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Chapter 375 Disarmament
When counties are newly divided, new prefects and county magistrates must be appointed.

In Yang Zheng's view, the scholars of the Three Kingdoms were powerful and strong, because the prefects and county magistrates had too much power, and the local military, government and finances were seized.

Wei Wen and Cao Pi implemented the nine-rank Zhongzheng system, and the Zhongzheng official, who was in charge of selection, also fell into the hands of the gentry.

In this way, the place has everything, so what's the use of the court?

Government affairs Yang Zheng can be handed over, and financial power can be shared, but military power must be in his hands.

At least military power cannot be entirely controlled by local governments.

Therefore, Yang Zheng did not set up a prefect, but took charge of government affairs with the county magistrate, and he could lead a thousand county soldiers under his rule to be responsible for robbery and city defense. Some special counties such as Zhangye, Jiuquan, Hequ, etc. were always facing external threats, so Zhechong capitals were set up. Wei, in charge of the local government soldiers.

Some strategic locations have control and deputy control.

Such as Jincheng, Beidi, Anding, Gaochang and other gateway places.

The general principle is the separation of the military from the government, and the sharing of financial power, with some sent to the center and some kept by the local government.

Such rich counties as Gaochang, Dunhuang, and Xiping must send money and food abroad.

For newly established counties such as Beidi and Juyan, which are sparsely populated, the central government should invest appropriately to promote local development.

Liangzhou has just been established, and the next few years will be a period of great development.

For the tribes in the north of Liangzhou, Yang Zheng still didn't believe that they dared to sing against him.

In fact, in his heart, Yang Zheng hoped that they would do so, so that they could provide slaves for Beidi, Zhangye and other counties.

The idea of ​​dividing civil and military forces Yang Zheng has been communicating with core personnel such as Lu Zhi, Du Yu, and Wei Guan over the years.

There are two ways to suppress the powerful local scholars. One is to directly attack, such as Huang Chao in the late Tang Dynasty. However, in the current situation, the cheapest is the foreigner.

Second, strong stems and weak branches, like the emperors of the Western Han Dynasty, Han Gao moved the major surnames of the six countries to Chang'an, Han Wu moved the wealthy families of the world to Maoling, and so on.

However, the situation in Liangzhou is a bit special. The existence of powerful scholars is not only the core force to resist the barbarians, but also to Sinicize the barbarians to a certain extent.

Forced relocation to Guzang will cause chaos in the local order.

Therefore, the division of civil and military affairs is the best way to strengthen the weak branches.

Yang Zheng just held back his military power and gave up government affairs and some financial power in exchange for the support of the powerful scholars.

From their point of view, they have money, food, people, and talents, and they must find a release point. In the short term, Yang Zheng's military might is no problem, but after a long time, there will always be problems.

To open the upward channel for the people at the bottom, we must also open the upward channel for them.

"Then, do you have any candidates for the prime ministers of the various counties?" Yang Zheng asked.

Lu Zhi said: "Since the generals conduct imperial examinations, we might as well judge them by their political achievements. They govern the region well, the population grows, and the region is prosperous. If they are promoted to the county magistrate based on their political achievements, if they are directly recommended, wouldn't they return to the old way of being a Zhongzheng official?"

Lu Zhi was born in a poor family, and has worked in Cao Wei's officialdom for decades, so naturally he has the most say.

It is naturally the most fair to speak in terms of political achievements.

It can also stimulate local county magistrates and other officials to work hard, instead of thinking about ways to play tricks on filial piety every day.

Yang Zheng nodded, and turned his gaze to Du Yu and Wei Guan, both of whom had nothing to say.

"If this is the case, set up an inspection department to inspect local government affairs, Zhechong government military affairs, and investigate local people's sentiments." Yang Zheng finally added.

In the past, all these responsibilities were assigned to the Xuanyi Department, but now it is a new environment and new situation, the Xuanyi Department's powers are a bit larger, which is not in line with the principle of balance.

Too much power, first, it cannot be managed, and second, it is easy to be corrupted.

It's better to decentralize power and do it more carefully.

In the last month of the second year of Zhengyuan, almost every day was spent in this way, and all affairs, large and small, were carried out in Liangzhou.

After finishing government affairs, military affairs followed.

The third battalion of the pro-army has expanded to [-], and most of them are cavalry.

Yang Zheng felt quite strenuous.

And with the addition of government soldiers, the center does not need so many troops.

Disarmament is also within reason.

