The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 664: A True Scholar
Cao Mao looked at the solution submitted by Zhong Hui.

Zhong Hui’s idea is very correct.

This is done in three directions: ensuring that farmers have access to arable land, that large families are restricted, and how taxes are paid.

Cao Mao had discussed this matter with Zhang Hua before, and Zhang Hua had similar thoughts.

However, as Cao Mao said, the methods used by this great Wei doctor were still quite cruel.

Zhong Hui believed that the government should give full play to its initiative and forcibly implement some policies. He proposed the land occupation system, which was to ensure that the people all had arable land.

It was a forced requirement, with no regard for issues like whether there was enough arable land. In a nutshell, local governments had to ensure that male adults of childbearing age had the required amount of arable land, and if they failed to do so, local officials would be beheaded.

Compared with the first one, his second idea was more moderate. It was to determine the number of farmlands and tenants that the ministers could own according to their official titles and the rank of the clans.

As for the last one, it was completely copied from the cruel policy of Emperor Wu of Han!
In other words, I will settle the accounts of everyone's money and food, and hand over everything that exceeds the quota to me! !
Cao Mao fell silent and pondered for a long time.

Zhong Hui seemed to see Cao Mao's dilemma and said immediately, "Your Majesty, please do not hesitate. The current situation must be settled quickly!"

"Your Majesty first defeated Shu and then destroyed Wu. Your current might is enough to intimidate the people of the world. Take advantage of this great victory and issue an order as soon as possible. No local officials or clan celebrities dare to oppose Your Majesty!"

"As long as we can accomplish these three things, we can effectively curb the annexation of farmland in the short term, and perhaps even take a bite out of the big clans."

"If we wait a few more years, the great clans in various places will come to their senses and collude even more closely with each other. Even if Your Majesty issues an order, I'm afraid it won't achieve the same results as it does now."

Zhong Hui’s meaning was very simple.

While everyone is convinced, do the most difficult thing!

Wasn’t it the same with Emperor Wu and Emperor Wen?
If we don’t do these things when the best time is, then when will we do them?

Cao Mao felt that what Zhong Hui said made a lot of sense.

However, there are still some areas that can be revised in this book. Being simple and crude is not a bad thing, but it is better to ask his brother to help take a look.

A good policy is one that both the big bell and the small bell agree on.

Only the small clock nod is tedious to use.

Cao Mao comforted Zhong Hui with a few words and told him that he would take his time to check on the situation. Then he sent Zhong Hui out of the Taiji Hall.

Cao Mao now had one more headache to worry about.

Although government affairs were a mess, military affairs were still going well.

The Wei State quickly swallowed up the army left by the Wu State, and then followed the process in the Shu State, arranging these soldiers to return to their hometowns to engage in agricultural production to supplement local manpower.

The biggest gainers were the naval forces.

Hu Zun was transferred to the imperial court, which also meant that the Qingzhou and Xuzhou war zones officially disappeared.

The Wei Dynasty no longer needs to maintain so many troops. The civil war is over, and development is now the top priority.

Hu Zun's former generals were assigned to other war zones, and the middle and lower-level generals were assigned local official positions. As for the soldiers, they could finally go home and be with their families.

To be on the safe side, Cao Mao left a general with a miscellaneous title in Qingzhou. Cao Zhen, who had previously made great military achievements, was appointed to lead more than 4,000 people to stay in charge of the local area and deter any wrongdoing.

Guanqiu Jian was also transferred to the imperial court, and his army was also dispersed.

Wen Qin's administrative center moved from Yuzhou to Huainan, taking over Guanqiu Jian's defense area.

Wang Ji's seat of government also moved from Xiangyang to Jianye.

Many generals who followed them into battle were promoted and stationed in different areas.

For example, Cheng Ji was given the task of guarding a region alone. He was responsible for guarding the Yong'an area, mainly serving as a link between Bashu and Jingwu.

Although the Wu soldiers were dismissed, their navy was retained in an organized manner.

These naval forces are now in the hands of Wen Qin and Wang Ji.

Wen Qin wrote several letters hoping to get Wang Ji's navy into his own hands.

According to Wen Qin, Wang Ji did not need the navy, so it would be better for him to use it.

The Ministry of War is currently drafting a plan for a nationwide large-scale military reduction.

After the unification, the Wei army could carry out a major layoff, otherwise just feeding this army of nearly 500,000 would cost the government its life!

Of course, layoffs must be carried out with caution, and Cao Mao knows best what consequences such a thing may cause.

Not to mention laying off these elite troops, even laying off a postman could lead to unexpected consequences.

Except for Yang Hu, the troops in other places only retained the most elite parts, and made proper arrangements for the rest of the soldiers to ensure that these people received the treatment they deserved.

Chen Qian was so busy with these things that he didn't even go when Wang Chang summoned them.

As for Da Sima, he completely ignored this matter.

Because the Grand Marshal was not in Luoyang at the moment, he was on his way to Youzhou.

