Start with detective Li Yuanfang

Chapter 390
"Life is endless, political struggles are endless, this is the situation, Empress Wu can still toss..."

After sending off servant Xu, Li Yan returned to the house, stroking Xiao Hei's soft fur with his hand.

Combined with Laiheng, secretly communicated with Qiu Ying, and arranged for Cao Si.

After all, Empress Wu is Empress Wu, and she also knows to grasp the big and let go of the small, or not to make a move, and making a move is the key.

The West Conquering Army is indeed about to return.

Since Tuyuhun returned to the country, Princess Honghua and the Lord of Qinghai resumed their rule, and later the little prince also returned with a large number of servants and caravans. According to the disciple's uninterrupted letters every month, the domestic situation has gradually stabilized.

In fact, this kind of slavery country depends on the sky for its food. The reason why Tubo has developed and grown is inseparable from the suitable climate and the considerable grain production in the past hundred years.

While Tuyuhun was hit by disasters in the past few years, the weather has been smooth in the past two years. In addition, the Tang army is located at the border, coercing Tubo, making all tribes surrender, and even many people from Tubo fled to Tuyuhun.

The barriers of the vassal state have been set, and the army to conquer the west finally returned to the court. Pei Xingjian, An Yuanshou, Qiu Ying, Hei Chi Changzhi and other soldiers made a triumphant return.

But after staying in the plateau environment for a long time, after returning to the plain area, drunk oxygen occurred, which caused panic, and had to rest for a while. Calculating the time, in half a month, we will arrive in Luoyang.

It's good for others to say that when Qiu Ying came back, Jia Sibo's silenced case would indeed come to an end.

Li Yan's eyes flickered, he pondered for a moment, put this matter aside temporarily, and focused on the other two matters: "Please come to the house for a meeting with Huaiying."

Di Renjie appeared soon, with a big belly and a steady pace. After taking the table, he ignored the tea and asked in a concentrated voice: "Liu Lang invited me here, but the chaos in the south of the Yangtze River has twists and turns?"

Li Yandao: "Don't worry, Huaiying, there will be no major disasters in the south of the Yangtze River at present, there is still a small area of ​​turmoil, but the Empress Dowager intends to walk with Lai Shilang..."

Di Renjie was clear about it, and he couldn't help but laugh: "I don't think the queen mother has confidence in my minister."

Li Yandao: "Needless to say the empress dowager's vision, the minister was specially selected by the late emperor to balance the regional situation. It's good to exercise the power of prime minister normally, but once he is ordered in danger, something will happen immediately."

"This time, Shenji first interrogated Shang Gong, and obtained clues about the Jiangnan Rebellion from his mouth. Later, he captured Ashina Huan and obtained the location of the bandits in the various cottages. Information is the first, and the court has taken the overall initiative. , and it turned out to be this troublesome..."

"Then I'm not being polite anymore, I recommend you to come forward."

Di Renjie heard something strange, he seemed to have become a big killer, but he also felt a strong trust, and bowed his hands: "Please don't worry, Liu Lang, the next official will do his best to calm the chaos, and consider all parties!"

Li Yan said solemnly: "Huaiying, I invited you here just to make it clear that the main purpose of this trip is to calm down the chaos. As for taking care of all parties, especially for Lai Shilang's face... there is no need for it!"

Di Renjie acted calmly, a little worried: "Lai Shilang is the prime minister after all, why bother with him, it's better to appease him properly."

Li Yan shook his head: "There are always dilemmas in the world. I know Huaiying's ability. On the premise of calming down the chaos in the south of the Yangtze River, he can still take care of others. But you have a good intention, but the servant will not appreciate it."

"If you don't deserve virtue, you have to worry about gain and loss. As long as your trip is successful, no matter how you cover it up for him, this person will inevitably be angry. It is predictable what choice he will make after the Queen Mother gives a hint."

"What's more, as a native of Jiangdu, this person lied and concealed the truth, disregarding the stability of his hometown, causing this chaos. Now, because of his face, let Jiangnan continue to suffer?"

Di Renjie nodded slightly: "That's true."

Li Yandao: "The leader of the Weiming Pavilion in Meihua is still in the south of the Yangtze River. This person can know the gains and losses and can be relied on. Huai Ying just go and patrol the south of the Yangtze River. I will relieve you from the worries of the court."

Di Renjie felt certain in his heart, showing a familiar kind and gentle smile: "Good! Good!"

With a specific implementation policy, Di Renjie was able to make bold decisions and flex his fists. He sipped his tea and asked suddenly, "The Cao Division will be officially launched when Jiangnan is stable. Liu Lang seems to attach more importance to this matter than the previous imperial examinations." vague name?"

Li Yan's eyes flickered: "In my plan, the obfuscation of the imperial examination name is a preliminary test, and the establishment of the Cao Si is the most important thing. Regarding this matter, what do you think, Huaiying?"

Di Renjie thought it was coming again, but this time it was not a case, but related to the overall situation of the world. He had thought a lot these days, and after careful consideration, he slowly opened his mouth: "In my opinion, Cao Si is related to the case. Not only water transportation, but the post of transshipment envoy can also participate in the functions and powers of local states and counties."

Li Yan smiled and said: "As expected of Huaiying, you know what I think."

