Han Shizu

While thinking about it, Emperor Liu also stood up, looked at the ministers, and said in an unquestionable tone: "The tax reform is imperative and cannot be discussed again. What you need to consider is how to implement it. , how to implement the will of the imperial court, how to implement the new system smoothly!"

Can it be stable?This is probably the common question of several ministers, and they all have a common answer in their hearts: no stability!
But, looking at Emperor Liu's decisive appearance, can they really object?It was fine to make insinuations before, but now that Emperor Liu has shown his cards, he has made his attitude clear, and if he expresses his dissent, it would be really disobedient.

However, with Emperor Liu's consistent style, I am afraid that those who oppose him must be dealt with first, and then the new system will be implemented. There are only a few links in the middle.Whether it is Li Fang, Zhao Kuangyi, or the other officials, none of them have the idea of ​​"martyrdom".

At the same time, if it is unavoidable, instead of risking dismissal or even losing your life to fight, it is better to participate in it, so that even if there are any problems, you can respond in time.

Therefore, after not being silent for a long time, I saw the dry ministers say neatly again: "I will obey your orders!"

"Very good!" Seeing that he finally suppressed the minister, Emperor Liu's expression finally eased a little, no longer so strict, but still serious.He also knew in his heart that this was only temporary, and they dared not expressly object to it in person, but behind the scenes, during the execution process, they should be more vigilant from their obvious forced and helpless attitude.

Emperor Liu sat down, and motioned for all the officials to sit down, pondered for a while, and said, "Continue to talk about how to implement the new tax system?"

Emperor Liu’s relentless attitude made several people feel helpless. They really didn’t give any room for relaxation. It’s not enough to force them to express their views, but they have to quickly come up with solutions and implementation measures. Where it is easy, a little omission will hurt the muscles and bones, where it is urgent.

Therefore, even though he knew that Emperor Liu might be unhappy, as the de facto prime minister, Li Fang still bit the bullet and said: "Your Majesty, the tax reform is related to the national economy and the people's livelihood. The design is stable and there is no need to worry about it! Before the implementation, the imperial court also made detailed investigation and preparations, formulated a detailed and clear new tax system, considered deficiencies, improved loopholes, and made foolproof preparations before steadily advancing.

In the process of advancing, problems are discovered and solved, so that even if there are any accidents, the impact can be controlled to a minimum.

In addition, the determination of the new tax system also needs to be combined with local actual conditions, and it is also in line with the old system. There are also parts that can be summed up and integrated. If you want to come up with a complete new tax system, you need to go through careful discussions and thorough consideration.

Even if the new tax system is perfected, local officials and tax officials still need to be instructed and educated, so that they can fully understand the new tax system measures and understand the court’s intentions before promoting the implementation.”

Li Fang talked eloquently, and Emperor Liu listened seriously. After his long speech was over, he just came back to his senses. He glanced left and right, pointed at Li Fang and said, "This is old man seeking a country? Li Qing seems to be very good at what he said. Makes sense!"

At the same time, Emperor Liu couldn't help muttering in his heart. Li Fang's statement always gave him a familiar feeling, because in the past, Emperor Liu made speeches in this style.

In this regard, even if Emperor Liu wanted to find fault, he felt awkward. Li Fang's opinion was actually very relevant to Emperor Liu's psychology.One mouthful can't make a fat man. Although Emperor Liu is old, he still has a clear understanding of this in his mind.

But Emperor Liu still had concerns. The reactions of the prime ministers just now had already made him wary. He was afraid that this was Li Fang's rhetoric to deal with him, intending to delay, and for some things, the result would be unpredictable if delayed.On the one hand, he wanted to act vigorously, and on the other hand, the reforms involving such fundamental policy issues forced Emperor Liu to be more cautious and make adequate preparations.

With this kind of ambivalence, Emperor Liu thought for a moment, and said: "The new tax system naturally needs to be investigated and demonstrated by multiple parties, and it must be formulated and perfected. Local officials and tax officials also need to be educated. Various policies, no matter how perfect they are promulgated in the temple, problems often arise during the implementation process. This is the problem of executive officials. Insufficient understanding of policies and insufficient understanding of Shangyi is the most difficult part of the process. !

However, no matter how difficult the established policy is, it should be implemented unswervingly. As for the implementation process, there are problems to solve problems, and difficulties to solve problems!A complete new tax system that can replace the old system needs to be prepared, and the execution of the court also needs to be guaranteed, which is what it should be.

