In the subsequent meeting, Liu Bei announced a series of detailed rules to the court.
For example, the number of soldiers in a county is determined based on the population of the county itself and the actual situation of each county. There is no unified number standard.
For example, each prefecture has a prefecture captain who is responsible for commanding the prefecture's soldiers.
For another example, the captain of a county is appointed by the court. As a law enforcement official, the appointment and selection of the soldiers of the county are jointly presided over by the prefect and prime minister, the captain of the county and the court envoy. After that, the list, place of birth, family information, etc. of the soldiers of the county are needed.
They were gathered in Luoyang, and the soldiers from the prefecture and state also needed to take turns to go to Luoyang for training.
The status of county soldiers is not limited to the local area just because they are there, but they are civil servants of the Han Empire.
They must have knowledge about the law, and the power they possess is the power of law enforcement, which is very different from the fighting army. Therefore, they should not be called soldiers within the court, but "law soldiers".
A series of imaginable and unexpected regulations were included in Liu Bei's list, which made many people understand that Liu Bei was fully prepared.
Not many people can raise any objections to this matter. The final point is that if this matter is to be handled, it will take a long time, it will not be accomplished overnight, and it will require a lot of energy and expenditure.
How should this money be spent?
The imperial court's expenses are getting bigger and bigger. At present, it can only be supported by a large amount of input. In the long run, will it be okay?
What should we do specifically? Does Liu Bei have any ideas?
Liu Bei said that of course he had ideas, and then stated that he would establish a new government department in Luoyang, and hand over this task to this department to slowly promote it and finally play the role of general manager and general responsible, giving the final command of the national troops across the country.
Taken back to the imperial court.
As for expenses...
If illegal crimes are reduced due to the establishment of legal pawns, the cost of maintaining stability that the court itself needs to pay will also be reduced. The two will offset each other. If you calculate the account, the court may not suffer a loss, but may actually make a profit.
Everyone should have a long-term vision, and should not just focus on one thing, but should look at more and longer-term things.
Liu Bei's meaning was already very clear, and the officials basically understood it.
Good guy, the imperial court has no officials to promote you and no power for you to control, so you have to create the power yourself to control it?
You are really good at this skill.
Huang Wan wanted to ridicule Liu Bei, but he felt that this matter itself was good for the court. It could take back local security authority, exert influence on the local area, and enhance the power of the Luoyang court. In this regard,
, Huang Wan did not want to object.
After all, he is also a senior central official.
As for Liu Bei’s own wishes and ideas...
It's hard for him to say either.
Regarding this matter, the final result was of course passed, and after it was passed, Liu Bei was given the power to be responsible for this department and the implementation of this reform.
Liu Bei asked for the establishment of a new independent department within the imperial court and the addition of a new official position responsible for this matter, so that this official would be fully responsible for the restoration of military forces in all counties and counties across the country.
After the court meeting, some officials who did not belong to the Ancient Literature School chatted and talked about this matter. They all felt that Liu Bei's power and prestige were getting higher and heavier, and they had the faint intention of suppressing the other three.
Auxiliary ministers, the situation of monopolizing the government affairs.
The other three assistant ministers raised little objection to the series of policy changes proposed by Liu Bei. The situation of the four assistant ministers has obviously become a situation where Liu Bei is super powerful.
Liu Bei is the real auxiliary minister and the real leader of the Han Empire at this stage.
But it feels really different.
"I have to say that it is impossible for the other three to compete with the general in the court. Although the general has great power, he is really doing things. Regardless of whether he has selfish motives or not, you have to say that what he does is unreasonable for a big man.
beneficial.
Compared with other people's more obvious nepotistic approach to doing things, the general can at least make everyone feel that he is really doing things and is just showing off his power while doing things. This alone is beyond the reach of many people.
"
A neutral official sighed as he walked: "There were many powerful people in the past, but when they were in power, their nepotism and vying for power was really disgusting. It gave people the same feeling as when the generals are in power now.
It gives everyone a completely different feeling, and I don’t know if you all feel the same way.”
A group of people looked at each other, and then nodded in unison.
Another official put it more accurately.
"After taking power, he did not use his cronies to seize power for his own benefit. Instead, he was really doing things. Although there must be selfishness in what he did, at least he had an upright excuse and actually brought it with him.
