The third political decree, called the "Land Equalization Order", was a reform decree that Qu Yuan and Shen Dao pondered day and night, plagiarized... Ah Bu, borrowed the creativity of Shang Yang of Qin State, and combined it with the local national conditions of Chu State.
The implementation of this decree was very smooth, far beyond the imagination of Qu Yuan and Shen Dao.
Previously, in Xiong Wuliang's fiefdom, farming activities were based on farms. In the early stage of inheriting the fiefdom, it had a great mobilization effect, effectively centralized management of farmers, and facilitated the promotion of Xiong Wuliang's new agricultural tools such as the curved shaft plow, Water wheel etc.
At the beginning, the farm's companion 'militia' also played a considerable role in facing the invasion of Shaohu pirates.
But times have changed, and the farm model should also change.
Although the collective farms have greatly improved collective productivity by sharing cattle, iron farm tools and other means - most of the harvest benefits are unfairly occupied by the tough clans on the farms.
It will naturally affect people's enthusiasm for farming.
Nowadays, the feudal land is extremely rich, the prices of cattle and iron farm tools are no longer high and can be afforded by ordinary farmers, and new tools such as curved shaft plows and waterwheels have long been popular... The existence of the farm has done more harm than good.
The so-called "land equalization order" means to break up the farms and divide the farm land equally among the farmers.
In the words of later generations, it can also be called "attacking local tyrants to divide their fields."
This will help stimulate the production enthusiasm of farmers and stimulate the redistribution of wealth.
Of course the ordinary farmers welcomed it with both hands - but the clans that had owned a large amount of land before they 'joined' the farm were very angry.
However, the destruction of the Guo family is imminent, and no one dares to commit crimes against the odds.
The land equalization order spread quickly like this!
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Xiong Wuliang took a bronze chariot and walked around the fief for a few times.
What a lively scene!
It is already late autumn, and farmers have already harvested their crops. Normally, it is the coldest time in the fields.
At this moment, it is in full swing!
The farmers happily divided the land, looking forward to good times in the coming year... This time, the food they grew truly belongs to their own families!
After seeing Xiong Wuliang's chariot, the farmers all cheered heartily——
"My lord is here! Long live my little lord!"
“Long live the new law!”
“Divide the land equally and work hard to cultivate it!”
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Xiong Wuliang smiled and greeted the farmers kindly. The farmers were even more excited when they saw that the famous Qu Yanghou was so approachable, and they cheered louder.
Xiong Wuliang secretly praised in his heart - Qu Yuan's land equalization order was almost the same as Shang Yang's equal land distribution.
It's all about privatizing land.
This was used to stimulate farmers' enthusiasm for production, and at the same time, the land was used as a rein to make the population more stable and facilitate war mobilization.
Then, through means such as rewarding land with military merit, the privileges and strength of the aristocratic class were gradually weakened, and then a new ruling class emerged as the times require - the military landlord class.
From the current point of view, the land equalization order can increase the agricultural output in the fiefdom and weaken the strength of the powerful clan.
It can be considered that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages!
Qu Yuan was also in Xiong Wuliang's inspection team. Looking at the lively scenes all over the mountains and plains, he couldn't help but narrowed his eyes with satisfaction!
political reform! The change of my dreams!
This feeling is really great!
For the current four-county fiefdom, the proportion of agricultural output in the total GDP is actually not high... Qu Yuan issued the land equalization order mainly for long-term planning.
That is after Xiong Wuliang succeeded to the throne as King of Chu! The land equalization order placed throughout the Chu State will have a huge effect on improving the national power of the Chu State!
I believe this day will not be too far away!
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As the maid of Xiong Wuliang's maid, Ying Zhuo also followed the patrolling convoy.
Tomorrow, she will leave Quyang County and return to Qin State.
At this moment, I was still a little disappointed.
Seeing these Chu people cheering enthusiastically, seeing Xiong Wuliang being deeply loved by the fief...Ying Zhuo's plump chest rose and fell, and he was deeply shocked.
Xiong Wuliang, this person seems to have no ambition, but he is already implementing centralization reforms!
Although the current reform is still limited to the four county fiefdoms, it is also a dangerous signal for the Qin State!
If the reform in the four county fiefdoms succeeds, will Chu King Mihuai follow the cat's example and promote centralization reform in the entire Chu State?
Who can stop the Chu State after the political reform?
Even the State of Qin dare not say that it can safely defeat the State of Chu after the reform!
Xiong Wuliang is really the great enemy of Qin!
Maybe... An outrageous idea suddenly appeared in Ying Zhuo's mind.
It seems that it is not impossible to make peace with this Xiong Wuliang... Xiong Wuliang will definitely be an important minister of the Chu State in the future, and according to Ying Zhuo's understanding, this is a man who values love... If he makes peace with the Qin State, maybe Xiong Wuliang will marry him. Can the alliance between Qin and Chu be maintained in his lifetime?
Ying Zhuo suddenly blushed, gritted his silver teeth, and secretly spit in his heart——
Thinking about the lazy virtues of the little Quyang Hou, who is a financial fan, if I were to marry a princess from Da Qin, huh, I would really ruin that good little girl!
But is getting married really a good idea?
Ying Zhuo's eyes were blurred, and he didn't know what he was thinking. His face turned red and white.
Oh! What the hell am I thinking about!
Ying Zhuo came to his senses and wished he could slap himself in the face.
The death of the old monarch Xiong Wei at the hands of the Qin people was a sworn hatred. Even if the Qin State proposed a marriage in order to win over Xiong Wuliang... given Xiong Wuliang's temperament, he might not be able to agree.
But Ying Zhuo knew that Xiong Wuliang had always regarded Qin as a great enemy!
You can often hear that lazy little guy muttering about "Damn Qin" while having fun.
Ying Zhuo let out a long sigh and fell into deep tangle.
Forget it, I'm leaving tomorrow... What will be Xiong Wuliang's fate in the future? Whether he will become an enemy of our Great Qin... it all depends on his own fate.
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The news that Xiong Wuliangyi destroyed the Guo clan and promoted centralization reforms in the fiefdom quickly spread throughout the Chu Kingdom!
It can be regarded as an out-and-out explosive news!
It is said that Tingli Guo Ziyu fainted on the spot after learning the news... When he woke up, he shouted, "If you don't avenge this revenge, you can't be a human being."
Prince Mi Heng felt unhappy that Xiong Wuliang had touched his face.
On the one hand, Zhaoju was shocked by Xiong Wuliang's resolute actions, and on the other hand, he was secretly delighted by Xiong Wuliang's recklessness - he immediately went to the palace where the prince was, deepening Mi Heng's hatred of Xiong Wuliang's "relying on his merits and being overbearing" impression.
King Chu Huai was noncommittal, looked around and said with a smile: "This must be Qu Yuan's plan. At that time, Qu Yuan was by my side, and he was always thinking about what changes he wanted to make... Now my ears are clear, let him go Just go ahead and bother your nephew!"
The princes from all over the Chu Kingdom were silent for a long time, alarm bells ringing in their hearts——
This bear is unscrupulous and can really cause trouble!
When Wu Qi implemented the reform, life was very difficult for the nobles!
It's okay to be a monster in his own fiefdom, but this person must not be allowed to take charge of the power of the Chu State... If reforms like this are to be carried out in the entire Chu State, everyone will have a hard time!
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