Sign In a Lu Bu Fengxian at the Beginning

The next day.

Morning starts.

The civil and military officials walked along both sides of the royal road and walked into the Jinluan Hall one by one.

After all the civil and military officials entered the Jinluan Palace, the emperor Zhou Chen walked out of the exclusive royal road and sat on the dragon chair.

All civil and military officials immediately knelt down and saluted: "Kowtow to Your Majesty, long live long live long live long live."

All civil and military officials shouted in unison.

Zhou Chen leaned on the dragon chair and looked down at the civil and military officials; "All the ministers are equal."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

All civil and military officials stood up.

"When there is something going on, we will start, and when there is nothing going on, we will retreat."

Cao Zhengchun's sharp voice sounded in the Jinluan Hall as usual.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Xun Yu walked out.

When the civil and military officials saw this, they couldn't help but raise their brows.

Xun Yu was ordered to measure and make statistics of the world's land. All civil and military officials knew about this matter.

Now that Xun Yu has returned to Luoyang, what Xun Yu wants to report should be about land.

"Your Majesty, I have been ordered to measure and count the land in the world. The land in all states and prefectures in the world has been measured and counted by me."

"The land annexation in my country is very serious. 80% of the land is in the hands of aristocratic landlords, and less than 20% of the land is in the hands of the common people."

"And the land in the hands of landlords from aristocratic families enjoys the privilege of not paying taxes, so that my tax revenue in Dazhou has been declining year by year."

"I request your Majesty to change the land tax system and abolish the tax-free privileges of landowners from aristocratic families."

"I have recorded the measured land in a register. Please take a look at it."

Xun Yu took out a memorial from his sleeve, held it in his hand and said loudly.

As soon as Xun Yu said these words, the expressions of all the civil and military officials all changed.

All civil and military officials knew that what Xun Yu wanted to report was about land, but they did not expect that Xun Yu would actually change the land tax system and abolish the tax-free privileges of aristocratic families.

This is simply earth-shattering.

"Send it up."

Zhou Chen said expressionlessly.

Cao Zhengchun immediately walked down and took the memorial from Xun Yu's hand, and presented it to Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen opened it and glanced at it.

Zhou Chen had already read this memorial yesterday, and it was just a formality at the court meeting today.

After Zhou Chen closed the memorial, he looked at the civil and military officials below: "My dear friends, what do you think of what Xun Shangshu reported?"

"Your Majesty, you must not do this."

A minister immediately stood up and objected: "Your Majesty, the right of tax exemption for landlords of aristocratic families was established by Emperor Taizu. How can it be abolished so easily?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"The right of landlords from aristocratic families to be exempted from taxation is a rule that has been passed down to this day in our Great Zhou Dynasty and cannot be abolished."

"Otherwise, there will be opposition from the landlords of the world's aristocratic families."

Xun Yu's words were opposed by a large number of civil and military ministers in the court.

Some of these ministers came from wealthy families, and some were loyal and loyal old ministers.

There are many reasons for the opposition of these ministers, but generally speaking, the biggest reasons are nothing more than two points, sticking to the rules and the opposition of the landlords of the world's aristocratic families.

Zhou Chen looked at the ministers who stood up to oppose, and there was not much surprise on his face.

Even important ministers such as the Minister of War, the Minister of Punishment and the Eight Sages Wang Zhou Xian opposed this matter, not to mention the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. It is normal to have some objections.

Zhou Chen looked at the ministers who stood up to oppose with an expressionless expression; "Since you all are opposed to what Xun Shangshu told you, then you can tell me that the landowners of aristocratic families annexed 80% of the land in the world without paying taxes. The tax on the land of the Great Zhou Dynasty How to solve it?"

"Is it possible to maintain the expenses and operations of the Zhou Dynasty with only the tax revenue from less than 20% of the land in the hands of the people?"

Zhou Chen calmly glanced at these opposing ministers.

These opposing ministers looked at each other, and for a moment, they didn't know how to answer.

They can't just say they're checking the land owned by aristocratic landlords!

If they really dare to say this, they will undoubtedly offend all the rich and powerful landlords in the world.

"how?"

"Can't you tell me?"

Zhou Chen glanced at these opposing ministers indifferently.

There was no need to embarrass these ministers again.

Zhou Chen glanced at the civil and military officials throughout the dynasty and said in a solemn voice, "I really didn't expect that the degree of land annexation in the Great Zhou Dynasty would be so serious."

"Eighty percent of the land is in the hands of aristocratic landowners, and there is no need to pay taxes. Less than 20% of the land is in the hands of ordinary people."

"In other words, I, Da Zhou, have only relied on tax revenue from less than 20% of the land in recent years to maintain Da Zhou's various expenses."

