Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 783 Chapter 319: Xu Fu! Prelude to Founding the Yun Dynasty!

Xianyang!

The Nine Provinces and Thirty-Six Counties!

A land for announcements!

"The Holy Decree has arrived."

"Let it be proclaimed to the world."

"Now."

"His Majesty, the Crown Prince, deeply considers the suffering of the people throughout the land and understands the hardships endured by the common folk."

"Land!"

"It is the foundation upon which the people of Qin depend for their survival. Yet, a mere handful among the vast populace possess any land. All the lands have been annexed by the nobles, seized by them, cunningly acquired, and ultimately lost by the people."

"Therefore."

"The boundless grace of His Majesty and the Crown Prince descends in this Holy Decree."

"From this day forward, within the Nine Provinces and Thirty-Six Counties, excluding any land already granted for Qin ranks and merits! All lands under heaven shall revert to the nation's control. After the government compiles the registers, every person shall be allocated land for cultivation based on their household registration, ensuring that all Qin people will have land to sow! Any defiance of this policy shall be treated as treason!"

"This policy is a benevolent measure for all the people, granting everyone the opportunity to cultivate the land!"

"Secondly."

"Before the unification of the Great Qin Divine Land, various states held power, wars were incessant, and the taxes imposed by these states were harsh and burdensome, making the people's livelihoods exceedingly difficult. Hence, His Majesty and the Crown Prince extend their grace to all the people."

"Qin's taxation will, starting from the next grain tax collection, be reduced to ten-tax-five! All Nine Provinces and Thirty-Six Counties shall implement this!"

...

Throughout the Nine Provinces of the world.

The Holy Decrees from Xianyang have been disseminated.

The implementation of these two policies has undoubtedly caused a significant stir.

Upon hearing this policy, countless individuals were left stunned, seemingly unable to believe it.

"My goodness."

"Is this report true or false?"

"Could the Imperial Court genuinely be distributing land to us commoners?"

"This seems impossible, doesn't it?"

"All my life, I have been a tenant farmer for those noble lords, forced to pay exorbitant rent just to farm, and barely able to afford sustenance by year's end."

"Indeed."

"It has always been this way."

"Perhaps only those native to Qin's heartland possess land; after all, only those with rank receive bestowed land. Our lands have all been usurped by the nobles."

"His Majesty is wise, and the Crown Prince is wise."

"Truly virtuous."

"Wonderful."

"In the future, we will all have land to cultivate, and our taxes will have decreased by twenty percent."

"Previously, when we were citizens of Zhao, taxes nearly amounted to ten-tax-nine. With this much tax relief, we can truly look forward to better days."

"Qin is undeniably the superior government."

"From now on, if anyone dares to spread negativity about Qin, I will personally slap them into silence."

"Absolutely."

"Our former country's government was nothing but a collection of wastrels. Now, being able to live well in Qin, I am content."

...

The Holy Decree arrives.

The policy is put into effect.

As the Holy Decree is proclaimed to the masses.

All of Qin's people are filled with renewed vigor.

Countless souls cheer, countless commoners rejoice, and countless individuals curse their former nations and their governments. At this very moment, within Qin's domain, those who were once citizens of various states now pledge their hearts to Qin.

Meanwhile, those nobles who currently hold land find themselves under a dark cloud, silently retreating to their grand residences to deliberate on counter-strategies.

Simultaneously.

With the arrival of the Holy Decree.

Each major encampment stationed by Qin across the world began to mobilize.

Qin has established its dominance over the Dingshen Continent.

Five grand camps guard Qin's five cardinal directions.

The Northern Frontier camp guards the north, standing sentinel against the Foreign Tribes.

The remaining four camps are strategically positioned, overseeing each State.

The locations of these camps were determined after careful deliberation between Zhao Feng and Wang Jian, with the express aim of ensuring world stability.

In the former territory of Wei, now known as Liang State.

"Everyone."

"How do you perceive Qin's latest decree?"

"Qin is confiscating the nobles' lands to redistribute them among the populace."

"Is this development beneficial or detrimental to us?"

Xiang Liang inquired of the assembled group.

"Detrimental, profoundly detrimental."

Zhang Liang sighed, his expression conveying a sense of helplessness.

"Zi Fang."

"Shouldn't this be considered a positive development?"

"This policy enacted by Qin targets the nobles across all lands, seizing their holdings. Do you believe they will passively accept this? They will undoubtedly resist Qin with all their might."

"Previously, when we sought aid from these nobles, they all evaded us, each prioritizing their own survival within Qin. Yet now, if they wish to preserve their fortunes, they must stand against Qin. Isn't this a beneficial turn for us?" Xiang Liang inquired, a hint of surprise in his voice.

"General Xiang."

"Have you not observed that Qin's execution of these many decrees occurs in a precise sequence?"

"First, the disparate scripts of the realm were abolished, followed by the establishment of uniform laws, and then the confiscation of the world's copper and iron implements."

"While all such tools are now under Qin's dominion, even the nobles possess but a few weapons."

"Qin maintains millions of soldiers garrisoned throughout the land."

"It is possible that Ying Zheng and Zhao Feng are eagerly anticipating a nobles' revolt. For when such an event unfolds, it will provide a more justifiable reason to funnel the nobles' wealth directly into the state treasury."

"I am absolutely certain of it."

"Ying Zheng and Zhao Feng have long been prepared. The moment the nobles dare to make a move, they will not hesitate to retaliate," Zhang Liang stated, a wry smile gracing his lips.

"What course of action should we take then?" Xiang Liang's brow furrowed.

"Currently, only two paths lie before us: the first is to persist in concealing ourselves and focus on survival; the second is to seize this precise moment and ignite a rebellion against Qin, joining forces with those nobles who resist, though the ultimate outcome might very well be our destruction."

"The decision rests with you," Zhang Liang replied.

Upon hearing these pronouncements.

The assembled crowd fell into deep contemplation.

Evidently.

After Zhang Liang's pronouncements, a palpable hesitation settled upon them.

"Zhao Feng."

"What an ingenious strategy!"

"Implementing policies step by careful step, solidifying control over the realm piece by measured piece."