Datang Happy Landlord

Chapter 923;
Chapter 870;

The imperial city of Chang'an City.

Li Shimin frowned and left the court meeting, and sat in the study without saying a word. Not long after, a large group of civil and military personnel from the Qin Palace came one after another.

After saluting, the monarchs and ministers began to discuss what happened at the court meeting just now, Du Ruhui acted decisively and was the first to speak out;

"Your Majesty, you can't listen to those people. The most urgent thing is to seize this opportunity and completely integrate the land of Lingnan into our area. This is the most important thing right now, instead of just using innocuous reasons to clean up Feng Family, Your Majesty, please consider carefully."

Du Ruhui, as the prime minister, of course has many supporters, no matter which side of the essay or martial arts, many people will follow suit?

"My minister agrees."

"Your Majesty, what Du Pushe said is really what I want to say, and I agree with it a hundred times."

"Your Majesty, the minister also seconded the proposal."

"My minister agrees."

"The minister waits for a second opinion."

Li Shimin didn't nod or shake his head, but stared at the serious faces of the powerful men;

"The Feng family is uneasy, so they sent three hundred dead soldiers to hide in Chang'an City. This action must be investigated, otherwise the disaster will be endless. In the future, all the princes in the world will follow suit, so it's okay?"

Seriously, Changsun Wuji was not a vegetarian, so of course he would not choose to continue flattering him. He knew that the emperor was angry. Many things came together, so how could he not be angry?
However, Changsun Wuji knew very well in his heart that when the anger subsides, the emperor still needs to be rational, and whoever says something wrong will definitely be punished, so Changsun Wuji dare not mess around.

"Your Majesty, it is undeniable that those who make mistakes must be held accountable, but I agree with Du Pushe's suggestion to seize the Feng family's mistakes, quickly divide Lingnan into several counties, and then quickly arrange for officials to take office. That's what matters."

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows slightly, and looked at Li Jing and Li Shiji who were silent beside him.

Li Jing knew that he couldn't hold back if he didn't talk today, so he had to take a step forward;
"To report to Your Majesty, Shangsun Shangshu is right. This is a rare opportunity. Needless to say, the dozen or so who escaped that night three days ago must have been rushing, even flying pigeons to send letters to report back.

Moreover, his Feng family has declared allegiance to His Majesty for many years, and His Majesty has arranged officials at all levels, which is justified, and this time his family is at a loss.

If it is properly arranged for Lingnan affairs, Your Majesty should not let it go easily. If you really follow those people's words and strictly pursue them, I will say too much and chase after the end. It is not the consideration of the overall situation. Please take care of the emperor in a comprehensive way. "

As soon as Li Jing finished speaking, Li Siji who was beside him also followed suit;
"Your Majesty, Lingnan is a vast land, and the rights of the Feng family must be divided."

"Oh? Since all Aiqings mean this, I don't have any objections. I can also listen to what Aiqing said about dividing up the rights of the Feng family. Everyone also means the same thing.

The problem is that the five generations of the Feng family have been running Lingnan, and they are a large local tribe.

They can be said to be luxuriant and deeply rooted in Lingnan, and they have won the support of those tribes and big clans. How do we divide them?
Will the officials sent there have the same results as the two now?Hiding in his own mansion all day, eating and drinking, hugging his concubine's room to enjoy, but no chance to take root? "

Li Shimin's question really stumped the civil and military officials present, and even Li Shiji frowned, but he is also a figure who can be the commander-in-chief of the three armies, so it would be too foolish to be speechless because of this.

"Your Majesty, those two have to be transferred back. I feel that the two of them are not energetic enough, and two people should be replaced to take charge of the overall situation.

Then, Lingnan can be transformed into five counties and seven counties, which can be divided and ruled. The Feng family will continue to be the governor of Lingnan Road, and all the positions and powers of his family will remain unchanged.

One of the counties can be assigned to the Feng family to continue to be in charge, and another county should be separated, and the chief will promote the direct sons of the Feng family to be in charge, and the rest will be arranged by the court. "

Li Shimin didn't respond, let alone show any expression, just asked casually;

"Then?"

Li Shiji didn't want to talk too much from the bottom of his heart, but he was being targeted by the emperor today, so he could only bite the bullet;
"Afterwards, call the remaining counties to slowly coordinate and communicate with the local tribes, draw them out of the mountains, give them land, teach them to farm and build houses, as long as you can king them, you can slowly catch them. With everything in the local area, within a hundred years, our imperial court will be able to grasp Nuoda’s Lingnan in the palm of its hand.”

