The rain was pouring down, flowing down from the roof tiles and falling under the eaves. The accumulated dark clouds gradually dissipated, and a long-lost light appeared behind the clouds. The heavy rain for many days finally seemed to have stopped.
Almost the entire Chang'an's attention is focused on Taiji Palace and Wude Palace.
The two mutinies of Guanlong and Jin Dynasty not only caused the entire Guanzhong to suffer military disasters and heavy losses, but also paralyzed the entire empire center. Many central offices and real power departments stopped functioning. Either officials suffered a lot of casualties during the mutiny, or buildings were destroyed.
It was damaged and unable to work, and even the officials in charge were defeated, died or disappeared...
The most important thing at the moment is to re-appoint and remove officials from various central ministries to facilitate the normal operation of government offices at all levels.
The promotion, appointment and dismissal of officials are related to the transfer and handover of power, and will directly affect a series of major moves by the court, which naturally attracts everyone's attention.
But at the same time, they all understand that although His Majesty's prestige has skyrocketed with the great victory over the rebellion, the empire has also suffered heavy losses due to a series of events such as the Eastern Expedition, the Guanlong Mutiny, and the King of Jin's Rebellion. The administrative system has almost collapsed, and the financial system has been completely paralyzed. If
If we continue to deal harshly to the noble families, it is very likely that the entire empire will come to a complete standstill, or even go to war.
Therefore, in the Wude Palace now, there must be discussions, struggles, and compromises between His Majesty and the aristocratic families. Neither side will break the bottom line and go to extremes.
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In the afternoon of the same day, the edict drafted by the Zhongshu Province and reviewed by the Menxia Province was issued to the world.
Li Ji continued to serve as Shangshu Zuopushe, the Prince's Young Master, and was the Prime Minister and the head of the officials. Fang Jun still served as the Prince Shaobao and concurrently served as the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Jinwuwei General, but at the same time he served as the Shangshu Right Pushe, becoming the current official.
An important minister of the court, one of the prime ministers and assistants, Liu Zi was appointed Prince Shaofu, Zhongshu Ling, Ma Zhou served as the minister, and concurrently served as Jing Zhaoyin, Cheng Yaojin changed his title to Liang Guogong, the rest were Xu Jingzong, the Minister of Rites, Li Xiaogong, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and Li Xiaogong, the Minister of the Ministry of War.
Shangshu Cui Dunli, Shangshu Zhang Jian, Shangshu Zhang Liang, etc. are as usual...
Yu Wenshi, Xiao Yu and other imperial elders all retired from official service. Yuanshou, the former public security officer of Liang State, was demoted to Duke of Panhe County. At the same time, hundreds of people "resigned", and the rest were promoted to lower ranks.
There are also more than a hundred people appointed and dismissed. Almost all officials from Guanlong were eliminated from the court. There are still only a few officials from Shandong and Jiangnan, and their official positions are not high and they have no real power. In contrast,
A large number of young officials filled the three provinces, six ministries and nine temples and other central government offices.
Compared with this, the last item in the edict, "Since the second year of Renhe, the acres of land in the world have been measured and included in the fish scale register" has not attracted much attention. After all, the current tax system of the imperial court adopts a "rental modulation"
, mainly based on population size and has little to do with the amount of land...
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"What is the 'Fish Scale Book'?"
In Shujing Hall, Princess Changle was wearing a Taoist robe and had a graceful figure. She knelt down beside Fang Jun and poured a cup of tea. She raised her head and blinked, asking curiously.
After Fang Jun went to court, he first went to visit Cheng Wuting, Li Siwen, Cheng Chubi, Qu Tuquan and others. Although everyone suffered injuries, whether minor or serious, they were not in danger of life and would not be disabled.
After some comfort, he went to Shujing Hall to meet Princess Changle.
This time the King of Jin rebelled, and the rebels almost occupied the entire Taiji Palace. The concubines and princesses in the harem were panicked and frightened. If Fang Jun didn't come to visit, Fang Jun wouldn't worry...
It happened that the edict regarding official promotion and land measurement was issued, and Princess Changle was a little confused, so she asked this question.
Fang Jun sat cross-legged in front of the eucalyptus table, took a sip of tea, and explained: "This is an account book detailing the land in the world..."Li" is used as the unit, and a map is made for each mile to connect the locations within the same area within a mile.
However, each piece of land with different owners will be measured and reported, and a map will be drawn. Each map will record in detail the name, category, area, etc. of the land, as well as the place of origin, name, shape of the land, and money slip of the person who manages it.
Draw it out. Since the shape of the land is mostly irregular, the shape of the map is like fish scales. Then the sub-maps of several miles are summarized into a general map with the township as the unit. The township has a closed boundary and a large four, and the inner part is counted as fields.
A number, from one mu to ten thousand mu, from one mile to a hundred miles, are arranged in order by their neighbors to form a map. Combined with the maps of each township to form a map of a county, the land, mountains, rivers and rivers of a county
In Luxiang, there are fields with constant water conservancy in Zhoushi and along the river. The geometry of the roads in the area can be seen according to the map. After the county map is compiled and reported to the household department step by step, the land of the world will be clear at a glance. "
Princess Changle is talented and intelligent. After Fang Jun said this, a picture suddenly appeared in her mind. She clapped her hands and exclaimed: "In this way, 'all the world is the king's land' is not an empty talk. The imperial court can easily know every piece of land in the empire.
