Chapter 103 For the country and the people, Da Mingjun
After entering Chaoge City, Wen Zhong did find many different places than when he left.
For example, along the way, the rich fragrance and fragrance that he often smelled made the soldiers swallow their saliva and their eyes wandered. They should be making something delicious. Of course, there were also strange houses with fangs and claws standing beside the river, with several big wooden wings...
Of course, the most important thing is that it is now in the farming season, but none of the farmers went down to the fields, but were talking in groups on the roadside.
Such a situation made him feel that all this was definitely not a good sign.
After all, farming is the foundation of the country. If the people of a country do not even pay attention to farming, it is basically the end.
As for the release of slaves and the use of lower-class ministers such as Fei Zhong and You Hun, Wen Zhong did not think it was a big deal.
The reason is very simple. After so many years of staying in Da Shang, he has experienced so many rises, declines, honors and disgraces. He has seen clearly that the biggest disadvantage today is that slaves and powerful families are high above the powerful, and ordinary people have no way to rise. As for slaves, they live even more miserable.
More importantly, according to his investigation, he found that the number of slaves in Da Shang now far exceeded the number of powerful people and ordinary people. If this problem is not solved, then if a person stands out among the slaves and shouts, then Da Shang will be in danger.
Of course, there is another disadvantage, that is, the plan of Sihou to seal the four directions, which is also very problematic. Sihou is nominally a marquis, but in fact, it is equivalent to a small king who has self-respecting troops and does not obey the orders of orders or promulgation. It is just that he nominally retains a name that complies with the big Shang Dynasty. If the big Shang Dynasty has strong national strength, they may not do anything, but once there is any chaos in the big Shang Dynasty, then the four directions will undoubtedly take the opportunity to invade, and even have weak branches!
"So, the Minister of Defense wants me to give you an explanation. Since that's the case, I will give you an explanation. You can listen to it, which is right or wrong, me or the Zuo Prime Minister..."
When Emperor Xin heard the voice, he smiled calmly and said lightly: "First, the Zuo Prime Minister said that I had released slaves, and the slaves walked and the streets. But did he say that most of these free slaves were soldiers of the Xuanfeng Army who had suppressed the rebellion for the country. They were slaves who once worshipped him and his family in the Zuo Prime Minister's mansion? The Zuo Prime Minister's family is just over a dozen people. Is it necessary to use tens of thousands of slaves to worship? Is it my arrogance or arrogance?"
"Secondly, the left prime minister said that because of my reasons, the people do not work in farming. Can he say that now it is the season for farming to end! The people who have worked hard to farm for a long time, and now the land has been cultivated, why can't they sit down and rest and practice? If this is also wrong, then I hope that this is the mistake everywhere in the big businessmen..."
"King, why is this farming season over? As far as I know, farming takes a long time?"
And just then, before Emperor Xin finished speaking, Wen Zhong looked at Emperor Xin in confusion and asked in confusion.
"Tai Shi... No, the Minister of Defense, that's all the old history in the past. Some time ago, the king invented the plough of the plough. Even with manpower, the speed of plowing and reclaiming the fields was several times faster. If it were a cow power or a horse power, the speed would be faster."
Before Emperor Xin could speak, Shang Rong had already made great strides forward. After bowing to Wen Zhong, he took the initiative to explain for Emperor Xin.
"This is true?"
When he heard the sound, a strong look of joy appeared on his face and looked at Shang Rongdao in disbelief.
"Yes or not, the Defense Minister will know when he asks these people."
Shang Rong chuckled, looked at the people of Chaoge City watching on the roadside, and said slowly.
"Then the De Pi is very useful. My father and I can plow several acres of land a day, much faster than before!"
"It's faster to use the cattle. My cows can plow more than ten acres of land a day. I have decided to raise a few more cows. When the spring comes to the next year, I can make a profit."
"Your Majesty, that sacrificial plow is really a good thing! You are not so tired of arable land, and you can live a little easier... You can still talk about gossip. If this were the past, you wouldn't even dare to think about it!"
