Chapter 454 The court is going to take a heavy blow
Although the current situation in Guangnan is caused by many factors, it is mainly caused by historical issues. The Liu family of Nanyue finally established a long-term rule in Guangdong and Guangdong. The influence accumulated over decades cannot be simply eliminated.
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The imperial court's control of Guangdong and Guangxi was partly thanks to Liu Sheng. Liu Yuan and his son's misbehavior and brutal rule during their reign made it easier for the Han imperial court to take over.
The imperial court only did things to correct chaos, get rid of all matters that were not in line with "benevolent government", govern according to customs, relieve the people's burdens, and rest with the people, so that they could win the hearts of the people and easily establish rule.
However, it is easy to obtain but difficult to maintain. In this place where the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, it does take more time and more effort to establish a solid rule.
In this regard, the imperial court did spend a lot of energy, including the selection and appointment of officials, and even the situation of the barbarians was taken into consideration.
But even so, it is impossible to take into account everything and cover everything. In addition to the local barbarians who are not convinced by the king and have rebelled repeatedly, there are also the nobles and bureaucrats who were originally under the rule of Nanyue. These vested interests are also
One of the hidden dangers of unrest in Guangnan.
After the imperial court pacified Nanyue, in order to maintain local stability, it did adopt some appeasement policies, such as retaining southern Guangdong officials. However, this retention was also selective. Not just any cat or dog could get the appointment and make a document, and then quickly change
As a Han official, coupled with the large number of eunuchs and bureaucrats in the Weibo Dynasty, they were basically excluded.
Due to the over-intensive construction of counties in southern Guangdong, with many prefectures and counties but few household registrations, the redundancy of officials and personnel was far beyond the average level of the Han Dynasty, and even worse than that of the early imperial court.
In view of this, Emperor Liu issued an edict and carried out drastic reforms. After measuring geography and re-districting, just like what was done in Hunan, he carried out large-scale reduction of prefectures and merging counties.
For example, the new Qiongzhou was governed by Dan, Ya, Zhen, and Wan'an. Sixteen prefectures and forty-nine counties were abolished one after another. The official system of Guangdong and Guangxi was immediately slimmed down.
In this way, although it saved the court and facilitated the people, it also meant that while some officials were retained, several times more people were dismissed from office.
Few people who have been deprived of their power status can have clear thoughts, and there will always be resentment in their hearts. Not to mention resistance, there is always a rejection mentality towards the rule of the imperial court.
Even if he is retained, it is not necessarily true that the imperial court is very grateful. At least, being an official in the Han Dynasty and being an official in southern Guangdong are two different concepts. Changing the imperial court means changing the sky above your head.
Generally speaking, the Han Dynasty under the rule of Emperor Liu was very strict in its administration and had relatively high demands on officials. It was not easy for the original people in power in southern Guangdong to adapt.
During the Liu Yuan era, although the government was in chaos, many people were killed, and eunuchs were appointed to rule the country, it could not be said that it was all bad for those bureaucrats.
At least, in many cases, it is easier for them to have a weak king in power, and a chaotic situation is also convenient for fishing in troubled waters. As for the people who suffer, it is often the common people, not the powerful.
For those noble bureaucrats in southern Guangdong, small favors cannot cover up the gap between before and after, and cannot make up for the actual losses they suffered.
When officials become white and nobles are reduced to civilians, it is inevitable to breed resentment. If resentment is accumulated for a long time, it will be reflected in the situation in Guangdong and Guangxi, which will lead to instability and unrest.
In the past ten years, various problems have arisen in Guangdong and Guangxi, such as rebellion, civil unrest, and barbaric chaos. Among them, Emperor Liu would not believe it if those frustrated and out-of-power people were not secretly adding fuel to the flames and holding back the imperial court.
Although those people were insignificant to the imperial court, they were still quite influential in Guangdong and Guangxi. The more remote and remote the country, the more so.
However, under the general trend, a few twists and turns can hardly influence the overall situation, nor can it shake the rule established by the imperial court over Guangdong and Guangxi. It is just the helpless struggle of a frustrated person.
In the ten years after Pingnan, the imperial court did not carry out any too detailed sorting out of Guangdong and Guangxi. It only adhered to the policy of suppressing and pacifying those areas that hindered the harmony of Guangdong and Guangxi, aiming to maintain basic rule.
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In recent years, the biggest move carried out in Guangdong and Guangxi has been to ban those obscene temples and evil spirits all over the territory. This has also caused some backlash. Many local ignorant people have been deceived and caused riots. However, they have all been suppressed.
Calmed down easily.
Over the past ten years, the imperial court had almost digested Guangdong and Guangxi, and its local rule had gradually become more stable. But times changed, and when the Han Dynasty's national policy changed, its strategy shifted, and it began to turn around and focus on internal governance.
The problem of Guangdong and Guangxi became somewhat prominent, and it became a key target of the imperial court.
After all, Guangdong and Guangxi cannot be viewed completely from the perspective of remote mountains and remote areas, especially the Guangnan Dongdao area centered on Guangzhou, which can also be called a prosperous place in the Han Dynasty.
