Han family achievements

Chapter 574 Ending
Inside the Chancery.

Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, and Xun You were discussing a memorial from Zhou Yi, the governor of Yuzhou.

The content of this memorial was to request the cancellation of the "tax exemption policy".

In his memorial, he stated that after four years of rest and this year's bumper harvest, there were no more victims in Yuzhou, and the court's "tax exemption" was no longer needed. He requested that taxes be paid normally to the court starting next year.

Xun You looked at the memorial and shook his head, saying, "Zhou Yi has always been fond of boasting and showing off. I think this memorial is half true and half false, and cannot be trusted."

Zhong Yao nodded and said, "Yuzhou may have to wait a little longer, but other places may be cancelled."

Xun Yu looked thoughtful and obviously hesitant.

When the current Emperor ascended the throne, the country was in chaos and the people were living in misery. In order to appease the common people and restore people's livelihood, the court implemented policies such as "tax reduction" and "tax exemption" in the states under its control, especially in places with serious disasters and wars. These policies, once implemented, have almost never been cancelled.

Yuzhou was pacified a little later and the policy was implemented for three or four years, but it has been implemented in Sili, Yanzhou, Jizhou, and Bingzhou for more than ten years. Is it time to cancel it?
Xun You saw Xun Yu's hesitation and said, "If we cancel it all at once, it will have a huge impact. Can we try to cancel it in batches, gradually, starting with Yanzhou and Sili?"

Xun Yu was silent for a while, and then said, "My idea is to continue for three years. After three years, most of the problems in the states will have been basically solved, and the common people will have some savings. This will be the right time."

Zhong Yao looked serious and said, "Your Majesty has decided to conquer Yangzhou and Liangzhou at the same time. This requires a large amount of food and fodder. After the pacification, it will take a long time to pacify them. Zhou Yi's memorial may not be simple."

Xun You was startled and asked, "Are you saying that this was His Majesty's instruction?"

Zhong Yao shook his head and said, "Your Majesty wants to cancel it, there is no need for Zhou Yi to write a letter. Most likely Zhou Yi figured out the emperor's intention and tried to curry favor with him."

Xun You looked at Xun Yu and asked in confusion, "Do we have to conquer them at the same time? Your Majesty has always been steady and has taken one step at a time. Why are you so urgent this time?"

Xun Yu said: "It should not be a momentary idea. Guan Yu in Jingzhou has been training for the past few years, which has put enough pressure on Yuan Shao. And Huang Zhong was transferred to Sili and supervised the military affairs of Hanzhong. This was an early arrangement, but it was not pointed out."

Xun You frowned and asked, "Are you sure?"

The Han Dynasty had been recuperating for so many years and had accumulated some wealth, which was enough to support two major wars. Although it might not be able to win, whether it could win quickly was a big question.

Although Yuan Shao suffered a series of defeats in Jiaozhi and failed to conquer Jiaozhi and Shijia for several years, it did not mean that Yuan Shao was incompetent. The imperial court could smoothly recapture Yangzhou.

The Three Qiang of Liangzhou are even more different. Liangzhou is vast and sparsely populated, with high mountains and steep cliffs. The Three Qiang themselves are quite powerful, and there are also Qiang people who may intervene at any time.

If the imperial court cannot win a quick victory and the war turns into the Battle of Sanfu again, the Han Dynasty may return to the Zhongping period in an instant, and the consequences may even be more serious.

Zhong Yao also looked worried and said, "I also think it's too hasty. Should we advise His Majesty again? As long as the three of us are of the same mind, we can stop this."

The Majesty in the palace is not the same Majesty as before, and the three ministers of the Secretariat are no longer just submissive. On many matters, they can "bargain" with the palace.

Xun Yu looked at him and said, "Everyone below the Grand Marshal's Office, including Liu Bei, Zhang Liao, Huang Zhong and others, agree to send out troops at the same time and attack them by surprise."

Xun You's expression suddenly changed, and he asked, "Did this strategy come from Cao Cao?"

Xun Yu hesitated for a moment and said, "It is said that this was the result of a discussion between Liu Bei and the Grand Marshal when Liu Bei was in office."

Xun You's eyes were gloomy, he snorted coldly, and swallowed the words back.

Cao Cao is no longer the same person as before, and there are some things he can no longer say.

Zhong Yao looked at Xun Yu's expression and suddenly became alert. He asked, "Liu Bei, is he going to rise again?"

Because they protected the Mi brothers and opposed the Chief Censor Tian Feng, Yuzhou Governor Liu Yao and You Sima Liu Bei were all dismissed from their posts. Liu Yao was sentenced to exile and never to be reappointed. Liu Bei's crime was less serious, so he was dismissed from office and sent to reflect on himself at home.

