The first year of Jianxing, early November.

It was late autumn and the weather was getting colder.

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

At the top, Zhang Xiu stood up straight 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, and he chuckled with a chuckle: "Lord, all the taxes and grain taxes of Jingzhou counties and counties have been paid. Except for some places that have not paid, the rest are over-confiscated."

"At present, there are about 1.07 million households in the seven counties of Jingzhou, totaling 5.47 million, an increase of hundreds of thousands from the last count. In addition, the number of newborns has not been fully counted in the past two years, and it is estimated that there are nearly 6 million."

"In addition, the head tax alone is about 600 million yuan, and the grain tax in various places is far better than in the past. The food in the warehouse is about 37 million hu of rations, which is a great harvest. Even if there is a disaster in Jingzhou now, all rice and grain in the warehouse can be dealt with."

Jia Xu grinned and said, "These are not included in Zhuge Liang from Yangzhou, but if they are included, they will only be more. He has a strong family background and is more confident."

However, it was unexpected that he could confiscate tens of millions of rations this time. I think that the group of blood-sucking bed bugs were shocked by Zhang Xiu's ruthlessness before.

After listening to Jia Xu's words, Lu Su sighed from his heart: "Lord, even Luoyang in Jingzhou would not be as rich as that of Luoyang back then. Just need to operate this for a few more years, and the lord will not be afraid of the princes in the world."

"That's right, the people of Jingxiang are all rich, and this is all the achievements of the lord. I'm afraid Jingzhou is one of the few places to live today." Chen Qun also stroked his beard and chuckled.

They knew that these were all the achievements of Zhang Xiu's governing philosophy, otherwise they would never have achieved such achievements in just two years without their management.

"You don't have to be too humble. It is not my contribution to Jingzhou's efforts to be able to do today, thank you for your efforts in recent days."

After saying that, Zhang Xiu stood up solemnly, then bowed to everyone, and it was three times in a row, each time very solemn.

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

However, Jia Xu was stroking his beard and nodding, which was a kind of recognition and he deserved it.

It is not easy for Zhang Xiusheng to be a superior person to be sympathetic to his subordinates. Although it is just a simple gesture of ceremonies, it can help everyone to return to their hearts and enhance their cohesion, which is very good.

Everyone received the ceremony of bowing three times, and Zhang Xiu was straight.

He looked at everyone, and then said firmly: "But everyone, the revival of the Han Dynasty is just the beginning. I hope you will not forget your original intention and build the Han Dynasty into an empire known to everyone in the world, an empire that everyone who hears it fears."

"At that time, you can all be famous in history and admired by your younger generation."

"We will do our best and never dare to slack off." Everyone shouted in concert.

"Okay, but it's not as simple as saying that you want 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 maintain long-term stability."

"Hidden wealth among the people?" Everyone listened carefully.

Because Zhang Xiu's insights can often effectively point out the disadvantages of current development and thus better improve them.

"That's right, it's just that it's rich in the people." Zhang Xiu said with confidence: "Now, when the country is first to enrich the people, the people are rich in business. Businesses can enrich the country. Only when the country is rich in soldiers can it be made to pay taxes."

"These sixteen words are the top priority for development now and even in the future." Zhang Xiu's voice was loud and loud, and then shouted: "Now Jingzhou is rich in finances, we should transfer the money to the people as soon as possible, thereby accelerating the construction of Jingzhou."

"The finances are transferred to the people?"

Everyone shouted, saying that their hearts couldn't stand it.

The princes wished they could collect taxes all day long, but Zhang Xiu was so lucky that the tax he had just collected actually went to the people to share it.

This simply subverts their views.

"Lord, lord, Yuan Shao from Hebei has already entered the Central Plains. Once he completely solves the troubles of Gongsun Zan, he may go south as soon as possible. If the finances are used for people's livelihood, how should he fight?"

"Or why not consider it after repelling Yuan Shao?"

Jia Xu was a little worried and said tentatively.

After all, war is just about burning money, so how can you spend money to the people before the battle begins?

"No need," Zhang Xiu waved his hand, "Now that the grain and grass are harvested well, we can transport the grain and grass to Guanzhong, Xuzhou, and even Yuzhou to trade with other princes in exchange for material and money."

"As for the internal control of Jingzhou, except for rivers, there are many water systems, which is not conducive to development. I would like to spend money on building roads and bridges to open up the economic linkage between Jingnan and Jingbei."

"In addition, the corvee service system was abolished and the service service was changed to labor-related work. People were recruited from the local area and money was given, and the payment was not deducted."

"The military service system is abolished and the military service is changed to voluntarily. We will never force recruitment. We will also increase the treatment of joining the army. The specific money and benefits will be discussed in detail later."

Everyone was shocked when Zhang Xiu said something.

Abolishing corvee service? This is too crazy, right?

The government is counting on corvee labor to recruit people to mines, build roads, build bridges, repair palaces, transport military rations, etc. Zhang Xiu wants to abolish it?

Although there have been signs of this before, it has not been abolished yet. It is estimated that if this is completely abolished, it will make the world tremble, and I am afraid that countless people will come sneaking over.

Everyone didn't talk, they just thought.

"A long article, adding laws, anyone who embezzles money, grain, etc., has a total value of more than a thousand coins, once discovered, they will peel them and put them on the grass and hang them in front of the government office for public display."

"In addition, in addition to supervision in the court, an anonymous reporting system has been added. Anyone who can provide evidence to prove that an official is corruption will be rewarded with a salary of one year, and the state will protect his personal safety."

