Eight hundred and twentieth chapter Liu Xiu restructuring
Liu Xiuheng made up his mind that the reform must be passed in this court meeting, and the ministers in the court must also give their full support to the reform.
None of the ministers were fools, so they could naturally see Liu Xiu's determination to reform the system. The ministers who originally did not support the reform wavered and turned to support the reform.
By the time it was getting close to evening, more than 70% of the ministers supported the restructuring, and more than 20% of the ministers still opposed it.
At this time, everyone, including Liu Xiu, had breakfast, lunch and dinner. They had not eaten any food and were so hungry that their chests pressed against their backs.
Fu Zhan and Song Hong looked up and saw that more than 70% of the ministers supported the restructuring. They said to Liu Xiu: "Your Majesty, since most people have supported the restructuring, today's meeting will end here.
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Liu Xiu looked at the two of them and said seriously: "Restructuring is not a matter for one person or two people. It must be done from top to bottom with all efforts. Therefore, even if only one person objects, the discussion must continue."
After hearing what Liu Xiu said, the ministers present looked at each other in confusion. The ministers who supported the restructuring cast dissatisfied glances at the ministers who opposed the restructuring, blaming them. At this time, they should stop singing the opposite tune.
Originally both Fu Zhan and Song Hong were opposed to the restructuring, but Liu Xiu's firm attitude made Fu Zhan retreat, think over it, and support the restructuring. Song Hong, on the other hand, still insisted on his opinion, believing that the restructuring was inappropriate, had too many disadvantages, and was too risky.
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It was already dark outside, and among the ministers in the court, only Song Hong was still insisting on his opinion and opposing the restructuring.
Song Hong was the Great Sikong. Although he was not in charge of the army, he was in charge of water conservancy, construction, the Ministry of Industry and even the treasury, etc. If he did not support the restructuring, he would have a great influence on it.
At this time, Liu Xiu's eyes fell on Song Hong, and the eyes of the ministers present also fell on Song Hong. Song Hong was sitting on the couch with his eyes lowered, just like Lao Zeng was sitting still.
Jia Fu said: "Song Sikong, now everyone supports the restructuring, only Song Sikong is still opposed."
Song Hong raised his eyes, looked at Jia Fu, then looked at everyone present, and asked: "Do I have to support a national policy just because most people support it? As a great Sikong, do I have to follow what others say?
, go with the flow?”
His rhetorical question made Jia Fu blush and was speechless. Zhu Fu smiled lightly and said, "Since Song Sikong is opposed to the restructuring, does Song Sikong have any alternatives?"
Song Hong said: "Hong's talents are sparse and his knowledge is shallow, and he has no alternative strategy."
Just as Zhu Fu was about to speak, Song Hong asked: "Because there is no alternative, we have to support unreasonable restructuring. We know that it cannot be done but do it. Shu Hong cannot do it."
Hearing this, Zhu Fu curled his lips and was speechless. He turned to look at Liu Xiu. Liu Xiu picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea and said, "Song Sikong."
"Wei Chen is here!" Song Hong immediately bowed to Liu Xiu.
Liu Xiu said: "Song Sikong believes that restructuring has risks and disadvantages. I also admit it, but the current situation is that the national treasury is empty and cannot make ends meet. The soldiers of the Eastern Expedition and the Southern Expedition have won consecutive battles and victories, but they are facing the impending shortage of money and food.
Dilemma. Things have priorities, and restructuring is imperative."
Song Hong leaned forward and said: "Your Majesty's words are reasonable, but as a minister, Hong must fulfill his obligations as a minister. Drinking poison to quench thirst is not a good way to save the country!"
After hearing his words, Liu Xiu showed a helpless look, and the ministers present also sighed secretly, this Song Hong is really a fool.
Liu Xiu admired Song Hong very much, and sometimes also admired his uprightness and determination to stick to his own opinions.
But the problem is that your energy must be used in the right place. Now that you insist on opposing restructuring, but can't come up with a better solution, isn't your persistence just stubborn and pedantic?
The hall became quiet again. Liu Xiu looked at Song Hong for a long time. Seeing that the latter still had his eyes downcast, as if he was an old monk in meditation, Liu Xiu took a deep breath and said firmly: "The restructuring will be announced to the world tomorrow.
