sweeping the world

Chapter 516
"Since... committed suicide?"

Wang Meng definitely had a reason for Cyclonus Khan, he knew that he didn't have any special background, and it was false to say that the king valued something, and he would have such a judgment if he was in his position to seek his own government.

To be honest, the people are entangled in committing crimes in order to obtain land, and the phenomenon of private division of land among the people is very serious. If the land can be obtained by framing, how many similar cases should there be?Therefore, a phenomenon like the "Nanpi incident" must not be tolerated. On the contrary, it should be judged with the strictest standards to deter those who want to do similar things.

There is also a basis for judging that the Ge family intends to gather a crowd to rebel. It is only because the Ge family is really involved with too many people in private, and it is still involved in the form of a contract. However, the relationship between the Ge family and many people was on the land, and they did not build weapons or train soldiers privately.

If there is anything wrong, it is that Wang Meng is sitting in the position of the county magistrate and thinking about what the center should do, and the impact is too great.

Judging by Sang Yu's attitude, he was obviously on Wang Meng's side, but it was hard to say what purpose he had.

"The big man rescued the people from the fire and water, but not to make the people ignorant and greedy." Sang Yu still smiled, as if he didn't notice that Wang Meng was already very nervous: "If you work hard, you will get something. Harvest, everything needs to be within the framework of Han law and national law."

Wang Meng heard something unusual. He didn't know if it was because the entire center had a similar view, or because of Sang Yu's personal attitude.Just because he heard something special, he sweated even more.

The Han Dynasty pays attention to laws and regulations, but it also differentiates into distinct classes. For example, people with titles must be more noble than those without titles. It is not wrong to say that there are mistakes. After all, ethics and ethics have always been the mainstream in China.

The problem is, Wang Meng heard a special thought from Sang Yu's words, as if he wanted to express that the people just need to accept the rule and give alms honestly, and don't do anything?
The Han State has a strict class system, but it has never stopped anyone from making progress. The common people have avenues to make meritorious service. Nobles or officials will still be dismissed if they make mistakes. There has never been a national policy of class immobilization.

Common people have channels for advancement, such as serving in the army and doing meritorious service and paying more taxes for civilian labor are all channels for advancement. Those who think they are talented can also recommend themselves to be officials after undergoing assessment.Joining the army or paying more taxes should be the most suitable way for ordinary people to advance. Ordinary people with an almost 100% illiteracy rate can hardly pass the test.

Compared with other countries, the chances given to the people of Han to change their own destiny are actually many times higher. Think about the small imperial court of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It was a social pattern of "born with seeds". Always Bai Ding.

Whether a country has hope, or whether the country can be healthy and functioning, whether there is room for improvement is very important. Once the room for improvement is blocked, it means that the country is in critical condition. If there is no change, there is no other way but death. .

Wang Meng is scared!He was afraid that the central government would follow the small imperial court of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The existing dignitaries would not only pass on their wealth and honor from generation to generation, but also block the way for others to make progress.

"The private distribution of land by local governments is serious, which is a huge hidden danger." Sang Yu only knew that Wang Meng's face was strange, but he didn't know what Wang Meng was thinking.With the majesty of Prime Minister You, he said: "It is necessary to confirm the effectiveness of private land distribution. This is a special case initially established by the Kingdom."

Wang Meng saluted restrainedly and replied: "Yes."

Sang Yu smiled and asked, "What good strategy does Jing Lue have?"

Needless to say, Wang Meng has really thought about what to do. He thinks the best way is to relocate those big clans, tycoons, and aristocratic families. As long as these people relocate, they will no longer have any influence in the new place. It will be separated from the past, and the people who have received private land no longer need to worry.

Wang Meng would have said it before he noticed Sang Yu's attitude, but now he doesn't want to.

In the end, Wang Meng didn't even know how he parted from Sang Yu, and when he was led out of Miyagi in a daze, a palace lady led four or five of them. The king summoned.

The palace city of Xiangguo is very large. It was one thing during the Shile period, but another thing after Shile.

After Shihu's repeated expansion and reconstruction, the main palace city was not located in the center, but was built at the foot of a mountain, the main hall was built on the top of the mountain, and the harem was located in the main palace city during the Shile period.

