"Let me ask you, do you know who Qian Muqian represents?!"
Zhu Zhanwei nodded, "Mr. Qian represents the interests of Yueyang officials."
"That's right, Qian Muqian is the leader of the Yueyang Party! He is also the seat teacher of the first and third departments. What about Sun Fuji, the master of Wenhuadian University?!"
Zhu Zhanhe replied, "Grandmaster Changsun represents the interests of the Guanlong Group."
"What about Cheng Qingsong from the Metropolitan Procuratorate?!"
"Well... Master Zhengcheng of the Metropolitan Procuratorate is impartial and rarely interacts with others. He should be relatively neutral."
Cheng Qingsong and Yu Yanyi are two relatively similar people, both of whom handle official affairs fairly and impartially.
"Yes, Mr. Cheng is fair, but he is from Qilu. Although the Qi party in the court does not say it, it has always regarded him as a spiritual banner. In addition, there are old and new military honors, clans, and various other things in the court. The forces are mixed together. It’s difficult to balance it with human power!”
It's hard not to be unable to do it. Emperor Taizongwen was very well balanced.
But not everyone can do it.
Zhu Zhanyi may be able to do it after training, but what about the emperors after Zhu Zhanyi? !
"So, the best way is to decentralize administrative power, with the emperor acting as a referee."
The focus of the conflict between imperial power and prime ministerial power lies in administrative power.
An example can be given here, the Japanese royal family on Blue Star.
Although I look down upon the Japanese royal family, I have to admit that the Japanese royal family is
From the 10th century AD until modern times, for nearly a thousand years, the administrative power of the emperor was almost always empty.
The administrative power of the Japanese government was passed from the Gosei family of maternal relatives to the great nobles, the Minamoto clan and the Hei clan, and then to the Hojo clan, Ashikaga clan, Oda clan, Toyotomi clan, and Tokugawa clan of the samurai regime. In short, the Japanese imperial family had never controlled it. In terms of administrative power, he is more like a symbol of legal system.
It is precisely because it does not hold administrative power that it has not become the focus of social conflicts.
The Japanese emperors of the past generations were not only able to stay away from the swords and swords of the change of administrative power, but also benefited from it - because what the new ruler had to do after successfully acquiring administrative power was to win the emperor's recognition of its legitimacy.
This is one of the reasons why the Japanese royal family has been a line for generations.
The Japanese royal family chose to be in ruins, but the Zhou royal family had no basis to do so. Administrative power could be delegated, but military power must be in the hands of the Zhou family.
Throughout the peasant uprisings in China on Blue Star, the purpose has always been to overthrow the royal family.
Taipingdao overthrew the Han Dynasty, Huang Chao defeated Li Tang, and Li Chuang overthrew Zhu Ming. In fact, they were all aimed at the royal family, and the bureaucrats who fueled the flames would most likely reach an agreement with the new rulers, and most of them would be able to land safely and avoid disaster. Being liquidated.
Because in the previous concept of the Chinese people, there was a family but no country, so it was naturally difficult to gather people's enthusiasm for the country.
The interests of each class are inconsistent with the interests of the country and the royal family.
If the interests of the people, the interests of the bureaucracy and the military can be made consistent with the interests of the country and the royal family.
The country will naturally enjoy peace and stability, and the country will naturally enjoy long-term peace and stability.
However, the rising business class and the original landlord class all have interest representatives, but the people at the bottom have always lacked spokespersons.
This has always been the case throughout the ages.
In this case, the Zhou Dynasty can become the representative of the interests of the people, and at the same time, it can also occupy the great righteousness.
Before the bourgeoisie sprouted, Yang Qingyuan could only think of this method to decentralize power and check and balance.
The power to legislate lies with each group.
Judicial power is controlled by Dali Temple and the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
The military power was controlled by the Zhou Dynasty, and the new and old Wuxun groups were in charge.
As for administrative power, the Zhou Dynasty represented the interests of the people and acted as a referee. The rest is left to the various interest groups to decide on their own.
Without harming the interests of the people at the bottom as much as possible, the political balance reached will naturally be stable and usable.
Yang Qingyuan also wants to adopt a constitutional monarchy, but constitutional monarchy requires a sufficiently strong bourgeoisie as its foundation. The emergence of the bourgeoisie requires productivity as a prerequisite, but no matter how Yang Qingyuan tries, it seems that he cannot build a steam engine in this world.
Therefore, he could only settle for the second best and use this method to lay the foundation for future constitutional government.
Yang Qingyuan and Zhu Zhanhe talked for more than two hours.
This is a complicated matter. Not to mention Zhu Zhan's child, even Yang Qingyuan is on the way to try it.
"If you don't understand something, you can ask Brother Dehui more. He has the talent of being a prime minister. I have also discussed this topic with him. He, Li Xunhuan, Yao Jie, and Yang Nayan are all trustworthy and available people."
