Shuhan

In the early morning of Yecheng, the sunlight penetrates the thin clouds and falls heavily on the city, giving it a golden glow.

Liu Chan stood in the courtyard of the palace, breathing the fresh air, looking into the distance with a firm gaze.

He knew very well that he was shouldering the heavy responsibility of revitalizing the Han Dynasty, and Jizhou was the key step.

"Your Majesty, today's schedule has been arranged. When do you plan to set out to tour the counties?"

An attendant in official uniform stepped forward cautiously and asked respectfully.

Liu Chan raised his head slightly, looked at the clouds floating in the sky, and said in a deep voice: "Let's set off immediately. In the next six months, I will inspect the land measurement and household registration of each county in Jizhou one by one."

His voice was steady and powerful, as if declaring his determination to heaven and earth.

The news spread quickly, and the officials sent to various counties felt confident when they heard that the emperor would soon visit in person.

They all cheered up and quickened the pace of measuring the fields.

In a county in Jizhou, the county government was bustling with activity.

The county magistrate sat in the lobby, frowning as he looked at the mountain of land measurement files.

"Sir, although the land measurement has made some progress, the nobles are still dissatisfied. What should we do?"

A man who looked like a legal advisor asked worriedly.

The county magistrate stood up and paced back and forth in the hall. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Now that your majesty has come to Jizhou in person, this is our opportunity, but also our pressure. No matter how dissatisfied the nobles are, we must not slack off in measuring the land. We must let your majesty see our determination and results."

There was determination in his eyes and his tone left no room for doubt.

Officials from all counties and prefectures took action. They led their clerks to go deep into the countryside to measure the land and check the population.

Next to a field, clerks were working diligently with measuring tools in hand.

A clerk said to the owner of the farmland, "Fellow countryman, we have to measure your land carefully. There can be no mistakes."

The owner of the farmland, a simple farmer, nodded slightly and said, "Sir, just measure it and we will cooperate. I heard that His Majesty is personally in charge of the measurement of the farmland for the sake of us common people, so we can't fall behind."

His face was filled with a sincere smile and his eyes were full of expectations for the future.

Although the interests of the local and newly-promoted gentry were damaged, they could not help but feel a chill in their hearts when they thought of the fate of those in Yecheng who openly defied the imperial edict on land measurement.

In a luxurious mansion, several noble lords sat around a huge round table with gloomy faces.

"The emperor is here in person, it seems he is determined to implement the land measurement system." An obese nobleman, his face full of fat shaking, said helplessly.

"Yes, we have no choice but to cooperate. Otherwise, our fate will be even worse than those people in Yecheng."

Another middle-aged man dressed in silk had a look of reluctance in his eyes, but he had no choice but to compromise.

"Forget it, forget it. Just swallow your anger and cooperate with the land measurement and household registration."

An elderly nobleman sighed and said helplessly.

Jizhou had been through war for a long time, its population was dwindling, and much of its land was left barren.

Walking on the land of Jizhou, Liu Chan saw barren farmland and dilapidated villages.

His heart was full of worries, knowing that it would be a long and arduous journey to restore the vitality of Jizhou.

"Your Majesty, this is the latest land measurement figures reported by each county." An official presented a file with both hands and said respectfully.

Liu Chan took the file and read it carefully.

Looking at the strings of numbers, his brows were sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed.

"The situation in Jizhou is more serious than I imagined. The land is so barren and the population is so sparse." There was a hint of heaviness in Liu Chan's voice.

"Your Majesty, now that the land survey has made progress, I believe that the most urgent task is to encourage childbirth and increase the population, while at the same time relocating some people here to reclaim the wasteland." A minister stepped out and said respectfully.

Liu Chan nodded slightly and said, "My dear minister, what you said is very true. I have decided to issue an edict to encourage childbirth from now on, and give rewards to families with many children. At the same time, I will select people who are willing to migrate from other counties and move them to Jizhou to reclaim wasteland."

There was determination in his eyes, as if he had already seen the prosperous future of Jizhou.

In the following days, Liu Chan began to inspect the counties of Jizhou.

Wherever he went, he learned in detail about the land measurement and household registration, and had cordial conversations with local officials and people.

In a village, Liu Chan saw a young mother holding several children in her arms, with a happy smile on her face.

"How many children are there in your family?" Liu Chan asked with a smile.

The young mother was a little nervous. She bowed quickly and said, "Your Majesty, there are four children in my family. Thanks to Your Majesty, our lives are getting better and better."

There was a hint of excitement in her voice.

Liu Chan felt very pleased when he saw the cute children.

"Good, good, good. May you have many children and be blessed. Life will be better in the future." His smile was warm and kind.

