Chapter 1382 Jiangshan is the people
As the center of the entire East Asia, every move of the Tang Dynasty will attract the attention of many foreign countries.
Especially the Silla Kingdom, which is now implementing a comprehensive Tang Dynasty, is now inquiring about the Tang Dynasty's institutional reform.
They have not yet fully digested and absorbed the previous Tang system, and now the Tang Dynasty is about to reform again, so they are a little embarrassed.
Follow or not?
Even in Jincheng, Jin Shengman will have a headache for a long time after receiving the news, right?
"Entertain, I have sorted out all the reports related to institutional reform in various newspapers during this period, and I have also sorted out and archived the information I have found from all parties."
In the residence of Silla envoys, Jin Dabang moved a pair of information to Jin Shengqiang.
"Arranging someone to send these information back to Jincheng as soon as possible, so that everyone can be mentally prepared first."
Jin Shengqiang looked at the pile of information with a headache.
He was so upset during this period.
The other envoys around were watching the fun.
Even countries that originally had the idea of a comprehensive Tang Dynasty were now ready to slow down.
"Entertain, do you say that this time the discussion in Chang'an City is so fierce. Will the Tang Dynasty's institutional reform be implemented in the end?"
Jin Dabang has been in Chang'an City for so many years and has some understanding of the situation here.
Because of this, he was surprised to hear that the Tang Dynasty made such a big noise this time.
No matter which country it is, it takes great courage to carry out such reforms.
When Kim Seung-man decided to fully transform Tang, he already felt the courage and difficulties.
If the Tang Dynasty really makes such a reform now, it fully demonstrates Li Shimin's courage.
"There is no wind and waves, and the discussion is so lively, and there will definitely be some reforms.
It's nothing more than whether the reform will be carried out in the final direction according to the structure of the 18 departments that are rumored to be."
"The changes in the Tang Dynasty over the years have been particularly great. If we talk about reform, there is no need for it.
But such a big reform is still unprecedented.”
"Twenty years after Emperor Tang ascended the throne, the Tang Dynasty, under his leadership, has embarked on a completely different path.
Nowadays, the country's strength is far superior to that of all dynasties. It is actually reasonable to implement reforms at this time."
In Jin Shengqiang's view, sooner or later, the Tang Dynasty will have some changes to adapt to the emerging things.
But he didn't expect this change to come so quickly.
"Didn't this reform proposal be a plan proposed by His Highness the King of Chu to cope with the Changsun Party?"
Jin Shengqiang's statement is somewhat different from the information Jin Dabang learned.
"You are right, but will the Tang Dynasty never carry out reforms if His Highness the King of Chu did not propose this proposal for institutional reform this time?
Whether it was the emergence of cement roads, the construction of railways, or the various new things in the workshop city, they all brought great changes to the Tang Dynasty.
The systems in the past are indeed a bit unable to adapt to the current changes.
For example, the Ministry of Revenue only has some people, but they have to interfere in almost everything. Do you think they can manage well and be busy?
If you just ignore everything or look at people completely, this is naturally not the result that the Tang Dynasty court hopes to see.
It’s just that some people realized the problem before, but they didn’t raise it.
This time, the people from the Chu Palace made these proposals, which was considered to be in line with the needs of the Tang Dynasty.
So this reform will definitely be carried out in the end. What everyone is uncertain about now is just how much this reform will be carried out."
Those in the authorities are confused, while those onlookers are clear.
Jin Shengqiang's statement basically made the situation in the Tang Dynasty clear.
Sure enough, in addition to Jin Shengqiang and others discussing here, the residences of various officials in the court also had various discussions.
The number of times officials from the noble families in Chang'an City visited each other has suddenly increased significantly.
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"Fang Xiang, then, do you agree with His Highness the King of Chu's proposal?"
In the Fang Mansion, Cen Wenben also came to share his views with Fang Xuanling in private.
Of course, he not only found Fang Xuanling, but also communicated with other ministers.
Just as Jin Shengqiang said, the knowledgeable people have realized that the current dynasty system of the Tang Dynasty is a bit unsuitable for development.
Especially all kinds of changing things, whether it is the "Law of the Tang Dynasty" or the functions and responsibilities of each yamen, there are gray areas.
There are some things you can manage, but it seems that there is nothing you can manage.
There are some things you want to manage, but you don’t know how to manage them.
Cen Wenben naturally does not want this situation to continue to develop.
Of course, the "Datang Daily" clearly explains the various problems facing us now.
Cen Wenben has also been somewhat affected.
"Reform is very necessary to reform. However, whether all the proposals of the Eighteen Divisions proposed by His Highness the King of Chu should be accepted? This needs to be discussed carefully.
Moreover, the proposal of His Highness the King of Chu did not involve all the yamen in the court. Should we take this opportunity to review all the yamen and see if there is any need to carry out reforms?"
As the Shangshu Zuo Pushe and the de facto prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, Fang Xuanling naturally considered the issues more comprehensively.
"His Highness of the King of Chu has indeed only put forward some plans, but if all the yamen are reformed, this action will be even greater."
Cen Wenben was silent for a moment, then said with some concern.
"The movement is a little bigger, but if you don't change it thoroughly now, the pressure will be even greater if you want to move next time.
For example, His Highness the King of Chu mentioned that the responsibilities of various institutions will be clearer, so that the people and businesses can accurately find the responsible yamen.
These things require a series of supporting reforms to achieve.
In the past, each yamen considered how to manage, but in the future, each yamen needed to consider how to serve.
Your Majesty agrees with His Highness the King of Chu very much."
Li Kuan did not expect that officials of this era would really have such a big change.
If everyone has such a high awareness, no one wants to become an official.
But at least this meaning needs to be conveyed to Li Shimin.
Otherwise, if the Tang Dynasty wanted to enter the industrial society, the obstacles would be much greater.
"I naturally understand what you said in the eyes of Fang. When His Majesty summoned us to discuss a few days ago, did His Highness the King of Chu say, "The country is the people, and the people are the country."
Isn’t it just to persuade Your Majesty to agree to the reform and to make every yamen able to put themselves in the shoes of the people and solve practical problems for the people.”
Cen Wenben will now be so active in the direction of agreeing with Li Kuan’s reform proposal, which has a lot to do with Li Kuan’s saying “The country is the people, and the people are the country”.
Although this is similar to what Li Shimin said at the time, "The people can carry boats and can also overturn the boats", the meaning is a bit different.
"We will go to the palace to meet His Majesty later and discuss the plan in detail."
Chapter completed!