At the end of Qin, I became a son of the plane

Chapter 343: Don’t leave the problem to future generations and the military plan
Tang Cheng continued to move forward with Han Xin, and soon arrived at the Xianyang Palace.

At this time, Han Xin was surprised to see thousands of people gathered outside Xianyang Palace. Judging from their clothes, they were all scholars.

"The court is unfair and I will not accept it!"

"Why did we admit 3000 people last year but only 1000 this year? The court is discriminating against us!"

"We need to increase the number of admissions!"

Several scholars kept shouting, and many people held flags and banners. The scene was extremely spectacular and lively.

"What is going on?" Han Xin asked in shock.

This is outside Xianyang Palace. The Han Dynasty's Prime Minister's Palace, Taiwei's Palace, Yushi Dafu's Palace, and even the Yan Palace where the emperor lived are all here.

This is the core confidential place of the Han Dynasty, so many people are gathered here, and judging from the appearance of this soldier, he doesn't seem to care much.

Tang Cheng said calmly: "This is a demonstration by the scholars who took the imperial examination this year. They have lost a lot of people. I think they will disperse in a few days."

You must know that the Han Dynasty court was extremely busy after the autumn harvest. Not only did it have to conduct imperial examinations, but also the planning of the governors of various counties, the sage conference, the princes conference, it can be said that the year's summary conference all started during this time.

Xu Fan believes that demonstrations can trigger social conflicts in advance, and it is better for court officials to pay attention to this conflict and resolve it early than to suppress it until a volcano erupts and finally annexes the entire dynasty.

Prime Minister Zhou Zhang wanted to legislate to restrict this kind of thing, but Xu Fan rejected it.

Tang Cheng said disdainfully: "They don't even think about what time it is now. The world is already at peace, and there is no shortage of Han officials at all levels. How can they still admit three thousand people? Even the current thousand people may not be able to guarantee that a group of Those who are desperate for a sword regard troubled times as normal. "

A few years later, I published a small article asking you to take off your long robes and go forge, saying that the steel mills needed you more.

Although Tang Cheng is not a veteran of Chen County, he is also a veteran of the six founding counties of the Han Dynasty. When he was a teenager, he followed the emperor to conquer the world, step by step from a soldier to a military commander, and then joined the Han officer training class and became a soldier of the Taiwei Mansion. . He had all this through his own hard work, so naturally he looked down on those who wanted to reach the top in one go.

After last year's big parade, demonstrations have become a major feature of Chang'an. Whenever there is dissatisfaction, a demonstration will be launched. The parade crowd will gather around the entire city of Chang'an and then to Xianyang Palace, but these are small-scale Yes, it didn't cause much turmoil and the court didn't take care of it.

At this time, Shusun Tong and Fu Sheng came out and said: "Fellow scholars, it is inevitable to reduce the number of places in the imperial examination. You can't change it even if you stand here for a year."

"You are all knowledgeable people, not like rogues who make trouble without reason. I will settle a score with you. I am a big man like a pavilion chief and a li chief, and these grassroots officials are not included. Even the township officials have a salary of hundreds of millions. There are more than 10 petty officials below 3 shi, and more than 3000 officials above 10 shi. The annual salary paid by the court to these officials alone exceeds million shi in grain and gold. "

Of course, Xu Fan did not deny the rights of these scholars to demonstrate, but he would not increase the number of Han officials.

Han Xin said clearly: "This situation does not look good on my big man's face after all. Does the court not care about this situation?"

Moreover, after entering the era of industrialization, social conflicts will break out more intensely, and the number of demonstrations will increase. The Han Dynasty would not take advantage of the current period of less social conflicts to accumulate experience and learn to deal with these problems. Is it possible that when social conflicts become entrenched, it will be even more difficult to deal with these things? Xu Fan had seen too many things that might happen to people in the imperial court.

In his later generations, he saw too many things that had a headache and a pain in the ass. When faced with a conflict, he always failed to grasp the root cause. He always tried to solve the problem in a fool-proof manner. If he couldn't fool it, he would not solve it at all. In the end, it turned into a huge unsolvable problem. question.

Tang Cheng said: "They are angry that the number of places in the imperial examination has been reduced this year. In previous years, about 3,000 people were admitted to the imperial examination, but this year only 1,000 people were admitted. Many scholars who failed were dissatisfied. They demonstrated here and demanded that the emperor Increase the quota with the Prime Minister.”

