan's sin, the court has no clear rules, and the prefectures and county officials regard Duan's death as their due, and wantonly collect. From four to five cents to one or two cents, all the income is in private pockets. Although the officials above the prefectures and above did not worry about the rules and etiquette of subordinates, the prefectures and county officials used this excuse to make it even more greedy. The superiors did not dare to inquire about the amount of bribes, and even used the amount of gifts as a reward for the promotion and demotion. The officials and people's livelihood suffered the consequences. This is actually a bad policy of repressing the people and harming the country. Not only the repressing people, but also the corruption and bribery in the officialdom also arises."

After a slight pause, he looked at Zhang Penghong and said, "You have been in the local area for a long time and have been in charge of the Ministry of Revenue for many years. How much is the total amount of annual collection and consumption in the country?"

Zhang Pengheng was stunned when he heard this. The collection standards of Huanxian were different in various places, and no one would foolishly report to the upper level. God knows how many can it be? These days, there are few honest officials and corrupt officials. There are probably not many people who charge four or five cents. Most of them charge more than one cent. After calculating slightly, he bowed and said, "Go back to the emperor, Huanxian is a confusing account. According to 10% of the total amount of silver levy in the year, it should be more than three million taels."

"Hmph, the achievement of the year has been divided privately by these officials, and I can't cry for poverty." Zhenwu said coldly. Three million is not a big deal for Zhenwu. With the improvement of silver notes, it will sooner or later be implemented nationwide. It's better to have to pay for it. Three million taels of silver will be subsidized from the income from slave trading.

Furthermore, when he ascended the throne, he encountered severe drought in several northern provinces. Although the relief was effective, he was inevitably gossiped. The implementation of the implementation of the stakes in the acres has caused a lot of criticism, and it must be given some sweetness to the people of the world.

But this is the pressure a little too high. The gold and slave trade income in Africa have to deal with the gap in green camps' increased salary and subsidies, which is indeed a bit tight. I have to urge Japan's gold compensation to be paid quickly.

After silence for a while, Zhenwu said in a deep voice: "I see, the collection of Huaxian must be abolished to completely eliminate the scattering of prefectures and county officials. Once the full implementation of the scattering of vacancies and the gentry will pay the grain as a whole, the local officials will be completely eliminated and additional taxes and any additional taxes will be added.

As for this gap in the amount of money spent on the envy, I will subsidize it from the treasury. How to allocate this money reasonably, you will discuss it first and report it to you. Considering that most officials are senior officials, they cannot be ranked according to their rank, so you can appropriately focus on prefecture and county officials."

Another subsidy from the treasury? Zhang Penghong, Ma Qi and five others were slightly surprised. How much income can Zhenwu's treasury have every year? This is a must-have expense every year. Once the treasury cannot be paid, the money will inevitably be spent from the treasury. Besides, Zhenwu always used the treasury to use the treasury to pay the normal expenses of the court, and it was not in accordance with the rules.

Seeing a few people bowing to prepare for the order, Zhang Penghong hurriedly said: "Emperor, it is easy to reduce taxes and it is difficult to increase taxes. The people have become accustomed to it. If the emperor can unify the standards for levying consumption and reducing levying consumption, the people will be grateful for their virtues and praise them like a tide."

Zhenwu glanced at him and knew what he was worried about. He smiled slightly before saying, "The current annual income of the court is not high. I don't want the reform to affect the normal operation of the court. After three or five years, after Nanyang Australia starts tax collection, and after the reform and promotion of industrial and commercial taxes, everything will be put on the right track."

After hearing this, Zhang Penghong couldn't help but feel relieved and hurriedly bowed and said, "I will obey the order."

He raised his body and said carefully: "Your Majesty, have you discussed to increase your salary to officials before, will you still carry out the same execution?"

"Add." After pondering for a while, Zhenwu nodded and said, "How can I speak without trust in all officials' salaries? In addition, Beijing officials have a manor in Luzon, and I treat them equally. Develop Borneo in Nanyang as the welfare of all officials, and they are published in the Beijing News. If you have such a high salary and if you have bribes, don't blame me for being ruthless. I want to completely eliminate the administration of the government."

After hearing Zhenwu's words, Ma Qi and the three full members were shocked. Zhenwu's words were murderous. It seemed that the case in Shaanxi and Gansu was probably in danger. Zhang Pengchong frowned and said, "Your Majesty, Borneo's territory seems to be quite large. Will it be criticized when it is published in the Beijing News?"

"What's wrong with criticism?" Zhenwu said disrespectfully: "There are many barren islands in the South Ocean, all of which are unparalleled lands. It is no difference between selling them to the people and selling them to officials. The entrustment of Borneo to officials can not only encourage the people to operate the islands in the South Ocean with confidence, promote the development of the South Ocean, but also stimulate all officials to care about the South Ocean. This is a killing of two birds with one stone."

Wang Xuan had always been not very concerned about overseas places. When he heard this, he couldn't help asking: "Prince, how much benefit can Borneo bring to officials?"

"It's comparable to Jiangnan." Zhenwu smiled slightly and said, "Conservatively, the salaries of officials can double again."

Doubled again! Wang Yu couldn't help but be stunned. What does that mean? What would the salary be that year? More than 1,500 taels of silver! Ma Qi and the other two were also stunned when they heard this. How generous?

"Your Majesty, Yin Ye, Yue Zhongqi is here to see you." Bao Fuquan bowed at the door to report.

Zhenwu nodded slightly, but did not make a sound. After pondering for a while, he glanced at Zhang Penghong and the others and said, "The gentry paid food as one, and the gentry supervised the local officials. Do you discuss it again? In addition, I am planning to leave Beijing for a tour recently, so you can make arrangements in advance." As he said that, he got up and walked out.

Several people quickly stood up and saw him off. Ma Qi glanced at Zhenwu's back, and the words "On a tour!" were tossed and turned around in the journey. Needless to say, they must have gone to Shaanxi and Gansu, which is not a good sign.

Yinyi, Yue Zhongqi and the other two were marquising outside the hall, Zhenwu Xuanjin, but they saw Zhenwu coming out, and they were so scared that they rushed forward to greet the court. Zhenwu waved his hand and said with a smile: "No gift." As he said that, he looked at the two of them, and then said: "Go to the side hall to sit."

The three of them entered the hall to sit down, and Zhenwu said directly: "I will leave Beijing early tomorrow morning and go on a tour of Shaanxi and Gansu. Yue Zhongqi will draw a thousand elite troops from Shunyi camp to accompany him."

"I obey the order." Yue Zhongqi hurriedly stood up and knelt down, but she was so excited that she wanted to make a fuss. Zhenwu really looked at the new army of the imperial guards differently. The new recruits who had been trained for less than two years could follow the escorts.

Seeing this situation, Yin Yi was anxious and did not care about the rules. He hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you have to take me to visit me in a private manner."
Chapter completed!