Before dawn the next day, Wang Jinghui got up gently and quietly came to the study to write down what he thought of last night. Although the cat's meow last night made him a little annoyed, it reminded him of a famous saying by a designer during the reform and opening up of China in the 20th century: No matter whether it is black cats or white cats, catching a mouse is a good cat.

Of course, Wang Jinghui would never be able to write this sentence. What he wanted to write was the proposition of the theoretical debate before China's reform: Practice was the only criterion for truth. Historically, Wang Anshi's Xining reform was just when Old Man Wang was a prefect in Jiangning. According to the old method of Li Shen, the powerful magistrate of Qingzhou during the Renzong era, the government provided loans to farmers. This is the origin of the Qingmiao method in his reform. Wang Anshi's method of conducting experiments on his own land was good, but he ignored the differences in the region. In addition, the political speculators under his command ended up making people angry. Although Wang Jinghui did not learn economics, he would have a thousand years of experience as a future person than modern people. The way to make money and revitalize the economy was far more difficult than Wang Anshi, but he lacked practical experience.

In the policy discussion for King Ying Zhao Xu, Wang Jinghui emphasized that the "large territory" of the Song Dynasty varies greatly. Only through continuous practical exploration can one find a way to revive the Song Dynasty. Excessive or slowdown will cause harm to the foundation of the Song Dynasty. Instead of sitting on the sideliness and talking about Taoism like the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it is better to start piloting in a small-scale area to implement new good methods to carry out experimental reforms and explore overall improvement plans. In the policy discussion, he also emphasized that only when the living standards of the people are better, the local taxes can be improved. Otherwise, the new improvement plan will be to compete for profit with the people, and the plan will be a failure. From this perspective, Wang Jinghui completely transformed the spirit of "black cat and white cat" into the policy discussion.

In the policy theory, Wang Jinghui also put forward some views on the military system in a simple manner. In his opinion, the number of soldiers in the empire now far exceeds the actual needs, and the strength and level of the wing soldiers are completely incompetent to the confrontation between the Liao and Xixia. Redundant soldiers are certainly a great harm. However, when Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong implemented the wing soldiers policy at that time, his original intention was to find a way out for the local people who were affected and attacked and cut off the rebellion of the affected people. Although such a solution has great problems, the starting point is good. Now that the redundant soldiers have become a great harm, they cannot simply withdraw them to solve the problem. The key is to find a way out for these wing soldiers to make themselves self-reliant. In this way, even if they still have the name of wing soldiers, their own strength can support themselves while contributing part of their income to the country. This in and out not only reduces the harm of redundant expenses, but also greatly alleviates the financial situation of the empire.

In theory, it is not enough to say the wing soldiers. Wang Jinghui considers more about turning them into railway soldiers and agricultural reclamation soldiers in later republics. In the palace dramas of the Ming and Qing dynasties that were not nutritious in later Ming and Qing dynasties, Wang Jinghui heard that the area where the emperor was most concerned about was Huguang, and the development level there is still far behind, it is simply a virgin land, but simply opening up land is not enough. There are indigenous people, and rashly opening up land will definitely lead to problems. Wang Jinghui simply put some work that the wing soldiers can do, such as road construction, land reclamation, transportation, postage, freight bodyguards, etc., to supplement his own policy and arguments to enhance persuasion.

Wang Jinghui knew that an important reason why Wang Anshi's reform failed in history was that it greatly damaged the interests of the landlords and merchants at that time. In addition, the officials responsible for implementing the new law were mostly speculators, not only fighting for interests from the landlords and merchants, but also fighting for ordinary people. Therefore, it was an uncontrollable situation. With Wang Anshi's historical example, Wang Jinghui was very cautious when talking about specific policies, and often used concrete practices and careful verification to cover the past. Because this policy statement would definitely not be kept confidential, and someone would definitely know that it was written by himself, so this evil person could not be the one who was himself.

After Wang Jinghui airdropped into this era, with his unremitting efforts and super memory, he is now a talented man who has written a thousand words by accident. Looking at this strategy that has been splashing thousands of words, he felt a little incredible, but he finally said what he wanted to say: bold assumptions and carefully prove them.

Since Wang Jinghui knew that his policy arguments were likely to influence the decision of the Supreme Ruler of the Song Dynasty, he did not dare to write policy arguments like "Zhuge Liang". Although the policy arguments were fresh and interesting, they were not up to the forefront and were easily given a bad impression of frivolity. He was not a political background, so he thought the most about how to improve the lives of the people in this era. This policy argument from "Black Cat and White Cat" was even more clearly put forward: the most fundamental criterion for judging all the decrees and rules issued by the court is to see whether the people live well and whether their lives have improved.

When Wang Jinghui opened the window, he saw a red sun rising. Suddenly, he felt someone on his back. It turned out that it was the princess of Shu holding a long robe and holding the princess of Shu. He felt warm in his heart and felt that there was nothing else to ask for in his life.

Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu was reading the strategy theory written by Wang Jinghui in the Funing Hall. Next to it was Ying Wang Zhao Xu, Prime Minister Han Qi, the deputy minister of the government affairs Ouyang Xiu, and Sima Guang, who had been promoted to a scholar and lecturer of the Longtu Pavilion. After reading the strategy theory, Zhao Shu still circulated the strategy theory. In addition to his son Zhao Xu, these people were all important officials who ascended the throne after Emperor Renzong passed away, so Zhao Shu attached great importance to their opinions.

However, Zhao Xu was still a young man and was too impatient to think about things. Although the other Han Qi and the other three thought that the Song Dynasty needed changes now, their views were all "slow-forward". The arguments about Wang Jinghui's "cold and heat" were very consistent with their wishes, and they would win their approval more than those "radical" propositions. Moreover, the current policy statements give them the same feeling as "slow-forward". However, Wang Jinghui's proposition was: let go of the argument. Now experiment in a small area like one state and one county. Find the correct way to innovate. This view made Han Qi and the others sober, thinking that they either had too many things in the past and had no care; or they argued for the attitude of adoption. This is true as Wang Jinghui said, and he came to the road of Qingchao in the Jin Dynasty.

However, what attracted Zhao Shu and his ministers the most was that Wang Jinghui proposed in the article how to measure whether a legal policy is good or bad: it is entirely based on whether the living standards of the people are improved or not. This view made Sima Guang and others feel both familiar and unfamiliar. After savoring it for a long time, they had to admit that the experience of the prince-consort was indeed different. One word expressed his long-term confusion.

Sima Guang first broke the silence of everyone and said, "I look at the words of the son-in-law. All the words of the son-in-law are sophisticated. The emperor can use them. Since I was young, I have been involved in the history of the whole family. Now, I can understand the confusion of the son-in-law's strategy. 'The good and bad of the government orders depends on whether the lives of the people are improved.' This is a warning!"

Since Sima Guang started, Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu also praised Wang Jinghui for his old plans, but this was not a compliment. It was from their admiration for Wang Jinghui's talent and knowledge. Yingzong Zhao Shu was already very impressed with the point put forward in this policy theory. After hearing the words of the confidant minister to praise the prince-consort, he even smiled on his face and asked the prince-consort to come to the palace to meet.

After a while, Wang Jinghui came down to Funing Hall under the eunuch's leadership. When he saw the expression on the face of King Zhao Xu of Ying, he knew that the proposal was just presented to him had been recognized by everyone, and he felt much more at ease. After the ceremony, he stood aside.

Now that Wang Jinghui is his son-in-law, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu naturally would not call him "Mr." like before, and said directly: "Love son-in-law, since you have written such a policy, you must have had a good way to improve my Song Dynasty, right? Let's listen."

Wang Jinghui said: "Sir, I have a few ideas here. But as I wrote in the policy theory, there are many disadvantages now. If there is a sudden change, the risks will be huge. Even if things are done, it will be like a patient getting a thread after a serious illness. If not, it will lead to greater disasters. Therefore, I dare not speak nonsense, but just provide some reference opinions to the Lord and all the adults."

Yingzong Zhao Shu looked in a very good mood today. After sitting on the dragon throne and listening to Wang Jinghui's words, he smiled and said, "Don't worry too much about the prince-consort. These are all important officials in the court. Tell your thoughts. I think Han Xiang and others will measure it clearly in their hearts. If you have anything to say, it's okay!"

After hearing this, Wang Jinghui sorted out his thoughts and said, "I wonder if the emperor and all the ministers have noticed that our dynasty has different financial income from previous dynasties?"

As the head of all officials, Han Qi knew all the aspects of the country well and said, "Does the prince-consin's words mean that the industrial and commercial taxes in our dynasty are higher than the agricultural taxes?"

Wang Jinghui said: "Han Xiang said this is exactly what it said. Zhou Shu said: "If the farmers do not come out, they will be short of food; if the workers do not come out, they will be short of work; if the merchants do not come out, the three treasures will be lost; if the smoke does not come out, the wealth will be scarce and the mountains and lakes will not be broken. 'More than half of the taxes in our dynasty are drawn from industrial and commercial taxes, and all dynasties have sought more money from farmers for the court to turn over. This is an important difference between our dynasty and the land of all dynasties! The emperor and all ministers can think: If a farmer is enough, one farmer will be enough. Even if the top fertile land is deeply cultivated and meticulous, it will only produce two or three stones of food. Apart from the farmers paying two taxes, it can be provided to one person. The country has little income, and the farmers will also have very little income.

If it encounters a famine, it is unimaginable; but if it is turned into a printing workshop, it can hire more than a dozen employees. The profits and taxes generated will not only contribute to the country, but also support these dozen people with more than a dozen people. The biggest advantage is that they don’t have to look at the weather and don’t care whether the selected workshop address is fertile land. I hope that the court can specifically take out a state land and select effective officials to conduct experiments here, trying to focus on developing industry and commerce and implement a different development model from the past? Of course, this is only in the industry and commerce. If there is no agriculture, it is absolutely impossible. I have also thought of other ways to protect agriculture and lay the foundation for the development of industry and commerce."

