Han Shizu

Chapter 812 The Disadvantage of Shuzhong

"Zhao Pu, Qinglian Layman has a poem saying that the road to Shu is as difficult as going up to the blue sky. The road is dangerous and narrow, the mountains are high and the mountains are steep, and there are many strong passes. It can be seen that the terrain is superior. However, throughout the ages, every army that enters Shu often succeeds. Those who are far away can catch up with the Western Jin Dynasty and destroy the Shu Han, and those who are close can see that the later Tang Dynasty conquered Shu, and now we are marching as a big Han, and the general situation will be settled. What do you think is the reason for this?" Calling Zhao Pu, walking among the palaces, Liu Chengyou took a asked him in a probing tone.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Pu became interested. He quite enjoyed discussing current affairs and the rise and fall of ancient and modern times with the emperor.After thinking for a while, Zhao Pu said eloquently, "I think there are four reasons.

First, Sichuan and Shu are relatively safe places, with high mountains and dangerous roads. Although they are the barriers that they rely on to protect the country, they also hinder their aggressiveness and make it difficult to expand.Although Shuzhong is called the land of abundance, even if it supports millions of people and hundreds of thousands of soldiers, how can it be compared with the Central Plains and Hebei?When the world is governed and the central government is strong, sending troops to take Shu is just like Mount Tai pressing down on an egg, which cannot be countered by the national strength of Shu!
Second, when foreign troops entered Shu, it was often when the national power and military strength of Shu were weak.Just like the current Mengshu, political chaos, military weakness, sunset, crumbling.

Third, when Shu was in its prime, its national power was even stronger than that of Han, but since the hero of the Central Plains came out, he repeatedly attacked and sapped his ambition, so Han became stronger and Shu became weaker.The prosperity of the middle of Shu also corrupted its aspirations. The ruler of Shu, Meng Chang, ruled the country for 20 years, and he can be regarded as a promising leader. However, in the later period, if he indulged in pleasure, indulged his subordinates, and became stupid, how could he protect the country?
Fourth, it is the cycle of chaos in the world, and it is the general trend to turn from chaos to governance.Your majesty stands in the Central Plains, has the ambition to swallow the world, and the rise of the army to destroy Shu and return to unity is a brilliant trend that cannot be stopped by human power!Even if there is a person with a mantis arm as a chariot, he will eventually be wiped out and turned into dust! "

Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou couldn't help laughing, and said to Zhao Pu: "How many people are there who are as knowledgeable as Zhao Pu?"

The emperor's evaluation was not low, Zhao Pu accepted it, with a smile on his mouth, showing modesty: "It's just my humble opinion, I dare not be so praised by your majesty!"

"You don't need to be modest!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand and said, "If you, Zhao Pu, have no talent, how can I rely on you as a close minister to preside over the affairs of the Chongzheng Palace?"

Walking among the palaces, there is a festive atmosphere everywhere, and the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching. Many maids and servants are under the command, decorating lanterns and festoons, preparing for the festival.

See you, Liu Chengyou summoned a servant who knows, pointed to the decorative brocade ribbons, and directly ordered: "Please inform me, this Mid-Autumn Festival, extravagance and waste are not allowed in the palace, only a little bit in the Chongyuan Hall and the Ciming Hall." Just decorate!"

Facing the emperor's order, the head servant did not dare to neglect, and immediately responded: "Your order, I will convey the official order!"

After the two of Liu Chengyou left, the little eunuch who was still holding a lantern in his hand walked up to the servant Duzhi, and asked in a daze, "How should we deal with this?"

Everyone stared at the little eunuch, and reprimanded slightly: "What else can I do? The government has an edict, how dare you disobey it! I withdraw it!"

On Liu Chengyou's side, he went all the way to the palace, and continued the topic of Sichuan and Sichuan with Zhao Pu.Liu Chengyou asked: "Just now in the palace, what do you think of Fan Xiang's suggestion regarding the aftermath of Shuzhong?"

Hearing this question suddenly, Zhao Pu glanced at Liu Chengyou subconsciously, but he couldn't tell anything from his calm expression.The emperor's reaction in the palace appeared in his mind just now. After pondering for a while, he asked tentatively, "Your Majesty seems to have objections?"

