Qin Huaidao was very satisfied when he saw that all the officials could not kneel down to worship him.
I had intended to ascend the throne, but it was a matter of etiquette to persuade and refuse three times. If this were not the case, there would be critical people who would hold on to this matter and spread rumors to cause trouble. Although it would not affect the overall situation, it would be disgusting enough.
Nowadays, everyone is seeking to succeed to the throne, ascend the throne and become emperor, rather than just wanting to do so, he can stand on the basis of righteousness, and no one dares to engage in right and wrong.
This is etiquette and the art of the emperor.
He had made up his mind, but Qin Huaidao still did not let go immediately, and said loudly: "My dear friends, please get up first. We will discuss this matter in the long term. There is no need to ask for death."
"What the King of Han said is wrong!"
Wei Zheng was worthy of being a man who dared to die to remonstrate, and he also knew the tacit understanding between king and minister, and said loudly: "I am not seeking death, but seeking a way to survive for the people of the world. Without the King of Han, the people would have no fields to cultivate and no homes to settle.
Without the King of Han, the world will be in chaos again. Everyone will be king, foreign tribes will invade, the people will be displaced, and the world will be in chaos. Do you colleagues want to see such a situation? Do you think the King of Han wants to see such a situation?"
"Therefore, when the King of Han ascended to the throne, he not only sought a way for us and other officials to survive, but also sought a way for the people of the world to survive. He also sought a new way to create a prosperous age and create peace."
Qin Huaidao was about to open his mouth to refute, but was interrupted by Wei Zheng: "King of Han, the lives of the people in the world depend on the King of Han. Why should you hesitate? Can you bear to watch the people die?"
These words are not only resonant, but also heartbreaking.
Even a man like Qin Huaidao, who had lived through two lives, had already been mentally prepared, and his expression could not help but change a bit. This Wei Zheng was really stubborn.
At this point in the play, he knew it was time to end.
Following Wei Zheng's words, Qin Huaidao said loudly: "Since the safety of the people of the world is involved, I naturally have no reason to sit back and do nothing. However, I have spoken before. Since you are petitioning on behalf of the people to allow me to ascend the throne as emperor,
Are you willing to devote your whole life to the people of this world and die?"
All the officials responded in unison: "I am willing!"
Qin Huaidao touched his palms and laughed: "Okay, since you are sincere and united, I will comply with your request."
"My beloved ministers, listen to your orders. I ascend the throne and change the Tang Dynasty system. Since I am the King of Han, let me call this world the Han Dynasty. I only hope that the monarchs and ministers will be united, promote the prestige of the Han people, and jointly create a prosperous and peaceful age."
All the officials bowed in unison: "Long live your majesty, long live your majesty, long live your majesty!"
Qin Huaidao was not a pretentious person, and he was too lazy to abide by the rules of etiquette. He continued: "Fang Aiqing, your department will be responsible for the ceremony of enthronement. In addition, you will lead the Ministry of Civil Affairs to reform the people's governance, follow the example of Hanzhou's governance, and promote the world. There must be no mistakes.
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"According to the order!"
"Lord Wei, I also follow the rules of Hanzhou and follow the rules of history and make laws clear. I want the world to be free of corrupt officials, not to pick up things on the road, not to close people's homes, and to respect laws and regulations in the world. Can I do it?"
Wei Zheng's eyes widened and he cupped his hands and said, "I will not give up even if I die."
Qin Huaidao became a little excited. He looked at the civil and military officials with eager eyes. The world was finally in his hands. The history could finally be rewritten. May the people be in peace and the world be healthy from now on.
The enthronement has been decided, and after the officials have retired, there are still many matters that need to be dealt with, such as the replacement of restructuring documents at all levels, the enthronement ceremony, the implementation of new policies, laws, etc.
During Li Tai's reign, a large amount of land returned to the hands of the powerful and the new dynasty was established. However, the land deeds were still in the hands of the powerful and noble families. Land was a major matter, related to the life and death of the people, and it could not be delayed.
After retiring from the court, Qin Huaidao invited Fang Xuanling and Agriculture Secretary Guo Xiaoke to discuss matters in Ganlu Hall. The first item discussed was the issue of land property rights. During Li Er's reign, Qin Huaidao offered suggestions to nationalize land. At that time, the court only popularized a part of it, and a large number of
The land is in the hands of powerful families and cannot be nationalized. This problem must be solved, and fast.
