Xun Yu's voice fell, Yang Biao's fat face subconsciously trembled, and his eyes flashed in shock.

300,000!

The taxes of the Han Dynasty, after a year, deduct losses and other things, to Taicang, but about 100,000, 300,000, it is simply a three-year tax of the Han Dynasty!

Zhong Xuan's face was serious, and he reacted quickly, and said, "Is it due this year?" ”

At the beginning, the debts were all for a limited period of three months and as long as five years.

Xun Yu shook his head and said, "100,000 due this year, all 200,000 next year." ”

Yang Biao breathed a sigh of relief, if there were only 100,000 and the court still had a part, he would have a cheeky banquet, and maybe he could delay it.

Xun You looked at Yang Biao's expression, shook his head secretly, and said, "Prime Minister, the gap in the treasury this year may exceed 200,000. ”

Yang Biao was stunned for a moment and said, "Last year, it was only 30,000, how can there be so many this year?" ”

Zhong Miao also sighed silently at the prime minister, he really didn't care about national politics at all.

Xun Yu's face was as usual, and he said: "One is that the officials of various states are gradually issued by the imperial court, including those in arrears. The second is Cao Cao's use of the Black Mountain Army and the relief afterwards. Third, the large battalion of the forbidden army has 100,000 soldiers, and the expenditure is constantly increasing. ”

Yang Biao knew about this, but he subconsciously forgot about it, and couldn't help frowning, his small eyes were even smaller, and he said, "Is it so bad?" ”

Zhong Xuan knew that Yang Biao just wanted to hide from him, so he ignored him and said, "Does Your Majesty know about this matter?" ”

Xun You kept staring at Yang Biao and said, "You still have to play Your Majesty." ”

Yang Biao's little eyes kept blinking, and then coughed again and again, and said, "It's better for you to go, the old man has been in poor health recently, and he has taken leave." ”

When the debts of the imperial court are due, Yang Biao can still say a few words with his old face. But the shortage is so big, he doesn't want to go into the palace to touch his head.

Xun Yu was silent for a while, and said, "The stakes are very high, is the prime minister sure that he will not enter the palace?" ”

Yang Biao's fat face trembled and hesitated.

Such a big thing, he, the prime minister, is not there, and it is really unreasonable. But if you enter the palace, you can't say that you will have to bear the wrath of thunder.

Xun Yu, Xun You, Zhong Xuan and others waited for Yang Biao to make a statement, not that they had to Yang Biao, but that many of their plans in the follow-up needed to be approved and supported by Yang Biao, the prime minister.

"Prime Minister, Da Sima is here." In the silence, the little official outside the duty room hurriedly came to report.

Yang Biao hurriedly stood up, holding his big belly, and was about to go out.

Huangfu Song rarely came to Shangshutai, and when he saw Yang Biao trotting over with difficulty, he raised his hand and said, "Prime Minister, Your Majesty summoned me to the palace." ”

Yang Biao's face changed slightly, and he said, "What's wrong?" ”

When Xun Yu, Xun Yu and the others heard this, they all stood up and looked at Huangfu Song with puzzled faces.

Huangfu Song almost didn't participate in the affairs of Shangshutai, hesitated for a moment at this time, and said, "Something happened in the south." ”

Xun Yu, Xun Yu and the others glanced at each other, and they all had a bad premonition in their hearts.

Yang Biao sighed in his heart, after all, he couldn't hide.

The crowd did not speak, but left the Shangshutai, bypassed the Jiade Temple, and turned to the Chongde Palace.

Yang Biao thought about so many things in the government and the opposition, and began to feel uneasy in his heart, and said in a low voice with Huangfu Song: "Da Sima, why did you run away in person?" ”

It stands to reason that the palace summoned and sent a small yellow door to deliver the message, and it was impossible for Huangfu Song to run in person.

Huangfu Song didn't hide it, and said, "It's a bit big. ”

Yang Biao's fat face suddenly straightened, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, raised his hand and said, "Brother Huangfu, please say a few words for Shang Shutai later." ”

Huangfu Song said: "The prime minister can rest assured. ”

Where can Yang Biao rest assured, not to talk about the affairs of the south and the affairs of the imperial court, it is enough for him to have a headache.

When the group arrived at the apse of Chongde Palace, they saw Liu Wei sitting behind the desk, quietly flipping through the recital.

Everyone immediately held their breath, subconsciously lined up in order, crossed the threshold in turn, and entered the temple gate.

