strictlysupreme Chapter 195 The Crisis of the Family
Chapter 195 The Crisis of the Family
Chapter 195 The Crisis of the Family
Lin Xuan asked suddenly: "Miss Cui, as far as I know, the most important industries of the Cui family are salt and sugar, right?"
Cui Yuxiu was startled, frowned and asked, "Why are you talking about this?"
For some reason, she always had a bad premonition.
Lin Xuan said to himself: "Although my salt production method has increased the output of mineral salt, it has not had a great impact on the Cui family. After all, you can still sell it to other countries."
"Master Hou, if there is no evidence, don't talk nonsense." Cui Yuxiu said hastily.
The export of salt and iron is prohibited. Although they did it, they absolutely cannot admit it.
Lin Xuan ignored her and continued: "Since I have a way to increase the production of mineral salt, I can also increase the production of sea salt. Not only that, but I also know how to make sugar. Better than yours. If you push me, I'll make known how to make salt and sugar."
The only way to face threats is to be tough. If you let the other party think that you are under control, they will often threaten you in this way in the future.
Cui Yuxiu really wanted to say that she didn't believe it, but thinking about what Lin Xuan had created, she felt that what Lin Xuan said was probably true.
Salt and sugar are more than half of the Cui family's income, and she dare not take this risk.
Cui Zhifeng said in surprise: "You actually have a better way to make sugar? As long as you are willing to give it to me, I don't care about the previous things."
Lin Xuan was so shocked by Cui Zhifeng that he was speechless, how could the Cui family let an idiot come over?
"Miss Cui, is there no one in your Cui family? Did you send a fool here to disgust me?" Lin Xuan pointed at Cui Zhifeng and said.
Cui Zhifeng was furious: "Lin Xuan, who are you calling a fool? Believe it or not..."
"Cui Zhifeng, shut up!" Cui Yuxiu scolded.
Cui Zhifeng was a little unwilling, but seeing the anger in Cui Yuxiu's eyes, he didn't dare to say anything.
"Master Hou, are you sure you want to break the face with the Cui family?" Cui Yuxiu said coldly.
Lin Xuan shrugged and said, "The Cui family is the number one family in the world, how could I provoke it? Last time they sent someone to assassinate me. I said this just to protect myself."
"Assassination? Since when did our Cui family send someone to assassinate you? Lord Hou, there are certain things that cannot be said indiscriminately." Cui Yuxiu exclaimed.
Although she didn't know everything about the Cui family, if she had done something like assassinate Lin Xuan, she would definitely tell her before coming here.
Lin Xuan sneered and said, "Then I have to ask Cui Xu from the Cui family."
"Master Hou, do you have evidence?" Cui Yuxiu asked.
"If I have evidence, do you think Cui Xu can still live to this day?" Lin Xuan said.
If there is evidence, Li Shimin would have done it long ago.
Cui Yuxiu smiled and said, "I think there must be some misunderstanding."
Lin Xuan was noncommittal and said, "Miss Cui, how long do you think the family can last?"
"Why did Master Hou say that?" Cui Yuxiu was a little shocked.
Could it be that Lin Xuan knew something?
Lin Xuan smiled and said, "I don't mean anything, I just want to chat with Miss Cui about the family's future."
"Oh, what does Lord Hou think about the future of the family?" Cui Yuxiu asked with great interest.
"The rise of the aristocratic family began in the Eastern Han Dynasty, but it really reached its peak in the Eastern Jin Dynasty with the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System, right?" Lin Xuan asked.
It is basically a conclusion that clan politics began in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Although the landlords and aristocrats in the Han Dynasty had many generations of officials, their disciples and old officials were all over the world, and even their relatives at the end of the Han Dynasty had to deal with them; but only in terms of the central political level of the country, they did not dominate. In terms of status, the power of each big family is more monopolized in the state and county, and it can be said that it actually only constitutes effective rule over these states and counties.
Many people blame Chen Qun's nine-rank Zhongzheng system for the beginning of the family.However, the original intention of the implementation of the Jiupin Zhongzheng System was to make up for the lack of investigations, and the subsequent evolution of this system was beyond Chen Qun's predictions. Therefore, it is wrong to think that the family politics brought about by the Jiupin Zhongzheng System was caused by Chen Qun alone. extremely unreasonable.
At that time, the imperial examination had not yet been invented, and prestigious people from various states and counties were appointed as "Zhongzheng" officials, who were responsible for appraising people and selecting officials in the region.Divide the characters into nine grades, called the nine grades, and then select officials according to grades.
