Qin Dynasty Novelist

The poor harvest in the field has also affected this year's harvest, and undoubtedly also affected this year's taxation. According to the Datian Order, there are three major difficulties in taxation this year, all of which are difficult to restrain.

First, the poor income in years of famine, especially the people in the hinterland of Guanzhong, simply cannot complete taxation.

Second, the Qin law does not provide disaster relief. Last time, because of the Jingshui River Canal, people were confiscated on it to offset the corvee. They're all almost useless.

More than a million common people have already entered the Jingshui River Canal, and it is actually impossible to pay taxes with taxes, unless the Qin law is changed. However, for Qin Wangzheng, who has always followed the legal system, it will definitely not be the case.

Thirdly, the land of the Three Jins was also facing a severe drought to celebrate the new year. All the countries ordered to exempt taxes this year as early as last year. After that, the eyes of the entire Kanto six countries fell on Qin.

There are still two or three months before the tax collection day, which seems to be a long time, but it is too late to make a decision about the issuance and execution of the Wang Shu. If the Qin law remains the same, it will undoubtedly fall into the contempt of the six Kanto countries .

To be the same as the six kingdoms of Shandong, the Qin law must be abolished, which is impossible for Qin Wangzheng to do.

However, if the tax is not exempted, it will undoubtedly lose the hearts of the people who have just gathered up now, which is against the general trend of the state.What's more, it is not far from the book "Lu Shi Chunqiu" by Wenxin Hou Lu Buwei spread all over Qin.

If the tax is exempted, it undoubtedly shows that the current king of Qin agrees with Wen Xinhou's lenient punishment and Wen Xinhou's governance philosophy. , Those troublemakers are about to come out again.

"Jun Changping, Wang Wan, what do you two think should be done?"

Last year, I just solved a dilemma, and now there is another one. It is not feasible to exempt the tax. If it is not exempted, it will also have a lot of disadvantages. After a little thought, Qin Wangzheng put down the Chinese book in his hand, and his eyes fell on Changping Lord Xiong Qihe. Wang Wan on the side.

"Tax should be exempted, but it can't be exempted, it's so difficult!"

"Qin State's warehouses were originally well-off. The construction of the Jingshui River Canal started, and the large warehouses in Guanzhong were transporting grain continuously. The inventory has been greatly reduced. It can last for a year. If it is not ripe next year, it will be difficult to continue to maintain military and official rations!"

Mr. Changping also thought about this matter for a long time. After all, there is no one way to achieve both. In the world, the most difficult way is to find a way.

Wearing a light red brocade robe, he stood up leisurely, bowed his hands to Qin Wangzheng who was above him, spoke slowly and sighed, ashamed that he couldn't share his worries for the king one after another.

"My lord, as Lord Changping said, it is difficult to determine the tax history of this year. After the summer harvest last year, the drought continued. The millet, millet, millet, and bean that were plundered for planting died of drought in less than one foot. "

"Fortunately, a few months ago, on the Jingshui River Canal, headed by the master, waterwheels came out to mobilize the water flow, and the situation in Guanzhong eased slightly. Even so, it was still not enough for the entire Qin State. Just enough for the common people to survive."

"The minister also discussed with Datian Ling. The only way is to exempt taxes, but this conflicts with the Qin law. Therefore, it has been lingering until now and has not been able to form a real strategy."

As Lord Changping stood up, Wang Wan on the side also stood up for it, bowed his hands and bowed upwards. Taxation matters, military and political matters, every move must be reasonable, if you do it casually, you are afraid that it will damage the country.

This is also the reason why there is still no good countermeasure until now.

"The waterwheels made by the craftsmen ordered by the master can now be found on both sides of the Weishui River. It is indeed wonderful. If the Jingshui canal is completed and supplemented by waterwheels, it will be possible to spread the Yishui throughout the entire Guanzhong area."

"What Mr. Changping said just now, Guanzhong Dacang can only last for one year?"

As for the extremely convenient waterwheel, Qin Wangzheng has also seen it. When manpower is stepped on, the water will flow out slowly. If the waterwheel is not stopped day and night, then the water will spread along the canal and flow into the fields needed by the common people.

