What surprised the civil and military officials was that all of them were knighted. How many people would be knighted? It would not be all over the place. *Literature Hall*
When Liu Zhang saw the whole room boiling with excitement, he only glanced at it. Everyone met Liu Zhang's gaze and immediately fell silent.
Liu Zhang continued: "I know what everyone wants to say. In this way, wouldn't the title become too common? Does anyone still admire the title? Will the title become a false name?
If you think this way, you are looking down on those retired soldiers and those passionate men who have sacrificed everything for the unification of the Han Dynasty. I hereby make it clear to you that all those who have titles in our Sichuan Army must have contributed to the Han Dynasty, and He is a person worthy of respect.
I also guarantee that the title will not be reduced to a mere name. All those with titles will enjoy different levels of bonus points in the four imperial examinations, ranging from five to thirty points.
The status of a person with a title is the same as that of an official. When a baron meets a township official, a viscount meets a county official, an earl meets a county official, or a marquis meets a state official, there is no need to pay homage.
All those with a title can receive corresponding subsidies to maintain their lives if they are injured or injured, old and have lost a child, or have a major accident.
If any person with a title has suggestions or reform ideas for the government and the court, they can go directly to the county level. If the county officials refuse to accept the proposal, they will be punished for dereliction of duty."
After Liu Zhang's words, everyone took a breath. The title of "Emotion" is really not just a name. Status, accident insurance, examinations, and expression of one's own ideas all come with privileges.
To be honest, the previous titles were more for winning people's hearts and did not have any privileges at all. However, Liu Zhang was awarded so many titles at once, but he had so many privileges.
Many generals who do not plan to retire are planning to retire. The people standing in this hall, according to their merits, should be made count no matter what.
It's better than being a bachelor now.
"The so-called decrease in title." Liu Zhang waited for the civil and military officials to quiet down and spoke again. Only then did everyone remember that Liu Zhang had added the word "decline". They didn't know what it meant, so they all listened attentively.
"In principle, all titles can be hereditary, and we Han people can benefit our descendants. Moreover, our parents and ancestors fought bloody battles, so future generations should not be too miserable.
However, the descendants of these heroes cannot always take shelter under the blessings of their fathers and grandfathers. This will only cause the descendants of these heroes to degenerate and become worms. This is an insult to their parents and ancestors.
Therefore, all titles can be hereditary, but if the father passes it to his son, the earl becomes a viscount, the son passes it to his grandson, and the viscount becomes a baron, all the benefits will be reduced accordingly.
The title is passed down to only one person, regardless of age or age, and is based on the personal wishes of the person passing on the title. If there is no personal will, the eldest son will inherit."
The civil and military officials suddenly exploded. How come they have never heard of such a method of passing on a title from ancient times to the present? There used to be a grace order. After the title of the father was passed down, several sons shared it. The territory remained unchanged. After that, the power of the feudal kings weakened.
However, the title level of others has not changed, but Liu Zhang's title has been decreasing from generation to generation, which is unprecedented in ancient times and modern times.
Although those who have outstanding meritorious service, are disabled, or have a high position can enjoy a high title after retirement, the vast majority of soldiers will definitely only have a baron.
In other words, according to the decreasing model, it is impossible to benefit the descendants at all. After one generation, the number of titles will be greatly reduced.
When they thought of this result, many generals who had considered retiring gave up their plans.
However, all civil and military officials do not contradict this decree, not only because it only affects retired soldiers, but also because they believe that few people will object to this reduction in title.
At most, a few greedy people will complain about the flaws.
After all, this is just a title. Although the baron cannot be passed down, the soldiers are not too old, so they can still enjoy it. When they see officials in the future, they must bow to each other. Even if they are old and have no support, they will be supported by the government.
This can be regarded as a reward for their meritorious service. In other dynasties, I am afraid that they would not have this power. The Sichuan Army has always had more money and less food. In order to encourage morale, the retirement settlement allowance should be the highest in history, and now there are more titles.
Regardless of whether it can be passed down or not, it is an extra blessing. There is nothing to complain about.
It was only then that these civil and military officials remembered that Liu Zhang had another condition, which was to live in Youzhou.
What kind of place is Youzhou? It's a remote place. Not to mention that the Han people can't leave their homeland. These soldiers retired and returned home, which can be regarded as an honorable return to their hometown. Even if it wasn't so, not many people in Youzhou would be willing to go.
In addition, the title of this title is decreasing, which may inspire some people, but it will definitely not flock to Youzhou in large numbers.
Wen and Wu thought this way, and then guessed why Liu Zhang imposed such restrictions. It was obviously to quickly build Youzhou, and Huang Yueying was the king of Yan.
This is truly the most profound grace.
"My lord, what about those who return to their homeland or settle in other places? Isn't it just the land allocation and settling-in expenses that were originally stipulated?"
A general asked loudly that many of his soldiers were being laid off. After leading the army for such a long time, he always wanted to gain more rights for his soldiers.
