Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Qingji's older masters have basically made their mark in various fields.

Either serving as a local governor, county magistrate, county lieutenant, county magistrate, etc., or holding an important position in the army, or handling internal affairs in the court.

This can greatly cultivate the talents of the princes, make them both civil and military, serve Wu, and become real pillars and ministers!

However, this is only at this stage.

Because of Qingji's favoritism, Gongzi Fan, Gongzi Zhang, and Gongzi Xi are all outstanding in ability, armed with heavy troops, and extremely powerful.

They are not only a county guard (Daduhu), but also given military power by Qingji.

Qingji even gave Prince Fan the right to conscription, tax collection, and the right to forge weapons and armor.

If Gong Zifan wanted to rebel, it would be easy.

During Qingji's lifetime, Gongzi Fan would not rebel.

However, once Qingji dies and Prince Heng succeeds to the throne, Gongzi Fan and others may not be convinced...

It is worth mentioning that the reason why Qingji bestowed the privileges on the princes and allowed them to become military and political leaders in a county is just to integrate the local new Wu people as soon as possible, suppress possible rebellions at any time, and reduce unnecessary troubles.

Now, the state of Wu has been in peace for a long time, and there have been basically no major rebellions in various places for many years, so there is really no need to give the princes such great power.

Qingji still wanted to pave the way for his eldest son, the prince of Wu.

If not, the state of Wu is very likely to fall into a civil war in the future, and even lead to the collapse of the country and the overthrow of the country...

After the widow died, who cares about the flood?

Qingji is not such an irresponsible person.

"Yan Hui, in your opinion, the widow should take back Wu Fan's privileges in the Protectorate of the Western Regions?"

Qingji narrowed his eyes.

"Exactly."

Yan Hui said bluntly: "Your Majesty, it is best to change the general guard and transfer or abolish the garrison in the Western Regions. According to the practice of my country of Wu, the local county guards are basically changed every five years. Remote areas may be more special." .”

"Young Master Fan has served as the Chief Protector of the Protectorate of the Western Regions. It has been seven years so far, and he can be rotated."

Hearing this, Qingji thought for a while, then said, "The Protectorate of the Western Regions really doesn't need so many troops."

"Of course, Wu Fan has a lot of power, which is indeed not conducive to the centralization of power."

"From now on, take back Wu Fan's right to conscription, taxation, and forging weapons and armor."

"The Imperial Protector of the Western Regions is responsible for governing the countries in the Western Regions, managing the farmland, and issuing imperial orders. If there is chaos in the countries, it is necessary to send troops to conquer."

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

All the ministers shouted.

Gong Zifan can also be the military and political leader of the Western Regions Protectorate.

However, his privilege no longer exists.

"In addition, order Wu Fan, Wu Xi, Wu Zhang and other local sheriffs and governors to return to the country to report on their duties. Wu Heng was transferred to Xianyang and entered the East Palace to be familiar with state affairs."

After Qingji moved his capital to Xianyang, Wu Heng, as the heir apparent, stayed in Jinling and was in charge of the eastern capital of Wu State.

However, now that the state of Wu has stabilized, there is no need for Prince Heng to stay away from the center of the state of Wu.

Otherwise, once Qingji passed away suddenly and Prince Heng wanted to rush to Xianyang to attend the funeral and succeed him, there would be a lot of trouble.

Because all the sons of Qingji were appointed as the big officials of the frontier in the west, they did not deal with Prince Heng.

Qingji didn't intend to change the crown prince, otherwise Prince Heng would have been deposed long ago.

"Fan Li, Zeng Dian."

"Chen is here!"

"The widow wants to go on tour and travel around the territory of Dawu. The two of you are responsible for the arrangements for the tour. It must be streamlined so that the place does not have to waste people and money for the widow's tour."

"promise!"

Fan Li and Zeng Dian agreed immediately.

Qingji has not been on tour for many years.

It is of great significance for a monarch to inspect his own territory.

Qingji has been in power for more than 20 years, and the number of large-scale tours has been four times.

Now, it is the fifth tour, and the scale and scope should be the largest.

……

The Protectorate of the Western Regions, Wulei City.

In the bright side hall, Young Master Fan sat opposite his deputy, Captain Wu Ming.

In Gongzi Fan's hands, he was still holding the imperial edict issued to him by Qingji not long ago.

"That idiot Yan Hui is really not a son of man. He actually encouraged my father to take back my privileges and let me report on my duties when I return to the country."

Young Master Fan snorted and said, "I'm afraid I won't be able to be the guardian of the capital any longer."

For this kind of thing, Gong Zifan still has self-knowledge.

"My lord, I heard that the king also transferred the prince to Xianyang to be in charge of the East Palace. I'm afraid this is to create momentum for the prince so that the prince can better inherit the great rule in the future."

Hearing this, Young Master Fan frowned and said, "Is my father sick?"

"Probably not."

Wu Ming shook his head and said, "Your Majesty's holy body is in good health, and he is strong and ferocious. I haven't heard of any discomfort."

"Hmph. Everything my father does is to create momentum for Prince Heng."

Young Master Fan said rather dissatisfied: "Wu Heng, in terms of merit and ability, how can he compare with me and elder brother?"

"If he wasn't the eldest son and the elder brother was a concubine, he wouldn't be worthy to be the heir apparent of my Great Wu."

"..."

Wu Ming fell silent, not daring to answer Gong Zifan's words.

Gong Zifan doesn't have much ambition.

However, he has always been brooding about Wu Heng's becoming the crown prince.

In Gong Zifan's mind, Gong Zihong has both virtue and talent, and has a broad mind, so Gong Zihong is the most suitable person to be the prince of Wu.

If Qing Ji hadn't been taken into consideration, and Xianyang's garrison was also very strong, Gongzi Fan might have united with Gongzi Xi, Gongzi Zhang and others to send troops to the side of the Qing emperor to support Gongzi Hong as the new king and inherit the Datong.

This kind of thing, Gongzi Fan has already considered it.

In case his father, Wang Qingji, suddenly passed away one day and Prince Heng succeeded to the throne in a hurry, he would unite with all the sons and send troops to attack Xianyang.

If Prince Heng is not in the capital, it will be smoother, and Gong Zifan will directly support Gong Zihong as the new king!

……

The time has entered the 27th year of Wu Wang Qingji, that is, 487 BC, at the end of the sixth month of the lunar calendar.

Qing Ji held an "official assessment meeting" in Xianyang.

All ministers and officials in the central and local areas must participate in the assessment. From the aspects of political achievements, talents and learning, conduct, and reputation, after a comprehensive assessment, it will be decided whether the courtiers and officials being assessed will be promoted, demoted, or was dismissed...

Every evaluation of officials will make the courtiers and officials of Wu state "some are happy and some are worried".

After all, to be Qingji's courtiers is too embarrassing!
As far as the present is concerned, in terms of the system of selecting officials, the most suitable system for the Wu state is the inspection system.

This is a major move by Qingji to grant the courtiers and officials of Wu a privilege, and at the same time, to appoint talents and utilize talents for the country.

Of course, the disadvantages of the investigation system are still obvious.

Because under the examination and examination system, although there are many subjects in the examination and examination, but the world is so big and there are so many sages, it is impossible to recommend all sages to the country.

There are still many unknown talents who are buried among the rural hooligans and have not been hired for life, resulting in the loss and waste of talents...

However, under Qingji's rule, every courtier and official can make the best use of their talents and resources.