The winter solstice has just passed. This most important festival in winter is a little more boring than in previous years. The reason is naturally the Yulin rebellion. Of course, it is only targeted at the upper echelons of the imperial court, or the political hall and department officials related to counter-insurgency matters.
With so much busyness, the festival doesn’t feel like much anymore.
As for the middle and lower classes, they continued to sing and dance as their days went by. Although the news of the Yulin Rebellion was controlled by the court, it was inevitable that it would eventually spread, but it is hard to tell how much impact it had.
At least for the citizens of Tokyo, it is even more irrelevant. Yulin is too far away. Even if the chaos breaks out, can it spread to Tokyo? What's more, in recent years, from south to north, there have been less and less rebellions by rebels, and there are more
Whichever success has occurred, this time, at most the noise will be more violent, and sooner or later the court will put it down.
After more than thirty years of transition from chaos to rule, the word "big Han" has already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. It not only established the people's recognition of the current imperial court, but also established a strong enough confidence.
What's more, when Emperor Liu was still in power, no one would think that there were storms in the world that the giant ship of the Han Dynasty could not overcome. Of course, the emperor's feet and the people in the market could not be completely indifferent. It was inevitable that some rumors would arise, but they were mostly used as ridicule.
of conversation.
The storytellers in various restaurants and libraries could not help but talk about this matter, but they all followed the central idea of the Xuanwei Siguan newspaper, denounced the Yulin rebels, and at the same time made certain remarks on the party items and the Tuoba Li family.
The slander was widespread. Last year's genocide of the Li family was even carried out and the corpses were whipped, which seemed to be talked about with great relish.
"King Zhao has done a good job in this matter. The rebels in Yulin should be resolutely eradicated, but they should not be generalized. Those ordinary people who have fled should be screened and rescued!" Prince Liu Yang's hearty laughter came from the political hall.
His words were full of praise for King Zhao Liu Fang.
Putting down the Yulin refugee disposal measures submitted by Zhao Wang Liu Fang, Liu Yang showed a relieved smile that he had not seen for a long time. Obviously, he recognized Liu Fang's measures to save the people from the bottom of his heart and did not hide his feelings at all.
manner.
"However, according to public opinion reports from various places, the local officials in the pass are very resistant to King Zhao's proposal!" Zhao Kuangyi stood aside and reported to Liu Yanghui calmly.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yang's expression immediately darkened, he paused, and said: "Some people are really hateful! Come to think of it, they may even use the imperial court's strategy of suppressing thieves as an excuse!"
Zhao Kuangyi had no expression on his face and responded: "Your Highness, you have a clear understanding!"
After a moment of silence, Liu Yang raised his head and looked at Zhao Kuangyi: "What does Prime Minister Zhao think of this matter?"
After Zhao Pu resigned, there were no significant changes in the personnel of the Political Affairs Hall. The people were still the same, but under the calm surface, those profound changes were indeed unavoidable.
What kind of impact will a prime minister who has been resigning for nearly 20 years have on the center of the imperial court? Just because of this age, he should be respected. The reason why the transition can be smooth is that Emperor Liu is watching from above, and the prince is in the middle.
Looking at it, the third thing is that the people below have more or less expected it.
It has to be said that while the chaos in Yulin was in full swing, huge power changes occurred in the center of the imperial court, which still caused some negative impacts. At least, there was a large wave of bureaucrats who were not used to it without Zhao Pu, and even caused some
Delays in handling government affairs.
Of course, the adaptability of bureaucrats is extremely strong. After a short period of chaos, everything quickly got back on track. The rules and regulations of the court are still very complete. The human factor is important, but the rules are equally important. Today's Han Dynasty
, there won’t be any big problems just because anyone is missing, well, Emperor Liu and the Crown Prince are exceptions.
At the same time, Zhao Pu's resignation not only affects him, but also means that the political power of his faction will also be affected. The political resources he has accumulated over the past two decades have also undergone unknown changes accordingly.
To put it more broadly, it can even affect the interests of the entire common people political class. After all, in the past twenty years, Zhao Pu has been a flag on the table when it comes to restricting and suppressing nobles.
After Zhao Pu left office, too many people in the imperial court, including nobles and bureaucrats, saw more opportunities. The cake was so big. In the past, Zhao Pu was strong and had the support of the emperor and the prince, so naturally he could not enjoy it.
All.
Nowadays, people are taking tea, and although the influence is still there, it is gradually weakening, which is an inevitable trend. They are all carnivorous gluttons, and it is the turn of others.
In this more than a month, the atmosphere of Zhengshitang has also undergone some obvious changes. The blue sea is rippled, and the quiet pond is rippled. The most important point is, after Zhao Pu, who can succeed?
Who doesn't want to be the prime minister? At least the prince Liu Yang knew that Zhao Kuangyi in front of him was very eager for this position. When Zhao Pu was there, the ministers were dormant, and after Lu Duoxun died, no one dared to raise his flag to oppose him.
However, times have changed. Emperor Liu moved a big mountain away, and even stagnant water can make a small splash, let alone a place of right and wrong like the imperial court.
