Ning Fan's operation on Zhang Wen, the Minister of Civil Affairs, was just a depth bomb dropped on the officialdom of Kyoto, and the effect would not be visible in a short period of time.
Only when this effect is slowly released can we evaluate the impact of Ning Fan's original actions on Kyoto's officialdom.
Just when everyone in Kyoto was trembling and preparing to welcome Ning Fan's second thunderbolt, Ning Fan issued an order to Yushitai.
Thirteen imperial envoys were directly selected from among the fifth-grade officials and sent to various places. Moreover, these thirteen fifth-grade imperial envoys were directly promoted from the fifth grade to the third grade. It can be said that they were promoted two levels in a row overnight.
As soon as this imperial edict was issued, it immediately caused a huge shock in the officialdom of Kyoto. All parties were speculating on what Ning Fan was going to do. Why did he turn his attention from the officialdom of Kyoto to other places overnight?
But after Ning Fan's second order came out, everyone was stunned. It turned out that Ning Fan's second order actually asked all the feudal officials from all over the country to rush to Kyoto within a month to report on their duties.
The feudal officials in various places are basically monopolized by the families and clans in various places, and these families and clans have already regarded these places as their own private areas.
It can be said that every feudal official is a landowner and powerful person. Now the court wants these feudal officials to leave their fiefs and come to the court to report on their duties. This seems very subtle.
The Thirteenth Imperial Envoy set out at the same time, and quickly caused a stir in the official circles of Kyoto. There were discussions everywhere, and no one knew what the imperial court was going to do.
But there were more people discussing this matter secretly, especially some wealthy families, who all sat together secretly and began to discuss countermeasures.
There was an undercurrent surging beneath the lake in the capital, but Ning Fan didn't take it seriously.
At the same time, when Ning Fan was reading in Dongnuan Pavilion, Li Chunan suddenly ran in in a panic.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Rong is here."
Li Chunan looked slightly embarrassed.
Ning Fan didn't know why Li Chunan showed such an expression, but he adjusted his clothes and stood up symbolically. After all, Concubine Rong was Ning Fan's sister-in-law, so the necessary etiquette still had to be prepared.
Concubine Rong, who was wearing a white dress, looked like a fairy descending from a painting. Ning Fan saw Concubine Rong walking in from the door with cat steps. During the process, Ning Fan stared intently.
"Sister-in-law, what brought you to my place today?"
Ning Fan said politely.
Concubine Rong's beautiful eyes turned to Ning Fan, and then she said with a serious face: "I would like to ask you what you want to do? Thirteen imperial envoys were sent to various places, and all the officials from various frontiers were sent to Kyoto to report on their duties. This is What's your approach?"
"Have you ever thought that if you do this, you will push all these vacillating frontier officials to a dead end? Have you ever thought about what you would do if these people unite to oppose you?"
Concubine Rong has an attitude of hating iron but not steel.
Ning Fan did not expect that his wife-in-law turned out to be a heroine who cared about the country and the country. He was immediately moved. He stared at Concubine Rong's handsome and flawless face: "Sister-in-law, there is no need to worry. These results I have long expected that it is true that these frontier officials all have heavy troops, but there are also many conflicts of interest among them, and it is impossible to completely unite."
"It's already here, and you're still being stubborn. I'm worried for you."
Concubine Rong's face turned red with anger.
"Thank you for your concern, Sister-in-law, but I think it's really okay. After all, these wealthy families are not monolithic with each other, and the disputes over their mutual interests are particularly acute."
Ning Fan said slowly.
In fact, the current situation is similar to the Eight Kings Rebellion in history after Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty implemented the Tuen Order. Ning Fan is also facing the same situation, but Ning Fan already has an idea.
The Eight Kings' Rebellion is very different from the current situation. After all, in the time and space where Ning Fan once lived, the historical Eight Kings' Rebellion in the Han Dynasty was entirely due to the coercion of the Tuien Order that they united to rebel.
But now, firstly, Ning Fan has not implemented any policies that reduce the interests of the major clans. Secondly, Ningfan has not forced these people to rebel. Thirdly, the conflict of interests between these people is irreconcilable. It is simply impossible to stand on the same front.
Based on these three reasons, Ning Fan dared to issue this order and sent all the imperial envoys to various places to invite these frontier officials to come to Kyoto to report on their duties.
If these people come, things will naturally be easier to handle. They will be detained first, and then let the Jin Yiwei go to various places to rectify the forces in various places, and take the opportunity to take over the jurisdiction of these places.
If these frontier officials are disobedient, it will be easier to solve, and they can just send troops to attack in the name of disobedience.
Ning Fan knew very well that the most important thing for these aristocratic families was their interests. As for military talents, they had no talent at all.
"You, it's in vain that I think so highly of you. I didn't expect you to be a heartless person. You are about to destroy your own country with your own hands."
Concubine Rong's face turned red with anger.
When Ning Fan saw Concubine Rong's charming and innocent look, his heart was pounding. Concubine Rong's appearance really shocked Ning Fan. At the same time, he couldn't bear it. He didn't expect Concubine Rong to be so sincere. If you care about yourself sincerely, you will be moved in your heart.
"Don't worry, Madam-in-law. In fact, I already have a countermeasure! I predict that at least half of the feudal officials from various places will be willing to obey the imperial court's dispatch and come to Kyoto to report on their duties. That way, I can just replace these people and use the Jin Yiwei. force to eradicate their power."
"Of course, I will not kill all these noble families who surrender. After giving them enough wealth, I will make them rich."
Ning Fan finally told Concubine Rong what he was thinking.
In fact, Ning Fan was very conflicted when he did this. After all, he didn't want to tell anyone his true thoughts, but Concubine Rong Rong's status was special, and it also made Ning Fan truly feel Concubine Rong's concern for the country.
"Okay, okay, even if half of the feudal officials are willing to obey the court's call, come to Kyoto to report their duties, and take the initiative to hand over their heads to you, Ning Fan, for disposal, but what about the remaining half, if these feudal officials unite, they Is his power something that the current imperial court can contend with?"
"As far as I know, the combined wealth of these feudal officials is much greater than that of the imperial court, and their population and power are far beyond what the imperial court can resist today. By doing this, aren't you forcing them to rebel?"
Concubine Rong was so angry that she almost burst into tears.
Ning Fan touched his nose and smiled awkwardly.
