The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 270 The spring breeze is so triumphant

Yan Zhongyuan sat calmly cooking and drinking tea in the government office.

Drinking tea was an elegant event in the Han Dynasty. A small amount of tea was introduced to Chang'an from the southwest Sichuan area, and generally only the rich and powerful could afford it.

It's very troublesome to drink, and you have to add various condiments, but it is a truly noble thing.

An official stepped forward hurriedly to find Yan Zhongyuan, and said in panic: "Yan, Mr. Yan."

Yan Zhongyuan glanced at the official in front of him and said with a smile, "Why are you so panicked?"

Recently, his overall level has been raised to a higher level, and he is enjoying the pleasure of being supported by all the people.

Now he has a very high voice both among the people and in the official circles, which can be regarded as a disguised fight for the Confucian school.

It's true that the spring breeze is so exciting that I can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day.

He pressed his hand and said: "Wait a moment, don't delay me enjoying the wonderful moment of drinking tea."

"We'll talk after I finish my tea. There's no rush."

The official's eyes widened in astonishment and he thought to himself that you Confucian officials are so awesome. How can you pretend to be awesome before talking about anything?

admire.

Yan Zhongyuan squinted his eyes and took a sip of tea with enjoyment. To be honest, it doesn't taste very good, but it doesn't matter. This is an elegant thing. What kind of taste do you want?

Most people are not qualified to drink tea like this.

After he finished drinking the tea, he calmly said to the waiting official: "What happened?"

"Why are you in such a hurry?"

The official said: "Master Yan, Your Majesty is looking for you."

You're just looking for me, do you need to be so panicked?

I don’t know, I thought the sky was falling.

He said calmly: "I understand, I will go now."

"By the way, do you know what's going on?"

The official knew of course, but he didn't want to say it. If you like to show off, just go to Qilin Hall and pretend to be cool.

You asked me to wait for you, but I don’t have time to tell you this.

He said: "I don't know, maybe I want to give you a promotion?"

Yan Zhongyuan laughed: "This is how it should be if it's a good thing."

After all, his voice among the people was too high at this time, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was also under pressure.

So many people are praising me, and now you have promoted me to a casual official rank. You see, the people are not happy, right?

It is normal for me to be promoted based on emotion and reason.

Yan Zhongyuan arranged his official robes and strode towards Qilin Hall.

He entered the hall with his head held high and found many officials standing in the hall.

When he came in, everyone looked at him with confusion.

Yan Zhongyuan became more confident, walked forward calmly, clasped his fists and said, "I'm a humble minister, see your majesty."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not let him get up and said indifferently: "Are you writing a letter asking me to exempt the land of Sanfu in the capital from tax?"

Yan Zhongyuanlang said: "Please give your Majesty's permission. This should be done to benefit all people in the world!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sneered: "The same is true for the tax exemption in southern Xinjiang, right?"

Yan Zhongyuan said: "Natural."

"Who is more important, the court or the people?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty spoke immediately.

Yan Zhongyuan said: "The people are important, followed by the imperial court."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded and said: "That makes sense. How does the imperial court govern the country?"

"Money." Yan Zhongyuan replied calmly. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty breathed a long sigh of relief and said: "Yes, the court needs money to run the country. If you are generous and cause the court to lose millions of money, what crime do you deserve?"

what?

Yan Zhongyuan was stunned. This is wrong. Why did you have to punish me at the end?

Sang Hongyang opened his mouth and informed Yan Zhongyuan of all the tax land conditions in southern Xinjiang.

Yan Zhongyuan's eyes widened suddenly and he subconsciously said: "How is this possible?"

Isn’t southern Xinjiang a poor place?

If you are exempt from taxes for a year and a half, you won’t lose much, right? It can also gain fame for the court, killing two birds with one stone.

Are you telling me now that the tax revenue from southern Xinjiang this summer is almost as much as that of a county in Jiangnan?

Isn’t this nonsense?

"This, can the data be false?"

Sang Hongyang narrowed his eyes and said, "Master Yan, who do you think dares to cheat?"

Of course no one would dare, as this is a serious crime of beheading.

hiss!

Yan Zhongyuan took a breath, he was in trouble.

At that time, he and Liu Huan suggested exempting southern Xinjiang from taxes, which brought huge losses to the court. This was a mistake in governing the country and a move that harmed the country!

It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. The court just charges less money, and it has nothing to do with him. Who asked you to listen to me? I am not a high-ranking official.

He doesn't care about this.

He cares about his reputation!

If this stupid decision is spread, his lifelong reputation will be ruined, and everyone in the world will laugh at him for being a scholar and unable to govern the country!

The Confucians claim that they are all great talents in governing the country, but now the representative of the Confucian school has taken the lead in doing this stupid thing.

If this gets out, his reputation will be ruined!

Everyone will despise him as a nerd who only talks empty words and harms the country and the people.

This is something he cannot accept!

As a Confucian, who doesn’t cherish his reputation?

He had just enjoyed the people's shouts for him, and the cheers were still vaguely in his ears. Now a thunder came down, chopping him tender inside and scorched outside, and everyone was stunned.

He stuttered and said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty... this, this matter... I am guilty."

"I did make some mistakes, and I will definitely learn from them in the future!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was still angry. Is this okay?

He said indifferently: "How can we take this as a warning? Let me tell the world about your great talent in governing the country, so that the world will know about your great talent in governing the country."

Yan Zhongyuan hurriedly cupped his fists and saluted: "Your Majesty, this is not necessary!"

"We can just close the door and know for ourselves. If all the people know about it, then you, Your Majesty, are not a wise monarch!"

Are there not many people scolding me?

How many people criticize you as Confucians?

You guys manage your own reputation, right? Anyway, I already have mixed reviews, and I won’t make you feel better!

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "It doesn't matter, it's settled."

"Also, all the promotions I granted you will be taken back. You will be demoted one level and fined for three years."

Yan Zhongyuan: "..."

He had just been cheated out of 100,000 yuan by Weining, and now he was counting on his salary to repay the money. This time he was fined for three years...

Yan Zhongyuan took in a breath of cold air and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, I already know that I have committed a crime. Please give me a light punishment."

Son of a bitch! Who just told me that Your Majesty wanted to promote me?

These beasts! It’s not moral at all to lie to even an octogenarian! There is no bottom line in being an official, damn him!

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty didn't bother to break up with Yan Zhongyuan. He was disgusted by the matter. Wei Ning had persuaded him at the beginning, but wasn't he himself as short-sighted as Yan Zhongyuan?

It was just that he had nowhere to vent his inner anger, so he found Yan Zhongyuan.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved his hand and said: "It's done, let's deal with it like this, you can go back."

Yan Zhongyuan: "Your Majesty... this, I... is not allowed!"

"Your Majesty, think twice, think twice!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said impatiently: "Pull him out, I still have political affairs to discuss."

"Here!"

(End of this chapter)