"Your Majesty, Ministers." Yang Biao took the lead, and everyone saluted.

Liu Wei didn't raise his head, and said lightly: "Qingzhang Tianmu and household registration, where is it?" ”

Xun Yu came out of the queue and said: "Back to Your Majesty, according to Shang Shutai's plan, the overall progress is now halfway there. ”

Liu Wei still didn't look up, and said, "It's been almost four years, and it's only half?" ”

Xun Yu's slightly old face did not fluctuate, and said: "Your Majesty, and the state, Sili, Yanzhou has made more than half of the progress, and Youzhou, Jizhou, and Qingzhou are still less than one-fifth. ”

Liu Wei put down the official document in his hand, picked up another one, and said: "I heard that this year's summer tax is not increasing but decreasing, and many big families are crazy about grabbing land?" ”

"Yes."

Xun Yu's face did not change, and said: "Shang Shutai has issued an order to curb this situation. ”

Liu Wei picked up the pen, read it casually, and said, "A few decrees can stop them?" ”

Xun Yu was silent for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, the northern states have been war-torn and the land is seriously deserted, and the big families are of great help to the resumption of farming. ”

Liu Wei paused, raised his eyelids, and looked at him.

Although Xun Yu lowered his head, he also knew that Liu Wei was looking at him, but he didn't speak.

A trace of cold sweat appeared on Yang Biao's fat face, and he didn't dare to wipe it at all, so he didn't move.

Xun Yu and Zhong Xuan were also silent.

In the past few years, they have worked hard, but the results are still far from expectations.

In addition to all kinds of bandits and the resistance of the local nobles, there is also the fact that the control of the imperial court in the local area is too weak.

The so-called 'imperial power does not go down to the county' is vividly reflected in this kind of thing.

Liu Biao's gaze swept over everyone present, and after a while, he slowly put down his pen, sat up straight, and said: "Liu Biao almost killed the angel I sent, Yuan Shao's mind is unpredictable, and Gongsun Zhan secretly hides his strength. That Sun Jian obviously didn't take my will seriously. Not long ago, Cao Cao sent troops and snatched Qian County from Dong Zhuo. ”

The crowd listened to Liu Wei's words, and at first they didn't feel anything, until the last one, except for Huangfu Song, everyone was shocked.

Zhong Xuan stepped out of the queue fiercely, raised his hand and said with a deep face: "Dare to ask Your Majesty, is this Your Majesty's will, or is Cao Cao acting without authorization?" ”

Liu Wei looked at him and said, "The Xu family, who was trapped in Qian County, asked Cao Cao for help, and Cao Cao sent troops to occupy Qian County, and I didn't know about it in advance. ”

Yang Biao, Xun You, Xun Yu and others all stared at Liu Wei, and when they saw that what he said didn't look like it was fake, they couldn't help but look at each other in unison, with surprise and contemplation on their faces.

Cao Cao's sudden move will inevitably frighten Dong Zhuo, Dong Zhuo, who has always been quiet, is likely to have other Dong Zhuo.

Coupled with Dong Zhuo's secret alliance with Yuan Shu, the originally good Jiangdong situation may change greatly!

The imperial court is now striving for stability, and does not want to cause more trouble.

Cao Cao's sudden arrival will definitely disrupt all the plans of the imperial court!

Xun You looked annoyed and said: "Your Majesty, the minister impeached the mighty general Cao Cao, acted recklessly, and crossed the border without asking for an order, it is a great rebellion, and the minister asks Your Majesty to punish him severely!" ”

"The minister seconded the proposal!" Zhong Xuan followed closely.

He also didn't approve of Cao Cao's doing, and now stimulating Dong Zhuo would do all kinds of harm to the imperial court!

"The minister seconded the proposal." Xun Yu raised his hand, looking plain.

Yang Biao's fat face was straight, he struggled again and again, and he did not second.

Liu Wei took in their expressions, looked indifferent, and said: "There is going to be a war in the south, and the taxes paid by the imperial court will not increase but decrease, what do you say?" ”

Yang Biao quietly glanced at Liu Wei and shrank back.

He didn't know if Liu Wei knew that there were 100,000 debts due this year, and there were still hundreds of thousands of vacancies in Taicang.

With so much money, let alone fighting, whether the court can be stable or not is two different things!

Yang Biao was silent, and Xun You, Xun Yu, Zhong Yu and others also did not speak.

This is a real dilemma faced by the Han Dynasty, and if you want to solve it, there is only one prescription - time.

There is no other way but to take time to digest it slowly.