When change comes, it’s hard to oppose it.”
Huang Wan watched from the side and remained silent. When he returned home, he expressed deep emotion to his brother-in-law Laimin.
"In the beginning, Liu's reputation was not very good in my opinion. Apart from those from the Ancient Literature School, there were also many people in Luoyang City who were not used to him. Everyone was wary of him and felt that he might do something trespassing at any time.
But today, I find that the situation is different.”
"What is the difference?"
Lai Min, who was reading an ancient book, asked Huang Wan curiously.
Huang Wan sighed.
"Many people have begun to have different views on Liu. They often think that although Liu has taken power, he does not monopolize it. He is very restrained in everything he does, and he often has fair and honorable reasons for doing things, and he is not afraid of going to court.
debate, so many people think he acts aboveboard and does not bully others."
"Isn't this great? A general who is not a master of power is better than many generals who were a master of power before."
Lai Min smiled and said: "The situation in the world is now stable and there is no big trouble. Liu can calm the world. It is better than worrying about it before. You were always worried about chaos in the world and worried that people with weird thoughts would rise up and stir up trouble in the world. Now people like this
They have all been killed by Liu, and there will be no chaos in the world, so I can rest assured and study."
"That's right."
Huang Wan whispered: "But I am an old official of the Yang family. The entire Yang family is still under investigation in Luoyang. They are sparing no effort to crack down on the Jinwen School. I don't know if they will also kill those who had previously been related to the Jinwen School.
Man, how can you make me feel at ease?
Also, you kid, don’t be too happy. Even though you are living a stable life now, you are my brother-in-law. If I am accused, do you think you can escape? With the current approach of the Ancient Literature School, you will just wait to be imprisoned.
Let’s study here! Don’t worry!”
Lai Min's expression froze, and then he laughed.
"Didn't you say that Yang and Liu had a secret agreement before? It must be fine. Don't worry. Liu has always had a reputation for making promises, and now that he is a general, he naturally values his promises more than his life. He will definitely not
Breaking a promise."
When Huang Wan heard this, he slowly breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.
"That's right. Liu has always attached great importance to promises, and now that he is a general, he should pay more attention to his reputation and will not do anything that breaks his promise... But you kid, shut your mouth tightly. Don't make a fuss about some things. You can't let them.
Don’t tell outsiders what you know, otherwise you might get into trouble, do you understand?”
"I know, I will definitely pretend not to know about this matter."
Lai Min smiled and waved his hand.
Huang Wan shook his head, sighed, and looked out the window.
It's been more than a month, why is there still no news from Yang's side?
Liu, Liu, how will you deal with the Yang family?
If one of them is not good, I will really be ready to run away.
In fact, it is not that there is no news about the Yang family that Huang Wan is worried about, but that Liu Bei is deliberately suppressing the popularity of the Yang family to prevent the Yang family from being created by the Ancient Literature School, which is at the peak of its liquidation of the Modern Literature School.
interest.
More than a month ago, at the height of the purges of the Jinwen School, the entire Yang family was ordered by the imperial court to be taken to Luoyang for trial. The family was subjected to an investigation similar to a house raid by the imperial court. In order to confirm the relationship between the Yang family and Liu Bei, who was led by the Jinwen School.
Does the assassination have anything to do with it?
The matter was so important that the entire Yang family did not put up any resistance when the imperial army arrived. Yang Biao and his entire family accepted the imperial court's disposal and were taken to the prison controlled by Sili Xiaowei in Luoyang City for custody and investigation.
Every clan member faces strict questioning.
After this interrogation lasted for ten days, Sili Colonel Guo Hong, who had found nothing, conveyed the news to Liu Bei.
The entire Yang family was as cautious and as submissive as quails during this period, and there was indeed no evidence to prove that they were related to the assassination.
After Liu Bei received the exact news, he arranged for Guo Hong to move the entire Yang family to the former site of the Ministry of General Affairs, arranged for the officials and disciples of Zhongdu under Guo Hong to protect them, and provided them with the necessary supplies for their daily lives.
But Liu Bei himself did not go to see Yang Biao immediately.
He waited until mid-to-late November before arriving at the original site of the Ministry of General Affairs with a few personal guards, where he met the entire Yang family and Yang Biao in plain clothes.