"The History of the Han Empire: The Family of the Yuan Dynasty" records a period of political changes that occurred in the autumn of that year, although subtle, but in the years that followed, they had a huge and far-reaching impact.

“…… Since the autumn, the countries of the South China Sea have been returned to the king, the barbarians in the southwest have obeyed, the captive ceremony, the territory has been expanded, and the world has been excited. Then Yanmen won a great victory, and the Han army inflicted heavy losses on the Xiongnu for the first time. On the day of hearing the news, Chang'an was boiling, and the Son of Heaven was happy. Then he paid the court, discussed the merits, and wanted to take the heroes as the doctors. However, the rewards discussed by the prime minister and the important ministers of the imperial history are not in line with the wishes. Later, the emperor invented a decree to change Hanlin Yuan to Shangshutai, with Yan Zhu and Zhongjun as Shangshu Changservants. At this time, the envoy was sent to the southwest to give the general seal, and the local government was entrusted with full authority by the military and government. All three of them were sealed off the Inner Hou. After more than a month, the Northern Expeditionary Army triumphed, and the Son of Heaven gave wine in front of Weiyang Palace, looking at its military appearance and mighty, and giving the army the name of 'Great Han Eagle'. Then Wei Qing was added to the middle school, the official Sima, the chief of the Marquis of Ping, and the Wei family has been noble since then! The use of these four people is recommended by the Yuan Gong Office alone. The emperor ordered the Yuan Gong to be the Shangshu order, because of its complicated affairs, there were major events to enter the internal consultation, and the rest were calmly ....... ”

Of course, the historical record is a bit brief, although the important ministers of the court at that time, although there were many discussions and dissatisfaction with the emperor's arbitrary establishment of a new institution, but they did not take it too seriously.

In the eyes of some of them, the people of Shangshutai were still the literary acolytes around the original emperor, but they had just changed their names. Its duties were still in charge of clerical files, drafting edicts, and other miscellaneous affairs, and it was the "secretariat" of the emperor, and had no actual rights. Although Yuan Zhao's kid also mixed in, which made them feel a little uneasy, it was expected that he would not make waves casually.

But all of them were wrong. The establishment of Shangshutai was only the first step of the ambitious emperor's reform of the imperial court. Taking advantage of the great prestige established by these victories, Liu Che finally began some of the ideas in his heart. The supreme power of a word is incomparably great for him. His own will, all his subjects must obey unconditionally, and in this regard, he was interested in some of the arguments in Confucianism.

Since the court of the early Han Dynasty stabilized, the power in the hands of important ministers such as the Three Princes and Nine Secretaries was too great. The two emperors, Wen and Jing, had to submit to their will in many major political matters. If you want to create a great cause that no one has ever done before, how can you do it with these fetters who are bound by your hands?

However, to completely cut down the political pattern created by Emperor Gaozu following the Qin system, of course, you can't do that, that would be too outrageous, it would make the world chaotic and leave an infamy in the history books.

Liu Che is a smart emperor, and he is familiar with such a method as "Ming Xiu Plank Road, Dark Chen Cang". Since the huge bureaucratic system cannot be moved, why don't you create a simple and easy-to-follow system that only obeys your own command to uphold the will of the Son of Heaven?

He had thought about it many times, and he already had a mature plan in mind, just waiting for a suitable opportunity to start.

The three great victories in the north and south, the world shook, the people rejoiced, and the victory of the Han nation was the glory of every subject. At such a moment, if Liu Che does not start his own pace, then he is not a qualified emperor.

Therefore, such a good story as Yan Zhu, Zhongjun, Sima Xiangru, and Wei Qing was crowned marquis in the first battle, although in the mouths of the ministers of the DPRK and China, it is a bit too rewarding. But the emperor ignored these words, listening to the sour discussions in some people's mouths, Liu Che was actually very proud in his heart.

The reason why the rewards of the King James are so heavy is that these victories they have achieved are really timely and important to the eager emperor.

