The Emperor of Red Mansions: Many Children, Many Blessings, Opening Draft

It can be said that through this, the people are still full of expectations for Li Chenghan, the new emperor.

Time flies, and more than a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

During this more than a month, Li Chenghan's Tianchan Sutra has been gradually improved.

The coffin of the late emperor was buried in the imperial mausoleum.

And the investigation of Prince Yi Zhong's cliques began to gradually subside.

Because the country cannot be without a monarch for a day, after dealing with the affairs of the late emperor, the Ministry of Rites began to busy itself with the affairs of the new emperor's enthronement.

It was a sunny day with no clouds in the sky.

The imperial palace in the capital was decorated with lights and colors, and it was magnificent.

On both sides of the avenue of the palace, the mighty and majestic guards stood neatly. They were dressed in gorgeous armor, holding sharp weapons, with solemn expressions and firm eyes.

The road from the main gate of the palace to the Hall of Supreme Harmony was covered with bright red carpets, as if it was a sacred road leading to supreme power.

Along the way, the palace maids held flowers in their hands and kept throwing them into the air. The petals fell like snow, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

The new emperor Li Chenghan wore a gorgeous dragon robe embroidered with nine golden dragons and a dazzling crown on his head. Surrounded by many servants and ministers, he slowly walked towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

His steps were steady and powerful, his face was solemn and majestic, and his eyes revealed determination and confidence.

When Li Chenghan stepped onto the steps of the Golden Palace, the bell rang and echoed over the entire palace.

All officials knelt down and shouted long live the emperor. The sound was deafening. Li Chenghan steadily ascended the throne, turned to face the ministers, and accepted their worship.

At this moment, the sun shone through the glazed tiles on the roof of the palace, shining on Li Chenghan's body, reflecting his dragon robe and crown, highlighting his dignity and majesty.

Li Chenghan slowly raised his hands and signaled the ministers to stand up. His voice was loud and powerful: "My dear ministers, please stand up. I will work hard to govern the country, benefit the people, and create a peaceful and prosperous era!"

At this moment, the entire palace was immersed in a solemn atmosphere. The enthronement of the new emperor marked the beginning of a new era.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The ministers stood up after thanking him loudly.

Li Chenghan sat on the dragon chair with an expressionless face and looked down at the ministers below, but his heart was as excited as a raging wave.

At this moment, the Crown Princess Su Qin, wearing a phoenix crown and a bridal robe, entered the Taihe Hall in a noble and inviolable manner, surrounded by a group of female officials.

Accompanying the Crown Princess Su Qin's worship, the little noble boy standing beside the dragon case came forward with the imperial edict and read out: "In compliance with the will of heaven, the emperor proclaims: I inherit the will of heaven and succeed the great throne. Now the four seas are peaceful and the people are united.

Beside me, there should be a virtuous woman to assist the inner court to ensure the safety of the country.

Now there is Su Qin, the daughter of the Su family, who is a descendant of a famous family. She is gentle, dignified, virtuous, chaste, and gentle.

She has been familiar with classics and history since childhood, and is well versed in etiquette. She has the demeanor of a mother to the world.

I specially confer her the title of empress, the central empress, and the command of the six palaces, the model of the world.

I hope she will be a good woman, be diligent and frugal, and assist me to achieve the best governance.

Announce it to the world and let everyone know.

I decree this! "

Xiao Guizi's voice was sharp and high. The ministers listened and looked at Su Qin with envy, all of them were moved by Su Qin's beautiful face.

I thought that it would be a good story for the Great Wu to have such a beautiful queen.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace!"

Su Qin knelt down slowly with the help of two female officials to receive the order respectfully.

No matter what she thought in her heart, today in this court, it was the day when the new emperor ascended the throne and she was canonized as the queen, so she could not lack the proper respect and etiquette.

"Stand up and take your seat! ”

Li Chenghan raised his hand slightly, and Su Qin sat on the Phoenix Throne on the steps and corridor below his right hand.

After hearing Li Chenghan's words, Su Qin thanked him again.

As soon as the other female officials withdrew, two female officials helped them walk towards the Phoenix Throne and prepared to sit down.

Su Zhili stood in front and looked at his granddaughter with a face full of relief and comfort.

Their Su family now has a noble in power.

The emergence of a queen in the family is not only Glory and wealth.

This is the family heritage. Even if there are unfilial sons and daughters in the family and they fall into decline in the future, others will look at their family with favor if they tell others that they have had him as the cabinet chief and their granddaughter as the queen.

This is also something that cannot be measured by money.

This is not to mention that their family will be recorded in the history books for future generations to envy.

"In accordance with the will of heaven, the emperor proclaims: I am now on the throne, I have received the mandate of heaven, and I am fortunate to have the blessing of my ancestors and the hearts of the people.

For the sake of the people, in order to show my benevolence, I will extend my grace and pardon the world.

From the day my decree is issued, all prisoners in prison, except for those who have committed the ten unforgivable crimes and those who have committed treason, regicide, and disrespect, will be pardoned, so that they can reform and return home.

The subjects who were convicted and exiled in the past for speaking out will all be pardoned and allowed to return home.

All important taxes such as population tax, land tax, commercial tax, salt and iron tax, etc. are exempted in all tax offices of various states, prefectures and counties.

Population and land tax are all reduced by 30% to ease the burden on the people. I hope that all the people in the world will feel my grace, work hard and contribute to the prosperity of the times.

Announce it to the world and let everyone know.

I decree this. ”

After Su Qin sat down, Xiao Guizi took the second decree and read it out loud again.

Everyone thought it was normal at first when they heard the decree of amnesty!

But everyone was not calm after hearing the decree of tax reduction.

This tax reduction is a normal process. The new emperor will issue a decree to reduce taxes to win the hearts of the people when he ascends the throne.

But isn’t this tax reduction too much!

First of all, the court’s finances are very difficult, although a lot of money has been confiscated.

But most of the money went into Li Chenghan’s pocket.

The money given to the treasury must be allocated carefully.

Secondly, even if this year is safe and sound!

What about next year?

With so many tax reductions, I am afraid that when the tax revenue comes in next year, the treasury will be out of money within two or three months.

"Your Majesty, isn't this tax reduction too much!

The tax revenue collected this year is not enough for the treasury.

If so many taxes are reduced, I am afraid that the tax revenue will be used up as soon as it is collected next year!"

The Minister of Revenue came out and bowed to Li Chenghan to persuade him.

Seeing the Minister of Revenue come out, the other ministers, royal relatives, and nobles began to wait and think.

"If I'm not wrong, the tax I'm reducing now is exactly what Taizu ordered.

At that time, the tax Taizu ordered was more than 50 million taels of silver a year.

With more than 50 million taels of silver, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the country is rich and the people are strong.

And there is still some surplus every year!

Now the taxes in my Great Wu have increased by more than two times compared to the taxes during Taizu's time.

The people are almost suffocating under the pressure of such taxes!

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