Zhang Xiu looked cold and said word by word.

"Skinned and filled with grass?" Everyone shook.

"Lord, is this law too heavy?" Chen Qun said that his heart was trembling. This is too cruel, right? And as long as evidence is provided, can officials be rewarded for a year's salary?

In this way, these officials were not allowed to walk on thin ice.

At that time, if the bribers stuff money into the hands of officials, it is estimated that officials will not dare to accept it. They will peel them every time to fill them with grass. Is this something that people can do?

"Haha, is it heavy? I think it's too light. Those who let them be officials and serve the people are not to let them be masters or oppress the people."

Zhang Xiu's voice was cold and even angry.

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to say. Although they knew that this was a good thing, the Han Dynasty was a noble family, and so it was simply openly an enemy of the noble families under their rule.

This will often hinder Zhang Xiu's unification.

It is even said that they have expected that the promulgation of this law will inevitably cause an uproar.

Zhang Xiu naturally knew these things. If it were before, he would have measured them, but now he has occupied Yangzhou and welcomed the emperor again, holding nearly 200,000 elite soldiers.

Become the second prince in the world.

At present, he is the best in terms of political status, military strength, or territory. This is also the reason why he wants to go and dares to promote it.

Corruption, tax surveillance, tax levies, etc. are all big deals. These are almost controlled by the aristocratic families and are paid only 30% of them. These are definitely not what Zhang Xiu wants to see.

"Lord, although this law is good, it is easy to arouse public anger. Be careful to do so! If a family under the rule unites and dismisses from office and returns home, Jingzhou will probably be in chaos."

"If the lord wants to make the world honest and honest, he can wait until he repels Yuan Shao and then do this. Otherwise, these aristocratic families will inevitably turn to Yuan Shao, which is not good for us."

Jia Xu had a solemn face and persuaded in a deep voice.

"The Tao is different and does not plan for each other, not to mention that even if I don't issue this law, will they not turn to Yuan Shao? If a law can see so many people clearly, it would be worth it."

Zhang Xiu talked and laughed without any fear.

"This..." Jia Xu was silent. Zhang Xiu's words were rough and not rough. No matter what Zhang Xiu said, his status was far inferior to the Yuan family. As long as Yuan Shao led his troops south, someone would inevitably have secretly communicated.

"Of course, the salary will be adjusted, and the basic salary of the Han Dynasty will be doubled. At the same time, additional rewards and promotions will be given based on the political achievements of the local governance."

Zhang Xiu spoke again.

The salary of the Han Dynasty is OK, not small. If it doubles on this basis, it can be considered that these officials will live a good life. Of course, for the aristocratic families, they may be a little despised.

Most of the officials are from aristocratic families, but they don’t like these things, or they haven’t adapted to them yet. After all, they were used to being corruption every day, but suddenly they made him clean and unable to withstand it.

Everyone did not express their opinions. They knew that even if they doubled, they would not resist the appetite of these people. These people were all fucking eating meat and not spitting bones.

"Lord, you should think about this matter again and again. If you really want to implement it, you should leave a way out to prevent the turmoil in Jingzhou." Jia Xu did not persuade him again, but instead instructed him.

He knew that Zhang Xiu's vision was too broad, so great that it had transcended the background of the times. However, he also knew that if he could really go out, it would be a super empire.

Zhang Xiu was a little thoughtful, but he had some way out in his heart. At worst, he could break and then establish himself. He was not afraid of these aristocratic families in his hands.

"It's okay. If there is no strict discipline, how can a country be established? This law will be promoted immediately. In addition, the emperor's decree should be used to introduce the abolition of corvee service system to all prefectures and counties in the world and add a labor system."

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

"Also, all counties must build roads and bridges, open up all nodes, and run them through them. In addition, tell Mi Zhu and ask him to find a way to attract investment in Jing."

"Only merchants can share the market, they can drive more economic development, and at the same time, they can vigorously support the people under their rule and do more small businesses."

Zhang Xiu said, and everyone took notes.

Although they do not agree with some places, what Zhang Xiu said must be the top priority.

"In addition to officials and citizens, the treatment and organization of the soldiers under his command must be increased. I want to build a martyr's cemetery ten miles south of the city from now on, so that the martyrs can sleep for their relatives to admire behind their backs."

"The cemetery is called "the loyalty to the country". Anyone who is loyal to the country can be engraved with the name forever. Another cemetery is repaired outside the cemetery and named it "The terrifying scent of the country for a thousand years."

"I want those corrupt officials, those who are entangled with the enemy and treason, to be despised by the world for thousands of years, so that their descendants cannot raise their heads and guide the world."

"Also, we will repair the Wenwu Temple in the cemetery, and set up ten seats for each place, and we will still be waiting for it. We will worship all those who have made great contributions to Jingxiang. I just hope that we will be among them in a hundred years."

"This matter is left to Wenhe. Remember, the renovation of the cemetery must be solemn, serious, and reasonable layout to ensure the ranking of the list."

Zhang Xiu reminded in a deep voice.

"No!" Jia Xu responded and sighed in his heart.

My lord is too cruel. He wants to repair the cemetery and let these people have a bad reputation for the rest of their lives. He wants to put the dishonest on the fire. From ancient times to the present, who will set up a cemetery for ordinary soldiers?

Who dares to treat people from the aristocratic family like this?
To be continued...