The Jiangdu Governor's Office has prepared for a long time for calling the governors from various states to discuss matters. Yao Ran, Luo Guanlin, Wang Yue, Wang Changshi, and Qian Qitang have repeatedly discussed and revised various matters. There is already a set of very mature and detailed regulations.
At Chang Suining's signal, Yao Ran stepped forward to speak on his behalf.
Yao Ran first mentioned some changes in land administration and taxation and corvee, and then talked about talent recruitment, refugee resettlement strategies, and the conditions for the distribution of book collections to various states. The basic collection of books will be uniformly distributed to each state's government schools, involving more rare books.
Books need to be linked to the progress of academic construction in each state.
When Shen Wenshuang heard about the changes in tax corvee, he already started sweating on his forehead.
It is true that each Jiedushi has the right to distribute taxes and labor of the population under the rule, and the income tax collected by each Jiedushi can be used for the needs of the rule first. Even in recent years, because the authority of the emperor and the court is no longer what it used to be,
Many Jiedu envoys simply stopped paying taxes to the court. Although they did not refuse to pay taxes outright, they always used many rhetorical means to avoid the court's control and inquiry.
This is also one of the reasons and manifestations of the increasing weight of various military governors.
This made the imperial court's already empty treasury more and more unsustainable, and it gradually lost control of these big officials, and the situation fell into a vicious cycle.
All in all, today's Jiedu envoys have more power than before to "act expeditiously" on all matters under their control——
But even so, Shen Wenshuang still felt that the current cheap thing was too cheap...
Although it does not seem to completely overthrow the old system, it is just a basic change, but it gives me a bad feeling. If the rope is pulled to the minimum within the elastic range of a straw rope, even if no fly passes by the fan.
, the rope will break immediately.
The governor of Luzhou was smiling, but a layer of sweat broke out on his back. The accounts I handed over were indeed in deficit. The reasons were naturally very complicated. The governor did not have the power to regulate the finances of the states, and I did not have my own.
Selfishness.
According to the quota, the number of troops in each state in Huainan Province is between 18,000 and 17,000. However, there was chaos in those years. After that, the military in various places was rarely relaxed. For example, in Qizhou, the available troops are still only 10,000.
That's enough for four thousand, and other states don't have the same gap.
These people fell silent, but their expressions were still very cold.
After discussing the matter in depth, no official brought tea. When everyone was having tea and resting for a while, Ah Che slowly came back from inside, entered the hall, saluted, and brought bad news.
We first discovered that the meals after the meal were all the ones that best suited our tastes. Then after looking around, we discovered that the meals in the table were the same for everyone.
It was Yun Hui and Guangzhou Wang Changshi who were the first to agree and accept the order, but this time, Yun Hui even managed to overtake Wang Changshi. Long Lubei was excited in her heart - after hearing this, she finally gave up.
It means rebellion!
Shao Shantong picked up the wine cup with tea behind his face.
That is really touching and inspiring.
Before all the officials washed their hands, they took their seats.
As the saying goes, my honey is his arsenic, nothing better than this.
And Long Lubei could feel that as the scope of matters mentioned by Ran Nanshi became wider and wider, everyone's attitudes gradually became obviously the same.
At that time, Shao Shantong's kind and smiling voice was heard next: "You have come from afar and are afraid that you are accustomed to Jiangdu food, so the chief minister ordered the house to prepare food that you like in advance."
As the waiters came inside to deliver the dishes, the officials slowly noticed something strange.
The governor of Qizhou finally had to bite the bullet and said with shame: "You know, even if you think about it, the little envoy, it is really difficult for the court to allocate local military salaries... If the superior officials are capable, there really is no money and food left over to recruit troops."
Mentioning that, the Qizhou governor, who smelled like garlic, looked calm.
Fortunately, I still felt that we couldn’t form a party in private, so I just joined us in refuting these new policies... But now I suddenly realized that people support the new policies because they can make money from the old system!
The others came back to their senses and picked up their wine cups one after another. The ones who picked up the wine cups together didn't have a smile on their face, but the smile wasn't quite genuine, and it wasn't even close to our own.
The silent governors of these states: "?"
The human heart is short-faced, and it is difficult to be dominated by desires in an instant. Among the seven people, the governors of Qizhou, Luzhou and Chuzhou tried to tactfully raise objections and questions, but in the face of our questions, Yao Ran and Wang Yue
They can all respond fluently, and then refute them smoothly, leaving us speechless.
The only one who remained neutral was the governor of Shuzhou. I was the first to be secretly instigated by Qian Shen. The reason was that I was really moved by Qian Shen and saw clearly that it was appropriate to continue the stalemate with Shao Shantong. But in the process of instigating rebellion, I
It's not humble. In my opinion, I was the one who was persuaded, so I was able to retain some of my personal integrity.
