Abnormal Three Kingdoms

Chapter 366
Outside the palace, as the palace gate opened, officials of all sizes gathered in.

This is the imperial palace, so the officials will naturally not swarm up like a market gathering. According to the size of the officials present and the level of fame, an invisible order will spontaneously form.

"This Xuchang Imperial Palace is much smaller than Luoyang and Chang'an, and it lacks a bit of grandeur, but the buildings in this palace are quite compact." Lu Bu walked on the spacious road, with Chu Nan and Chen Gong beside him. Lu Bu was quite high-spirited.

He has walked the road to the palace many times, but as a leader, this is the first time. For Lu Bu, it is a different experience from following behind Dong Zhuo.

The imperial palaces in Luoyang and Chang'an both occupy a very large area, but the distance between the buildings in the palace is extremely large, giving people a sense of grandeur and openness. However, due to the limited area of ​​the Xuchang Palace, the distance between the buildings in the palace is relatively small, which is not as good as that in Chang'an, Chang'an and Chang'an. Luoyang gives people a sense of grandeur and atmosphere, but it is more compact.

After entering the main hall, the people were divided into left and right according to their official positions. Now there are three princes in the court. The Taiwei has been vacant since Yang Biao stepped down. Sikong is Cao Cao, and Cao Cao has never been filled. Among the three princes, only Situ Zhao Wen is still standing on the left. In the first place, Lu Bu stood at the first place on the right. As the head of the generals, he is also the actual controller of Xuchang today. No matter who was standing here before, this position belongs to him now.

Chu Nan stood at the back of the middle. His position as Minister of the Household Department has not yet been officially recognized by the court, and his official position is still the prefect. , the position is right behind Jiuqing.

After Liu Xie stood still for a while, he slowly entered the hall, glanced at the officials, and after seeing Lu Bu, he nodded slightly and knelt down silently in his seat.

Beside him, an eunuch said loudly: "If there is something to do, we will play, and if there is nothing to do, we will leave the court."

"Your Majesty, there is a severe drought this year, the people in the Central Plains have no crops, and they are suffering from military disasters. The price of goods in Xuchang City has risen, and the people are no longer able to live. I think that the military disasters should be stopped quickly, and the people will be happy. Otherwise, as time goes by, they will die." Civil uprising!" An official came out and saluted Liu Xie.

The so-called military disaster is not the dispute between Lu Bu and Cao Cao, but a new round of promotion of the New Deal after Lu Bu entered the court.

What this official said is also true. The promotion of the New Deal this time is different from Xuzhou. It affects the entire land of Yanyu. Knowing that, several counties such as Yingchuan and Chenliu were caught in the flames of war.

If the fight continues like this, the Central Plains will have to be destroyed.

Liu Xie frowned when he heard the words, looked at the ministers and said, "But I don't know what plan you have to calm this chaos?"

"Your Majesty!" Taichang came out and bowed to Liu Xie: "The current situation, because of the promotion of the new law, I do not deny that the new law is indeed beneficial to the court, but the law is too strict, causing people everywhere to resist. I think, When the promotion of the New Deal is slowed down, or some streamlining of the New Deal is carried out, now that the war is over, it is time to cultivate the people's livelihood. At this time, forcing the new law will only make the people exhausted and resent the court, which will inevitably cause trouble for a long time. "

Wei Wei also came out and said: "Moreover, the new law is too strict, it is not benevolent..."

For a while, the lords of the court talked about the dangers of the new law. In short, they had one meaning, the new law was unpopular, and it was best to abolish it.

Lu Bu frowned slightly, and felt a little headache when he heard it. This new law is the foundation of Xuzhou's army. It is all due to the new law that it can have today's momentum. Moreover, it has been proved in Xuzhou that the new law can quickly accumulate strength and popularity.

But in this court, under the attacks of so many ministers, people feel that the new law is a serious crime that will harm the world, and they almost believe it.

At this time, Man Chong suddenly came out and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have something to play."

"I love Qing, but it's okay to say." Liu Xie nodded and smiled.

"As for the new law, our Ministry of Punishment has made further improvements, please take a look at it!" Man Chong took out a roll of white silk from his arms and offered it with both hands.

Liu Xie nodded his head, and the eunuch stepped forward, took the white silk, and returned to Liu Xie.

"Read!" Liu Xie closed his eyes and said calmly.

Since the advent of the new law, it has always been based on checking the farmland and resetting the tax law, but there is no detailed written record.

What Man Chong has done the most these days is to perfect the new law, and at the same time make it into a book, combine it with the Han law, and make it into a book, which is convenient for reference and has evidence and laws to follow when governing.

With the eunuch's chanting aloud, the specific concept of the new law was officially presented for the first time in the power center of the Han Dynasty.

In fact, the new law is not difficult to understand. The tax system is based on land taxation. At the same time, the land is checked and measured, and the unowned land is returned to the court, and private possession is not allowed.

Logically speaking, this did not hinder the gentry, but the fundamental problem lies here. Many arable land owned by the gentry and powerful has no title deed. Come on, this kind of arable land actually has no title deed.

There are also fields that are privately occupied and reclaimed without the authorization of the imperial court, etc., and the new tax system is also difficult for the gentry who are used to almost no taxes, which means that they need to pay a large amount of taxes every year. It is because of the war and the high taxation. According to the current tax rate, the tax they pay each year is one-third or more of the total income. Besides the cost of hiring tenant farmers, and the cost of food and clothing for the family, In the end, only [-] to [-]% of them may stay.

