On Gengxu day, the 21st day of the seventh month in the first year of Longhe, the Shangshutai drafted an imperial edict, and the Zhongshu Province issued an order. All states, prefectures and counties across the country began to check the records, conduct a large-scale census of households, and strictly enforce the law. From Gengxu day to
Within forty days of Wuzi Day, all states, counties and counties will conduct self-inspections. If some wealthy families hide their household registrations in violation of the prohibition, and the county magistrates are unable to deal with it, they can report it to the Tuduan Division, who will strictly handle it.
The imperial edict was delivered with a four-hundred-mile speed horse and could reach all the states and counties in the Eastern Jin Dynasty within ten days. From the day they received the order, the states and counties began to check the status of the country according to the system, and there was no room for slack. During this time, the edict was
Officials who have nothing to do will be the main targets for merger and provincial administration.
According to the system, the Tudu Department was located in Jiankang and was subordinate to the Situ Mansion. Under the Tudu Department was a Prosecution Office, which was stationed in the six states of Liang, Yi, Jing, Yang, Jiang and Xiang. It was headed by the Director of Internal History of the six prefectures.
The official's job is to be responsible for all matters related to the local affairs of the state, and he must promptly report to the department of affairs in case of any problems.
There were nominally twenty-three states in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, but Sizhou in the Luoyang area and Yanzhou in the Linqiu area were recovered and fell several times. The governor of Sizhou never took office. Naturally, there would be no break between these two states.
In addition, there are Qiaojizhou, Qiaoyouzhou, Qiaobingzhou, Qiaoyongzhou, Qiaoqinzhou, Qiaoqingzhou, Qiaoxuzhou, as well as East Qinzhou and North Qinzhou. The state governance of these nine states is basically concentrated in the Jingkou and Jinling areas of Yangzhou.
There is no actual jurisdiction, but it was set up by Wang Dao to show that he would not forget to restore his homeland and resettle the refugees. The governor of the state often worked part-time, and he was replaced by the time. The management was quite chaotic. Huan Wen decided to abolish the Qiaozhou counties this time.
The Northland refugees under the jurisdiction of Qiaozhou County are exterminated on the spot. In other words, no matter which Qiaozhou you originally belonged to, you will be registered in the household registration of the place where you currently live. In this way, there will naturally be no people under the jurisdiction of Qiaozhou County.
It is necessary to exist, so there is no Tuduan Division in Kyushu——
The rest are Yuzhou, Liangzhou, Yizhou, Ningzhou, Beiqingzhou, North Xuzhou, Jingzhou, Yangzhou, Jiangzhou, Xiangzhou, Jiaozhou and Guangzhou. Among them, Beiqingzhou and North Xuzhou are only part of Yuanzhou, and
It is a place where the war is approaching, and there is also Yuzhou, which spans the north and south of the Huaihe River. Because there are a large number of refugee commanders who have formed their own commanders and are not subject to the jurisdiction of the imperial court, the two states cannot be separated. Jiaozhou, Ningzhou, and Guangzhou are remote, and few refugees arrive.
, so these three states are not suitable for the earth to be destroyed. The focus of the earth to be destroyed this time is only the six states of Liangzhou, Yizhou, Jingzhou, Yangzhou, Jiangzhou, and Xiangzhou——
Now that the order is issued, documents will be sent to the Prosecution Office of each state to the Zhongtu Duansi Bureau soon. Therefore, Xie Xuan, Chen Caozhi, and Xie Daoyun must return to Jiankang at the end of this month.
One hundred elite infantrymen entered the capital together. These 300 people will serve as the law enforcement sergeants of the Tuduan Division and obey the orders of Xie Xuan and Chen Caozhi. Ran Sheng and the ten sergeants he led are also among these 300 people.
On July 22nd, just as Xie Xuan, Chen Caozhi, and Xie Daoyun were preparing to leave for Jiankang, news came from the capital that Lu Shi, the Minister of the Fifth Army, did not agree with Chen Caozhi's resignation.
Huan Wen urgently summoned Xie Xuan, and Chen Caozhi went to the general's palace to discuss matters. Huan Wen asked Xie Xuan: "Lu Shi refused his son to return to the Tuduan Division. What suggestions does Youdu have for this?"
Xie Xuandao: "It is really unwise for the mainland ministers to put personal grudges above the government affairs and hinder the talents from serving the country. If Zizhong is excluded from the Tuduan Division because of this, the talents in the world will be unable to move forward.