"Is it I who is asking you, or are you asking me?" Liu Chengyou said indifferently: "You just speak your mind! I want to collect opinions from all the people, and also serve as an audience chapter!"

When the emperor said that, Zhao Pu had a solid idea in his heart, and the emperor really had other ideas.After all, he is a person who has been to Chengdu as an envoy, and he is much more familiar with the military, government and people's conditions of Shu than Fan Zhi.

After pondering for a while, Zhao Pu cupped his hands and said: "The words of Prime Minister Fan are indeed a safe method. If it can be implemented, it will be possible to use Sichuan and Shu under the rule of the imperial court in a short period of time. There is no doubt about it."

Listening to his words, Liu Chengyou said indifferently: "You are still talking! Could it be possible that after a long time, Shuzhong will be able to break free from the imperial court?"

Shaking his head, Zhao Pu said: "With the strength of the Han Dynasty and the majesty of the imperial court, if Shu surrenders, it will return to its rule. How can it be separated from it. It's just that I think that Shu's accumulated evils are deep, and if it is dealt with as Fan Xiang said, it is tantamount to the imperial court's acceptance. Its disadvantages. In that way, the imperial court may suddenly obtain the safety of Shu, but it will also bury hidden dangers!"

"You mean something!" Liu Chengyou raised an arc at the corner of his mouth, and said, "Tell me!"

Zhao Pudao: "Fan Xiang proposed a few items, among which peace of the people, suppression of bandits, and appeasement of the army can all be implemented, and they should be implemented as soon as possible. This will greatly benefit the public security in Sichuan."

"It seems that you don't think it's right to treat Shu monarchs and ministers kindly?" Liu Chengyou said with a light smile.

Zhao Pu still shook his head and said, "It's not wrong to treat the family of the lord of Shu with a little courtesy to show your majesty's benevolence and tolerance. It's just that we should treat the officials and dignitaries of Shu differently. I have tasted the envoys in the middle of Shu. , a little observation of its disadvantages.

Over the years, because of Meng Chang's lenient treatment and even indulgence to his subjects, the dignitaries and officials of the Kingdom of Shu have amassed wealth and land, especially in recent years!From the prime minister down, they are arrogant, extravagant, and greedy for enjoyment. Where does their wealth come from? It is all through squeezing the people and sucking the power of the country.This is a chronic disease. If these people do not take advantage of the time when the country is destroyed and at the beginning of the economic structure to screen and rectify them, and accept them all, in the long run, how different is the Shu land of the imperial court from the kingdom of Meng and Shu? "

Zhao Pu's words spoke to Liu Chengyou's heart. Looking at the autumn scenery of Yuyuan, he picked up a gravel and threw it into the lake.Liu Chengyou said: "In the past two years, I have read a lot of reports on the military, government and people's situation in Central Shu by the Wu De Division and the Military Intelligence Division. Chengdu is a land of abundance, and the central Sichuan is rich and prosperous, but whose wealth is mostly concentrated in the hands of the powerful? , bureaucrats, landlords, and merchants! In recent years, Shu has been short of food, but is there really a shortage of food in its territory? If not, who owns the food?

Over the years, although the poor and small people have not had no place to stand, they have benefited from the stability of the country, so they have peace.But what about after his peace is broken by a big man?Land annexation is becoming more and more serious, refugees are breeding, and public security is deteriorating.Those in power, all of them plundered the people's property and seized the people's land, which is why there is today's chaos in Shu!

If I take the land of Shu, if I don't change the course and eliminate its disadvantages, I will suffer from it in the future! "

"Your Majesty is wise!" Seeing the emperor revealing his thoughts, Zhao Pu immediately echoed.

Liu Chengyou continued, with cold eyes and a stern tone: "I even suspect that in the past three years, the bureaucrats and tyrants of the Shu Kingdom have seen the state of Shu in danger, so they have not restrained themselves to seek self-interest and expand private property. If I destroy Shu and want to bring order to Shu, then I will have to rely on them to appease them and protect their interests. If so, how can I be willing?"

The indifference shown by the emperor when he said this made Zhao Pu shrink back, feeling that Liu Chengyou was a little dangerous at this time.

