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After the reward, of course comes the pension.
Compassion for orphans and widows, relief and support for loyal ministers.
This is a ruling method developed by the Liu regime after learning from the lessons of Qin's fall.
Sending people to visit and reward orphans and widowed mothers every year is not expensive, but the effect is outstanding.
It is easy to harvest a large number of people's bodies and minds.
After Liu Che came to the throne, he further strengthened the entire pension system.
All soldiers, officers, officials and even minor orphans of common people who died in the line of duty or for their country will be raised by the state.
Liu Che adopted a total of three thousand orphans in Shanglin Garden.
In this battle of Mayi, the losses of the Han army, although compared with the estimates before the war, can be said to be negligible.
But, how can anyone not die in a war?
There were already two to three thousand people killed in the army alone!
The Han army's dozen checkpoints outside Mayi City and the defenders of the beacon tower serving as early warning were almost completely wiped out.
At least 700 people had died under the hooves of the Huns' horses before the Battle of Mayi began.
In addition, it is impossible to estimate the number of civilian casualties in the Han villages outside Mayi City.
Before the war, the Han family had more than a dozen villages and nearly two to three thousand residents in a territory of more than 200 miles outside Mayi.
In addition, in order to give Mayi an early warning, the Han family also settled two small nomadic tribes, probably numbering about a thousand people, in the wilderness outside Mayi.
However, after the Huns invaded, the total number of people who could evacuate to Mayi City did not exceed a thousand.
Although, after the Battle of Mayi, the Han army found hundreds of refugees taking refuge in the valleys and mountains around Mayi.
Moreover, in the future, people will continue to be found taking refuge in valleys and mountains to avoid war.
However, a large number of civilians still died tragically during the Xiongnu invasion.
Adding together the soldiers who died in the battle and the civilians who died, the Han Dynasty may have lost more than 4,000 people in this battle of Mayi.
This will create countless war orphans.
Liu Che himself felt very guilty.
The reason is very simple. At least half of these orphans did not have to become orphans in the first place.
If Liu Che could order the evacuation before the war, 80% of the dead outside Mayi City would be able to safely retreat to Mayi City.
But the price may be that the Huns immediately fled far away.
The trade-offs and choices involved can only be said to be a matter of opinion.
Anyway, Liu Che feels very guilty now.
But to the emperor, personal emotions have always been insignificant.
The emperor uses the world as his chessboard and the country as his chess pieces.
In a short time, it may affect the lives of millions or even tens of millions of people. It may even determine the development process of the entire world's civilization.
This requires that the emperor must be hard-hearted and cold-blooded.
All emperors who have too much personal emotions will end badly in the end.
And what's even more tragic is that not only does he himself not have a good end, but his country, his family, and the woman he loves also don't have a good end.
The most typical one is Li Yu.
History tells Liu Che that the emperor's ruthlessness is actually the greatest kindness.
Therefore, it is easy to be a sentimental king, but it is difficult to be a ruthless emperor.
After being a man for three generations, Liu Che has seen countless bloody examples and lessons. And after four years of training and tempering in the position of emperor, Liu Che has deeply understood this truth.
Just like he did to Yuan An and Dou Ying.
It seems ruthless, but in fact it is the best protection for them.
Otherwise, if you are temporarily soft-hearted.
Not only Yuan An, but Dou Ying will also end badly.
If they are implicated, their family and disciples will not suffer any consequences.
The country and the nation must take the lead in creating serious problems.
But now, neither Yuan Ang nor Dou Ying is likely to repeat their tragic fate like Liu Che's previous life.
Thinking of these things, Liu Che stood up, and all the guilt in his heart flew to Java.
"In the Battle of Mayi, our army certainly won a complete victory, but the number of loyal ministers and martyrs who died in the battle and the innocent civilians who died in the battle numbered in the thousands. I am sorry that the orphans of the loyal ministers and martyrs may be deprived of food and clothing, and the descendants of the innocent soldiers and civilians may have to die.
Because of the cold and heat, I feel sorry for him!" Liu Che said to the ministers with a sad face.
Today is the big court meeting.
All the princes, nobles, relatives, ministers, and officials at all levels above Qianshi in Chang'an gathered together.
This was also a rare opportunity in the year for the Han Dynasty to bring together all departments and all the princes, nobles and relatives.
Liu Che's eyes swept over the famous princes, the world-renowned erudite men, and the foreign ministers who were rich and powerful.
In my heart, there is dissatisfaction and anger that hates iron for not becoming steel.
