God-level prince of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 383 Worse? (Two chapters in one) (Second and third changes)
Chapter 383 Worse? (Two chapters in one) (Second and third changes)
When Sun Qian stood up, everyone focused their attention on him.

I only heard him say: "Your Majesty has a book to play!"

Li Shimin asked: "Oh? He Ben?"

Why is Sun Qian coming out to join in the fun at this time?

"The basics of household registration reform must be played!"

When Sun Qian's words came out, everyone was in an uproar.

People already know what's going on.Sun Qian and Li Chengqian were united, because when Li Chengqian revealed his household registration, Sun Qian had something to play, and the two of them obviously prepared it.

Empress Changsun said softly to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, Gao Ming is always so prepared, this time I'm afraid he's going to attack the family!"

"How can I change my household registration?"

Li Shimin responded in a low voice.

"Let's see it!"

"Okay, let's take a look!"

Li Shimin said: "Sun Qian, tell me, how will you change it?"

"Your Majesty, this is a draft drafted by His Highness the Crown Prince and my ministers. Please have a look at it first, and let me explain it later?"

"Come on, present!"

Li Shimin was curious, what kind of existence would it be inside?

There were about fifty sheets of paper in that draft, and each sheet was written with a pen, densely packed with words everywhere.

Li Shimin fetched it and looked at it slowly.

Empress Changsun also went up to take a look. The font on it was timeless, and it was written by Li Chengqian. The two of them knew it at a glance. At the same time, they looked at Li Chengqian with some changes in their eyes. It is justifiable to start the reform, after all, the prince has no right to participate in the book.

At this time, the expressions of the ministers above the court were different, some were happy, some were worried, and some looked around.

Their moods are completely different.

After a while, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun nodded their heads from time to time.

The expressions of the officials below became even more exciting.

In particular, there are a few people, such as Li Xiaochang, the eldest grandson Anye, and the royal family officials represented by Wang Gui, as well as other officials with four surnames.

"Sun Qian, this memorial of yours is very wonderful! It seems that it is really different to have the blessing of Gao Ming! However, there may be obstacles in some places!"

Judging from Li Shimin's expression, he is very satisfied with this draft.

But the ministers still don't know what this draft is.

Sure enough, Li Xiaochang couldn't bear it anymore, he said: "Your Majesty, what is the content of this draft? Why don't you take it out and study with us? When we discuss it together, I'm afraid there will be no obstacles!"

"Okay! That's right, that's it!"

"Your Majesty, the minister has prepared ten drafts, and the ministers can let every ten people read one, so quickly."

Sun Qian said.

"Excellent, you did a great job!"

Li Shimin said while looking at Li Chengqian, he knew that all of this was ordered by Li Chengqian.

Sun Qian immediately asked for another [-] drafts to be distributed.

Let the ministers watch, after a while.

But Li Chengqian stood quietly on the side, he did all of this, he is the big boss behind the scenes.

He was waiting for the rebuttals from the ministers, and after a while, he was required to act.

Because the money for one grandson may not be enough, of course there are Fang Xuanling and others.

After the ministers have read it.

Sun Qian began: "The main purpose of this draft is to elevate the status of some untouchables, so that they can get a main family instead of being attached to the main family! Let everyone be free! And... the people will no longer have good The division of baseness has restored free people. After abandoning the "good people" and "untouchable" systems, they are replaced by "Fangguo households" and "village households"

Sun Qian made a long speech, and it can be said that he memorized the contents of the draft in great detail.He singled out the key points, which was also very understandable.

The biggest difference between the household registration system of the Tang Dynasty and the Qin and Han Dynasties was the distinction between "registered households" and "non-registered households", but this is completely different from the modern concept of "agricultural" and "non-agricultural" household registration: "registered households" means " good people", free people;
"Non-registered households" are "untouchables", such as craftsmen, musicians, handymen, slaves, etc.Untouchables are not eligible to have separate accounts, and can only share one account with the main family—that is, the household registration book in the modern sense.

"Slaves, servants and sluts are similar to livestock", and this system has been inherited in a hereditary manner. Once born in a humble family, you will never be able to stand up and climb high.The household registration system of the Tang Dynasty divided the hierarchical order of feudal society to the extreme.

