Han Shizu

Chapter 516 Chongzheng Palace Listening to the Politics 3
"Officials in Lianghuai, how is the selection and transfer of officials going?" Liu Chengyou looked at Feng Dao.

"The first-level officials in the prefectures and counties have selected hundreds of people from the two capitals and Kinki officials, and they have already taken up their posts one after another. In addition, the Tang officials accepted can meet the requirements of government affairs! Be trustworthy!" Feng Dao said: "In addition, the ministers and others have discussed together that they want to select officers and officials from the local prefectures and towns and transfer them to Huainan!"

"That's a good idea! It's so good!" Liu Chengyou only turned a corner in his mind, then smiled, and said, "However, in Huainan's new land, the political system is not solid, the people's hearts are not attached, and good officials are needed. Add conditioning and turn them into Han soil. Although the grades of the officials who are pulled out are not high, they are the foundation of our dynasty's rule in Huainan, and we need to pay attention to them!"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Feng Dao reported: "The ministers and others will be selected according to their ability at that time. They all have experience in government offices, prefectures and counties, and they are all in the upper middle class in the annual test. review."

For Feng Dao's words, Liu Chengyou didn't believe them all. There was never a shortage of talented people in the world, but there were not so many talented people in politics in the Han Dynasty.However, it didn't point out, and it was impossible for him to be demanding. Huainan sent officials, all of whom were officials.As the emperor, he only needs to consider the overall situation, even if there are people who exchange favors or pretend to be numbers, as long as it is within the controllable range, it will not hinder the overall situation.

"In addition, Your Majesty's newly established Daozhou new system was recommended by the courtiers. After careful consideration, it should be placed under the two divisions of the governor and the inspector, and another assistant official should be set up to organize the government department to govern the government." Feng Dao said.

"It's natural!" Liu Chengyou nodded in agreement directly, and said, "A state government, the king's affairs are complicated, and I don't want my ministers to be burdened by it. Regarding the official system of the Taoist government, Qing and others will discuss it as soon as possible with the well-educated people from the three halls. Regulations, draw up a statement. The military and political systems of the two provinces in Huainan must be established as soon as possible, and the appointment of officials at the upper and lower levels must be implemented as soon as possible!"

"Yes!" Feng Dao accepted the order, his old face relaxed, and he suggested to Liu Chengyou respectfully: "Besides, since the end of the Tang Dynasty, all the prefectures, prefectures and counties have suffered from wars, and they have repeatedly fallen into war. The system is outdated, and it is difficult to meet the current needs of governing the country. Veterans believe that the new system in Huainan can be temporarily implemented in two provinces to see the results, check for omissions and make up for gaps. Define the boundaries and clarify the cities!"

His eyebrows were raised slightly, Liu Chengyou tilted his head, stared at Feng Dao, an old official, and said, "Mr. Feng has a profound view, but there is no rush at this time. We will make plans after the civil affairs in Huainan are straightened out!"

Feng Dao had no objection, he just saluted respectfully.It can be seen that it is similar to Guo Wei. Feng Daojin's discussion also seemed to present a "certificate of nomination" to Liu Chengyou, which was completely in accordance with the emperor's wishes.

"Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Li Tao got up when he saw the opportunity, and reported: "The government of the fourteen prefectures and counties in Huainan has ordered to report the records of fields, forests, and Dingkou within its jurisdiction to Tokyo. After sorting out by the ministers, it belongs to the Tang Dynasty. There are more than 280 million people living in Dingkou in Huainan prefectures.

However, this is only calculated based on the old data, and it is not accurate. This southern expedition will inevitably flee and suffer victims of the war.Even so, according to ministers and others, Dingkou of Zhuzhou is also above 250.If you add hermits, private slaves, and monks and nuns in Buddhist monasteries, the number will still increase. "

"The specific Dingkou registration book needs to wait for the situation to stabilize, and the prefectures and counties will make a detailed inventory, register it, and report it to the imperial court!" Li Tao said with a smile on his face: "But no matter what, I will add nearly 400,000 households to the imperial court. The number of people in the country is finally tens of millions, which is the largest in the world! "

When Li Tao talked about this, Liu Chengyou was the happiest. The importance of population, of course, needless to say.After Liu Chengyou issued edicts several times, checked the household registration, and sent envoys to check, although things like concealment and concealment were still unavoidable, the domestic population of the Northern Han Dynasty was about 120 million households, and Dingkou was less than [-] million.

