Royal road

Liang Feng has never studied history, and he only has the most superficial understanding of ancient political economy.After coming to this world, I had a headache for a while, and it took a lot of effort just to re-understand the official position system.Now that it is hard to sit in two states, the first thing that comes to mind is to reform this complicated bureaucratic system.

As for the method of innovation, it is very simple. Things that can be handed down for thousands of years must have their irreplaceable particularity and advancement.Just like the imperial examination system and the three provinces and six departments system.

With regard to the imperial examination system, Liang Feng had already given a head start, and now he naturally used the three provinces and six ministries for his own use.But this matter is much more complicated, and the three provinces are temporarily unavailable.Because the Western Jin Dynasty already had the embryonic form of the three provinces.Shang Shuxing is in charge of Liucao, and handles the daily affairs of the middle school.In order to avoid excessive power of Shangshu Province, Zhongshu Province was established, entrusted with confidentiality and issued government orders.The Menxia Province is the emperor's attendant and advisory body. Although it is involved in politics, its status is not high.

The responsibilities of these three provinces are not the same as those of later generations, but they are the key points of the country after all, and if they are easily set up in the states and counties, they will inevitably be suspected of treason.There are only six copies that can be borrowed and used.

This Western Jin Dynasty also has a similar function, that is, the Liucao saved by Shangshu.The six Cao Caos of the time were the Ministry of Officials, Dian Zhong and Wu Bing, Tian Cao, Du Zhi, and Zuo Min, but their powers and duties were extremely unclear.When we arrived at the place, we added Gongcao, Cangcao, Zhongbing, Xingyu, Xicao, etc. Shi, as well as a bunch of officials such as Hucao, Jincao, Zucao, Bingcao, and Jicao.There are so many types that it is simply a headache to think about.

And to collect these complicated political affairs, you can only rely on the chief secretary and other officials and staff. Not to mention the low efficiency, it is impossible to monitor the two states.

Therefore, the establishment of six departments is extremely necessary.However, Liang Feng really didn't have much memory about this, so he could only tell Duan Qin the title of the sixth part, and let him go down and think about it.I didn't expect the other party to come up with a draft so quickly.

Sitting in front of the case, I opened the volume, and the first thing I saw was the name of the new "six parts".Liang Feng raised his eyebrows: "They all changed to 'si'?"

Duan Qin nodded: "After all, there is a Ministry of Officials in the court. If you copy it, it may cause suspicion. It is commensurate with 'si' and can be the master's private servant."

I saw six titles written on the volume: "Officer", "Door", "Bing", "Judicial", "Priest", and "Worker".Corresponding to the functions of the six departments, it can be described as concise and clear.Although there are eight officials such as Sikong and Sima in the imperial court, these officials are absolutely unheard of.

Liang Feng nodded: "The department can be used as a prefecture, and the department can be used as a pavilion. That's a way."

Later generations also had this kind of framework, covering everything from the central government to the local government.Wait until the territory is large, and then apply it, just upgrade the name and change the name.

With Liang Feng's affirmation, Duan Qin's heart was relieved, and he explained: "The chief officials of each division can be appointed to join the army, and each of them has two assistant officials. The division officials are in charge of selecting officials, testing merits, etc.; , Qiangu, warehouses, etc.; the military commander is in charge of proofreading, military registration, soldiers and horses, passing post, etc.; the judiciary is in charge of laws and regulations, criminal law, etc.; County affairs can be covered."

States and counties are not compared to countries, and various affairs are relatively simple.The Sixth Division is to outline the outline and master the large and small organizations under it.Elevate or use the original plethora of Cao Cao to make it operate normally, and it will be under the overall control of the Governor's Office.This alone saves a lot of effort.

While listening to Duan Qin's explanation, Liang Feng looked at the details in the paper and said after a long time: "Where's the farm?"

The post of Tuntian was not included in the six divisions.Seeing that the lord discovered this flaw, Duan Qin explained: "Targeting involves too much. From the perspective of population and land, it should belong to the Sihu; Sigong. It is really difficult to assign, so it can only be decided by the Lord."

Tuntian is a major new policy in Bingzhou, and it is no longer up to Duan Qin to decide which department to assign it to.

Liang Feng thought for a moment, and finally said: "Belong to the Si Bing, let the Si Gong Association take the lead."

