Han Shizu

Chapter 588
After one night, in the imperial city, all the halls, pavilions, halls and corridors were also covered with a thin layer of snow.In the early morning, the frost and cold hit people, piercing through the bones, and the sky was dim. The eunuchs in the palace room were still carrying brooms to clean the snow on the palace road so that the palace officials could walk.

Until dawn, the sky and the earth were all white, and the various government offices located in the southern part of the imperial city, as the officials entered the palace, there was more activity.The political affairs hall is located in the Guangzheng Hall, where the prime ministers work conveniently on weekdays.

The indoor heater smoked, and the incense was pleasant. Feng Dao sat behind the desk, processing official documents.The prime minister, Li Tao, walked over lightly, holding a green bowl, steaming, and handed it to Feng Dao: "President Feng!"

Looking up, Feng Dao said: "Faithful minister, you and I are both ministers, let you personally serve the cup, how dare you be an old man!"

Li Tao said with a smile: "Mr. Feng is a senior and also the chief minister. He has a high reputation. How can he not be!"

Hearing this, Feng Dao stroked his white beard and replied, "Thank you very much!"

After taking it and taking a sip, Feng Dao's face changed slightly, and he turned to look at him: "Why is it wine?"

"It's cold, let's have a drink and chat to warm up!" Li Tao laughed.

Looking at Li Tao, Feng Dao couldn't help sighing, and said: "Your trustee, we are here to work and act on behalf of the world's political affairs. How can we drink alcohol? If we miss the state affairs, how can we take care of it. Besides, it's not good to spread the word!"

After speaking, he returned the wine cup to Li Tao: "Dispose of it quickly!"

Seeing this, Li Tao said: "Feng Xiang, you are too cautious, just a light wine."

Feng Dao shook his head, didn't say much, handed Li Tao an edict, and said, "Come and see, this is the edict just sent by the Chongzheng Palace."

Hearing this, Li Tao's expression suddenly became serious, he took a look, and read softly: "The task of shepherd and guard is not light. The task of sharing worries is the same, and the number of salary should be equal. In the past, there were rich and prosperous counties, please give Zeyou, or the border nephew's state, has a low salary. When it comes to relocation, it is difficult to propose a proposal. It not only discusses the level of qualifications, but also suffers from the rise and fall of salary rank. It is appropriate to divide the number and benefit the few, and benefit the same. I hope that there is no party and no bias, so as to persuade Xun to act."

After experiencing the edict for a while, Li Tao held his beard and said, "Your Majesty's edict is to redefine local officials, money, and lusu!"

Feng Dao nodded, and said: "Yes! The lords of the court and the army's salaries have been rated, and the salaries of local officials should indeed be put on the agenda. As the imperial edict says, there is a gap between the rich and the poor in the local Dao states. The difference between good and bad, in order to seek justice, is the same as the post of shepherd, so the rank and salary should be determined according to the rank!"

"In this way, the imperial court's influence and control over the local area should be strengthened again, which is suitable for the reform of the financial system!" Li Tao pondered, and said: "However, this matter is not easy. Now Daozhou belongs to Dahan, the state capital Standing side by side, the integrity is still there, and supplemented by the attributes of observation, defense, and group training, how complicated and unified it is, it needs to be carefully considered!"

"It can only be decided on a case-by-case basis!" Feng Dao thought about it a little: "Let me discuss it first, and make a preliminary agreement, and present it to Your Majesty!"

"For the matter of salary, the third division still needs to participate, so get Xue Juzheng!" Li Tao said.

"Yeah!" Feng Dao nodded: "Fan Xiang is back, and he is included!"

Nodding his head, Li Tao couldn't help laughing and said: "I'm afraid, there will be some controversy, and the next official will have to waste his time!"

Feng Dao said: "They are all working for the imperial court. There are few disputes. It is normal. As His Majesty said, seek common ground while reserving differences!"

"I've been sitting for a long time, and my hands and feet can't help being numb. This winter is very cold, I just hope it will pass soon!" Inside the Chongzheng Hall, Liu Chengyou put down his imperial brush, rubbed his stiff hands, and said with emotion.

Looking at the open doors and windows, the cold current continued to invade, and ordered: "Close the doors and windows!"

"Yes!" Zhang Dejun went up in person and made arrangements.

There are two fireplaces in the hall, and the doors and windows are open for fear of cold, and closed for a long time for fear of stuffiness.Liu Chengyou felt that his physique was becoming more and more afraid of heat and cold.

"Is it snowing outside again?" Liu Chengyou asked as he could faintly hear the movement outside the hall, rustling.

