Han Shizu

Chapter 200 Draw up a list

There was such an impulse in my heart, and I issued an order to deal with all these demons, monsters, ghosts and snakes in Luoyang, but it was only a moment of impulse.Anger is anger, but as far as Liu Chengyou is concerned, it is not enough to be overwhelmed by anger.

Although the land occupation situation in Luoyang is serious, it can even be described as bad, but, given the current situation in the world, it would be impossible to say that these officials have really made a big mistake.

In the barren and wasteful environment, the officials "practice their own actions" and actively recruit Dingkou, reclaim land for farming, resume production, and generate tax revenue for the country. This should be "encouraged".What really shocked Liu Chengyou was that the methods and attitudes of these officials to occupy the land were too ugly, and the issue of occupying the people involved was basically poaching the corner of the imperial court, and most importantly, the issue of taxation.

According to the old system, the land occupied by these officials, except for a part of the designated acres that can be exempted from tax according to the rank of the official, the rest should be paid as usual in summer and autumn according to the system.However, there is too much room for manipulation. Let the bureaucrats collect taxes for their own land for the country. One can imagine what will happen in this.

Moreover, among the bureaucrats occupying land, there is no shortage of high-ranking figures like Su Fengji.Moreover, in today's world, local finances have not yet been returned to the central government, and only a small part of local finances and taxes are sent to Tokyo. The amount depends on the awareness of local bureaucrats and generals with real power.

Still taking Xijing as an example, if normal taxes are collected into the treasury, how much tax can be collected around Luoyang is definitely a big question mark. Tax evasion, tax avoidance and even tax resistance are probably the basic means of this group of bureaucrats.It is basically certain that most of the wealth will come from the owner farmers or semi-owner farmers who only occupy [-]% of the land.

At the same time, most of the tax collected will be used for the normal operating expenses of the Xijing government office, the supply of the garrison, and the nobles who support them.It is conceivable what a small number it will be that can be transported to Tokyo for use by the imperial court.

In fact, last year's autumn tax was like this.

It can be directly associated with the situation in the Song Dynasty. Although Zhao Kuangyin's redemption policy took over military power and suppressed military officials, it also gave birth to a large number of noble landlords, honorable officials, bureaucrats, and even local tyrants. mansion estate.As far as the country is concerned, taxes must not be collected uniformly, and a large amount of rice, grain, cloth and silk have to be used to support them every year, and officials and bureaucrats all have to get salaries.This is really a heavy burden on the country's finances.

Zhao Kuangyin relied on land, salary, titles, and rewards to buy the morale of the army, achieve the goal of "releasing military power with a glass of wine", and solve the "root cause" of military chaos since the end of Tang Dynasty, but it also greatly accelerated the accumulation and outbreak of land conflicts under the feudal dynasty.

There is one thing to say, if it were Zhou Shizong Guo Rong, he would never choose such a method. It is not a difference in ability, but a problem of personality.Guo Rong is resolute and impetuous. In order to increase the country's wealth, but he can even "destroy Buddha", how can he put such a heavy burden on the country.

Thoughts are a little far away, Liu Chengyou can also understand a little bit more thoroughly. In the Song Dynasty, transfer envoys were set up in Zhulu prefectures to control local wealth.In addition to strengthening the central government's fiscal and taxation and depriving local governments of financial power, I am afraid it is also limited by the dangerous and tense land and national conditions.If the finance and taxation are not separated and the local bureaucrats are allowed to operate, see if they will abolish selfishness and patriotism, or perform their duties without fear of power.

Let's not talk about the far away, now the problem is in front of Liu Chengyou, how to deal with it?

It is the most simple and rude way to issue an edict to seize his land and house, and it is also the most likely to cause chaos.And the effect played is likely to be counterproductive.Moreover, the land of these people is not all illegal occupation.A one-size-fits-all approach is afraid of losing people's hearts.

Raising taxes is a milder means, but the result may not be satisfactory.It is more likely that these "rich people" passed the pressure on to the tenants who cultivated for them.

