In a flash, it was the end of April.

According to the rules set by Liu He, a great court meeting will be held today.

Liu He, dressed in court clothes, was worshipped by all officials.

In the past half a month, the government's policy of appeasing the Xianbei and Qiang people has been carried out, and the effect is beginning to show. There have been civil strife among several Qiang tribes. Many tribal leaders and senior generals under budugen have moved to the residence given to them by Liu He, enjoying the rank and salary of the imperial court, and becoming a very comfortable rich man The day of.

Although Fuyu and Koguryo have been separated from these primitive tribal patterns, especially Koguryo, whose political system is almost the same as that of Han Dynasty. In addition, the current Koguryo monarch is also considered to be a male leader. Therefore, this strategy has not been effective in Youzhou.

But even so, Zhao Yun united with Tian Yu and Tian Chou to fight against the enemy of the two countries. Although he did not destroy the main force of the other side, he did not let the rebels capture a big Han City.

Because of this, Liu He is in a good mood. At the moment, his face is full of red light.

"Ladies and gentlemen, good news has been reported from all over the country. I am very happy and determined to hold a banquet in Chongde Hall tonight to celebrate."

All the officials said in unison: "Your Majesty, Hong Fu is as prosperous as the heaven. The country is lucky, the people are lucky, and the world is lucky."

Liu He twirled his beard and said, "do you want to play

As soon as his voice fell, too often Wang Qian stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister has to play."

Liu He looked at him. Wang Qian was not the same as himself. He often gave himself up to him. However, last time he wooed Wang Yun and suppressed Du Ji, Zhao Rong and others. Wang Qian, known as a branch of the Wang family in Taiyuan, has been following Wang Yun's lead for many years. Therefore, after that, he has returned to himself.

After that incident, many aristocratic families stopped recommending talents, instead, they recommended their descendants to the dynasty. Liu he employed most of these people as officials in order to fill the huge vacancy of officials and balance the situation of the dynasty.

Wang Qian's two sons, three nephews, two sons-in-law and four nephews are all officials of the imperial court, including Wang Tong, his second son, Wang Tong, who once had a direct conflict with Chen lie and Liu he himself in Yunhai County, was transferred to Jizhou as a county magistrate at the beginning of the year.

In addition, his eldest son, Wang can, who was one of the "seven Jian'an sons" in history, was not only outstanding in CI and Fu, but also quite talented, which was very important to Liu He. At the beginning of the year, a county magistrate had just been released, so the so-called "love my house and love my dog". Now Liu He has greatly improved Wang Qian.

"What can I do for you, Wang Aiqing?" Liu He has a warm smile on his face.

Wang Qian's tone was unusually resolute: "the old minister risked his life to remonstrate and implore your majesty to cancel the tax reform."

Liu He's smile, stagnated in the face, but in this great court meeting, he still forced to endure the rise of displeasure in his heart.

"Oh? Why did Wang Aiqing say that? "

Wang Qian said: "Your Majesty is holy and kind. It is the great fortune of our country that he wants to reduce taxes, spread his benefactors to all over the world and sprinkle rain and dew on all sides. However, in the current system reform, the tax reduction is all in the promotion of the people, and even the humble businessmen and evil merchants. However, it is not a saint's way to do so. Please think twice. "

After hearing this, Liu He's first reaction was that Chao Wang Yun glanced at him. When he saw him standing in the same place, looking at his nose and nose, he looked at his heart as if he had nothing to do with himself.

"This old man, after all, can't be the same as me. You still didn't take the last chance I gave you."

Liu he was not in a hurry or annoyed. He asked: "yes, I have increased taxes for those big families. The court and the traitor Cao Cao have been defeated for many times. Even I almost died in Yuzhou. Shouldn't we reorganize our armaments, recruit new soldiers and enrich our national treasury?"

Wang Qian didn't expect this question in advance. For a moment, he stopped talking and stood on the spot.

"This I don't want to do that, but... "

"Since Ai Qing also agreed that the State Treasury should increase its revenue, why didn't he support tax increase? Is it possible that Taichang has other good policies to make the national treasury rich and revenue double? If so, I am all ears. "

"This This Old minister I can't help it... " Wang Qian got embarrassed.

At this time, Liu he pulled his face down: "Ai Qing agrees with the consolidation of armaments, but does not agree with increasing taxes. Why? Do you think that the tax reform will make your family pay more than 8600 mu of land and pay a lot of land tax in a year, so you are distressed? "

The tone of his two words became colder and colder as he spoke. At last, Wang Qian felt terrible in his heart. His legs softened and he knelt down directly.

"Old minister How dare an old minister abolish the public for personal gain? I don't mean it, I don't mean it... "

Liu He sneered: "do you have this idea? I will find out. What else do you want to say? If there is no more, don't you go back? "

Wang Qian was so frightened that he got up and bowed back to his position.

The officials looked at each other with different eyes and faces. Some looked at Wang Qian with sarcasm, some with sympathy, some with a furtive glance at Liu He, showing awe, while others were complicated and inexplicable.Liu he glanced around and saw that there was no second person standing up to oppose the reform, so he said: "both..."