But the reason for the dilemma is that reality does not give this time.

Huangfu Song will not interject, this is a matter of Shang Shutai, and he has always avoided it.

Liu Wei looked at this crowd, all of them were ministers of the court, except for Yang Biao, who were all his confidants, and he groaned slightly, and said: "I am determined to redivide the acres of land to the landless and landless people." ”

Xun You, Zhong Yu and the others were stunned and looked at Liu Wei with a little surprise.

Xun Yu, as Hu Cao Shangshu, was sensitive to these instincts, and said: "Your Majesty, there are many borderless lands in the northern states, and the minister thinks that this strategy is feasible. ”

Liu Wei's eyes narrowed slightly, staring at Xun Yu.

He didn't know whether Xun Yu's words were intentional or unintentional, whether he saw it or not.

It's a very good step, though.

Liu Wei snorted and said, "This matter will be handed over to Hu Cao." Also, from now on, Shang Shutai issued an order to strictly prohibit land sales, and those who violate it will be severely punished! ”

"Commandment." Yang Biao, Xun Yu raised his hand.

Xun You and Zhong Xuan glanced at each other, and they both saw a strong worry in each other's eyes.

They can all feel that this majesty's words are only half spoken, and there are more plans hidden behind it!

Liu Wei glanced at Xun Yu again, but he didn't expect that this matter would go so smoothly.

Now that we have this beginning, things will be much easier to do in the future.

Taking the teacup from Pan Yin's hand, Liu argued: "Regarding the sharp reduction in taxes, I will find time to discuss it with you in detail." Now let's talk about Cao Cao's occupation of Qian County. ”

Xun You's eyes were cold, his face was solemn, and he said, "Your Majesty, please punish Cao Cao severely!" ”

Liu argued: "What I said is how to deal with the aftermath of this incident. ”

Zhong Xuan obviously felt that Liu Wei still wanted to protect Cao Cao, and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that when you send troops to suppress it, force Dong Zhuo not to move, give the court time, and destroy that Yuan Shu first!" ”

Xun You glanced at him, his heart was irritated to Cao Cao, his face no longer leaked, and then he continued, "Your Majesty, Xu Rong of Yanzhou, Gongsun Zan of Jiujiang and Jiangxia, Yuan Shao, and Sun Jian of Guangling may order them to send troops to suppress Dong Zhuo. ”

Yang Biao thought about that situation, and suddenly said urgently: "No! Your Majesty, if you do this, firstly, it will relax the encirclement and suppression of Yuan Shu, and secondly, it may also make Dong Zhuogou jump off the wall in a hurry, and the imperial court will start a war on many sides, absolutely not! ”

Liu Wei took a sip of tea and said, "What do you think of Huangfuqing's family?" ”

Huangfu Song already had a draft, and said directly: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it should be unchanged to respond to all changes." ”

Liu Wei looked thoughtful and said, "What does the Qing family mean, let's take a look first?" ”

Huangfu Song said: "Yes." The minister thought that although Cao Cao suddenly occupied Qian County, Dong Zhuo might not really dare to openly rebel, and most likely would continue to taoguang and keep obscure. With Yuan Shu in front, Dong Zhuo will not do the second Yuan Shu. ”

Xun Yu and Xun Yu didn't understand it a little, and thought about it seriously.

However, Yang Biao was overlooked, and hurriedly raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, the minister agrees with Da Sima's words." At this time, the imperial court should act in secret, not to give Dong Zhuo the truth, if Dong Zhuo really rebelled, he must be deterred by thunderous means! ”

Zhong Xuan came to his senses and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please take a trip to Peiguo, and order Dong Zhuoan to guard himself and not dare to raise troops!" ”

Liu Wei put down the teacup, looked indifferent and disdainful, and said: "I think that Cao Cao's move, although it is unexpected, can also make me, let the Qing family see the situation clearly, and see some people clearly, it is not necessarily a bad thing." ”

When everyone saw that Liu Wei excused Cao Cao again, they couldn't complain in their hearts.

Liu Wei couldn't see their thoughts, sat straight, his expression was majestic with a hint of domineering, and said: "I reiterate once again that the imperial court should focus on the 'new policy' and not be distracted. We must continue to vigorously implement the principle of 'clearing the acres of land and registering households', and we must not neglect a single cent. That's all for today, Xun Yuqing's family stays, and everyone else goes. ”

Yang Biao was a little stunned, there are still so many big things in the court, doesn't Your Majesty even ask?

(End of chapter)