Chapter 196 Eight years after opening the treasure
After continuously meeting with the main generals in Hexi and hearing about the local military and political situation, Emperor Liu's life became completely leisurely. It was obviously different from the past. In the past, it was fake leisure, but this time it was real.
When he stayed in Beijing, the affairs of the government and the performance of the officials were all under his nose, and he could intervene at any time, so he often sat on the Diaoyutai and dealt with things indifferently.
But it was different after arriving in Liangzhou. The cold winter, ice and snow, almost isolated Guzang City into an island. Although external traffic was not really cut off, some memorials from Luoyang and even Kaifeng could still be submitted to the emperor for his review, but as time went by
As time passed, Emperor Liu began to murmur in his heart.
He couldn't help but think about what the situation in the Luoyang court was like. Is it really as peaceful as the memorial reported? Is everything in order? Zhao Pu, Song Qi and other ministers should not disappoint his expectations.
Although he was confident and even arrogant about his control of the empire, due to his personality, Emperor Liu could not help but be a little more suspicious. Even intelligence from all aspects told him that during his tour out of Beijing, the imperial court
The situation is stable and people's livelihood is stable...
After all, he was still too free, and he couldn't help but think about things when he was free. This was not the longest time Emperor Liu had left the capital, but it was the furthest he had gone. He was "trapped" in Liangzhou again.
Having such an experience made Emperor Liu feel uneasy.
When he was in Beijing, no matter in spring, summer, autumn or winter, Emperor Liu could go out at any time, go hunting, enjoy the scenery, and make secret visits. In Liangzhou, except for winter, Emperor Liu really didn't have much interest in wandering around.
However, Emperor Liu will not be too lonely after all. Since there is no shortage of concubines and palace people accompanying him, it is winter, but the days are full of spring. Emperor Liu, who is abstinent to maintain health, relaxes his restraint, Gao,
The concubines Zhe, Guo, and Yelu were all favored by each other. Perhaps through the in-depth communication between spirit and body, the irritability and uneasiness in Emperor Liu's heart also disappeared a lot.
In the eighth year of Kaibao's reign, from New Year's Day to Shangyuan, Emperor Liu spent the two most important festivals at the beginning of the year in Liangzhou. Although the scene was not as grand as when he was in Gyeonggi, it was still lively and unique, and also gave
Some novel experiences of Emperor Liu and the nobles from the imperial court.
It was the same festival, but different ways of celebrating it. Although he knew that there were government arrangements behind it, Emperor Liu still saw a harmonious scene of people from all ethnic groups celebrating the New Year together.
Promoting traditional Chinese festival culture to Hexi is what Lu Duoxun plans to do. According to local feedback, it is the first time that the officials and people of Guzang celebrate the festival and welcome the New Year in such a lively manner. This is all driven by the emperor.
The impact of luck.
After the beginning of spring, the climate in Liangzhou has softened a lot compared to the severe winter, but it is still cold. Emperor Liu had stayed in the Central Plains for more than 20 years, and his living habits had long been that of a Central Plains person, so he behaved very differently towards Liangzhou.
Adapt, and at the same time, be able to feel the differences and differences between the two places at any time.
But the same thing is that after the beginning of spring, the people of Liangzhou have already entered into busy work. The plan for the year is spring, and they are even more diligent than the people of the Central Plains.
After all, most people have struggled through the winter. If they cannot seize the farming season and work in time in the new year, they may face severe livelihood problems again.
Emperor Liu could also get a glimpse of the scene in Liangzhou under normal circumstances. On the roads, caravans for east-west exchanges began to appear, batches of them. Although the scale was not large, they were early birds.
During the Spring Festival in Hexi towns, a large amount of supplies were consumed during last winter. At this time of year, as long as you sell something, you don't have to worry about the market or not making money.
Among them, Guzang City is especially important, not only because it is the capital of Hexi, but also because the emperor's visit, not to mention other things, can create a large market just by having an extra seven or eight thousand people.
Demand. It must be said that Emperor Liu's tour is still of positive significance in stimulating consumption. Of course, the premise is that the money and food spent must be fully replenished later. Otherwise, the local government and the people will pay the bill....
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There are also earlier ones, those businessmen and travelers who have started trafficking supplies before spring begins, but these are the poor poor people from the lower class in Guizhou, and they make only a small amount of money. Generally speaking, not many people who have some property are willing to take the risk and suffer the consequences.
