Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 540 I Won't Agree

However, he was in charge of building the prefecture and was not likely to interfere in the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue. The person who came from the Ministry of Revenue was Zhang Tianci, a third-rank right assistant minister.

I originally thought it would be feasible if I proposed to establish military farms and let the soldiers cultivate the land.

After all, the common people don't have time to farm, but I am willing to farm, which is what Zhang Tianci should be looking forward to. After all, if you can plant more, you should plant more, right?

And last time I asked Jingxuan about Zhang Tianci's background and character, Jingxuan said that Zhang Tianci came from a poor family, was relatively open-minded, and was an honest official who was more considerate of the people, so he should be easier to talk to.

Therefore, the possibility of me establishing agricultural land is even greater. However, now that His Majesty has made such a move, my plan of establishing agricultural land is likely to fail.

But, do you think that aristocratic families can really buy so much land? What if I ask for less land? I don't want 30,000 or 40,000 acres, I just want 20,000 acres?" Pei Jingyang looked painful.

"Father, I am not familiar with this Right Assistant Minister Zhang. If he comes from a poor family, he should be more aware of the suffering of the people and may value land more.

This is indeed an advantage for an official in the Ministry of Revenue, but it may not be the case for you." Hua Lei thought for a moment and said.

"Why? People who value land certainly don't want to let it go to waste. If they don't want it to go to waste and the people don't have time to cultivate it, then if I suggest letting the soldiers cultivate it, they'll be more likely to agree.

Unless there are really so many aristocratic families who would buy it?" Pei Jingyang said somewhat disappointedly.

"Father, your idea is right. He values ​​the land and will try not to let it go uncultivated. However, if he agrees to your request, even if you only want 20,000 acres, that's fine.

If he lets the soldiers plant the crops, then he would be giving the income from these 20,000 acres of land to the Ministry of War for free. Do you think he will agree?

Even if he agrees, he doesn't have the guts to agree to it, the amount is too big. If you sell it to a rich family, you can get a lot of real money right away." Hua Lei said.

"Then should I ask for less? Ten thousand acres?" Pei Jingyang asked again as a compromise.

"Father, I think you should not make any move for now. You should act according to circumstances and take a look at the specific plans of the imperial court first. The imperial court will definitely build a prefecture and enclose official land.

It depends on how much will be enclosed and how much will be reserved. What is the purchasing power of the aristocratic families for the remaining land? Can there be any surplus? "Rong Jin on the side said.

"Even if there is excess, don't just ask the soldiers to plant it. It will make it seem like your soldiers have nothing to do. First, ask the soldiers to help open up the wasteland and plant it.

As for the Ministry of Household Affairs, if they wanted to reclaim wasteland, they would definitely start from near to far, so the large piece of land to the north of the town would definitely be the first to be reclaimed.

And you say that the soldiers still need to train, and in order to save time running back and forth, you can find opportunities to let the soldiers open up wasteland near the military settlement. This way, it is more likely that Lord Zhang will agree.

Over time, these fields were reclaimed by you, and you cultivated and took care of them. When common people were too busy to cultivate them and wealthy families could not afford to buy so much, these fields naturally became yours.

It is better to do it step by step, blurring the ownership of the farmland and slowly grasping it. It is better not to try to grasp the farmland all at once."

Pei Jingyang stroked his chin and pondered for a while, then said, "This method is acceptable, but it's not very practical! If I work in vain, I'll be so angry that I'll die."

"If you propose it directly, what will you do if Lord Zhang refuses? Not help with the reclamation? Then will you help build the provincial capital?" Rong Jin asked.

“I think that Lord Li and Lord Zhang have not thought about your soldiers yet, but once the early things are stabilized, they may think about your soldiers.

But when they ask you to help, you are in a passive position. What should you do? Refuse, it is not appropriate. Accept, it is rather cowardly, and you will not get any benefit. "

"Moreover, I think that Lord Zhang, no matter what kind of person he is, would not dare to make such a decision and directly agree to let your soldiers plant it."

Pei Jingyang frowned, "But, he is good friends with your third uncle..."

"It's useless to be friendly with him. Do you think he would use the lives of the entire Manchu family to maintain this friendship? I think that even if his life is not in danger, he will not agree to your offer as long as it means a demotion.

And it can be sold. Even if it can't be sold all at once, he won't agree to give it to you." Rong Jin interrupted Pei Jingyang's daydreaming.

Pei Jingyang was a little discouraged, but after Rong Jin's analysis, he also felt that Rong Jin's idea was correct.

"Father, I think you can consider my husband's method. Although this process is slow and the results are not clear, if you let your soldiers help build the state capital, then the final ownership of the land will definitely not be yours.

If we can't get the results we want for the time being, then taking it step by step is also a good idea. Moreover, when you were in the capital.

Grandfather also did not recommend you to submit a memorial to the emperor directly, and that was because he thought the emperor would not agree. "Hua Lei also agreed with Rong Jin.

“If you help to plant and look after the land, and the common people don’t have time to cultivate it, and the noble families can’t afford to buy so much, then doesn’t that mean you have the temporary right to use the land?

As long as you get the rice you grow, it doesn’t matter whether you have the real land deed in your hands. Even if you only grow it for three years, it will be a windfall for the military camp.”

"That seems to be the truth. Okay, I will follow this line of thought then. It would be best if I can get it in the end. There is nothing I can do if I really can't get it. It is better than working for nothing to build the provincial capital," Pei Jingyang made the decision.

"Then should we buy some when the time comes? Your grandfather means to listen to you two. As long as you pay the deposit here, he will help you pay the balance in Shangjing City.

Moreover, the imperial court said that after the noble families bought the barren hills or fields, they did not have to grow crops, but could use them for other purposes, such as breeding and growing medicinal herbs, as long as they did not do anything illegal.

However, taxes will still be paid according to certain standards. This shows that the court also hopes that the noble families will buy it. "After talking about the military camp, Pei Jingyang conveyed the meaning of Lord Pei.

Hua Lei looked at Rong Jin and said nothing. She had not yet taken charge of the household affairs of the Zhenbei Marquis' Mansion, so she did not express her opinion immediately.