He has just said the word "both", but before he has fully spoken, another person has stood up.

"Your Majesty, the old minister also has a purpose to play."

Liu He looked at the past. He had a resolute face and a long beard. He looked a bit majestic. However, he was a little thin and weak. He wore a golden crown on his head. He was obviously a civil servant, Cui Yan.

Cui Yan was a famous scholar in Jizhou. His prestige among the scholars was even faintly above the Cui family of Boling where Sikong cuilie lived. After Liu He exterminated Yuan Shao, he took him under his command and took up the post of Bingzhou Biejia. After Feng Fangzhi, the great Minister of agriculture, he transferred him back to the center and served as one of the nine ministers.

Cui Yan was a man of high moral integrity. He was a learned man. He was a sage. His character was also very cold. He did not like to associate with others. He never formed cliques in the imperial court, let alone flatter others. Although he was a scholar, he was an isolated minister. This is one of the reasons why Liu he valued and trusted him.

Liu He looked at him and was surprised: "how, is it that the eunuch is also against the tax reform?"

Cui Yan shook his head slightly: "I fully agree with what your majesty said just now. Nowadays, the world is separated, and the four sides are restless. There are bandits who make trouble inside, and the prisoners invade the outside. The whole army is related to the unity of the world and the peace of the country. It is urgent and necessary to do so. The whole army needs a large amount of money and food. Now the imperial court supports more than 700000 troops, and his majesty is kind. When there is a disaster, he allocates several times the money and food for disaster relief and reconstruction. Therefore, although the Treasury is not empty, it is difficult to support the whole army. "

"What's more, after his Majesty's accession to the throne, he has repeatedly reduced taxes and collected wealth from the people. Now that the state needs it, all the people in the world should serve their own lives. How can they care only for their own interests and ignore the principles of state affairs?"

Liu He's reply to him was somewhat unexpected: "Ai Qing is a pillar of our country and a famous scholar in the world."

As soon as Liu he finished his boasting, Cui Yan immediately changed his words: "however, I think that the affairs of the world do not suffer from poverty and inequality. His majesty reduced taxes for the common people, merchants and craftsmen, but increased taxes on aristocratic families and local big families. With all due respect, this is not appropriate. "

Liu He eyebrows some wrinkling up: "how inappropriate?"

Cui Yan said: "the state is not the country of the aristocratic family; the state is not the state of the aristocratic family. Your majesty is blessed by heaven and inherits the great unification. He is an example of all the people in the Great Han Dynasty? Now that the country is in trouble, why should we only increase taxes on the big families of the gentry and reduce them instead of increasing them for the farmers and businessmen? If we do so, we may lose the people's minds and do nothing for the country. "

His words were sonorous and forceful, and every sentence was reasonable, which attracted many officials to agree with him.

"I agree with the words of the servant. The peace of the Han Dynasty requires all people to work together and walk side by side. I sincerely ask your majesty to increase taxes on all the people. In this way, the morale of the people will be stable, the morale of the army will be stable, and the country will also be stable. "

Dozens of ministers came forward one after another.

Liu He looked at them and said, "yes, less than I expected. I just don't know whether those who don't speak really want to give up their family for everyone, or do they want these people to stand out for them and hide behind the scenes and enjoy themselves. "

It's just that the truth they said is flawless in any respect, and it seems that Liu he can hardly refute it.

"Well You are right. It's all for the sake of the country and the country. It's natural that everyone should be equal. It seems that I haven't considered it. "

Liu He listened to the advice so quickly, but all the ministers were taken by surprise. Cui Yan was the only one who knelt down on the ground and made a big ceremony.

"Your Majesty is so wise and wise that you will be a wise king for thousands of years."

The rest of the minister, also hastened to follow up to drink: "Your Majesty is really eternal Ming Jun also."

"Your Majesty, I have something to say." A voice interrupted them. It was Qian Li.

He walked up to Cui Yan and saluted him respectfully. Cui Yan said in a hurry that he did not dare to accept the salute from you in front of his majesty

Qian Li respectfully said: "in the downward ceremony, is to respect the grand servant for the elder, not because of the official position."

Liu He also helped to say: "the way must always be polite and comprehensive, so the servant doesn't have to be humble."

Cui Yan accepted it, and at the same time paid back to Qian Li.

We see Qian Li's actions like this, only if he also came to help advise, thinking that he is the son of heaven's close minister, with him to speak together, it would be very good.

However, Qian Li's next breath not only surprised all the ministers, but also made Cui Yan angry.

Facing Liu He, Qian Li said in a respectful voice: "I think that what the eunuch said just now is a complete reversal of black and white, right and wrong. There is no gentleman's style and no official's way. I'm sorry for the sage's vertical training, your Majesty's Hong En, and I'm sorry for the common people's life. The three army officers and men seem to be chiseling their words, but in fact, they are committed to doing so for themselves, but they still say that they are a country, a country and a country It's shameless to be a civil servant. "

"You are presumptuous Many ministers directly refuted: "Mr. Cui is a famous scholar of today. He is of noble character. He has just said what he said. Even his majesty agrees with him. How dare you speak so disrespectfully?"Although Cui Yan didn't speak, he was angry and his face turned blue and purple. His eyes were fixed on Qian Li.

