Unexpectedly, Lu Daqi took Wang Yingxiong's thoughts into account and stopped, while the emperor who was sitting and watching continued:
"Among the four prefectures in Chongqing, Chongqing is the most respected. There are 1.5 million people in one prefecture, accounting for 70% of the province. Even if Youyang Prefecture is divided, not much will change."
"Badong Prefecture was established in seven places including Peizhou, Zhongzhou, Fengdu, Dianjiang, Changshou, Wulong and Nanchuan, and the government was in Zhongzhou."
As a result, the newly established Chongqing Province has six prefectures: Chongqing, Badong, Youyang, Kuizhou, Shunqing and Shizhou.
The provincial government is in Ba County, Chongqing.
Compared with the Chongqing Municipality in later generations, it was even larger.
Wang Yingxiong on the side heard this, his eyelids jumped and he opened his mouth to speak, but he couldn't say anything and didn't dare to say it.
The emperor glanced at him and didn't care.
People at that time had this kind of hometown sentiment, especially when they never left the county for most of their lives, which made the hometown sentiment particularly strong.
Once you leave a county, you are basically an outsider.
Zeng Guofan's Hunan Army, Li Hongzhang's Huai Army, and even in the Republic of China, Chairman Chiang Kai-shek also paid special attention to Fenghua people.
Just like Wuyuan in Huizhou, it was originally assigned to Jiangxi. However, Huizhou people headed by Hu Shi organized a massive movement to return to Anhui. It took 20 to 30 years before they finally returned to Anhui.
A county is so desperate for life and death, let alone the Chongqing Prefecture that is being aggressively attacked.
It can be said that dividing them up like this is no less uncomfortable for Wang Yingxiong than tearing down their home and dividing their cattle and horses.
"Oh, by the way, Wang Qing is from Chongqing. If we divide it this way, there should be no problem, right?"
Facing the emperor's inquiry, Wang Yingxiong felt the knife and cone stabbing his chest, and his whole body was bleeding.
He twitched the corners of his mouth, moved his beard, and revealed a smile that was uglier than crying: "Your Majesty said exactly what he said."
Zhao Shu smiled and added another blow: "Qin Gaoming of the Shizhu Xuanfu Division is already very old. The Qin family and the Ma family also have Shijue. Should they change their ways and return to their hometown?"
The heroine Qin Liangyu is now seventy-seven years old. She has lived three years longer than in history. She can still walk steadily and is in good health.
His nephews Qin Yiming and Zhao Guangyuan both belonged to the Sichuan Army and are now the commander-in-chief of Hunan. His military exploits have reached the level of marquis, and he is also a distinguished figure in the entire Ming Dynasty.
His grandson Ma Wannian is twenty-eight years old. Relying on his uncle Qin Yiming's relationship, he has made many military exploits and is very active in the Beijing camp. He has been awarded the title of Viscount.
Both the Qin and Ma families have become nobles, so naturally this chieftain will not be able to succeed.
Otherwise, if the local and central governments collude, things could easily go wrong.
There is no such thing as the best of both worlds.
"That's the truth!"
Zhang Shenyan agreed: "Ma Wannian was taught by the Qin Dynasty and killed the enemy bravely. He is a rare good general. If he continues, he will have no hope of becoming a lord, and the Shizhu Xuanfu Division will no longer be able to exist."
"However, Qin's imperial decree has a far-reaching reputation and loyalty. It would be unreasonable for the imperial court to directly take back the stone pillar."
"If it's unreasonable, then let it be reasonable."
Lu Daqi went straight to the topic and even showed a trace of the heroism of a martial artist:
"The Ma family is full of loyal and loyal people. The Qin Dynasty decreed that his husband, his son, and his younger brother were all involved in the battlefield and devoted themselves to the country. It is appropriate for the court to posthumously grant a title."
"In this way, we can take back the Xuanfu Division."
"I will grant Qin Liangyu the title of Uncle Shizhu, and his grandson Ma will be able to ascend to the title of nobility in ten thousand years."
Zhu Yixi spoke directly and was not stingy about the title.
Just three words of Qin Liangyu are worth the title of earl.
Of course, in history, the loyal marquis awarded by the Nanming Dynasty was just a title that was worthless. He could not imitate others. An earl was already very important.
With the additions in previous years, there are thousands or hundreds of households under the duke, prince, and uncle.
For example, after the baron level is reduced, he can conquer thousands or hundreds of households at once, thus passing the title on to three generations.
The same goes for the Viscount.
Once you reach the earl level, you can inherit it to a hundred households, and it will no longer decrease, and it can be hereditary.
From marquis to Qianhu, from duke to baron.
In this way, the nobles no longer have to go through life and death, and finally earn themselves a family fortune that has been passed down for hundreds of years.
In so many dynasties in history, famous titles were basically hereditary. Except for the Song Dynasty, which suppressed warriors and liked to use lifelong titles, all others were no exception.
Even in the Manchu Qing Dynasty, despite the fact that the clans had been demoted to hereditary titles, other warriors still inherited the titles from generation to generation.
Not to mention anything else, Shi Lang's Jinghaihou was passed down for 200 years, thirteen generations, until the end of the Qing Dynasty.
These large and small civilians basically numbered more than a thousand in the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and the Han people accounted for more than 400 people. They were all issued by winning over the Ming troops who surrendered.
In a sense, it's actually pretty good.
"The Ma family has two nobles?"
Yan Chongxin said in surprise.
No matter how good they are, they have double titles. This is the treatment only those founding generals have!
"Ma Wannian's Viscount does not conflict with Qin Liangyu's Shi Zhubo. This is what they deserve."
Zhu Yixi did not make peace and said directly: "Viscounts are not hereditary. If you have a stallion for ten thousand years and get a count, then you will have a true double count."
After saying this, everyone had no objection and agreed.
The six ministers went out one after another, leaving only the cabinet members.
After all, matters such as delimiting provinces need to be more serious, and all the central officials will be present, but for other decisions, their advice is not needed.
Even though they were all listening just now, not many spoke.
The emperor sat high and the four cabinet ministers sat across from each other, which seemed more relaxed and harmonious.
Zhu Yixi looked at the few people, thought about it in her heart, and then said: "I was suddenly touched by the conversation about Qin Liangyu's posthumous title."
Um?
Several people immediately sat upright and leaned forward, as if listening.
His face was full of solemnity, and he wished he could take a notebook to record the emperor's every word and deed.
Obviously this is another important decision.
"After the Jiannu rebelled and plotted to seize Liaodong, the government and the public were in chaos. Bandits were everywhere in the north and south of the Yangtze River. Soldiers and horses came and went, and it was very lively."
"Leaving aside those who rebelled, the number of civil servants and generals who died heroically on the battlefield is countless."
"At that time, the imperial court had its own posthumous gifts, but there were inevitably some omissions. I feel that they sacrificed their lives for the Ming Dynasty. At this time, it is appropriate to have more posthumous names, as the Yize family is small."
These words were beautiful and the emperor's words came from the bottom of his heart.
Posthumous awards to these loyal ministers can effectively motivate civil servants and military officers to fight to the death. What a good thing!
"Although some generals were defeated and died in the end, they killed countless thieves along the way. They cannot be buried because of their final defeat. It is just and right to give them a title posthumously."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Daqi broke the rules again and took the lead: "Your Majesty, I believe that Sun Chuanting, the governor of the three sides, has made unparalleled contributions and has made great achievements in suppressing the bandits. Although Tongguan was defeated, the flaws cannot be concealed."
"If you are given a high title, the government and the public will have nothing to say about it."