Chapter 18 The Tang Dynasty Princes!
Li Xi never imagined that the land system of the Tang Dynasty would have such a big hidden danger!
Although, the law of the Tang Dynasty prohibits the sale and purchase of land!
But the effect is weak!
The people can't afford to pay taxes, so they can only sell their land!
And the only way out for the people who lost their land was to go to the landlord's house to help plant, so as to get paid and support themselves.
Perhaps, the first generation of people who sold their land still have a sense of awe for Datang.
Know who the Tang Emperor is!
But what about the second and third generations?
These people, since birth, have lived under the command of landlords.
They don't even know what dynasty it is today!
Faced with this situation, how can Li Ci not be angry!
Li Xi realized that at this time, the Tang Dynasty was already terminally ill and rotten to the roots.
It can't be cured without strong medicine!
In fact, this kind of thing has happened in all dynasties.
Numerous reforms and new laws have also been carried out around land.
Unfortunately, very few of them have been implemented in their entirety.
Because, the resistance is too great!
If you really get to the bottom of it, above the court, civil and military officials, which one did not participate in it?
Who doesn't have thousands of acres of land under their hands?
If you want to reform, if you want to implement a new law, it is tantamount to being the enemy of civil and military officials!
Enemies of the whole world!
As a result, most of the new reforms are stillborn.
The few that can be carried out reluctantly are only limited to a certain range.
For the whole country, it has little effect!
Li Ci understood this and let Hubu Shangshu only count the land in the world.
For those landlord families, if the land is counted alone, even if there is resistance, it will not be too big.
Coupled with Cao Zhengchun's covert supervision, there should be no problem.
Li Xi watched Cao Zhengchun take the order and leave, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Wait!
When the land is counted, I want you families to know what the emperor's anger is!
What is the great power of Tianwei!
...
Meanwhile!
King Liang and others traveled day and night, and finally came to Shudi.
Along the way, King Liang saw with his own eyes that under the influence of the drought, the people of Shu were empty, and the people were struggling to make a living!
Dozens of people scramble for a steamed bun!
A scrawny woman knelt in front of the carriage and begged King Liang to take away her child, who was a few months old.
Because, the woman knew, that when she was starved to death, the child would be eaten by the hungry and frantic villagers!
Man eats man, father eats son!
Wailing all over the wilderness!
It's hell on earth!
King Liang was silent!
"This is my Tang people?"
"This is my Tang Dynasty?"
King Liang stepped out of the carriage and took the woman's child in his arms.
At this moment, King Liang's heart was shocked like never before.
He has been living in Chang'an City all along, when has he ever seen such a tragic scene?
Even if he knew in his books and from the mouths of those ministers in the court that the people in the disaster area were living a miserable life, it only stayed in his ears.
It wasn't until he experienced all this in front of him that he realized that no matter how much he heard, it was far better to see it with his own eyes.
"My Datang is the kingdom of the Heavenly Empire, and the people are the richest among all countries, and this scene must not continue to appear in the territory of my Datang!"
King Liang's gaze has never been more firm!
Although he is not the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, King Liang has royal blood, he is the prince of the Tang Dynasty, since he was a child, he has been exposed to his ears and eyes, how the emperors of the Tang Dynasty are sage, and how the people of the Tang Dynasty live a rich and healthy life...
King Liang will never allow it, everything in front of him will continue to happen!
"Go faster!"
King Liang returned to the carriage.
The other princes looked at each other and remained silent.
They were also shocked by the scene in front of them!
Half a day later!
The Taishou of Shu and many officials gathered outside the Taishou Mansion to welcome several Tang Dynasty princes!
"I've seen King Liang!" Shu Di Taishou said respectfully: "The minister has prepared a reception banquet for several princes, please move..."
Shu Di Taishou said nervously.
Although, His Majesty in Chang'an City has a decree to let several princes preside over disaster relief matters, but where does Taishou dare to really let King Liang take over!
In case something goes wrong with the princes in the disaster relief, who can be responsible?
The prince is a golden body!
There must be no surprises!
At this time, Shu Di was too guarded in his heart, and he only hoped that a few princes would stay in the Taishou Mansion, not cause trouble, and survive until the end of the disaster relief, and be satisfied after sending several princes back to Chang'an completely!
"Reception banquet?" King Liang frowned.
Where is he still in the mood to participate in the reception banquet?
"Stand down, all of you!"
"The reception banquet is canceled, go busy with your own business!" King Liang waved his hand and walked directly into the Taishou Mansion.
Taishou Fuzhong.
King Liang's face was serious, and he looked at the Taishou of Shudi: "What is the situation in Shu now?
"Are all the nearby areas opening their gates to accommodate refugees?"
"Also, the plague can be solved?"
Shudi Taishou was slightly stunned, and then his expression was solemn: "His Royal Highness King Liang, the disaster relief food is His Majesty's personal order, and it will be in place early, and all regions will also start to take in refugees in accordance with His Majesty's orders, as for the plague, the imperial doctors have discussed a new prescription that can cure the plague!"
Shu Di Taishou said!
When King Liang heard this, he forcibly suppressed his anger: "In that case, why is there no easing of the disaster outside?"
"People still don't get food for disaster relief?"
Shu Di was too frightened: "Your Highness, the matter of disaster relief food, I can't be in a hurry!"
"What do you mean?" asked King Liang.
"The drought lasted for a month, I don't know how many people starved to death, the people's grievances were boiling, and the people who are still alive today have long lost their trust in my Taishou government. ”
"If we open the granary rashly, if we are lucky, we can indeed alleviate the disaster..."
Shudi Taishou said this, paused for a while, and then said stubbornly: "But once the situation changes, it is very likely to cause a riot..."
As soon as these words came out!
King Liang's face changed!
Truly!
Taishou was right!
Once a riot is triggered, there will be a chain reaction, and it will not only affect Shudi!
At that time, Shu Di Taishou will be the sinner of the Tang Dynasty!
"In the final analysis, it is still difficult to settle the people's grievances!"
King Liang sighed lightly: "Pass the order, immediately open the granary, and relieve the refugees!"
King Liang's words showed determination: "Inform the people of the identity of this king, let them know that the prince of the Tang Dynasty is here!"
"This king will personally preside over the disaster relief!"
"If the people have any questions, they can come to the king!"
"You can't settle this monstrous grievance, this king will be peaceful!"
"The people are unfair, the disaster is not slowing down, and I, Li Zhen, will never return to Chang'an for the rest of my life!"
King Liang said seriously.
Shu Di Taishou was shocked: "Your Highness must not!"
"In the event of a riot, Your Highness is safe..."
"This king's decision, do you dare to disobey?" King Liang frowned.
Shu Di Taishou was speechless for a moment, and finally said with a solemn expression: "The minister obeys the order!"
"One more thing!" King Liang suddenly thought of something and said.
Shu Di Taishou bowed: "Your Highness, please speak!"
"If something happens to me, tell the emperor..."King Liang took a deep breath: "I am a prince of the Tang Dynasty, inheriting the glory of my ancestors..."
"I'm a prince of the Tang Dynasty, and there is no waste!"