Traveling through Chenghan Xiandi, fortunately I have a simulator

Chapter 161
"Your Majesty, how do you think we should deal with the issue of the wealthy family in Hedong County?" Huangfusong said seriously.

"You openly joined forces with foreign thieves to resist the imperial court, Minister of the Military Department, what do you think should be done?" Zhang Ming didn't answer directly, he still didn't know Huangfusong's reason for coming.

"I think the three clans should be razed, but it's not right now." Huangfu Song said seriously.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Ming asked back.

"Although Hedong County has always been under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, the imperial court's governance of Hedong County has been very weak over the years. The words of the local wealthy people are more effective than the words of the imperial court. Although the imperial court has wiped out the powerful Baibo bandits, it has not hurt Hedong County. The foundation of the wealthy clan, once the five wealthy clans who conspired are dealt with, the wealthy clan of Hedong County will definitely rebel directly."

"Although Zhu Jun still stationed a large army in Hedong County, the imperial court was beyond his reach. At that time, the nobles in Hedong County rebelled unanimously. Even if Zhu Jun could suppress it, the cause of garrisoning the land would definitely be destroyed by other noble families. Your Majesty asked Da Sinong and Zhu Jun have worked together for such a long time, more to survive this year's severe drought."

"So whether it's farming or digging canals, it can't be destroyed before the autumn crops are harvested. If you want to keep it from being destroyed, you can only temporarily compromise with these aristocratic families. After all, they have money and food, but the common people can't. .” Huangfusong immediately explained.

When Huangfusong sent the letter, he didn't think too much, he just told the truth, but after the matter of Shangjun was cleared up, the more Huangfusong thought about it, the more something went wrong, and the matter was far from over.

Huangfusong was born in a wealthy family, and he knew what kind of appeal the wealthy family had in the local area, especially after the Yellow Turban Uprising, the small family was wiped out by the rebel army, and the big family annexed more farmland instead.

Take Hedong County as an example, there are four counties and five nobles who conspired this time, and their land area covers almost half of the four counties. The degree of exaggeration can be imagined. If it weren't for this, it would be impossible for Da Sinonong to use his military strength The land exchange agreement was completed, and the situation in other counties is actually similar. In short, these wealthy families are more like local emperors.

Although the [-] soldiers stationed by Zhu Jun stationed in Pingyang are enough to wipe out the five nobles in four counties, the chaos caused must not be small. Crime, because their interests are the same, so when faced with external pressure, they will only choose to cooperate with the outside world.

"General Huangfu's words are reasonable, why didn't I think of that, how about this, you continue to put Suigu under house arrest, when the court needs to deal with this matter, discuss it later, it is impossible for other people to know about this matter." Zhang Ming nodded and said.

After Huangfusong left, Zhang Ming called Jia Xu, and then told Jia Xu about the matter.

"Your Majesty, what the Minister of the Military Department said is correct, this matter should not be rushed."

"In fact, this matter can end here. The imperial court has already obtained what it wants. Whether it is farming or occupying Shangjun, it is a matter that requires manpower and material resources. At this time, we will deal with the nobles of Hedong County. It will only be thankless."

"Your Majesty might as well appease them first, and when the time is right, it's not too late to punish them." Jia Xu said with a smile.

Jia Xu’s words always come first with the word “steady”. In his opinion, it is better to wait for the risk-free things before doing them.

However, Zhang Ming knew that Huangfusong and Jia Xu were worried about Hedong County more because they did not understand the farming. Although they were smart people, they knew very little about farming. In terms of the expected effect, in order to maintain the rule of Hedong County, the local wealthy family is actually needed.

During this period, scholars were still unaware of the value of the people at the bottom. Whether it was Huangfusong or Jia Xu, they were all scholars and did not spend much time dealing with the bottom. In their view, the court wanted to To rule various places, in fact, still need to rely on the scholar class, and the scholar class is almost all from aristocratic families.

With the edict Zhang Ming issued to the whole world to restart Taixue, he quarreled with Sangong Jiuqing for many days, and finally gave up part of the selection power before he was approved. Several people who came to Chang'an City were not from local aristocratic families.

Of course, there are also some people who, by luck, entered some private schools and got the opportunity to study, but there are not many such people, because in this period, reading is a very luxurious thing. Even if ordinary people have the opportunity to study, I am afraid It is also difficult to really participate in learning.

