Chui Gong Hall has officially become the place where Liu Chengyou meets with ministers and listens to government affairs on a daily basis. He did not do anything false, he started directly and mastered the main principles. It was just the first time he succeeded to the throne, and everything was as usual, except for changing the office location and supervising the country. Not much has changed.
In the palace, Liu Chengyou met with Wu Xingde and Liu Shenjiao successively. He did some homework beforehand and had some understanding of their resumes. Especially Wu Xingde, he had heard about it when he led troops out of Hedong.
Today's Jiedu, there are many greedy, cruel and violent people, such as Chang Si in Luzhou Jiedushi, Xue Huairang in Tongzhou Jiedong, including Shi Hongzhao and even Liu Xin who did not stay in Tokyo. A positive political move by the people to seek governance.
Different from those vulgar warriors who experienced poverty and became rich, they turned to oppress the people even more. Although Wu Xingde was also a warrior, he did not have the violent spirit of ordinary warriors. He was born in a poor family and rose to great heights in one day. , but he did not get carried away. On the contrary, because he knew the suffering of the people and the hardships of the people, he treated the people under his rule more kindly and did little to gather money.
In fact, if there were more square towns like Wu Xingde in the world, the people would not suffer as much as this. However, if there were all small towns like Wu Xingde in the world, then the emperor would not be able to sit very comfortably.
"Qing Wu, although I am in Tokyo, I have heard about what happened in Heyang. In Heyang, you have been lenient on government and simple in punishment, sympathized with the people's sufferings, restored their production, and not rested. In just over half a year, Heyang has There is already an image of great governance. Xiangshi makes the world as disciplined as Wu Qing, so why worry about the world not being governed?" Regarding the virtues of martial arts, Liu Chengyou had a gentle attitude, and his tone was full of appreciation and praise.
Of course, the standard of "great governance" in Liu Chengyou's words is pitifully low...
"Your Majesty has made an absurd compliment, and I am ashamed of myself. I am just doing nothing to govern and letting the people be nurtured. I am really not worthy of praise." Wu Xingde's attitude was to be both respectful and humble.
"Wu Qing doesn't have to be too modest!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand gently and said solemnly: "With a single call from the river, he drove away the northern invaders, protected the emperor, and governed the people. Wu Qing's achievements are seen by me and the imperial court. They are extremely rare. !”
After saying some polite words, Liu Chengyou hardly hesitated and said: "In order to reward you for your merits, I would like to use you to inspect the Taiwei, make peace with the affairs, and grant you the title of Yucihou as envoy!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wu Xingde immediately aroused Bain.
In fact, Liu Chengyou's operation has no real benefits and is basically empty. But for martial arts ethics, if you don't seek profit, you will naturally have a good reputation. Nowadays, Jiedou in the world has to add envoys, But there aren't many people.
After chatting with Wu Xingde for a while, he let him resign and summoned Liu Shenjiao. I will not introduce much about Liu Shenjiao. In short, he has a clean character, a high reputation, and has the ability to manage politics. Previously, Liu Chengxun appointed him to Zhengzhou In the villages, everyone is taught rituals.
Liu Chengyou also maintains respect for Liu Shenjiao. Not to mention anything else, he should show the most basic respect and preferential treatment because he is already past his seventies. In this era, someone who can live such a long life can still be active in the political arena. It's not easy either.
Like Wu Xingde, Liu Chengyou said some polite words, but the scene was a little awkward. In front of an old man who has such insight into the world, Liu Chengyou's behavior was too immature. However, he is the emperor after all, and Liu Shenjiao was still very considerate and agreed. With.
It was Liu Chengyou who couldn't bear the awkward conversation, so he directly asked what he really cared about: "Liu Qing, how is the situation in Zhengzhou Mintun?"
The spring plowing season has arrived. On the second day after he ascended the throne and the day when the dragon raised his head, Liu Chengyou took some time to go to the outskirts of Tokyo and lay the first hoe.
The imperial court has officially begun to launch civilian villages in various states in the Central Plains. This is something Liu Chengyou is particularly concerned about and urges to promote. However, the progress is still slow. There are not enough officials, not enough people, not enough tools. To put it simply, there is not enough anything except enough land. .....
