Chapter 253 Shanyin County Magistrate (Congratulations to the leader of the Bixue Sword 1)

"The three elders of the tribes are the kings of Shanyin. What they say is the law?" Xiang Zhuang groaned and said murderously, "It seems that it is really impossible not to kill a few heads."

Xiang said: "What the king means is to severely punish several clans and kill chickens to warn monkeys?"

"Kill the chicken to warn the monkey?" Xiang Zhuang shook his head and said in a deep voice, "No, this time, I will completely solve the clan forces of Jiangdong counties and uproot those clans who dare to challenge the royal power, and will never tolerate them!"

As the saying goes, one time and another, with the improvement of the external environment and the consolidation of Xiang Zhuang's power and status, Xiang Zhuang can finally free up his hands to promote the reform. However, the situation of Chu State at present is different from that of Qin State in the past. In the past, Qin State's reform, the first knife was slashed on the old clan. In the Chu State's reform, Xiang Zhuang's first knife was prepared to slash on the clan.

Originally, Xiang Zhuang had already planned to implement reforms and planned to attack the clan.

Now, the clan forces in Jiangdong have put their necks on themselves, so how could Xiangzhuang be polite? It should be noted that now is not the time. In order to stabilize the situation in Jiangdong as soon as possible, Xiangzhuang had to compromise with the clan forces. Now, Xiangzhuang has completely consolidated his power and status, and there is no need to compromise no matter how impossible it is.

Xiang Zhuang immediately ordered Jin Xiang to go and get Bailixian, and Xiang Tuo invited him.

Xiang Zhuang decided to be presided over by Bailixian, and all the laws were drafted and formulated by Bailixian. This is because Bailixian is very familiar with Qin law. Of course, Xiang Zhuang did not intend to copy the Qin law in a complete manner. Not to mention anything else, the tortures such as cutting noses, cutting eyes, and cutting feet in Qin law are unnecessary, and can be replaced by punishments such as indulging troops and exiles.

The reason is obvious. Cutting the nose, snatching the eyes, and cutting off the feet will not be much different from the deterrent effect on criminals, but corporal punishment has no other effect than destroying people. However, exile can provide a large number of free military sources for the country, and the quality of these military sources is usually higher than that of ordinary strong men.

Of course, some unforgivable people will still be punished.

As for Xiang Da, Xiang Tuo, Xiang Zhuang planned to appoint them as the guardians of the left and right.

The reason why Xiang Zhuang asked Xiang Tuo to protect the Dharma was entirely because the two of them were both civil and military officials of the Chu State. If the reform was not supported by them, it would definitely not work. Of course, there was another reason that Xiang Tuo and Xiang Tuo were both people who consider the overall situation and understand the general situation. Xiang Zhuang believed that they would fully support the reform.

Soon, Xiang Tuo and Bailixian arrived at the side hall of the palace one after another.

When the king and his ministers saw the courtesy, Xiang Zhuang invited Xiang Tuo again, Bailixian was in vain, and then asked Bailixian: "Ziliang, how are you doing with me?"

Bailixian bowed his hand with a feather fan in his hand and replied, "Report to the king, I have drafted the twelve volumes of the "Law on the Compilation of Households and Civil Affairs" in accordance with the pre-Qin laws, a total of 146 detailed rules. There are still a few detailed rules to be considered, but tomorrow will be given to the king for review."

Is the law of the people who have registered households?!

Xiang, Xiang Tuo was stunned when he heard this, and then he felt amazement. Is the king going to implement reforms?

Sure enough, Xiang Zhuang said next: "Ziyi, Ziyan, you are very clear about the current situation in the State of Chu. The treasury has no extra money or materials, and the granaries do not have any extra rice or grain. Even the Dai Lu of the official Shixun is almost unable to handle it. Because there is insufficient rice and grain in the granaries, I can only cut off my troops. If this continues, how will the country survive?"

Xiang and Xiang Tuo nodded silently. The current situation in Chu State is indeed not optimistic, especially after two consecutive wars, the national treasury granaries were even more embarrassing. The money and grain he sent to Jiujiang the last time was borrowed by Xiang from the old tribes in Wuzhong. Although the grain and taxes of this summer have been collected, they are still unable to make ends meet. I don’t know when the debt will be paid back.

After a pause, Xiang Zhuang said again: "So, I decided to implement the "Law on the Compilation of Households and Civil Affairs"!"

Xiang, Xiang Tuo exchanged glances, and bowed and said, "The King is wise!"

Putting aside the identity of the Xiang clan, Xiang Tuo also believed that if the Chu State wants to get rid of the current embarrassment, and to enrich the country and strengthen the army and make a difference, it can only reform. Of course, if Xiang Zhuang only wants to stay in Jiangdong and be the King of Anle, there is no need for reform. The current financial embarrassment is not impossible to solve.

Not to mention anything else, as long as Xiang Zhuang issued an edict to double the land tax and tuition tax (poll tax), it would be enough to solve the financial difficulties. Speaking of which, Jiangdong was not destroyed by too much war, and the people were still living and working in peace. Even if the land tax and tuition tax were doubled, it might not cause civil unrest.

However, if Xiangzhuang wants to be the leader of the world, it would be inappropriate to do so.

Fighting with the people is not a good strategy, nor is it a long-term solution. If Chu wants to be strong, it has to think fundamentally. What is the fundamental of a country? It is simply a household registration and a citizen. In other words, if Chu wants to be strong, it must strengthen the group of household registration and a citizen as much as possible. If the group of household registration and a citizen registration and a citizen registration, it will naturally be sufficient for money, grain, taxes and taxes.

