"Take Hao." In the palace, among the "imperial names" submitted by a group of Confucian scholars, Liu Chengyou chose the word "Hao".
"Hao is clear and grand. It not only matches the virtues of water, but also shows the broad mind of an official. It's very good!" After Liu Chengyou finished speaking, Tao Gu, who was sitting sideways, opened his mouth and licked it.
As a minister who had been following Liu Chengyou since he was in Qiandi, Tao Gu was naturally promoted, and was promoted to the official of Zhongshushe, the bachelor of Hongwenguan, and the judge of the temple affairs. In Hongwenguan, he was only under the great scholar Su Yugui. , Su Yugui, that is the prime minister. Tao Gu's goal seems to be clearer. If he takes a step further, he will have a place in the political hall.
Liu Chengyou was used to compliments, and his reaction was very dull. Regarding the imperial name, Liu Chengyou didn't take it seriously. The emperor's name was not used to be called by the people of the dynasty. At most, it was mentioned when writing history. Liu Chengyou changed it, but it remained the same. For example, it is convenient for the subjects to change one person's name. After all, the cost is much lower than that of people in the world avoiding names and writing essays.
Waiting in front of me are all veterans and Confucian scholars, Zhang Zhao, Zhang Yun, Li Song, He Ning, Li Huan and others. They can be described as outstanding literary talents. Among these people, Li Song and He Ning are also former prime ministers. , although they have official status and are not low-ranking, they are placed in the third library, compiling books and compiling journals. They are basically raised as mascots and are not taken seriously.
Since the founding of the country, the Han Dynasty has despised the literati from top to bottom. Like Yang Bin, he despised the Confucian scholars very much. He felt that articles, etiquette and music were all empty things and not worth mentioning. How could there be abundant money and strong armor and soldiers as important.
Therefore, I was very happy to receive a special summons from Liu Chengyou to perform an event.
"Your Majesty, the late emperor expelled the barbarians, saved the world, organized the mountains and rivers, and opened up the Han Dynasty. After repeated discussions with the ministers, the late emperor's title was proposed to be Gaozu, and his posthumous title was Ruiwen Sheng, Wu Zhao, Suxiao Emperor." The etiquette envoy Zhang Zhao came out and said, He presented the album and said: "The music and rituals presented are to be named 'Guan De', and the dance music and lyrics will be compiled separately. Please give me your Majesty's approval."
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou took it. Although he only browsed it briefly, he still pondered for a while to show his solemnity, and then said: "Yes!"
His generation may have outstanding literary talents, but at this time, Liu Chengyou was not in urgent need of talents. Moreover, Liu Chengyou's cultural quality did not have the ability to talk with him. In order to avoid awkward conversations, he showed a little emphasis on literary talents. , hinting at a "beautiful" future, Liu Chengyou asked him to step aside without saying much.
After he ascended the throne, Liu Chengyou moved the Zhengshi Hall to the side of Guangzheng Hall.
Stepping into the political affairs hall, he raised his hands and exempted a group of Zhongshu's subordinates from saluting, and went straight into the hall. There were still a few old faces, Yang Bin, Wang Zhang, Er Su, and Li Tao were all there. Yang Bin and Su Fengji were arguing about something. Yang Yan said sternly: "That person has no virtue or talent. When he was in office, he was neglected in government affairs and could not fulfill his duties. Before he was dismissed from his power and position, he has already been kind. How can he be promoted again?"
It has been a while since I heard Yang Bin speak with such a loud voice and be so excited in the political hall.
This was followed by Su Fengji's rebuttal: "Your Majesty has reached great heights and rewards civil and military officials with kindness. Do you want to favor one over others? How do you want the ministers to view your Majesty?"
"The things you mentioned are all greedy and despicable people. Even if they are a captain or a book, they will not be allowed, let alone the officials in the six departments!" Yang Bin glared at Su Fengji: "As long as I am here, I will never allow incompetent people to live in the temple. , corrupt Chao Gang!"
"What a loud tone!" Su Fengji's face was very ugly. He was almost criticizing Sang and Huai. He looked back at Yang Fan coldly and said sarcastically: "You, Prime Minister Yang, can you still make the decision on behalf of His Majesty?"
"you!"
Su Fengji was a very shady person. Whenever he had a discussion with Yang Bing, he would always bring Liu Chengyou up naturally, as if he represented Liu Chengyou, making others look like Yang Bing was standing on the opposite side of Liu Chengyou. The more he heard this, the more Liu Chengyou felt. Somewhat impatient, Liu Chengyou was dissatisfied with this practice of pretending to be powerful to satisfy selfish desires. Of course, the ultimate reason was that at this stage, Liu Chengyou no longer needed Su Fengji to compete with Yang Bin.
After stopping and listening for a while outside the main hall, Liu Chengyou had some idea of what the two were arguing about. It was simply that Su Fengji wanted to take advantage of Liu Chengyou's accession to the throne to reward ministers, to get some promotions for his followers, and to make a fortune at the same time. , but was rejected by Yang Bin.
"Ahem." He coughed twice.
However, probably because his voice was too soft, it did not attract the attention of the ministers. When Liu Chengyou showed up, he was discovered by the sharp-eyed Su Yugui, who stood up and saluted first.
