"It can't be considered going against the government …"
Weiyuan frowned, "My Gantian Mountain doesn't allow commoners to gather."
At this moment, he was really envious of the Central Cloud Continent. Under the Taishang Dynasty rule, most of them were obedient and honest.
How was it like their Rainbow City which had so many tricks up its sleeves!
"They are all people who aren't satisfied! Their monthly wages have already risen to 50 silver and they still aren't willing to stop. What do we have to do to stop this? "
When Kong Rui heard that, he became more and more silent. 50 silver a month, that was the same as half a grade 1 beast crystal, pretty much 5 times that of the Central Cloud Continent.
He realized that he had underestimated Weiyuan. This person said that he could provide for 3 thousand people in a year. Based on the standards of Rainbow City, how much would that be?
He suddenly understood that Weiyuan's words just now were more to show off to him. Most probably he wasn't willing to be underestimated by someone from the Central Cloud Continent …
"That's right! If this goes on, there will be no one farming in the countryside. "
"Now there aren't many people who are willing to properly farm. Just yesterday, the price of 1 dan of grain actually rose to a hundred and ten wen! And this is only because of the large purchases from other countries that we can barely stabilize the food prices. "
"Sigh! I heard that the Central Cloud Continent used farming to build the country. However, today our Gantian Mountain has handed this important military matter to outsiders.
"I heard that Prime Minister Ren has already suggested in the senate to try to stop the purchase of grain!"
"Ah! Now the grain price is going to crazily rise … "
"However, I've heard that recently, some Spirit Masters have been researching how to use Spirit Formations and Mechanism Techniques to help people farm."
"Mechanism techniques? Isn't that what the Mohists are good at? Is it the Kongqi Sect? Speaking of which, his majesty is prepared to imitate the Central Cloud Continent and set up the Imperial College. It seems like he is also prepared to set up an engineering course and make the Mohists techniques a compulsory course. In the future, everyone in the Ministry of Works will have to start from this course. "
When Kong Rui heard the discussions of these officials, he was startled. 50 silver a month, a hundred and ten wen grain price, that was actually really low.
The country policy that Renbo set should be to attract more people to farm.
But if it weren't for these absurd government decrees, things wouldn't have turned out this way.
Take the Taishang for example. Ever since the Sage ascended the throne, they would have sufficient grain every year.
However, the people there didn't seem to be as rich as Gantian Mountain …
Moreover, a gentleman should not talk about benefits. These people seemed to have read some books. How could they be so vulgar?
Apart from that, building the Imperial College was a good thing, but opening up engineering classes and teaching the Mohist Arts was a little confusing.
In this world, only the Confucian school could truly govern the world!
The more they talked, the more they strayed from the topic. However, an hour later, perhaps because they felt impatient, one of them coldly snorted, "These people are really endless. If it were me in the past, I would definitely teach them a lesson … "
"They are indeed unruly people. We have to think of a way to make them suffer!"
"Actually, it would be fine if it was just these people. They wouldn't be able to cause much trouble. What I'm angry about is that someone is fanning the flames in the dark with bad intentions. "
Another person shook his head and said, "Please be careful with your words! If these words were heard by others. If the council members were to find out about this, it would be quite troublesome for us Abyssal Prefects. These people were worried about not having a chance to do something to attract the attention of those ignorant people. It has been close to 3 years and they are preparing to change the elections … "
Kong Rui couldn't help but open his mouth, "I see that those soldiers are all elites. Why don't you let them forcefully chase away these unruly people?"
The moment these words were said, the surroundings were totally silent. The few people who accompanied him all had weird expressions on their faces.
Renbo kept silent and didn't reply. It was the person beside him who smiled, "In the past, there were people who did that in the few cities directly under our Gantian Mountain. However, the current situation is really tough!"
Kong Rui didn't understand. Tough? Did the Ruler not like it? Although it was good to love the people, one had to differentiate between the people. Good people and evil people couldn't be treated as one.
Besides, scholar-officials like them were the pillars of the country!
How could he be so strict because of some unruly people?
At this moment, Renbo suddenly sighed, "A few days ago, the Ruler signed another decree. The meeting halls all have the responsibility of interrogating and supervising officials. They can impeach a city head official. If the votes exceed half, I won't be able to continue being the Prefect … "
The meaning behind his words was really bleak. The other few officials all shook their heads emotionally like they were really annoyed.
Kong Rui's heart totally sunk to the bottom. His last bit of anticipation was being shattered.
Such preposterous governance was the biggest joke in the world. Going against the flow, who knows how many more years Gantian Mountain's current strength could last?
No wonder when the Taishang Confucian Elders mentioned Gantian Mountain, their tone was filled with disdain.
He originally thought that these people were just spreading rumors and that they weren't speaking the truth. However, when he really came to Donglin, he realized that the situation was much more serious than he had imagined.
Based on what he saw, that person was indeed tough to call a true Ruler.
Yao 'er marrying such a Ruler as a Concubine, her future was really dark.
Thinking about it for a moment, Kong Rui suddenly walked out of the carriage. This place was so congested that they might not be able to pass even in 10 to 10 hours. If he wanted to quickly see Kong Yao, why not just walk over?
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At the same time, above the Cloud Ocean of Gantian Mountain. The middle-aged scholar let out a displeased snort and prepared to leave this area.
When he was about to leave, he suddenly thought about something. His expression was really solemn as he turned around and looked at Zong Shou.
"I am an outside official and there are some things that aren't convenient for me to say to the Ruler. However, recently when I was traveling downstream, I was deeply touched and had some words in my heart that I have to say. The Ruler setting up the meeting hall system similar to our Taishang's Feng Xianguan was originally a good thing. However, the Ruler is holding the power in people's hands. The people elect the meeting hall and also the supervising officer. That is a huge mistake! "
Zong Shou's brows rose up, looking like he was willing to listen to the details. Only to hear that this person wasn't courteous at all, his face still solemn as he said, "I am ignorant and only know about promotion matters. I am short-sighted and haven't been educated. I am easily fooled and instigated by others. Ruler, do you know that the meetings on Zhengang Peak are mostly controlled by those strong races? Most places use bribery as the norm. Five buckets of rice can buy a person a vote … "
Zong Shou shook his head when he heard that. This wasn't the first time someone said that to him.
Such a matter really made one annoyed. However, if it wasn't for that, people like him who didn't care about politics for so many years. In just a few years, his family fortune would be squandered by those civil servants under him.
With the meeting hall there, these people would more or less have some worries.
He was already really poor, if these people stole some more, he wouldn't be able to survive. His treasury wouldn't be left with anything.
However, he was smiling like he was praising the words of this Confucian.
"Sheng Dou is a commoner? What you said makes sense! However, since I know that some things are right, then I can't not do it just because the process is tough. "
His expression was solemn, acting righteous, "The people aren't intelligent, so I will try my best to let them know what is right and proper. In the end, I will let the people of Gantian Mountain not bow down for five buckets of rice … " If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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