The first thousand one hundred and seventy-eighth news of Wei Qing
After almost half a month of hustle and bustle, the Lunar New Year in March of the sixth year of Yuande finally arrived.
On this day, all the three nobles and nine ministers gathered early under the North Tower. Among the luxurious carriages, the big shots in gorgeous clothes and feather crowns were whispering.
"I heard that the separation of the examination room is a foregone conclusion..." Someone sighed: "I'm afraid the status of the young master will not be as good as before!"
The Examination Office, a huge chain of interests, has maintained the authority of the Shaofu for decades.
Apart from other things, the right to mint money now belongs to the Examination Office.
The stripping of the examination room not only means the weakening of the power of the Shaofu, but also means the complete deprivation of the power of the eastern princes, kingdoms and powerful minting power!
It is foreseeable that today, localities will no longer be allowed to have the right to mint coins.
However, some people don't take it seriously.
"Young Master has nothing to worry about, so why should we worry about this matter?"
Who doesn't know that these days, the young master Liu She and the young master Liu Cheng have not said a word?
Therefore, someone who knew the inside story smiled and said: "Why does the young master still need to rely on the examination room now?"
"Now the Young Master, I'm afraid I can't wait to divest the examination room and the Dongyuan Order as soon as possible!"
"I have no political achievements, and I have to spend money on it all day long. If I make a slight mistake, I will lose my head..." Sima An, one of the six prime ministers of the Shaofu, even said to his retainers: "This examination room, leave
If it’s useless, it’s better to get rid of it!”
This is both true and false!
It is correct because the examination room is related to the production and manufacturing of military weapons and equipment.
If there is any problem at all, Qiu Ba will directly file a complaint.
And because of the system of assigning work names, once this lawsuit is filed, everyone on the line will suffer.
Sima An himself had been called before the emperor and reprimanded several times because of quality problems with the weapons produced in the examination room.
And the people below him have lost so many heads in the past few years that they can almost form a hill.
only……
Although the examination room has a lot of connections and investment, it...
Mastering the examination room is tantamount to mastering the lifeline of the Han's armaments.
Not to mention the money and money, just the fact that you can establish friendship and have contacts with the military giants through this is already very worthwhile!
Not to mention, the organization of the examination room is so huge.
Just its own personnel power is a huge treasure house.
If possible, the young master would not let go until his death.
But there is no way, this is the established policy of the emperor.
Not only the examination room must be divested, but the Dongyuan Order must also be divested.
In the future, even the East-West Weaving Order Yamen will probably be stripped off.
In addition to the already divested Shanglin Garden, the future Shaofu will lose more than half of its authority and employees.
From a large and intimidating bureaucracy, it was transformed into a yamen dedicated to serving the royal family and collecting taxes at the same time.
This is the future of the Shaofu.
The future is already determined.
For the Shaofu, instead of trying to compete with the emperor, it is better to concentrate on how to maintain the authority of the salt and iron business and how to maintain the cooperative relationship with the Mohist family.
But the Shaofu matter is actually just a small matter.
The emperor's labor and management want to reform the Shaofu, and no one can stop it.
Because the Shaofu is actually the steward's office of the royal family, a bureaucracy that specializes in handling affairs related to the royal family.
But on another matter, countless people are waiting to see the show.
Censor Zhongcheng Zhang Jize completely ignored the strange looks from the people around him.
For Zhongcheng, the censor of the Han Dynasty, it was his natural right to reject the emperor's edict.
No one can stop it.
The emperor had only two choices - the first was to accept, the second was to persuade.
There is no third option.
Even substitution is impossible.
Because the newly appointed censor Zhongcheng will most likely choose to veto the emperor's edict like his predecessor.
And if this happens, it would be too embarrassing.
On the contrary, the Tejin elders were gearing up one by one, gathered together, and discussed matters happily as if no one else was around.
"Now that the Yulin Fortress is down, we have taken advantage of the victory to capture Dragon City!" Gonggao Hou Han Daandang said almost loudly: "There is no reason not to eat the meat that reaches your mouth!"
Han Daedang had been to Dragon City, and no Han minister knew better than him how empty the defense of Dragon City was.
The Huns were near Dragon City and were overwhelmed by a force of no more than two thousand cavalry.
The Han family had ten thousand cavalry, enough to capture the Dragon City and dig out the coffins of Mao Dun and Laoshang from the ground.
When the time comes, it will be up to the interests of the Han family whether they crush the bones and raise ashes or whip the corpses.
Capturing Dragon City would deal a heavy blow to the Xiongnu rule.
At least, it was enough to dismantle the Xiongnu’s rule in Monan!
"I think Juyanze should be captured..." Quzhou Hou Liji had a different opinion: "Juyanze is the largest lake in Hexi, with abundant water and soil. According to the captured Xiongnu nobles, the area is also very suitable for reclamation.
, the Huns often spread some wheat seeds or millet on the land near Juyanze when they migrated, and harvested it in the autumn, so that they could grow food! We Chinese who are good at farming will definitely be able to grow food here.
