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The foundation of maintaining power lies within the various feudal families, and reforming land ownership is essentially a challenge to their authority. However, the situation is entirely different for Yun Yi. He possesses extraordinary strength and authority, unlike those traditional figures who rely on the aristocratic system.
Even in the face of strong opposition from his own family, as long as he has widespread support from the common people, he can use his immense power to forcefully overcome all obstacles.
Seeing the two remain silent, Yun Yi turned to Zhao An and calmly said, "Brother Zhao, you too." He added, "If you need time to discuss this, I understand."
However, upon hearing this, Zhao An immediately responded with determination: "Great Immortal Master, all the residents of Zhao Family Village are willing to obey your command."
Faced with Yun Yi's questioning gaze, Zhao An shook his head and sincerely said, "Great Immortal Master, the peace and happiness we enjoy today come from your grace. Without you, we might be in hunger and despair."
Moreover, since all things in this world are under divine jurisdiction, everyone living within it is also your child. Therefore, we are willing to offer everything to you. I know my fellow villagers very well; they will support you wholeheartedly just as I do.
We will not fail! Because it is clear that with the identity and power of an immortal, there is no need for conflicts over land with ordinary people. Thus, when an immortal proposes such conditions, there must be deeper meanings behind it; we just need to have faith.
Yun Yi nodded in satisfaction; in reality, he was screening potential partners for cooperation. Those who do not share his ideals cannot work together. Since they are not mindless followers, there is no reason to exert effort for those who refuse to listen.
If someone does not accept his proposal, he could simply choose another candidate. With the prestige demonstrated by his abilities, many would desire to follow him. Rather than spending time nurturing followers gradually, he preferred to carefully select the most suitable partners.
Seeing that Zhao An was the first to express support, Zhu Ji and Xiahou Xing no longer hesitated and voiced their agreement in unison: "As representatives of Xinghua Village and the Chu Family, we agree to your terms."
"The Xiahou Family is also willing to follow and obey your instructions," they added.
In response, Yun Yi nodded in approval and continued: "Rest assured, I do not intend to deprive you of your land." He emphasized: "What I seek is ownership of the land; the rights to use it still belong to you. You may continue farming as before."
He pointed out further: "Aside from the portion of grain that needs to be paid as tax, all other harvests will belong to each family."
He then outlined his two basic requirements: First, the land is strictly prohibited from being sold privately; if anyone is unwilling to cultivate it, the land will be reclaimed and redistributed to those who are willing to farm. Second, under certain specific circumstances, the land may need to be used unconditionally, and you are required not to show any signs of resistance. However, after such special use concludes, there will be compensation distributed to everyone.
The three heads of the clans nodded in agreement. In fact, they had already grasped Yun Yi's intentions. "Immortal Sir, is this action of yours aimed at curbing the excessive consolidation of land among landlords?" This question caused a momentary look of surprise on Yun Yi's face, but he quickly realized that although ancient people had limited exposure to various matters, they were not foolish; they had long held the perspective of learning from history to understand gains and losses.
For instance, the Western Han dynasty learned from the lessons of the Qin dynasty by adopting a feudal system to appease the former noble families while also worrying about a situation similar to that of the Western Zhou, where local powers became too strong. They continued to implement the commandery and county system and were the first in history to carry out public policies promoting benevolence under Han Wudi. By the time of the Tang dynasty, despite their utmost efforts to prevent interference from empresses, they ultimately fell victim to eunuchs seizing power and local factions establishing their own territories. The Song dynasty learned from the experiences of the Tang dynasty and adopted a strategy that prioritized civil governance over military might, which led them into a situation of bureaucratic excess and military fatigue, leaving the Song dynasty unable to escape marginalization. As for the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, they continuously learned from the mistakes of their predecessors.
How could they not understand the hidden dangers that land monopolization posed to society? The problem lay in the immense power of vested interests that was difficult to shake. Under the ancient feudal system, the royal family was one of the largest beneficiaries; driven by interests, few were willing to act against their own benefit.
This further highlighted the foresight and extraordinary courage of the Instructor. Not only could he boldly reform but also continuously engage in profound self-renewal. The Instructor served as a spiritual model for Yun Yi; every time he read his works, it felt as though he was learning specific methods for handling difficult matters. However, any affairs must consider timely and suitable circumstances and make the most appropriate choices based on current realities.
Yun Yi understood well that before the establishment of China as a republic, common people already possessed enough awareness to pursue republicanism.
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