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Chapter 256 The Liao people are looking forward to their return

Speaking of the power of the whole country, the emperor has proposed this concept many times, but the people of the Ming Dynasty did not feel it too strongly. They even felt that there were more days than before.

Because of war and insufficient finance, it has not been uncommon to increase taxes to ordinary people.

But when it came to the Tianqi Dynasty, it was completely the opposite. The court was short of money, but the targets were targeted by corrupt officials, powerful vassal kings, landlords and gentry.

Over the past few years, in the waves of anti-corruption campaigns, there were countless officials who were dismissed; they cleared the land, rebuilt the yellow book, punished the stealing and leaked, and killed many landlords, evil gentry and tyrants; the life of the powerful vassal kings was not easy, and after the salary was reduced, all the fiefdoms, salt and iron privileges were taken back...

And this is what the emperor called "the power of the whole country". It was not asking for help from ordinary people, but plundering from the rich.

That’s right, corrupt officials, powerful vassal kings, landlords, evil gentry and unscrupulous businessmen can all be defined as rich people. To overthrow one is more than to exploit one thousand or ten thousand ordinary people.

"The people do not increase taxes but the country uses their best." The emperor really did this.

There is no burden on the people. There is no need to increase the burden on the people. There is no delay in fighting what should be fought, building what should be done, and storing grain and preparing for waste. If you don’t rob it from the rich, how can you do other ways?

Who made those guys violate the law and discipline because of their wealth? Besides, Zhu Youxiao was worried that ordinary people would rise up, but he did not think that the rich would take risks to rebel.

Since I don’t have the courage, my throne will be stable, so what are you afraid of? I will just kill you if you catch it.

It is precisely because the emperor did not plunder the wool of the people and specialized in cutting the mutton of the rich. The Pingliao War over the past few years did not add to the burden on the people.

Now, when it comes to the decisive battle, most people's lives are better than before.

Erya's father rushed to the guidance location outside the capital early in the morning and posted a notice a few days ago that today is the day to rent a car with a license plate.

The four-wheeled carriage has been seen in the capital. There is a horse-drawn one, more of two horses. The carriage is like a small house, with one or two rows of seats inside, and a car bucket behind it that can be used to hold a suitcase cage.

New things are first experienced by those with power or wealthy, and new carriages are no exception.

The emperor rewarded important officials such as Xu Guangqi, Sun Chengzong, and Li Qiyuan. They were exquisitely decorated and had marked on the carriage, which was different from what the rich bought.

Metal axles, spring-absorbing cabins? Small windows are also inlaid with transparent glass? When you drive past the road, you will look so noble.

But who would have thought that such a good carriage would become an industry and an emperor's choice to expand employment!

Not many people would have thought of it? This is another attempt by the emperor to apply technology to practice.

Moreover, can fine steel axles and shock absorbing springs be applied to vehicles? This has also greatly improved the production technology and output of the coal-steel consortium.

"Have you brought the money? Where is the guarantor's guarantee document?" A low-key question came from next to him.

Erya's father subconsciously touched his arms. The hard one was silver coins and guarantee documents, so his heart was settled.

Although after coming to the capital, relatives helped him? Erya was also sensible and capable? She was roasted sweet potatoes and sold thirsty water. She was not hungry or frozen.

But even a big man can't be a vendor who shouts on the street. Seeing that his wife's body is about to be well maintained? He can also support a small business with Erya.

Erya's father started to do other work, went to Xishan to transport coal, went to Tongzhou Wharf to unload goods, and did other odd jobs, and saved a few small money.

But how many days of working like this or how many days of working like this? He always feels uneasy. And? Always outside? He is not at ease with his wife and daughter.

So, as soon as the notice was posted, he was moved. Although he did not understand the operation of this postal service very well, he only knew that he was driving a carriage to deliver letters and packages, and only went to cities around the capital, and paid a lot of wages.

The key is that this job is long-lasting. After a trip, you can rest for three days and help your wife and daughter to make them feel more relaxed.

When Erya's father felt relieved when he touched the silver dollar and the document in his arms, he was also concerned about the two people he was talking just now. His familiar Liaodong accent made him feel friendly.

It seemed like father and son, middle-aged man and half-old son, both looked very strong.

After hesitating for a while, Erya's father smiled and bowed, saying, "Two, I heard that the accent is my fellow villagers!"

The middle-aged man showed joy on his face and bowed to him and said, "This brother is also from Liaodong, he is polite and polite."

The old man bowed his hand, and seemed not very interested in the word "membersman". He moved back a little and stopped talking.

Erya's father greeted the middle-aged man and started chatting. When the middle-aged man took out his cigarette and purse to invite him, the two of them immediately became much closer.

"I heard that the court mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops and was about to pacify Liao soon." said the middle-aged man: "I don't know if it is true or false?"

Erya's father nodded and said, "I saw the army heading north, full of cavalry, bright and bright armor, and nowhere to be seen."

The eyes of the half-best boy immediately lit up, and he watched over and listened quietly.

"That's good, that's good." The middle-aged man spat out a mouthful of smoke and said, "In recent years, Jiannu must have been beaten up almost. Hundreds of thousands of troops drove up, and spitting and drowned them."

Erya's father smiled and said, "It's good to Pingliao, we can go back."

The middle-aged man glanced at Erya's father and asked in surprise: "Do you still want to go back? Are you not doing well in the capital?"

"That's not." Erya's father shook his head and said, "But he is not as at ease as planting dozens of acres of land."

The middle-aged man showed an understanding expression and said, "That's right. Just live here, it's always not bigger and better than in his hometown. I just buy a small house and don't save it for twenty or thirty years, I don't think I'm hoping."

At the foot of the emperor, the capital was prosperous, similar to that of later generations, and the land price was expensive. Even a small house with a relatively remote location would cost dozens of taels of silver, which was not something ordinary people could afford.

"Even if we go back, we won't get any discounts." The middle-aged man remembered the key again and shook his head and said, "The court only takes care of soldiers. Each person gives 100 acres of land, and there are very few taxes!"

"Then don't you let me join the army?" The old man suddenly became angry and hummed and looked up at the sky.

"How old are you?" The middle-aged man glanced at his son and scolded: "I don't want it even if I go!"

Erya's father echoed and said, "Yes, it will take a few more years to join the army!"

"A few years later, Liaodong will be settled long ago. What other soldiers will it recruit?" The old man rolled his eyes, but his voice was not loud, but he was still unwilling to accept it.

"It's not good to fight without a war." The middle-aged man looked at his son and said, "There are no eyes on the battlefield. How many people have died in Liaodong since Jiannu rebelled against the Ming Dynasty. You are still young and don't understand the hearts of your parents!"

Erya's father is so lucky that she is a daughter, well-behaved and sensible, not like this stubborn donkey.

At this moment, the door with the post office sign slowly opened, and the waiting crowd immediately became restless. Erya's father and the middle-aged man also hurriedly knocked off the ashes and watched them.
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