Xun You looked at Liu Bian and was surprised.
He just said "unification of government and decree", how come he has to abolish the Sangong Mansion?
What he meant by "unification of government orders" was that the palace officials took control of the "outer stage" of the palace and confronted the Shangshutai and Yushitai, causing conflicts in the court and leading to chaos and stagnation in government affairs.
Who said the Sangong Mansion should be abolished?
Although the Sangong Mansion has been in existence for a long time due to the development of Shangshutai, it is also the Sangong Mansion. How can it be abolished?
Pan Yin didn't feel much after hearing this. He suddenly became alert and glanced at Liu Bian quietly.
After Dong Zhuo entered Beijing and abolished the Sangong Mansion, Dong Zhuo's Taiwei was gone!
Liu Bian looked at Xun You's shocked expression, stood up with a smile, and said: "Qing family, come here, let's talk in detail."
Xun You quickly came back to his senses and thought carefully about Liu Bian's words.
Liu Bian took Xun You to the tea table not far away, and sat down on his knees on one side. When Xun You didn't move, he said, "No need to be formal. I have many questions that I would like to ask the Qing family for advice."
Seeing that Liu Bian was not lying, Xun You took a deep breath, raised his hand and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
He stepped forward, knelt down and sat under Liu Bian, and bowed slightly.
Liu Bian poured the tea, mentally organized his words, and said: "I have been watching the state affairs during the reign of Emperor Wu. Based on the current situation, I believe that the Sangong Mansion has become useless, and the powers and responsibilities of Jiuqing have been usurped by the Secretariat, and they are gradually declining. However, In addition, the powers and responsibilities are unclear and the functions are mixed, which is not conducive to state affairs. Simply re-divide the powers and responsibilities of the three princes and the nine ministers, keep those who stay, combine those who combine, let it go, and reorganize the order of the imperial court..."
Xun You didn't expect Liu Bian to have thought so much, and he was so surprised that he couldn't help but think deeply.
Sangong's Mansion was developed from the Prime Minister's Mansion with the purpose of dispersing the power of the Prime Minister.
Later, the Shangshutai rose up and usurped the power of the Three Dukes' Mansion. The Shangshutai continued to grow, and even the power of the Jiuqing was restricted. It can be said that the Shangshutai is now the Prime Minister's Mansion of the Han Dynasty. It records the affairs of the Shangshu and is equivalent to the Prime Minister. , it’s just the number of people.
In the Shangshu Desk, there is a Shangshu Ling, and then there are six Shangshu, divided into six cao, and thirty-six ministers, which basically cover all the functions of the Sangong Mansion and the Jiuqing. All government affairs of the Sangong Mansion and the Jiuqing are also in the Shangshu. Taiwan decision.
The Shangshutai is already the central organization of the Han Dynasty!
However, the development of the Shangshutai is a kind of "tacit consent" and is not legal. Therefore, there are many conflicts with the Sangongfu and Jiuqing in terms of power and position. In addition, the fighting between cronies and the strife between powerful ministers have made the court more chaotic and the government affairs are delayed and inefficient. low.
Xun You thought about it again and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, I think it is feasible, but it requires long-term planning and careful planning. It cannot be done overnight."
Although the Shangshutai is already the de facto center, every move involves the power of the courtiers, so there are bound to be many constraints, and if one fails, it will be stillborn.
Liu Bian nodded, picked up the teacup, and said, "Qing's family is having tea."
Xun You quickly picked up the tea cup. When Liu Bian asked a few questions, he began to rethink his draft.
Xun You took a sip, put it down quickly, and said: "Your Majesty, the top priority is to get rid of bad government in order to establish the monarch's power. If the monarch's power is achieved, everything will be easy."
Liu Bian listened and said: "How to establish the authority of the emperor, let the Qing family explain in detail."
Xun You straightened up, with a solemn look on his face, and said: "Your Majesty, since Emperor Huan, the eunuchs have been rampant, charming the emperor, and causing endless abuses. Just like the Xiyuan, the courtiers are ordered to go to the Xiyuan to pay huge gifts, and the courtiers are poor. , then appointments are blocked, virtuous people are hindered, and corrupt officials emerge in droves. This is the case in the West Garden, with people imitating from top to bottom, and it is even worse in the imperial court and local governments. Officials and titles are sold, and the price is clearly marked. The three princes can still buy them, but the marquis is just like the price of vegetables. How can the virtuous and upright deal with themselves?"
