"Did you come up with this statement?" In the Chui Gong Hall, Emperor Liu raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at the prince.
Faced with Emperor Liu's question, Liu Yang naturally did not dare to hide anything, and there was no need. Therefore, Liu Yang responded: "Formerly, you are investigating the insufficiency of the government officials and people's power. It just so happened that Zhao Kuangyi, a close friend of Jiaozhou, reported on An Nan's affairs.
I thought that catching slaves to fill my labor might alleviate the problem. I discussed it with Xianggong Zhao and the Lifan Yuan, worked out the details, sorted out the results, and submitted them to the emperor for review!"
"Zhao Kuangyi?" The reaction on Emperor Liu's face made it difficult to see his attitude. He could only hear him chuckle and say: "This man can do brilliantly wherever he goes! Even if he is in Tiannan, he still thinks about the court and worries about the country.
Ah, when did he become so aggressive?"
It was submitted by Liu Yang, and it was naturally a complete plan for hunting down foreign natives and selling them into domestic slavery. After Emperor Liu read it, his attitude seemed uncertain.
After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu asked: "Who do you think will benefit from this strategy?"
Of course Liu Yang thought about it and said directly: "The imperial court, the ministers, are powerful!"
"Isn't this contrary to the established national policy?" Emperor Liu glanced at him and said calmly: "The private property of slaves has always helped the expansion of the wealthy and right-wing forces. It will be difficult to close this gap. I am afraid that the country will accumulate wealth in the future."
The wind of slavery is rising again!
Today, we can capture foreigners and make them slaves. In the future, will we be able to force our own people into slavery?
The situation in the south is a little more stable, and the wariness of the countries towards the imperial court has eased a little. If the trend of catching slaves comes together, won't Tiannan be plunged into turmoil?
Furthermore, if foreigners enter the country, will they be slaves forever? If things go on like this, conflicts will accumulate and turmoil will be inevitable. Besides, won't this make them compete with the Han people for survival soil?
..."
Facing Emperor Liu's series of questions, Liu Yang's expression became serious, he frowned and thought hard, and said: "I heard that the Liao Kingdom in the north also had a policy of catching slaves to increase the population. So I wanted to follow suit, so I just
I think this method can solve the current problem.
Furthermore, even if you capture slaves and maidservants, the number will not be too large. If you want to cause trouble, how easy will it be? In this way, it is also an income for the court."
"Don't just focus on the present, but on the long term!" Emperor Liu said in a stern tone: "One hundred thousand or two hundred thousand slaves are nothing, what about millions or tens of millions? The Han Dynasty is a multi-ethnic country.
The conflicts between various ethnic groups are already a headache, do we need to add another one to our descendants? Does the Han really lack the hundreds of thousands of people who have cultivated land? "
"When introducing a policy, you must not only see its advantages but also think about its disadvantages. It would be better if you can think of solutions in advance..."
"Yes, I didn't think well!" This was probably the most proactive time Liu Yang had ever taken. However, when Emperor Liu showed his strong edge, he had to bow his head and said slightly depressed in the face of this lesson.
Seeing that he was a bit shocked, Emperor Liu softened his tone and said: "However, I am very pleased that you can take the initiative and share my worries.
Compared with catching slaves, I have submitted this law on farm labor for so many years. Since the law of employment is feasible, I will give more consideration to this aspect and improve it. It is easy to solve the difficulties for a while, but difficult to fix the law for a lifetime!
Not only farm laborers, but the domestic merchant atmosphere is getting stronger day by day. There are also many employees in shops, transportation and various industries. For these people, laws and regulations should also be formulated to bind both employers and protect the interests of the common people!
You can discuss it with Zhao Pu again and draw up a charter!"
Liu Yang felt the recognition in Emperor Liu's tone, and his slightly frustrated enthusiasm was restored. A bright light flashed in his eyes, and he bowed in a respectful manner and responded: "Yes!"
After paying attention to Emperor Liu's expression, Liu Yang pondered for a moment and asked again: "Then the slave capture issue will be put on hold for the time being?"
After looking at him, Emperor Liu also fell into thinking again, but his eyes glanced at Liu Yang from time to time. Regarding this matter, Emperor Liu's own attitude was actually between acceptable and unacceptable. To really tell how much he was afraid, considering the long-term
The situation after that was not to that extent.