After hearing this, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu smiled and said, "In his policy discussion, he said: Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong were to take farmers from the affected areas into the wing army, just to find a way out for these farmers to gather in the mountains and forests and become bandits. Are you talking about another way out for farmers?"

Wang Jinghui said: "I dare not guess the original intention of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong to set up the Xiang army, but from the perspective of the role of the Xiang army, it is useless to use it to fight. So I dared to say it after considering it. This is just a one-sided statement from the minister. But I think the Chinese people are all looking forward to peace. "I would rather be a peaceful dog than a troubled person." This is also the most basic requirement of the people for the court. This dynasty does not suppress land annexation, which has led to more and more people losing land, and farming cannot be used for these people. I think the court must do it for them.

To find a way out, Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong set up the Xiang army with national wealth in exchange for peace. There was no problem when it was implemented, but over time, it has become a major concern for this dynasty. I personally think that the court naturally cannot withdraw the Xiang army lightly for financial tension, which will cause great trouble. Instead of using the money of the court to support the Xiang army, it is better to find a way out for them to rely on themselves. If you act properly, not only can you save the court's expenses on the Xiang army, but maybe the Xiang army can also provide the court with new financial resources."

After hearing this, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu and all the ministers nodded thoughtfully. Zhao Shu said, "Love your son-in-law and make money. Do you have any thoughts in your heart?"

Wang Jinghui said: "Those who are just minor ways. Compared with the ministers who are worried about the country and the people, they are naturally inferior. However, I also have some small things to temporarily relieve my worries for the emperor." After that, he took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and handed it to King Zhao Xu of Ying next to him, and handed it to Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu.

Wang Jinghui continued: "Master, this is the method of making glass mirrors. In the future, the glass workshop opened by me will provide them with flat glass. I asked the Master to set up the glass mirror workshop on the island of the gunpowder workshop to produce it confidentially. This glass mirror is far more than a hundred times better than the bronze mirrors used now. I used to ask someone to estimate the price. Even if the glass mirror is only the size of a book, the price will be more than 10,000 guan. The production cost of this mirror is extremely low, but there are not a few people who are worth millions of guan in the Song Dynasty, and this mirror is still OK.

Sell ​​it to enemy countries such as Liao and Xixia to consume their national strength. I believe that you will not have to worry about not being able to sell it. The production cycle of this glass mirror is about one month, and one hundred yuan is made at a time. The finished product can be about 300,000 yuan. The court can get 400,000 yuan in wealth per month. It can be temporarily alleviated by the court's finances. Do not increase taxes to the world unless it is absolutely necessary. This will win a certain amount of time for local reform, so that the emperor and all the important officials in the court can consider more time, so as not to make mistakes when acting hastily."

Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu took the paper and saw that the materials on it were only glass, tin foil, mercury and other things, and the important thing was glass. However, Wang Jinghui provided the glass as a gift, it would be like giving it for free. The cost of mirrors made from these things was only a few chunks, but you could get tens of times the profit by hand. It was a good way to give the court a quick profit. Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu knew that the original intention of Wang Jinghui's glass mirror was not to completely solve the financial difficulties of the court, but it provided a buffer time to find out the road to revitalize the Song Dynasty. He had good intentions and understood it in his heart.

Zhao Shu smiled and said, "I understand my efforts to love my son-in-law! In the past two days, Qianyu has almost turned the Empress Dowager's Huishou Palace and the Empress's bedroom into Crystal Palace. I have taken this filial piety! The policy of love my son-in-law is well written, and the ministers appreciate it very much. I and the ministers should consider it as appropriate!"

In the past two days, the princess of Shu took advantage of Wang Jinghui's perfection of policy and transported a large amount of flat glass and frosted glass from the glass workshop to the palace, and directed craftsmen to replace the windows of Empress Dowager Cao's Cishou Palace and Empress Gao's Xianning Palace with glass. Of course, these glass windows were much better than those paper-covered windows and glazed sheets of beds, and greatly improved the lighting effect of the room. Entering the room made people feel much better. The princess of Shu and the princess of Shu also received praise from the queen mother and the queen, which of course all came to Zhao Shu's ears, and he also praised the princess in his heart for his actions.

Not to mention replacing glass windows for the two palaces, or replacing glass windows for the entire palace. With Wang Jinghui's financial resources, it is just a drop in the bucket. However, although the people in the harem cannot directly participate in the government affairs, their influence is still very great. Empress Dowager Cao and Empress Gao both had a history of governing the country from behind the curtain in history. Even when Wang Anshi's reform, this stubborn old man suffered a secret loss. Wang Jinghui did not have the reputation of Wang Anshi to resist. One day
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