Waking up from his meditation like a dead tree, Emperor Liu only raised his hand, which made Song Zhun's heart tremble slightly: "The memorials from the ministers of the Political Affairs Hall have arrived. Let's talk about it. Regarding this enfeoffment, they are What attitude?"
After hearing the question, Song Zhun quickly calmed down and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhao praised your Majesty's grand plan and far-sightedness. He strongly agreed with the proposal of enfeoffment and proposed to quickly promote the establishment of various feudal states."
Now there are two Zhaos in the political hall, and the "Xiao Xianggong Zhao" in Song Zhun's mouth naturally refers to Guangyang Bo Zhao Kuangyi. However, before he finished speaking, Emperor Liu couldn't help but asked: "How could Zhao Kuangyi be so active?" Agreed, tell me, what specific suggestions have you made?"
Lifting his eyelids, Song Zhun said: "Xiao Xianggong's memorial suggested that if you want to divide the countries, you should first clean up the law and order, and clean up the barbarian countries and indigenous savages who do not accept the king's rule in the fiefdoms of the countries. , forming a stable situation and clearing the way for the princes to enter the country;
In addition, Mr. Zhao suggested that we should further promote overseas immigration and change the past of laissez-faire immigration to targeting immigrants. Each of the Nanyang feudal countries should have 500,000 to 1 million immigrants to ensure that each country has a foothold overseas.
At the same time, in addition to the rural and commercial immigrants in the past, we should also encourage middle and lower-level officials, scholars, clergy, doctors, students, pharmacists and other craftsmen to actively go south to fill the feudal country and consolidate the rule..."
After listening to Song Zhun's description of Zhao Kuangyi's suggestion, Emperor Liu was silent for a long time, and then said in a stiff tone: "Our little Mr. Zhao seems to be active again, and his tone is also very loud. He can easily buy hundreds of thousands or hundreds of dollars." Thousands of immigrants...tell me, what considerations does Zhao Kuangyi have?"
Faced with Emperor Liu's question, Song Zhun was obviously stunned for a moment. He had served abroad for many years, so he naturally had no idea about the relationship between the upper echelons of the central government, especially the emperors and prime ministers. This time he was transferred back to Beijing to serve as a cabinet scholar, which was his first real contact with him. The core ruling class of the Han Dynasty.
However, sufficient political sensitivity is a necessary quality for reaching the top, and Song Zhun obviously possesses it. However, the emperor's tone at this time clearly contained some suspicion of Zhao Kuangyi. Suppressing the ripples in his heart, Song Zhun stabilized his mind and replied carefully: "Xiao Xianggong Zhao is following His Majesty's wishes!"
"The edict has not been formally drafted and promulgated, so where is the intention?" Emperor Liu said calmly.
Perhaps because of his age, or perhaps because he always has a grudge in his heart, Emperor Liu is becoming increasingly unhappy with Zhao Kuangyi the more he looks at him. Any words and deeds he says may trigger Emperor Liu's speculation.
For example, Zhao Kuangyi was so positive in his attitude towards the enfeoffment this time. Emperor Liu couldn't help but wonder whether he was deliberately catering to him, or whether he had other considerations. If it is the former, what is his purpose in catering to him? If it is the latter, are there any details that he has not taken into account or simply some shady conspiracy...
When Emperor Liu had such a mentality towards Zhao Kuangyi, one of the spokespersons of the Honorable Group and the flag bearer of the Zhao family's military and political group was destined to have a difficult life in the future, and it was even difficult now. Such a situation is likely to lead to It lasted until the death of Emperor Liu. Even if there is a bad one, it is not impossible for Emperor Liu to be in a mood one day and directly use ruthless means to eliminate this annoying person.
As for the matter of enfeoffment, to be honest, Zhao Kuangyi's suggestion could hardly satisfy Emperor Liu. It was too exaggerated. His idea of immigrating millions was too unrealistic. The imperial court was deeply aware of the various troubles and difficulties involved in immigration. Anton was supported by the imperial court and worked hard by Liu Xu for more than ten years. As of now, there are less than 500,000 registered Han citizens under the rule. Zhao Kuangyi has promised to add 50 to 1 million to each country. Even as a long-term goal, it is not easy to achieve.
As the prime minister, Zhao Kuangyi could not be unaware of these circumstances, but he still followed Emperor Liu's wishes and sang such high-profile words. If Emperor Liu remembered correctly, Zhao Kuangyi had a conservative attitude in the past when it came to foreign development, and was opposed to the imperial court sending large numbers of troops and wasting money and food for colonization.
