"Anyone who uses a car will stop when there is dampness in the yin and start when there is dryness in the yang." [Wu Zi·Strain]
After receiving the emperor's support, Dai Sinong Mi Zhu discussed the new tax rate with Shaofu Wang Jiang, and presided over the nationwide land transfer. This time, he conducted a detailed investigation on the basis of previous self-reports. If there was any fraud,
, the powerful people involved and the local officials will be severely punished.
This campaign of land transfer, which was personally presided over by Da Sinong, supervised by provincial governors, and vigorously enforced by county guards, kicked off in just a few months. If the last time the Wubao private soldiers were abolished, it was to dismantle powerful families.
Private armed forces, this time they are waiting to shake their economic foundation. A turmoil quickly broke out in various places, but most of the powerful people who dared to take advantage of the situation were eradicated in the last turmoil. Although the intensity this time is not small,
, but with the experience of quelling chaos last time, the local officials suppressed it easily.
During this period, many county governors and magistrates with powerful backgrounds were unwilling to implement this policy, and they were all exposed by the governors sent by the emperor and deprived of their official titles.
Although there was constant opposition both inside and outside the court, it did not affect the emperor's determination at all. Since the efficiency of Zhao Wen, Xun Yu and others did not meet the emperor's expectations, in the spring of the following year, the slightly concerned emperor personally
He stepped forward and discussed the matter with Mi Zhu and others on the way out of the city for spring plowing.
"This time the field conquest is not only about counting the acres of fields, but also the fertility, drought, water, and location of the fields, and even the annual production. You must discuss it with Zheng Hun and Guoyuan, and the register of the field must be recorded.
Divide it into four parts, one part is collected in the county, the other three parts are hidden in the county, the state, and finally you must have one part here. This is not only a voucher for the court to collect taxes, but also a way for the court to calculate the people's strength and supervise the government.
A good tool for observing the people's misfortunes." The emperor said to Mi Zhu who was riding in the car: "The land allocation should be carried out in the same way as the imperial government's calculation of households. It should be implemented every few years. During this period, any changes in the ownership of the land must be reported in time.
Adjustment without delay.”
What the emperor said was the newly granted power to Da Sinong. When Mi Zhu showed off his talents and ambitions, he naturally did not think that the power in his hands was too heavy, so he immediately nodded in agreement, and then mentioned this time again.
The progress of Dutian: "Nowadays, states and counties follow the edicts and dare not disobey them. However, when the county magistrates visit, many local wealthy people conceal or underreport things. The county magistrates are not familiar with their duties and are often covered up by them.
.There are also those who take advantage of the situation, so that the officials dare not investigate carefully, and they have to deal with errands, so they have to pass it on to the common people... Recently, there have been several cases of ordinary people's homes, graves and other places being classified as acres, so we have to be careful.
."
"Is this happening?" The emperor was shocked and angry: "Have you found out after investigating?"
Mi Zhu lowered his head and said softly: "My younger brother is the prime minister of Zhao State, and I heard rumors of this happening in other counties, so I passed the word on to you."
The emperor knew that Wang Yi had outstanding abilities, but he did not expect that behind his ability to quickly complete the entire land transfer in Jizhou, there would be such a lazy administration. You must know that just a few days ago, Zhang Ji, the lieutenant of Sili, and Wang Yi, the governor of Jizhou, successively submitted memorials
He said that he had completed the land transfer, and the emperor was so happy that he also named the two people as rural marquis to show their appreciation... No wonder those people didn't object at that time.
At this time, the emperor's heart was hot, but he could not slap himself in the face. He had to hold back his anger and said to Mi Zhu: "I have my own concerns about this matter. You must still handle the matter of transferring the fields to the letter.
Don’t worry about anything else.”
Mi Zhu knew that this matter was not something he could get involved in, so he hurriedly leaned over and responded.
It was drizzling that day, and the emperor sat in the car with a sullen face for a long time, without daring to raise his head. After a while, the car slowly stopped, and he heard Mu Shun outside saying that he had arrived.
The emperor seemed to be unable to wait any longer. He stood up from the car with his hands on his knees and pushed the door open. Mi Zhu saw the emperor walking out of the car before he could get a raincoat for him.
In the drizzle like ox hair and silkworm silk, the emperor's slightly thin body stood motionless beside the chariot shaft. In front of him, there were a group of ministers, bowing their heads to the emperor.
Since returning from the spring plowing, the emperor, who had always been in good health and rarely got sick, actually contracted wind-cold and became ill. Even Empress Fu and the prince came to visit and were turned away, saying that they were worried about spreading the disease to the second generation.
people.
"How is His Majesty's condition? Why can't you even see His Majesty and the Crown Prince?" Fu Shou's brother, Fengche Captain Fu De, asked when he came to the palace to visit: "His Majesty has not been in court for some days, and he has not been summoned.
You are a minister, even the imperial physician is cramped in the Xuanshi Palace and cannot go out easily. Nowadays, there are bad comments from both the government and the public...Has Your Highness summoned the imperial physician to ask anything?"
"The day before yesterday, I summoned the imperial doctor to come over and ask. He said that His Majesty was suffering from cold, fever, throat itching and headache, and that he needed to be treated slowly." Fu Shou said worriedly, without thinking about the reason behind Fu De's attentive concern: "
Although His Majesty doesn’t want to see outsiders, after hearing Mu Shun’s report, he is gradually getting better now.”
"Really..." Fu De said loudly.
Fu Shou noticed something was wrong and asked, "Brother, what's going on? Your Majesty is about to recover from a serious illness. It should be a happy event."
"Ah, yes, His Highness is right." Fu De came back to his senses and hurriedly said: "It is indeed worthy of congratulations, but..." He looked around carefully and saw that the palace people around Fu Shou were far away from each other.
From a distance, only one of his most trusted confidants, Zhao Changyu, was waiting nearby, and he whispered: "The prince is now four years old. He has always been in good health. I heard from the palace people that he is also smart and kind..."
Zhao Changyu couldn't help but exclaimed. Fu Shou hurriedly knocked on the table and scolded: "What are you thinking about!"
"Your Highness, please forgive me. I made a mistake!" Fu De immediately left the table to apologize, but he still said: "But I have to think about this place. Your Highness did not hear the rumors in the outer court a few days ago, but... now
Although the prince is a direct descendant, he is not the eldest son, so we have to be prepared..."
"It seems that you are tired today, go down!" Fu Shou didn't want to hear any more and waved to send him away, not forgetting to warn: "I will tell Aweng about this. If you think and talk nonsense again,
, be careful to bring trouble to yourself!"
Fu De had never seen Fu Shou speak to him so sternly, and he was frightened for a moment. He kowtowed several times and then left.
After seeing the other party leave, Zhao Changyu, with quick eyes and quick hands, supported the trembling Fu Shou, who was about to collapse, and comforted him: "Your Highness, please don't worry. Mr. Fu is the most sensible person. I'm afraid this is just a matter of Feng Chedu."
Wei’s own intention.”
"I'm not afraid that he will think so." Fu Shou held his forehead and said with some lack of confidence: "I'm afraid that other people will think so..."
Zhao Changyu didn't know what to say for a moment. Indeed, the emperor was suffering from cold and was not seeing outsiders, which aroused discussion among the courtiers. Naturally, some people would put their plans on the young prince. As the prince's biological uncle, Fu De was naturally encouraged to come over.
Find out the news.
"No, I still want to go to Xuanshi Palace." Fu Shou sat and thought for a while before making a decision, with a hint of tears in his voice: "I want to see His Majesty with my own eyes and ask him what happened..."