At the subsequent meeting, Liu Bei announced a series of detailed rules to the court.
For example, the number of soldiers in a county is determined based on the population of the county itself and the actual situation of each county. There is no unified number standard.
For example, each county has a county captain who is responsible for commanding the county's soldiers.
For another example, the captain of a county is appointed by the court. As a law enforcement official, the appointment and selection of the soldiers of the county are jointly presided over by the prefect, the prime minister, the captain and the court envoy. After that, the list, place of birth, family information, etc. of the soldiers are needed. They were gathered in Luoyang, and the soldiers from the prefecture and state also needed to take turns going to Luoyang for training.
The status of county soldiers is not limited to the local area, but is a public servant of the Han Empire.
They must have knowledge about the law, and the power they have is the power of law enforcement, which is very different from the fighting army. Therefore, they should not be called soldiers within the court, but "law soldiers."
A series of imaginable and unexpected regulations were included in Liu Bei's list, which made many people understand that Liu Bei was fully prepared.
Not many people can raise any objections to this matter. The final point is that if this matter is to be handled, it will take a long time, it will not be accomplished overnight, and it will require a lot of energy and expenditure.
How should this money be spent?
The imperial court's expenses are getting bigger and bigger. Now it can only be supported by a large amount of input. In the long run, will it be okay? What should we do specifically? Does Liu Bei have any ideas?
Liu Bei said that of course he had ideas, and then stated that he would establish a new government department in Luoyang, and give this department the task to slowly promote it and finally play the role of general manager and general responsible, giving the final command of the country's military forces. Taken back to the imperial court. qδ
As for the cost...
If illegal crimes are reduced due to the establishment of legal pawns, the cost of maintaining stability that the court itself needs to pay will also be reduced. The two will offset each other, and the court may not suffer a loss, but may actually make a profit.
Everyone must have a long-term vision, not just focusing on one thing, but looking at more and longer-term things. Liu Bei's meaning was already very clear, and the officials basically understood it.
Good guy, the imperial court has no officials to promote you, and no power for you to control, so you have to create the power yourself to control it?
You are really good at this skill.
Huang Wan wanted to ridicule Liu Bei, but he felt that the matter itself was good for the court. It could take back local security authority, exert influence on the local area, and enhance the power of the Luoyang court. From this point of view, , Huang Wan did not want to object.
After all, he is also the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
As for Liu Bei's own wishes and thoughts... it's hard for him to say.
Regarding this matter, the final result was of course passed, and after it was passed, Liu Bei was given the power to be responsible for this department and the implementation of this reform.
Liu Bei asked for the establishment of a new independent department within the imperial court and the addition of a new official position responsible for this matter, so that this official would be fully responsible for the restoration of military forces in all counties and counties across the country.
After the court meeting, some officials who did not belong to the Ancient Literature School chatted and talked about this matter. They all felt that Liu Bei's power and prestige were getting higher and heavier, and they had the faint intention of suppressing the other three. The situation of assisting ministers and monopolizing government affairs.
The other three assistant ministers raised little objection to the series of policy changes proposed by Liu Bei. The situation of the four assistant ministers has obviously become a situation where Liu Bei is super powerful.
Liu Bei is the real auxiliary minister and the real person in power of the Han Empire at this stage. But it feels really different.
"I also have to say that it is impossible for the other three to compete with the general in the court. Although the general has great power, he is really doing things. Regardless of whether he has selfish motives or not, you have to say that what he does is unreasonable for a big man. beneficial.
Compared with other people's more obvious nepotistic approach to doing things, the general can at least make everyone feel that he is really doing things and is just showing his power while doing things. This alone is beyond the reach of many people.
"
A neutral official sighed as he walked: "There were many powerful people in the past, but when they were in power, their nepotism and vying for power was really disgusting. It gave people the same feeling as when the generals are in power now. It gives everyone a completely different feeling, and I don’t know if you all feel the same way.”
A group of people looked at each other, and then nodded in unison. Another official put it more accurately.
"After taking power, he did not use his cronies to seize power for his own benefit. Instead, he was really doing things. Although there must be selfishness in what he did, at least he had an upright excuse and acted in a practical way. When change comes, it’s hard to oppose it.”