Why has the attitude changed so drastically now? There must be a monster when something goes wrong. There must be a problem in this.
Of course, not all of the suggestions put forward by Zhao Kuangyi are without merit. At least they are very insightful in terms of suggestions on improving the quality of immigrant exports. Like the free-range support in the past, relying solely on the spontaneous actions of Han merchants and people, even though a trend has formed in the coastal areas of Han Dynasty, the scale is still not enough, the speed is slow, the efficiency is low, and it is not balanced enough. Until now , it is time for the court to step up its intervention.
His mind was very confused and all kinds of thoughts were floating around, but Emperor Liu still kept a calm face. Seeing that Song Zhun stopped talking, he continued to ask: "Where are the others?"
"Xiang Han believes that if the enfeoffment is to be divided, the court will add a huge amount of expenditure in the short to medium term, which may cause certain financial difficulties." Song Zhun reported.
"Is it the instinct of every prime minister to complain about poverty? Han Hui was such an upright person at the beginning. This financial minister has been in charge for only one year, and he is complaining to me about difficulties before things have even started?" Emperor Liu couldn't help but ask.
Hearing this, Song Zhun lowered his head and continued: "Xiangong Han believes that the tax system reform is gradually advancing across the country, and the court's tax revenue is not stable, so the Finance Secretary has to consider it in advance. Even if the countries are to be enfeoffed, there should be some emphasis. , it is best to proceed step by step, and the standards for aid to feudal countries should also be clear. It must be on the premise that the court's finances are healthy and stable, and national power cannot be consumed excessively!"
As he spoke, Song Zhun raised his eyes and observed Emperor Liu, seeing that he was just listening attentively, and said: "Xiangong Han's suggestion, the feudal state can be improved first on the three kingdoms of Linyi, Anton and Xinqi; the war in Anxi will be over. , the smoke of gunfire rose again, and I couldn't stop. After the pressure, I chose the opportunity to stand up; as for the islands in the outer sea of Nanyang, the time was not yet ripe, so I could put it later to give the court and the princes more time to prepare. It would be unfavorable to rush the operation. The stable establishment of the feudal kingdom is not conducive to the safety of the princes..."
There are obviously differences between people. If Zhao Kuangyi raised such opinions, Emperor Liu would definitely have a different attitude. However, because it was Han Hui who raised it, he only thought about it briefly and commented calmly: "Maybe the big man The financial envoy needs a conservative candidate. Han Hui's suggestion, although it is conservative, is meaningful, and he is wise enough to seek for the country!"
Feeling a little emotional about Emperor Liu's "double standards", Song Zhun said again: "As for Lu Xianggong, he didn't say much. He only talked about the enfeoffment discussion. It was of great importance. It was related to the royal family and the court. It should not be done carelessly, but it should be done wisely. Calculate it carefully and consider it carefully before pushing forward, don't be impatient..."
Hearing what Song Zhun said, Emperor Liu suddenly couldn't help laughing. He covered his forehead with his hand and said, "These words seem to have come from Lu Duan!"
Emperor Liu has no more comments about Lu Duan. He has always been a minister who reassures him. After thinking for a while, he asked: "What was the reaction of the Privy Council and the Ministry of War?"
Song Zhundao said: "Yang Shangshu of the Ministry of War did not submit a report. Privy Council Pan believed that the Anxi War had consumed a large amount of the court's troops and military reserves. Enfeoffment was discussed, but it could not expand foreign wars for the time being. Deputy Privy Council Guo believed that the small barbarian countries in Southeast Asia could easily Conquer, the local products are rich, you can use food to conquer the land, just send partial troops, the cost of combat is different from that on land, therefore, Nanyang can be ignored, and we firmly support your majesty to entrust Nanyang..."
A slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth again, and he murmured: "Guo Liangping, he seems like he can't sit still either!"
Of course Emperor Liu knew that things would never be as simple as Guo Liangping said, but he still fully recognized his attitude and the spirit he showed. After all, Guo Liangping is the current flagship figure of the expansionist faction of the Han Dynasty and a loyal practitioner of Emperor Liu's pioneeringism. Emperor Liu's appreciation for him also comes from the bottom of his heart.
Nodding his head and thinking for a long time, Emperor Liu finally asked the person he cared about most: "Where is Zhao Pu? Has Zhao Pu's memorial arrived?"
"Back to Your Majesty, Mr. Zhao has no memorial to present yet!"
(End of chapter)
