In the side hall of Daming Palace——
Emperor Chongping was still sitting behind the bill, and ordered the eunuch beside him, saying: "Go and prepare some lunch. I'm a little hungry."
"My slave obeys the order." The eunuch on the side quickly accepted the order and left.
When Jia Heng heard this, he looked horrified and said in a trembling voice: "The Holy One takes care of everything every day. He wears clothes at night and eats at night. If I attack the emperor and listen to the drum, I will be punished by death if I disturb the Holy One from having lunch."
Emperor Chongping waved his hand and said: "You can't disturb me, and no one can disturb me! Tell me, what is going on?"
Jia Heng's lips moved and he was about to speak when he heard Emperor Chongping say warmly again:
"Come here, move a jade pier for Jia Ziyu."
At this time, an internal prison officer quickly came out from the side and moved across a golden pier.
Jia Heng did not dare to sit down. He collected his thoughts and faced Emperor Chongping's scrutinizing gaze. He told the truth exactly as it was, explaining that he suspected that Qiu Liang and Jia She were connected to take revenge on him. He even did not hide the fact that Dong Qian was his cousin. , said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, I was shocked when I heard about this, and I felt so angry! Heng lost his father when he was young, and grew up with his cousin. After his mother passed away, he relied on his cousin to take care of and support him. So he was After beating and maiming, how can Heng have the face to stand between heaven and earth! Heng knew that he was against the Holy Heart, so he asked the Holy One to punish him."
He had just seen Emperor Chongping's tricks, and he had already realized that in front of the emperor, it was best not to play such tricks. Instead of waiting for others to slander him and say that he was making a fuss about his cousin, he should Varden heard the news, so he might as well eliminate this hidden danger in advance.
When Emperor Chongping heard this, his face was silent, he stared at Jia Heng for a long time, and then asked: "Are you sure it was Qiu Liang who did it?"
When Jia Heng heard this, he was completely relieved. He looked calm and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I am sure that this person must have done it. Fan Yi offended a minor official in the Wucheng Army and Horses Division, and was beaten and maimed in revenge." , Qiu Liang is the Shangguan of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, how could he not know? Before entering the palace, I had already asked Qu Lang, a member of the Jinyi Guards, who knew a lot about the Dongcheng gang. According to him, a group of Dongcheng gangs were entrenched in Dongcheng. For a long time, their hands and eyes have reached the sky, and their connections have been very wide. Even the Jinyi in the Jinyiwei Mansion have people who secretly communicate with them. When I heard this, I felt horrified and unbelievable."
When Emperor Chongping heard this, his face suddenly turned cold, and he shouted: "The Five Cities Military and Horse Division, Jinyi Mansion, really have hands and eyes that can reach the sky!"
State officials colluded with Jianghu gangs, colluded with each other, beat and maimed exam candidates, and even the Jinyi Mansion was infiltrated. The last one, this is the big thing that touches the bottom line!
As for the political tide, it seems that the storm is rising very high, but Emperor Chongping held his own power, had a sacred heart, and watched the dispute between the three parties with a cold eye, so he did not feel anxious.
Although I felt that Jia Heng was young and energetic, after listening to what he just said, I suddenly felt that he was young, simple in character, and still innocent at heart.
After all, he was a teenage boy, and he was outraged by the beatings of his family, which showed his true nature.
To put it this way, Jia Heng’s character design of Emperor Chongping had too good senses at the beginning.
He is affectionate and righteous, brave and wise, he would rather break than bend, and be upright.
Previously, through the spy investigation of the inner factory, the details of the conflict between Jia Heng and Ning Rong's second house were summarized in writing and placed on the desk of Emperor Chongping.
Because his wife Qin was missed by Jia Zhen, he rose up to resist Jia Zhen. When he offered advice and accepted the title, he refused to accept the title. After becoming the clan leader, he strictly restrained the clan members, and then went deep into the enemy territory to wipe out the bandits...
Sometimes, one thing is inconspicuous, but when several things are added together, the image aggregation effect becomes obvious.
The image of a brave and steadfast young hero who was not afraid of power appeared in front of Emperor Chongping.
If you really want to imitate Han Huang's spring wind and rain, moisturizing things silently, Emperor Chongping will only give birth to this child. He is so cunning at a young age. If he is older, how can he still do it?
Of course, it can't be that he is really dumbfounded and doesn't know how to advance or retreat.
Moreover, there was something that Emperor Chongping, as an emperor, did not want to admit in the deepest part of his heart. The more outright he was, the more people he offended, so he could only rely on the Holy Family.
In the future, I will look at this son's mind again. If his mind changes, once the holy family members are gone and they attack in groups, they will be able to deal with it calmly and will not leave any trouble for their descendants.
Emperor Chongping thought for a moment, looked at Jia Heng, and said, "What are your plans to control the banditry in Dongcheng?"