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Huan Wen was very satisfied with Xie Xuan's statement. Originally, Xie Xuan, like Xie An, was silent on these matters after entering the military mansion. Xie Xuan would handle the matters Huan Wen ordered very well, but Xie Xuan would rarely do anything for the Huan family.
The interests of the three Wu clans were offended, and now, Xie Xuan clearly supports Chen Caozhi's entry into the civil service. This is naturally because of Chen Caozhi's relationship. Huan Wen wants to use Chen Caozhi to balance the contradiction between the northern and southern gentry, win over a group, and disintegrate them.
One batch, is this initial success?
Huan Wen said: "Chen Yu is a talented person in our Xifu. Why should Lu Shi refuse to join the Tuduan Division?" He immediately wrote to Sima Yu, King of Kuaiji, and Xi Chao, the Minister of Zhongshu, recommending Chen Caozhi to the deputy position of Tuduan Division. His status is the same as that of Tuduan Division.
Xie Xuanfen, Huan Wen wants Lu Shi to understand who is in charge!
Huan Wen said: "Xie Yu will set off today as usual. Chen Yu will stay for a few days, waiting for King Kuaiji's reply and edict."
Chen Caozhi then sent Xie Xuan off, and Xie Daoyun returned to the capital out of the north gate. Xie Xuan originally wanted to return to Jiankang alone, but asked his sister Xie Daoyun to go with Chen Caozhi a few days later, but Xie Daoyun decided to go first with his younger brother Xie Xuan, because
She heard Xiaochan tell her maid Liu Xu that Chen Caozhi was going to meet Lu Weirui in Xinting.
At the foot of Bailu Mountain, Chen Caozhi, Xie Daoyun, and Xie Xuan's sisters waved goodbye. Except for Ran Sheng and his ten sergeants who stayed behind, the remaining nearly 300 sergeants, led by Nie Qiao, the commander of the army, followed Xie Xuan into the capital.
Xie Daoyun's bullock cart fell behind. She looked out from behind and saw Chen Caozhi holding the bay-red horse and standing motionless in the sun, like a sculpture. Suddenly he raised his hand and waved this way. At this time, he just listened to the advice.
A'li, who was following the car, said, "Zizhong wants to marry a girl from the Lu family. How difficult it is!" After a while, he asked again, "Cousin Zhu, do you think Zizhong can have a good relationship with a girl from the Lu family?"
Xie Daoyun said one word: "Yes."
Xie Xuan was slightly surprised and didn't understand why my sister was so sure. He added: "The Lu family's daughter is not necessarily a good match for her son. I thought——"
Could it be that Xie Daoyun didn't understand what his younger brother Xie Xuan was thinking, and interrupted: "Ah Li, don't talk about Zi's bigamy. As close friends, you and I should try our best to help Zi Zhong get married to the Lu girl."
Xie Daoyun's words were like cutting through tangled knots with a sharp knife. Xie Xuan was stunned and speechless. He couldn't guess what his sister was thinking for a while, and then he heard the sister in the carriage say again: "Ah, teach me how to ride a horse. We will go back to Jiankang all the way."
, I should be able to learn some simple riding skills."
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Chen Caozhi said goodbye to Xie Daoyun and Xie Xuan, and rode back to Gushu City with Ran Sheng. Ran Sheng said bitterly: "Brother, that Lu Shi is bullying people too much. Not only is he unwilling to let Mrs. Lu marry you, he also wants to be in the official career.
It’s so infuriating to suppress you!” He then said, “Miss Lu is not his daughter, Lu Shi, does Lu Shi have any control over her?”
Chen Cao said: "No matter in marriage or career, Lu Shi can't stop me. I must marry Lady Wei Rui. Lu Shi treats me like this, so I don't have to worry too much."
Ran Sheng clenched his fist and said, "Yes, we must marry Miss Lu and make Lu Shi and his son angry to death."
In the next few days, Chen Cao waited quietly for news from the capital. Lu Shi still wanted to exclude him at this time, which was really short-sighted. He was recommended by Huan Wen, and Sima Yu, the king of Kuaiji, was also happy to see him participate in the government. Lu Shi except
Stubbornly not letting Wei Rui marry him, what else can she do to him!
