If the light of luck gave Zixu hope, although the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, it still made people excited for a short while, and it was a complete tragedy for Cao Cao.
The Great Court Meeting is only held once a year, so it lasts a long time. Cao Cao, as the strongest force in the court, has nothing to say. Although Zhang Hong clearly showed his goodwill, he was satisfied. Yu, also had a headache with Liu Bei's strength.
"My lord asked the foreign ministers to ask for instructions from your majesty." After Guan Yu reported Liu Bei's grain and tax revenue before last year, he straightened his upper body and nodded slightly in the direction of Liu Xie and said.
Although the amount of grain and tax revenue reported by Guan Yu was quite large, it could even be said that it was so large that Liu Xie was very happy, but Xun Yu and Zhang Hong vaguely estimated the hidden amount, and Liu Bei had more than this little money and food.
Of course, Zhang Hong and Xun Yu also left room for maneuver when reporting, and it was difficult for ordinary people to notice it. However, although the data reported by Guan Yu was higher than that of Xun Yu and Zhang Hong, it was not significantly greater than the amount of money and food spent on raising soldiers and educating them.
Although the numbers given by Guan Yu were personally verified by Chen Xi and Liu Ye, they were basically closed data, and even the accounting was accurate. However, as a wise man, sometimes you can't get the approximate data based on feelings and guesses alone.
"If you have something to say, please speak frankly. The Great Court Meeting is a place where people can speak freely and determine people's livelihood in the coming year." At this time, Liu Xie indeed had such an imperial air, and did not show any other expressions when Guan Yu inquired about the etiquette of foreign ministers. .
"I feel that the people of the world have difficulty eating salt, and I am willing to provide salt to the people of the world based on the price of grain." Guan Yu's majestic voice covered the entire court, and the whole place was silent. All the major families have received this news, and it can be said that everyone present Liu Xie is probably the only one who doesn't know about this.
Liu Xie frowned. He really didn't know whether he should agree to this kind of thing, and he couldn't help but show a trace of dissatisfaction. Logically speaking, such a major matter should be communicated to the emperor before the meeting, and then promoted by the emperor.
Sima Yi's keen eyes caught Liu Xie's frown and then smiled. "General, I'm afraid you have overlooked that the salt tax is a heavy tax for the Han Dynasty. If the price of salt is too low, how can the country use this to form loyal guards?"
Sima Yi's words seemed to help Liu Xie. In fact, when he heard Sima Yi's words, Cao Cao took a look at Sima Yi. He was very young, very knowledgeable, and by the way, he was one of his own.
Cao Cao is now very clear about the fact that what Liu Bei wants to do must be destroyed. Otherwise, the gap between himself and Liu Bei will become wider and wider, and the price of salt, something that the world's famous family has promised to Chen Xi, is also something that must be destroyed as much as possible.
However, although Cao Cao wanted to sabotage, he did not stand up. The reason is very simple. There is no need to stand opposite the world's aristocratic family. At least he needs the support of the world's aristocratic family very much now.
Of course, a very important point is that in Cao Cao's opinion, the benefits Liu Bei can gain from doing this are not very big, although it can indeed win the hearts of the people. But this kind of public sentiment floating under Cao Cao's rule is not very important, and Liu Bei did not specifically say that he was the one who caused the price of salt to drop. As long as this is sealed, it will have no impact.
Cao Cao does not rely on salt tax to raise his troops. He can feel more relaxed when the price of salt is low, so Cao Cao is not very motivated to resist this policy. After all, there is no need to build hatred with the noble family, and he is not like Chen Xi and Liu Bei. Such a powerful person already has enough capital to fight against the aristocratic family.
However, Cao Cao was still willing to add trouble to Liu Bei, and Sima Yi's words made Cao Cao very satisfied. Even if he couldn't stop the family's promise to Chen Xi, it was still okay to disgust Liu Bei.
"What you said is indeed reasonable, but salt profit is related to people's livelihood, and the price of salt is reduced. It is indeed good for the people. As for the salt tax, it is a heavy national tax..." Liu Xie paused for a moment when he said this, and Guan Yu did not raise his head. , Liu Ye had already prepared this response.
"Back to your majesty, Marquis Dongting has checked the account books with my lord. Please take a look at your majesty." Guan Yu's expression hardly changed. The best thing about Liu Ye's spiritual talent is his versatility. For someone like Liu Xie who has been exposed to it, A weakling in intelligence, Liu Ye had already prepared what Liu Xie might say and his correct answer.
Soon an eunuch lowered his head and presented the account books prepared by Guan Yu to Liu Xie. After reading through them, Liu Xie suddenly became happy. Liu Bei and Liu Ye handed over the salt tax to him so generously.
Suddenly Liu Ye looked at Guan Yu with a much more comfortable look, thinking that Liu Bei and Liu Ye were worthy of being role models among the clansmen of the Han Dynasty, although it was stated that they did not plan to pay taxes themselves because Qingxu, Jizhou and other places needed support.
But it doesn't matter. After all, this is the private property of the princes. Which clan named Liu has made something by itself and still paid taxes. Liu Bei raised this matter in this way, which made Liu Xie understand that Liu Bei is a loyal royal relative, and he also pays taxes. It is noted that except for the salt sold by Liu Bei himself, all other taxes belong to Liu Xie, and by the way, the dealers are given to Liu Xie.
Of course, these dealers are all from aristocratic families. Liu Xiezhang, who is in the hands of a woman, doesn't know how powerful they are. He might be able to sit back and watch the fight between tigers. Of course, Cao Cao will definitely take advantage of it.
"Uncle Liu Huang is truly a loyal person." Liu Xie accepted the account book and said with a sigh.
"My lord knows that Your Majesty will shed tears of gratitude for these words." Guan Yu said expressionlessly, admiring Liu Ye more and more. These words were prepared by Liu Ye in advance.
Then Liu Xie glanced at Sima Yi. In a good mood, he also had a good impression of Sima Yi, who had spoken uprightly before. Seeing that Sima Yi was only one or two years older than him, he smiled and said, "I don't know which family Qing is from."
"Sima Yi in Hanoi has met your Majesty." Sima Yi saluted Liu Xie with a fearful expression. He knew that Liu Xie had forgotten him even if he had seen him before. He really had no sense of existence before, but this time he enough.
Liu Xie didn't say much else, but looking at the slight nod, he knew that he had Sima Yi in mind.
"Lord, be careful. Your Majesty must collect the salt tax according to that account book. I bet there is no salt tax in it." Chen Qun sent a message to Cao Cao and said, Cao Cao's face was almost the same as the bottom of the pot. But fortunately he has always been dark.
"Lord, don't worry. If your Majesty wants to collect taxes, just ask General Dong to go." Xun Yu's calming voice also came over, which made Cao Cao feel at ease.
[Chen Zichuan, do you think everything you do must be counted as ten steps? ] Cao Cao was sarcastic in his heart, and couldn't help but turn his head to look at Guan Yu. He didn't expect to see dozens of streams of light appearing in the sky, [Uh, what is this? 】(To be continued.)
PS: In order to avoid burning my brain during the New Year, the author plans to open a volume and write a relaxing Diary of Zixu Foreign Land. I also ask all book friends to forgive me. I will not send out red envelopes during the New Year. Unfortunately, we only have seven days off during the New Year...
