Invincible son

Jian'an City, Imperial Palace, Mingde Palace.

Emperor Qing Yuan looked at the stack of secret reports on the table, and after a long time said with emotion: "It seems that what Pei Yue did has a better impact than we imagined."

There are two important ministers in the hall, namely Xu Huiyan, the chief assistant of the cabinet, and Xian Chunqiu, the Marquis of Rejecting the North.

Xu Huiyan murmured: "Your Majesty, for the ruling and opposition parties, Pei Yue is just a ray of north wind, and you can take advantage of the situation, but you can't put all your hopes on people's hearts. The most serious problem in our dynasty now is embezzlement of land and To evade taxes, headed by the Nandu aristocratic family and the local wealthy families in the south, these powerful families wantonly occupied land and concealed real field information, resulting in a situation where private people are getting richer, the office is getting poorer, and the country is hiding and the people are poor."

He looked up at Emperor Qingyuan, and said in a heavy tone: "On the surface, the people seem to be very rich, but the land and gold and silver are completely concentrated in the hands of powerful families, and the lives of the people are becoming increasingly difficult. All these years, I have not been able to make ends meet, and the Minister of the Household Department's hair is all grey."

Emperor Qingyuan nodded and said: "What Aiqing said is true, but it is not so easy to solve this problem."

Xu Huiyan said: "Your Majesty, what Pei Yue said at the Donglin Literary Association is an opportunity. I have already sent people to stir up the young literati, and use them to pry this layer of ice. Don't miss this opportunity. Don't miss it. Think now is the time to make up your mind."

Emperor Qing Yuan's heart moved, and he asked, "What are you going to do?"

Xu Huiyan took a light breath, and said firmly, "Acre of land, clear floating grain!"

Emperor Qingyuan's temples were slightly white now, but these six words seemed to inject a powerful force into his body, he slowly sat up straight, and said solemnly: "Speak carefully."

Xu Huiyan said without hesitation: "I think there are eight laws of Qingzhang, which are called Ming and Qingzhang's regulations, officials who discuss and respond to commissions, the amount of the re-sit group, the grain of the original levy, the law of strict deception, and the rule of law. The period of Qingzhang, the method of measuring and calculating, and the cost of supplying paper letters."

Next, he began to explain the eight methods of Qingzhang in detail, breaking them apart one by one, and Emperor Qingyuan listened intently, the expression on his face kept changing, from doubt at the beginning to shock later, and finally moved.

Xian Chunqiu looked at Xu Huiyan who was talking eloquently. At this moment, his mood was very complicated.

The chief assistant chose a rough road full of thorns, and if he is not careful, he will fall into the abyss. Logically speaking, Xian Chunqiu should be happy, because this is extremely beneficial to his subsequent plans.However, looking at the deep wrinkles on Xu Huiyan's face, Xian Chunqiu couldn't help feeling admiration.

After clearly explaining the Eight Laws of Qingzhang, Xu Huiyan said again: "Your Majesty, clearing up Zhangzhang's land is only the first step. The next step is to reform taxes and solve the stubborn illness that has plagued the court for nearly a century."

Emperor Qingyuan fell into deep thought. Of course he understood the value of Xu Huiyan's suggestions, but it was extremely difficult to achieve these things.Even if there are literati starting to build momentum, the threat of war brought by Beiliang, the excitement caused by Pei Yue during this period, and the shame of marriage and marriage, it can be said that it is a very rare opportunity right now, but it is still very difficult.

Because Xu Huiyan was targeting a powerful family and the main class that constituted the Southern Zhou court, it would be so difficult to force them to cut off their flesh, and the resistance at that time would be unimaginable. …

Xu Huiyan was very aware of the emperor's worries. A frank smile appeared on his face, and he said loudly: "Your Majesty, I suggest that Qingzhang Tianmu choose a place as a pilot first, and then implement it throughout the country."

Xian Chunqiu's face changed, he had roughly guessed what Xu Huiyan was thinking.

Emperor Qingyuan did the same, and asked with a complicated expression: "Where?"

Xu Huiyan said calmly, "Qinghe County."

