Returning to the vertical arch hall, under the service of the chamberlain, he took off his heavy court clothes, changed into a light regular clothes, breathed a heavy sigh of relief, leaned on the throne and closed his eyes for a while. Conducting a court meeting is really a great drain on mental and physical strength, especially when most of the ministers listen to his speech quietly.

"The officials, the ministers have arrived!" I only had time to drink saliva to moisten my dry throat, and I heard the sound of illness.

"Xuan!" Liu Chengyou's answer was short and forceful.

After going down to the court, the ministers are summoned again, which is the policy issued at the court meeting. Liu Chengyou knows very well that the policy he proposed is still on paper, and it still needs to be implemented, and it is unknown what the effect of implementation will be. However, since the beginning of the Zhongshu sect, how to implement it still needs to be discussed by him and the ministers.

Compared with the seriousness of the court meeting, the atmosphere of the palace meeting was slightly more relaxed, but it was not much easier, everyone could feel it, after returning from the western tour, this young son of heaven seemed to have fully entered the role of the emperor, and he gradually regained his strength in the mansion.

Yang Wei, Wang Zhang, Dou Zhengu, Li Tao, Su Yuqi are unknown ministers, plus the privy envoy Guo Wei, and the deputy marshal of the guard army Liu Xin are also there, and the generals can be said to be complete. The only thing that seems special is Wei Renpu, after all, he is "lowly and low", even more special than the Fan quality who waits beside him.

With regard to persuading peasants, in addition to the two policies of reducing the burden, it was also decided that the imperial court would send several envoys to persuade peasants to inspect prefectures and counties and persuade peasants to teach peasants.

The suggestion was put forward by Yang Wei, and this was the first time that Yang Wei put forward it, and it was completely in line with Liu Chengyou's wishes. Naturally, there is no reason not to allow it.

Regarding the suppression of bandits, Liu Xin took the initiative to put forward a simple and rude suggestion, asking the officials and soldiers in various places to let go and kill, kill more people, and kill those fat buttocks and frightened, and the grass robbers were afraid, so they would naturally honestly go down the mountain and return to obedience. is very in line with Liu Xin's character's advice, with the situation as today, with this repetition, I am afraid the effect will be immediate.

However, Liu Chengyou did not hesitate to veto. Because he himself knew that as long as the imperial court issued such an edict, it was very likely that the local generals would carry it out in an overkill. What Liu Chengyou wants to do more is to turn bandits into people.

Moreover, after the previous policies, the banditry of the Han Dynasty has been greatly alleviated and improved. In addition to the distrust of the imperial court, it is also due to the poor implementation of the policies of the local officials.

was categorically vetoed by Liu Chengyou, Liu Xin sat there, his face was a little unsightly, he turned his face away, sulked, and felt that his face as an imperial uncle had been lost.

"Your Majesty, recently, there have been many reports in the Central Plains and Hebei that the thieves have been ineffective, and the minister suggests that the forbidden army may be sent to the local patrol to suppress!" At this time, Wei Renpu took the initiative to speak for the first time.

As soon as these words fell, the ministers more or less fell into thought, and Wang Zhang subconsciously objected: "The imperial court sent troops, and the movement was too big, which may cause local suspicion, and the cost must not be shallow." ”

Come to think of it, the latter point is the reason why Wang Zhang really opposes it.

Guo Wei thought about it, but took the initiative to say: "I think it's Bachelor Wei's strategy, but it's okay." ”

When his words fell, Li Tao, the Chinese scholar, also spoke, stroked his beard, and his face was full of agreement: "The minister thinks that this policy has three benefits, and it is very appropriate." ”

"Please." While Liu Chengyou was thinking about it, he motioned to Li Tao.

Li Tao recounted in a low voice: "First, it is conducive to suppressing bandits, and with the combat strength of the forbidden army, it can eliminate those stubborn bandits; Second, the forbidden army made four patrols, with the power of Zhao Tianwei and the strength of the Xuanhe court, to deter the locality, so as not to make small changes; Third, Tokyo's food shortage is difficult, and it is possible to ban some of the troops in the local area, and they can always alleviate their hardship a little. ”

"In addition, you can take turns to send troops to suppress thieves, which can have the effect of training soldiers!" Guo Wei added.

"Wei Qing, is that what you think?" Liu Chengyou looked at Wei Renpu.

Hearing this, Wei Renpu arched his hand in a gentle manner and responded: "Li and Guo Ergong have exhausted the minister's thoughts. ”

Obviously, Liu Chengyou was moved, swept around and ordered directly: "The Privy Council has drawn up a plan for the forbidden army to suppress bandits, Zhongshu will cooperate with the selection of thieves and Shangju counties, the guard department will cooperate with Jian Ba, and the three divisions will be transferred to open the demand!" ”

"Yes!" Seeing that Liu Chengyou had agreed, even if he still had reservations in his heart, he could only respond to orders, including Yang Wei.

