Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 668 Governance

In the blink of an eye, the first year of Hongxing passed by.

This year's gains were huge. To the east, Deng Xia defeated Huan Wen with thousands of men, and to the west, he completely controlled the Hexi Corridor.

Back and forth, nearly a million livestock were plundered, and various hidden dangers in Qin Liang were also eradicated.

The Longyou Qiang people, Hexi Xianbei people, and some powerful gentry tribes filled Guanzhong.

With the help of people, Guanzhong finally regained some vitality.

Although Wang Meng was punished, it did not affect the relationship between the monarch and his ministers. On the contrary, it became closer than before. Every six or seven days, memorials, edicts, and private letters were exchanged between Chang'an and Luoyang.

Wang Meng talked about everything, no matter how big or small, and reported on how to manage Guanzhong.

Let the various tribes live together, with five households in a group, ten households in a ten, and a hundred households in a li. They will supervise each other. If there are escapees or lawbreakers, five households will sit together, and a pavilion chief will be set up for every thousand households to protect the disabled. The officers and men were assigned to him, and they were equipped with fifty horsemen and one hundred archers and swordsmen to report lawlessness and supervise all households.

He also forcibly ordered all tribes to take Chinese names, speak Chinese dialects, and have their hair tied in right knots. Those who did not obey were demoted to slaves.

Wang Meng used strong medicine as always.

However, heavy laws are used in troubled times. Without this method, these fierce barbarians of various tribes will definitely not be suppressed.

His measures were very effective. After the great migration, all the Yi people were obedient. After half a year, there were only about 200 criminals.

Most of them are due to vendetta or robbery.

There are no rebel defectors.

In addition, Wang Meng also praised Li Jian in a private message, saying that he was smart and studious, and had the appearance of a great man and a filial piety.

Emperor Xiaoming of the Han Dynasty, that is, Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty Liu Zhuang, the fourth son of Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, was born from Yin Lihua.

Internally, we pay attention to the grammar of criminal names, strictly prohibit foreign relatives from interfering in politics, and guard against the influence of foreign relatives and heroes. During his reign, he recruited refugees, helped poor peasants, built water conservancy projects, and governed the country in a clear and bright manner.

The Mingzhang rule of the Eastern Han Dynasty began, and people at that time praised him as: "The Han Dynasty is a prosperous and prosperous country."

Externally, he sent Dou Gu to attack the Northern Xiongnu, established the Western Region Protectorate, and annexed the Ailao Kingdom in the southwest, allowing the glory of the Han Dynasty to bathe in the Kangzang Plateau.

The White Horse Temple in Luoyang was built by him.

If Liu Zhuang really comes out of Daliang, Li Yue can sit back and relax.

Wang Meng's eyesight on people is generally unmistakable. The people he recommended, such as Fang Mo, Fang Kuang, Hao Lue, Cui Zhi, Han Yin, Tian Xie, etc., were all talented people of the moment and managed the place in an orderly manner.

At that time, he saw through Huan Wen's intention to usurp the throne through the Northern Expedition and left resolutely.

Quite knowledgeable about people.

With Wang Meng's character, he didn't even bother to flatter Li Jian.

Moreover, Li Jian was not pampered in Guanzhong, but dealt with specific matters like an ordinary official.

Those who are close to vermillion are red, those who are close to ink are black. Following a fierce man like Wang Meng, it is impossible to be mediocre.

The chief historians, Sima, officers, and clerks in General Zhengxi's mansion were all working diligently and diligently. In such an environment, how could Li Jian not be affected at his age?

And Wang Meng's four sons are also very outstanding.

The eldest son, Wang Yongqing, was fond of learning, loved the people, and became an official in the imperial examination. In six years, he rose from the county magistrate to the governor of Hedong based on his political achievements.

The second son Wang Pi, the third son Wang Xiu, and the fourth son Wang Yao all came from Shangwutang, and either entered politics as county magistrates or joined the army as a hundred-man general.

Although not as good as Wang Meng, they are both talented in literature and martial arts.

