Chapter 97 Truly straightforward people dont live long
After passing Luoyang, it was a smooth journey. Along the way, Liu Chengyou occasionally rode lightly to check the public sentiment. The harvest in the Central Plains area was relatively early, and the autumn harvest was coming to an end. The busy scene of harvest was no longer visible for the time being. According to rough observation, it is known that Affected by the spread of the previous drought, the grain harvest suffered severely.
However, no matter how little the output from the fields is, the taxes that should be paid must still be paid. The government officials have begun to go to the countryside and villages to collect grain and tax. Although Liu Chengyou issued an edict that the autumn tax will be levied on October 1, but in It started early at the county, town and village level.
There were a lot of troubles when it came to collecting taxes. Nowadays, the Han Dynasty's government could not even go to counties, let alone go to towns. Coupled with the lack of available grassroots officials, when it came to collecting taxes, they basically could only supervise prefectures. It has been implemented at the government level. In terms of specific implementation, due to the lack of supervision, there are many problems between officials and the people.
The school officials' rough style is only a small part of it. Of course, if you want to collect grain and tax smoothly, necessary tough measures are unavoidable.
In Zhengzhou, after some exchanges with the military and political chief Jing Fan, in order to avoid provoking a civil uprising, Liu Chengyou immediately issued an edict to collect taxes from all prefectures, counties and towns, and they were not allowed to levy excessive taxes or infringe the countryside. People. In addition, if the tax money is insufficient, the equivalent value of grain and rice can be used to offset it.
Nowadays, when the imperial court collects taxes, the people still pay with money. Liu Chengyou's policy is also based on the idea of benefiting the people. Wang Zhangding's taxes are already very heavy. When they are in a money shortage, they directly use grain to offset the taxes. This can save them from selling grain at low prices to raise tax money and alleviate the great suffering of the people.
However, Liu Chengyou's authority is now in a period of rising. It is no longer like when he first ascended the throne. Every time he issued an imperial edict, he had to worry about the perfunctory actions of state and county officials.
In response to this matter, Liu Chengyou also realized that it was urgent to select and train a team of bureaucrats loyal to the emperor and the court. In addition, the supervision system also urgently needed to be rebuilt.
After passing Zhengzhou, it's not far from Kaifeng. Liu Chengyou is almost familiar with this road.
"Zhao Li!" On the royal chariot, Liu Chengyou leaned on a wide pillow and glanced at the censor with a faint gaze.
"I'm here."
Zhao Li was sitting on a small stool at the entrance of the car, his body tense and looking very nervous. Several members of his family were "confusedly" summoned to the army by the Imperial Guards soldiers holding the emperor's imperial edict, and they followed him eastward. After going there for several days, I was finally summoned again, and I was honored to be able to board the imperial chariot for questioning.
"If I leave you in Luoyang, do you know what will happen to you?" Liu Chengyou asked.
After hearing the question, Zhao Li thought about it seriously, and couldn't help but show a bit of bitterness on his face, shaking his head: "With Zheng Guogong's way of dealing with things, I'm afraid it will be difficult to save me. Demotion and exile may be a good outcome, and it may even affect my family. ....."
"In that case, it is quite a kindness for me to summon you to Tokyo to serve as the imperial censor. Do you recognize this kindness?" Liu Chengyou asked leisurely.
Zhao Li immediately bowed and said, "I thank you!"
Liu Chengyou's posture became more and more lazy, and he withdrew his gaze and asked: "Although you have a strong temper, you are not too pedantic. Since you know that impeaching Zheng Guogong and others may harm your family, why do you take the risk to remonstrate?"
After hearing the question, Zhao Li said seriously: "I see that the political corruption in Xijing has reached the point where it has to be rectified. For the sake of the country and the people, I don't care about much!"
Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but smile on his face, and said to himself in a slightly mocking tone: "It has been less than two years since the founding of the Han Dynasty, and it has only been half a year since I succeeded to the throne. I never thought that in Luoyang, Xijing, There is also a small official of the eighth rank who I have never heard of. He is worried about the affairs of the country and is loyal and forgets his own safety, but it is rare..."
As he spoke, Liu Chengyou paid attention to Zhao Li's expression, which was awkward and yet calm.
"I didn't deal with Shi Hongzhao. Are you disappointed?" After a few glances, Liu Chengyou asked suddenly.
To Liu Chengyou's surprise, Zhao Li shook his head: "I am just a one-word official. I give advice and advice just to fulfill my duty and awaken His Majesty's ears and eyes. How to deal with it depends on His Majesty's will. I dare not say more, let alone think too much!"
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His eyebrows were raised, and what Zhao Li said was true. He really got what he wanted and went with it. Slowly sitting up straight, Liu Chengyou looked at Zhao Li seriously, his eyes slightly floating: "I know, you are not afraid Powerful man, let me speak frankly to you, what do I think about the impeachment of Shi Hongzhao?"
A bit of anxiety emerged between his brows. Zhao Li lowered his head and whispered: "I don't know."
"If you hear something from the gossip, just invite your favor!" The cold comment came directly from Liu Chengyou's mouth.
Upon hearing his words, Zhao Li suddenly felt astonished in his eyes, his face suddenly turned pale, he shrunk his body and buried himself even lower. His lips trembled: "My lord, my lord..."
"If I am a foolish king, or if my power is neglected, your life, and even the life of your family, will be difficult to protect." Liu Chengyou looked at him and said.
"Your Majesty said something serious!" Zhao Li couldn't help but kowtowed heavily.
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou murmured softly: "Of course, if I am really a fool, you may not have the chance to see me..."
"Get up!" Seeing that Zhao Li was very frightened, Liu Chengyou stretched his crossed legs to make himself sit more stable, and his expression returned to his usual calmness.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhao Li stood up, still nervous. Due to the bumpy driving, he almost stumbled and lost his manners in front of you.
Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Since the Tang Dynasty, the world has been in chaos for decades. Ritual and music have collapsed, the political system has been weak, and the authority of the imperial court has been damaged. This supervision matter is now just a decoration, with almost no prestige. It can be said that in Luoyang, you, a small imperial censor, dare to criticize the powerful in front of me, but I am quite surprised."
After listening to Liu Chengyou's eloquent words, Zhao Li slowly let go of his hanging heart, but he still bowed his waist and cupped his hands.
"Just be your official and admonisher! I hope that when I get to Tokyo, my will will not change! Although your words may not be pleasant to the ears, if they can have a striking and pleasing effect, it will be a good thing for me and the country!" With his hand, Liu Chengyou moved his fingers and ordered: "Get back!"
"Yes!" Zhao Li replied with his head buried in his chest.
The imperial chariot was paused. When Zhao Li got off the car and stepped on the ground, he stumbled and fell down in an awkward manner. He was helped up by a soldier, and even though he stepped firmly, his legs could not help but feel weak.
Looking up at the imperial chariot respectfully, Zhao Li took a deep breath, and the feelings in his heart were extremely complicated. This emperor is too smart, and accompanying him is like accompanying a tiger. However, if the emperor does not govern wisely, how can others make progress with their actions? Opportunity.
After the car drove off, Liu Chengyou slowly lay down again and closed his eyes to rest.
Being strong may be true, but being straightforward is not always true. In this era of martial arts, truly pedantic people will not live long.
Not long ago, Zhang Peng, the deputy envoy of the Chengde Army who went to Beijing to report on his duties, was passing through Daming Mansion on his way south. He angered Gao Xingzhou with his words and was picked up by Gao Xingzhou. He was asking the court to kill him.