How many buildings are in the mist

The restoration of the dynasty came as soon as Feng Zizhang expected.I don't know what tricks Cui Yi used to finally make the two factions reach a little bit of consensus, and decided to go to the court to have a chat with His Majesty on this issue - of course, to win His Majesty's support for her point of view.Of the five seals to be stamped anyway, the most critical and hardest to obtain is the emperor's jade seal.

The aristocratic family is mainly entangled in two points: first, our land was taken away by the imperial court, and we have to go through life and death if we want to get it back, which is very unreasonable, and if we can only make meritorious deeds through the battlefield, the requirements are too high; Some of the servants under the wings did come here for protection from the beginning, and some became wealthy later, so it cannot be generalized, so once the court wants to take away the ransom money, it is a kind of robbery.They hope to make changes on these two points, at least those families who are willing to cooperate with the imperial court.As for those who are unwilling, they probably plan to fight to the end, Feng Zizhang doesn't think they can continue to fight, she has a way to deal with them.All in all, the overall view of the family is: this is a robbery, so save face.

As for the poor family officials, their opinions are relatively unified. Most of them have few objections, and only have fine-tuning requirements for the detailed rules of each state and county; a small number still hope to completely and severely attack the aristocratic clan, Fengzi Zhang felt that they might like the extreme solution of staying--that would be better, she thought, because there was no gun to use.

While planning her own response plan, she told Xie Yan and discussed it with Xie Yan.After listening, Xie Yan said: "I think it's very good, the only problem may be—"

"What is it?"

"It's just that your approach sounds like it's neither completely hitting one side or the other, like you're not doing anything for either side."

Feng Zizhang pinched her and said with a smile: "I am not at all, I am working for the welfare of the court and the common people in the world."

Xie Yan laughed at her, "Of course I believe this, but I don't know if the courtiers believe it or not. Don't tell me, tell those guys."

As a result, in the court hall, Feng Zihuan was still thinking about the plan, and the two factions below were already arguing.She wanted to say this outright, but there was no chance.

Seeing that the content of the quarrel was getting worse, Cui Yi and Gu Heng did not respond for a while, Feng Zizhang decided to act first, and stood up to start a debate with the main fighters of the two factions.The first one to be singled out and scolded was Gu Kang. "Master Gu, you said just now that you are opposed to restricting land and servants according to title, because you think it is a moral violation, am I right?"

Gu Kang slightly bowed, "Your Highness is right."

"Could you wait for me to elaborate on your point of view?"

Gu Kang is good at literary talents, and he can talk freely immediately. Even when speaking, he must use gorgeous words and pay attention to the use of rhythm.He first said that the way of the ancient sages never did this kind of thing of giving and taking, which is the first level of injustice; then he said that now the imperial court is doing such things for the sake of the Northern Expedition and for the sake of swords and soldiers, which is the second level of injustice He was about to say the third thing, Feng Zizhang was tired of his gorgeous words, and interrupted: "Master Gu, Your Majesty just said a while ago that 'the shore of the land is not a king's minister', did Mr. Gu not come to attend that day? Chao, still don't hear clearly? Master Gu, your Gu family has been enshrined in Wu County for generations, am I right?"

"Yes."

"It's been like this since the beginning of our dynasty, right?" Gu Kang naturally replied yes, unable to say anything else, Feng Zizhang continued to ask expressionlessly: "Then, before my dynasty established the country, the Gu family Where is it?"

She knew it herself, she wanted to force Gu Kang to say it, and she didn't want to see Gu Heng's face at all.

Gu Kang blushed, Feng Zizhang knew that he was also a softie, so he said on his behalf: "The Gu family didn't make any achievements in the previous dynasty, not because you didn't want to, but because you couldn't. Developed and unpopular, but relatively richer and more landed; if your ancestor Gu Yong hadn’t made contributions to Jiangzuo when our dynasty was founded, how would you come to enfeoff land? , What you said might be more appropriate for Mr. Lu Hao of the Lu family. For you, I really don't know what qualifications you have."

Gu Kang still wanted to struggle and say that it doesn't matter if he doesn't have it, and he is speaking for the sake of the world, but Gu Heng stopped him.Feng Zizhang carefully observed Gu Heng's face, and felt that there was something strange about him that could not be explained.Just as he was about to turn his guns around, a family official stood up and said, Your Highness, we have no doubts about the implementation of this policy, but we feel that some details are not very good, such as making meritorious deeds on the battlefield. There is no guarantee that we will make meritorious deeds, and we cannot all have the opportunity to go out to make meritorious deeds, so wouldn't there be gains and losses...

