On the tenth day of the eighth month of the first year of Jianji, Shao Shude held a court meeting in Guanfeng Hall for the first time. After that, a small-scale interrogation was held in Benzhiyuan.
On the other side, Zhao Kuangming and Yao Jie were discussing in Jingnan Jinzou Courtyard.
"The Tang Dynasty has died and the Xia Dynasty has just begun. I don't know how long this Jinzou Courtyard can survive." Zhao Kuangming sighed as he looked at the courtyard with lush flowers and trees.
This Jinzouyuan was provided by the imperial court and was lent to the various towns for their use. If it were to be taken back, it would only be a matter of one sentence.
"Yesterday, Xia Ting just issued the "Edict on Building Buildings in the Eastern Capital". He said that if he sent soldiers to clear out the entire ruins of Luoyang, it might disturb the people, so he ordered Henan Prefecture to split off some old streets and alleys, and the trenches were allowed to be filled in.
When building a house, there are old lanes in the city foundation, which are lanes, and they must not be followed or invaded." Yao Jie said.
He has been studying the edicts issued by Xia Ting every day recently and paying attention to every move in the court.
For example, "Appointing Prime Ministers to Determine the Sacrificial System" shows great importance to the sacrificial ritual system, and it has a considerable effect on stabilizing people's hearts.
For example, the "Edict to Seek Talents" and "Edict to Seek Words" were regular actions after the founding of the new dynasty to recruit talents and open up avenues of speech. After all, the Xia Dynasty had a good momentum and was still expanding its territories, so its thirst for talents was endless.
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For example, the "Southern Suburb Sacrifice and Amnesty System" clearly states who is included in the amnesty and who is not.
Another example is the "Edict to Encourage the Officials of the Former Dynasty". The objects of granting favors are "those who have been expelled from the Southern Wilderness and have not shown up for many years", or "those who embrace materials and weapons and are jealous of the times". In fact, it is to
People who were demoted from remote places in the south were screened, their names were recorded, and they were ordered to go to the capital for selection and appointment. If they were deceased, they were allowed to be buried. If the person was famous enough, the court would also pay for the funeral expenses to show the emperor's great kindness.
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This move is more powerful. In the past few decades, the world has been in chaos, and countless officials in the central court have been harassed. Some have been squeezed out by their colleagues, some have been assigned to middle-ranking officials, and some have taken the blame for the emperor. In short, there are too many
.In addition, many local vassal towns abandoned their posts and fled because of the evil military leaders and warriors. This time they were also included in the favor.
This is to win people's hearts and tell you that the previous dynasty is dead and no one can persecute you anymore. Those who flee to other places and die in a foreign country can be buried in their hometown.
These people may not necessarily have a favorable impression of Daxia, but they certainly do not have a favorable impression of the previous dynasty. It would be more reassuring to win them over, screen and appoint them.
There is also the "Edict of Mercy in August" which collects bones from the wilderness and provides relief to widows and widowers.
And because the first six months of this year are the second year of God's blessing, there are many omissions and arrears in the salary of hundreds of officials. At this time, they will all be reissued. This is clearly stated in the "Edict on Salary Materials for Hundreds of Officials".
After following the whole process, Yao Jie just sighed that this was a serious court and it did all the right things. It especially put a lot of effort into improving people's hearts.
When the new dynasty was first established, the most taboo thing was the instability of people's hearts. Shao Sheng was very clear on this point and did a good job.
"Luoyang is building new houses, so aren't the people who spent big bucks to buy old houses stupid?" Zhao Kuangming smiled.
During the Zhang Quanyi era, some Luoyang neighborhoods were cleared out, official offices were set up, houses were built, and even city walls were built. After Shao Shude took control of Luoyang, he did not lift the ban at first, but recruited people and built the city himself. At that time, the legacy of the Zhang Quanyi era
The houses that are sold are very popular, the prices are rising, and they are often not available at all.
"Such a big Luoyang, it all depends on the government, and it can only be built in the year of the monkey and the month of the horse?" Yao Jie said.
After saying that, he stopped talking. Zhao Kuangming also remained silent.