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
Liu Chengyou sat down on the main seat with a cold face. Before he could say anything, all the ministers sat down habitually. When Liu Chengyou fell into his eyes, he seemed to be fascinated, squeezed his eyes hard, and glanced at Yang Bing and Su Fengji began to argue: "You are all prime ministers, assisting in the affairs of the country. It would be unbecoming to argue like this if the generals are spread out! Three people become tigers. Those who know the truth know that the two princes express their own opinions on state affairs. Those who are ignorant Foolish people, I’m afraid they will think that there is some kind of conflict between our great Han ministers and our great ministers!”
When Liu Chengyou said this, Yang Su and Yang Su both looked a little ugly. Su Fengji glanced at Yang Bin and said to Liu Chengyou without much sincerity: "What your Majesty said is true, and I have nothing to say."
Yang Bin's anger subsided, he raised his head and looked at Liu Chengyou, then leaned slightly and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Waving his hand casually, Liu Chengyou asked knowingly: "What is it that makes the two husbands have such a fierce dispute?"
After hearing the inquiry, during the argument between the two, Li Tao, who always had a serious face, took out a booklet and presented it to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, this is the list of promotions and transfers of civil and military officials drawn up by the ministers. The two ministers, among them, Some officials have objections, which is why we have this dispute. Please take a look at it, Your Majesty."
The eunuch respectfully presented the booklet to Liu Chengyou, took it easily, opened it and browsed it roughly. Except for a few of the officials above, he had no impression of most of them, or he only heard their names.
The so-called transfer of officials, such as the six ministers, ministers, temple ministers, six army generals, generals, etc., just rotated everyone in a circle, the military department was transferred to the official department, the official department was transferred to the criminal department, and the criminal department was transferred to the household department. .....The actual duties of the temple supervisors of the Three Divisions and Six Ministries were the focus of the dispute between Yang and Su.
"I basically have no objections to what everyone has discussed." Although he looked at it casually, Liu Chengyou made a quick decision. He picked up his pen and checked a few times on the list. For example, Wei Renpu's position was changed to a direct bachelor of the Privy Council, and Fan Zhi was promoted to Zhongshu. Sacrifice others and know how to control imperial edicts.
"As for those who have objections, they should be assigned to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and have a comprehensive evaluation and review, and it will be agreed upon!" Liu Chengyou glanced sideways at Su Fengji: "I want to create grace, but I should not abuse my official position. The country is newly established. Although there is a lack of talents, the Han Dynasty has great power. , and it is not a place for people without virtue or talent!"
After saying this, Su Fengji was stunned, and Yang Bin was also a little surprised. This time, Liu Chengyou's attitude turned out to be on his side. He took a look at Liu Chengyou's calm face, and quickly looked away before his eyes glanced at her. .
At the same time, Liu Chengyou's words are actually high-sounding words. There are many people in power and positions in the court who have no virtue or talent!
"In addition, the salary increase..."
Liu Chengyou deliberately did not finish his words, but Wang Zhang took it over tactfully and said with excitement: "Your Majesty, the national treasury is now exhausted, the mansion is empty, there is war outside, there is famine inside, and the national supplies are not enough, so why talk about it?" Increase. Ministers, since they have received favors from the great Han Dynasty, they should feel the same sympathy for the country and understand the difficulties of the country. I believe that instead of increasing the salary, it should be reduced to relieve the cost pressure on the court.... ..”
In today's Han Dynasty, the problem of redundant officials is not particularly serious. However, the imperial court is poor, which means that it takes a lot of money and food to support the tired officials.
"I object!" As soon as he finished speaking, Su Fengji jumped out: "All officials serve as the wings of the country and govern the world for Your Majesty, how can we treat them harshly?"
Hearing this, Wang Zhang immediately turned to Su Fengji: "This is not to treat officials harshly, but to take extraordinary measures in an emergency. The next day, when the country is rich and the treasury is full, we can restore it."
"This is a big fallacy! With the salary cut, how can the courtiers maintain their food, clothing, and support their families?" Su Fengji sneered coldly, and raised his hand to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, Wang Zhang's proposal will definitely lose the heart of the courtiers, and we must pay attention to it. !”
"Xiang Su has several mansions and thousands of hectares of farmland, but he still cares about his salary?" Wang Zhang directly exposed Su Fengji's shortcomings.
Su Fengji's expression changed drastically, and he glared at Wang Zhang fiercely, wanting to get angry even more.
"Okay!" Liu Chengyou interrupted: "This matter will be discussed later..."
This dispute has come to an end, but there is no need to think about the increase in salary. As for whether to reduce it as Wang Zhang said, Liu Chengyou still needs to be cautious. Of course, it is only for courtiers and nobles. For the imperial guards, their treatment will not be reduced at all, no matter how poor the court is.
"How are the festivals in each town?" Liu Chengyou turned to another topic.
This time, Su Yugui presented a memorial to Liu Chengyou, which basically contained all the military disciplines of all those who had surrendered to the Han Dynasty. It was very neat. In addition to following the previous positions, it also included the same rules. If it was slightly different, some official titles were added. , promoted to a noble title, such as Liu Chong, Gao Xingzhou, Fu Yanqing, An Shenqi...
But if this happens, the Han Dynasty will probably be filled with envoys everywhere!
The minister travels all over the world, and the team training is not as good as a dog?