"Wait and see, you rotten fellows! There are days when they cry, and when my new team begins to forge ahead and is fully rolled out, they will only have to watch the excitement. Ha ha! ”

When he said this, the emperor's eyebrows fluttered, and he was magnificent. Yuan Zhao, who was on the other side, sighed secretly. The tiger in the emperor's heart began to show its teeth and claws! Originally, it was still going to sleep for a few years, but it woke it up in advance, and I don't know if such a start is a good thing or a bad thing?

There were no outsiders in the Xuanmu Pavilion today, and only Dongfang Shuo and Han Yan were standing on the side. In the past few years, the two of them have been the emperor's closest attendants.

Yuan Zhao is here to thank you today. After this round of rewards, Liu Che seemed to feel a little reluctant to add only one title of "secretary general" to him, so he quietly added 5,000 households to the food of Changle Hou, so that the actual fiefdom of Yuan Zhao has reached as many as 8,000 households, which is only one step away from the real 10,000 households.

The emperor's grace is immense, no matter what the emperor's purpose is, gratitude must come, which is a manifestation of gratitude as a courtier. has been in this era for so long, following the customs of the locals, and having the master father Yan by his side to remind him at any time, in these etiquette, Yuan Zhao has basically been able to do nothing wrong.

After thanking him, Liu Che was very happy. casually asked about the recent situation on Changle Plateau, and Yuan Zhao picked up a rough report. The emperor seemed to be very interested in everything, and listened very energetically, and interjected at any time to ask.

He didn't know much about the industries that Yuan Zhao was doing. But most of the proceeds in each item flowed into the palace and into the inner treasury. This is a fact that few people know about.

Yes, there is a special inner treasury in the Weiyang Palace, which is specially set up for the industrial income on Changle Yuan, and the newly established "Economic Division" not long ago is responsible for this side, and the account books on both sides are very meticulous, which is carried out in accordance with the requirements of Yuan Zhao.

The head of the inner treasury in the palace is the Qingsong father-in-law who first dealt with Yuan Zhao. Qingsong never thought that when he went to Fanxue Lou to purchase tribute tea, he just paid a small kindness and got such a huge return today.

This inner treasury was originally in charge of Madame Wei, but later, when she saw that wealth was rolling in at an incredible growth rate, this wise woman handed over this authority to the emperor himself.

Liu Che didn't care at first. After the Spring Festival, as a pastime, I picked up the account book and flipped through it, but the smile on my face froze.

How long has it been? That kid brought in so much money into Weiyang Palace! He was taken aback in his heart, and when he turned his head to look at Wei Zifu hesitantly, he saw her nodding to himself with a smile, indicating that he was not mistaken.

After carefully looking at the numbers that came in, Liu Che slowly closed the account book, rubbed his forehead, and a surprise rose in his heart. Half of the income of the national treasury! Is there gold buried in that original wasteland? Or is that kid really going to turn stones into gold?!

"Zifu, blessed is our Ju'er! How did he meet Yuan Zhao by coincidence? From ancient times to the present, such a national warrior is really hard to find! Haha, this inner treasury, you still manage it for me, maybe one day it will come in handy. ”

Since then, Changle Yuan has occupied an important place in the emperor's heart. But his wisdom lies in the fact that he will never send people to interfere with what Yuan Zhao does, let alone order Xi Fengwei's people to find out about anything, including the growth of the Black Eagle Army. It's a kind of letting go, it's an absolute trust, and he trusts that the smart kid will understand his painstaking efforts.

Looking up at Yuan Zhao, who was respectful in front of him, Liu Che was secretly proud of his knowledge. Emperor Gaozu once said a sentence, he once firmly remembered in his heart.

"In the midst of strategizing, the decisive victory is thousands of miles away, I am not as good as the ovary. Governing the country, appeasing the people, providing and feeding, and the food is endless, I am not as good as Xiao He. Commanding an army of millions, conquering everything, and being invincible, I am not as good as Han Xin. These three people are all heroes among people, and I can reuse them, which is the fundamental reason why I can take over the world. ”

Look at what Yuan Zhao has done since he began to enter his field of vision. Look at the people he recommends. In the year of the weak crown, he has such extraordinary ability, and he will definitely be a minister of society that is rare in a hundred years in the future. If it weren't for the fact that he was too young, and he still had some considerations, even if he was entrusted with a heavy task now, he would definitely do a good job.

