Datang: Ten Years of Proton, Leading an Army of Millions to Return

In the fields outside Pu County, the bundles of grain have been piled up, and even the wheat straw in the fields has been cleaned up by the hard-working people of Pu County.

Although this Dayan No. 1 is not as good as potatoes, it far exceeds the yield of all previous crops.

Each ear of wheat is extremely plump.

An ear of wheat, as golden as the sun.

They all exude the aroma of wheat.

And next to the fields,

Many people from the Tang Dynasty who came from the same county stood nearby, looking enviously at the people in Pu County and the crops in the fields.

"Go, go, all of you, stay away from me and don't step on my land. You can't afford to pay for it if it's damaged."

"What is that man doing? Want to steal our crops? Put it down! You can take this wheat too? Just look at it. But if he steals our wheat seeds in Dayan secretly, be careful. I will tell the county boss to take you." If you are put on the blacklist, you will never be able to enter Pu County for the rest of your life."

"What are you looking at? Spring plowing is busy now, don't you use spring plowing?"

"What? You've all planted it? Oh, that's right. There are no crops in your fields. Oh, I envy you for being so relaxed. Unlike us people in Dayan, we have to harvest this crop of wheat first and then give the land to Plow it once before you can continue plowing.”

"Hahaha... You kid, don't take advantage and behave like a good boy. I said, our Dayan is still accepting people. Only our Qingzhou is still accepting people. It's really not possible. You all come over. Dayan is really better than Datang is much stronger."

"That's right. Spring plowing has just begun. You are here. Why don't you delay this planting? Look at our crops. Hahaha. The granary is almost full. Moreover, our Dayan taxation is very simple. How much is there? How much tax is collected? Unlike the Tang Dynasty, grandma’s tax was collected based on head count.”

"I heard that by next year, we will be able to grow potatoes here. They are a sacred thing with a yield of thirty or forty tons per mu. As long as we plant these two crops, we will never go hungry again. No! Not now. I'm starving, oh! Look at me, your majesty is trying to spoil my appetite, thank you so much, your majesty!"

"Who says it isn't? Look at the crops now and the crops before. They are really much better."

"......."

Many people of Dayan who were plowing in the fields shouted to the people of Tang Dynasty who were standing on the roadside with deep envy in their eyes.

These two groups of people now really seem like people from two different worlds.

The people of Dayan are rosy-cheeked and full of energy, and they work with great enthusiasm, as if they have endless energy.

But looking at the people of the Tang Dynasty, they were much more injured than the people of the Great Yan. Their faces had no energy, and their dim eyes were full of longing.

To be honest, although Qingzhou has only joined Dayan for more than half a year, the mental and physical conditions of the people have really changed a lot.

After this winter's cultivation, as well as the launch of various literacy classes and the improvement of culture, the people of Dayan directly showed an extremely positive and uplifting overall state.

Simply, it completely destroyed the people of the Tang Dynasty next to them.

The people of the Tang Dynasty looked at me and I looked at you, but they didn't say anything.

but,

They kept these words in mind.

after all,

The yearning for a better life, even if they have not read books, is what everyone desires in their hearts.

In particular, Dayan's tax policy made them excited.

How much land is there, how much tax is collected.

What a simple sentence.

However, this was not the case in Datang.

They, the common people, cultivated the land and put in extraordinary labor, but they had to pay a large amount of taxes. However, the clansmen and landlords who owned large amounts of land could only pay a small part of the taxes.

This made them feel extremely unfair.

It’s even more aggrieved and uncomfortable than not being able to eat affordable salt! .

….…….….….….

Changan.

Tai Chi Palace.

Li Shimin sat on it extremely seriously.

Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Pei Ji, Xiao Yu and Wei Zheng are all here?

The Tang Dynasty is in trouble again.

And this mess is even bigger than the previous salt incident.

The salt incident has finally subsided.

Originally, the clan members were extremely worried, but later, Great Yan did not carry out a large-scale dumping of data on Datang. Although there were some sporadic sales, this could not shake the foundation of the clan members.

Although the people have complaints in their hearts.

But what does this matter?

In Datang, it was difficult to buy salt in Dayan.

