Chapter 1322: Heart-to-heart with Cao Cao
Cao Cao, as the former emperor of Wei, also knew very well that the world was initially decided, and Wang Can must sit in the rear to eliminate the chaos in the world, otherwise it would be easy to cause chaos. Especially in the past year or two, Wang Can's drastic reforms have made the world new, and it is no longer as chaotic as in the past. As for Wang Can's promise, Cao Cao had already put it in his heart and even forgot it.
Now Wang Can has brought it up again.
Rao is Cao Cao has a very strong psychological quality, and his heart is also beating at the moment, and he said: "Please make it clear to Your Majesty!" ”
Wang Can knew that Cao Cao must have remembered, but he didn't dare to bring it up.
He didn't go around the bush and said straight to the point: "I have a dream, and I dream that the place where the sun shines is my land of China." Now that the country is stable, everything has become normal. So next, I am ready to conquer the land of non-subordinate, I am ready to take Yizhou and the Wa Kingdom, and then crusade against the Kushan Empire. ”
After Cao Cao heard it, Wang Can did not lie to him.
It's just that Cao Cao is worried.
Cao Cao knew that Wang Can sent troops, because of the promise in the past, he would definitely take him, he could follow Wang Can, and he would not have to do nothing all day. However, Cao Cao hoped that the people of the world could live a stable life.
Therefore, Cao Cao said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the minister opposes the immediate expedition. ”
Wang Can asked, "Why?" ”
Wang Can was a little surprised by Cao Cao's opposition, according to Wang Can's idea, Cao Cao should support it.
Cao Cao said solemnly: "Your Majesty, if it is decided today, it is necessary to strengthen the foundation and appease the people. Even if there are no thieves in the world, it will take some time to calm people's minds. If His Majesty's dispatch of troops fails, and the news reaches home, it may lead to turmoil. The world has not been peaceful for a long time, and it can't withstand the turmoil. ”
When Wang Can heard this, when he looked at Cao Cao, his eyes showed appreciation.
Cao Cao is thinking about the common people in the world.
This is Cao Cao.
He has courage and courage, and he is a person who has perseverance, principles and bottom lines.
Wang Can said confidently: "Brother Meng De's consideration only involves the worst side, but ignores the best side. In any era, opening up territory is a great feat, and it can inspire people. I lead the troops to fight, as long as the victory is achieved and the news is transmitted back to China, the people will naturally be excited, who would dare to have two hearts? ”
Cao Cao said: "This is just a good aspect. ”
Wang Can continued: "Besides, I don't plan to go out with hundreds of thousands of troops, and it is impossible for me to leave with the strength of the whole country. To settle down in the country, it is necessary for the army to sit in charge, and it is not possible to fight uncontrollably. I set out to go south, only to mobilize a small number of troops. In this way, the burden of fighting a war is small, and even if it fails, it will not affect the overall situation. What does Brother Meng De think? ”
Cao Cao bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty is wise! ”
He also agreed with Wang Can's proposal.
If it is only a small-scale battle, it will not cause any burden to Shu. If an army of 100,000 or even hundreds of thousands is mobilized, it is easy to hurt the root cause and affect the newly stabilized Shu State.
Wang Can took out another edict and said, "Brother Meng De, this is an adjustment of the court situation, you can take a look." ”
Cao Cao took it and looked at it carefully.
At this moment, Cao Cao was even more shocked.
Cao Cao looked admiring and said convincingly: "Your Majesty's reform is really wonderful and courageous. According to His Majesty's adjustment, it is possible to prevent the expansion of the military power of the generals in the army, and to put an end to the collusion between the magistrates and the army. Civilian officials are responsible for handling government affairs, and the military is responsible for protecting the territory and the people. In addition, after the reform of the imperial court, it can also prevent authoritarian people and be more stable. ”
Wang Can said: "Brother Meng De is reasonable, you go back and prepare." Now that spring has just begun, after I have taken care of some things, I will be ready to go on the expedition. The reason why I told you in advance was because I was worried about the past two years, and I didn't make any moves, worried that you were in a hurry. ”
Cao Cao said: "The minister doesn't dare! ”
The two talked about the expedition again, and Cao Cao retreated.