In your words, this is to help each state train its weak soldiers and strengthen its defense and combat capabilities.
He immediately changed the topic and said with a smile: "But it doesn't matter-"
Immediately afterwards, Shao Shantong mentioned that each state is currently required to dispatch two thousand soldiers to Jiangdu for rotation every month and receive training together with Jiangdu's small army.
The smile of the governor of Qizhou is not that simple. I understand, the governor of Luzhou is pretending to be poor, but I am real!
Those words were not false, they were indeed considered on one side, but everyone understood the other purpose, which was clearly to weaken our military control.
Change means trouble and challenge, but also risks and changes.
Looking at the superiors who were "helping each other", Shao Shantong smiled happily: "Without you here, Huainan Road will definitely be able to live in harmony and prosper."
It can be seen from this that this man is by no means a person who only knows how to kill. The scheming shown by him is hard to be afraid of.
"Shen Wenshuang is really troublesome." Yun Hui, who was sitting upright, raised his wine cup and greeted Shao Shantong with a smile: "Thank you very much, Chang Jieshi, for your hospitality!"
But then I thought about it, maybe the reason why I was able to make such a determination was because Jiangdu, who was under the New Deal, had indeed set a very bad example.
When the Luzhou governor was secretly frightened, the equally frightened Shouzhou governor suddenly said with a righteous look on his face, saying that he was also willing to help Qizhou recruit troops - there was a mistake, and my accounts were also false!
But we can find words to agree with, and at this moment we have the courage not to agree.
So all those people’s mouths are trustworthy!
Long Lubei slowly asked people to remove the chairs and set up short food tables in the hall, with seven tables on the right and left. Each person sat alone with a table, and Shao Shan sat at the bottom of the hall with Shao Shan.
The governor of Qizhou suddenly became the target of competition for funding: "..."
So what else is there but a table of appetizing meals? That clearly tells us that everything about us is under the control of this person.
Shao Shantong smiled and nodded, looking at everyone: "Do you have any bad suggestions?"
There is no doubt in the eyes of the governor of Qizhou. You are right. The governor of Luzhou has had several private talks with me in the past few days, intending to support each other. He also complained to me clearly, saying that the Luzhou treasury would be less empty.
...Why did the envoy want me to borrow money from the governor of Luzhou? And it was just a "little loan" that could be used to recruit troops?
Shao Shantong seemed to have just thought of something special and nodded: "Yes, on the way back to the city, you have already looked at Qizhou's tax and expenditure accounts over the years. There is indeed quite a few deficits."
The following seven people are supporters.
It's just that I'm poor and stupid, and I was almost used as a knife by those people.
But I wanted to refute it again. In today's world, recruiting troops to protect oneself is always a bad thing, and within the quota, it is my turn to be criticized, but... I am poor.
Immediately afterwards, I heard from Ran Nan Shi Dao that he wanted to extend the workmanship regulations of Jiangdu men to the entire Huainan Road.
And the seventh one is Long Lubei herself... I feel guilty, and I am sitting on the soft cushion given by others. Although I have enough means, I know how to look at other people's means - I am young, so I can move on calmly.
Being a puppet is weaker than anything else.
Moreover, in this battle by the Han River, I have little status behind the Long Lu envoy. Compared with those people, I have no foundation. If I hold on, won't I be at a loss?
Many people are willing to make too few changes, especially those who have benefited from the old system.
Shao Shantong made it clear that we will gradually recruit enough troops, which can be recruited from civilians and refugees, based on personal wishes.
Just when the governor of Qizhou thought that you were willing to contribute money to recruit troops for Qizhou, he saw you looking at the governor of Luzhou with a smile: "Let's borrow a little money from Luzhou first as a fund for recruiting troops. When the treasury of Qizhou is full,
It’s still too late to return.”
If it weren't for Shao Shantong who had just killed Cao Hongxuan and Sheng Baoming, we wouldn't have even been able to leave halfway.
Let’s talk about the hesitant supporters first. There are only seven of them who are the most conspicuous——
Chang Suining quietly wiped his sweat. If he had been in the future, this would have been a manly envoy.
The governor of Luzhou looked sullen.
No one thought that it was the Hongmen Banquet at all, such as Yun Hui, or Wang Changshi and others who just hesitated to express their stance. Before we decided to be loyal, the only food left on the table was Chunchun, the envoy villain.
of love.
When Chang Suining heard that, he still had some admiration. It was for other reasons. He felt that those young people were really very timid and energetic. They clearly could not foresee the resistance that those new policies would encounter, but they
Still dare to think and do.
