Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 327: A Proclamation to the World, Shaking the World!
Hear this!

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally understood immediately.

"They have also seen the true grandeur of the world," Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly, a smile on his face.

"For military generals."

"Although wealth and glory are tempting, compared to the merit of expanding the territory of the tribe and leaving a name in history, wealth and glory may not be anything."

"of course."

"The more crucial point is that Huaixi knew that if they did not submit, they would face certain death."

"After weighing the options, they will naturally make a choice," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

The choice of Huaixi.

Zhu Ying was naturally not surprised.

"The fact that Lan Yu and the others made this choice shows that they are sensible."

“They are now qualified to be our weapons.” Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement.

"of course."

"The reason why this implementation in the court was so smooth this time is fundamentally due to the Emperor's divine authority."

"They were also afraid of the Emperor's iron-fisted rule," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

"It's rare that you actually listen to what I'm saying."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled with great satisfaction.

Then.

His expression turned cold and stern: "After all, the entire court knows that our blades are very sharp, and that we don't care about their lives."

"But Biao'er, Xiong Ying."

“We can be tyrants, tyrants who kill without blinking an eye.”

"You should still cherish your reputation."

Zhu Yuanzhang said earnestly.

"As for reputation, let the Crown Prince cherish it. The reputation of benevolence and virtue is enough for the Crown Prince."

"I still prefer to be like the Emperor, decisive in killing and intimidating with domineering power, rather than trying to influence anyone with benevolence," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

"You little rascal," Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head helplessly.

"Yongying."

"What do you think the public's reaction will be after the policy of merging the poll tax into the land tax is announced to the world?" Zhu Biao asked with a hint of anticipation.

"This national policy benefits both the country and its people."

"It is also easy to understand for all people in the world."

"After this national policy is implemented, all the people under heaven will be completely devoted to the Ming Dynasty. As long as this national policy can continue to be implemented, and as long as the Ming Dynasty does not make any further mistakes, the Ming Dynasty will continue to prosper," Zhu Ying said with great confidence.

The poll tax was incorporated into the land tax.

It was truly the fairest national policy under a feudal dynasty.

In the original history.

The Qing government also implemented the policy of wearing queues, and under this national policy, the country was actually stable internally.

But the queue was lost to foreigners.

The Ming Dynasty's implementation of this national policy will be a truly epoch-making feat.

"Yes."

"We can also feel that as long as this national policy is implemented, it will be effective."

"This is absolutely a great thing that benefits the country and its people."

"Xiongying, you're really clever; you've come up with such a groundbreaking national policy," Zhu Yuanzhang said with admiration.

"Next, we'll see how the powerful and wealthy in the world behave."

"Let's see whether they comply with the national policy or resist it," Zhu Ying said with a cold smile, his expression also carrying a hint of anticipation.

"We're looking forward to it too," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a cold laugh.

Zhu Biao, standing to the side, remained silent, but also wore an expectant expression.

With such a momentous announcement made in court today, one can imagine the shock and uproar it will cause.

And on the Fengtian Square of the Imperial Palace!

The ministers walked together in pairs.

Apart from those generals from Huaixi.

Almost every minister looked worried.

of course.

Those ministers who were originally considered upright officials remained calm, after all, this matter was aimed at the powerful and wealthy who controlled the land.

"I never expected that King Yu Huai would come up with such a national policy."

"Our lives are going to be tough from now on."

"The more land a landlord owns, the more taxes he has to pay, and the tax rate is two-tenths of the total. All of these high taxes are concentrated in the hands of the landlords. What are we going to do in the future?"

"Yes."

"The imperial court's actions are truly trying to force us to our doom."

"Be careful what you say, this is not something to be said lightly."

"Sigh, this time the Emperor and the others have clearly made up their minds, and there is no chance of changing them. Hopefully, there will still be a chance for change."

"Heh, a variable?"

"It's going to be difficult."

"This time, the Emperor, the Crown Prince, and the eldest grandson are all in agreement, and all the generals of Huaixi also support it. Anyone who dares to oppose it will face certain death. Who dares to oppose it?"

"If you're thinking of getting the Emperor and the others to change things, you should be thinking about how to distribute your land. We only have six months. If we can't distribute it within six months, all the heavy taxes will fall on our shoulders. Even if we can find tenants to cultivate it, we won't earn much at all."

"That was a brilliant move."

"The eldest grandson of the emperor is truly remarkable."

