"I'm different from you. I ascended from the lower world. I've seen the pain at the bottom, so I won't shout meaningless slogans."
"I have followed the army along the way and have seen the situation in the Imperial Capital Territory. Ask yourselves, under the current situation, how much more can you collect in the next tax? Are you going to have to break the bones and suck out the marrow and peel off the skin again?
Is it enough?"
"You are aloof, but you impose heavy taxes on the people! My subordinates told me that in the county of Ding'an Star, a steamed bun was sold for thirty spiritual stones! The leader of Ding'an Star was also killed by the Tang army.
, if he is caught by me, I will definitely let him taste the death penalty!"
Lu Yu's voice was like thunder, exploding in everyone's ears.
This is the result of the support of public opinion.
Lu Yu is now the lord of all people, and every word and action seems to contain the will of God.
All Star Lords present were trembling and did not dare to look directly at Lu Yu.
A Star Lord lowered his head and said: "My lord loves his people like his own children, which is a blessing for all the people in the world. But if we don't collect the agricultural tax, I'm afraid we won't be able to maintain the government's daily expenses over time."
Lu Yu sneered: "Just because you can't do it, doesn't mean there's nothing you can do."
Lu Yu held out a finger: "First, collect taxes from temples in various places. These taxes are used to supplement the government's daily expenses."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.
As a rule, temples do not need to pay taxes.
These temples are scattered in all directions and have countless believers. Many temples control a large amount of wealth, and the priests of each temple are often extremely wealthy.
However, those who can own temples and be canonized as gods are quite powerful beings.
Many gods have complex relationship networks, and even the emperor does not dare to touch them easily. Therefore, local governments do not dare to touch the interests of the temples.
"But there are many Zhengshen temples. Once taxes are imposed, these temples may be dissatisfied." Star Lord said.
Lu Yu said: "No matter who he is, even if he is a righteous god on the list of gods, he must pay taxes. All living beings are equal, is he superior to others just because he is a god? Who said that?"
"Governments in various places need to investigate the power of temples, and any temple that dares to interfere with the government will be severely punished! Those who deserve to be destroyed will be destroyed, and those who deserve severe punishment will not be merciful. In addition, local government officials are not allowed to worship any temple, and violators will be dismissed and investigated!"
As soon as this statement came out, it seemed to set off a storm in everyone's mind.
Lu Yu actually dared to attack the temple. This was simply a treasonous act.
After the death of Emperor Taigan, the forces of various gods made a comeback, and they had already become quite huge forces.
If it were another official who dared to attack the temple, he would definitely die without a burial place.
But Lu Yu is different. He has military power and strong cultivation. Even if these gods have complaints, they probably don't dare to act arrogantly in front of Lu Yu.
What's more, the temple is extremely rich!
Although these Star Lords usually maintain a fear of the temple, it would be a lie to say that they do not covet their wealth.
If the temple is really forced to pay taxes, plus the taxes that have been missed in the past, then the amount will definitely be astronomical.
"Lord, if the temple disobeys, what should we do?" asked a Star Lord.
The temple has its own army and a large number of believers. The Star Mansion's garrison alone is no match for the temple.