"Judge Yao has been here for a long time..." After the greetings, Zhao Kuangming finally got to the point: "What do you think of the new Xia Dynasty? Will Shao Sheng tolerate the continued existence of the feudal town?"
"In the short term, we may tolerate it," Yao Jie said.
"What about the long term?" Zhao Kuangming asked.
"In the long run, we are all dead." Yao Jue glanced at him and replied.
Zhao Kuangming smiled bitterly. This is just muddling along, one day is a day. I just want to be a governor, even if I can only be one more day, it is good...
"The new dynasty's main attack direction is still Hebei." Yao Jie said: "To put it simply, it is Wei Bo. It will not go south in the short term."
"When will you go south?"
"Then it depends on when Xiangyang can provide a large amount of funding." Yao Jie said.
This is a good idea. Zhao Kuangming thought thoughtfully. Jianghan and Huaixi prefectures are constantly fighting, and the counties are in ruins. They cannot provide much military resources at all. They have always been transferred to Guanzhong, and the cost is very high. This changes from Zhe Zongben
, it can be seen from the offensive of Ding Hui's Second Division. After fighting for a while, they need to rest for a long time, and then continue to accumulate food and supplies to start the next wave of offensive.
In the past two years, Shao Shude has been immigrating to the Tang, Deng, and Xiang states. For now, it seems that he is still losing money. But in time, there will always be profits, and then there will be no need to transfer from outside. At that time, the pressure on the southern towns will be great.
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"I'm just getting by..." Zhao Kuangming couldn't count how many times he sighed today.
"There is no other way now." Yao Jie advised: "Wang Shenzhi of Fujian, Liang Zhe Qianli, Zhong Chuan of Jiangxi and others also think the same way. If the northerners go south in a large scale, just fight. If they can't defeat them, then let's talk. If the northerners
There have been changes within people, and there have been decades of good times, but they all have the plan to live one day at a time."
Yaojie didn't mention Ma Yin because he was a rare ambitious person in the south.
This person has unified the entire territory of Hunan and is actively expanding outwards. First, he took advantage of the Jing soldiers' westward expedition and joined forces with Lei Man to go north and besiege Lizhou, which was under the rule of the Zhao brothers. In fact, the Zhao family had just defeated Ximen Daozhao and was about to make an all-out effort.
, captured the Kuixia prefectures, and retreated in a hurry. Fortunately, Lei Man suddenly died of illness, otherwise it would be unclear what the outcome of this battle would be.
Ma Yin went south to the Wuguan area with great momentum.
Liu Shizheng, the military commander of Jingjiang Army, conquered and conquered the five prefectures of Gui, Yi, Yan, Liu, and Xiang.
Liu Yin, the military governor of the Qing Dynasty, took advantage of the civil strife in his neighbor to attack Rongzhou. He immediately stopped his troops after hearing the news, reconciled with Shao Desheng, the military commander of the Ningyuan Army, and returned several of Shao's confidants who had defected to him to show his sincerity - of course.
The occupied land in Lian, Bai, Lao and other states will not be returned.
In the Five-Government Area, most of the Jingjiang Army has been annexed by Ma Yin. If the Ningyuan Army, Jing Haijun, Qing Haijun, and the four towns of Lingnan West Road cannot stop Ma Yin, they will obviously be the next targets.
It’s really uncomfortable to have people like this in the south! Yao Jie is also helpless, can’t he live a good life?
"We can only make do with it first." Zhao Kuangming said with a wry smile: "First seek the canonization of Daxia, buy time to destroy the remnants of Ximen Daozhao, and then do other things. My brother has said it first. If Shude refuses, I will obey the Tang Dynasty."
Although Yao Jie was mentally prepared, he was still shocked when he heard it.
There is no doubt that this means war. But it is the only way to retain independence.
Other feudal vassal towns have their own situations, but generally they have similar ideas. Ask Wang Shenzhi and Qian Liu if they are willing to surrender and surrender? Obviously not.
But no one is stupid enough to claim emperor, at least not yet.
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"Did Ma Yin send someone here?" Shao Shude asked in Benzhi courtyard.
"I'm here, and I've put forward a lot of conditions." Chen Cheng replied.
