Chapter 147 A sign of changes in the political situation
It was the first time that Emperor Liu spent the winter in Luoyang. Emperor Liu seemed very adaptable. Perhaps it was a psychological effect. He even felt much more comfortable than in Kaifeng. The winter of the sixth year of Kaibao seemed to be a bit colder than in the past.
, it also snowed several times in a row. The snow was not heavy, but it also added a bit of softness to this bleak winter.
The power structure of the Han Dynasty court has also become increasingly stable. In addition to the cuts and balances in power, it is also because after so many years, everyone above and below has become accustomed to it.
There is no doubt that the Zhengshitang is the highest authority of the current imperial court. It inherits the orders of the emperor and oversees various ministries. With the delegation of power by Emperor Liu and the participation of the prince, its position as the center of power has become stronger.
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In the past, there was a Chongzhengdian in Tokyo. Not to mention competing, it was always restrained. After arriving in Xijing, this situation has changed a lot. The positions and personnel of Chongzhengdian are still there, but they have been left aside.
It was left empty, at least there is no palace called Chongzheng Hall in Xijing.
However, given Emperor Liu's history of peeing, he didn't really just look away and let all power return to the prime minister. Rather, he had studied the current official system and institutions of the Han Dynasty, and compared the restrictions on the power of the prime minister.
In the Tang Dynasty, the three provinces and six ministries already had further differentiation and checks and balances.
As for the "Chongzheng Hall", from its prototype to its formation, and then to its development and expansion, in twenty years, its check and balance effect on the Zhengshi Hall was not obvious. On the contrary, to a certain extent, it also caused the bloated power structure and slowed down the government.
Improve administrative efficiency.
As the emperor's secretarial agency, the Chongzheng Hall is qualified and plays a positive role. However, in order to expand its influence, conflicts with the Zhengshi Hall are inevitable. Considering these, Emperor Liu has never given real power to the Chongzheng Hall in the past.
, draws a clear line between the two.
The westward move to Luoyang had a huge impact on the imperial court. Some were visible, while others were changed subtly. For example, Emperor Liu's thinking and division of power were now ready to be adjusted.
It is not just a change of personnel, but the most important thing is the balance between imperial power and power. After considering it for nearly half a year and discussing with many people, Emperor Liu basically had a clear idea of the suggestions from all aspects.
The initial idea is to establish a cabinet, and this cabinet is naturally derived from the Chongzheng Palace in the past, but the difference from the past is that the powers and responsibilities will be more clear.
While undertaking the work of secretary to the emperor, he also served as the brain of the country, making suggestions and deciding on major policies. To put it bluntly, it means that the decision-making power is completely separated from the political hall and returned to the cabinet. From now on, the main power of the political hall will be deliberation.
and execution.
It can also be said that the former Zhongshu Province has been replaced by a "cabinet" shell. However, this shell is more about reflecting the emperor's will. No matter how it changes, this is the basic point, and this is still the case.
Emperor Liu's actions to strengthen imperial power.
Although it has not yet been implemented, Emperor Liu has already made up his mind that the candidate for the first cabinet bachelor will be not Shi Xizai, who has served as the "Secretary-General" for several years, but the Prime Minister Wei Renpu.
Speaking of which, Wei Renpu has been the prime minister for more than ten years. He is also older, so it is time to reduce the pressure on him and reduce the physical burden. Reviewing official documents and handling government affairs are also physical tasks.
Of course, the most important thing was Emperor Liu's suspicious temperament. Emperor Liu trusted, respected, and respected Wei Renpu, an old minister, but there were limits.
Even now, I have not become suspicious of Wei Renpu, who is conscientious and always maintains the demeanor of a prime minister. However, if a person stays in phase for too long, problems will always arise easily.
For the benefit of everyone, we must change when necessary and move when necessary.
Emperor Liu had been delegating power for a long time. However, he had a change of heart, and the smart people in the court immediately felt it. Many people knew that by next year, the court would undergo major changes.
