The fourth year of Jianning was undoubtedly a good harvest year. The national treasury had never been so full. Speaking of which, the two tens of billions of dollars were not unprecedented. During the reign of Emperor Xiaohe, the world was under great rule, and the tax revenue was a full eight billion dollars.
, reached its highest peak, but after that, the tax on farmland continued to decrease, but the tax revenue increased. During the period of Emperor Xiaoheng, it even reached 28 billion yuan, reaching its highest peak.
This is not because the world is under rule and the people are rich, but because there are more and more types of taxes, and various methods are used to collect money. For example, if the male in the family is not married, he has to pay taxes, but if he is married, he still has to pay taxes.
Taxation, you have to pay taxes before you have children, you have to pay taxes after you have children, after all kinds of taxes, the emperor is still not satisfied.
In the end, even at the suggestion of Zhongchang Shihou Lan, the tax on gifts was introduced for the first time. The general meaning is that you live under the protection of the emperor, and you have to donate some money to the emperor to repay the emperor. This gift is nothing.
The rules are completely in accordance with the wishes of the emperor. If the emperor never leaves the palace and only hears about the living conditions of the people from other people's mouths...this gift can destroy millions of families.
I have never seen any opposition from those party members to these exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes. Yes, these wise men who care about the world are only thinking about how to get rid of eunuchs for the sake of the world and gain greater power in the temple.
Why should we care about trivial matters? There were also some talented people who were dissatisfied with this and complained to the emperor, but unfortunately, they were never understood.
The little fat man is different. He has followed He Xiu among the people since he was young. He knows the hardships of people's lives and has heard people's complaints. Therefore, in the second year of Jianning, he followed Liu Ju's advice and canceled the project at once.
Some miscellaneous taxes, and after canceling so many miscellaneous taxes, there are still more than 20 billion in taxes, which is a bit incredible at this time.
In addition, after the little fat man ascended the throne, he did not build large-scale palaces or carry out large-scale construction projects. Even if he needed to settle down the common people, he still chose to build roads, which undoubtedly made Wang Fu and others admire him very much.
The affairs of the Mintun were established in the third year of Jianning, and the prosperity was in the third month of Jianning, and the autumn harvest was in the seventh month of Chengyu. Many officials were also familiar with it. Under the control of Wen Renxi and other local officials, the
Farmers and officials in various places also got their first vacation. After the autumn harvest, these villagers also received enough food, even if the court had to charge 40%.
In the eighth month, the emperor rewards the world.
Qiao Xuan became the Taiwei, Wenren attacked and worshiped Sikong, Chen Dan worshiped the Imperial Servant, Feng Shi worshiped Taichang, Zhang Wen worshiped Guang Luxun, Xing Ziang worshiped the Weiwei, Xu Xun worshiped the Si Nong, and Xing Ziang became the youngest of the Han Dynasty.
Although everyone was dissatisfied with one of the Nine Ministers, because he was of extremely high moral character, he was not opposed by anyone. As for the others, they were all meritorious ministers in the village.
As for those officials who came from students, with the help of the merit system, their promotion speed is also very fast, and some have already reached the position of Diannong Captain. When the affairs of these officials are decided, the little fat man can be considered a complete
Wang Fu, who took control of the temple and obeyed his own words, or in other words, obeyed his own words, served as the Shangshu Ling, the most important official position.
He Xiu, Qiao Xuan, Yang Ci and others serve as the three princes, and there are also a large number of ministers from the Jiuqing Dynasty who were personally promoted by the little fat man. In the temple, the voice of those aristocratic families has been rapidly reduced, even though they are still full of local governors.
, and even in the position of subordinate officials to Jiuqing, they lost too much say. Local officials are not the state pastors who will have military and political control in the future.
They are just governors and governors. The governor only has the power to supervise the powerful officials. The governor is only the general in charge of political affairs. Taxation and military power are not in his hands. The little fat man can be regarded as having great power. No one in the temple dares to object anymore.