"The matter of the system will be coordinated by the Ministry of Rites, and the trial preparation will be carried out, and the process system will be redrafted!" Liu Chengyou looked at Su Yuqi and commanded, and he also served as a judge of the Ministry of Rites.

"Yes." Su Yuqi responded.

In this era, the imperial examination was not necessarily the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites, and more often, a minister knew the tribute. In fact, even if Liu Chengyou pays tribute to Guo Weizhi, it is not impossible. However, Liu Chengyou intends to slowly restore the functions of the various official positions in the DPRK and China, starting with the tribute.

The reform of the official system is also a troublesome matter, and there is no urgency.

"Who do you want to know the tribute? Do you have a candidate in mind? Liu Chengyou asked.

"The ministers think of the courtiers, and the servant Zhao handed it over, and he can know what happened." Su Yuqi said, it seems that he has already had an idea.

Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, and did not directly express his opinion on this, but just advised: "Be proper, select materials for the country, and be negligent!" ”

"Yes!"

As for the revision of the criminal law and the writing of national history, it is obvious that the ministers are not particularly concerned, except for Fan Zhen and Wei Renpu. After mentioning it a little bit, it was revealed.

Now above the court, those who are like Yang Wei and Wang Zhang have to pay attention to the soldiers and horses, money and food, and border affairs. Even, in Yang Wei's view, there is no need for the imperial examination, so why choose some Confucian students? To be an official, it is recommended by its own courtiers, or it is simple to promote the locality.

It's just that Liu Chengyou is trying his best to implement it, and it seems that he is powerless to oppose it.

It took nearly an hour to discuss the policy of the court meeting alone. Ordered someone to serve new tea, and the monarch and ministers tasted a cup of tea, and after soothing it, Liu Chengyou asked again: "Do you have something to do?" ”

As soon as the words fell, Dou Zhengu, who didn't speak much, took the initiative to speak: "Your Majesty, the post of Yin of Kaifeng Mansion has been vacant for more than three months, and there is no one to take the title. Recently, government affairs have piled up, and the government has become sluggish. Please Your Majesty, consider the candidates, and take charge of the matter! ”

Regarding this matter, Liu Chengyou really has to think about it. Kaifeng Mansion Yin, but it is an important position, the government of Gyeonggi, it is indeed not good to be vacant all the time, but with its weight, it is not ordinary people can deal with it. In fact, if you don't think about it much, Liu Chengyun's royal brothers Liu Chengyun and Liu Chengxun will be a good choice, even if it is only a false order, but Liu Chengyou will release some political signals that are easy to misunderstand......

"After the dissolution, the secretaries can each choose one person to play, and I will decide on it again." I can't think of a personal choice for the time being, so I can only work together.

"Yes!"

After discussing it for a while, it didn't matter. Seeing that the ministers were exhausted, Liu Chengyou paused, glanced around, and finally calmed down and asked, "The last issue, about Su Fengji, how should the imperial court deal with it?" ”

As soon as these words fell, all the ministers immediately came to their senses, and at the same time, they also secretly said in their hearts, and finally arrived. It is impossible to avoid such an important matter as the imprisonment of the Zaichen.

In fact, in response to this, the whole court has discussed it more than once, openly and secretly, including the ministers present. However, when Liu Chengyou asked, they didn't speak one by one.

"Why are you silent?" Seeing this, Liu Chengyou said indifferently and looked at Yang Wei: "Yang Qing, what do you think?" ”

was named, Yang Wei only frowned slightly, raised his eyes to look at Liu Chengyou, raised his hand slowly, but did not procrastinate, expressed his heart directly, and said: "Su Fengji is a minister, you can't deal with it carelessly, you need to convince people's hearts." In the opinion of the minister, if there is a priest who pushes his guilt, he can be punished according to law. ”

"What do you think?" Hearing this, the corners of Liu Chengyou's mouth raised slightly and asked.

"The minister seconded the proposal."

The opinions are basically unified, and there is no one who speaks for Su Fengji, Su Fengji has his usual official style, and his popularity is indeed poor.

"That being the case......" Liu Chengyou still looked at Yang Wei: "Dali Temple, the Criminal Department, and the Kaifeng Mansion will be tried, Yang Qing, you are the main judge!" ”

Yang Wei was stunned for a moment, surprise flashed in his eyes, and he responded with a little hesitation.

"Do you have anything to do?" Already very tired, taking a deep breath, Liu Chengyou symbolically asked again. It can be seen that Liu Chengyou has no intention of discussing it anymore, of course, the same is true for the ministers.

"Official, the minister has something to play!" It was Liu Xin who spoke.