Han Shizu

Chapter 546 Jinling Political Situation
On April 21 of the fifth year of Qianyou, the Emperor of Han issued an imperial edict, appointing Yan Yu, a scholar of Duanmingdian University, as the envoy of Hedong, Dou Yi, a scholar of Hanlin, as the envoy of Hedong, and Wang Yanchao, the general of Xingjie Army, as the commander of Hedong.

At the same time, the Political Affairs Hall and the Privy Council each selected cadres and rushed to Hedong to take up their posts. This also opened the prelude to the central court's formal intervention in the local military and administration.Different from the past, this time the tentacles of the imperial court go directly to the prefectures and counties, the appointment and dismissal of personnel, and the transfer of positions are always in the imperial court.

Cutting the vassal is just a means, the separation of the military and the government, strengthening the authority of the central government and the control of the local military and government is the goal.Steady implementation, if there is no accident, within three to two months, the military and government in Hedong will take on a new look.

Compared with the imperial court's attempt to reform the newly occupied land in Huainan, the restructuring of Hedong is much more eye-catching.

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"Your Majesty, Jinling is here to report that Song Qiqiu is dead!" Wang Jingchong entered the palace again and delivered a piece of news that Liu Chengyou was more interested in.

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou, who was talking with Feng Dao, heard the news, and asked with great interest: "Isn't he sent back to Jiuhua Mountain by Li Jing to recuperate? I heard that although he is nearly seventy years old, his body has always been strong. It's not a normal death!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Wang Jingchong said, "According to the spies, Li Jing lived Song Qiqiu in Jiuhua Mountain. Not long ago, he starved to death!"

"Hehe!" Liu Chengyou couldn't help laughing, and said: "It is said that Li Jing is benevolent and kind, why is he so vicious towards this veteran minister, dying of old age, starving to death, it is much more painful than Bai Ling's poisonous wine!"

Wang Jingchong continued: "In addition, after the death of Song Qiqiu, Li Jing ordered that he be deprived of his title, in order to spy on him for treason, and he was posthumously ugly! In addition, Chen Jue and Li Zhenggu, who were demoted, were also executed! "

Hearing this, Feng Dao couldn't help sighing: "Song Qiqiu's reputation is great in the Southern Kingdom, he can change like a god, he is said to be worth a hundred thousand, he is prominent at one time, power is in the hands of the government, but he will not end well when he arrives, and his reputation will be judged after his death. It is really lamentable!"

Liu Chengyou pondered for a while, and said: "Kill Song, punish Chen, and Li. It seems that the Huainan War had a great impact on Li Jing, so that he killed him regardless of his reputation! Once Song Qiqiu died, the Song Party can be said to be uprooted." There is no possibility of recovery, this is the bitter fruit of letting party disputes be tasted.”

"Your Majesty, in this way, it is not a good thing for the big man to eliminate the party's disasters in the puppet Tang Dynasty and make them work together to make a comeback!" Feng Dao reminded Liu Chengyou.

Nodding his head, he recognized Feng Dao's views, but Liu Chengyou did not show too much worry, saying: "If he can reform and control party disputes before the conquest of Huaihe River, I will really have scruples. But until now, It's too late! What's going on with the Pseudo-Tang Chaotang now!"

"Since Han Xizai became prime minister, scholars and officials in the north have been put in charge of the country's politics. Feng Yansi is still in the prime minister, but it seems that he intends to avoid his edge. When the northerners came to power, Han Xizai proposed reforms and ten strategies to promote and rejuvenate the country, and Li Jing has agreed to them. "

Liu Chengyou couldn't help stroking his short beard, and said with a chuckle, "This Han Xizai finally has the opportunity to show off his strengths! It's a pity that he didn't get his king, and it's not the right time! His ten strategies for rejuvenating the country, I have heard about it before, all of which are aimed at the puppet Tang bureaucrats, honorable officials, wealthy families, and merchants, reforming taxes, eliminating privileges, and benefiting the people, and all of them are criticizing the current disadvantages, benefiting the country and the people!"

"This Han Xizai is indeed a talent! If his reforms are successful, his country will be enriched and his soldiers will be strengthened. We must be warned!" Feng Dao issued a warning to Liu Chengyou.

Looking at Feng Dao, Liu Chengyou said calmly: "The puppet Tang Dynasty now has lost Huainan, and its ruling foundation is only half of Jiangdong and Jiangxi. Li Jing now reuses the northern scholars headed by Han Xizai. Because he is big, he is unified. Government decree, but how can the southerners be willing? Han Xizai's innovation, taking his personal interests, is tantamount to gouging out the flesh of the Jiangnan bureaucrats, and it hurts the heart. Let's see, the political situation in the puppet Tang Dynasty will inevitably repeat itself. Can Li Jing suppress it? It's all a problem!"

