On the morning of the next day, Chen Qing held the last military-state meeting that Zhao Kai participated in. The contents of the meeting were determined on two points. First, he agreed that Zhao Kai should resign as counselor and financial supervisor, and retire as a minister. Chen Qing then sealed Zhao Kai's title.
He was named Cai Guogong, and his title was allowed to decrease by three generations.
In the Tang Dynasty, title succession was in a descending manner. For example, if a grandfather was a Duke, his father's generation would be reduced to a county prince, his own generation would be reduced to a county prince, his son's generation would be reduced to a county marquis, his grandson's generation would be reduced to a county uncle, and so on.
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The Song Dynasty abolished the inheritance of titles, and the titles were only for oneself and could not be inherited by descendants.
Chen Qing basically used the laws of the Song Dynasty as the main body, but there were also some fine-tunings, such as the inheritance of titles. If Chen Qing's approval was obtained, then the inheritance could be reduced, but no more than three generations. This was a kind of institutional flexibility, but this
The power is in Chen Qing's hands, and the power to confer titles is also in Chen Qing's hands.
The House of Internal Affairs is only responsible for the awarding of honorary officers, and there is a hidden hierarchy line, ordinary civilians - nobles - nobles. The difference between ordinary civilians and nobles is the honorary officers, and the difference between the nobles and the nobles is the title.
Of course, ordinary civilians are divided into poor, middle class and rich households. This is mainly measured by money. If ordinary people want to be promoted to gentry, there are only three ways. The first is to serve in the army; the second is to gain fame in the imperial examination; the third is to
, build bridges and roads, do charity, and run education.
Chen Qing said to everyone again: "I am considering transferring Lu Qingshan to the Internal Affairs Hall as a counselor. Do you have any opinions?"
Everyone looked at each other, and Jiang Yanxian asked: "Is His Highness considering Lu Qingshan but not Zhang Xiao more out of consideration for canceling the Sichuan Road Shang Shu Xing Taiwan?"
Chen Qing smiled and said: "Zhang Xiao is not considered because Zhang Xiao still needs to continue to be in charge of Henan Road. Especially since there will be war this year, he cannot leave the Central Plains. Of course, it is also directly related to the cancellation of Sichuan Road Shangshu Xingtai.
As everyone knows, the establishment of Sichuan Road Shangshu Xingtai is the result of our struggle with the imperial court to decentralize power. Now that we have fully controlled Sichuan Road, then Shangshu Xingtai has completed its mission and will return to normal. Sichuan will be directly managed by the Internal Affairs Bureau.
road."
Everyone agrees with this point. Although nominally the Shang Shuxingtai is an extension of the Internal Affairs Hall, if there is a strong long history, it actually takes over the Internal Affairs Hall. And Lu Qingshan is a strong long history. He sits in charge of the Shangshu Xingtang.
In Taiwan, the control of the Internal Affairs Bureau over Sichuan Road is getting weaker and weaker, and most matters are reported to the Internal Affairs Bureau only after they are implemented.
Of course, the Internal Affairs Hall is dissatisfied, so everyone has been persuading Chen Qing to cancel the Shangshu Xingtai. However, Chen Qing is very stable in his work. He cannot just cancel it. He must wait for a suitable opportunity. This time, Zhao Kai retired from office and Lu Qingshan entered the Internal Affairs Hall.
That's the best opportunity.
Everyone was talking excitedly, and Zhou Kuan couldn't help but ask: "What will Deputy Chief Shi Jiang Xin do?"
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said: "I am considering appointing him as the prefect of Chengdu. It happens that the prefect of Chengdu has been vacant for half a year, so he is the most suitable person to take office."
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Zhao Kai pondered for a while and said: "Lu Qingshan is better at government affairs. Is it appropriate for him to take over the Finance and Taxation Department?"
"We will discuss this issue later. Today we have to discuss more important matters. Let's move on to the second military matter."
The second item of military affairs was to discuss the second phase of the Central Plains strategic plan.
"As you all know, when we decided to attack the Central Plains the year before last, we divided it into two stages, with the New Yellow River as the boundary. In the first stage, we recovered the west of the New Yellow River. We achieved this goal. Last year and the year before that, we spent a year and a half.
The time is now ripe to consolidate the occupied areas and all preparations have been completed. Then, the next step is for us to begin our Eastern Expedition."
Guan Shigu asked: "When Your Highness decided to attack Shandong Road, did you consider the impact of the nomadic army attacking Datong Prefecture?"