For Chu, if you want to increase the number of household registration and civilians, there are only two ways: one is to transform a large number of clan private households into formal household registration, and the other is to reduce taxes and taxes to attract immigrants from all countries.

The second method is a long-term solution, but it is slow to achieve results. The first method is only applicable to Jiangdong, but it has immediate results in the result. With Xiang he and Xiang Tuo's eyesight, how can you not see that the "Law of the Household and the People" that Xiang Zhuang will be implemented is clearly aimed at the clan forces of the counties and counties in Jiangdong.

Xiang Zhuang was very satisfied with Xiang Tuo's statement. These two people, both literary and military, are really Xiang Zhuang's left and right arm. Xiang Zhuang said again: "Ziyi, Ziyan, any change will definitely be hindered by various obstacles. In severe cases, national security will even endanger national security. Our Great Chu is no exception, so you two need to support us."

Xiang He bowed and said solemnly: "Don't worry, I will do my best to support the new law!"

Xiang Tuo said murderously: "King, whoever dares to obstruct the implementation of the new law is my mortal enemy of Xiang. I, Xiang Tuo, will be irreconcilable with him!"

"Okay." Xiang Zhuang nodded happily and said to Xiang, "Ziyi, let me show Ziyan and Ziliang the results of the household registration submitted by each county and county."

When Xiang heard this, he stood up and handed Xiang Tuo the booklet in front of the table first. Xiang Tuo hurriedly read it and handed the booklet to Bailixian on the next head.

After Bailixian finished reading, Xiang Zhuang said, "Ziyan, Ziliang, have you all seen it? Under the fifteen counties under Kuaiji County, Shanyin County has the largest number of households, and the smallest number of Yin County has only 807 households. Is this still a county town? It's not as good as a big town. It's simply outrageous!"

Xiang Tuo suddenly stood up and bowed and said, "My king, please transfer 3,000 elite troops and immediately go to the counties under Kuaiji County to wipe out these bird-haired clans, as well as those county magistrates from clans, and they all killed them! Even the king's edicts dared to openly obstruct and dared to lie maliciously. What's wrong?!"

"Zi Yan, don't be excited." Xiang Zhuang waved his hand and said, "This matter needs to be discussed for a long time."

Now the external environment of Chu State has been greatly improved. Even if the clans in various counties resist, Xiangzhuang is not afraid of it. However, it is one thing to not be afraid, and it is another thing to rashly send troops to suppress it. No matter what, once troops are sent to suppress it, it will inevitably hurt innocent people and cause displacement of the people of various counties.

Xiang said after pondering for a moment: "King, the clan forces in each county and county openly obstruct the investigation of the registered households. It is absolutely necessary to punish them more severely. However, whether it is necessary to send troops to suppress them is up to date."

Bailixian shook his feather fan and said: King, can we start with Shanyin County, which conceals the most serious information about the registered household registration, and kill a few heads to establish our authority first. If the clans of the other counties can repent and actively cooperate with the registered household registration investigation, they will not blame them. If they are stubborn and refuse to cooperate, it will not be too late to send troops to suppress them."

Xiang Zhuang hit the clue and said, "What Ziliang saw coincided with me, haha."

Xiang said: "King, if you want to establish your authority from Shanyin County, the candidate for Shanyin County is extremely important. I think a strong general can be selected from the army to Shanyin County to serve as a county lieutenant. If you send an ordinary official to it, you will inevitably repeat the mistakes of your former Shanyin County lieutenant, or you may simply join the local clan."

Xiang Tuo said: "There are many powerful generals in the army, but they are not suitable. The county magistrate's position is too small."

What Xiang Tuo said is true. Those who can really be used must be generals above Sima, small schools or big soldiers below Sima. You can ask them to kill people and fight. But if you ask them to be county magistrates and catch bandits and robbers in Anding Township, it will be a sure thing. They can't do this at all.

Bailixian suddenly said, "Master, I have a choice."

"Ziliang, who do you think?" Xiang Zhuang, Xiang him, Xiang Tuo's eyes fell on Bailixian at the same time.

Bailixian shook the feather fan and said, "While the official position of Shanyin County Magistrate is humble, the burden he bears is not light. He has to compete with officials at all levels of county, township, and pavilion, as well as the local clan armed forces and rogues. Therefore, he must be a person with both civil and military status. I think General Cheshi can be competent."

"Ziche Master?" Xiang Zhuang pondered, "Wouldn't it be too wrong to let Ziche Master become a county lieutenant?"

Ziche Shi was one of the old Qin clans who followed Xiangzhuang from Guanzhong. He was familiar with military tactics and was brave and resourceful.

Baili Xian smiled and said, "I understand General Ziche Shi's character. As long as the king issues an edict, he will be happy to take office. Besides, the chaos in Shanyin County cannot continue. He, as a county magistrate, will not be able to keep going. Just wait for the situation to open up and the clan forces in Shanyin County will be eliminated. It is not too late to let General Ziche Shi's reinstate his post."

"Okay, that's it." Xiang Zhuang said, and said to Xiang him again, "Ziyi, you immediately issue a commission order to appoint Ziche Shi as the new Shanyin County Magistrate, and Ke Ri will take office!"

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ps: Xie Bimeng’s reward of 100,000 yuan, the Bimeng’s mighty power!
Chapter completed!