Chapter 149: Liu Dai

With the sharp "Court dismissed" cry of the Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcheng, this grand court assembly, which decided the important future direction of the Great Han, came to an end.

After leaving the court hall, the civil and military officials who had received imperial orders began to get busy according to Liu Bian's decree.

As for the military officers who had nothing to do, they began to roll up their sleeves and prepare for the military competition ten days later.

Soon, Luoyang City was plastered with edicts about reducing taxes and distributing land.

This was an edict that Liu Bian had personally stamped with the Imperial Jade Seal.

Its authenticity and authority were naturally beyond doubt.

Moreover, this edict of Liu Bian was issued to all thirteen provinces of the Great Han.

Soon, the entire population of Luoyang City was in an uproar.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect His Majesty to issue the decree so quickly. From now on, we commoners finally have our own land; we no longer have to rent it from those aristocratic families!"

"Hahaha, my son is a soldier, and now my family can be allocated one more mu of land. His Majesty is wise! This commoner will certainly swear to be loyal to His Majesty until death..."

It turned out that this man's son was a soldier in the court; after hearing the edict read by the soldiers, he shouted excitedly.

At this moment, those whose families did not have anyone in the army looked at him with envy.

They wished they could go back and tell their sons to join the army.

"His Majesty is wise! Not only did he distribute land to us commoners, but he also reduced taxes. From now on, we commoners finally have a way to live!"

"His Majesty is wise, long live, long live, long live..."

For a time, the entire Luoyang was in a state of boiling excitement.

Moreover, this news spread to the thirteen provinces of the world at an extremely fast speed.

Of course, not all provinces and commanderies complied with Liu Bian's decree.

Sili, Liangzhou, and Bingzhou, the three provinces completely controlled by Liu Bian, all strictly followed Liu Bian's decree without any obstacles.

However, other provinces and commanderies were not so smooth.

The first to bear the brunt was Yanzhou, which was close to Luoyang.

Yanzhou Inspector Liu Dai, after receiving Liu Bian's edict, was so angry that he overturned the table on the spot.

"Ah!"

"I am so angry; Liu Bian, that brat, is bullying people too much!"

"He actually distributed the land to those lowly people and also reduced the taxes."

"Does he still have the late emperor and the ancestors of the Great Han in his eyes? He actually dares to change the national policy of the Great Han."

At this moment, the angry Liu Dai was raging at his subordinates.

Liu Bian's move had really caught him off guard.

Now, the people of the entire Yanzhou were making a scene because of this matter.

"Tell them, if they want to reduce taxes and distribute land, there is no way!"

"This land can only be controlled by us aristocratic families; those lowly people are not worthy of owning it."

After venting, Liu Dai said to the group of scholars under his command.

"My Lord, this land must not be distributed to the people; as for the taxes, they can be slowed down, but we must use gentle means."

At this moment, Wang Yu, the chief strategist under Liu Dai, said respectfully to Liu Dai.

"My Lord, what Lord Wang Yu said is very true. This land and taxes cannot be distributed or reduced, but we must first appease their emotions, otherwise it will be bad if a civil uprising occurs!"

Following Wang Yu's words, Xu Si, who was sitting behind him, immediately echoed.

One must know that these people were all from aristocratic families; if they really accepted Liu Bian's edict, what would they have to distribute to the people?

These lands had to come from their aristocratic families; how could they agree to this?

"Good, handle this matter according to what you two said!"

After listening to the words of his two strategists, Liu Dai also calmed the anger in his heart and said to them.

"Yes!"

"By the way, regarding the edict issued by the little emperor to return to the capital for an audience, is there anyone who wants to return to the court?"

At this moment, Liu Dai thought of Liu Bian's decree to return to the capital for an audience and immediately asked everyone.

"Reporting to my Lord, as far as I know, only the four marquises in the south will not go; the marquises in the north will probably all go."

"They in the south occupy the natural barrier of the Yangtze River and can afford not to take the court's army seriously, but in the north, it is very difficult to resist the court's army."

After hearing Liu Dai's inquiry, Wang Yu hurriedly replied respectfully to Liu Dai.

"Wang Yu, do you think I should go to Luoyang? If I don't go, can we block Liu Bian's army?"

After hearing Wang Yu's reply, Liu Dai's heart was also somewhat panicked.

"This..."

"It is very difficult to block!"

Wang Yu pondered for a moment and said to Liu Dai with an ugly expression.

Upon hearing this, Liu Dai's expression also became ugly; this was not a good thing for him.

"By the way, didn't those aristocratic families want to support us? Can't we block him even with their help?"

Suddenly, Liu Dai thought of the aristocratic families; if they had their help, maybe they could block Liu Bian.

"My Lord, the private soldiers of those aristocratic families cannot pose a threat to Liu Bian at all. If you really want to fight against the court, you must unite with the four in the south to have the strength to fight!"

Seeing this, Liu Dai was somewhat desperate; was his beautiful dream going to be shattered like this?

"Is there really no way at all?"

Seeing this, Wang Yu also shook his head helplessly.

"My Lord, there is actually one more person you can unite with."

At this moment, another strategist of Liu Dai, Wang Kai, came out and said solemnly to Liu Dai.

"Who?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Dai seemed to have grabbed a straw and stepped forward, grabbing Wang Kai's arm tightly.

"My Lord, this person is the Bingzhou Inspector, Liu Yu, and this person, like you, is from the Liu imperial clan. If he can unite with you, he will certainly be able to block the court's army."

Wang Kai looked at Liu Dai, who was tightly grabbing his arm, and said confidently.

"That's right, how could I have forgotten Imperial Brother Liu Yu? If I join forces with him, plus my eldest brother, Yangzhou Inspector Liu Yao, dealing with Liu Bian, that brat, will be easy."

After listening to Wang Kai's words, Liu Dai's thoughts instantly became clear and he said excitedly to him.

"Everyone, do you think Wang Kai's plan is feasible?"

At this moment, Liu Dai looked at everyone and asked.

"Reporting to my Lord, if we have the alliance of the Bingzhou Inspector, this plan is feasible."

At this moment, Wang Yu also felt that if they had Liu Yu's participation, they would have the strength to fight, and said to Liu Dai.

"I second that!"

"I second that!"

Following Wang Yu's approval, Xu Si, Wang Gong, and others behind him also spoke up to second it.

"Hahaha, that's great. Then I will write a letter, and you, Wang Kai, will go to Bingzhou on my behalf to meet Liu Yu."

Seeing that all his strategists agreed, Liu Dai immediately said solemnly to Wang Kai.

"I obey the order!"

Seeing this, Wang Kai naturally nodded confidently. ===== CHAPTER 150 =====