All state capitals, counties and counties will implement it in an all-round way."
"I obey the decree!" The ministers present stood up and left the table one after another, kowtowing forward.
In the main hall, the only person still sitting on the mat without moving was Song Hong. Liu Xiu stood up, took a deep look at Song Hong, turned around and walked out of the main hall without saying anything.
Outside the main hall, Liu Xiu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "It's so stubborn! Fortunately, the eldest sister didn't get married to him in the first place!"
In the past, Liu Xiu liked Song Hong's insistence on principles and opinions, but today, he was really disgusted and disappointed with Song Hong's performance.
Zhang Kun bowed his waist, followed Liu Xiu, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, calm down, but don't get angry! Song Sikong has always had such a temper, and your Majesty cannot be angry with Song Sikong."
"Pedantic! Extremely pedantic!" Liu Xiu said with a serious face. Song Hong was always cautious in his actions. The reason why he was so determined to oppose the restructuring was not to seek merit, but to be blameless.
Adhering to the laws of our ancestors, even if there is a problem, it is the problem of the executors below, and has nothing to do with the ministers in the court, let alone Song Sikong.
Changing the system of our ancestors will be fine if there are no problems, but if there is a problem, it will inevitably be criticized by thousands of people.
However, in the current situation, the old methods of the ancestors no longer work, and changes must be made. At this time, what Liu Xiu needs is no longer ministers who insist on the ancestral system, but ministers who can make drastic changes and dare to change the system.
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Under such conditions, Song Hong's political philosophy and Liu Xiu's ruling phalanx began to become incompatible.
Zhang Kun was just a eunuch. He didn't know how to govern the country, and he didn't dare to participate. He could only flatter his master wherever possible.
He showed an expression of indignation and resentment, and said: "Song Sikong defied His Majesty in public and rebelled against the ministers. He indeed deserves to be punished."
Liu Xiu was as white as Zhang Kun and scolded with a smile: "You know nothing!"
There are many ministers who dare to contradict Liu Xiu and oppose Liu Xiu. Does Liu Xiu dislike them?
Take Dong Xuan as an example. In front of Liu Xiu, he refused to let Liu Huang kneel down and admit his mistake. Several chamberlains couldn't hold Dong Xuan down. In the end, instead of punishing Dong Xuan, Liu Xiu rewarded Dong Xuan heavily.
It's very simple. Dong Xuan's insistence at this time was right. They were strictly enforcing the law. Although Liu Xiu was the emperor, he couldn't find any fault with them, so he could only reward them but not punish them.
Now Song Hong's persistence was different from Dong Xuan's. Song Hong just clung to the old law. Even though he knew that the old law had put the court into a huge crisis, he still didn't want to change. This was intolerable to Liu Xiu.
After being scolded by Liu Xiu, Zhang Kun not only did not show any nervousness, but nodded and bowed with a smile on his face, saying: "What your Majesty is scolding is that I don't understand anything. For a slave, as long as I can serve your Majesty well,
, then this slave has accomplished a great thing."
Liu Xiu was amused by Zhang Kun's words, shook his head and said, "Go to the West Palace!"
Zhang Kun responded and called a young chamberlain over, asking him to go to the West Palace to report the news and greet the Holy Master.
Today's court meeting lasted all day, and everyone in the harem heard about it. After Yin Lihua saw Liu Xiu, she welcomed him into the hall and asked: "Why did today's court meeting last so long? Your Majesty, you met
Something difficult to handle?”
Liu Xiu smiled bitterly and said: "Yes, we have indeed encountered something difficult."
He changed the subject and asked, "Is there anything to eat in the dining room?" Seeing Yin Lihua looking at him in confusion, Liu Xiu touched his belly and said, "I haven't eaten all day."
Yin Lihua asked Xueying, Hongjian, and Li Xiu'e to prepare the meals, then looked at Liu Xiu in surprise and asked: "Didn't your Majesty and the ministers eat in the court?"
Liu Xiu spread his hands and said: "I haven't eaten, and today's court meeting has been held until now. If everyone has a full stomach and has the strength to talk about things and argue with each other, I don't know how long the court meeting will last!"
