From a macro perspective, the massive and sensitive reforms underway in Kansai, that is, the reorganization of the Western Army and the transfer of fields and land transfers, are unlikely to encounter any major obstacles or difficulties.
Because as many knowledgeable people think, there are too many favorable conditions at this moment... the internal damage in Guanzhong caused by the Jin Army's several raids, the re-establishment of the prestige of the Zhao and Song dynasties and the emperor after the great victory, and
The emperor sitting in Chang'an's absolute control of force and absolute determination for reform at this time ensured the smooth progress of this kind of reform that is unimaginable in ordinary times and goes deep into the bones from almost every angle.
This is an extraordinary period, a special bonus under an extraordinary situation, just like it always seems easy to set up the system at the beginning of the founding of the country, and it is also a bit like it is always easy to make special measures to save lives in a year of great disaster.
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However, as the saying goes, if a person has no long-term worries, he must have immediate worries.
After Yaoshan, Zhao Jiu finally solved the most fundamental life and death dilemma, allowed the country to normalize, and started to think about doing things. However, from the perspective of a time traveler, the road ahead is destined to be long and difficult.
, you need to be mentally prepared to face a lot of things.
Just because there are no problems here in Guanzhong does not mean that there will be no problems in other areas; if there are no problems now, it does not mean that there will be no problems in the future. We cannot regard temporary war dividends as the norm, but we must take the opportunity to establish a political mechanism to deal with normal difficulties.
As for politics, once this term is mentioned, the first and inevitable thing is personnel issues... Zhao Jiu did not dare to expect that the people of the world would be like Yao and Shun, so he had to ask for unimpeded political orders. To achieve this, Zai Zhi
The selection of the candidate is the top priority.
Lu Haowen was promoted to prime minister, Wang Boyan died for his country, and Xu Jingheng has agreed to resign. This means that according to the political tradition of the past few years, the province has two vacant prime minister positions, one as chief and one as deputy, and the Privy Council position is also vacant.
came out.
Three of the four seats are vacant, which seems to be quite a lot, but considering that the following are envoys who are half-step prime ministers, the so-called Yu Wenxuzhong of Guanxi, Lu Yihao of Southeast, Liu Ji of Jingxiang, plus they have been away from the court for two years.
However, the former prime minister Li Gang and Li Boji, who still have profound power in the court, as well as the current actual leader of Li Boji's faction in the court, the censor Zhongcheng Li Guang, as well as Zhang Jun of Bashu and Hu Yin of northern Shaanxi among Zhao Jiu's confidants, the Privy Council all agreed to the decree.
Liu Ziyu and others... It seems that everyone has hope, and there is a lot of money for everyone.
Not only that, considering that at this time Xu Jingheng returned to Henan and was dealing with the military settlement and land granting matters, and his intention to resign was not yet known, and there were only two seats in everyone's eyes, the competition became even more intense.
However, it seemed that thanks to this, Zhao Jiu could clearly feel the activity of many relevant personnel, which in turn led to the activity of the entire bureaucracy.
Zhang Jun, as the transshipment envoy of the Five Bashu Roads, personally asked the Governor of Qinfeng Road to handle matters related to land transfer.
The counter-insurgency affairs against the rebellions in the Dongting Lake Zhongxiang and Wuling areas were arranged until the end of autumn, but Liu Ji could not wait to put forward the relevant suppression routes and logistical arrangements.
Lu Yihao was even more direct. These days, his memorials were sent to Tokyo and Chang'an without stopping. The southeast envoy successively proposed the need for better troops, student aid, and simpler administration... For example, taking advantage of a great victory, he would send the imperial troops to the camp.
Some of the troops and generals with poor combat effectiveness in Ma Zhong were expelled; for example, a large-scale rectification of the three schools (Tai Xue, state school, county school system), related entrance examinations and student treatment, and a comprehensive system for the final palace examination were also carried out.
transformation; and it is also necessary to formally follow up and inspect all official appointments since Jingkang, and conduct official dispatch and circulation in remote areas...
He even took the initiative to propose that the various complex envoys and prime minister systems in special periods should be ended, and that the system of envoys, governors and envoys, as well as the envoys who were responsible for controlling and controlling many channels, should be abolished, and the old system should be restored.
His aggressiveness can be clearly felt even from thousands of miles away. It seems that he has already regarded himself as the central leader. And because these things are all related to the fundamentals of the country, they have shocked the government and the opposition.
For a time, there was a constant flow of messengers from Yangzhou to Tokyo, and from Tokyo to Chang'an, and both civil and military officials were worried.
However, Zhao Jiu did not keep these people waiting. He approved almost every memorial sent to Chang'an by Lu Yihao without hesitation, and almost every reply made the most unmistakable statement - the Zhao family's unconditional support.
