In the thirteenth year of the prosperous period, Daqian did not have an army to conquer for a whole year. The first year of the three-year absence was very peaceful, but there was a turbulent undercurrent under the water.
The military was busy training and building troops, while civil affairs in the court were flourishing.
During the New Deal of the Thirteenth Year of the Longsheng Period, Da Qian also made some adjustments to the original official system.
There were three provinces in the outer dynasty, six ministries and one supervisor, one more Jianzhang supervisor, one province in the inner dynasty, nine temples, five supervisors and one supervisor, and an additional ministerial ministry. Among them, the authority of the ministerial province was greatly strengthened. A new second-rank ministerial order was established. The second rank of ministers and the left and right ministers, and these three people also became the first civil servants, breaking the convention that the third rank of civil servants was not enough.
In the past, the highest level of civil servants could only be the chief officials of three provinces and six ministries of the third rank. Now that the status of Shangshu Province has been raised, it is actually the sage Zhao Yumin who needs civil servants to govern. After all, military generals have titles of high or low, and the county prince is from the second rank. However, there are only 50 or 20 Daqian officials above the county level. The performance of civil affairs will definitely touch the interests of nobles and nobles, so the status of civil servants cannot be mentioned.
As for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, eunuchs were selected, mainly to handle miscellaneous affairs in the palace, and their ranks were only in the third rank. After all, the internal servants serving the saint Zhao Yumin also needed to be given some sweetness.
The authority of the three provinces and six ministries was strengthened. In the first year of the three-year non-conquest period, a lot of practical things were indeed done. As a foreign court, the government's decrees were clear and clear, and the people praised it. For a time, it was unparalleled in the limelight.
On the other hand, among the Five Supervisors of the Nine Temples in the Inner Dynasty, except for the Ordnance Supervisor who made some contributions to the reserve of ordnance this year, the other Four Supervisors of the Nine Temples did not make much achievements.
Therefore, the Minister of Taichang Temple, as the head of the Nine Ministers, thought about making some achievements, otherwise the world would only know the outer dynasty, and the inner dynasty would sooner or later become a decoration.
The sage Zhao Yumin was not a person who liked great achievements, so the Minister of Taichang Temple took a different approach and chose people who were outsiders, an area that foreign officials did not pay attention to.
Moreover, many people in the Nine Temples have a quarrelsome relationship with Taoism. Many people are even born in Taoism, and they dress up as Taoist priests every day.
In fact, the choice of Minister Taichang Temple was not wrong. A few years ago, the Anbei Protectorate fought against Jiuhu Luosi. The Taoist sect sent 90% of its members to the north. However, he did not expect that the Anbei army was so capable of fighting that almost none of these disciples were able to fight. He does his best, but he also has the function of protecting the people.
On the other hand, no one from the Buddhist sect, which competes with the Taoist sect, went north. They only knew how to ring bells and chant sutras, and this time they also had the support of the second prince. The second prince and the Peony Guards had destroyed several Buddhist temples before. After all, they were foreign sects and foreign sects. Eye-catching.
As an authentic Taoist disciple, Taichang Temple Minister Li Anran must deal with these duplicitous monks this time and end the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism.
Holding back his surging mood, Li Anran listened to many summaries of the thirteen years of prosperity in the Dachao meeting. After he and Zhao Wuji, the minister of Zongzheng Temple, looked at each other, Zhao Wuji, the minister of Zongzheng Temple, coughed and saw Meng Ziyi, the Prime Minister of Zongzheng Temple. He took a step diagonally, held the dental plaque, and said loudly: "Reporting to the saint, the Chongxuan Office of Zongzheng Temple collected the documents sent by all the temples and prisons in the world a few days ago. In the battle of Dingbei, there were tens of thousands of Taoists and Taoists to protect them. The people are guarding the border. Seven thousand three hundred and fifty soldiers have been dispersed. The abbot of the Taoist sect has sent a special letter."
"Nian!" Sage Zhao Yumin said expressionlessly. Regarding the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism, Sage Zhao Yumin has never taken sides. After all, these people who seek liberation are not worshiping emperors but gods, but Daqian The war is endless, but these Buddhist and Taoist disciples chanting sutras to achieve salvation and appease the people's hearts are still of some use.