"Moreover, this situation is not constant, it is still declining year by year."

"Let's not talk about the land annexation by the aristocratic landowners, let's talk about the tax revenue of the Great Zhou. If this continues, the tax revenue of the land of the Great Zhou may one day drop to not even half of the tax revenue!"

"If that time comes, how will I use it for expenses and operations?"

Zhou Chen's questioning voice echoed in the hall, making all civil and military officials feel deafened.

"Xiao He, you are the left prime minister of Zhou Dynasty. What do you think of what Xun Yu said?"

Zhou Chen looked at Xiao He again.

"Your Majesty, I agree with what Xun Shangshu said."

"The land taxation system of our country has reached a point where it is difficult to recover from its long-standing shortcomings. Only rectification can make it look new."

"If the tax-free privileges of aristocratic landowners are not abolished, my land tax in Dazhou will never be changed."

Xiao He said loudly.

Zhou Chen looked at Fang Xuanling and the six ministers of the Ministry of War.

"Your Majesty, I also agree with what Xun Shangshu reported."

"Only by abolishing the tax exemption rights of aristocratic landowners can the land tax revenue of Dazhou be restored."

Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and several other important ministers of the six ministers all expressed their agreement with Xun Yu.

Even the Minister of War, the Minister of Punishment, and the Eight Sages Zhou Xian were no exception.

Yesterday, Zhou Chen asked them to enter the palace, but the matter was basically finalized.

Therefore, in this morning meeting today, the three ministers of the Ministry of War, the Minister of Punishment, and the Eight Sages Wang Zhou Xian did not dare to object anymore, and could only pass it unanimously.

Seeing that Fang Xuanling, the six ministers, and Xiao He, the prime minister, all agreed with Xun Yu's intention, the civil and military officials understood.

It turns out that His Majesty has already been angry with Xiao He, Fang Xuanling and other important ministers, and has received the support of these important ministers.

At this time, the abolition of the tax-free privileges of aristocratic landowners has basically been decided, and it is useless even if some of their ministers object.

"Your Majesty, no!"

"Landlords from aristocratic families are exempt from taxation. This is a rule set by Taizu at the beginning. It is a preferential reward given by Taizu to the rich and powerful families in the world for helping Taizu stabilize the world."

"If Your Majesty abolishes the rules set by Taizu, you will destroy the Great Wall."

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

Still, several ministers from aristocratic families were unwilling to give in, and knelt down and objected loudly.

It's not that the ministers of these aristocratic families were ignorant and couldn't tell that the emperor Zhou Chen had decided to abolish the tax-free privileges of the aristocratic landlords.

But these ministers of the aristocratic families know that they must oppose it to the end and cannot let Zhou Chen abolish the tax-free rights of the landlords of the aristocratic families.

Otherwise, once the tax-free rights of aristocratic landowners are abolished, it will not be that easy to have such privileges.

"enough."

Zhou Chen looked at the ministers kneeling on the ground, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

"Emperor Taizu gave such privileges to the landowners of the aristocratic families so that the landowners of the aristocratic families can better serve me, Da Zhou. It is not to let the landowners of the aristocratic families suck the blood of Da Zhou and dig out the roots of Da Zhou."

"When Emperor Taizu founded the country, 70% of the land in the Great Zhou Dynasty was in the hands of the common people, and only 30% was in the hands of aristocratic landowners."

"But what now?"

Zhou Chen glanced at the ministers kneeling on the ground with cold eyes.

"Nowadays, 80% of the land is held by landlords from aristocratic families, while less than 20% of the land is held by ordinary people."

"Tell me, the difference of more than 50% between before and after, how much of the land is the common people willing to buy and sell to the aristocratic landowners, and how much of it is obtained by the aristocratic landowners?"

"Your ass is clean about the dirty things that the landlords of the aristocratic families do behind their backs. Do you think I don't even know about it?"

"Do you want me to ask Dongchang to investigate the wealthy families and you officials?"

Zhou Chen's cold and stern voice echoed in the hall.

The ministers of the aristocratic families who were kneeling on the ground couldn't help but tremble.

Especially the last words Zhou Chen said, otherwise he would ask Dongchang to investigate these officials, which shocked these ministers even more.

You know, ministers like them who hold high positions basically don’t have clean butts.

If he really wants Dongchang to investigate, even if he is not sent to the guillotine, he will still have to have the black sand on his head removed and be sent to prison.

Several officials from aristocratic families who were kneeling on the ground bowed their heads and did not dare to say another word.

Their butts are not clean, and the affairs behind the aristocratic landlords' backs cannot withstand investigation either.

