Ma Lin smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty also knows that the imperial treasury is empty after pacifying the Anshi Rebellion.
If the new emperor wants to make a difference, he must stabilize the army.
However, military expenditures are huge, requiring 1.5 million guan every month. military spending to maintain In view of the military expenditure needs of the army, the emperor decided to reform the tax law after discussing with the ministers.
It was originally a good thing to implement the two-tax law.
However, in order to save trouble, the imperial court greatly simplified the process of this operation and pushed the contradiction to the people.
Many knots The envoys no longer obeyed the orders of the emperor and the court.
The emperor had to decide to cut down the vassal by force in advance.
However, the matter was not kept secret.
Li Zhongchen, the governor of Huaixi Province, got the news and took the lead in rebelling.
The emperor wanted to send troops to quell the rebellion immediately, but he lacked military funds and was impatient.
Duzhi was adopted Judge Zhao Zan's suggestion was that merchants with more than 10,000 guan of property were allowed to keep only 10,000 guan for business purposes, and the rest would be lent to the court for military expenses and would be returned after the court succeeded in capturing the thieves.
Don’t you want to rob it openly?
How could anyone in the past dynasties have done this?”
"So, after the emperor's imperial edict was issued, Jingzhao Shaoyin Wei Zhen and Chang'an Lieutenant Xue Cui drove in person and searched for property along the way every day, enjoying themselves.
If they suspected that the other party had not declared their property truthfully, they would be punished on the spot with a big stick.
All wealthy households All the land and houses were sealed and appraised, and all the slaves were seized and sold in Chang'an.
The city was in turmoil, and the merchants and people were complaining.
After such a chaos, only 880,000 yuan was raised.
The officials who were keen to implement the imperial edict had their pockets bulging.
Finally, they were levied and levied nakedly.
The looting led to a mass incident in which businessmen on strike in Chang'an took to the streets to petition."
"The city of Chang'an was already in a state of excitement and chaos everywhere.
Just as the Lingwu Army was stationed outside the city again, the governor of Jingzhao actually fed them pig chaff.
Thousands of soldiers immediately rebelled and attacked the Jinguang Gate. , how could the Golden Light Gate be captured so easily?
Some merchants whose property had been robbed by the imperial court could not redress their grievances.
In anger, they organized people to attack the defenders of Jinmen Gate from behind.
The rebels outside the city successfully captured the city gate and entered the city.
The emperor was shocked when he got the news and immediately Officials were sent to send thirty carts of property and condolences. , but by then the rebels had already formed troops under Danfeng, and the emperor was worried that he would be blocked in the palace, so he fled to Fengtian that day.
The imperial army in Chang'an was originally dissatisfied with the corrupt officials who were plundering the people and enriching their own pockets, but they were Eat bran-pharyngeal vegetables, so more than 10,000 people followed the rebellion The rebels rebelled, and other forbidden troops were defeated and dispersed without being able to take precautions.
The rebel forces became more and more powerful.
After receiving the news that the emperor had fled to Fengtian, they immediately pursued Fengtian and besieged it for more than a month.
If Guo Ziyi had not led the troops there in time, , I’m afraid there will be a change of dynasty.”
Zhao Ziliang's face became extremely ugly after hearing what Ma Lin said about the whole thing.
"How could your Majesty and the imperial court do this?
How could they do this?
This is completely disrespectful of face.
It's your own fault.
You can't live, you can't live."
The generals in the tent and the officials accompanying the army all looked at each other in shock.
They were all shocked by what the emperor and the court had done.
Since ancient times, I have only heard of bandits and robbers being the only ones who dared to rob openly.
I have never heard of any court or emperor who would disregard their face.
To rob people openly "Report" A horse on a fast horse stopped in front of the big tent.
A knight quickly walked into the tent and bowed to Zhao Ziliang and saluted: "Report to your Majesty, Mr.
Wu, our official in charge of liaison with the imperial court in Jincheng, sent a villain to deliver the emperor."
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"Edict of sin and self" "Edict of Sin" Zhao Ziliang's expression changed and he immediately pointed at Du Fu: "Quickly, read it to me once."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Du Fu agreed, took the copied edict from the soldiers and began to read: "Growing up in the deep palace, he is secretly involved in the affairs of the country.
It is easy to get addicted to habits, and he forgets the danger when he is in peace.
He does not know the difficulties of farming and does not pay attention to it.
The hard work of conquest is punished by God, but I don’t realize it.
People are complaining about it, but I don’t know the true nature of the crime.
I will never regret it.”
In the edict, the emperor not only listed his crimes, but also pardoned the rebels Li Zhongchen, Tian Yue, Wang Wujun, Li Zhengji and others, and admitted that the rebellion was caused by his own mistakes.
After the edict of sin was read out, everyone in the big tent was shocked.
Zhao Ziliang turned pale and murmured to himself: "It's over, it's over.
The emperor is confused.
As soon as this edict of sin came out, This means that the court and the emperor recognized the legitimacy of the feudal system, and future emperors will no longer be able to change the situation of the feudal system."
Everyone in the big tent fell into deep sorrow, grieving that the Tang Dynasty had evolved into such an unbearable situation.
The country was once great and prosperous, but it plummeted in less than ten years.
After a long time, Zhao Ziliang recovered from his grief, opened his eyes and said: "After completing the pursuit of rebel deserters, the army will return to Xinjing."
As soon as Zhao Ziliang finished speaking, Du Fu knelt down and cried loudly: "No, Your Majesty, the Central Plains is in such chaos, Your Majesty cannot ignore it.
