"Did you come up with this statement?" In the Chui Gong Hall, Emperor Liu raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at the prince.
Facing Emperor Liu's questioning, Liu Yang naturally did not dare to hide anything, and there was no need for it. Therefore, Liu Yang responded: "For the former, you are investigating the lack of manpower needed by the government, ministers and people. It happened that Zhao Kuangyi, a close friend of the state, had reported Annan affairs, and thought that catching slaves for labor could be alleviated. I discussed with Xianggong Zhao and the Lifan Yuan , go over the details, organize the results, and submit them to the emperor for viewing!"
"Zhao Kuangyi?" The reaction on Emperor Liu's face made it difficult to see his attitude. He could only hear him chuckle and say: "This person can do brilliantly wherever he goes! Even if he is in Tiannan, he still thinks about the court and worries about the country. Ah, when did he become so aggressive?"
It was submitted by Liu Yang, and it was naturally a complete plan for hunting down foreign natives and selling them into domestic slavery. After Emperor Liu finished reading, his attitude seemed uncertain.
After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu asked: "Who do you think will benefit from this strategy?"
Of course Liu Yang thought about it and said directly: "The imperial court, the ministers, the powerful!"
"Isn't this contrary to the established national policy?" Emperor Liu glanced at him and said calmly: "The private property of slaves has always helped the expansion of the wealthy and right-wing forces. It will be difficult to close this gap. I am afraid that in the future, the country will accumulate wealth." The slave trend is coming again!
Today, we can capture foreigners and make them slaves. In the future, will we be able to force our own people into slavery?
The situation in the south is a little more stable, and the wariness of the countries towards the imperial court has eased a little. If the trend of catching slaves comes together, won't Tiannan be plunged into turmoil?
Furthermore, if foreigners enter the country, can they become slaves forever? If things go on like this, conflicts will accumulate and turmoil will inevitably occur. Besides, won't this make them compete with the Han people for survival soil?
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Facing Emperor Liu's series of questions, Liu Yang's expression became serious, he frowned and thought hard, and said: "I heard that the Liao Kingdom in the north also had a policy of catching slaves to increase the population. Therefore, I wanted to follow suit, so I just I think this method can solve the current problem.
Furthermore, even if slaves are captured and kept, the number will not be too many. If they want to cause trouble, how easy can it be? In this way, it is also an income for the court. "
"Don't just focus on the present, but on the long term!" Emperor Liu said in a stern tone: "One hundred thousand or two hundred thousand slaves are nothing, what about millions or tens of millions? The Han Dynasty is a multi-ethnic country. The conflicts between the various tribes are already a headache. Do we need to add another one for our descendants? Does the Han really lack the hundreds of thousands of people who cultivate the land? "
"When introducing a policy, you must not only see its advantages, but also consider its disadvantages. It would be better if you can think of solutions in advance..."
"It's not a good idea!" This was probably the most proactive time Liu Yang had ever taken. However, when Emperor Liu showed his strong edge, he had to bow his head and said slightly depressed in the face of this lesson.
Seeing that he was a little bit shocked, Emperor Liu softened his tone and said: "However, I am very pleased that you can take the initiative and share my worries.
Compared with the capture of slaves, this agricultural labor law has been submitted for so many years. Since the employment law is feasible, more consideration and improvement will be made in this aspect. It is easy to relieve a temporary difficulty, but difficult to fix the law for a lifetime!
It’s not just farm laborers. The atmosphere of domestic merchants is getting stronger day by day. There are also many employees in shops, transportation and various industries. For this group of people, laws and regulations should also be formulated to bind both employers and protect the interests of the common people!
You can discuss it with Zhao Pu again and draw up a charter! "
Liu Yang felt the recognition in Emperor Liu's tone, and his slightly frustrated enthusiasm was restored. A brilliant light flashed in his eyes, and he bowed in a respectful manner and responded: "Yes!"
After paying attention to Emperor Liu's expression, Liu Yang pondered for a moment and asked again: "Then the slave capture issue will be put on hold for the time being?"
After looking at him, Emperor Liu also fell into thinking again, but his eyes glanced at Liu Yang from time to time. Regarding this matter, Emperor Liu's own attitude was actually between acceptable and unacceptable. To say how much he was worried about it, considering the situation in the long run, it was not to that extent.
