Chapter 1030: Yànbei’s political finance, candidates for governor
Suddenly, the bells and drums on the tower rang five times in succession. It was just like going to court at the fifth watch. This was the rule of the court.
Everyone was stunned when they heard the sound of bells and drums. It has been a long time since they went to court. The last court meeting was held by Wang Yu before the battle of Tianlang Pass. After nearly a year, they finally saw Wang Yu go to court again today.
toward.
Squeak...
The palace door slowly opened, and a group of black-armored soldiers with bright uniforms walked out of the palace door. The leading captain walked to the door and waved his fist: "My lords, I have been waiting for a long time. The time has come. Please
Enter the palace!"
Zhao Anling, Wang Dangzhi and others went first, followed by other ministers, and walked towards the inner hall of the palace. No one dared to jump in line or rush to the front. After all, being an official requires a sense of officialdom, what should be said and what should be done.
There are rules.
After entering the palace gate, go straight through the Yannian Hall, Taihe Hall, and gather in the main hall.
The main hall had already been filled with civil and military officials, as many as thirty or forty people in total. All of them were holding folded books in their hands, standing together in a scattered manner, talking in twos and threes, waiting for Wang Yu's arrival.
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Wang Yu was singing and singing last night to defeat Dan, and Bai Ruolan could not bear to conquer. The two maids Zeng Rou and Zhou Miaotong were forced to join the battlefield again, which consumed a lot of energy. At this time, they had already escaped from the beauty's arms and sat on the edge of the bed. According to the formula of the heart,
Sit in meditation, collect your breath, unify your mind, and restore your vitality.
"Husband... I'm going to court at five o'clock. It's already five o'clock. It's time to change into court clothes and go to court."
A soft voice sounded in his ears. Wang Yu quickly turned his head, looking at his eyes and nose, and his nose and heart, keeping calm, and nodded: "It's almost time, Madam, please change my court clothes. It's my first time to go to court in a year.
It’s time to discuss government affairs with the ministers.”
Bai Ruolan stood up and put on her obscene clothes. Her eyebrows were like spring water and her eyes were like daisy. She smiled softly and said: "If I don't go to court again, I'm afraid it will be spread all over the world that the general is addicted to women and has no interest in government."
He was chatting and laughing with endless charm, and dressed him in neat and brand-new court clothes. As soon as he put it on his body, his whole aura was completely different.
Wang Yu looked at the sky and sighed with emotion: "The time has come, let's go to the palace!"
Bai Ruolan looked at her husband's figure and sighed softly in her heart. The ups and downs in Zhendong City these days have not been completely hidden from him, and she doesn't know how long such peaceful days can last.
Compared to the general's wife, all she ever wanted was the happy life of ordinary people with two people in her life.
It's just that she is the daughter of the Minister of Rites, and the lives of ordinary people have never been related to her! And in these troubled times, ordinary people are even more miserable!
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"The general has arrived..." the chief eunuch sang, and the hall immediately became quiet. The civil servants and generals immediately took their places and knelt on the ground together, without squinting their eyes and showing respect.
On the high platform in the center of the main hall, there is a dragon throne made of gold. Behind the throne, within the yellow gauze, you can vaguely see a graceful figure. This is the concubine Dongfang Xuerou who listens to the government behind the curtain.
Half of the high platform is the throne of the regent Wang Yu.
Wang Yu sat on the throne, looking down at the civil and military ministers kneeling in the hall, and felt a majestic aura coming towards his face. These civil and military ministers were all virtuous, capable, talented, and capable.
All the important ministers had great destinies. Hundreds of officials gathered together and knelt down before him. The combination of this pious worship and the nobility of fate was so pressing that if it had not been for the fate of the True Dragon Emperor, he would have been killed.
I really can't control the luck of these ministers.
Throughout the history of China, there have been nearly hundreds of kings, most of whom were short-lived.
Firstly, it was because the king was in the harem, indulged in drinking and sex, and indulged in excessive sexual activities, which resulted in a weak and sick body.
Secondly, there are mostly women in the harem, and the Yin Qi is too heavy. The average male's physique cannot resist this Yin Qi.
Thirdly, facing the worship of many officials every day, not all kings can withstand this great courtesy from the king and his ministers.
The wiser the emperor or the emperor with great achievements, the longer he will live, and he can even suppress evil spirits in mountains and rivers himself!
In the past, Wang Yu never believed in fate, let alone martial arts gods, or invisible momentum. But since traveling to Tianqi, he has witnessed the manipulation and trend of fate with his own eyes. As his martial arts has continued to improve,
After the body has internal breath and blood energy, it is obvious that different people have a certain amount of energy and momentum, but the size is different.