"...Taoist sect originated in the Spring and Autumn Period, and it has been thousands of years. People who have transformed outside are also people from the Central Plains. Whenever there is a prosperous time, people from Taoist sect travel around the mountains and fields, focusing on the world. If the country is in trouble, they will enter the world with a three-foot green sword. However... people in the world have a good reputation, and the Taoist sect has become an outsider. They do not seek fame and fortune. When Taoists are alive, I ask the saints to take pity on the Taoists, rectify the original source, and calm the hearts of the Taoists... Ziwei Emperor's star shines in the stars. The prosperous age is about to begin, and the Taoist sect should also be born. Let's indulge In the prosperous age of heaven, earth, mountains and fields, the song has reached the ears of heaven, and it has been in the world for more than a hundred years. Yellow and white things fall from the body, specially dedicated to the saint, so that the saint can use them for the people, with the meaning of the whole Taoism..."
After reading the letter, Meng Ziyi breathed a little. This letter was really too long, but it was full of sincerity. The Taoist sect accumulated more than 300,000 yuan over the past century, and now it is dedicated to the saint, using retreat as an opportunity to advance. Take a look. How do those monks who only gild the Buddha's body deal with themselves? Thinking of this, Meng Ziyi smiled at the corners of his mouth.
But before the sage Zhao Yumin could speak, a cold snort came from the left side, Wu Zuo Wen You, no need to think that it must have been the noble warrior who interrupted.
"Sage, I have something to say." Zhao Tan, the Duke of Yueyang County, stepped out diagonally, holding his sword and said.
"Uncle, please tell me!" Zhao Yumin respects the general of the clan, Yueyang County Duke, even though he is just a county official. However, this uncle changed his surname to Qian and really started his career in the army, starting from the garrison of the Anbei Protectorate. He started as a soldier, fought more than 50 battles, and achieved 40 points in his 30th year. His title was derived from an imperial title, but the title of county dukedom does not match his military exploits. In terms of military exploits, he should be granted the title of Duke. However, this clan uncle kept the title of Duke of Yueyang County and refused the title of Duke of County three times.
"The righteousness of the Taoist sect, our generals are deeply grateful. Every time there is a big battle, there are not enough reconnaissance cavalry in the army. The Taoist sect sneaks into foreign countries and provides a lot of battle reports. But one ridge is returned to another ridge, and one thing is another thing. , why are the rangers fighting in Chang'an City these days? I heard that Taichang Temple and Zongzheng Temple are joining forces to correct the names of these Jianghu sects? Dao sects are Taoist sects, and Jianghu sects are Jianghu sects. I hope Taichang Temple Minister will not make mistakes." Zhao. Frankly speaking, Taichang Temple Minister Li Anran and Zongzheng Temple Minister Zhao Wuji were confused.
"Prince of Yueyang County, please speak clearly!" Zhao Wuji, the minister of Zongzheng Temple, is still Zhao Tan's cousin, so he speaks much more directly. I didn't expect Li Anran, the minister of Taichang Temple, to frown and want to ask. Dare to ask.
Zhao Tan held on to Yi Jian and sneered: "Just a few days ago, there was a fight on the streets of Chang'an, which disturbed the people. There was a lady here who had a miscarriage, and it was a boy. Today I am not the Duke of Daqian County, nor the general of the clan. I'm just an old soldier from Anbei, and I just want to ask, when will those who have no merit in the city be equipped with weapons, and when will those who have no citizenship be allowed to enter and leave Daqian City at will?"
"This! Has the Ranger caught it?" Li Anran, the minister of Taichang Temple, didn't know how to explain it for a while. Daqian has 20 million households, but he has been fighting for hundreds of years, and he attaches great importance to people. Li Anran knew that at this time No matter how I explain it, I can't explain it. I just hope that the little things about the knights fighting will not make it appear that the Taoist sect is overpowering the Buddhist sect.
