back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 694 Good Means

Seeing that the crowd was turbulent and even meant to throw Xu Chongguang off his horse, Lu Chengqi was a little relieved.Perhaps this is a common problem after becoming an emperor. He is always suspicious, and he must hold power tightly in his hands before he can rest assured.Now it seems that even the civil servants are not of one mind.With this temptation, Lu Chengqi was relieved.

What is the Emperor's Heart Technique?This is the emperor's mentality, inadvertently sowing dissension, fighting against one faction and pulling against another faction, and then neutralizing the other faction. In this way, a tripartite confrontation will be formed, and one family will not dominate, and another Grand Master Yang will be created.However, even when Taishi Yang was in the court, he didn't do whatever he wanted. There were Wen Yanbo as the deputy minister, and there were also ministers. There were six departments, and Taishi Yang only controlled four departments.Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and where there are rivers and lakes, there are fights.

After Lu Chengqi felt that he had achieved his goal, he said slowly: "It seems that all the Qing family are not very satisfied with Xu Shoufu's plan, but why?"

Isn't this the lice on the monk's head, it's obvious!The little emperor is obviously pretending to be stupid, these courtiers dare not pretend to be stupid, if they retreat now, it will be difficult to win this "welfare" in the future, why even beggars can reclaim five acres of land for their own use, they are officials But not?Isn't this engaging in class treatment!

Of course, these ministers don't know what "class treatment" is, but it doesn't affect them to fight back.

Taichangqing Wei Yunfeng was the most troublesome, and he immediately came out and said: "Your Majesty, I think Xu Shoufu is too harsh on the appointment of officials by the court. Not to mention how much the salary of officials in the court is now, the market prices of things are rising steadily, and the salary does not increase. It is no longer news that a large family cannot be supported. Now that the imperial court is reclaiming the south of the Yangtze River, but excludes court officials and relatives, is it inhumane? Inhuman? Inpropriety?"

Wei Yunfeng didn't give Xu Chongguang any face at all, because he was not Xu Chongguang's student, nor was he part of Xu Chongguang's party.In fact, Wei Yunfeng is Wen Yanbo's person, and has always been, and Lu Chengqi has known this for a long time.Wen Yanbo has never concealed this point, and of course he will not be so stupid as to disclose it.

In addition, Wei Yunfeng is a very ordinary person. Taichang is an official who is in charge of the heaven and earth, the gods, the rituals of humans and ghosts, the rituals of the good and bad guests, the jade, silk, bells and drums, etc. in the Han Dynasty. Gao Gao is also in charge of culture and education, Ling County administration, and also governs doctors and Taixue.But in Dashun, the power has been reduced a bit, and it has become a noble yamen, but it should not be underestimated.People who can be Taichangqing are skilled in etiquette and "professional ability".Looking at it now, Wei Yunfeng was still afraid of offending the little emperor, so he restrained himself a little, and did not say anything "radical".During the Yuanshou period, officials criticized each other, making rumors and making trouble out of nothing, and other low-level tricks, which made people angry.It is different now, and Wei Yunfeng also knows to be careful with his words.Criticism is fine, but if he attacks someone personally, then he himself will be in bad luck.

As soon as Wei Yunfeng's words fell, officials from his faction also stood up and waved the flag for him.Even some nonsense, jumped out, accusing Xu Chongguang of "being ill-considered".

Did Xu Chongguang really lack consideration?Or did Lu Chengqi really lack consideration?

Not really.You should know that Dashun exempts all serving officials, no matter whether they are Jilu officials or post officials, from taxes.For more than a hundred years, Dashun has become more and more redundant, so it is no wonder that the treasury is gradually empty.It is because these officials are too "smart", too "Chinese-style smart", they keep taking advantage of the court's loopholes, and put all the clan's fields and village fields under their own names. He didn't continue to pay taxes until he died in office or was demoted into exile, and returned to his hometown when he was old.

There are so many people like this, they all think of ways to take advantage of the court's loopholes.This system is the "welfare" of being an official. Who dares to expose him at the risk of disapproval?Ever since, this malignant tumor has always existed, getting bigger and bigger, sucking Dashun's vitality.

Lu Chengqi also wanted to reverse this trend at once, because not only the agricultural tax, but also the commercial tax.If it was just agricultural tax, Lu Chengqi would turn a blind eye and forget it.However, if the commercial tax is evaded, how much money will the court lose every month?With this money, Lu Chengqi can train stronger imperial troops, manufacture stronger weapons, and promulgate more policies that benefit the people.

After Xu Chongguang's test today, the crowd was really raging, and Xu Chongguang was almost not charged with "disrespect". It is best to knock him down and replace him as the chief assistant.Why did Grand Master Yang raise his arms and call out, and the whole court responded?It is because he "conforms" to the interests of most officials that some people support him.After Lu Chengqi knocked off Taishi Yang's wings, he could only beg for the bones to become an official.People in the rivers and lakes can't help themselves, and being in the court, how is it different from the rivers and lakes?
Originally, Lu Chengqi had some hopes for these benevolent and moral officials, but now it seems that as soon as their interests are touched, they will jump up, and the villain's face is fully revealed.

"Hmph, let's make you proud for a while, let's read the libretto on a donkey, we'll see!"

After Lu Chengqi made up his mind, he said slowly: "What Wei Qing said made some sense, Xu Qing really didn't think about it. Well, let the Ministry of Households decide to add some salary..."

Salary?Who cares!A look of disdain flashed in Wei Yunfeng's eyes. This was because if officials lived on their salaries, they would really starve to death. How could they still maintain such a decent life?
It should be noted that apart from the children of poor families, which family is an official in the court without a hundred acres of fertile land and a few shops?If not, I can't afford a scholar!Of course, this shop was only opened in the past two years, and they used to rely on tenant farmers for food.Now the income from farming is not as good as doing business, and there is no need to pay taxes, so these officials are naturally flocking to them.

At this time, Xu Chongguang looked at the face of the little emperor who seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and realized something in his heart: "So that's how it is, good tricks, good calculations!"

Xu Chongguang was awakened early, while Wei Yunfeng was a fan of the authorities. He couldn't see what Lu Chengqi was planning. However, if the salary is increased, will the national treasury no longer be burdened?"

It sounds high-sounding, but the purpose is clearly revealed.Lu Chengqi sneered in his heart, and didn't expose him, because now is not the time to be fooled.

After pretending to meditate for a while, Lu Chengqi said: "Forget it, the treasury is indeed in some difficulties, so let's do what you want to do!"

Wei Yunfeng was overjoyed: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Xu Chongguang looked at Wei Yunfeng's behavior with pity, and said in his heart: "It's really stupid, I can't even see through it!"

Lu Chengqi not only tested the bottom line of the officials in the DPRK and China, but also took the opportunity to suppress Xu Chongguang, feeling extremely satisfied.Looking around the court hall, he said loudly: "Do you still have something to play? If not, then retreat!"

(End of this chapter)