Counting the time, it has been several years.

"What on earth is Liu Bei thinking?" Xun You frowned, suppressing his anger.

They tried hard to win over Liu Bei, but they never imagined that Liu Bei had actually conspired with Cao Cao to do such a big thing, and for so many years, no news of it had leaked out at all!

Xun Yu looked at the two men and said, "Don't worry about what Liu Bei thinks for now. Regarding the tax policy, I will ask the Ministry of Revenue to discuss it and submit it in writing. At the same time, we will conquer Liangzhou and Yangzhou. This cannot be changed. Let's stockpile food and grass as soon as possible, no later than next autumn."

When Zhong Yao saw that Xun Yu had no objection, he remembered that he had accompanied the emperor to the Sanfu, and he understood.

Your Majesty, the Prime Minister, and the Grand Marshal are all of the same opinion, so it is useless for anyone else to speak louder.

Xun Yu saw that Xun You was about to speak, so he said slowly, "Zhou Yu brought back several ships of gold, silver, jewelry, and rare and exotic items. After careful calculation, there is still a lot of surplus. The Ministry of Revenue is currently counting them. I think it is enough for a large army." Xun You was startled and said, "Really enough?"

Zhou Yu led an army of 20,000 and more than 50 ships to the south for more than two years. He took away a lot of money and food. If he brought back more, it would be enough for Jingzhou to use.

Xun Yu nodded calmly and said, "Sun Quan has gone to pick him up. After we arrive in Beijing, we will meet him in person so that the scene will be more grand."

Xun You and Zhong Yao looked at each other, shocked and curious.

Is there really another world overseas that is richer than our Han Dynasty?

"And one more thing,"

Xun Yu did not give the two people time to think, and said: "The Second Prince killed someone and was detained in the Imperial Censorate. Cao Pi and He Yan were also involved. What do you think?"

What Xun Yu asked was "what do you think", but actually what he asked was "how to deal with the aftermath".

Needless to say, Liu Yu was the second prince and was highly favored.

Cao Pi was the second son of Grand Marshal Cao Cao, while He Yan was the grandson of the former General He Jin, the great-nephew of the current Empress Dowager, and the cousin of His Majesty the Emperor.

Any one of these three people involved in the case would be extremely troublesome, let alone three of them together.

Zhong Yao asked, "Is someone taking advantage of this opportunity to cause trouble again?"

Xun You glanced at him and said, "I heard that some people are trying to overturn the verdict on General He Jin's behalf."

Zhong Yao was slightly puzzled, then he seemed to be thinking about something and said, "To overturn the verdict for the general..."

He didn't say anything else because these old stories were too complicated and involved too many things.

He Jin's biggest problem was that he led his troops into the Forbidden Palace, killed the eunuchs and almost killed all the people in the palace.

If it were just this, coupled with He Jin's support, nothing would happen and there would be enough room for maneuver.

But the bad thing was that there was a hidden Yuan family behind He Jin. The Yuan family tricked He Jin into doing too many stupid things, and Yuan Shao even pointed his bloody sword at the young emperor who had just ascended the throne.

The young emperor, who had just ascended the throne, was so frightened that his face turned pale and he could not stand steadily.

There were all kinds of dirty things hidden in this. Later, He Jin was placed under house arrest in the palace to "recuperate", and he "died of illness" not long after.

The hidden story was something that Xun Yu, Xun You and Zhong Yao were unable to explain or understand.

Now some people are trying to overturn the verdict on He Jin, which is to dig out the secrets of that year.

Why overturn the verdict?
Just why overturn the verdict?

Zhong Yao thought a lot, raised his head and said to Xun Yu: "The evidence in the Yuan family case is as strong as a mountain, and there is no room for any discussion!"

Xun Yu understood what Zhong Yao meant and said, "Gongda, go to the Grand Marshal's Mansion and have a chat with him. As for the Second Prince, tell Tian Feng to kill someone out of anger when he saw injustice. Don't pursue the matter and just release him."

Xun You nodded silently, with a rare hint of reminiscence and emotion on his face.

Back then, he, Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and others were all subordinates of the General's Mansion, low-ranking officials. Times have changed and things have changed. Who could have imagined what they would be like today?

Yuan Shao was said to be very ill, often coughing up blood, and would not live long.

But no matter what, everyone has a road to travel, and there will always be an end to it.

Xun You's heart suddenly moved, as if he had figured something out.

After defeating Yuan Shao, many things in the past have become a thing of the past and it is time for a clear ending!

Yuan Shao, the Yuan family, He Jin, the eunuch party, etc., these people once stirred up trouble in the Han Dynasty, left countless traces, and are still influencing the people and events of the Han Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)