Han Shizu

Chapter 747 Spring Night
In the sky on a spring night, the moonlight is pale, the stars are gloomy, and there is still a bit of coolness.In the Cangzhou government office, there is a faint mist, and the whole mansion is immersed in a quietness. The sergeant in charge of the guards has arranged a strict defense in the courtyards of the government office. The sentries, patrols, and rotations are very strict. .

Liu Chengyou strolled in Houya, looking at the slightly desolate moonlight, but his mood was extraordinarily calm.On this journey north, what he saw and heard was enough to make him feel happy. The past ten years of trying to bring order to peace had finally paid off.

In the chaotic times at the end of the Jin Dynasty, the soldiers fled into exile and the bandits were in turmoil. He had witnessed and experienced it with his own eyes.It is better to be a dog of peace than to be a chaotic person. Although the lives of the people in Hebei today are not rich, they can be called stable.

There are no invincible bandits outside and no bandits inside. Although labor and military service are still heavy except for the two taxes, and you will starve in times of disaster, it is much happier than the turmoil in Nan'an and the precarious days.

As for these, it can be said without a blush that this was achieved under the leadership of the Great Han Emperor.Although, in essence, Liu Chengyou's actions since he ascended the throne are more aimed at stabilizing his position, strengthening his authority, and centralizing power.However, it is an indisputable fact that the people under the rule of the Han Dynasty gained benefits and stability from it.

Of course, with the passage of time, the people at the bottom will gradually get used to peace, forget the trauma of war and chaos, forget the war after a long time, and can no longer endure long-term poverty. They feel that taxes and conscripts are too heavy, and they want to eat Just wear warm clothes.However, that was another big man's development to another stage. At that time, it was time for the imperial court to adjust its policy again.

Judging from the places I have traveled recently, the burden on the people is still heavy.The "Two Taxes Law" that was followed to the Tang Dynasty had frequent problems, and the rectification of household registration and farmland has seen some results, but the distinction between rich and poor property is not so easy. It is wishful thinking to divide the burden of the rich and the poor. .

Of course, in view of the continuous tightening of local governance by the imperial court, the growing prestige of the central government, clear politics, and the re-establishment and strengthening of the supervision system, local governments dare not arbitrarily apportion and set up names in addition to regular taxes.

However, the drawbacks of the two tax laws still exist objectively.When Liu Chengyou came from the north, the most intuitive feeling was that money is expensive and goods are cheap.There are still insufficient coins in the market. In order to pay taxes, many people have to sell silk and grain at a low price. The value of silk is also fluctuating. The disadvantages that have been revealed are still difficult to solve.

This is not only a limitation of the level of economic development, but also a flaw in the monetary policy. As for the tax system of the imperial court, it is not perfect, and there are many problems from top to bottom.It is not so easy to do a comprehensive reform and innovation once. First, there is a lack of talents who can preside over the national financial reform. Second, there is a lack of foundation. In addition, too much action will easily cause instability and disorder. For Yoo Seung Woo, the thing he dislikes the most is instability.

The more he thought about it, the more chaotic his mind became, and he couldn't help but shake his head vigorously, as if he could clear the complicated threads in his mind.

Scanning the back garden of the government office, the whole scene was cold and the slightly flickering lights illuminated the Ouchi guards standing beside them, each of them was tall and straight, with a burly physique, and under the dim light, they looked even more resolute.

Liu Chengyou walked by, bowing their heads and holding knives to show respect.Standing in front of a young guard, he suddenly squatted down, startling the guard, subconsciously wanting to move, and suddenly heard Liu Chengyou's faint voice: "Don't move!"

"Yes!" Responding, the guard just realized that Liu Chengyou squatted down to tie his loose shoelaces.

"Don't underestimate this rope. If you don't have it, you won't be comfortable walking, you may drop your shoes, you may trip your feet. If you don't pay attention, you will fall. If you are marching, you will not be able to run fast." Standing up, Liu Chengyou said with a light smile: "It's been a long time since I tied shoestrings for anyone. How about the tightness? Is it still suitable?"

Facing the emperor's gentle words, the guard's face was a little complicated, excited and moved, and a little bit at a loss. He held back for a while and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Looking at the guard, who was very young, with no hair on his mouth, but still tall, Liu Chengyou hesitated for a while, and said: "I remember you, your name is Li, Li."

"Return to Your Majesty, little minister Li Shoujie!" the guard hurriedly said, relieving the embarrassment of the emperor.

