Han Shizu

Chapter 1241 Tax Reduction Difficulty

"I'll wait and see!" Emperor Liu finally gave a not-so-positive answer to Lu Duoxun's words.

Hu-Han conflicts and ethnic issues are not so easy to solve, especially in the vast land of Northwest China, the problems left over from history are too serious, not to mention just a few years, it is magnified ten times, and if it is relaxed to a hundred years, it can be solved. Has it been completely resolved?
In this regard, Emperor Liu's attitude is reserved. Differences in ethnic groups, differences in status, entanglements of interests, and cultural conflicts are a mess when they are spread out.Even, as time goes by, the contradictions may not be improved, but will become more serious. These are unexpected things.

However, Lu Duoxun had this idea and plan, and Emperor Liu naturally supported it. The tolerance and assimilation ability of Han culture is also worthy of trust. Maybe there will be unexpected gains and results?

If you can't solve the problem, you can solve the person who caused the problem, so simple and straightforward.However, if the "once and for all" method is really adopted, will there be no new problems in Hexi?Obviously, that would be inevitable.

In such a big empire, there will always be problems. When old problems are solved, new problems often follow.In today's Hexi and even the Northwest, the Hu-Han issue is the main contradiction in governing the country, stabilizing the people, and stabilizing the territory, but at least it is on the bright side, and it has attracted the attention of the court and officials, so they can prepare for it and respond in a timely manner.
Visible problems are often not so scary.

Although Lu Duoxun was astute, it was difficult for him to really guess what Emperor Liu was thinking. He didn't know that Emperor Liu viewed these matters from a very profound and far-reaching perspective.

While feeling the unpredictable power of the sky, Lu Duoxun still felt the support expressed by Emperor Liu.Paying attention to Emperor Liu's still calm face, Lu Duoxun continued: "Your Majesty, if you want to carry out Sinicization in Hexi, in order to return to rule, in addition to your Majesty's approval, you also need a certain amount of support!"

"If you have any request, just boldly ask for it!" Looking up at Lu Duoxun, seeing his proactive attitude, Emperor Liu smiled lightly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lu Duoxun bowed, and then said: "It's nothing more than money and grain! I petition on behalf of the people of Hexi, hoping to reduce some taxes and keep enough money and grain for development."

"Have there been any catastrophes and famines in Hexi in the past few years?" Seeing that Lu Duoxun was not polite, Emperor Liu asked flatly.

"This" immediately sensed the change in the emperor's tone, and Lu Duoxun lowered his voice: "Never."

"There is no calamity and famine, why should tax be reduced or exempted?" Emperor Liu's tone became more rigid: "Although Hexi has not been governed for a long time, in the past few years, appeasement policies have been implemented. According to the Kaibao tax system Now, the two tax quotas of the northwest roads have already been adjusted, and Hexi has more focus on it.

In terms of remoteness and poverty, there are some people who are worse than Hexi. If I accept today's request and give extra preferential treatment, then other Taoist states will also apply in the future. This one will reduce taxes, and that one will be exempted from taxes. How will I respond?
The state's fiscal and tax have been reduced, and the money and food controlled by the central government are lacking. How to maintain the court, how to support the army, and how to build those engineering facilities that benefit the country and the people"

Although since he came to power, Emperor Liu has issued this edict several times to reduce the burden on the people and improve the livelihood of the people.Whenever there is a disaster, it is common to reduce the tax of the disaster-free state and county.

However, if you analyze it carefully, you can find that caring for the people and being sympathetic to the people are largely for the purpose of establishing a persona and buying people's hearts.

Emperor Liu's policy of benefiting the people has always been carried out step by step.Taking tax reduction as an example, it is often decisive and generous only when the country's finances are good, or when the burden of the people is close to danger.

When he first succeeded to the throne and implemented the Qianyou New Deal, he abolished a large number of exorbitant and miscellaneous taxes, but those were too unreasonable and even absurd tax laws, such as marriage, funeral, begging and so on.In terms of taxation, it is only a symbolic reduction, which makes people see hope.

Only the two methods of "saving money" and "saving consumption" implemented by Wang Zhang exploited a lot of money and food from the people and earned a lot of "price difference". It lasted for nearly five years and was adjusted only after Huainan was collected.Remember, it is an adjustment, not an abolition. The cost savings caused by the taxation process have always been paid for by taxpayers.This point has not changed substantially since Kaibao's seven years.

The difficulties in the early days of the country and the financial constraints are inconceivable when I think about it now. How did I survive in the first place?It can be said that the strong development of the Han Dynasty in the early stage relied on internal exploitation to tap potential.

In the first ten years of the Qianyou era, the lives of the people of the Han Dynasty were described as hard, and there is no doubt about it.It was not until the continuous victory of foreign wars, the gradual unification of the world, and the gradual return of internal hematopoietic ability that it began to improve.

But the people of the Han Dynasty will usher in a really good day, and it has to be after entering the Kaibao Year.The series of Kaibao New Deals formulated at the beginning are the real benefits and love for the people.