Jia Heng pondered and said: "I believe that we should prescribe the right medicine. The chaos in Dongcheng is caused by people from Shandong, Henan and Shaanxi provinces coming to Shenjing to seek life in recent years. Many people have unknown origins and chaotic household registration management. They can only live at the whim of gangs." As a result, the public security has deteriorated. I believe that the first step is to eliminate the gangs, and then implement the policy of protecting the armor. Register the household registration, and then recruit young people with good conduct and strict discipline to patrol the security. If we get elite soldiers, they can also be used by Your Majesty in the future. The army is trained in martial arts, and the new army is trained to prepare."
The best social policy is the best criminal policy.
The reason why Dongcheng has gradually become a leprous in the sacred city is simply because disasters have occurred frequently in recent years, and more people have come to the sacred city to seek life, while the imperial government's supporting systems such as pensions and relief, and people's livelihood security are insufficiently supplied.
The people at the bottom formed gangs, and public security gradually deteriorated.
The emergence of dynamic social organizations quickly filled the power vacuum at the grassroots level of the community.
Of course, the failure of grassroots governance is due to lack of money and laissez-faire. Secondly, governance efficiency is low and governance costs are high.
The cost of governance includes not only money and food, but also talents. High-quality talents are unwilling to become subordinates because they may be stuck there for the rest of their lives.
The grassroots cannot attract talents and can only pick and choose, entrusting public security, sanitation and taxation to rural sages.
Now we just need to find ways to restore grassroots governance and crack down on gangs and evil.
"But we want to organize a new army?" Emperor Chongping's eyes lit up, but he remembered Jia Heng's previous words about organizing a new army.
It must be said that the phrase "the emperor's army" that day left a deep impression on Emperor Chongping.
No one can refuse an army that is completely loyal to them.
Jia Heng raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, this is not the official military system of the country. It does not consume money and food from the Ministry of Household Affairs, and it does not require the Ministry of War to provide weapons for the time being. It is a reserve force. If the Holy One wants to build a new army in the future, I should choose its elites as the Holy One." Preparation."
There are many non-local people in Dongcheng who come to Shenjing to make a living, and they must hate gang forces deeply. This is what the people want. As long as he takes over this area in an official name and establishes a good-style and well-disciplined public security and internal security force, he will Can quickly gather people's hearts.
"Under what name? If we raise a new army, this matter will probably attract great criticism." Emperor Chongping's face moved slightly, and he was a little tempted, but he felt that some bachelors might not agree with it.
Because this is undoubtedly starting from scratch, and this kind of turmoil is no less than a political trend.
Emperor Chongping pondered for a moment and said: "Now that the Five Cities Military and Horse Division has the function of security and arrest, and there are often conflicts with the governor of Jingzhao, setting up another Yasi would be like overlapping the bed and building a house. Now you can give me five suggestions. The city's military commanders should consider strategies for peace and security."
Jia Heng thought for a while, and finally suppressed the word "urban management" and said: "The dispute between the government and the department is due to unclear responsibilities. The responsibilities of trial and reconnaissance were originally divided into two, and the five-city military and horse department arrested and arrested. After the investigation, the Chief of the Jingzhao Judiciary Division ordered Chen to be convicted. After the minister, a patrol department will be temporarily set up in Dongcheng as a test. Patrol stations will be set up in each neighborhood, and young and strong soldiers will be stationed to patrol the streets, police bandits, and register household registrations. For the time being, we will stay under the command of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division."
After hearing this, Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment and murmured: "Patrol Division? Patrol Police Division is simple and appropriate, but you want to change the system of the Five-City Military and Horse Division?"
Jia Heng's face paused slightly, and he cupped his hands and said: "Holy sage, today's five-city army and horse department has to patrol thieves, clean the streets, prevent fires, and collect taxes... I think the responsibilities are very confusing, and they should be divided into divisions. Under the Five Cities Military and Horse Department, there can be a Public Security Department, a Fire Control Department, a Patrol Police Department, and a Taxation Department..."
It can be said that the yamen of the Wucheng Bingma Division was originally composed of five divisions. After the second year of Longzhi, the five divisions were unified into one, and the Wucheng Bingma Division was established. There was one commander, one commander, and the other five divisions. Set up command.
Of course, in later generations, this is called strengthening the joint force of administrative law enforcement and promoting comprehensive law enforcement.
Emperor Chongping thought for a while and said: "This matter is related to the authority of the government. When Xu Lu comes over, you can have a good discussion with him."
The dispute between the former Jingzhao Prefect, Sun Liangchen, and the commander of the Wucheng Military and Horse Division had been heated up since then. In order to repeat similar incidents, Emperor Chongping even suspended the commander, which could be regarded as leaning towards the Jingzhao Prefecture Yin. .
Jia Heng nodded.
At this time, the inner prison outside also prepared lunch and brought it over. Emperor Chongping looked gently and said, "Zi Yu, do you want to share some too?"
When Jia Heng heard this, he looked grateful and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I have had lunch and I am not hungry."
Emperor Chongping cleaned his hands, chuckled, and said, "It's okay to use less. It's a bit boring for me to eat alone."
Seeing Emperor Chongping's insistence, Jia Heng's face showed fear and fear, and he said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
What kind of grace is it to eat at the same table with the Emperor?
