Ouyang Bian's three strategies of superiority, middleness and lowerness reminded Bao Zheng of the incident when he cleared the Huimin River. At that time, Ouyang Bian also gave the so-called three strategies of superiority, middleness and lowerness. At that time, Bao Zheng could not bear to let the people suffer, so he took a middle strategy, and the effect was indeed very good.

Bao Zheng said: "I wish to hear the details."

Ouyang Bian smiled and said, "The so-called best strategy is to fundamentally solve the problem. The root cause of the financial problems in this dynasty is not that the income is too small, but that the expenditure is too much. As long as the expenditure can be reduced, it is not difficult to crush the Han and Tang Dynasties with their current income."

Bao Zheng fell into silence.

He understood this principle. The income of the Song Dynasty, especially since the current government ruled, increased significantly and had extremely developed business. The annual income was better than any dynasty in history. The Han and Tang Dynasties were not as good as that of today, let alone other dynasties.

But the actual situation is that the expenditure of officials, soldiers and annual monies in the Song Dynasty was enough to consume most of it. Ouyang Bian was right. If this part of the expenditure could be reduced, the dynasty would be endless, and even rich.

But... Bao Zheng shook his head.

Ouyang Bian nodded with a smile: "It's not that it's impossible to reduce expenses, but to do it, you must peel off your skin and remove your bones to make a thorough reform. Shibo must also know the risks inside, so let's talk about open source."

Bao Zheng cheered up.

He knew Ouyang Bian's style. Ouyang Bian has always reached the essence of the problem, but he has a good ability to mix things with him.

Some people look at the problem and go straight to the essence, so they are always earth-shaking when doing things, but they are also difficult to accept.

Some people think that the cliché is not creative, and the shock of being shocked without being shocking, so they look down on people who are good at clichés.

Bao Zheng is selfless, but he is not an old-fashioned person.

"...Open source can also be divided into superior and inferior. The best strategy for open source is the middle of the three policies, which is to organize the current fiscal and taxation system to improve overall efficiency."

Bao Zheng nodded, this is something most people can think of.

The commercial tax and agricultural tax in the Song Dynasty were quite complete, but there were many problems. If reforms were made, they could also increase income. However, the seriousness of the matter involved was no less than the fundamental theory mentioned above.

The fundamental reduction of money offends all officials and huge army, and Liao and Xia countries will even be afraid of them by the officials.

This so-called Zhongstrate offends officials, wealthy businessmen, and landlords with industries and land, and involves a wide range of aspects. Even Bao Zheng couldn't help but feel numb when he remembered it.

Ouyang Bian sighed in his heart.

He sighed not because of Bao Zheng's attitude, but because of the difficulties of change. Even a selfless person like Bao Zheng was a little reluctant to move forward.

However, this also made him begin to admire Wang Anshi.

No one who is in the officialdom does not know the interests.

Wang Anshi has been an official in another place with his father since he was a child, and has been wandering everywhere. He has had a deep understanding of the officialdom since he was a child.

He is not a grassroots person, but a man from an official family.

It is impossible for him to not know these interests, but he still resolutely reformed.

This makes people admire his fearless spirit.

But Ouyang Bian did not feel disappointed with Bao Zheng, nor did he mean to despise Bao Zheng.

Because he is not a fearless person, at least Bao Zheng can offend the powerful for the sake of the people, and he is still sad about Xiao Poligumi's death, but he has not taken any practical actions so far.

In fact, he is a coward himself and he is not qualified to despise Bao Zheng.

"...The worst strategy is naturally to increase income without infringing on vested interests."

Ouyang Bian's voice was faint, as if it came from outside the nine heavens.

Bao Zheng sighed secretly, feeling guilty.

He always felt that although Ouyang Bian was young, he did not have the passion of a young man, and he was lazy and saw through the world. He was doing a lot of things, but many things seemed to be forced to do.

He was pushed forward by Wang Anshi when he was a teacher, doing business, studying, and writing poetry. He seemed to rarely do something from the bottom of his heart, which made Bao Zheng feel a little disappointed, but at this time Bao Zheng felt Ouyang Bian's desire and disappointment.

But... this matter is too much to do, and I dare not easily get involved!

Bao Zheng sighed in his heart.

Ouyang Bian sorted out his mood, which was something he had already expected.

Wen Yanbo, Fu Bi, Han Qi and others created a brilliant Renzong Dynasty, but their contribution was to maintaining stability rather than pioneering and innovating.

To some extent, they are just conservatives.

As a member of their faction, Bao Zheng can fight against the powerful and speak for the people.

But reforming and reforming was not something he decided by just one word. It was normal for Bao Zheng not to dare to take the big picture of the world.

“…At present, it is the most appropriate way to open up new economic growth points.”

Ouyang Bian smiled.

Bao Zheng said: "Where did the plan come from?"

Bao Zheng has made a choice.

Ouyang Bian said: "There is a good opportunity now. The flood has washed away most of the country. The flood has gradually receded, but now the land is only blank, and it is time to replant.

Regular closing of the warehouse can only make the affected people live a hard life, but to survive the disaster year, the rest of the farming needs to be implemented, but farmers are no longer able to bear the subsequent farming costs.

At this time, you can only borrow money from wealthy houses, but the money that rich houses all offer us loans..."

Stars flashed in Ouyang Bian's eyes.

Bao Zheng frowned: "Qingmiao Method?"

The Qingmiao Law did not originate in the Song Dynasty.

The Qingmiao Law originated in the middle and late Ye of the Tang Dynasty. The central government of the Tang Dynasty was divided by various vassal states. In addition to the insufficient number of troops, what was even more miserable was the lack of money.

The Qingmiao Method appeared at that time, and its main purpose was to generate income for the emperor.

Bao Zheng pondered and said: "The Qingmiao Law is not impossible. While increasing the income of the court, it also has the purpose of curbing private usury and protecting and providing relief to the households. However, there are many problems. I am afraid that helping the people will not be successful at that time, and it will become the root cause of disturbing the people."

Ouyang Bian smiled and said, "What you worry is that local officials force the people to borrow from the government and raise interest rates at will. In addition, in order to seek credit, officials have a lot of blackmail. Is the people suffering?"

Bao Zheng sneered: "I never have the greatest malicious intention towards these officials to speculate on them."

Ouyang Bian nodded and smiled, "This is a business behavior. If the government participates in it, using the metaphor of sumo wrestling, the government is both a referee and a sumo wrestler. The rules are decided by the government. This way, it would be strange if there is no corruption."

Bao Zheng was stunned: "What do you mean?"

Ouyang Bian said: "Combined with money shops, recruit several large money shops and issue them Qingmiao Loan business licenses. The government does not participate in lending, but it must set up officials to supervise money shops, so that this matter becomes a simple business behavior."

Bao Zheng nodded: "That's a great thing, to protect the people from usury exploitation."

Ouyang Bian smiled and said, "More than that, the government also needs to make profits. Since it is necessary to issue a business license, it must of course assume the role of supervision. The government must also draw a certain proportion from it as a reward."

Bao Zheng nodded repeatedly: "This will kill two birds with one stone, and the people will benefit, and the government will benefit from it. It is indeed a good thing, but this method will not be of much help to the treasury in the short term."

Ouyang Bian just smiled but said nothing.
Chapter completed!