When Panyu was in power in Nanyue, it was already the economic center of Lingnan. After returning to the imperial court, it quickly rejuvenated from the depression of the Liu Yu period. The progress of maritime affairs and the rapid development of maritime trade also fully exploded its potential.
It has become a prosperous place with convergence from all directions and thousands of businessmen gathered.
The establishment of the Guangzhou Shipping Department was a landmark decision, and also represented the imperial court's emphasis on the development of Guangzhou. The City Shipping Department was rated as a fourth-level official, with great power and wealth. It was also the only institution in the Han Dynasty that radiated throughout Southeast Asia.
It is one of the starting points of the Maritime Silk Road and the first window for the Han Dynasty to Southeast Asia.
After taking all factors into consideration, as the imperial court focused on domestic development, it was natural that the Guangdong and Guangxi regions would not be allowed to become as unstable as in the past.
When it comes to governing Guangdong and Guangxi, the court's selection is also top-down, starting with the selection of military and political officials. In the ten years since Kaibao began, the court has made frequent adjustments to senior officials in Guangdong and Guangxi.
Zhong Mo was transferred to the post of chief envoy to the east of Guangnan, Fan Min, who had made great achievements in governing Yongzhou, was appointed to be the inspector, Tian Qinzuo, who had killed the local natives in Annan and was frightened, was appointed the commander of the capital, and Chu Zhaofu was transferred to the post of chief envoy to Guangxi.
It can be said that all the elite soldiers and generals have been deployed to Guangxi and Guangxi. This is the most important thing the imperial court has paid attention to in more than ten years. This time, Qin Zaixiong plans to send Qin Zaixiong to Guangxi to lead troops.
"With your qualifications and merits, even if you mention it again, it is understandable to be promoted to Beijing or other important places to take on more important responsibilities!" In the palace, Emperor Liu looked at Qin Zaixiong and said: "It's just that Guangdong and Guangxi have not been able to do anything in the past few years.
It is true that peace is not very peaceful, especially in Guangxi. The situation is serious. In the past eleven years, there have been dozens of large and small turmoils, and there have been thirteen rebellions involving more than a thousand people. It can be described as unrest!
The imperial court sent you to Guangxi precisely because it hopes that with the prestige and outstanding abilities you have accumulated over the years, you can take on the responsibility of protecting the country and the people. Guangxi is remote and poor, and is stubborn and difficult to manage. Don't you think it's hard work for you!"
After hearing what Emperor Liu said, Qin Zaixiong immediately responded with righteousness: "Your Majesty is serious! I have never given up on you and entrusted you with such a heavy responsibility. I only feel honored to do so. Why should I complain about it! Compared with this, I hate the useless land and the inability to be used for it."
The imperial court cannot be completely loyal to His Majesty!"
"I am touched by your awakening!" After listening to his words, Emperor Liu smiled, obviously very satisfied with Qin Zaixiong's attitude.
Qin Zaixiong: "When I was in Changsha, I also heard about the situation in Guangdong and Guangxi, and I deeply hated those traitors who disobeyed the king, rebelled against the imperial court, and refused to change despite repeated admonitions.
Just now in the political affairs hall, His Royal Highness the Prince and Mr. Zhao also gave me instructions. After I take office, I will do my best to eliminate stubborn enemies and protect public security. Those traitors, the court does not want their favor, I will eradicate them completely!"
After listening to his statement, Emperor Liu couldn't help but nod, stroked his beard with satisfaction, and gave a smile of approval: "Okay! His ambition is commendable, so he can do it boldly and confidently. The imperial court will give him full support!"
"For Guangdong and Guangxi, the imperial court will launch some large-scale rectifications to eliminate all those who are hypocritical and have ulterior motives, and restore peace to the people of Guangdong and Guangxi!" Emperor Liu continued:
"After you take office, you should cooperate well with Chu Zhaofu and complement each other. The situation in Guangxi is more complicated than that in Guangdong, and you need to be more attentive.
Don’t have any burdens, I’m not afraid of any troubles, just act boldly! In short, I want Guangdong and Guangxi to become a stable Guangdong and Guangxi under the rule of the imperial court!”
"Yes!" Qin Zaixiong stood up and solemnly accepted the order.
With Emperor Liu's character and the habits he has developed over the years, it is naturally impossible to allow dissent within the empire, especially with such a huge abnormal situation in Guangdong and Guangxi.
In the past, because the mountains were high and the emperor was far away, certain compromises were made and no thorough clean-up was carried out. Now that our hands are free, it is naturally impossible to continue to let it go.
At first, the emigration of powerful people caused turmoil throughout the southeast, and even the Liangjiang turmoil and the Wuyue Rebellion broke out successively. Under those circumstances, Emperor Liu suppressed it with unparalleled force and resolutely implemented the policy. Now, his attitude toward Guangdong and Guangxi is natural.
There will be no weakness at all.
Of course, with the current situation, we are not afraid that Guangdong and Guangxi will really cause too much trouble. This is the confidence of the imperial court. Before, they just didn't make up their minds and free their hands. But as long as they free their hands, all the monsters and monsters will have to give in.
Under the autocratic iron fist of the Han Dynasty.