If Your Majesty ignores it, the prestige of the court and the royal family will inevitably gradually disappear, and the constraints on the vassal towns in various places will also be lost."
It will gradually weaken, and then the vassal towns will conquer each other, making the people miserable, and the mountains and rivers will change.
The Tang Dynasty was once the most powerful and powerful dynasty in the world, and it should not end like this."
The ministers accompanying the army knelt down one after another.
These people all had deep feelings for the Tang Dynasty.
After all, they all came from the Central Plains and were once ministers of the Tang Dynasty.
How could they bear to watch the Tang Dynasty fall apart?
A minister cried: "Your Majesty, only your Majesty in the world can save the Tang Dynasty from crisis.
Please take on this important task, turn the tide and restore the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."
Zhao Ziliang roared in pain: "What ability do I have to turn the tide?
I am only the king of the Western Qin Dynasty, not the emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
Even if I have the intention to help, in what name do I take action?
The emperor is already so confused."
Okay, is it worth it for me to do this?
I’m afraid that I will be suspected in the end and not end up with a good end.”
Another minister knelt on the ground and cried: "Your Majesty, you also admit that you will always be a minister of the Tang Dynasty.
You clearly know that the Tang Dynasty will be finished if this continues.
You know that the Tang Dynasty is in trouble, but you do not do your best to protect King Qin and help him."
Is this the way you should serve as a minister to protect the country and appease the people?
You are being wise and protecting yourself, but you are timid and afraid of getting into trouble."
When Zhao Ziliang heard this, he was furious and slammed the desk: "How dare you say that this king is coming, drag him down and behead him?"
The ministers and generals all begged for mercy, "Your Majesty, no, Lord Fan is just speaking out and has not offended Your Majesty's will.
Please forgive him for his sins."
Faced with the pleas from most people, Zhao Ziliang calmed down a little, but he really couldn't bear the fact that this person dared to scold him so harshly in person, "Fan Wuchen, you are so brave, you insulted me like this, even though all the ministers I plead for mercy on your behalf, but I will never let you off lightly.
I will drag him out and beat him with thirty military sticks, demote him to three ranks, and fine him a year's salary.
If he dares to insult the king like this, he will be executed without mercy."
Several soldiers walked in quickly and dragged Fan Wuchen away.
The ministers asked for mercy, but he was dragged out in the blink of an eye.
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Zhao Ziliang said coldly: "Okay, anyone who dares to intercede will be punished as well."
The ministers did not dare to speak out anymore.
Du Fu said again: "Your Majesty, the current emperor is so stupid that he really does not deserve assistance, but please consider that we have all been ministers of the Tang Dynasty, and for the sake of millions of people in the world, we will do our best to save the Tang Dynasty.
Assist the king and share his worries."
Gao Shang also came out and bowed down and said: "Wei Chen thinks that the king does not want to take care of the affairs of the Central Plains.
The king's thoughts, Wei Chen understands, the king's concerns are nothing more than three points.
The first is that he is from Wuming.
The second is that Emperor Xuanzong had a posthumous edict first.
No The king is not allowed to return to the Central Plains without authorization after receiving the imperial edict; thirdly, if the king interferes in the military and political affairs of the court, he is worried about being jealous of the emperor and being treated unfairly; if the king uses methods beyond the scope of a minister, he is also worried about causing criticism."
Zhao Ziliang sighed and said nothing, obviously acquiescing to the noble rhetoric.
Upon seeing this, Gao Shang said: "Actually, your Majesty, you don't need to worry.
The first and second points are not a problem at all.
You must know that before the Eastern Route Army set off, the emperor sent an imperial edict to ask your Majesty to send troops to quell the rebellion.
Your Majesty came Why did the Central Plains learn from Wuming?"
Zhao Ziliang said: "But now all the barbarian rebels have been wiped out, leaving only some stragglers who fled into the mountains and forests.
If these deserters of the barbarian rebels are eliminated, what reason do I have to stay?"
"Your Majesty, the barbarian rebellion has been put down, and the big problem of Tubo has been solved, but the rebellion in the Central Plains has not ended, and it is getting worse."
Gao Shang secretly glanced at Zhao Ziliang's face when he said this.
Seeing that his face was calm, he immediately continued: "So the first and second points, the king does not need to consider at all.
The king is worried about being jealous of the emperor and being treated unfairly. , Your Majesty, you can rest assured on this point.
How can I still watch your Majesty being persecuted if the current emperor really It is Adou who cannot be supported.
Even if the king deposes him, what will happen if he establishes a new king?
The king is loyal to the Tang Dynasty, not to a certain emperor.
The hearts of the ministers are only to the Tang Dynasty, not to a certain emperor.
As the reporter said, the situation in the Tang Dynasty has deteriorated to this point.
If the king doesn’t take action, isn’t he afraid that the world will say that the king cherishes his own feathers too much?”
When all the ministers saw that Zhao Ziliang was moved by Gao Shang, they all said in unison: "Please take action to save the Tang Dynasty.
I will swear to be loyal to the king to the death and share the worries of the king."
Zhao Ziliang sighed: "You guys, you are trying to roast me on the fire."
After saying that, Zhao Ziliang was silent for a long time before he made up his mind and said: "Okay, now that the matter has reached this point, I can only catch my ducks in a row.
After the Tibetan affairs are dealt with, I will send my troops to Chang'an."
All the ministers were overjoyed and knelt down one after another and said: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty":