Han Shizu

Chapter 1213 Shi Xizai's Governance Philosophy
"Returning to Your Majesty, it is true that Baode Mansion is remote and impoverished, but I am quite surprised by its customs and people!" Shi Xizai said.

"What you said also surprised me!" Emperor Liu smiled: "As you said, is it possible that being poor is peacefully poor?"

"Exactly!" Shi Xizai replied without pretense.

Facing Emperor Liu's scrutinizing eyes, Shi Xizai came slowly: "Although the area under the jurisdiction of Baode Mansion is poor and remote, it has been safe and secure for a long time. The people live in peace and enjoy their work. Your Majesty should also know that before the founding of the Han Dynasty, there was Thanks to the meritorious service of the old man who has protected the country and the people for [-] years, he waited for the imperial court to conquer Khitan in the north, to serve the party, and to move the frontier to the north, and there is no worry of foreign aggression and border aggression. It can be said that the officials and people of Baode Mansion have enjoyed peace for more than [-] years. "

Hearing his words, Emperor Liu nodded his head, but said in his mouth: "Such a long period of peace is indeed not easy. However, this long period of peace may not necessarily be a good thing. For such a long time, two or three generations of growth, there is no Governance issues, social conflicts?"

Obviously, it is impossible to persuade Emperor Liu with a few words, Shi Xizai replied: "If I say no, I am deceiving the emperor! I have inspected the prefectures and counties, and I have indeed seen some unfair people and unfair things. Among the officials, There are also people who are slack and lazy, but this is not a problem in Baode Mansion.

Its folk customs are fierce and simple, and they are respectful to the imperial court. Even a small person knows the majesty of the imperial court.Although the livelihood of the common people is poor, but outside the famine year, the two taxes per year are paid in full and on time, and they also respond positively to military service and corvee service.

Of course, Xiaomin's activeness is also due to the long-standing policy of leniency and benefit to the people of His Majesty and the imperial court, and the people are grateful.And what I see from it is that the monarch and the people are in harmony, and the government and the people are in harmony, which is the glorious luck of the imperial dynasty."

"Okay, okay!" Seeing that Shi Xizai's words became more and more mysterious, Emperor Liu hurriedly interrupted him and gave him a sidelong glance: "Let's talk about the problem of Baode Mansion!"

Baode Mansion was established in the fifth year of Qianyou, and its jurisdiction consists of Yuanfu and Linzhou. It was the product of the restructuring of Hedong that year.However, now it seems that this remote place is still a bit unsuitable for building a mansion.

Noticing the look in Emperor Liu's eyes, Shi Xizai had a little bit of embarrassment on his face, and then continued: "If there is any problem, it is that the people's customs are violent, private fighting is serious, and vicious incidents often occur, it is difficult to effectively control, and the people It’s very private when things happen, and the government’s governance is limited to the towns. If you don’t investigate in detail, it’s hard to go to the countryside, and the officials are happy to reduce the trouble of governance.”

"How can this be the situation in Baode Mansion? Except for the fact that the folk customs are violent, it is the same in most parts of the country!" Emperor Liu sighed.

This means that the imperial power will not go to the countryside. Even if Emperor Liu doesn't want to see this point, there is really nothing he can do about it. The national conditions are like this, and the social class is like this. The imperial court can't manage it so meticulously.

At that time, I also tried to change, such as sending retired officers and soldiers to the countryside to return to the village as officials, with the intention of breaking the old clan system.There are positive effects, and some effects have been achieved, such as improving the recognition of the people at the bottom of the Han Empire and Emperor Liu.

But as time went by, he found out that he still took it for granted. What he did was to give the retired officers and soldiers a grace, allowing them to rely on the authority of the court and government to become new clan elders, local snakes, and the structure of the imperial village. Nothing has changed.

Up to now, Emperor Liu has long since stopped thinking about imperial power going to the countryside.
"Baode Mansion is also home to many ethnic groups. What about the conflicts between the Hu and Han people?" Emperor Liu asked again.

To this, Shi Xizai once again gave an unexpected answer: "In the jurisdiction, half are Han people, and the other half are Dangxiang, Khitan, and Tuyuhun ethnic groups. However, after years of mixed living and integration, conflicts based on race are rare. Farming and animal husbandry do not invade each other."

"In this way, it's more troublesome than the Taoism in the Northwest!" Emperor Liu smiled a little. The problems left over from history, the ethnic conflicts and conflicts in the Northwest, have already become Emperor Liu's heart disease.

