Qin Dynasty: Your Majesty, I really am a time traveler.

"The first article of the new Qin law abolishes the system of collective punishment."

“Except for serious crimes involving nine generations of relatives, other crimes will not be subject to collective punishment if it is found that family members and neighbors were unaware of the crime.”

Even upon seeing this, the officials remained composed.

This was the fundamental reason why Tang Yu proposed reforming the new Qin laws in court; they had already anticipated this.

"Article Two of the New Qin Law: Reduce the tax rate for the people of Qin from one-tenth to one-twentieth!"

Many officials' expressions changed drastically upon seeing this message, and they looked up at Tang Yu.

"May I ask, Your Excellency, if the taxes paid by the people are too low, then where will the revenue of my Qin state come from?"

"Please calm down, sir. Why don't you take a look at the next steps?"

He looked down and saw that the back contained adjustments to various harsh Qin laws and aspects that were unbearable for the people.

But as you continue reading, the official's expression suddenly changes drastically!

"Taxes will be increased based on the area of ​​land owned!"

Many officials in the court changed their expressions drastically, exchanging glances and seeing shock in each other's eyes.

The larger the land area, the higher the tax revenue. Isn't this just targeting these officials?

They originally possessed the largest arable land area in Qin, but because of their official status, the taxes they paid were even lower than those of ordinary people.

This is why they were able to develop so rapidly; Tang Yu's policy undoubtedly dashed their hopes.

"Damn it! They're coming for us!"

An official stepped out from the crowd, looked at Tang Yu, and said earnestly.

"Your Excellency, the new Qin law stipulates that taxes should be levied according to the proportion of land ownership. I believe this is unacceptable!"

"According to the old Qin laws established by Lord Shang..."

"What nonsense are you spouting? This is the new Qin law now; the old Qin law has long been outdated with the times."

"If you really miss him, I, the Imperial Preceptor, can send you to see Lord Shang!"

"Qiang!"

Meng Tian is now Tang Yu's loyal follower. Upon hearing Tang Yu's words, he immediately drew his sword and came up behind the man.

It seemed as if the moment Tang Yu gave the order, this person's head would immediately fall to the ground!

With a sharp blade at his side, he could only bow and retreat back into the crowd.

"Don't think that I, your national teacher, am unaware of your hidden agendas and thoughts."

"With great power comes great responsibility, but at least to some extent, equality should be strived for."

“You own hundreds of times more land than ordinary people in Qin, yet you don’t have to pay any taxes. The burden of having hundreds of times more land will be entirely transferred to the people of Qin!”

"It can be said that the suffering of the people of Qin is shared by every one of you! Now, I, your teacher, am helping you alleviate your sins! Not only are you ungrateful, but you also dare to have objections?"

After saying this for a while, Tang Yu himself couldn't help but laugh.

This wasn't what he wanted to say; he originally intended to reason with these officials based on facts.

But yesterday Ying Zheng told him to just repeat those words.

Other problems can be solved by the elite Qin warriors under Ying Zheng's command!

Seeing the silence of the people below, Tang Yu couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Zheng Ge is still the most powerful and domineering! He solved this problem with just a single, casual sentence!

At this moment, Ying Zheng was also looking at Tang Yu's back with a satisfied expression.

Mr. Tang has finally taken on the form of a widow... Bah... Mr. Tang has finally adopted some of the demeanor of a widow!

"But the Imperial Preceptor..."

Some people stopped mid-sentence, because they realized that Meng Tian was indeed watching them intently.

If they dare to continue speaking, they will really have their heads chopped off with a sword!

At this moment, all the officials' eyes fell on Wang Jian in the crowd.

Wang Jian, who had once destroyed the other six states, was not only a brilliant military strategist, but also the largest landowner in the entire Qin state!

They own the most land and have the largest number of farmers. At this moment, they desperately hope that Wang Jian will stand up for them because his own interests are involved.

But the reality disappointed them.

Facing the gazes of the crowd, Wang Jian not only did not express his opinion, but instead stared intently at Tang Yu.

"Grand Preceptor, we have no objections!"

Fine! Destroy it all! I'm tired!

Everyone's vision went black, and they almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Wang Jian owned so much land, and no one had any objections.

If you step forward now, wouldn't it make you seem disloyal to Qin and think that your interests are above Qin's?

They could only grit their teeth and accept this unfair treatment.

"We have no objections!"

After reading this series of new Qin laws, these officials were completely dumbfounded.

However, there are also many good officials who are wholeheartedly devoted to serving the people, and they are genuinely happy.

Because they discovered that Tang Yu genuinely cared about the people, and many of his policies could improve their lives.

Following the issue of taxation, several provisions in the new Qin law have drawn criticism from many officials.

However, the swords in the hands of Meng Tian and his many guards behind them were still gleaming with a cold light, so they could only grit their teeth and accept it.

"Since that's the case, it seems that everyone is quite satisfied with my new Qin law. So, it will be implemented starting today."

"The articles of the new Qin law are being posted throughout the Qin state, including in every town, county, and village. Every citizen of Qin must be informed of the existence of the new Qin law!"

With a wave of his hand, Tang Yu didn't care whether these people were happy or not.

After all, as long as the government and the people are happy, it doesn't matter if they are not.

After killing them, just promote anyone else. Is there really a shortage of people in the world who want to be officials?

"You brat! You're not even human!"

As Xiang Yu looked at the contents of the new Qin laws, he disregarded the fact that Tang Yu bore a slight resemblance to him and glared angrily at the person in front of him.

This new Qin law is practically thwarting their hopes of restoring their kingdom. With Tang Yu around, the difficulty of their restoration will increase exponentially!

"That imperial advisor deserves to die!"

After a roar, Xiang Yu turned and left; there wasn't much to see in today's show.

After all, with the implementation of the new Qin laws, these officials dared not voice any objections or obstruction, so the matter concerning the Confucian scholars had essentially come to an end.

Tang Yu watched the tall figure disappear into the crowd, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Brother Xiang Yu, I really didn't mean to trick you, but you insisted on turning back the clock of history, so I had no choice but to disregard our brotherhood.

After Xiang Yu left, Tang Yu changed his mind and brought Ying Zheng on stage ahead of time to announce the outcome of the Confucian decision.

"Now that the new Qin laws have been promulgated, Your Majesty will read out the verdicts for the false Confucian scholars, led by Chunyu Yue."