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"Not good." Chen Qun smiled wryly. "It's a fluke if you don't become a palace."

Xun Yu was not surprised.

He had already received a letter from Xun Chen, knew the general situation in Bohai, and knew that Zhong Yao and Xun Chen were ready to retire, but they just couldn't find a suitable step.Chen Qun was sent here by Zhang Zhao to make a plan. In addition to being ashamed to face others and refusing to come by himself, he also meant to blame the Ruying people.

But Xun Yu knew that although it was true that the Ruying people formed a group, it was not the Ruying people's responsibility to make Bohai like this.

This is fundamentally a gap between the two systems, which cannot be bridged by individual abilities.

His experience in Hedong and Henan has proved this point.

"Henan Yin's Mansion still lacks a few capable officials. If you don't mind, come with me in the next year. Shi Guangyuan, Meng Gongwei and the others are experimenting with new farm tools in Henan, and they can get together when they have time."

Chen Qun was taken aback for a moment, subconsciously looked up at Xun Yu, and swallowed the words of refusal on his lips.

Opportunities are rare, and Xun Yu fought with sincerity. If he refuses because of a moment of impatience, he doesn't know when he will have such an opportunity next time.

He really didn't want to stay in Bohai for another day.

"Thank you Xun Yin."

Xun Yu patted Chen Qun's shoulder, hesitated to speak, and finally just sighed lightly. "Changwen, in life, you will inevitably encounter some setbacks. You don't have to take it to heart. A gentleman is like jade, and if you don't cut it, you can't make it."

Chen Qun nodded and said goodbye.

The moment I bowed my head, tears came down.

He was just about to speak when Yang Xiu strode over. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but smile. "Hey, isn't this the grandson of Chen Taiqiu? Which county are you in charge of now?"

Chen Qun immediately turned dark and said nothing.

Xun Yu hurriedly pulled Yang Xiu away, and gave an overview of Chen Qun's situation.Yang Xiu knew the inside story, and immediately said: "Why, do you want to repay Chen Taiqiu's favor? Don't blame me for talking too much. Although the Situ Mansion has not banned the protection of the prime minister, we should try our best to avoid suspicion of this kind of township party attraction. Besides He is still a person who went to Bohai, and he is famous with the emperor."

Xun Yu sighed. "I don't know what you said. It's just that the situation is such that I have to help. But don't worry, although this kid is a bit pedantic, he still has abilities. I'll give him a chance. Whether he can stand up or not depends on himself. "

Yang Xiu smiled and said nothing.

Xun Yu's qualifications are older than him, and his relationship with the emperor is also closer than him, so he doesn't need to remind him.

Xun Yu said: "I just heard from the guard outside the door that you came in with Situ, why..."

Yang Xiu grinned, whispered in Xun Yu's ear and said, "I'll go see you and file a court case."

"Sue imperial court?" Xun Yu sized Yang Xiu up. "Sue who?"

"Situ."

"Si...tu?" Xun Yu opened his mouth wide, looked at Yang Biao who was seated in the hall, and then at Yang Xiu, wondering if he had heard it wrong. "Dezu, what are you father and son doing?"

"You'll understand later." Yang Xiu put on a show and stepped into the hall.

Chapter 1169 Year-end Summary

"The emperor and queen are here!"

With Taichang's loud cry, the banquet began. All the ministers who were chatting returned to their positions, straightened their clothes, and stood upright, waiting for the emperor and empress to attend.

It was the first time for many people to attend such an occasion, especially those women who came with their husbands, who were too nervous to breathe.

Yang Biao's eyes were moist, and his nose was even more sour.

Fast forward ten years.Since being forced to move westward, the imperial court has not held a ceremony of this scale.Now that the world is in peace, the matter of etiquette should also be put on the agenda.

Although today's New Year's Eve meeting is lively, there are many irregularities. In the future, I will find an opportunity to advise the emperor.

Thinking of this, Yang Biao couldn't help thinking of Xun Yu.

One of the purposes of Xun Yu's visit was to discuss rites, and I don't know how he talked with the emperor.

After a while, amidst the sound of drums, Xun Wenqian took the lead, followed by Zhen Mi and Qiao's sisters, who stopped on the east side and turned to face the door.

Ma Yunlu, Lu Xiaohuan and two bearded beauties followed closely behind, stood still on the west side, and also turned to look at the door.

When Yang Biao and others saw it, they couldn't help but smile knowingly.

These nobles and beauties belong to both the East and the West.At least in the Emperor's Harem, Kanto and Kansai have coexisted harmoniously.The queen was born in a Confucian family, which also met the wishes of the Confucian family.

It can be seen from this that although the emperor introduced many new policies, he did not pay much attention to many details, but he was still careful about the fundamental issues.

At this time, Liu Xie took Fushou's hand and walked out slowly.

