Chapter Thirty-One
In a harmonious atmosphere, there was an indescribable oppression or aura lingering between the two, as if there was some invisible force in confrontation.
Ye Zhao still smiled lightly, and Qian Mo was casual and free, as if he was just an ordinary chat.
"What if the envoy was asked to be the prefect of a county?" Qian Mo looked at Ye Zhao and asked.
"It's probably similar to now." Ye Zhao didn't think much about it. After all, although the prefect is one level higher than the county magistrate, he is not a member of the party. There is also a state governor who is in charge of it. He is very autonomy and wants to do whatever he wants to do, he has to find a way out between the cracks like he is now.
"What if I were the governor of a state?" Qian Mo asked again.
"If the governor is, the authority in his hands will be more heavy, but it is limited. If peacetime, some changes can be carried out slowly, but we must grasp the right measure." Ye Zhao said with a smile.
"In peace?" Qian Mo looked at Ye Zhao and smiled, "How to change?"
"The reason for this is that, although the court taxes are gradually increasing, in fact, there are fewer people paying taxes and less land paying taxes. We need enough taxes and allow the people to survive. We can only find ways to increase these things, release some tenant farmers who should be commoners from the aristocratic families, and return some land that is not a wealthy family to its original owner. But as I said before, we should grasp the degree of this. If one is not good, not only will it not be possible to accomplish things, but it will never be repaid." Ye Zhao said at the end, sighing.
Like the question below today, Ye Zhao can see clearly, and many people can see it clearly, but seeing it clearly does not mean that they can change it.
Qian Mo sighed when he heard this. He was one of the people who could see it clearly, but in the face of the current situation, he also did not think that he could do it. It was not that he was not confident, but that it was equivalent to fighting a class with one person's strength.
"What if you enter the court as an official?" Qian Mo looked at Ye Zhao: "With the ability of the king and his current reputation, it will probably not take long to enter the court."
"It's not that easy." Ye Zhao shook his head and thought for a moment: "If there is really a day, I'm afraid I'd have to say less. The situation in the court is complicated, and the eunuchs, party members, and generals are entangled. If I really go there, I can only ask for self-protection first."
If Cai Yong was here, he would be dissatisfied with Ye Zhao's wise and self-protection approach. He hoped that Ye Zhao could stand on the royal standpoint like him.
"I'm afraid the tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop." Qian Mo shook his head: "The envoy has now gained a reputation and is also a disciple of Mr. Cai. Once he enters the court, he is afraid that many things will not be allowed to do so."
"So, it's better to be a county magistrate here." Ye Zhao nodded in agreement. In many cases, things in the world are not something you can do as you want. Sometimes, even if you don't want to cause trouble, right and wrong will come to you on your own initiative.
"What if the envoy is allowed to sit in the seat of the three dukes?" Qian Mo obviously did not want to end the question, and looked at Ye Zhao and said with a smile.
"Third Duke~" Ye Zhao looked at Qian Mo and smiled: "Brother Qian really respects me."
"There is no joke." Qian Mosurong looked at Ye Zhao and said in a deep voice.
Ye Zhao's face also became solemn and thought: "Since he was in a high position, he wanted to consider the people, he advised the emperor to gradually restrict the aggregation of land by scholars, encouraged industry, business, and the development of all industries, and taxation, and needed to be re-compiled. The current tax system is no longer suitable. It should be re-compiled and no longer collected taxes according to the head, but instead measured taxes. This can not only reduce taxes, relieve the pressure of the people, but also increase the national treasury income and enrich the people and strengthen the country."
More far-reachingly, it is not realistic to solve the problem that agricultural output is lagging behind today.
"If that envoy is..." Qian Mo nodded in agreement, looked at Ye Zhao, and wanted to continue asking.
"Brother Qian, it's really a matter of saying anything. People's words are terrifying!" Ye Zhao frowned and interrupted Qian Mo's words, and his voice became serious. After the third master went up, there was only the emperor left. No matter what Ye Zhao thought, it would be a big problem if he said it. He didn't believe that Qian Mo would not know that it was powerful.
"I'm sorry, I'm just a whim and can't help it." Qian Mo laughed and bowed to Ye Zhao.
"Some words cannot be said." Ye Zhao nodded and said.
"Today, I listen to your words, it is better to read a book of ten years." Qian Mo stood up and clasped his fists at Ye Zhao.
"Brother Qian, I am a guest after all, so you are a little unkind." Ye Zhao looked at Qian Mo with a wry smile.
"The envoy came uninvited." Qian Mo looked at Ye Zhao and laughed: "I haven't driven anyone away, this is my sincere statement."
"That's good. The food in the county is not very suitable for my taste. Since Brother Qian has no intention of driving people, Ye will bother me. It just so happens that Brother Qian's late meals often come."
Qian Mo: "..."
"The Qian family is not a wealthy family. The food is simple, so it is not suitable for the envoy's appetite." Qian Mo gritted his teeth and said, "He has always been the only one who can get the meal from others. When has anyone ever been free?
"It's okay. I'm better make friends. I'm just going to have lunch and have a few gentry in the city. The food was too luxurious. The evening meal should be lighter, just right, just right!" Ye Zhao said with a smile.
"I have never seen such a shameless person!" Qian Mo looked at Ye Zhao and roared inside, but as soon as he said that, it was really hard to take it back. He could only let Ye Zhao stay in the village and eat with him late.
Chapter completed!