"In your opinion, how should I solve this problem?" Liu Chengyou asked Zhao Pu.

Zhao Pu thought for a while, and replied: "I think the crux of the problem still lies in the land. Start with the powerful and bureaucrats, reward and invite them to be upright, and punish them for greed and despicability. We will conduct an inventory of the land in central Shu and seize it illegally. What is taken, is given to the poor"

Before Zhao Pu finished speaking, Liu Chengyou said with a faint smile, "According to what you said, if you directly infringe on its interests, it may easily lead to chaos in Shu!"

There was a little reminiscence in Liu Chengyou's eyes, and he said leisurely: "At the beginning, when I first succeeded, the country had many disadvantages. Although I wanted to reform, I didn't dare to make people angry. I could only walk on eggshells and adjust gradually.

Khitan Lord Yelude led hundreds of thousands of troops to destroy the Jin Dynasty and take the Central Plains. Why did he withdraw to the north in a short period of time to catch the opportunity of the rise of the Han Dynasty.It is because of the violation of the interests of the Central Plains Jiedu and the powerful.

With the strength of the Khitan, all the teachers and travelers returned to the north in embarrassment. If I offend the nobles, bureaucrats, and landlords in the middle of Sichuan, will I be kicked out of Liangchuan?

After all, central Shu is no different than Jinghu, Jingnan is narrower, Hunan is vast, but the ruins can be rebuilt, and I can drastically rectify them.”

"Your Majesty, I believe that it is because of the deep-rooted abuses in Shu that we should rectify them vigorously. Otherwise, it will not be a threat to the future rule of the imperial court. Today's Shuzhong is not the same as the Central Plains and Hebei back then. The reason why the Khitan was defeated is of course Offending the Central Plains vassals and towns also violated the interests of ordinary people.

Although there are many dignitaries and bureaucrats in Sichuan, they are still a minority compared with the majority of ordinary people. As long as they win the hearts of the majority of ordinary people in Sichuan, why worry about it?

The great Han destroyed Shu, not only to complete the great cause of unifying the world, but also to punish the people and punish crimes!Who is to blame?Naturally, those dignitaries and bureaucrats who use their power to use their authority, those powerful landlords in the fish and meat village who do evil, who are well-known teachers, occupy the righteousness, and hold high the banner.

With the strength of the soldiers of the Han Dynasty, he can destroy his country, but can't he eliminate some evil spirits?

Even if there is chaos, what are the pros and cons in the long run by taking the small chaos today as the big order in the future?
Moreover, the middle of Shu is closed to the fortress, and chaos can also be contained in it! "Zhao Pu made a long speech, which deeply expressed the meaning of the emperor.

Paying attention to Liu Chengyou's reaction, Zhao Pu continued: "Furthermore, for the upper class in central Sichuan, it is not all liquidation, for those who are honest and upright, they should be rewarded and reused, the small evils are punished with small punishments, and the big evils are ruled. This is enough to form divisions.

In the Shu army, there are many people who have no land and lost their property. For these people, the imperial court can grant and confiscate land, which can greatly win the hearts of the soldiers and people of Shu.The state treasury and official storehouses of Shu were taken back to the imperial court, and the wealth of the palaces in Chengdu should be given to internal coffers, and the ill-gotten wealth confiscated could be used as a reward for the meritorious service of the troops who conquered Shu.And those who have been rectified can also move out of Shu as many as possible, and immigrate to the frontier for the great Han, so as to eliminate future troubles..."

What Zhao Pu said was to divide the cake of Fashu clearly and clearly
"Hahaha" Liu Chengyou laughed freely.

Seeing this, Zhao Pu also showed a little smile.In fact, all Zhao Pu's comments were based on the emperor's will. He could see that Liu Chengyou had a heart for rectification, so he made this statement.

If Liu Chengyou wanted Shuzhong to be settled quickly, then he would absolutely agree with Fan Zhi's suggestion.This is Zhao Pu, smart Zhao Pu!

"Officials sent to Liangchuan, this time you also pay attention, the selection must be strict, I want those who can do things!" Liu Chengyou suddenly ordered.

"Yes!"

"Chengdu governor, who can take care of it?" Liu Chengyou muttered in a low voice.

(End of this chapter)