Feng Zizhang waited for him to finish speaking earnestly, and said earnestly: "First, meritorious deeds on the battlefield have existed since ancient times. Whether it was Qin's pacification of the six kingdoms or the distribution of feudal lords in the Han Dynasty, this is the same principle. Whenever there is a war, there will be If there is someone who wins, there should be rewards that the other party should get, and there will be opportunities. Second, although wars have winners and losers, and they are not completely controlled, wars don’t always ask you to go to the battlefield to fight, and you can’t wield swords and guns There are plenty of things for people to do. Isn’t it true that counselors can’t be counted as meritorious deeds? Third, I think you should also think about whether it is moral or not, and who gave it to you. If you get it unrighteously, The master said that a gentleman loves money in a proper way; if there is no royal family and no you, wouldn't this be a simpler and clearer question? What's more, if you go to war for the country, it is for the common people in the world, Zhengshuo of the Central Plains, and the king. Today, many people paid for it in exchange; if you want to get the same thing, why can't you give the same thing?"

These aristocratic families still want to argue, but they are poor at reasoning, so they can only say that they hope that the emperor can understand the contribution of their ancestors to the country before, and be extra merciful in the future.Feng Zizhang looked at Feng Zihuan who was sitting on the throne, but Feng Zihuan didn't respond.

At this time, an official from a poor family stood up and advocated that the specific plan ratio of a certain county should be adjusted. The ratio of self-retention should be increased accordingly, and the part required by the court and the part handed over by the landlord should be reduced.The reason is that the imperial court made a one-size-fits-all approach and did not fully consider the specific conditions of each state and county. In some places, the annual output may be quite abundant, and it does not matter how much is handed over. In some places, the land is inherently barren. Once the imperial court and landlords expropriate too much land, the tenants There is almost no way out.

Before Feng Zizhang had time to speak, some family officials immediately came forward to accuse this practice of disregarding the interests of the landlord. The landlord should also be protected when the land is given to the tenant. It's the same, no exceptions.Feng Zizhang thinks you are clearly pointing the finger at the imperial court?However, this family official continued to dig holes, blatantly framing the humble official who made this suggestion as accusing the imperial court, implicitly slandering, opposing the imperial court's plan, and even opposing the imperial court's plan for the Northern Expedition.

As soon as this remark came out, the court became agitated.Feng Zizhang carefully recalled this person's political stance. It seemed that he was always vacillating between the stubborn conservatives and the moderate compromisers. About today, he firmly stood on the side of the conservatives, determined to muddy the water.Just when she was about to open her mouth to refute, Gu Heng stood up and said in his inherent deep and slow voice, therefore, there are still many things that need to be revised in the plan proposed by His Highness King Nankang, from the specific standards to the method of implementation, It still needs a long-term plan, after all, this is something that the whole country has changed at once...

This is what Feng Zizhang was waiting for.

"Gu Zhongshu was too worried, and all the adults who think that the standard needs to be revised are also too worried. I don't think it is necessary to implement this plan across the country from the beginning."

There was a silence in the hall.Feng Zizhang stood behind Cui Yi and Gu Heng's side and rear, his expression could not be seen, his body seemed to have not moved at all, as if he had froze for a moment.Besides, what Feng Zizhang felt was everyone's eyes, including Feng Zihuan.

"The imperial court selects one or two states and counties across the country to start experimenting with this matter. According to the requirements of the adults, the imperial court can select a rich state and a poorer state and county, compare the two, and then make specific revisions according to the situation; If you still want to be more cautious, you can choose two rich states and counties, and two poorer states and counties, and try again, and then modify it until it is completely pushed away. In this way, on the one hand, people all over the world can slowly accept it. This matter, on the one hand, can also allow local government agencies to learn how to promote it step by step, and the imperial court can also prepare for it. In this way, all the storms and rains that the adults are worried about, and all the problems caused by pushing away too quickly or too widely will be solved. It won't exist. What do you adults think?"

The hall was still quiet, she watched everyone quietly, like a teacher.This is the best way I can think of, she thought, if you don't even agree to this, then you are completely unconvincing.If such a person still exists, I should go to Xie Yan and ask her to send someone to either intimidate or pretend to be a ghost. It is best to scare this person so that he cannot go to court.

Of course—her eyes flicked over everyone's faces—if there was such a person, why he objected was a question worth looking into.

At this time, a few more rational officials from poor families who had always supported her stood up to express their agreement. Gradually, all the officials from poor families agreed, and Cui Yi also stood up; Agreed, although he still added that the choice of two states and counties to start the experiment should be discussed carefully, and it cannot be determined casually: Seeing the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, only a few people who have always followed Gu Heng's lead have not made a statement, Feng Zizhang stepped forward Said to Feng Zihuan, "Your Majesty, please make a decision."

