At the beginning of the Han Dynasty, due to years of war and social and economic depression, the Han court greatly appreciated Huang Lao's ruling skills and adopted policies such as "paying less taxes", "sharing interest with the people" and "reducing punishment". By the end of Emperor Jingdi's reign, the country's granaries were full, and new millet was piled up outside the cabin. A large amount of copper coins in the national treasury have not been used for many years, so that the rope for wearing money is rotten and the scattered money is countless.
From Emperor Gaozu's accession to the throne (202 BC) to Emperor Jing of Han Dynasty's third year (14 1 year BC), during the 62 years around * *, the Western Han Dynasty implemented a typical frivolous and generous tax policy in ancient China, with the lightest burden on farmers.
2. Pay attention to agriculture.
Wendi and Jingdi rewarded hard-working farmers and persuaded officials to care about farming and mulberry. Every spring, they personally go to the fields to set an example for the people. According to the proportion of registered permanent residence, we also set up a number of people, such as Sanlao, Filial Piety and Tian Li, and give them rewards to encourage farmers to produce.
4. Implement a moderate ethnic policy.
Wendi adopted a policy of appeasement and friendship towards the surrounding ethnic minorities, did not use troops easily, and tried his best to maintain peaceful relations. With the recovery and rapid development of production, there has been a stable and prosperous scene that has not been seen for many years.
In Wenjing, "Taicang has a millet that can't be eaten, and there is money in it." By the time Emperor Wu ascended the throne, the national finance had reached a new level. The financial strength of the country is so strong that it is rare in the feudal society of China.
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The influence of Wen Jing's rule
First, lay a solid foundation for the prosperity of Hanwu.
During the Wenjing period, the economic development and the enrichment of the national finance created a peaceful and prosperous period of the Western Han Empire, which made the social economy develop steadily at that time, laid a solid foundation for Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty to push the Western Han Dynasty to the peak, and was honored as the first ruler of China's agricultural society by later generations, which laid the foundation for Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty's northern expedition to the Huns and further laid the foundation for Han-dominated rule.
Second, the feudal social system was basically established.
The Qin dynasty was short-lived, and the three characteristics of the Chinese empire: centralization, official agency and ethical governance only completed the second. Han inherited the system of Qin dynasty, but it also reformed the old system and established a new system in a planned and step-by-step way, which is a historic contribution to the rule of Wenjing.
Forty years' rule of Wenjing relieved the threat of feudal countries to the central government and dealt with the disadvantages accumulated by the previous generation. After the governance of two emperors, the feudal social system was basically established
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