The magical function of the waterwheel, Qin Wangzheng has already issued a royal letter, ordering the county and county government offices to cultivate it, so as to alleviate the drought.Then, hearing the words of Lord Changping and Wang Wan again, his brows raised again.

"Nearly [-] million people's power is spent on the river canal and is exhausted in the big warehouse. There has never been such a thing in ancient times."

The strategy that Master Xuanqing said earlier was wonderful, but it also consumed a huge amount of money for the Qin State. One million eight hundred thousand people's power is not one hundred and eighty thousand. The daily consumption exceeds the years of the Changping War.

"If there is no good harvest next year, how much grain will Dacang have to supply to the army?"

What worried Mr. Yu Changping, Qin Wangzheng's expression also became dignified in an instant. There is no problem with Master Yu's strategy. The main thing is how long the drought will last. As long as Qin can survive, everything will not be a problem.

If it is really exhausted in Dacang, no matter what, you have to take the lead in ensuring that the army has food, otherwise, Qin is really in danger. For a while, Qin Wangzheng also suddenly stood up from the top.

"If there is no water truck to relieve the drought, the stored food can supply at most [-] troops. Now, it can supply [-] to [-] troops. It can barely guarantee the deterrence of the six kingdoms of Shandong and the deterrence of the Huns in the north!"

Lord Changping's expression became more and more unsightly. The standing army of the Qin State has been stable at around [-] since the Battle of Changping. If the drought cannot be alleviated, half of the soldiers will not be able to eat enough by next year.

That... is a pretty serious problem.

"One thing from the master has fed hundreds of thousands of Qin soldiers, which is a great achievement."

"This year is still a long way from next year, so let's not mention the military rations for the time being. If next year is a year of drought, can the royal forbidden garden and all the mountains and forests of Qinchuan keep the Qin people in Guanzhong picking and hunting to survive the famine?"

As far as the Qin State is concerned, in the face of such things, it is necessary to prepare for the worst. As long as the sergeants still have the ability to deter the six countries, they should try to stabilize the domestic situation. Only when the country is stable, the sergeants will have stronger power.

"Last year there was a severe drought, and the Qin people in Guanzhong fought the drought with all their strength to rush to plant. In the winter, they went to the rivers and canals. The people of Qin did not go to the mountains to beg for food. Only the people from Shandong who entered the Qin Dynasty went to the mountains. The forests in Guanzhong were not damaged much. Rich."

"However, Qin Fa does not provide disaster relief, and the royal family's forbidden garden is never opened in disaster years..."

Changping Lord Xiong Qi said in a low voice, there is not enough big warehouses, so we have to find other ways to meet the consumption of the Qin people, no matter what, we must overcome the immediate difficulties.

"Mr. Changping only needs words. If the Forbidden Garden is opened, can it be protected from the famine?"

However, before Lord Changping finished speaking, Qin Wangzheng interrupted him.

"If the royal family's forbidden garden is opened, it will generally be able to survive the famine."

After a few breaths, Lord Changping gave Qin Wangzheng a satisfactory response.

"In this way, the state of Qin can persist for another two years. Even if the sky continues to be dry, the old Qin people will not be afraid."

There was a tinge of joy on Qin Wang's political face, his hands suddenly closed together, and the crisp voice echoed in the empty hall of Xingle Palace.

"My lord, I believe that there is still room for maneuver in Qin's current financial and material resources to store food. Therefore, those who are in a dilemma are because the laws and regulations are at odds."

"Wang Wan has the courage to ask me, Wang, to call a meeting of the Sixth Law Enforcement Department, including Tingwei, Guozheng Supervisor, to consider a contingency policy based on the decree. The decree is not obedient, and the economic departments can only let go of disaster relief and famine relief."

Now that the king has made such a plan, the next thing can be done at his own discretion. It seems that it is not impossible to change the Qin law because of this. Wang Wan bowed his hands and said to the leader of Qin Wangzheng.

"Can!"

Qin Wangzheng nodded in response.

An hour later, Tingwei, Guozhengjian and other official offices finished their discussions in Xingle Palace, and an order was issued, led by Tingwei Yingteng, to oppose such a crisis and change the Qin law.