In Changle Palace.
Liu Heng was not in Changle Palace today, so Luo Jing came here. When the queen saw Luo Jing, she smiled and said: "Some time ago, my little sister came back to the palace and said that Dong Ahou was like the gentleman written in the book. , as gentle as jade, I feel relieved now, the women in my family are like cattails, they are lucky enough to meet a gentleman like you, so they can grow."
Luo Jing bowed first, and then said with a smile: "The noble lady is a talented lady. Her virtue is like that of an ancient woman, but she entered the shabby room of the minister. Isn't this my blessing?"
While the two were chatting, Liu Heng was reading the poem beside him, with obvious joy on his face.
After reading it, he sighed and said: "I heard that the holy kings in ancient times were able to tolerate favors and humiliations without being surprised.
No matter whether I face praise or insult, I always smile lightly and don't let the outside world affect my state of mind. I haven't reached such a state yet. "
Facing the literary works presented by Luo Jing, Liu Heng couldn't help but feel complacent in his heart, and then immediately began to self-examine.
The superior has taken the initiative to admit his mistakes, so the subordinates should stop admonishing them. This is a very simple reason.
Luo Jing smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you are too humble.
I heard that writing in ancient times was far less than today, and language in ancient times was much simpler than now. People in ancient times would only say when praising the holy king: "Your virtue, no one in the world can be higher than you." This is beyond my reach, and I am willing to obey you. '
I praise you, but I use thousands of words, complex and beautiful words, and sincere emotions. I use the moon to describe you, and I use the stars to describe you.
This is like porridge made from wild vegetables and exquisite meat. Will the people who eat it feel the same?
This is not because you are inferior to the ancient holy kings. It is because my praises can penetrate deeply into your heart and make you feel happy. "
Liu Heng laughed loudly when he heard this, and said after laughing: "You are a shameless person but don't do it when you get praise. I don't want to do that.
But I still don't deserve such praise. I should work harder to make everyone in the world live and work in peace and contentment.
Last winter was very cold, but no homeless people froze to death on the streets of Chang'an City, so all the officials went to court and praised me for my benevolence that moved heaven and for my benevolent government that saved those lives.
But I know that in Shandong, which is far away from Chang'an and Guanzhong, there must be many refugees who died in that cold winter. This is all my fault.
These refugees should have fields to make a living on, houses to protect them from the cold, and clothing to keep out the cold, so that they can survive every cold winter.
If benevolent government cannot spread among living people, wouldn’t it be whitewashing peace?
That's not what I want. "
When Luo Jing heard this, he suddenly thought of his father. If he saw the current His Majesty, he would be very happy.
Not only because Liu Heng brought the one thing he had never done to a perfect end, but also because Liu Heng truly became the kind of monarch he dreamed of.
He has violent means, but he also has a kind heart.
Luo Jingzuo bowed and said, "Does your Majesty want to redefine the world's land?"
Liu Heng nodded and said: "Some time ago, Jia Qing wrote a letter saying that now is the best time to solve the land problem, and it will be difficult to deal with it later.
However, the land equalization policy proposed by the Confucian scholars is really too radical. If it is done in this way, I am afraid that everyone in the world will oppose me, and I do not agree.
But a little cleaning is still necessary.
I plan to spend five to ten years doing this.
It not only alleviates the difficulties that the people may encounter, but also further fills the imperial treasury. Now that the world is stable and free from disasters, and there are no wars and disasters, the people can even accumulate some surplus food. I will try my best to maintain this situation. "
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A decree came from the forbidden area.
"The running water turned into frozen ice. Is it because of the cold overnight?
I don't think so.
Thousands of miles long embankment was washed away because of a small ant nest.
The troubles in this world all start from small things.
Doesn't this alert us?
The anger of the people is accumulated little by little, and the dissatisfaction with the court is deep in their hearts. When the day comes when it becomes unbearable, they will rise up, like a raging flood, destroying everything.
The tragic images of the late Qin Dynasty are still vivid in the history books. Are there any nobles of the Qin Dynasty who survived?
The great Han Dynasty has been overthrown, can you all be able to survive alone?
Is it possible that I am clearing my land just for the sake of the imperial court’s taxes?
This is a policy to cut off the carrion and keep the families wealthy forever. It is for your lives.
Spread this will to all directions so that everyone in the world knows it. "
The imperial court will begin to inventory the land among the counties and counties in the world. Those illegal plunders and land that does not pay taxes will be punished according to criminal laws.
Suddenly, the world was shaken.
Especially this edict, a typical emperor's style, courtesy first and then military. Although the emperor was kind, but in the past years of restructuring, those officials who had different political views and had irregularities that led to the infringement of the law, eventually took their families to Lingnan.
And even so, Liu Heng is still the benevolent emperor, and those exiled officials still have to thank Liu Heng.