Li Shimin didn't agree, and he didn't talk too much. These were basically the same as what he thought. They were all using the method of cannibalism. It was useful, but would those savages know how to farm?

Changsun Wuji has seen through Li Shimin's heart. As the No. 1 in the household department, he naturally knows what the emperor needs at the moment.

"Your Majesty, we have no shortage of food seeds, at least Lingnan's farming needs can be met."

Li Shimin turned his head and glanced at Changsun Wuji;
"Are you talking about the autumn harvest tax?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, take care of your head first if you have a headache."

Li Shimin began to tap on the table;

"What about money? Since it is divided into counties, you need to build a county seat. There is also a state government under the county government. Let's not mention the county for now, just talk about the county seat and the state capital. These are not ordinary amounts. How much money do you have in the household department? ?”

Changsun Wuji turned his head to look at his colleagues, and could only answer the emperor's question truthfully;
"Returning to Your Majesty, after Wanbang came to pay homage, there are still more than 400 million coins left in the various treasuries that can be dispatched and used. But don't worry, Your Majesty, we can still get some of our baijiu members every month, and There are also taxes and sharing from the four major shopping malls, more than 400 million yuan can be used in full.”

As soon as Changsun Wuji finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin next to him jumped up;
"God, there are only more than 400 million left? It's not my old Cheng who said you, where have you spent all your money, why don't you take it back to your house?"

Cheng Yaojin made a fuss, and many people muttered in low voices.

"Yeah, the flower is too fast."

"Who said it wasn't."

"No, there were more than 1000 million before. How come there are only a few months left?"

"Speak less, you!"

"Ugh!"

If Changsun Wuji hadn't thought about taking care of his face, he would have wished to slap Cheng Yaojin's face, and he would explain to the staring emperor with his blushing face;
"Your Majesty, I report to Your Majesty that the Yellow River flooded during the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, and the people in many places..."

Cheng Yaojin hid in the crowd and suppressed his voice to explain to Niu Jinda and Yu Chigong;

"Look, am I right in guessing? Sure enough, it started with the flooding of the Yellow River again! In recent years, the Ministry of Households has not lost money for gatherings. After the grassland war ended, less than ten percent of it was spent in Sixteen Guards. One mile."

Yu Chigong also tried to lower his voice to follow the discussion;

"What's the matter with the Yellow River? It floods every year? Can't you rest?"

Niu Jinda followed the topic closely;

"Old Hei, you don't understand. Civil servants don't like wars. Governing the world is what they keep thinking about. Those things can make political achievements and show off their personal abilities..."

Although the three of them kept their voices down, the emperor's study room was no better than the upper court, the small space was packed with civil and military personnel from the Qin Palace, who couldn't hear it?
Changsun Wuji turned around depressedly, and raised his voice;

"From the source of the Yellow River, all the way down, it supports countless people. It can be called the mother river. There are no less than a dozen places with sharp turns. Flooding is also a common thing. There were many wars before, and the disaster was ignored.

Now that the world is peaceful and the four sides are subject to surrender, the imperial court can no longer let it go and hurt the hearts of the people. Besides, the Yangtze River and the Yellow River are the foundation of the world. "

"Okay, don't talk to the three generals, just listen to what Wuji has to say."

Glaring at Cheng Yaojin fiercely, Changsun Wuji sighed softly. After all, he made the emperor unhappy. It's really difficult to manage money...

"Your Majesty, the Yangtze River and the Yellow River throw in a lot of money every year. You know that, apart from this matter, there are post stations everywhere, which are changing horses and renovating houses. This is an order issued by the six ministries of the three provinces, and the minister is also Helpless, the money and food can only be distributed equally.

What's more, inspecting the world's soldiers and horses last month and entertaining guests from all over the world are also a lot of expenses. There are so many things, so there are more than 400 million pennies left. Every withdrawal is in accordance with His Majesty's instructions. Understood, verified. "

"Well, that's the best way. The verification should be carried out at the end of the year according to the rules of previous years. Now you don't have to do it alone. I believe you have the ability, and you won't cause trouble."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust."

The emperor who finally explained eased his brows, and Changsun Wuji felt a lot more relaxed in his heart.