"According to you, the officials and people of the Baode Mansion are my important ministers and obedient people. Since life is poor, can there be policies and measures to help them get rich and enjoy food and clothing forever?" asked Shi Xizai with great interest.

Regarding this, Shi Xizai shook his head slowly: "To tell you the truth, I am personally satisfied with the political and public sentiments of the Baode Mansion. Forgive me for speaking bluntly, what I can do is to maintain the cleanliness of politics, the integrity of officials, and crack down on Illegal, to seek justice for the people, and a relatively fair and comfortable livelihood for the people. Other than that, I don’t want to do too much.”

"Your idea is unique. Compared with those officials who swear in front of me that they will make the people under their rule rich, it is much more realistic!" Emperor Liu raised his eyebrows.

Shi Xizai also replied honestly: "The Great Han has a vast territory, with thousands of counties and counties. There are rich and noble lands, and there are places of poverty and poverty. It is even more self-conscious. It is our duty to seek the well-being of the people. However, if you want to Wealth and food and clothing depend on the people themselves.

It has always been a problem not to worry about scarcity but to worry about inequality. For the common people, fairness comes before poverty.Therefore, what the minister needs to do is to do everything possible to be fair to the people, to be fair, to uphold the law, that's all! "

Seeing that Emperor Liu was thinking, Shi Xizai continued: "I have inspected Hedong for several months and came to this conclusion. I plan to govern according to this policy in the future. If there is any inappropriateness, please correct it!"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu was taken aback, took a deep look at Shi Xizai, and sighed: "I thought you were a scholar, but the views of a scholar are so thought-provoking!"

"Everyone is different, and each has his own principles of governance and philosophy of doing things. You can use it according to your ideas. I will wait and see. I hope that in a few years, Hedong will be governed. But one thing needs to be remembered, emphasizing agriculture and supporting the people. This is a basic national policy. In the In this matter, you must pay more attention!" Emperor Liu said seriously.

"I will remember your Majesty's instruction!" Shi Xizai said.

After a while, Emperor Liu said: "After so many years, what is the reputation of the Zhe family in Baode Mansion?"

Hearing the emperor's sudden question about this matter, Shi Xizai's heart suddenly tensed up, and he raised his eyes to observe, only to see a nonchalant expression on Emperor Liu's face.After hesitating for a while, I decided to be honest: "The people in the territory, especially the people in the original prefecture, are still grateful for the kindness of the two generations of the Zhe family. The Zhe family is still the leading family in Baode Mansion, with a high reputation."

Unlike other relatives, Zhejia has a base area that has been operating for many years, and its influence spreads all over the place.Although the former Duke of the State had started from Ruan, Emperor Liu had consciously reduced the influence of his family on the prefecture, which was the reason for the annexation of the prefecture and the establishment of the prefecture.Until the head of the state, Zhe Dejian, was transferred from Baode Mansion, Emperor Liu did not do anything more about the Zhe family.

Therefore, some backbones of the direct line of the Zhe family were transferred to work in various places in the Han Dynasty, but there were still many clan members in Baode Mansion, guarding the prestige and influence accumulated by the two generations.

For Zhejia, more than 20 years is enough to stamp a family mark on a place. This is the case in the past prefectures and today's Baode Mansion.

Seeing Shi Xizai's nervous expression, Emperor Liu smiled casually: "When the world was in turmoil, the old Linggong went through all kinds of hardships, overcame thorns and thorns, and lived in a rare place with the people of Fuzhou. The people never forget their kindness. I am still very grateful, and it can be seen that the simplicity of the people's heart is understandable and should be praised!"

As he said that, Emperor Liu ordered Zhang Dejun, who was waiting for him, to pass on an order: after passing through Taiyuan, let Concubine Zhe and her son go to Baode Mansion to pay homage on their behalf. Just in time, more than 20 years, let Concubine Xian, the glory And back!"

"Yes!"

"Your Majesty is magnanimous and benevolent, and I am very grateful to you!" Shi Xizai said immediately after hearing about it.

Emperor Liu smiled, and a gust of autumn wind blew by, and he couldn't help but sneezed.Seeing this, Shi Xizai said: "Your Majesty, it's cool here, let's go back to the hall and rest!"

Emperor Liu didn't hold back either. He still pays attention to his body now. When he got up, he gave Shi Xizai another order: "As for the matter of worshiping the ancestors, you should help Li Ye to make preparations!"

"It should be!" Shi Xizai responded immediately.

When you arrive in Jinyang, offering sacrifices to heaven and ancestors is naturally a must.

(End of this chapter)