Obviously, the rewards this year will be much heavier than last year.
Mainly because of the unstable footing last year, and the fact that he ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, etc., the awarding of merit was done in a hurry.
This year is different. People in Kansai are gradually calming down, there are more talents, and the process of awarding merit is being implemented smoothly.
So this time, rewards such as becoming a Guanglu doctor or being granted a real territory have finally appeared. Moreover, the war has not yet ended, and there will definitely be a group of people who will be granted the title next year, so there must be room for them to be promoted.
In other words, we should neither chill the hearts of the heroes nor reward them too much. We should have a good sense of proportion.
In addition, the pardon and appointment of Jiang Ren were briefly read out at the meeting.
There are no trivial matters in a court meeting. Even if it is simply passed by, it represents the policy tendency of the court. Just like later, if the relevant government offices cannot well understand the spirit of the court meeting, there is no need to complain when you make a mistake and get beaten.
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Then there is a summary of the imperial court's achievements in the past year. The Jin region has been peaceful for five or six years because there have been no large-scale invasions by foreign enemies. Grain production has increased year by year, and Daizhou pastures are also prosperous.
Because the Turkic tribes within it have gone through several large-scale purges, fewer and fewer people want to return to the grasslands. Young Turks are rushing to join the army, and the situation in Yunnei is improving.
The banditry in Kansai is gradually disappearing, but the implementation of the new tax system is not going smoothly. The Kansai aristocratic group is undoubtedly the key. Resistances that hinder the implementation of the new system have arisen one after another. A lot of blood has been shed for this, but it seems that there is still a tug of war like this.
Performed.
In Shuzhong, there is still some turmoil, mainly because the remnants of Li Yuan fled into the mountains and joined forces with the barbarians, and they continued to suppress them. At the end of this year, the barbarian commander Ran Zhao mobilized all his barbarian troops to attack Kuizhou. This is a very typical example.
However, generally speaking, it has not been able to cause too much trouble. Whether it is Hanzhong, Yizhou, Kuizhou and other places, the grain, tea and other local products transported to Kansai have doubled this year, and it seems to be recovering quickly.
Beyond that, there were frequent good news from Lingzhou, Liangzhou and other northwest frontier areas. Fan Wenjin, Xue Wanjun, Pang Yu and others were all very effective, not only stabilizing the situation, but also powerfully intimidating the northwest tribes, showing a
The vigor and vitality of the emerging empire.
Especially at the beginning of this year, more than 30,000 Turkic cavalry returned north without success, which greatly boosted the morale of the people in the northwest and made people clearly realize the majesty and power of the Tang Dynasty.
Henan has suffered too much damage in recent years, and it is extremely difficult to recover. In the next ten or twenty years, how to restore the vitality of the hinterland of the Central Plains will become one of the key goals of Datang's governance.
Jiang You had just experienced a war to destroy the country, and the people's sentiments were still uncertain. They might experience some small-scale rebellions in the future, so they should not be taken lightly.
When the weather gets warmer next spring, the DPRK will definitely send many officials to Jiangyou to manage the local area and stabilize the people's hearts. This will also help to reward some officials.
I have to say that it is a good place to display your talents. It has a large population, abundant products, and it has just experienced a war. There are many things worth doing, and it is easy to achieve political achievements.
There are many people who want to go out there, and the cold weather in winter cannot stop their enthusiasm for running around.
After talking about things one by one, the court meeting was held for a whole day, which could be regarded as a more detailed year-end summary of the second year of Yuanzhen of the Tang Dynasty.
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At the end of November, the news that Cao Dan's army, which was surrounded near Xuchang, had surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, reached Chang'an, causing another commotion.
Although Li Po had expected it, he was still overjoyed.
This should be the last victory this year. The war in Henan has come to an end. At the same time, Xue Wanche led his army into Shandong, and Pengcheng, Xiapi and other counties surrendered after hearing the news.
The strategic goals for the next year are getting clearer and clearer. They are to wipe out Shandong and cross the river to eliminate Dou Jiande's separatist forces. Du Fuwei on the left side of the Yangtze River is mainly trying to persuade them to surrender. If this fails, they will also use troops to attack them.
By the end of the year, it was obvious that the great cause was about to be accomplished, and the whole court was full of joy. It was a pity that it was winter, so there was no way to do any tricks.
The emperor's remnants of the saying that it is better to use your remaining courage to chase down the poor bandits, and not to use your fame to study as an overlord, have also been circulated both inside and outside the court, knowing that the emperor's ambition is still the same, and he has not slackened in the slightest.
While the ministers were filled with admiration, they would not jump up and down to urge the king to celebrate.
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This year there is less snow in Weicheng than in Chang'an, but people here feel the weather is horribly cold.
The simple palace in the city was deserted, and officials were walking among them, with tense faces and hurried steps. The whistling north wind could not dispel the uneasy and depressing atmosphere that enveloped the place.
Dou Jiande has not left his palace for several days. Today he summoned Pei Ju, Cui Junsu and others to discuss matters.
In only about two months, Emperor Dou looked much older. His dark and fat face was covered with sadness, and his originally few wrinkles suddenly became deeper.
His eyes were bloodshot, his hair was messy, and his skin was flabby, indicating that he hadn't slept peacefully for a long time.
The ministers arrived one after another, and they looked no better than the emperor. Most of them stayed up all night like the emperor, and had to think of countermeasures. They were tortured both physically and mentally.
In October, there was a sudden change in the front. The Tang army bypassed the mountains and appeared from the south. They were not noticed by the Xia army until they entered the boundary of Yingchuan. By then it was too late.
Large groups of Tang Army cavalry were all over the mountains and plains, swarming in and crisscrossing the plains of eastern Henan, tearing the Xia Army's defense line to pieces that had not taken precautions.
Such a roundabout operation was something that the generals of the Xia Army and the courtiers of the Xia State had never seen before, nor dared to imagine. They immediately panicked, and Cao Dan, the minister, made the mistake of aiding Xuchang from the south without even having time to inform the court.
Decide.
Then... the Tang army appeared on the riverside, completely cutting off the connection between Hebei and Cao Dan's army. Before the government could react, Hulao had fallen.
Wang Cong's army of more than 100,000 people could only watch helplessly from the other side, but there was nothing they could do.
Cao Dan's army was in danger, and its strategy and tactics were completely defeated. Everyone in the Xia court was stunned. Only then did they vaguely realize that something big seemed to have happened to Xiao Xian. Otherwise, how could the Tang army attack via Nanyang?
As time entered into the depths of winter, it was no longer possible to cross the river to bring back Cao Dan's army while the Tang army was not yet firmly established. This seemed like a complete failure.
"Is there any news yet?" Dou Jiande's hoarse voice sounded, and the hall fell silent.
Everyone understood what the emperor wanted to ask, but it was a question that did not require an answer. Many people had gone across the river to investigate, and most of them failed to come back. Even if there were people who came back, they could not find any trace of Cao Dan's army.
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And if there is any news, it will reach the emperor's ears immediately without asking...
This chapter has been completed!