"Huh, last night I went to the Chang'an County jail to pick up someone. The jailer said it was a martial arts contest between two people. No one was killed until the point was reached. Taichang Temple paid the fine and took the person away." After Zhao Tan finished speaking, he looked at Li Anran, the minister of Taichang Temple, was very unhappy.
"Taichang Temple must give an explanation to the Duke of Yueyang County regarding this matter." Li Anran, the minister of Taichang Temple, still has important matters that he has not spoken out. At this time, regardless of whether it is Taichang Temple's fault or not, this matter must be taken on.
"Humph!" Zhao Tan also knew that the double act between the saint and Taichang Temple had not been finished yet, and he was just a little impulsive just now.
"You, you still can't hold back your temper!" Zhao Tan returned to the generals' team. Gong Xiangcheng of Anding County shook his head and whispered to Zhao Tan. He was originally planning to let Zhao Tan explain the matter clearly, but directly used troops to level the meeting after the meeting.
These two sects have now prepared Taichang Temple.
Soon, in the questions and answers between the sage Zhao Yumin and Taichang Temple minister Li Anran, the matter of the twelve sects of the Taoist sect was settled. On the 15th day of the twelfth lunar month, the twelve sects were evaluated outside Chang'an City.
"If you have something to report, please leave the court if nothing happens!"
With the shouts of the chamberlain, the court meeting came to an end, but the Anbei lineage's affairs were not finished yet. How could this be possible?
"I have something to say!" Gong Xiangcheng of Anding County strode forward holding his sword.
"Say!" Although Xiang Cheng is a county prince, everyone knows that the title of Duke of Chu will have to be given to him sooner or later.
The position of the Duke of the county and the authority of the Duke of the country.
"The Duke of Yueyang County didn't explain it clearly just now. I want to tell you that the wife who gave birth to a miscarriage is the wife of the Jingyang County Boss. The Jingyang County Boss was born in the Anbei Protectorate and is also the direct disciple of Dingbei County Duke Li Sizhe. This matter
, I have to take care of it, Taichang Temple has to give an explanation, but I don’t want this explanation, and I still ask the saint to rule." At this point, Xiang Cheng said no more, and beside him was a prince from the Anbei lineage.
One after another, they walked out of the ranks of military commanders and stood behind Xiang Cheng, all without saying a word.
Sage Zhao Yumin has a headache. Taichang Temple's work is indeed a bit ill-considered. If someone catches it, why are they criticizing the twelve sects?
"I know about this matter. The evaluation of the twelve sects is over. The remaining matters will be handed over to the East Palace. I am exhausted and will withdraw from the court!" The sage Zhao Yumin rubbed his brows. The Peony Guards came to report a few days ago.
The future military leader of the Anbei line was selected as Su Ce. The prince and Su Ce were on good terms. This matter could be big or small, and it was somewhat inappropriate to handle it in the court.
These troublesome little things were left to the prince. A few days ago, the queen became interested in making soup and had to find a place to hide. He didn't want to drink the chicken soup anymore.
After resigning from the court, Prince Zhao Zaicheng watched his father return to the palace with a sigh. He couldn't help but feel lucky in his heart. The soup made by his Crown Princess Zheng was very delicious. He didn't know why his mother became interested in making soup.
But when he turned to look at the group of nobles waiting for him, Zhao Zaicheng's scalp felt a little numb. Civil servants also pay attention to the way of a monarch and his ministers. These nobles are all uncles and elders. It's fine in formal occasions, but privately he is just a junior.
"Oh, the prince has lost a lot of weight compared to yesterday. Since the prince has been in charge of the country, these civil servants have to send trivial matters to the East Palace. In two days, my cattle will be infected with wind disease. The prince will come to my house and take care of it.
repair!"
"How can you eat if you are infected with the wind disease? You should come to my house. A few days ago, the second son of the family sent some wolves from the Anbei Protector's House. The wolf meat is rolling three times. The gods can't sit still. The prince must come!"
"..."
Zhao Zaicheng breathed a sigh of relief when he looked at this group of unofficial nobles. These uncles and elders pretended to be rough on the surface, but in fact they were more thoughtful than anyone else. They said they despised civil servants, but they read everyone's books less.
