February 11th, Imperial Hongwen Hall.
"Take Hao." In the palace, among the "imperial names" submitted by Confucian officials and scholars, Liu Chengyou chose the word "Hao".
"Hao is clear and grand. It not only matches the virtues of water, but also shows the broad mind of an official. It's very good!" After Liu Chengyou finished speaking, Tao Gu, who was sitting on the side, opened his mouth to lick it.
As a minister who had followed Liu Chengyou since he was in Qiandi, Tao Gu was naturally promoted to a member of the Zhongshushe, a bachelor of Hongwenguan, and a minister of the ancestral hall. In the Hongwen Hall, the only person under the great scholar Su Yugui was Su Yugui, who was the prime minister. Tao Gu's goal seems to be clearer. If he takes a step further, he will have a place in the political hall.
Liu Chengyou was used to compliments and his reaction was very dull. Liu Chengyou didn't care much about the imperial name. The emperor's name was not used to be called by the people of this dynasty. At most, it was mentioned when writing history. Liu Chengyou's change was just the same as it was for the convenience of his subjects. After all, the cost of changing one's name is much lower than that of people in the world avoiding names and writing essays.
Waiting in front of me are all veterans and Confucian scholars, such as Zhang Zhao, Zhang Yun, Li Song, He Ning, Li Huan, etc. They can be described as outstanding literary talents. Among these people, like Li Song and He Ning, they were also prime ministers of the former dynasty. Although they had official status and were not low-ranking, they were all placed in the third library, compiling books and journals. They were basically raised as mascots, which was quite unacceptable. Pay attention to.
Since the founding of the country, the Han Dynasty has despised literati from top to bottom. Like Yang Bin, he was extremely contemptuous of Confucian scholars. He felt that articles, rituals, and music were all empty matters and not worthy of introduction. They were not as important as having abundant money and strong armor and soldiers.
Therefore, I was very happy to receive a special summons from Liu Chengyou to report something.
"Your Majesty, the late emperor expelled the barbarians, saved the world, organized the mountains and rivers, and opened up the Han Dynasty. After repeated discussions with the ministers, the late emperor's honorific title was proposed to be Gaozu, and his posthumous title will be Ruiwen Sheng, Wu Zhao, Suxiao Emperor." The etiquette envoy Zhang Zhao came out, He presented the album and said: "The music and rituals presented are to be named 'Guan De', and the dance music and lyrics will be compiled separately. Please give me your Majesty's approval."
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou took it. Although he only browsed it briefly, he still pondered for a while to show his solemnity, and then said: "Yes!"
His generation may have outstanding literary talents, but at this time, Liu Chengyou was not in urgent need of talents. Moreover, Liu Chengyou's cultural quality did not allow him to talk with him. In order to avoid an awkward conversation, Liu Chengyou showed a little emphasis on literary talents and hinted at a "beautiful" future. Liu Chengyou asked him to step aside without saying much.
After he ascended the throne, Liu Chengyou moved the political hall to the side of Guangzheng hall.
When he stepped into the political hall, he raised his hands and exempted a group of Zhongshu's subordinates from saluting, and went straight into the hall. There were still a few old faces, Yang Fan, Wang Zhang, Er Su, and Li Tao were all there. Yang Fan and Su Fengji were arguing about something, and Yang Fan said sternly: "They have neither virtue nor talent. They were idle in government affairs while in office. If you are still unable to fulfill your duties, if you have not removed your power and position, and you are already kind, how can you be promoted again?"
It's been a while since I heard Yang Bin speak with such a loud voice and be so excited in the political hall.
This was followed by Su Fengji's retort: "Your Majesty has reached great heights and rewards civil and military officials with kindness. Do you want to favor one over others? How do you want the ministers to view Your Majesty?"
"What you mentioned are all greedy and despicable people. Even if they are a captain or a book, they will not be allowed, let alone the officials in the six departments!" Yang Bin glared at Su Fengji: "As long as I am here, I will never allow incompetent people to live in the temple. , corrupt Chao Gang!"
"What a loud tone!" Su Fengji's face was very ugly. He was almost criticizing Sang and Huai. He looked back at Yang Fan coldly and said sarcastically: "You, Prime Minister Yang, can you still make the decision on behalf of His Majesty?"
"you!"
Su Fengji was a very shady person. Whenever he had a discussion with Yang Fan, he would always bring Liu Chengyou up naturally, as if he represented Liu Chengyou, making others look like Yang Fan was standing on the opposite side of Liu Chengyou. After hearing more, Liu Chengyou became a little impatient. He was already dissatisfied with this practice of pretending to be powerful to satisfy selfish desires. Of course, the ultimate reason is that at this stage, Liu Chengyou no longer needs Su Fengji to compete with Yang Bin.
After stopping and listening for a while outside the hall, Liu Chengyou had some idea of what the two were arguing about. It was simply that Su Fengji wanted to take advantage of Liu Chengyou's accession to the throne to reward ministers, to get some promotions for his followers, and to make a fortune by the way. , but was rejected by Yang Bin.
"Ahem." He coughed twice.
However, probably because his voice was too soft, it did not attract the attention of the ministers. When Liu Chengyou showed up, he was noticed by the "sharp-eyed" Su Yugui, who stood up and saluted first.
