Han Shizu

Chapter 372 Financial Planning
Just as suddenly as Yang Bin's imprisonment, the end of the case was equally unexpected, catching the Han courtiers who had been silently paying attention to this matter by surprise.Such a huge case came to an abrupt end. From the beginning to the end, regarding the Yang Bin case, it was never put on the table. Under the order of the emperor, a low-key investigation was conducted and it was dealt with suddenly. bland briefing
This kind of process and result made the courtiers of the big Han suddenly a little uncomfortable. The young emperor in the Han Palace seemed to be a bit more powerful. Before he knew it, the power of the monarch had begun to overshadow the power of the ministers.

Under such a situation, a minister should have taken the lead to express his protest against the emperor's unruly behavior.In the past, it was Yang Bin who rushed ahead.

However, as the protagonist of this political incident, after being taken down, he looked all over the court, Chinese and military, and he couldn't name a single person who had this ability and influence.

Guo Wei does have this prestige, but this military official has gradually evolved into a political animal, scheming and able to see the situation clearly, and will not use the emperor's edge over this matter.Because of Yang Bin's end, Wang Zhang was a little depressed.Su Yugui still holds the position of prime minister, but has gradually faded out of the power center.As for Feng Dao, Zhao Ying and others, there is no such influence.

As for Fan Zhi and other political upstarts, not to mention that they were personally promoted by Liu Chengyou, their foundation is still shallow, and they are not yet qualified to "challenge" the monarchy.

Suddenly, the power of the Han Dynasty began to take a big step towards the centralization of the monarchy, just because an old minister was taken down.It is conceivable that in the next not short period of time, there will be no "opponents" of the emperor in the center of the court, at least they will not be superficial like Yang Bin.

The downfall of Yang Bin is also doomed to be impossible to survive in a smooth manner, a political reshuffle is inevitable, and the power gap left after Yang Bin's resignation is bound to cause major changes in the political structure.

The Yang Bin incident did not end with the incrimination of Yang Bin. The political purge against the "Yang Bin Group" was carried out calmly under the instruction of Liu Chengyou.This is a political group that is strong on the outside and strong on the inside, and the party members of the six divisions are only attached to Yang Bin. When the big tree falls, the vines, branches and leaves have no ability to resist when facing the emperor's heavy blows, and can only let the censor Made by Taiwan and Wu Desi.

For the first great dynasty after the Shangyuan Festival, the courtiers were looking forward to it. Liu Chengyou knew what they were looking forward to, but he didn't satisfy them.There was no positive response to the Yang Bin case, and more importantly, no clear instructions were given on the adjustment of the Zhengshitang that officials were more concerned about.In short, highlighting the unfathomable of a Sacred Heart.

The troubles and disasters of the second year of Qianyou have passed, and the outlook for the third year of Qianyou was also published at the Shangyuan Banquet.Therefore, in the great dynasty, Liu Chengyou was actually discussing politics and quickly entered the "working state".

There is only one core issue, money.The big man's finances, after two years of financial difficulties, can barely be regarded as a sigh of relief.However, the nature of the country's poverty has not been improved. From top to bottom, everyone is living a miserable life.

Such a situation simply cannot allow Liu Chengyou to realize his grand plan, so it must be changed.After taking over the throne, it took two years to stabilize the imperial power and sort out the military affairs. Finally, Liu Chengyou was able to free up his hands and devote himself to developing the national power and strengthening the country and the army.

With regard to finances, there is nothing more than increasing revenue and reducing expenditure.In terms of throttling, Liu Chengyou set an example and advocated nationwide frugality. The Han Palace continued to shrink and go on a diet for two years, and all palace construction and repairs were stopped.In the imperial court, there is little useless waste.

Even, Liu Chengyou cut the salaries and silk food of the courtiers, but it caused too much resentment later, and the life of most middle and lower Han officials was indeed difficult. Liu Chengyou just tasted it and did not continue to attack his courtiers.