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"Gu Gu Gu Gu..."
While they were talking, Zhu Zhan's stomach suddenly growled. He had only eaten some pastries in the morning and was already hungry.
Xiao Jiu glanced at his younger brother angrily, and then said, "Master, Thirteen, I will go to the imperial kitchen to get you some food."
Yang Qingyuan smiled and nodded and continued talking to Thirteen.
"Then there is the content of subsequent administrative reforms. I have also discussed this with Qian Muqian, the bachelor, and Wang Hua. After the government is stabilized, we should implement the system of sharing grains between farmers and officials and gentry."
"Everyone shares his land, and the officials and gentry all pay for it..."
These two terms made Zhu Zhanwei feel a little strange.
Since ancient times, the government has collected taxes, which are poll taxes. The poll tax is a tax levied by the state on the person.
His advantage is obvious, and the collection is based on the registered personnel, which is reasonable and well-founded.
But its disadvantages are also very clear. The rich have a lot of land, but there are few servants. The poor have no standing cones, but there are many corvees.
Officials and gentry took advantage of their privileges to hide the population, and the cunning people used it as a guest to avoid it. However, the Dingyin project still existed, and the result fell on the poor farmers.
The apportionment of ding into acres means that the head tax is evenly distributed into the land tax, and taxes are collected according to the land.
This can greatly alleviate the life pressure of poor people at the bottom.
The officials and gentry work together as servants and receive food as one. It is easier to understand, that is, to abolish the tax-free privileges of officials and landowners.
Whether it is sharing the grain between the peasants or the government and the gentry, it is actually to optimize the tax structure and make the wealthy class of society bear more tax responsibilities.
On Blue Star, these two measures were completed by Yongzheng of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. If Kangxi and Qianlong were the prosperous times, then Yongzheng was the one with the most political talent and means among the monarchs of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties. Throughout history, the merits of civil administration are enough to guarantee that five will compete with three.
"But Master, this will definitely arouse repression from the majority of officials!"
Thirteen can see that these two policies are good policies that benefit the country and the people, but they also harm the interests of the bureaucratic class.
"This is a long-term task that cannot be accomplished overnight. Differentiation, suppression, and checks and balances cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences. You don't have to be in a hurry, take your time, and discuss matters with Grand Bachelor Qian and Wang Dehui more often. If this can be done, If these two measures are implemented, it will be a long-term success!”
Qian Muqian was a member of the landlord class and the leader of the Qian family in Jiangnan, but he was also a minister of the Zhou Dynasty and a person with political pursuits.
Although sharing the grain between the peasants and the officials and gentry may harm his own interests, from his perspective, it can be seen that this is a move that benefits the country and the people, and he is willing to do it.
The Three Immortals of the Saints established their opinions. Qian Muqian was originally a literary sect of his generation and wrote classics.
In terms of morality, he is a traditional scholar-official. Although he cannot be compared with people like Mr. Ruishan and Yu Yanyi, he is loyal, filial, and ethical.
Now the only thing left is to make a meritorious service. If we can implement the idea of dividing the land into acres and allowing the officials and gentry to pay the grain together...
What is the loss of money at home compared with such an eternal feat? !
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After Xiaojiu personally brought the food, the three of them chatted while eating.
"Thirteen, do you have any grudge against me..."
Thirteen, who was immersed in cooking, was stunned. He didn't know why the master said that. !
Although it was a bit pretentious, Yang Qingyuan still felt that he had forcibly decided Shisan's life.
Thirteen's path should have been chosen by himself. Even if Yang Qingyuan chose the path of emperor for him, in the final analysis, it was still not Thirteen's choice.
"I didn't take your feelings into consideration, but I forced a throne on you!"
Xiao Jiu on the side heard this and rolled his eyes. Master, do you want to listen to what you are saying? ! What doesn't he want to do with Thirteen? !
This is the throne of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, and if there is even a chance, the King of Song and the King of Shu will seize it.
What is there to dislike about his stupid brother? ! This is how a sister treats her brother, there is always blood suppression.
Thirteen Zhu Zhanhe was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but then he smiled.
"Master, what are you talking about?! This is the position of the Ninth Five-Year Plan. Throughout the ages, many people have sacrificed their lives just to grab this position. I was originally just a concubine prince, but now I am lucky enough to sit on the throne. Originally, I was just a concubine. I still thought about being an idle prince when I grow up, doing chivalry and helping people, but now I have a bigger platform in front of me!"
Shisan's three views have always been so upright, benevolent, sunny, and tolerant. In fact, he is not the best candidate for emperor in the traditional sense.
However, the future emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty is not an emperor in the traditional sense...
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Northern border, Yancheng, Prince Zhao's Mansion.
"Amazing! Amazing!"
King Zhao had carefully read the information from the capital three times, but he still couldn't help but admire Yang Qingyuan's methods.
In one night, he completed what King Zhao had wanted to do for decades but had not dared to do.