Taichang shouted loudly: "The emperor and empress have arrived, and all the ministers greeted—"

The hussar general Zhang Ji who was standing at the front of the group of officials immediately bowed his hands and said loudly: "The ministers congratulate His Majesty the Emperor and Your Highness the Empress, long live!"

He was a little nervous, and his voice was a little trembling, making it hard to imagine that he was once a brave and murderous Xiliang warlord.

In contrast, Mrs. Zou beside him was calmer.

All the ministers followed Zhang Ji, bowed and saluted, and shouted in unison.

"The ministers congratulate His Majesty the Emperor and His Majesty the Empress Long live, long live, long live!"

"Everyone is flat." Liu Xie nodded slightly, stretched out his hands, and made a gesture of false support, his majestic gaze swept over the officials.

Empress Fushou nodded with a smile, her gentle eyes swept across everyone's faces, making everyone feel that the emperor and empress had seen them.

After the ceremony, everyone was seated.

Liu Xie said a few words on the occasion, then signaled Taichang, and proceeded to the next procedure.

Too often call again: "Minister report!"

Taiwei Jia Xu got up and reported on the military situation this year, focusing on military reform.

Except for Jiaozhou and the southern part of Yizhou, the other states have basically been pacified, and the generals of all ministries have gradually shifted from wartime status to normal guarding.This year, the enlistment system has been reformed, the conscription system and the autumn and winter review system have been restored, and the advantages of the enlistment system have been retained. The elite are selected from the conscripts to form a standing army.

Since then, conscripts have received basic military training and undertaken local security tasks, basically without leaving the county, or even completing their service within the county.After the three-year service is over, you can return to the industry, and you can do one-month training every three years.

The standing soldiers are separated from production, and they focus on daily training, guarding the capital and major strategic locations, and are responsible for major combat tasks during wartime.

This system has just been implemented, and it is still in the trial stage. The first trial targets are more than 2 people under the command of Hussar General Zhang Ji.These people have been diverted, and about 1000 elites stayed in their positions and were recruited into the standing army. More than [-] people were arranged to serve as county captains, county captains, and pavilion chiefs to assist local military management and maintain local law and order.

The remaining 6000 people were demobilized and assigned land, and they were disarmed and returned to the fields to farm with peace of mind.

Considering the lack of land in Liangzhou, more than half of the people were arranged in Guanzhong and Kanto, and less than [-]% of them actually returned to Liangzhou.

Among the 2 people, more than [-] people have military exploits, but they are not suitable for senior military positions.According to the latest system, the corresponding military merits are awarded, and they stay in the army to serve as instructors and other positions, passing on their combat experience to recruits, but assume management functions.

After Jia Xu's report, Liu Xie commented a few words, especially thanking Hussar General Zhang Ji.

Without Zhang Ji's cooperation, it would not be an easy task to disband the [-] Xiliang soldiers smoothly.

Although Zhang Ji was suffering in his heart, his face was full of smiles.Being able to be the leader of the officials and above the Sangong on such an occasion, he can be regarded as a successful cleanser, and he will no longer have to worry about the emperor's reckoning.

Zhang Ji got up, thanked the emperor, and said impassionedly that this is what a minister should do.

The other ministers were also very happy when they heard this.

With the example of Zhang Ji, it will be a reference for the removal of the military power of other Xiliang generals in the future, and Dong Zhuo's influence will gradually be eliminated.

Although Dong Zhuo has been dead for nearly ten years, his influence has not been eliminated.

After Taiwei, Situ Mansion began to report the situation.

The first thing is the counting situation of each county this year.

With the recovery of Yizhou, the military pressure in the Southwest was greatly reduced.Thanks to Zhang Ji and Shi Sunrui's cultivation of fields after they invaded Yizhou last year, Berkshire, Guanghan and other counties caught up with the spring plowing, so Yizhou's harvest this year is particularly gratifying, which has played a positive role in alleviating the government's finances. effect.

Secondly, the harvests of the counties in Jingzhou are also very good this year. Among them, the commercial tax in Nanyang County has doubled compared to last year. Wancheng has surpassed Chang'an, Handan, and Anyi to become the city with the highest tax revenue.

Jizhou continues to make great strides this year. Although the improvement rate is not as good as that of Jingzhou, the absolute value is not low.

Yanyu and Yuzhou followed closely behind, with gratifying stamina, and the momentum of catching up is very obvious.

Qingzhou and Xuzhou are also recovering, but the population loss is too large, and no obvious effect has been seen yet.

In the end, Yang Biao criticized Liangzhou.

The development of Liangzhou in the past two years has been weak. Both the growth rate and the actual volume have fallen far short of before.If the business tax is stripped, the development of Liangzhou has stagnated only in terms of local agriculture and animal husbandry.

After Yang Biao finished speaking, he looked back at Yang Xiu with a stern expression.

Everyone smacked their tongues secretly.

This Hongnong Yang family really has a stern and selfless family tradition. If Yang Biao wants to stand up, he must use his own son first.