As a king, Liu Yan did not live in the harem, where the rescued woman was placed. Liu Yan's family chose the palace complex on the top of the mountain.I don't know how many people have been disappointed by this arrangement. There are people who want Liu Yan to have more harems to give birth to more royal blood for the country, and naturally there are women who want to become a member of Liu Yan's harem.

The mountain is not too high, and the altitude is estimated to be less than 200 meters. There is a stone ladder about four feet wide that extends from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain.There are boring people who have counted one step after another, and there are five hundred steps from the first step to the top of the mountain.

Wang Meng stepped on the stairs step by step, the wind seemed to get stronger the higher he went up, making the clothes on his body rattle.He was full of thoughts and didn't observe too much, and he almost bumped into the palace lady who stopped when he reached the top.

On both sides of every three steps of the stone ladder, there is actually a guard standing on each side, which has really achieved the point of three steps and one post.They held halberds motionlessly like sculptures, and looked like they were wearing an extra coat that looked like a windbreaker. You could see that there was a metal armor inside the windbreaker. I wonder if it would be cold?

The stairs lead directly to the top of the mountain, but there are still some detours that can lead to some places halfway up the mountain. If you pay attention, you will find everything you need, which is in line with Shihu's hobby for enjoyment, but it is now covered by heavy snow.

A tiger's roar reached Wang Meng's ears, and for a time he felt that he had heard wrongly.

In fact, Wang Meng heard it right. Shihu loves wild animals more than humans. For example, the Zhao State of Shijie has a law that strictly restricts Jin people from hunting. Wolves, bears, and even lions brought in from the Western Regions are almost full of surprises. As a result, Xiangguo and Miyagi in Yecheng have their own zoos.

After Ran Min led the army to restore Xiangguo and Yecheng, they wanted to burn the two places to ashes with a single fire, but they arranged the animals properly and dedicated them to Liu Yan.Of course, Ran Min's fire was not set off afterwards, and the animals were resettled, and special people were sent to raise them. When Liu Yan arrived in Yecheng or Xiangguo, he found a group of fat beasts being raised.

At the top of the mountain, the stone ladder is connected to a tall and big gate, and the position of the plaque is written with three big seal characters of "Zhengyang Gate".

"My servant, go and report to the king." The maid squatted down and said, "Your Majesty, please wait here."

What else can Wang Meng say?Although he was wearing a lot of clothes, he couldn't withstand the repeated blowing of the mountain wind. In fact, he was terribly frozen and worked hard to keep himself from shivering.In order to distract his attention, he looked down from a high position, and he could see most of Xiangguo City in his panoramic view.

Xiangguo is a big city, but the planning is messy, there is no avenue leading to the whole city, and the buildings are basically scattered and chaotic.This has something to do with the fact that the Hu people have no sense of planning at all, so that a good capital city just looks big, and there is no other merit.

Xiangguo used to have a population of more than 100 million, but not all of them lived in the city, most of them settled outside the city or were nomadic.This caused a very special phenomenon. Nearly [-] miles around the city of Xiangguo was a desolate area, that is to say, there were no other cities outside of Xiangguo, except for the manors of some dignitaries, which were places for grazing.

The gate of Zhengyang Gate was opened with a "beep" sound. Wang Meng turned around and saw the palace maid just now.

The maid made a blessing and said: "The king is in the forest garden, please come with your servants."

This time the palace maid was not accompanied by guards, she led Wang Meng down instead of entering the city gate, went down an unknown number of steps and turned to the right, passed an unknown number of courtyard corridors and chapter terraces, and came out of an arched door What I saw was a forest, and there were many roars of wild animals.

The range of the woods looks quite large, and there is white snow left on the trees due to the snowfall a few days ago.

Walking out of the path in the forest, Wang Meng saw Liu Yan after his field of vision became empty.

Liu Yan was standing in a courtyard, facing a sloping cliff.

The courtyard was built beside a pool, and not far away was a bamboo forest that was artificially planted. Inside the bamboo forest was a thatched cottage that looked like ordinary people lived.

What Wang Meng noticed in particular was that there was a strange woman standing beside his king. The woman was not wearing a palace attire, but she was wearing a dress that was obviously rich and noble, standing respectfully with her hands on her lower abdomen.

Naturally, Liu Yan was climbing high and looking far away. He had slaughtered a tiger in the past, and his outfit had just been changed in the hut, or it should be covered in blood.