Liu Bian was shocked and looked solemn. .
He was somewhat aware of these situations, but from Xun You's words, he realized the seriousness of the problem.
The emperor was so blatant and aboveboard in his greed for money. How bad would the officials of the Han Dynasty be?
The most important thing is that the rich and powerful people now are all famous families and local powerful people. Isn't it possible that the official positions of the powerful men have been easily monopolized by them? !
Thinking about the "de facto princes" in the local area, with the imperial court being weak, even without Dong Zhuo, the great Han Dynasty in history would not have been able to survive for long!
Liu Bian took a deep breath, looked at Xun You and said solemnly: "What you said makes sense, please continue."
Xun You observed Liu Bian's expression and was worried that what he said would make Liu Bian timid. He muttered: "Your Majesty, this is one. Second, the court must strengthen itself. There are barbarians outside, yellow scarves inside, the national treasury is in trouble, Master Wang If we are sluggish, we must increase revenue and reduce expenditure, replenish the national treasury, recruit young people, and train strong soldiers. Only in this way can we strengthen the country, secure the people, and rejuvenate our great nation!"
'Domestic affairs and foreign troops? '
Liu Bian had already understood what Xun You meant, and it coincided with him.
The current situation of the Han Dynasty is that the government is corrupt and extremely weak, and there are powerful forces outside Beijing, and separatist regimes are beginning to appear. Internal and external troubles have reached a very dangerous level.
"How to increase revenue and reduce expenditure?" Liu Bian asked.
This is the issue that he is most concerned about right now. Although the confiscation of the eunuch's family property and the palace's 'savings' can temporarily support it, this is not sustainable. The Han Dynasty treasury needs a stable financial source.
Xun You said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, from my perspective, first, regulate the fields and appease the refugees. Second, abolish exorbitant taxes and formulate reasonable taxes. Third, curb corruption and stabilize the people. Fourth, reclaim wasteland and use troops to colonize the fields."
Liu Bian's eyes moved slightly, and he suddenly stretched out his hand, called Pan Yin, and said, "Bring a pen and paper."
Xun You saw Liu Bian's excitement and said quickly: "After I return, I will write a detailed memorial to your Majesty."
Liu Bian couldn't wait any longer. The big man's problem was not a matter of money and food, but the big man's problem needed to be solved with money and food!
Taxes are the most important part!
Pan Yin put the pen and paper on the table. Liu Bian took it over and started writing at his desk. He said casually: "It is not easy to organize the land and appease the refugees. It must be done slowly. Two, two, abolish exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes, right?" Well, we can start this immediately. Third, combating corruption, I have to discuss this with the Yushitai. Fourth, reclaim wasteland and use troops to colonize the fields, yes, that’s it, the Qing family will talk about it in detail."
Liu Bian finished writing in a hurry, put down his pen, looked at Xun You and said.
Xun You saw Liu Bian's seriousness in his eyes, his heart was excited, his face became more serious, and he said: "Yes. Your Majesty, the biggest problem for my king's army to go on an expedition is food and grass, and the national treasury is empty, so it must be drawn from various places, which consumes time. Not to mention, whether it can be raised is another question. Therefore, if you station troops in a certain place and use troops to reclaim wasteland, it will not only solve the problem of money and food, but also save a lot of money for the court. In the future, it will be moved to the people and handed over to the people, which is also good governance... "
Kill multiple birds with one stone!
Liu Bian's eyes narrowed slightly, and he remembered that this is what Cao Cao did in history!
And Xun You is Cao Cao’s counselor!
'Great talent! '
Liu Bian was secretly happy and couldn't help but said: "Okay! Qing family, let's write down all your thoughts on national affairs in detail, not just yours, but also the pros and cons of national affairs, including the government and the public. I want to read it. Also, Pan Yin, are there any official vacancies at the Chancellery?"
Pan Yin was stunned, and just as he was about to speak, he saw Liu Bian had already stood up.