At this time, Huang Yueying saw that Liu Zhang had said so many words, and she must have been thirsty. She stood up at the right time and said: "Soldiers are the greatest contributors to the reconstruction of the Han Dynasty. We will not be stingy with them.
As I said just now, all those who live in Youzhou can enjoy the lowest baron title, while those who live in other places have no baronial title at the lowest level. However, in order to show that they are warriors who have contributed to the Han Dynasty, they will all receive the title of "shi". Warriors are called shi.
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Scholars are given priority to serve as positions such as pavilion chief, village chief, and village chief. If there is an accident such as disability, old age, or loss of a child, they can receive the first-class subsidy compared to a baron. At the same time, "scholar" is also a status and should receive all the benefits of a big man.
respect from the people, including officials.
To put it simply, although a knight is not a title, it is only the first-class treatment compared to a baron.
Of course, being a scholar is just the lowest position in Anzhu in other states. Meritorious service, disability, and position, depending on different circumstances, are all reduced by one level to the treatment of soldiers who are Anzhi in Youzhou.
Just now, my lord did not say anything about the treatment of the soldiers who surrendered after the Sichuan Army captured Yecheng. To put it simply, if these soldiers settle down in Youzhou, they will enjoy the treatment of veterans who have settled in other places, and at least they will enjoy the treatment of "scholars".
If you live in other places, you will be reduced by one level. However, these soldiers have basically no meritorious service. It is estimated that few of them can be awarded titles.
In addition to the preferential treatment mentioned by the lord just now, we have captured a large number of noble families in Hebei and Qingzhou and will soon execute them all. All female relatives who are of childbearing age can be rewarded to the soldiers who have settled in Youzhou. The baron limit is one.
Viscounts are limited to two, and so on.
Those who are unwilling to receive it can get financial subsidies.
Youzhou soldiers choose the remaining soldiers who can be sent to live in other states. This is not a special treatment for Youzhou soldiers. After all, Youzhou is a vast land with few people. It will be troublesome to find a wife to live there. "
Some generals in the palace laughed a little, laughing at the soldiers living outside who could only pick up the leftovers, and also at the retired soldiers who wanted to take wives. But after laughing, they became very sad. It seemed that one-third of the generals here were still single.
, it is also difficult to find a wife.
"In addition, soldiers who are willing to build a channel from Peiping to the Yellow River can enjoy the benefits of living in Youzhou regardless of whether they live in Youzhou in addition to labor fees, but they must persist for more than five years."
"This is a good place to go."
Although five years is a long time, the soldiers are definitely more willing to dig rivers than to live in Youzhou.
"Do you have any other opinions?" Huang Yueying asked the civil and military officials in the palace.
It was Liu Zhang who proposed the policy of unequal treatment between reducing titles and settling down in Youzhou. Huang Yueying thinks this is indeed a very good idea.
All Sichuan soldiers must be more loyal to Liu Zhang than ordinary people. These people returned to their places and gained a certain status, which was beneficial to Liu Zhang's rule.
Especially settling in Youzhou will not only replenish the population of Youzhou, but also bring the people's hearts in Youzhou to a peak. Everyone here has vested interests, and there is definitely no one who opposes the imperial court.
This played a very important role in the stability after the capital was established in Peiping.
Once these soldiers were dispersed, Youzhou's population, people's support, and river construction were almost solved, and a big step was taken to establish Peiping as the capital.
Huang Yueying handed out the written document, which listed the specific terms, and asked the soldiers to send it to the generals, so that they could go out to publicize and prepare for disarmament.
None of the civil and military officials in the hall said anything. They had no objections to this arrangement. When the soldiers heard that their arrangement was higher than expected, they must have been pleasantly surprised. Even if it was regretful, it was also the regret among the surprises.
It's just that civil and military officials have something they want to say but can't say it. What is their treatment?
There are few people in this world who do not live in the world. Civil and military personnel in the Sichuan Army are also seeking fame. Now the remuneration for retired soldiers has been revealed, which is higher than originally expected.
If Liu Zhang becomes emperor, they will be equivalent to the founding heroes, and they will all eagerly look forward to their titles and official positions.
Based on the analysis of the treatment of retired soldiers and Huang Yueying's King of Yan, the others should not be too low.
Now that everything is ready, all civil and military forces are waiting for Liu Zhang to proclaim himself emperor.
Of course, when he was in Chang'an, Liu Zhang had sworn that if the Han Dynasty was not unified, he would not talk about proclaiming himself emperor. Now these civil and military officials dare not talk about it. Everyone's thoughts are on the south.
Jiangdong is the last place without unity.
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Sun Shangxiang failed to persuade Sun Quan to surrender. He suddenly thought of Zhou Yu, but then he thought about it. When Zhou Yu followed Sun Ce, he was also a man with lofty ambitions and wanted to unify the world. This time he had just obtained military power. It must be difficult to persuade Zhou Yu to surrender.
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Sun Shangxiang thought about it and quickly thought of a solution. Sun Shangxiang decided to adopt a roundabout tactic instead of directly persuading Zhou Yu.
"Miss Sun, are you looking for the Governor? I'll report it right away."