Chapter 576: Seeing the Small to Understand the Large

Chapter 755: ReplacementChapter 576: Seeing the Big Picture from the Small

What group of people made up the largest social class in the entire Qin Dynasty

Officials

Royal family

It's not the individuals, but rather the landowners who possess vast tracts of land.

These landlords, individually, were not particularly powerful. Most of them were local gentry, overseeing only a village or two townships at most. However, it was precisely because they were so close to the people that they directly controlled the lives and well-being of the most basic level of citizens.

Once you offend the landlord class and provoke widespread resistance, there will inevitably be nationwide turmoil.

While the Qin court absolutely could not afford such upheaval.

That's why Su Jinpa was afraid that Li Chen would be overcome by anger and order the slaughter of those landowners.

"Am I such an impulsive person"

Li Chen said in a mild tone, "Don't worry, I will think about it carefully and be extremely cautious."

Li Chen wasn't stupid; even Su Jinpa could see what was going on, so this transmigrator couldn't possibly be unaware.

The most disrespected class in a feudal dynasty was the landlord class.

Due to the feudal system of monarchical rule, a landed gentry class was inevitable.

When a dynasty was first established, land was divided and allocated to every household. Each family received their own plot of land to cultivate and farm.

This is also why most dynasties' periods of greatest prosperity are within the first two hundred years after their founding.

Because at that time, the landlord class had not yet formed, and there was little disparity in wealth between the common people. Everyone had land to cultivate and clothes to wear, so society naturally prospered, and the country's strength naturally grew.

As the empire ages, a bureaucratic class begins to emerge, and rural land consolidation becomes increasingly common.

Land will concentrate in the hands of a group who control societal power. The common people will fall from being farmers to tenant farmers, and this will spiral out of control into a vicious cycle.

As for Li Chen, he was very clear that his main opponent at the moment was the cabinet, the political enemies in court.

Once he ascends the throne, this class of landlords will inevitably become the greatest obstacle and resistance to his governance.

It's only a matter of time.

However, now is not the time.

Even Zhao Xuanji is unable to solve this, facing the nationwide landlord class, Li Chen now feels powerless.

"We are now approaching Tongzhou City. Let's go in and have a look."

For now, put your mind at ease, Li Chen said to Su Jinpa.

"Hmm."

Su Jinpa smiled at Li Chen, then the two walked into the city together.

Although Tongzhou's name includes the character "zhou" which suggests a prefecture, it is actually just a county town. After all, it is located right next to the capital city. It would be unrealistic for Tongzhou to decline further, but it is also unlikely to become overly prosperous.

The prosperity of the capital city is like a giant tree with roots that absorb all the talent, wealth, and power, leaving little room for other cities to survive.

Therefore, walking the streets of Tongzhou, one clearly feels it is not as bustling as the capital city.

However, most shops are open for business. While the people on the street don't seem particularly wealthy, at least they can maintain a normal life. The situation is definitely much better than it was at the end of last year.

Li Chen and Su Jin walked leisurely down the bustling street, feeling a sense of novelty.

Just as Li Chen led Su Jinpa into a shop specializing in rouge and powder, he suddenly heard the street erupt in commotion.

Upon seeing this, they realized that someone was getting married.

The welcoming procession was a sight to behold, with everyone adorned in red and colorful decorations. Drums and music filled the air, and there were even people handing out candy to passersby. Upon the white horse in the center stood the groom, dressed in his finest wedding attire, beaming with pride.

"Wow, someone's getting married, let's go see the bride!"

Su Jinping's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly.our Highness, Jiaojiao has lost her father."As if the emotions that had been repressed for so long were finally being released, Wan Jiajiao burst into tears and couldn't stop.She choked back tears as...