Therefore, in the winter of the sixth year of Kaibao's reign, in addition to being cold, there was also a bit of impetuousness within the Han court.
Among the ministries and departments under the Political Hall, the most eye-catching is the Financial Secretary, and the one with greater independence is the Privy Council. The separation of military and political affairs that has been carried out for so many years is generally from the central to the local governments.
Although, it is impossible to achieve it completely, and it is not realistic in the current era.
Although the Privy Council has always accepted the leadership of the Political Affairs Hall, it has basically acted independently, and the Political Affairs Hall has rarely intervened in specific military and political affairs.
Of course, the normal operation of the Privy Council cannot be separated from the support of the Political Hall. There are still very frequent exchanges with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Personnel, especially the Ministry of War.
Therefore, it is difficult for the Privy Council to be immune to any changes in influence in the DPRK. As the head of the Privy Council, Li Chuyun was influenced by that trend and was also affected.
In the Privy Council, behind the public case that exuded the aura of power, Privy Councilor Li Chuyun was immersed in reviewing the military aircraft matters reported from various places, with a very serious expression on his face, as if his face had been frozen by the cold weather.
The reason is that he also feels that his time in the Privy Council is running out...
He became Privy Councilor at the same time as Zhao Kuangyin, both after the Northern Expedition. Zhao Kuangyin was in charge of the Ministry of War, and Emperor Liu had to change his position, but what about the Privy Council in charge of the national military?
Li Chuyun served as Privy Councilor for the longest period of time. This alone is enough to leave his name in history. During the nearly ten years he served, he worked diligently and handled the country's military aircraft in an orderly manner.
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Moreover, in addition to daily official duties, his achievements were also remarkable. Unification, Hexi, Annan, Liuqiu, and Dali can all be regarded as being carried out under his auspices.
As far as Li Chuyun is concerned, he is reluctant to leave his post. On the one hand, he holds a high and powerful position, but on the other hand, he wants to continue to display his talents. However, this is not up to him.
The psychological changes are reflected in Li Chuyun's face. Dadi's expression is more serious than usual. However, Li Chuyun is still meticulous when it comes to doing things and does not dare to neglect. Even if he leaves office not long ago, he must stand up to the end.
Yiban Gang, probably this is the idea...
Finally, a smile appeared on the stiff face. The report in his hand came from Hexi and was reported to Yang Tingzhang. The last resistance force of the yellow-headed Uighurs was defeated, and the Uighur problem was over.
This yellow-headed Uighur is naturally a remnant of the Ganzhou Uighur. When the imperial court captured Hexi, some of the Uighur tribes escaped, and the number was not large, and they migrated to the southwest of Guasha.
In fact, if they were more peaceful and nomadic, the imperial court would not necessarily pursue them fiercely. The key is that they were restless and united with the Tibetan people around them to invade Hexi several times and kill and plunder the Han lands. When they were at their strongest, they actually carried out
A formation of nearly four thousand string-controlling men came out.
Naturally, this was something that the Han Dynasty could not tolerate. The most important thing for Yang Tingzhang, the commander of the Hexi capital, in these years was to wipe out them. He sent troops more than ten times before and after, and although he killed many prisoners, he failed to achieve full success.
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However, the Yellow-headed Uighur, which blindly plundered and invaded without seeking recuperation, could gain momentum for a while, but it could not last long. Under the repeated attacks of the Han army, it gradually became depressed and tended to decline. By the autumn of the sixth year of Kaibao
, there were only one of the five main rebel tribes left.
Therefore, Yang Tingzhang once again launched a long-distance raid, killing all the Tubo people who were rebellious on the plateau. At this point, another problem in Hexi was eliminated, which was naturally a problem for Li Chuyun.
Something to be happy about.
With joy in his heart, he drafted the approval document for the transfer to the Ministry of War and handed over the merits and rewards. Originally, Li Chuyun was planning to enter the palace and report the good news to Emperor Liu in person. However, before he left, he received another good news.
Compared with the report in hand, it is much heavier.
As can be expected, Southwest reported that Dali completely gave up treatment and surrendered.