Take root!”
"What's more, by controlling Juyanze, our army can advance to Hexi and threaten the foundation of Xiongnu rule!"
The argument between the two also represents the current attitude of the Han Dynasty military towards the Han Dynasty's next advance.
Conservatives like Han Daidang just want to stabilize their territory first, and then eat the Huns forces around them that they can eat.
The radicals headed by Li Ji believed that the war could not be delayed and that they should pursue the victory and defeat and eliminate the main force of the Huns as soon as possible.
Generally speaking, conservatives currently have the upper hand.
Because the Han army defeated Mayi and Gaoque a little too quickly.
The Chinese instinctively do not believe in too quick a victory.
Driven by the thinking of small farmers, they subconsciously chose to stabilize the situation first and then take a look.
However, the radicals' ideas have gained support from more middle- and lower-level military officers.
The reward for the Battle of Gaoque has basically been determined.
Especially the rewards for the middle and lower classes have now been issued and implemented.
Generals at all levels suddenly became prosperous because of the war.
There was a soldier who was a pawn before the war. During the war, he cut off ten heads, including a Huns Guduhou, so he became the chief of the left concubine. He was only rewarded with money, silk and livestock.
It was enough for him and his family to become a family of military aristocrats.
There was also a Sima lieutenant who, because of his effective command and the bravery of his men in battle, was promoted to three levels in a row and became a prince. He became a member of the aristocratic group of the Han Dynasty and obtained a ticket to the general.
Even those soldiers and generals who performed mediocrely gained a lot of benefits in this war.
At least, after this battle, all the generals who participated in the battle have completed the change in their own destiny and that of their family.
Therefore, now, the warlike mood of the Han army is very strong.
Some generals even shouted the slogan "Destroy the Xiongnu in five years and capture the Chanyu!"
Military interest groups already have their own will.
Their will is to fight, win, be promoted and make a fortune, benefit their descendants, and inherit their ancestors.
Driven by this will, there is almost no one who can stop them from continuing to wage war.
Anyone who doesn't let them fight may be overthrown by them.
Therefore, even the conservative Han Daidang did not dare to say that he wanted to recuperate, he could only say that he wanted to fight against Dragon City.
Under such circumstances, only a few real giants can suppress the voices in the army that are ready to move.
Prime Minister Zhou Yafu is one.
The chariot general Yi Zong is also one.
At this moment, these two old and new giants in the military stood together.
"The army needs to be repaired, and the soldiers and the people need to recuperate!" Zhou Yafu said to his son-in-law and disciple Yizong: "The generals of chariots and cavalry need to do more to control the noise in the army!"
"Nuo!" Yi Zong bowed his hands and said, "I understand what you mean..."
"However, this matter still depends on His Majesty's wishes..."
Should we continue fighting or take a break?
This all depends on the will of the emperor today.
"I have already discussed this matter with His Majesty!" Zhou Yafu said: "General, just ask the military judges and supervisors to calm down the emotions in the army. Don't make any trouble!"
"No!" Yi Zong heard the words and immediately nodded and said: "Since it is His Majesty's order, I should obey it!"
Compared with the old army, today's Han army is more orderly and controlled.
The reason is that when the Imperial Guard was first established in the Yulin Guards and the Huben Guards, a caring atmosphere between officers and soldiers began to be established in these two armies.
From the highest captain to the lowest soldier, there is a connection.
And collective honor and military law closely link all of this.
Among the Yulin Guards and Huben Guards, officers are responsible for commanding soldiers, boosting morale, and comforting soldiers during wartime.
In peacetime, they share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers.
They even taught soldiers how to read and write and imparted various skills.
The relationship between officers and soldiers is extremely harmonious, and they have truly become brothers and sisters.
Although other armies do not have such a system.
However, he was also more or less infected by the Habayashi Guards and the Tiger Ben Guards.
The concept of collective honor gradually takes root in people's hearts.
Although the army is still hierarchical within the army, it is absolutely united externally.
These emotions even began to infect their family members.
Nowadays, the citizens of Chang'an City have posted on their doorsteps the military emblems of their children serving in the army.
Rangers generally do not dare to provoke these military families with military signs at the door, especially those widows and orphans.
The reason is simple. Anyone who provokes them is likely to provoke a hornet's nest.
God knows, is there an army Sima or even a captain standing behind this widow or orphan?
Offend them? Wish you luck!
Nowadays, the Han Dynasty's army, except for the county soldiers, and the field army, are no longer subject to the checks and balances and orders of Jiu Qing.
They are becoming more and more like the Qin army back then.
He is a true master of tiger and wolf.
Not only in temperament, but also in action!
This makes the army more and more powerful, but it also adds many unstable factors.
For example, now, except for the emperor, almost no one dares to say the word peace.
From the Sangong and Jiuqing to the scholar-bureaucrats and nobles, who doesn't say all day long that 'the revenge of the ninth generation of Duke Xiang is great in the Spring and Autumn Period, the shame of Emperor Gao's Pingcheng, and the humiliation of Empress Lu must be repaid'?
