readytorunbook Chapter 284: They are still kissing each other, so there is no need to cut off the roots
Chapter 284: They are still kissing each other, so there is no need to cut off the roots
The masters spoke at the same time, and at the same time they were humble and said, "You go ahead/You go ahead!"
Then he also said the four words "reform the native system" at the same time.
It's also a special tacit understanding.
Kangxi was happy: "Well, it seems that only the transformation of the natives into commoners is the most fundamental solution to the problem. The fourth brother's idea is good, it will benefit the present and future generations."
The Fourth Prince hurriedly bowed and said, "Khan Father, you are too kind. There is a precedent in the Ming Dynasty. My son is just a copycat at best. I don't deserve such praise from you."
Kangxi helped the man up personally and praised him in a gentle and warm manner.
Then the heavy burden was placed on his shoulders: "Don't bother two people with one thing. You have ideas and expertise in this area, so I will hand over all the related matters to you later."
Originally, Kangxi wanted to walk on two legs.
While dealing with the Dzungar Khanate, he also carried out drastic reforms.
Grasp with both hands, both hands must be hard.
In a few years, the internal problems of the Qing Dynasty will be completely resolved. Then we can turn our attention and focus on loaning money for revenge, or rather, solving the crisis of the future.
But what Yinzhen said that day not only refuted the Third Prince, but also gave him a direct reminder.
The policy of changing the chieftain system to public officials is to destroy the jobs of chieftains in various places.
If things go wrong, it may lead to armed resistance.
There are too many places to be attacked, such as Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Qinghai, Tibet, and Guangxi. If we want to succeed in one fell swoop and make those chieftains afraid to say anything even if their jobs are taken away, we need a strong deterrent.
The Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince both felt that Tsewang Arabtan and his son and the Dzungar Khanate were worthy of this weight.
Kangxi felt the same way.
But this is easier said than done, and it will take a long time. During this waiting period, the fourth prince can start the tax distribution.
You want his ideas, but you don't give him the throne, and you still make him do the hard labor.
Speaking of which, Kangxi himself felt a little embarrassed.
But the Fourth Prince did not hesitate at all, and only made a serious suggestion: "The land tax should be measured according to the land area, without deception or concealment. The more land, the more tax should be paid, and the less land, the less tax should be paid. Although the burden on the poor people can be reduced, it is actually cutting flesh from the rich. The resistance it encounters is not necessarily less than that of the land reform, and it may even be greater."
If you are not careful, you can cause a big mess.
Didn’t Xiao Shiba talk about it?
Before the TV series Yongzheng Dynasty was broadcast, Emperor Yongzheng's reputation was darker than the colorful black.
The only good thing is that no matter how powerful ordinary gentry are, they are not like the chieftains who have people and weapons and cannot easily raise the banner of rebellion.
Yes Yes Yes.
Kangxi nodded repeatedly, fully affirming Haodaer's idea, and asked him if he had any better ideas.
Very friendly attitude!
It’s a sight to be admired!
The Fourth Prince tried several times but still failed to keep a straight face. He even lowered his head in embarrassment and said, "To reply to Khan Ama, things will be better if you take it slow. I personally think that the bigger the matter, the less likely you are to rush it."
Uh-huh.
Kangxi nodded in agreement.
Although since last year he has released Prince Zhu San, lifted the ban on sea trade, rectified official malpractices, and strictly investigated corrupt officials in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, etc.
The people cheered.
But he did not forget that he was a Manchu, a foreigner or even an enemy to many people.
It was a big step, causing public resentment. And then there were those with wicked ambitions who instigated and took the opportunity to stir up trouble...
If it is not handled properly, it may lead to the instability of the country!
Kangxi would not take this risk.
I will not allow myself, who was called the Holy Ancestor in the historical line, to be driven back to the outside of the Great Wall to herd sheep in this game.
He didn't want to, and the princes whose goal was the sea of stars certainly didn't want to either.
It is imperative to distribute the tax based on the amount of land.
Because this can increase the court's tax revenue, reduce the burden on people with little or no land, and to a certain extent curb land annexation.
There are many benefits.
So this answer must be copied.
But how to surpass his master without causing unrest in the world became a difficult problem facing the father and his sons.
The Fourth Prince proposed a pilot project.
Start with the vicinity of the capital, and attack the royal family, high-ranking officials and dignitaries first.
They also lead by example themselves.
Try your best to get the hardest bones first, and then you can have a basic guarantee of completion. Then...
Even the royal family members have paid taxes obediently, and ordinary people still want to go against the court?
When these words were spoken, Kangxi felt a little resistant.
After all, when a brick was thrown down in the Forbidden City, seven out of ten people were royal relatives and nobles. And among these seven, almost every one of them was related to him.
And every family has a lot of land.
If you really measure it, everyone has to pay a large sum of money, the kind that needs to be paid every year.
You can imagine how painful those people will be and how upset they will be.
Kneel in the Taimiao and cry in the Fengxian Temple.
They asked the Empress Dowager to make the decision, and then took him to the Yangxin Palace, took off their clothes without saying a word, and insisted on letting him see the injuries they had suffered when they followed the emperor into the country or when they conquered the world for the Qing Dynasty.
Some even dared to hold a few ancestor tablets and kneel down at the palace gate to petition...
There are so many unexpected things happening all the time, and it’s hard to deal with any of them.
Just thinking about it gave Kangxi a headache, and he quickly waved his hand and said that a pilot project was a good idea, but where exactly it was, he would discuss it after Empress Rong.
When the news reached Yinxuan's ears, the little guy was stunned.
He asked his father Kangxi in confusion: "With such a perfect proposal, why is Khan Ama still hesitating? The sooner the order is issued, the sooner the people will benefit."
Kangxi rolled his eyes at him and said, "That's easy to say. It's easy to issue an imperial decree, but what about the subsequent resistance? It's not you, nor your fourth brother, who will have to face a bunch of old men crying and wailing all day long."
Huh?
[What I mean is that when the Ministry of Internal Affairs was confiscated, the Ministry of Revenue was cleared of debts, and the Eight Banners were rectified, those old guys always made a fuss. There are still many people jumping up and down during the Qing-Zungar War. Did it delay your insistence and implementation?]
[No!]
[You gritted your teeth and did the things that were really difficult, but hesitated when it came to alleviating the burden on the people? Tsk, still...]
Seeing that the brat was getting more and more mean, he was ready to make him, his father, so angry that he would have a stroke at any time.
Kangxi coughed twice and said, "I ascended the throne at the age of eight. Whether facing external enemies or internal troubles, I have always been ruthless and have never been afraid and will never be afraid. It's just that this matter is of great importance, so we need to discuss it carefully."
"I'm not afraid, but it would be good if it could be reduced a little bit!"
Yinxuan nodded in agreement, then smiled wickedly: "It's just a small matter, let me help Khan Ama solve the problem. Aren't they just a few old guys who rely on their own or their ancestors' glory to bully others? If Khan Ama is willing, I will help you solve it with a wave of my hand, and I guarantee that you will not encounter similar problems again."
Kangxi swallowed nervously, "No, no, right? After all, they are meritorious officials or descendants of meritorious officials, and they are still related to each other, so there is no need to cut off the roots."