If Lin Mo said these words simply to let himself understand the suffering of the people, then Liu Xie is not so simple.
No matter what Lin Mo's purpose was, the direction of his discussion just now really aroused Liu Xie's interest.
The aristocratic family was so large that they had their hands in every corner of the temple. This, combined with their background, created a situation where the imperial power was falling apart.
Even if one day he really takes back his military power and becomes a well-deserved king, the aristocratic family is still a big mountain lying in front of him and he has to climb it.
Therefore, if Lin Mo really has a way to solve the land annexation, which can stabilize people's livelihood and weaken the family, then he is absolutely willing to do it.
But there is a prerequisite: there cannot be a head-on collision with the world's aristocratic family.
An emperor who had just gotten rid of his puppet status needed favors and even flattery in order to enrich his wings. He had even asked Dong Cheng and others to look for big families to marry into in order to enhance his power.
If there is a curved way to save the country, he is willing to adopt it.
After all, if the problems that have troubled the man for four hundred years can be solved in his hands, then the title of Lord of Sage will not be lost.
"It's very simple, weaken the family." Lin Mo lightly tapped the stone table.
"How to weaken it?" Liu Xie asked.
Regardless of the etiquette of monarchs and ministers, after talking for a while, Lin Mo picked up his tea cup and moistened his mouth, and continued: "The biggest reason why aristocratic families can make huge profits after annexing land is that they avoid taxes.
As long as they make up for this tax, the land they get will not be so attractive.
After this section is completed, targeted laws will be promulgated later, such as prohibiting the transfer and sale of land, and the court will start from there. In time, this problem will definitely be solved. "
After hearing these words, Liu Xie smiled, but shook his head unconsciously. After all, he was still a person who came from the bottom. He had never really seen the court, so he took some things for granted.
Liu Xie didn't listen to the so-called ban on trading in the second half, because he felt that Lin Mo was a bit fanciful when he said in the first half that the family should make up for the tax gap.
"My dear, in fact, during the period of Emperor Wu, the court was aware of the tax vacancy problem, and I also understand that you said that these taxes went into the pockets of aristocratic families in disguise.
The problem is that Aiqing wants them to fill the tax gap. The prerequisite is to know how many serfs they have on hand and how much land they have, and then collect taxes.
However, over the years, no matter how many edicts the court issued, the statistics of land and serfs from all parties were completely false, and even sending important officials could not solve the problem. "
Liu Xie originally thought that these words would cause Lin Mo to think deeply, but the other party was unfazed. He seemed to have understood the crux of the problem and said attentively: "Wei Chen understands what your Majesty means, but what is the root cause of this situation? Due to the collusion between officials and aristocratic families, there are serious errors in the statistics.
Your Majesty, I would like to ask, who are the officials involved in the statistics? "
"Of course they are important officials in each county." Liu Xie replied matter-of-factly.
"Indeed, the problem is that most of these people are from aristocratic families. Even if the court's three mutual laws stipulate that scholars in the place of registered residence cannot hold office in the local area, based on the goals and directions of common interests, they will form a tacit understanding and jointly conceal the secrets. Report.
After all, in the end, the tax gap will be passed on to the people. It is better to offend the people than to offend the aristocratic family, right? "
Liu Xie nodded slowly. Lin Mo was right, and he agreed with this.
Because of this, he will be more curious. Even though you know it, you still come up with such an unrealistic method.
Lin Mo changed the subject, "It's not that it's impossible to count the land and serfs of various aristocratic families, but it's just that the current group of people can't do it. If His Majesty wants to weaken the aristocratic families, the first thing to do is to replace them. "
"Substitution?"
Liu Xie really couldn't hold it back this time and showed a disdainful smile, "My dear, from the county down to the counties, townships, pavilions, li, shi, wu, these people are really involved in statistics, but just one person In Yanzhou, there are four to five thousand people in this group. There are thirteen states in the Han Dynasty. How could I have replaced all the people? How could I have replaced so many people?"
"Your Majesty has misunderstood. Wei Chen does not mean to wipe them all out, but to change the previous employment model."
Lin Mo took a deep breath and then analyzed: "As His Majesty said, there are township heads, pavilion chiefs, and village chiefs down to the county level, but these people are not the real people in power. In the final analysis, they are just Just a tool.
What Your Majesty really wants to replace is someone from the county magistrate level up.
