The system structure of the Song Dynasty has to be said to be very pitiful.

From top to bottom, the ubiquitous checks and balances have created a strange situation of poor country and weak people.

But this situation still has historical reasons, even after a hundred years, it is still difficult to cure it.

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Zhao Xu wiped the dust on his face, and saw the yellow goalkeeper removing the rough water truck, shook his head and said, "It's not practical."

Seeing that Zhao Xu did not respond, Cai Bian knew that Zhao Xu did not agree with his statement, so he pondered for a while and said, "It is better to let all the governors fight the bandits first... In this way, they can establish their authority and gain a foothold; in addition, they can also hold real power, make the local people afraid and dare not act rashly."

This is a round approach.

Zhao Xu then smiled and said, "Gong-in-law Cai is a good idea to plan the country well. In addition, I have discussed with the Privy Council and the Ministry of War that the 'military reform' of various ties in the south can be promoted at the right time. This is a big game. We must move steadily, not slow down."

Cai Bian thought about it in his heart and said, "What the official is saying."

Zhao Xu looked at Zhang Dun and said, "Grandpa Zhang, what do you have to say?"

Zhang Dun raised his hand and said with a calm expression: "I call your Majesty. I believe that the Privy Council, the Ministry of War, and the Imperial City Department, Qingtianwei should step up the spy on the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun. After defeating Li Xia, you can start to recover."

Zhao Xu looked a little weird and said with a smile: "Jhang Qing's family is so confident? The attack on you outside the palace has never stopped. Yesterday, several county officials entered the palace and scolded the Qing's family in tears. I tried my best to persuade him to leave."

Zhang Dun remained motionless and said, "I heard that the envoys of the Liao Kingdom were already on the way to come, and there was no movement in the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun."

Zhao Xu's smile was restrained and nodded slightly.

Zhang Dun's judgment was correct. After so long, the Liao Kingdom first issued diplomatic documents to rebuke the Song Dynasty, and then sent an envoy to inquire. The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun did not make any big moves. This shows that the Liao Dynasty was indeed unable to take care of itself and was unable to move south to invade the Song Dynasty. It could only take diplomatic measures and bluff.

Cai Bian also breathed a sigh of relief. With the reaction of the Liao Kingdom, the court was finally able to deal with the rebounding sounds outside.

Zhao Xu took a sip of tea and said, "Qingtianwei, the Imperial City Department has been doing it all the time, and the Privy Council and the Ministry of War have also responded. You don't need to worry about this. We are not afraid or careless."

Zhang Dun said: "Your Majesty is what he teaches."

Zhao Xu put down the teacup, looked out of the palace, and said, "The news of the salary reduction has spread?"

Cai Bian said: "If you want to hide such a big thing, you can't hide it. The plan formulated by the Political Affairs Hall is to start with the imperial court and Kaifeng Prefecture. There is a plan now and it will be implemented next month. If you are nationwide, it will start next year."

This is a planned plan.

Zhao Xu thought for a while and said, "How much can we save?"

Cai Bian had seen the numbers for a long time, but it was very complicated. Cai Bian carefully considered it in his mind and said: "In addition to salary, there are also various 'respects', including grain, rice, oil, salt, cotton, cloth, charcoal, etc., and it also benefits relatives. If calculated carefully, it may exceed one million guan."

Millions of coins are equal to millions of taels!

Zhao Xu raised his eyebrows, looked surprised and couldn't hide it, and said, "There are so many?"

Cai Bian smiled bitterly and said, "In the Bianjing city, in addition to the actual positions and the alternate officials, there are also many nobles and nobles and noble families with kindness and rewards, as well as fire consumption, damage and private money agreed upon by officials at all levels, etc. This is not a small number."

Zhao Xu nodded with some understanding. To put it bluntly, it is a super-level and high-quality welfare, as well as food and card deposits and small treasurys.

It's nothing new.

Zhao Xu thought to himself, Cai Bian said with a hug, and the corruption among them may be difficult to estimate the specific number of corruption, bribery and bribery.

But Zhao Xu still asked, "How much can you save every year when it comes to the whole country?"

Cai Bian glanced at Zhao Xu and said, "If you only pay your salary and you will be exempted from everything else, it will be more than tens of millions of stakes directly or indirectly."

‘Release’!

Zhao Xu was slightly shocked, and these two words appeared.

The redundant expenses in the Song Dynasty were caused by the two sides of "redundant soldiers" and "redundant officials". Although there were many soldiers, their salary was low, so they did not have much more redundant officials.

The "welfare" of 100,000 officials alone is more than ten million yuan, that is, tens of millions of taels. This is simply unimaginable in other dynasties!

The treasury revenue of the Song Dynasty exceeded 100 million yuan, and more than 80% was spent on these redundant officials and soldiers!

Unbelievable!

Zhao Xu did not continue to ask questions, but just kept shaking his head in his heart.

The Song Dynasty was indeed rich, but the four words were still "the country was poor and the people were weak", which was a strange phenomenon.

Cai Bian guessed that Zhao Xu had a clear idea and continued: "The official family, the royal number is equivalent to the official family's inner treasury. If so many friends are issued, it is equivalent to the official family's inner treasury to pay the officials. If it is a fashion, it cannot last long..."