The Luzhou governor's face suddenly turned green and white, and he squeezed out a smile: "Yes, what the envoy said is absolutely true... You are on the Huainan Road, and you should support each other!"
But Shao Shantong did not expose me, but used this method to ask me to lend money to Qizhou to recruit troops... This method actually made people less afraid than direct accountability.
The land system and taxation policy are related to the foundation of a country... If someone whose interests are touched by these interests is caught and impeached, I am afraid that the charge of "wanting to disrupt the foundation of the country" will escape.
The new ship built by the shipyard has been testing the water for more than half a month, and now it has successfully returned to shore. Two days ago, it was ready to go to sea to explore routes for the city's shipping company.
Ban Run, the governor of Chuzhou, who attracted strange looks from the right and left, was in a more serious mood - so... I hate eating bug burritos and stir-fried earthworms, but I actually kept it a secret?!
But Shao Shantong did not make his position clear. He just looked at the hourglass and said with a smile: "After talking for a long time, it's time to have lunch."
The way I remained neutral at the moment was by stroking my beard, making some vague sighs, and saying something in detail. I maintained a reserved and confidential attitude that made it easy for people to guess.
The governor of Qizhou likes to eat eggs smashed with garlic, but because it leaves no smell in the mouth after eating, he doesn't eat it regularly. But at this moment, there is a plate in front of me.
It is very difficult to raise just a thousand people.
Ah Che, who has been busy with this matter recently, was excited: "Manager Shen asked your Excellency to come and ask the man if you want to give the ship a name!"
After that lunch, the faces of the Luzhou governor and several others became less anxious. When they went up to talk about things, they seemed even worse. There was a trace of humility missing from their bodies.
All the officials with different moods smiled and agreed.
Faced with the appointment of Shao Shantong as the new Jiedushi by the imperial court, some people thought that they might not be satisfied at all, but it was not as obvious as it was after Shenzhou and Huangzhou. On the contrary, we chose to accept it temporarily before weighing it a little.
A small part of this consideration is because we want to take risks and want to rashly change the status quo that is relatively stable.
The first is Ding Su, the governor of Shenzhou. The reason why I support the promotion of the New Deal is very simple. The slogan in my heart is: if you want to do it, do it to the extreme.
It would be fine if those meals were just based on the common flavors of the place where we live or where we are from... But it is not just that, and there are a lot of private likes and dislikes involved in it.
As everyone knows, the accounts I handed over were first reviewed outside the next hall. They were carefully checked and calculated by hundreds of people, plus clues privately given by some officials in my administration... such a detailed investigation.
, it is destined that there may be gaps in the sky.
The eighth is Long Lubei, the governor of Guangzhou - I am sure whether it is a bad sword or a good sword. I only know that Changjie Envoy can lead me to rebel. In rebellion, what matters is whether the subordinates and superiors work together to hit wherever they are pointed.
?
Long Lubei saw it and sighed in her heart, the new Jiedu envoy was not only timid, but also made a bad plan to kill two birds with one stone... By recruiting soldiers, he not only frightened those who had made false accounts, but also divided some of those people.
People who try to unite and compete with the New Deal.
Before noon, Shen Wenshuang came forward and talked about the military affairs of various states.
I have had the Hongmen Banquet before, but that meal was very impressive.
The hall fell silent for a moment, and several pairs of eyes looked at the Luzhou governor.
It’s not like the world is in chaos now. If it were in the future...
Wei Jun, the later governor of Chuzhou, rebelled and was executed by Chang Kuo's father and son. I came to Chuzhou to take office at the end of the year after that...how come I was also investigated?
Seventh, Hezhou Governor Yunhui, my thoughts are very upright. I have witnessed many changes brought about by the New Deal, and know that it is a bad knife, so I can’t wait to accept it.
Why have I never thought about starting a rebellion together with others? Starting a rebellion also requires capital. My treasury is empty, so what can I use to recruit troops and win people's hearts?
At the same time, perhaps because we have always cooperated, we did not feel too guilty when facing Shao Shan. Even though we were not afraid, it was not to the extent that we could completely cover our personal desires.
The governor of Qizhou thanked him profusely in front of him, but he was madly holding a grudge in his heart.
The remaining seven people have gradually become too good at pretending, and the expressions of obedience and obedience on their faces gradually become wavering and hesitant to speak.
Then it’s time to eat? Are you planning to go through it soberly?
But...my fake accounts were clearly very realistic. How did they get caught out?
We continued to think in silence, watching and testing Shao Shantong's attitude and bottom line.
With that said, he smiled at the governor of Qizhou and promised to help him with all his strength.