On Jiashen day (the tenth day of the lunar month), the emperor arrived in Beijing. As usual, Liu Chengyou issued an edict in advance, and the civil and military officials in Tokyo did not need to greet him. Liu Chengyou wanted to return to the palace in a low-key manner, but he couldn't keep a low profile at all. The Tieqi and Longqi guards circled the city and returned to camp. However, the Fengchen Army who accompanied them back to the imperial city still attracted enough attention and told the people of Tokyo that the emperor had returned to the capital. .
After entering the imperial city and passing through the palace gate, the emperor and his queen each returned to their own palaces. Liu Chengyou went straight back to Chui Gong Palace.
The Chui Gong Hall is also as usual, and there does not seem to be any changes that would displease Liu Chengyou. He has been in charge of government here for almost a year, and this hall has also been branded with his imprint, Liu Chengyou.
"Officials, what's wrong?" Looking at Liu Chengyou standing in front of the palace with his hands behind his back, looking up, Zhang Dejun couldn't help but step forward to ask for the holy will.
Liu Chengyou's attention was focused on the plaque on the top. He paused for a long time, raised his finger and ordered: "The general will be the prisoner, change the plaque, and change the name of this palace!"
In response to the emperor's order, Zhang Dejun did not make any sign of defiance or express any doubts. He took the initiative to ask: "I don't know what the official name is, what name do you want to change?"
Liu Chengyou said directly: "The name of the palace respects politics!"
Regarding this palace name, Liu Chengyou had already been unhappy in his heart, but his disgust was the strongest at this moment, so he just took care of it. Liu Chengyou didn't like the word "hanging Gong". The emperor would be much more relaxed if he ruled by hanging the arch, but now is not the time. Although it is just a plaque and two words changed, it is also a political signal.
The palace was currently busy with silence. The chamberlains who had accompanied them out of the capital were placing the royal belongings with their movements very lightly, for fear of disturbing Liu Chengyou.
Liu Chengyou sat behind the imperial desk, touching the familiar dragon-patterned handle and scanning the familiar sights in the palace. Liu Chengyou couldn't help but feel reassured. Although Liu Chengyou occasionally expresses his dissatisfaction with being in a deep palace and isolated by high walls, in fact, only in this palace, the feeling of being a king is more real.
"The official family, the ministers are waiting outside the palace!"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou put down a memorial in his hand. Regarding the situation in Youzhou, to put it simply, King Yan Zhao Kuangzan sent another letter asking for money and food. Liu Chengyou's mentality was already peaceful enough. He didn't mind if Zhao Kuangzan had to work hard, but he would cry or scream. Wang Zhang’s approval has been given, and as usual, the response is stingy...
"Xuan!"
"yes!"
The officials wanted to meet with the ministers to discuss affairs and could not be disturbed. Zhang Dejun hurriedly made a gesture to the eunuchs who were still making final arrangements in the palace. The motion of waving his hands was as quick as swatting away mosquitoes.
"I respectfully welcome His Majesty back to the capital!"
All the courtiers who came to pay a visit, whether accompanying or not, and those in charge of Ping Zhangshi, were also present. In addition, several generals such as Shang Hongqian, Bai Wenke, and Li Hongxin were also present.
"No courtesy!" Liu Chengyou was still very polite towards these civil and military veterans who now stood at the top of the Han Dynasty's power.
"This time I am traveling south from the late emperor's palace. I am not in the court. I rely on all the ministers to handle the affairs of the country and deal with urgent matters so that the superiors and subordinates can coordinate and everything can be done smoothly!" Liu Chengyou said to Wang Zhang, Feng Dao, Zhao Ying, Wang Jun and others who stayed behind. The minister praised.
Just one sentence made the atmosphere between the monarch and his ministers calmer. This trip to Beijing lasted more than 20 days. In his absence, the situation in Tokyo was very stable, and the ministers were managing the government fairly well. Liu Chengyou had already understood this.