Now Bingzhou farms the fields, imitating the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.Its military significance is far greater than civil affairs.Moreover, the candidate for the Chief Officer of the Si Bing already has a case in his chest, so he only needs to dispatch someone from the Si Gong to assist him.

Duan Qin understood the deep meaning as soon as he heard it: "Your official knows."

After carefully looking through the document twice, Liang Feng finally nodded: "I think this method is feasible. Tomorrow, everyone will discuss it and check for gaps. After the final decision, it will be implemented in the mansion."

After talking about this, he added: "By the way, the business tax issue should also be re-booked. After the peace of the two prefectures of Merger and Hebei is restored, the commercial routes will be smooth. , and a hundred times more beneficial. Don’t ignore it.”

Jizhou is the Hebei of the later generations. Although the Bohai Bay has not yet been developed, Liang Feng is well aware of the convenience of Tianjin Port.Now there are wars everywhere in the Northland, and the land roads are cut off. If a sea route can be developed from the Bohai Bay to the south, the profits during the process will be immeasurable.Now the ceramics, colored glaze and other things produced by the Liang Mansion all need buyers with rich financial resources.Aren't those gentry fleeing south the best choice?

Once the trade routes are smooth, the benefits of commercial taxation will be extremely considerable.There are also salt fields on the seashore that can also be considered, which is also an indispensable huge benefit.Moreover, the strategic significance of being able to fundamentally get rid of the Xiongnu's containment of Yanchi should not be underestimated.

Hearing this, Duan Qin's spirit was shaken: "My lord has thoughtful considerations, and I'm too late to be an official! But in this way, banditry along the way has become a top priority."

"Bandit trouble?" Liang Feng asked back in confusion, "There are countless times in the state every year to suppress bandits and train soldiers. Why is there still bandit trouble?"

Duan Qin smiled wryly and said: "It is said to be bandits, but in fact they are private soldiers of various families. Wasn't Shi Chong the one who robbed rich merchants and saved up tens of thousands of wealth when he was governor of Jingzhou back then? It was like this during the Taikang period, let alone now."

A family of soldiers and bandits was an unavoidable problem in the Western Jin Dynasty.Not to mention Shi Chong, when Lu Ji took office, he also encountered bandit soldiers, and there were good stories about persuading the robbers.But Dai Yuan who robbed him was the son of the prefect of Kuaiji.If it weren't for Lu Ji's fame all over the world, I don't know what the result will be.

It's not that there were no laws in the Western Jin Dynasty, it's just that all criminal laws are aimed at ordinary people.The so-called punishment is not above the scholar-officials.The eight-discussion system stipulates that eight types of people, relatives, old friends, virtuous, capable, meritorious, noble, diligent, and guests, must be discussed for major crimes and pardoned for minor crimes, and can enjoy special preferential treatment.It also fundamentally includes all the families, making them a group of outlaws.

Coupled with the rules that officials and nobles will pay off crimes and be punished with copper to avoid punishment, the aristocratic family is even more lawless.It was already like this when Emperor Wu was still alive, not to mention this troubled world.

Liang Feng's face darkened: "Bingzhou is poor, and business taxes are a big source of income. How can they be plundered? A decree is issued that all those who rob and kill caravan travelers will be regarded as bandits and will be killed without mercy." ! If there is an aristocratic family involved, the official will resign, and the property will be plundered and repaid!"

Duan Qin hesitated for a moment: "But Ba Yi..."

The corner of Liang Feng's lips twitched: "Who is the person who can do business now? It's nothing more than a wealthy family. If one party suffers, the other party must benefit. If we restrict the few people who have evil intentions and keep private soldiers, the ones who benefit will be even more Many families. And I never wanted their lives, I just went to the government to punish them."

Now that Bingzhou is starting up, the meaning of an official representative is much more important than grabbing a batch of property.And this fine of copper is not a fine of money, but a double compensation for the loss of the sufferer.If you miss, wouldn't the gain outweigh the loss?

Looking at the handsome but solemn face of the person in front of him, Duan Qin's last hesitation was also blown away.The protagonist has not changed.Adding officials to the ranks, greatly increasing the territory, and even the contribution of all the sages, did not make him feel arrogant and lazy.On the contrary, his thoughts and considerations became more and more thorough, and he often drew inferences from one instance, which was somewhat deeper than their officials.How could such a person do such absurd things?Today came late, it must have been delayed by something.I really worry too much.

