At a banquet, the guests and guests were having fun. At the banquet, Li Jiuzhou did not talk much about the reduction of the vassal states. He just recalled some things from that year with everyone, and talked about the situation of the court and the situation of the entire Tang Dynasty.

After dinner, Li Jiuzhou talked about the matter of reducing the power of the vassal states.

"Since the Anshi Rebellion, the world has been in chaos for more than ten years. Many places, counties and counties are almost uninhabited. The people are living a miserable life. The production of many counties has almost stopped. This is caused by war and cannot continue to be chaotic. The people all hope that the world can calm down and there will be no more wars. However, if the local vassal states continue to be separatist, this situation will not stop. Separatist states are the root of the riots, so the court has begun to reduce the vassal states. First of all, from

The Guanzhong area began to gradually abolish the official position of the Jiedushi, which was full of military power. In the future, not only the courts wanted to separate military power, but also local prefectures and counties should be divided into military power. The prefect and county magistrates only took charge of government affairs, and the defense envoys and county magistrates only took charge of military affairs. Taxes were collected by the Ministry of Revenue established subordinate yamen in government offices at all levels. Without going through the hands of government offices and county yamen, the Censorate will set up subordinate yamen in each prefecture and county to supervise local officials. Dali Temple will also set up subordinate yamen in each prefecture and county to judge the case."

"I came here this time to discuss with you the matter of reducing the vassals. As for the current situation of the vassal states, the strength of Mobei and Yunzhong is not much worse than that of the three towns of Heshuo. I also know that you are not people who are greedy for power and greedy for pleasure. We have fought on the battlefield for so many years. Are we really just for such a little power and money? We have been licking blood with our heads over the years, just to make the Tang Dynasty prosperous and powerful, so that the people can live and work in peace and prosperity, and to make the people live and work in peace and life better and better. This is our career in life. If we only do our best to power and money, no matter how high our official position is and how much money we make, but we have not done anything worthy of praise from the people, what can we leave after death? If we can make the Tang Dynasty stable through our efforts, let the people produce and live with peace of mind, and restore the Tang Dynasty to glory, even if our names are not left in history in the future, at least we are happy and satisfied."

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Guo Ziyi said: "The ideological height of the head coach is no longer enough for us. We will definitely firmly support the decision of the court. Now that the reduction of the vassal state has begun in the Guanzhong region and Xichuan. Let's start from Mobei. I voluntarily hand over the military and political power of Mobei."

Li Guangbi also said: "I am willing to hand over military power, too."

Several other people also agreed.

The reason why the emperor handed over the vassals to Li Jiuzhou was because he had a high prestige in the army, so he came forward to handle the matter himself, and the other governors had no objection.

Li Jiuzhou nodded and said with great relief: "Thank you for understanding the difficulties of the court. The matter of reducing the vassal states cannot be delayed. Delaying and pausing must be carried out to the end. If we continue to implement them, the other vassal states will not be so courageous. As for how you settle down, I will strive for it in the court. After all, everyone has made great contributions to my Tang Dynasty."

Everyone stood up and saluted: "Thank you, the commander."

Li Jiuzhou helped them up one by one. These people were all those who followed him to fight south and north. Now he still respected himself as the commander, and his feelings were always there. The war was over, and he also hoped that everyone would have a good ending.

"This matter is decided. The court will send someone to take over the power you have. Everyone should go back and wait for the news first. I have to go to the palace to fight for the next settlement for you."

Everyone exchanged simple greetings for a while before leaving.

Li Jiuzhou went straight to the palace and met the emperor.

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Li Jiuzhou bowed and said first: "I have discussed with the governors about the saints and the vassals. Everyone is willing to take the initiative to hand over the power. This time I came here to discuss the way for everyone to place them in detail."

Li Heng put down the official document in his hand and looked up at Li Jiuzhou, "Thanks to Li Qing, how do you think you should settle down?"

Li Jiuzhou reported: "I think that there are many positions in the court now, and it is better to arrange them to serve in Beijing. However, others are easy to say, but Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi have made great contributions to quelling this rebellion, and they are talented, which is of great use."

Li Heng asked: "You must have already figured out the specific plan."

Li Jiuzhou presented a pre-prepared plan for the arrangements of the governors.

Li Heng opened it, looked carefully, nodded while looking, and agreed with Li Jiuzhou's plan.

"How will Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi arrange it?" Seeing that there was no arrangement between the two in the plan, Li Heng asked Li Jiuzhou.

Li Jiuzhou asked back: "What does the saint think of these two people?"

Li Heng thought for a while and said, "Guo Ziyi is a man of civil and military affairs, and is loyal and radiant, showing great talent and adapting to the fortune. Shen Mao is good at practicing the country, able to uphold the rules of the army outside, support the emperor's plan inside, overcome thorns and achieve success, and experience dangers without any ease. He is loyal to establish himself, and has good moral character and courage to achieve his mission. In addition, he has great knowledge, is knowledgeable, is broad and has a plan, and is skilled in his skills, and is used without lag."

After listening carefully, Li Jiuzhou bowed and said, "It seems that the saint has a high opinion of Guo Ziyi. I didn't think about how to settle him in advance. How should he arrange it according to the saint's wishes?"

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Li Heng said: "Guo Ziyi has made great contributions. It is better to grant him the title of the Clerk and the Prince of Fenyang. What do you think?"

Li Jiuzhou said happily: "It's great, the saint is very thoughtful."

"As for Li Guangbi..." Li Heng pondered.

Li Guangbi also made great achievements in quelling the Anshi Rebellion. He fought many victories. Li Jiuzhou didn't say much and let Li Heng think about it. This kind of thing was still letting the emperor decide.

This matter was not so easy to decide. Li Heng closed his eyes and thought for a long time, and finally thought about it.

"Li Guangbi will be named the Prince of Linhuai. The two of them made such contributions to our Tang Dynasty. They will give them iron vouchers, named Taimiao, and painted as Lingyan Pavilion."

Li Jiuzhou said happily: "The saint is thorough in thinking, and these two people are indeed worthy of this honor."

Li Heng turned his head to look at him and said, "When it comes to the most heroic officials in the dynasty, you must be. I thought about it for a long time, but I still couldn't figure out what to give you."

Li Jiuzhou said shyly: "I don't care so much, just have food and accommodation."

Li Heng said anxiously: "How can this work? How can you make such a great contribution to my Tang Dynasty? How can you just pass it on?"

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"Actually, I did this not for glory and wealth." Li Jiuzhou said.
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