Chapter 388: The Eternal Famous Prime Minister takes action
"Life goes on and political struggles continue. Now that we are in this situation, Empress Wu can still do whatever she wants..."
After seeing off the waiter Xu, Li Yan returned to the house and gently stroked the soft fur of the little black warm velvet.
Joined forces with Lai Heng, secretly communicated with Qiu Ying, and organized the Cao Division.
Empress Wu is Empress Wu after all, and she also knows how to seize the big and let go of the small. Either not to take action or to take action is the key.
The army marching west is indeed about to return.
Since the restoration of Tuyuhun, Princess Honghua and the Lord of Qinghai have re-established their rule. Later, the little prince also returned with a large number of servants and caravans. According to the disciple's uninterrupted letters every month, the domestic situation has gradually stabilized.
In fact, this kind of slave-holding country depends on the weather for food. The reason why Tubo developed and expanded is inseparable from its suitable climate and considerable grain output in the past hundred years.
Tuyuhun suffered from disasters in the past few years, but the past two years have been good. In addition, the Tang army was located on the border and suppressed Tubo, making all tribes surrender. Many people from Tubo even fled to Tuyuhun. It can be said that the situation is changing.
The barrier to the vassal state was established, and the army that conquered the west finally returned to the court. Generals such as Pei Xingjian, An Yuanshou, Qiu Ying, and Hei Te Changzhi returned in triumph.
But after staying in the plateau environment for a long time, I still suffered from oxygen intoxication after returning to the plain area, so I had to repair for a while. Calculating the time, I will arrive in Luoyang in half a month.
Fortunately for others, if Qiu Ying comes back, the case of Jia Sibo's silence will also come to an end.
Li Yan's eyes flashed, he pondered for a moment, put this aside for the time being, and focused on the other two things: "Please come to Huaiying to meet me at home."
Di Renjie appeared quickly, with a swollen belly and a steady pace. After sitting down at the table, he ignored the tea and asked in a solemn voice: "Liu Lang invited me here, but there are twists and turns in the Jiangnan Rebellion?"
Li Yan said: "Don't worry Huaiying, there won't be any major disasters in Jiangnan at present. There is still small-scale turmoil. However, the Queen Mother intends to interact with the minister..."
Di Renjie made it clear at one point and was a little bit dumbfounded: "I don't think the Queen Mother has confidence in me."
Li Yandao: "It goes without saying that the Queen Mother has a good vision. The minister was specially selected by the late emperor to balance the regional situation. It is okay to exercise the power of the prime minister normally. Once he is appointed in a critical situation, he will make mistakes immediately."
"This time, Shenji first interrogated Shang Gong and obtained clues about the Jiangnan Rebellion from his mouth. Later, he captured Ashina Huan and obtained the location of the major bandits. Intelligence came first, and the imperial court has taken full initiative.
, and it ended up getting to this point..."
"Then I won't be polite and recommend you to come forward."
Di Renjie heard something strange, as if he had become a big killer, but he also felt a strong sense of trust and bowed his hands: "Please rest assured, Liulang, I will do my best to calm down the chaos and consider all parties!"
Li Yan said seriously: "Huaiying, I asked you to come here just to make it clear that the main purpose of this trip is to calm down the chaos. As for considering all parties, especially to give face to the minister...it's not necessary!"
Di Renjie acted calmly and was a little worried: "Lai Shilang is the prime minister after all, so why bother with him? It's better to appease him appropriately."
Li Yan shook his head: "There are always dilemmas in the world. I know Huaiying's ability. On the premise of calming down the chaos in Jiangnan, he can still take care of others. But you have good intentions, but you will not appreciate it when you come to serve as the minister."
"If virtue is not matched, you are worried about gains and losses. As long as your trip is successful, no matter how you cover it up for him, this person will inevitably be angry. If the Queen Mother gives any hint, it is foreseeable what choice he will make."
"What's more, as a person from Jiangdu, this person lied and lied, ignored the stability of his hometown, and caused this chaos. Do you want Jiangnan to continue to suffer because of his face?"
Di Renjie nodded slightly: "That's true."
Li Yan said: "The leader of the Meihua Guard Ming Pavilion is still in the south of the Yangtze River. He can know the pros and cons of advancing and retreating and can be relied on. Huaiying will just patrol the south of the Yangtze River while he is gone. I will save you from the worries of the court."
Di Renjie felt certain in his heart and showed a familiar kind smile: "Okay! Okay!"
With specific implementation guidelines in place, Di Renjie was able to make bold moves and use his fists. He took a sip of tea and suddenly asked: "Only when Jiangnan is stabilized can the Cao Si be officially launched. Liu Lang seems to attach much more importance to this matter than the previous imperial examinations."
Anonymous?"
Li Yan's eyes flashed: "In my plan, the imperial examination is a preliminary test, and the establishment of the Kaoshi is the top priority. Regarding this matter, Huaiying, what do you think?"
Di Renjie thought that it had happened again, but this time it was not a case, but something related to the overall situation of the world. He had been thinking a lot these days, and after careful consideration, he slowly spoke: "It depends on the relationship between the officials and the state.
It is not only the role of water transport and transshipment envoy, but also the ability to participate in the powers of local states and counties."
Li Yan smiled and said: "As expected of Huaiying, he knows what I think."
" Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce are the foundation of the country. The country is governed by scholars and agriculture is the foundation. This cannot be changed, otherwise it will cause turmoil. However, uneven production in various places is also a natural problem. Exchange of what is needed must be carried out, and commercial behavior must be carried out.
