In Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Empire, the inner courtyard of the Forbidden City shines brightly, and the golden roof of the palace shines dazzlingly in the sun, like bright gems set in the blue sky.
The Imperial Guards were dressed in neat military uniforms and stood at their posts with their heads held high. Their postures were like exquisitely carved stone statues, firm and fearless, demonstrating the might and confidence of the Tang army.
Whenever the breeze blows, the various medals hanging on the chests of the Guards make crisp sounds, as if to declare the power and glory of the royal family.
In the solemn square, the dragon flag symbolizing the supreme authority of the Tang Empire fluttered in the wind, and the bright red and gold colors shone in the sun, attracting everyone's attention.
As a totem designed personally by His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the image of the dragon occupies a supreme position in the history and culture of the empire. It is not only carved on the beams and pillars of the palace, in gorgeous murals, but can also be seen everywhere in royal supplies and rituals
Among them, the majesty and glory of the royal family are always displayed, which is awe-inspiring, as if the power of the dragon can sweep away all haze and protect the peace of this land and its people.
The golden sunlight shines through the tall floor-to-ceiling windows of the conference room and onto the mahogany conference table, reflecting the exquisite teacups placed on the table and reflecting the dots of light. Nangong Hong's mood is as bright as this sunshine, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously smile
A smile.
His Majesty the Emperor realized all his wishes, and the Tang Empire finally unified the world! As the head of diplomacy, he finally reached the pinnacle of power. He knew that this was not the end yet. His Majesty the Emperor had already promised the position of prime minister in the future.
It had to be him. Thinking of this, his smile deepened, as if he had already seen himself sitting on the throne of the prime minister, pointing out the country and scolding Fang Qiu.
The elderly Chu Muzhou was coughing more and more frequently. In Nangonghong's opinion, it was just the helpless struggle of an aging man. Soon he would step down as the deputy prime minister of the empire and retire with honor.
Thinking of this, Nangong Hong coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and started today's speech in a light and cheerful tone: "The negotiations in Dorne have been successfully concluded. The Earl of Dorne will soon be the same as the Duke of Nanla.
The boat goes to Linshui."
He paused and glanced at the ministers present, with a hint of ridicule in his tone: "Your Majesty, if you really have a hobby of collecting abdicated emperors, then soon, these former emperors will all be in your collection.
In front of you, I bow down and bow to you."
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of hearty laughter erupted in the conference room, and the ministers agreed one after another. The atmosphere was relaxed and warm. Tang Mo smiled and waved his hand, and responded: "No, of course I don't have that kind of weird hobby."
He has recently been busy reorganizing the empire's structure, and many of the past departments are no longer adaptable to the new situation. He looked out the window with deep eyes and a myriad of thoughts.
He first thought of the diplomatic system. Now that the Tang Empire has unified the world, the role of diplomacy has almost disappeared. The diplomatic system led by Nangong Hong and Jiang Run is about to face huge changes. Then, he thought of
Under the new situation of imperial unification, the customs system responsible for import and export also needs to undergo large-scale rectification to adapt to new needs.
Of course, the Tang Empire no longer needs to export such things. It has already controlled everything in the world, so there is no need for things like customs to exist. Maybe it will still exist for a while to serve trade in various regions.
, but it is completely different in nature, and the matters it governs have nothing to do with the past.
The power of some departments will inevitably be reduced, while the power of other departments will continue to expand as the empire expands. The image of the Ministry of Internal Affairs emerged in his mind. In the absence of external affairs, the power of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
It has expanded to shocking proportions.
At the same time, the military is also worried about its own future. Will the unification of the empire mean a reduction in the size of the army? Will the military technology of the Tang Empire stagnate due to lack of external competition? These are all related to the military-industrial group
Major issues related to military interests and military interests, if not handled properly, may cause huge turmoil. This made him feel a little pressure. He knew that he had to handle these issues carefully to ensure the stability and prosperity of the empire.
Tang Mo's brain was working rapidly, like precision gears, trying to build a huge and stable empire framework. He knew very well that this new huge empire was like a newborn baby, fragile but full of infinite possibilities.
He must formulate a set of effective rules for it to ensure that it can grow healthily, continue, and maintain stable operation and even prosperity for at least the next few hundred years that he can foresee.
This set of rules must be precise, must be balanced, and must take into account all aspects of the empire. He must be like an acrobat on a tightrope, carefully maintaining a balance, both to ensure the stability of the empire and to promote its development.
First, he must take care of the interests of each department. Each department of the empire, like each organ of the human body, is indispensable. He needs to redistribute resources and power to satisfy each department as much as possible and let them all surround themselves.
Around the royal family, he became the staunchest supporter of the royal family and defended the authority and status of the royal family.
He knows that with his current reputation and power, he can do almost anything he wants. Even if he announces the disbandment of the army, no one will dare to openly oppose it. However, he cannot just focus on the present, he must consider his future generations and the Tang Dynasty.
The eternal plan, even if the eternal plan is just an illusory wish.
Every emperor is burdened with such a mission, although history has proven countless times that such efforts are mostly in vain. No dynasty can last forever, and no imperial power can be truly eternal. Tang Mo knows this very well, but he still wants to
Try your best.
He knew that if he wanted to prolong the rule of the Tang Dynasty, he must learn to transfer power. Perhaps a constitutional monarchy would be a good choice, which would reduce the number of people who want to overthrow the royal family.
However, transferring power itself means risks, which means that he must give up part of the power in his hands. At this moment of prosperity, such a choice is undoubtedly stupid in the eyes of outsiders. Of course, Tang Mo will not give up the power in his hands immediately.
, but he must plan ahead and consider the possibility that his descendants may not be able to hold on to power.
He must find a delicate balance between centralization and decentralization, which can not only ensure the authority of the royal family, but also satisfy other forces, thereby maintaining the long-term stability of the empire.
In short, the entire reform process must be cautious and step-by-step. He cannot do whatever he wants and must take into account the interests and influences of all parties.
Judging from the current personnel structure of the court, most of the ministers are absolute royalists loyal to the royal family. It is almost impossible for them to question Tang Mo's decision-making. This means that it is difficult for him to hear different voices and it is very difficult for him to hear different voices.
It is difficult to get objective opinions. This makes him feel that the burden on his shoulders is even heavier, and the road to reform is more challenging. Judging from the current personnel structure of the court, it is actually a bit difficult to expect a group of 100% royalists to question Tang Mo.
Already.
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I'm not feeling well today, so I just wrote so much...