He immediately ordered his men to give her a large amount of cloth and food, and asked the mother to kowtow and thank him, shouting, "Long live the emperor!"

During the inspection, Liu Chan also encountered some difficulties.

The land in some counties is barren and the people live in poverty. Even after the land is measured, it is difficult to make a living.

Liu Chan saw it and was worried.

He immediately ordered that a portion of the money and grain from the national treasury be allocated to rescue these poor counties and help the people overcome their difficulties.

"Your Majesty, this will put a lot of pressure on the national treasury." A minister said worriedly.

Liu Chan looked determined and said, "The people are the foundation of our Han Dynasty. If the people live in poverty, what is the use of the national treasury? As the Son of Heaven, I should work for the welfare of the people."

His voice was firm and powerful, which made the ministers deeply admire him.

As time went by, Jizhou's work of measuring land and registering the people achieved remarkable results.

In December of the first year of Yanxing, after many twists and turns, the land measurement work in Jizhou was finally basically completed.

In the vast fields, the newly erected boundary markers are arranged neatly, like guards protecting this land.

At the edge of the fields, the people looked at the land that had just been measured and clearly divided, their eyes full of longing for the future.

"Dad, now that the land is harvested, we will have something to look forward to in the future."

A young man excitedly said to the old man beside him, with a simple smile on his face and a gleam of hope in his eyes.

The old man nodded slightly, and the wrinkles on his face deepened a little because of his smile.

"Yes, thanks to your majesty, we can finally grow crops on this land. We will surely live better and better in the future."

His voice carries the vicissitudes of time, but also reveals a firm belief.

Although some troubles arose in the local area during the land measurement process, some local gentry incited the people to riot and tried to obstruct the land measurement.

But with the Han Emperor Liu Chan in charge, these disturbances were quickly suppressed.

Liu Chan, wearing a dragon robe, stood tall outside the tent, with a firm and majestic look in his eyes, commanding his soldiers to quell the rebellion.

His existence, like a magic needle, quickly stabilized the situation in Jizhou.

"Pass on my order. Anyone who dares to obstruct the land measurement will be severely punished!" Liu Chan's voice was loud and powerful, and it spread far away in the cold wind, frightening those who had evil intentions.

Now, the land measurement has been completed, and the subsequent finishing work is proceeding in an orderly manner. Liu Chan looked at the land he was about to leave, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.

He knew very well that measuring land was only the first step in the revival of the Han Dynasty and there was still a long way to go in the future.

But Jizhou's success made him full of confidence in the future of the Han Dynasty.

"Go to Luoyang."

At Liu Chan's command, the huge team set off.

At the front of the team, a flag was flying, with the totem of the Han people embroidered on it, fluttering in the cold wind.

Liu Chan sat in the magnificent imperial chariot and looked through the window at the people of Jizhou lining the streets to see him off.

The people knelt on the ground and shouted "Long live His Majesty", the voices rising one after another, echoing through the sky.

Liu Chan nodded slightly and waved to the people, his heart full of satisfaction.

After several days of travel, the team finally arrived outside Luoyang City.

Outside Luoyang City, there was a bustling scene. The Queen, the Crown Prince, the princes, and all the officials were dressed in their best attire and were waiting at the city gate early to welcome him.

Queen Zhang was dressed in a phoenix robe and a phoenix crown, looking graceful and elegant, and her eyes showed her anticipation for her husband's return.

Crown Prince Liu Xuan stood aside with a tall stature and handsome face, showing his royal demeanor.

"Your Majesty has returned to the palace!" With a loud shout, the atmosphere in front of the city gate instantly reached a climax.

All the officials knelt in unison and shouted, "Long live His Majesty."

Liu Chan's imperial chariot slowly drove into Luoyang City, and the wheels rolled on the stone road, making steady sounds.

On both sides of the street, people knelt down and saluted the emperor, their faces filled with joyful smiles and their eyes full of admiration for the emperor.

Liu Chan's imperial chariot moved all the way to the palace city.

At this time, Luoyang City was already immersed in the New Year atmosphere. The streets were decorated with lights and big red lanterns hung high, making the whole city look particularly festive.

Various Spring Festival couplets are posted at the door of the shop, exuding the scent of ink.

In the streets and alleys, children are wearing new clothes, laughing and playing, holding candy figures in their hands, with innocent smiles on their faces.

The reason I want to come back at this time is because the Chinese New Year is coming soon.

Luoyang is about to hold a grand New Year's Day ceremony, which is an important annual festival of the Han Dynasty and a time to show the prosperity of the country.

After Liu Chan returned to the palace, he took a short rest and then began to prepare for the New Year's Day ceremony.