Liu Chengyou naturally paid special attention to Zhengzhou Mintun, which was the largest, was on the right track, and was set as a model by the imperial court.
"When the spring thawed, the old minister and his Zhengzhou officials organized the common people and the villagers to make preparations for spring plowing. Before I came to the capital, I had already started planting... After the gatherings, Zhengzhou was organized Now, there are more than 67,000 households..." Liu Shen handed Liu Chengyou a detailed introduction to the situation in Zhengzhou.
Not to mention anything else, apart from Tokyo, Zhengzhou has the largest population.
Thinking of the population, an idea flashed in Liu Chengyou's mind, and he decided to issue an edict to conduct a "census" to find out how many Dingkou people there were under the rule of the Han Dynasty. For decades, the Central Plains and Hebei were in chaos. Although there was minor governance, However, the overall population is still basically experiencing negative growth, but Liu Chengyou still has no idea how scarce the population is.
Although he had ideas in his mind, Liu Chengyou knew that this matter could not be rushed. The current national conditions were not the right time to do this at all, and at least he had to wait until there was a slightly more relaxed internal and external environment.
Liu Chengyou was distracted for a long time. When he came back to his senses, he looked at Liu Shenjiao sitting there. Although he was at ease, Liu Chengyou apologized: "I happened to be thinking and got distracted. Don't take it off, Liu Qing."
"I don't dare!"
"Liu Qing has done a good job in the Zhengzhou Tunnel, and I am very satisfied. When the emperor appointed Liu Qing to serve, he was indeed right!" Liu Chengyou said.
When Liu Chengxun was mentioned, Liu Shenjiao sighed slightly in his heart. He felt a little pity, but he did not show it and did not want to say more. He just said in an old voice: "Old minister, I am just fulfilling my duty. Without the support of the previous imperial court, it would be difficult to be as organized as it is now!"
"If it were another person, he might not have the same function as Liu Qing!"
The conversation with Liu Shenjiao was dull from beginning to end. It was just a normal report. The old man's mentality was very peaceful and it was difficult to cause any trouble. Liu Chengyou, on the other hand, was not a good chatterer. Faced with such a Buddhist veteran, The conversation was rather awkward. Liu Shenjiao was not a talkative person either.
But in the end, when Liu Chengyou was about to give him a favor, he took the initiative to ask for it. Not for himself or his descendants, but for the sake of Li Congyi, his mother and son, who had been a puppet emperor for some time.
In this life, because Li Congyi did not do anything particularly sensitive, such as issuing an edict to the Jiedukin kings to fight against the Hedong Army, he surrendered very simply. Although there were twists and turns, he finally saved his life. At the beginning, when hundreds of officials forced him, only Liu The interrogator respectfully and sympathized with the mother and son, and tried hard to admonish him for his speed.
As a result, although my life was saved, my life was difficult. As the "deposed emperor", I was always under surveillance, and was often bullied and blackmailed. Tokyo was already having a hard time, but now I couldn't live any longer...
After hearing this, Liu Chengyou was still a little surprised and looked at Liu Shenjiao with a scrutinizing gaze. Unfortunately, the old minister's calm expression and frank look made it difficult for Liu Chengyou to have any doubts.
As far as Liu Chengyou was concerned, the youngest son of Emperor Mingzong of the Tang Dynasty and the emperor established by the Khitan was really worthless. If he wanted to be afraid of Li Congyi, he might as well consider whether Guo Wei was a threat...
Therefore, Liu Chengyou said very generously: "For three generations, Emperor Mingzong of the Tang Dynasty has been regarded as a rare wise king. His descendants should be treated favorably and have the right to pass on the incense to them."
After speaking, Liu Chengyou directly ordered: "Go on, Duke Xu, mother and son, Tokyo officials, soldiers and civilians are not to be disturbed, let them live in peace!"
"Your Majesty is broad-minded, kind and generous, and the veterans admire him!" After giving the order, Liu Shen expressed his praise to Liu Chengyou for the first time, and his tone was quite sincere.
In response to the compliment, Liu Chengyou's mentality became more peaceful and he waved his hand calmly.