Wang Meng was led into the courtyard, bowed ninety degrees to salute, and said: "Your Majesty."

In the undistorted Chinese etiquette, kneeling is rare, and you don't need to kowtow when you see the king in non-court meetings or sacrificial occasions.Kowtow worms actually became the mainstream only in the Ming Dynasty. Before that, kneeling and worshiping were not the mainstream in the Song Dynasty.That was specially set by Zhu Yuanzhang. As for why, it can be guessed from Zhu Yuanzhang's wish when he was a child to work with a golden hoe and a golden bullwhip and to eat cakes with a golden bowl.

"Jing Lue is here?" Liu Yan turned around and saw Wang Meng with a pale face and a stiff body, so he ordered the woman next to him: "Bring the widow's raccoon clothes."

The woman's name was Li Tu, and she bowed respectfully and looked at Wang Meng curiously before leaving.

Li Tu had the same name as a general of Shijie Zhao State, but she was from Yecheng, and she was kidnapped by Shihu and became one of the harem.In history, this woman informed Murong Jun, Emperor Qianyan, that the body of Lord Zhao Shihu was under the Dongming Temple in Yecheng.

Jun stepped on it and scolded him, saying: "Dead Hu, how dare you be afraid to give birth to the Son of Heaven!" "Counting his brutal crimes and whipping him, throwing him into the Zhang River, his corpse leaning against the bridge pillars does not flow.

The fate behind Li Tu is very miserable...

King Fu Jian of the Qin Dynasty was grateful for Shi Hu's kindness to his grandfather Fu Hong, and regarded Li Tu as "no shape" ("Yu Lan"). thought.Then Wang Meng was instructed to arrest and punish Li Tu.At the same time, the remains of the stone tiger that flowed to a cave at the Zimo Bridge by the Zhangshui River will be buried again.

Liu Yan also met Li Tu by chance, but Li Tu boldly called out.When Liu Yan asked, he knew Li Tu's name and remembered what Li Tu had done in history. It was definitely not because of his beauty that he kept him with him.

"Have you met Prime Minister You?" Liu Yan sat on the bench in the courtyard more casually, and asked with a smile, "What did you say?"

Only at this time did Wang Meng stop the posture of bowing and saluting, and described the process of meeting Sang Yu in detail. When he was telling, he was just "replaying" without adding a trace of his own thoughts.

"Heaven rewards hard work, and rewards for hard work. Zishen said it well." Liu Yan watched Wang Meng, and found Wang Meng frowning: "Is there anything else that Jing Lue didn't say?"

Even if Wang Meng had 1 guts, he wouldn't dare to say anything wrong with the dignified prime minister in front of the king. Naturally, he wouldn't say what he guessed, let alone arrange what Sang Yu was wrong about.

Wang Meng hesitated again and again, because Liu Yan valued him, he dared not be loyal to the king, and said: "Your Majesty, I have served as the county magistrate and magistrate, and I have personally contacted the people. I have many emotions and thoughts. I don't know if I can ask the king statement?"

Liu Yan's response was a slight nod, and at this time Li Tu had already brought the clothes.

Of course, Wang Meng declined, and he accepted it after he could not refuse. His face was full of gratitude, which deepened the idea that he must be loyal, and began to talk about what he had encountered.

Where the Han army was restored, the Han people would no longer face the bullying and killing of the Hu people all the time. Generally speaking, the people felt stable in the current living environment, but the quality of life did not change much.

There was no equalization of land in the Han Dynasty. In addition to the original land ownership, the common people could only obtain land by enlisting in the army. Taking the counties where Wang Meng served as an official as an example, many ordinary people actually did not have land under their names, basically because they had land. Many people farm, that is, rent fields to plant, and face high rents. Life can only be summed up in poverty.

"I remember that the states and counties have set aside fields. Although they are leased to the common people for farming, the tax is not high." Liu Yan was talking about a measure after the cooperative commune began to be cancelled. Those who have less than [-] acres of farmland can also enjoy three years of tax exemption."

Of course, Wang Meng knew that Han had a lot of good governance, but in the end it was the land issue, so he said: "Your Majesty, I think how to make more people have their own land is the most urgent task, and the second is to privately distribute the land to bury a lot of land. There are big hidden dangers, and there is even the problem of nobles occupying land..."

(End of this chapter)