Traveling through Chenghan Xiandi, fortunately I have a simulator

Chapter 62 Distributing food (please recommend, please collect)

The military title system of the Han Dynasty was also the main channel for ordinary soldiers to be promoted at the beginning, and during the Emperor Gaozu's period hundreds of years ago, this system created a large number of people who were knighted for military merit.

However, the glory of the past has put greater pressure on future generations. It is almost impossible for future soldiers to surpass the achievements of previous generations. Therefore, the number of titles and titles granted by the emperors of the first few generations of the Han Dynasty alone far exceeds that of later generations. These Those who were granted titles were extremely powerful, respected, and even had the right to be exempted from crime.During the initial period of the Han Dynasty, these people who received titles made great contributions to the stability of the Han Dynasty.

If it were just that, that would be it. However, during the periods of Emperor Wen, Emperor Jing, and Emperor Wu, the number of people granted titles and titles increased even further. In just a few generations, the previous harsh title system was expanded to a universal system in the Western Han Dynasty, and the number of titles granted to civilians alone reached half a hundred. For a few years, this kind of abuse of titles gradually led to the emergence of two official positions, civilian titles and official titles, in the Western Han Dynasty, and even the situation of "selling titles" occurred.

Such a system of ennobling marquises and conferring titles has violated the original intention of conferring titles, causing titles to become increasingly worthless. Later, some emperors issued orders to ban this behavior, but it had no effect. Therefore, the military title system gradually began to be marginalized in the Western Han Dynasty.

During the reign of Emperor Guangwu of later generations, in order to curb this phenomenon, the problem was solved in one fell swoop in addition to recognizing the title of his own knighthood and denying the rest of the titles. In the absence of a military merit title system, a military merit reward system was implemented, but it was not implemented thoroughly. In addition, there were few wars in the country during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and soldiers lacked promotion paths. Therefore, in the system of promoting filial piety and integrity, the Eastern Han Dynasty instead embarked on the path of governing the country through classics.

The imperial power in the late Eastern Han Dynasty could only be maintained by the power of relatives and eunuchs. The country's military combat capabilities had long been exhausted. Under the system of promoting filial piety and integrity, the imperial power of the Eastern Han Dynasty gradually lost control over local places. Who could be an official? The local government has the final say on what kind of official it is.

Not only the former Taiwei Zhang Wen, but also many knowledgeable people have discovered this problem. It is just how difficult it is to take back local power. Under the system of promoting filial piety and integrity, local governments have formed one after another. Aristocratic families, these aristocratic families have married each other and helped each other, and have become the real rulers of local power.

Therefore, in order to curb the power of the aristocratic family, the emperors of the Eastern Han Dynasty had to use relatives and eunuchs to contain each other. However, in the end, it led to the fall of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Zhang Ming pondered for a long time. Although he had some understanding of the Han Dynasty's military merit reward system, he was not even sure how it would actually be used. Just looking at Zhang Wen's serious look, he decided to take the risk.

"I'm sure, doctor Zhang Wen, you are responsible for formulating a new military merit title system. I need to see the results tomorrow. At the same time, I will let Taiwei Huang Wan be responsible for the recruitment of Chang'an City to cooperate with your work."

For today's Chang'an City, titles are even less valuable than food. As for the so-called monetary rewards, they are even more useless. The surrounding area of ​​Chang'an City has long been blocked by Dong Zhuo's men. If you want to conduct commercial transactions now, you can only open a hole. .

Fortunately, Zhang Ming's previous adventure of conquering Lantian secured an additional 60 shi of food for Chang'an City. With this food, Zhang Ming was confident that he would be able to survive this crisis.

"Ministers, do you have any other suggestions?" Zhang Ming looked at the ministers below who had been speechless for a long time and asked again.

"Dismiss the dynasty" the eunuch in the palace shouted loudly

"The minister retire"

After all the ministers left Weiyang Palace, Zhang Ming called Cui Ming again.

