The Three Kingdoms started from fooling Jia Xu

Chapter 269
In the first year of Jianxing, at the beginning of November.

It is late autumn and the weather is getting cooler.

At this time, Xiangyang City, in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

In the first place, Zhang Xiu straightened his waist and looked like a torch. In the hall were Jia Xu, Chen Qun, Lu Su, Zhang Zhao, Wei Yan, Zhao Fan and other civil and military officials.

Jia Xu was in charge of finance. At this time, a smile appeared on his wrinkled cheeks, his face was full of spring, he stroked his beard and said with a light smile: "My lord, the taxes and grain taxes of all counties and counties in Jingzhou have been paid, except for a few places that have not been paid. The rest were collected in excess.”

"Currently, there are about 107 million registered households in the seven counties of Jingzhou, with a total population of 547 million, an increase of hundreds of thousands from the previous statistics. In addition, the newborn children in the past two years have not been fully counted, and it is estimated that there are nearly 600 million people."

"In addition, the head tax alone collects about 700 million yuan, and the grain tax revenue in various places is far better than in the past. The rations in the warehouse are about [-] million dendrobium, which can be described as a bumper harvest. Even if there is a catastrophe in Jingzhou now, the rice grain in the warehouse can also be used. response."

Jia Xu grinned lightly and said, these are not counted by Zhuge Liang in Yangzhou, if counted, there will be more.With a solid family background, he has more confidence.

But this time, he was able to confiscate tens of millions of dendrobium rations. He never expected that group of blood-sucking bugs to be shocked by Zhang Xiu's previous ruthlessness.

After listening to Jia Xu's words, Lu Su also sighed from the bottom of his heart: "My lord, I'm afraid Jingzhou is not as rich as Luoyang in those days. As long as we operate like this for a few more years, my lord will not be afraid of the princes of the world."

"That's right, the people in Jingxiang are all rich, and this is all due to the lord's contribution. I'm afraid Jingzhou is a rare paradise in the world today." Chen Qun also said with a chuckle while stroking his beard.

They knew that these were the achievements of Zhang Xiu's philosophy of governing the country, otherwise they would never have achieved such an achievement in just two years despite their management.

"You don't need to be overly humble. Jingzhou can only rely on your help and help. It is definitely not my contribution. Here, on behalf of the millions of people in Jingzhou, I thank you for your hard work in recent days."

After finishing speaking, Zhang Xiu stood up solemnly, then bowed to everyone and saluted three times in a row, each time very solemnly.

"This!" Everyone hesitated and looked at Jia Xu.

However, at this time Jia Xu nodded his beard, which was a kind of recognition, and he deserved it.

It is not easy for Zhang Xiusheng to be considerate of his subordinates as a superior. Although it is just a simple salute to express his position, it can make everyone return to their hearts and strengthen their cohesion, which is very good.

Everyone received three prostrations, and Zhang Xiu's figure was straight.

He looked at everyone, and then said sonorously: "But everyone, the revival of the Great Han is just the beginning. I hope that you will not forget your original intention and work together to build the Great Han into an empire that is known everywhere and feared by everyone who hears about it."

"At that time, you and others will all be famous in the history and look up to the younger generation."

"We will do our best and never dare to slack off." Everyone clapped their hands together and shouted.

"Okay, but it's not as simple as talking about it to complete the revival." Zhang Xiu said in a deep voice, "I hope you all remember that only by hiding wealth among the people can this country be able to enjoy long-term peace and stability."

"Hide wealth from the people?" Everyone listened carefully.

Because Zhang Xiu's insights can often effectively point out the shortcomings of the current development, so as to better improve it.

"That's right, wealth is hidden in the people." Zhang Xiu said convincingly: "Nowadays, the country should first enrich the people, and the people should enrich the businessmen. Businesses can enrich the country, and the country can be rich and military strong. Only then can the countries of the world become ministers and pay taxes."

"These sixteen characters are the most important thing for the current and future development." Zhang Xiu's voice was resounding, and then he shouted: "Now that Jingzhou is rich in finances, we should transfer this money to the people's hands as soon as possible, so as to speed up the development process." Jingzhou construction."

"Finance transferred to the hands of the people?"

Everyone shouted in unison, saying that their hearts couldn't bear it.

The feudal lords wished to collect taxes all day long, but Zhang Xiu was lucky, and the taxes just collected even tried to distribute them to the people.

This simply subverted their three views.

"My lord, my lord, Yuan Shao of Hebei has already ruled the Central Plains. Once he completely solves Gongsun Zan's troubles, he will probably go south as soon as possible. If the finances are used for people's livelihood, how can we fight?"

"Why don't we think about it after Yuan Shao is defeated?"

Jia Xu was slightly worried and said tentatively.

After all, fighting is burning money. How can anyone spend money on the people before the fighting starts?
"No need," Zhang Xiu waved his hand, "Now that the grain and grass harvest is abundant, we can transport the grain and grass to Guanzhong, Xuzhou, and even Yuzhou to do business with other vassals in exchange for materials and money."