"Scholars, farmers, and businessmen are the stones of the country. To rule the country with scholars and to put agriculture first, this cannot be changed, otherwise it will cause turmoil. However, the unevenness of products in different regions is also a natural problem. Exchanges must be carried out. Its significance is that the land route is limited by the geography of mountains and rivers, and the waterway and water transportation will become more and more important, so the establishment of Caosi has its foundation."

"As long as a new function appears, it will inevitably divide the power of the original department. If the operation staff wants to exercise its power normally, it must interfere with the power of the states and counties. In my opinion, this is a good idea. The phenomenon."

"The current administration of officials in various prefectures and counties is dominated by local prominent families. It is intricate and inefficient. It can be described as a pool of stagnant water. The appointment of the court is often ineffective. County magistrates and county lieutenants must come from local prominent families. It's hard to move an inch, and you have a false name."

Di Renjie was convinced: "It is true."

Not to mention, he himself was once framed by local officials and imprisoned. If Yan Liben hadn't rescued him, he would have been punished after he had just entered politics at that time.

Li Yan continued: "If you want to change the status quo, you must have a legitimate reason. The Grand Canal is a waterway for circulation, and the Caosi is for the circulation of officials."

"A competent minister of the imperial court serves as the governor in the local area, benefiting the people of one side, and serves as a transshipment envoy in the central government. While ensuring wealth, he can also govern various places."

"Only in this way can we change the status quo and at the same time eliminate the conflicts and resistances in all aspects to the greatest extent. As for the final completion degree, it depends on the individual's ability. Huaiying, I believe in you the most!"

"You, the governor of the south of the Yangtze River, are also a pioneer. You set an example for all officials, give His Majesty confidence, accomplish what the predecessors have not accomplished, and open up a feasible path for future generations!"

Di Renjie was moved by this, and saluted solemnly: "I will not disgrace my mission!"

Li Yan stood up and returned the salute: "Please!"

The two characters he circled on the paper earlier were Cao Si.

The official position of water transport was established by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty. It has a very important function. Especially after the Anshi Rebellion, the north was destroyed by war and production declined. Many towns could not collect taxes at all. Support, Jianghuai transshipment has become the lifeline of the imperial court.

In the early Northern Song Dynasty, in order to deprive the power of Jiedu envoys, Zhao Guangyi officially set up transfer envoys in various roads, called "water and land transfer envoys of various states on a certain road", and his official office was called "transport envoys", commonly known as "Cao Si".

In addition to controlling one or several routes of wealth, the transfer envoy also took responsibility for inspecting local officials, maintaining law and order, counting punishments and prisons, and recommending talents. In the Song Zhenzong period, this position was basically the highest chief executive along the way. The power was too great, so institutions such as the Department of Prisons and Prisons and the Department of Comfort were successively established to divide the power of the transfer envoy.

Of course, the transfer envoy will expand to the later level, driven by many historical factors, and it is not inevitable. Now that it is established in the early Tang Dynasty, it will definitely not be able to reach that situation. What is needed is only a means of breaking the situation that conforms to the system.

The Beijing officials look down on the local officials, and the local officials are clumsy and rigid. A bridge is needed in the middle to gradually ease the confrontation and further break the monopoly of the local wealthy families.

Of course, it is impossible to completely break it, let alone completely solve the rigidity of the bureaucracy. Li Yan's goal is very clear. At this stage, when another natural disaster occurs, the situation cannot be so serious.

And the talents he cultivated can be trained in Caosi first, then sent to various states and counties, and then returned to the central government, they are all real talents who can stand on their own.

All this needs a good start. If the first shot is not fired, no matter how good the subsequent plan is, it is just a plan.

So he sent his most assured person.

The imperial government's decree was issued quickly, and the sage adopted the suggestions of all parties and appointed many people to go to Jiangnan to stabilize the situation.

Di Renjie had the lowest official position among them, but with Li Yan's full recommendation, he won the position of governor of the south of the Yangtze River, and he was given a special gift to leave immediately.

Three days later.

Outside the gate of Changxia.

Li Yan, Qiu Shenji, Guo Yuanzhen, An Shengan and others all came to see Di Renjie off.

Not only the acquainted inner guards, but also everyone from Dali Temple came, and everyone gave blessings and treasures.

When the farewell crowd dispersed, Di Renjie didn't leave immediately. Instead, he turned around and looked at the city gate from afar, stroking his beard gently.

Butler Di Qiu: "Ah Lang, what are you looking at?"

Di Renjie said slowly: "I still remember that when I entered Chang'an four years ago, I went through the Tonghua Gate. It was the place where the officials greeted and saw off, and the officials bid farewell. With my official status at that time, I should actually go through the Chunming Gate..."

Di Qiu has a good memory, nodded and said: "I remember it too, but we rested at Changle Station the night before, and happened to go along the official road, so we didn't make a detour to the south!"

Di Renjie said with a smile: "Although that is the case, it is actually what I hope for in my heart. Now that Luoyang is farewell, my old wish has been fulfilled. I can't help but feel a little bit emotional. It is really a good time to be born with a wise emperor and a famous minister. How can I be limited to Such a small wish?"

Di Qiu looked at the brand-new scarlet robe that his family Alang was wearing, and he agreed very much, but he didn't know that Di Renjie's ideals and ambitions had changed again at this time.

Complete what the predecessors have not accomplished, and open up a feasible path for future generations!
nice!nice!
Di Renjie was full of fighting spirit, flicked the rein and galloped his horse:

"drive!"

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