Liu Che accompanied Dou Guangguo and walked in the corridor of the back garden of Zhangwuhou Mansion.
All the servants and maids in the Dou family naturally stayed away to prevent them from hearing anything they shouldn't hear.
The topic Liu Che and Dou Guangguo discussed was indeed not that trivial.
Even, it can be called quite exciting!
Even if it is just a few words, if it spreads, it may cause an uproar.
"My lord, you have assisted the late emperor in power for more than ten years. Have you ever heard of local apportionments and additional levies?" Liu Che asked cautiously.
When Dou Guangguo heard this, he first sighed silently, then looked at Liu Che, and said slowly after a long time: "Have you ever heard of it - three feet of ice does not last in a day? When the old minister is humble, the local government allocates additional taxes.
It has already existed, and during the time of the late Emperor, he also made great efforts to eliminate this stubborn problem, but in the end, he had to let it go..."
After saying that, he sat by the railing of a corridor, holding his hand on the railing, as if he was reminiscing about something.
Liu Che looked at his weathered cheeks and didn't want to be disturbed. He could only stand aside quietly and wait for him to continue explaining.
Dou Guangguo's life experience is a legend in today's Han Dynasty.
From an illiterate person who couldn't read to the emperor's think tank, no one knows how much effort he put into it.
But there is one thing that Liu Che can confirm - that is, from the old man in front of him, he can glean many secrets that he has been unable to access and understand before.
After a long while, Dou Guangguo came to his senses. After sighing leisurely, he explained to Liu Che: "The apportionment and additional levies were already in place during the previous dynasty. Local government offices, various operations, road repairs, bridges were repaired.
Renovation, digging of channels, all kinds of government affairs require money and people, so the local officials apportioned these expenses to the people, imposed corvees and taxes. During the previous dynasty, the Legalists governed with strictness.
, supervise from top to bottom, and do everything possible. Therefore, the additional taxes and apportionments are generally within a reasonable range..."
"When the country is established and the officials are loose, the court will rule the world with Huang Lao and Lao Wuwei, leaving the people to their own devices. This has advantages, but it also has disadvantages. The showdown and taxation mentioned in the family are four or even five or six Fu per year.
.That’s one of the bad things!”
After Liu Che heard this, he almost understood it immediately.
Although it seems that what Dou Guangguo said is a little vague.
But in fact, as long as we connect this matter with the actions of local governments in later generations, we can probably figure it out.
In the dynasty of later generations, the local government will provide benefits to civil servants, win people's hearts, do municipal projects, face-saving projects, and build various urban projects. There will also be officials who need to support their seven aunts, eight aunts, brothers-in-law, wives, mistresses, etc.
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And these things cost money!
Where does the money come from?
Selling land!
As a result, housing prices are high, and people are looking at the rising housing prices without tears...
In the Western Han Dynasty before the Christian era, local governments had nowhere to sell land.
But they also have to do things, what should they do?
Scratch the ground...
Anyway, serving the people and caring for the common people and the country are just empty words.
It is reasonable to collect more taxes this year.
And the Gonggun princes in power, faced with such a situation, even if they wanted to do something, they were probably powerless.
Strictly prohibiting local taxes and apportionments was not impossible for the Han Dynasty, a political system that basically inherited the system and political structure of the Qin Dynasty.
But the cost is too high!
If local governments are prohibited from raising taxes and assessments, and local governments have no money, then many places will collapse!
For example, the maintenance of straight roads, the repair of the Great Wall, the maintenance of city walls, the dredging of rivers, the construction of water conservancy channels, etc., etc., if the central government really has to allocate funds or even make decisions, let alone anything else, based on B.C.
With such poor communication conditions, it is estimated that the day lily has gone cold!
And, more importantly, there are no benefits to being an official, so who the hell wants to be an official?
Even the political system that claims to represent the people two thousand years later turns a blind eye to the increasingly violent land sales by local governments, let alone today?
In the final analysis, the root cause of this matter lies in the greed of mankind itself and the fact that the ruling class has never really sat on the side of the people!
Whether it is slavery, feudalism, or capitalism, whether it is East or West.
What are the people?
Just an object to be ruled!
Except for the moment when they were forced to a dead end and rose up to use their lives and blood to smash the shackles that bound them, who had ever truly looked at them?
Wen Yanbo of the Northern Song Dynasty said - Your Majesty governs the world with the scholar-bureaucrats, not with the common people!
The Donglin Party members of the Ming Dynasty said - Common people can just starve to death at home, so why do they have to come out and rebel?
Even until the new century, that once ideal century, the dream century in science fiction books, the officials of the Chinese Dynasty also said - are you speaking for the party or the people?
Thinking of this, Liu Che's mood became extremely heavy.
"After all, my conscience is still intact..." he thought in his heart.
Faced with such a situation, he himself understood that his personal power was insignificant and it would be difficult to change anything.
But he knew that no matter what, he had to do something.
Otherwise, when he dreams at night, he will be awakened by nightmares.
This country, this country, this land, and the people living on it are his compatriots, colleagues, and subjects.
He is the prince and the future master of this world.
At this moment, Liu Che really realized the heavy responsibility on his shoulders.
