Liang Yan missed the era when the censors could whisper in the court and act as a messenger, making the cabinet, the six ministries and even the twenty-four yamen in the inner court uneasy.

But now it is not possible. Although the censors in the Sixth Division can still criticize, they cannot criticize casually. The cabinet has clearly granted the power to supervise the Sixth Division.

Therefore, now the censors in the Sixth Century dare not talk nonsense anymore.

Liang Yan said therefore: "I don't believe that all the civil and military officials in the court are really willing to abide by these rules and ask them like they are asked by saints. Do you think all the civil and military officials can bear it?"

"I heard that moral construction that has nothing to do with crimes was formulated by Yuan Fu. Nowadays, Yuan Fu advocates strictness towards the scholars and officials, requiring them to abide by the etiquette and correct their work style. Therefore, a series of moral requirements were put forward for the scholars and officials. The higher the position and the higher the requirements were. The first and the same rank of princes and ministers treated by the same rank were not allowed to swear, fight, or gamble! On the contrary, there were no requirements for the people. Except for the monarchy, the people could do whatever they could tolerate."

Yang Ming replied.

Liang Yuan sighed and said, "After all, this is the legacy caused by the eldest son's harsh and mercilessness! If it weren't for the eldest son's actions, the court would not have been so eager to ban extravagance!"

"So, it is rare to be a benevolent master. In the past, I thought that the trusted king was trustworthy, but the performance of the trusted king in Shaanxi was very disappointing. Now I think that the eldest son of the emperor can be the ruler of the world. Now it seems that he is also a cold-blooded person."

Yang Ming echoed.

...

"I am here in this family of bells and tripods. I am the one who allows me to live a rich and prosperous life, not let me be controlled by him, Liu Hongxun, like a saint!"

Huang Jiuding, the nobleman of Luozhong, was also angry after reading the newly issued edict.

These nobles would still be responsible for the task of sacrificing important tombs for the emperor, and some who are still in the military will often give some tolerances, so they will naturally have the opportunity to get a tax and spend public funds. But now, he did not expect that the court would directly and explicitly stipulate that if they consume extravagantly when they were on the business, they would have to compensate for their expenses, even fined, or even dismissed from their posts.

So, Huang Jiuding was very angry.

"Master! There has been a court clerk Peng Yao who has impeached our marquis's mansion and the government has built the standard of a Duke. Now the Jinyiwei, who is responsible for this matter, has come to investigate. What should we do?"

But at this time, Huang Jiuding's concierge came to inform him about something.

After hearing this, Huang Jiuding said depressedly: "What else can I do? Change it immediately. Go and find a craftsman. First, remove the door and rebuild it. Let the Jinyiwei people come in and let them see what other places are invading. Let us change it!"

"yes!"

Although Huang Jiuding was dissatisfied with Liu Hongxun's actions, he did not dare to violate the orders and cooperated honestly.

...

Not long after.

Local governments have also received edicts on pursuing deficits, strengthening work style construction, and prohibiting officials from spending extravagantly.

After receiving the order, the Censor Lu of Huguang, rumored that after receiving this order, he was drinking and chatting with several officials at an inn, and also ate delicacies from all over the country, and accompanied by prostitutes.

Lu Zhuan was very troubled and thought to himself: "This is all the consequences of the emperor's eldest son's failure to cooperate!"

"Duke Lu, the court has issued an edict to exempt land taxes forever. Although it is the best policy for all ages, this makes us local officials and the clerks and servants below live a better life than before!"

At this time, Gu Hongwen, the prefect of Huangzhou who was entertaining him, did not know that the court had strictly investigated the deficits and strengthened work style construction, but still complained to Lu Rumors about the court's policy of exempting land taxes forever.

Although the policy of permanent exemption of land tax is beneficial to landlords and the people, it is not conducive to local governments and clerks.

Because local governments and clerks cannot collect benefits by colluding with gentry to change land books without revising them.

Therefore, for local governments and clerks, there is no chance to take this opportunity to exploit the people.

Lu Zhuanyun nodded and asked, "What do you mean?"

"Originally, the exemption of service was enough for us local officials to use the people's power at will and benefit the people. Now, it's better, and we are exempted from land and taxes. We don't even take any agricultural wealth, but once a disaster occurs, we have to use money and grain to provide relief. What's wrong? The government has completely become the government government of farmers, and only exploits merchants?"

He Jiamo, a local gentry, answered.

His He family is already a commercial gentry, and his land and grain income accounts for a small proportion of his family's industry. He can also modify the land book by colluding with the government to erase this amount of land tax, and even obtain more profits by reselling the official grain after colluding with the government to collect new grain.

However, now the imperial court has exempted land tax due to the increase in overseas colonial income and the increase in industrial taxes brought about by industrial development, which has caused them, such gentry who have committed crimes to lose the opportunity to collude with the government and make profits.

Therefore, although He Jiamo was a landlord, he was not very grateful for the court's permanent exemption of land tax.

Therefore, under Gu Hongwen's instruction, He Jiamo took out a huge ticket and said: "This is a ticket for the Satsuma vassal state's money house, worth 50,000 silver dollars. He also asked Duke Lu to tell the court about this matter, hoping that the court would withdraw the policy of exempting land tax forever and keep favors to the kings of future generations! After the matter is completed, we will serve another 50,000!"

"This is hard to find."

Lu Ruowen replied, and said, "But I will give you a copy for you. As for whether the above listens or not, it depends on God's will."

After Lu Zhuanwen finished speaking, he stood up and said, "Removing all this table! You don't have to stay in Zhuxianglou tonight, just go back to the inn. In addition, your mansion will change the public food provided to me to three dishes and one soup!"

"Why is this?"

Gu Hongwen asked hurriedly.

"Why do you think? The imperial edict issued by the court, only three dishes and one soup at the inn are allowed to eat at the inn. If you exceed it, you will have to take off your black hat. Start from the time you reply to the telegram! You have to reply tonight, otherwise you will be called lazy and lazy! Also, you must strictly investigate the deficit. Your mansion prepares it and make up for it as soon as possible, and don't make false statements! This inspector will first say the ugly words first, and this time you will not show mercy."

Rumored by Lu.

Gu Hongwen was anxious after hearing this: "This, this, why did this happen suddenly? You have to check the deficit in a good way. How do you check it?"

"All provinces, prefectures, prefectures and counties conduct self-inspection. According to actual reports, they will seek compensation for the previous officials based on the situation reported by previous few. If they do not report the actual reports, they will compensate themselves. Then the inspector and the censor must also report it according to actual reports. If they follow the false reports, they will be confiscated and punished together!"

Rumors Lu replied.

After hearing this, Gu Hongwen couldn't help but say, "Now it seems that you have to check it carefully."

"Why is this how?"

At this time, the gentry He Jiamo said something and then fainted.

Because he had been an official in Sichuan, and he knew more about how many deficits he had caused during his tenure.

Now, after the court issued such a government order, it will undoubtedly mean that he will be in trouble of raiding his home.
Chapter completed!