Seeing that both Fu Yuanshan and Lu Duan looked hesitant. Huang Qiong, who also knew the two people's difficulties, shook his head and said: "I know how to spend the money. You all have plans in your mind. In other words, you have a place to go. But I still want to say, Pensions for fallen soldiers and support for disabled officers and soldiers cannot be omitted. This is related to the morale of the armies. People go to the battlefield to fight for the country, and when people are disabled and can no longer serve the country, the court will abandon them. I don’t care.”
"This is unjustifiable from any aspect. This not only chills the hearts of the soldiers on the battlefield, but also the people of the world. If the pension and support are not in place, who will be willing to let their children join the army and serve the country in the future? I still will. That said, you can’t save money on this aspect. I also know that you are all the heads of the imperial court. Such a large imperial court has hundreds of civil and military officials, hundreds of thousands of troops and horses, as well as river engineering, water transportation, and disaster relief. Every day The expenses are huge."
"And the annual income is so much, it is estimated that it is not enough no matter how you divide it. What's more, now Jiangnan West Road and Huguang South Road, not only can't collect money and food, but the court will have to supplement it for at least a few years. In order to prepare for disasters, the court has at least We also need to keep some spare money and food. All the money for the burial of the fallen soldiers has been distributed. Can we save some money on pensions? There are also provisions for the disabled soldiers. The court has customized them. Food and clothing, and then If you give too much, it will be a vicious cycle.”
"But for those soldiers who were killed in battle and disabled, is this fair? If the burial money is distributed, is it possible to take care of their families for a lifetime? You are also parents and sons. Do you know how much food is needed to feed a child? In the future, children will need money to get married. And those disabled soldiers will not just be given food and clothing. They still have the rest of their lives to live. They also need to marry, have children, and provide for them. Elderly parents and family members.”
"What I mean is that, in addition to the original burial money, the court must support the parents and family members of the fallen soldiers who are helpless until their children become adults. Those who are disabled and unable to work or fight. The court must also take care of the officers and soldiers. They will be given a certain amount of money, food, and clothing every year. They will be gathered together to live and supported by the court. This money actually seems to be a lot, but if it is divided equally among everyone, how much money will there be? With such a small amount of money, I can save some money wherever I can.”
"Besides, isn't it necessary to give money to support them? For those soldiers with disabilities, the court can encourage them to do business and provide certain conveniences in taxation. For example, if they cannot do heavy manual labor, they can be allowed to learn Make wine and organize their family members to weave cloth. The court will pay for the wine and cloth they produce. They can be given the right to sell some salt. The court will give them some low-price salt every year and let them buy and sell freely. Including the family members of fallen soldiers, Can you do the same thing?"
"There are still people who may not be able to farm or work. But they can herd sheep, raise chickens and raise pigs. I think it is still possible after all. I will make a decree that the sheep raised by disabled soldiers and the families of fallen soldiers will be given a unified discount." Acquisition. If you really can't do this, the imperial court will provide money and support. Can you let the soldiers and their families choose which one? If you choose to do business or something else, the imperial court can borrow the cost. Before the business gets on track , the imperial court will distribute part of the money and food.”
"In order to relieve them from worries and wait until they can stand on their own feet, the imperial court is suspending all the support money and food. In this way, the burden on the imperial court may not be as big as you think. My idea is to provide relief to the families of fallen soldiers and disabled soldiers. The favor and support are under the unified management of the Ministry of War. This prevents some dirty officials from kicking the ball back and forth, or reaching out to the general trend. In addition, the Ministry of Works seizes the time to build an altar to commemorate the founding of Daqi. Soldiers who died in all battles.”
"In this counter-insurgency campaign and the march north to defend the enemy, the lists of all the fallen soldiers must be engraved on stone tablets and erected in the altar. Since the founding of the Qi Dynasty, all the soldiers who have died in the battle against the enemy in the past dynasties must be engraved with the names of those who can find them. . Also, the founding heroes and officials who made great contributions to the court will be engraved on it after their death, regardless of whether they are civil or military officials. After the altar is completed, I and the Queen will come to pay homage in person. From now on, my descendants will go there every year Offering sacrifices on the altar. This matter will become a routine from me on."
"From now on, when the new king succeeds to the throne, in addition to offering sacrifices to heaven and the ancestors of the past dynasties, the fallen soldiers must also be present at the altar to offer sacrifices in person. I am not trying to support the military attache Bingzheng again, but forgetting those soldiers who fought bloody battles for Da Qi means that it means Because of the betrayal of the past. What we need to sacrifice are not only those heroes, but also countless ordinary soldiers. You are all scholars, and you all know the truth that one general can make thousands of bones dry without me saying it. We are all They should not be forgotten."
After Huang Qiong finished speaking, the three people present looked at me and I looked at you, even though they knew there was something wrong with this matter. For example, the salt monopoly is customized by the country. There is also a heavy tax on drinks, which is also customized by the imperial court. Tax exemptions and a certain amount of salt for disabled soldiers on the battlefield or the families of fallen soldiers undoubtedly undermine the country's customization to a certain extent. In this case, it is better to continue to pay them money and food directly. But they all have to admit that what the Lord said makes sense.
If this is really done, the disabled soldiers or the family members of the fallen soldiers can support themselves, and the court can save a considerable amount of money and food in the future. And those disabled soldiers, as well as the families of fallen soldiers, can support themselves. In the long run, it will be a good thing for the country and the people. But the altar at the back is something that has never happened before in all dynasties. It is normal to offer sacrifices to national heroes, but to offer sacrifices to ordinary soldiers who died in battle is something that has never happened in the past dynasties.