He, the emperor, took the lead in Shanglinyuan two years ago, using his own money to raise orphans and disabled soldiers and officials who had lost the ability to work, or military dependents who had lost their sons and were helpless.
But what did these guys do?
In other words, the Four King Kongs, meaning they adopted a few orphans.
Most of the other princes and nobles seemed not to notice Liu Che's attitude.
They don't care at all about caring for orphans and widows.
Even a conscientious person, such as Zhou Yafu, would only care for and care for his subordinates.
As for other people, they really are not so philanthropic.
As for those scholars and scholars who dominate the world with their mouths all day long.
He didn't even make any gestures.
Regardless of Confucianism, Legalism, Huang Lao and others, the high-ranking big shots simply cannot see the suffering of the people.
The so-called world, the so-called common people, in their eyes, may be just adjectives that they use to shout or scream when they need it.
There are only a few people who can call out and pay attention to it from time to time.
As for actual actions?
not even one!
And those relatives.
The one with the surname Bo, the one with the surname Dou...
They seem to be blind on this issue.
Well, although in the feudal era, noble ministers and scholar-bureaucrats have always been like this.
They are the strongest iron roosters in the world, and they never pluck a dime!
It's extremely difficult to get them to spit something out.
Don't say it's now.
Even if it takes another two thousand years.
Look at the second-generation officials, do they still have the same virtue?
Want to get money out of their mouths.
I've already said that I've dried up my saliva, so I'm afraid I can only donate three to five hundred. That's cool.
It may even be less than a fraction of the bill they pay for a fun trip to KTV.
But Liu Che couldn't tolerate this situation.
Nobles, ministers, relatives.
Eat what I have, use what I have. Still not keeping up with my rhythm?
What are you going to do?
Do you want to resist my rule? Question my sanctity?
In the past, Liu Che would not have been able to punish these scum.
But now...
During the Battle of Mayi, a brand new group of military aristocrats had emerged.
These emerging nobles are young, have no background, and have higher ideals and ambitions than the old noble ministers.
Therefore, Liu Che now has enough bargaining chips.
"If you don't want to go with me, I have to let you go with the late emperor..." Liu Che sneered in his heart.
Liu Che always believed that in this world, three-legged toads may be difficult to find, but is it difficult to find two-legged nobles and ministers?
It is not easy for any country to cultivate a man of two thousand dan. It is very difficult for a country to cultivate a prince.
Those are all lies.
The fact is that Liu Che remembered very clearly: During a certain period in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, a certain emperor of a certain regime once issued an order: If you want to become an official, you must first secede from the palace.
Then, I can’t even count the number of scholar-bureaucrats in my palace...
Also, Zhu Yuanzhang must have been cruel enough to the bureaucrats and nobles.
The total number of bureaucrats and nobles killed could probably cover the entire city of Nanjing.
However, those who actively participate in the imperial examinations and lick their stinky feet can still circle the earth three times.
Therefore, Liu Che knew that for nobles and bureaucrats.
As long as the emperor is strong, he can do whatever he wants.
Of course, the Liu family has relied on acting skills to rule the world since ancient times.
Even if you want to kill someone, you have to cover it up.
Liu Che is very skilled at this.
Therefore, he paused, and then continued: "The general strategy entrusted by the minister is to unify the class, spread education, and have beautiful customs. The husband is benevolent and ancestral. He praises the virtuous and the virtuous, encourages the good and punishes the violent, and comforts the orphans and widows.
The three kings and the five emperors have prospered. I have been working hard and sleeping all night, so that I can join the world's scholar-bureaucrats in reaching this level! The scholar-bureaucrats, ministers and princes are the examples for the world and the role models for all people. They should lead the people to a new beginning and be the first in the world!"
If you don't understand what you're talking about now, you can just die.
But, in order to avoid some guys complaining in the future.
Liu Che simply spoke more carefully. He looked at Zhou Yafu and said: "The Prime Minister is my humerus and the most important thing to me. He is the first of my kind to lead the world's nobles and scholar-bureaucrats, to provide care for the fallen soldiers for the country, and to set an example for the orphans and widows who died!"
The words have come to this point.
Everyone understands.
The emperor is clearly trying to extort everyone's wallets.
The emperor's attitude was very clear.
You either have to pay for it, or you can adopt war orphans.
Between the two, one option must be chosen.
On the surface, adopting a foster child seems like a good deal.
But no noble minister would do this.
Adopted son? That’s a son too!
They also enjoy rights and status, and even inheritance rights.
