"Official, Wei Shangshu wants to see you!" Zhang Dejun walked quickly in small steps, turned in front of the emperor, turned to the end, and reported.
"Well..." Liu Chengyou stared at the thick stack of albums in his hand, fascinated, and just responded casually.
Over the past few days, Zhang Dejun has become much more reserved, especially in front of Liu Chengyou, who was frightened by him.
Taking advantage of these few days, Zhang Dejun also had a good time to reflect and summarize his daily performance. Translated, it means that Zhang Dejun was a little distracted. The emperor's trust and his status as an imperial chamberlain made him no longer as low-key and humble as before. Although I am not arrogant because of favors, but my awe has weakened.
Zhang Dejun is a very smart person. He knows current affairs, advances and retreats, and is good at studying. He is still young, not yet twenty years old. But after staying with Liu Chengyou for several years, he has also developed it. As a chamberlain, he is very good. Won Liu Chengyou's favor.
It is precisely because of this that it is rare to find a good waiter. Liu Chengyou took the initiative to give him a try, not wanting him to go astray, otherwise, he would probably have to replace him.
Zhang Dejun was obviously talented. Since then, he has become much more "steady". Liu Chengyou then promoted him to the rank of eunuch, who not only served the emperor, but also took charge of the internal affairs of the palace.
There were many officials in the Han Dynasty, which can be described as bloated. At the beginning of the founding of the country, in order to win over people's hearts, stabilize the situation, recruit surrenders and accept rebels, a large number of people were sealed inside and outside. Many people inside and outside were fed by the emperor, which was a big burden on the country's finances. Liu Chengyou Reductions are already underway.
Within the Han Palace, all kinds of government offices and institutions were very unsound. When Liu Chengyou practiced frugality in the past two years, he also took the initiative to reduce the staff of the chamberlains and supervisors. But this situation cannot last long, otherwise the majesty of the royal family will be weakened. None of them could be revealed, so the imperial censor came to the table and asked Liu Chengyou to enrich the inner palace and complete the system.
Liu Chengyou also had a similar idea. Before comprehensively sorting out the outer dynasty, he first regulated the departments, bureaus, and envoys in the imperial city, so that his own "household affairs" would be more convenient to handle. The appointment of Zhang Dejun was considered a start.
Although Zhang Dejun was promoted and his salary was increased, Zhang Dejun became more cautious, served with more attentiveness.
At this time, Liu Chengyou was reviewing the financial and tax plans of the Third Division, and the situation was beyond Liu Chengyou's expectations. After two years of continuous recuperation and development of production, in terms of taxes, the imperial court finally managed to get rid of the "struggle", although it was far away. It cannot be said to be rich, but it is enough to support the army and officials, spend money on various government agencies, and spend necessary money on border defense and river canal construction.
Support for remote and impoverished border states and frontier fortresses has also been greatly reduced due to the cessation of troops and cessation of war. In the past two years, Hebei, which was a gold-swallowing beast, gradually became self-sufficient. However, there were still disasters in the third year of Qianyu, especially Floods are within control, and are much more stable than the disasters of the second year of Qianyou.
The local festival towns have basically resumed their supply to Tokyo, and the import of annual revenue has gradually gathered. The prefectures under the direct jurisdiction of the imperial court, as well as the Kinki town, have seen a significant increase in business tax revenue due to the removal of customs duties.
Of course, for the Han Dynasty, the extermination of the Buddha alone last year was a complete waste. In addition to the long-term benefits such as land and population, the military expenditures for the Huaihe River expedition could be reduced by more than half.
But seeing the comfortable smile on the corner of the emperor's mouth, Zhang Dejun called out again: "Guanjia!"
"Huh?" Liu Chengyou finally raised his head.
"I am reporting to the official family. The Minister of the Ministry of War is asking for an audience with the Minister of Wei, and I am waiting for the imperial edict." Zhang Dejun humbly reported again.
Liu Chengyou withdrew his attention from the financial plan memorial book and ordered: "Announce it!"
"yes!"
Zhang Dejun slowly backed away, ten steps away, turned around quickly, and walked gently out of the hall. A set of movements, emphasizing caution. Seeing this, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but call him.
