Chapter 422

With the sharp "Retire from court" sound of the Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcheng, this Grand Court Assembly, which determined the important future direction of the Great Han, ended here.

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

And the military generals who had nothing to do began to rub their hands, preparing for the military competition ten days later.

Soon, Luoyang City was covered with decrees reducing taxes and distributing land.

This was a decree personally stamped with the imperial seal by Liu Bian.

Its authenticity and authority naturally needed no doubt.

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

Soon, the entire people of Luoyang City boiled over.

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

"Hahaha, my son is a soldier; now my family can be allocated one extra mu of land; His Majesty is wise! This commoner will definitely swear to be loyal to His Majesty..."

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

At this time, those who had no one in their family as a soldier looked at him with envy.

They couldn't wait to go back and tell their sons to join the army.

"His Majesty is wise! Not only distributing land to us commoners but also reducing taxes; from now on, we commoners can finally have a way to live!"

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

For a time, the entire people of Luoyang were immersed in boiling excitement.

Moreover, this news also spread to the thirteen provinces of the world at a very fast speed.

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

Sili, Liangzhou, and Bingzhou, these three provinces completely controlled by Liu Bian, were all strictly executed according to 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 decree, was so angry that he overturned the table on the spot.

"Ah!"

"I'm so angry; the brat Liu Bian is bullying people too much!"

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

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

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

This move of Liu Bian really caught him off guard.

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

"Tell them, wanting to reduce taxes and wanting to distribute land, no way!"

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

After venting, Liu Dai said to the civil scholars under him.

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

At this time, Wang Yu, as 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 lowered, but we must first appease their emotions, otherwise it will be bad if a civil riot occurs!"

As Wang Yu's voice fell, Xu Si, who was sitting behind him, immediately echoed.

You must know that these people were all from aristocratic families; if they really accepted Liu Bian's decree, what would they use to distribute to the people.

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

"Good, this matter will be handled according to what you two said!"

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

"Yes!"

"By the way, the decree issued by the little emperor to return to the capital to report on duties, is there anyone returning to the court?"

At this time, Liu Dai thought of Liu Bian's decree to return to the capital to report on duties and immediately asked everyone.

"Reporting to my lord, currently, it is known that 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 not put the court's army in their eyes, 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, you say, should I 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 a bit panicked at this time.

"This..."

"It's very difficult to block!"

Wang Yu pondered for a while and said to Liu Dai with an ugly face.

Hearing this, Liu Dai's face also became ugly; this was not a good thing for him.

"By the way, those aristocratic families, aren't they going to support us? Then can't we block Liu Bian even with them?"

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

"My lord, the private soldiers of those aristocratic families simply cannot pose a threat to Liu Bian; if you really want to resist the court, you must unite with the four marquises in the south to have the strength to fight!"

Seeing this, Liu Dai was a bit desperate; could it be that his dream was going to be shattered like this?

"Could it be that there is really no way at all?"

Seeing this, Wang Yu also shook his head helplessly.

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

At this time, Liu Dai's other strategist Wang Kai came out and said solemnly to Liu Dai.

"Who?"

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

"My lord, this person is exactly the Youzhou Inspector, Liu Yu, and this person, like you, my lord, is from the Liu family imperial clan; if he can unite with you, my lord, he will definitely 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 forget Imperial Uncle Liu Yu; if I join forces with him, plus my elder brother Yangzhou Inspector Liu Yao, dealing with the brat Liu Bian will be easy."

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

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

Liu Dai at this time looked at everyone and asked.

"Reporting to my lord, if there is the joining of the Youzhou Inspector, this plan is feasible."

At this time, Wang Yu also felt that if there was Liu Yu's joining, there would be the strength to fight, and immediately said to Liu Dai.

"I second the motion!"

"I second the motion!"

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

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

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

"I obey the order!"

Seeing this, Wang Kai naturally nodded confidently.