Chapter 734 Prince was forced to marry
Song Xiang was able to publish articles in newspapers as a crime. This incident was very interesting and immediately caused countless speculations.
First of all, the elders of Qiyingshe were exiled to the Western Regions, and these old guys bowed their heads and surrendered, and had to wave the flag and shout for Wang Ning'an. The old bureaucrats suddenly felt like they were lost and felt like the end of the world.
But then I thought about it and was allowed to buy land in the northwest. This was not the surrender of the old school. It was clearly Wang Ning'an showing goodwill to the old school.
Although the land in the northwest is not as good as the southeast, Song Xiang has made it clear that because large farms can build water conservancy facilities and irrigate, the grain output will not be small.
Usually, irrigated land can increase the yield by 40% to 70%, so conservatively estimated that the yield per mu is 5 buckets, and there are many cattle, horses and animals in the northwest. When using slaves to plow the fields, they only need to bear the food, and the cost is compressed to the extreme. A farm can at least take out tens of thousands of stones of grain for sale.
This is not a small number. If you hold ten farms in your hand, it can affect the grain prices in the capital.
King Xiliang threw out a large piece of meat and gave it to everyone!
terrific!
Sure enough, I didn’t eat alone!
Even those who oppose the new law the most and hate Wang Ning'an the most are moved by the real interests and want to return to the northwest to circle a few pieces of land.
In fact, these people are very smart. They have land in their families and many of them run grain businesses. If you don’t go to the northwest, no one will care about you. The problem is that when these farms run, a large amount of grain is dumped in the mainland. They can’t hold on at all, and they will all be affected!
There is no other way except cooperation!
"Hahahahahahaha!"
Wang Anshi laughed loudly. He has been very annoyed by the implementation of the new law these days because he has encountered strong resistance.
Who knew that Wang Ning'an had thrown out the land at this moment, which was equivalent to opening a hole. Wang Anshi could also take advantage of the situation. Isn't it against the reform? If you go to the northwest to enclose land, I will provide you with convenience. As for the matter of the new law, of course you have to make concessions.
Forced promotion and exchange of interests are completely different. It can be foreseeable that the reform will be much smoother!
"The prince is planning the country's way, and Wang Anshi is convinced!"
Wang Anshi stood up and prayed three times to the northwest. Then he felt refreshed and took out several more decrees.
Come on, old party!
I want to fight to the death with you!
Wang Anshi was full of fighting spirit, and regained his morale and devoted himself to the implementation of the new law... Not far from Wang Anshi's mansion was the mansion of his uncle Cao Qi.
The last time it was said that their Cao family was also involved in the list of opposing Taizong.
Although there is no evidence for this matter, many people think it is false and Zhao Zhen did not pursue it, the Cao family did not feel any safety at all. On the contrary, they were worried.
The Cao family is different from other generals. Their wealth and honor are all tied to Empress Cao, and Empress Cao's fate is tied to the prince.
After Cao Qi and his sister discussed, he would definitely choose a concubine for the prince as soon as possible, and the candidate for the princess was Cao Qi's daughter!
Let’s have a kiss!
If two generations of queens can be produced in a row, then there will be no one else. The Cao family is planning to eat a piece of fat in the northwest and take down the prince to have a double happiness.
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"Master, what else can I explain? Disciple listen to the teachings." Zhao Shu stood respectfully in front of Wang Ning'an. During this period, he had been following Wang Ning'an. Every decree, including instigating killing, expropriating land, rewarding meritorious soldiers, and promoting large farms... It was linked together, Wang Ning'an concealed everything, and whenever Zhao Shu had doubts, he would answer it with all his might.
Wang Ning'an hopes that the prince will learn to examine every government order from a global perspective.
Using systematic thinking to think about everything and formulate policies, we must never rely on a moment of instinctive reaction. We must think carefully and think about everything clearly.
Obviously, Zhao Shu's knowledge has improved a lot. Seeing his apprentice mature quickly, Wang Ning'an was very pleased.
This time, Zhao Shu returned to Beijing, first of all, reported to Zhao Zhen about the situation in the northwest and told the emperor truthfully what happened in the northwest!
In addition, the auction of land rights, Wang Ning'an cleared out 13 million mu of land, including 4 million mu of farmland and 9 million mu of pasture. This is the first batch of spoils, waiting for everyone to divide it up.
"Your Highness, establishing a farm in the northwest can guard the border for the country, ensure food security, and relieve the pressure of reform. It is a good thing that can kill multiple deaths... Therefore, you must give enough share to the gentry group Liu, and even encourage enlightened gentry to support them to come out, and there is a wider space outside, waiting for them."
"Disciple understands that I will definitely give you a bowl of water and will not let my master down... Master, let Zonghan go back to Beijing with me! With him accompanying me, I will be more confident."
Zong Han, Wang Ning'an was a little stunned, and then sneered: "Let him follow you, it's obvious that he will cause trouble!"
Zhao Shu's face turned red, and he didn't know how to defend his good brother.
Wang Ning'an nodded first, "Go, it just so happens that his grandparents are here too, and there is also the wedding of his fourth uncle and aunt. I can't take it off, so let him go."
Gou Yaer finally got permission, and he and Zhao Shu set off immediately and ran back to the capital from Lanzhou.
