What Cao Zhi was thinking was definitely not a lie, but the real truth. Those who were familiar with the Three Kingdoms would know Xun Yu's position in the Cao army, especially his political position, which was unparalleled!
First of all, Xun Yu was one of the earliest people to join Cao Cao's forces. He could be considered a founding father. Secondly, Xun Yu's strength could be said to have surpassed everyone in Cao Cao's army. Even compared to Zhuge Liang, who came later, he was not much weaker.
It could be said that Xun Yu's administrative ability was second in the Three Kingdoms, but no one dared to say that he was first except Zhuge Liang.
Cao Cao raised his head. When he saw the people who had come out to oppose him, his eyes flashed with a different kind of brilliance.
He trusted Xun Yu's administrative abilities.
After Xun Yu came out, he didn't even look at Cao Zhi. Instead, he looked at Cao Cao and said,""Reporting to the prime minister, the land reform is an important matter. What young master Zhi said is not enough, so I don't recommend the prime minister to do it.”
"Since Wen Ruo is against it, I have no choice but to listen. However, I heard Zhi 'er's words make sense. Why don't Wen Ruo stay here and teach him a thing or two?”
"Yes, sir." Xun Yu bowed to Cao Cao, then turned to Cao Zhi and said indifferently,""May I ask Young Master Zhi, do you know what it means to reform the garrison system?”
When Cao Zhi heard Xun Yu's words, he smiled and said,""Of course I understand. Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked my father for this. Once the land reform was carried out, it would inevitably face great resistance in the early stages. It would inevitably set off a storm of blood. Although the tax reform might not see any results in the early stages and might even cause some losses, once the system was implemented, those who started to open up wasteland would reap the first bucket of gold. The commoners would know that this system was real and that the government was not lying to them. They could really earn food by farming for the government, and they could also get 80% of the land they planted!”
"When that time comes, the people will have confidence in the government, and the government will also establish reputation and prestige among the people. This is what I have always believed in.”
Hearing Cao Zhi's words, Xun Yu and Cao Cao frowned. The two of them also stared at Cao Zhi, but the way they looked at Cao Zhi was different.
Cao Cao had some doubts because according to what Cao Zhi had said, if the heavy taxes of six officials and four civilians were adjusted to two officials and eight civilians, there was no doubt that the government's income would decrease.
With the current situation, the Cao army was still worried about food. If they lowered taxes, how could the country develop?
On the other hand, Xun Yu looked at Cao Zhi with a cold gaze. It was as if the ice was piercing Cao Zhi.
Because Xun Yu could hear something else in Cao Zhi's words.
To be honest, Cao Zhi's policy might not be understood by others, but as a political genius, Xun Yu could see the advantages of this policy at a glance. It was indeed remarkable. If this policy was carried out, perhaps in a year or two, the economy of Cao's army would stagnate for a period of time, or even regress instead of advancing. However, once it established prestige among the people, the benefits of this policy would immediately soar. It was far beyond everyone's expectations!
But the more this was the case, the more Xun Yu wanted to oppose it!
It was because Xun Yu had sensed Cao Zhi's ambition from this policy!
When Cao Zhi opened his mouth, Xun Yu could hear that there was a hidden meaning in Cao Zhi's words. After Cao Zhi revealed his plan, Xun Yu finally understood the long-term plan that Cao Zhi had mentioned.
What was a long-term plan?
To put it bluntly, it was to abolish Emperor Xian of Han and replace him.
Cao Zhi had the intention of abandoning the Han Dynasty and becoming emperor himself!
The moment Xun Yu understood this question, he looked at Cao Zhi with a cold and murderous gaze.
This child's ambition was even greater than his father's!
As for Cao Zhi's reform of the garrison system, once it was implemented, it would quickly gain a large group of people's hearts!
Xun Yu could tell that Cao Zhi's plan had such power!
If Cao Zhi gained a large number of people's hearts, then the Han Dynasty would be in danger!
Xun Yu was originally a person who was loyal to the Han Dynasty, so after seeing Cao Zhi's ambition, he immediately came out to oppose Cao Zhi.
Moreover, the main problem was that this action was simply breaking the roots of the family.
Seeing Xun Yu's objection, the civil and military officials below finally followed suit.
"Lord Xun's words make sense, and I agree with Lord Xun's view. The reform of the garrison system must not be carried out!”
"Land reform is the most important thing. We must not be bold and decisive. If we make a mistake and the world is in chaos, it will be too late for regrets!”
"Although Young Master Zhi's words have some merit, it's just the words of one family, and it's not mature yet. We should still follow the method passed down by the sages, farming and collecting taxes, that's the right way to economy!”
"Hehe, although Young Master Zhi is young and promising, he still doesn't understand the situation of the world. He can't compare to Lord Xun's sharp eyes and needs more training.”
"That's right. With fewer taxes, how did the country's income increase? Isn't this nonsense!"
"Yes! The government was already giving them face by hiring those refugees. How could they have any rebellious thoughts? Moreover, the matter of taxes was really inappropriate! Our army has just been defeated, and we need money. Young Master's trip is equivalent to burying the roots of our army!”
"Prime Minister, please think twice before you act!”
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For a time, the opposing voices of the entire court rose and fell, causing Cao Zhi to feel a little irritated.
Of course, he understood what these people were thinking.
In the Han Dynasty, which official did not have the support of a great clan?
Cao Zhi's act of snatching back the land from the great clans and nationalizing it had already severely harmed their interests, so they naturally had to oppose it.
Now, it seemed that they were all very active, as if they were all for the safety of the country, the survival of the country, and the people of the world. In fact, each and every one of them was just for the benefits and land of their own families.
Cao Zhi fiercely despised them in his heart, but he did not show any dissatisfaction on his face.
On the other hand, Xun Yu frowned when he saw that the ministers did not agree with his views and supported him. He was intelligent and naturally understood that he could see through these people's thoughts. He, who was noble and pure, also disdained to associate with them. However, he thought that their opposition was actually a help to him, so he quickly relaxed his frown.
Cao Cao was originally hesitating, but when he heard so many people's objections, his indecisive heart was moved. Thus, he gave Cao Zhi his final decision.
"Although Zijian's words are reasonable, there are still some inappropriate points.”
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