Chapter 23 From Zhengzhou Station to Luoyang Station

Although he said that he trusted Liu Gong's vision and the like, behind the scenes, Liu Chengyou still cautiously summoned Fan Zhen and consulted him. Coincidentally, Fan Zhen really knows something about Jing Fan, so he doesn't need Liu Chengyou to send a special letter to Tokyo to inquire.

Jing Fan in the later Tang Dynasty, to the Ming Jing Imperial Examination promotion, into the office for more than ten years, tossing and turning, for the official order, every post, then the political clear, belongs to the internal solemn. However, in this era of "martial arts prosperity", even if there are talents, like most literati, their talents cannot be displayed, and this monarch is too strong for politics and people. I also offended a lot of people along the way, and I'm in my forties, and now I'm still in Tokyo with the official position of Qiu Caolang.

"Listening to you say this, this Jing Fan is still a strong talent." Liu Chengyou clasped his hands together, looked at Fan Zhen and said, his expression relaxed slightly.

Liu Xianjiao and Fan Zhen successively said that this person was talented, so after listening to it, Liu Chengyou had all the doubts in his heart.

Fan Zhenze's expression was flat, and with an objective attitude, he changed his tone and said: "Jing Fan is upright, diligent and honest, unyielding, and indeed capable. However, according to the minister's view, this person is good at the overall situation, and he is not good at managing dramas. ”

"What do you mean, Jing Fan is not suitable for the military administration of Zhengzhou?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Fan Zhen shook his head: "The minister didn't mean that, he just told the minister what he knew so that His Majesty could refer to it." ”

Liu Chengyou nodded slowly, and Liu Chengyou said: "And today's difficulty in governing is the lack of strong talents to govern the state and county." If the government is clear, the territory is solemn, and the people's hearts are stable, why should I worry about complicated things and difficult to govern? Zhengzhou already has a good foundation laid by Liu Gong, if you get this scene and purge the officials, then it can be regarded as a complete rule! ”

Liu Chengyou's words basically represent that Liu Chengyou wants to use Jingfan's heart. In fact, listening to Fan Qian's description, what moved Liu Chengyou the most was the word "strong and capable".

However, after a little silence, Liu Chengyou still instructed: "Send my edict to Tokyo, order Jing Fan Xi to come to the imperial camp, and I will meet him in person!" ”

"Yes!" Listening to Liu Chengyou's last sentence, Fan Zhen's expression obviously revealed a touch of approval.

Since Zhengzhou is attached, how can it not be prudent to be cautious about its defense envoys, and hastily appoint them based on the advice and recommendation of their ministers. It's just that there is a bias in my heart.

Letting go of a matter in his heart, Liu Chengyou looked at the person sitting next to the case and started writing the edict.

If you want to talk about strong talents, this quality can also be regarded as one. Don't look at this person Shen Yi at this time, but he is actually very anxious, he is serious and strong, and when he was in the center, he had different opinions and dared to argue and conflict with Yang Wei head-on. If it weren't for Liu Chengyou's protection, I wouldn't know where he would have been relegated.

Talents also have to meet the master, so that there is a place to display their talents. Liu Chengyou is not thick-skinned, but he also recognizes himself as the Lord.

After the edict was issued, Liu Chengyou took advantage of the excitement of the conversation and ordered someone to serve tea and discuss the disadvantages with him. In Zhengzhou alone, although under Liu Xianjiao's previous governance, the overall situation was stable, but the government of the officials was really not clear. With only one old minister, where can he be perfect.

The rule of the world has been collapsed for too long, so long that everyone has become accustomed to it, and the standards for "great governance" have been put extremely low. Basically, there is no turmoil, less banditry, and that's pretty much it......

Fan Zhen's suggestion to Liu Chengyou is that if you want to get rid of the troubles, everything must be from the system and law to restrain the world. However, if you want the imperial court to re-establish a system for managing the world, you must first have that authority and strength. Where did the two come from, and in the end, they set their sights on the forbidden army......

The military system, the bureaucratic system, and the legal system all need to be reformed. Although there is a long way to go, it does not prevent Liu Chengyou from preparing as soon as possible, and he will judge the criminal law with a model, and Liu Chengyou directly gave him a task, and after returning to Tokyo, he summoned the bachelors of the three halls and presided over the recompilation of a set of Han criminal laws. In response to this important task, Fan responded with indignation.

"Official." Seeing Liu Chengyou strolling over, the attendants who were waiting for the queen hurriedly saluted, a little nervous.