After leaving for a few months, Gouyaer still missed the capital.
"Your Highness, should we go to listen to music first, eat, or go to temple fairs or watch juggling?"
Zhao Shu shook his head and said in a muffled voice: "It's better to do serious business first. The New Year will be held in a few days. Take advantage of the New Year to get the land auction done well and make some money, so that the father can afford to spend the New Year, and also make the master feel at ease."
Gou Yaer hesitated for a moment and could only agree, "Cheng, you are becoming more and more like a prince now. Well, I also want to see what kind of faces those scholars who are not speaking of their words will have!" Gou Yaer smiled gloomyly. He despised the literati very much, especially when he saw the changes in Song Xiang, he looked down upon him even more.
The three-yuan grade is the best scholar. It is this virtue, and it is really weak!
Isn’t it a soldier who can be killed or humiliated?
Isn’t Confucius said to be Chengren and Meng said to be righteous?
Didn’t I go even if I had thousands of people?
Why don’t you dare to die in the face of humiliation?
Isn’t it just that I went hungry, and then surrendered, helped train officials, and went to host the wedding for the martial artist, gained a good reputation, and even wrote articles and promoted the big farm!
Although he helped his father, the eldest young master still despises him!
This time, I happened to see how much integrity the literati’s is worth. Gouyaer thought of it with confidence.
Zhao Shu first entered the palace and told Zhao Zhen about his trip to the northwest.
Compared to last year, Zhao Zhen seemed to have gotten older, but he was in good spirits. He listened to Zhao Shu’s narration patiently and smiled with relief.
"Jing Ping is capable. With this trick, he revitalized the overall situation in the northwest at once."
Zhao Shu said excitedly: "That's right, Master said that you should not only be greedy for convenience and save trouble in everything. The effort you should put in cannot be missed! Only by developing large agriculture can you support enough people and allow the Song Dynasty to gain a foothold in the Western Regions! Step by step, steadily and create a territory that is even wider than that of the Han and Tang Dynasties!"
"Well, okay, my father is waiting for good news. You have been away for several months and go see your mother."
"Abide by the order."
Zhao Shu withdrew from his father and went to see Empress Cao.
In contrast, Queen Cao did not change much, but her face was a bit haggard and worried.
"Son, you are not young anymore. The queen mother is thinking about finding you a concubine and getting married as soon as possible. My mother is looking forward to holding her grandson!"
As soon as these words were said, Zhao Shu was stunned. He was just fourteen years old this year. Although some people got married at this age, according to the royal rules, they usually got married after they were sixteen.
Moreover, Zhao Shu was a little influenced by the Wang family and thought it was not good to get married too early, so it would be better to delay until he was seventeen or eighteen years old!
"Mother, the child is still young, right?"
"It's not too small!"
Empress Cao said with a treacherous face: "After the New Year, even if you are fifteen years old, your children will leave in an ordinary family. Your father is old and your mother is in poor health, so she hopes that you can get married soon... After getting married, you are an adult, and no one can bully us mother and mother."
Zhao Shu was a little chilled when he listened to his mother's words.
Who dares to bully the queen and the prince? He is brave enough to eat the bear heart and leopard?
Could it be... Zhao Shu immediately had bad thoughts. If the father could not hold on, the young master would be suspected, and he might be bullied... But is the father's health really not good?
Seeing Zhao Shu lowering his head and falling into deep thought, Empress Cao immediately said: "Don't think too much about the emperor's son. The queen just hopes you get married soon. Your father and prince's children are difficult, and the royal family is very blessed and it has never been easy to give birth. If you get married soon and have a few more princes, your mother will be happy."
Facing the extremely sincere tone of his mother, Zhao Shu was simply powerless to resist.
"My mother, getting married is not just a matter of talking about it. You must always be in love and have the right candidate."
Empress Cao thought her son had let go and smiled.
"My mother asked you for your satisfaction."
"Who?" Zhao Shu was shocked. Is there anyone really a choice?
Queen Cao smiled and said, "It's your uncle's second daughter. She is beautiful, skilled and elegant, and has a good personality. She is also very close to her. There is no better person than this."
"No!"
Almost instantly, Zhao Shu exploded!
Not to mention the matter of close relatives, just the candidates made him shake his head.
He has seen this legendary cousin, and it has been more than once. It gives Zhao Shu a very bad feeling. How can I describe it?
It's like a body with no vitality. She can do whatever she wants, from head to toe, from inside to outside, and she can't see any opinion. She doesn't even have the courage to look at others. She only knows to lower her head and follow her eyes, fearful, cowardly, and inferiority complex. She will always hide in a dark corner and cannot stand the sunshine. Perhaps a gust of wind can blow her down.
Zhao Shu disagreed with letting her be her own queen!
But Empress Cao made up her mind to help her parents win the next queen!
"Son, your marriage is never something you can decide! There is nothing wrong with marrying your cousin! At least you will get a generous dowry when you get her into the house. Do you know... the expenses in the palace were greatly deficient! With a million yuan off, the mother was afraid that your father would be angry and dared not tell him. As the prince of the Song Dynasty, why didn't you know how to share the worries of your mother!"
Chapter completed!