The Invincible Sixth Prince

After gaining a general understanding of the situation in the court, Yun Zheng immediately issued ten decisions.

First, a new Ministry of Agriculture was established, which was managed by the Grand Minister of Agriculture. All agriculture-related affairs that originally belonged to the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue were handed over to the Ministry of Agriculture.

The Grand Minister of Agriculture was at the same level as the six ministers.

The primary task of the Sinong Division is to promote high-yield crops such as sweet potatoes and potatoes in Daqian, and to be responsible for cultivating better seeds.

Second, each state has a state school, and each county has a county school. Each school conducts selection and examination every two years. Those who pass can enter a higher-level school for further study, and the best ones can enter the Imperial Academy.

Third, the Daqian Technology Research Institute was established, with Zhang Xu as the director of the institute, responsible for researching and innovating various new technologies. The institute was under the direct jurisdiction of Yun Zheng, and no department was allowed to interfere.

Fourth, the Daqian Military Academy was newly established, with Yun Zheng as the president and Xiao Wanchou as the vice president.

Fifth, vigorously develop medicine. All provincial and municipal schools, including the Imperial College, should add medical departments and select excellent doctors to teach medical skills.

Sixth, move the capital and order the Ministry of Works to build a new capital in Guangling, Juzhou, and dig a canal to connect to the Li River.

Seventh, the new tax system of dividing the land tax into acreage should be implemented simultaneously in Muzhou, Minzhou, Juzhou and Suizhou, and efforts should be made to implement the new tax system nationwide within three years.

Eighth, implement the strategy of elite troops, control the standing army of Daqian within 600,000, and convert the disbanded troops into garrisons to prepare for the subsequent large-scale population migration.

Ninth, the court laws were revised and some harsh criminal laws were abolished. Those who were not guilty of heinous crimes did not need to be beheaded and could be sentenced to labor reform instead. However, for crimes such as corruption, a collective responsibility system was implemented, and if the amount of corruption reached a certain level, the whole family would be punished.

Tenth, an additional special examination will be added, divided into two sessions, the spring examination and the autumn examination.

After talking about these six decisions, Yun Zheng then asked the ministers to start a detailed discussion on these ten decisions.

For the first time, the ministers also witnessed Yun Zheng's decisive side.

Everyone discussed in the court until noon, when Yun Zheng announced the adjournment of the court and allowed Xiao Wanchou, Tang Shu, Song Bixian, Liang Lunchen, Xie Lang, and Zhang Heng to stay in the palace for dinner.

"Everyone, let's make an agreement first. We can chat or talk about business, but don't complain."

When the meals were delivered, Yun Zheng gave them a heads-up in advance, "I know that these ten decisions will require money, food, and people, but these ten decisions must be implemented!"

Listening to Yun Zheng's words, several people couldn't help but smile bitterly at each other.

They did intend to complain to Yun Zheng.

But Yun Zheng's words shut them up.

Tang Shu was silent for a while, then he said, "Your Highness, I strongly agree with these ten decisions! However, since Your Highness also knows that money and food are all problems, I think these ten decisions should be prioritized."

"Yep!"

Liang Lunchen agreed, "The storm of Yun Li's rebellion has not yet completely dissipated. I think we should not take too big a step at once, so as to avoid more chaos."

After listening to Liang Lunchen's words, the others all nodded in agreement.

Everyone understands that Yun Zheng’s ten decisions are for the good of Daqian.

But implementing so many new measures at once, not to mention the issue of whether there is enough money and grain, even if the ministers in the court were to be split into two parts, they would be too busy to handle it!

"Well, that's true."

Yun Zheng also nodded in agreement, "I have also thought about this issue. What I want to do is to make preparations for what cannot be implemented immediately."

"If that's the case, I have nothing to worry about."

Tang Shu chuckled, and the others also felt relieved.

Yun Zheng is indeed a man of great talent and strategy.

But they were worried that Yun Zheng was too eager for quick success.

Yun Zheng smiled and asked Tang Shu: "The court is short of officials, why don't you select suitable officials from various states and counties to serve as officials in the court?"

Tang Shu smiled and replied: "I have already drafted a list, but I am still considering it and have not finalized it yet. I will report it to Your Highness first, and Your Highness will take a quick look at it first..."

Yun Zheng couldn't help but laugh inwardly when he heard this.

Tang Shu is also a smart guy!

He didn't believe that Tang Shu hadn't finalized the list yet.

To put it bluntly, Tang Shu was just waiting for this list to be presented to him.

On the one hand, it is to save face for myself, and on the other hand, it is to reduce my suspicion of him.

"Okay, then send someone to deliver the list to my palace."

Yun Zheng did not expose him, and smiled and said to the others: "Before the officials take office, everyone must be busy. Everyone, hold on for a while. After you are done with this, I will treat you all to a drink!"

No matter how busy or tired I am, I have to just bear with it now.

He is doing the work himself, so why should he leave these officials idle?

Who the hell doesn't want to enjoy it?

Yun Zheng had said so, what else could everyone do except agree with a smile?

Just hold on!

The imperial court has been plagued by various problems in recent years. It is already good enough that they have escaped several rounds of purges.

After several rounds of purges, those who are still valued by the court, in addition to being in the right position, also have a certain amount of luck.

Some people who were unlucky did nothing and did not take random sides, but still suffered misfortune for no apparent reason.

I hope that after this most powerful prince in history comes to power, there will be no more unrest in the court!

"By the way, Your Highness, what should we do with Xu Shifu and others?"

At this time, Xiao Wanchou suddenly asked again.

Now that he has become the Minister of Justice, he has to consider the affairs of the Ministry of Justice.

Yun Zheng: "I haven't decided yet what to do with Xu Shifu and the others, but some of the people in prison can be sent to Juzhou. Building a new capital and digging a canal will require a large number of manpower..."

If you can avoid beheading someone, do so.

If more prisoners are sent to labor camps, one less civilian will have to perform corvee labor.

Beheading people at will is so inhumane!

Yes, that’s right, it’s inhumane!

As for what to do with Xu Shifu and his family, it does not depend on him, but on Miaoyin.

Once the affairs of the court are sorted out, it is time to rehabilitate the people who did evil for the boss.

"I understand."

Xiao Wanchou laughed and said tentatively: "How about your highness talk to the emperor and let someone else take over the position of Minister of Justice? I am already old, and I don't want to lead troops to the battlefield again in my lifetime..."

Got it!

Another person who wants to lead troops to the battlefield!

Yun Zheng smiled helplessly, "It is not your turn to lead troops to the battlefield for the time being. You have fought for half your life, and it is time to enjoy a peaceful life and let the young generals in the court have some training."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wanchou was not disappointed. He just looked at Yun Zheng with a smile and said, "Then what do you think of Dingwu and Ji'an? They are both still young, so it's time for them to exercise."

"..."

Yun Zheng's face twitched slightly, and he looked at Xiao Wanchou with a helpless look, "Duke Yu, are you setting a trap for me?"

"Don't dare, don't dare!"

Xiao Wanchou laughed loudly: "I just want them to train on the battlefield..."