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Yin Lihua was stunned for a moment, couldn't help but burst out laughing, and said with some complaint: "Your Majesty is young and strong, it doesn't matter if you skip one or two meals, but many ministers are already old, let them be hungry for a day
, how can they bear it?"
Liu Xiu laughed loudly, showing a proud look, and said: "The resistance to the restructuring being implemented today is quite strong. If I don't do it, I'm afraid I won't get the support of the majority of people."
After all, he was not a tyrant. He could not drag out anyone to beat him or behead him just because he opposed him or did not support him. He could only force the ministers to submit by starving everyone together.
This may seem childish, but it's actually quite effective.
Yin Lihua asked with a smile: "So, all the ministers finally supported His Majesty's restructuring because they couldn't bear the hunger?"
Liu Xiu sighed and said, "There are exceptions."
Zhang Kun said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, you don't know something. Song Sikong was still opposing His Majesty's restructuring until the end!"
Yin Lihua snorted and murmured: "Song Sikong has always been upright. If Song Sikong does not agree with the restructuring in his heart, it will not be easy to get Song Sikong to compromise."
Take the fact that Liu Huang fell in love with Song Hong. Liu Xiu personally proposed marriage to Song Hong, but Song Hong didn't accept it. If it had been anyone else, he would have divorced his wife, and happily married her.
The majestic eldest princess.
Liu Xiu said meaningfully: "If you are upright, sometimes you will become stubborn and do not know how to adapt!"
He smiled bitterly and said: "There is a saying in the Yi Jing: if it is poor, it will change, if it is changed, it will be general, and if it is general, it will last. Obviously, our Song Sikong does not like the Yi Jing."
Yin Lihua couldn't help but smile and said: "Your Majesty's knowledge of ancient and modern times makes me admire you!"
Liu Xiu blinked, stretched out his hand, grabbed Yin Lihua's wrist, pulled her into his arms, and said with a smile: "Lihua is making fun of me?"
"I don't dare..." Before she could finish her words, Liu Xiu's hand had reached her armpit, and Yin Lihua kept laughing, almost shrinking into a ball.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Kun waved his hands to the chamberlains and palace maids present, and after shooing them away, he quietly exited the hall.
Although Song Hong had always been opposed to Liu Xiu's restructuring, he finally implemented it forcefully.
This restructuring had a far-reaching impact, the most significant of which was the abolition of the captaincy.
In the past, the prefect was in charge of the government and the captain was in charge of the army. Now that the captain has been laid off, the prefect is in charge of the military and political power of the county.
It seems that the prefect's powers have been expanded unprecedentedly, but in fact, the prefect's military power is in name only.
Because in Liu Xiu's restructuring, the number of county troops in the county government was limited to a thousand people, and the county soldiers in the county government were basically abolished. Therefore, the prefect seemed to be in charge of the military and political power of a county, but in fact he had no soldiers at all.
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If the county government wants to recruit troops, it must first obtain the approval of the state government, and then the state government will report it to the court. It can only be implemented after receiving the emperor's approval.
In addition, Liu Xiu also changed the name of Zhoumu back to the governor. When the Western Han Dynasty was first established, it was named the governor, but it was only when the Han Dynasty became emperor that it was renamed Zhoumu.
Ci means supervision, and Shi means the emperor's imperial envoy, envoy. When the two words are combined together, it means the envoy personally appointed by the emperor to go to local areas to supervise local officials.
The initial duty of the governor was to replace the emperor, supervise local officials at the local level, accuse them of wrongdoing, and rectify unjust and false cases. To put it bluntly, the state capital under the governor's rule was equivalent to the state's highest prosecutor's office. The governor was responsible for the local officials of the state.
It has supervisory power, but no administrative power. The state is only a supervisory unit, not an administrative unit.
However, after the governor was changed to the state pastor, his powers gradually expanded, and local officials were not limited to prosecutorial powers, but also gave management powers.
In this way, the state pastor becomes the highest administrative chief and the highest military commander of the entire state. The state capital has also changed from a supervisory unit to an administrative unit. The state pastor is completely in charge of the military and political power of a state.