When the people of Chaoge City heard the sound, their faces immediately showed a strong look of joy and admiration. You said, "I said, you said."
Wen Zhong nodded slightly as he heard the sound of talking.
He could see that these people were indeed happy from the bottom of their hearts, and this was impossible to act.
"Left Prime Minister, you only tell me that the people do not farm, but you don't tell me about the plowing of virtue. This is your fault!"
Thinking of this, Wen Zhong looked at Bi Gan and scolded coldly with some displeasure.
Bid's lips moved a few times, trying to refute, but couldn't say a word, because he was deliberately confusing the public to discredit Emperor Xin.
"Defense Minister is calm. When I finish everything, it's not too late to judge Zuo Prime Minister and Wucheng King." Emperor Xin smiled faintly and followed, saying, "Secondly, aren't you just cooking dishes if you say that I'm promoting extravagant trends? Isn't it just cooking? Is it wrong for our creatures to eat something delicious? Do you think the cooking dishes are delicious?"
"tasty!"
"The stir-fry is really delicious, but I can't bear to eat it often! However, the iron pot is really useful!"
Emperor Xin's words fell, and the response was immediately like a cloud, which was a little louder than just now.
As for the reason, it’s nothing else, because the stir-frying dishes are really delicious, especially after eating the dishes from the past, it’s just as delicious as chewing wax.
Wen Zhong nodded slightly, and he was considerate of this matter in his heart.
"Third, the left prime minister said that I had used Fei Zhong and Youhun, the two treacherous slander, but the defense minister, you can check the mansions of these two people, see if there are slaves in their mansions, see how much grain is stored in their homes, you can tell at a glance!"
At this time, Di Xin said the third point again.
Wen Zhong nodded slightly. He was not unfamiliar with Fei Zhong and Youhun. The army conquered Beihai and exchanged food and documents with Chaoge City were all responsible for these two people.
If it were really exploited, then the army's food and supplies would have been revealed, and the documents would have been written incorrectly.
But the army's food was clean and the documents were concise and clear. This was definitely not something that treacherous people could do.
"Fourth, you said that I have built many strange things. The strange things, called windmills, can be used to irrigate and water the fields, and can grind grains. They have many effects and are convenient for the people! What is the effectiveness? Let me tell you..."
When Emperor Xin heard the sound, he looked at the people from Chaoge City around him and said loudly.
"good!"
"The windmill is convenient! The milled wheat noodles are more delicate and taste better than the pounded ones!"
"After the windmill turns, the water will be poured into the fields. Don't mention the convenience..."
After the words fell, the people of Chaoge City immediately agreed loudly.
Moreover, when they spoke, a strange look appeared on their faces. If it weren't for today's words, they wouldn't have noticed that life had changed so much.
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"These measures are indeed good things for the people who live in the world!"
Wen Zhong nodded in his head with his beard and admired him. His eyes looked at Bi Gan, which made him feel a little more unhappy.
Bi Gan said half of the words, only talking about changes, but not telling him what the change brought about. This is just confusing the public and his heart is deprived. It is clearly teasing the relationship between himself and the king and causing rifts between them.
The king, what Bigan calls a tyrant, he is a wise monarch! I am a big merchant, and the revival is expected!
"The left prime minister said that I am addicted to lust and desire, which is even more a joke. I am young and strong, and I like beautiful concubines. I want to leave a few descendants for my Da Shang business. What's wrong with it? The Minister of Defense, do you think this is wrong?"
Immediately afterwards, Di Xin asked another question.
"This...of course it doesn't count...I was the same when I was young..."
Wen Zhong shook his head, smiled bitterly and said self-deprecatingly.
The boy Mu Ai, this is the norm. In this world, no man doesn’t like beautiful women.
All of these only shows one thing. The king is not only not the foolish monarch and tyrant mentioned by Bigan and Huang Feihu, but on the contrary, the king is a wise monarch!
Chapter completed!