blogombal Chapter 360
Chapter 360
"Master Gao, please stay. I have a mandarin duck jade pendant for you as a gift for your coronation."
After all the guests left the Dingguo Mansion, Gao Yang was about to take a look at today's spoils when Yan Wushuang's voice rang out from behind him.
"Your Highness, Prince Yan, look at you. It's enough for you to just come. Why bring a gift? With our relationship, this is too formal!"
Gao Yang turned his head and his eyes fell on the mandarin duck jade pendant in Yan Wushuang's hand. It looked good at first glance.
Yan Wushuang said with a fake smile, "Master Gao, it is precisely because we have a close relationship that I can come here empty-handed? That would be too rude!"
"It is just a small gift, not a sign of respect, Master Gao, please accept it!"
"Your Highness the Prince of Yan is so polite, I will be disrespectful to refuse it."
"Master Gao, this address is too formal. Your Highness the Prince of Yan is older than me. Just call me Brother Gao, Wenhe."
Gao Yang took the jade pendant from Yan Wushuang's hands and felt the color of the jade pendant, with a smile on his face.
Yan Wushuang stared at Gao Yang, his mouth twitching slightly. This was a nice word, but the movement of his hands was not slow at all.
But Yan Wushuang also knew Gao Yang's character, so it was not very surprising.
"Brother Wenhe, this time I came to congratulate Master Gao on his coronation, and also to say goodbye."
"Oh? Your Highness the Prince of Yan is going back to Dayan so soon?" Gao Yang looked surprised.
"This gift has been sent to His Majesty. It's getting late, and I should go back, but since Lord Gao is getting crowned, I will come to celebrate."
Yan Wushuang smiled heartily and then spoke.
"I must see His Royal Highness Prince Yan off at that time." Gao Yang said solemnly.
Looking at Gao Yang who kept silent about the Qingmiao Law, Yan Wushuang wanted to curse in his heart.
This mandarin duck jade pendant is very valuable, but it obviously did not play its due role.
"Lord Gao, I came here this time to discuss the unfinished business in Yanzhi Pavilion last time. I have collected the silver and ordered my servants to carry it to the Dingguo Mansion. I hope Lord Gao can give me some advice!"
Yan Wushuang spoke and stared at Gao Yang.
Gao Yang clapped his hands and said, "Look at my memory. His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan is so polite and sent me a mandarin duck jade pendant. How can I accept the money for the Qingmiao Law?"
"Please come in, Your Royal Highness the Prince of Yan. I must serve you a cup of good tea!"
While speaking, Gao Yang called Lu Luo to make tea and whispered in her ear.
Yan Wushuang's mouth twitched.
Gao Yang forgot. He didn't believe a word of this.
And Lu Luo must have gone to check the silver, and maybe even to confirm its authenticity.
Yan Wushuang and Gao Yang walked into the courtyard and talked nonsense about all sorts of things until Lu Luo walked into the courtyard and stood beside Gao Yang.
Gao Yang smiled and said, "Your Highness, it is not difficult to curb land annexation with the Qingmiao Law. The basic principle is that the people borrowed the land of the noble families, but they could not pay it back in the end, which led to the annexation of the farmers' land, and finally formed a vicious cycle."
"The Qingmiao Law is the court's involvement, setting a lower interest rate, so that the people can get through the difficult days of no food, and the court can also collect interest."
"In this way, land annexation can be greatly curbed, and the people and the court will win."
After the words fell, Yan Wushuang's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Wonderful!"
"This Qingmiao Law is ingenious. In this way, it not only greatly curbs land annexation and relieves the pressure on the people, but also adds a sum of money to the court!"
"It really kills three birds with one stone!"
Yan Wushuang said with admiration on his face, a little excited, and Yuan Xuanlin behind him also thought secretly, looking at Gao Yang from time to time.
This method is indeed ingenious!
Gao Yang smiled but did not speak.
This is the deceptiveness of the Qingmiao Law!
On the surface, the Qingmiao Law has an immediate effect in curbing land annexation!
Ordinary people cannot see the disadvantages of the Qingmiao Law at all, and it is extremely difficult to predict!
The process of reform is unpredictable!
Yan Wushuang stared at Gao Yang's face. Although he was very moved, he was also a little wary.
A person's reputation is like the shadow of a tree. Gao Yang must always be careful!
"Master Gao, does this Qingmiao Law have any disadvantages?"
Yan Wushuang narrowed his eyes and took in the expression on Gao Yang's face.
If Gao Yang said that the Qingmiao Law is perfect, there must be a big pit hidden, and he must be extremely cautious even if he is moved.
"Your Highness, Prince of Yan, what you said is true. There is no perfect policy in the world, and the Qingmiao Law is the same. If I tell Your Highness that this law is perfect, wouldn't that be deceiving Your Highness?"
Yan Wushuang's tense face softened a little, and then he said, "Please enlighten me, Lord Gao!"
"Well, today I will speak my heart out to Your Highness, Prince of Yan, and tell you about the shortcomings of this law."