However, such a situation must be contained. There are many suitable systems and policies that can be thought of, but no matter how good the policy is, someone must implement it, and Liu Chengyou lacks people and authority.Even if at this moment, he issued an edict to strictly forbid officials from all over the world to enclose land and occupy people privately, who would kill him?Mobilizing class interests will inevitably lead to resistance from the public.

"Perhaps, I still need some cruel officials?" Liu Chengyou murmured in his heart.

However, fortunately, "the boat is small and easy to turn around", after decades of wars, even though the big man has taken over many tired and serious diseases, the bureaucratic power is not that strong.As long as the central government is strong enough and the majesty of the imperial power and court is established, it will be resolved sooner or later.

How strong the central government is, how to establish the majesty of the imperial power, ultimately has to be related to the army.There is no way, in this era, everything must point to military power, the military is the foundation, and power is the truth.

From a large perspective, the land policy and system still need to be re-formulated according to the needs of the country.

The situation in the whole world is definitely not as serious as in Luoyang. After all, no matter how much land is occupied, there must be enough people to cultivate it.In the stage of returning from chaos to governance, land is worthless and people are more important.Moreover, as far as the locality is concerned, if those festival towns and square towns want to collect money and collect taxes, how can they allow their officials to be too presumptuous and affect local finances and taxes.Of course, the biggest landlords still have to count those jiedu, observation, defense, and regiment training envoys.
On Luoyang's side, with its special political status in Xijing, the situation is obviously somewhat abnormal. Regarding this, Liu Chengyou also had to find ways to suppress it.

"Army." Liu Chengyou whispered.

Li Shaoyou stood at His Highness, almost watching Liu Chengyou turn from anger to gloom, and then completely return to calm, sitting there in meditation.Hearing Liu Chengyou's voice suddenly, he regained his energy, but when Liu Chengyou mentioned "army", he was a little confused.He thought he was quick-witted and quick-responsive, but at this moment he felt that he couldn't keep up with Liu Chengyou's thinking, the Sacred Heart was unpredictable.

After regaining his senses, Liu Chengyou glanced at Li Shaoyou, and suddenly asked curiously: "Since the officials in Tokyo, there are many who buy houses and occupy land in Luoyang, what about your family?"

Liu Chengyou's question made Li Shaoyou terrified, did the fire burn himself?Carefully paying attention to Liu Chengyou's expression, calm as usual, Li Shaoyou paused for a moment, and answered honestly: "Father and son, there are three manors in total, ten acres of land, and about a hundred households of farm workers."

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou nodded: "Since I ascended the throne, I haven't rewarded you and my uncle. Let these manors and land be my rewards."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!" Li Shaoyou immediately thanked him with a look of gratitude.

After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou tapped his index finger on the table, and solemnly ordered Li Shaoyou: "Officials of Xijing Zhannong, let me conduct a strict investigation, and make a list of those who have serious circumstances, cruel methods, and rampant lawlessness. Come!"

Li Shaoyou was surprised at first, but soon came to a sudden realization, and quickly answered, "Obey!"

He knew in his heart that according to Liu Chengyou's temperament and methods, he was probably trying to scare the chickens to scare the monkeys again, and there would be troubles in Xijing.At the same time, he also has some contempt for those greedy courtiers and officials, especially those former courtiers.He has no credit for the country, but he does not know how to restrain himself when he seeks personal gain.The two capitals are the hinterland of the Central Plains. After returning to the government, they are important financial and taxation areas directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court.

The country is short of money and food. From another perspective, this can be regarded as a robbery of money and people by the imperial court.Especially in the matter of robbing people, the country needs people to cultivate, but these officials have many forced people as tenants.While thinking about it, Li Shaoyou gradually figured out what kind of list he should provide Liu Chengyou.

Taking up too much land is a condition, and whoever has more people is the most critical factor.As for "oppressing kindness, running rampant in the countryside, and exploiting the common people", these are only insufficient conditions.

Of course, on Liu Chengyou's side, he probably had a similar idea. Directly seizing your land and releasing your farms would appear to be harsh and unsightly, but it is always a legitimate reason to rectify corruption, maintain law and order, and punish lawbreakers.By the way, maybe you can copy a house?
(End of this chapter)