Chapter 25 He seems to be creating a new kind of rebellion
Throughout the dynasties, the root cause of the destruction of dynasties was always financial problems. Taxes could not be collected, the country was out of money and food, and coupled with various natural disasters, the people at the bottom could not get enough food, and in order to survive, they could only rebel.
When taxes on the rich and powerful cannot be collected, and taxes on the poor cannot be collected either, it is only a matter of time before such a country is doomed.
Although Liu Hong was stupid and fond of pleasure, he was extremely sensitive to issues in these areas.
The Taiping Dao investigated hidden fields and hidden farmers and began to pay taxes normally, which made Liu Hong very happy.
Of course he knew about the problems of the Taiping Dao. Privately setting up punishments and winning over the people's hearts were all acts of treason.
But the problem is that Taiping Dao pays taxes to him!
However, those lands and populations hidden by the wealthy families, landlords and tycoons do not pay any taxes at all!
It's all my money!!!
Choose the lesser of two evils.
Compared with those aristocratic families and landlords, Liu Hong still likes Zhang Jue very much.
It couldn't be better for a black fish to suddenly appear in the stagnant water of the Han Dynasty and stir up everything!
When Liu Hong was young, he believed that the emperor was the supreme ruler and the most honorable person in the world, and he could do whatever he wanted.
Later, he was lucky. Emperor Huan of Han, Liu Zhi, died without a child, so Liu Hong was chosen by the Dou family, his in-laws, as the heir to the throne.
That year, he was twelve years old.
He thought that he must work hard to restore the glory of the Han Dynasty.
But when he actually ascended the throne, he found that he could not do anything he wanted.
In the court, there were relatives of the emperor, scholars, and eunuchs.
Outside the court, there are aristocratic families, wealthy families, and landlords.
Faced with numerous obstacles, Liu Hong had very limited power and could not do anything well.
Many years passed in this situation, and even after I became an adult, there was still no change.
The ministers still looked down on him.
Liu Hong would oppose whatever he did.
So he simply gave up struggling, gave up, lay down, and started to concentrate on enjoying himself.
However, the national treasury was empty, and there was not even money to give him pleasure. Following the advice of the eunuchs, Liu Hong began to sell official positions and titles.
It was at this time that Liu Hong learned that in a small village in Youzhou, there was a rebellious Taoist named Zhang Jue. He offered several precious gems and sold them for a large sum of money.
Liu Hong was overjoyed and rewarded the Taoist with a county magistrate and an inscription: The best village in the world!
With Zhang Jue's continued funding, Liu Hong built a new West Garden.
He also built a thousand houses in the West Garden, covered the steps with moss, constructed ditches everywhere, and diverted streams to create the effect of gurgling brooks.
In addition, the ditches are also planted with precious "Ye Shuhe".
This "Night Lotus" has four lotus flowers on one stem, the flowers bloom like a canopy, and the lotus leaves are spread out at night and rolled up during the day.
During the hottest months of summer, he would stay in the West Garden, and would take a group of singing girls with jade-like skin and slender bodies to row boats, swaying in the canal water, playing songs, and having fun.
He was extremely pleased with the West Garden that he had built, and with a stroke of his pen, he named it "Nude Swimming Hall", where he spent his days in drunkenness and dreams.
After midsummer, Liu Hong returned to and continued to enjoy himself in a different venue.
To some extent.
Su Che is Liu Hong's big brother and the biggest sponsor who allows him to enjoy a stable and peaceful life.
So when the county governors and magistrates of Youzhou jointly wrote a letter in blood, asking him to label the Taiping Dao as traitors, Liu Hong was very angry and wished he could tear the mouths of these county governors apart.
Traitor?
Who is the traitor?
have to say.
Bribery has always been effective.
In the first week, Su Che's targets for bribery were the county magistrates and prefects, but these officials had no conscience, their appetites were huge, and they could not be trusted at all.
So in the second week, Su Che simply bypassed the county magistrate and the county governor and began to bribe the eunuchs and the emperor.
I have to say, this trick is very effective.
Su Che immediately became the emperor's most loyal minister.
However, the soldiers under Su Che were very confused. After conquering Youzhou with great difficulty, they had to hand over a large amount of money and grain, as well as the account books of farmers, to the court and pay taxes normally?
Aren't they rebelling?
Do you have to pay taxes even if you rebel?
Isn't this just giving money and food to the imperial court to attack itself?
Except for Yu Ji, almost everyone opposed Su Che's decision, even his two younger brothers were no exception. After all, the Taiping Dao was ruled by Su Che alone. He was the supreme and wise teacher, and no one could oppose his decision.
Soon, when the county governors and magistrates of Youzhou submitted a joint letter in blood, they received a reply: "Is there a traitor in Youzhou? Zhang Jiao is my virtuous and loyal minister, and a loyal minister to me. How dare you frame him? All of you should reflect on yourselves and take good care of yourself from now on!"
Such a reply made the officials of all ranks in Youzhou, as well as the landlords and wealthy families who had fled to the city, all of them feel as if the sky was falling.
But for the Taiping Dao people, it was a relief that the imperial court did not attack them but praised them highly.
The great and virtuous teacher of the Taiping Dao was even conferred the title of Youhou by the imperial court!
The Taiping Dao generals, Su Che's right-hand men, Ma Liang, Zhang Xiang, Gongsun Xia, Guo Ping, including Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao, were all dumbfounded. Weren't they rebelling?
Why are things a little different from what they imagined?
But it must be said that the vision and judgment of the Great Sage Teacher are beyond their reach!
…
at the same time.
In the Qi Ling space.
The heroic spirit Zhang Jue looked at the words in the book and was stunned: "Although I knew he had been doing this, I didn't expect the final result to be like this."
Zhang Jue couldn't help but exclaimed: "He seems to be starting a new kind of rebellion!"
"But these county governors and magistrates will never give up unless they get benefits like in the first round."
“There will be follow-up.”
Everything is driven by interests.
In the first week, Su Che was able to become close friends with the county magistrates and county governors because he paid a lot of protection fees.
Therefore, it did not attract the attention of the court in a short period of time. If it had not developed too quickly, it might have been concealed for a long time.
In the second week, Su Che bypassed the county magistrate and directly bribed the emperor. He only occupied the state of Youzhou, which caused a violent reaction.
Whether it was good or bad, Zhang Jue couldn't tell, he could only watch quietly.
"In the court, those noble families and the noble families who represent the interests of the aristocratic families and local officials, as well as the scholars and the upright officials, should start to take action."
I saw that the words on the Book of Qi Ling were evolving.
[At the monthly court meeting, Emperor Liu Hong yawned as he came to the dragon throne. ]
[After all the officials paid their respects, Liu Hong urged: "If you have something to report, please report it. If not, please leave the court."]
【A man came out. It was Chen Shi. He said respectfully: Your Majesty, there is a rebellion in Youzhou called Taiping Dao. The leader of the rebellion is Zhang Jue. He killed innocent people indiscriminately, causing the common people to be separated from their wives and children, and countless gentry to lose their homes. This Taiping Dao is causing chaos in the area. It is really a heinous crime! Ten crimes are unforgivable! I ask Your Majesty to wipe them out completely and give the people a peaceful world.】