Who is a simple-minded general who seeks people's lives on the battlefield? He is pretending to be like this because he doesn't want to put pressure on himself.
Arriving at the East Palace soon, these nobles sat down according to their titles without being entertained by the servants of the East Palace. They insisted on watching the dancers from the East Palace dance.
Only Gong Xiangcheng of Anding County followed Prince Zhao Zaicheng to the side hall.
"Uncle Shi, tell me, how are you from the Anbei lineage going to resolve this matter?" Zhao Zaicheng spoke very casually. Even though the nobles from the Anbei lineage in the court were making the most noise all day, they were the most reassuring. But it is the Anbei line. The Anbei line has been fighting in Wudinghe and Jiuhu for hundreds of years. Every time, they win with less. What is the reason? A considerable part of the soldiers of the Anbei line are stationed in Hexi. , to prevent trouble in the Anxi Protectorate.
There are explanations for the title of the Duke of the State, with the word Chu. It was the largest country in the Spring and Autumn Period, and the Anbei Protectorate was also the largest branch among the six branches of the Daqian Army.
After all, the Duke's Palace of Qi was also the royal family of the previous dynasty. How could the kings of Daqian not pay more attention to it.
"Okay, let me tell you the truth. Su Ce was born in the Anbei Protectorate. During the Battle of Dingbei, he made suggestions and broke the formation. At that time, the Northern Army mainly selected personal successors and sealed more than a dozen county officials in one go. The others all moved into the mansion in Chang'an City, but they didn't even look at the food they were given, which was chilling. Only this one sold his uncle's mansion in exchange for money and food, and took the orphans of a hundred soldiers to the fiefdom. , looks the most pitiful, but now he is the only one left among the dozen or so county officials.
The Duke of Qi's government tried to win over him before, but this kid was quite smart and didn't fall into the trap. Over the years, he had no major achievements but small ones. The prince was afraid that he didn't know that the pension donated by the princes of Anbei in a year was not enough for him to use privately. Ding Beigong gave a lot in his name.
He knows how to advance and retreat, has little fame and fortune, has a sense of justice in his heart, and faces many tests and unexpected surprises. Therefore, after discussing with my father, Ding Beigong decided to be the Young Master of the Army.
He also has a close relationship with your East Palace. If he leads the Northern Army in the future, with this great sense of justice, the Northern Army will be stable.
However, arranging for Su Ce to enter the East Palace was also a test, but I didn't expect that the Crown Prince would give me the title of General of the East Palace." Xiang Cheng finished speaking in one breath and stopped when he saw the chamberlain bringing tea.
The prince waved away the servant, and Zhao Zaicheng blushed when his thoughts were revealed. Zhao Zaicheng really admired Su Ce. The Anbei lineage tested Su Ce. He, the prince, had not tested Su Ce. He originally planned to keep it for himself after he ascended the throne. Yes, I didn't expect that Su Ce was a candidate for the military leader of the Anbei line.
"Please tell me in detail what you said in the court. After Su Ce resigned from the East Palace, he would send a copy of any good things to the East Palace. A few days ago, I asked the chamberlain to return some old ginseng to the Su Mansion." Prince Zhao Zaicheng drank. Take a sip of tea. The tea in this cup was sent from Su Ce's house. I miss people when I see things. I think I haven't seen Su Ce in some days.
"Good stuff? Let the Su family make some wine!" Xiang Cheng thought to himself but did not say it out loud. After all, although the prince was young, he was still a king and he still had to have the respect he deserved. So he told the prince the whole story.
When he heard that Su Ce had changed his sword to a plain scabbard, Prince Zhao Zaicheng made a decision on this matter.
This is a murderous intention. As the saying goes, if the thoughts are not realized, everything will be unfavorable.
Zhao Zaicheng and Su Ce had a relationship between emperor and minister. To put it bluntly, the young talents surrounding the prince were all here for fame and fortune. There were very few people like Su Ce who did not seek fame and fortune, so the prince regarded Su Ce as his There are countless friends. For the emperor, the word friend is too luxurious, so even if you do something extra for this rare friendship, it is still a good deal.