This can be said to be the earliest election, and it can be described as a very good way.
However, the aristocratic family has very high prestige and reputation in the local area, and gradually occupied a large number of official positions.
In the end, it was formed that the upper and lower grades were divided according to the family status, and the official ranks were determined according to the upper and lower grades. From then on, "there are no poor families in the upper ranks, and no noble families in the lower ranks."
The Jiupin Zhongzheng system has also become a tool for aristocratic families to manipulate the regime and develop their power.
"I didn't expect Lord Hou to know the history of our family quite well." Cui Yuxiu praised.
Lin Xuan continued: "But in the Sui Dynasty, the nine-rank Zhongzheng system was abolished and changed to three provinces and six departments. Tang Yan Sui system still used three provinces and six departments. Ms. Cui did not realize that the power of the aristocratic family has been reduced over the years. is it a lot?"
The aristocratic families in the Tang Dynasty were much worse than those in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
Economically, they occupy a large area of land and monopolize the local agricultural production, so naturally they monopolize most of the local government's taxes. Once something happens, they can pay the taxes as their own or refuse to pay the taxes; at the same time, the local handicraft industry Agriculture, commerce and other industries that depend on agriculture are also monopolized by them.
In politics, money brings power, and the local government will also be manipulated and controlled by powerful people.
Culturally, during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, when the selection system was based on the inspection system and the nine-rank system, the selection of local talents was controlled by the elites, which in turn became the basis for controlling the central administration.
From this point of view, clans control local politics, economy and culture, thereby forming local separatist forces and seriously undermining the centralization of power.
The Tang Dynasty allowed people from aristocratic families to be officials because there were too few poor scholars in the world and no one was available.
It was only then that the aristocratic family had to occupy most of the official positions.
In the past, they had mastered the channel of being an official, but now it is just a kind of need.
But when the number of poor scholars increases, this need will gradually decrease.
"Master Hou was joking." A trace of unnaturalness flashed across Cui Yuxiu's face.
Can Lin Xuan not understand these aristocratic families?
But so what?
The aristocratic family is used to being superior, and it is impossible for them to give up this kind of power.
Since you can't give up, you can only find a way.
Back then, they gave up Li Jiancheng and supported Li Shimin, because for Li Shimin, they were a timely help.
They thought that after Li Shimin succeeded to the throne, they would have a greater say.
Who knew that after Li Shimin ascended the throne, he turned his face and refused to recognize anyone.
Not only did they not do what they promised, but they even intensified the suppression of the family.
Now they support Li Tai, including wanting to obtain higher wealth, in fact, it is to increase their own strength.
"Then Ms. Cui, just think I'm joking." Lin Xuan said indifferently.
He said this just to tell the Cui family that you are already in danger, so don't mess with me.
In history, the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs declined during Wu Zetian's period.
Calculating the time, it will be decades later.
However, Wu Zetian's daring to use iron and blood to deal with the aristocratic family is also inseparable from the suppression of Li Shimin and Li Zhi.
"I wonder what Lord Hou thinks the family should do in the future?" Cui Yuxiu asked.
Lin Xuan can see the current situation of the family so thoroughly, she wants to see if Lin Xuan has any good ideas.
Lin Xuan smiled and said: "It's very simple, think about the court more, don't always think about your own interests."
In fact, the earliest aristocratic families were not as selfish as they are now.
Like Wang Yun at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he was from the Wang family in Taiyuan.
Wang Yun was upright all his life, and when he was a local official, he was very loved by the people.
In the end, he designed to get rid of Dong Zhuo.
It's just that after getting rid of Dong Zhuo, he became a little arrogant, refused to accept the surrender of the Xiliang army, and was finally forced to death.
Although he made a bad move at the end and made the big man lose his last chance to save himself, it cannot be denied that he is a loyal minister.
However, there were still many such loyal ministers at that time, and most of them belonged to aristocratic families.
Cui Yuxiu didn't say anything when she heard Lin Xuan's words.
Lin Xuan shook his head, he knew it was impossible for the family to do this.
Let's not say that they are used to being superior, and they are already reluctant to give up.
Even if they are willing to give up, they will worry that Li Shimin will settle accounts after autumn.
In fact, if the aristocratic family knew how to choose, Li Shimin might not necessarily attack them.
"Miss Cui, I've said everything I need to say. If there's nothing wrong, I'll see off the guests." Lin Xuan said.
"Let's take my leave first, little girl. Master Hou might as well consider the method of making colored glaze." After Cui Yuxiu finished speaking, she said a blessing and left with Cui Zhifeng.
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