I am Li Shimin of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 95 Land Policy
Li Shimin was very angry, but he also knew that since ancient times, land annexation has been an inherent disease that is not easy to cure, and these aristocratic families are also deeply rooted and intricate, and it is precisely they that constitute the solid foundation of the world's rule, so they cannot act rashly.

Furthermore, Li Shimin also came from a wealthy family, so he naturally knew the love of the aristocratic family for the land.

Suppressing his anger, Li Shimin asked, "How many private properties of wealthy families are there in Bingzhou?"

Looking at Li Shimin who was on the verge of breaking out, Xu Shu hurriedly persuaded him: "My lord, don't act too hastily. These rich and powerful families have deep roots and are often intertwined and very complicated. It is very likely that one hair will affect the whole body. Don't act rashly."

Li Shimin also knew that this matter should not be rushed, otherwise it would be a huge disaster.Then he suppressed his anger and said, "Don't worry, Yuan Zhi, this matter is very important, I will not act casually, please tell me first, what is the real situation?"

Xu Shu said helplessly: "Originally, before reclaiming the wasteland, the fertile land in the hands of wealthy families accounted for nearly one-half of the entire Bingzhou, but now we have recovered the unowned land and reclaimed the land, and now it only accounts for a quarter of the Bingzhou. gone."

"There are so many, it's shocking." Li Shimin was also secretly startled, no wonder the people rebelled, most of the good land was in the hands of the big landlords, and the bankrupt self-cultivators could only be reduced to tenants, and these landlords squeezed harder, It must be that the people are in dire straits, and the sky is angry.

"Yuanzhi, let's think of a way. At this stage, at least let them pay the same tax. Now that we are fighting the world, food is our lifeline. Don't be careless." Li Shimin also said very worriedly.

"My lord, how about this, you can ask your uncle Li Jue to come forward and help make peace with a few of you, and you can let them participate in the business of our state army, such as salt and iron, food, ordnance and other government-run businesses , Make up for their losses, so that they can be pulled into your chariot, and the hostile relationship can also be eased, why not do it?" Xu Shu said the draft that he had already thought up.

After hearing this, Li Shimin felt that it was also very feasible, so he was going to act according to plan.

On the same day, Li Shimin went to visit his uncle Li Jue, explained to him the purpose of coming, and asked him to come forward to help.Now that the Li family is completely tied to Li Shimin, he feels that Li Shimin is very ambitious, and he may not be as simple as a state shepherd.

In addition, Li Shimin has always served him like an elder, and Li Jue also feels very warm, so he is very willing to help.Immediately expressed support for Li Shimin's decision, which moved Li Shimin very much.

On the second night, all the big families in Bingzhou either sent their family chiefs, or went out in person, and all gathered in the governor's mansion.

Looking at the people in the house, Li Shimin said with a smile: "Seniors are very grateful for coming here. You are all the elders of my Bingzhou, and the neighbors are virtuous. Naturally, you should help each other. I am going to set up a Bingzhou Chamber of Commerce, which mainly deals in salt and iron. , food and armaments, I will supply the goods, and you will supply the manpower and stores, and we will join forces to make a fortune together, wouldn’t it be beautiful.”

All of you here are rich and powerful families from Bingzhou. Although they are farming and studying heirlooms, they are secretly engaged in business, so they do not reject business, and even support it very much.After hearing this, I was very excited and happy, and I wanted to join with red eyes.

All the people sitting there exchanged glances with each other, and all looked at Linghu Yu, the head of the Linghu family, as if they were vaguely headed by him.

Linghu Yu stood up and asked suspiciously: "Mr. Li, do you dare to ask that this is true?"

Li Shimin said solemnly: "Of course, I, Li Shimin, am by no means a person who does not keep his word."

Linghuyu nodded and continued: "Of course we believe Li Shijun, but in business, it is the nature of businessmen to seek profit. I don't know how to divide the profit?"

Li Shimin said with a smile: "The Bingzhou Chamber of Commerce and the government will be divided into [-]-[-]." Seeing the happy faces of the people, Li Shimin immediately said: "However, I have one condition, and I ask you to fulfill it."

Everyone also understands that Li Shimin has given up such a big profit, so he naturally has something in mind, but businessmen are best at negotiating, as long as it is still profitable, there is nothing that cannot be discussed. "

"Seniors, you may all know that I have very little fertile land in Bingzhou. In addition to my hundreds of thousands of troops, there is always a shortage of food and grass. First, I hope everyone can sell me some food and grass. I will buy it at the market price. The second thing is Naturally, I hope that your private fields can also follow the government's standards, pay taxes and pay grain according to the number of acres."

Li Shimin is also the one who first throws out a big cake, then hints that he has a strong soldier in his hands, and finally shows up with a dagger in Tuqun, catching them by surprise.

When everyone heard that there were so many troops under his command, they looked at Li Shimin with awe, and then they remembered that it was Li Shimin who put down Xiutu's chaos, burning, killing and looting at that time, and this person was actually alone. Killed King Xiutu.

Under Li Shimin's coercion and temptation, everyone lost their temper, and looked at Linghuyu one after another, asking for your idea.In fact, Linghuyu was also very flustered. Firstly, Li Shimin's army was strong and powerful, so it would be no good to fight head-on. Secondly, the profit of this chamber of commerce was very considerable, which made him very tempted.

It's just asking everyone to pay the land tax, which is against the rules, and it has never been handed in for so many years.Counting over the years, I have lost a lot.

Seeing that Linghuyu was hesitant, Li Jue on the side reminded him: "Patriarchs and principals, everyone should take a long-term view. Don't just confine yourself to Bingzhou. This city gains and loses."

After hearing Li Jue's words, Linghu Yumao suddenly realized, "Yeah, why did I forget this, Li Shimin has the whole world in his heart, and with hundreds of thousands of mercenaries under him, his combat power is tyrannical. Liu Xiu, then my business will naturally grow bigger and bigger, and the benefits will naturally double."

"And if one day, Li Shimin dominates the world, then people like myself will be the earliest ministers of the dragon and the founding fathers of the country. At least they have a close relationship with Li Shimin, and it will be of great benefit to me."

Let's look at Li Shimin again, he has the appearance of a phoenix, his peerless elegance, his methods are clever, and he has elite soldiers and generals, and his strength is tyrannical.If you have both skills and strength, you have a great hope of winning the world, why not invest a little first, even if you fail, you won't lose much.

If it succeeds, the rewards in the future will be great.

After thinking about this, he suddenly became enlightened, and said with a smile: "Li Shijun is the official of Bingzhou's parents, and I will naturally support him strongly. In order to show my support, I am willing to donate [-] shi of grain to help Shijun fight against disobedient ministers."

Everyone saw that Linghuyu agreed, and they all expressed their support and support, and they all took out some food and grass for Li Shimin.

Li Shimin also smiled happily when he saw that everyone was so upright. With them taking the lead in paying taxes and paying grain, the food reserves in his hands would be even richer.

And in the future, other states and counties will be able to pay grain taxes according to the number of acres of land, wouldn't it be wonderful.

(End of this chapter)