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on the square.

Many ministers couldn't help but discuss it, and almost all of their discussions were filled with dissatisfaction, though they dared not say it outright, only expressing it implicitly or implicitly in their words.

"The integration of land tax and poll tax will benefit the country and the people."

"Fellow colleagues, we of Huaixi swear to obey the decrees of the Emperor, the Crown Prince, and the eldest grandson of the Emperor."

Seeing the murmurs around him, Lan Yu laughed loudly and said loudly.

"good."

"A policy that benefits the country and its people."

"Brother, we've already tallied up all the land. Let's sell it to the tenants at a low price today. I'm sure they'll be happy to accept."

"good."

"The Ministry of Rites will need some time to draft the edict, so we must seize the opportunity, otherwise all these fields will be stuck in our hands."

Chang Mao, along with a group of generals from Huaixi, all echoed his sentiments.

As soon as their voices fell, many ministers' expressions changed, and those who had been slowly leaving the palace in small groups quickened their pace.

Obviously.

The words of Lan Yu and the others were indeed reasonable. Before the Ministry of Rites' proclamation was issued, it would be beneficial to sell the land now.

At the speed of the Ministry of Rites.

The decree will be drafted today, but it will not be announced until tomorrow at the earliest.

There's enough time in one day to manipulate quite a bit.

Inside the Fengtian Hall!
They heard the voices of Lan Yu and other generals from Huaixi singing in unison.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but laugh: "Lan Yu and his fellows are quite interesting."

"They had already sold a considerable amount of land several days ago."

“So naturally they take it easy.” Zhu Ying smiled as well.

After arriving at the Prince's Mansion that day, Lan Yu and his group moved very quickly, following Zhu Ying's prompting.

"father."

"Since they need time, we'll give them some time."

"Once the Ministry of Rites has drafted the proclamation, we'll delay its issuance for two days," Zhu Biao said with a smile.

"Xiong Ying, what do you think?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Ying, after all, it was Zhu Ying who had single-handedly brought this matter to fruition.

"It won't have a big impact. Let them sell their land and reduce their complaints."

"Anyway, it can't change the general trend of the national policy." Zhu Ying nodded.

In this regard.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement.

This time.

The implementation of this national policy is truly a major event.

The day the announcement is made will surely be recorded in history.

"correct."

"Did you try the pills I gave you last night?" Zhu Ying asked with a smile. He then brought up the matter.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao exchanged a glance, both with a look of surprise on their faces.

"Yongying."

"Did you really prepare that medicine powder yourself?"

"I took that medicinal bath last night. At first, it was indeed extremely painful, but later it became exceptionally comfortable. Moreover, after taking that Guyuan Pill, I slept exceptionally well last night."

"I haven't slept this soundly in years," Zhu Yuanzhang said excitedly.

"father."

"Besides sleeping soundly, don't you feel much more relaxed and stronger?" Zhu Biao added.

Hear this.

Zhu Yuanzhang swung his arms and stretched his body, then nodded: "That seems to be true."

"Yongying."

"Is what you've concocted really just ordinary medicine?"

"This is no simple matter," Zhu Biao asked meaningfully.

"Congratulations to you both, you have already entered the first stage of martial arts body tempering."

"As long as you continue to cultivate with this Bone Forging Powder, strengthening your body will be a given, and living to a hundred years old will be no problem either," Zhu Ying said with a smile, without going into too much detail.

"Come on."

"This kid likes to keep things mysterious, don't ask him," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

In other words.

This was also to prevent Zhu Biao from asking too many questions, since Zhu Ying also had his own secrets.

"All right."

"I've done what I needed to do today, and now I need to go and prepare for the royal estate."

"The matter of merging the poll tax into the land tax is left to the Emperor. Don't come to me unless there are other important matters."

Zhu Ying smiled, bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang, and then turned and left the hall with a flourish.

"You kid."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Ying and shook his head helplessly.

However, after Zhu Ying left.

"Biao'er."

"Xiongying has done what he was supposed to do and proposed the national policies he was supposed to."

"The rest is up to us," Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice, his tone very serious.

"Don't worry, Dad."

“Xiongying has already formulated the national policy to this extent. If I still cannot implement it, then it is my son’s incompetence,” Zhu Biao said immediately.

……

Prince Yu Huai's Mansion!

In the main hall.

"Master."

"As you command."

