On the first day of the fifth month, the emperor paid no attention to the imperial dynasty and held the funeral of Emperor Gaozu in Zi Palace.
Liu Zhiyuan's coffin has been parked in the Long Live Hall for three months. If his body had not been stored in the ice room in the palace, it would have rotted to pieces. However, even if the construction of Ruiling is not extravagant and wasteful, it is still far from completion.
Last time, Liu Chengyou called the Ruiling project to a halt "with tears in his eyes" because the country was impoverished and the people were impoverished. Until recently, the country has gradually become peaceful and restarted again, but not many people have invested in it, and the progress of the project is still slow.
Xu Taifu of the Imperial Academy, the Four Classics "Zhou Li", "Yi Li", "Gongyang" and "Gu Liang" did not have printing plates, so he wanted to gather academic officials to examine and engrave them so that they could be passed on to the world. Liu Chengyou absolutely refused to accept these measures to regain the rules, etiquette, and ideas, so he sent people from the three halls to follow them.
In the third year of Xinhai (the third year of the Lunar New Year), Liu Chengyou took Zhao Ying, a scholar from Jixian Palace, as the Minister of Household Affairs and Tongping Zhangshi, and entered the Political Affairs Hall to make up for Su Fengji's vacancy. Originally, Liu Chengyou wanted to unseat Wei Renpu, but because of his lack of qualifications, he gave up on this intention. For the time being, he was allowed to stay in the Privy Council. With his ability, he would be able to get ahead sooner or later.
As a result, including Dou Zhengu, Li Tao and Feng Dao, the Han court now has four veterans of the previous dynasty. Zhao Ying was also among the prime ministers in the Later Jin Dynasty. She once wrote "Book of Tang". She had a gentle personality, weak methods and was easy to control.
Just like the previous annexation of the Forbidden Army, this was a way to digest the legacy of the Later Jin Dynasty. As the Liu family stayed in the Central Plains longer, they were no longer affected by the influence of the former ministers. Of course, in the court, the military, political and financial power was still in the hands of Yang Bin and other Hedong Yuan Cong.
On the fifth day of Kuichou (the fifth day of the lunar month), Liu Chengyou went to the Guangzheng Hall and extended favors and rewards to Yang Ping, Wang Zhang, Su Yugui, Guo Wei, Shang Hongqian, Li Hongxin, Bai Wenke and other founding officials. They were all granted the title of duke or marquis, and crowned To found the country.
This matter was already on his mind when Liu Chengyou left Luo and granted Shi Hongzhao the title of Duke of Zheng. This can be regarded as Liu Chengyou's further win over the important civil and military ministers, which reunited the hearts of the people in the court and made Liu Chengyou's throne more stable.
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"Your Majesty, Zhengzhou reported that the floods in Yuanwu have receded!" In the palace, Fan Zhi walked to the emperor and reported in a serious voice.
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou put down the memorial transferred from the Political Affairs Hall and asked with a sullen face: "What's the loss?"
Fan Zhi's voice was a little suppressed as he replied: "More than three hundred people died, more than half of the original military fields were destroyed, and four thousand people were affected!"
At the end of last month, in Yuanwu County, Zhengzhou, the Yellow River burst and flooded the territory. Faced with this sudden flood, when the defense was in danger, Jing Fan personally led the soldiers and civilians of Zhengzhou to risk his life to block the river and rescue it, so as to contain the disaster and avoid its expansion. You know, the imperial court put a lot of effort into the farming in Zhengzhou. If it was destroyed by floods, it would be a despairing loss...
Fortunately, Jing Fan responded promptly and handled the situation appropriately, thanks to his dredging of rivers and canals in the territory after taking office. In addition, the scale of this breach was not large, otherwise it would not have been possible for Jingfan to eliminate it in a hurry. Even so, Yuanwu County's losses were huge.
"Jing Fan is a worthy minister and has made meritorious service. He should be demoted and commended!" Liu Chengyou said seriously after reading the memorial carefully.
"If Jing Zhengzhou hadn't dealt with it promptly and properly, Zhengzhou's farmland would have been destroyed!" Fan Zhi also echoed with a look of fear.
After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou ordered: "Let Jingfan comfort Yuan Wu and properly resettle the affected people. Instruct the Third Division to support some money and food from Tokyo. Tell Jingfan to grit his teeth and work with the court to survive this period of time!" "
Liu Chengyou's tone now revealed a strong bitterness.
