Hee Emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 440 One baht money stumps a hero (second update)

That night, Yuan Xi summoned Tian Feng, Han Yan, and Zhuge Liang, three important ministers of the Shangshutai, in the Huagai Hall.

"My lord, the 200 boatmen have all assembled," Zhuge Liang reported.

"Okay, send them to Chenhan as soon as possible," Yuan Xi said with satisfaction.

"promise!"

"I'm looking for you today. Apart from the matter of the boatmen, there is one more thing. Naixin Ping sent back from Taiyuan some suggestions on government officials' regulations, which were written by Taiyuan Commandant Zhang Jing." Yuan Xi handed a bamboo slip on the table to Tian Feng.

After Tian Feng read the six facts of the yamen servants, he was suddenly surprised: "Your Majesty, who is this Zhang Junwei? These six items seem simple, but they do completely regulate the responsibilities of the yamen servants who need to travel, which is not easy! "

"Haha, he is not a great talent. He is a lonely veteran. He used to be a lieutenant of the Second Battalion of the Iron Guard. Because he accidentally injured his eyes and couldn't ride a horse, he retired early and was assigned to Taiyuan as a county lieutenant." Yuan Hee smiled.

"The county lieutenant is too wronged, he can at least be a mansion lieutenant" Han Yan sighed instantly after reading it.

Zhuge Liang was the last to look at it. After a slight smile, he held the bamboo slips and nodded in appreciation: "Lieutenant Zhang, I have used some of the barracks' norms. The first step in my Dayan army is to swear an oath of allegiance. Your Majesty, you are loyal to Dayan, but your Majesty has quite a few honored soldiers, but those who can learn from Commandant Zhang, and even have their own experience, are indeed very few, and they should be commended."

"Gu has already decreed that he will be rewarded with a thousand pieces of gold, silk and satin, and directly promoted to Fuwei, which can be regarded as paving the way for Chen Ji. Chang Lin is too old and not suitable for him." Yuan Xi said solemnly, back then he still needed Chang Lin to stabilize Bingzhou However, now the entire Great Yan is completely in his hands, and even Gao Gan took the position of Marquis, and then began to retreat slowly. The formation of the legion and the division of civil and military affairs let the high officials know that the current governor is completely incomparable with the previous governor. Instead of being afraid of others' calculations every day, it is better to enjoy it with peace of mind.

And Yuan Xi didn't force it, after all, the ability of high-ranking cadres is just like this, but for such a sensible cousin, Yuan Xi naturally would not be stingy, and directly granted him a marquis, a thousand households, and numerous rewards of money, so that he could prosper for a lifetime.

And if Chang Lin had the ability, he wouldn't say anything, but Chang Lin was too conservative, followed the ancient system, was greedy for stability, and had no spirit of change. If he had been the governor for two years, it was almost time for him to step down.

"Your Majesty is wise, but Chang Lin has meritorious service after all. He cannot be dismissed arbitrarily. It is better to give him a comfortable old age. This is also a face for Pingyang Hou." Tian Feng clasped his fists and said, Pingyang Hou is really tall Dry position.

"Okay, after Shangshutai discusses this matter, report it to Gu." Yuan Xi nodded.

"promise!"

"Let's not talk about Chang Lin, let's go back to the issue of yamen servants. I have already said that civil and military divisions should be separated, but the army must be separated. The regular army cannot be mixed with any local administration, so the yamen servants belong to the people. The first layer of protective umbrella, as long as this layer is done well, the people will be able to live in peace, and the people will be stable, and the Great Yan will last forever," Yuan Xi said solemnly.

"What your majesty said is very true. Shang Shutai has been discussing this matter," Han Yan agreed.

"Actually, the yamen servants are not well managed at present. The main reason is that there is no complete system of rewards and punishments. The yamen servants in various places are all recruited by the prefectures, counties and counties on their own. At the top of the sky, they are just a government lieutenant, and the government lieutenant is also subject to the governor. Even if many yamen servants struggle all their lives, they are just yamen servants, lacking goals and motivation. Let’s say Zhang Jing is very good, but once the time is long, the yamen servants will start to get tired of this kind of action that only pays and has no rewards, so I think the most important thing at present is to separate the yamen servants, set up a separate department, and send people to manage it, either under the Shangshutai, or under the Privy Council," Tian Feng said carefully one by one.

"Mr. Zuo said rightly, this is really the problem, but there is also a problem here, that is, if the yamen servants are included under the Shangshutai, then their regular money needs to be funded by the treasury. The current number of counties in my Dayan Calculated in hundreds, if it is fully spread out, the cost will be too huge, and the world is not yet unified. If you offend this, I am afraid that the army and government officials will not be able to take care of it, and the gain will outweigh the loss." Zhuge Liang said with some concern.

"Zipei, how is the treasury situation?" Yuan Xi immediately asked seriously.

"My Majesty, the treasury's money currently mainly comes from land tax, business tax, and colonial income. Among them, commercial tax and colony are the biggest contributors. They were all created by the king. Their income is ten times that of Cao Cao in the Central Plains. Western Shu Six times that of Yizhou and five times that of Jingzhou, it can be said to be very sufficient, but although I, Dayan, have a lot of income, my stall is also big. The six major legions alone, with a strength of nearly 70, consume a lot of money, and various policies, It also costs a lot of money, if you take the liberty to add the yamen servant, it will indeed be what Kong Ming said, and there will be a lot of problems," Han Yan said with a frown.

Yuan Xi's expression froze, and he said, "Then there is no other way to increase income?"

"My Majesty, if we want to increase fiscal revenue, one is to increase taxes, and the other is to reform," Zhuge Liang said seriously.

"It is absolutely impossible to increase the tax. It will make the people who live and work in peace and contentment, and have infinite respect for the king, and they will not hide their hearts," Tian Feng said quickly.

"As for the reform, it is not yet time. Although the law of equalizing land and enriching the country has been perfected, it will deprive the gentry of their foundation, so we have to wait until the world is unified," Han Yan persuaded.

"Haha, one baht is hard for a hero, so let's put this matter on hold for the time being!" Hearing this, Yuan Xi smiled wryly.

"No..." Tian Feng and the others saluted immediately.

Looking at Yuan Xi, who looked a little helpless, Tian Feng smiled and comforted him: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about it. All this is because the world is not unified. As long as the world is unified, many things can be implemented. It's time for me, Dayan, to be sure." Prosperity is incomparable, treasury ample"

"Really, the reason why many policies cannot be implemented is because they are afraid of arousing the fear of the gentry everywhere and hindering our unification of Great Yan," Han Yan nodded.

"Your Majesty, don't you want to cross the sea to defeat the Japanese? Maybe you can get a better harvest from this country," Zhuge Liang said with a smile.

"Forget it, forget it, how much can the Japanese nation do, want to eat fat in one breath, and get everything done. That's Wang Mang, I'm not Wang Mang alone, step by step, one day I, Dayan, will be completely strong." Yuan Xi is confident Said.

"Your Majesty is wise," the three said in admiration.

"It is estimated that Xiliang's send-off team will come over in a while. Prime Minister Zuo, you will lead Niu'er and command Shenwei, and the second Habayashi army will welcome you," Yuan Xi instructed.

"promise!"

"Your Majesty, there is an urgent message from the Hussar General." Zheng Chun ran in to report.

"Brother Ping" Yuan Xi was surprised, and said: "Bring it quickly."

"No!" Zheng Chun hastily handed over a bamboo slip.

Yuan Xi took it as soon as he opened it, and after looking at it, his face was shocked, and a trace of shame instantly appeared on his face.

(End of this chapter)