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Chapter 817: Demarcation of territory as a prison(2/2)

Even after the country was enfeoffed, the enfeoffments were extended and enfeoffed again, and the enfeoffments continued to become smaller and smaller.

But whether it's Xiao Yu's retro-style enfeoffment or Wu Huaiyu's idea of ​​only enfeoffing the frontiers, there are not many supporters of their ideas in the current government.

The mainstream still favors enfeoffment of nobility but not land, and everyone believes that centralization of power is the right approach.

Therefore, Li Shimin has been emperor for six years, and the enfeoffment system that he has been thinking about, hoping that the Li family will be passed down from generation to generation and the country will be forever, has been shelved.

"Brother, your majesty appreciates that Prime Minister Xiao Shangshu has proposed enfeoffment again, but not many ministers in the court support it. Your majesty is very disappointed. Brother is a hero of the saint Yuan Cong. Shouldn't he stand up and publicly support it at this time?"

"Furthermore, my brother is the prince's teacher. The prince has always respected my brother. The teacher and our Wu family have long been connected with the interests of the East Palace. We will both prosper and lose. If we can implement enfeoffment, it will eliminate many threats to the prince. Why still

Are you hesitating?"

"Brother, I think enfeoffment is a good thing. For the sake of the long-term stability of the imperial court, I enfeoff the kings in the border areas, with counties separated by prefectures and counties, to restrain each other, so that they can work together to support the royal family.

At the same time, the officials set up for the vassal state must be selected and hired by the Shangshu Province. Except for the decrees of the central court, they are not allowed to impose penalties without authorization. Rules must be set in advance for other matters.

There is also the matter of taxes. A feudal country also implements a two-tax law. Taxes are three-thirds, and one share is retained by the state and county. One share is provided to the feudal country, and then one share is turned over to the treasury..."
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