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Chapter 121 The Lonely Is To Win You Over (2)

crazy?Of course not, the reason why Li Xian dared to face such a sensitive issue frankly was not aimlessly, but intentionally - for extraordinary people, he should do extraordinary things, as far as Li Xian knew Di Renjie, Di Renjie was that kind of person Waiting for the extraordinary people, if they act in a normal way, it can be said that there is no possibility of pulling them into their own boats. This is Li Xian's calculation. It is dangerous, but it is a slant of the sword. Maybe it will see miraculous effects. At least so far, Li Xian has successfully achieved the shocking effect. His heart, as to whether he can be subdued by force, it still depends on the result of his response.

"Your Majesty is ignorant, please give me your advice."

Di Renjie is indeed an extremely mature person. Although he was flustered after several tossings, he still didn't fall into complete chaos in the end. Although the sweat on his forehead was still surging, his face was constantly changing. After a few changes, he slowly calmed down. After exhaling secretly, he forced himself to answer calmly with his hands clasped.

"Xiao Wang knows that Di Gong has his own accounts in his heart, and he doesn't want to say that Gu Ben pretends to be Di Gong because he wants to test Xiao Wang. It's okay, so I can explain it in detail, and I ask Di Gong to correct me." Li Xian shook his head and said something disapproving.

"The subordinate dare not."

Di Renjie has great ambitions, and he is very concerned about the situation of the court. He does have certain predictions about the situation in his heart, and he also believes that there are indeed many disadvantages in the current Tang Dynasty government, but it is not like Li Xian. It's all pessimistic. Hearing what Li Xian said at this moment, Di Renjie could neither deny nor admit it, so he could only bow and answer vaguely.

"Leaving aside the court affairs, Xiao Wang will start with the local government affairs first." Li Xianxu raised his hand and motioned for Di Renjie to excuse him, and then, regardless of Di Renjie's reaction, he went down on his own Said: "My Tang Dynasty inherited the former Sui Dynasty, and the land granting system was used on the land. After the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, the people were few but the land was more. This was good for recuperation. However, after the three dynasties, the population increased rapidly, and the land was gradually insufficient. In other words, take Guanzhong as an example. Nowadays, there are no lands in Guanzhong to grant, and the newly increased population is still unabated. If things go on like this, the redundant population of the people will increase sharply, which will undoubtedly lead to chaos. The northern states are vast and sparsely populated. It's a big problem, but the population of the southern states is not as high as that of Guanzhong. What if there is no land to give? You must know that the southern states are my Tang Dynasty's granary. In the chaos, the lessons from the previous Sui Dynasty are not far away. Is that right?"

"Your Highness is wise."

Di Renjie has worked in the local government for many years, so he has already noticed that the land problem is becoming more and more serious, and he also intends to make some articles on land reform, but he has not found it convenient. He was shocked by Li Xian's political vision, but he didn't intend to make a statement at this time, so he praised him and stopped.

"Since ancient times, whenever there is chaos in the dynasty, the roots are all in the land. Now the land granting system has come to a time when it must be changed. According to Gu, it needs to be divided into several steps. First, cancel the poll tax and implement the apportionment of the land. Those who have more pay more taxes, and those who have no land do not pay land taxes; second, the government and gentry pay grain as one, and the combination of the two can fully restrain large-scale mergers of fields; third, encourage circulation and replace the current tax with eleven Miscellaneous donations from various states, whether they are commercial routes in the Western Regions or maritime commercial routes, are all beneficial. This move can not only absorb the increasing redundant population, stimulate the production of workers and peasants, but also increase the annual revenue of the national treasury. The former sage Guanzi did it I am happy to see it come to fruition, but now all the princes in the court do not have this vision, so what can I do?" Li Xian ignored Di Renjie's praise and directly stated the solution.

"This...may be feasible."

Di Renjie was a talented person, when he heard what Li Xian said, he knew that if these three strategies could be carried out resolutely, it would not only benefit the people, but also greatly benefit the country. Therefore, Di Renjie is not sure that all three strategies will work.

"It's feasible but difficult to implement, probably because there are many powerful families everywhere, and it's hard to implement it without power! I don't expect to be able to do it immediately, or leave it for the future." Li Xian could understand the subtext in Di Renjie's words, so he didn't say anything. Undisguisedly expressing his ambition, Di Renjie trembled involuntarily when he heard it, and the corners of his mouth twitched a few times, but in the end, he still restrained himself from making any comments.

