Han Shizu

Chapter 1810 The Army Must Seek Stability

The more than 100 officials at Zichen Palace were not all the people who were dispatched by the imperial court to eradicate corruption and evil. For a huge empire, a hundred or so people was too small, and under normal circumstances, they couldn't even stir up a wave.

They are just selected backbones. For each of them, Emperor Liu also equips them with a special investigation team and grants them special privileges. There are also relevant personnel in the local area to cooperate.

It can be said that the cleansing and rectification that took place in Luoyang City in the past few months was more like a campaign to weed out mediocre people and cultivate and select a team of anti-corruption and evil teams who can shoulder heavy responsibilities and fight tough battles. The big man is their final stage.

Dispatching the various states is not just a simple matter of sending people out all at once to make troubles in places, but it is planned, rhythmic, and targeted.Almost everyone, before leaving Beijing, had received intelligence support from various sources, and had at least three to five clear targets for investigation.

In the archives of the Imperial City and the Second Department of Wude, there are files and records accumulated for decades. These things are kept on a daily basis, and if they are really used, they can also ensure that a teacher is famous. Targeted.

With these things as a foundation, the efficiency of the investigation and disposal of the envoys can also be guaranteed, and they will not be like headless chickens flying around.In addition to current crimes, some suspicious and wrong cases are also included in the review.

This is a vigorous liquidation campaign. How effective it is still needs the test of time and results to prove it, but Emperor Liu is full of expectations, and he is watching closely, taking precautions at any time, and is prepared to suppress any accidents.

Emperor Liu himself had a premonition that the rectification of the local area would not be smooth. After all, the sky was high and the emperor was far away. It was easy for him to rectify noble ministers. More patience and greater determination.

But even if there is a lot of resistance, what should be done must be done.Emperor Liu also knew in his heart that this was just a radical and violent means of self-improvement by a feudal empire, and it could not be commonly used. It was not clear how much practical benefits it would have for the country, and whether it could really continue the national fortune.

However, he would rather try than do nothing.Regarding his own physical condition, Emperor Liu had some knowledge, and he had to admit that in the last unsure how long his reign was, he could only try his best to clear some obstacles for the successor king, and for the great man he created. It is meaningful to remove the carrion of the empire, even if it maintains its health for another 30 to [-] years.

And because of the unbearable performance of Zhu Bo, the prime minister of Dali Temple, in the hall, Emperor Liu also put a question mark in the heart of those selected "elite soldiers and strong generals". Therefore, after they were dispatched, they secretly arranged some other people. Supervise and investigate the people who investigate these cases.

In the process of eliminating bad governance, new evils often emerged, even in real time. Emperor Liu knew this too well, so he had to be careful.

In the Privy Council, Emperor Liu always likes to visit whenever there are important events. This is the center of the country's military orders and the birthplace of all military orders.After decades of development, the Privy Council has long since become a huge and complex system. The functions of various ministries, divisions, houses, supervisors, and envoys have been gradually improved, and even appear a little bloated.

For decades, the internal power of the military system has been scattered and there are many hills, but the entire military and political system has been growing. As their leader, the privy envoy has always been suppressed by Emperor Liu and the Zhengshitang. The position is always detached.

In the past, the prime ministers changed one after another. Sometimes, Emperor Liu had to consider the thoughts of the ministers and synthesize the suggestions of all parties. Only in the appointment of the privy envoys, he never consulted with the civil officials.

Up to now, no matter how the court changes, the military and political system with the Prime Minister of the Privy Council is always as immovable as a mountain.The Privy Council, or the national military and political management, has long been a self-contained system.

Of course, in order to prevent it from getting out of control, Emperor Liu also tried his best to put many shackles on him, and the Zhengshitang also had a lot of restraints. Normally, there will be no hostility, and there will be "disputes between the court and the court".

The operation of the Privy Council is becoming more and more like a sophisticated instrument. Military government orders pursue high efficiency and strong discipline. Although some bureaucratic ills cannot be avoided, overall, the atmosphere is better.

Since Emperor Liu came to the country, although he has taken over the military power, restrained the generals, and put the army firmly under the imperial power, it is like training a hawk dog to guard the house, so the minions are still sharp.

At least, there has never been a situation where civilian officials are in charge of the army. Every privy envoy is a general with rich war experience and the ability to command and coordinate. This habit has been used to this day.

Those who understand soldiers are in charge of the army. This is one of the reasons why the military, political and military forces of the Han Dynasty have rarely undergone major changes over the past few decades.At least on the surface, there are far fewer dirty things in the military order system. After all, the military law is strict and beheaded at every turn, which is much harsher than the civilian system.Emperor Liu said before that if even the army is corrupt, the empire will be in danger. Therefore, in the past, there have been fluctuations in the governance of the officials and the people, and the severity of sentencing. However, there has always been only one principle for the army. Like a mountain.

