Han Shizu

Chapter 512 Tokyo Military and Political
Following the peace negotiations between the two countries, the news of the return of the emperor's troops came from the south, and 100,000 people in and around Tokyo fell into jubilation.Bureaucrats like outstanding achievements, and Li Shu likes the end of the war.

In the nearly half a year after the war started, life was not easy for ordinary scholars and common people.Everything is mainly supplied to the Huainan army, and it is transported to the front line. The rise in food prices and the shortage of materials have made the bottom bureaucrats and ordinary people very miserable, and they have to worry about the safety of Zheng Erlang at home.

Fortunately, the war is finally over. In this year's plan, late spring is a splendid season.Without the waste of war, the Tokyo government can also take out more corn and cloth from the warehouses to stabilize prices.

Before the Royal Emperor returned to Beijing, the civil and military bureaucrats in Tokyo were also immersed in a busy and complicated situation.For ministers, especially those who hold the central government, whether the emperor is present or not is completely two concepts.

The most important thing is that before returning to Beijing, Liu Chengyou sent an edict early on, ordering the relevant government offices of the Tokyo Three Divisions, the Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of War, the Privy Council and the two divisions of the Imperial Army to prepare for the implementation of Huainan's aftermath and the rewards for the soldiers who conquered Huaihe River. pull.

In the political affairs hall, Feng Dao, Fan Zhi, Li Tao, Xue Juzheng and several ministers in charge of the government gathered together to discuss the matter.The main problem is still the issue of dispatching officials to Huainan.

"Take fourteen prefectures at once, up and down, and there are too many vacancies to be filled!" Feng Dao took a sip of tea in the middle, and said, "Huainan is in such a hurry. Many states and counties have nothing to do. Over time, there will be chaos!"

"Before receiving the imperial edict, more than [-] prefectural and county officials have been transferred from the two capitals. In the early years of Qianyou, Jinshi was promoted, and those who could be transferred were sent to the two! There are so many people!" Li Tao, who was in charge of official affairs, responded, looking a little headache, but his tone was very relaxed, after all, this probably belonged to the troubles of happiness.

As far as Huaidong and Huaixi are concerned, it is easy to find the appointment of senior officials and senior generals, but it is the officials of various departments at the prefecture and county level that are difficult.As early as the beginning of Shouchun, Liu Chengyou asked Tokyo to prepare a group of middle and lower-level officials to fill the positions in Guang, Shou, Hao, and Si prefectures.However, it was far from enough. In Huainan, although many Tang officials were surrendered and many local officials were appointed, the Northern Han court still had a large gap to send to strengthen control.

As he said that, Li Tao suggested: "Should we send the Scholars who have been selected for the past two years to Huainan?"

"No!" After the words fell, Fan Zhi straightened his face and said directly: "These Jinshi have little experience in governing the government and controlling the people, and they need more experience in the office. Huainan prefectures and counties are all new places. , There are a lot of official and urgent tasks that need to be handled, and people with political qualifications need to be filled! However, among Jinshi, you can choose the elderly and elites, and make an exception for them!"

Li Tao said again: "In the two capitals, there are still many honorable ministers and officials. They are favored by the state and are worthy of trust. You can appoint them!"

Fan Zhi still objected: "They have no political talent and less knowledge, how can they be officials?"

"Then according to Fan Xiangzhi's opinion, what should we do?" Seeing Fan Zhi repeatedly slapped himself in the face without showing any face, Li Tao was upset and asked back.

Fan Zhi thought for a while, then looked at Feng Dao: "What do you think Feng Xianggong thinks about selecting officials from the towns of Hedong, Henan, and Hebei?"

Hearing Fan Zhi's suggestion, Feng Dao glanced at him subconsciously, stroked his white beard, thought for a while, nodded and said: "Very good! The military and political stability of the towns and towns in various places, the deployment of some manpower to support Huainan will not affect the overall situation! "

"As for the vacancies in the various local towns, the imperial court can make up for them one after another!" Fan Zhi narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly.

The few ministers present at the scene didn't know what they were thinking about Fan Zhi's discussion.Feng Dao couldn't help but glanced at Fan Zhi, wondering in his heart, could the emperor have some secret edict for him?
Putting aside his distracting thoughts, Feng Dao looked at Xue Juzheng, the deputy envoy of the Third Division, and asked, "How are you preparing to reward the three armies with money, silk, grain and rice?"

Mentioning this, Xue Juzheng had a bitter face, shook his head and said: "It's not half!"

Liu Chengyou issued an edict, asking Tokyo to prepare five thousand catties of gold, 150,000 pieces of silver, 200,000 bolts of silk, and [-] shi of corn.

This is not a small sum, and it has suffered a lot from the three divisions.Seems to understand Xue Juzheng's difficulties, Feng Dao just reminded: "Your Majesty is about to return to the imperial court, and the Imperial Army will also return to Beijing. This matter cannot be delayed!"