If this aristocratic landowner whose Majesty ordered Dongchang to conduct a thorough investigation was really offended, the final result would not be as simple as abolishing the tax exemption rights of the aristocratic landowners.

Seeing that the ministers who were kneeling on the ground were silent, Zhou Chen stopped talking nonsense and said loudly, "It is my decree that from now on, the tax exemption rights of the landlords of the aristocratic families will be abolished. Pay taxes according to the regulations.”

"Abolish the land equalization system and order the Minister of Household Affairs to change the Dazhou tax system to tax per mu."

"From now on, we will inventory the land that has been stolen from the people, and the imperial court will send officials to various places to accept petitions from the people."

"As long as the common people complain that their land has been stolen, no matter who it is, let me get to the bottom of it."

"..."

"Xiao He and Xun Yu are responsible for discussing specific matters, and the other five departments will cooperate."

Zhou Chen made several decrees in succession.

These decrees not only abolished the tax exemption rights of aristocratic landowners and changed the taxation of land, but also investigated the land that had been stolen from the people, abolished customs duties, and increased commercial taxes.

After hearing these contents of Zhou Chen's decree, the faces of all the officials changed slightly.

Once these decrees are implemented, the landowners of the aristocratic family will not be able to live well.

Only Xiao He, Fang Xuanling and other important ministers kept their faces calm. They already knew the content of these decrees in the Yangxin Hall yesterday.

Some of the contents of the decree came from the hands of these important ministers.

"besides."

"From now on, we will take back the power of private soldiers from wealthy families."

"After the war, wealthy families are not allowed to raise private soldiers, and are not allowed to forge bows and crossbows privately. Anyone who violates this will be punished for treason."

Zhou Chen's unmistakable cold voice echoed in the hall.

After the rebellions of wealthy families such as the Yuan family in Runan and the Zheng family in Rongyang, Zhou Chen already had the idea of ​​taking back the private military rights of the wealthy families.

Now, in this morning, riding on the east wind that suppressed the objections of hundreds of officials, Zhou Chen issued this decree.

As long as the private military rights of the wealthy families are taken back, it will not be so easy for the wealthy families to want to cause chaos again.

Zhou Chen's intention to take back the power of private soldiers from wealthy families came out.

The expressions of all the civil and military officials in the hall changed.

What?

Take back the power of private soldiers from wealthy families?

All the civil and military officials looked shocked.

None of them expected that Zhou Chen would not only abolish the tax-free rights of wealthy families, but also take back the rights of private soldiers from wealthy families.

Even Xiao He, Fang Xuanling and other important officials were obviously stunned for a moment.

None of them knew that Zhou Chen wanted to take back the private soldiers of the wealthy families.

Zhou Chen had not mentioned it to them before.

"Your Majesty, does it take long-term consideration to take back the power of private soldiers from wealthy families?"

Xiao He raised his eyebrows, stood up and said.

Some of the previous decrees have already had an impact on the wealthy families. If another decree is issued to take back the power of private soldiers from the wealthy families.

Xiao He was afraid of being too hasty and arousing resistance from the wealthy families.

When the time comes, if the wealthy families join forces to resist, it will bring considerable turmoil and influence to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"Need not."

Zhou Chen shook his head without any doubt; "The foreign races in the Great Zhou Dynasty have been destroyed. After the menstruation, there will be no foreign enemies in the Great Zhou Dynasty. There will be peace inside and outside the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Why do wealthy families keep so many private soldiers?"

"Are you trying to conspire to usurp the throne like the Yuan family in Runan and the Zheng family in Rongyang?"

"I will take back all the private soldiers of the wealthy families. If anyone refuses to obey, I will directly charge him with treason and kill him."

Zhou Chen said coldly.

It is imperative to take back the private soldiers of wealthy families.

No one can stop it.

Even the four gate valves are no exception.

If anyone wants to test the sword of Zhou Chen, the emperor, then Zhou Chen does not recommend mobilizing an army to destroy a few houses first, killing chickens to scare monkeys, and establishing authority.

Seeing Zhou Chen's unquestionable look, Xiao He said nothing more and retreated.

Some other ministers originally wanted to speak out to persuade Zhou Chen.

But seeing Zhou Chen's undeniable cold expression, it was useless even for Xiao He, the left prime minister, to speak, so these ministers had no choice but to swallow the words that came to their lips.

All the civil and military officials knew in their hearts that the foreign races outside the customs had been wiped out. The next step for the emperor, Zhou Chen, was to clean up and rectify the internal affairs of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

This is going to take action on a wealthy family.

After issuing this decree, the morning court was coming to an end.

All the civil and military officials secretly breathed a sigh of relief. They were really afraid that the emperor Zhou Chen would have some other plans for the wealthy family.

Fortunately, no more.

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