With China's ability to assimilate, even if there are some foreign ethnic groups within the territory, the consequences of troubles and social conflicts are always inevitable. If the country is weak, all kinds of problems will burst out. Isn't this the only one?
And if the slave trade is started, the benefits that can be obtained in a short period of time will be considerable.
The reason why Emperor Liu had a repulsive mentality was that he was afraid that the trend of slavery would affect the Han Dynasty, harm the people, harm the fundamentals, increase the power of the powerful, and endanger the imperial power and the court.
The second is the xenophobia in his heart. Although the Han Dynasty under Emperor Liu's rule is said to be open to all rivers and tolerant of all ethnic groups, it still has to be distinguished. In Emperor Liu's view, some people can't even be the slaves of the Han Dynasty.
Not even qualified...
Another thing is, we really need to consider, will the Han Dynasty still be troubled by the problem of underpopulation in another twenty or thirty years?
This is no longer the time when the country was poor and few people existed, and the thirst for population is not that serious. In addition, the country is running well as a whole. There are no solutions to any minor problems, so why bother seeking changes.
Of course, what satisfied Liu Yang was that regarding this matter and this policy, it could be seen that the prince of the Han Dynasty was not a pedantic person. This fact obviously pleased Emperor Liu even more.
Liu Yang waited for the order. Emperor Liu thought for a while and finally gave the answer: "You planned this strategy and thought about it, you have to use your brains. If you reject it directly, you will let down your thoughts.
Let's do this, it can be a small attempt, but it needs to be led by the government, and people who are in need of official slaves, mining, road construction, job fields, and salary fields will be solved according to this method.
Let’s see the results first!”
After a pause, Emperor Liu raised his hand and gave instructions: "The imperial edict is to be sent to Annan. Since Zhao Kuangyi was the first to propose this matter, let him handle it on the spot! The Privy Council will also go and make arrangements, and if necessary, let the local garrison
Cooperate.
In addition, directly arresting slaves will easily cause turmoil, and the appearance of eating slaves will be too ugly. Those corrupt scholars in the court are stubborn and will inevitably discuss them. Let the Financial Secretary allocate some funds and try to trade and buy them!"
After listening to Emperor Liu's instructions, Liu Yang couldn't help but nodded, and then responded respectfully: "Yes!"
Liu Yang's face was filled with an expression of surrender, and he was sighing silently in his heart. Even though he had been involved in government affairs for many years, compared with the emperor, the gap was too obvious. Many things were considered too one-sided.
"Have you ever thought about why Zhao Pu and the others pushed this matter forward?" Emperor Liu asked again, looking at the thoughtful prince.
Liu Yang thought deeply and replied: "Show favors to those who benefit?"
Emperor Liu regained his composure and said softly: "I have cultivated the noble class of the Han Dynasty. Their influence on the military and political affairs of the imperial court can now be said to be throughout the imperial court. Among all the previous ministers, Zhao Pu's qualifications are considered to be the least senior.
....."
Liu Yang felt suddenly surprised at first, and then pondered again. Seeing this, Emperor Liu asked again: "The meritorious officials are used to consolidate the country, balance the situation of the government, treat them with high titles and generous salaries, but they should not be allowed to expand, what?
Have you ever thought about controlling it?"
Emperor Liu's words were light, but they were like a sharp sword, going straight to his heart. Noticing Emperor Liu's cold face, he felt a chill in his heart. After hesitating for a while, Liu Yang suddenly asked in a deep voice: "Including the talisman,
The Li clan?"
Upon hearing his question, Emperor Liu remained calm, looked at the prince, was silent for a while, and said in a cold voice: "They are not only nobles, but also relatives!"
"My lord, I understand!" Faced with these words, Liu Yang took a deep breath and said with cupped hands.
How to restrain the Xungui Group was something that Emperor Liu himself considered from time to time. He had not come up with a complete solution, let alone Liu Yang, so he did not ask him to give an answer.
He was just a reminder to let him have ideological awareness in this regard. Liu Yang, who was maturing day by day, had obviously received the signal of Emperor Liu's release. Because of this, when he exited the Chui Gong Hall, his mood seemed a little depressed.
The more he saw and experienced, the more Liu Yang felt the weight of the crown prince's position. Even if he didn't have much pressure to seize the throne, he couldn't just be a peaceful prince. He could still take refuge at the moment.
Under the wings of Emperor Liu, what will the future be like?