Jia Xu looked around at the people around him and shouted angrily: "Everyone, get back! No one is allowed to harass you within five feet!"
With an angry shout, no one else dared to disobey, including Gai Xun.
Although the five people in the Privy Council are all Taiwei, there must be a leader. Jia Xu is the head of the five Taiwei. In addition, Gao Fei respects him very much, so Jia Xu naturally becomes one person.
He was a superior person, so the others walked away wisely and retreated five feet away.
Gao Fei had never doubted Jia Xu's loyalty. When he saw Jia Xu reprimanding everyone, he asked: "If you have anything to say, Aiqing, just say it. Don't hide it."
Jia Xu respectfully saluted Gao Fei, lifted up the front of his robe, knelt down on the snow with a plop, clasped his fists and said: "Jia Xu, risking my life to make a speech, begs your majesty to withdraw his order, and change the cabinet to the Senate. I have no objections.
But the Senate and the Privy Council must not have the power to restrict the imperial power, otherwise, if things continue like this, China will be like a flash in the pan!"
Gao Fei frowned. Seeing that Jia Xu had made the matter so serious, he asked, "Why did Aiqing say this?"
"The national policies formulated by His Majesty must be prepared to be carried out for a long time. Once the Senate and the Privy Council have the power to restrict the emperor, then where is the emperor's majesty? In your lifetime, with your majesty's talents and strategies, perhaps no one will dare to do anything rebellious.
Later, once this system is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, a hundred years after your majesty, the prince ascends the throne and the new crown prince ascends the throne.
How can a base emperor intimidate the whole country? The veterans are probably all old. When the new generation grows up, who can guarantee that they will have no ambitions? Once someone controls the Privy Council and the Senate, the emperor is just a decoration, and
What difference does it make if you hold the emperor hostage to command the world?" Jia Xu cried and cried, speaking from the bottom of his heart.
After hearing this, Gao Fei felt that everything Jia Xu said was reasonable. What he could do, his son might not be able to do. If this situation continues, the emperor would indeed be a decoration, but he could not guarantee that his son would be able to do it.
Just like him, if he could, he would even be willing to live for more than five hundred years. Using more than five hundred years to devote himself to the prosperity of the country, he would definitely be able to build a huge empire.
It's a pity, who can live forever and who can live forever?
"Your Majesty, I know your Majesty's intentions. I am afraid that I will make a mistake. But if you deliberately weaken the imperial power because of fear, then why do you want to ascend the throne and become emperor? Now that you have become emperor, your majesty is not yet the emperor.
In two months, it will be time to weaken the imperial power. Your Majesty is now
Your heirs are still young, so how do you know that the two young princes cannot become figures who surpass Your Majesty? The young master is better than the old man. As long as Your Majesty pays attention to training, you will definitely be able to cultivate a person who is more talented and resourceful than Your Majesty. Your Majesty, if you don't
I promise, I will kneel down and die here!"
Jia Xu was serious, very serious, and more serious than an embroidery needle.
Gao Fei thought about it and felt that Jia Xu was right. He had just ascended the throne as emperor, and he was busy restricting his power. Doing so was a bit contradictory. He immediately helped Jia Xu up and said:
"Your Majesty Taiwei has good intentions, I just want to take back my life. But you said
That's right. My two sons are still young. How do I know they won't surpass us? Come on, it's freezing outside. It doesn't matter if you die. You can't drag me to die with you.
Here, right? You're such a bastard, do you really want to rip off my skin too?"
Jia Xu laughed when Gao Fei told him a joke. The two looked at each other and smiled heartily. They held hands and returned to Jicheng so intimately that the onlookers didn't understand.
After the group returned to the palace, Xun You, Guo Jia, Tian Feng, Xun Chen, Cai Yong, Bing Yuan, Sima Fang, Guoyuan, Wang Lie, Wang Wenjun, Cui Yan and others all gathered in the main hall and saw Gao Fei. When they arrived, all the ministers paid homage together and said: "I will pay homage to Your Majesty."
