Chui Gong Hall. Guo Wei, Wang Jun, Shang Hongqian, Bai Wenke and the third envoy Wang Zhang are all there.
"Starting from the first month of the second year of Qianyou, the salaries of the Imperial Army will be distributed according to this salary list. Please tell the whole army!" Liu Chengyou personally stamped the seal on the page of an album, looked around, and said to all the ministers.
Although he looked calm on the face, the pressure in his heart increased a bit. Resetting the salary of the Forbidden Army was another strategy to appease the morale of the army. From the commander of Eryadu to below, the salary and salary have been increased. Among the Forbidden Army, the number of regular soldiers Although it has been reduced, the auxiliary soldiers still need to pay their salaries. After this reduction and one increase, the cost of military salaries has actually increased.
This is still a situation in a poor country where people are poor. Take the commander-in-chief as an example. His monthly salary is only 150 jin and his salary is 20 shi, which is extremely shabby.
By far, the largest expenditures on the government of the Han Dynasty were the expenses for raising officials and troops. The money, treasures and expenses were still in a tight balance.
The imperial court was in a tight situation, so it basically acquiesced to officials being honored and able to own their own properties, even though abuse of power for personal gain had become the norm.
After receiving Liu Chengyou's approval, the others were relatively calm. Wang Zhang had a look of obvious pain on his face, and his bitterness seemed to have increased. However, Wang Zhang has rarely given any discounts when it comes to raising the army. .
"How is the morale of the military lately?" Liu Chengyou asked, glancing at Shang Hongqian and Bai Wenke.
Bai Wenke bowed firmly and said kind words: "Your Majesty has thought thoroughly and prepared properly for this army reorganization. The soldiers all know that Your Majesty loves the soldiers, and you have diligently comforted and implemented it, so the morale of the army is still stable?"
"How about resenting Ai for the soldiers who have been eliminated?"
"The imperial court has arranged everything properly, how can there be any complaints?" Bai Wenke responded.
After he finished speaking, Shang Hongqian smiled and assured Liu Chengyou: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I have already sent you my message. If anyone is dissatisfied, please come to me and he will be convinced!"
In response to Shang Hongqian's statement, Liu Chengyou grinned slightly. His expression was as usual, he thought for a moment and said to a few people: "You have worked hard to organize the army this time. I will bear it in my heart. After the work is completed, I will be generously rewarded!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"It's all my duty." Guo Wei bowed his head, his tired expression still submissive.
"It takes half a mile to travel a hundred miles. Although the army reorganization is currently stable, we must not be negligent in the follow-up matters!" Liu Chengyou warned again.
"As you command!"
Ending the imperial meeting with one sentence, Liu Chengyou left Wang Zhang behind to consult with him about the autumn tax. According to his previous edict, the autumn tax has been collected since the beginning of October, and now it is already halfway through November. The states in the Central Plains, especially the Gyeonggi Province Prefectures and towns have successively sent some money and grain to Tokyo, and more will need to be sent after spring.
The imperial court was in poverty, so it paid special attention to money and grain. After discussing with Wang Zhang for a long time, the two men once again came up with a policy. In order to alleviate the burden of transporting grain to various states, the imperial court set up transshipment envoys in each state. Specializing in the transportation of summer and autumn grain to various prefectures, overall planning and dispatching, saving manpower and improving efficiency.
As always, it was implemented from Gyeonggiju County, where the court had a higher degree of control. Up to now, basically any new policies and decrees issued by the court were first tried out in Gyeonggiju County to see the effect. This has become a kind of governance of Liu Chengyou got used to.
After Wang Zhang left, Liu Chengyou picked up another roster and looked at it seriously. There was a look of expectation on his face, and he seemed to feel at ease. This is the list of generals and generals in the Department of Front and Guards, which involves the transfers so far. As for the rank of general and military officer, in the final analysis, the core action of this army reorganization is the promotion and appointment of these middle and lower-level officers.