"Return to Your Majesty, yes, Xiaoxue, with rain!" Zhang Dejun replied.

"Recently, it has been raining and snowing for days, and the rain has turned into ice. I'm afraid it will cause frostbite! I still can't bear the suffering, let alone the people of the Li people!" Liu Chengyou sighed.

Liu Chengyou's tone could not help but carry a little sadness. Of course, this is his daily life, but at this time, there are only a few servants in the palace, and no outsiders are present.

However, as the most caring eunuch around the emperor, Zhang Dejun tactfully agreed, saying flatteringly: "Although your Majesty is in the court, you always care about the sufferings of the people and the warmth and well-being of the people. Such a holy king is a blessing to the people of the world! "

"Furthermore, Your Majesty's kindness and power are all over the world. I have issued an edict to all the state capitals. The local governments have been warned by Your Majesty to take care of the people and take precautions against frost damage!"

"You can talk! You can also reason. I heard that you also read books on weekdays, and you seem to understand a lot of truth!" Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou said lightly.

Hearing this, Zhang Dejun lowered his body slightly, clasped his hands on his stomach, and said respectfully: "I have served His Majesty for a long time, and I have been taught often. No matter how stupid the little one is, he should get something."

Turning his head to look at Zhang Dejun, Liu Chengyou sized him up, and got used to his humility and prudence, all because of his beatings and shocks from time to time.There are many eunuchs in the palace, and there are also some old people from the Jinyang period, but the one who makes Liu Chengyou feel most comfortable is Zhang Dejun.

For this person, Liu Chengyou occasionally intended to reuse him and entrusted him with an important position, but he was always hesitating, fearing the eunuch's misfortune.Of course, more importantly, it remains to be seen.

The emperor's eyes are always disturbing. Facing Liu Chengyou's scrutiny, Zhang Dejun's face is as respectful as usual, and he can't see anything unusual, but his waist is bent a little more.

Looking back, Liu Chengyou walked into the side hall. Li Fang was leading the three Chongzheng Lang to sort out the memorial. When he saw the emperor, he hurriedly stood up and saluted.

"Buy you guys!" Liu Chengyou waved his hands, looking at the memorial in Li Fang's hand.

Upon seeing this, Li Fang submitted to Liu Chengyou: "The list of censors in the yamen submitted by the Metropolitan Procuratorate, please have a look at it."

Liu Chengyou took it, read it a bit, and said casually: "The quotas for the supervision of all Taoists are not ready yet!"

Li Fang replied: "In the past two years, Yushitai has sent a lot of censors to the localities. In addition, the court officials and prefectures and counties have been reduced, and there is no time to replenish them. Get it all together!"

Nodding his head, Liu Chengyou looked at Li Fang and said, "Ming Yuan, although you are young, you have a high reputation among young scholars. In this way, you can select some talents for me from the Imperial Academy and various ministries, and fill the gap between you and me." Supplementing the Metropolitan Procuratorate. It is not easy for Zhao Li to adjust the Taiyuan and supervise the law enforcement. In terms of personnel, I have to share his worries."

Hearing this, Li Fang couldn't help showing hesitation, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, my ministers are so soft-spoken, how can you be in charge of this matter? You can choose Li Xianggong from the Ministry of Officials, and just choose a transfer!"

"I want to use young people!" Liu Chengyou stared at Li Fang with piercing eyes.

Li Fang opened his mouth, silently pondering the emperor's thoughts, maintaining a serious face, and replied: "I will do my best!"

"How long have you been by my side?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Li Fang replied cautiously: "Your Majesty, one year and three months!"

"That time is not short!" Liu Chengyou murmured.

Li Fang was the No. [-] Scholar in the fourth year of Qianyou. After entering the court, he was appointed as the imperial court.In addition, the experience of Zhenghuainan, not to mention the resume, but the vision and knowledge, has enriched a lot. From Liu Chengyou's point of view, it is basically the result of experience.

But in Yuqian, in a short period of time, there is no way to make any more improvements.Therefore, Liu Chengyou had the intention to imitate Wang Pu's old affairs and let him go out to practice, but he hadn't figured out what role he should be assigned.

"By the way, is your "A Brief Introduction to the Southern Expedition" finished?" Liu Chengyou asked suddenly, in a leisurely mood.

Li Fang cupped his hands: "The fifth volume of my work has been completed, and now I only need the preface. If your majesty wants to read it, I can get it!"

"Okay!" Liu Chengyou smiled: "I have long wanted to read your masterpiece!"

Walking in the hallway with the rain and snow blowing, feeling the coolness of the cold man, Li Fang couldn't help but murmured: "Your Majesty seems to want to let me out."

(End of this chapter)