Emperor Qingyuan was silent for a moment, his eyes gradually became sharper, showing the domineering and decisiveness that an emperor should have: "Aiqing let it go, I will be your most solid backing."

"Thank you, Your Majesty Long En." The stone in Xu Huiyan's heart fell to the ground. As long as the emperor can fully support him, he is determined to tear off the iron curtain covering the sky of Dazhou.

Emperor Qingyuan said with emotion: "How can the country be strengthened without changing the law? Aiqing is willing to shoulder such a heavy responsibility, and I should thank you."

Xian Chunqiu, who had been silent all this time, interjected: "Master Shoufu, since the first step is to clean up the farmland, one pilot project is too small. Yonghe County, where the Xian family is located, is willing to work with Qinghe County to implement the eight methods of clearing the Zhangzhang at the same time."

Xu Huiyan said with a little surprise: "Master Hou understands righteousness, so it is naturally better."

Xian Chunqiu hesitated: "It's just that the Xian family has limited influence in the army. If Pingjiang Town is willing to stand up, the opposition from the government and the opposition may be much smaller."

No matter whether this proposal is out of justice or selfishness, no one can find fault with it.As the representative of the Nandu family, the Xu family of Qinghe is also a scholarly family that has been passed down for thousands of years. In addition, Xu Huiyan is now the chief assistant of the cabinet, and he can naturally stop the mouths of many powerful people by taking the initiative to accept Qingzhang Tianmu.If the Pingjiang Fang family can do the same, with Fang Xiexiao's status and the Fang family's influence in the army, Qingzhang Tiandi will definitely be able to get twice the result with half the effort.

However, Emperor Qingyuan shook his head and said: "Duke Zhen has been suffering from the loss of his son recently, and I have no way to explain it to the Fang family. Let's put this matter on hold for now. After a while, I will talk to him personally when he calms down."

At the end of the banquet two days ago, after most of the officials had retired, Fang Xiexiao sincerely asked Emperor Qingyuan to issue an order to arrest Pei Yue and avenge Fang Yunhu and hundreds of Pingjiang's children.In the end, Emperor Qingyuan did not agree, Fang Xiexiao was almost disheartened, and took Fang Yuntian to leave Jian'an City and return to Chengbei Camp.

Xian Chunqiu witnessed it with his own eyes at the time, and he vaguely realized that Fang Xiexiao would never let it go, and Pei Yue's journey back to the north was bound to be full of dangers.

Even if Fang Xiexiao can restrain himself, can all the martial arts promoted by him in the army be based on the overall situation?

Just now his proposal was just a secret temptation, but Emperor Qing Yuan's answer immediately made Xian Chunqiu feel a little wary.

The emperor and Xu Huiyan seemed to exclude Fang Xiexiao on purpose, why?
At this time, his thoughts turned, and his face was still as calm as usual: "Your Majesty's words are very true. The old minister didn't think carefully, and he still prayed for forgiveness."

Emperor Qingyuan waved his hand and said: "Don't worry about love, I hope you can help Zhen Guogong manage Wu Xun's relatives and nobles well, and try not to cause trouble for Xu Qing's family."

Xian Chunqiu respectfully said yes.

After a while, he saw that the couple still had to discuss details, so he took the initiative to leave.

After he left, Emperor Qing Yuan and Xu Huiyan looked at each other, and said slowly, "Have you found out about that matter?"

Xu Huiyan said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I have already checked clearly. Pei Yue made preparations that night and set up a large number of traps in a dense forest to the north of Donglin, causing a lot of damage to the children of the Fang family. Then he also laid an ambush by the Danxia Lake in advance. Dozens of masters from Taishitai Pavilion of Beiliang."

Emperor Qingyuan said with a gloomy face: "Is this written by Xian Chunqiu?"

Xu Huiyan sighed softly: "Unless Pei Yue has the ability to foretell, he will never be able to be so thorough. In addition, according to the investigation results of the city defense camp, when Pei Yue accepted the challenge outside the Sifang Hall, someone witnessed Xian Chunqiu's youngest son Xian Xiaoshi appeared with Fang Yunhu."

Emperor Qingyuan pondered for a moment, then said lightly: "That's the end of this matter, don't let the news out for now."

Xu Huiyan nodded and said, "I obey the order."