Sun Li, Xiang Xun, Han Tong, Ma Quanyi, Li Chongju...these names came into view one by one, which was enough to make Liu Chengyou feel at ease. They were supplemented by military academies such as Li Chongjin, Zhang Yongde, Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Yanjin, and Wang Hanlun.
Among the armies of the two yamen, Liu Chengyou saw more familiar and unfamiliar names, all among low-level officers, such as Han Lingkun, Wang Shenqi... In general, this army reorganization, It is a process of upgrading the Forbidden Forces.
Of course, even if young generals are vigorously promoted, the army will not be dominated by young people in a short period of time. Liu Chengyou does not have a completely suppressive mentality towards those meritorious generals, especially those in their prime. Famous generals who have gone through the battlefield and are either brave or talented are still reused.
People like Wang Quanbin, Wang Yanchao, Shi Yanchao, Wang Yin, Du Hanhui, Wang Yansheng, Bai Yanyu, Guo Chong, Zhao Hongyin... these people will still be the backbone of the Han Dynasty's Forbidden Army for a long time to come.
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In the afternoon, he was rarely lazy and did not stay in the palace to get rid of the tedious government affairs. Liu Chengyou greeted the servant and followed him out of the palace for a walk.
They didn't go far, just around the Chui Gong Palace. Although the Bian Palace is not big in scale, the palaces and terraces are even more luxurious. When people are in it, everything they can see is filled with shadows of the palace. There is a trance, and Liu Chengyou suddenly realizes that he is the emperor. of humility and insignificance.
Speaking of which, Liu Chengyou is not very familiar with the entire Bian Palace. Since he succeeded to the throne, his scope of activities has always been those few palaces, and he rarely even goes to the palace gardens. If he was allowed to wander around the palace alone , can definitely get lost.
It's the middle of winter, the winter moon is in full swing, the weather is getting colder and colder, and the winter scenery around the palace is really not that good, especially if you are tired of seeing it.
Taking a breath of hot steam into the palm of his hand, Liu Chengyou huddled under the fur robe that he had worn for a month and a half, and looked back at the Gongdong Palace. The frosty sky was shrouded in mist, but it was clearly visible that the solemn palace had no gorgeous decorations. Instead, it smells of disrepair.
Seeing this scene, Liu Chengyou suddenly became excited, pointed at the palace, and said with emotion: "I don't regard the palace as beautiful, but I am actually proud of its simplicity!"
Hearing his emotion, Zhang Dejun, who was waiting beside him, immediately stepped forward to greet him: "The frugality of the officials has long been famous in the government and the public. The citizens of Tokyo are all praising the officials' sage and benevolence!"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou immediately asked: "You have lived in the palace for a long time and served the emperor. Where did you get the public opinion?"
Zhang Dejun was stunned. He was just taking the opportunity to cater to the emperor. How could he know that Liu Chengyou would react so seriously? He hesitated and gave a slightly more reasonable answer: "I have heard from the officials who came to see me and discussed it in private."
Liu Chengyou smiled playfully, but let him go, and his mood improved a little. Although his frugality was not completely sincere, as the emperor, he was "suffering" like this. If he couldn't win a It would be such a loss for a good reputation.
In fact, Bian Palace is not separated from the Tokyo city by thousands of mountains and rivers, and news from the palace occasionally comes out. Thanks to the good publicity, there is really a lot of praise for Liu Chengyou among the people. Holy Lord Mingjun's character has almost been established.
Seeing that Liu Chengyou didn't go into details, Zhang Dejun also breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid of this official family, so he came to ask questions suddenly because he heard from those ministers.
"It's almost the winter solstice!" Suddenly, Liu Chengyou asked.
"Back to the official's house, the winter solstice is coming in five days!" Zhang Dejun hurriedly replied.
"This winter solstice, I should rejoice with the people!" Liu Chengyou said.
In this era, the winter solstice is a solar term that is taken very seriously. People at home and abroad celebrate it just like the New Year.