Everyone's emotion is not over yet, Yang Xiu came out. "Your Majesty, I take the liberty to speak out and reply to Situ's criticism."

Liu Xie nodded. "Say."

Yang Xiu bowed again, then turned to Yang Biao, bowed his hands and saluted. "Situ, Xiu thought the court was unfair to Liangzhou."

Everyone was stunned.

Although the scene of the father-son court battle is good-looking, it can't be easy to see this.Yang Biao was only dissatisfied with Liangzhou's governance achievements, and did not criticize Yang Xiu himself by name. As a son of man, Yang Xiu bluntly opposed Situ's opinions, which was really unexpected.

In an instant, many people became energetic, and even Chen Qun, who was huddled in a corner and dared not say a word, straightened his body and listened attentively.

Yang Biao's gray eyebrows raised lightly, and he stretched out his hand calmly, signaling Madam Yuan not to speak.

This is the court, they are not only father and son, but also the superior-subordinate relationship between Situ and the sheriff, it is normal to have disputes.

"Prefect, please speak."

Chapter 1170 Revisiting Liangzhou

Yang Xiu bowed again, and immediately expressed his opinion.

Although Liangzhou is a large place, there is too little arable land, and there are even fewer households that can support them.When Liangzhou had the largest number of households, there were no more than [-] households, which is just an ordinary county in the interior.Even if Qianghu is now naturalized and his household registration has increased, it is impossible to compare with the great counties of the Central Plains.

Hanyang is considered the largest county in Liangzhou, with a household registration of less than [-], which is the level of a large county in the interior.

Therefore, it is unfair for Liangzhou to compare the total tax revenue with other states.

Furthermore, Liangzhou has little arable land and many pastures, so it is doomed to have limited grain production and focus on animal husbandry.However, the best pastures in Liangzhou were requisitioned by the imperial court and used as pastures to raise war horses. Most of the horses, cattle and sheep produced by other pastures were also supplied to the inland, especially horses, which assumed most of the horses used by inland counties and post offices. .The price of these horses is controlled by the imperial court, which is far below the market price. It is Liangzhou's support for the imperial court. The imperial court cannot turn a blind eye and blame Liangzhou for its poor development.

Just imagine, what kind of situation would it be if the best cultivated land in the interior was taken back to the imperial court?

Will their stats still look that good?

As soon as this remark came out, many people shivered and looked at each other in blank dismay.

What does Yang Xiu mean by this? Is it for the emperor to further save the field?

How many people will go bankrupt if the best cultivated land is taken back to the imperial court?

Yang Biao frowned, looking displeased.

If it wasn't for the court, he would really like to give Yang Xiu a big slap in the face.

You bastard, you dare to say anything.Saying this, how many people do you know who can't sleep well?If there is a civil uprising, it will be a big trouble.

After Yang Xiu finished speaking, he made a final point: while comparing the total amount of taxes, the fact that Liangzhou has insufficient registered permanent residence should be considered. It is suggested to compare the per capita tax contribution.

As soon as this remark came out, Liu Xie's cheeks twitched and he almost laughed out loud.

As expected of Yang Xiu, he not only grasped the vital points, but also grasped the pain points of others.

If the inland counties are not dragged into the water, no one cares whether Liangzhou has suffered injustice.

If the per capita contribution is not mentioned, no one cares about the fact that Liangzhou has too few household registrations.

Liangzhou has few household registrations and less arable land. In terms of total contribution, Liangzhou will never be better than the mainland.But compared to the average per capita, Liangzhou can beat the mainland by a large margin.Even Nanyang cannot be compared with Hanyang.

There are more than 50 households in Nanyang, seventeen or eighteen times that of Hanyang, but the total tax revenue of Nanyang is not seventeen or eighteen times that of Hanyang.

This is still under the condition that the price of horses is controlled. If the price control of horses is released, Hanyang's total tax revenue will easily double.

In this era, industry was still in its infancy, and animal husbandry beat agriculture in terms of per capita output value.

Even in the industrially developed 21st century, the income of herdsmen with pastures exceeds that of most working families.

Compared with the average per capita, Liangzhou has obvious advantages, enough for anyone not to underestimate it.

Liu Xie looked at Yang Biao.

Yang Biao pondered for a moment. "What the prefect said is reasonable, but the prosperity and decline of a country depends on the total amount after all. Of course, your opinion has some merits. In the future, when the imperial court evaluates officials, it should really consider the per capita taxation, not the total amount. "

Yang Xiu didn't insist any more, bowed and retreated.

After all, today is the year-end summary, not the time to formally launch an attack on Situ Mansion.Now that Yang Biao admitted that the Situ Mansion's evaluation standards for officials were insufficient, his goal was achieved, and there was no need to fight to get red-faced and spoil everyone's interest.

Yang Biao turned around and asked Chang Shi Zhang Song to record the matter for later study, and then brought up Bohai County.