It doesn't matter if Gu Heng agrees or not now, Feng Zizhang is going to directly isolate Wu County, the most powerful Gu family, in the later plan, and encircle it first, one by one, they all agree to implement it, and the Wu County family also agrees. Couldn't agree more...

"What does Gu Aiqing want?" Feng Zihuan asked, staring straight at Gu Heng.

Gu Heng was silent, the silence seemed to last for a whole year.All eyes were on his back.

"I agree. I share the same views as Master Zhang, Master Xu, and Master Yu. They believe that the plan is feasible, but we must be very careful in choosing the prefectures and counties for trial."

Feng Zihuan nodded, and everyone, including Gu Heng's henchmen, seemed to heave a sigh of relief; then they waited impatiently for the emperor's idea—as if they had given up hope of persuading the emperor and could only pray for God's help .Feng Zihuan didn't look at anyone, but looked at the door of the main hall, and said without emotion, I think this plan is basically acceptable, especially the idea of ​​trying it out, it's very good.Of course, you need to pay attention to choosing a state and county. I think it is best to choose a state that is a benchmark, where the people have suffered a lot before, and the lawlessness is very serious. Wu County, Kuaiji County, Yongjia County, these are fine; as for the poorer, Bazhong County is very suitable.This matter is approved, and the Prime Minister and King Nankang will go down to prepare the test list. The implementation list for each step must be designed, and some details will be improved, and it will be submitted to the court in ten days.

Withdrawing from the court, all the ministers dispersed.When leaving, Feng Zizhang looked at Gu Heng seriously.He still had no expression on his face. Several of his henchmen, including his most important nephew Gu Kang, came to talk to him, but he didn't answer, but walked back to the official office quietly.Feng Zizhang looked at his back, inexplicably felt that he seemed to be shorter, as if someone had broken his bones.

"Your Highness is looking after Mr. Gu?" Cui Yi walked over with a smile on her face.

"Cui Xiang. Don't you think Gu Heng agreed too easily today?"

"Why does Your Highness think so?"

Feng Zizhang shrugged, "I always feel that he insisted on a long-term plan at the beginning, but as soon as I said it could be tested and should be tested, he accepted it? I always think it's too easy. Wouldn't he have thought of this in advance? ?”

Cui Yi smiled and comforted her and said, "His Royal Highness has accomplished a great deal now, why Gu Heng gave up, there is no need to think about it, we just look forward."

Feng Zizhang smiled wryly, "Isn't Cui Xiang the one who had concerns about this at the beginning? Why is Cui Xiang not worried now?"

Cui Yi said: "Your Highness, don't you think of what you have experienced and have the same worry?"

Feng Zizhang nodded, Cui Yi asked her to do what she could do well now, and worrying about the rest was useless, since there was no way to find out in advance, and it was not convenient to remind the emperor to pay attention.Feng Zizhang didn't answer, went home and asked Xie Yan directly.

"As for the Gu family, of course we are watching. Jiankang is a little short of manpower, just a rough watch. His hometown of Wu County can basically keep watch. As for..."

"As for?" Feng Zizhang asked in surprise, "As for what? What are you keeping from me?"

Xie Yan was surprised and said: "Have you forgotten? Anxiang County King, your elder sister, Feng Zibai's state minister is Gu Heng's other nephew Gu Tang. Anxiang State is in the east of Badong County. We are a little bit beyond our reach, and the situation has not been very clear."

"I don't know... What information can we know about An Xiangguo now?"

Xie Yan turned around and found several volumes of documents on the desk, and while handing them to Feng Zizhang, he said, "We didn't send people in in Anxiang Country, but just collected information and sent it to me, and I'll sort it out. So far, everything is safe. Business as usual."

"What about Wuren Kingdom?" Feng Zizhang put down the document, Xie Yan handed her the Wuren Kingdom's report, and continued, "Same thing. The Wuchang area is also safe and sound. The King of Wuren County also took the initiative to report the death of several aristocratic families." .Do you think they are restless?"

"I don't know. I just feel that Gu Heng agreed too easily today. He should be stubborn to the end. Now it seems that he doesn't care because he has a second move."

Xie Yan pondered for a while and asked, "What's your impression of your elder sister? I barely know their sisters."

Feng Zizhang shook his head, "If you want to say, he is also a law-abiding person. I have to thank my sister from having no criminal record to today's state. It should be no problem, but Zisong can rebel, I think I have to guard against it. If the Gu family Instigating from it, it's hard to say if something will happen. But now, everyone in the Gu family is in health..."

Xie Yan interrupted her: "Forget it, don't think about it, it's pointless for you to speculate here, I'll arrange some people to watch the Gu family carefully."

"Don't, send a few more, I always feel that it's not safe."