That pain.
Emperor Liu has always considered himself to be aware of the people's sentiments and caring for the people. Every time he went on a tour, he would inevitably visit people's homes and inquire about their livelihood. And he also knew that the livelihood of the Han people was not as healthy as reported in the memorial, but in recent years
Years later, he actually felt a bit conceited and complacent in his heart.
In Emperor Liu's view, he had established a peaceful world, brought peace and stability to the people, and had long anticipated the people's pursuit of a better livelihood in the new era, and formulated and implemented policies based on this.
Even though the life of the people of the Han Dynasty today cannot be said to be prosperous, and it is not even possible for everyone to have enough food and clothing, Emperor Liu believes that the life of the people of the Han Dynasty has still made progress, and they can see the future and feel hope.
During his several tours, every household he visited, even the poorest, could maintain their basic livelihood needs! Emperor Liu also had many things he saw with his own eyes and was willing to believe.
A great sense of self-satisfaction.
He knew that in many places, conditions were difficult and the common people had difficulties, but he didn't really have a clear idea until he traveled to the northwest.
The reason why the northwest is famous for its tough folk customs is because of the harsh and harsh environment, fighting with people and nature, working hard and even risking one's life for basic food and clothing, in order to hone the reputation of toughness that is famous in the world.
It was only after the personal inspection that Emperor Liu had a clearer understanding that his Han Empire was not as beautiful as it appeared on the surface. There were people who had plenty of food and clothing, but also people who were hungry for food...
The inexplicable and even arrogant self-confidence in the past was a bit ridiculous now that he thought about it, leaving Emperor Liu with a sense of depression. At the same time, Emperor Liu had always had hidden worries about the northwest region, and he often had fears lingering in his heart.
Before the world is in chaos, Shu will be in chaos. However, in addition to facing threats from the Hu people in northern Saibei, the northwest is the most prone to chaos. From a historical perspective, the northwest, with its special geographical conditions and complex ethnic conditions, is naturally prone to chaos.
There is a risk of unrest...
Now, he also feels that those concerns are correct and not unfounded. The northwest issue still needs to be faced up to and taken seriously.
Originally, Emperor Liu had some thoughts about the northwest, but after a trip, he restrained himself. It was about the supply of garrison soldiers. In order to maintain the stability of the northwest, the imperial court stationed a total of 100,000 troops in the northwest. In the past,
In the past few years, these armies were mainly supported by the imperial court.
However, over the past few years, a prominent problem has been that the financial pressure is too great to support 100,000 troops who are basically out of work in the vast and remote northwest region.
However, in order to consolidate the northwest territory, we had to persist. If we were in trouble, we would change. The Financial Secretary proposed some reform measures. He advised Emperor Liu several times that either the northwest garrison should be reduced, or the standards should be lowered, or the northwest four roads should be replaced.
Take on more supply responsibilities.
Regarding the Finance Secretary's proposal, Emperor Liu directly shot the first two, and only the third one had room for maneuver. In the past, in order to strengthen the central court's control over the local armies, especially the border armies, the supply of soldiers, money and food was
, are all coordinated by the Ministry of War.
This has been implemented in the military system of the Han Dynasty for more than 20 years. However, with the expansion of territory, the number of garrison soldiers also increased, and the supply pressure faced by the court naturally increased.
Up to now, relying entirely on the imperial court for blood supply and transfusion has shown its backwardness, low efficiency, and a lot of waste of manpower. The Han Dynasty court has many wise ministers. Song Qi raised this shortcoming to Emperor Liu when he returned to the court.
Wanting to go, Emperor Liu felt that the support of the border troops still needed to be combined between the court and the local government.
Originally, it was planned to trial reforms from the northwest and formulate a reasonable and balanced supply system. But along the way from Fengzhou to Liangzhou via Lingzhou, Emperor Liu discovered that this matter should not be rushed, at least not rashly to the northwest.
The state increases the burden.
In other words, the scope of the target should be narrowed, and it should be tried out in Guannai Road first, where the political and economic foundations are more solid, and then the effects in Yulin, Longyou, and Hexi will be seen.
Facts have proved that the significance of Emperor Liu's western tour is still obvious. Otherwise, without seeing this with his own eyes, he would directly try out the new system of feeding the frontier troops in the northwest...