Only by truly implementing state ownership can control of land be guaranteed.
When the land was nationalized, a contracting system was introduced to ensure that the people had land for farming. Since it was uncertain how much land could be returned to the state and how much land could be reclaimed. In addition, continuous wars had caused countless casualties and the population was uncertain. Qin Huaidao asked the Ministry of Civil Affairs
Speed up population statistics and measure land, but clarify the contracting system. The people will pay fixed tribute of grain to the court every year, and the fields may not be lent or rented.
As for the issue of land taxation, Qin Huaidao demanded that the Dingkou system be changed to the Dingkou system, that is, the number of people who paid the same amount of tax was changed to the amount of land that the number of taxes paid.
In the past, taxes were paid on a per-population basis, and people without land also had to pay taxes, which made the people miserable. Nobles from aristocratic families who controlled a large amount of land had tax-free privileges and did not have to pay taxes. The court could not collect taxes and gradually became empty. This is how the Ming Dynasty ended.
Yes, Qin Huaidao will not leave this hidden danger.
After changing to the system of allotment into acres, you pay as much tax as you have on the land, and if you don't have it, you don't pay. It's fair and reasonable, and it can also prevent the rich and powerful from aristocratic families from gathering the fields in disguise, and the land is once again concentrated in the hands of a small number of people.
After the adjustment was decided, it was now a matter of implementation by the Department of Agriculture. Qin Huaidao had no doubts about Guo Xiaoke's ability. Even if Guo Xiaoke made a mistake, Fang Xuanling would be the one to back it up.
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Fifteen days later, it will be an auspicious day.
Witnessed by the civil servants and generals headed by Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, and Wei Zheng, Qin Huaidao worshiped heaven and earth according to the rituals and ascended the throne as emperor. The red tape went on for a long time, but no one dared to complain. Instead, everyone was happy, with eager eyes, and
There are expectations for the future.
Afterwards, Qin Huaidao held a banquet in the palace for all the ministers and generals, and a ten-mile-long banquet was held on Zhuque Street to celebrate the occasion and invite the people to enjoy and participate in the grand event.
All kinds of delicacies and rare fruits almost emptied Qin Huaidao's private treasury. In order to add to the atmosphere of the entire banquet, Qin Huaidao specially summoned musicians and singers to set up high platforms every two miles to play songs and dances to highlight the grand event.
This situation opened the eyes of the people of Chang'an. The mountains shouted long live, and their love for Qin Huaidao became even stronger.
The sounds of singing and dancing were played, Chang'an Street was crowded with people, and there were bursts of cheers.
"Hey, look, who's here?" Some people pointed to the distance and shouted loudly.
Everyone followed the sound and saw a woman with delicate and fair skin, eyes as clear and bright as crystal, light and elegant posture, and an alluring appearance. She stood on the carriage amidst the admiration of everyone and slowly came towards the central high platform.
Her red lips were lightly singing and her green sleeves were gently swaying, exuding a soft brilliance and elegance in the sunshine. Even celebrities in brothels who had seen countless beauties would sigh.
"Pei Xianzhu, it's her?"
Some sharp-eyed people were extremely shocked: "The top ten famous prostitutes in the Tang Dynasty, oh no, she should be the top ten famous prostitutes in the Han Dynasty now. I heard that her poetry, calligraphy, playing and chess are unparalleled in the world. Although she is in a brothel, she sells her skills but not her body. What's more,
Peerless poets wrote poems for her through the ages. How can common people like us see such a peerless talented woman?"
People who claim to be common people must have a certain status in Chang'an. Otherwise, how can they be recognized as ordinary people at a glance? It wasn't until he pointed it out that everyone showed shocked expressions.
"Pei Xianzhu? It's actually Pei Xianzhu?"
"Fairy, she is simply a fairy. Just one look at her makes me want to die now. Thank you, Your Majesty. Otherwise, how could lowly commoners like me have the chance to see such a fairy?"
Her appearance instantly eclipsed the jewelry worn by the dignitaries surrounding her.
Outside the West Market, another scholar in white came to take advantage of the excitement.