Looking at Taishi Jia who was thoughtful, Xie Daoqing continued: "After all, the official family is still young people. Young people have their own ideas, which are naturally different from those of our older generation. This is not What a bad thing. Judging from the results of the past two years, signs of the resurgence of the Song Dynasty have appeared. Jia Aiqing, you are the elder of our dynasty and have rich political experience. You should work with me to support the official new policy. Only in this way can you live up to the death of the late emperor. Of course, if you encounter something inappropriate, you should also point it out to prevent officials from going into misunderstandings."
After hearing this, Jia Sidao seemed to be relieved. He said respectfully, "Yes, the Queen Mother. I will obey the Queen Mother's decree."
Xie Daoqing nodded slightly: "Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, you and I are both in our fifties. In the past few decades, the political situation has changed frequently. Seeing the golden man being destroyed, I flashed towards the opportunity. But again A more powerful and barbaric Mongolia emerged, and there was always no peace in the court. When the late emperor was in power, Shi Miyuan was first in power, and then Yan, Ma, Ding, and Dong disrupted the government. It was difficult to keep the government clean. Fortunately, the officials had to strive for success. Nowadays, the Song Dynasty is prosperous and prosperous. We can rest assured and retreat behind the scenes. I believe that the resurgence of our dynasty will surely come true in the official family."
At this point, Xie Daoqing personally filled Jia Sidao's cup of tea and said with a smile, "The officials have said that we should keep pace with the times and look forward to everything. I think this sentence is very good. Although we are young When you are older, you must keep up with the development of society and progress with the times. Let the past be in the past. The struggle between imperial power and queen power has become a bygone history. Grand Master, in the past, the relationship between you and the official family Whatever unpleasant things happened during this time have all passed. From now on, there will only be the dispute between Song Dynasty and Meng Dynasty, and nothing else. Let’s take a step back. With me here, I can protect you."
Xie Daoqing's words are filled with many words from later generations. Although I learned them all from me, it can also be seen that she is not a queen mother who sticks to the past.
In history, after Jia Sidao was exiled, the escort officer Zheng Huchen, the captain of Kuaiji County, forced him to commit suicide many times. He said: "The Emperor promised me not to die." Maybe it came from today's conversation.
At the court meeting on February 24, I received a memorial from the Sichuan Military Region. Since February, since I implemented the policy of giving priority to military affairs, I have always discussed matters related to military affairs first in the daily court meetings.
Lu Xiufu reported: "Your Majesty, the Military Affairs Council received a memorial from the Sichuan Military Region early this morning. General Gao Gao, deputy envoy, General Zhang Jue, and Zan Wanshou, Sichuan's pacification envoy and governor of the capital, began to report to your majesty. Our army conquered the entire territory of Guang'an Army in mid-February."
Guang'an Army. Originally belonged to Tongchuanfu Road. It was located between Chengdufu Road (where Chengdu was governed) and Kuizhou Road (where Chongqing was governed). Its jurisdiction was approximately equivalent to Guang'an, Huaying City and Yuechi County in Sichuan Province in later generations. The administrative seat is Qujiang County (today's Guang'an City), north of Chongqing and east of Chengdu. Qujiang Prefecture in the north of Guang'an Army was occupied by the Mongols seven years ago. Shunqing Prefecture in the central and southern part belonged to the Song Dynasty. At the end of last year .Daliang City outside Qujiang Prefecture has been captured by Zhang Jue's army. Therefore, in the entire Guang'an Army, only Qujiang is still in the hands of the Mongols.
For decades, Song and Meng's investment in the Guang'an Army was not very large, but wars broke out frequently. In the past two years, it has become the most frequent place of war in Sichuan. Small frictions are always constant. In a sense, the Guang'an Army It was the military training ground of Song and Mongolia.
I was quite excited: "There is good news early in the morning. Lu Aiqing will read out the memorial to make everyone happy."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Lu Xiufu read. "I, your Majesty, are Gao Gao, Zhang Jue, and Zan Wanshou. Our army captured Qujiang on February 17, the third year of Xianchun, and recovered the entire territory of Guang'an Army. This battle. A total of more than 2,000 enemies were wiped out and 125 were captured. Our army suffered 896 casualties. Details are recorded in the battle report."
"It seems that the Mongols have nothing to fear. Lu Aiqing will submit the battle report. I will review it immediately after the meeting."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Guang'an Army has been in war for a long time. Now it has finally been recovered. According to my will, Guang'an Army will be renamed Ningxi Army to celebrate the joy of recovery."
After finishing the military affairs, I asked Ruan Dengbing: "Ruan Aiqing, how popular are the Chinese coins in the Song Dynasty?"
"Back to Your Majesty, the people in Lin'an City and surrounding large towns have fully accepted it. In addition, large-scale transactions between our merchants are basically using Huaxia coins. It is expected that before the end of March this year, Yinzhuang's branches will It will be completed at the locations of all state capitals in our country. It will be completed at the county level before the end of the year. In one or two years at most, Huaxia currency can be popularized in our country."
"Okay. Ruan Aiqing. Remember not to make the same mistake again with the widespread issuance of Jiaozi, Huizi and other banknotes. We must ensure the credibility of Huaxia coins in the circulation field. Increase publicity through the media and let the people know about me. At the same time, the bank must also ensure that Free convertibility of other currencies such as Huaxia coins and gold, silver and copper coins. After Huaxia coins are basically accepted across the country, the circulation of other currencies will be cancelled."
"Yes. I understand."
"Wen Aiqing. How is the reform of the provincial system going?"