Wang Yun looked at this sudden scene, frowned slightly, as if some doubts.

Liu He pretended to be displeased and yelled at him and said, "Captain Sili, on the court, can't be so rude. Don't you make amends to your servant?"

"My Lord, I can't compensate you for this crime."

Qian Li's words made Liu He more angry. As soon as he patted the table, he yelled: "bold Qian Li, don't you think you are my fellow countryman, your childhood playmate, dare to be so presumptuous in court? Do you really think I dare not kill you? It is obvious to all that Cui Aiqing is who he is, and all the officials agree with each other. The name of Cui's family in Qinghe is so famous that he can't do such shameless things as damaging the country and benefiting oneself? If you come, you will drag out the commander, and then you will bring it to the temple for examination. "

When Cui Yan and his ministers saw that Liu he had treated Qian Li like this, they were immediately convinced.

"It seems that his Majesty was deceived by others at the beginning, and then he made such a reform plan. I think it must be the money reason. He has always been in charge of the Treasury for the imperial court, and such strategies can only come from his mouth. Fortunately, your majesty is very observant. "

Wang Yun was the only one among the officials. Looking at the scene in front of him, his eyebrows were not relaxed, but tightened more and more tightly.

At that time, if the emperor wanted to pay homage to his majesty, he said, "if he wanted to pay homage to his majesty, I would like to pay homage to his majesty, and then I would like to pay homage to his majesty

Liu He's face was slightly flat and waved: "hum, I don't believe you can say anything else. Tell me quickly. If you are found to have been planted and framed by me, you will be severely punished! "

"Wei Chen obeys orders."

Qian Li bowed down and then turned to see Cui Yan, who was already very angry with him. However, at this time, he no longer had the respectful look of the talent he had just given up. Instead, he had an aggressive look in his eyes.

"You and I are ministers of the temple. Now I give orders. If you have something to ask, I will tell you the truth."

Cui Yan's face turned white, bit his teeth, and said, "it's enough to ask. Although Cui is not talented, he also knows that loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness are people's festivals, which are related to the important affairs of the imperial court. In front of his majesty, Cui has no reason to deceive."

Qian Li's eyes have been staring at his eyes, which makes Cui Yan feel uncomfortable.

"As the servant said just now, there is no poverty but inequality in the affairs of the world. Is it true that the state and state of a country are not owned by one person or one people, and that they should uphold fairness and devote themselves to it? "

Cui Yan couldn't figure out what he wanted to say, but he still nodded and said, "yes, Cui did mean that."

"Well, just admit it."

Then, after walking half a circle in the hall, Qian Li suddenly called out, "you know, what is fairness? What is inequality? "

All the officials were confused by this question. Wang Qian said, "why did the commander of Sili have this question? Guanzi has a saying: Heaven is fair and selfless, so beauty and evil are inevitable; earth is fair and selfless, so small and big can not be ignored. The so-called fairness, everyone is equal, in the country, selfless dedication, up to the royal family, down to the common people, do their best, is for fairness. On the contrary, it is uneven. "

"Good, too often learned." Qian Li praised it.

"In this way, I have to ask you, do you think the current tax system of the imperial court is fair?"

People were more and more puzzled by his question.

Cui Yan asked, "Your Majesty has been in power for many years. How could it be an unjust policy

Qian Li shook his head: "light corvee and meager tax may not be fair. It's not even to return to one's heart. "

"Presumptuous!"

"Bold!"

"It's really a treacherous thing for us to denounce mulberry, curse locust, and accuse the emperor in court. Please punish him severely."

Liu he did not reply to this request: "although Qian Li is presumptuous, I am not angry. However, since he has just promised him to finish, he should keep his promise. I am the son of heaven. How can I eat my words and become fat?"

Qian Li again kowtowed: "thank you, your majesty."

Later, he said again: "I dare to ask the Taipu again. If the land of your Majesty's Prefecture is less than 100 mu, how many families do you know? How many families are there if the area exceeds 500 mu? How many are over 1000 mu and 10000 mu? "

Cui Yan looked puzzled: "this I don't know much about it. I'd like to hear from you. "

Qian Li laughed: "in this case, I will tell you."

After that, he looked at the officials: "now I have jurisdiction over you, Ji, Qing, Xu, he, Yan, Si and Liang, with more than 5.6 million households. Among them, there are more than 4.2 million households with less than 100 mu of farmland. There are less than 500000 households with more than 500 mu of land, and less than 10% of the total households. "

Cui Yan frowned and said, "so what?"

"How?" Qian Li said with a smile: "do you know that this is less than 500000 households, and how much land is occupied in total?"www.readwn.com , the fastest update of the webnovel!

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