The little fat man's decree, after he ascended the throne in the first year of Jianning, took four years before the little fat man gained the power he deserved.
At this time, the little fat man was only fifteen years old.
During the court meeting, watching these ministers pay their respects to him, the little fat man returned the salute to them, and sat down. The ministers began to discuss, and naturally it was the latest construction matter. Everyone decided to build it from Luoyang, and passed through
Henan County, Liang County, Yuanwu County, Yangwu County, Zhongmou County, etc., arrive at Yanzhou Weishi County, Yongqiu County, Xiangyi County, Waihuang County, pass through Pei County, Feng County, Fuxian County, etc., and then all the way to Xuzhou.
It is conceivable that this is a huge project. If it can be built, it will definitely be able to connect the entire Central Plains region, including Sili, Yanzhou, Xuzhou, and even a small part of Yuzhou, connecting the people and the country.
It is a great benefit, and it will have huge benefits for the stability and development of various places. When everyone talks about it, they are particularly excited.
In the past few years, the little fat man has gained control of the temple through his achievements. Of course, there have been several cold-blooded rebellions, but the little fat man hopes to convince others with virtue. After all, he is also
The scholar-emperor who governed Confucianism.
Dahonglu Cao Song proposed to replace this Chi Road with Jianning Road to pass it on to future generations.
The little fat man happily accepted the proposal. While they were discussing, Wang Fu suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, we can discuss Chidao later, but there are other important matters that require your Majesty's consent!"
The smile on the little fat man's face solidified once again, and he gradually became a little unhappy in his heart. He frowned and asked, "What's the matter?" Wang Fu stood up and said:
"Your Majesty, it is also a matter of the people's settlement. When there are many fields and few people, your Majesty forcibly gathers the people and cultivates countless fields. This is certainly a good thing, but if the cultivation continues, I am afraid that there will not be enough people and it will only be abandoned.
I hope that your majesty will change the edict on these cultivated lands and allow the villagers to go out without strict control. They will no longer levy a 50% tax, and use their talents to take one out of forty, so that the villagers can be turned into farmers."
"Diannong officials turned into local officials!"
The little fat man was furious when he heard this. He tried his best to get these farmers and officials to cooperate with the local officials and get along with each other. Only then did things get better. You want me to completely turn these officials into local officials? Are you impatient?
I can understand it, but I can't say it openly. It will only increase local conflicts in vain! His face turned frosty, he waved his hand and said, "We will discuss this matter later."
"Your Majesty, this matter is related to people's livelihood and cannot be delayed!" Wang Fu still said.
The little fat man stood up suddenly and looked coldly at Wang Fu in front of him. Wang Fu bowed his head and showed no fear, while everyone bowed down one after another, lowered their heads and did not dare to speak. The little fat man squinted his eyes and looked at him for a long time.
Just then he shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, the matter of recuperating the people is fine, but the officials do not need to be removed. I want to establish a settlement for the people, with the farmers and officials as the administrative offices, and the people of the settlement can cultivate the reclaimed land with peace of mind.
That’s all.”
"As for the land tax, the imperial court gave him iron tools for plowing oxen. If he takes one for forty, it is not acceptable. He will take one for thirty..."
The little fat man thought about it, finished his thoughts, then looked at the ministers and asked: "Do the ministers have any objections?" Everyone shook their heads and said they had no objections. Wang Fu suddenly raised his head and said: "Your Majesty...
" Before he could finish speaking, He Xiu stepped forward suddenly and punched Wang Fu on the forehead. Wang Fu covered his forehead and looked at him in horror.
He pointed at He Xiu tremblingly, looked at the little fat man, with tears in his eyes, and shouted: "Your Majesty, he is openly committing murder! Beating important ministers!"
He Xiu smiled coldly and said: "I heard that Manan County named you, me, and Duke Zhang as the three outstanding figures of the world. You said that I and Duke Zhang are not worthy of being ranked with you? Is that right?"
But I was sighing in my heart: Silly boy, I cherish your talent and saved your life.