"Although the land reclamation order is good, it will inevitably lead to backlash among the nobles. How to solve it?"
The land of the Yin Shang, except for the prosperous Central Plains area, the rest of the land belongs to various princes. Even in the Central Plains area, if these ownerless lands are reclaimed, they will inevitably attract nobles to covet them, and it will lead to turmoil.
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How could Emperor Xin not know how to use slaves and common people to reclaim wasteland? It would change drastically in a few years, and then it would attract nobles of all sizes to compete for it.
"This is my third policy, suspending the enfeoffment and setting up local officials and situ to collect taxes. The eldest situ will be in charge of the books, the people's land and land affairs, and the junior situ will be in charge of Chaoge, the people, the land, and taxation affairs in the surrounding suburbs."
This Shen Gongbao is also a capable man. The first two strategies of building Chidao and the order to open up wasteland are all for the implementation of the third strategy.
At this time, the Yin and Shang Dynasties were in charge of the local vassals, which were divided into large and small feudal lords, including the five princes, princes, uncles, sons, and nan. The vassal states were like a state within a state. In addition to paying tribute to the king every year, the king had no other obligations.
Control methods.
Indeed, what the human king can control is only the Central Plains area centered on Chaoge, and with the enfeoffment of successive generations of human kings, the area is getting smaller and smaller, which is also the bane of everything.
Previously, Emperor Xin drove Jizi back to Jiguo, which was a small fiefdom, but that place permanently lost the rule of the human king.
The control of the human king has indeed been reduced, and the vassal states have implemented another set of laws, which is the inheritance system of the eldest son. The other sons only receive a small amount of gold and silver as gifts and nothing else.
If the rest of the disciples want to gain wealth and honor, they need to make contributions, otherwise they will not even have a place to live. This maintains a certain vitality.
This ensured that the rule of the vassal states would not be reduced, while the Yin and Shang Dynasties continued to weaken. With one going down and the other going up, rebellion became a natural thing.
Shen Gongbao saw this, so he introduced the Situ system to manage the place, and this opening was the land reclamation order.
Shen Gongbao's three strategies are linked one after another. If they are really implemented, it will really be the way to become rich and powerful.
Di Xin remained silent, pacing back and forth, thinking about what was right and wrong.
Shen Gongbao finally said, "Your Majesty, these three strategies are only the preliminary stage. I still have a complete national policy of restructuring. If your Majesty can really implement it, the human race will not be far away from becoming rich and powerful."
In the Qiong room at this time, apart from Di Xin who was pacing, Shen Gongbao who was offering advice, and Su Hu who was kneeling on the ground.
Su Hu knelt on the ground, not daring to move at all. His sweat rolled directly to the ground. He didn't understand why he was allowed to hear such an important policy.
Su Hu is also a prince, and in the north, he is only slightly inferior to Bei Bohou. In the previous rebellion, he even defeated Bei Bohou several times, which shows how powerful he is.
And if these three strategies are implemented, the sphere of influence commanded by the Renwang will inevitably extend to Jizhou. By then, due to the overlapping of forces, there will definitely be more conflicts.
"This matter is very important and I need to think about it."
Although these three strategies sound very good, those who have studied history will be wary. Any reform will touch the original interest groups. For Chaoge, once this reform begins, the king will inevitably fight against the entire world.
The princes are enemies.
"I, Shen Gongbao, obey the king's orders!"
As soon as Shen Gongbao bowed, he knew that the lethality of these three strategies would definitely hit the heart of the king. Even if this matter was abandoned, he had already planted the concept of a capable minister in the heart of the king.
"By the way, what do your three strategies have to do with Su escorting the pig?"
Di Xin frowned and looked at Shen Gongbao with some dissatisfaction.
Shen Gongbao laughed and said, "If the king wants to undergo any reform, he cannot do without the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty. Isn't it beautiful that Su Hu sent it to the ministers with the king's order?"