The reason why Huan Wen agreed with Lu Shi to take charge of the Tuduan Division was actually a major test for Lu Shi, the leader of the Sanwu clan. It was the so-called turmoil. Lu Shi did not know how to be cautious, but he hindered Huan Wen in such a small matter as appointing Chen Caozhi. Chen Caozhi
Since this was someone Huan Wen wanted to reuse, Lu Shi's objections were naturally ineffective, and Lu Shi was bound to be angry. He would use his power and prestige to hinder the smooth progress of the Tu Duan inspection, which would directly confront Huan Wen.
Well, Huan Wen had long wanted to provoke Lu Shi, but he was worried that there was no chance. Lu Shi just threw himself into a trap——
In the afternoon of July 26th, Huan Wen sent someone to ask Chen Caozhi to go to the General's Mansion. Chen Caozhi thought that there was news in the capital. When he arrived at the General's Mansion, he found out that Princess Nankang had come to Gusu by boat from Jingzhou. Huan Wen ordered Chen Caozhi to go to the General's Mansion.
Cao Zhi followed Huan Xi and Huan Shiqian to the mouth of the river to greet him.
The carriages and horses of the General's Mansion came out of the west gate of Gushu City. Chen Caozhi and Ran Sheng followed on horseback. They saw that Li Jingshu's gorgeous carriage was also in the convoy. Huan Xi rode a yellow gelding and followed Li Jingshu's carriage.
Chen Caozhi said in his heart: "Li Jingshu also went to greet her. The relationship between the wives and concubines is not bad." Recalling that when Princess Nankang learned that Huan Wen doted on Li Jingshu, she became jealous and took her maids with swords and sticks. When she saw
Seeing the extremely beautiful Li Jingshu and listening to her plaintive words, Princess Nankang changed her mind and accepted Li Jingshu. This is certainly the unique style of women in the Wei and Jin Dynasties. I am afraid it is also because Princess Nankang did not dare to fall out with Huan Wen, and this Li Jingshu
And because he is good at flattering.
An officer from the general's palace came over and said to Chen Caozhi: "Chen Yu, Madam Li, please come to the car and talk."
Chen Caozhi saw that Huan Xi was also beside Li Jingshu's carriage, so he urged his horse over and bowed to Huan Xi. Then he heard Li Jingshu in the carriage say: "Master Chen, when will you enter the capital?" Li Jingshu's voice was still cold but full of emotion.
Strange fascination.
Chen Caozhi replied: "We will definitely set off before the end of the month."
Li Jingshu said: "The recorder piece that Master Chen taught me is really difficult. Jingshu has been practicing it for many days, but still can't tune it. She feels ashamed. I kindly ask Master Chen to give some guidance to his disciples before going to Jiankang."
Chen Cao said: "Okay, let's do it tomorrow."
When Chen Caozhi was talking to Li Jingshu, Huan Xi had been watching with cold eyes. When Chen Caozhi rode over Li Jingshu's carriage, he nodded to Huan Xi. Huan Xi was even colder than before.
Chen Caozhi caught up with Huan Shiqian and walked side by side with Huan Shiqian. Huan Shiqian also respected Chen Caozhi. Looking at Ran Sheng who was following Chen Caozhi, Huan Shiqian smiled and said, "Chen Caozhi
"My brother is really a talented general. He trains hard every day and is respected by thousands of soldiers in the city. Every night, he has to copy military documents and ask him, saying that it was Chen Yu who ordered him to do this."
Chen Cao said: "Xiao Sheng loved to dance with guns and sticks since he was a child. When the refugees in the north of the Yangtze River talked about the barbarians invading my homeland in the Central Plains, he became very angry and wanted to join the army to kill the enemy."
Huan Shiqian said: "In the past two months, Chen Zisheng's martial arts have improved by leaps and bounds. He is the best in the army in both archery and riding skills. He is unrivaled with his horse pole. He tried it with me the day before yesterday and his strength was better than mine. It's just that
If you have less experience and skills, come with me to Shouchun next year to practice and become a capable general on your own as soon as possible."
Chen Caozhi and Huan Shiqian talked all the way. When they arrived at the mouth of Gushu River, it was about the end of the Shen Dynasty. The red sun was setting in the west, and the light was shining brightly. Two fast horses came galloping by the river to report the news of Princess Nankang.
As the ship was about to arrive, Chen Caozhi realized that Princess Nankang was also accompanied by Princess Xin'an and Huan Wen's fourth son Huan Yi and fifth son Huan Wei.
When Chen Caozhi heard that Princess Xin'an had arrived, he thought to himself: "Another person whom I can't mess with is here. Fortunately, I will be leaving Gushu soon, otherwise it will be embarrassing again."