After Jia Heng took his seat, he didn't even dare to pick up his chopsticks for a moment.
Emperor Chongping glanced at Jia Heng and said warmly: "Since you have had lunch, it seems that it is not appropriate to eat too much. This plate of peach blossom cakes was cooked by the queen herself. You can try it."
This emperor was well versed in the art of winning people's hearts, and now he regarded Jia Heng as his son and nephew.
Jia Heng looked grateful and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
As he said that, he picked up a piece of peach blossom cake with his chopsticks, put it in a porcelain bowl, took a small bite, and chewed it. It felt sweet and delicious, soft and not greasy.
"How?" Emperor Chongping asked.
Jia Heng placed the peach blossom cake in the jade bowl, swallowed the food in his mouth, and said sincerely: "My lord, I have never eaten such delicious peach blossom cake in my life."
It has to be said that this Empress of Song, whose name I have only heard but never seen in person, has superb craftsmanship.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongping said with a smile on his cold, majestic face: "It's delicious, just eat a few more pieces."
When he looked at this young man now, he felt more and more fond of him.
Jia Heng raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, if I'm brave enough, could you please allow me to pack two pieces for you? I can give it to my wife at home to try when I get home."
What does it mean to praise someone? Don't talk about delicious food floating in the clouds and superb cooking skills. As an emperor, Emperor Chongping has never heard any flattery, but only with such simple words, he can feel the sincerity and simplicity. Nothing fancy.
When Emperor Chongping heard this, the smile on his face became more prosperous, and he said with a smile: "You use it first. This plate is yours. If there is anything left that you can't finish, just take it back."
This young man is indeed a man of kindness, and his kindness is not in vain.
Except when I was in the dormitory and now facing several cabinet ministers, I haven't met such a young man in many years.
The emperor did not believe in eating without talking and sleeping without talking. Instead, he talked while eating and asked: "Ziyu previously led the army in the capital to suppress the bandits. What do you think of the combat power of the army in the capital?"
Jia Heng put down his chopsticks and said loudly: "To be honest with Your Majesty, when I arrived at the capital camp, Niu Jizong's generals and troops were in disorganized discipline and were incompetent in combat. If all the forbidden troops are of this generation, I am sincerely worried about Your Majesty."
"But how can we determine the fate of the previous bandit suppression in Cuihua Mountain?" Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongping looked solemn, put down his chopsticks, and said seriously.
Jia Heng smiled bitterly and said: "It's just that under the heavy reward, there must be a brave man."
With that, he talked about the large sums of money and rewards.
"I've heard about this. It's your first time leading an army. I don't know the past pension regulations. It doesn't matter if the reward is set higher. Thinking about cherishing soldiers is not a bad reputation. It's just that you are still young. In the future, you need to consider when leading an army and coordinating an army. There should be more in every aspect, it must not be like this anymore." Emperor Chongping said in a deep voice.
When Jia Heng heard this, his eyes turned red. He left the table and bowed, bowing his head and saying: "Your Majesty, I sincerely repent and look at you with kind eyes. I am afraid and grateful, but I don't know what to say..."
He was given meals and gentle words to teach him. If he stood there in a daze and stuffed things into his mouth, his head would have been caught in the door.
And he couldn't just show his gratitude when he was given the meal, because it would be too unnatural. Instead, it was at this moment, with the gentle words in his mouth, that he was suddenly moved, and he saw the truth.
There is a feeling that the defense has been broken.
The so-called adults will not be beaten down by the hardships of life day after day. On the contrary, one day, when entering the door, I accidentally touched my toe on a chair and suddenly burst into tears.
Seeing this scene, Emperor Chongping was also startled. His majestic and solemn expression softened, and the gentleness in his eyes became more depressed, and he said: "Ziyu, get up."
Jia Heng stood up slowly and suppressed his "excited" emotions. As if he was worried that the emperor would see him, he turned his head slightly, "hold back" the crystal tears in his eyes, and said with a little choked up: "Thank you. Your Majesty."
As a human king, Emperor Chongping had an extremely high ability to observe words and expressions. Naturally, he keenly captured this scene. His heart was a little shaken, and he sighed in his heart, "After all, he is still a child."
"Sit down and eat with me." Emperor Chongping greeted.
At this time, Jia Heng thanked her hurriedly and sat down again, feeling slightly relieved in his heart.
The negative impact of the excrement explosion just now was finally completely eliminated.
Since he has offended the Qi Dang group headed by Yang Guochang, he needs to find compensation in the Holy Family, otherwise, he will not be able to withstand the evil winds of the Qi Dang group.
As for Cai Cai, it would be worthless if the tears really came out.
Especially since he always showed his strength, he absolutely couldn't shed tears like this.
The man didn't shed tears lightly, they rolled in his eyes, which made him look more sincere and touching.
"When people are ups and downs in the officialdom, they can't help themselves, so they can only protect themselves in this way... However, if the emperor doesn't let me down, I won't let him down either."
Jia Heng picked up the chopsticks and suppressed the thoughts in his heart.
(End of chapter)