The reason why he was not given any actual official position was that he was afraid that he would fall into the power of the court too early, lose his edge, and live up to his good talent and beauty, so that the gains outweighed the losses.

However, now that the new title of "Shang Shuling", it is estimated that no one will recognize its weight in the future. Put it on this kid's head first, and hone it slowly, so that talented people can't use it up themselves, and they can leave it for the prince to use! Ha ha!

Although Yuan Zhao couldn't guess the little abacus in the emperor's heart, he naturally knew that he was in a good mood recently. So he told him that he had selected a place with a very good geographical location and was suitable for the construction of Chang'an College. The site is located in the southeast corner of Changle Plateau, close to the avenue leading to Chang'an, the waterway is also convenient, and it is Zhongnan Mountain only thirty or fifty miles to the south, which can be described as a treasure land of feng shui.

The emperor naturally agreed, and this was also the result of a long time ago. At the moment, Chrysostom promised that after choosing the address, the construction would start according to his vision, and what support was needed at that time, Gu Fold will play.

The monarchs and ministers talked happily. Dongfang Shuo and Han Yan, who were waiting next to him, were in different moods. Dongfang Shuo was a little excited, since Yuan Zhao proposed to start the construction of Chang'an College, he also assisted in coming up with a lot of ideas. He is still a person who likes to study in his bones, and if one day in the future, after the academy is completed, he will have the opportunity to study and teach, which is his greatest wish.

Han Yan's heart was a little sour, he was also born in Zhong Mingding's family, and he was deeply favored by today's son, and he thought very highly of himself. But compared with the little marquis in front of him, the gap is getting wider and wider day by day, and I can't help but feel a little stupid.

It was not easy to enter the palace once, and Changle Palace still had to go. Although Empress Dowager Dou is still in good spirits, she is getting older day by day after all. Especially after letting go of the rod of power, it seems that it ages exceptionally fast. In the original time and space, in the spring of this year, she had passed away. Pursuing the love that had been separated for many years, he returned to the arms of Emperor Wen.

The old people in the world like to be surrounded by their children and grandchildren very much, and being the supreme is no exception. It's just that this kind of royal affection is much weaker than that of the Xiangmo family, and there is no way to do it. She was very happy with every visit from Yuan Zhao. In her heart, this child, who suddenly appeared in the later years of her life, symbolized a kind of hope and sustenance.

Yuan Zhao brought a variety of pastries specially made for her, as well as a new tea of the highest quality. I told some interesting stories from the outside to listen, and from time to time laughter came out. For the dreary and lonely life in the palace, this is already a long-lost joy. Xiuyu quietly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and all the people in the palace also felt relieved from the bottom of their hearts.

It's just a little bit of discord. Present in the Changle Palace today is also Liu Piaoer, the princess of Guantao. Since Yuan Zhao came, the eldest princess had been sitting there with a cold face, not paying a word.

Empress Dowager Dou seemed to be aware of her daughter's indifference to Yuan Zhao, and she didn't seem to see anything. It's just that when Yuan Zhao left the palace, he glanced at her imperceptibly and sighed secretly. This only biological daughter, since she was born, has been regarded as the pearl of the palm by Emperor Wen, and she is not pampered.

has been spoiled all her life, and how many wrong things she has done, even she is too doting on her. Now that her nature is difficult to change, it is too late to say anything, and even her daughter Gillian has inherited her nature, and she is not like a word in the palace. Time is running out, and once they leave, I really don't know what will happen to them in the future...... Thinking of this, Empress Dowager Dou secretly sighed.

Yuan summoned out of Changle Palace, turned around and walked to the northwest, Liu Ju had already sent people to find him several times, let him enter the palace must not forget to visit him, since he has come, of course he has to go for a walk.

"Kid surnamed Yuan, don't leave yet, I have a few words to tell you!"

The voice is harsh and high-pitched. Yuan Zhao stopped, and when he turned around, the autumn wind moved slightly, the fallen leaves were scattered, and under the palace wall, the famous eldest princess of the Han Dynasty was dressed in red, and right there, met his gaze.