"Dear dear friends, Pingsheng..."
Wang Yu spoke. His voice was not loud, but it was powerful and powerful. His voice echoed throughout the hall.
Wang Yu looked around, his eyes as if he were seeing the smallest detail, and finally returned to Zhao Anling, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and asked: "Shang Shu, Zhao, I have been away at war for several months, and I don't know how Yanbei is developing. Please tell me about it.
Come on!"
Although Zhao Anling was the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, he was previously the governor of Yanbei Province.
I am afraid he should have the clearest understanding of the entire Yanbei situation.
Before Wang Yu took power, as one of Wang Chang's right-hand men, he himself played the role of the logistics manager who sat in the rear.
Zhao Anling replied: "General Qi, Princess, this year, we, Yanbei, have worked hard to govern, implement new policies, and achieve stable development. We have made great progress in all aspects, including population and household registration, farming and water conservancy, treasury and people's livelihood, and handicrafts and commerce.
He Zhan, I will report the above aspects to the general and the concubine..."
"Our Yan army has 2.4 million soldiers and civilians, living in 131 counties in the nine counties of Yanbei. One hundred thousand Zhendong Army entered Dongyi and was changed to Kwantung Army. Later, the people were moved to Dongyi. Their families and following people were all together.
There were 180,000 households, and the population of Yanbei dropped by more than hundreds of thousands. Fortunately, the generals moved to Cang, and coupled with the resettlement of people and refugees who had fled from various places in the past six months, the population of Yanbei did not decrease significantly.
Today, there are still more than 2.1 million left."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Wang Yu nodded slightly, the people are the foundation of a country. Without the people as the foundation, national prosperity is just empty talk, because all material development and improvement require the creation of working people.
The people are the productive force!
However, although Yanbei, as a border area, has a large population, it pales in comparison to its real population.
Like the Land of Four Rivers, the worst one has a population of nearly 7 million, and the most prosperous Henan Road even had a population of 12 million at its peak.
Its imperial capital, Tianjing, was a megacity with a population of over three million at its peak.
Moreover, although the land of Four Rivers is a plain terrain that lacks dangerous land, it is suitable for farming. It is not like the mountainous terrain of Yanbei, which is also a major constraint for population development. Of course, for border areas, the steep terrain is more advantageous.
important.
"At the beginning of the year, we implemented the border seeding method, sowing at an appropriate density to facilitate ventilation and drainage, and we were good at weeding, thinning, and controlling the farming season. We cut down forests, built water conservancy projects, reclaimed wasteland, and cultivated deeply, which greatly increased the annual yield of each land.
Yield."
"However, today, the national treasury is still unable to make ends meet. In order to appease the people, it is necessary to build water conservancy projects, build villages, cities, palaces, border defenses, etc., which costs a lot of money. Taxes cannot keep up with the expenditure. Therefore, the national treasury is still at a high level of expenditure.
at the inclusion stage.”
Although Wang Yu's understanding of agriculture is limited, he still has some insights into financial management, so he interjected: "How much silver is needed for monthly expenditure now? How much is included? Are there detailed accounts of the source and destination?"
Zhao Anling nodded, turned around and glanced at Chang Shi behind him, who took out a book of silk from his official uniform and handed it to him.
Zhao Anling took over and opened a few pages and replied: "General, the monthly military expenditure on food and salary is the largest. The army stationed at the border and the troops defending the cities total one million people. In addition to food, grass and salary, it also includes expansion.
Military supplies, breeding war horses and armor, require a monthly expenditure of 50,000 taels of gold and 150,000 taels of silver; the salary of officials in the imperial court is 50,000 taels of silver, cities and gates, fortifications, road construction, official roads, academies and water conservancy
The monthly cost of building facilities and other facilities is also 100,000 taels of silver. The total cost of all expenses is at least 50,000 taels of gold and 300,000 taels of silver per month!..."
"Now it is all supported by Hebei. However, the great general Shenwei has already captured Hedong, and holds Hedong and Hebei in his hands. I believe that balance will be achieved soon!"
Under Xun Yu's governance, Yan Nan could barely balance its income and expenditure.
But the operation of Yanbei is entirely due to the support of Hebei. Now there is another Hedong. Soon, life should be much better.
Wang Yu listened briefly and understood the monthly expenses and income. These are the expenses that the country must face for city defense and city construction and military salary. It is also a top priority to purchase soldiers and armor and cultivate war horses.