This is the result of Liu Chengyou receiving a large number of Youyan refugees, quickly quelling the civil strife, eliminating bandits, and calming down the country for several years.Otherwise, the amount is even less.

For the court of the Northern Han Dynasty, the capture of Huainan, money, food, and goods were not bandits, but the nearly 3 million kou was the greatest wealth and harvest.As long as the naturalization and rectification is over, the national power of the Northern Han Dynasty will inevitably skyrocket.

Looking at it from another perspective, the Han Dynasty, which occupied most of Daozhou in the north, ruled Xiadingkou with only tens of millions. It is conceivable that its land is vast and sparsely populated.

"The center wants to draw up a policy to encourage people to have children!" Liu Chengyou took a few steps in front of the ministers, and ordered: "In the next 20 years, the officials of the Han Dynasty will be tested, and the three-year test should be based on population growth. As a reference!"

Feng Dao and the others looked at each other and bowed to their orders.

It is not that Liu Chengyou has not considered the policy of population incentives and encouraging births before.It's just that at the beginning of the administration, all kinds of wastes were waiting to be rejuvenated, and there were not enough conditions for implementation.

One, the state’s wealth needs to be used to strengthen the state power, such as raising soldiers, officials, defending the border and defending against the enemy; two, it has been repeatedly war-torn, people’s hearts have not been attached, the situation is not stable, and the people are poor. As far as the head of Guizhou is concerned, having more children is just a burden; the third is the problem of administrative execution. At the beginning of the country, the imperial court's influence on the local area was too weak, and its authority was not solid. It was not easy to implement it.

Up to now, from all aspects, the conditions have been met.Liu Chengyou's term is 20 years, but he is a little uncertain. Under the stimulus, the growth rate of the population, for the feudal empire, the contradiction between the population and the land is worthy of vigilance. It should be adjusted according to the situation, but for now, it can be encouraged The people let go of childbearing.

Unknowingly, as the night deepened, Liu Chengyou obviously noticed that all the officials in the palace were more or less tired.After this day's tossing, Liu Chengyou was also quite tired.

The meal was over, Liu Chengyou had a family feast to fill his stomach, and he felt fine, but this minister probably still has an empty stomach.Liu Chengyou turned his head directly, and told Zhang Dejun: "Go, tell the dining room to prepare for the dine-in, make something rich, and let the princes enjoy it before leaving the palace!"

"Yes!" Zhang Dejun obeyed and went quite actively.

Facing the emperor's feast, Feng Dao and others all stood up and thanked him.

Next, Liu Chengyou inquired about the situation in Tokyo.Time passed quickly during the interrogation, and after the waiter informed and the food was ready, Liu Chengyou couldn't sit still.

"Today, let's stop here! All you gentlemen, let's go to dinner!" Standing up again, he waved his hands, looked around, and ordered: "Pass down, I will go to the ancestral temple to worship in the future, so as to claim the merits of Huainan. At nightfall, in the Chongyuan Hall, a royal banquet will be held, and all civil and military ministers above the fifth rank in Tokyo can attend the banquet!"

"Yes!"

After the officials retreated one after another, Liu Chengyou lingered for a while in front of the map of the big man, his eyes were clear, a smile slowly bloomed on the corner of his mouth, and then he laughed, very happily.

The sudden laughter startled the servants in the palace, and they stood up cautiously, but couldn't help but glance at the emperor.

Zhang Dejun approached and asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, is there any happy event for being so happy?"

"What do you think?" With a restrained smile, Liu Chengyou turned around and asked him.

Facing the gaze of the Son of Heaven, Zhang Dejun smiled humbly, and responded humbly: "Your Majesty's mind is like an ocean, how can the little ones guess it. It's just that His Majesty is happy, and the little ones can't help but be happy too!"

Liu Chengyou seemed very satisfied with Zhang Dejun's answer, and grinned again.Slowly walking out of the palace gate, with the slightly cold night wind blowing, he looked up at the starry sky. At this moment, he had a feeling that the sky and the earth were vast, allowing me to roam, and his whole mood was elevated a lot.

At this time, Zhang Dejun leaned over to his side and asked Liu Chengyou a realistic but difficult question: "Your Majesty, I don't know where to stay tonight?"

Of course, without thinking about it, Liu Chengyou let out a sigh of relief and said, "Let's drive to the Kunming Palace!"

(End of this chapter)