"As for the inner city of Jingzhou, besides the rivers, there are many water systems, which are not conducive to development. I would like to invest in building roads and bridges, so as to open up the economic linkage between Jingnan and Jingbei."

"In addition, the corvee system is abolished, forced labor is changed to the nature of conscription, local people are recruited for labor, and money is given, which cannot be withheld or delayed."

"Abolish the military service system, change to voluntary military service, never force conscription, and increase the benefits of joining the army. The specific money and benefits will be discussed in detail later."

Zhang Xiu's words shocked everyone.

Abolish corvee?This, this is too crazy, right?

The government relied on corvees to pull people into the mines, build roads, build bridges, repair palaces, deliver military rations, etc. Zhang Xiu was going to be abolished?
Although there have been signs of this before, it has not been abolished after all. It is estimated that if this is completely abolished, it will make the world tremble, and I am afraid that countless people will sneak in again.

Everyone didn't talk, just thinking.

"Long article, add the law. Anyone who embezzles money and food with a total value of more than a thousand yuan, once discovered, will be peeled and filled with grass, and hung in front of the government office for public display."

"In addition, in addition to the monitoring by the DPRK and the Central Committee, an anonymous reporting system will be added. Anyone who can provide evidence to prove that an official is corrupt will be rewarded with a year's salary, and the state will protect his personal safety."

Zhang Xiu's expression was indifferent, and he spoke word by word.

"Peeling and filling grass?" Everyone trembled.

"My lord, is this law too heavy?" Chen Qun said that his heart trembled a little. Isn't this mother too ruthless?And as long as evidence is provided, can officials be rewarded with a year's salary?

In this way, these officials have to walk on thin ice.

At that time, when the bribers put money into the hands of officials, it is estimated that the officials will not dare to accept it, and they will always peel off the skin and fill it with grass. Is this something human can do?
"Hehe, is it important? I think it's too light. Let them be officials to serve the people, not let them be masters and oppress the people."

Zhang Xiu's voice was cold, even angry.

Everyone looked at each other, and some didn't know what to say. Although they knew that this was a good thing, but the big man was a family, so he was openly making an enemy of the family he ruled.

In this way, there are many obstacles to Zhang Xiu's unification.

They even said that they had foreseen that the promulgation of this law would inevitably cause an uproar.

Zhang Xiu naturally knew this, if he had weighed it before, but now he has occupied Yangzhou, welcomed the emperor, and has nearly 20 elite soldiers.

Become the second prince in the world.

At present, he is second to none in terms of political status, military strength, or territorial area, which is why he wants to go and dare to promote it.

Corruption, taxation, oral tax, etc., are all big heads. These are almost controlled by the aristocratic family, and only [-]% of them are paid. These are definitely not what Zhang Xiu wants to see.

"My lord, although this law is good, it is easy to cause public anger after all, so we should act with caution! If the governing families unite and all dismiss officials and return to their hometowns, I am afraid that Jingzhou will be in chaos."

"If my lord wants to make the world clean and honest, you can wait until Yuan Shao is defeated before doing so. Otherwise, these aristocratic families will definitely fall to Yuan Shao, which is not good for us."

With a solemn face, Jia Xu persuaded in a deep voice.

"Differences do not conspire with each other, not to mention that even if I don't promulgate this law, will they not fall to Yuan Shao? If a law can see so many people clearly, it will be worth it."

Zhang Xiu chatted and laughed without any fear.

"This..." Jia Xu was speechless, Zhang Xiu's words were rough and reasonable, no matter what Zhang Xiu said, his status was far inferior to Yuan's family, as long as Yuan Shao sent his troops south, someone must have secretly informed him.

"Of course, the salary will be adjusted. On top of the basic salary of the big man, it will be doubled. At the same time, additional rewards and promotions will be given according to the achievements in governing the local area."

Zhang Xiu spoke again.

The salary of the big man is not bad, not too small, and doubling it on this basis can be regarded as making these officials live a good life. Of course, for the aristocratic family, they may look down upon them.

Most of the officials are from aristocratic families, but they don't like these things, or they haven't adapted to them. After all, they used to be corrupt every day, but suddenly they let him have a breeze, and they can't stand it.

The crowd didn't express their opinions, they knew that even if the number doubled, it wouldn't be able to stop these people's appetites, this group of people are fucking masters who eat meat but don't spit out bones.

"My lord, you should think twice about this matter. If you really want to implement it, you should leave a retreat to prevent Jingzhou from being turbulent." Jia Xu did not persuade, but urged.

He knew that Zhang Xiu's vision was too far-reaching, far beyond the background of the times.But he also knows that if he can really go out, it will be a super empire.

Zhang Xiu pondered for a while, but he had a retreat in his mind, the worst would be to stand up after breaking through. With 20 elite soldiers in his hands, he is not afraid of these aristocratic families.