The biggest reason that affects reading is lack of food, not papermaking. This is Zhang Ming’s biggest insight in this era. At the beginning, he thought that improving papermaking, and then combining it with printing, would definitely change the situation of aristocratic families in this era. .

But later, as Zhang Ming learned more and more about this era, he discovered that only by allowing the common people to live and get rich can it be feasible to disintegrate the family.

Keeping the people alive is Zhang Ming's top priority right now. As for getting rich, it may take a long time.

The next day at the court meeting, Huangfusong, as Minister of the Military Department, first talked about the results of this attack on Shangjun. Of course, he did not improve Suigu's fate at all.

"Thanks to the Minister of the Military Department this time, otherwise, I would really be a little worried." Zhang Ming clapped his hands and said.

"Your Majesty, this is the duty of a minister." Huangfu Song said modestly.

"Shang Shu Ling, the county magistrate of Zuo Fengyi area, the county lieutenant and others have been fixed?" Zhang Ming asked seriously.

"Your Majesty, I have already made a decision." Shi Sun Rui said.

"Okay." Zhang Ming nodded.

Many high-ranking officials are actually not interested in the affairs of the military department, because there are many affairs in the military department, and there is not much money, and Huangfusong is also a high-ranking official, so everyone just clicks on it.

"Military Minister, when the officials in Zuofengyi area want to go to the counties, you select local guards from the army to accompany them. These guards are still responsible for maintaining local law and order as before." Zhang Ming ordered.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Huangfu Song replied.

For Zhang Ming, the guards in the Sanfu area can all be sent from the imperial court, because the distance here is relatively close, but the guards outside the Sanfu area can only be selected from places. As for Shangjun, it is not easy to set up guards now, because these places The officials still use the previous officials, and rashly setting up guards will only be assimilated by the local county magistrates, which will increase the burden on the court anyway.

As for the establishment of Jinyiwei in Shangjun, it is even more unrealistic. Before the county magistrate and county lieutenant in Shangjun were changed, and before the guards were established, the imperial court's control over Shangjun was very weak.

However, in several cities in the south of Shangjun, that is, Diaoyin, Gaonu, and Dingyang, the county magistrate and county lieutenant were killed in the battle, so the court also replaced a new county magistrate, county lieutenant, and Guards were established in these places.Of course, half a month later, the Jinyiwei organization will arrive as scheduled.

Compared with local guards, no matter where they are, Jinyiwei are all called from the imperial court, and only accept the appointment of the imperial court.

After arranging the local affairs, the Minister of the Military Department and the Order of the Minister temporarily retreated.

"Your Majesty, I have completed the matter of farming in Hedong County as scheduled." Da Sinong stood up and said.

"I heard that some wealthy families in Hedong County don't seem to cooperate with the court's farming?" Zhang Ming asked slowly.

"There are some unpleasant things. The wealthy families in these places openly resisted the imperial court's order. If Zhu Jun's army hadn't been there, the matter of garrisoning the fields would not have gone so smoothly." Da Sinong complained a little.

"Thanks for your hard work. From now on, you will continue to be responsible for digging the canal in Guanzhong." Zhang Ming said lightly.

"Yes, Your Majesty." After speaking, Da Sinong stepped aside.

As far as Da Sinong is concerned, whether it is farming or digging canals, it is now under the management of his department, but these two things have not yet achieved results, so he still needs to calm down and wait.

When Huangfusong heard that His Majesty did not continue to discuss this matter, he felt relieved. It is too early to deal with the matter of the nobles in Hedong County. After the counties in Hedong County have a solid foundation and the business of farming has achieved results, it will be dealt with at that time. It's not too late, anyway, Sui Gu is still under house arrest.

"Teacher, have you decided on the time and place of the exam?" Zhang Ming asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, the number of students in Chang'an City is still increasing, and I estimate that there will be many more students coming, so I haven't decided on a specific time, but the venue has been decided, and it will be held in Dongxiang. "

"The Young Mansion has already sent people to Dongxiang to build pavilions and open-air terraces. At that time, after everything is done, it can almost start." The Taifu walked into the hall and said slowly.

"Commander of the Forbidden Army, roughly how many students have registered in Chang'an City?" Zhang Ming looked at the Commander of the Forbidden Army and asked.

"Return to Your Majesty, about 8000 students have already registered." The commander of the imperial army replied.