Zhao Xu was stunned. This was the first time he heard the statement that the Royal Bill Number was equal to his inner treasury.

Then he also understood, patted the table with his right hand and said, "You remind me, let's do this, the Jiaozi who went out of the Royal Pills will be transferred to the Royal Pills by the Ministry of Revenue. After a few years, it will mature and the national treasury can also be collected. Let's trouble you first."

This time it was Cai Bian's turn to be stunned. He thought he could take advantage of Zhao Xu and the inner treasury.

Zhang Dun didn't care about these things and said: "The government, the governor of the 12th Route is basically in place. Are you planning to fully launch a new law next year?"

Even though Zhang Dun and Cai Bian explained that new laws were launched every year, Zhao Xu had never let go.

The "new law" has been launched in full swing. Such a move is too big. In Kaifeng Prefecture, there are so many troubles under the feet of the emperor. If it is placed across the country, it is probably a war of fire.

Zhao Xu took another sip of tea and suddenly said: "Cai Qing's family, Kaifeng Prefecture should do it seriously. You cannot let Kaifeng Prefecture do this. You should take charge of yourself and go to each county to go clearly. You must distribute new households and discard the land. Next, you must divide the land. You cannot delay it. You can start the distribution of land within the year and initially complete the "Fangtian Equal Tax Law" next year..."

In fact, this is also a bit urgent. In Zhao Xu's plan, it will take at least three years to complete, but it will take ten years to complete the whole country!

But the "New Party" seems unable to wait and repeatedly make suggestions.

Cai Bian understood clearly and was about to speak without waiting for Zhang Dun to speak. Zhang Dun took the lead and said, "The official family is not too late. It's like a soldering iron coming into water. The court acted as a thunderous move and would not give them a chance..."

Chenpi walked over at this time and said behind Zhao Xu: "Official family, the mud and sand have been prepared. Do you want to go and have a look now?"

Zhao Xu was immediately overjoyed, stood up, smiled and said to Zhang Dun, Cai Bian: "I have read some strange things in ancient books and are preparing to experiment to see if the two Qing families want to come together?"

Zhang Dun's face was serious and wanted to say something else. Seeing Zhao Xu covered in dust, Cai Bian hesitated and said, "The official family... is a body of a thousand golds. How can he get mixed up with the dust? Please..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Xu turned around and waved his hand and said, "You can do whatever you want in government affairs, I can trust you."

Zhang Dun looked at Zhao Xu's back and his expression became more serious.

Cai Bian was surprised in his heart, wondering why Zhao Xu suddenly became interested in these things, and even the government affairs that had been sleeping all the time.

He glanced at Zhang Dun, knew his thoughts, and said, "The government obviously has concerns. Don't say more. Do a good job in Kaifeng Prefecture. As long as Kaifeng Prefecture is smooth and the government has confidence, it will naturally restore the new law as soon as possible."

Zhang Dun's sword eyebrows slowly raised up, looked at Zhao Xu's back, and said as if he was talking to himself: "No..."

At this time, not far outside the imperial city.

Zhang Dun's civil servant, Pei Yin, was surrounded by a crowd of people.

A young man of sixteen or seventeen years old, with a very arrogant attitude, holding a big stick in his hand, and said with a ferocious expression: "Pei Yin, I ask you, is Zhang Zhe going to cut our family's money and food!"

Pei Yin had a bruised nose and swollen face, and his mouth was still blood. He said calmly: "The court wants to reduce the salary of officials in the world, not your family!"

"Bah!"

The young man spitted on Pei Yin's face with a mouthful of phlegm, looked at Pei Yin's face with a look of ugly expression, and sneered: "Why should he cut it? My grandfather was the Minister of Personnel of the Renzong Dynasty and made great contributions to the country. These are what our family deserves!"

Pei Yin suppressed his anger, wiped the phlegm on his face, and said, "Your Li's mansion covers an area of ​​100 acres, and its food, clothing, housing and transportation are comparable to those of the king and prince. Is this less salary?"

The young man was more angry and shouted: "It's okay, that's what we deserve! Why should Zhang Zhe cut it? Zhang Zhe himself doesn't want it, why don't we don't want it either!"

"Yes, that's the sacred seal of our ancestors, we deserve it!"

"Zhang Tsei said it would reduce it. Is there any king's law in his eyes or ancestors?"

"I think they just want to fill their personal pockets. Where did they go after losing so much money and food!?"

...

Seven or eight young men yelled and punched Pei Yin again.

Pei Yin hugged his head, hugged in the corner, and endured it.

These people are famous yamen in Kaifeng City. They have always been domineering and have no scruples. When they heard that the court wanted to cut their salary, they couldn't help it and took a stick to settle the score. Pei Yin was in trouble and was blocked by them.

After the crowd vented, Pei Yin stood up again, his face was bleeding more and his whole body was covered with footprints. He was extremely embarrassed, but his expression became calmer. He looked at the faces of these people one by one.

Smack

The young man surnamed Li slapped him and said, "What? Do you want to take revenge on us? Bah! Don't think that Zhang Zhe is so amazing. My grandfather is also well-known. Zhang Zhe must respectfully call him sir when he sees me. Try him to trouble me! And you, be careful, see you once, and hit you once!"
Chapter completed!