Under the deliberate agitation of these great clans, indeed, the voices of opposition gradually emerged among the common people.
This is indeed a ruthless move.
Although Liu Xiu could deal with the great clans, when faced with so many common people, he had no choice but to make some adjustments.
On one hand, he sent officials to various places to appease the people.
At the same time, he made adjustments to the whole land policy to ensure it would not affect the interests of ordinary people.
This is destined to be a tug-of-war.
And as time passed day by day, from Guanzhong to Guandong and then to all parts of the world, disturbances arose.
...
Zhending.
Facing the group of people from the clans who came once again after a long time, Liu Yang felt as if it was just yesterday.
Although their quality of life had not changed significantly recently, the immense psychological gap was still hard for the elderly Liu Yang to bear.
When facing these people again, a slight sneer flashed across his face, "Why don't you go find the Champion Marquis?"
"What brings you to see this prince?"
His words were full of resentment.
However, how could those who came again care about his grievances?
"Great King! We know we were wrong!"
"Now with the court's land policy, disturbances are arising everywhere, and it seems our Hebei lands are about to be involved."
"You have to offer some advice."
Liu Xiu's tough measures indeed alarmed this group.
But to easily give up the foundations of their family was absolutely impossible.
Since Gu Xiao wouldn't see them, they could only come to Liu Yang, hoping to devise a strategy.
"Hmph! What can this prince do about the court's policies?"
Liu Yang continued to vent his resentment.
Seeing this, although they increasingly despised him in their hearts, they still had to flatter him for a while before Liu Yang's expression gradually returned to normal, and he began to discuss the matter.
"Why panic?"
His expression was calm, without a trace of panic: "Our Hebei lands are different from other places."
"This is not only the Emperor's place of rise."
"And... the Champion Marquis is here!"
When mentioning Gu Xiao, his expression involuntarily turned ugly; Gu Xiao had caused him to lose face during this time.
Hearing this, everyone looked puzzled.
What difference does it make if the Champion Marquis is here?
If he won't see us, then what?
Liu Yang seemed to have a plan in mind, looking at everyone with suddenly fierce eyes, "The Champion Marquis is not alone."
"If something happens to his brothers..."
"Would he remain uninvolved?"
"Gentlemen... when Gu Chen first came to Hebei, did you think the things you sent were truly given in vain?"
"He, Gu Xiao, wants to rely on the Gu Clan being newly wealthy and lacking roots, to stand alone, to stay out of it."
"Is it that easy?"
Hearing these words, everyone suddenly realized.
What Liu Yang referred to was the gifts they sent to win over Gu Xiao when Gu Chen first arrived in Hebei.
This naturally included land!
But if they really did this, wouldn't it be tearing apart with Gu Xiao?
For a moment, everyone fell silent.
Liu Yang just silently watched them.
They were all cunning foxes, how could he not guess their thoughts?
But he didn't plan to say anything more.
If they didn't want to give up benefits, yet wanted to avoid this calamity, how could it be so easy?
They must stand up again!
As long as the entire Hebei clan rejects the Gu Clan, after Liu Xiu and Gu Xiao pass away.
If the Gu Clan faces a generational gap, within a generation, they would be able to swallow the Gu Clan.
Even if he couldn't see it in his lifetime, he had to plant this seed!
At this moment, the room fell into an eerie silence.
Everyone looked at each other, with varied expressions, seemingly communicating with their eyes.
Finally, after a long time.
They finally made a decision, nodding solemnly.
There was actually nothing to hesitate about.
If Gu Xiao couldn't bring them actual benefits, what was the use of flattering him?
Regardless, they should first survive the current crisis!
.....
Julu.
"Kang'Er, tell me."
"Why does the Emperor want to initiate the land policy?"
As Gu Kang and Gu Cheng grew older, Gu Yi was directly involved in their education.
Now, he was using the land policy to train Gu Kang's political sensitivity.
This was what Gu Yi currently cared about the most.
By now, Gu Yi had some plans.
Besides the previously considered priorities of not harming the people and avoiding family infighting.
Gu Yi also planned to make detailed distinctions in the entire family's educational issues.
In addition to the classics most valued in this era, they should also learn according to their talents.
If one is good at literature, then literature; if good at martial arts, then martial arts; if good at commerce, then commerce.
This is destined to be a long process.
As for the outside disturbances, what does it have to do with the Gu Clan?
With Gu Xiao's current position, unless all of Hebei revolts, there would be no need for him, as the Grand Commandant, to take action personally.
But such a thing is simply impossible now!
Hearing Gu Yi's question, Gu Kang frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then began to speak:
"It's because the common people of the country are exhausted."
"I remember father mentioned to me before, the Emperor emancipating slaves and resuming production, all aimed at restoring the national strength of our Great Han."
"And as more and more slaves are liberated... naturally, there isn't enough land in our Great Han."
"So the only way to solve this issue is through the land policy."
After saying this, he quietly looked at Gu Yi, and only after seeing Gu Yi smile did he smile as well.