The gap between ideals and reality is significant
Why did the Ming Dynasty say 'death is death'? (2)
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1、 The lazy governance and love for wealth of Emperor Wanli Zhu Yijun are in stark contrast to the diligent governance and tireless efforts of Emperor Chongzhen Zhu Youjian. But dramatically, Emperor Wanli happened to be the longest reigning emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
2、 Starting from the 24th year of the Wanli reign (1596), Emperor Wanli sent eunuchs to various parts of the country, known as "Mining Supervisors and Taxation Envoys".
3、 After the mining supervision and taxation officials went to various places, even if no mines were found, as long as they saw a wealthy family, they would say that there were mines under other families' houses, graves, and fields, and they wanted to mine here. In order to avoid family destruction and loss of life, people have to pay fines and mineral silver. It can be seen that this is completely extortion.
4、 During Wang Anshi's reform period, the green seedling money distributed by the government was theoretically a loan issued by the state to prevent poor farmers from borrowing high interest loans from loan sharks when there was a shortage of resources.
5、 But later on, the development of the Qingmiao funds became that the wealthy had to pay interest according to their share of the Qingmiao funds. The common people took out loans and immediately spent them, then refused to repay them. Finally, when the Emperor and Empress Dowager celebrated the Longevity Day, the government would forgive the debt.
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