How would this make the gentry who have a lot of farmland willing?

There is also official land, the common people can plant official land with extremely low rent and tax, and the annual harvest is much more than that of being a tenant farmer for a large family. It is impossible to hide the population.

In short, if the new tax law is fully implemented, it will not be a disaster for the gentry, but it will definitely lower their living standards by several levels.

Cutting off people's wealth is like killing their parents!

"Bastard!" The eunuch hadn't finished reading, but Da Sinong yelled angrily, pointed his halberd at Man Chong and said, "This is a law that will harm the country and destroy the foundation of the country. What do you intend to do with this evil law!?"

Man Chong frowned and glanced at Da Si Nong's messy beard, which was still covered with vegetable dregs, and suppressed the urge to help him tidy up, instead of looking at him, he bowed to Liu Xie and said, "Your Majesty, this method has been thoroughly implemented in Xuzhou , now Xuzhou pays taxes every year, which is seven times that of Yanyu and Yanzhou. The tax in Xuzhou is five taxes and one, while the tax in Yanyu and Yanzhou is five and two. Last year, it was even two taxes and one. Now Xuzhou is rich in things and people, the people live in peace, and every family has surplus food, but in the land of Yanyu and Yuzhou, the people are destitute and refugees are everywhere."

There is no need to argue, sometimes all the bells and whistles pale when the facts come out.

"Your Majesty, Man Chong's statement is groundless, and the land of Yanyu and Yuzhou has been plagued by disasters year after year. The people's livelihood is not due to taxes, but natural disasters. Man Chong's statement is to avoid the truth and pretend to be false. It should not be trusted!" Zongzheng Liu Ai came out and said in a deep voice.

All the ministers agreed one after another, and at the same time, the court began to make noise, accusing the New Deal of its shortcomings.

Looking at this scene, Chu Nan felt a little funny. Sure enough, it was not easy to win against these people in the court.

Looking at Lu Bu, he coughed lightly, the sound was not loud, but it was clearly transmitted to Lu Bu's ears.

Lu Bu understood, and said loudly, "Your Majesty!"

Seeing him coming out of the queue, the officials' eyes were fixed, and their voices did not feel quiet, wanting to see what the new powerful official was going to say.

"There is no need to debate whether the new policy will be implemented, but it is a fact that the people are struggling to make ends meet. However, the current system of the imperial court is quite inconvenient for disaster relief. Therefore, I propose to build six departments to deal with disasters and refugees. I hope Your Majesty will approve it." Lv Bu said. Looking at Liu Xie, he bowed and said.

"Six parts?" Liu Xie looked at Lu Bu curiously, and said with a smile, "But I don't know what Ai Qing said about the six parts?"

The ministers felt tense. Lu Bu did not discuss the rationality of the new law with them at all. The way of forcefully interrupting the discussion on the new law made them angry but helpless, and directly brought the matter of the six ministries to the table, which also made many ministers feel angry. tight.

"When Naichen was the Xuzhou pastor, it was created to facilitate the management of people's livelihood. One was the Ministry of Officials, which was in charge of the appointment and removal of officials; the second was the Ministry of Punishments, which was in charge of criminal laws and legislation; the third was the Ministry of Households, which was in charge of taxes, household registration, farmland, and commerce; the fourth was the Ministry of Rites. , in charge of ancestral temple sacrifices, negotiations with foreigners and other food; the fifth is the Ministry of Industry, in charge of city repairs, road and bridge construction, and ordnance; Liu Xiedao: "The establishment of the six ministries is conducive to the efficient operation of the court, and can more effectively deal with the current disasters in various places and provide relief to the victims."

"Ridiculous!" Liu Ai blurted out in anger.

"Huh?" Lu Bu frowned and looked at Liu Ai.

Liu Ai only felt a blockage in his chest, a feeling of being out of breath, his momentum suddenly weakened a bit, and his voice did not slow down: "How is the six parts mentioned by Marquis Wen different from Jiuqing today? Even Sangong The power also fell into the hands of the so-called six ministries, if the six ministries were established, where would Wen Hou put the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty?"

Lu Bu withdrew his gaze and returned to the train. Chu Nan said that he could propose six parts. As for the others, there was no need for Lu Bu to argue with others. He had to maintain his aloof attitude.

Liu Ai frowned. He didn't think it was Lu Bu retreating, but since he retreated, he should take advantage of the victory to pursue.

But before he could speak, Yilang Zhao Yan stepped forward and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I think the division of power between the six ministries is more clear. Although the Jiuqing is equally important, in many matters, the subordinates of the Jiuqing are not clear. When they are in power, they will inevitably restrain each other. , and among the six ministries, there is a clear division of labor, but they are closely connected, which can handle the government affairs more effectively, and the minister thinks that the six ministries should be established!"

Liu Ai sneered, Qu Yilang, when did the court have a voice?
Just as he was about to refute, he saw Wang Fu come out and say: "The minister reconsiders, and the six departments should be established."

Wu Shuo came out: "The ministers seconded the proposal, and the six ministries should be established!"

For a while, many courtiers from the rear came out one after another to support the establishment of the six ministries.

The faces of the princes in front became gloomy...

(End of this chapter)