Chapter 315

"When Emperor Gaozu ascended the throne, it was difficult to find even four horses with the same coat color. Therefore, the rule of Wen Jing followed the rule of Huang Lao's inaction, without adding government orders, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. The imperial court paid 15-1 or even 30-1 taxes."

"Naturally, it is impossible for local princes to pay 15% tax or 30% tax. In order to maintain a large military establishment, taxes must be very heavy. The general can declare that the old system of 30% tax 1 will be restored in the world and order the princes to hand over the 30% tax to Luoyang."

Hearing Jia Xu's plan, Xun you nodded approvingly: "yes, many princes have to pay one tenth tax or even one five tax. If the court only asks for 30 taxes, I think the local princes will approve of it even if they are rebellious."

Liu Ye is thoughtful.

In order to maintain the huge military system, these local princes must step up the exploitation of local taxes. If the imperial court orders that the taxes be changed to 30 taxes and then collected, these local princes will not be able to really change the taxes to 30 taxes and still go their own way. What they need to do is to hand over the tax of "30 taxes and 1" to the central government.

Thirty taxes are not too much. The princes from all over the country can come together. On the one hand, they maintain the authority of the court. On the other hand, they reduce the power of the princes and enhance the strength of the court.

"Good!" Liu Ye turned his head and looked at Xun you: "gongze, you are responsible for this matter. Draft an imperial edict to inform the princes in the world."

"You take orders."

Liu Ye said, and then said, "the princes of all over the world are fighting against each other. They would have invited the princes to join Luoyang. What do you think?"

Yu Jin praised: "in the spring and Autumn period, Duke Huan of Qi united with the princes and made a great deal of the whole world. The general summoned the princes to form an alliance, and his achievements far exceeded those of Duke Huan of Qi."

Zhang jaw smiles: "yes, the general calmed down Liangzhou and restored Guanluo. Now his prestige is superior to the world. I think all the princes dare not accept it."

"Well, Wenhe, don't just be idle and do nothing. You can't let Gongda do everything." Liu Ye turns to Jia Xu.

Jia Xu had a bitter face: "general, as the saying goes, those who can do more work, you'd better let Mr. Gongda draft it."

Liu Ye shook his head: "no, Gongda is Xiao He, you are Zhang Liang, you are not idle."

After hearing the speech, Xun you said with a smile to Jia Yu: "Wenhe, the general attaches great importance to you, but you have to surpass me. You can't do without Zhang Liang's advice."

Jia Xu had no choice but to smile bitterly: "Zhang Liang takes orders."

After discussing with his officials, Liu Ye immediately publicized it to the world and issued two decrees.

Guo Tu sneered and said, "Hey, I'm afraid Liu Ye has the intention of King Xiang this time. This son is determined to be in the world."

After hearing the conversation between Guo Tu and Feng Ji, Yuan Shao was silent for a while, and then said, "since this alliance is so important, who should be sent?"

For Ji, the Lord is not willing to be separated