"What other orders do the officials have?" Zhang Dejun turned around and asked.
Liu Chengyou looked him up and down, smiled slightly, and said softly: "Am I scary?"
He carefully raised his eyelids, then quickly lowered his head, standing in an awe-inspiring posture: "The majesty of the official family is growing day by day, and the little ones are so frightened physically and mentally that they don't dare to look sideways!"
Liu Chengyou chuckled, then calmed down, waved his hand and said, "Let Wei Renpu come see me!"
When Wei Renpu was introduced into the palace, he looked at Zhang Dejun with some surprise, but he didn't take it seriously.
Holding a memorial in his hand, he went to the emperor to salute.
"How is the progress of sorting out the powers of the Ministry of War and the Privy Council?" Liu Chengyou asked directly.
"Back to Your Majesty! The functions and powers of the central government offices have been clearly defined. Officials in charge, ministers and assistants, ministers and subordinates have all been completed." Wei Renpu handed over the memorial in his hand: "I have made a statement for you to hear, and another deputy Please ask Your Majesty to review and review the list of official transfers! If there is no objection, you will be assigned to the Ministry of Civil Service!"
"Of course I can rest assured when Wei Qing is doing things!" Liu Chengyou expressed his affirmation and praise for Wei Renpu's ability. While reading, he asked: "How is the Privy Council doing?"
Wei Renpu said: "The officials involved in the transfer of power, the registers, and the seals have all been transferred to the Ministry of War. Now, the Ministry of War and the Privy Council in Tokyo have finished their affairs, and they are just waiting for the war with the internal and external imperial troops, and the various states and prefectures in the world. He also guards the traffic at various city gates, sends orders from the superior, and assigns local affairs to his own department!"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou nodded, looking very satisfied, and said: "Wei Qingguo has a lot of things to do with his ministers. It only takes one month for everything to be organized, so that the restructuring can be so smooth!"
"Your Majesty, this is not the work of one person. The officials from the Privy Council and the Ministry of War have actively cooperated and worked on this matter!" Wei Renpu remained humble.
However, from his tone, Liu Chengyou heard something, a hint. Why the reform of the privy council was so smooth, and why the officials were so cooperative, it represented Guo Wei's cooperation.
Liu Chengyou must accept Guo Wei's sentiments, otherwise it would never be so easy. But it is precisely because of this that the necessity of decentralization and restructuring is proved.
Just imagine, if Guo Wei fails to cooperate, or even makes a stumbling block secretly, how much trouble it will cause Liu Chengyou, and if things come to an end, it will also have an impact on his prestige as the emperor. Even if what Guo Wei did was "weak" s Choice.
"Where is Privy Guo? Are you still recuperating?" Liu Chengyou asked knowingly.
"Exactly!" Wei Renpu said: "Since Duke Xing visited the border and returned to the court, he has not visited the official office of the Privy Council. During this time, I have focused all my energy on the Ministry of War. In the Privy Council, only Zheng Renjiao can carry out the decree. This is not a long-term solution. The Privy Council insists that a person in charge will eventually be needed!"
Hearing Wei Renpu's advice, Liu Chengyou said directly: "Since Guo Qing's illness has not recovered yet, let him rest in the mansion for a while. As for the Privy Council, Zheng Renjie will be appointed as the Deputy Privy Council Envoy. Privy Council Matters!"
"Yes!" It was obvious that the emperor had something in mind, and Wei Renpu had no intention of continuing to waste words on this matter.
"In addition!" Liu Chengyou said in a more serious tone: "Since the Privy Council restructuring has reached a critical period, in order to avoid chaos in military aircraft mobilization due to the initial establishment of the structure. From today on, the two Sima Infantry Forbidden Forces inside and outside Tokyo, and any army with more than one team, will Without my golden orders, imperial edicts and privy government orders, mobilization is strictly prohibited. Anyone who mobilizes troops without these three orders will be punished as a rebellion!"
Hearing this discussion, Wei Renpu was slightly startled. He raised his eyes and saw that the emperor's face was calm. Then he realized that the decentralization and restructuring of the Privy Council was only superficial. The Ministry of War was probably just a cover to strengthen the emperor's control over the army. This is the true purpose of the emperor.