Although this decree is only quietly implemented in Guangzhou, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is the beginning! After Guangzhou implements this decree properly, the emperor will wave his hand, and other places in the Tang Dynasty will soon follow.
Keep up.
"It turns out that this kid ran away in a hurry because of this."
So, after learning the news, Gupu, who had been confused for several days, finally realized it and couldn't help but greet Xiao Han's ancestors again! At this time, he was sure: the reason why Xiao Han left was to be one step ahead and avoid this
On the cusp of the storm.
Of course, it’s no wonder that Pu Pu thinks so. After all, since ancient times, cutting off people’s wealth is like killing their parents!
Although this decree was not issued by Xiao Han, if he stayed in Guangzhou to implement the decree, those who were cut off from their financial resources would not dare to bear grudges against the emperor in the future, and would inevitably not bear this hatred against him. At this time
Running away is indeed a thing of the past.
But Xiao Han really left Guangzhou because of this incident?
Maybe a little bit, but definitely not the main thing.
This is mainly because the policy of officials and gentry not paying taxes is a very unfair policy in Xiao Han's eyes!
Obviously these two types of people accounted for the vast majority of the wealth of the Tang Dynasty, but they only enjoyed the fruits and did not even pay taxes. Instead, they made the farmers with their faces facing the loess and their backs to the sky bear the heavy taxes to supply this huge empire.
everything!
Xiao Han knows very well that if things continue like this, there will be only one consequence, and that is that the rich will stay rich and the poor will get poorer!
When one day the oppressed farmers have nothing to lose, it will be a matter of course for them to rise up and overthrow the old and decadent dynasty!
Therefore, as a vested interest in the Tang Dynasty, Xiao Han did not want to see that day early, and as the emperor, Xiao Lizi did not want his empire to be overthrown! Therefore, the commercial and tax reform must continue.
, no matter how much resistance he encounters, it can't stop his determination!
Life in Chang'an is very sad now. Natural and man-made disasters have all appeared this winter.
A man-made disaster is the matter of paying taxes. Many ministers in the court have strong opinions about the fact that they also have to pay taxes! They jumped in the court hall and said that the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together! Since they are ruling the world, why should they and the
Are the oppressed people paying taxes together? The promised preferential treatment and promised privileges!
For this matter, Li Shimin was ruthless and dealt with a few of his favorite courtiers, and then he barely suppressed the situation! But where he couldn't see, there were still many officials who were secretly resentful!
As for natural disasters, it’s still the extremely cold weather this year!
Under this unexpected cold, news of people freezing to death came from everywhere! In some places farther north, I heard that the snow was so heavy that it reached the knees. Under this heavy snow, even if you want to go out,
Collecting firewood is a luxury! Not to mention that many poor people's houses are built from shacks, which have long been crushed by heavy snow. The family can only huddle next to the ruins and shivering in the cold.
However, Xiao Han, who returned from the south at this time, did not feel too much about the strange clouds and waves in Chang'an.
After he decided to return to Chang'an, someone immediately planned a route for him: go north along the land route and return to Chang'an via Jiangnan.
At first, Xiao Han was a little reluctant. He thought of taking a boat south along the coastline, which would be the most comfortable!
Unexpectedly, when this idea was brought up, Yang Kai was almost frightened to death!
My little ancestor! Are you going north now? Not to mention whether the wind direction is suitable, just say that the hurricane has been blowing for two days and every five days. It is not suitable for taking a boat! If you are not careful, the boat
If it is over, will these people still be alive?
Therefore, after Yang Kailue's hard persuasion, Xiao Han finally gave up the idea of taking a boat and switched to riding a horse.
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That evening, outside Lingfeng County, a strange team suddenly came.
It's strange because although these people are riding horses and driving carts, they don't look like they are out to do business, but rather like a team traveling to relax.
"Where are we ahead?"
In the middle of the team, a tired voice came from the magnificent carriage, even the door curtains were made of fine felt. Then, the carriage door was opened, and a hugger appeared from behind the felt.
The face of a young man with some bruises on his face was holding the stove,
"Huihou..."
A man dressed as a retinue heard the sound in the carriage and quickly came to the side. He bent down and flattered, "Ahem, Mr. Hou! I'm listening to the guide to shave my hair. Lingfeng County is ahead of us. We're going to prepare it today."
Let’s rest here for one night and then continue on our way until tomorrow.”
"Lingfeng County?" In the carriage, the young nobleman heard the name and thought about it for a long time, but did not think of the place name. Finally, he could only wave his hands tiredly: "Hurry up, this broken car has been riding all the way, and the bones are broken.
The shelf is about to fall apart, quickly find a place to rest!"
"Here!" When the man heard this, he hurriedly agreed, and then slapped the horse hard on the butt. Immediately, the horse underneath him felt pain, and it carried him and ran quickly to the front of the team. As he ran,
He did not forget to shout: "The young master said, speed up and go into the city to find a place to rest!"
There is no doubt that the group of people entering the city are Xiao Han and his group who left Guangzhou and were preparing to return to Chang'an.
Originally, they could put aside the guard of honor and return to Chang'an in an open and honest manner, but considering that this would definitely disturb countless people, in order to prevent that old fly Wei Zheng from buzzing in Xiao Lizi's ears again, Xiao Han decisively ordered people to change into casual clothes and travel.
So, a group of people who changed their clothes and identities set out from Guangzhou and headed north, preparing to pass through Jiangnan and Luoyang and return to Chang'an! Although this journey was a bit bumpy, it was still much better than the Meiling Ancient Road and the Shu Road.
Times!
In addition, every time they went to a place, they must find a guide to lead the way. They would not listen to the guidance of Liu Hongji and Ren Qing, two road blind people. Therefore, the journey on this road was extremely uneventful and smooth. Looking ahead
, we are about to arrive at Quanzhou Prefecture.
"Stop! What are you doing!"
Just as a line of troops came to the city gate in a mighty manner, two city gate soldiers who were loose and had no standing posture slowly walked out, stopped in front of the city gate hole, and asked forward with their nostrils turned to the sky.
At the front of the team, Xiaodong was secretly happy because he had found a town and finally no longer had to sleep on the mountainside tonight. However, when his way forward was blocked by someone, he suddenly felt unhappy: "Get out of the way! My home is behind you.
Young Master, if you offend him, be careful no one can protect you!"