These suggestions require Tokyo to fully cooperate.
Even after the institutionalization of the Sanshe Law and the large-scale follow-up and inspection of officials were sent to the capital, and after the Western Army was roughly reorganized into the Royal Camp Rear Army, during the autumn harvest, Zhao Jiu simply conveyed the order directly
, taking advantage of the upcoming land transfer, he used the Zhongzhi method to proactively and further reduce the imperial camp army... The imperial camp originally had more than 200,000 troops, and with the official merger of the Western Army,
An additional imperial cavalry force was set up, but it was still limited to a total strength limit of only 200,000, leading to widespread dismantling of various departments.
Among them, the left army of the imperial camp led by Han Shizhong was reduced to 30,000; the right army of Zhang Jun's imperial camp was reduced to 25,000; the middle army of the imperial camp included Li Yanxian, Wang Yan, Wang De and Xinayuan's rear army.
During the war, only a total of 50,000 troops were retained; Yue Fei's department of the imperial camp's front army also had an establishment of 35,000; Wu Jie's department of the rear army had an establishment of 30,000; Quduan's cavalry army had an establishment of 15,000;
Navy Zhang Rong's department has an establishment of 15,000.
Not only that, the appointment and dismissal of many generals were also directly decided without any hesitation.
For example, the brothers of the Xin family are extremely senior, have no problem with loyalty and righteousness, and have been with him for a long time. They are considered to be Zhao Jiu's trusted soldiers. However, the level of these brothers is too low to stand up, so this time, there is only one person from Xin Daozong.
The rear army from the imperial camp was transferred to the commander of the central army of the imperial camp, and the rest were abolished and then transferred to serve in the local state army.
Wang Yan is similar. He may not even be as capable as he is, but he is really narrow-minded. As a commander, even his own subordinates are jealous of him. This time, he was directly transferred to a civilian position and became the envoy of Qin Feng Road. In contrast,
Li Qiong, who performed well in this battle and was good at uniting his colleagues, was promoted to the right commander of the imperial camp's front army. Together with Wang De, the left deputy commander, he actually took charge of all the departments of the imperial camp's central army for Zhao Jiu; it is worth mentioning.
Unexpectedly, Fan Yihong, a former subordinate of Wang Yan's tribe who had made great achievements in guarding Sishui Pass, also took advantage of the situation and took advantage of the situation. Former Xiao Fan joined the army and became an official commander of the imperial camp and the Chinese army.
There were also generals from Wang Xie's tribe in the Central Plains of the Western Army. Taking advantage of this adjustment, they were further purged. The last remaining commander named Han saw that the situation was not good, so he took the initiative to resign and transferred to a local government; but such as Guo Hao, son of Guo Cheng,
, in the end, in order to appease people's hearts, he was able to enter the imperial camp and become a commander of the rear army.
After a lot of troubles, there were many complaints and grievances everywhere, but facing the vigorous and resolute Zhao Guan family and Lu Yihao, who had everyone's legs trembling, few dared to cause trouble.
However, just because there is no trouble below, it does not mean that Zhao Jiu can be an official in such a firm manner. Therefore, as the autumn harvest is over, the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and the land grant has begun, Zhao Jiu specially held a banquet in Chang'an, and the inviters have been in Chang'an.
Han Shizhong and his subordinates who left, the various departments of the imperial camp, Li Yanxian's tribe in Shaanzhou, and Wu Jie's tribes in the imperial rear army came to the banquet, obviously to make a final emotional observation.
"Han Shizhong is not annoyed?"
In the old palace of Chang'an, Zhao Jiu, who had gathered a group of ministers, could not help but be curious. "The number of soldiers and horses has been reduced by three to one, and he is not upset?"
"So that the officials will know." Hu Yin said sternly. "I went to ask, and the prince of Yan'an probably meant that this time it was not just the establishment that he had reduced by three-one, but the same was true in other places. The officials
After all, Jia's move was for the sake of the overall situation, not against anyone. Although he didn't want to, he was not annoyed. Not only that, but letting the three brothers Xin Xingzong, Xin Yongzong, and Xin Qizong get out together was an act of justice...
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Zhao Jiu was silent for a moment, and he was a little confused. Is Han Shizhong's public intention greater than his selfishness, or his selfishness greater than his public intention?
But no matter what, if he doesn't cause trouble, the matter will be half over.
After all, Han Liangchen is recognized as the leader of the military ministers in the world, and this position is not only promoted by Zhao Jiu, but also by luck, qualifications, and military exploits... In other words, it is indeed Han Shizhong who earned his own life, up and down, left and right
, recognized both inside and outside.
Just look at the performance on the battlefield and you will know that even if Lou is dead, he will be fine!
