socalfunplaces Chapter 233
Chapter 233
"Let me start with the first point, about the nationalization of farmland and its equal distribution among the people of the world according to population.
The essence of this is to take back the farmland from the landlords, and the purpose of doing so is to achieve: the farmland of the world belongs to the people of the world.
The court only plays the role of a manager, not all the farmland belongs to the court!
Wang Mang's original intention was good, if this thing can really be done.
To a large extent, it can be said that the fate of the dynasty that continued for three hundred years will die!
Throughout history, every change of dynasty is fundamentally due to uneven distribution of resources.
And land is the most important resource, and it can be redistributed again in a new dynasty.
Whenever a new monarch takes office in the early stage, he will be determined to be a wise monarch and implement benevolent policies.
He wants to create a Wenjing era, who wants to create a Hanwu era, who wants to create a Zhenguan era.
Uh... I'm getting off topic, or let's get back to Wang Mang's reform."
Su Chen suddenly realized that the Zhenguan Emperor was sitting next to him!
Su Chen blinked his lips, as if he had said too much and his lips were a little dry.
Seeing this, Li Shimin handed Su Chen a glass of water.
"Thank you!"
Su Chen took the cup of water without hesitation and took two gulps.
At the same time, he secretly glanced at Li Shimin and said to himself: 'It's good that you are not angry. '
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At this time, Su Chen was the only one speaking in the hall. Li Yuan didn't want to read the newspaper and listened to Su Chen's 'good advice on governing the world'.
Empress Changsun and Princess Changle also listened quietly to Su Chen's 'lofty talk'.
When Empress Changsun heard Su Chen say 'so and so want to create a Zhenguan Reign', she suddenly felt funny.
Putting down the water cup, Su Chen continued:
"We have the previous experience of Wang Mang taking too big a step and pulling his eggs.
So we can't act recklessly, we should do a pilot project first.
In simple terms, it means to circle a place for experimentation. Even if there are problems during implementation, the scope of impact can be minimized.
In order to avoid a ripple effect, we will use Guannei Road as a pilot project.
First, implement the nationalization of land in Guannei Road, solve problems when they arise, and continuously improve relevant policies.
After the pilot area is successful, it will be fully promoted to the Tang Dynasty.
By then, when the people of Guannei Road feel the actual benefits, the court will be equivalent to having this part of the people as a foundation.
This will play a key role in the full promotion of land nationalization in the future."
At this time, Li Chengqian took out a piece of paper and pencil from his arms and quickly recorded what Su Chen said.
When Su Chen finished speaking, the only sound in the hall was Li Chengqian's writing.
Li Shimin looked over and saw Li Chengqian writing with his head down, and nodded with satisfaction.
Su Chen also noticed that Li Chengqian was taking notes, and planned to wait until he finished writing before talking about the second point.
Empress Changsun, who was not far away, asked in a low voice:
"What does Su Chen mean by taking too big a step and pulling your balls?"
Princess Changle lowered her head in shame after hearing this.
Empress Changsun was a little puzzled when she saw this, why was she still shy?
After Li Chengqian finished recording, Li Shimin raised his arm slightly, motioning Su Chen to continue.
Su Chen nodded slightly and drank another sip of water.
"Let me talk about the second point. Information is blocked, people are ignorant, and politics is blocked.
These phenomena are the same even in our Tang Dynasty.
The decrees issued by the court are generally difficult to reach the ears of the people, or it takes a long time for the people to know.
And these must be the most important reasons for the failure of Wang Mang's reform.
Otherwise, I really can't understand why the people would rebel against Wang Mang when those policies are beneficial to the people without any harm?
Due to the lack of people's wisdom and the inaction of local county magistrates, many people don't know what the court is, let alone the court's policies.
They have always believed that they can only survive by relying on landlords.
Wang Mang took the land back from the landlords, and the landlords united to fan the flames and conceal the court's true intentions. Naturally, the people would follow the landlords to rebel against the court.
How could Wang Mang not fail?"
After Su Chen finished speaking, he looked at Li Shimin.
Li Shimin was originally following Su Chen's thoughts and thinking about countermeasures, but suddenly found that Su Chen was looking at him.
After Li Shimin was stunned, he said unhappily:
"What are you looking at me for? Go on, how to enlighten the people and open up the political path."
"Oh, oh! I'll say."
Su Chen was startled and picked up the water cup, but found that there was no water.
"Old man, pour a glass of water for Su Daxueshi!"
Li Shimin ordered Wang Defa.
As soon as Su Chen and the others started talking, the old Wang dismissed all the palace maids and eunuchs.
He himself stood guard outside the palace.
"Yes!"
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Su Chen took a sip of water and continued.
"If you want to enlighten the people, running a school is the best way. But the cycle is too long, at least two or threeTen years.
Therefore, this newspaper is undoubtedly the best way. Once the court has a decree in the future, it will be published in newspapers and distributed throughout the world.
In the future, newspapers will become the only way for the people to obtain news from the court.
In this way, no one can deceive the superiors and the subordinates, and fundamentally prevent some people with bad intentions from fooling the people.
I think there must have been a case in the Tang Dynasty where a county magistrate in a certain place privately increased taxes on the people in the jurisdiction.
If the court announced the court's tax policy to the general public through newspapers, would there still be county magistrates who dared to act recklessly? "
After Su Chen finished speaking, he picked up the water cup and glanced at the ministers opposite.
Only then did Li Shimin and others understand the true purpose of the newspaper.
"Good!"
"This newspaper must be run on a large scale, it is a powerful tool for governing the world!"
Li Shimin suddenly stood up and shouted loudly.
Immediately, Li Shimin picked up a newspaper and spread it out, looking at Su Chen and asked:
"Boy, such a large newspaper, the people are not rich! How much do you plan to charge for this newspaper? "
Su Chen smiled faintly after hearing this:
"Your Majesty, I originally wanted to give it away for free, but then I changed my mind.
Free things are not necessarily good. People should understand that they can earn money in exchange for resources through their own efforts.
At the same time, people can also understand the importance of reading and literacy.
It was not that they did not want to read and learn before, but they did not have the conditions.
However, in the future, people will definitely find ways to let their descendants go to school and receive a good education.
Only when everyone is motivated can the country become strong.
Therefore, this newspaper sells for one penny per piece, and three old newspapers can be exchanged for a new newspaper.
And this penny is for the person who sells the newspaper, and the newspaper does not make this money. "
Li Shimin frowned after hearing this and asked:
"Then you will lose money to run a newspaper?"
Su Chen shook his head, "Your Majesty, this newspaper must belong to the court, and no individual may run a newspaper or publish newspapers.
Moreover, newspapers can make a lot of money! "
Li Shimin was a little confused. He couldn't figure out how newspapers make money.
The only penny of income is still given to the people who sell newspapers. Where does the newspaper make money?
"Where does the money come from?"
Su Chen smiled slightly, "Your Majesty, have you ever heard of advertising?"