"The current decision of the imperial court is worrying, and in my opinion, it is inappropriate to re-abide by the covenant with the Liao people at this moment. Knowing that the Liao people were only busy quelling the civil strife, and they were not really friendly with my Great Zhou, they should have made a decision as soon as possible. Otherwise, once the Liao people quell the civil strife and free their hands, they will definitely use troops against our Great Zhou again and tear up the covenant. The Liao people are pigs and dogs, they don't know what oath to abide by, and they don't know what courtesy, righteousness and shame are, they will definitely do it. Guo Xu said in a deep voice.

Lin Jue frowned and thought for a moment and said, "What is His Highness's idea?" ”

"My idea is very simple, the current opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the Jurchens are in civil strife, and Yelu Zongyuan's army has gone north to quell the rebellion, and now is the best opportunity for our Great Zhou. We should mobilize a large army to attack north and take Zhongjing directly. At the same time, he sent people to make an alliance with Wan Yangu, the leader of the Jurchen tribe, and attacked from the north and south to destroy the Liao State. In this way, we can not only get rid of this evil wolf in the north of my Great Zhou in one fell swoop, but also expand the territory and occupy a large area of land in Liao, which is a strategy of killing two birds with one stone. This opportunity can be described as a good opportunity given by my Great Zhou, but now I sit back and watch it lose in vain, which is really anxious. Guo Xu said coldly.

Lin Jue said softly: "It turns out that His Highness thinks so, but has His Highness considered the current situation of my Great Zhou?" A battle in Youzhou cost three million taels of silver, and these silver were almost impossible to take. What's more, it is to launch a war of annihilation against the Liao State? How can the imperial court afford it? I don't think the imperial court is necessarily unaware of this, so I pushed for change and took advantage of this rare respite to reorganize the internal affairs and fill the treasury. If Yelu Zongyuan hadn't been able to exterminate the Jurchens soon, my Great Zhou would have won a chance to breathe. A few years later, even if Yelu Zongyuan destroyed the Jurchens and attacked my Great Zhou, my Great Zhou would already have enough money and food to deal with elite soldiers and horses. This may be what the imperial court planned. ”

Guo Xu nodded and said, "What you said is right, that's what they think." But don't you think it's too conservative and unambitious? Also, do you really think that this so-called change can make me rich and strong? ”

Lin Jue frowned and said, "What does Your Highness mean by this?" ”

Guo Xu laughed and said: "Originally, I didn't want to criticize the new law, but since I said this, I will talk about my thoughts." The original intention of the two adults was to enrich the country and strengthen the army, but the provisions of the new law that I have seen are contrary. I am not disrespectful to the two adults, they are now in the ascendant, and my father is also in the ascendant, and they cannot listen to the opposition from outside. As far as I know, after the implementation of the new law in Changping, the drawbacks have become apparent and the people's grievances have arisen, but they are still in the dark, or they pretend not to know. ”

Lin Jue was stunned: "Is that really the case? ”

Guo Xu squinted at Lin Jue and said, "You are also a member of the Yamen of the Regulations Department, you may not like to listen to what I say." The people in your regulations department are working behind closed doors, and you don't know anything about what's going on outside. Do you know what strange things happened after the trial operation of the new law? The practice of the imperial court in lending money had already had a great impact. Your new law has now become a burden on the people, and local officials are actively implementing it because it is linked to their political performance. Now it's compulsive. Originally, this was a voluntary thing for the people, but now it is forcibly linked to political performance, but it has become a kind of apportionment and burden, which is simply ridiculous. ”

Lin Jue frowned, thinking in his heart: Once it is linked to political performance, local officials will definitely do it. What I was most worried about had happened.

"Twice a year, four cents of interest, what's the difference between that and usury. The difference is that usury is voluntary, and the court should not repay this usury. The government is forcing you to ask for it, which is a blatant act of exploiting the people. What's even more ridiculous is the regulation that the superior guarantees the inferior household. I understand that it is a concern that the loan issued will not be collected. But is it fair to those who are above the third class? The government has set up their subordinate guarantees, which is tantamount to transferring the risk to these people. Households above the third class have to pay interest on their loans, and now they have to repay the principal and interest on the loans of the lower households, how much can they be able to repay? Therefore, there is now a trend of returning farmland to sell land and selling land. Farmers above the third class have begun to sell their fields. Why? Because they just want to make themselves an inferior person who doesn't have to vouch for others. Even if life is more difficult, it is better than hard work and being dragged bankrupt in the end. Tell me, is that the original purpose of the new law? Is this the purpose of the imperial court's reform? Is it to make the people destitute one after another? Does it make the situation worse? ”

Lin Jue frowned, and asked in a deep voice, "Where did Your Highness get this from?" Why is that not the feedback we received in the Regulation Division? ”