Gao Fei walked straight up to the main hall, sat on the dragon chair, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, wait for me!"
So, Jia Xu, Gai Xun and other ministers in the hall stood on both sides.
Gao Fei glanced at Wang Wenjun, the Minister of War, and Cui Yan, the Minister of Personnel, and asked hurriedly: "Have you two received the imperial edict?"
Wang Wenjun and Cui Yan stood up together, clasped their fists and said: "Your Majesty, the edict was just received today and has not set off yet."
Gao Fei said: "Well, it has been freezing recently, the roads are slippery in the snow, and it is inconvenient to walk. It is indeed a bit difficult for you to go to local places to serve as magistrates and magistrates in the name of Jiubu Shangshu. However, this is only temporary. Now China There is a shortage of talents in our country, and once there are suitable talents, I will definitely let them make up for it."
Wang Wenjun said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the general of Zhennan, Liao Hua, has both civil and military skills, is prudent and mature, and is qualified to serve as the prefect of Hongnong. Moreover, he is in Hongnong now, and he can take up the post with just an order from your majesty."
Gao Fei thought for a while, turned to look at Tian Feng, Xun Chen, and Cai Yong, and asked: "What do the three prime ministers think?"
Tian Feng said: "I second the proposal."
Gao Fei immediately asked: "Cui Shangshu, governor of Qingzhou, do you have any candidates?"
Cui Yan thought for a while and replied: "Your Majesty, I think that the military council officer Pang Ji is qualified for the job."
"Pang Ji? That Jia Laodao?" Gao Fei said curiously.
Cui Yan said: "Pang Ji does have great talents, but he has never been very satisfied with Yuan Shao's experience, so he never cares about things and pursues Taoism all day long. In fact, he is just unrecognizing his talents. I think, Your Majesty's selection of talents in Luoyang this time is based on merit. The truly talented people are here, and they are enough to serve as magistrates, and they are able to do so with ease. Xin Pi, Chen Zhen, and Wang Xiujin are all appointed as magistrates, but Pang Ji is listed among them. In addition, Pang Ji also felt guilty for not being able to provide advice to His Majesty, so he wrote a 'letter of sin' and handed it to the officials, praying for His Majesty's forgiveness."
After saying that, Cui Yan presented a letter. After the guard took it, he presented it to Gao Fei. After reading it, Gao Fei felt very ashamed and repentant when he saw the letter, so he raised his head and asked: "Cui Shangshu, where is Pang Ji?"
"Waiting in the side hall."
"Password to Pang Ji to go to the palace!"
"According to the order!"
"The legend goes to the palace——" the warrior in front of the palace shouted loudly.
Soon, Pang Ji, wearing an official hat and official uniform, walked in from outside the palace. As soon as he entered the hall, he knelt on the ground and shouted loudly: "Pang Ji, the guilty minister, comes to greet the wise and mighty Emperor!"
"Ping Shen!" Gao Fei looked at Pang Ji and saw that Pang Ji had changed from his usual aura and was full of energy, so he nodded with satisfaction.
Ever since Gao Fei defeated Yuan Shao and accepted Yuan Shao's old troops, this group of Yuan Shao's old troops led by Han Meng have been marginalized. If Han Meng hadn't led an army alone during the Central Plains War, they would have been invincible and swept half of Yanzhou, establishing a The brilliant record may not be recognized by Gao Fei's old team.
Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Gao Fei has abolished slavery, abandoned the eunuch system, improved the harem, and kept everything simple. He also solemnly declared that all people in the world are brothers and the Hu and Han families are equal, and officially wrote it into the national policy, constantly integrating the Chinese nation.
All the forces in the territory under its rule are restrained by law, which makes various contradictions in the country increasingly alleviated.
In terms of personnel, Gao Fei boldly used the generals who had surrendered, including Liu Yu, Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao, Lu Bu, and Cao Cao. As long as they had surrendered and were loyal, they were all entrusted with important tasks, either as governors or as governors.
prefect,
Or they served as county magistrates, and many held important positions in the military. This approach also further eliminated the rifts and brought everyone together. It also gradually eased the huge bureaucracy of the Huaxia Kingdom and improved the situation of many people.
interpersonal relationships.
"Cui Shangshu recommended you to be the governor of Qingzhou, do you have anything to say?" Gao Fei asked after looking at it.
Pang Ji immediately said: "Your Majesty, the guilty minister will definitely live up to the high expectations and govern Qingzhou well."
"You're welcome, I haven't said I'll appoint you yet!"
"So, I have to fight for it." Pang Ji replied.
"Haha, I like your answer. Pang Ji, do you think there are chickens or eggs in this world first?" Gao Fei suddenly asked without warning.
Pang Ji was stunned for a moment, wondering why Gao Fei would ask such a strange question. He remained calm, thought for a while, and asked: "Your Majesty, do you dare to ask, are there any men in this world today?
Are there any women?"
Gao Fei was stunned. Unexpectedly, Pang Ji kicked the ball back. However, in this way, he could also realize that Pang Ji was not an incompetent person. Otherwise, why would someone like Yuan Shao regard Pang Ji as an incompetent person?
You are a distinguished guest, and why would Cui Yan recommend it so highly?
He smiled and said: "Master Pang is really humorous. I will give you a three-month probation period, and you will temporarily act as the magistrate of Qingzhou. After three months, if you can't make any achievements, I will cut you off."
Take your head off!"
Pang Jidao: "No, no, three months is too short, give it half a year. After half a year, Qingzhou will definitely be very different from now."
"Okay, it doesn't matter if you have three more months. It happens to be the time when the crops are ripe. If you don't have any political achievements by then, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"I obey the decree!"
"Kong Zhang, draft an imperial edict and appoint Zhennan General Liao Hua to concurrently serve as the magistrate of Hongnong, and Pang Ji as the magistrate of Qingzhou!" Gao Fei shouted loudly.
Sitting in the corner of the main hall, Secretary Lang Chen Lin began to draft the imperial edict.
Gao Fei cleared his throat and said loudly: "Since all the ministers are here, I will announce something. From now on, Huaxia will hold an imperial examination every three years. Registration for the imperial examination starts in March every year.
The first year is to take unified examinations in all provinces, and in the second year
Each state will conduct examinations. In the third year, those who pass the examinations in each state will take the palace examination. I will personally set the questions for the examination, and the civil and military examinations will be held at the same time. In addition, I have formulated a five-year plan. Within five years, all states will conduct examinations.
Concentrate on governing the local area, and train each army's soldiers."
"I obey the order!"
"Shang Shu Bing, before I ascended the throne in August, I issued a census order based on my opinions. As the Shangshu of the Ministry of Household Affairs, it has been several months. Has the national population census been completed?" Gao Fei asked again.
"Your Majesty, I am about to report to Your Majesty that the census has come to an end. The total population of Huaxia is 13.67 million, 348, of which the total population of Youzhou exceeds 4 million.
It’s the best in the country.”
"There are more than 10 million people. According to the recruitment policy of one out of ten, our Huaxia Kingdom should be able to expand its army to one million. However, now that the chaos has begun to calm down, it is not easy to recruit troops on a large scale. For the time being, we will openly recruit twenty new soldiers in Youzhou and Jizhou.
Ten thousand, to make up for the lack of military strength in China. Specific related matters will be written by the Senate and the Privy Council, and then handed over to me for review."
"promise!"
"Then, let's retreat." After Gao Fei finished speaking, he turned around and left without looking back.
When Jia Xu saw Gao Fei leaving, he felt very happy and thought to himself: "This will give you the courage of an emperor. Restricting imperial power is simply nonsense!"