Guanqiu Jian was preparing to go to Youzhou to meet Yang Hu and others, and to have a clear understanding of his future opponents.

Liu Yuan sat in the carriage and swayed into the territory of Bingzhou.

Although Bingzhou is often considered a frontier stronghold, it is actually not far from Luoyang. At least, it is not far from the territory of Bingzhou. This is probably why the court is so concerned about the affairs of the Xiongnu, as they are right next to their own capital.

Liu Yuan had been away from his hometown for some time. When he returned to Bingzhou again, his heart was full of emotion.

The difference from Luoyang to Bingzhou is obvious. There are bustling crowds in Luoyang and endless farmland outside the city, but when you arrive in Bingzhou, the scene changes drastically. There are few pedestrians on the empty roads.

I couldn't see any farmland for a long time. I finally saw a city, but there weren't many people inside.

Liu Yuan couldn't help but feel surprised by this gap.

He couldn't help but sigh. If he wanted to assist the Holy King, govern the world, and establish a prosperous era, he still had a long way to go.

The roads in Bingzhou were not easy to travel on, and the carriage was shaking so much that Liu Yuan felt like his head was about to be thrown off. If the teacher walked on this road again, I'm afraid all the officials along the way would lose their heads.

After walking like this for a few days, Liu Yuan finally arrived at where his father was.

Before he even got off the car, Liu Yuan felt the difference between now and the past.

This is the gathering area of the Huns, so in the past, you could always see a large number of herdsmen outside the city. These people were unwilling to get close to the city. The people in the city set up a market next to the city wall, and they were unwilling to even enter the city to sell things when trading with them.

Faced with this illegal establishment of a city, officials in the city would choose to turn a blind eye.

Who would want to provoke these Huns?

But now, the area outside the city is empty. Of course, there are cattle and sheep in the distance, but there are not so many herdsmen.

When walking into the city, Liu Yuan saw many Huns. If it weren't for their accents, Liu Yuan would not have recognized their identities. Their dress and appearance were no different from those of the locals, even their lifestyle was the same.

Liu Yuan saw several vendors, and their hawking words were mixed with a few words of Xiongnu language.

Liu Yuan just marveled at it.

Although the education of the Qiang and Hu people started earlier, it was obviously smoother here.

After all, the Southern Xiongnu had been in Bingzhou for many years and were scattered in various cities. The upper class had long been no different from the locals.

Now it has only spread to those in the middle and lower classes.

Liu Bao sent people to welcome his son.

When Liu Bao's subordinates saw Liu Yuan, they could hardly recognize him. Firstly, Liu Yuan's appearance had changed a lot, and secondly, his temperament!

Looking at the arrogant look of the prince in front of them, the servants couldn't help but sigh.

This prince used to be the most well-behaved. What have the people of Luoyang taught him?

Led by his servants, Liu Yuan excitedly walked into the new mansion.

Liu Bao and Liu Yuan's mother were waiting for his arrival.

"Meet the father! Meet the mother!"

When she saw her son, Liu Yuan's mother was very happy. She held his hand, looked him up and down, and greeted him with various greetings. However, Liu Bao was a little surprised. Wasn't the change in this child too big?

It was a rare occasion for the family to reunite, and Liu Yuan also talked about his situation in Luoyang and his teacher, his eyes full of admiration.

In the following days, Liu Yuan stayed with his family and often talked about everything.

The news of Liu Bao's son's return was quickly known to the other leaders.

The high-ranking officials of the Southern Xiongnu had great respect for famous scholars. They had heard that Liu Yuan was studying with famous scholars like Wang Su and Zhong Hui, and they all wanted to come and see him.

When Liu Yuan appeared in front of these people wearing gorgeous clothes and looking arrogant, no one could recognize him.

"A Yuan, I heard that you studied under a famous scholar in Luoyang. I wonder if you learned any classics?"

"learned!"

Liu Yuan waved his hand with considerable confidence.

Several leaders looked at each other in confusion, and then a scholar in Confucian robes asked, "What classics have you studied?"

“I’ve learned it all!”

Liu Yuan's answer was as straightforward and confident as ever.

Everyone looked at an old man not far away. The old man was called Liu Xuan, Liu Yuan’s great-uncle and the most knowledgeable Confucian scholar among the Xiongnu.

In his early years, he studied under the famous scholar Sun Yan, and now he himself has become a famous scholar in Bingzhou.

He cleared his throat. "Taikang was a figurehead, his indulgence in leisure and pleasure destroyed his virtue. The people were all disloyal, and he wandered around without restraint. The people of the country composed a song about this. Do you know the fifth part?"

"I don't know!"

Liu Yuan's answer was still very straightforward.

Liu Xuan asked several other questions, and Liu Yuan's answers were all so clear and concise.

Everyone's eyes widened.

Even though this guy seems to be uneducated and knows nothing, he really looks like a famous person who knows everything!!!
A true celebrity! !
(End of this chapter)