Huang Wan watched from the side and remained silent. When he returned home, he expressed deep emotion to his brother-in-law Laimin.
"In the beginning, Liu Xuande's reputation was not very good in my opinion. Apart from those from the Ancient Literature School, there were also many people in Luoyang City who were not used to him. Everyone was wary of him and felt that he might do something trespassing at any time. But today, I find that the situation is different.”
"What is the difference?"
Lai Min, who was reading an ancient book, asked Huang Wan curiously. Huang Wan sighed.
"Many people have begun to have different views on Liu Xuande. They often think that although Liu Xuande has taken power, he does not monopolize it. He is very restrained in everything he does, and he often has fair reasons for doing things, and he is not afraid of going to court. debate, so many people think he acts aboveboard and does not bully others."
"Isn't this great? A general who is not a master of power is better than many generals who were a master of power before.
Lai Min smiled and said: "The situation in the world is now stable and there are no major disturbances. Liu Xuande can calm the world. It is better than being worried before. You were always worried about chaos in the world and worried that people with weird thoughts would rise up and stir up trouble in the world. Now people like this They were all killed by Liu Xuande, and there will be no chaos in the world, so I can rest assured and study."
"That's right.
Huang Wan whispered: "But I am an old official of the Yang family. The entire Yang family is still under investigation in Luoyang. They are sparing no effort to crack down on the Jinwen School. I don't know if they will also kill those who had previously been related to the Jinwen School. Man, how can you make me feel at ease?
Also, don’t be too happy too soon, kid. Even though you are living a stable life now, you are my brother-in-law. If I am accused, do you think you can escape? Just wait and study in prison as the ancient literature school is doing now! Don’t worry! "
Lai Min's expression froze, and then he laughed.
"Didn't you say that Yang and Liu Xuande had a secret agreement before? It must be fine. Don't worry. Liu Xuande has always had a reputation for making promises, and now that he is a general, he naturally values his promises more than his life. He will definitely not Breaking a promise."
Upon hearing this, Huang Wan slowly breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.
"That's right. Liu Xuande has always valued promises. Now that he is a general, he should pay more attention to his reputation and will not break his promise... But you kid, keep your mouth shut. Don't make noises about some things. Yes, don’t say anything that can’t be known to outsiders, or you might get into trouble, do you understand?”
"I know, I will definitely pretend not to know about this." Lai Min smiled and waved his hand.
Huang Wan shook his head, sighed, and looked out the window.
It's been more than a month, why is there still no news from Yang's side? Liu Xuande, Liu Xuande, how will you deal with the Yang family?
If one thing goes wrong, I'm really going to run away.
In fact, it is not that the Yang family that Huang Wan is worried about has no news at all, but that Liu Bei is deliberately suppressing the popularity of the Yang family to prevent the Yang family from being created by the ancient literature school, which is at the peak of its liquidation of the modern literature school. interest.
More than a month ago, at the height of the purges of the Jinwen School, the entire Yang family was ordered by the imperial court to be taken to Luoyang for trial. The family was subjected to an investigation similar to a house raid by the imperial court. In order to confirm the relationship between the Yang family and Liu Bei, who led the Jinwen School, Does the assassination matter?
The matter was so important that the entire Yang family did not offer any resistance when the imperial army arrived. Yang Biao led the entire family to accept the imperial offer.
After being punished, he was taken to the prison controlled by Sili Xiaowei in Luoyang City for supervision and investigation. Every clan member faced strict questioning.
After this interrogation lasted for ten days, Sili Colonel Guo Hong, who had found nothing, conveyed the news to Liu Bei.
The entire Yang family was as cautious as a quail during this period, and there was really no evidence to prove that they were related to the assassination.
After Liu Bei got the exact news, he arranged for Guo Hong to move the entire Yang family to the former site of the Ministry of General Affairs. He arranged for Guo Hong's Zhongdu officials and disciples to protect them and provide them with the necessary supplies for their lives.
But Liu Bei himself did not go to see Yang Biao immediately.
He waited until mid-to-late November before arriving at the original site of the Ministry of General Affairs with a few personal guards. Here he met the entire Yang family and Yang Biao in plain clothes.