Therefore, when discussing politics in the great dynasty, the focus of discussion is only on how to open source.However, given the limitations of the eyes of the courtiers of the Han Dynasty today, most of them are only interested in taxes.Liu Chengyou basically ignored the opinions of these people.

During the catastrophe when Yelude destroyed Jin, the vitality of the Central Plains was seriously injured. After the rise of the Han Dynasty, there were several wars, and it was far from being restored.Although under the imperial court's policy of supporting the people's livelihood, the people of the Han Dynasty lived a barely stable life.But for most people, especially grassroots farmers, livelihood is still poor.

The taxation of the Han court was already heavy. Liu Chengyou abolished many exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes at the beginning of his succession, but he had no intention of changing the series of policies led by Wang Zhang to suck the blood and sweat of the people.

The burden is already heavy enough. If the policy of increasing taxes and taxes is implemented again, Liu Chengyou can imagine that there will be civil unrest.And if you add the officials and generals who are of poor quality in various places, Liu Chengyou can't guarantee what kind of evil results these executors will cause.

Therefore, no matter how difficult the finances are, the imperial court should not continue to oppress the peasants.What Liu Chengyou even thought of was to appropriately reduce the burden on farmers, which would only intensify the financial pressure on the imperial court.

There is always something to be gained by brainstorming.Duzhi judge Xue Juzheng and others proposed some methods to satisfy Liu Chengyou.There is only one core, continue to tap the potential on top of the existing tax revenue of the imperial court.

For example, government-operated salt and iron and distiller's yeast, these two items were the major items of the imperial government's fiscal revenue. They suggested that the system should be re-established, the regulations should be deepened, and illegal activities should be severely cracked down on.

On the basis of salt, iron and distiller's yeast, the scope of official operations continued to be expanded, and all items such as tea and sugar were included in the "overall planning" management and operation of the imperial court.A monopoly always makes money.The only hesitation in Liu Chengyou's heart is whether the imperial court has the execution power
Some people suggested that the reform of the currency system should continue, and the exchange of old and new money would leave too much room for maneuver.

Some courtiers also set their sights on business taxes, but the business of the big man is not considered developed.Liu Chengyou's idea is to kill after fattening up. Instead of agreeing to increase commercial taxes, he decided to implement the previous policy of reducing and exempting standardized tariffs.In the past, there were too many generals in various places who treated the imperial government's policies as farts, and they should also start rectifying them.

For the country's finances and taxation, all the ministers competed to advise and offer suggestions, but Wang Zhang, who was the third secretary, surprisingly, did not say a word or make a plan.

Still in Chongzheng Hall, Liu Chengyou took a sip of hot tea to relieve the fatigue from long-term political discussions.Call Wang Zhang to the front of the imperial court, and ask him about the affairs of the court: "The country is poor, and the finances and taxes are tight. I have always been desperate for money and food. In the Chongyuan Palace, the ministers competed to express their strategies. Why is Wang Qing silent?"

"The minister is dull, he doesn't know how to adapt, and there is really no good strategy. Besides, there are so many talents in the court, why do you need this old man to speak nonsense!" Wang Zhang's answer surprised Liu Chengyou, and he always felt that there was something in his words.

Staring at Wang Zhang with a cold and rigid face, Liu Chengyou felt unhappy and felt a little offended.

"Why is Wang Qing meager? Since the founding of the country, I have entrusted you with all the important financial and planning matters, and I have seen all the hard work and hard work!" Liu Chengyou said lightly, but his tone was a little salty.

Hearing this, he sat behind the case and was silent for a while. Wang Zhang got up suddenly, walked to the hall, and said: "I have a request, and I hope your Majesty will accept it!"

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou originally thought that Wang Zhang had some financial insight, but he didn't expect that after speaking, he actually resigned.

"The minister is sick and ill, has no good doctor for a long time, is getting worse and worse, and has no strength to work hard, which will delay the affairs of the state. Please resign as an official now," Wang Zhang said calmly.

In a word, Liu Chengyou was silent, and his gaze gradually deepened as he looked at Wang Zhang.

(End of this chapter)