Guo Xu sneered: "How could Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru let you know about these bad things. They are hyping up the benefits of this new law, and some time ago, the matter of Gyeonggi Road officials and thousands of people laying plaques outside the gate of the Great Inner Palace is naturally the object of vigorous publicity, how can they come up with these unfavorable things? How did I know, you ask? Hehe, there are a mountain of such reports in the Prime Minister's Mansion in the Political Affairs Hall, and I only need to go to my grandfather's mansion once to know everything. I don't believe that Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru don't know, don't you have a stake officer in your Ordinance Department? They are responsible for monitoring the implementation of the new law, and unless they are collectively blind, the desks of Lord Yan and Lord Fang must also be piled up with such reports. ”

Lin Jue was silent for a long time, and said softly: "If such a thing is true, then it is indeed a big worry. Lord Yan and Lord Fang must not want these things to happen. Their original intention in enacting the new law was ......"

"I know what they intended, and I know it's not what the two of them want to see, but it's happening. No matter which link went wrong, it shows that it is impossible to rely on this new method to make my Dazhou look new in a short period of time. More likely, it will cause chaos. You can be alarmist for me, I'm just saying what I think. In fact, I have made it clear before that I am in favor of changing the law, and the Great Zhou Dynasty does need to change, but it is not like this. Changing the law is a long-term thing, and it needs to be carefully managed and gradually. Ten years, twenty years, or even thirty years, continuous improvement and advancement, there will be great success. The two adults and my father were too eager to attack and take advantage of the short-term benefits, of course, it is understandable, but the situation is compelling, and we can only hope for immediate results. But the truth may not be as expected. ”

Lin Jue's perception of Guo Xu was refreshed again, this second prince is not simple, although he is not very old, he has seen such a good thing. Many of my views coincide with my own, and I actually think the same way about changing the law. In fact, he has accumulated historical experience, but he is completely his own opinion, and in this regard, he is not as good as him. If this person can inherit the throne in the future, it may be more appropriate than the eldest prince to ascend the throne.

"Did Your Highness tell the emperor these words?"

"Nope." Guo Xu shook his head and said.

"Why is that? Your Highness has such an opinion, why not show the Holy One? Lin Jue said.

Guo Xu pondered for a moment and said, "I can't." Don't ask me why. ”

Lin Jue was a little puzzled, but in an instant, he suddenly became enlightened. Guo Xu was reluctant to report it, firstly, because the saint was very strong in changing the law at the moment, and his disobedience would cause the emperor's dissatisfaction. Even Lu Zhongtian and the others remained silent, naturally knowing that it was not appropriate to come out and speak against the tune at this moment, because the matter of changing the law could not be objected to now. Second, as a prince, Guo Xu can't show too much concern about state affairs, because it is easy to think that he is eager to take the throne, which is not good for him. During the reign of the saint, the prince cannot be too high-profile, otherwise there will be only disadvantages and no benefits.

"Then why is Your Highness here today? You must not have come here to congratulate you, and your friendship with you has not yet reached that point. Your Highness has said so many secret things to you, but you still don't know what you mean. Lin Jue smiled.

"Hahaha," Guo Xu laughed. looked at Lin Jue and said: "Even if we are still relatives, there is nothing wrong with me coming to congratulate me, for the sake of my cousin's face?" ”

Lin Jue smacked his lips and was silent, Guo Xu smiled: "That's it, I won't beat around the bush, I came to you to say so much, naturally I have a purpose." Well, Michiga is also one of the intentions, but my main intention is ...... I want you to help me. ”

Lin Jue smiled: "Me? Your Highness still needs my help? ”

Guo Xu put away his smile and said, "I'm serious." Haven't you understood all that? I can't let this great opportunity for my Great Zhou to deal with the Liao people go to waste. I'm going to do something. I want to make a clear statement to my father, hoping to suggest that the imperial court accept my suggestion, unite with the Jurchens, and attack the Liao people in the north and south, and give them a fatal blow. ”

Lin Jue was stunned and said, "Your Highness really wants to put it into action? Will the emperor agree? Even if you are willing, how to solve the problem of military spending? ”

"Don't worry about military spending, I'll have a way. I came to you to ask you if this strategy is feasible. Second, I want to ask you to give me advice. I want to lead the army myself, and I need someone with the ability to plan for me, so I came to you. Because I know you're a capable person. Guo Xu said in a deep voice.

Lin Jue opened his mouth wide in surprise, and after a while, he shook his head and said: "Your Highness, I'm afraid you've found the wrong person, Lin Jue doesn't have such great ability, Lin Jue is just a scholar." Nothing insightful. ”

"A scholar who almost wiped out 30,000 pirates with the power of one person?" Guo Xu sneered: "I asked a lot of people about the battle against bandits in Hangzhou back then, so I know that you are a brave and resourceful person, otherwise I wouldn't have come to you." What I lack most around me is talent like you. If we succeed this time, you can think about how much credit you have. ”

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