Han Shizu

Chapter 213
(This chapter is a continuation of the previous chapter, dealing with government affairs. If you are not interested, it is recommended to skip it.)
Returning to the Chuigong Hall, under the service of the servants, he took off the heavy court clothes and put on a light ordinary clothes, heaved a sigh of relief, leaned on the throne and closed his eyes for a while.Holding a court meeting is really exhausting mentally and physically, especially like this time, when most of the officials listened to his speech quietly.

"Officials, the ministers are here!" He only had time to take a sip of water to moisten his dry throat, and then he heard the sound of sickness.

"Xuan!" Liu Chengyou's answer was short and forceful.

After going down to the court, the ministers were summoned again, which was the policy issued by the court meeting.Liu Chengyou's mind is very clear. The policies he proposed are still on paper and need to be implemented. It is unknown what effect will be implemented.However, starting from under Zhongshu's door, he still needs to discuss with the ministers how to implement it.

Compared with the seriousness of the court meeting, the atmosphere of the palace meeting was a little more relaxed, but it was not so relaxed. Everyone could feel that after returning from the western tour, the young emperor seemed to have completely entered the role of the emperor, and he gradually gave orders. Restored the strength of the mansion.

Five chancellors Yang Bin, Wang Zhang, Dou Zhengu, Li Tao, and Su Yugui, plus the Privy Councilor Guo Wei, and Liu Xin, the Deputy Commander of the Guards, are also present, and the generals are complete.The only one who seemed special was Wei Renpu. After all, he was "low-ranking and low-ranking", even more special than Fan Zhi who was waiting beside him.

With regard to persuading farmers, in addition to the two burden-reducing policies, it was decided that the imperial court would send several envoys to persuade farmers to inspect prefectures and counties and advise farmers on mulberry. Of course, there must be other wisdom attached to it. A means by which the central government began to reach out to the localities, but it was hidden under the cloak of "persuading farmers".

The suggestion was put forward by Yang Bin, and this was the first time Yang Bin put forward a suggestion that was completely in line with Liu Chengyou's wishes.Naturally, there is no reason not to allow it.

Regarding the suppression of the bandits, Liu Xin took the initiative to put forward a simple and rude suggestion, asking the local government and town soldiers to kill more people, so that the bandits would be terrified, and the grass bandits would be afraid, so they would naturally go down the mountain and surrender.The remonstrance is very in line with Liu Xin's personality. Given the current state of the world, using this heavy scripture, the effect may be immediate.

However, Liu Chengyou vetoed it without much hesitation.Because he knew that as long as the imperial court issued such an edict, the local generals would most likely overcorrect if they implemented it.What Liu Chengyou wants to do more is to turn bandits into people.

Moreover, after the previous policies, the current banditry of the big man has been greatly alleviated and improved.Those who are still on the chaotic side are not only distrusting the imperial court, but also because of the ineffective implementation of local officials' policies.

Being categorically rejected by Liu Chengyou, Liu Xin sat there with an ugly face, turned his face away, sulked, and felt that his face as an emperor's uncle had been humiliated.

"Your Majesty, there have been many reports in the Central Plains and Hebei that the suppression of thieves is not effective. I suggest that the forbidden army may be dispatched to patrol the local area!" At this time, Wei Renpu took the initiative to speak for the first time.

As soon as this remark fell, the ministers were more or less lost in thought, and Wang Zhang subconsciously expressed his objection: "The imperial court sent troops, the movement is too big, it may arouse suspicion in the local area, and the cost must be quite high."

Come to think of it, the latter point was the reason why Wang Zhang really opposed it.

Guo Wei thought for a while, but he took the initiative to say: "I think Wei's strategy is okay."

After his words fell, Li Tao, the servant of Zhongshu, also spoke, stroking his beard, his face full of agreement: "I think this strategy has three advantages, and it is very appropriate."

"Please try to say it." Liu Chengyou motioned to Li Tao while thinking about it.

Li Tao narrates in a cadenced tone: "First, it is beneficial to suppress the bandits. With the strength of the Forbidden Army, those stubborn bandits can be wiped out; second, the Forbidden Army's four rounds of patrolling, with the power of heaven and the power of the imperial court, deter the local area, so as not to Third, the food shortage in Tokyo is unsustainable, so part of the imperial army can be fed in the local area, and the situation will always be able to ease the hardship."

"In addition, you can take turns to send troops to suppress bandits, which can have the effect of training troops!" Guo Wei added.

"Wei Qing, do you think so?" Liu Chengyou looked at Wei Renpu.

Upon hearing this, Wei Renpu cupped his hands in a conciliatory manner, and replied: "Li and Guo Ergong have fully expressed my thoughts."