When Emperor Liu entered the Privy Council, everything was in order, but his arrival obviously affected the staff who were working.Emperor Liu, as usual, asked them to return to their own duties and leave him alone, and then went directly to find Pan Mei.

The Privy Council is a very large place, and there are many public houses. If you are an unfamiliar person, you will get lost if you enter indiscriminately. Of course, you are more likely to be arrested as a traitor. The military officials who came here did not dare to move around.

It wasn't until the military order room that Pan Mei, the privy envoy who received the news, came in a hurry and bowed solemnly: "I am late to pick you up, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

"Exemption!" Emperor Liu chuckled lightly.

The gentle attitude rarely reappeared on Emperor Liu's old face, but now no one dared to take it seriously anymore, and Pan Mei was obviously more careful when dealing with Emperor Liu.

"Pan Qing, since you came back to the imperial court, you have been appointed as a privy envoy. I haven't come to see you yet. I have time today, so come and visit!" Accompanied by Pan Mei, Emperor Liu walked slowly, and said with ease: "However, you Once served as the deputy envoy of the Privy Council for a long time, and now he is returning to the court to support the government, this privy minister's errand should not be a problem for you if you think about it!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust! With His Majesty's mighty virtue to take care of you, everything is fine!" Pan Mei replied.

Enter, take a seat, serve tea.The tea that Great Han Shuxiang drank on weekdays is obviously top grade, and the taste is really good.Putting down the teacup, Emperor Liu looked at Pan Mei and asked, "Recently, the place is fairly peaceful, isn't it? Is there a side affair? Is there any turmoil?"

Regarding this, Pan Mei was thinking about Emperor Liu's coming, but she remained calm and replied neatly: "Returning to Your Majesty, there was only a little riot in Anton and Jiannan, and the local garrisons have already dispatched to calm down!"

Emperor Liu nodded, pondered for a while, and said with a more serious tone, "I think you know about the recent major events in the court. I'll just say it straight, to fight corruption and eradicate evil, I have made up my mind to fight against corruption, no matter how big it is. Obstacles, no matter how much impact they cause, I will continue to implement them until the administration of officials is restored to clarity.

But I also know that this matter will not go smoothly, and some unpredictable changes and chaos will inevitably occur in the local area.I ask you, the Privy Council, to strengthen the control of the national army in the coming time. If there is an incident in the local area, you must respond in time to prevent chaos and maintain stability.

Chaos is allowed anywhere, but the army cannot be chaotic. This is the most basic and strictest requirement I have for you! "

Emperor Liu was so solemn, Pan Mei naturally did not dare to be careless, after a little thought, she understood the holy intention, and said firmly: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely do my best without reservation!"

"You should know that only when the army is stable can the country and the people be safe! In the past, I relied on you to conquer the world, but now, I rely on you to defend the country, and the responsibility is still heavy!" Emperor Liu said with some earnestness.

"I understand!" Pan Mei nodded with a solemn expression.

Looking at the hero of the general whom he has always admired, Emperor Liu inexplicably felt a little emotional in his heart. Although he knew it was inappropriate, he couldn't help but said: "I heard that your nephew was also arrested and deal with it. , have no complaints in your heart."

Upon hearing this, Pan Mei felt her scalp go numb, and hurriedly said: "I am not strict in discipline, and let the evil beast bully others and ruin my reputation. I only feel ashamed. How can I complain!"

"I know that you, Pan Zhongxun, are a person who understands righteousness!" Emperor Liu sighed, and his face returned to calm.

But Pan Mei's mood could not be calmed down at this moment. After some calculations, Pan Mei took the initiative to say: "Your Majesty, the imperial court is investigating the corruption of officials. I think that the Privy Council should also keep pace with the times and follow the footsteps of the army. During the process, a rectification was also carried out to find out those silverfish hidden in the army."

Hearing his suggestion, Emperor Liu was a little surprised for a while. Over the past few decades, the rectification of the army has also been cyclical. Every reform of military power and military system is accompanied by a group of generals and officers.In terms of frequency, it is even higher than the imperial court's anti-corruption campaign.

However, this time, Emperor Liu resolutely chose to seek stability again, almost without thinking, he simply shook his head and said: "No! Let's put it aside for now! Matters are prioritized, and the matter of the army will be discussed later. Lord!"

When Emperor Liu expressed his attitude, Pan Mei was obviously relieved. In fact, he was also betting, and his heart was also hanging in the air. If Emperor Liu really wanted to launch such a campaign against the army, he would quit the privy Made it.

Fortunately, although Emperor Liu is old and headstrong, his head is still clear-headed, and he is still very good at controlling the pros and cons of affairs and the situation.At this time, the army is the last thing he can toss about. This is the last and strongest guarantee for him to implement the administration of officials, and it must not be messed up.

Even if you have to toss, you have to take turns, depending on the situation.

(End of this chapter)