Chapter One Hundred and Eighty Eighth: The King and the Minister
Since ancient times, new policies have been difficult to implement and often ended in failure, all because the emperor was undecisive, the court officials were different, and the implementation was not thorough.
Zhao Yan is going to act arbitrarily today.
Perhaps the new policy will cause some unexpected troubles for the Great Zhou in the next three years, but this trouble is only to expose the shortcomings of previous policies in advance.
If it is not implemented, it will lead to more disasters.
Zhao Yan didn't want to be in his forties or fifties. He should have enjoyed the joy of the world, but he still rebelled due to local tax and commercial taxes in some place, which led to him going to quell the rebellion himself.
Tamping difficulties in the bud is the best way to solve problems.
Seeing that Zhao Yan was determined to implement the new policy, the ministers couldn't help but feel nervous.
Even the three giants of the court had a deep face, because if the Great Zhou continued to develop as it is now, it would not be too bad. If the new policy did not lead to the decline of the Great Zhou, they might lose their fortunes later.
Just as several court officials were about to give advice, Zhao Yan suddenly waved to Xizi.
Xizi immediately understood and took out a scroll and said loudly: "According to your majesty's oral order, the new policy nationwide will be implemented from now on, and now the first imperial decree of the new policy will be announced."
"In order to solve the problem of redundant officials and soldiers, 128 officials in Changdan City, 6,845 were removed from the Shence Army, and 274 cases of the six departments' system regulations and regulations were deleted. Some of them were great meritorious in the court, and those who had great contributions could be treated with silver and money."
When all the ministers heard this imperial order, they were shocked. Unexpectedly, Zhao Yan had already prepared it.
If you don’t make a sound, you will make a splash.
As soon as you take action, it makes people frightened!
After Xizi finished speaking, he handed three files to Xiao Jingye, Yang Xinghuai and Liu Chaotong respectively.
The three of them looked at the content above and couldn't help but feel their scalp numb. If this matter was carried out completely, both the military camp and the court would cause a great turmoil.
"Your Majesty, should you discuss this matter again? Once the states oppose the new policy, the blow to the court will be almost destructive!" Xiao Jingye strode forward and bowed his hand and said.
"Yes, your majesty, it's so risky!"
"I believe that this matter should be discussed for a long time, and it will not have any impact on our Great Zhou for a year or two!"
"Your Majesty, you must think twice!"
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After Xiao Jingye stood up and spoke, the ministers spoke one after another.
Zhao Yan looked at the courtiers below and slowly walked down from the dragon throne.
"When I first ascended the throne, I, the Great Zhou, will adhere to a new national policy, not to marry, not to pay compensation, not to cede land, and not to give annual monies. Those who violate my Great Zhou will be punished even if they are far away. Many people do not believe it, but I have done it."
"When I was going to command the army in person, many people also opposed it. Do you remember what I said? The most powerful country should have the ability to change the world and create civilization. Maybe you think the Great Zhou is already very powerful now, but we still cannot change the reality of only two or three stones of food in a mu of land, terminal illnesses, plagues, droughts, and floods. Once disasters such as this come, they can destroy our accumulation for nearly a hundred years. We can do nothing."
"If this world is more suitable for us to survive, is it okay to have Zhao Yan? Is it okay to have Xiao Jingye? Is it okay to have everyone in the court?"
"Can't!"
"Only quantitative change can arise, and the people are the foundation. You think there is no problem in delaying reforms for three to five years. From your perspective, it is true. The court pays you a salary and the people give you fame. You are all pillars of the Great Zhou Dynasty. You live without worries and don't need to fight to live."
"But, is this the case for the people? Maybe we can save the lives of hundreds of people by one day and change the development of the people in a county. In your eyes, some institutional regulations seem useless, but for some people, they can save lives!"
"What I hope is that in a hundred years, we are not just wise rulers and capable ministers, but we should be pioneers and adventurers of this world. We should use our experience to tell future generations that this world is definitely not the case. It has more possibilities, and we could have lived a better life!"
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Zhao Yan's voice resounded throughout the Daqing Hall, and all the officials also entered a state of contemplation.
Some officials did not understand some of Zhao Yan's words, but they could hear that Zhao Yan was doing something unprecedented or even no one came.
This incident is even greater than that Zhao Yan has become a sage king for all ages and these people have become famous ministers for all ages.
Xiao Zijie, not far away, was so excited that tears were about to fall out when he heard Zhao Yan's words.
He thought that after experiencing the new policy of Shuzhou, his knowledge and gaze were already the best in the Great Zhou Dynasty. But now when he heard Zhao Yan's words, he felt that he was just watching the sky from a well.
He is very glad to be able to serve Zhao Yan and is more looking forward to what kind of achievements he can make in the future.
The road to reform in the Great Zhou Dynasty was too long.
And Zhao Yan obviously wants to create a perfect start.
Xiao Jingye and others immediately understood that Zhao Yan's ideas and layout were longer than them. With such emperors, they were willing to take risks and see what the Great Zhou could look like after the new policy.
Xiao Jingye, Kong Moshan, Yang Xinghuai, the three giants looked at each other and stood up at the same time.
Kneeled on the ground.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to devote myself to the new coup reform and do my best!"
Hurry!
After the three of them knelt down, all the court officials below knelt on the ground and whispered loudly: "I am willing to devote my whole life to the new coupon reform and do my best!"
At this moment, Zhao Yan was also very excited. He finally pulled everyone to the unified consciousness interface with him.
In fact, he himself didn't know whether this reform could succeed or what the Great Zhou would look like, but he knew that if he came to this world, he would definitely regret it if he couldn't leave anything behind.
Zhao Yan stood in front of the Long case and whispered loudly: "I feel very comforted by all the good people. After the new policy begins, I will inspect the states. I will do what you cannot do, and I will solve the problems you cannot solve!"
"Long live Your Majesty!" the ministers shouted in unison.
After retiring from the court, all civil and military officials surrounded Xiao Zijie and discussed various details of his new policy as if they were injected with chicken blood.
Xiao Jingye and the other two held the three-point file, and their faces showed a firm expression.
It is impossible to cure bones and heal injuries without pain, but as long as they can cure serious illnesses, they are willing to do it.
Chapter completed!