Basically, no noble would be willing to adopt orphans at will.
Even among the people, few people are willing to raise orphans who have lost their fathers and whose mothers have remarried.
This is why there are more and more orphans in Shanglinyuan.
After being called by Liu Che, Zhou Yafu immediately stepped out of the queue and paid homage: "Your Majesty is kind and I admire you very much. How dare you not serve your Majesty?"
"I am willing to donate five million to support orphans and widows!" Zhou Yafu was forced to have no choice but to grit his teeth and said: "In addition, I am willing to adopt ten orphans and set an example for all the princes in the world!"
Liu Che looked at it, nodded with satisfaction, and said: "The Prime Minister is so righteous, I thank you for the world!"
Then, he looked at Chao Cuo, as well as the nine ministers behind Chao Cuo, as well as Liang Qianshi and the relatives of the princes.
These people were so frightened by Liu Che's gaze that they had to stand out, dripping with blood, and said: "I respectfully obey the imperial edict!"
There is no other way. The Prime Minister takes the lead. Even those who are reluctant must compare the Prime Minister's donation amount and the number of adoptions. According to their own status, they must contribute money and effort to adopt orphans.
Liu Che looked at it, laughed, and said, "Good!"
Then he made the decision.
He ordered Ji An beside him: "Shang Shuling, why don't you quickly check and register the donation amount and the number of adoptions with all your beloved ministers?"
All the ministers were immediately beeping!
I have seen shameless emperors, but if I look through the history books, there is probably only one such a weird one like this one, right?
And after they had spoken out, even if they were unwilling, they could only act like lambs waiting to be slaughtered, waiting for Ji An to bring someone to check and register.
Liu Che sat on the throne and looked at these ministers and nobles.
"Actually, I am also doing this for your own good..." Liu Che said in his heart.
An adopted son will definitely not be treated like a biological son.
They will probably become the personal soldiers or confidants of these guys' sons and nephews.
To be honest, in fact, the role of adopted children is very buggy.
Like the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, it was a world where adopted sons ruled the roost.
In the Later Tang Dynasty and the Later Zhou Dynasty, it was the adopted sons who conquered the world.
What are the Thirteen Taibao, who are so powerful in the world?
Even later Tang Dynasty once defeated the whole world.
From this perspective, in the future, when the adopted children grow up, as long as they have one talent, their current efforts will be rewarded tenfold or even a hundredfold.
The Han people attach great importance to kindness and justice, and they talk about repaying kindness with kindness and repaying evil with kindness.
It is conceivable that in the future Han family, there will be many generals and even famous generals who are adopted sons.
They will definitely give back and nurture their adopted families.
Of course, Liu Che also has his own little calculation.
That is to artificially create a group of elites by forcing the relatives of the princes and ministers to adopt war orphans.
Today's era.
There is also a mutual contractual relationship between diners, disciples and benefactors.
The relationship between an adopted son and his adoptive father, once confirmed, is lifelong.
Not only do adopted children need to be filial to their adoptive father, but they also need to be responsible to their adopted family and assume their own obligations.
Similarly, an adoptive father also has obligations and rights towards his adopted son.
This includes the right for him to receive the same education as his sons and the right to be nurtured by his family.
Of course, there may also be **** who use their adopted children as slaves.
However, Liu Che believes that there will not be too many such **** and mentally retarded people, and they will be eliminated by the rapid development and changes of the government in the future.
In this way, Liu Che will be able to harvest at least a thousand qualified elite young people in ten years.
They are war orphans who grew up in the families of nobles and ministers.
They will receive the most basic education and training from the families of the princes and ministers.
They will become the hope and future of the country.
Moreover, Liu Che believed that when the news about the princes and ministers adopting war orphans spread,
The morale of the Han army soldiers will be greatly improved, and they will be braver and more fearless to fight the enemy!
Because they will know that even if they die in battle, their descendants will be properly taken care of and raised by the country, and may even be adopted by nobles and embark on a new path.
This is important!
Why were the Huns able to dominate the entire Northeast Asia with simple weapons and primitive tactics?
Except for being brutal and they are pure cavalry.
The most important thing is that Mao Dun set an iron rule for them: if they win the battle, they will be beheaded and given wine, and all the spoils and population will belong to the individual. In addition, in the war, those who take back the bodies of the dead will be
Can get all his property, including wives, livestock and slaves.
In this way, the Huns can fully display their enthusiasm when fighting.
Even if the war is unfavorable, they will not be easily defeated.
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