Liu Piaoer never thought that one day she would need to excuse a child who has not grown up yet. But thinking about the demise of those noble families, she gritted her teeth and finally opened her mouth.

"Since you have inherited the great kindness of your ancestors, you have come to this point. Why do you want to help that courtesan and go against my Gillian? Do you really think that you have the ability to participate in the struggle at this level? ”

Yuan Zhao was a little inexplicable, looking at the well-maintained and still somewhat beautiful face, he smiled faintly.

"I have never thought about helping anyone against whom, everything I do is out of my heart and justice, and if it violates the interests of others, it is not my intention. Therefore, I can't accept what you said, please forgive the eldest princess. ”

Liu Piao'er's apricot eyes widened, in her usual cognition, she had already given the other party a lot of face by talking to people like this, not only did he not answer honestly and fearfully, but also looked like he didn't care, which made her feel a little angry in her heart, and her cheeks were slightly red.

"Boy bold! Who do you think you're talking to? I'm just giving you a warning, and I don't need to listen to your justification. If you are obsessed and continue to help that slut and her brother, you will not blame the eldest princess for ignoring your love for curing the eye disease of your ancestors, and when the time comes, I hope you will not regret it. Hum! ”

Princess Guantao's entourage was far away, and they couldn't hear the conversation between the two of them clearly. Liu Piao'er spoke sharply, and she had forgotten that Empress Dowager Dou had asked her to communicate well with Yuan Zhao, and her usual rude habits were about to start to attack again.

Yuan Zhao sighed helplessly, what kind of characters Emperor Han Wen and Empress Dowager Dou were, but the two sons and one daughter born were not well educated. Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty was narrow-minded and impatient. King Liang Xiao was pampered and arrogant, and his brothers were in gaps. The princess in front of her is pampered, and she will not get a good end in the future. This cannot but be said to be the regret of the Emperor Xiande of the Han Dynasty.

"Eldest princess, since we have met here, I have a word of advice, I will only say it once today, and I will never say it again in the future. Whether it is the queen or the eldest princess's mansion, if you want to be stable and rich for a long time, the only way to be respectful and self-reflective, judge the situation, and abide by your duty is the long-term way. Don't wait for the calamity to come to your door and regret your pretensions, when it's too late to ....... ”

Before Yuan Zhao could finish speaking, Princess Guantao's face was already crimson with anger, and she cut off his words sharply.

"Ignorant boy, what do you know! When will it be your turn to teach people, my family's wealth will naturally be long-lasting, is there anything more noble than us in this world? If you talk nonsense again, I'll call someone to teach you a lesson right now! ”

Yuan Zhao didn't look at her, but turned his face to the side. Inside and outside the palace wall, the shadows of the trees are swaying, and the autumn wind is blowing and rustling. He continued what he had just said, as if he were talking to himself, and as if he was talking to someone who was listening.

"If in the future, there really will be a day...... For the sake of Emperor Wen's benevolence and the kindness of the ancestors, Yuan Zhao must do his best to find a safe ending, so that they can spend the rest of their lives in peace. ”

When he had finished speaking, he said no more and turned to go away. Leaving a belly full of anger, Princess Guantao is stomping her feet and cursing.

After the shadow of the tree, the old Xiuyu, who had been in charge of Xifengwei for thirty years, understood Yuan Zhao's words, nodded slightly, sighed secretly, disappeared, and went back to Changle Palace to resume his life.

Yuan Zhao walked on the side of the royal road, but his mood was not calm. He had a hunch that no matter how hard he tried to avoid it, what should have come would probably come after all.

The biggest crisis of this powerful empire does not lie in the court battle, nor in the invasion of the enemy's external troubles, but in the heart of the empire ~ Weiyang Palace disaster!

Yuan Zhao looked up, the palace was magnificent, the heavy buildings were majestic, and the conspiracy chaos and witch curse that happened in the curtain of this palace had destroyed a great prosperous era alive! It has left endless regrets to history and future generations. Standing here today, do you have what it takes to stop ......?