Wang Can looked at Cao Cao's departing back, with a look of anticipation on his face. The content of his edict was a reform of the world, because Wang Can abolished the post of state minister.
At the end of the Han Dynasty, because of Liu Yan's suggestion, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty strengthened the authority of the state pastor, so that the state pastor held the military and political power. As a result, numerous princes will be born, and the localities will be separated.
After Wang Can abolished the governors, the governors of the states became the history of the assassins, but the history of the assassins only had the right to govern the localities, and could not mobilize the troops stationed. The troops stationed in the states were uniformly dispatched by the imperial court, and without the orders of the imperial court, they could not act rashly.
This is to separate the military and the government at the local level.
In addition, Wang Can took back the right of officials such as the assassin and the county guard to recruit officials, and all officials above the county level were appointed by the imperial court. After all, there are scientific expeditions, and the energy source continues to enrich the officials. Even, Wang Can clearly stipulated that officials above the county level could not stay in one place for a long time, and they had to be rotated for a certain period of time.
In addition to these, there were also reforms within the imperial court. Wang Can ruled the world and did not set up a prime minister. In Wang Can's view, the power of the post of prime minister is too great. Wang Can has already set up six parts, and has the foundation of the six parts in later generations. In order to alleviate Wang Can's own government affairs, he followed the example of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet and formed the Shu cabinet.
This is to put an end to the dominance of the courtiers.
The advantage of this is that with Wang Can's prestige and authority, he is enough to control the cabinet. As for the descendants of the future, if the king is able and skilled enough to make the ministers of the cabinet obedient. If the king is unconscious, there are cabinet officials, and the situation can also be stabilized.
In the Ming Dynasty, many emperors were deaf and ignored the government, and even the emperor ignored government affairs for more than ten years, but the government could still continue and not be abandoned and chaotic, which was the benefit of the cabinet.
Wang Can's series of adjustments were approved by Cao Cao and an edict was issued.
The current imperial court, the cabinet is respected by Cheng Yu. In the past, when the six ministries were set up, Cheng Yu, as the secretary of the ministry, was responsible for the most critical part of the court. Now that he is the head of the cabinet, it is a matter of course.
Especially under Wang Can's command, Cheng Yu was the first to submit to Wang Can, and he was also the eldest, loyal, with sufficient qualifications and abilities. Cheng Yu served as the first assistant of the cabinet, and Wang Can was relieved. In addition, Xun You, Guo Jia, Jia Xu, and Li Ru also entered the cabinet as cabinet assistants.
After this arrangement was conveyed, it caused an uproar in the DPRK and China. Because the establishment of the cabinet is equivalent to concentrating the power of the DPRK and China in the cabinet, and enhancing the real power of Cheng Yu and others.
However, no official objected.
And no one dared to object.
Especially for Cheng Yu, Xun You, Guo Jia, Jia Xu, and Li Ru, they are also quite excited to become the top level of the court, but none of them are proud of themselves, and they are all conscientious and down-to-earth in handling government affairs.
"Report!"
A eunuch strode in.
The eunuch stood still in the palace and reported: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Industry Shangshu Ma all ask to see." ”
"Xuan!"
Wang Can commanded.
The order was conveyed, and after a while, Ma Jun put on the crown of virtue and wore official robes, and strode into the hall. He stood in the hall, bowed and saluted, "Minister Ma Jun, please see Your Majesty." ”
Wang Can said: "Ma Qing doesn't have to be polite, you came in a hurry, but what new objects have been developed by the Ministry of Industry?" ”
In the past two years, Wang Can wrote some ideas from later generations into a book, and then handed them over to Ma Jun, Pu Yuan, Mo Yan and others, and asked the Ministry of Industry to start developing them, hoping to promote the development of science and technology.