Zhao Shan smiled slightly and asked, "Does Fang Qing have any suggestions for Jingzhou?"
Fang Weihu related to the stall he was responsible for and said quickly: "After I came to Luoyang, I contacted Prime Minister Zhuge and learned about the situation of money, food and other aspects, and further investigated the situation of the local people."
"Because Zhao Fan exploited the people, Jizhou was in decline, and a lot of money was needed to provide disaster relief and help the people. The Sili area was slightly better, so he could barely fill his stomach."
"In other places, natural and man-made disasters continue."
"Under the auspices of His Majesty, the imperial court has slowly regained its influence, and countless refugees have continued to pour in, increasing the burden on the imperial court."
"Even if the imperial court has money now, it cannot afford the countless expenses."
"Under such a background, it is not appropriate to attack Zhao Rui immediately. I suggest that we postpone the attack on Zhao Rui."
Fang Weihu gave the results first, and then further elaborated: "The reason why I postponed the attack on Zhao Rui, I think there are three benefits."
Zhao Shan asked: "Which three?"
Fang Weihu explained: “First, consolidate strength and expand advantages.”
"Your Majesty destroyed Zhao Fan, defeated Wei, and worked hard to govern. The court's territory and influence are further expanding. At this time, continuing to consolidate itself will reduce the number of refugees and continue to improve the overall strength."
"On the other hand, Zhao Rui's Jingzhou only cares about squeezing the people. Bandits are everywhere and the people are in trouble. We are strengthening, and Zhao Rui is weakening. This is a counterbalance to the expansion of the advantage."
"Second, manipulate public opinion and arouse public sentiment."
"Your Majesty loves the people like a son and is as invincible as the God of War. Many people in Luoyang, Jizhou and Youzhou know this news. However, in Jingzhou, because the news was blocked, there was no public opinion, and many people did not know."
"This is exactly the case. Someone needs to sneak into Jingzhou to operate, further spread the news and arouse public opinion."
"The people of Jingzhou are filled with resentment. Once they turn their hearts to His Majesty and the imperial court, it will be easier to win over them in the future."
Fang Weihu was very well-planned for combat and had his own set of logic.
Fang Weihu is not opposed to fighting.
But the prerequisite for fighting is to govern the country and consolidate the rule of the imperial court. You cannot fight for the sake of fighting.
Zhao Shan nodded and said, "What about the third one?"
Fang Weihu finally said: "Third, unite more people and instigate more Jingzhou officials to rebel. Follow the strategy that Your Majesty has implemented before releasing prisoners, and continue to promote that Your Majesty only kills the culprits and does not implicate innocent people."
"As long as the officials in Jingzhou are committed to the imperial court and submit to the imperial court, they will forget about the past and put them to good use."
"The imperial court is weak, and such instigation of rebellion will not be effective."
"But as the power of the imperial court becomes stronger and stronger, people in Jingzhou will become more popular, and more people will favor the imperial court and be willing to follow your majesty."
Fang Weihu said: "After this step is completed, Zhao Rui will lose the support of the people in Jingzhou and without the support of officials, he will be like a rootless man. If we want to destroy Zhao Rui, he will be like a big wave sweeping across and invincible."
Zhuge Shang praised: "Your Majesty, Master Fang's strategy of subduing the enemy's troops without fighting is the best strategy. Using the torrent of people's hearts is the most brilliant. I agree with you."
After thinking about it, Zhao Shan agreed with Fang Weihu's strategy and asked: "How long will it take to implement Fang Qing's strategy? In other words, when will we attack again."
"Autumn will come next year!"
Fang Weihu answered without hesitation.
His eyes were a little excited and he said quickly: "Your Majesty, now is the golden autumn season. Give me one year to operate. If we attack Jingzhou next year, we will definitely annihilate Zhao Rui in one go. One year to consolidate internal affairs, I think it is reasonable."
Zhao Shan nodded and said: "I am determined to attack Zhao Rui next year. Fang Qing has full authority to make arrangements for Jingzhou. Fang Qing will contact Zhang Xu for the required information and various arrangements, and his Dongchang will fully cooperate."
Zhang Xu was also waiting on the side.
Upon hearing Zhao Shan's words, Zhang Xu's face was filled with a smile, and he said softly: "Master Fang, Dongchang is fully cooperating. If you want people, I will give them to you, if you want news, I will give you news."
