Chapter 545: The frightened prince (first update, please vote for me and subscribe)
The weight of the carrot plus the stick can be seen from the sweat on the foreheads of these officials and their subsequent gratitude. ("")
In addition, the identity of the prince is there, although there is no mention of nine tripods, there are still eight tripods.
When they heard the prince reiterate that serving the people of Zhou Dynasty wholeheartedly could avoid culpability, these officials immediately promised to be a meaningful person to society from now on.
So, taking this opportunity, the prince proposed the economic recovery policy that he and Lu Heng had discussed all night.
Among them, in addition to the policies that Lu Heng ordered to implement a few months ago but were deposed by Yan Guohui, many commercial and agricultural policies were added.
For example, a reservoir was dug in the upper reaches of the Fen River to prepare for irrigation needs in drought years. Of course, in terms of expenses, the prince waved his hand and guaranteed that the court would provide one-third of the funds.
When these words came out, all the officials working there were dumbfounded.
one third?
Do you still have the nerve to say it?
However, I felt unhappy about the slander, but I didn't dare to show it.
The prince's meaning is very clear. The imperial court only provides one-third. Where does the other two-thirds come from? You can see for yourselves.
but……
If I let this prince know that you charge arbitrary fees and share expenses with the common people, be careful about the heads on your neck.
As a result, all the local officials attending the meeting, large and small, donated generously under the prince's half-smiling eyes.
After the donation was completed, the copywriter counted the amount and found that it was not enough. Then, all the adults, you smiled and donated generously again through gritted teeth.
Finally, when he saw that the donation amount exceeded the budget by a full 10,000 taels, the prince smiled with satisfaction, took a sip of tea, and secretly winked with the leisurely teacher beside him.
However, seeing the dejected looks of the officials who were bleeding profusely. ("") The prince finally couldn't bear it.
You know, corruption also comes with great risks.
Finally, the prince felt a little sorry, so he drew a big cake for these officials.
Any official who has won praise from local people within three years will have the opportunity to be directly promoted by the emperor to serve in Tokyo three years later. His official rank will also be upgraded by two levels.
Moreover, the imperial court will build a temple in the Tokyo Imperial Palace to worship the ministers who have made great contributions to the country and the country of the Great Zhou Dynasty over the years. Let these ministers leave their names in history and be famous for eternity.
As soon as this policy came out, those officials who were in pain suddenly felt as if they had been on steroids, their faces were rosy and they were very excited.
Not to mention the false reputation of leaving a mark in history, just the idea of serving in Tokyo was enough to make them tempted.
After serving as an official for so many years, current officials understand the gap between Beijing officials and local officials better than anyone else.
What does it mean to be able to serve in the center of power in that colorful world? It not only means an improvement in status, but also means that the prince has paved a bright future for them.
Many officials were so excited that they had long forgotten the intense pain they felt when they suffered heavy bleeding. They all knelt on the ground and thanked the emperor for his great kindness and the prince's kindness.
So, under the prince's constant threats and inducements, these local officials who had little experience went back happily.
In the next few days, Taiyuan City once again regained its prosperity a few months ago.
The businessmen who were scared away by Yan Guohui at the beginning also tentatively came to Taiyuan Mansion again. After seeing the officials and soldiers with a completely new spirit, they put down their worries and happily started driving in Taiyuan again.
Business trip.
And after these merchants spread the word from one to another, a few months ago, the scene of a large number of merchants reappeared. Taiyuan Mansion, the first city outside the Great Wall, finally returned to its glory.
Officials are working diligently. In Taiyuan Prefecture and the counties under its jurisdiction, officials covered in mud can be seen everywhere, busy figures riding back and forth on bad horses.
The introduction of a large number of policies to benefit the people has made the people full of energy. A large number of long-standing abuse cases have been resolved, and petty officials who were corrupt and perverted the law have been brought to justice. "" has made villagers all over Shanxi feel refreshed.
social atmosphere.
In the yamen of Taiyuan Prefecture, Lu Heng felt extremely pleased when he saw the gratifying information gathered from all over the country in just three days. He put the information aside, pressed the prince's shoulder, let out a long sigh, and said lightly:
"The people of Da Zhou are so lovely. If you treat them a little better, they will be so satisfied! Xiao Wu, tell me, can you live up to the expectations of so many kind people?"
Three days later, with the successful establishment of the Rights Supervision Department composed of people from all walks of life in Taiyuan, the power circle in Taiyuan Prefecture successfully completed its awakening.
This is also the first real rights monitoring department in the history of the Zhou Dynasty.
When the prince, who was extremely tired after working for several days, rushed to the government office to ask Lu Heng for the name of the rights monitoring department, Lu Heng, who was taking Su Qianqian to enjoy the snow in the back garden of the government office, thought for a moment and wrote with a big stroke.
One wave.
As a result, Taiyuan of the Great Zhou Dynasty discussed the name of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, and the name came out of nowhere.
Moreover, in the next two days, Lu Heng, referring to the system of later generations, implemented a limited separation of powers policy in Taiyuan Prefecture for the first time.
That is, the legislative power belongs to the imperial court, the prefect of Taiyuan, and various local officials, who have law enforcement and administrative powers. The Independent Commission Against Corruption is responsible for judiciary and supervising the law enforcement and administrative powers of local officials. If local officials are found to be using their power for personal gain, they can directly report to the court
Report. And the provisions also stipulate that ICAC personnel cannot hold other official positions. If they violate the law, they will be severely punished.