On the issue of taxation, Emperor Liu has always been rational. He seldom agrees easily because you invite me to play and pour out bitterness.This can be regarded as his consistent style. If it is not necessary or a rule, he will never lower taxes easily.

This is also the fundamental reason for rejecting Luderson's request. Hexi cannot be shown partiality just because Hexi is remote and difficult, and its military significance is great. After all, when the Secretary of Finance formulates the annual quota for Hexi's taxation, the preferential treatment has already been taken into consideration. .Emperor Liu played balance, not only in the central court, but also in the local Daozhou.

Sensing Emperor Liu's attitude, Lu Duoxun was stunned at first, and after thinking for a while, he lowered his head and confessed: "Your Majesty, please punish me for my lack of consideration!"

"When did I question you for your words?" Emperor Liu waved his hands generously, stared at Lu Duoxun, and said with a little encouragement: "You are in charge of Hexi, and it is the right thing to do for the people under your rule. It's understandable. However, you can't just focus on Hexi, it's better to look at the whole country and see the overall situation. Well, let's zoom in on the situation!"

Hearing these words, Lu Duoxun's originally depressed mood was swept away, he chewed silently, and immediately responded: "Your Majesty taught me a lesson! It's because my vision is narrow!"

He couldn't help but blame himself, Lu Duoxun's goal was to become a pilgrimage minister, it seemed that he had to set his sights higher and farther, focusing on the future.However, if Hexi did not do well in his tenure and did not have outstanding achievements, how could he enter the court?
Lu Duoxun's mental activities began to enrich, and he, who was always neat, rarely hesitated.

"However, if you have the idea of ​​reforming and strengthening the territory, I naturally support it. How about this, I feel that the livelihood of the people in the Northwest is difficult, and the government is not easy for officials. After returning to the court, I allocated some money and food in front of the Secretary of Finance. , to use real warehouses for improvement!" Emperor Liu said again.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lu Duoxun immediately thanked him with a beaming smile.

Compared with the tax cut policy, perhaps this kind of special money support is more beneficial to the local government, so that they can use more capital for political affairs, and it is more practical.

"I have one more request!"

"Speak! If you have any other requirements, let's finish it together!" Emperor Liu couldn't help but glanced at him.

"I feel that if we want to promote Sinicization, we need a group of cadres and more available people. This is what the Hexi government lacks the most. At present, many people in the Hexi government have multiple positions. I hope that we can dispatch more people. Even though Hexi is far away, it is a place where things can be accomplished." Lu Duoxun said.

"Very good, regardless of whether you are governing the country or the army, the most important thing is talent!" Emperor Liu said: "You report the vacancies of the various government offices in Hexi to Luoyang, and I will follow the implementation of the Ministry of Officials. The new batch of political scholars will also arrive. It's time to let it out!"

"However! The incident in Fengzhou also reminded me that the big man's quotas for officials at all levels are not suitable for all places! Hexi is also a place with a large area and few people, and the personnel will be assigned to you, but, but Don't cause redundant staff to waste!" Emperor Liu expressed his attitude directly.

Hearing this, Lu Duoxun immediately stated: "Don't worry, Your Majesty! I will make the best use of people, and we will definitely not allow people to waste their salary by wasting the court's salary!"

Seeing this, Emperor Liu stroked his wind-blown beard and smiled lightly, "Very good!"

Of course, Emperor Liu recognized Lu Duoxun's guarantee, and he knew some of Lu Duoxun's official styles.Just before Xixing Hexi, he heard Li Chongju's report on Ludoxun.

This gentleman is not a good person!Emperor Liu has also seen the pride of his heart a long time ago.

Since passing the Jinshi examination, Lu Duoxun has also had a career as an official for nearly 20 years. During this process, his ability, experience, and methods have all improved rapidly.But there is one thing that hasn't changed much, that is, his arrogance. He has always been conceited of his talents. Even if he was assigned to work as a librarian in the third library two years earlier, it just made him restrain himself a little.

Today, it has been less than a year since he was promoted to be the chief envoy of Hexi, but his style of handling affairs in politics has become more and more distinct.In order to achieve the goal, regardless of everything, even by hook or by crook.

In terms of ability, Ludoxun is definitely one of the most talented and capable officials among the big men. He is decisive in his work and has a strong style of work. However, those who work for officials under him are all spurred by him and feel great pressure.Some officials once uttered complaints, which was known to Lu Duoxun, but after some concoctions, not only the officials were lost, but even Hexi could not stay any longer, so they had to move to Guzang with their families in desperation, and hid far away. , to be at ease.
Since he let go, Emperor Liu believes that he will definitely implement it.As for matters of personal morality, Lu Duoxun's not-so-good official reputation was not what Emperor Liu cared about most.

From the point of view of his heart, Emperor Liu did not expect, and was not even happy that the officials of the Han Dynasty would be that kind of "model of morality". The officialdom of the Han Dynasty also needed people like Lu Duoxun!
(End of this chapter)