Tang Cheng said: "The emperor has said that demonstrations are the right of these scholars. As long as they do not hinder other people, you don't have to pay attention to them. However, the court must admit as many people as it wants according to its own needs."

Xu Fan doesn't want to leave the problem to future generations, so he must resolutely control the quota of Han officials now.

Han Xin asked strangely: "What happened? Why did they surround Xianyang Palace?"

"One-fifth of the imperial court's fiscal revenue is spent on officials' salaries. Now it is impossible for the imperial court to increase the number of Han officials indefinitely. At the rate of replacement of Han officials in the imperial court, thousands of people will be the norm every year. Even if No matter how violent you are, it’s impossible to change it.”

Just like there are too many scholars and there is no place for them, then we should think of a worry-free way to let them continue studying and postpone this problem for a few years.

Let me tell these people directly that the steel factory needs you more, and you should all come to me to make iron.

Finally, the Han Dynasty court set up a "Procession and Demonstration Law" that stipulated that demonstrations were not allowed to smash, smash, loot or burn, and were not allowed to harm the interests of others. Any violation of the law of resistance would be suppressed by the court. But it does not affect other people's demonstrations, and the court is not allowed to interfere, so this is the current scene.

The scholars at the scene were silent. Firstly, the demonstrations for more than ten days had already weakened their morale. Secondly, Shusun Tong's settlement of accounts also made them understand that it was impossible to increase the number of court officials indefinitely.

Shusun Tong saw that they had calmed down and continued: "But you are not without a way out. There are hundreds of princes under my rule in the Han Dynasty. Their princely countries lack talents. You can go to these princely countries.

The second is that I, a big man, should increase our education. In counties and counties, there should be one primary school for every thousand people, and there should be a primary school in every township. You can become a master. The masters in the countryside have land and school fields, and the masters in counties and counties have a salary. You You can enjoy the benefits of officials, including pensions and medical insurance. "

Officials immediately followed up on the welfare benefits obtained during last year's parade. Zongzheng Shusuntong formulated a welfare law for officials, which included officials' overtime pay, medical security, retirement security, etc., as well as the benefits enjoyed by senior Han officials.

The first batch of Han officials to enjoy retirement benefits were Kong Kun, Li Shiqi, Xu Feng and other older Han officials.

Among them, Li Shiqi, Kong Kun, and Xu Feng were hired by Xu Fan as ministers after their retirement. Although they had no power, they could rely on their rich experience in handling government affairs to provide advice to the emperor Xu Fan.

Being the wife of a Han Dynasty is a good profession. Xu Fan has absorbed the education of later generations and knows that any industry cannot be about dedication without paying attention to salary. Therefore, the treatment of a wife of a Han Dynasty has not been bad, and he is middle-class or above, regardless of income and status. It is relatively high.

However, the scholars who could come to Chang'an to take the imperial examination were generally from small landowners or above, and the profession of Confucius did not have much appeal to them. Many people even dismiss it.

Fu Sheng also said at this time: "Is it true that only by becoming a Han official can you realize your ideals and ambitions, or is your ideal just to gain power?"

"The Han Dynasty wants to build a world of great harmony, but there is a lack of talents in all walks of life. In Chang'an City, there is the Water Conservancy College, Mozi College, Luban College, and Medical College. These industries are all necessary talents for building a world of great harmony. You and others can also Join these academies to learn skills and contribute to the ideal of a harmonious world.”

"The imperial court has given 3000 places. You can apply for these colleges. If your family lacks money and it is difficult to complete the academy, you can also apply to become a selected student of the imperial court. The imperial court will provide tuition and living expenses to help you complete your studies."

Shusuntong finally said loudly, "The road has been laid out by the court. You can make your own decision on how to choose. If you want to become a master, go to the Zongzheng Mansion to register. If you want to continue studying, go to the Educational Palace to register."

After saying that, Shusun Tong and Fu Sheng left.

These scholars looked at each other.

"The imperial court has given me a way out, let's just leave!" said a student.

"Being a master, what's the future for a student?" Someone said unconvinced. "Is it possible that the only way out is to become a Han official? My brother's family doesn't have much money, so he should make his career as a master first and stay in Chang'an City, waiting for the imperial examination next year." A down-and-out scholar said.