The scattered salt that flowed into the Tang Dynasty was basically covered by the upper-class nobles.

right now,

These nobles in the Tang Dynasty were all proud of being able to eat Great Yan's salt. Even the clan members had all switched to Great Yan's salt.

As for the refined salt produced in the Tang Dynasty, it was all sold to the people at high prices.

but,

Now, another thing has begun to ferment.

That is Dayan’s tax policy.

Divide into acres!

Get food all in one!

How much land, how much tax!

This tax policy made the people of Tang Dynasty crazy, but it gave Li Shimin and others a headache.

"Your Majesty, now the people in Chang'an, as well as in Guannei and Hebei Provinces, are aware of Dayan's tax policy. This impact... is greater than that of Dayan Salt."

Fang Xuanling said in a deep voice.

"A bunch of rioters, what on earth are they thinking?"

"Your Majesty, we in the Tang Dynasty must not imitate Great Yan. Our tax policy in the Tang Dynasty has been passed down from generation to generation...it is the law of our ancestors and cannot be changed!"

Pei Ji couldn't hold his breath anymore. As soon as Fang Xuanling's voice fell, he spoke directly.

grandma's.

This is really killing me!

If the salt industry is one of the main branches of the clan, then this field is the absolute trunk of the towering tree of their clan.

If the Tang Dynasty also followed the example of Great Yan, then...their clan members would only have one path.

It’s rebellion!

The land is their root!

If you dare to move, you will fight until death!

The corners of the eyes of Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Xiao Yu and others also trembled slightly.

To be honest, they don’t agree with this policy.

Even if they are not clan members, they are still better than ordinary people. Which family doesn't have some land in their hands?

If this tax policy is implemented, to be honest, the taxes they have to pay will also be greatly increased.

This is equivalent to paying more money for no reason.

The wages of avarice is death.

Of course I don't want to.

Pei Ji's breathing was also a little rapid.

This matter is really tricky.

Dayan... They are really trying to force Datang to death!

and also,

Is there something wrong with Emperor Dayan’s mind?

As a result, how much less tax will he collect?

If you don’t make any money, just give it to the people?

Picture what? !

This is how the dynasty came about. Why did Emperor Dayan...why do he act so independently?

Everyone was silent.

There was a heavy stone in their hearts, which made them breathless.

The ancestral method?

Indeed, although the tax laws of the Tang Dynasty were slightly changed, they were actually very different from those of the Qin and Han Dynasties. They were all inherited from the same line. The taxes on the people's heads have always been levied in this way. At most, the names of the taxes on the people's heads were different. .

But now!

Dayan got off to a very bad start.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the Great Yan Taxation Law cannot be imitated. If we really imitate the Great Yan, then... I am afraid that the chaotic situation we in the Tang Dynasty will face will be even more terrifying than that of the previous dynasty!" "The previous dynasty was just open. The imperial examination has aroused such strong opposition from the noble clans. If the taxation law is reformed, I am afraid that the clan clan clans will directly come to your majesty with weapons in hand."

"This tax law is digging into the roots of the gentry clan, no! Not only the clan clan clan, but also the terrifying number of gentry and landlords in our world!"

"When the time comes, Your Majesty, the imperial court will fall apart in an instant! It's unimaginable!"

Changsun Wuji took a deep breath and agreed.

These words,

It sounds like he is trying to excuse the clan members and wants to protect their interests.

but.

Everyone present knew the correctness of what he said, and it was just like what Changsun Wuji said.

As long as you dare to follow Dayan's example and implement such a tax law, hahaha, no one in the world except the common people will be happy.

However, the Tang Dynasty did not rely on the people.

How much power can the people have?

How powerful can the common people be?

How much purchasing power do people have?

They couldn't be happier.

How could the common people withstand the impact of the noble families and the landowners and gentry in the world?

By the time,

The Tang Dynasty will collapse in an instant!

This is normal.

"Your Majesty, the auxiliary aircraft and Pei Sikong are right." Fang Xuanling, who had been silent, also spoke up, rarely standing on the same side as Pei Ji and the others.

This is the situation in Datang now.

There was silence in Tai Chi Palace.

