Xian Dynasty Era

Chapter 384

Chapter 384

Zhongyuan Hall

Civil and military ministers lined up in two shifts. This was a court meeting after Su Zhao returned to Wenyi.

"Everything is flat." Su Zhao was sitting upright in the prince's crown at the moment, his eyes wandering over the six officials, the Yushitai, and the civil and military ministers of the Privy Council.

Su Zhaodao: "Liang Situ, how about the recent household registration and wealth situation in our country, tell Gu and Zhu Qing."

Situ Liang Shigu was recommended by Su Zhao's teacher Jing Hongdao. At that time, Su Zhao thought Situ Meng Jichang was old and fatuous. At the same time, in order to balance the government, he asked Liang Shigu to take over as Situ.

After several months of investigation, this man has been conscientious and conscientious, although he has not made great achievements or mistakes, Su Zhao simply stayed in the post to see the effect.

Master Liang said in an ancient way: "Your Majesty, apart from Wenyi, our country originally governed seven counties and 53 counties. Lai Jun went to Shenwu, fought south and north, expanded the territory, and now governs 98 counties in twelve counties..."

Following Liang Shigu's introduction, it was not only the first time for Su Zhao to hear such detailed numbers, but also for the civil and military ministers in the court.

All in all, Su State currently governs twelve counties and 98 counties in its territory, with a registered permanent residence of 390 million people. After repeated wars, although the material cost is huge, the benefits are also considerable.

As for the population, it has almost doubled!

When Su Zhao was patrolling the river in the south, he launched a targeted attack on the eight prefectures and county powerhouses in Fengle County. At that time, the population of Su State, which was less than one million, gradually exceeded 140 million.

When Yan Chang implemented the restraint and tyranny of Fuguo County around Wenyi, the household registration of Su State expanded rapidly, and the population soared to 220 million.

Afterwards, Su State fought south and north, captured the land of the five counties one after another, and cracked down on corruption in the local area. Coupled with the suppression of the powerful, the account number on the account finally exceeded 390 million at this moment.

This is the reason why Su Zhao jumped from the peak of the golden core to break through the realm of the gods some time ago. It is almost impossible for the human luck of three to four million people to advance to the gods.

But this number, Su Zhao just frowned, still dissatisfied. If the innovation strategy is carried out, the population of the twelve counties will exceed tens of millions. Obviously, there are still many household registrations that have been hidden.

In terms of military affairs, Feng Kuang, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, also reported Su's military strength.

Su State currently has a standing force of 15 troops, excluding local county soldiers, and a total of [-] troops stationed in northern Xinjiang, led by Privy Envoy and State Lieutenant Shentu Fan, to defend and defend the country.

On the other hand, there are [-] elite troops on the front line of the two passes in the southern border of the Soviet Union. Yang Fu, the former guard of Shijing Pass, is the governor to control the troops, and [-] forbidden troops are stationed in Wenyi to defend the capital.

Hearing that the military power was getting stronger, Su Zhao's stern and majestic face finally showed some joy, looked at Chunyu Shuo, and said in a loud voice: "General Chunyu, he is in charge of training, he is good at training troops, he has worked hard and made great achievements, and passed on his lonely life. Give Chunyu Shuo a thousand pieces of gold, five hundred bolts of silk, thirty dendrobium pearls, and a Zhenyue-level magic weapon!"

A look of excitement appeared on Chunyu Shuo's face, and he said: "I thank you for the reward, this is the merit of the Privy Council, and the veteran dare not take this merit alone."

Su Zhao smiled, and said: "Officials of the Privy Council, etc., have other rewards, General Chunyu don't want to refuse, this is what the general deserves."

The civil and military ministers below all showed envy, but they were not jealous, but convinced.

This veteran general, in the past few months, has organized and trained the army, and provided for the frontline battles.

Although I heard that the princes opened the treasury of martial arts medicine to supply the generals and schools, and after the tyranny was calmed down, the head of Guizhou had a strong willingness to join the army, but it is also very comparable to be able to train these people into soldiers worthy of World War I.

After listening to the report of the ministers, Su Zhao encouraged: "Since Gu took the throne, the ministers have been in charge of government affairs. In the evening, they have a banquet in the forbidden room to drink with the ministers."

"Your Majesty, thank you!" All the ministers below, hearing the words, were all excited and beaming.

After the atmosphere in the Zhongyuan Hall subsided a bit, Su Zhao turned to mention another matter, and said in a deep voice: "Masters, Yan Qing has been in Dangjun for more than a month, but Dangjun is powerful and lawless, colluding with local subordinates, and violating the central government. , and even recently, blatantly threatened Yan Qing, which undoubtedly disregarded the authority of the central government! How do you think it should be dealt with?"

