Who is Ding Rong? He is a smooth and sophisticated villain who always only follows the king's will.
But equally, he has certain talents, especially in farming and business. Without him, there will be a lot of mess.
And in some things, a monarch needs villains.
If you use it well, you can be on par with good ministers.
Now that Xiao Yuan has returned with a great victory, how could Ding Rong miss such a good opportunity to flatter him.
After giving the salute, he immediately said: "The great king has great talents and great strategies. He has conquered all the countries and unified the rivers and mountains. Now he personally conquers the western border, defeats the enemy, and establishes the territory of China. These achievements have shocked the past and the present. They have long surpassed the monarchs of the past. Looking at the annals of history, Who can reach it..."
This is flattery.
Xiao Yuan was happy: "Ding Aiqing is too exaggerated."
"Oh, Your Majesty, I say this from the bottom of my heart. Although Your Majesty is polite and refuses to take the throne, in the hearts of the people of the world, Your Majesty is already the King of the world..." Ding Rong said with excitement.
This is another sign of persuasion.
When the ministers heard the words, they also made a move to agree.
Xiao Yuan quickly stopped in advance: "Okay, okay, let's not talk about this. Today's meeting will be dedicated to the matter of Western Xinjiang."
When it comes to proclaiming himself emperor, the king will ignore it. Seeing this, the ministers have no choice but to swallow back what they want to say.
Then, Xiao Yuan looked around and said straight to the point: "After the destruction of Bai Rong, there are no other armed forces in Western Xinjiang now. Most ethnic groups have no resistance to Western Xinjiang's belonging to Qin State, because Qin State, It can make Western Xinjiang more stable."
"But to be stable, we must have correct policy implementation. This is not a trivial matter. It is related to the integrity of our country's territory."
"As far as the entire region of Western Xinjiang is concerned, I have initially drawn up the establishment of three counties: Xining, Qingyuan, and Wuwei. As for the specific division of counties and townships, further detailed discussion is needed."
After saying this, he added: "Now, the first matter to be discussed is the issue of official positions in Western Xinjiang."
There are many things, but we need to find an entry point. Only when local officials have officials can we implement relevant policies.
This official position in Western Xinjiang is actually very complicated.
Yao Tingyu was the first to stand up and said: "Your Majesty is wise, considering the area of Western Xinjiang, it is best to set up three counties. As for official positions, I think that all our officials, even county officials, should be dispatched. Only in this way can we more effectively Effectively rule Western Xinjiang.”
"Master Yao's words are wrong." Liu Yuzhi stood up and objected: "In the entire Western Xinjiang, only the Xirong kings are the enemies of the Qin State, while other ethnic groups were enslaved by the Bai Rong in the past. We should respect and tolerate those ethnic minorities who rule barbarically and treat them equally, instead of blindly suppressing them."
"Furthermore, the customs in Western Xinjiang are somewhat different from those in the Central Plains. If all Qin officials are appointed, it will have great political disadvantages and will be difficult for those ethnic groups to accept. Once they develop a resistance, then There are many implications for stability."
As he spoke, he also faced Xiao Yuan and said sternly: "I believe that Western Xinjiang cannot be regarded as a rebel area. If we use the army to rule the army and treat them well, the effect will be better and they will have a greater sense of belonging. From then on, In the long run, it will be more conducive to the stability of Western Xinjiang."
After he finished speaking, Dou Jianzhang stood up and said, "What Prime Minister Liu said may be dangerous. I do not agree with the complete use of troops to rule the army. If this continues, there will be a danger of division."
The three of them are all first-class ministers.
After their respective suggestions, other ministers also began to express their opinions.
Comprehensive opinions, most of them favor absolute rule.
After thinking about it, Xiao Yuan said: "It is not advisable to rule the army completely with armies, but absolute high-pressure rule is also the source of disaster. We can use their talents according to their talents and do not deny the talents of minority groups, but in the military and political power Go up, you must be an official of the Qin State!"
When the ministers heard the words, they looked at each other, and Jiang Yi bowed his hands and said: "Your Majesty is wise, this is the best strategy, using the talents of the Rong District, affirming them will make them have a greater sense of belonging, and with the Qin State When officials govern Western Xinjiang, they can implement policies more quickly and promote integration."
"Then it's settled." Xiao Yuan made the decision without much hesitation, and then said: "Based on the division of administrative regions in Western Xinjiang and military issues, in the future, one hundred thousand troops will be stationed, and at the same time, the Xining Protectorate will be added. It is the highest official office in Western Xinjiang."
After saying that, he also glanced at the ministers and continued: "Is there anyone among the ministers who can recommend me for the appointment of the Protector of Xining?"
Xiao Yuan's meaning was already clear. This Xining Protectorate was the highest official in governing Western Xinjiang.
When Dou Jianzhang heard this, he quickly said: "The Protector of Xining is a high official in the border area. He must be an official with good political achievements and the ability to manage local affairs. More importantly, he must be loyal to the emperor and patriotic."
"Therefore, Wei Chen suggested that the Lord of Qinzhou, Bo Hu Xiu Hu, be transferred to the position. He has been an official for many years. He is not only good at managing politics, but also loyal and caring about the people's livelihood and the country."
He spoke so well of Hu Xiu that Yao Tingyu couldn't help but glance at him, and her mind was spinning, thinking about whether to second the proposal.
But before he could speak, Jiang Yi immediately stood up and objected directly: "Master Hu Xiu, although he has political achievements, he has never dealt with Western Xinjiang. I'm afraid it will be difficult to govern the Rong area. I feel that, This is not a good candidate.”
It’s Jiang Yi again! Dou Jianzhang cursed in his heart, and immediately said to Xiao Yuan: "Your Majesty, Mr. Jiang's remarks are actually one-sided. He has never dealt with Western Xinjiang, which does not mean that Hu Xiu cannot govern Western Xinjiang."
"But when it comes to the issue of Western Xinjiang, these must be very important." Jiang Yi objected.
Dou Jianzhang wanted to say something else, but at this time, Liu Changqing stood up and said seriously: "I do not agree with Hu Xiu's transfer."
Yo! Unexpectedly, he actually got involved in recommending officials. Jiang Yi immediately cheered up. Although he was at odds with him, he was certainly happy to see the success of Xuan Xuan in the court.
He couldn't help but glance at Liu Changqing, nodded slightly, and signaled.
As a result, the latter ignored him at all and continued to say to Xiao Yuan: "Hu Xiu is not an upright and honest official. We have heard that he owns a restaurant in Qinzhou City."
"According to the laws of the Qin Dynasty, all officials are not allowed to participate in commercial profits. Hu Xiu's behavior is tantamount to using power for personal gain."
Liu Changqing didn't come out to support Jiang Yi. He was just biting. With his character, it was conceivable that he caught him.
There is indeed such an explicit order in Qin's law.
Because once an official gets involved in business, with his power and connections, he can completely imagine the consequences.