Shen Gongbao's words directly blocked Di Xin's words.
"That's all. Dr. Su, please get up. Someone comes and gives Su Hu a hundred gold pieces and two hundred pieces of silk."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration!"
[Due to the combination of kindness and power, Su Hu’s loyalty increased to 60%]
…
On the last day of the year, Yu Hua, the deputy general of Sishui Pass, finally entered Chaoge City.
Then Yu Hua entered the palace, and Emperor Xin also received the stranger immediately.
In the palace, the charcoal fire was burning brightly. As soon as Yu Hua came in, he felt very warm.
"Your Majesty, Yu Hua, pays homage to the King!"
"Get up! Has Boyi Kao been delivered?"
Di Xin was very anxious. He only watched Yu Hua take a sip of tea and then described the whole process.
From being intercepted and killed by Chan Cult when leaving the city, to escaping for his life, to meeting Master Yu Yuan, and then Master Yu Yuan went to Biyou Palace on Jinli Island to meet the leader.
After that, Boyikao was killed, and Yin Hong received the inheritance from Bai Di. Obviously, although Yin Hong was a disciple of the third generation, he was vaguely favored by the leader of Tongtian.
Di Xin broke into cold sweat after hearing this. He never thought that Boyikao, the descendant of Bai Di, would be killed by the leader of Tongtian Cult.
"The sage rules the universe, goes through thousands of eons without weariness, and remains untainted by cause and effect. He always exists with heaven and coexists with Tao. He is indeed true and true."
After listening, Di Xin sighed and said this.
"Your Majesty, upon arrival, Prince Yin Hong asked his ministers to hand over two treasures of merit and virtue to your Majesty."
After saying that, Yu Hua took out the fishing net and the flint drill, and immediately saw these two magic weapons emitting light of merit, which became brighter and brighter as Emperor Xin approached.
[There is a fishing net: It is used by the Youyu family of the human race for fishing. It has been worshiped by generations of sages and is contaminated with merit. It is released in the water and can block hundreds of miles of water. Any aquatic species in it will be caught in one net. 】
[Suiren Drill: A sharp weapon used by the Suiren family to drill wood to make fire. It is made by being contaminated with merit. Because it is contaminated with a trace of innate Bingwu fire, it can generate Yang Qi and is best at dealing with ghosts and gods. Any ghost or god will be driven away in front of this fire. 】
The two merit magic weapons have different functions. One is a magic weapon to deal with the water tribe, and the other is a magic weapon to deal with ghosts and gods. They can be said to be extremely powerful.
Emperor Xin couldn't help but think of the Three Emperors period, when all kinds of merits and magic weapons were available, and how the sages of the human race used this to equally share the rule of the ancient world with the emperor of heaven and earth. It was really fascinating.
"Your Majesty, Prince Yin Hong wants to practice Taoism in Biyou Palace for ten years, so don't worry my father."
After hearing this, Emperor Xin saw these two magical treasures of merit and virtue, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "What more could I ask for if I have a son here?"
…
next day
Emperor Xin got up early and busily went to the ancestral temple in the palace to worship his ancestors.
Emperor Xin is particularly solemn today, wearing a human crown on his head, a splendid purple dragon robe, white cloud boots, and two seals symbolizing the human king hanging on his white cloud belt.
Pig heads, cow heads, mutton, horse heads, deer heads, the heads of five domestic animals, rice, millet, millet, wheat, bean sprouts, five kinds of grains, a full bucketful.
With three green smoke billowing, Emperor Xin recited sacrificial inscriptions, prayed to his ancestors, and prayed for a good harvest and peace in the coming year.
The witchcraft used for sacrifices rang a fou, and the bells sounded melodiously, echoing throughout the temple.
"The little guy did a good job!"
White mist suddenly appeared, and a divine light lit up. It seemed that the man was King Chengtang whom he had not seen for a long time.