"Although the land reform is difficult, it is still easy for the lonely eye. Compared with the reform of the military system, it is nothing more than a trivial matter." Li Xian gave Di Renjie a meaningful look, and then continued: "The military system of our dynasty is also inherited from the former Sui Dynasty. The military system of the government is to hide the soldiers from the people. The court has no trouble of raising soldiers, and they can be recruited when they are used. At first glance, it seems to be excellent. In fact, it is absurd. This is just an expedient measure in times of war. It is really not a good strategy in peacetime. Don't you see that when the land granting system is about to fail, the government soldiers have become rootless grasslands. In less than ten years, the government soldiers will flee in large numbers. Under the name, the imperial court has no soldiers to use. At that time, if there is chaos, how can the court calm it down? In this way, the recruitment system will be implemented. If there is no plan, there will be a scene where each state will do its own thing. With frequent wars and chaos, the people are struggling to survive, can Di Gong teach me?" Li Xian talked freely, analyzing the disadvantages of the military system and the consequences of its inevitable defeat one by one, and Di Renjie was terrified when he heard it.

"Your Highness said that the military system needs to be reformed, and you can't be fooled..." Di Renjie could tell that Li Xian's words were true, and he blurted out the words when he was startled, but stopped in the middle of the sentence. Because he already understood the reason why Li Xian was unable to make a clear statement on this matter—the military system is a taboo of the emperor, and non-subjects can speak nonsense, even if Li Xiangui is a prince, if he does not have enough strength, the pure Is looking for death.

"Why don't you want to go to the book to warn me, but whoever speaks lightly, you can't listen if you don't want to." Li Xian smiled bitterly, explained casually, and then continued: "Although the reform of the military system is difficult, there is still a buffer period. I am confident that this matter will be resolved within my lifetime, so I will not talk about it for the time being. In addition, our government system also has countless drawbacks, and it is urgent to make it easier to deal with it. Don’t you see that there are only six courts, but there are four hundred states in the area. There is a division between the middle and the lower, but they have no affiliation with each other. It is said that there is a "Tao" as a constraint. However, each way is just a fiction. , why? Probably due to the excessive autonomy of the states, it is difficult for the court's government orders to reach places, if this is not made easier, there will undoubtedly be chaos in the long run!"

"That's true. What do you think is the best way to change things?" Di Renjie is well versed in local government affairs. He is aware of the disadvantages of the excessive power of governors in various states. He also knows that it is difficult to effectively manage the states by relying on the six departments of the imperial court alone. , this is also a point that Di Renjie wants to make a difference, but firstly, Di Renjie has not yet thought of a proper solution, and secondly, he is unable to change the status quo at this time, so although he has considered it, he has not really gone deep into it. After thinking about it, seeing that Li Xian was confident, his curiosity was immediately aroused, so he hurriedly asked a question.

"This matter is not difficult to say, as long as a dozen states are divided into one province, and the province is divided into three divisions, it is said: the governor is in charge of the military and civilians of a province; the chief minister is in charge of the finance of a province; The judicial and criminal names; together with the supervisory courts of the provinces to supervise the officials, and the garrison to assist the security of the provinces, major events can almost be settled, but this matter is also easy to know and difficult to do. In the next day, would Mr. Di be willing to help Xiao Wang?" Li Xian finally brought up the topic of seeing each other today.

"If it's an official matter, the subordinate officials should do their best."

How could Di Renjie not be able to hear the obvious wooing in Li Xian's words? It's just that although he was heartbroken by Li Xian's political ability, he didn't want to join Li Xian's command so quickly, so he cleverly replied: .

Hey, still not hooked?Alright, let's take heavy medicine then!Li Xian is a shrewd person, how could he fail to understand the meaning of Di Renjie's words, but he was not angry, he just smiled and said: "It's lucky for Xiaowang and the country to get Mr. Di's promise, it's just some government affairs, although it is difficult However, there is one thing, but I am quite powerless, and it is only a great sage like Di Gong who can't help me."

"Your Highness, I dare not call you a great virtuous person because of the appearance and ears of Pu Liu, the next official. I am afraid that I will miss His Highness's important affairs if I am wrongly loved by His Highness." Although Li Xian never said clearly what the embarrassment was, Di Renjie had already guessed. When he got to the bottom, his face turned pale in an instant, and he hurriedly said a word of thanks.

Heh, what a shrewd Mr. Di, he is indeed a worthy man under his reputation, and he has already guessed what we are going to say, amazing!Hey, but now, you are already on our boat, want to get off?There are no doors!Li Xian knew the fear in Di Renjie's heart just by looking at Di Renjie's face. How should Mr. Di know, so I won’t say much. To this day, Gu is just trying to support his ears, but it is difficult to stop others from being ambitious. If that person gets his hands, my Tang Dynasty will certainly fall, and the world will fall. The people will inevitably suffer a catastrophe, and it is not a pity to die alone, but you can't ignore the people of the world, is Di Gong really unwilling to help the orphans to make the country safe?"

"Your Highness is serious, I am an official, I am an official..."

As soon as Li Xian said this, Di Renjie was forced to the corner, and the heaven and man were at war in his heart, and he didn't know how to answer for a while...

(End of this chapter)