Why did all the kings throughout the ages want to tie their people to the fields?
Not only was it convenient for the ignorant people to rule, but the most important reason was the lack of farming labor!
If there was not enough food, people would starve to death!
During the period of the Sixteen Kingdoms, commerce had also prospered for a time, but why did the rulers of the various countries tacitly suppress the merchant community?
Wasn't it to let the merchants who had entered the trade return to their fields, and let those who hadn't entered the trade continue to be obedient farmers?
Encouraging business development would cause big trouble sooner or later.
Jiang Pengji smiled and asked, "Why does Wenbin think that the fields will be abandoned? What if one person could grow enough food to feed thousands of people? What if one person could easily cultivate hundreds of thousands of acres of land? When the time comes, there won't be a lack of people to farm, and the surplus young adults will naturally have to find another way out — "
Han Yu was furious at Jiang Pengji's words.
If not for the fact that he was still a captive, he would have left in a huff.
One person supporting thousands and tens of thousands?
One person farming hundreds or thousands of mu of land?
Wake up! You haven't woken up from your daydream!
Han Yu felt that Xu Bei wasn't the kind of person who didn't know how to distinguish between food and water. Compared to the person in front of him, Xu Bei was much more intelligent.
At the very least, Xu Bei wouldn't spout nonsense that was even more absurd than "Why don't you eat minced meat?"
Jiang Pengji didn't seem to notice Han Yu's pale face. She said, "I know you think what I said is ridiculous, but Wenbin, never limit your imagination. What you think is absurd may not necessarily be nonexistent. What I am talking about is the future. "
Han Yu sneered and changed the topic in a stiff tone.
"What's the second?"
"The second is the common people. There's nothing much to say about the specifics, but it can be summed up in four words — awakening the wisdom of the people. You also know that the valuable books are almost monopolized by the landowning families. It is no different from a fantasy for the common people to want to study and learn to read. If they don't have special opportunities, they can only recognize two words at most. It is impossible for them to reach the level of great talent. If one day, ordinary people can afford to buy books and go to the Academy, it won't be long before the wisdom of the people is awakened. " Jiang Pengji followed Han Yu's advice and said, "Of course, according to Wenbin's idea, if everyone studies, no one would be willing to be a farmer with his back to the sky. Then the fields will be wasted …"
The corner of Han Yu's mouth and the tip of his eyebrows twitched.
Wasn't the guy in front of him saying so much to recruit him?
Was this a recruitment or a feud?
Insulting him to his face, was this really a man of character?
Han Yu snorted coldly and did not comment.
However, he had nothing to complain about Jiang Pengji's explanation of the common people.
Whether it was the establishment of the Golden Scale Pavilion or the Golden Scale Academy, or even the exploration of a new educational model, these were all the sincerity that she had displayed.
She used her actions to fulfill her promise of "enlightening the people". There was nothing to be picky about.
Jiang Pengji continued, "But to put it bluntly, once the people are enlightened, the country will welcome a revolution. Since ancient times, the emperors had always said that they wanted to enlighten the people, but in reality, none of them really wanted the people to be enlightened. Not only was he worried that everyone would study instead of plowing the fields, he was even more afraid that after the common people gained wisdom, their hearts would be unbalanced. Nobles, generals, and ministers, do they all have guts? Why were the people on the dragon throne born to be emperors, but he was born to be farmers? Once they have this idea, the toppling of the country is only a matter of time. "
Han Yu's body trembled after hearing that. His eyes were wide open, and his face was full of disbelief.
Jiang Pengji smiled. "But I'm not afraid."
Han Yu withdrew his previous comment.
How could a person with such insight be a little naive person who did not know how to do physical work and could not distinguish between the five grains?
"Everyone loves power, but is it really that tempting?" Jiang Pengji sneered with disdain. "Unifying the world and ascending the throne are my tasks to achieve my goals, but it is not my ultimate goal. Enlightening the people is just a part of the plan. I'm not afraid that the people will overthrow the dynasty. Because the outdated products that are not suitable for the times should be eliminated … "
Jiang Pengji's words were a little hard for Han Yu to understand. He was a little confused.
But if he understood it literally, he could barely understand 30% of it.
Jiang Pengji said, "The above two points can't be separated from the third point — technology."
"Technology? What is it? "
Han Yu was confused. There was no such word in this era. He had never heard of it.
Jiang Pengji simply used a word that Han Yu could understand to describe it.
"It is similar to the study of things to gain knowledge, but they are different."
Han Yu frowned and listened carefully. At that moment, he forgot to find fault with her.
"The method of technology is the Star Encompassing Nature. Irrigation and water conservancy can be called technology, and so can natural craftsmanship. It is the combination of skills and theories. " Jiang Pengji continued, "I just said that one person can support thousands of people and cultivate hundreds of thousands of acres of land. I didn't make it up. If technology is sufficient, it will be realized. When the land, the people, and technology reach the level I mentioned, the revolution will come. That is the time when the 'law' will come. The power of the king is lower than the 'law,' and the king is more afraid of the 'law.' The gentry and nobles are no longer unreachable, and the people can punish their mistakes with the 'law.' That is in the future, not now. "
Han Yu's face turned pale as he listened to Jiang Pengji's last words.
Jiang Pengji said, "I know what Wenbin is pursuing. I can understand it. But Wenbin, you have to ask yourself. Is this a good time to put the 'law' in your heart into practice? Even if I support you with all my strength, the gentry and nobles will not spare you. If you fail, your 'law' will naturally become a piece of paper. It is like a mirage. You can see the shadow with your eyes, but you can't touch the real thing with your hands. "
It was not hard to imagine how Han Yu felt when his' law 'was denied by Jiang Pengji.
He said angrily, "How eloquent you are, Master Lanting. Are you trying to flatter me?"
Han Yu's' law 'was different from the' law 'of the legalists. The' law 'he wanted was true justice and no special privileges were allowed.
Jiang Pengji reached out her hand to him. Han Yu was stunned.
"You can't realize it now, but you can lay the foundation for those who can. That is the inheritance." Jiang Pengji said, "I will never be able to achieve what I want in this life because it will take too long to realize it. However, I can pass on this ambition to my successor. Isn't it because the withered leaves of the old trees nourish the soil? Wenbin, your ambition is unbearable in this era. If you are not careful … No, I should say that there is no suspense. If you try to realize it, you will die without a whole corpse. "
Han Yu said, "If I can be martyred, my life will not be in vain!"
"Isn't the original intention of pursuing 'law' to bring peace to the world with 'law'? The time is not ripe yet. What you do will only cause turmoil. Isn't that putting the cart before the horse? "Jiang Pengji said," The path of 'law' is broad and profound. You may not be able to see all of it even if you spend your whole life. Isn't it better to be down-to-earth and take one step at a time? Ideals and reality are always different … "
Han Yu was silent.
He thought that Jiang Pengji was naive, but now he realized that he was the naive one.
"I have one more question. Can you answer it, Master Lanting?"
Jiang Pengji said, "Go ahead."
Han Yu said, "I rarely discuss with others. Few people know about it. How do you know about it?"
Jiang Pengji was speechless.
Ah, I can't hide it anymore.
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