"In addition, under Zhongshu's command, we will issue a notice to the prefectures and counties along the river to inspect the river defense and do a good job in flood prevention and control!" After a pause, Liu Chengyou said again.
"yes!"
Liu Chengyou sighed helplessly, knowing that it might not have much effect. This time it's not that the state and county generals ignored the imperial orders, but the river defense issue, which cost money and food and people, and now there is nothing, just a book to control the river? Liu Chengyou issued this system just in the hope that local generals would be more vigilant...
"To add insult to injury, it's a troubled year!" Feeling depressed, Liu Chengyou let out a heavy sigh: "When will this world be at peace?"
During this period of time, the overall situation in the Han Dynasty has been relatively stable. There is no war intrusion externally, but evil intentions are hidden internally. But man-made disasters cannot be tolerated, and natural disasters continue. In the Central Plains, the war broke out and floods raged. There is another drought in Hebei. According to Weibo and Chengde reports, there has been no rain in recent months, and there is a fear of a grain harvest failure.
It rained continuously all night in the property, which is probably the case. It's really helpless if the weather doesn't agree with you. Due to the drought in Hebei, court officials had advised Liu Chengyou to pray for rain, but Liu Chengyou excused himself because he was busy with state affairs. It's not because he doesn't believe that, but if there is still no rain after praying to heaven, wouldn't it be more proof that he, the emperor, is "without virtue" and is not protected by heaven.
The drought in Hebei was reported in Xuzhou. Famine occurred. Internal and external supplies were scarce. Two hundred and fifteen people died of starvation. This is the result of Jiedushi Wu's moral conduct and active policy of saving the people.
Hearing Jun Tan, Fan Zhi's expression became serious. He glanced at the young emperor, who seemed to be carrying a huge burden on his shoulders that were not generous.
Seeing the worried look on his face, Fan Zhi couldn't help but speak out to comfort him, and his tone was passionate: "Since your Majesty came to the throne, you have been diligent and caring for the people, worked hard to govern, and looked after both the government and the public. He is extremely wise. It is a blessing for the world to have such a wise master. Looking from heaven, How can we not be moved by this? Nothing can show our sage unless it is difficult. As long as your majesty remains determined, the country of Han Dynasty will be indestructible!"
Liu Chengyou couldn't help but smile, looked at Fan Zhi, and said in a teasing tone: "It's rare for you, Fan She, to say such compliments. I'm quite surprised!"
Fan Zhi's face was calm and he responded solemnly: "What I said is from the bottom of my heart!"
Liu Chengyou had no doubts about his calmness. He sighed leisurely: "I also want to say something from the bottom of my heart to you. The country is in dire straits and on the way forward, confidants are hard to find. Fan Zhi, I hope you can become my confidant!"
Fan Zhi was promoted by Liu Chengyou for only three months. Even though he was reused, Liu Chengyou did not believe that he was loyal enough to him. In this era, it doesn't make much sense to talk about loyalty between monarchs and ministers. What Liu Chengyou plans to do when he takes over is to restore "loyalty" to people's hearts.
When Liu Chengyou sighed, Fan Zhi couldn't hold back his surprise on his solemn face. But meeting Liu Chengyou's gaze, he slowly raised his hand: "Thank you for your majesty's trust!"
After being comforted by him, Liu Chengyou's somewhat depressed mood got better. He turned his attention to another memorial submitted by Fan Zhi and asked: "What's the matter with this memorial? What's the problem again?"
"Ruzhou reported that the bandit rebellion has been calmed down. Liu Ruzhou and the Imperial Army entered to suppress the bandits in Ruzhou. They killed more than 200 thieves and gained more than 5,000 people!" Fan Zhi replied.
"Finally there is good news..." Liu Chengyou couldn't help but muttered while reading the memorial.
Fan Zhi narrated in the side: "The Forbidden Army commanders Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde used both suppression and appeasement, and the strategies were appropriate to force the bandits out of the mountains. Liu Ruzhou followed suit, placed them properly, and turned the bandits into civilians!"
"As expected of a rising star in the Forbidden Army!" Liu Chengyou commented in a relaxed tone.
As he spoke, he sighed again: "Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, all Kinki states have been difficult to govern in Ruzhou. Liu Gong is truly worthy of his great talent. When he is in Zhengzhou, he will rule Zhengzhou, and when he is in Ruzhou, Ruzhou will be governed. He is a truly good minister!"
"Pass on the system, reward for merit!"