It was impossible for Liu Yang not to pay attention to the selection of the new prime minister, and even give some thought to it. He even directly asked Emperor Liu for his opinion. Emperor Liu's answer was somewhat thought-provoking.
Emperor Liu's original words were: There is only one Zhao Pu, and the Han Dynasty does not need a new Zhao Pu, and neither do you.
Liu Yangruo had gained something, but he was still puzzled at first, but with the help of Concubine Xiao, he slowly came to his senses. After twenty years of glorious but unsettling treasure hunting, whether it was Emperor Liu or the court,
There is no need for a Zhao Pu-style power minister. This is not a healthy state. Power will inevitably bring disadvantages for a long time. Emperor Liu is also old. He can suppress it now. If he is not there, Liu Yang will be okay.
But after Liu Yang, everything is unknown.
Therefore, Zhao Pu's governance can only become a special case. After Zhao Pu, another one will never be allowed to appear. This can even be written into the patriarchal imperial code.
Of course, the existence of a prime minister is necessary, and Emperor Liu will not completely abolish the prime minister system like Zhu Laoba did because of choking. On the contrary, there should be further divisions in the political hall and the powers of the prime minister.
Maybe it won't be replaced every three or two years like in the Qianyu era, but the prime minister will take turns and come to my house next year. It will be a basic principle, and stability is also a necessary prerequisite.
Even if he realized it later, Liu Yang also realized that the imperial court was indeed about to turn a new page. Zhao Pu's "authoritarian" era was completely over, and what was ushering in was an era of co-governance by prime ministers.
At the same time, Liu Yang also had an indescribable feeling that Emperor Liu had already begun to pave the way for his future affairs.
Liu Yang was also filled with emotion about this. Before that, he was still considering which of the many ministers in the current political affairs hall could take on such a critical task. Because of the relationship with Concubine Zhao, Liu Yang naturally preferred Zhao Kuangyi, who was young and powerful.
, and he is skilled in government affairs, diligent and conscientious, and is almost a perfect template for a prime minister.
However, Liu Yang also knew that Zhao Kuangyi's hope of ascending to the throne was not great. Not to mention that he had some scruples in his heart, even Emperor Liu would not agree. On the contrary, in terms of qualifications, ability, and prestige, Song Qi's chances
Be bigger.
However, these thoughts, as Emperor Liu's attitude was revealed, only led to one conclusion: Liu Yang thought too much. However, this is not without its benefits, that is, no one has to do it, so it can be more balanced.
Of course, a snake cannot survive without a head, and the same is true in the political hall. There is always a need for a role that can make the final decision, or coordinate and balance. This role is most suitable for the emperor, but now, it falls on the prince Liu Yang.
This was caused by the special political situation in the founding emperor's era. Under normal circumstances, any emperor would not have given such great power to the prince.
Therefore, during the period when Zhao Pu left office, Liu Yang was under pressure and became more cautious. At the same time, he became busier. In the past, Liu Yang had a hard time when Zhao Pu was around. Now, he has taken over Zhao Pu's responsibilities.
After coming here, I really discovered that Zhao Pu, the prime minister, is really not easy.
Only by putting yourself in someone else's shoes and experiencing it can your experience become more profound.
In the political hall, returning to the issue of refugees in Yulin, Zhao Kuangyi also expressed his attitude in a timely manner: "Rong Chen boldly said that when the court was formulating the counter-insurgency strategy, it did not pay detailed attention to the many problems caused by the rebellion, including refugees.
Consider.
Now that problems have arisen, we should make timely adjustments according to current conditions. As long as the general direction does not change, the specific implementation can be appropriately revised. What's more, His Highness King Zhao has already proposed a feasible method. Combating chaos and saving people are complementary to each other.
, there should be no hesitation in this matter, and those who have dissent in the local area should be punished with the crime of neglecting government and harming the people!
The Yulin Rebellion must be resolved by the imperial court. The local concerns and selfishness within the pass must be rectified. As your Majesty said, the northwest also needs more in-depth rectification. Simply relying on the correction of corruption is still insufficient, or may
We can conduct an assessment on the northwest officials regarding this matter.”
Hearing Zhao Kuangyi's remarks, Liu Yang couldn't help but smile again on his face even in the current city government. In today's political hall, there is still a distinction between high and low status and power, and the balance is always relative.
Song Qi, a veteran official, focused his authority on the entire Han Dynasty and the running of government affairs, basically replacing most of Zhao Pu's practical authority in the past. Zhao Kuangyi mainly assisted Liu Yang in handling state affairs, a bit like a "cabinet secretary".
"As you said, we will act accordingly and issue an edict to notify the Guan Nei Road and the northern prefectures and counties within the Guan Nei Province to make arrangements for refugee rescue. This people must be saved!" Liu Yang regained his seriousness, even sternness.
: "Let the Metropolitan Procuratorate keep an eye on you!"
After hesitating for a moment, Liu Yang said again: "Let the martial virtue envoy Li Gong also make books together!"
Liu Yang has always been cautious about Wude Si, but it is really easy to use.
"King Zhao is quelling the rebellion in Yulin, but we cannot allow such matters to divert his energy!" Liu Yang sighed.