Raise an army to attack the imperial city and kill the emperor.
Then he used political means to subdue the opposing ministers and ensure that the thirteenth prince Zhu Zhanhe ascended the throne.
"If I can gain the loyalty of this person, I can save at least ten years."
Zhao Wang Zhu Kai is now forty-five years old, and there is not much time left for him!
Du Yan, who was wearing a white monk's robe beside him, had to admire Yang Qingyuan's methods.
Not only is this son extremely talented in martial arts, he is also an unparalleled handsome man, and now he has shown such amazing abilities in politics.
Such a life in Taoism can be said to be a great misfortune for Buddhism!
If Buddhism wants to rise, it seems it must get rid of this guy!
Amitabha, if I don’t go to hell, who will? For the sake of the prosperity of Buddhism, I am willing to break the precepts.
Yang Qingyuan didn't know that because of his operations, the wise men of the Shaolin Du generation had already included him in the must-kill list.
"Master Du Yan, do you think that I am raising troops in the name of Qing Jun, and sending troops to the capital, taking advantage of the chaotic situation of the court, the new monarch has just been established, and the people's hearts are not stable, whether I can succeed in one fell swoop."
In fact, when he learned about Yang Qingyuan's rebellion, King Zhao was already planning to raise troops. This was another perfect opportunity.
Moreover, Yang Qingyuan's biggest supporters in the court, Taizong and Yu Yanyi, have both died. It is not easy to stabilize the court situation with his ability.
Once the situation in Shendu reaches a stalemate, King Zhao will immediately send troops, but now Yang Qingyuan, with lightning speed and the ability to steal jingle bells, has subdued the opposition in Shendu and established the new king.
This made King Zhao wonder whether he should take action, and began to seek the opinion of the chief counselor, Monk Du Yan.
After a moment of silence, Du Yan spoke.
"Your Majesty, I think this is not a good time to send troops."
King Zhao frowned. Du Yan's suggestion obviously failed to completely convince King Zhao.
"Please also ask the master to explain the secret."
"Amitabha, that poor monk has made a fool of himself..." Du Yan put down the tea cup in his hand and said seriously, "If Yang Qingyuan failed to quell the chaos in a short time after he launched an army to kill the king, and the government failed to surrender, that poor monk I will definitely advise the prince to raise troops to clear his side."
"That time is the time when Yang Qingyuan and the ministers in the court are confronting each other. The appearance of the prince can break this balance. The ministers also need to rely on the prince to deal with the regicide. The prince can ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, or he can get rid of Yang Qingyuan's confidant. Serious trouble."
"However, this move is no longer feasible. The throne has been decided and announced to the world. His Highness King Wu is the emperor elected by the ministers. Although he does not conform to the system of the Imperial Zhou Conference, he is enough to win the hearts of the world. Your Majesty To raise troops at this time would be a rebellion!”
King Zhao took a sip of tea and motioned for Du Yan to continue.
"Raising troops now will not only have no positive effect, but will actually help Yang Qingyuan!"
"how do I say this?!"
Du Yan poured himself another cup of tea, "Although Yang Qingyuan is helping King Wu ascend the throne at the moment, according to intelligence, he has resigned from all official positions and only retains the title of Marquis of Wuxiang. It is better to leave the capital soon. If If the prince raises troops at this time, doesn't it give Yang Qingyuan a chance to stay in power in the capital of God?!"
If King Zhao raises an army to rebel, then someone will naturally need to lead the army to quell the rebellion. Is there anyone in the court who can command an army by himself and dare to say that he can defeat King Zhao? !
The new generation of the four founding kings have sufficient qualifications and status, but they have no experience in commanding large corps in combat, let alone against King Zhao, the king of border crossings and a veteran on the battlefield.
Neither Tang Shengtan, the commander-in-chief of the Shenwu Army nor Wang Chengsi, the commander-in-chief of the Shence Army, dared to say this.
Only Li Chengen, the commander-in-chief of the Tiance Army, could beat King Zhao by half, but Li Chengen was inseparable from the northern border.
In this case, the imperial court was forced to re-appoint Yang Qingyuan as commander.
This is to help Yang Qingyuan return to the center in a different direction...
After hearing Du Yan's words, King Zhao completely calmed down from raising an army at this moment.
He still has lingering fears about Yang Qingyuan's ability to command troops.
The results of the Battle of Jinyang are really amazing!
"That's alright! I have been waiting for so many years, and it won't be less than a year or two! Zhu Zhan'e is a little kid after all, and he will eventually get a chance!"
King Zhao is the wolf king on the grassland. He has enough patience to wait for his prey to reveal its flaws, and then delivers a fatal blow!
ps: I feel my throat is sore and I’m still coughing. I’m sure I’m not infected!
Readers, you must pay attention to yourselves. Being a sheep may affect your taste, so what’s the point of being a human being?
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