"First, the court intervenes and the benefitsThe interest rate was lowered, breaking the cycle of land annexation. The people borrowed at low interest rates and could get through the difficulties. The court also had extra money. Who lost? "
"The answer is - landlords, local nobles, so the Qingmiao Law is a reform, and the resistance is bound to be great. After all, moving people's interests is like killing their parents!"
"Secondly, there are too many refugees in the world. They borrowed money from local nobles, but they can't pay it back. The landlords can catch them and turn them into hired farmers, but what if they don't pay the court's money?"
"What if the people go into the mountains and forests after borrowing and become refugees?"
"You can never test human nature, so you must resolutely put an end to all acts of fleecing the court!"
Yan Wushuang frowned, Gao Yang's words made sense.
Human nature is complex and can never be tested.
"But I have thought about it for His Royal Highness the King of Yan. His Royal Highness only needs to bundle five or ten households, with a large household as a guarantee, and the court will not suffer any losses. It is a sure win. "
"As for the rest, they are all minor problems and harmless."
Gao Yang smiled and spoke in a relaxed voice.
Yan Wushuang was shocked and surprised.
Binding five households with ten households, plus a large household as a guarantee, this method is good.
But is Gao Yang so open-minded?
He took the money and did things so considerately?
What Gao Yang said are all the practical problems that the Qingmiao Law has to face. The Qingmiao Law is to curb land annexation. If it affects the interests of the noble families, it will definitely cause fierce resistance from the noble families.
As for someone getting something for free, he hadn't even thought of this, but Gao Yang reminded him of this!
The freeloader party must be strictly guarded against!
Gao Yang smiled and said, "If His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan really becomes a big deal and wants to start land annexation, he must have a confidant who is fully committed to reforming the law. I think Mr. Yuan beside His Royal Highness is a great talent! "
When Yuan Xuanlin heard this, his anus tightened.
What the hell!
How could this living devil cheat him in such a casual conversation...
If he refused, Yan Wushuang would definitely feel alienated.
Yan Wushuang stood up, bowed to Gao Yang, and said, "Thank you, Lord Gao, for your guidance!"
Gao Yang hurriedly said, "Your Highness, it has been a principle since ancient times to take money to do things. You are embarrassing me."
Yan Wushuang stood up straight, his resolute face full of seriousness.
From Gao Yang's words, he felt full of sincerity, but he was petty.
Although Gao Yang made up the story of Li Shimin and forced him to a dead end, he was still a corrupt official with principles!
Yan Wushuang's heart moved, and he suddenly said, "Lord Gao, I have another unwelcome request, and I hope you will agree. "
Gao Yang just took a sip of tea when he heard Yan Wushuang's voice.
"Oh?"
"What else does Your Highness the King of Yan want to say? Just ask given our relationship."
Yan Wushuang said awkwardly, "Mr. Gao, I didn't bring much money on this trip. After deducting the expenses during this period, I don't have much money left."
"If I can really succeed, I will definitely face countless problems. Money is indispensable, otherwise it will be difficult to win people's hearts. Mr. Gao is good at this. Can you give me some advice on how to make money?"
Yan Wushuang spoke, staring at Gao Yang.
He didn't dare to think about white jade candy and soap, but he was looking forward to Gao Yang's vicious plan.
But I'm afraid Gao Yang won't agree if he doesn't see the money!
When Gao Yang heard this, he laughed, "I thought it was something else, but it turned out to be such a trivial matter."
"With the relationship between Your Highness the King of Yan and me, this is naturally possible! ”
“If His Royal Highness Prince Yan becomes the emperor, the way to make money is also very simple, just sell official positions and titles!”
“Sell official positions and titles?”
Yan Wushuang’s eyes changed, he was not unfamiliar with this word.
When the treasury has no money, but is in urgent need of money, selling official positions and titles is the fastest and most direct way!
“This money-making method has been used by emperors before. Some merchants and people have money. If they can spend an affordable amount of money in exchange for an honorary title, many people will be willing to pay.”
Yan Wushuang frowned, and then said, “With this method, I’m afraid there won’t be much silver.”
“It depends on how to sell it!”
“The previous method was too bad. It was a one-time deal. The people bought it for fun, and the emperor collected some hard work fees. If the price was high, the people were not stupid.”
“This is the difference between selling in bulk and selling in small quantities.”
“Sell in bulk? "
Yan Wushuang sat up straight, with a curious look on his face, waiting for Gao Yang's next words.
"Take the best carriage of the Duke Dingguo's Mansion as an example, let's call it Daben. "
"A Daben carriage consists of a war horse, reins, four wheels, a seat, and large and small items in the carriage. The whole thing is priced at three hundred taels of silver. "
"But if it is disassembled intoIf we sell the parts, the total price can be six hundred taels or even a thousand taels!"
Yan Wushuang's eyes lit up and he fell into thought.
The idea of selling the whole Benz carriage in parts gave him great insights.
Gao Yang continued: "It is the same when it comes to selling official positions and titles. If Your Highness really wants to sell them, you can create a ladder system and sell them from bottom to top!"
"Although the things are still the same, the price can be doubled!"
Yan Wushuang's face was full of admiration. He had to say that some people are born profiteers, and they can make a lot of money even by selling official positions and titles.
"But the people are not fools. It's impossible to make them willing to pay for just the honor, right?"