The people below are full of grievances, but if they can't get past Han Shizhong, they won't be able to achieve success.
"What about the rest of the people?" Zhao Jiu felt relieved and continued to ask. "Did those people in Wu Jie say that I acted inappropriately?"
"No." Hu Yin shook his head repeatedly. "Everything the officials asked me to ask was fine. However, Qu Duan said a few strange words, but instead he disliked the officials for not under-simplifying the imperial army in several places..."
Zhao Jiu became more and more speechless, but he understood Qu Duan's thoughts clearly - if the imperial army's strength of 200,000 were drawn first, without reducing others, where would Qu Duan's imperial cavalry quota come from?
Hu Yin remained silent, and Zhao Jiufu looked at Yang Yizhong who was standing on one side.
Yang Yizhong understood and immediately handed over his hand and said: "The official family and the commanders of all the imperial camps have sent secret letters, and no one has missed them..."
Zhao Jiu nodded again, but he breathed a sigh of relief. He thought for a moment, but then looked at Zhang Jun beside him who had been wanting to speak but had no chance to speak. The latter had just returned from Qinfeng Road.
"If an official asks for advice, I should do my best." Zhang Jun, who had become quite dark in the past few days, immediately handed over his hand.
"You come to host this dinner." Zhao Jiu smiled at her.
Zhang Jun was overjoyed for a moment, but then became cautious: "I dare to ask the officials, wouldn't it be more appropriate for Mr. Yuwen to do such things?"
"It doesn't matter." Zhao Jiu continued to smile. "I have discussed with Mr. Yuwen recently. We both feel that Guanxi is no better than the south. For a certain period of time in the future, northern Shaanxi will still face the Jin army directly, while the rear is dilapidated.
It’s time to recuperate and recuperate, and it’s time for a prudent husband to continue to be in charge... Therefore, Xianggong Yuwen will still stay in Chang’an for a while in the future, and there is no rush.”
All Zhang Jun thought about was nodding his head again and again.
Moreover, Yu Wenxuzhong's continued stay in Chang'an obviously has no causal relationship with hosting a banquet, but for the Zhao Guan family, it is particularly subtle at this time... Yu Wenxuzhong will not leave, so he will not host the banquet, then who will leave?
What are you going to do after you leave?
Don't know this.
But no matter what, even though Xu Jingheng and Mr. Xu seriously reminded Zhao Guanjia not to use Lu Yihao, this official still adopted many of Lu Yihao's policies. At this time, Hu Yin, who was standing beside the official, had obviously become a fan of Zhang Jun before.
The official had an ambiguous attitude towards the matter, but Zhang Jun still received an almost explicit political commitment from the official.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the banquet was successfully held. Zhao Jiu appeared with the accompanying concubine Wu Guifei, and then announced on the spot that those who had outstanding military exploits in the previous Yaoshan War and had children of appropriate age would be admitted as children of county schools, state schools, and Taixue schools based on their military merits.
; During the land transfer process, those who had more land were returned to the "righteous people", and following the previous example of redeeming the refugees in Hebei, they were also granted quotas for county schools, prefecture schools, and Taixue schools.
At the same time, starting from next year, normal examinations among third-level schools will be fully resumed, and the palace examination will be resumed.
Not only that, if the deceased in the previous wars have surviving families, they will also be granted land. If the family lineage dies and there are only orphans, the land will be managed by the Zhao Guan family personally, and the orphans will also be granted by the Zhao Guan family.
Tiango was brought back to Tokyo and placed together and raised
This was a public and huge "grace". After the announcement, the military, local officials, civil servants, and generals all showed their faces, which really diluted a lot of the serious atmosphere brought by the previous Dutian and reorganized troops.
Of course, an accident still occurred. After drinking too much, there was a gap in the pre-investigation. Wang Yan, the Qinfeng Road Manager, cried out to Zhao Guan's family about his grievances... He was worried about leaving the army like this, and coupled with the special nature of the Eight-Character Army,
People would mistakenly think that he was too hasty in taking over the military power, as if he had done something inappropriate.
Zhao Jiu had no choice but to try his best to coax him, probably saying that the other party had both civil and military skills and he should be a civil servant. If he did well in the future, he could still be a prime minister... This was nonsense.
But you still have to have an attitude.
And don't mention it, except for one Wang Yan, unlike the last banquet with commanders and officers, this time it was really much more harmonious. It can be seen that these people are also afraid of the hard.
In this way, Zhao Guan's family had a Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, which was considered as the beginning and end of Guanzhong affairs. Then, he ignored the repeated urgings from Tokyo... It is said that the Korean envoys have returned there, and there is also a strange Nianhan who went south to Damingfu.