Li Shimin took a deep breath and nodded with difficulty.

"I know and understand."

Li Shimin said hoarsely.

His eyes looked outside the hall.

"Emperor Dayan, what is he thinking in his mind? How dare he implement this method? Benefit the people? What do the people know? He is so convenient for the people, isn't he afraid that the people will cause trouble?"

"And Emperor Dayan, who promotes culture and literacy so vigorously, isn't he afraid that the people will cause chaos?"

"Since ancient times, in order to manage the people well, all dynasties have implemented the policy of obscuring the people. But why... does Dayan want to enlighten the people?"

"The path that Dayan took is completely opposite to that of our Tang Dynasty. Emperor Dayan... is quite courageous."

Li Shimin said slowly.

Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, but they were all silent.

indeed!

On this point, they also agreed with Li Shimin very much.

Emperor Dayan really had the courage to jump out of some of the methods used by previous dynasties and go in the opposite direction, and the effect seemed to be pretty good.

but,

With such courage, in all dynasties, only Emperor Dayan dared to leave.

To be honest, Li Shimin himself didn't dare to do this.

I really don’t dare!

say nothing else,

As long as this tax law is promoted, I am afraid that the next day, I will be quartered by the clan clan and the landlords and squires.

"Your Majesty, this matter... Our court will have nothing to do with this matter."

"Staying silent is the best response."

"The common people have been making trouble like this for a while, and then it's over."

Fang Xuanling said in a deep voice.

Li Shimin nodded helplessly: "Now, this is the only way."

Tai Chi Palace was silent again.

"When I'm not busy in July or August, I'll send someone to the building to have another look, and then have another look."

"What's going on with his great inflammation! Huh... Okay, let's go back. I'm tired and want to rest."

Li Shimin waved his hand and closed his eyes.

"Your Majesty, I will leave."

Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui and others stood up one after another, bowed and retreated.

The Tai Chi Palace was instantly empty.

"Your Majesty, this is the latest issue of Dayan Weekly."

At this moment,

Li Junxian walked in and said softly.

Li Shimin never missed an issue of Dayan Weekly.

Hearing this, Li Shimin suddenly opened his eyes with excitement, reached for the newspaper, and read it word by word.

[Another great harvest, smiles on the faces of the people! 】

【Excuse me! A bumper harvest! Suncheon Road is already covered with potatoes, and next year the entire Taeyeon can be planted! 】

[Hokkaido’s new atmosphere, new economy, new development, new opportunities, the direction dominated by tourism and breeding! 】

【…….】

Eye-catching titles fill the eyes.

Li Shimin looked at it, and the corners of his mouth turned up unconsciously.

It seemed that the whole person was immersed in the vigorous development of Dayan.

【Attention! The first power plant in Dayan has reached 35% progress. The Qiming Project is proceeding normally, and the first electric light is expected to be lit in June! 】

At this time, Li Shimin saw another title.

His eyes lit up and he immediately started looking again hungrily.

power plant!

Qiming plan!

These two words can be said to be very common in this period of Dayan Weekly.

But Li Shimin couldn't imagine what this thing was about.

He knew all these words, but when put together, he couldn't understand them at all.

Electric light….

It seems to be a lamp that uses electricity to burn, just like a candle.

but,

As explained above, a small electric lamp can easily produce the same brightness as a thousand candles put together.

And every time the light is turned on, you only need to pull the switch, which is much easier than struggling to light the candle.

but,

Even if Li Shimin tried to break his brain, he still couldn't figure out what this electric light looked like.

I also don’t understand, how can a small electric lamp have such great brightness?

He doesn't understand, he can't think of it at all!

A thousand candles!

Even the Imperial City has never failed to light a thousand candles.

Fengyi Palace, Taiji Palace, and Lizheng Palace, the core palaces of the imperial city, could only light more than a hundred candles in two nights.

These are all very luxurious things.

What on earth is this electric light?

How is it possible that the brightness can exceed the brightness of a thousand candles?

hiss….

call….

Li Shimin let out a heavy breath and thought as he watched, unknowingly, a lot of hair was pulled out.

Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Li Jing did not return home after leaving the imperial city.

(End of this chapter)