"I have taken over 70% of the land that the generals of Huaixi gave away, under the guise of royal property," Lin Fu respectfully reported to Zhu Ying.

"Two days from now, many more fields will be sold off. Use the royal assets to continue buying them up, the more the better," Zhu Ying instructed.

"This old servant understands." Lin Fu nodded.

"Next."

"Let's see how many people in this Ming Dynasty are truly stubborn." A cold smile appeared on Zhu Ying's face.

Time flies by in the blink of an eye.

As for Yingtian City

These two days.

Officials and even powerful figures who originally owned a lot of land sold off their land at prices several times lower than usual, which surprised many people in Yingtian City.

Why this sudden change?

But today.

All the mysteries will be revealed.

From the Ministry of Rites.

A hundred imperial guards personally escorted Liu Jing, the acting Minister of Rites, carrying the stamped proclamation, towards the place of imperial decree in Yingtian City.

With the Imperial Guards leading the way and numerous officials from the Ministry of Rites accompanying them, this spectacle naturally attracted crowds of people from the city.

"Minister of Rites Liu Jing, the Minister himself has come out; this must mean something big is about to happen!"

"Yes."

"In the past two days, many important figures in Yingtian have been frantically selling off their land at very low prices, almost at half price. There must be a reason for this."

"Could it be something important related to the land?"

"It must be."

"Judging from the current situation, those big shots must be selling off their land for this reason. Moreover, owning too much land doesn't seem like a good thing, otherwise they wouldn't be selling it off."

"indeed so."

"Something big is definitely going to happen. Let's follow them and see."

"The current Minister of Rites personally proclaimed the imperial edict."

……

As Liu Jing left the Ministry of Rites, he attracted countless crowds along the way.

This led to an increasing number of people gathering along Liu Jing's journey. In addition to the hundred Imperial Guards protecting him, the capital army was also mobilized to clear the way and maintain order on both sides.

This is today's proclamation.

It is related to the future prosperity of the Ming Dynasty.

The Ministry of Rites naturally attached great importance to this, and Liu Jing, as Liu Bowen's son, was naturally concerned about the country and its people. Among the ministers in the court, a few did not own much land, and Liu Jing was one of them.

He could naturally see how important the policy of merging the poll tax into the land tax was to the Ming Dynasty.

Keep moving forward.

Finally, they arrived at the place where the imperial edict was proclaimed.

now.

A large number of Imperial Guards and Kyoto Army troops were stationed here.

Liu Jing was already standing at the location of the imperial edict wall.

today.

The Ministry of Rites even built a special high platform for it.

"The people of the Great Ming Dynasty."

"I am Liu Jing, Minister of Rites."

"Today, I have come here by imperial decree to proclaim a new edict. This edict is different from the past; it is a fundamental change to the tax policies of our Great Ming Dynasty, which will benefit all the people of our Great Ming."

"This matter has been settled and will be established as national policy."

"This national policy was proposed, decided, and implemented by Zhu Xiong Ying, the eldest grandson of the Ming Emperor and Prince Yu Huai."

Liu Jing stood on the high platform, looking out at the countless people gathered around him, and shouted loudly.

As these words fell.

The people of the entire region where the imperial edict was proclaimed were filled with anticipation and curiosity.

This upheaval in the court was perhaps the most confidential since the news was announced to all officials, because it concerned the interests of all of them. In order to sell their land, they naturally could not let the news out, and this became a consensus.

Therefore, in the past two days, no real news about the implementation of national policies has spread.

This time, Liu Jing, the Minister of Rites, personally proclaimed the imperial edict, a level of protocol never before seen.

It is clear that this national policy will have a significant impact on the entire country.

"The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, declares!"

Liu Jing raised the imperial edict in his hand and read it aloud.

"This humble subject respectfully listens to Your Majesty's holy words."

As the imperial edict was produced.

All the people in the surrounding area knelt down, showing utmost respect.

"When our nation was founded, we treated the founding nobles with the grace of a national hero and the talented scholars of our Great Ming Dynasty with the grace of treasuring talent."

"Of course."

"Only after the Crown Prince's report did we realize that this problem would ruin the fate of our Great Ming Dynasty and disrupt the world."

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　P.S.: Sorry for the lateness, my cervical spondylosis flared up, but I typed this through the pain. Thank you all for your support. Also, I'd like to recommend the author's new science fiction book; you can invest in it to earn some cryptocurrency. Consider adding it to your collection or investing; thank you very much.

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