Han Shizu

Chapter 1053 Wang Pu is gone
Qianyou's 15 years, although slow and long, are in the past after all. On New Year's Day, Emperor Liu, who has not held a formal court meeting for nearly three months, appeared in front of all court officials with an uplifting gesture. Welcome to the first year of Kaibao.

The court meeting was grand in scale, but extremely concise. Emperor Liu only delivered a New Year's speech, briefly summarizing the development achievements of Xia Dahan, and officially announced three major events.

First, change yuan to open treasure;
Second, the "Treasure Opening Ceremony" will be held on February [-]th, and the whole country will celebrate with joy, meritorious deeds will be rewarded, and honors will be bestowed upon them;

Third, under the decree, before the first year of Kaibao, all the rent and taxes owed by the people of Daozhou in the world will be exempted!
The above three items were basically discussed in advance, and they were even announced at the Great Court Meeting.The second one makes the heroes of the great Han both look forward to and nervous, and the third one is for the common people.In the past, when natural disasters or other special circumstances caused food to be reduced or even abandoned, the court generally implemented a policy of tax exemption or tax reduction, or simply stopped the tax and paid it in the next year.

However, when it comes to the New Year, local governments often focus on collecting the two taxes of the year. As for the past, they will be paid if they can be paid, and they will be delayed if they cannot be paid.Since then, with years of accumulation, the tax arrears of the people in the Dahan states have increased, and now, perhaps even the local governments do not know the specific arrears.

But no matter what, the sum of all parts of the country must be an extremely huge number. Now that it is exempted by Emperor Liu's edict, one can imagine how happy those simple people will be.

Although in today's big man's social environment, the money owed to the country is not so stressful, but being exempted is definitely a blessing.Therefore, in the new year, perhaps the enthusiasm of the people to pay taxes will increase a bit.

On the other hand, the newly collected Liangjiang, Lingnan, Zhangquan and even Liangzhe also enjoy this grace. This is also through this policy to further show the court's attitude towards them to the people who were newly ruled by the Han Dynasty.

Regarding this matter, during the discussion, Lei Dexiang, the third secretary, also raised objections. After all, he is the person in charge of the money bag, and he is particularly sensitive in terms of money and taxes. His reason for objecting is also very simple. Great tax cuts.

However, the newly appointed Minister of the Household Department, Wang Pu, only asked one question: how much time, energy, and cost will be spent by the imperial court and local governments to collect the old taxes that have been in arrears for several years or even more than ten years and scattered in the Daozhou states of the Han Dynasty? How about collecting it?
Officials who came to Beijing to serve from the local area are different, and Wang Pu can better understand Emperor Liu's intentions, so he naturally approves of it.Emperor Liu also appreciated this very much, so there is no doubt that this matter was passed.However, when Lei Dexiang looked at Wang Pu, he was not pleasing to the eye. He always felt that the Minister of the Household Department was just a springboard, and the emperor might replace himself with Wang Pu at any time.

Perhaps Emperor Liu's intentions were too obvious, he didn't even expect that an internal struggle among the three divisions would quietly start.
After the beginning of spring, Emperor Liu's walking in the harem also gradually increased. From the queen down, they took turns to be lucky. Before the Shangyuan Festival, Emperor Liu stayed overnight in the Kunming Hall again.After this round, the energy was vented, but the waist couldn't take it anymore
The atmosphere in the Han Palace has become more relaxed and festive. In the early morning, Emperor Liu and Empress Fu had breakfast, calmly, supported their waists in a natural posture, and said to Da Fu: "By the way, Liu Yang, Liu Xu The brothers are coming to Beijing soon, so they should be in time for tomorrow's family dinner!"

Hearing this, Dafu couldn't help expressing emotion: "It's been so many years, and this is the first time Liu Yang has left us for so long!"

Listening to his emotion, Liu Chengyou said: "A young eagle needs to be given a chance to fly solo. This time, I am very satisfied with his performance in Jiangnan!"

Emperor Liu seemed to be speaking specifically for Dafu, carefully watching her reaction, seeing a smile on her face, Liu Chengyou also smiled easily, and continued: "I originally planned to let them Stay in Jiangning for more time, but if the two grandsons of Shangyuan's family banquet are not there, I'm afraid I won't be able to explain to the Queen Mother.
Da Fu Meimou looked at Emperor Liu's eyes, and his bright eyes seemed to be smiling, and asked: "Don't the officials miss them?"

"I am not only the head of the family, but also the king of the country. I am too busy with military and state affairs, so how can I have time to take care of my son." Liu Chengyou replied with a pretentious gesture.

However, how could Emperor Liu not care about or miss his sons, especially the crown prince who is related to the country?
"Your Majesty!" On the way back to Chongzheng Hall, I saw Lu Yin who came in a hurry: "I see Your Majesty?"

Liu Chengyou looked at Lu Yin in surprise, and frowned slightly; "What happened? You are so urgent, please come and report yourself?"

Lu Yin calmed down a little, and said: "Wang Wenbo's mansion came up to report that the prince is dying!"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu was originally in a relaxed mood, but suddenly a shadow was cast over him, he waved his hands directly, and ordered in a solemn voice: "Get ready! Get out of the palace!"

"Yes!" As the emperor's close servant, Yan Tuo's eyesight has been greatly improved, and he hurriedly responded without daring to be negligent.

In the past year, Wang Pu's illness has come and gone. He is almost cured when he is good, and he is almost dying when he is bad.However, after surviving the harsh winter and the severe cold, I never thought that the earth will rejuvenate, but people can't stand it anymore.

This is the fourth time that Emperor Liu has set foot on Wang Pu's mansion this year, and it seems to be a bad omen. The entire mansion is already immersed in a depressing atmosphere, and sadness seems to be brewing in the air .

When Liu Chengyou saw Wang Pu, the scene surprised him a bit. There was no smell of soup, the room was clean and the air was very fresh. Wang Pu changed into a brand new robe, his gray hair was combed carefully, but the sickness on his face was hard to hide, almost Collapsing in a soft chair, seeing that time is running out.

His four sons, Wang Yi, Wang Zun, Wang Bei, Wang Yan, and Wang's family all knelt aside.When Liu Chengyou stepped into the hall, Wang Yu greeted him with a heavy tone: "Your Majesty!"

Liu Chengyou ignored him, and went straight to Wang Pu. He couldn't imagine that the haggard old man in front of him was the high-spirited and virtuous minister who took the world as his own responsibility.

Emperor Liu's eyes couldn't help turning red immediately, and the pity in his heart soared. When he saw Liu Chengyou, Wang Pu's old face, which was already exhausted, showed a flash of excitement. He struggled to get up and salute, and he quickly squatted down. , holding a hand that has been emaciated to the point where only bones remain, it is very cold, icy cold
"Wang Qing!" The scenes of the past emerged in his mind one after another, and Emperor Liu's strong and cold heart softened a little, and he called out a little emotionally.

Emotions can be contagious and transmitted, and Wang Pu obviously realized it. There was a slight smile on his face full of vicissitudes, his old eyes were especially bright, and he said with trembling lips, "Your Majesty, I have no regrets! "

Facing his gaze, Liu Chengyou took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "Wang Qing has no worries about the future!"

Hearing this, Wang Pu moved his lips again, looking at the shape of his mouth, as if he was thanking him, but he couldn't make any more sound, and slowly closed his eyes.
(End of this chapter)