There are also arrangements for going south to counter the rebellion, the Empress Dowager and various Yangzhou dignitaries requesting a formal return to Tokyo, and Pan Guifei's "more and more pregnant" and "missing her even more" and other matters... It is basically forced to wait here in Chang'an.
, waited until the land granting was completely completed in form, and then led the army back eastward.
However, before leaving, the final arrangements for Kansai were finally made, which was to allow Yu Wenxuzhong to continue to be in charge of Chang'an, Hu Yin to be the transfer envoy for the fifth route to Kansai, and Han Shizhong's left army to move to Chang'an to take charge of Kansai.
Military, Wu Jie Tunfang Prefecture, Ying Shaanbei, the Wanyan live daughter of Yan'an Prefecture...
At the same time, Zhao Jiu officially dismissed Zhang Jun as the envoy of the Fifth Bashu Road and became a Hanlin bachelor. However, he was appointed as a bachelor of Xiaolin as the envoy of Chengdu Road, and Liu Ziyu was appointed as the envoy of Lizhou Road.
However, it must be mentioned that a person who had been ignored before was unexpectedly promoted to an unprecedented level. Zhao Kai, Zhang Jun's former financial confidant, due to his outstanding performance, this time his power and responsibilities were simply extended from Bashu Five Roads.
Arrived in the whole of Guanxi - the current assignment of this financial expert is to be the judge of the transfer of the nine roads of Guan, Shaanxi, Bashu and Shu, and to promote the official affairs of tea and salt in the nine roads, and also to promote the official affairs of buying horses and supervising animal husbandry along the border.
At the same time, he was given an additional purple robe, and was allowed to use military horses to deliver secret messages and present them directly to the emperor... This person was west of Tongguan, and seemed to be dispatched by only one person, Yu Wenxuzhong.
In this regard, some people say that this is due to Zhang Jun's recommendation, while others say that this is a pilot project for the fiscal reform of the entire country. If Zhao Kai does well, he may not be able to directly enter the imperial court, flourish and become the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.
, take charge of the national finance, and may even have the opportunity to become the Prime Minister of the capital and province.
But no matter what, the autumn weather was crisp in September, Han Shizhong moved to Huaixi, and stayed in Guanxi for a while waiting to buy horses. Zhao Guanjia led the Imperial Army and countless other entourages to officially return to the capital eastward.
They worshiped Xianggong Wang at the ruins of the abandoned capital and didn't stop too much.
In mid-September, the officials arrived in Zhengzhou. The day before, the front page headlines of Di Bao were still writing, "The war is fierce and Tokyo has not wavered against the officials." "The officials are about to arrive in the capital."
The next day, a very short supplement was suddenly published.
The supplement contains only five brief messages:
First, Xianggong Xu, who had been dealing with the transfer of military settlements to private land in Henan, was already suffering from severe illness. As soon as the officials returned to Zhengzhou, they had no choice but to resign. However, the officials could not comfort him in person, so they agreed to Xianggong Xu's honorable return.
Moreover, the officials have issued a decree for the Hanlin scholars to discuss Xu Xianggong's reward and his honorary treatment. At the same time, they are also discussing the restoration of Li Gang and Li Boji's treatment.
Secondly, the Queen Mother remains the same, and the clan remains unchanged in Yangzhou.
Thirdly, Zhang Jun, a Hanlin scholar, was promoted to Privy Council due to his military exploits in Guanxi, and officially became the Prime Minister of Xifu.
Fourth, Yue Fei was in charge of the imperial camp's former army. Long before the imperial camp's middle army arrived in Henan, he had already led his troops southward to fight against Zhongxiang Ping.
Fifth, according to the report of Lu Yihao, the envoy to Southeast, the two envoys of Southeast and Jingxiang were dismissed from their full power.
Among them, Prime Minister Lu Yihao of the Southeast Envoy was transferred to the two Zhejiang Roads as an envoy, and Prime Minister Liu Ji of the Jingxiang Envoy waited for the arrival of Yue Fei's troops and immediately entered the capital to become the Deputy Prime Minister of the Province.
Then Zhao Ding, the Huainan two-way transfer envoy, was summoned to Beijing, where he was appointed as the prime minister of the capital and province. He also assisted Lu Haowen, the prime minister, in taking charge of the government.
Sure enough, it was Zhao Ding! After all, in the officialdom, the desire to appoint meritorious people outweighed the desire to appoint relatives!
When we are about to enter Tokyo, we will sigh as soon as we flick the paper.
ps: Thanks to my classmates Tranquility Song, Linghu Taizhong (I can’t complain), and the fallen knights for their rewards. I’m already one hundred and eight heroes.
Let me explain a little more, I am really not feeling well today... my stomach is uncomfortable, I feel sour and uncomfortable even when I sit down.