"I'll come back next year!" These scholars may have figured it out. It may also be that Shu Suntong presented them with facts and reasoned with them, making them understand that they would not get the results they wanted if they continued to demonstrate.

A large number of scholars dispersed, and those who remained knew that they could not change the outcome, so they had to leave.

Han Xin didn't know what to say when he saw this scene. Outside Chang'an City, the world of Han Dynasty was prosperous and full of flowers, but when he entered Chang'an City, it was so turbulent. It couldn't be said to be turmoil. It should be full of chaos. There was a vitality that he didn't understand, and it was hard for him to put it into words.

Han Xin was placed in the general's mansion, and the generals with him were Ji Xin, the general of Zhenbei, Song Liu, the general of Zhendong, Peng Yue, the general of Zhenhai, and others.

Han Xin and Ji Xin met, and the two discussed the Northern Expedition against the Huns. Although according to the Han's original plan, the Northern Expedition against the Huns would have to wait until three years later, the appearance of the Spice Island made the two decide to launch the war in advance. In Ji Xin's words, the money earned by their military cannot be taken away by the Prime Minister.

It can only be said that the profit from spices is too high. Even after deducting taxes and fees, there is still 10 gold. This number is far more than the 5 gold required by the Han Army's reform.

As the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, Zhou Zhang was naturally unwilling to waste this money. He planned to build a leading canal in Chang'an City to continue to consolidate the foundation of the Han Dynasty.

But this behavior of the prime minister made the Han military angry. The cost of the military reform should have been paid by the court, but it was not approved because the court wanted to recuperate. Now that the military has found the Spice Island and obtained the money and food themselves, the court actually And wanted to take the money away from them.

How is this possible? It is their military that always reaches out to others to ask for money. How can things turn against Tiangang? They really don't think what they are holding is swords.

Deng Zong and Wu Sheng of the military strongly disagreed. Even if they were given more retirement pay, the money could not go out of the military's account.

In the sixth year of the Han Dynasty, October 17th.

Xu Fan summoned Ji Xin, Lu Chen, Han Xin, Song Liu, and Peng Yue to inquire about the affairs of the generals' mansions and the governor's mansion. Also coming were the prime ministers of the Han Dynasty Zhou Zhang, Zhang Liang, Chen Ping, and the military supervisor of the Taiwei's mansion. Wu Sheng, the general in charge of the army, Deng Zong, the general in charge of the army, Ge Ying, the general in charge of the army, and others.

Ji Xin was the first to tell Xu Fan about the military affairs of Zhenbei General's Mansion.

Ji Xin was the first to join Xu Fan. Everything Xu Fan said and did was even recorded in a book. He can be said to be Xu Fan's best student.

In the past two years, Han Xin was not the only one squeezing the Huns' living space. Ji Xin also made the same move.

He sent Confucian scholars to go deep into the court and vigorously promoted the theory of Han-Hungarian brothers, saying that the Huns were descendants of Dayu, and that they and the Han people were brothers connected by blood. A war between brothers of the two races would only bring pain to the relatives and happiness to the enemies.

They also sent opera troupes to sneak into the Huns' caravans, which not only explored the geographical environment of the Huns, but also promoted the wealthy life of the Han Dynasty in the form of opera.

Ji Xin himself was in Jiuyuan County, holding high the banner of peace without war, wealth without swords, and attracted a large number of Huns into Jiuyuan County.

You must know that the Han Dynasty is a beacon of known civilization. This lighthouse recognizes that it is their eldest brother, and also opens the border to them and allows them to become Han people. The consequences of this have been vividly demonstrated in later generations.

There were a large number of Huns immigrating to Jiuyuan County. Ji Xin helped these Huns settle and allocate pastures, get green storage and fodder, and helped them sell goods and fight against the profiteers of the Han Dynasty.

He could also handle the disputes between the Huns and Han people fairly. Even if the Huns encountered any difficulties, he could help resolve them if they came to Ji Xin. In a short time, Yu Ji Xin's name spread throughout the desert.

Huns tribes rushed to join Ji Xin. Every year tens of thousands of Huns tribes disappeared, and the entire north and south of Yinshan Mountain were occupied by Ji Xin.

After talking about the situation in Mobei, Ji Xin continued to talk about the current situation of the Huns.