Apparently, Liu Chengyou was moved, and he scanned around and ordered directly: "The Privy Council drafted a plan for the forbidden army to suppress the bandits, the Zhongshu cooperated in selecting the states and counties where the thieves are more popular, the guard department cooperated with Jianba, and the third department dispatched and dispatched supplies! "

"Yes!" Seeing Liu Chengyou's plan and agreement, even if he still had reservations in his heart, he could only accept the order, including Yang Bin.

"The Ministry of Rites will take care of the system of examinations, and try to prepare them, and re-draw the procedures!" Liu Chengyou looked at Su Yugui and ordered, and he also judged the affairs of the Ministry of Rites.

"Yes." Su Yugui replied.

The imperial examinations in this era are not necessarily the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites. More often, a minister and court official will be responsible for the tribute examination.In fact, even if Liu Chengyou used Guo Wei as a tribute, it is not impossible.However, Liu Chengyou is planning to slowly restore the functions of the various official offices in the court, starting with the tribute.

The reform of the official system is also a troublesome matter that cannot be rushed.

"Who do you want to know about the tribute? Is there anyone in mind?" Liu Chengyou asked.

"Chensi courtiers, eunuch minister Zhao handed in, you can know what happened." Su Yugui said, it seemed that he had thought about it a long time ago.

Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, and did not directly express his opinion on this, but only urged: "Be careful, choose talents for the country, and don't be negligent!"

"Yes!"

As for the revision of the criminal law and the writing of national history, it is obvious that the ministers are not particularly concerned, except for Fan Zhi and Wei Renpu.After mentioning a few words, it was over.

But at present, people like Yang Bin and Wang Zhang in the imperial court pay more attention to military affairs, money and food, and frontier defense affairs.What's more, in Yang Bin's view, there is no need to conduct the imperial examination, so why choose some Confucian scholars?If you want to be an official, you have your own courtiers to recommend, or local officials.

It's just that Liu Chengyou's efforts to promote it and let him oppose it seem powerless.

It took nearly an hour just to discuss the policy of the court.After ordering people to serve new tea, the monarch and his ministers drank a cup of tea, and after a while of relaxation, Liu Chengyou asked again: "Is there anything you can do?"

As soon as the words were finished, Dou Zhengu, who hadn't spoken much, took the initiative to speak: "Your Majesty, the position of Governor of Kaifeng has been vacant for more than three months. There is no human right to lead him. He is just a judge. His reputation is not right. Recently, the affairs of the government have piled up. To be negligent in politics. Please, Your Majesty, consider the candidates and take charge of the matter!"

Regarding this matter, Liu Chengyou really had to think carefully about it.The governor of Kaifeng is an important position. It is true that it is not good for someone who has been vacant all the time to rule the capital.In fact, if you don't think too much about it, Liu Chengyun's imperial brothers Liu Chengyun and Liu Chengxun would be a good choice, even if it's just a false appointment, but Liu Chengyou's scruples will release some misleading political signals
"After the discussion is over, all the ministers can choose one person to play, and I will judge it again." I can't think of a person for the time being, so I can only brainstorm and work together.

"Yes!"

After discussing for a while, it was nothing important.Seeing that all the officials were exhausted, Liu Chengyou paused, glanced around, and finally asked in a calm voice, "The last issue is about Su Fengji, how should the court deal with it?"

As soon as the words fell, all the ministers immediately regained their spirits, and at the same time secretly thought in their hearts, they finally took the place.It is impossible to avoid such an important matter as Zaichen being imprisoned.

In fact, regarding this, the court has discussed it more than once, both openly and secretly, including the ministers present.However, when Liu Chengyou asked, all of them stopped talking.

"Why are you so silent?" Seeing this, Liu Chengyou said indifferently, and looked at Yang Bin: "Yang Qing, what do you think?"

Being named, Yang Bin frowned lightly, raised his eyes to look at Liu Chengyou, raised his hand slowly, without procrastinating, and said directly, "Su Fengji is the prime minister, you should not dispose of it carelessly, you need to convince people's hearts. In my opinion, if there is a crime committed by Si Tuo, it can be dealt with according to the law."

"What do you guys think?" Hearing this, Liu Chengyou raised his mouth and asked.

"My minister agrees."

The opinions were basically unified, and no one spoke for Su Fengji. With his usual official style, Su Fengji was indeed not very popular.

"Since that's the case," Liu Chengyou still looked at Yang Bin and said, "Try the three yamen of Dali Temple, Ministry of Punishment, and Kaifeng Mansion. Yang Qing, you are the presiding judge!"

Yang Bin was taken aback for a moment, surprise flashed in his eyes, and he responded with a little hesitation.

"Is there anything else Zhu Qing wants to play?" Liu Chengyou, who was already very tired, took a deep breath and asked again symbolically.It can be seen that Liu Chengyou has no intention of further discussion, and of course, the same is true of the officials.

"Officials, I have something to do!" It was Liu Xin who spoke.

(End of this chapter)