As soon as this remark came out, the officials below looked at each other in dismay, and among the squadrons, the first person to go out of the squadron was the Shaozai Han Dai, holding an ivory jade wat, and said: "Those who are strong and weak, threaten the emperor's imperial envoy, this rebellious person To act in a frenzied way, it is tantamount to rebellion, the emperor is elected to send important ministers, who will send down thunder, arouse the turbidity, lift up the clean, and cleanse the demon atmosphere!"

Su Zhao glanced at the young minister Han Dai in surprise. When he was the minister in Wenchengyi, although he was known for being upright and honest, he was not actually a reformer.

Speaking of which, this person is still Chen Shao's disciple.

Just now he almost thought it was Yushi Zhongcheng——Chang Miao who spoke.

Su Zhao changed his mind and asked with a smile: "In Han Qing's opinion, who should be entrusted to go to Dang County?"

Han Dai cupped his hands and said with emotion: "I am willing to go."

As soon as this remark came out, Su Zhao pondered for a while, feeling a little bit of thinking about it.

I am afraid that the Dazai position is still vacant.

Because Jing Hongdao asked himself to be an official, the position of Dazai was left vacant, and the affairs of the Dazai's government had always been handled by Han Dai.

Dazai is the head of the six officials, and his functions are already somewhat similar to that of Zaizhi, regulating yin and yang, coordinating the other five government departments, communicating with the center and localities in the middle, and in charge of personnel, wealth, civil affairs, and ancestral rituals... When Jing Hongdao was present, he was in harmony with the officials who heard about it. Political affairs, overall planning and integration, under one person, high position and weight.

During the period of Su Zhao's absence, in terms of government affairs structure, Xu Zhen and Su Zijin acted as princes and princes, and Shangshutai acted as a secret document.

However, it is impossible for Xu Zhen and Su Zijin not to respect the opinions of the Six Officials on many matters, and basically follow the principle of consultation on major issues and self-determination on minor matters.

It's just that the Dazaifu Yamen, because of its function of discussion and coordination, still retains some powers to coordinate the six officials and the central place.

Then, when Yan Chang promoted Wenyi's surroundings to attack the powerful, Han Dai had no other ideas, because in terms of qualifications, he was far inferior?

It wasn't until Yan Chang was in Dang County that his granddaughter Yan Rou was almost murdered by a strongman, and he went to the center to ask for support, and he was a little disheartened. Han Dai was keenly aware of this.

Su Zhao pondered for a while, and took a look at Han Dai. He didn't have any other bad ideas. The officials under him were enterprising. As long as they didn't abolish the government for personal reasons, and were not criticized by the party, they would be happy to see it succeed.

However, the water in Dang County is too deep to be grasped.

Su Zhao said in a deep voice: "Dang County has a lot to do with the success or failure of the innovation strategy, and I want to go to inspect it in person! I want to see if these daring people have the courage to plot rebellion!"

When Han Dai heard this, although he was disappointed, he cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty will go in person, and the group will be tied up, and they will be in constant fear."

And Wenwu Gongqing also had a serious expression on his face, and murmured in his heart, Su Hou went in person, this is a shocking event.

According to the behavior style of this young and powerful lord, Dang County may usher in a bloody storm.

So, the matter was settled like this.

Afterwards, the court officials began to discuss the upcoming wedding.

Although Su Guo said in the letter of credence submitted to Wei Guo that he was only accepting concubines and not canonizing his wife, but considering Su Wei's in-law alliance, the formal ceremony will still be held.

Just when there was a lot of chatter in the palace, discussing what kind of rituals should be used to marry the princess of Weiguo.

Su Zhao pondered for a while, and said in a loud voice: "Now that the four directions have been preliminarily determined, the country's finances are difficult, and the rituals and rituals should be kept simple..."

In fact, he didn't even want to make a grand arrangement, such a big fanfare, extravagance and waste, it's just Wei Jing...

Su Zhao thought for a while, and when the words came to his lips, he changed the subject and changed his words: "But it is about the alliance between the in-laws of Su and Wei. If it is too simple and rough, I am afraid that I will lose the state. When Su Xian returns to the capital tomorrow, I will discuss a complicated and simple plan." There are certain rules and regulations."

The minister below bowed and said yes.

Because it was almost winter, Chen Shao of the Sikou Mansion said: "Your Majesty, all the criminals awaiting execution this year are listed in this list, and presented to Your Highness for viewing."

In this era, influenced by Ji Zhou's theory of "interaction between heaven and man", "execution in autumn and winter" has become the norm.

As for the execution of criminals, human life is at stake. This kind of judicial power is naturally concentrated in the monarchy. Originally, these criminals should have been dealt with half a month ago, but considering that Su Zhao is not in Wenyi, they have been put on hold until now.

(End of this chapter)