It's just that Huang Qiong's attitude was extremely resolute. Although a few people hesitated a little, they also knew that if this matter came true, it would be a boost to the morale of the Daqi soldiers. Before Fu Yuanshan and Lu Duan had time to speak, knowing how much benefit this matter would bring to ordinary soldiers, Yu Mingyuan, who had led the army for many years, was the first to stand up and express his support. Fu Yuanshan and Lu Duan, who were left behind, could only agree. After this matter is settled, the next government affairs will be handled much simpler.
The next things are mostly about the transfer of officials and the placement of the royal clans of Dali Kingdom and the royal clan of Guilin County. Especially the placement of Duan Sulian, the former king of Dali. Fu Yuanshan and Lu Duan both wanted to get a free title and raise it. The question is, what kind of knighthood should be given to this guy. Should we follow the practice of the Daqi clan or follow the example of the ministers? According to the Daqi clan, he is not from the clan. According to the example of ministers, the title of nobility in Daqi is based on meritorious service.
This guy, instead of making any achievements, actually caused a lot of trouble for Da Qi. The handling of Duan Sulian and the Dali Wangzong gave everyone in Zhongshu Province a headache. In the end, the purchase was pushed to Huang Qiong. After hearing what several people meant, Huang Qiong did not answer them immediately. Instead, he stood up, walked to the door of Wende Hall, and opened the previously closed door. After pondering for a long time, he finally made the final decision: "He is good at everything, so he can be regarded as the king of a country."
"Dali Kingdom, since I have already granted the title of a county king, I cannot grant the title of king. Although he is not the king of the country's subjugation, he is also the chief culprit for the country's current situation. It's just that this dynasty is generous and cannot bear to kill him. It is better to give him a title. Although Dali is now a vassal of Daqi, logically speaking, it should be given a title. But he is my nephew after all, so it is better to give him a title. In this way, he can be named Feng En. The title of general is just a reward of a mansion in the capital."
"As for the other princes who were escorted to the capital, Duan Sulian's brothers were all given the title of lieutenant. The rest since the third service were all canonized. Except for Duan Sulian's general position, the other titles cannot be hereditary and are not replaceable. Each generation must be reduced in rank. .Except for the eldest son, who is the crown prince, all of Duan Sulian's sons are given the title of court official. His sons are treated as eighth-grade officials. Their daughters are treated as royal eldest daughters by the queen. , each person will be rewarded with thirty rouge coins and five pieces of satin every year."
"In addition, the whole family is provided with hundreds of acres of grain and vegetable fields. The salaries of the kings cannot be based on the clan. There are too many kings and clans, and they are all based on the clan, and the court cannot support them. The salary will be reduced according to the standards. Those who have passed the third service , all will be given to seventh-grade or eighth-grade casual officials. Among them, those with good ability will pass the assessment of the Ministry of Personnel. Those who should be released will be released, and those who should be promoted will be promoted. They will be treated according to the treatment of elected officials. Also, encourage them to study. , the Imperial College will give them thirty places every year. Those who have passed the Jinshi rank will be given priority."
Having said this, Huang Qiong pondered for a moment and said to Fu Yuanshan: "Princess Yunluo of Dali Kingdom will be given the title of county lord. The treatment will also be based on the clan and county lord. Princesses born from the other two generations of kings will all be reduced to the title of county lord. Township Lord. There are also candidates for Guilin County King. Have you come up with them now? If they haven’t been selected yet, seize the time to come up with candidates. As for other Wangzong, you must also come up with a charter. Although future generations will commit crimes It's a serious crime, but for the sake of his ancestors, I can't bear to let him die."
After Huang Qiong finished speaking, several people looked at me and me. Finally, Fu Yuanshan said: "Your Majesty, is it a bit low that Duan Sulian only gave a general a title? After all, he can be regarded as the king of a country. Even in the era of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms, the Eastern Jin Dynasty also granted the title of marquis to small countries that surrendered. Yes. I don’t want to plead for Duan Sulian, but I still think that our court should be more lenient in this matter. Moreover, it is better for me to be knighted. "
"Today, the Dali Kingdom is still there, and has not been merged into the territory of Da Qi. It is still a vassal state of Da Qi. I think that even if the Sui Dynasty does not treat the last emperor of the Western Liang Dynasty and the Duke of Ju, it should at least be treated according to the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The emperor of the late Han Dynasty was treated as an example by the title of Marquis of Guiyi. In order to show that our great dynasty, Da Qi, is magnanimous and magnanimous. Your Majesty abolished his throne, made his younger brother the king, and moved all his royal families to Da Qi. It is to better strengthen the control over Dali Kingdom. To prevent those Wang Zong from staying in Dali Kingdom and having any evil intentions again."
"Your Majesty has done all the work of abolishing the establishment, so why care about a title? That thing is only in name. Let alone being named a marquis, even if it is given to a prince, it is not the same as in the capital. Staying inside? Life and death are all decided by His Majesty's thoughts. What's more, he does not represent himself, but a group of people."
"As long as we don't give real power and give a higher title, we can show the generosity of our country to the whole Dali Kingdom. It also provides a good foundation for the future. The most important thing is that the title is higher. This is a reassurance for the current King of Dali. After accepting the title of Daqi, it will be impossible to return to Dali in the future. Also for the next step, if Your Majesty still wants to go further, this knighthood can be a Better foreshadowing.”