"First, he canonized him as the king of Chu, the envoy of the Wu'an Army, and governed all the states in Hunan."
"Secondly, Yin General Li Qiong was appointed as the military governor of Jingjiang Army."
"Third, Liu Jianfeng was given the posthumous title of Grand Tutor."
Shao Shude was stunned. Ma Yin was loyal and did not forget his old boss Liu Jianfeng.
At that time, Liu Jianfeng's wife, who was playing tricks on his bodyguard Chen Fan, was killed. Zhang Ji was supposed to succeed him, but he fell off his horse and was injured on the way to the Yamen. He thought it was God's will, so he gave up his position to Zhang Ji.
The group founded by Liu Jianfeng seems to be very united and capable of accomplishing great things.
"Tell Ma Yin's envoy that the nobility in Daxia is very noble. It is not like the excessive titles in the former Tang Dynasty. It is impossible for the King of Chu to do so." Shao Shude said.
Among the new courtiers, the one with the highest title is Zhe Zongben, Prince of Qinghe County. There is no king with a different surname. How could Ma Yin be so virtuous and want to be crowned king?
"Liu Jianfeng cannot give posthumous gifts to the Taifu." Shao Shude added: "Ma Yin can be appointed as the military commander of the Wu'an Army, and Li Qiong can be appointed as the military commander of the Jingjiang Army without any additional titles."
Yesterday, the envoy Qian Liu arrived and offered tribute as a minister. The implication seemed to be that he also wanted to obtain the title of King of Yue. In addition, honorary titles such as Tongpingzhangshi, Shizhong, and Zhongshuling were also required. This is not included.
He also gave it to his father and his wife to get a bunch of official positions.
In fact, from their point of view, this request is not too much. They just want to give each other face, and they only need to be crowned kings, but they don't have to give up the food.
Speaking of which, it was all caused by the proliferation of official titles in recent decades. Qian Liu and Ma Yin thought it was okay to be crowned king, but Shao Shude was facing a lot of pressure.
"Your Majesty, in fact, it doesn't matter if you give them the title of king." Zhao Guangfeng said: "Every civil and military official knows that these kings have no land, that is, they have only empty titles. There may be some who are unhappy, but not too many.
Your Majesty, please find an opportunity to give some rewards and win over me, so that the general of the imperial army will not be dissatisfied."
"Your Majesty, after the founding of the former Tang Dynasty, the princes were very stingy in their rewards, but at the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, they still granted two kings with different surnames." Chen Cheng also helped.
"What was the atmosphere when the former Tang Dynasty was established? How obedient the army was. What is the atmosphere now? Can it be compared?" Shao Shude was very happy.
At the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there were two kings with different surnames, namely Li Gui and Du Fuwei, and several other county princes who were one level lower than the kings with different surnames, but most of them ended badly.
Li Yuan, the core subordinate of Li Shimin and his son, was not even a prince, let alone a prince. People like Li Jing and Cheng Yaojin were just Dukes of the country.
But the analogy cannot be made like this. The atmosphere of the times has changed, and this is what Shao Shude is worried about.
Seeing that Shao Shude was silent, Chen Cheng wanted to persuade him again.
But Shao Shude waved his hand and said: "Ma Yin, Qian Liu, Wang Shenzhi, Zhong Chuan and others are only the Duke of the country and the prince of the county, but they have no land. The Jiedu envoys are not given the title of Tongpingzhangshi, that's it.
If you don't accept household registration and military registration, don't donate land, don't pay taxes, and appoint your own generals, how can you ask for the title of king? I'm not used to them. Since the difficult times, the proliferation of officials and titles needs to be rectified."
In the Five Dynasties court, all the external powers with a little strength were crowned kings, and there were also a lot of Jiedu envoys, princes, and county princes within themselves. How humble must this court be?
If Ma Yin offered his land and surrendered, it would be okay to be given a noble title, because it would be equivalent to him conquering two vassal towns, but this is obviously not the case at the moment.
"According to the order." Seeing that Shao Shude was determined, everyone could only respond.
But it seems to be nothing. Ma Yin, Zhong Chuan, Qian Liu, Wang Shenzhi and others are not able to attack the Central Plains. They can do whatever they want.
