PDLP Chapter 121 The Land Consolidation Problem in the Song Dynasty
Chapter 121 The Land Consolidation Problem in the Song Dynasty
事态正悄然步入李振与那位神秘莫测的不良先生精心编织的棋局之中，每一步都精准无误地迈向既定的愿景——让李振的安阳府在风雨飘摇中稳健崛起，而不致过早地暴露在众目睽睽之下，引来不必要的窥探与纷扰。
They knew that true wisdom lay hidden beneath the surface, allowing the world to unfold its own drama of chaos and strife. These nations, like strings plucked by an invisible hand, were about to play a series of tragic songs of self-destruction. All of this was to provide Anyang Prefecture with an even thicker layer of protection, allowing it to quietly thrive amidst the chaos, patiently awaiting its opportune moment to make a name for itself.
The Mongols are already harassing the Jin Dynasty, isn't that enough? Kill the Western Xia envoys at the Jin Dynasty's post station, then deliberately harass the Tibetan envoys. Spread rumors about Wanyan Liang in the Jin Dynasty's capital, Shangjing, to incite hatred between the Jurchen and Han people, and ideally, cause several more uprisings.
而金国的上京城内，更是暗流涌动。完颜亮的谣言如同春日里疯长的野草，一夜之间便遍布街头巷尾，这些谣言如同锋利的匕首，割裂了女真与汉族之间本已脆弱的和谐，让两个民族间的猜疑与仇恨如同野火燎原，难以遏制。
As for the Song Dynasty, after bringing Emperor Qinzong Zhao Heng out and sending him back, Li Zhen deliberately didn't send him directly back to Lin'an Prefecture, but instead sent him to Han Shizhong and Yue Fei. Given their methods, it was uncertain whether they would listen to Emperor Zhao Gou in Lin'an or Emperor Zhao Heng in the present. After all, both were emperors of the Song Dynasty, and both were generals loyal to the Song; it seemed that listening to either was neither wrong nor wrong.
Deep within the Song Dynasty's court, a turbulent undercurrent of events stirred, with each high-ranking official weaving their own agenda. Some, with unwavering loyalty, stood steadfastly behind Emperor Gaozong of Song, Zhao Gou, vowing to defend the crumbling empire with their very lives. Others, however, harbored subtle ambitions, their eyes gleaming as they quietly built a secret bridge to Chuzhou, attempting to rekindle old dreams with the forgotten Emperor Qinzong of Song, Zhao Heng, and jointly plot a great undertaking.
这朝堂之上，不再是往昔的**协力，而是被一道无形的裂痕悄然撕裂。人心，这本是宋国最为坚韧的防线，此刻却似散落的珍珠，被各自的心思牵引，渐行渐远。那些曾共同抵御外侮、共商国是的同僚，如今却因立场的不同，而不得不站在了彼此的对立面。
坐在岳鹏稳健驾驭的装甲车内，李振的目光悠然穿越明净的车窗，轻抚过窗外缓缓展开的画卷。安阳、内黄与汤阴之间，一条条蜿蜒的水泥大道如巨龙般贯通，将这三座古城紧紧相连，编织成一幅繁荣与便捷的新篇章。
昔日，这片土地上的小径曾是泥土与时间的低语，每逢雨雪交织，便化身为泥泞的囚笼，束缚了行人的脚步，也迟缓了车轮的轨迹。步行者需小心翼翼，马车则常常被迫停滞，在自然的任性前显得无力而彷徨，等待着天公作美，方得继续前行。
而今，这一切已悄然蜕变。水泥铸就的康庄大道，如同大地的坚韧脊梁，无论风雨如何肆虐，皆能屹立不倒，保持那份难得的干燥与平坦。马车行其上，轮轴轻吟，仿佛在低语着新时代的赞歌，那份曾经的艰难与等待，早已随着车轮的滚滚向前，化作了过往云烟。
Li Zhen's eyes gleamed with satisfaction and anticipation. He knew that this was not merely a change in roads, but a testament to the leap forward in the quality of life for the people of this land. In the days to come, these sturdy roads would carry even more hope and dreams, leading Anyang, Neihuang, and Tangyin towards an even brighter future.
Li Zhen: "Yue Peng, how much longer until we reach Neihuang County?"
岳鹏一边开车一边说道：“回大头领，也就半个时辰差不多就到了。”
The unscrupulous man standing nearby asked in bewilderment, "My lord, why go to Neihuang County first instead of Anyang City to inspect the repair of the cement road?"
Li Zhen: "Although Neihuang County has a smaller population than Anyang and Tangyin, it has a lot of land. I came here once during the last drought relief effort and found that there were many problems. I thought I would bring you here this time to see if you can come up with any good solutions."
李振说的问题也是这个时代的最大问题：土地兼并严重。
Unlike modern land policies, land in the Song Dynasty initially belonged to the peasants. However, with social development and institutional evolution, numerous land consolidation problems arose. Initially, it was initiated by mid- to high-ranking civil and military officials, but later local gentry and landlords joined in. They used various means to force ordinary people to sell their land at low prices, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, and then they would seize the land for themselves through the government.
还有一些人为了躲避朝廷沉重的苛捐杂税，他们就自愿成为那些文官和有功名的文士们的佃户。因为宋朝开国皇帝赵匡胤曾经给自己的后代子孙们制定了一个规定，那就是要与士大夫们共治天下。
Therefore, scholars in the Song Dynasty enjoyed a high social status. Once they achieved a certain level of official rank, they would be exempt from various exorbitant taxes and levies. Not only that, but the families of these scholars also enjoyed this privilege. As a result, ordinary people who owned land suddenly became landless, and they became the tenants of the scholars.
Li Zhen discovered this problem when he last visited Neihuang County, but he was too busy fighting the drought to inquire further. Now that the drought in Anyang Prefecture has been greatly alleviated, Li Zhen is able to take the time to address the land issues under his jurisdiction.
When Bu Liang heard Li Zhen mention the land issue, he also frowned. Because Bu Liang's family had once owned a considerable amount of land, and he knew better than anyone else present how most of that land had been acquired.
也正是如此，他才感到头疼，因为这个土地兼并问题在这个时代简直就是一道无解的数学题。别管你是高官还是皇帝，只要你敢动这个念头，那就立马会遭到各大世家的围攻。
如今的宋国朝堂中虽然普及了通过考试取士，但宋代的纸张贵，再加上各大世家都努力培养自家的子弟应试，所以真正老百姓家的子弟想要鲤鱼跳龙门简直比登天还难。
久而久之宋国的朝堂之上还是由各大世家轮番把控着，宋国几代皇帝也想改变这一现象，但最后都是虎头蛇尾，最终还是那些传承上千年的世家们获得最后的胜利。对于这些大世家来说，谁做皇帝不重要，重要的是他们在宋国的利益不能失去。