"How is the ceremony for the late emperor in Beijing?" Liu Chengyou asked.
"Your Majesty, the great ancestor's spiritual throne has been enshrined in the ancestral temple and is still awaiting sacrifice in the palace!" Feng Dao said.
Regarding Liu Zhiyuan's funeral, there were some subsequent sacrifices, but they were no longer what Liu Chengyou cared about. After paying a little attention, it passed.
Looking at Feng Dao's few ministers who were staying in the capital, he calmly ordered: "While I was away from the capital, all the memorials approved by Zhongshu's disciples were transferred out. I will pick a few and check them out!"
Feng Dao and others looked at each other. As soon as the emperor returned to the court, he couldn't wait to take back power again. Although he was thinking about it, his face remained unchanged. He cupped his hands and said, "Yes!"
As if he saw something strange in their hearts, Liu Chengyou raised his sleeves slightly: "I am going south, and I am busy with less worldly duties. I am happy to take it easy, which will cause trouble to all the ministers. If I relax for a long time, I am afraid that I will be lazy and slow in my administration!"
"Your Majesty is diligent!"
Facing this compliment, Liu Chengyou looked calm, glanced at the ministers again, and said: "All ministries and offices, please pick out some important things to talk about!"
It was time to listen to the government. The air in the palace became a little calmer. Wang Zhang stood up and reported: "Your Majesty, after the beginning of spring, the imperial court issued an order to supervise the various prefectures and counties to carry out the work of encouraging farming. The ministers will select and assign positions. The ministers and censors inspected the Central Plains, and according to the reports, the various states performed good deeds in spring planting!"
"The foundation of the country lies in farming!" Liu Chengyou nodded and expressed satisfaction: "The country has been in war for years, the land is barren, and farming has been neglected. Until now, it has only had a moment of peace. In less than three years, it will be difficult for the people to recover. In the next three to In five years, farming is still the top priority of the Han Dynasty. The central and local officials, both internal and external, must not relax!"
"Governments in various regions should actively allocate all plows, agricultural seeds, and cattle to ensure that they are fully utilized! All envoys must fulfill their duties and responsibilities for the affairs of the camps in each state..."
"yes!"
"That's right!" After a slight pause, Liu Chengyou looked at Feng Feng, who was bending his waist a little more, and said, "How is the promotion of Quyuan Li?"
The invention and use of the curved shaft plow represents the development of farming technology to a high level. It is light and labor-saving, flexible in maneuvering, and easy to lift soil, which is beneficial to farming and improves efficiency.
However, since the late Tang Dynasty, wars have been frequent and advanced farming tools have been introduced. However, in terms of promotion, they are actually at a backward stage, especially in the northern region. In addition, the technology of curved shaft plows has been continuously improved over decades or hundreds of years, and now it can barely be described as mature.
According to observations, the "Jiangdong plow" was widely used in the Southern Tang Dynasty. Previously, Liu Chengyou issued an edict to promote the Quyuan plow in the northern states. Of course, unlike the situation where small areas of paddy fields in the south were moved to the north, the design and casting of the shaft plow was also being continuously improved based on the land characteristics in the north. At the beginning of last year, the court was working on this matter.
After hearing Liu Chengyou's question, Feng Dao thought for a moment before replying: "Your Majesty, we have urged the local governments, but the promotion of new plows cannot be effective in a short time, and the farmers in the head of Guizhou are unable to replace them in a short time, but the wealthy people The house has been fully used. The imperial court has built more than 7,000 new plows in the past half a year, and they have been distributed to various places to camp. The ministers intend to build public plows and rent and sell them to the people to benefit farmers..."
After listening to his introduction, Liu Chengyou nodded, with no sign of impatience on his face. The promotion of technology is never just a decree. It takes time and even more financial resources.
Liu Chengyou ordered: "For the promotion and rental and sale of new plows, please draw up a plan and discuss it with the court to make sure it is effective!"
"yes!"
