Although he said something like, "I trust Liu Gong's vision", behind the scenes, Liu Chengyou still cautiously summoned Fan Zhi to consult Jing Fan. Coincidentally, Fan Zhi really knew something about Jing Fan, so there was no need for Liu Chengyou to send a letter to Tokyo to inquire.
During the later Tang Dynasty, Jing Fan was promoted through the imperial examination of Ming Dynasty and became an official for more than ten years. He moved from place to place and served as an official. Every time he took office, he was politically clear and dignified. However, in this era of "prosperous martial arts", even if you have talents, like most literati, your talents cannot be put to use, and this king is too strong in politics and as a person. He has offended many people along the way. He is already in his forties and is still holding an official position in Tokyo as Aki Soro.
"From what you say, Jing Fan is quite capable." Liu Chengyou clasped his hands together and looked at Fan Zhi and said, his expression slightly relaxed.
Liu Shenjiao and Fan Zhi successively said that this person was talented. After hearing this, Liu Chengyou had no doubts in his mind.
Fan Zhi's expression was dull, but he changed his tone with an objective attitude and said: "Jing Fan is upright, hard-working and honest, unyielding, and indeed capable. However, from what I can see, this person is good at the overall situation and understands the general situation. Managing drama in a complicated manner is not his specialty.”
"What do you mean, Jingfan is not suitable for entrusting Zhengzhou's military administration?" Liu Chengyou asked.
Fan Zhi shook his head: "That's not what I meant. I just wanted to inform you about what I know so that your Majesty can refer to it."
Liu Chengyou nodded slowly, and Liu Chengyou said: "It is difficult to govern today because there is a lack of strong talents to govern the prefectures and counties. If the officials are clear and clear, the territory is solemn, and the people's hearts are stable, I will not worry about complicated matters. Is it difficult to govern? Zhengzhou has already laid the foundations laid by Liu Gong. If we can get this scene and eliminate the officials, then it will be completely governed!"
Liu Chengyou's words basically mean that Liu Chengyou wants to use Jing Fan's heart. In fact, listening to Fan Zhi's description, what impressed Liu Chengyou the most was the word "qianggan".
However, after pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou still ordered: "Send me an edict to Tokyo and order Jing Fanxi to come to the imperial camp. I will personally receive him!"
"Yes!" After hearing Liu Chengyou's last words, Fan Zhi's expression clearly showed a hint of approval.
Since we attach great importance to Zhengzhou, how can we not be cautious about its defense posts and appoint them hastily based only on the recommendations of our ministers? It's just that I have a preference in my heart.
After putting down what was on his mind, Liu Chengyou saw that he was sitting by the case and began to write the edict.
When it comes to strong talents, this kind of character can be considered one. Although this person is Shen Yi at this time, he is actually fierce and impatient, serious and strong in dealing with politics. When he was in the center, he had different opinions and dared to argue and conflict with Yang Bin head-on. If it weren't for Liu Chengyou's protection, he would have been demoted to nowhere.
Talents must meet their wise masters before they can display their talents. Liu Chengyou is not thick-skinned, but he also considers himself a wise man.
After issuing the edict, Liu Chengyou took advantage of the excitement of the conversation and ordered people to serve tea and food to discuss the current problems with him. Taking Zhengzhou as an example, although it was generally stable under Liu Shenjiao's previous governance, the official administration was not really Qingming. How can one achieve perfection with just one old minister?
The world's official system has been broken down for too long. It has been so long that everyone has become accustomed to it, and the standards for "great governance" have been set extremely low. Basically, no turmoil and less banditry, that's about it...
Fan Zhi's advice to Liu Chengyou was that if you want to eliminate all evils, everything must be controlled by the system and laws. However, if you want the court to re-establish a system for managing the world, you must first have the authority and strength. Where did the two come from? At the end of the day, I turned my attention to the Forbidden Army...
The military system, official system, and legal system all need to be reformed. Even though there was a long way to go, it didn't stop Liu Chengyou from making early preparations to judge the punishment and clarify the law based on the standards. When he was excited, Liu Chengyou directly gave him a task. After returning to Tokyo, he summoned the bachelors from the three halls and presided over the re-compilation of a set of laws. The criminal law of the Han Dynasty came. Fan Zhi responded generously to this important task.
"Official family." Seeing Liu Chengyou strolling over, the attendant serving the queen quickly saluted, feeling a little nervous.
The night was getting late, and Liu Chengyou rarely stayed up late. He was already diligent enough in Tokyo, and the past few days since the western tour had been hard enough. There was no need to continue to torture himself.