Putting aside his worries, Duan Qin bowed his hands seriously and said, "Your Majesty, let's do it now."

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"Master, are your private soldiers still going out?" Zu Ti walked quickly into the courtyard and asked his younger brother Zu Yue who was drinking.

Zu Yue was taken aback, and stood up: "Brother, why are you in such a hurry? I haven't sent troops out recently."

Hearing what he said, Zu Ti breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. There is an order in the governor's office that looting is strictly prohibited, and those who violate it will be killed without mercy."

Now Zu Yue was completely shocked: "He didn't even care about the eight opinions?!"

"If it's a mountain bandit, it's natural to kill them all. If it's an aristocratic family, the official will be dismissed and resigned, and the merchants who were robbed will be repaid in multiples." Zu Ti sighed softly, "It seems that the gentleman is really angry. , very seriously."

Hearing what elder brother said, Zu Yue couldn't help but frown: "But in this way, wouldn't there be a way to make money? There are so many businessmen in Bingzhou, it should be okay to rob twice..."

"Don't make up your own mind!" Zu Ti sternly yelled, "The biggest businessman in Bingzhou is Shijun himself. Liang's mansion is famous for its white porcelain and glazed porcelain. There are also carriages, agricultural tools, wine, etc., which one can not get huge profits? If you wantonly If you act recklessly, you can't say that you will be regarded as an early bird, you and I are new to Bingzhou, so don't be reckless!"

Zuyue and Zuti are born of the same mother, and they are very close.Hearing what his elder brother said, he could only obediently admit his mistake: "What brother said is that the younger brother must keep his own place and not cause trouble for brother."

Hearing his younger brother's promise, Zu Ti was relieved.Just over a month later, the situation in Bingzhou has undergone another drastic change.The governor's office set up six divisions to serve as the envoy's staff and command the states and counties.The function sounds weird, but the intention is very obvious, it is to integrate the two states of Hebei and Hebei into one.Among them, most of the envoys were confidantes of the envoy, but only his younger brother, Zu Taizhi, was appointed as a minister to join the army.

The division workers are in charge of civil engineering, water conservancy, and workshops, and the money and food they pass is not a small amount.If you trust your ancestors, you will naturally trust him as the head of the general's mansion.Wouldn't it be a big loss of face if my younger brother got into trouble because of the plunder?And the way to make money is more than just looting.

"With this order, the Bing and Hebei business roads may have to be reopened. If the timing is right, doing business will be a big gain." Zu Ti thought for a moment, then said to his younger brother, "Go and find some smart, bold and careful people. Merchants, vote under the door. If you can seize this opportunity, you will be able to open up a lot of money."

The governor's office is still discussing the matter of commercial taxation, and it is estimated that there will be a conclusion soon.However, if you do business yourself, the tax rate will not be very high. Maybe there will be a reduction or exemption for the family's caravan.The smartest way is to take advantage of this east wind.What is good at the top will be worse at the bottom.If you follow the envoy's thinking, you will never go wrong.

At this moment, Zu Ti felt more and more that he did not come in vain.In troubled times, how many people risked their lives for the territory.But once you get the territory, how do you manage it?Few thought about it.There are violent extortion, rampage, and even forced people to leave their homes, and there are countless.Like Shijun, the more he fights, the bigger he gets, and the stronger he gets, it's really an odd number.

And what if more land falls into the hands of the envoy?The world will also change!

Did people from Wei Wu also see such a prospect?

Zu Ti let out the depression in his chest.Compared with his old friend Liu Kun, his step is the right one!

The author has something to say: (Book of Jin) Ti overthrew the country, always cherishing the ambition of revival.The guests and righteous disciples are all outstanding warriors, and they are like children when they meet.At that time, there was a great hunger in the land, and most of this generation was theft and attacked the rich. Till comforted and asked, "Isn't Bifu Nantang coming out?"

(Shi Shuo Xin Yu) When the ancestral chariot rode across the river, the public and private were frugal, and there was no fun.The king and Yu went to their ancestors, and suddenly saw that the fur robes were overlapping, and the precious ornaments were lined up.The princes asked strangely, and the ancestor said: "Last night, I went out of Nantang again." At Shiheng, the ancestors used Jianji drums to rob banknotes, and the people involved did not ask.