"Your Majesty's eyes are as bright as a torch, and his insight is admirable!" Feng Dao was stunned, his face full of emotion, and he cupped his hands.

"Furthermore!" Liu Chengyou said: "Even if Han Xizai's reforms are successful and Li Jing resists the backlash, wouldn't the money, food, and goods accumulated be just a tribute to the big man?"

Of course, Liu Chengyou still has another idea that has not been revealed, that is, if the Han army captures Jiangnan in the future, it will definitely carry out some reforms for the current malpractice of the Puppet Tang Dynasty, and there will definitely be a reorganization of social resources such as land and goods in Jiangnan. distribute.What Han Xizai did, in Liu Chengyou's opinion, was very suitable for him, and it was considered as a trial for him.

What's more, Liu Chengyou had the idea that after Pingnan, if Han Xizai was still alive, let him continue to innovate and eliminate evils.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing!" Wang Jingchong said.

"Say!"

"Li Jingsui strongly resigned from the reserve position, and Li Jing finally agreed to it, and changed the false Yan King Li Hongji's heir!" Wang Jingchong reported, "However, it is said that Li Hongji has a violent personality. If you form a private army, you will not please Li Jing."

Knocking on the desk, Liu Chengyou said: "I originally thought that this battle for the reserve position would cause a big disturbance, but I never thought that it would end in this way! Then Li Jingsui, you are really disappointing!"

He raised his eyes, glanced at Feng Dao and Wang Jingchong, and smiled slightly: "However, what will happen to a prince who doesn't please the monarch?"

Hearing this, Feng Dao and Wang Jingchong couldn't help cooperating and laughed.

"Keep an eye on the news from Jinling!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand at Wang Jingchong, and then looked at Feng Dao: "Send an envoy to Jinling and ask Li Jing for the annual tribute. The harvest is approaching this summer, so I have to urge him!"

"Yes!"

"I don't know who His Majesty prefers for the envoy?" Feng Dao first asked for instructions.

Liu Chengyou pondered for a while, then suddenly asked: "Then Zhong Mo, where is it now?"

To this, no one can answer. Not many people will care about a detained Tang Chen being remanded to Tokyo.

"I'll go and inquire immediately!" Seeing the displeasure on the emperor's face, Wang Jingchong hurriedly responded, stepped back after getting permission, and left in a hurry.

Feng Dao asked: "Your Majesty intends to use this Tang official as an envoy?"

"That's what I mean!" Liu Chengyou raised his finger and said, "At the beginning when Li Jing sent envoys to seek peace, both Zhong Mo and Li Deming, Li Deming surrendered and actively worked for our dynasty to facilitate the peace negotiation. Zhong Mo kept his name and kept silent. He is reticent, but from my perspective, he is also a person who knows current affairs, but he just can't let go of his face. I intend to use it."

"Let him go back to the south, I'm afraid he won't return to the north!" Feng Dao said.

"Then, I can only wish him that Tang Ting accepts him and entrusts him with a bigger official position!" Liu Chengyou said with a light smile.

Hearing the words, Feng Dao couldn't help stroking his white beard. He seemed to have gained something, but he was really not sure what the emperor was thinking.

"By the way!" Liu Chengyou changed the subject and said to Feng Dao: "There is one matter, I want to hear Feng Qing's opinion!"

"Your Majesty, please speak!"

Liu Chengyou said: "I received a report saying that Li Hui, the Jiedu envoy of Heyang, was corrupt and lawless in his tenure in Heyang, and oppressed the people, causing complaints. What does Feng Qing think?"

Hearing this, Feng Dao's old brows furrowed immediately, and he glanced at the emperor carefully. This matter in the east of the river is not over yet, and he plans to attack Heyang again?Earlier, the emperor clearly said that Heyang and other prefectures and towns should not be in a hurry.

Of course, compared with Hedong, although the three cities of Heyang should be the key points to defend Luoyang, their weight is much lighter.The real reason why Feng Dao cared about this matter was that Heyang Jiedu Envoy Li Hui was recommended by Mr. Feng, so he had to think more about what the emperor's purpose was to ask his opinion.

After thinking about it, Feng Dao said: "Your Majesty, Li Shunguang is an old general of the ancestors, a veteran of the founding of the country. He is known for his loyalty and goodness. He has been in the town for several years, and he has never acted against the court. I have heard that he has a false name and said that he used small things to benefit the people. It is an invitation to make a false reputation, and I believe it. But if there is any treachery and evil, the old minister thinks that His Majesty may send someone to Heyang to investigate."

Listening to his words, Liu Chengyou nodded: "Feng Qing's words are reasonable, let people check it out, and then stop it!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Glancing at Feng Dao, seeing that the old man was a little restless, Liu Chengyou let him go back to the classroom, but didn't intend to scare him anymore.

(End of this chapter)