However, the implementation of this new system always needs a definite time, and it cannot be in the preparatory stage indefinitely!Li Qing thinks how long these preliminary preparations will take! "

Facing Emperor Liu's oppressive gaze, Li Fang felt a little embarrassed. This was simply forcing him to issue a military order!Can you give me this time casually?
Seeing him hesitate, Emperor Liu secretly sighed in his heart, maybe it's the gap!If it were Zhao Pu, no matter how long or short it was, he would give him an answer quickly to show his attitude, and then push it forward according to the time with all his heart, how can he be so hesitant.

While thinking about it, Emperor Liu couldn't help but think of Zhao Pu who was retiring in Jiangxi. It's only been a few years, and Emperor Liu suddenly misses Zhao Pu a little.
The thought flashed away. Seeing that Li Fang was still struggling, Emperor Liu narrowed his eyes slightly, and his tone was a little cold unconsciously: "This question is difficult? Or is it that Li Qing has no idea?"

Unable to bear Emperor Liu's urging, Li Fang tensed up, clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, and said, "Your Majesty, I think that the three-year period is appropriate!"

"Three years." Emperor Liu couldn't help but sneered and said, "This is the court's current style of doing things? Who knows what will happen after three years? Could it be that there is still intentional delay!"

"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of doing so, I just want to be safe!" Li Fang hurriedly said with a slightly flustered old face.

"It's a paradox to be safe. If you want everything right, can you still do it?" Emperor Liu said coldly, "I can't wait three years, so I'll give you two years!"

Li Fang: "Your Majesty!"

Before he could speak, Emperor Liu glared at him angrily: "One and a half years!"

"Your Majesty" noticed Emperor Liu's frightening eyes, and Li Fang replied bitterly, "Yes!"

He also didn't dare to bargain with Emperor Liu anymore, otherwise he would really make Emperor Liu anxious, and he would cause trouble for himself and the court.In fact, when these ministers dared to bargain with Emperor Liu, they had already explained some problems.

Emperor Liu felt this, so he was very upset, and he couldn't help but reflect. How dare they talk so much when he was young and strong, but now they are bullying him to be old, or they have delegated power for too long in the past, resulting in authority Damaged?
There was a little gloom in the old eyes, and Emperor Liu said again: "It's too empty to talk about other things. I want to be pragmatic. Tell me, what is the first step to implement?"

Faced with this question, Wang You stood up, cupped his hands and said, "If according to your Majesty's advice, the key to the new system lies in the land, I think that we should start from the Qingzhang land!"

"Wang Qing's words are on point!" Emperor Liu immediately expressed his appreciation to Wang You, and gave the embarrassed Li Fang a sideways look, and said, "This is what Qing and the others should consider carefully!"

After speaking, Emperor Liu couldn't help sighing again, and said with emotion: "The tax system is the foundation of national finance and taxation. The old system has been implemented for decades. Even if there are problems, everyone is used to it. Decades of problems are not so easy to cure.

I also understand that you must not be impatient, and start to change. First of all, you must correct your attitude in terms of thinking and understanding. You ministers and ministers should set an example and set an example for the world!
Even if the new system is confirmed, it is unrealistic to promote it directly and comprehensively, covering the whole country. Let's start step by step!But, let me mention it again, you have to remember that I have made up my mind on tax reform, and whoever dares to procrastinate or even secretly resist, I will never forgive you lightly! "

"Yes!" All the ministers felt awe-inspiring.

"Your Majesty, I think that it might be possible to try it in one state and see the effect. If there are any problems, we can find out in time, so that we can summarize and improve the new system and prepare for the nationwide implementation!" At this time, Liu Yang raised another point.

Hearing this, Emperor Liu immediately expressed his approval of Liu Yang's suggestion, and after a little thought, he said: "One is not enough, let's start the experiment from the two provinces of Gyeonggi and Henan!"

These two places are naturally very representative. Gyeonggi is rich in rich and powerful, while Henan is an important area of ​​population and agriculture. It is foreseeable that all problems encountered in the process of promoting the new system reform will be encountered. If these two problems are resolved Yes, make a demonstration, then the national problems can be solved.

"Some things have not been done yet, so don't keep talking about problems and impacts, do it first and then talk about it." Emperor Liu ended today's talk with these words.