Yang Zheng adopts a voluntary principle. Those who are willing to retire can sign up on their own. The government will also allocate [-] acres of Yongye land, and if they are willing to go to Beidi, Juyan and other places, they will be allocated [-] acres. They will be rewarded with two war horses, leather armor, bows and crossbows. A pair of sword contradiction cards, five stones of grain, and three bolts of cloth and silk.

Previous achievements can be superimposed.

One mu in other counties can be exchanged for two mu in Juyan North.

In the past year, the soldiers have been fighting north and south, and the soldiers will of course be exhausted.

And this kind of exhaustion is not only physical, but also psychological, and there are some injured and elderly people.

Of course, there are also those who make enough money. Many soldiers have three or four women. The property brought back from Gaochang is enough to feed them for most of their lives. In any era, there are people who want to lie down.

They are still in the army, which will only reduce the combat power of the guard battalion.

There are more than 700 people in total.

Nearly half of them chose to go to the two counties of Juyan and Beidi to obtain more land.

Yang Zheng held banquets for them in batches.

At the banquet, all the soldiers lowered their heads, not daring to look into Yang Zheng's eyes.

Yang Zheng naturally knew what they were thinking, and was afraid of being called a deserter.

Everyone has their own aspirations, there is no need to force them.

And when it comes to Beidi and Juyan, it is another battlefield.

"Although you are not in the army, you will always be Yang Zheng's soldier! No matter where you go, you will be a resounding hero!" Holding a bowl of wine, Yang Zheng said loudly.

Only then did the soldiers raise their faces.

More than 700 soldiers were discharged from the army, barely meeting Yang Zheng's requirements.

Some people should retire from the Baqian Yueqi Battalion stationed in Xihai and the Baqian Xiaoqi Battalion stationed in Beidi County.

It is estimated that the strength of the third battalion of the pro-army will be controlled at around [-] to [-].

After all this work, it was already February of the third year of Zhengyuan.

Quickly pacify Gaochang, take over Dunhuang, Zhangye, and Jiuquan peacefully, and make Liangzhou full of vitality.

The first good news of the new year is that Jiang Faye was controlled by the east, and the Qiang cavalry was used to harass Guanzhong. The harvest was huge. As expected by Wei Guan, Guanzhong was empty. Jiang Faye captured [-] households in Guanzhong and moved to Beidi County .

However, Chen Tai also reacted quickly, using a large number of talented officials, and moved the people from Weibei to the south of Weishui River, repaired Wubao and beacon towers in Weibei, and then dispatched cavalry to intercept and kill Qiang cavalry.

Jiang Faye gradually failed to get any benefits, so he returned to An Ding.

Guan Zhong was licking his wounds, and Yang Zheng was also recuperating.

Yongliang and Yongliang, as a unified geographical plate, a big war is inevitable.

Since March, it has fallen into a tacit truce.

Liangzhou is preparing for spring plowing, and so is Guanzhong.

Guanzhong is backed by Luoyang, and various signs sent back by the detailed work show that Sima Zhao is planning to move the population of Hedong, Hebei Xiongnu, and Wuhuan into Chang'an.

Although Yang Zheng won Liangzhou, he was still facing a huge monster.

"He's messing with him, we're messing with ours, my subordinates ask for orders to fight against Juyan and sweep away all the ministries!" Sometimes a few reliable words can come out of Liu Heng's crude mouth.

Yang Zheng laughed loudly, "You're actually enlightened, kid."

Juyanhai has a huge grassland with fertile water and soil, so the Xianbei, Qiang and Hu tribes naturally don't want to give it up.

There were only a few small tribes who came to Guzang to meet Yang Zheng.

Xianbei Sipan, Chegai, Maitian, and Beishan tended to unite, and took the opportunity to attack several small tribes that belonged to Yang Zheng.

No tears without seeing the coffin.

"How about giving you five thousand steps to ride just for your sake?" Yang Zheng laughed.

It's not that Liu Heng has no brains, but most of the time he prefers to use muscles and knives to solve problems.

"Okay!" Liu Heng was delighted.

"I'll ask Pang Qing to go with you, and listen to his opinion more when things happen." Yang Zheng reminded.

Liu Heng swept Pang Qing's eyes with a look of disdain.

Yang Zheng said seriously: "I have something to say first, if you mess up, you will lose the chance to lead the army alone in the future!"

This is more useful than anything.

Liu Heng cupped his hands and bowed, "This subordinate takes orders."

(End of this chapter)