This group of people is often recommended by the leaders of various states and counties or the ministers of the imperial court, which is the current inspection and examination system.
But the question is, how can officials elected in this way escape the greed of human nature.
They would only recommend their own students, and even more so, recommend relatives and friends to each other. How could such a group of people truly relieve His Majesty's worries? "
The fourth generation and the third prince of the Yuan family have disciples and former officials all over the world. How this saying came about was born under the background of the inspection system.
Once someone in the family comes to power, they will frantically export their family talents to the temple. Since they already have knowledge inheritance, they will naturally be able to take over as officials.
Liu Xie twirled his fingers in confusion. From the issue of land annexation, he suddenly jumped to the issue of talent selection and appointment. Lin Mo's thinking turned a little fast.
Although the idea is good, there is no way to start.
The imperial examination system of the Han Dynasty is still in use today. It has indeed allowed some aristocratic families to grow to the point where it is difficult to control, but this is already the best choice.
Going forward, will the Qin Dynasty's official system be reintroduced?
The pre-Qin Dynasty ruined itself because of this system, so the Han Dynasty needed to reform this system.
Now, the replacement Lin Mo requested was actually to change the employment system. Liu Xie could still hear this.
The question is, what system should be used?
He looked sideways at Lin Mo, waiting for his next words.
"Your Majesty, Wei Chen thinks that in the future, a specialized agency can be responsible for setting examination questions for the imperial court, and then the examinations will be held on the same day in each state, county, and county, and admissions will be based on merit."
Seeing Liu Xie's confused expression on the imperial examination model, Lin Mo continued: "It sounds like even if this method is adopted, it is impossible to prevent aristocratic families from flooding into the temple, but the advantage of doing so is that it gives students from poor families in the world a chance, so that they can Compete on the same line as an unparalleled family.”
Understood!
Liu Xie's eyes flashed with gleam, and he clenched his fists, and blurted out excitedly, "Ai Qing wants to use the power of a humble family to counter the aristocratic family, and prevent the aristocratic family from becoming bigger!
If this group of people is left to do things, the criterion for their actions will no longer be family interests, but their own official status! "
This was Liu Xie's subconscious thought and his first thought.
I can't say it's wrong, but it's just one of the benefits.
Lin Mo added: "More than that, there are no conditions for scientific examinations, which means that ordinary people also have the opportunity to enter temples."
Hearing this, Liu Xie frowned again.
Before he could express his doubts, Lin Mo continued: "It sounds like the aristocratic family has a literary heritage, but the common people do not have such conditions, and they are just busy working on the road of preserved fruits.
But your majesty, the war will be over one day. As long as the people can live with enough food and clothing, then broadening the people's wisdom will no longer be an empty talk. On this point, your majesty can trust me.
Furthermore, this also allows the people to see hope. Your Majesty, having hope is the most beautiful thing in the world. "
Liu Xie looked at Lin Mo, his eyes softened.
Having hope is the best thing in the world.
Didn't I think the same thing just before he came in?
He didn't know how Lin Mo would fulfill his promise of broadening people's wisdom, but if the people could have enough food and clothing while still having hope, then such a dynasty would not decay.
If the two parties' positions were not destined to work together, such a person would really be a good mentor and helpful friend.
Liu Xie suddenly felt that he admired Lin Mo's vision and heart for the common people.
It's just that people like him are both admirable and terrifying.
Even if one day the military power is really handed over, it will not be reassuring.
After all, it doesn't matter whether such a person rebels or not. What matters is that he has the ability to rebel once he wants to.
As a king, he is most afraid of such subordinates.
Moreover, as long as he stands in the court for a day, the world will always remember that Liu Xie was saved by him and that he brought down the dynasty.
He won't be able to bear this.
After clearing up his involuntarily divergent thoughts, Liu Xie straightened his body and returned to the problem itself.
The method Lin Mo mentioned is indeed good, and it can indeed check and balance the family. Over time, the imperial power will be highly concentrated.
However, if it is implemented rashly now, it will inevitably trigger strong resistance from the aristocratic families.
Abolition of the imperial examination system is equivalent to cutting off the access of aristocratic families to the temple.
If he could be as stable as he was during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, then of course he could give it a go. The problem is that he had just returned to Xuchang, and he didn't even have the power of the military and political power in his hands, so he was directly on the road to confronting the world's aristocratic families.