This is the first time Lu Heng has tried to decentralize power among the people in this era. Ordinary people and low-status businessmen have also participated in the supervision of rights for the first time. Although this decentralization is limited
.but the meaning is extraordinary,
A hundred years later, when the official Great Zhou Parliament and Congress, as well as the newly established Justice Bureau and other power supervision and judicial institutions played a huge role in the Great Zhou court, almost everyone admired with sincerity that the emperor a hundred years ago
The teacher’s foresight and foresight.
Of course, this is a later topic, so let’s not mention it for now.
The next day, the sky was clear.
The snow on the ground has also melted a lot, and although the fields are still white, the moist black mud under the snow can already be seen on the official road.
In the sky, the bright light of the sun is reflected in the wilderness, which is a bit dazzling.
The weather has become even colder as the heavy snow melts.
Although there was no wind, the slightest bit of chill could not be resisted. It penetrated straight into the cotton-padded clothes and froze to the bone.
At the entrance of Taiyuan City, hundreds of officials gathered.
Wearing a cotton robe and earmuffs, Lu Heng, with a smile on his face, chatted and joked with the hundreds of local officials who came to see him off.
Although parting is imminent, there is no trace of sadness.
The day before yesterday, Lu Heng received another red feather letter from Zhang Wenshan. In the letter, Zhang Wenshan told Lu Heng with great concern that the emperor's condition had deteriorated again. And the King of Shu did not know where he got an imperial edict, saying that the emperor had granted
He was the regent. In the past few days, the King of Shu took advantage of the emperor's serious illness and began to seize power unscrupulously. Zhang Wenshan and several ministers tried their best to prevent the King of Shu from usurping power.
When the two sides were fiercely competing inside and outside the palace, Nanying, which was stationed a hundred miles outside the city and was responsible for the security of the capital, became the focus of the entire power struggle. However, if you want to mobilize Nanying, you only have the emperor's scepter.
It's not possible. There must also be a tiger talisman for mobilizing troops. Both are indispensable. When the late emperor set this rule, he had the intention of not being usurped by rebellious ministers and traitors.
Now the King of Shu has the scepter in his hand, but he cannot mobilize the southern camp. Because the tiger talisman is in Lu Heng's hand.
However, it would be impossible for Lu Heng to mobilize Nanying just by relying on the tiger talisman in his hand.
Next, it depends on the methods of both parties.
Zhang Wenshan, a group of civil servants, worked hard to prevent the King of Shu from usurping power. However, it was still difficult to stop the expansion of King Shu's power. In the letter, Zhang Wenshan was extremely worried. He once again explained to Lu Heng the crisis in the current situation in Tokyo.
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Between the lines, Zhang Wenshan's worries are vividly reflected on the page.
As for Zhang Wenshan, a tough guy, he would never show such a helpless expression unless absolutely necessary.
It seems that returning to Tokyo can no longer be postponed.
After receiving Zhang Wenshan Hongyu, Lu Hengzai did not hesitate and immediately asked Agui to take fifty Yanyun Guards and go south with the Tiger Talisman to take over the South Camp stationed on the south bank of the Yellow River to take over the North Camp's defense of the Yellow River defense line.
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Moreover, before leaving, Lu Heng hesitated and handed over something to Agui that the emperor asked him to keep.
Don't expect Agui to be able to mobilize Nanying with the tiger talisman and token in his hand. As long as Nanying stays in place, it will be a great achievement. As for what to do in the future, Lu Heng will naturally find a way when he arrives at Nanying.
This morning, Lu Heng called the prince into the room and told the prince about the situation in Tokyo for the first time. Although the prince was worried about the emperor's condition and the situation in Tokyo, the past few months of battlefield life had also trained the prince.
That inner quality of not being surprised.
The two of them immediately stopped hesitating and decided to set off immediately.
Looking at the group of officials seeing him off, Lu Heng stepped forward to say goodbye one by one with a smile on his face.
Finally, Lu Heng walked to Huang He, who had been squeezed out by officials of all sizes in Taiyuan and had difficulty entering the circle of power, but was now serving as a patrol officer in Taiyuan. He put his hand on his shoulder, pulled him aside, and whispered:
He said, "Nightingale, who is responsible for secretly supervising the officials, has been handed over to you. Do you know how to use it?"
Huang He raised his head and looked at the emperor's master's clear eyes and solemn expression. With awe in his heart, he raised his hands and nodded.
"I understand!"
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"Let's go!"
Yanyun Wei, who was sitting on the carriage, waited for the young master to get on the carriage. He raised the riding whip in his hand and cracked it gently in the air.
The carriage creaked and squeaked, pushing away the snow on the official road, slowly moving towards the south.
At the gate of the city, a group of officials, big and small, bent down and saluted: "Your Majesty the Crown Prince, Your Majesty the Imperial Master!"
In the carriage, it was warm as spring.
Su Qianqian, who was wearing a red dress, smiled when she saw Lu Heng lowering the car curtain. She picked up the teapot and poured two cups, then handed them to Lu Heng and the prince respectively.
"How dare you trouble your wife!" The prince stood up with his back straight in fear, and quickly took the tea cup.
After taking the tea cup, the prince looked at the teacher suspiciously.
After seeing the teacher holding the tea cup in both hands and closing his eyes to relax, the prince breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that what happened that day should be okay!