"It doesn't matter, if there is no strict law, how can we establish a country? This law should be promoted immediately. In addition, the imperial edict should be issued to all states and counties in the world to abolish the corvee system and add a labor system."

"Let the people of the world know that there is no corvee under the rule of Jingzhou, let them complain about the place where they live, and let them yearn for Jingzhou." Zhang Xiu's eyes were serious, and he explained in a deep voice.

"Also, I must build roads and bridges between all the counties to connect all the nodes and connect them. Also, tell Mi Zhu to find a way for me to attract business into Jing."

"Only when merchants come together can we drive more economic development, and at the same time vigorously support the people under the rule and start more small businesses."

As Zhang Xiu spoke, everyone took notes.

Although they still don't agree with some things, what Zhang Xiu said must be the most important thing.

"In addition to officials and civilians, it is also necessary to improve the treatment and staffing of the soldiers under the command. I intend to build a martyr cemetery ten miles south of the city from now on, so that the martyrs can sleep forever and be seen by their relatives."

"The cemetery is called "serving the country with loyalty". Anyone who is loyal to the country can be engraved and listed in it forever. In addition, a cemetery was repaired outside the cemetery, named after the stigma."

"I want those corrupt officials, collaborators and traitors to be spurned by the world for thousands of years, so that their descendants will not be able to hold their heads up as human beings and give advice to the world."

"Also, in the repair of the Wenwu Temple in the cemetery, there will be ten seats for each, and there are still vacancies to enshrine all those who have made great contributions to Jingxiang. I only hope that we will be among them in a hundred years."

"Leave this matter to Wen He and you. Remember, the repair of the cemetery needs to be solemn, serious, and have a reasonable layout, ensuring the order of the list and other factors."

Zhang Xiu exhorted in a deep voice.

"No!" Jia Xu agreed, feeling emotional in his heart.

My lord is too ruthless. This is to repair the cemetery, so that these people will have a bad reputation. This is to roast the dishonest ones on the fire. From ancient times to the present, who would build a cemetery for ordinary soldiers?
Who would dare to treat a family member like this?

It seems that my lord is determined to rectify and implement his strategy of governing the country.As for whether he can succeed or not, he still doesn't know, but he is willing to be young again with Zhang Xiu.

As for the Wenwu Temple, everyone looked at each other in amazement, each had only ten places, once selected, it would be of great significance, and even their family would be of great benefit.

"As for the legions, I intend to divide them into five infantry regiments, two cavalry regiments, and two naval fleet regiments. The remaining special case regiments will be organized additionally."

"In this way, on the one hand, it can be dispatched neatly, and on the other hand, it can enhance the competitive spirit among the legions. The five legions correspond to their status from 1-5."

"At the moment, Huang Zhong of the First Legion is in charge, Wenpin of the Second Legion is in charge, Zhuge Liang of the Third Legion is in charge, Xu Shu of the Fourth Legion is in charge, and Wei Yan of the Fifth Legion is in charge."

"The five major legions can enjoy the right to appoint and dismiss at their own discretion, and they can promote and appoint talented generals on their own. Military merit determines the rank and competes for the reputation of the first legion."

"The maximum organizational system of the five major legions is [-] soldiers. As for the cavalry legion, it is divided into Canglong Yunqi and Lanhu Fengqi, with a maximum organizational system of [-] cavalry."

"Zhao Yun is appointed as the commander of Yunqi, and Zhang Liao is the commander of Fengqi respectively. They can enjoy the right to appoint and dismiss at their own discretion, and they can promote their own generals. The status is determined by military merit."

"The navy can be divided into the Xiangyang Fleet and the Jianye Fleet. Gan Ning is in charge of the Xiangyang Fleet, and Jiang Qin is in charge of the Jianye Fleet. The maximum formations are [-] soldiers, and they also have the right to self-confidence and immunity."

"In addition, Jingzhou also has the Six Secret Guards under Jia Xu's direct control, the Xuanwei Army under my direct control, and Gao Shun's capital camp, as well as local garrisons."

Zhang Xiu never tires of trouble, and talks broadly.He had already thought about this before he came, and the reform of the legion was imperative, and the ones he recommended were generals of one side.

As for whether they can stay in the future, it all depends on their ability.

On the contrary, Jia Xu and the others looked at each other in blank dismay after hearing Zhang Xiu's words, but they strongly agreed with the military reform, and the division of labor and cooperation is necessary.

After all, the time for the princes to fight has passed, and the next step is large-scale contact. If you are not careful, you may be doomed. Such a temporarily appointed commander lacks authority.

It is better to directly appoint with full powers.

"Okay, that's it for now, everyone, go down and prepare, and Wenhe will arrange the release of these replacement contents, and the edicts will be issued to all parts of Jingzhou at noon tomorrow."

Zhang Xiu exhorted.

"No!" Jia Xu nodded.

I'm afraid, Jingzhou is about to change. I hope this time I can get through it. As long as I can withstand it, Jingzhou's rise is imperative.

(End of this chapter)