However, as a man of three generations, he is no longer a middle-aged boy, and he understands that shouting slogans has no effect other than deceiving a three-year-old child.
"Let's start with Hedong County..." Liu Che thought to himself.
As the prince of the country, it is impossible for him not to benefit himself.
This Hedong County was quietly put into his own bowl by himself.
Things that had been planned as early as when we were in Hedong last year, have now been put on the agenda, and we are just waiting to select an obedient and qualified county magistrate to start taking action.
As for how to deal with Henan County, Liu Che also had a plan in mind.
Henan County is no better than Hedong County.
Liu Che also knew that with his small arms and legs, it was impossible for him to reach into the Henan County.
Because, in the previous life, Henan County was named Sili during Xiaozhu's reign, and its status was equivalent to a municipality in later generations, directly under the central government. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was the seat of the central government of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Shenjing!
Even at this time, the status of Henan County is not much worse than that of Guanzhong.
However, in such a blessed place, where there are more developed industries, commerce and handicrafts in the jurisdiction, the rich are like crucian carp crossing the river. The officials still reach out to the poor people and do whatever they want. Liu Che believes that they must be given a little
Look at it, you can't just punish Dou Quan, kill a few officials, and forget it.
Killing chickens to scare monkeys, at least make the monkeys frightened and restrained after seeing it!
With this idea in his mind, Liu Chegong turned to Dou Guangguo and said: "My uncle, I thought that the official system of Henan County was so broken. As the old man said - three feet of ice does not freeze in a day, and good officials are needed."
Only wise men can change. Therefore, I want to recommend to my father that Zhonglang General Zhidu be transferred to the post of governor of Henan County. I don’t know what the boss’s opinion is?”
Decide on the governor of a county, especially the governor of an important town like Henan County.
It is difficult for Liu Che to make a decision alone.
There must be a big shot with enough weight to endorse it.
Dou Guangguo is undoubtedly a suitable candidate.
And Liu Che was not surprised that Dou Guang would refuse.
Because through this brief exchange, Liu Che already knew that although the uncle of the Han family said on the surface that he wanted to cultivate the high road, in fact, in his heart, he still couldn't let go of politics.
If given the chance, he would definitely come out again unwilling to be lonely, even if it was just to make his presence felt...
Even better, Liu Che felt that the emperor's father would also approve of this matter.
Zhidu is the most trusted person by the emperor's father.
A small lieutenant general is obviously not enough to satisfy the emperor's father.
By being transferred to the post of governor of Henan County, one can hone the talents of Zhidu and add local governance experience to his resume, preparing for future promotions and even rewards.
Just like in his previous life, Zhidu was transferred to the post of governor of Nanyang County...
After Dou Guangguo pondered for a moment, he firmly shook his head and refused, saying: "As an old minister who is about to die, he has long been indifferent to such national affairs and does not want to be involved again. Whatever the family wants, you can do it yourself..."
This was Liu Che's negligence.
If Liu Che recommended someone else, perhaps Dou Guangguo would help.
After all, it would be good for the Dou family to help Liu Che and let Liu Che accept his love!
Dou Guangguo is not stupid. He knows very well that while he is alive and his sister, the Queen Mother Dou, is alive, the Dou family will have endless glory, glory and wealth that no one can match.
But what if he and Queen Mother Dou are no longer together one day?
Looking at Bo's situation in the days after Queen Mother Bo passed away, he almost understood.
But, unfortunately, Liu Che recommended Zhidu!
Dou Guangguo knew exactly who Zhi was.
That is a person who has no scruples in his heart and is only loyal to the emperor.
Let him go to Henan County?
Are you kidding me?
Henan County is extremely complex. Various forces, including powerful landlords, wealthy businessmen, and princes and kings, are entangled together. If you are not careful, you will create a big trap.
Dou Guangguo did not dare to take this risk.
After all, he has grown old and is no longer as brave as he once was.
As far as he is concerned, he can live the rest of his days safely, practice and practice in his spare time, and just take a few golden elixirs.
No need to take any more risks.
Otherwise, if Zhi Du was tricked, Liu Che, the prince, could hide in the prince's womb, but he would have to face the boiling public opinion of the government and the public again.
Liu Che didn't understand what Dou Guangguo was thinking, but seeing his firm expression, he couldn't say anything more.
After all, Dou Guangguo was his elder and the biological brother of Queen Mother Dou.
There is no reason for younger people to force their elders to do things for them.
Besides, if Dou Guangguo agreed to deal with Dou Quan, he was extremely enlightened!
Thinking about what happened to Comrade Jianfeng, Liu Che felt that he was very lucky!
At least, I wasn't kicked out with a broom...
Looking at the sky, Liu Che said respectfully: "If the boss has no teachings, then I will leave first..."
Dou Guangguo stood up and said: "Old minister, send me home..."
"My lord, please stay..." Liu Che said quickly: "You can leave on your own. It's not my fault to disturb the lord's Qing Dynasty..." (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!
ps: I have to take a bus back to Guangxi tomorrow, and I guess there may be no updates, so I may ask everyone for a day off.
Starting the day after tomorrow, work hard on coding!