"Cui Ming, do you think we can hold on this time?" Zhang Ming asked, sighing silently

"Your Majesty, it must be possible," Cui Ming said without hesitation.

"It's getting dark, help me go to the Forbidden Army Camp." Zhang Ming was really tired at the end of the day. After a whole day of trekking, he rushed from Lantian to Chang'an, held a court meeting, and then had to go to the Forbidden Army Camp.

It would be great if the world was peaceful. Zhang Ming thought of the stable 21st century in his previous life.

"Let's go" Zhang Ming stood up and walked towards the direction of the forbidden army camp.

About a quarter of an hour later, Zhang Ming arrived at the Forbidden Army camp. Under the leadership of Li Kang, the President of the Forbidden Army, all the Forbidden Army soldiers had already joined the army after putting down the grain trucks.

"Soldiers, you have worked hard," Zhang Ming shouted loudly. It was also thanks to the simulator's number one talent "Little people are big" that enhanced his physical strength, otherwise he would really have no energy to do so many things.

"Your Majesty, we are not working hard." Since Zhang Ming carried food with this group of forbidden soldiers for three days, this group of forbidden soldiers' impression of His Majesty has already changed.

"Soldiers, I need you to accompany me tomorrow to distribute food to the poor families in the city. Can you do it?" Zhang Ming said loudly again.

Today, the Chang'an Palace has 80 shi of grain from Xiwu, 60 shi of grain from Lantian, and the palace itself has 20 shi of grain, totaling 160 shi of grain. Each soldier consumes 3 shi of grain per month, and each ordinary soldier consumes 2 shi of grain. A person consumes 10 shi of grain a month. There are still about 8 households in Chang'an today, and there are estimated to be about 4 poor households. Even if each household is given 32 shi of grain, it will only require 4 shi, and the remaining food is enough for the army. Months old.

As for the stability of the wealthy merchants and aristocratic families in the city, Zhang Ming decided to leave it to these ministers. These ministers were loyal to the Han Dynasty and were born into aristocratic families, so they were the most likely to have a common language.In the current crisis in Chang'an City, it would be good if these aristocratic families did not hold back, but he still couldn't offend these aristocratic families now, otherwise it would be even more troublesome if they cooperated with forces outside the city.

A household in Chang'an City has four stones of grain. This amount is only enough to last for half a month. It will not make the aristocratic families jealous. Moreover, Zhang Ming also plans to have the Forbidden Army monitor the actions of these aristocratic families in the city. After all, the Forbidden Army and these aristocratic families are not in the same camp. , especially now that there is no corrupted imperial army in Chang'an City.

As for why food is given to poor people, it is mainly for the future recruitment. With small favors and the new military title system, there will always be some people who are brave enough to stand up to others, and these people are the best advertisements for the future.

"Your Majesty, we can do it." Most of these Chang'an Imperial Guards are from poor families in Chang'an, and they are all new arrivals. They have not yet established strong social relationships in the palace, so even corruption is difficult to form. Power, this is the main reason why Zhang Ming is now confident about using the Forbidden Army.

"The Forbidden Army is led by the President, the Forbidden Army is on the left, the Forbidden Army is on the right, the Southern Army is in charge, and the Northern Army is in charge. The five of you are responsible for organizing the Forbidden Army into groups of 10 people, 100 people into one hundred, and 1000 people into 1 people. Each of you will lead 1 people. "

"The left commander of the Forbidden Army is responsible for the northeastern district of Chang'an, the right commander of the Forbidden Army is responsible for the southeastern district of Chang'an, the commander of the southern army is responsible for the northwest district of Chang'an, the commander of the northern army is responsible for the southwest district of Chang'an, and the president of the forbidden army is responsible for verifying whether there are any unfinished areas in all districts."

Although Zhang Ming said it euphemistically, the President of the Forbidden Army understood that he was mainly responsible for supervision.

"Roger, Your Majesty," several commanders said in unison.

(End of this chapter)