Therefore, Li Chengqian wants to get rid of this extreme. After removing the "good people" and "untouchable" systems, replace them with "fangguo households" and "rural households", that is, the division of urban household registration and rural household registration. The amount of land occupation is divided into "principal household" and "customer". The distinction between "Fangguo households" and "village households" did not begin in the Song Dynasty, but at the latest in the Qin and Han Dynasties, the so-called "city registration" existed.

As a result, half of the ministers directly opposed it.

The first is Li Xiaochang, he said: "My household registration in the Tang Dynasty has existed since ancient times, and it can maintain social stability, why should it be changed? Therefore, I oppose the change!"

At this time Li Chengqian said:

"Social stability? Most of the family's resources, many people's status is low, and this king wants to expand the agricultural production of Datang, it is far from enough for the current good people, and more people have to invest in it. Firstly, secondly, I need to educate people, and I need to change the fate of more people. If I only improve the people, what should I do? Are they studying like farming? What is the meaning of the king’s first work?"

It is not that the gentry are not allowed to promote the status of craftsmen, craftsmen are of low status, and their descendants are also low status!This is what Li Chengqian wants to change, to bring people to relative equality.

As soon as his words came out, Li Xiaochang couldn't respond. After all, this is a matter of great right and wrong. This is the future of Datang. It was Li Chengqian who buckled down a huge hat and made it impossible for him to lift it off.

However, there are still people who say so.

"The existing household registration can exercise personal control over the people and let them be fixed on a piece of land. Why change it?"

The person who said this was Wang Gui, who also came out to object.

He represents the interest group of the Wang family.

Representatives of the other four also came out and said: We also support Wang Gui's point of view. If such reforms are made, I am afraid that the population loss will be serious!Bad for taxes too!

But Li Chengqian said! "It is said that people go to high places and water flows to low places. If it restricts population flow and free migration, it is not conducive to the development of commodity economy and market economy."

The ministers were arguing very much. To put it bluntly, more than half of the people did not want to reform.

At the same time, voices of support also sounded

In particular, Fang Xuanling first said: "Your Majesty, the distinction between good and bad is not only a shackle on the people, but also restricts the development of the Tang Dynasty. Once broken, the opposition will be fierce, but it will be of no benefit to the Tang Dynasty." One harm."

Li Shimin frowned when he heard this.

"Why should I be afraid of such a powerful family? The world is still my Li family's world. What can their family do?"

This obviously angered Li Shimin and touched his weakness. Unlike Li Chengqian, he can reform unscrupulously, but he has been aggrieved for a long time.Hence these words.

Du Ruhui said: "Your Majesty is wise! If this is the case, all people should cheer!"

Li Jing and Wei Zheng also joined the discussion, and they were clearly supportive.

And Cheng Yaojin also said: "Although Lao Cheng doesn't understand these things, but Lao Cheng, I support His Royal Highness's reforms. If there are any, we will reform them, and if there are no, we will encourage them!"

As soon as these words came out, it made people feel ashamed. This is obviously a misuse of idioms!
"My minister opposes the change! If it is changed, I'm afraid it will plunge Datang into a mess. I don't have too many people in the Tang Dynasty. Doesn't this make things worse?"

When everyone saw that this person was Song Guogong Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu, courtesy name Shiwen, was born in Nanlanling. Because of his discord with Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, he offended Li Shimin many times. His career was ups and downs, but he never "reformed".Later, Li Shimin commented on it as "the strong wind knows the strong grass, and the toughness knows the honest minister".

As a result, support and opposition are evenly divided.

Li Chengqian dared to propose this reform plan, and he was ready for debate.

He said: "I thought it could be implemented from Chang'an, and it happens that my Tang Academy is located in Chang'an! If it works, it can be implemented at the beginning of next year, and the imperial examination will be carried out as usual."

He proposed this plan just in response to Xiao Yu's doubts.

Xiao Yu actually cheated and said: "Anyway, I object!"

Not for anything else, because Fang Xuanling and others agree, he will oppose it, and he will oppose it whatever he says.

As soon as these words came out, Li Xiaochang and others breathed a sigh of relief.

But Li Chengqian directly ignored Xiao Yu's objection, after all, the emperor is still Li Shimin, who is Xiao Yu?

I have the support of the five great princes, as well as the Minister of the Household Department and others. In terms of weight, it must be more than that.

Who are they?

Besides Song Guogong Xiao Yu, who else?

