in2ebook Chapter 154 Land System Issues
Chapter 154 Land System Issues
After capturing the capital.
The First Corps directly under Shang Kexi.
Under the leadership of Shang Kexi's deputy.
They quickly headed towards the border area between Hebei and Shanxi to meet Shang Kexi and the others.
After all, Shang Kexi was the commander-in-chief of the army.
We can't let the coach be trapped in the mountains forever, right?
Besides, there are the refugees recruited by Shang Kexi and his men.
Even if Mao Wenlong's army entered the pass, it shouldn't take long for them to take control of the Central Plains.
But the population should migrate to Liaodong.
We still have to continue migrating to Liaodong.
Because of the arrival of the Little Ice Age, natural disasters and man-made disasters continued to occur in the Central Plains.
Even if Mao Wenlong and others unified the Central Plains.
It is impossible to make any significant improvements in people's livelihood in a short period of time.
So we have to feed such a large population.
It is also a big problem for Mao Wenlong and others.
Whether it is to develop agricultural water conservancy or to promote the cultivation of high-yield grains.
This all requires a process.
But natural disasters and man-made disasters will not disappear just because you are not prepared.
There were indeed many natural disasters during the Chongzhen period.
——In the first year of Chongzhen, the sky in Shaanxi was as red as blood and there was a severe drought.
In the fifth year, there was a great famine; in the sixth year, there was a great flood; in the seventh year, there were locusts and a great famine in the autumn; in the eighth year, in September, there was a drought in Xixiang; in Lueyang, there was a flood; all the houses were submerged...
In the ninth year of Chongzhen's reign, there was drought and locusts. In the tenth year, all autumn crops were destroyed. In the eleventh year, the summer locusts covered the sky...
Thirteen years of severe drought... Fourteen years of continued drought...
These are recorded texts.
It seems like only a few short sentences.
In fact, behind every word, it represents the blood and tears of countless people.
Countless people will starve to death.
Therefore, it was easy for Mao Wenlong and his people to conquer the country, but it would be difficult to maintain it.
These natural disasters alone are enough to keep us busy!
There are also aristocratic families and various interest groups from all over the place.
They definitely won't be willing to be liquidated.
Then all kinds of trouble will inevitably arise.
So Mao Wenlong gave orders to the front-line generals.
We must strive to proceed step by step.
Try not to leave behind any troubles...
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Except for Shang Kexi's First Corps.
Shan Jinzhong commanded the Ninth Corps and was stationed in the capital area.
The 8th Corps, led by Yang Yuwei, headed westward to Datong and Zhangjiakou areas.
Prepare to recapture important passes.
And find a way to recover the Ming border troops...
The 10th Corps, led by Liu Aita, attacked Tangshan and Tianjin eastwards
Half of the 11th Corps led by Zheng Fengshou.
Then he went straight to Shandong.
And Mao Wenlong gave Zheng Fengshou a secret order.
He was told to make sure that the family of Shi Xiu who surrendered was completely wiped out without leaving any trace.
The remaining troops of the 11th Corps.
They stayed in the capital area.
Assist Shan Jinzhong's Corps to clean up the area and stabilize the situation.
Babutai's 122nd Corps followed Yang Yuwei's Corps.
The 123rd Corps under Oboi.
They followed Liu Aita's Corps.
More than 30 troops were deployed in the Beijing-Tianjin area.
If it were just for fighting, then it would be more than enough.
However, after conquering the cities in various places, they are also responsible for all subsequent work.
Then there will definitely not be enough troops.
So the army in the middle captured cities in various places.
On the one hand, they also need to recruit soldiers, appease the people, and maintain stability.
At the same time, various interest groups must be cleaned up.
Confiscate all assets of interest groups.
One of the most important assets is land.
As for the disposal of land.
That is the most important thing in all matters...
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Mao Wenlong just received a telegram.
Shan Jinchu reported that it was in the area surrounding the capital.
Millions of acres of land were confiscated.
Send a telegram to ask Mao Wenlong what to do with the lands?
Mao Wenlong sent a reply: "All the confiscated land will be divided into three parts, one of which will be used to reward meritorious soldiers.
The other part was used to establish labor farms, where farmers and refugees without arable land could work on the farms on a voluntary basis. After entering the farms, as long as they worked hard and obeyed the instructions and management, they would be guaranteed to have enough food, and at the end of the year they would receive wages and bonuses.
The last piece of land is rented to ordinary people who do not want to enter the farm and want to rent land to grow crops themselves. The rent and taxes are collected according to the return of the land output, and the remaining output belongs to the cultivator..."
The chief of staff next to him heard it.
He pondered for a moment.
He said to Mao Wenlong: "Your land policy seems to be good. But after a long time, there is still no way to avoid land annexation.
No matter in which dynasty, when land annexation reaches its peak, it is the time when the dynasty is on the verge of collapse and the people will rebel against the officials!
Since you are a time traveler from the 21st century, why don't you take a look at our land policy? Wouldn't it be better to just nationalize all the land?"
Mao Wenlong: "Uh! Chief of Staff, what you said is correct, but you underestimate the aristocratic families and various interest groups.
At the beginning of the 21st century, although land resources were still state-owned, with the rise of the real estate industry and industrialization, a large amount of land was expropriated and used to build houses or various factories.
Even in order to requisition land, there are special demolition companies, and various forced requisitions and demolitions are happening one after another. I am not saying that your policies are bad when I talk about these things.
Rather, I want to remind you, Chief of Staff, that no matter what the system and policy is, those rich and powerful people who hold the power of speech will find ways to exploit loopholes.
The key to the inheritance of aristocratic families for thousands of years is that they know how to adapt to the times. So no matter how the policy changes, they have ways to manipulate it and make a fortune..."
The chief of staff was stunned.
Gong Xi Fa Cai, Ding Wei and others have already rushed back to Shenyang.
They were also stunned when they heard it.
I didn't expect the land reform policy they implemented.
After less than a hundred years of development.
Unexpectedly, an alternative land annexation and enclosure movement has emerged!
Ding Wei: "Brother Wenlong, if you say that, then no matter what policy we implement, there is no way to avoid land annexation, right?"
Mao Wenlong: "This is too complicated to do, and I don't know if there is any way to avoid it. Now let me change the way I go about it and ask you a few questions..."
Chief of Staff: "Oh, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. We will definitely answer them truthfully."
Mao Wenlong: “After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, you established a new regime, and some of you even held high positions.
Do you hope that your children and grandchildren can continue to study? Continue to have good jobs? Continue to live a prosperous life? "
Ding Wei: "That's for sure! There is nothing we can do when there are no conditions. Now that we have the conditions, we must make sure our children study hard. If they don't study hard, I will beat them.
Although I, Ding Wei, will not seek any special privileges, I also hope that my descendants can have a better job and live a more affluent life, without having to worry about having enough to eat like we did..."
Kong Jie: "What Lao Ding said makes sense. Normal people would think this way and do this."
Chief of Staff: "Well, that's pretty much what I think. But this kind of thing should be normal! Is there anything wrong with it?"