Liu Chengyou glanced at Shi Yu, she was Da Fu's concubine, and she had to be granted the title of Shi Yu. She was pretty, and her breasts were okay and firm enough. Unfortunately, Liu Chengyou's current interest is not in him.
"Where is the queen?" Liu Chengyou asked.
When Liu Chengyou looked at her, the female maid was happy and nervous, but after he turned his attention away, she couldn't hide the disappointment in her eyes. After hearing the question, he immediately calmed down and replied: "The saint is taking a bath. Do you want me to go and inform you?"
"It seems that I came at an unlucky time." Liu Chengyou sighed, but he rushed in naturally.
The room with layers of curtains was already shrouded in white steam and mist filled with water. The moist air exuded an alluring fragrance, and a graceful figure was playing in the water.
Without letting the maid inform him, and ordered him to take off his robe, Liu Chengyou made a sudden attack while naked. A crisp exclamation soon sounded inside, and after a burst of ear-piercing noise, there was a snap. The sound of popping is like water hitting water...
Liu Chengyou wanted to bring Dafu and Gao Huaijin with him on his western tour. What was the matter? In addition to decorating the scene to show affection, physiological needs are naturally unavoidable. Since he ascended the throne, Liu Chengyou has been under a lot of pressure, both physically and mentally, so during the past few days of the tour, Liu Chengyou planned to take turns to relieve the pressure with the help of his empress and concubine.
Furthermore, it is also Liu Chengyou's important responsibility to add branches and leaves to the royal family. Previously, Liu Chengyou was actually a bit neglectful of the harem...
After passing Zhengzhou, it was basically difficult for Liu Chengyou to maintain a mysterious and good-looking face, although his face rarely looked good. Facts have proved that the situation in Zhongmou and even Zhengzhou is just an exception in the entire Han Dynasty. This is a true portrayal of corrupt officials ruining the government and rampant corruption, which leads to the depletion of people's livelihood.
The previous edicts issued by Liu Chengyou did not seem to have much effect on the county and town levels. Harsh government still exists, miscellaneous taxes are still collected, and things that bully the people always exist. We did not deliberately harm the land reclamation. After all, the imperial court had issued strict orders, and the farmers could not exploit the food if they did not grow it. However, it would be difficult for other people to implement positive policies and measures to encourage farmers. If officials do this, how can the people live in peace?
In fact, most of the local county and town generals are held by military personnel, who are either promoted by military merit, or entrusted to private positions by officials such as military governors and observers. The rest may be related to central ministers, and there are many local powerful and landlords who rely on them. Bribes and other means are used to obtain positions. Those who are truly appointed by the imperial court according to their talents are really rare...
It stands to reason that when the emperor goes on a tour, no matter how bad the situation is, you can just fake it and create an image. However, local officials seemed indifferent. After all, the imperial power is still weak. For local officials, the emperor's majesty is too weak. Who knows, when will it be changed again?
The result was that, along the way, all the officials who were negligent and lawless were exempted, and those who were greedy, violent and cruel were even ordered to have their heads removed by Liu Chengyou. No matter what their status was, no matter who was behind them, no mercy was tolerated. When the emperor passed by, it could be said that the official life was in dire straits, there was a flood of sorrow, but the people's morale was greatly boosted.
From Zhengzhou to Luoyang, during the two-hundred-mile journey, there were no prefectures, counties or towns where there were no officials to regulate it for Liu Chengyou.
The land of the two capitals was originally under the direct jurisdiction of the imperial court. The officials and the people were governed like this, but how about those Jiedufang towns that still held local military and political power? This is why Liu Chengyou is sitting on pins and needles, like a thorn in his back, like a lump in his throat...
After some severe punishment, Liu Chengyou was relieved, but the problem arose again. If so many officials are dismissed, who will succeed them? How can we find so many people to fill the vacancies in a short period of time. It is true that there will be no shortage of officials in the world, but how can a random cat or dog be a political party?
In fact, in a short period of time, Liu Chengyou could only be temporarily replaced by local "cats and dogs".
The selection of candidates for the imperial examination suddenly flooded Liu Chengyou's head. In this world, we must really rely on literati to govern, relying on literati selected by the imperial court. At the same time, Liu Chengyou secretly made a decision in his mind that after returning to the court, he would have to release some of the empty-duty civil servants currently supported by the court to serve in local places.
It is said that corrupt scholars are incompetent, but given the current national conditions, Liu Chengyou does not need local civil servants to have any amazing political talents. He only wants stability and not to disturb the people. In fact, even if we govern by doing nothing and let the people support themselves, it is better than having a bunch of warriors messing up the government.
