At the beginning, his wife came to him, and he became rich by selling kidney treasures.

"I didn't sleep well last night, and I don't have the energy to talk now." Censor Chen said perfunctorily and ignored Zhao Ping'an.

After all, Ren Hao has all the leverage over the aristocratic ministers in his hands, so it would be strange if he could sleep well.

After he finished talking with Ren Hao yesterday, he gathered all the ministers from the aristocratic families, excluding Xu Tianyin, to discuss the reform of the land system.

In order to support the public land system, Censor Chen suggested that everyone give away part of their land to save their family's lives.

This proposal was immediately opposed by the ministers. After all, Ren Hao only asked them to support the reform of the land system, but did not ask them to use the land as public land.

In response to everyone's opposition, Censor Chen immediately scolded them all as a bunch of idiots and good-for-nothings. All the handles on each of the rebellious sons were in Ren Hao's hands. If they only supported the reform of the land system but did not provide any practical support, what was the use of having a huge family business?

By then, if Ren Hao dislikes someone and tells His Majesty about their rebellious deeds, they will be completely finished.

The ministers no longer objected to this, but instead discussed how much would be an appropriate donation.

The discussion lasted until the morning when a decision was made. They each contributed 100 mu of good farmland to make up 10,000 hectares of land as public land.

"Everyone, be quiet, His Majesty has arrived!!!"

As the old eunuch entered the room and shouted at the top of his voice, all the ministers in the hall fell silent.

When Wen Yan appeared on the stage, all the ministers kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

"My dear ministers, please stand up." Wen Yan walked to the front of the emperor and sat down.

"Thank you for your grace."

All the ministers and officials shouted loudly and stood up in an orderly manner from front to back.

After all the ministers stood up, Wen Yan glanced at them and asked, "My dear ministers, do you have any morning music today?"

"I have something to say."

Ren Hao stepped out at this time and tacitly put forward the proposal to implement the public land system.

Zhao Ping'an immediately stepped out of the line and said with a dark face: "Ren Sikong, your so-called public land system is simply ridiculous. How can you let the common people own land? They have served the kings, nobles and gentry since ancient times. If they all go to open up wasteland and own land, then who will farm for everyone and provide everyone with food and fiefdoms?"

"Your Majesty, you must not listen to or agree to Ren Sikong's proposal. He is instigating you to make an enemy of the entire class and to destroy the Han Dynasty!!!" Zhao Ping'an remonstrated to the emperor again. Zhao Ping'an's disciples knelt on the ground and begged the emperor to think twice and not listen to Ren Hao's slander. After all, the Han Dynasty was built on the support of all classes. If you want to make an enemy of the entire class, that would be the end of the Han Dynasty.

After Zhao Ping'an knelt on the ground and made his remonstrance, he repeatedly made eye contact with Chen Yushi beside him, asking him to quickly follow his lead.

After all, this so-called public land system conflicts with everyone's privileged interests.

Wen Yan glanced at the ministers present and said, "I have decided to support the implementation and reform of the public land system. Ministers, do you support or oppose the appointment of Sikong? Please express your views."

"Although the public land system and the land grant system sacrificed some privileges, the public land system could provide the court with a steady supply of food and fodder, thus eliminating the problem of food and fodder shortages in the future."

"I support the public land system proposed by Sikong Lord, and on behalf of the entire Li family, I donate 10,000 hectares of good farmland as public land to show the Li family's determination to support the reform."

At this time, Li Shiji stepped forward and expressed to Your Majesty his determination to support the public land system.

"I am deeply pleased that Minister Li is so supportive of the reform." Wen Yan nodded with satisfaction, praised him greatly, and asked all the ministers to follow Li's example.

After all, as royal relatives, the Li family enjoys much more land and privileges than you do. They are willing to give up some of their privileges and benefits. Can't you do the same?

"I, along with hundreds of thousands of border troops, firmly support your majesty's policy." Xu Qing made a statement at this time, and his statement also meant that the public land system was a foregone conclusion. Who dared to oppose it? They just wanted to test the sharpness of his sword.

"The Xu family of Huaixi firmly supports your majesty's policies and also supports Lord Sikong's public land system. In support, the Xu family is willing to donate 10,000 hectares of fertile land in Huaixi as public land." Xu Tianyin also made a statement at this time. After all, the Xu family was wealthy and powerful, and these 10,000 hectares of fertile land were just a small matter. It was a very worthwhile deal to exchange 10,000 hectares of fertile land for the long-term survival of the Xu family and the right to speak in the court and the army.

"I also firmly support your majesty's policy and support the reform of the land system by the Minister of Works, so that the public land system and the land grant system can run in parallel."

"We have discussed with the ministers and are willing to donate 10,000 acres of fertile land to Your Majesty as public land." Censor Chen came out to express his support at this time. His support directly stunned Zhao Ping'an.

We agreed to work together for the sake of profit, but you ran away at the critical moment?

It turns out that this fence-sitter is really not reliable at all.

Zhao Ping'an was furious.

"On behalf of all the Confucian scholars in the world, I firmly support your majesty's policies and support the public land system of Lord Sikong."

"The public land system will truly benefit the people of the world." Ma Qian also stood up at this time to support the emperor and Ren Hao.

In the entire court, the only people who opposed the public land system were Zhao Ping'an and his group.

But even so, Zhao Ping'an still didn't give up and gave a look to the disciples behind him.

The student immediately stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, although the public land system will benefit the people of the world, it will also cause resistance from the local classes. Please think twice."

"Your Majesty, please think twice and revoke your order." The other disciples echoed.

"Did you all just ignore my words? I have made up my mind to implement the public land system. Anyone who dares to resist will be my enemy."

"Someone, chop him off as an example." Wen Yan gave the order to the imperial guards guarding outside the palace.

The imperial guards guarding outside the palace entered with spears in hand and dragged the student away.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the public land system is absolutely unacceptable, this..."

Before the disciple could finish his words, his head fell to the ground, and blood splattered on the palace gate.

This scene made every minister in the court terrified, and they were secretly glad that they chose to support the public land system, otherwise the end would be the loss of their heads.

"Who among you still wants to oppose the public land system?" Wen Yan glanced at the people in the prime minister's faction, and finally set his eyes on Zhao Ping'an.

Obviously, these words were spoken to Zhao Ping'an.

Zhao Ping'an saw that the situation was already settled, so he could only say ambiguously: "Your Majesty, we are not against the public land system, but we think that this matter still needs to be discussed. After all, if the reform is too radical, it will cause resistance from the local nobles, which will only backfire."

and so.

"Prime Minister Zhao, do you support it or not?" Wen Yan forced Zhao Ping'an to make a statement and would not allow him to be vague.