I can't blame everyone for being surprised, this ratio is really too weird.
And that ratio is...
Ninety-five percent!
Yes, ninety-five percent.
In other words, the rice that each farmer worked so hard to harvest was handed over to the government before he even ate it.
Such a ratio is unbearable for any individual. Isn't this just looking for trouble?
"This is not possible, this is a plan to subjugate the country!"
"Yes, yes, doing this is like digging your own grave!"
A group of old men almost spoke out, using various historical allusions to describe the seriousness of excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes.
To put it simply: if you do this, you are a foolish king, a pure and innocent king!
However, Xia Yan tried his best to fight against the opinions of the seven old men and obey them.
My own life in the courtyard is no match for that group of eunuchs. Is it possible that I can't beat you seven old men?
But what puzzled Xia Yan was that even though he had made such a foolish decision, Zhuge Liang, as the Prime Minister of the Left, never said a word.
Even when he was arguing with a group of old men, Zhuge Liang did not move.
So, Xia Yan decided to test it out.
"Prime Minister, what do you have in mind?"
Unexpectedly, Zhuge Liang just waved his feather fan and said, "Your Majesty has great talents and great plans, how dare you, a humble minister, speak nonsense."
Xia Yan felt refreshed after what he had said. It seemed that Zhuge Liang was not as amazing as the legend said.
This idea of his was obviously a strategy to subjugate the country, but Zhuge Liang, who originally thought he was the biggest obstacle, said nothing.
Zhuge Liang, who is famous all over the world, is just a name in vain.
From this point of view, Daxia must perish!
With a good mood, Xia Yan announced the dismissal of the court with a smile.
After the dynasty ended, several old men put on their bitter faces together.
"Your Majesty is still too young."
"Yes, yes, your Majesty has only inherited the throne for half a month, and he fell ill just after he ascended the throne. It seems that he has a fever that has burned his brain."
Unlike the seven people, Zhuge Liang, who was following behind, remained silent. He just looked at the palace door silently, as if he had made some decision.
At the same time, Xia Yan was still crying in the study. He was in a very good mood at the moment. The decree he promulgated would definitely cause a lot of public resentment.
Next, you just need to wait for the people to rise up. As long as they really rise up, you will have a good chance.
You must know that the Daxia Dynasty only had a total of 120,000 residents, and the permanent army was only about 8,000.
Counting some sick, wounded and those on leave, it would be good to have 5,000 on the books.
As for the palace guards, there are only 200 of them. It would be great if they don't run away during a fight.
Xia Yan kept making his own wishful thinking, and there was no doubt that he was getting closer and closer to going back.
But now, I haven't succeeded yet, and I still need to be locked in the study to read books and review memorials.
Although Eunuch Luo has very strict requirements for his studies, the diet he gives himself is still very nutritious.
Different dishes will be served at every meal, which makes Xia Yan very satisfied.
At the same time, Xia Yan also began to count the fifteen minutes of the night in his mind.
There is no doubt that I still need to turn over the cards.
Even if Xia Yan already has someone he likes in his heart, it won't work.
In terms of internal affairs, Eunuch Luo is the boss of the royal family!
Xia Yan had already communicated with Eunuch Luo about this. He wanted to renew his relationship with the girl who had the word "Yue" engraved on the wooden sign yesterday, but was ruthlessly rejected.
The reason given is also very strange. As an emperor, you cannot have sex with the same woman for two consecutive days.
Xia Yan needs to cast a wide net to spread the influence of the royal family.
In response to this, Xia Yan snorted coldly in his heart. He took off his pants and farted for a total of fifteen minutes and still spread his wings. You want to suffocate me to death!
But that’s how life is. Since you can’t change your life, change yourself first.
If every day is like that woman yesterday, fifteen minutes won't matter.
At night, Xia Yan waited silently in his room.
This time, he had everything ready, he just waited for the beauty to be sent into the room and started immediately.
While waiting anxiously, Xia Yan finally found the girl he has today.
When the girl was sent in, no one heard her before she arrived.
"Your Majesty, it is a pleasure to serve you~~"
When Xia Yan heard this, he looked at the woman and instantly frowned.
"You're too happy too early. Someone come and carry me away!!"
Then Xia Yan thought casually while fastening his belt.
"Good guy, the quality has been very different these two days. The girl who saw yesterday is not interested in today's at all..."
For Xia Yan, turning over brands is like opening a blind box.
It's not that today's girls are too ugly.
Although Daxia is small, it still has a population of 120,000.
It's no problem to find some girls with exquisite looks.
It's just that the one from yesterday was so stunning that Xia Yan now only has her in his mind.
He wanted to see the girl from yesterday, but Eunuch Luo, an old stubborn man, refused to do so.
The reasons given are quite high-sounding.
Rules are rules. If Xia Yan wants her to accompany him, he must wait until tomorrow.
"That's all, I won't argue with you, I'll wait for tomorrow!"
On the second day, Xia Yan was waiting for the official's letter in the court hall.
Presumably, my two measures have been downloaded now, and there should be some movement outside soon.
It's just that Xia Yan didn't see Zhuge Liang in the court today, so he couldn't help but ask.
"Where has Prime Minister Zuo gone?"
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Zhuge should have gone to collect taxes and grain from the people." The person who responded was an old man in his eighties, whose name was Zhu Ming.
Before Zhuge Liang appeared, Zhu Ming was the prime minister of the court and had high prestige.
Even after Zhuge Liang appeared, he only temporarily became the Right Prime Minister.
Hearing this, Xia Yan nodded slightly.
Only Zhuge Liang would do such a thankless task, but no matter what, at least Zhuge Liang's status in the hearts of the people would drop a lot.
However, for some reason Xia Yan suddenly thought of Zhuge Liang's silence yesterday, and felt a little worry in his heart.
But soon, it was firmly hidden in my heart.
With a tax rate of 95%, even if the gods come, the people will not be convinced.
After a week, if the effect is still not good, I will have a new trick.
After all, he is a systematic man!
Then, another calm day passed like this.
At Xu time, it was the turn to turn over the cards.
"What did you say, that girl is missing?!!!"
Xia Yan almost yelled when he said this. Opposite him, Eunuch Luo, Xiao Haozi and others buried their heads very low, seeming very guilty.
"And...according to the news from the inner court, she has disappeared for a day, which means she has been running away since yesterday."
"Your Majesty, this is an unpredictable event. We didn't expect her to run away..."
"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, why don't you let Little Neck chase her? It is said that Little Neck has a trace of inner strength and is blessed with light kung fu, as fast as lightning."
"As fast as lightning? I've been running around all day, where can I get electricity?"
Xia Yan had a dark face and didn't want to say anything more to these eunuchs.
If you can't even look down on a weak woman, what's the point of eating!
Fortunately, I will be leaving this place soon, so it's not that regretful.
When I return to Blue Star, there will definitely be no such fairies in my life, so I will naturally give up on living a good life.
"I won't read the signs for the time being. I'll sleep by myself at night."
After Xia Yan said these words, he flicked his sleeves and robe and left alone, leaving a group of eunuchs looking at each other in shock. This chapter has been completed!