"Yes! Li Yun's son!" Liu Chengyou looked stunned, and said with a smile: "There is a bit of your father's talent between the eyebrows! Now, it should be less than twenty!"

"Your year is eighteen!" Li Shoujie replied.

"At this age, it's not easy to be selected into the palace and serve in the imperial court!" Liu Chengyou said while looking at Li Shoujie.

"It all depends on His Majesty's promotion, giving the minister the opportunity to be a guard on duty!" Li Shoujie said, puffing out his chest.

"The imperial court collected Jinghu. Your father has made great military achievements. Now he is suppressing the barbarians for the imperial court in Hunan, suppressing violence and chaos, and protecting the environment and the people. He is really a general of the imperial court!" Liu Chengyou patted his shoulder and encouraged him: "You want Take your father as an example!"

"I must remember His Majesty's instruction!"

"Isn't Zhang Qiong in charge of the guards tonight?" Liu Chengyou asked suddenly.

"Yes!"

Liu Chengyou ordered: "Go and call him!"

Looking at the back of Li Shoujie walking away quickly, Liu Chengyou put a satisfied smile on the corner of his mouth. Among the guards guarding Liu Chengyou in the Great Internal Army, there are many generals and bureaucrats like Li Shoujie. Of course, the selection criteria have never been lowered.

, an age full of nostalgia and memories.Think of him, Liu Chengyou, who had just ascended the throne as emperor and took over a country.
Liu Chengyou suddenly thought that in his early years, he could name all the guards on duty in front of the imperial court, whether they were officers or guards.

But now it’s no longer possible, not to mention their names, some of them can’t even remember their appearances.Seeing the big from the small, Liu Chengyou murmured: "Before I knew it, I really changed, but I don't know if this change is a good thing or a bad thing."

Weiji, a burly general with a rough face, came over, saluted Liu Chengyou, and said in a strong voice: "See Your Majesty, I wonder why Your Majesty called the last general?"

This will be named Zhang Qiong, a standard Hebei man, bold, courageous, and good at archery.When he was young, he brought the scoundrels from his hometown to fight the Khitan people. After the founding of the Han Dynasty, he joined the army.

Later, he was selected into the Forbidden Army. He participated in two battles against Houshu in Pinghezhong. He fought very bravely. In the words of Wang Jun and Zhao Hui, he was a fierce soldier who did not know how to live or die.

In the sixth year of Qianyou, he was transferred to Beijing.This man's bravery is rare in the army, and Zhao Kuangyin valued it later and recommended it to Liu Chengyou.With his loyalty and bravery, and his outstanding performance in the process of inspecting the army all the time, he gradually came into Liu Chengyou's eyes. He was transferred to the Great Internal Army and stood guard in the Forbidden Palace for more than two years.

"It's nothing to worry about. I'm just bored and looking into the camp!" Liu Chengyou said.

Suddenly, Zhang Qiong replied, "The guards entering the city closed the gates in the north and the south, and arranged for one hundred soldiers each. There were one hundred soldiers at all intersections along the street, assisted by state soldiers in the government office. The two hundred soldiers in the government office were divided into three groups. Occupy the middle gate, the lobby, and the back garden!"

"Where are the officials, subordinates and waiters in the Yamen?" Liu Chengyou asked.

"Go back home instead, and the rest will be taken to Xiyi to take care of them!" Zhang Qiong said carelessly.

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou couldn't help saying: "You, this style is still so rough and direct!"

Zhang Qiong said: "Although those people are people in the yamen, they may hide those who have different opinions. The general didn't bother to screen them out, so he simply guarded them all, so as not to threaten the safety of your majesty, ladies, and your highnesses!"

"It's no wonder I just saw Chu Zhaofu's face was a bit ugly, so the problem is here." Liu Chengyou said.

"The prefect of Chu, dare to report the status of the last general?" Zhang Qiong was a little furious.

"He didn't say anything, you guys, don't speculate!" Liu Chengyou glared at him.

Only then did Zhang Qiong's face soften, and he glanced at Liu Chengyou, hesitating for a while, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty."

"If you have something to say directly, it's not your style, Zhang Qiong!"

"Then let's just talk about it!" Zhang Qiong grinned, and said: "The matter of arranging the guards is too cumbersome, and no mistakes can be made. It is really not suitable for the general. I implore your majesty to show mercy and let the general go out." Let's fight and fight!"

Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows immediately: "Why, I've wronged you as a general of my bodyguard, but you still don't like it, so you want to let it out?"

(End of this chapter)