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
Liu Chengyou sat down on the main seat with a cold expression. Before he could say anything, all the ministers sat down habitually. Falling into his eyes, Liu Chengyou seemed to be fascinated, squeezed his eyes hard, glanced at Yang Bing and Su Fengji, and said something: "You are all prime ministers, assisting in the affairs of the country, such a dispute, if it is spread, it will be spread out , What a disgrace! Three people become tigers. Those who know the truth know that the two princes express their own opinions on state affairs. Those ignorant people may think that there is some kind of conflict between my great ministers and my great ministers!"
When Liu Chengyou said this, Yang Su and Yang Su both looked a little ugly. Su Fengji glanced at Yang Bin and said to Liu Chengyou without much sincerity: "What your Majesty said is true, and I have nothing to say."
Yang Bin's anger subsided, he raised his head and looked at Liu Chengyou, then leaned slightly: "Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Waving his hands casually, Liu Chengyou asked knowingly: "What's the matter, why are the two husbands arguing so fiercely?"
After hearing the inquiry, during the argument between the two, Li Tao, who always had a serious face, took out a booklet and presented it to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, this is the list of promotions and transfers of civil and military officials drawn up by the ministers. The two ministers, among them, Some officials have objections, which is why we have this dispute. Your Majesty, please take a look at it."
The eunuch respectfully presented the book to Liu Chengyou, took it easily, flipped it through and browsed it roughly. Except for a few of the officials above, he had no impression of most of them, or he only heard their names.
The so-called transfer of officials, such as the Six Ministers, Ministers, Temple Ministers, Six Army Generals, Generals, etc., just rotated everyone in a circle, the Ministry of War was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Personnel was transferred to the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Punishment was transferred to the Ministry of Household Affairs. .....The actual duties of the temple supervisors in the three divisions and six divisions were the focus of the dispute between Yang and Su.
"I basically have no objections to what everyone has discussed." Although he looked at it casually, Liu Chengyou made a quick decision. He picked up his pen and checked a few times on the list. For example, Wei Renpu's position was changed to a direct bachelor of the Privy Council, and Fan Zhi was promoted to Zhongshu. Sacrifice others and know how to control imperial edicts.
"As for those who have objections, they will be assigned to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and after comprehensive evaluation and review, it will be agreed upon!" Liu Chengyou glanced sideways at Su Fengji: "I want to create grace, but I should not abuse my official position. The country is newly established. Although there is a lack of talents, the Han Dynasty has great power. , and it is not a place for people without virtue or talent!"
After saying this, Su Fengji was stunned, and Yang Bin was also a little surprised. This time, Liu Chengyou's attitude turned out to be on his side. After taking a look at Liu Chengyou's calm face, he quickly looked away before his eyes glanced at her.
At the same time, Liu Chengyou's words are actually high-sounding words. In the court, there are many people who hold positions of power without virtue or talent!
"In addition, the salary increase..."
Liu Chengyou deliberately did not finish his words, but Wang Zhang took it over tactfully and said with excitement: "Your Majesty, the national treasury is exhausted, the palace is empty, there is war outside, famine inside, and the national supplies are not enough, so why talk about it?" Increase. Since all ministers and nobles have received favors from the great Han Dynasty, they should feel the same sympathy for the country and understand the difficulties of the country. I believe that instead of increasing the salary, it should be reduced to relieve the cost pressure on the court.... ..”
In today's Han Dynasty, the problem of redundant officials is actually not particularly serious. However, the imperial court is poor, which means that it takes a lot of money and food to support the tired officials.
"I object!" As soon as he finished speaking, Su Fengji jumped out: "All officials serve as the wings of the country and govern the world for Your Majesty. How can we be treated harshly?"
Hearing this, Wang Zhang immediately turned to Su Fengji: "This is not to treat officials harshly, but to take extraordinary measures in an emergency. The next day, when the country is rich and the treasury is full, we can restore it."
"This is a big fallacy! With the salary cut, how can the courtiers maintain food, clothing, and take care of their families?" Su Fengji sneered coldly, and raised his hand to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, Wang Zhang's proposal will definitely lose the heart of the courtiers, so we must pay attention to it. !”
"Xiang Su has several mansions and thousands of hectares of fertile land, but he still cares about his salary?" Wang Zhang directly exposed Su Fengji's shortcomings.
Su Fengji's expression changed drastically, and he glared at Wang Zhang fiercely, wanting to get angry even more.
"Okay!" Liu Chengyou interrupted: "This matter will be discussed later..."
This dispute has come to an end, but there is no need to think about the increase in salary. As for whether to reduce it as Wang Zhang said, Liu Chengyou still needs to be cautious. Of course, only for courtiers and nobles, and for the imperial army, the treatment will not be reduced at all, no matter how poor the court is.
"How are the festivals in each town?" Liu Chengyou turned to another topic.
This time, Su Yugui presented a memorial to Liu Chengyou, which basically contained all the measures for surrendering to the Han Dynasty. It's very neat. In addition to following the previous positions, the same rules are followed. With slight differences, some official titles are added and promoted to noble titles, such as Liu Chong, Gao Xingzhou, Fu Yanqing, An Shenqi...
But if this happens, the Han world will probably be full of envoys!
The envoys travel everywhere, and the team training is not as good as a dog?