With China's ability to assimilate, even if there are more foreign races within the country, as for the consequences of troubles and social conflicts, they are always inevitable. If the country is weak, all kinds of problems will burst out, but this is not the only one.
And if the slave trade is started, the benefits that can be obtained in a short period of time will be considerable.
The reason why Emperor Liu had a repulsive mentality was that he was afraid that the trend of slavery would affect the Han Dynasty, harm the people, harm the foundation, and increase the power of the powerful, endangering the imperial power and the court.
The second is the xenophobia in his heart. Although the Han Dynasty under Emperor Liu's rule is said to be open to all rivers and tolerant of all ethnic groups, it still has to be distinguished. In Emperor Liu's view, some people can't even be slaves of the Han Dynasty. Not even qualified...
In addition, we really need to consider, will the Han Dynasty still be troubled by the problem of underpopulation in another twenty or thirty years?
This is no longer the time when the country was poor and few people existed, and the thirst for population is not that serious. In addition, the country is running well as a whole, and even minor problems are not without solutions, so there is no need to seek changes.
Of course, Liu Yang is satisfied with this matter and this policy. It can be seen that the prince of the Han Dynasty is not a pedantic person. This obviously pleased Emperor Liu even more.
Liu Yang waited for the order. Emperor Liu thought for a while and finally gave the answer: "You have used your brains to plan this strategy. If you reject it directly, you will let down your thoughts.
Let's do this. It can be a small attempt, but it needs to be led by the government and set up as official slaves to mine, build roads, work fields, and salary fields. The people who are lacking will be solved in this way.
Let’s see the results first! "
After a pause, Emperor Liu raised his hand again and instructed: "The imperial edict is to be sent to Annan. Since Zhao Kuangyi was the first to propose this matter, let him handle it on the spot! The Privy Council will also go and make arrangements, and if necessary, let the local garrison Cooperate.
In addition, directly capturing slaves would easily cause turmoil, and the appearance would be too ugly. Those corrupt scholars in the court would be stubborn, and there would be inevitable discussions. Let the Financial Secretary allocate some funds and try to trade and buy! "
After listening to Emperor Liu's instructions, Liu Yang couldn't help but nodded, and then responded respectfully: "Yes!"
Liu Yang's face was filled with an expression of surrender, while he sighed silently in his heart. Even though he has been involved in government affairs for many years, compared with the emperor, the gap is too obvious. Many things are considered too one-sided.
"Have you ever thought about why Zhao Pu and the others pushed this matter forward?" Emperor Liu asked again, looking at the thoughtful prince.
Liu Yang thought deeply and replied: "Show favors to those who benefit?"
Emperor Liu regained his composure and said softly: "I have cultivated the noble class of the Han Dynasty. Their influence on the military and political affairs of the imperial court can now be said to be throughout the imperial court. Among all the previous ministers, Zhao Pu has the least qualifications. ....."
Liu Yang felt suddenly relieved at first, and then pondered again. Seeing this, Emperor Liu asked again: "The meritorious officials are used to consolidate the country and balance the situation of the government. They are treated with high titles and generous salaries, but they cannot be allowed to expand. How to control them, have you ever thought about it?"
Emperor Liu's words were light and airy, but they were like a sharp sword, going straight to his heart. Noticing Emperor Liu's cold face, he felt a chill in his heart. After hesitating for a few moments, Liu Yang suddenly asked in a deep voice, "Does it include the Fu and Li clans?"
Upon hearing his question, Emperor Liu remained calm and looked at the prince. He was silent for a while and said in a cold voice, "I don't know if they are nobles or relatives!"
"My lord, I understand!" Faced with these words, Liu Yang took a deep breath and said with cupped hands.
How to restrict the Xungui Group was something that Emperor Liu himself was constantly considering. He had not yet come up with a complete solution, let alone Liu Yang. Therefore, he was not asked to give an answer.
He was just a reminder to give him some ideological awareness in this regard. Liu Yang, who was maturing day by day, had obviously received the signal of Emperor Liu's release. Because of this, when he exited the Chui Gong Hall, his mood seemed a little depressed.
The more he saw and experienced, the more Liu Yang felt the weight of the position of prince. Even if he doesn't have much pressure to win the heir, he can't just be a peaceful prince. For now, he can still be under the wings of Emperor Liu, but what about the future?
