"To teach the way and follow others, to teach people to follow the way, is to clarify the meaning of beauty and unbeautifulness." [Faxian Yishu·Volume 7 of Wei Jian]
Yang Biao's father, Yang Ci, once studied under the Huan family. The two families had always had close contacts. Huan Dian and Yang Biao traveled frequently. This time Cao Cao proposed changing the tax system. Although Yang Biao didn't say much, Huan Dian insisted on opposing it until the tug-of-war.
It was more than a month later that he had to stop the meeting due to serious illness.
Now that the emperor had said that affairs should not be neglected because of others, and the government would cease after people were destroyed, Yang Biao had to raise his concerns and said hurriedly: "Although the government and the public are discussing the tax system, it is reasonable. Although Huan Gongya had objections during his lifetime, it was for the sake of the imperial court.
Nowadays, it is inevitable to change the tax system, but the hearts of the scholars and the people cannot be underestimated, and I hope that your Majesty will think carefully."
"I am also aware of the public opinion of the government and the public." The emperor said calmly: "For example, the debate on salt and iron back then, whether it should be returned to official use or returned to civilian use, all had a lot to say. I am not King Zhou Li.
Such a king who cannot listen to the words of the people, as long as he only cares about the safety of the people, and there are many capable ministers in the dynasties, how can he not listen to them?"
Hearing that the emperor seemed to be relenting, Yang Biao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "Your Majesty is wise, I believe that there are many discussions and objections, which shows that it is not easy to change the imperial tax system, so we need to be careful.
It’s a matter of discussion.”
"What a joke, what's the reason for their objection? It's just that they were very dissatisfied when they saw that the imperial court wanted to charge them more taxes." The emperor sneered, sat down on the couch, and pretended to be debating: "Earlier
As we have already mentioned, the common people in Li are taxed heavily, and thirty taxes per person is just a drop in the bucket. On the contrary, the tycoons from all over the country use it to enrich themselves. If things go on like this, the country will become weaker and the people will become poorer, but who is the only one who is strong?"
"Your Majesty cherishes the common people, so you can do less corvee and less tax, and rest with the people. Why should you favor one over the other?" Zhong Yao couldn't help but interjected. He was usually inconvenient to talk, but he was not in the Chengming Palace now, so he boldly said: "This is
Once the plan comes out, I'm afraid... it will shake the foundation of the imperial court!"
"The way of heaven is to make up for the deficiencies by making up for the excess." The emperor said slowly, putting his hands on the armrests with a solemn expression: "This system must be easier. Let's talk about it, but it is just to plan how to make it easier. There is no reason why it is difficult to stop it.
The truth. Cao Cao, what do you think?"
Cao Cao did not look at Zhong Yao from beginning to end. He lowered his head, cupped his hands and said: "I thought that when His Majesty ordered the destruction of Wubao, banned private soldiers, and never overstepped his bounds, he also reduced the land to count the people, and moved the mausoleums of powerful people, he was also one of the same people.
However, after it was implemented, the domestic stability was better than before, the households were prosperous, and the warehouses were sufficient. Now it is easier to make the tax system easier. It is to build on the foundation of the former and work deeper, so that the Han Dynasty can achieve ten thousand years of peace."
This proposal to change the tax system was first proposed by Cao Cao, so he naturally had no reason to oppose it. Zhong Yao also harbored ill will towards him and couldn't understand why Xun still supported him.
At this time, Xun Yu was meeting the newly appointed servants Liu Bei and Wang Jiang at the Chancellor's Desk, and took them to familiarize themselves with the affairs.
"When the prince was young, he served as a doctor in Zhongtai. In terms of qualifications, he has been longer than Yu. Yu did not dare to be rude. He was just dealing with official matters and had to do so. I hope the prince will not be surprised." Xun Yu sat upright and was very polite.
He told the senile Wang Jiang that he had served in the Shaofu for several years and was deeply trusted by the emperor, but he was too old-fashioned and old-fashioned and not as cutting-edge as Da Sinong Mi Zhu.
"It's just that Xuande has been in the county for a long time and has not visited the central stage. When dealing with matters, he should explain it in detail." He turned to Liu Bei and said.
Liu Bei once served as a servant in the imperial court, but when he was so despised by Xun Yu, he remained calm and obediently bowed to him: "Please enlighten me."