Xue Juzheng nodded and said: "When the part of the Southern Tang Sui Gong comes back, it will be dispatched from the local warehouses, and the capture of the army will be sold off. There is not much to do!"

The third division of the Han Dynasty is in charge of the national finances. Although the power is heavy, it is the most difficult official in the entire imperial court. After all, it is the entire country.Although the Emperor Liu Chengyou was diligent and thrifty, he never spent a lot of money when he made a big move. Taking this Southern Expedition as an example, most of the three-year accumulation was spent on it.

While the ministers in the political affairs hall were discussing matters, the Privy Council also held a high-level military affairs meeting. This was the third time in this period of time.In addition to the chief and deputy envoys of the Privy Council, Wei Renpu, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Shang Hongqian, Minister of the Palace.

Shang Hongqian picked up the list of rewards and promotions jointly compiled by the Ministry of War and the Privy Council, glanced briefly, and said with great emotion: "After this battle, the Forbidden Army has undergone major changes! Rising stars, such as Yun Fanyong, I think it won't be long before I go to the army again, I'm afraid I'll be completely new!"

"The commander-in-chief made a joke!" Guo Wei said calmly: "This time the Southern Expedition, the heroes in the army, made great contributions enthusiastically, and those who performed outstandingly are hard to count. Or, the result of this battle also proves that Your Majesty and the princes have a remarkable effect on rectifying the imperial army!"

Guo Wei's words are becoming more and more shrewd.

"The defense of the two armies in Huainan still needs some adjustments!" Wei Renpu's mind was all on business, and he said: "The command department set up by your majesty to govern the garrison of one area is the first case in the Han Dynasty, and we need to be cautious. Outside garrisons also need to be controlled by the Privy Council!"

"What Wei Xianggong said is true!" Zheng Renhui took the initiative to speak, bowed to several people, and said: "The urgent task at present, apart from rewarding and punishing those who have failed, and adjusting the defense and defense, is to adjust the Tokyo Imperial Army. The original defense The horse infantry guards in Xijing, Hua, Chan, and Weibo should take advantage of the opportunity to change their defenses. The armies that have been recruited have suffered a lot of losses before and after, and they need to be replenished!"

"Your Majesty's edict has mentioned this matter!" Wei Renpu nodded, thought for a while, and said: "The establishment, official title, and salary of the two imperial guards need to be further adjusted. As for the lack of troops, in my opinion, it may be possible. From the towns of Hedong, Weibo, Chengde, etc., we will select strong men and fill them into the imperial army!"

Glancing at Wei Renpu, Guo Wei nodded and said, "Soldiers guarding the frontier can also be recruited!"

From the discussion of Tokyo's civil and military affairs, we can basically see where the next goal of the Northern Han Dynasty will be.Before Liu Chengyou returned to Beijing, an edict had been issued, and the imperial court was going to intervene vigorously against Fangzhen's army and government!

After the meeting was over, Guo Wei summoned Zheng Renhui and asked him, "Is there any new news from Guanzhong?"

Zheng Renhui shook his head, causing Guo Shuxiang to frown.Seeing this, Zheng Renhui said: "The imperial court has [-] troops in Jingzhao and Fengxiang. With the ability of the envoy Zhao, the attack may not be enough, but the defense is expected to be safe, so don't worry about it!"

"In terms of terrain, the Shu army's occupation of Qinfeng will always be disadvantageous to our dynasty!" Guo Wei thought for a while, and ordered: "We must pay more attention to the military affairs of Guanzhong. If I guess correctly, the emperor will never allow Meng The control of Shu. Now take all the land in the south of the Tang Dynasty and the north of the river, once you free up your hand, it will definitely solve the problem in the southwest!"

Zheng Renhui was also a man of insight, he nodded his head in approval, and with a little excitement in his eyes, he said to Guo Wei: "Prince Shu, with the development of the world today, the time for the world to return to unification may not be far away. !"

Hearing this, Guo Wei thought about it seriously, with a serious expression, he suddenly raised his head and said to Zheng Ren: "Rixin, have you ever thought about sending him to the state?"

Hearing his words, Zheng Renhui was stunned for a moment, but after thinking about it, he somewhat understood Guo Wei's concerns.The Privy Council, although part of its power has been taken away by the soldiers, still controls the administration of military orders across the country, and its power is overwhelming.As for the close relationship between Guo Wei and Zheng Renhui, the two chief and deputy envoys, everyone in the Manchu Dynasty knew about it.

After thinking about it for a while, Zheng Ren said: "This servant is old and frail, and he must be recommended and promoted by the senator before he can be promoted. If the senator makes arrangements, I have no objection!"

"Zheng Gongzhi is generally good!" Seeing his reaction, Guo Wei said with emotion: "Your Majesty's newly established inspectorate department has no arrangements yet. I would like to recommend Ri Xin to Huaidong Road as an inspectorate!"

(End of this chapter)