As for the peace parties of the past?
Either those who have been 'educated' to start the main battle, or their mothers who have been beaten do not recognize them.
For example, Lu Ru, even his nest was captured...
Thinking of this situation, Zhou Yafu couldn't help but sigh worriedly.
Today's world has become increasingly difficult for him to understand.
From top to bottom, the militant atmosphere is too strong.
This made Zhou Yafu a little worried. After defeating the Xiongnu, where would the Han Dynasty go?
Do you continue to beat yourself until you are poisoned?
Is it possible?
With a distance of tens of thousands of miles, even if Zongzhou's enfeoffment system is used, there will probably be problems, right?
There was also a rebellion between Guan Shu and Cai Shu in Zongzhou.
How will the future Han Dynasty avoid rebellion among princes?
Zhou Yafu didn't know.
But he knows that the current situation is that the army is dragging the country and inspiring the people, all the way to war.
It is impossible not to let the army fight.
Because whoever doesn’t let the army fight will be torn to pieces by the army!
From top to bottom, there are too many people who were stimulated by the war and shared in the dividends of the war.
So far, the power of the military has almost overwhelmed the scholar-bureaucrats and bureaucracy except the emperor.
Therefore, even he can only think of ways to suppress the military's emotions as much as possible while thinking about the future as much as possible.
Thinking of this, Zhou Yafu said to Yi Zong: "I have already planned to beg for your Majesty's bones next year and resign!"
As of this year, Zhou Yafu has served as prime minister for more than six years.
Next year it will be seven years.
After seven years of living together, problems will arise between husband and wife.
How much more between the monarch and his ministers?
Zhou Yafu never prepared for old age and death, especially after the emperor talked with him.
Zhou Yafu was even more ready to resign.
This is to set an example for all generations to come and is also the best way to protect yourself.
Originally, Zhou Yafu planned to legitimately resign from his position at the end of his term.
But now, Zhou Yafu has decided to resign early.
He plans to spend more time thinking about the future of the country and the country.
Moreover, his speech was not bad. He could escape from the turmoil of politics and stay away from military matters, which would allow him to enjoy more private space and look at the changes in the world from a different perspective.
What's more important is that after resigning, he can say whatever he wants.
No need to be weighed down by phase anymore.
Yi Zong was a little surprised when he heard this.
This is so sudden!
"Your Majesty, don't you think about it anymore?" Yi Zong advised: "Your Majesty and the world cannot do without your assistance..."
Zhou Yafu's achievements over the years are obvious to everyone.
Although he has a stubborn temper, he has a stand and principles, and at the same time he dares to challenge the emperor.
Over the years, the emperor's policies have basically been discussed with him or dismissed before they can be implemented.
Once he vacates the throne, his successor may never be able to do as well as he did.
Zhou Yafu, however, has made up his mind.
He shook his head and said with a smile: "Dong Chenghou, there is no need to persuade me anymore, I have made up my mind!"
He looked at Yi Zong and said solemnly: "Moreover, I have decided to recommend you to the emperor and the ministers as my successor! Marquis Dongcheng, please take care of yourself!"
Yi Zong was shocked when he heard this.
He is less than thirty years old, how dare he hope to become prime minister?
He quickly shook his head and said: "Please take back your order, sir. This young man is too young to take on such an important responsibility! Besides..."
Yi Zong looked into the distance: "My ambition is not above the temple. Compared with the temple, I hope to lead the army to open up territory for His Majesty!"
Of course, he still has his own little thoughts.
He hoped to use his military exploits to build a solid foundation for his nephew.
At least I can let Xiao Jian have a touch of the Crown Prince's position.
Zhou Yafu looked at Yi Zong, then burst out laughing.
He was actually half sincere and half tempted just now.
In this way, the result of the temptation came out.
This made him worried.
Historically, those who got involved in the turmoil within the Liu family had no good end.
Geniuses like Jia Yi and Jia Changsha all died in sorrow and anger.
He was really not optimistic about Yi Zong.
It’s not that I don’t believe in Yi Zong, it’s that I don’t believe in Liu’s urinary properties.
But now, the Zhou family and the Yi family's relatives are actually tied together. They will both prosper and suffer.
At this time, the morning sun rose, and the city gate of Beique slowly opened.
Zhou Yafu also had to stop his conversation with Yi Zong, boarded his carriage and headed towards the city gate.
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In the palace, Liu Che was also dressed neatly.
Liu Che was not too worried about today's court meeting.
Everything is ready.
It's like everything comes naturally.
In contrast, Liu Che was more concerned about another piece of information he had just received: in Pingyang County, Hedong, there was indeed a stable boy named Wei Qing who was herding sheep for the Marquis of Pingyang!
now it's right!
The future military god has finally appeared.
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Prestige job number: I want to leave Jingke, please pay attention - I plan to start rewriting "The Leisurely Life in the Western Han Dynasty" in some time.
Well, let’s push it all over again, of course, weekly updates