Fang Weihu bowed his hands in greeting, smiled and nodded.
After the matter was settled, Zhao Shan looked at Zhuge Shang and said in a deep voice: "Zhuge Qing, the court wants to fight corruption. You need to spread the word and call on officials to abide by the law. The court must severely punish lawbreakers."
"I obey the decree!"
Zhuge Shang answered again.
After the matter was reported, Zhuge Shang and Fang Weihu left hand in hand, leaving Zhao Shan and Zhang Xu in the palace.
Zhao Shan ordered: "Inform Du Gangfeng to come."
"As you command!"
Zhang Xu made arrangements.
Not long after, Du Gangfeng hurried to the main hall. As the chief official of Yushitai, his duty is to detect lawlessness and supervise all officials. Although he was a noble official of the Qing Dynasty, he actually had little power because Zhao Shan did not use the Yushitai to restrict the prime minister.
If the Yushitai does not play its role, the power will be small.
Furthermore, Zhuge Shang was the prime minister, in charge of all government affairs, and Zhao Shan valued Zhuge Shang, so Du Gangfeng had to obey Zhuge Shang's arrangements.
Just like this, Du Gangfeng murmured in his heart when he learned that Zhao Shan had summoned him.
Why did the emperor summon him?
Du Gangfeng stood in the hall and saluted, saying respectfully: "Your Majesty, Du Gangfeng, pays homage to you."
Zhao Shan waved his hand and said: "Du Qing, sit down!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Du Gangfeng bowed his hands to express his gratitude, then lifted up his robe and sat down, with his chest held high and his back straight, looking serious.
Zhao Shan said slowly: "Du Qing followed me wholeheartedly when I first came to the throne. Two years have passed in the blink of an eye. Time flies so fast."
Du Gangfeng felt a little subtle in his heart.
Zhao Shan started reminiscing about the past as soon as he opened his mouth. This attitude was somewhat unusual.
Du Gangfeng quickly cheered up, not daring to slack off at all, and said: "Your Majesty is the holy king who descended from heaven and saved Daqian. Without your Majesty, I am afraid that Daqian would have fallen apart. Only with your Majesty's efforts to turn the tide and bring order to chaos, the court is now in its current state Only with prestige can people live a stable life."
Zhao Shanxiao asked: "Has Du Qing also learned to flatter you?"
Du Gangfeng said seriously: "I always tell the truth and never tell lies."
Zhao Shan continued: "I heard from Zhuge Qing that corrupt officials are rampant inside and outside the court, whether in the court or at the local level, and have seriously affected the operation of the court."
Du Gangfeng's face changed slightly.
As for the emperor, do you want to knock on the Yushitai? Or was it to knock him?
Du Gangfeng was not sure of Zhao Shan's attitude for a while, so he stood up and said: "The Yushitai failed to detect lawlessness. It was a dereliction of duty. Please forgive me."
Zhao Shan waved his hand and said: "Sit down, it has nothing to do with you."
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Du Gangfeng sat down and felt relieved. The emperor was not here to cause trouble.
Zhao Shan continued: "Zhuge Qing said that corrupt officials are mostly from powerful families, and there are countless problems. But to deal with them, we have to offend countless powerful families. It's just that the officials under my rule do not allow moths to exist. We must make a bright future. Corrupt officials must be punished, and all families must investigate to the end."
Du Gangfeng twitched slightly.
To deal with powerful clans is to make enemies of powerful clans in the world. This is very dangerous, and Zhao Shan obviously wants him to do it.
This is why corrupt officials are mentioned.
As a censor, Du Gangfeng had to go to the imperial court. Otherwise, the problem of corrupt officials mentioned will immediately become his problem because he did not detect it.
Du Gangfeng held his head high and said loudly: "Your Majesty, no matter who is powerful or what official he is, as long as he violates laws and disciplines, he must be punished. I, Yushitai, have no shirk in my duty!"
"well said!"
Zhao Shan flicked his sleeves and said approvingly: "I plan to let you take the lead in taking down these worms in the country. Tigers must be hunted in the court, and flies must be swatted in the local area. Whether they are big tigers or small flies, we must deal with them together. Together with the powerful clan. Du Qing, do you dare to take on the important task?"