"Your Majesty, the Zheng family in Xingyang is currently planning a marriage with Wang Meng, and the clan daughter will be married to Wang Meng's fourth son, Wang Yao." Lu Qing came to report.

Li Yue was stunned, a little confused as to which song Zheng was singing.

These days, the relationship between the powerful nobles and the common people is like fire and water. The Wei and Jin Dynasties continue to this day. These old noble families are very arrogant and do not even look at the humble common people in terms of seniority. Intermarriage among scholars and common people was rare.

And Jiangdong is even more exaggerated. Not only are there no poor families in the upper class, and no noble families in the lower class, but ordinary people who dare to take a look at the nobles will be convicted of disrespect by Yousi...

Even in the Tang Dynasty, the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes didn't even look down on the old Li family, and the two emperors, Li and Li, couldn't help but...

"The Zheng family in Xingyang has not produced many figures in the past few years. It was only thanks to the move of Daliang's capital to Luoyang that it became more famous. I thought this time it was just a matter of clinging to the powerful." Lu Qing said with a cupped hand.

"It's not that simple. Seeing that they can't defeat Wang Meng, they want to drag Wang Meng into the water and make him become a powerful nobleman." Li Yue understood these people's thoughts very well.

Once they get married, Wang Meng will be on the same side as them. He will not look at the monk's face but the Buddha's face, so it will be difficult to attack them in the future.

As time goes by, relationships between people will become assimilated, right?

However, it is quite surprising that the Zheng family could come up with such a strategy.

"Your Majesty...can you stop it?"

"You and I are willing to do this kind of thing. It's hard for me to come forward. Wang Jinglue must know their intentions and won't fall into their trap." Li Yue believed in Wang Meng's vision.

The two sides had just had a fight, and now they were accepting a marriage. How would others view him, Wang Meng?

"Your Majesty is wise." Lu Qing flattered him.

Li Yue's heart moved, "However, the Zheng family reminded me that the prince has reached the age of getting married soon, and it is time to find a reliable family member for him."

Cui Yansi had actually been handling this matter for a long time, but the ones chosen were all Cui family daughters.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Chen Ajiao were cousins. There were countless such things in ancient times.

However, Li Yue felt a chill and refused to let Cui Yansi care about the matter anymore.

But when the child is older, it is time to find a marriage.

Who in the world is more suitable than Wang Meng? It just so happened that Wang Meng had a queen, Lanzhi, who had not yet been betrothed to someone else.

His father-in-law is Wang Meng and his uncle is Cui Hong. From now on, Li Jian's position as prince will be stable.

Moreover, marrying Wang Meng can balance the relationship between the noble clan and the common people.

Taking a longer view, Wang Meng's grandson Wang Zhene is also a man who can defeat thousands of people with both literary and military abilities...

"Your Majesty wants to..." Lu Qing came to his senses immediately.

"This matter should not be made public. I will go to Chang Lingjun to make a match first." Chang Wei has almost become a professional matchmaker. His last marriage with Murong Chui and Fu Ya went well.

"Wei!" Lu Qing bowed her hands respectfully.

"The nobles are marrying each other and clinging to each other. This trend must not rise!" Li Yue looked at the loyal look on his face and couldn't help but think of Lu Xun who was killing people and setting fires outside.

How did Cao Wei lose his empire?

Isn't it because these noble families are so intertwined that they finally elected Sima Yi for their own benefit?

After Cao Pi came to power, he locked up the clan, implemented the nine-level Zhongzheng system, and allowed the noble clan to grow. Even if there is no Sima Yi in the future, there will still be Wang Ling and Yang Jun.

The defeat of the Western Jin Dynasty was also inseparable from the intrigues among the gentry.

Jiangdong's current semi-dead situation is also a battle between noble clans.

At present, the powerful people in Guandong are far less powerful than they were in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and it is also easy to manage.

After the marriage between Wang Meng and the Zheng family was settled, a decree was issued to prohibit intermarriage between noble families.

If you don't move them now, they will ride on the top of the beam.

(End of this chapter)