But reform and restructuring are completely different, especially reforms that touch on fundamental issues such as land. This is even more serious than reducing vassalage. The essence of reducing vassalage is the collision between interest groups. Chehous are all On the court's side.
Clearing the land will touch the interests of the vast majority of people. Even among those who currently support Liu Heng, many people will oppose it.
But Liu Heng dared to do this, so he was naturally confident.
Who were the founders of the Han Dynasty?
Except for a few people like Luo Yi and Zhang Liang, most of them were butchers of dogs and pigs, as well as rural farmers, refugees, and clerks in the county government. This was already a group of very low-level people.
In the era of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, after the restructuring, some unknown Confucian scholars served as high officials in the imperial court. Those from poor families rose to the top and even served as three ministers and nine ministers. The nearly 30,000 imperial guardsmen in the imperial court were all from Guanzhong. Small landowner.
What do these things represent?
It represents that the ruling base of the Han court is extremely broad. The Han court is not a political power supported by powerful families, but a dynasty supported by a large number of small landowners, free people, intellectuals, and military nobles.
With today's information transmission efficiency, Hanting's ruling foundation has almost reached its limit.
It is precisely because of such a broad basis of rule that the Han court was able to enforce the mausoleum system and make those powerful families with powerful power bow their heads obediently.
These people are Liu Heng's biggest source of confidence for reform. As long as the interests of small landowners and free people are safeguarded, and students and military nobles are given a path to rise, the imperial court will be invincible.
The clearing of the land first started in Guanzhong, which was the foundation of the Han Dynasty. Liu Heng has been sending warmth and welfare to the Guanzhong area over the years. He has extremely strict control over the administration here, and even clan members who break the law in Guanzhong must be severely punished. discipline.
The saying "if someone breaks the law in Guanzhong, he will be punished with an additional penalty" is widely circulated.
A large number of officials spread out from Chang'an to the entire Guanzhong. This sudden official investigation suddenly exposed many problems.
"Absolutely shocking!"
Liu Heng looked at the charges presented to him, his hands were shaking, his lips were blue and white, he looked at Luo Jing and shouted in a low voice: "A Jing, Guanzhong is the emperor's palace.
If Guanzhong is like this, will the land of Shandong be more peaceful?
Is there already a civil unrest?
When the rebels reach Luoyang and reach Hangu Pass, I will know that the Han Dynasty is in shaky state.
How ridiculous is it that I am still complacent about my prosperity and great achievements. "
The rule of the Holy Kings that Liu Heng had been studying was all perfect. He thought that the same was true under his own rule, so for a while he was unable to accept that his people were also in dire straits.
Luo Jingzuo bowed and said, "Your Majesty said something serious.
Almost every household in Guanzhong has a surplus of food, and the administration is relatively clear and clear. This is already extraordinary. Most of the time in history was not as good as under your rule.
There are detailed historical records in the minister's family. The reign of King Kang and King Zhao Zhongxing during the Zhou Dynasty are nothing more than this. You are a well-deserved virtuous king.
I think you should not belittle yourself, but should be more energetic and spread the situation in Guanzhong to Shandong.
All the subjects in the world will praise your kindness. This is something I can be sure of. "
Liu Heng forcibly restrained his anger, knowing that he was thinking too far. When King Luo Wen was in power, he could remain calm about everything, and said softly: "I am too ambitious, and I have been overshadowed by some of my achievements over the years." Got carried away.
Ah Jing, you are right. The situation in Guanzhong is already very good. Shandong is the key. However, I cannot let those officials and powerful people in Guanzhong go. They should be exiled to Lingnan.
I am angry to use the emperor's seal to ask the King of Lingnan to entertain these people well. "
The most desperate news came to those officials, powerful men and nobles who were trying to hide things from their superiors and subordinates.
"Guanzhong is the foundation of the Han Dynasty, but I met you and other giant rats. I am angry. The foundation of the Han Dynasty was eroded under you and yours.
Apart from being exiled to Lingnan, I really can't eliminate the anger in my heart. Is there any other way for me to explain to the people in Guanzhong? "
Lingnan!
This is simply one of the most serious punishments in Han court law.
Areas closer to the south such as Yuzhang County, Jiujiang County, and Kuaiji County have not been fully developed, and there are still large areas of uninhabited land.
It would be good to be directly exiled to Lingnan, or to the Lingnan Kingdom. If they were exiled to barbarian lands outside the Lingnan Kingdom and built their own cities, the survival rate would be greatly reduced.
The premise is that Lingnan King Zhao Tuo will not "take special care".
Many people wanted to beg for mercy, but in the face of the furious emperor, no one's persuasion was of any use.
Under such circumstances, the Qingzhang Land came to an end.
(End of chapter)
