Han Shizu

Chapter 1064 The New Lord System

A reward list affects everyone's hearts. If it is to be perfect, absolutely fair, and satisfy everyone, it is impossible.Among the top 24 people, it is still debatable and unconvincing, such as Wu Xingde, such as Li Shaoyou, their contribution and prestige are weaker than others.

However, it is too embarrassing for Emperor Liu to draw up the plan without any bias, and it is not something that Emperor Liu can decide on a whim.In addition to these 24 ministers, it seems that there are still many who are eligible to be selected.

For example, Han Tong, maybe he himself didn’t understand why he lost the election. In terms of military exploits and qualifications, he was considered solid, but there was nothing particularly outstanding. Especially written, however, compared with the many magnificent wars of the Han Dynasty over the past ten years, the level is low.

Perhaps the thing that Han Tong regrets the most is that he didn't swear at his face and kowtow to seek a position in the Northern Expedition.He may be a little lost in his heart, but he is not out of balance. He has been promoted many times since he was a small cavalry soldier, and now he is still the commander-in-chief of the inspection department of one of the three yamen of the Imperial Army. It is also listed as No.1 under Guogong.His son Han Hui was also highly valued by the emperor, and held an important position in the court. Both father and son were favored. Although it was regrettable, there was nothing dissatisfied.

As for the others, such as Guo Congyi, Lord of the Shangdang, this is a minister of Hedong Yuan, with both civil and military skills, and a man of style. He has been a feudal governor since the founding of the country. safety.After Yao Yuanfu passed away, he entered the court again as an official, as the teacher of the princes.

And when it comes to Yao Yuanfu, we have to say that in the early years of Qianyou, when he was over sixty years old, he was still held up by the armor, and leaped out to attack. made an outstanding contribution.Later, when he entered the court with Zhu Jiedu, he also worked diligently from inspections in Gyeonggi to the prince's teacher.The title of title was changed from the Duke of Fen to the Duke of Fenyang, and his eldest son, Yao Chongyu, succeeded him.

There is also Wang Yan. Back then, Hou Zhang was greedy and lawless, and was finally concocted by Wang Yan in Luoyang. Compared with Zhao Hui, Wang Yan's talents are more outstanding to a certain extent.Just because when he was in Jinzhou, he had a conflict with Wang Jingchong, the envoy of Wude at that time, so he had a move against the imperial court. Although Zhao Hui's coordination was small and the settlement was smooth, he was demoted because of this.Later, he was appointed as the left-behind of Xijing, and he made great contributions to the governance of Luo. He was promoted to be the Duke of Teng County, and this time he was changed to the Duke of Huaiyin County.People have to pay the price for their actions.

Perhaps Wang Quanbin is the one who feels the most depressed. In terms of seniority, prestige, and ability, he is the top choice. If Emperor Liu agrees to send troops to destroy Dali early, maybe he will be among them.

Moreover, if Wang Quanbin is selected, generals such as Wang Renshan, Li Jixun, Cui Yanjin, Guo Chongwei, Wang Yanchao, and Zhang Xun will all be eligible.For example, Cui Yanjin, from destroying Mengshu, from Pinglingnan.

Mesozoic generals such as Shi Shouxin, Pan Mei, Yang Ye, Zhang Yongde, Zhao Yanjin, Cao Bin, and Liu Guangyi, of course, deserve praise for their achievements, but seniority is a flaw. Not everyone has the same chance as Zhao Da.

Compared with the comparison and controversy of the military officials' merits, the civil servants, who should have been more likely to cause controversy, hardly caused any waves.It’s not that those who are selected are expected by everyone, but civil servants have no qualifications and strength to ask for more. The root cause is that at the moment when the world is initially set, it is still the prosperous age of military ministers, and the spring of literati has not yet come. Among the 24 heroes, military officials are among the [-] seats, and this ratio was only caused by Liu Chengyou's intentional balance.

The one who is more unwilling is Tao Gu. After all, he is also a veteran minister who followed Emperor Liu, and now he is also a minister in the center. It is understandable to have expectations.However, after self-evaluation, compared with the civil servants among them, I was disappointed to find that none of them could compare, and what was even more depressing was that in the end, I only got the title of Marquis of Xin'an.Perhaps, in the future, he will be embarrassed to be called "Tao Gong".