No one can match his lineup.

Besides, there was Li Shimin's scolding just now.

More than [-]% of Li Shimin will agree with this draft.

There are many benefits to canceling the distinction between good and bad. Li Shimin is not a fool, so he can naturally see it.

This is not only a great benefit to craftsmen, merchants, and servants, but also a sharp weapon to suppress the gentry.

You say you are a gentry, what evidence do you have?Are you superior?What evidence do you have?
When the laws of the Tang Dynasty stipulate that everyone is a free citizen and has the same household registration, then everyone is equal, so why are you superior to others?

The rights of officials will not be affected by this, and their rights are determined by the official positions they hold.

If the household registration is changed, craftsmen, merchants, craftsmen, etc. are just occupations, not a household registration.

"Your Majesty, what do you think?"

Li Chengqian ended the topic directly and asked Li Shimin directly.

Then all the ministers focused their attention on Li Shimin.

"Guanyin maidservant, what do you think?"

Empress Changsun said: "As far as the Tang Dynasty is concerned, I think Sun Qian's proposal is very good. It can be implemented!"

Empress Changsun was like the last straw, her words played a decisive role.

As soon as these words came out, the ministers were both happy and worried. As for whether the household registration reform would bring bloody storms, Li Chengqian didn't care. All those who hindered the progress of the Tang Dynasty would perish.

As soon as Empress Changsun's words came out, Li Shimin regained his spirits.

"Okay! I have decided, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Li Jing, Wei Zheng..."

He called nearly half of the ministers in a row.

"Chen is here!"

"I limit you all to revise this draft again before dawn tomorrow, led by Sun Qian, so that it suits our strategy for the development of Tang Dynasty! But the main idea remains unchanged, and everything is based on this draft as a model! Understand?"

Li Shimin didn't want to change the central idea put forward by Li Chengqian.Because there is no meaning of reform if it is changed.

All the ministers responded: "Yes!"

At this moment, Li Chengqian came out and said, "Your Majesty, I request you to participate!"

No matter what he said, he had to take the lead, and he couldn't let these people change his own things. Although he only spent a few hours writing the draft, these were all created by the ability of talents.

What can these people change into?It's nothing more than adding some details.

No matter what, he has to participate.

Empress Changsun said on the side: "Your Majesty, this is just for His Royal Highness to gain experience, it is feasible!"

But Li Xiaochang stopped him and said: "No, His Royal Highness, you are in the process of growing your body, don't be too tired!"

The eldest grandson Anye also said: "Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has worked very hard recently, and he can't be tired anymore!"

And Xiao Yu and others even took the initiative to care about Li Chengqian.

Unexpectedly, Li Chengqian said: "Thank you for your hard work, this matter will not take a day, and it can be completed in the afternoon at the latest!"

In this way, there is no such thing as fatigue.

But it left behind an arrogant image.

Li Xiaochang corrected: "His Royal Highness, the matter of amending this household registration is not a matter of one day, it has to be repeatedly demonstrated."

"Does Li Shangshu believe it?"

Li Chengqian said so.

It's not just that Li Xiaochang doesn't believe it, more than half of the people here don't really believe what Li Chengqian said.

The eldest grandson Anye said: "This is not a trifling matter!"

"The king will change it for you to read!"

Regarding the contempt of everyone, Li Chengqian was very calm.

"His Royal Highness, let the minister wait to do this!"

Fang Xuanling said.

"No need for Mr. Xing, you still have things to do, so I will handle this matter!"

Then he said: "Your Majesty, do you..."

Li Shimin didn't wait for Li Chengqian to speak, and said directly: "Yes!"

It would be best if it could be done sooner.

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

Then Li Chengqian shouted: "Come here, prepare a hundred pieces of paper!"

After speaking, someone took out a hundred sheets of paper, and Li Chengqian took out the prepared pen and was about to start writing.

But was stopped by Li Xiaochang.

"His Royal Highness doesn't need to read this charter?"

"This king has already memorized it backwards, why do you need to compare it one by one? Let me see the complete writing of this king and let you have a look!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar.

What?Recite backwards?That's basically unforgettable.

What's more, they had to write it out on the spot, which already shocked everyone.

Some people just want to see what Li Chengqian will write when the time comes.

It's just a contemptuous expression.

(End of this chapter)