Wen Tianxiang said: "Back to Your Majesty. Currently, seven regions have completed the reform of the provincial system. These seven regions are Fujian Province, Jiangxi Province, Guangdong Province, Guangxi Province, Hunan Province, Jiangsu Province and Anhui Province. The remaining The capitals of Sichuan, Hubei, Zhejiang and Guizhou provinces will be completed by the end of this year."
"Well, in the early stage of the restructuring, the problems encountered must be summarized in time and corrected in time to increase the speed of subsequent restructuring. In addition, preparations must be made for the reserves of reserve personnel in various places. Once the north is restored, the imperial court A large number of capable frontier ministers are needed."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wen Tianxiang continued. "Your Majesty, during the restructuring of Jiangsu and Anhui provinces, there is a suspicion that the names of the highest officials in the provinces and the highest officials in the military regions are duplicated. For example, the administrative region where the Yangzhou Military Region is located For Jiangsu Province, Mr. Li Tingzhi’s official title is Zhizhishi. And the highest administrative official in Jiangsu Province is also called Zhizhishi. Therefore, the Government Affairs Council proposes whether the name can be unified."
"Of course you can. The title is just for convenience. How do you think the Government Council can change it?"
"Your Majesty, after discussion, the Government Affairs Council believes that the simplest method is to use the titles used by Your Majesty in the Royal Guards. Army commander, division commander, etc. Therefore, whether it is possible to call the envoys of each province the governor and the pacifier envoys the deputy governor. .When you go to the next state, you can be called the governor. When you go to the county, you are called the county magistrate."
This is the same as the name of later generations. I said: "Wen Aiqing, your Government Affairs Council will make a detailed plan first. Then I will discuss it with you."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Ministry of Education Jiang Aiqing. Are you ready for this year's Science and Technology Month activities?"
Jiang Wanli said: "Back to Your Majesty, preparations have been completed. With last year's experience, this year's Science and Technology Month will definitely be more successful."
"Very good. Liao Aiqing, Ministry of Commerce. What is the situation of state-owned commercial banks?"
Liao Yingzhong, Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, said: "Your Majesty, according to the year-end statistics, last year, almost all state-owned commercial banks in our country were in a state of capital preservation. In some places, state-owned commercial banks even suffered losses. The main reason was the cost of goods. and the increase in labor costs. Today, our economy is developing rapidly. The prices and labor costs of various goods have increased to varying degrees. Therefore, the Ministry of Commerce proposes whether the selling prices of state-owned commercial banks can be slightly increased."
I thought for a while and said: "For the time being, the daily necessities sold in state-owned commercial banks will be maintained at the original price. Those with losses will be subsidized by the Ministry of Household Affairs. We will only consider adjusting the price when our economy reaches a higher level. If the people's income increases by one . Prices have also risen by 10%. There is no difference from before."
"With the development of the economy, prices will definitely show an upward trend. But the magnitude of this increase should not exceed the growth rate of people's income. Otherwise, the people will not feel the immediate benefits that economic development brings to them. At the end of last year The Government Affairs Council has established a new department called the Economic Department. Starting this year, this department will begin to calculate the price index every quarter, and gradually transition to calculating it once a month. Only based on changes in the price index can we scientifically formulate relevant Macroeconomic policies for price control.”
"Yes, Your Majesty. I obey your order."
"My dear friends, if you have the foundation, please submit the memorial. If you don't have the foundation, please withdraw from the court."
After going to court, I called Lu Xiufu and we went back to the Imperial Study Room together. We carefully read the battle reports from the Sichuan Military Region regarding the recapture of the entire territory of Guang'an Army.
In late November last year, after General Zhang Jue recaptured Daliang City of Guang'an Army, the area around Guang'an Army was quiet for more than two months. On the third day of February, about 3,000 Mongolian troops raided Yuechi County in Shunqing Prefecture of Guang'an Army. The city's garrison officer, General Pi, Yang Li was ill. Lieutenant General Han Peng led 800 guards and the regiment in the city to bravely fight the enemy. They fought fiercely for two days and injured more than 700 enemy soldiers. Our army suffered nearly half casualties. Seeing that he was defeated, General Han Peng forcibly kidnapped Yang Li. Take the initiative to withdraw from Yuechi.
After receiving the news, Sichuan pacification envoy Zan Wanshou, who was inspecting the area around Shunqing Mansion, informed Zhang Jue of Chongqing and led 3,000 elite troops from Shunqing Mansion to immediately go to Yuechi for support. He met up with Yang Li and Han Peng halfway. Interrogated several prisoners captured by Han Peng. Coincidentally, one of them was a centurion in the Mongolian Han army. This centurion's origin was in Shunqing Mansion. His grandfather had served under the famous general Cao Youwen in central Sichuan. He worked as a horseman. The commander-in-chief of the Shunqing Army was a descendant of Cao Youwen. From the centurion's mouth, he learned that the Mongolian army that attacked Yuechi was the garrison of Qujiang Prefecture. There were four thousand Mongolian garrison troops in Qujiang Prefecture, including three thousand. Five hundred people belong to the mixed soldiers of Han and Jin Dynasties. Only five hundred people are soldiers of the Western Regions Semu in the Mongolian army. The original Qujiang defenders were incorporated into the Mongolian West Route Army and have been transferred to other areas. The troops stationed in Qujiang are They were made up of recruits drawn from the surrounding areas. They were low-level soldiers in the Mongolian army. I don't know what the commander of the army was up to. He insisted on attacking Yuechi.