Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

"What, Your Highness, your goal is to drive away the wealthy families and noble families in Bingzhou?"

Di Wenyao's face changed: "Have you ever thought about the consequences of doing this? Once the news gets out, all the wealthy families will no longer support you."

Even the hot-tempered Li Chengwang couldn't help but frown: "Although the wealthy families will indeed hinder your plan, isn't it too much to drive them away?"

Without the wealthy and powerful families, who would donate food and military pay if a war broke out?

Moreover, if other wealthy families knew about this, they would definitely unite to target Chu Ning in the future.

In this case, even if Chu Ning's plan could be implemented, the cost would outweigh the gain.

Even Shen Wanying, knowing Chu Ning's true purpose, frowned and advised: "This matter is of great importance, Your Highness, you must think it over carefully."

If there is no war in Bingzhou, it would be no big deal to offend the wealthy and powerful families, after all, Chu Ning's status is there.

But Bingzhou is a border area, and it still relies on wealthy families for food and military pay. Driving these people away would not be worth the cost.

The other three looked at each other. Although they didn't say anything, they showed solemn expressions on their faces.

If Chu Ning really wanted to do this, then their trip would be in vain.

But Chu Ning said calmly: "I understand what you said, but I should consider this matter carefully. I think only in this way can the good farmland contracting system be thoroughly implemented."

Li Chengwang was stunned: "Fine farmland contract system? What does this mean? Doesn't it mean that the tax is distributed according to the land area?"

Di Wenyao was quick to react, his eyes lit up immediately: "The land tax is actually a cover to drive away the wealthy families and finally implement the good farmland contracting system?"

Chu Ning glanced at Di Wenyao and gave him a thumbs up: "Yes, this king really wants to get it done in one go."

Zhang Zheng, who spoke first, was puzzled: "I wonder what this fertile land contracting system means?"

The others all looked at Chu Ning. They also wanted to know what Chu Ning was up to.

Chu Ning said confidently: "The good farmland contracting system is to contract the good farmland to each household based on their actual labor force, and I will then determine the amount of grain to be collected based on the actual harvest of the year.

Because the fields are contracted to them, they will definitely work hard on the farm, which can ensure the grain yield.”

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

It was not until this moment that they understood why Chu Ning wanted to drive the wealthy families out of Bingzhou.

Most of the fertile land is in the hands of these people. If they don't leave, there is no way to get the fertile land back.

By using the policy of equalizing the land tax to drive away the wealthy families, the fertile land will belong to Chu Ning. Chu Ning can do whatever he wants and no one will stop him.

The people below have their own contracted fertile land and will certainly work hard on the farm, which can increase grain production to a certain extent.

But Chen Shiming frowned and said, "What if someone wants to contract more good farmland? How should it be divided?"

Chu Ning raised his lips slightly: "I just said that based on the actual labor force of their family, the number of people is small, and it is impossible to give them too much good land.

Of course, if they are willing to reclaim the land and grow wheat, I will not stop them. Whoever reclaims the land will own it, but I will charge a certain amount of wheat per acre."

This is to encourage the people below to do it themselves!

If the reclaimed land belonged to them and they only had to pay some wheat as tax, the people would definitely be happy.

"What a good idea! It really is a good idea!"

Di Wenyao was the first to react, his face full of admiration: "As long as the people are willing, whether it is grain or wheat, it is enough to increase a lot!

If this policy can be implemented, within three years, Bingzhou will surely become a prosperous place."

After a pause, Di Wenyao suddenly raised a question: "But once the aristocratic families leave, they will definitely take a large number of people with them, and the trade there will come to a complete standstill, which will be very disadvantageous to Your Highness."

These words made Chu Ning look up to this person.

Compared with the other four, this person is obviously more thoughtful.

Chu Ning did not hide Di Wenyao's doubts and said with a smile: "I have already anticipated the population loss. As long as the people who stay do a good job and the news spreads, people from other states will definitely settle in Bingzhou!"

If people from Bingzhou can go out, then people from other states can’t come in?

Di Wenyao was stunned for a moment, then he smiled bitterly and bowed, "Your Highness is wise, I see you have already figured this out, it is I who was overthinking it."

Chu Ning laughed: "Mr. Di, you don't have to be polite. It's normal to think more about such a big thing."

"As for the business you mentioned just now, once the aristocratic families leave, it will indeed have a significant impact on Bingzhou, but it is precisely because of this that there are business opportunities. This king plans to do business on his own!"

As he said that, Chu Ning turned to look at Shen Wanying: "I'll have to trouble you to keep an eye on this matter when the time comes."

Shen Wanying's eyes flashed with curiosity: "I wonder what business you are planning to start?"

Chu Ning took out a bottle from his arms, and after opening it, a fresh fragrance wafted to his face.

Handing the bottle to Shen Wanying, Chu Ning explained: "This is a plant essence mask. It is made from the essence of local plants collected by the king when he was in Bingzhou."

Shen Wanying curiously poured out some facial mask. The green mask was sticky and felt cool to the touch.

"What is the use of this thing?"

"Applying this on the face can help women retain moisture in their skin, relax facial muscles and reduce aging."

Chu Ning mentioned a lot of nouns, but was afraid that Shen Wanying wouldn't understand, so he simply added: "To put it simply, it means beauty and skin care."

Shen Wanying's eyes lit up at this: "Just a small bottle like this can beautify and nourish your skin?"

"of course not!"

Chu Ning smiled and said, "It will only be effective if you apply it on your face for a long time. This can also provide us with a steady stream of silver."

Everyone realized that Chu Ning wanted to sell this item for a price to support the military pay at the front line.

Di Wenyao, who was careful, was a little worried: "This thing is so magical, will others believe it?"

For Shen Wanying's sake, they believed Chu Ning's words, but would others believe it?

Chu Ning chuckled and said, "This is easy. Next, I will receive the envoys sent by other dynasties to attend the wedding banquet. At that time, I will give each of them a bottle for trial. After they use it, they will know the effect.

Oh, by the way, I also plan to give some to my father, the emperor, the empress, and other concubines in the imperial palace. Through word of mouth, this thing will surely become famous.

At that time, we can announce to the public that the climate in Bingzhou is harsh, but these plants can survive there, which means they have their own resistance. How can the essence extracted from these plants be ordinary products? "

This made everyone gasp.

The King of Chu is smarter than they thought!

If these two plans can be successfully implemented, the former can ensure Bingzhou's food security, and the latter can provide Bingzhou with a large amount of military pay!

However, it is just paper talk now. It will be difficult to implement it.

Even Shen Wanying looked solemn at this moment.

She knew that once these two plans were implemented, they would be earth-shattering!