"The matter in Lingnan is imminent, but we have to make a decision before we act. I decided to adopt the suggestions of all my lovers, but I also have to consider where the reaction will be. I can't act too hastily.

Lingnan Road can be divided into seven counties, all of which are under the jurisdiction of the governor of Lingnan Road. The county where the Feng family is located will not be arranged separately, and another county will be arranged for the Feng family to manage, so that they will be convinced and simply rely on With the excuse of this time, it cannot be suppressed to the end.

After all, there must be a limit. It is not difficult to deal with the big families in Lingnan, but it is difficult to deal with one on your side, and there will be new ones coming up there immediately. You can't always put your energy and troops in the south. "

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

"The counties will not be considered for the time being. Take advantage of this opportunity to develop the seven counties in Lingnan. The county government must be properly arranged within three years, and then the state government offices under each county will be started. These things will be put in place within ten years."

"Your Majesty Shengming."

"The candidates for the remaining five counties, dear friends, have carefully considered recently. They can only be from our side, and no one from other factions will be given. Also, the imperial court has to distribute the two corpses for Lingnan Road." Yes, call back,

The vacancies of these two people must be filled. These two positions are very important. You can't just recommend one of them and take the post like Aye did. This time, you have to send two capable people to go there, and you have to make achievements.

It's still the old rules, you can't offend the Feng family, and you have to be slick in every way. As for the specific candidate for replacement, I decided to choose from the eighteen bachelors in the Qin Palace. "

Hearing Li Shimin's words, all the Eighteen Scholars of the Prince of Qin's Mansion were moved. Among the Eighteen Scholars, except for Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling, only three had reached the upper level of the third rank.

The remaining dozen or so were not of such a high rank, and suddenly there were two vacancies for the third rank, and they were still the third rank. Not to mention the other factions in the imperial court were moved, and the eighteen bachelors were all thinking about it.

Even Du Ruhui wanted to win over his old friends in the Eighteenth Scholars.

It was precisely because the grade was sufficient and there were only two vacancies, so no one in the study answered, and no one was embarrassed to speak first.

"Okay, let's talk about other things. The search three days ago revealed a lot of things. The cell below is overcrowded. It's time to deal with it.

Generally, the counties of Chang'an and Wannian are in charge of the crimes, and they are asked to review and finalize the case quickly. "

"According to the order."

"For larger matters, the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Criminal Justice will jointly try it."

"According to the order."

"Your Majesty, it's neither good to kill nor let go of the arrested horses from all over the world, but what should we do?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, where are thousands of people?"

"Them? Close it first, I don't have time to deal with them for the time being."

"According to the order."

"Okay, that's basically it. I'll talk about the rest tomorrow. I have a headache today, so I won't let everyone eat."

"I'm waiting to retire."

"My dear friends, go slowly."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."

A large number of civil and military officials left Li Shimin's study one after another, and Changsun Wuji scolded Cheng Yaojin outside the door, getting farther and farther away.

Li Shimin rubbed his temples, heaved a long sigh, and just picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, when a servant's voice sounded at the door.

"Sage, there is a general of the Xuanjia Army..."

"Xuan!"

"only!"

"Not long after, the elders of the four clans of the Li Family's Nine-Family Guard came in quickly.

"See His Majesty the Emperor."

"Ai Qing is free of courtesy, all step back."

"Yes."

Seeing that only Qian Dehai was left, Li Shimin opened his mouth;
"But what clues did you find?"

"No, but...my ancestor sent a letter back, and I didn't dare to delay, so I brought it myself."

"Dehai."

"Your Majesty, wait a moment, I will get it for you."

Qian Dehai quickly went over to pick it up, and handed it to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin knew that there must be some clues, otherwise the elders would not write letters easily.

Li Shimin, who had been struggling with the letter for a long time, shook his head, sighed, and then tore it open.

After only watching for a moment, Li Shimin's face turned dark, and even his hands were shaking.

The elders of the four clans below lowered their eyelids, as if they hadn't seen it.

Qian Dehai next to him took a sneak peek, a layer of sweat appeared on his head, and he involuntarily took two small steps back.

Qian Dehai knew that the Patriarch was definitely going to be furious this time, so he had to back away so as not to harm Yuchi.

Sure enough, Li Shimin flew into a rage before he finished reading the letter, grabbed the tea bowl on the table, and smashed it to the ground!

"Snapped!"

"brute!"

(End of this chapter)