Chen Qing said slowly: "I stayed in Datong Mansion for more than a month this time, and basically solved all the hidden dangers. Currently, there are more than 30,000 troops in Datong Mansion. As long as the defenders do not attack hastily, the nomadic army cannot attack
In Datong City, the steady and stable Zhe Yanzhi is in charge, and there are nearly 20,000 barrels of kerosene in stock, so I am not worried about Datong Mansion."
"Your Highness, how many troops are you prepared to send to attack Shandong Road?"
"It is estimated that 300,000 troops will be dispatched. Mainly considering that Jin Bing has 200,000 troops on Shandong Road and more than 100,000 troops on Hebei Road. Now our total troops are around 500,000. It looks like a lot, but it is widely distributed.
Scattered, there are 50,000 troops on Hedong Road, 30,000 troops on Datong Prefecture, 20,000 troops on Lingxia Road, which brings us to 100,000. There are also 20,000 troops on Hexi Road, 10,000 troops on Xihe Road, Sichuan Road and Jinghu Nan
Of the 50,000 troops on the road, I actually only have 320,000 troops at my disposal.
But we must also consider the safety of Jingzhao, and we must leave 100,000 troops in Guanzhong, and there is still a gap of 80,000 troops."
Guan Shigu said: "You can also dispatch 80,000 state soldiers to Guanzhong for training as before."
Chen Qing nodded, "I think so too. Generally speaking, the people in Guanzhong will live and work in peace and contentment without any problems. It will be enough to train the state soldiers, and 20,000 troops will be left to guard Jingzhao City."
Immediately, everyone discussed the issues of money, food, materials and transportation, and basically finalized the plan to send troops.
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During lunch time, Chen Qing invited Zhou Kuan to have tea alone at Qingfeng Tea House.
"It has been almost ten years in Jingzhao. Time flies so fast!" Zhou Kuan said with emotion.
"To be precise, in the seventh year, the princess became pregnant in Ganquan Castle and gave birth to the prince in Chengji County, Qinzhou. Two years later, we captured Jingzhao. Now the prince is nine years old, but it is indeed almost ten years since the time of Ganquan Castle.
Already."
"Time flies like an arrow. In a blink of an eye, Zhao Kai has retired and we are also old."
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said, "Counsellor Zhou is very strong and can still work for another ten years."
Zhou Kuan raised his eyebrows as rough as a brush, "Your Highness invited me to tea, wasn't it just to calculate the time?"
Chen Qing nodded and said frankly: "I want you to take you back to the Finance and Taxation Department."
Zhou Kuan thought for a while and said: "I have no problem taking over the Finance and Taxation Department, but Lu Qingshan is not suitable to run the Personnel Department!"
"Why?" Chen Qing was puzzled.
"He has sharp edges and corners, which can even be said to be ferocious. He is in charge of the Department of Personnel, and countless innocent officials will be killed by him by mistake."
Chen Qing laughed and said: "You said he has a ferocious head, but I think he hates evil as much as he hates evil. Isn't it a good thing for such a strict official to be in charge of the staff?"
Zhou Kuan shook his head, "His Highness is very strong and cannot hold a grain of sand in his eyes. At this time, we need a gentle and smooth official to soften His Highness' fierceness. If we have a ferocious-headed official, coupled with the jealous lord,
, if two fires are set on fire, there will definitely be countless injustices, which will lead to betrayal and alienation. I believe His Highness does not want to see such a result."
"What you said makes sense!"
Chen Qing admired Zhou Kuan's balance and asked with a smile: "I want to hear your opinion!"
"The humble position recommends that Zhang Miao be transferred to the Department of Personnel Affairs and Lu Qingshan take over the Supervision Department."
"What if Lu Qingshan is appointed as the Chief Secretary for Administration? Do you think he is suitable?"
Zhou Kuan took a sip of tea and said calmly: "I worked with Lu Qingshan for a few months in Chengdu last year. I found that he is very serious and persistent in his work. Even if it is a small matter, he will do it."
He is very clear and unequivocal. His Highness asked him to be in charge of government affairs. His subordinates will be very tired, and he himself will be very tired. With his personality, I think he is more suitable for supervision. There is no way to hide anything from him.
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Chen Qing nodded, "I will consider your suggestion!"
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Chen Qing finally adopted Zhou Kuan's suggestion. Zhang Miao was put in charge of the Department of Civil Affairs, Lu Qingshan was transferred to the Internal Affairs Hall to be in charge of the Supervision Department, and Zhou Kuan took over as the Finance and Taxation Department.
Chen Qing immediately issued an order from King Yong, appointing Lu Qingshan as counselor of the Internal Affairs Hall and supervisor of the Supervision Department, and summoned Lu Qingshan to come to Jingzhao as soon as possible to perform his duties.