In the twentieth year of Emperor Wu's reign, the century-long chaos in the north and the south finally came to an end.
The century-long turmoil caused serious damage to the entire society and economy. Although the imperial court made great efforts, the results were not very obvious due to the instability of the overall environment and the war that could break out at any time.
Now that the north and the south are unified, there is a lot of work to be done and people from all over the country are in urgent need of recuperation and resumption of production!
For the people of the world, the most important 30% are agriculture and land.
Emperor Wu ordered local governments to take possession of all unclaimed land within a month, and then distribute it to local landless farmers.
It was strictly forbidden for aristocrats and bureaucrats to seize land under false pretenses, and the Equal Field System must be strictly enforced.
In the face of the problems of hidden households and powerful people owning slaves, Emperor Wu ordered the complete abolition of human sacrifice and replaced it with livestock, and strictly prohibited masters from beating and killing slaves at will!
The number of slaves that officials and wealthy families of different ranks were allowed to keep was stipulated.
At the same time, he ordered that all the extra palace maids in the palace be released to the people, and the conditions for women's activities and business be relaxed!
In order to ease the burden on the people, Emperor Wu officially abolished prefectures and counties across the country.
The prefecture-county system that had been implemented in the north for many years was officially extended to the south of the Yangtze River, which fundamentally alleviated the serious situation of separatist rule by powerful tyrants in the south.
After leading the army to victory, Qiao Dalang did not return to the capital in time. Instead, in accordance with the Emperor Wu's order, he led troops to suppress bandits in various places, dismantle the black castles of wealthy families, and disband their private armed forces.
Any powerful person who does not follow the imperial decrees will be treated as a rebel!
The general trend of the world was already determined, so Emperor Wu rejected all objections, adopted the kingly way of governing the country, and issued a series of drastic reform decrees.
Reward meritorious officials, encourage childbirth, and build water conservancy projects......
All policies revolve around how to meet people’s needs for food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Let all the civil and military officials in the court see that this emperor who is about to enter old age still has such high ambitions.
Everyone seems to see someone's familiar style from this series of policies!
Everyone turned their attention to Xihua County, and after some thought, they finally found the source of so many new policies!
Isn’t this an expanded version of the policy that Qiao Xin implemented in Xihua County?
Before anyone had time to object, Qiao Yunxin announced to the world that he would formally separate from the Heng family and establish a clan temple.
Before the Heng family members had time to object, Emperor Wu's reward to Qiao Yunxin arrived at the mansion.
Your Majesty allowed him to retire and return to his hometown, and specially granted Qiao Yunxin the title of Duke of Ying and conferred him the title of Grand Marshal.
As soon as the imperial edict was announced, the elders of the Heng family put away their strong attitude and no longer dared to act arrogantly in front of Qiao Yunxin.
Most people in the capital are envious!
The common people did not have much objection to His Majesty's reward. Qiao Yunxin's achievements were obvious to all.
Back then, Qiao Yunxin first recovered Shu and then recovered Jiangnan.
It can be said that the newly acquired half of Dajing's territory in the south was taken by him and his soldiers.
I heard that Your Majesty originally wanted to give him a kingship of a different surname, but Qiao Yunxin refused three times and handed over his military power.
His Majesty was so moved that he conferred him the title of Duke and the title of Grand Marshal, one of the Three Dukes, as a token of his favor.
The major families are envious and jealous of the favor the Qiao family enjoys today, but they can't do anything about it for the time being!
Some people found that they could not shake the status of the Qiao family with Emperor Wu, so they began to sow discord between the other party and the Qiao family in front of the next generation of crown prince.
During this period of time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the adult princes have heard a lot of provocative remarks about the Qiao family.
But no one was willing to take the lead and speak ill of the Qiao family in front of Emperor Wu!
On this day, another minister suggested that a certain prince should set his sights on the unmarried third wife of the Qiao family.
The other party was scolded before he even told his specific plan. Is this helping him or making him hate him?
The women of the Qiao family can do anything that a Crown Princess can do. Now they are not arranged to marry any princes. This is tacitly approved by His Majesty. The princes of marriageable age have already married. Could it be that they still want Qiao Sanniang to be a concubine?
Not to mention whether Emperor Wu agrees or not, he can’t even pass the test of Qiao Xin.
Don't forget, the old lady is the most protective of her grandchildren.
Do you really think the whip in her hand is just a decoration?
If she was provoked, even princes and nobles would be beaten before. Look at Liu Heng, he just tricked Qiao Erlang, but now he is still being kept in the north to eat dirt!
Liu Heng, who was ordered to return to the capital, heard his legend circulating in the capital as soon as he entered the house.
The followers were afraid that Liu Heng would lose his temper and blame the Qiao family.
He quickly comforted her, "Those who say sour things are just envious of you. With so many dandy disciples, the Qiao family only promoted you and Xu Shizi. Now you two have become governors of a state and hold real power. This is an opportunity that others cannot ask for!
Liu Heng knocked his fan on his head and said, "Why are you talking so much? Do you really think I am so ignorant that I can't tell good from bad?"
Emperor Wu had always been wary of members of the royal family and children of aristocratic families. Needless to say, Qiao Xin played a crucial role in his success.
The old lady always considers ability and character when hiring people, and her background is the least important.
From the talents she recommended to the court, we can see that there were students from poor families, those who started out as counselors, and those who came from wealthy families like them and had had conflicts with her. Many of them were recommended by her to important positions.
"Master, I heard that the Qiao family is selecting marriages for their grandchildren. You don't have a wife yet, and the third wife from the second house hasn't proposed marriage either. Why don't you go and try?"
"Don't give me such bad advice. Your master will never have this chance in his lifetime!"
Liu Heng had asked Qiao Wulang indirectly about the old lady's criteria for choosing her grandson-in-law, but the first condition kicked him out!
He didn't have a wife, but he had several concubines!
In the words of Qiao Wulang, his cousin is not clean in both body and mind, so how can he have the nerve to ask for marriage to a virgin like his sister!
This was a bolt from the blue. Every young master from an aristocratic family would have concubines and maids when they reached a certain age. Wasn't this the norm? How come it was considered unclean and a heinous crime for him?
It's the Qiao family's own rules that are weird, right?
A man with a little bit of wealth would not have only one wife in his life, let alone people like them who come from noble families?
He was curious about what kind of husband the Qiao family would choose for Qiao Sanniang in the end?
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