Its important significance is that land routes are limited by the geography of mountains and rivers, and water transportation will become more and more important, so the establishment of Caosi has its foundation."
“Whenever a new function appears, it will inevitably divide the power of the original department. If the operating department wants to exercise its power normally, it must interfere with the power of states and counties. In my opinion, this is a good idea.
The phenomenon."
"Today's official administration in various states and counties is dominated by local prominent families. It is complicated and inefficient. It can be described as a backwater. Appointments by the court often fail to achieve results. County magistrates and county lieutenants must be from local prominent families. If the court is parachuted in, it will not be supported by the officials.
It’s hard to move even an inch, and it’s an empty name.”
Di Renjie was convinced: "That's true."
Unknown to others, he himself had been ostracized and framed by local officials and imprisoned. If Yan Liben had not rescued him, he would have been imprisoned not long after he entered politics at that time.
Li Yan continued: "If you want to change the status quo, you must have a legitimate reason. The Grand Canal is a waterway for circulation, and the Caosi can regulate circulation for officials."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "The capable ministers of the imperial court serve as governors in local areas to benefit the people of a certain area, and serve as transfer envoys in the central government. While ensuring wealth, they can also patrol various places.
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"In this way, we can change the status quo and eliminate the resistance and resistance in all aspects to the greatest extent. As for the final degree of completion, it depends on the individual's talents. Huaiying, I believe in you the most!"
"You, the governor of the south of the Yangtze River, are also a pioneer. You set an example for all officials and give your majesty the confidence to complete what the predecessors have failed to do and open up a feasible path for future generations!"
Di Renjie was moved by this and solemnly saluted: "We will definitely fulfill our mission!"
Li Yan stood up and returned the salute: "Please!"
The two words he circled on the paper earlier were Caosi.
The official position of water transport was established by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, and its functions were very important. Especially after the Anshi Rebellion, the north was devastated by war and production declined. Taxes in many vassal towns could not be collected at all. The imperial government's finances almost relied on taxes and salt profits from the Jianghuai River.
With the support, Jianghuai transshipment became the lifeblood of the imperial court.
In the early Northern Song Dynasty, in order to reduce the power of Jiedu envoys, Zhao Guangyi formally established transfer envoys on various roads, which were called "water and land transfer envoys of various states on a certain road", and their official offices were called "transfer envoys", commonly known as "Caosi".
In addition to controlling the wealth of one or more roads, the transfer envoy also had responsibilities such as inspecting local officials, maintaining public order, counting prisons, recommending talents, etc. By the time of Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, this position was basically the highest chief executive of the road.
The power was too great, so later on, institutions such as the Prison Department and the Department of Comfort were successively established to divide the power of the transfer envoy.
Of course, it is not inevitable that the Transshipment Envoy will expand to the extent it did later due to the promotion of many historical factors. Now that it was established in the early Tang Dynasty, it will definitely not reach that situation. All that is needed is to break the situation in line with the system.
Beijing officials looked down on local officials, and local officials were in a rigid group. A bridge was needed to gradually ease the opposition and further break the monopoly of local wealthy families.
Of course, it is impossible to completely break through it, let alone completely resolve the rigidity of officialdom. Li Yan's goal is very clear. When natural disasters occur again, the situation cannot be so serious that there will be a large number of people in various places who are both obedient and violative.
The talents he cultivated can first be trained in the Caoshan Province, and then sent to various states and counties. When they return to the central government, they will be truly talented people who can stand alone.
All this requires a good start. If the first shot is not fired, no matter how good the plan is, it will just be a plan.
So he sent the person he was most at ease with.
The imperial decree was issued quickly, and the saint adopted suggestions from all parties and appointed many people to go to Jiangnan to stabilize the situation.
Di Renjie had the lowest official position among them, but with Li Yan's full recommendation, he was awarded the position of governor of Jiangnan, was given a special ban, and set off immediately.
Three days later.
Outside Changxia Gate.
Li Yan, Qiu Shenji, Guo Yuanzhen, An Shengan and others all came to see Di Renjie off.
Not only the familiar guards, but also everyone from Dali Temple came, and everyone gave them their blessings and cherished him.
When the farewell crowd dispersed, Di Renjie did not leave immediately. Instead, he turned around and looked at the city gate from a distance, gently stroking his beard.
Butler Di Qiu: "Alang, what are you looking at?"
Di Renjie said slowly: "I still remember that when I entered Chang'an four years ago, I walked through Tonghua Gate, which is where the official welcomes and farewells, and where hundreds of officials bid farewell. Based on my official status at that time, I should actually go through Chunming Gate..."
Di Qiu had a good memory and nodded: "I remember it too, but we rested at Changle Station the night before. We happened to go along the official road, so we didn't take a detour to the south!"
Di Renjie smiled and said: "Having said that, it is actually what I hope for in my heart. Today's farewell in Luoyang has fulfilled my old wish. I can't help but feel a little emotional. With a wise emperor and a holy master, and famous ministers to appreciate me, I am born at the right time. How can I be limited to
Such a small wish?"
Di Qiu looked at the brand-new scarlet robe that his Alang was wearing, and approved of it very much, but he didn't know that Di Renjie's ideals and aspirations had changed at this time.
Complete what the predecessors have failed to do and open up a feasible path for future generations!
Magnificent! Magnificent!
Di Renjie was full of fighting spirit, flicked the reins, and galloped forward: