Han Shizu

Chapter 1495 Emperor Liu: I don't need three thousand beauties

"It's time to deal with it!" Emperor Liu said with some firmness in his tone: "In the past, I often stated that I should be frugal and economical, but now it seems that it is still superficial and mere formality. This time The incident happened, but it is not without benefits, at least it made me more vigilant, and I should be more resolute and thorough in seeking changes and corrections!"

"I have always been very dissatisfied with the extravagance and extravagance of nobles and ministers, but I often ignore myself and think that I am restrained, but it is contrary to the facts.

In the palace, it is so wasteful, how can the outside of the palace be convinced to restrain oneself?This works from top to bottom, if I don't correct it, why should I be so demanding on my subordinates? "

Emperor Liu said, and expressed his considerations to Empress Fu: "I plan to make a clear reduction in various expenditures in the palace, and formulate a complete set of expenditure regulations. Wearing costs and monthly expenses should have fixed numbers, which can be reduced but not increased.

From you and me down, all concubines, officials, and palace servants will have their monthly salaries cut simultaneously, and everyone’s account entry and exit must be strictly recorded for auditing and tracing, and a new management system must be established, with supervisors assigned.”

"In short, the whole set of governing the country must be transplanted into the palace, and the governance of palace affairs must not be relaxed. Otherwise, the family will be ruined. How can we ask the court for clarification?"

Hearing Emperor Liu's strong declaration, the Queen of Talisman nodded her head lightly and said affirmatively: "No matter what decision you make, I will support it!"

"I still have to help you with this matter in the palace!" Emperor Liu said with a satisfied smile.

"One more thing!" Emperor Liu said after thinking about it.

"What's the matter?" Seeing that Emperor Liu seemed a bit embarrassed to speak, Empress Fu took the initiative to ask.

Heaving a sigh of relief, Emperor Liu said: "I heard that the eunuchs and palace people in the inner court add up to 5000 people, which is too many, and the palace doesn't need so many people to serve, and I don't even need it!
I have decided that, except for the staff who are certain to serve, the rest of the palace staff will be released from the palace.Well, according to age, grade, and experience, each will be compensated with a certain amount of salary!
With fewer people in the palace, the expenditure will naturally drop, and the disturbance will be less! "

Regarding Emperor Liu's decision, Empress Fu was still surprised. After all, since ancient times, how many people would dislike the fact that there are too many beauties in their harem?

Even if there are releases, most of them are over-age court ladies and court ladies, and those young beauties are generally difficult to leave the palace.According to Emperor Liu's meaning, it is necessary to carry out a large-scale retreat of the palace personnel.

Regarding this, Empress Fu accepted it in her heart. After thinking about it, she asked, "How many people does the government plan to keep?"

"The 700 people in the palace are available for Zhou Zhi?" Emperor Liu asked after a little deliberation.

From Emperor Liu's willingness, we can know that there is no lack of impatience in his temperament, which may have been well hidden in the past, and those calm and calm like ten thousand years of ice are just forced to do.

And with the continuous accumulation of success and glory, all kinds of pressure are relieved and released, many of his performances become more real, and many inadvertent behaviors also show himself.

This eagerness has become more and more obvious in recent years.Such a situation, to put it mildly, is just eager for success, but if it is a little bit bigger, it is a great rejoicing, greedy for perfection.

Hearing that Emperor Liu was about to cut off [-]% to [-]% of the "establishment" in the Han Palace, Empress Fu frowned subconsciously, also considered her words, and said, "So, is it too eager to cut it down rashly?" With so many people, I'm afraid it will cause chaos in the palace!"

"Where can the chaos go? Besides, at the beginning of the country, there were only more than two hundred people serving in the palace. Life was different at that time, and I didn't feel that there were fewer people serving. There are more than three thousand people, in my opinion, seven hundred palace servants are more than enough!" Emperor Liu said with a relaxed face.

Seeing his serious expression, Empress Fu couldn't help but secretly sighed in her heart, the stubbornness in Emperor Liu's character became more and more obvious.When he is calm, he is extremely calm, and when he is reflecting, he is sincere enough, but every time he makes a decision, he is arbitrary and cannot be refuted, and it is easy to make a decision in one step.

In Emperor Liu's current cognition, such a matter may really be a trivial matter, which can be settled easily, and he does not need to do specific things anyway, but it is such a simple decision that affects the people in the palace. The future of thousands of palace people.

"After all, it's not the beginning of the country now, and the situation in the palace is no better than it was 25 years ago." Empress Fu's voice was still soft and comforting, and she said peacefully: "I don't object to reducing the manpower in the palace, and I even agree very much, but , such a reduction method, perhaps there will be no shortage of people around us to serve, but this huge Ziwei City is difficult to fill, and even the normal operation and maintenance of the temple buildings and supervisory institutions will be short of people."

"Really?" Emperor Liu obviously listened to what Empress Fu said, stroked his thick beard and pondered for a moment, then seemed to mock him, and said: "It seems that this palace is too big, and it is not a good thing. Magnificent, I feel the burden of maintenance!"

"In addition, if you plan to release the palace people, I am afraid that you also have a heart of benevolence and forgiveness. But so many people in the palace may not all be trapped in the palace and are willing to be released. For them, going out of the palace may not be what they want , It may not be a good thing." Fu Hou said again, with a sense of pity for those palace people in his words.

Compared with Emperor Liu, Empress Fu obviously had a better understanding of the situation in the palace and the psychology of those palace people.Although the palace is a place with strict rules and restrictions, under the glamor there are hidden plots and tricks, crimes and dangers, but there is no doubt that this is the most expensive place in the world, which is enough to attract most people in the world.

In this world, there are not so many people who yearn for freedom, and the secular world does not have much soil for "freedom" thoughts to take root. For most palace people, this is also a place full of opportunities. Smile, there is a chance of wealth and glory.

Even again, in the palace, at least there is no need to worry about food and clothing, but not outside the palace. If there is no support, then they will be like all living beings, working hard and busy for their livelihood.

Especially for those palace maids, the high tiles on the palace wall of Ziwei City may be a bondage or a cage, but will you be free when you leave the palace?Even if the atmosphere of big men is still relatively friendly to women, it does not affect the fact that this is the ultimate patriarchal world. They are also serving people, and there are differences between inside and outside the palace. It is conceivable how they will choose.

"Then in your opinion?" After such a reminder, Emperor Liu decided to follow the Queen's opinion.

Fu Hou said: "I think that there is no need to rush for success in reducing palace people. It can be done gradually, and released batch by batch, in a smooth transition. The situation of palace people is also different, and it can be determined according to the situation.

Those who are willing to leave the palace can be released first, and then the older ones can be selected. In addition, those who have a home or a place to go can also be given travel expenses and guides. As for others, they can also be properly arranged according to the specific situation! "

Hearing what Fu Hou said, Emperor Liu nodded repeatedly, with a smile on his face, stroked his back and praised: "It's still you who think carefully, my thoughts are too hasty!"

Now, only in front of the empress, Emperor Liu would admit his mistake so frankly.

The words of Fuhou still reminded Emperor Liu, he pondered for a moment, and suddenly called out: "Is Aries here?"

Soon, a healthy and handsome young guard entered the hall, through the bead curtain, he said respectfully: "What is your majesty's order?"

Emperor Liu had a smile on his face: "I ask you, do you think those young ladies in the palace are beautiful?"

Aries, who was about to accept the mission entrusted by the emperor, was stunned for a moment, a little confused, hemmed and hawed, and didn't know how to answer.Under Emperor Liu's questioning, Fangcai blushed and replied in a low voice: "Beautiful!"

"You are not married yet!" Emperor Liu said again.

"Never!" Aries nodded, a little embarrassed: "The family is already busy!"

He had been a frontier pawn since he joined the army. Later, he went on an expedition with Yang Ye to the Northern Expedition. He went through life and death and came back to report the military situation. Fortunately, he was discovered by Emperor Liu and made him a guard.

Although he came from a humble background, he was considered a handsome young man, not to mention that he was the emperor's guard, and there were quite a few matchmakers for him, but he never had the opportunity to make arrangements.

"What's so embarrassing about the male college getting married!" Probably because he thought Aries's reaction was interesting, Emperor Liu said cheerfully, "You don't need to bother, I'll find you a lady, and I'll pick one from the palace maids. What do you think is the prettiest!"

Hearing this, Aries couldn't help but widen his eyes, and said in amazement: "Your Majesty, this...then...isn't that good, how dare the last general get involved?"

"What the hell, do you think that Gong'e is not good enough for you? You have been on duty by my side for three years, and you haven't received any promotion or reward. Let this be my blessing! This matter is settled like this, If you tremble again, you will be disobedient!" Emperor Liu's words were a little harsh, but his expression was as gentle as a spring breeze.

Seeing this, Aries immediately fell to his knees, and said gratefully: "The final general will thank His Majesty for his kindness!"

"Okay, you go out!"

After the Aries incident, Emperor Liu's mood improved a lot, and his thoughts became clearer. He looked at Fuhou and said, "I will order the Ministry of War to draw up a list of unmarried sergeants in the Imperial Guard in Beijing. If a woman in the palace is homeless, Yi, you can choose a man of the right age from the guards and the imperial army! What do you think?"

"That's fine!" Empress Fu had no objection, this kind of couple might not be a good match, at least it was a destination.

Compared with most of the men in the world, those who were born in the guards and the imperial army can be called a good match. Their treatment, raising a family of five is no problem.

Obviously, Emperor Liu can use this to buy another wave of military morale, especially the young Qiu Ba, who is also easy to buy, killing two birds with one stone.

(End of this chapter)