The night is getting deeper, Liu Chengyou rarely didn't stay up late, he is diligent enough in Tokyo, and he has worked hard enough in the past few days since the Western Tour, so there is no need to continue to suffer himself.

Liu Chengyou glanced at the servant, this is Dafu's concubine, she has to be named the servant, she looks good, her chest is okay, and she is strong enough. It's a pity that Liu Chengyou's current interest is not in him.

"What about the Queen?" Liu Chengyou asked.

When Liu Chengyou looked at him, the maid was both happy and nervous, but after he took his attention, it was difficult to hide the disappointment in his eyes. Hearing this, he immediately collected his mood and replied, "The saint is bathing." Do you want a poor concubine to go to report? ”

"Looks like I didn't come at a good time." Liu Chengyou sighed, but naturally broke in.

The curtain layer upon layer of the house has been shrouded in white steam, the water mist is thick, the humid air exudes a seductive aroma, and a graceful figure is playing in the water.

Without letting the maid report, and ordering him to take off his robe, Liu Chengyou made a surprise attack naked, and a crisp exclamation soon sounded inside......

Liu Chengyou also has to bring Dafu and Gao Huaijin on his western tour, what is the so-called matter? In addition to decorating the scene to show affection, physiological needs are naturally inevitable. Since ascending the throne, Liu Chengyou has been under a lot of pressure, both physically and mentally, so in the past few days on patrol, Liu Chengyou plans to take turns to relieve pressure with the assistance of the queen and concubine.

Moreover, adding branches and leaves to the royal family is also an important responsibility of Liu Chengyou. Previously, Liu Chengyou was actually a little cold in the back palace......

After passing through Zhengzhou, it is basically difficult for Liu Chengyou to maintain a mysterious and good face, although his face is rarely good-looking. Facts have proved that the situation in Zhongmu and even Zhengzhou is only an exception for the entire Han world. Corrupt officials abolish the government, corrupt officials are rampant, and the people's livelihood is exhausted, which is the true portrayal.

Liu Chengyou's previous edict does not seem to have much effect on the county and town level. The harsh government is still there, miscellaneous taxes are collected, and the deception of the people always exists. The matter of agricultural reclamation did not deliberately cause harm, after all, the imperial court had several strict orders, and the peasants did not grow grain, how to squeeze. However, it is also difficult to take any active policy measures to persuade agriculture with their generation. If the officials are like this, how can the people live in peace?

In fact, most of the local county and town generals are also held by military personnel, or promoted by military merits, or by moderation, observation and other official commissions, and the rest, or follow the relationship of central ministers, and many local powerful and landlords rely on bribery and other means to obtain their positions. It is really rare for the court to appoint talents......

It stands to reason that when the emperor goes on patrol, even if the territory is unbearable, it is better for you to make a fake and make an image scene. The local officials, however, seemed indifferent. In the final analysis, the imperial power is still sluggish, and for the local officials, the majesty of the Son of Heaven is too empty, and I can't tell when it will be changed again?

As a result, along the way, there were officials who neglected government and lawlessness, all of them were exempted, and there were greedy and cruel people, and they were also ordered by Liu Chengyou to have their heads removed, no matter what their identities, no matter who they were behind the scenes, they would never be merciful. Everywhere the royal car passes, it can be said that the officials are not happy, there is a flood of sorrow, and the people's morale is greatly boosted.

From Zhengzhou to Luoyang, a distance of more than 200 miles, there is not a state or a county, and there are no officials for Liu Chengyou.

The land of Liangjing was originally directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, and its officials were still governed by the people, but what about those Jiedu Fangzhen who still held the local military and political power? This is why Liu Chengyou might as well sit on pins and needles, like a thorn in the back, like a fish in the throat......

After some severe punishment, Liu Chengyou was happy, but the problem arose again. So many officials have been dismissed, who will follow, where to find so many people in a short period of time to fill the vacancy. There will be no shortage of officials in the world, this is true, but how can a random cat or dog be a politician?

In fact, in a short period of time, Liu Chengyou can really only be temporarily replaced by local "cats and dogs".

The selection of materials for the imperial examination suddenly filled Liu Chengyou's head, in this world, it is really necessary to rely on literati to govern, and to rely on literati selected by the imperial court. At the same time, Liu Chengyou secretly decided in his heart that after returning to the court, he would have to send some of the vain civil servants who were now raised in the court to serve in the local government.

It is said that Confucianism is incompetent, but with today's national conditions, Liu Chengyou does not need any earth-shattering governance skills from local civil officials, he just needs to be stable and not to disturb the people. Even, even if you govern by doing nothing and let the people support themselves, it is better than a military force to mess with the government.