Xun Yu then introduced him to the various departments of Shangshutai, such as the Ministry of Personnel, the Department of Branches, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of War, etc. They were the executive organs of the imperial court, and the corresponding nine ministers of the outer court were the administrative organs. The former managed the officials.
To promote the implementation of policies, the latter is responsible for specific civil affairs. This is the internal and external dynasty function that was redefined after the emperor implemented the New Deal. From then on, the ministers and the nine ministers had equal status, and they were both in charge of the two thousand stones. The two sets of institutions also became
With the emperor's right and left hand controlling power, the emperor could use the inner court to balance the outer court, or he could directly issue orders to the outer court. Which hand was more powerful depended entirely on him.
The ministers Fu Xun, Han Bin, Guo Pu and others came forward to greet the new servants one after another. Liu Bei also saw them one by one, his face was full of joy, as if he had met him for the first time.
Everyone knows that Xun Yu intends to suppress Liu Bei's position in the central stage. Now among the Liu clan, Liu Biao is quite virtuous, but lacks ability; Liu Ai has good ability, but lacks fame; Liu Ye, Liu Fu and others
He had been in the local area for a long time and had no foundation in the court. He had to pick and choose. The emperor's decision to let Liu Bei join the court was undoubtedly a signal.
A disciple of Lu Zhi, he was recognized by Zheng Xuan and was very famous in Qingxu and other places. In his early years, he was determined to help the Han Dynasty.
He did a very good job in relocating the wealthy people, and he can be regarded as a capable official.
Everyone was thinking that maybe when Liu Bei was the governor of Yingchuan, he offended many Yingchuan scholars because of the abolition of Wubao and other matters, so Xun Yu deliberately despised him.
After the minister, Zhou Yu, Mao Jie and other ministers came forward to pay homage, and then the ceremony for the new official to take office came to an end.
"The sages at the Chancellery are still there, and I can't help but feel happy for you." Liu Bei said with a smile and a hint of irony.
Xun Yu's eyes flashed with a glint, and he shook his head and said: "It's just a matter of eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor." He stopped talking and his mood got better, although he was not willing to accept Liu Bei as his subordinate.
This was obviously to restrain him, but his tolerant character also destined that he would not do anything against Liu Bei. After the cutscene, Xun Yu began to deal with official affairs. Since the power of the Shangshutai to participate in decision-making was transferred to the Chengming Palace, the representative
The power of drafting imperial edicts was transferred to the Zhongshu Supervisor, and the Zhongtai, with its power shrunk, became purely an administrative agency.
Even so, because it is located in the middle of the province, the "inner court" always has more advantages than the "outer court".
"By the way, Xuande." Xun Yu was about to ask something when he saw a young man from the Huangmen walking in outside the door. He was ordered by the emperor to invite Xun Yu to go to Chengming Palace to discuss matters.
Before he finished speaking, Xun Yu had to leave temporarily, leaving Liu Bei and Wang Jiang to adapt to the affairs of the Chancellery. Wang Jiang was getting older because his conservative character was not conducive to the implementation of the New Deal in his position as a young man.
, so he was promoted, and knowing this well, he did not want to move, and the old god was sitting there drinking tea; but Liu Bei couldn't stay idle, he walked step by step from Yingchuan, Henan, it was the time when he was full of ambitions
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At this time, Xun Yu was not around, so Liu Bei walked around the various departments of the Shangshutai, secretly observing the people. Among them, there were many astute ones like Fu Xun and some as mediocre as Guo Pu.
He was familiar with it. Finally, he saw a young man in his early twenties who was writing at his desk. Next to him were neatly placed various chapters, newspapers, and rhetoric. Sometimes he had to arrange carriages and horses for his colleagues when they went out, and he also had to be responsible for Taichung.
Tsunaki, it can be said that he is very busy.
Liu Bei walked up to the man and noticed that he had a dignified appearance, and there was something familiar between his features. He couldn't help but said: "You are..."
At this time Xun Yu came back, his face was a little tired, and he was holding several imperial edicts in his hands. Everyone saw him leaving and returning in a hurry, and no one knew what happened. He sat back on the table and did not rush to read it.
Obviously he knew the contents in advance. When Liu Bei came over, he breathed a sigh of relief and seemed to have picked up the topic again: "Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about the easier tax system, but I don't know what Xuande is doing.