All students who want to enter Taixue need to register with the imperial army, and then they can enjoy free accommodation and common meals. Of course, the accommodation conditions and meals are similar to those of ordinary people. For students from aristocratic families, how can they Accepted.

"That's enough, how about it, Taifu, what do you think about the Chang'an general election in ten days' time?" Zhang Ming looked at Yang Biao again and said.

Yang Biao looked at the Shaofu. After all, the building of the test site was done by the Shaofu.

"Give me another five days, and I will definitely be able to build a place for the students to take the exam." The Shaofu also received Yang Biao's intention, so he took the initiative to stand up and said.

"Since the Shaofu has no objection, then I have no objection either. Your Majesty, I think it is feasible to hold the Chang'an General Election in ten days." Yang Biao said with a smile on his face.

"Okay, after the imperial court is over, Grand Tutor, you can discuss the requirements and precautions for the exam with the commander of the imperial army, and at the same time, prepare a copy of the paperwork, and I will send people to post it everywhere." Zhang Ming said lightly.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Yang Biao nodded.

After the dynasty was over, Zhang Ming called Li Ru and Jia Xu to Gaomen Hall.

"You two servants, I called you here today to ask you what you think of the students in Chang'an City?"

Since the edict was issued, Zhang Ming gave Li Ru and Jia Xu an important task, that is to observe these students more, and maybe bring some surprises to the court.

Li Ru and Jia Xu looked at each other silently, then Li Ru stood up and said, "Your Majesty, these students are quite good, and I also saw some sons of old friends."

"Tell me, what's the matter?" Zhang Ming asked puzzled.

"I'm afraid it's hard to get into His Majesty's eyes." Li Ru said silently.

As for Jia Xu, Zhang Ming doesn't need to guess, he knows that he probably didn't surprise the court, but it's not surprising, these students don't have a stage to show their abilities, and it's not easy to show their amazing abilities. easy thing.

Although during this period of time, many high-ranking officials in the city of Chang’an have always had some students recommending themselves, but most of the high-ranking officials would not talk to these students at all. After all, the quota given by His Majesty is only enough for their own family members, unless the students themselves are capable. Those who are extremely high, or whose family background is excellent, often have the chance to be favored.

"Forget it, since you don't have it, you don't need to look for it. Let's talk about it after the Chang'an election." Zhang Ming sighed.

"What do you two think about the matter in Shangjun? Why do I feel that Zhang Yang's matter is a bit weird? Not only did he not break with the court, but he even congratulated the court. This really surprised me. Could it be that he really gave up on Shangjun?" Zhang Ming asked again.

Although Huangfusong has made this matter clear, Zhang Ming always feels weird in his bones. If Zhang Yang sends troops to attack Shangjun, he can just send Huangfusong to defend it. As long as he wins, the court will completely control Shangjun After all, apart from Zhang Yang's thoughts on Shangjun, the Royal Court of the Southern Huns is at most just plundering. If they really occupy it, the Royal Court of the Southern Huns does not have the guts.

"Your Majesty, I feel that Zhang Yang did this to lower the court's vigilance. It is true that Zhang Yang is beyond his reach, but he will not do nothing and just give in." Jia Xu analyzed.

"I feel that he may have two plans in the future. One is to unite with the royal court of the Southern Huns to occupy Shangjun again with huge benefits. The other plan is to use the Northern Huns to let the Northern Huns end their plunder and destroy the defense of Shangjun. .”

"No matter which one of these two, the imperial court cannot underestimate it. After all, Shangjun has been very hot from the beginning, but now it has been occupied by the imperial court. If it is thrown away, it will be a disgrace to the imperial court." Jia Xu said slowly.

"What can Wenhe do?" Zhang Ming looked at Jia Xu with a smile.

"Hasn't the Southern Xiongnu Shanyu always wanted to join my big man? Then give him a position and let him occupy Xihe County, Taiyuan County, and Shangdang County in a legitimate way. Among these three places, Taiyuan County has always been Zhang Yang and The place where the Southern Huns dispute, since this is the case, let them fight for it."

"First divert the attention of Zhang Yang and the Southern Huns. After the court has completely resolved the drought, the court will have nothing to fear whether it is facing Zhang Yang or the Southern Huns." Jia Xu added.

Zhang Ming sighed silently. The current imperial court really can only make various compromises. If they want to do something, they need the help of others.

(End of this chapter)