"Your Majesty, although the Huns are about to be squeezed out of Monan by us, they have already unified Mobei. This year, they even united with the Dayue people to attack a powerful country in the west called Wusun. It is said that they captured thousands of blacksmiths. Now the Huns The human army also began to become iron-clad.”

"And this Moton is also a hero. When faced with the offensive of my Han brothers, he proposed the theory of grassland nationality, saying that we Han people entered the grassland to wipe out all the grassland peoples. If all the herdsmen do not want to be exterminated, We should unite and fight against the big man.”

"His argument really attracted many tribesmen in the desert. The court cannot continue to allow the Huns to grow. If we really wait for the Huns to integrate the entire desert, we will face a powerful empire covering thousands of miles."

"You must know that the Chu State only had a territory of 5000 miles back then, but it was already the most powerful enemy of the Qin Dynasty. And now the Huns' potential is even more powerful than the Chu State back then."

Han Xin also followed up and said: "Your Majesty, the potential of the Huns is indeed greater than that of Chu, especially their huge territory. Even if our Han army is sharp, it will be difficult to defeat them in one battle. This is when the Huns are at their weakest. , If Modu is given time to consolidate the desert, my strength will be even higher if I want to defeat the Huns."

Prime Minister Zhou Zhang frowned and said, "Are the little Xiongnu really so scary?"

The Han Dynasty has been hoarding grain over the years, but the land on the border is already barren, and it has not stocked much grain in two years. If a war is launched now, grain will have to be allocated from Guanzhong and the Central Plains, and grain will be transported thousands of miles. The consumption of money and grain can be imagined And know it.

After this battle is won, the internal affairs development of the entire Han Dynasty will be severely damaged.

Han Xin said: "Prime Minister, under the repeated attacks of my big man, the strength of the Huns has not weakened but has unified the entire Mobei. The resilience of the Huns is so high that we cannot overemphasize it. Not to mention the leader of the Huns, Mao Dun. He is still a hero, and the Huns under his leadership are even more terrifying and cannot be taken lightly. "

Zhang Liang mused: "But fighting the Huns now will interrupt all the government's policies."

You must know that most of the resources of the Han court are now invested in building water conservancy, roads and industries. These investments must be continuous. The outbreak of war at this time will obviously interrupt this process.

Han Xin said: "There is no guarantee that the war will start this year, but the court should indeed prepare in advance."

"We must start planning for the war with the Huns now, otherwise it will be extremely difficult for the court to deal with the Huns even three years later."

"The land of Monan doesn't matter. The imperial court only needs to invest 10 cavalry and 30 infantry to defend the grain road, gradually advance, absorb the Huns in Monan, and educate them into Han people. The imperial court can occupy Monan in one year and digest it in five years. Monan, but the base of the Huns is in Mobei.”

"Mobei is not only extremely far away from the core of our Han Dynasty's rule, but also separated by the Mobei Desert. The Han has to cross three thousand miles to attack the core area of ​​the Huns. This is extremely disadvantageous for our Han Dynasty, even if it is If 10 cavalry are sent to attack Mobei, to infantry will be needed to defend the grain roads. If the imperial court sends cavalry to attack Mobei, then more than infantry will be needed to maintain the grain roads. "

Zhou Zhang had a headache when he heard this number and said: "Another six hundred thousand. When you generals fight, don't you think about how much pressure such a huge army puts on the court? After this battle, the court will not return for ten years." No energy."

Back then, the Han Dynasty launched an army of 600,000 to attack the Qi State. This was still in the hinterland of the Central Plains. There was a huge Yellow River that could transport grain and grass. The prosperity of the Qi State could greatly restore the strength of the Han Dynasty. But even so, the Han Dynasty spent two years. Only then did he regain his strength, and Aocang's grain supply exceeded hundreds of millions of dan this year.

But now Han Xin opened his mouth to say that there are 6 troops and cavalry. You must know that the food consumed by war horses is equivalent to soldiers, and the food and grass consumed by cavalry is even more exaggerated than that of infantry.

This is equivalent to the consumption of food and fodder for 120 million troops, and the decisive battle is still thousands of miles away in Mobei. It is thousands of miles from Guanzhong to Jiuyuan, and more than 3000 miles from Jiuyuan to Mobei. This food road More than 5000 miles.

If this war begins, the entire Han Dynasty's strategy will have to turn around, and infinite manpower, material and financial resources must be invested in this war.

(End of this chapter)