Land! Such a wonderful idea, but I don’t know who proposed it?”
Fang Jun coughed slightly, straightened his back, and showed a slight reserve: "I am just a little talented, but I am the one below."
Princess Changle had already expected it. She had a pair of beautiful eyes and a pretty face with a smile. She looked at Fang Jun's side face and said softly: "In all the civil and military officials of the dynasty, you are the only one who can come up with such nonsense.
Practical tips..."
The admiration in her beautiful eyes almost overflowed, which greatly satisfied Fang Jun's manly vanity. Looking at this flower-like face, he was inevitably ready to move.
"Snapped!"
A big hand that was pressing on the jade leg through the loose Taoist robe was knocked off. Princess Changle's cheeks were slightly red and she said slightly angrily: "It's so easy to talk, don't move your hands or feet."
Then seeing that Fang Jun was a little embarrassed, he had no choice but to stretch out his jade hand and gently rub the back of Fang Jun's hand, and changed the subject: "The 'Fish Scale Book' is indeed a wonderful idea, but it requires a lot of manpower and material resources, and is very time consuming.
As time goes by, are there some losses that outweigh the gains?"
This is what almost everyone thinks at the moment. Just to know the land in the world in detail, like looking at the palm prints, to make such a big show of spending several or even ten years in the world and spend countless money, silk and manpower is simply nonsense.
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How is it different from the canal dug by Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty?
If it weren't for the worry that His Majesty would think that the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were still loyal to the powerful and disrespectful of the imperial power, which would lead to His Majesty's anger, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty would have joined forces to refute His Majesty's edict...
Fang Jun raised his eyebrows: "Simply measuring the world's acres of land naturally doesn't make much sense, but if that's all, how can you show the abilities of a humble minister? It's just that everything is operating in secret and cannot be leaked. Your Highness only needs to know one thing
A new era that will open up the world is about to be born, that’s enough.”
It's not that he doesn't trust Princess Changle, but he has to prepare for the worst in everything. Before that, he will never allow the slightest risk to affect the plan.
Princess Changle raised her chin slightly, her beautiful eyes staring at Fang Jun's heroic and confident face for a moment, the admiration and admiration in her heart almost overflowed.
Although we met late, and although we will regret it for the rest of our lives, it is enough to be able to stay with such an amazing and talented man, to be in love with him, and to be close to each other. This life is enough...
How can that man resist the gaze of such a beautiful and noble woman with such affectionate eyes? Fang Jun felt hot in his heart, holding a slender and soft jade hand with his backhand, and whispered: "These days
There is too much rain and moisture builds up. Your Highness must bathe frequently and change clothes from time to time. Well... Weichen, please take a bath with Your Highness."
Princess Changle was startled. She retracted her slender hand as if she had been stung by an insect. Her pretty face was flushed, and she stared with anger and anger: "Are you crazy? Now Li Junxian is carrying
Baiqisi is interrogating palace residents and searching for traitors in various places in the palace. If the news that you are staying here spreads, what will you do?"
This is the Tai Chi Palace. If anything happens to the "obscene palace", she will die...
Fang Jun was a little unwilling to give in, his eyes were fierce and aggressive: "Since this palace is in chaos, why don't Your Highness simply move to the Zhongnan Mountain Taoist Hall to live? The mountains are clean, inaccessible, and suitable for rest..."
"Stop talking!"
Princess Changle blushed with embarrassment. Was this person always thinking about that thing all day long?
"Although the rebels have been put down and the court is back on track, after all, everything is waiting for improvement. You should assist His Majesty Zuo in his political affairs."
"Even if Your Majesty trusts me, I can't take control of the military and political affairs, right? The national policy has been formulated, and Ma Zhou, Xu Jingzong and others can implement it smoothly. I only need to control the army to firmly support Your Majesty. I will not return to Guanlong and the Jin King's mutiny.
Naturally, the government will be stable, the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe."
Fang Jun is full of confidence.
Both the civil and military personnel of the DPRK and China are outstanding figures in the world. Regardless of their loyalty, good or evil, they are all talented people with outstanding abilities. They can implement any policy with all their strength. Compared with government affairs, the army has undergone two mutinies and the overall structure has been reshaped. If it cannot be firmly established
No policy can be implemented smoothly if it is firmly in hand.
Li Jing has handed over the command of the Sixth Army of the East Palace and retired from office. As the head of the prime minister, Li Ji must avoid danger. Moreover, he does not have much ambition and can just muddle along. The remaining Xue Wanche, Cheng Yaojin and others are not enough to take on big responsibilities.
, only Fang Jun has the ability, qualifications, and the trust of Li Chengqian, so he is naturally the best choice to take charge of the world's army.
Therefore, Fang Jun can no longer touch government affairs. Li Chengqian has a good heart and trusts him enough. But when it comes to the stability of the imperial power, even father and son can turn against each other, and brothers can also turn against each other, let alone his mere brother-in-law?
You always have to avoid suspicion. You can't wait until Li Chengqian thinks that his throne is threatened before making amends. Once the estrangement is sown, it will never be restored no matter how you restore it...
He was also impatient of things that he had to do personally. All he had to do was provide advice to Li Chengqian and work with him to formulate national policies. Let Xu Jingzong, Ma Zhou and others do it, and he would control the army to protect it, and things would naturally fall into place.