Yanbei originally started out as a cavalry force. A full third of the 300,000-strong Zhendong Army was made up of cavalry. The three major racecourses, including Yanyun Racecourse, had to be maintained even if they were trying to sell iron.
The east of the river is opening and the sun is beginning to set. Due to the restoration of military strength, a large number of new soldiers are about to be recruited. Without sophisticated equipment, the combat effectiveness will definitely be greatly affected in the fight.
"In today's world of great strife, where rituals and music are ruined, cauldrons are thundering, people are displaced, and people's hearts are unstable. Taxes should not be too heavy. However, the court cannot help but continue the red rule endlessly. This matter will be put aside for the time being. Afterwards, the minister will summon civil officials for discussion.
How to increase the revenue of the treasury, after drawing up a plan, submit it to the general and the concubine for consultation."
Zhao Anling crossed his hands and saluted: "Follow the general's order!"
"Keep going!" Wang Yu sat upright and said.
Zhao Anling continued the topic: "Since the regency of the general, under the policy of encouraging farming, handicrafts and commerce have also been encouraged. Iron smelting, foundry, lacquerware, textiles, salt cooking and other industries in Yanbei have all developed. In addition, the Eastern Yi and the Western Ping have surrendered.
, the civil and military generals have been in their respective positions, performing their respective responsibilities, implementing Cang laws and Cang laws, registering households, organizing documents, connecting the commerce between Da Cang and Dongyi, making profits, gradually filling the balance of the treasury, and strengthening the imperial court.
The country is rich and the people are strong!”
Wang Yu nodded with satisfaction. Zhao Anling had been Wang Chang's logistics manager for more than ten years, and he had done a very good job in this regard.
"However, General, now that the position of Yanbei Governor is vacant, it is not a long-term solution!"
"Therefore, I think we should select talented people to serve as soon as possible!" Zhao Anling said loudly again.
Of course he knew that he had gone from being the governor of Yanbei Province to the current position of temporary official minister. In essence, Wang Yu himself wanted to vacate this position and then support his own people.
Rather than waiting for Wang Yu to mention this matter himself, Zhao Anling might as well just take the initiative and speak up so as to leave more affection between him and Wang Yu.
Moreover, not only Wang Yu, but also the newly appointed governor of Yanbei Province must remember his love.
"Who does Zhao Shangshu think can take on such an important task?" Wang Yu followed Zhao Anling's words and said with a smile.
"Xiao He, the governor of Liaoyang County, Wang Mang, the governor of Wudu County, and Kuai Tong, the governor of Wuping County. All three of them have the style of state officials. When they were in office, they were well-versed in politics and had great political achievements." Zhao Anling answered directly without raising his head.
Each of these three people has their own merits. The key is that Wang Yu personally appointed the governors of these three counties in the nine counties of Yanbei. The three of them are definitely direct descendants of Wang Yu. It is recommended that one of these three people be promoted to the position.
Absolutely no problem.
Among these three people, Xiao He was born in an ordinary way. His father was not even an official, but just a minor official. Therefore, he was of little help in the family world.
However, among the three people, it is obvious that this one has the best political performance, obviously far behind the other two.
Moreover, after all, Wang Yu was born as a scholar, so they are closer to each other in terms of relationship.
As for Wang Mang, needless to say, his last name is his best help.
However, although his political performance is not bad, he always likes to do some fancy things and some untimely fancy things. Therefore, among the three people, his political performance is the worst.
From the bottom of his heart, Zhao Anling did not want to push this person. This kind of person who likes to do fancy things cannot do without someone's control. And the higher this kind of person climbs, the fewer people can control him, and there is a possibility of trouble.
The sex will be greater.
But who gave him the surname Wang?
Kuai Tong, with his father around, plus he is one of Wang Yu's earliest team members, his future will be good no matter what.
"I heard that the Liaoyang County Sheriff's taxes this year are 40% higher than last year!" Wang Yu seemed to suddenly think of something, and then said.
And such a sentence is enough to express Wang Yu's tendency.
Therefore, several people headed by Zhao Anling immediately began to publicize the various measures and achievements Xiao He had made in the more than a year since he became the county governor.
"Xiao He has such a great talent, it would be a pity if he could only serve as a county guard!"
"However, Xiao He has been appointed as the governor of Liaoyang County for only one year. If he is promoted again, people may not be able to calm down!"
"Let's do this. Xiao He will temporarily take over the position of governor of Yanbei! If Yanbei can be managed properly in his hands, he will be officially promoted."
"General Shengming!" All the civil and military officials said in unison.
