"I have made a note of the governorship, and will discuss it with everyone later. If there are any clan members who are willing to be governors, they will be sent out.
Taking advantage of this plan, under the supervision of Xiao He, the envoys of the plan were asked to work together to draw up a charter for the governor's inquiry, and then promulgate it later. From now on, they will act in accordance with the regulations and inspect the counties one by one. "
This was Liu Ji's plan to draw out the firepower. The top strategists came from all counties across the country, so they were naturally familiar with the filth and evil in local government affairs. He forced them to write an inspection strategy. With their spears and shields, they were invincible. .
"It's hard to say to others, but Fei'er will definitely be the first one willing to go,"
Lu Pheasant smiled and said,
"After more than half a year of experience in the Northwest, I can see that he is very useful.
In addition, he has a distinguished status and is the eldest prince. Your Majesty might as well give him the hardest nut to crack. "
Liu Ji stroked his beard and looked involuntarily at the pine lacquer painted screen with dragon brackets standing on the left side of the couch.
Only a few ministers who often went in and out of the palace knew that the screen rushed to the side of the imperial couch, and a huge silk map hung day and night, on which the territories of several major vassal states were outlined in red pen.
Under the shining candlelight, thin dark red zigzag lines reflected a dark light, like blood marks carved with a sharp knife on the apex of the empire's heart, making the people on the couch restless, like a ray of light on their backs.
***
The emperor's intention to cut down the vassal vassal had already been known to everyone. Lu Zhi secretly complained. It was so obvious. Is he really not afraid of forcing a king with a different surname to rebel?
"Where should he start from?"
Liu Ji looked at the map and said to himself, "Let's start from the ground."
Qidi, which stands among the kingdoms of different surnames in the East, is too important. It is like a mainstay. It seems to be surrounded by vassal states. At critical moments, it can attack from all sides.
"If Your Majesty is worried about Fatty's young age, you can send someone to help him." Seeing his hesitation, Lu Pheasant reminded him.
"Well, let's send Cao Shen, what do you think?"
Regarding the candidate for Sasuke, Liu Ji had already made up his mind, and that was Cao Shen, the deputy general who had assisted Han Xin in managing Qi for many years.
In the emperor's original plan, if Liu Fei did not refuse the title of King of Qi tonight, then Cao Shen would take office and become the prime minister of Qi.
After all, Liu Fei was young and lacked experience in governance. He sent Cao Shen as Prime Minister. In fact, he entrusted more than 70 rich cities in Qi to the calm and restrained Cao Shen.
This move is not only a trust in Cao Shen, but also an investigation of him.
Cao Shen is an irreplaceable important official in the group of heroes and veterans of Peixian County. He has been through life and death, wearing seventy weapons, conquering cities and territories, and has great military exploits.
What's more valuable is that he secretly followed Liu Ji's instructions and joined Han Xin's command early, and won his trust. When the Qi King Han Xin went out to conquer the country arrogantly, he helped him to guard Qi.
After the Battle of Gaixia, Liu Ji seized Han Xin's military power with lightning speed and named him King of Chu. The success of this risky move was also thanks to Cao Shen's stable residence in Linzi and maintaining the power of the Qi State. Only then did the rear of the Han army's camp catch fire.
Despite his outstanding achievements, Lu Pheasant knew that Liu Ji trusted Cao Shen far more than Xiao He. This was not because Cao Shen always showed more loyalty than Xiao He. It was just that under Liu Ji's consideration, Cao Shen did not have the most talented people in the world. He can only rule the world.
***
In history, after Xiao He's death, Cao Shen became the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty. He completely inherited Xiao He's policy of governing the country, remained quiet and did nothing, and did not change anything, so that the idiom "Xiao Gui Cao Sui" was passed down among the people to describe everything. Unchanged.
It can be seen that Cao Shen's talent is not inferior to Xiao He's, Lu Pheasant sighed.
Liu Ji's suspicion has nothing to do with the moral integrity of the people under suspicion, but has to do with their talents.
The birds are gone, but the good bows are hidden. Xiao He unreservedly displayed his amazing talents during the eight years of war. After entering the Han Dynasty, he was walking on thin ice and was guarded by the emperor. From time to time, he had to commit suicide to protect himself;
And Cao Shen, from beginning to end, established himself as a gentle and simple person who could be easily controlled by the emperor. Later, he not only became the prime minister safely, but also had a good death.
Lu Pheasant nodded and said with a smile,
"Great Cao Shen, Qi Di is a Confucian scholar, and the Tian family has complex forces, which are definitely not something that ordinary people can easily manage.
Cao Shen had experience in governing Qi Di before, so he went with him this time and asked him to give directions to the local officials, so that Fatty could be even more powerful. "
In addition, keeping him away from Luoyang and avoiding Xiao He's sharp edge is just a moment of peace.
The two of them are both famous ministers of the world, one sits at the center, one accompanies the governor to patrol the country, one is the prime minister of the dynasty, and the other is the prime minister of the reserve. They make the best use of everything and make the best use of their talents. Liu Jizhen has good intentions.
She tried again and said,
"Although the governor does not command troops, he is here on behalf of the emperor after all when he goes on patrol. It is better to mobilize troops for them in case of emergencies."
If the investigation becomes deeper and the situation becomes more urgent, the emperor knows very well whether local officials will take desperate risks and what inconveniences they will encounter, so there is no need for her to say it explicitly.
"Well, if Cao Shen goes with him, nothing big will happen.
As for military power, it is given when you go on patrol and taken back after the patrol. Flying a kite is just about taking it and letting it go as you please? "
Liu Ji's eyes were fixed on the map, and he glanced at Lu Pheasant as if he suddenly remembered something.
"After all, the situation in the Yan Kingdom is different from other places. It still needs a King of Yan, and Lu Wan must go.
When you are in front of his house, don't say anything that you shouldn't say, and don't make a fuss. "
***
The warning is beyond words.
"I got it." She lowered her head slightly and looked embarrassed. Don't be in a hurry. The days are long anyway.
As if he realized that he said it too harshly, Liu Jifu smiled again and said,
"I forgot to ask, why did you come here tonight?"
Lu Pheasant also laughed,
"When you said it, I almost forgot. In fact, I came here for two things.
First, I wanted to resign for my brothers, and second, I wanted to find jobs for myself and Ying'er. "
"Oh?" Liu Ji sat up straighter and looked at her meaningfully,
"Others are asking for rewards and official posts on behalf of my mother's brothers. Why do you do the opposite?"
Lu Pheasant only asked, "Your Majesty, tell me first, how do you plan to reward our two brothers from the Lu family?"
Liu Ji paused and said,
"During the army's personal campaign against Zang Tu, your eldest brother Lu Ze served as the general of the palace guard. He worked conscientiously, trained Lang officers, and helped Ying'er supervise the country. He was very successful.
Taking advantage of this great enfeoffment, I will make him a marquis. I have even planned out a title, so he will be called Zhou Luhou. "
Zhou is solid and dense. If it is accumulated thickly, there will be more than enough for use.
Zhou Lu, Zhou Lu, is the full name of the Lu family, and it is the profound meaning of remembering the relatives of the Lu family.
It could be seen that this was a sincere title. Lu Fei felt relieved and asked again: "What about the second brother Shi Zhi?"
***
Liu Ji stroked the brocade quilt and said slowly,
"He has been following me since his early years. In terms of years, his seniority is no less than that of Xiao He and Fan Kuai. He also suffered so much in the Chu camp. It is really not easy.
However, he is already a Marquis of Jiancheng. How about giving him some more food? Or get an official position? "
"His Majesty finally chose Yong Chi to be the Marquis of Shi Fang, and he settled the material disputes in the court."
Lu Pheasant heard the hesitation and caution in Liu Ji's words and answered quickly,
"My eldest brother is appointed as General of the Guard. He will be able to serve as a nobility in the future, and he will be more able to convince the public. This is His Majesty's foresight. I cannot resign on his behalf, so I can only express my gratitude to him.
As for the second brother, he followed Zhang Ao's motorcade to Beijing the day before yesterday, and it seems that his body is still weak. If he is assigned another official position or if he has too much food, he may lose his fortune even more. "
"Then what should I do as you say?"
"If not, let him be free. Let him be a governor who is not a governor. He can walk around in his spare time and act as your majesty's eyes and ears."
This was exactly what Liu Ji wanted. The queen was young and the two brothers from her mother's family were both in their prime. This was by no means a good thing. In particular, it is not that I have no intention of discarding the old and establishing the new.
He was thinking this, but his face was expressionless. He just thought about it and said slowly,
"In this way, I'm afraid I will wrong Shi Zhi and also wrong the Lu family."
"What is the grievance of this? I am the queen, and it is my duty to do my best to relieve your majesty.
If your majesty is really sorry, please allow me and Ying'er to go on an errand. "
Lu Zhi stared at Liu Ji with a smile, his eyes sparkling.
Liu Ji was relieved: "Then tell me, what kind of job do you mother and son want?"
"How about letting Ying'er take the officers to the northwest to practice military training?
As for me," she smiled confidently,
"I'm going to Changsha to talk to Zhao Tuo of South Vietnam."