On New Year's Day, the imperial palace in Luoyang City was magnificent.

Inside the hall, the lights were bright and the candles flickered. Civil and military officials dressed in court robes lined up in an orderly manner with solemn expressions.

Liu Chan was wearing a dragon robe, a crown on his head, and sitting upright on the dragon throne, looking majestic and solemn.

"Today is New Year's Day. I declare a general amnesty for the whole world!" Liu Chan's voice echoed in the hall, full of majesty.

As soon as these words were spoken, all the officials knelt down to express their gratitude.

The news of the amnesty quickly spread throughout Luoyang City. The people cheered and were grateful for the emperor's kindness.

In addition to a general amnesty, Liu Chan also announced an important measure - to relocate some people to Jizhou to increase the population.

"Jizhou has experienced wars and its population has declined. Now that the land survey has been completed, there is an urgent need for people to reclaim wasteland and develop production. I have decided to select people who are willing to migrate from Luoyang and surrounding counties and move them to Jizhou. The court will provide them with land, farm tools, money and food support to help them settle down and work in Jizhou."

Liu Chan's voice was firm and powerful, painting a beautiful blueprint for the future of Jizhou.

When the news came out, people had different reactions.

At a market in Luoyang, people gathered together and talked.

"Even though there is land available for migration to Jizhou, we are unfamiliar with the place. Is it feasible?" a middle-aged man said with a frown and a worried look on his face.

"What are you afraid of? His Majesty has made all the arrangements, and there is also financial support. Now that the land in Jizhou has been measured, maybe life will be better than ours in Luoyang."

A young man said with bright eyes and full of expectation.

In a village in Luoyang, the village chief is gathering villagers to discuss migration.

"Fellow villagers, this is the order of His Majesty. If we go to Jizhou, we will have land to farm and grain to distribute. Maybe we can live a good life. Go back and discuss it with your families. If you are willing to go, let's sign up." The village chief's voice was loud and echoed in the village.

After some discussion, many people decided to respond to the emperor's call and migrate to Jizhou.

They packed their bags, bid farewell to their hometown, and set out on the journey to Jizhou.

In the migrating team, people are looking forward to the future. Although they feel a little reluctant, they are more looking forward to it.

Luoyang City was still immersed in a sea of ​​joy. The New Year's Day celebrations lasted for several days, with people singing and dancing, enjoying this rare happy time.

Luoyang City is still prosperous, and the streets and alleys are filled with a lively atmosphere.

However, beneath this surface, an undercurrent is quietly surging.

The success of the land measurement in Luoyang and Jizhou was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing huge waves in the hearts of the vested interests in other states and counties.

In a luxurious manor located on the outskirts of the city, the atmosphere is depressing and solemn.

In the main hall of the manor, the candlelight flickered, illuminating several gloomy faces.

These people are all powerful families from different states and counties. They usually act tyrannically and enjoy wealth and splendor in their respective territories.

Today, the implementation of the Land Measurement Order has posed an unprecedented threat to their interests.

"The land measurement project in Luoyang and Jizhou was actually successful. We can't just sit there and wait for death." An obese nobleman had a frown on his face, and his fat face trembled as he spoke, with a hint of anxiety and fear in his voice.

He was dressed in gorgeous silk clothes, but at the moment he had no intention of caring about his image, and his eyes revealed his worry about the future.

"Yes, openly resisting the imperial court's land measurement order is a dead end. But I can't bear to watch my own interests being damaged!" Another pale middle-aged man said angrily with his fists clenched.

His face was full of reluctance and his eyes flashed with determination.

Everyone was discussing countermeasures.

Suddenly, an old man in black slowly spoke: "We can't do it openly, so let's do it secretly. In the name of measuring land, support agents and cause chaos in the world. By then, the court will be too busy to take care of itself, so naturally it will have no time to take care of our land measurement."

The old man's voice was low and cold, like a whisper from hell, making people shudder.

"But who is the right person to choose as the agent?" someone asked.

The old man smiled slightly, with a sly look in his eyes: "The best candidates are the foreigners! The Xiongnu, Xianbei, and barbarians have always been eyeing the border of our Han Dynasty. As long as we lure them a little, they will surely become sharp weapons in our hands."

After hearing this, everyone was stunned at first, and then nodded in agreement.

"This is a brilliant plan! Once these foreign tribes cause trouble, the imperial court will definitely focus on suppressing the rebellion, and we can take the opportunity to protect our own interests."

The fat noble lord slapped the table excitedly with a smug smile on his face.

Thus, a sinister conspiracy began.

ps:
It was my birthday yesterday, so the update was a little slow, sorry for the delay.

I wish you all a happy day! (End of this chapter)