"I have decided to be alone. Since these knights do not respect the teachings and have been in the world for too long, they should understand that since they have joined the world, they must abide by the king's law. Those who are outsiders will return to outsiders. If the connection is broken, the world will not be in chaos. Uncle Shi
, follow me to the banquet." Zhao Zaicheng made up his mind and took Xiang Cheng to the front hall.
The sage's new crown prince, Fu Kanglang, is a veteran minister who is about to retire from the Ministry of Rites. He has studied etiquette all his life, and all he has in mind is rules. However, after all, the prince Zhao Zaicheng is in his early twenties, which is the age where he doesn't like to follow rules.
However, Kang Lang used strict rules of etiquette to restrict Zhao Zaicheng's words and deeds. Prince Zhao Zaicheng liked to grill some meat skewers alone after handling government affairs at night, drink a cup of low-alcohol minced fruit stuffing, and then go to bed.
But since Kang Lang arrived at the East Palace, it was said that only the emperor could eat four meals a day, so Prince Zhao Zaicheng had no more supper before going to bed every night.
The three meals a day are also arranged according to the rituals. Although there are many types of meals, they are not delicious.
The most important thing is that as usual every day, the East Palace spends a lot of money, but Zhao Zaicheng just feels that he has no appetite for food.
Today these nobles are here. How can a man as observant as Kang Lang get used to these dissolute nobles? However, although the status of the Crown Prince and Tutor is high, it is not as powerful as the powerful nobles. Simply put: out of sight, out of mind.
, holding the book of rites and making annotations, Zhao Zaicheng couldn't help himself.
Besides, what these uncles like to eat is nothing more than wine and meat.
Roast the whole lamb on the rack!
String the mutton on silver skewers and grill it!
No one at the banquet said how to solve the Ranger issue. This matter was actually a test of the attitude of the Anbei line towards the prince Zhao Zaicheng. After all, the identity of the military leader was not trivial, and the special nature of the Anbei lineage made the Anbei lineage
You must choose your future military leader carefully.
Xiang Cheng took advantage of the opportunity of toasting to communicate with other Anbei Xun without any trace. With the crown prince's approval, Su Ce can go ahead and do it, and this time he must let Su Ce see Anbei Xun.
Thank you for your support. A military leader needs to fight externally and give in internally. The first step to becoming a military leader must be solid.
Zhao Zaicheng glanced up and was busy dealing with the roast mutton on the plate. The Anbei lineage raised their swords, and the person they killed was definitely not a ranger. These old men were definitely not so simple in mind, but sometimes they should pretend to be confused.
Pretending to be confused.
People of the Anbei lineage are thoughtful, but also simple.
Now Su Ce is not the military leader, but the military leader is in power. I use a horizontal sword as a metaphor. When a master uses a sword, he will always kill him when the sword comes out. But if you want to kill someone, it is not good if the sword is not good. Now it is the Anbei line that sharpens Su Ce.
The time when this sword is wielded, when it is most powerful, is when Su Ce becomes the military leader.
And Zhao Zaicheng knows very well that the current leader of the Sixth Army is only the Northern Army. Su Ce not only needs to sharpen his sword, but the Anbei people also hope that Su Ce will become the target of public criticism. Only in this way can Su Ce experience enough before becoming the leader of the army.
The hammer must be tough so that the knife will not break when used.
And a knife breaks when the blade is struck. Such a knife is useless and is just a piece of scrap iron. Even if this piece of iron finally becomes a knife, it is still a broken knife. Such a knife cannot become an emperor's sword.
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"Hiss! Delicious! Tasty! Good wine!" Zhao Zaicheng took a big mouthful of mutton and a small mouthful of minced fruit stuffing. He was enjoying the meal. The smell of burnt mutton was mixed with the pungent taste of spices and the fruit of minced fruit stuffing.
The aroma of fragrance and wine made Zhao Zaicheng very satisfied.
------Digression-----
I'm hungry, but there was no barbecue in the morning.