Not to mention whether it will cause turmoil, it will definitely make the family go against itself.
In his current situation, he didn't dare to play like this. Liu Xie was still clearly aware of this problem.
"My dear, this matter is of great importance. Everything is waiting to be done now. Even Jiu Qing has not yet concluded the decision. Let me think twice." When Liu Xie said this, he carefully paid attention to Lin Mo's reaction, as if he was afraid of being angered. other side.
"Your Majesty, I know what Your Majesty is worried about. I have my own way to calm down the situation in the court."
Lin Mo was neither impatient nor impatient, and then gave a meaningful look and said: "However, if Your Majesty is not thinking about this and is worried about the vacancy of the nine ministers in the court, then I will take my mind back and put it on this. So that I can share your Majesty’s worries.”
Hearing this, Liu Xie was startled.
What does this mean? Does it mean that he will also participate in the selection of candidates for the Jiuqing vacancy?
The originally relaxed and comfortable conversation suddenly became tense.
Liu Xie knew that if Lin Mo wanted to intervene, he, the emperor, had no power to rule.
Among the previously selected people, except for Geng Ji and Xun Yu who already held positions, and Yang Biao who was reused, the others were all from Lu Lin.
I originally thought that choosing two of my own people would be considered a fair deal.
But I didn't expect
Listening to this, does it mean that I can appoint Lang Zhongling and Wei Wei through his so-called examination selection?
Liu Xie didn't know and didn't dare to ask, but Lin Mo's words just now did have such a hint.
If this is the case, then he will have to reconsider it seriously.
Using Lin Mo's method is tantamount to taking the stage to fight against the family, and the impact will be huge.
But if they are not used, then the positions of Lang Zhongling and Weiwei may not be returned.
Liu Xie stood up and paced back and forth.
Without these two positions, I will never have a chance to control the defense of Gyeonggi. Why not agree to him first? He will also need to share the risk of the impact above the court. When the situation becomes unstable, I will not be the only one. Responsibility.
Moreover, when the time comes when their son-in-law goes south to fight Cao Cao, I can take back the defense of the capital city according to the situation. Once the situation is stabilized, I can restore the inspection and examination system, or depending on the situation, the two systems can be implemented in parallel, so that the contradiction can be reconciled.
The impact of the abolition of the imperial examination system was great, but the loss of Lang Zhongling and Wei Wei meant that the day of taking power was far away.
Comparing the two, Liu Xie certainly prefers the latter.
He took a deep breath with his hands behind his back, turned around and walked to Lin Mo's side. The latter stood up. There was no reason for him to sit down while His Majesty was standing.
"Ai Qing just said that you are sure to stabilize the situation in the court. Is this true?" Liu Xie said something about compromise.
"This is natural, and it is also a matter for minor ministers." Lin Mo bowed his hands and saluted, his lips twitching.
"Okay, I will bring this matter up during the court meeting, and then it will all depend on Ai Qing."
After saying this, before Lin Mo could say thank you to His Majesty, he urgently added: "By the way, it's time to fill the vacancies of Lang Zhongling and Wei Wei. This time I can successfully escape from Cao Cao's control. Wu Shuo and Zhong Ji takes the greatest credit.
The two of them fought a bloody battle and both were seriously injured. Why should they be rewarded? What does Aiqing think? "
"Wei Chen and Taiwei have both said that the ruling of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers can only be made by His Majesty, and Wei Chen does not dare to object."
Hearing what Lin Mo said, Chief Liu breathed a sigh of relief. Okay, as long as these two positions are taken, the Imperial Forest Army and the Nine Gates Captains can slowly penetrate.
The commander of the patrol battalion has not yet been decided, but the person in this position is directly under the jurisdiction of the Taiwei and is not within the scope of the Sangong and Jiuqing, so it cannot be finalized at the same time.
Moreover, Liu Xie did not want to be too aggressive. If he showed a strong power mentality, he was worried that Lu Lin would become uneasy.
Slow down, wait until things are almost done, and then take the position of commander of the patrol battalion. Then, you can control the entire Xuchang City at any time.
The only drawback is that if the inspection system is to be abolished, his plan to expand his wings through the aristocratic family may be shelved.
There is no way, there must be a choice. The positions of Lang Zhongling and Weiwei are too important and must be held in hand.
However, the matter of marriage still needs to be put on the agenda.
This is the most direct way to win over forces.
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