In fact, this is already the preferential treatment given to Tao Gu by Emperor Liu. Even without mentioning some of his past unbearable behaviors, there are many generals in the imperial court, such as Bai Chongyun, Luo Yanxuan, Wang Shenqi, Guo Jin, Dang Jin, etc. , Han Lingkun, Dong Zunhui, Han Chongyun, Kang Zaiyu, Kang Yanze, Liu Tinghan, Cao Han, Cui Han, Li Hanqiong, Ma Renyu, etc., were only granted the title of Marquis according to the third class of county and township pavilions.

Duke is a huge threshold, and it is conceivable that after the opening of the treasure year, it will be more difficult to improve.

There is also a group of frustrated people, that is, a large number of old nobles, including Li Hongxin, the Duke of Yu, and other royal relatives, either reduced or directly seized the nobles.For example, Li Hongxin was able to retain a Yuci County Duke because of the face of the Empress Dowager Li.In addition, the emperor's uncle Murong Yanchao, who was not surnamed Liu, was also deposed by the king of Changli County and changed to Duke Luan.Brother-in-law Song Yanwo was conferred the title of Duke Hui.

Even the dignified uncle of the country is like this, let alone other people. Those who have no real and convincing achievements in the process of establishing and unifying the great Han are mercilessly targeted.

After such a rectification, the Great Han's system of lords has taken on a new look. First of all, it is a question of quantity. Although the number has not decreased due to the addition of meritorious lords, those unreasonable lordships have been basically eliminated, and the number of high-level lordships is basically the same. It was cut in half.Except for the 24 princes, there were only 54 foreign ministers who were rewarded as county princes or above.

Of course, the most ruthless adjustments belong to the officials of the rank of honor, and this is where the lords of the Han are most prevalent.If it is a drastic rectification of the noble titles, it will be completely pushed to the reconstruction of the rank system. Almost all the honorary and scattered officials in the past three generations will be abolished, and redistribution will be carried out based on military merits, political achievements, and resumes. Rewards, this also affects the whole country.

It is conceivable that there will be a shock, but the old ones are gone, and there will be a new class of nobles to fill them in. With these new beneficiaries maintaining them, those old positions and old titles should naturally be swept into the garbage dump of history.

In any reform and change, there are winners and losers, even the new knights of the big men, especially those who have been demoted.Perhaps in order to appease everyone's emotions, the treatment of Xungui has been significantly improved compared to the past.

Moreover, under the adjustment of Emperor Liu, the importance of the title of the Great Han is increasing.Although there is no real seal of food and land, the salary is very generous.Just before that, Liu Chengyou asked the third division to promulgate a national lordship and salary provision, which clearly and detailedly stipulated the treatment enjoyed by all lords and officials of the Han Dynasty.

Taking the Duke of the State as an example, in addition to the commendation of status and honor, as well as a series of benefits such as clothing, rides, and exemption from military service, he can receive a salary of two thousand guan, five hundred stones of salary, one hundred pieces of silk, brocade Fifty paragraphs, 30 people's salary for servants, these are just routine salaries, as for other gold and silverware, miscellaneous colors, and rewards for festivals and festivals, they need to be given according to the actual situation, but they will never be too stingy.Compared with the "stinginess" during the Qianyou period, this time Emperor Liu and the court were considered generous.

Of course, the most important thing is that the title can be hereditary, even if it is downgraded after three generations, it can still be passed on to future generations.But other officials of honor, rank, and rank are not allowed.Moreover, those who hold positions under the title can enjoy double treatment. In addition to the title salary, there is also a salary, while other incumbents can only receive one salary according to the highest level no matter how many honors they have added.Moreover, one hundred hectares of land can be exempted from tax, and there are opportunities for children and grandchildren to go to school and shade officials.Basically, everything is considered.

It can be said that Emperor Liu has put a lot of effort into the system of lords, and it can be regarded as preferential treatment for the heroes of the big man.Therefore, for most of the people who have been knighted, they are still very satisfied. There may be some declines and decreases, but the most real benefits have increased greatly.

Liu Chengyou made these reforms and adjustments, really not to reduce the financial pressure on the imperial court, because according to the number of new nobles and the increase in salary, compared with previous years, there has been a considerable increase in expenditure. Otto mentioned the reason for the imperial court's finances.

After this operation, Dahan's Lord system has been perfected, and even if there is something unreasonable, it only needs to be adjusted appropriately in the future.At the same time, a noble group and ruling class that maintained the rule of the Han Dynasty was officially established, and the problem of nobles that had been rampant since the Tang Dynasty was resolved, and redundant officials and staff were initially curbed.

(End of this chapter)