Listening to Fang Li's invitation, Wu Qi laughed: "Haha...... Thank you Tang Gong for your love, how can you be so undisciplined, a person who is in the twilight of Qin? ”

Fang Li also responded with a laugh: "The widow also knows that General Wu Qi is a loyal and righteous person, and he is very playful!" ”

Although it is not strange to Qin Duchu this year, most of them will change their doors after being snubbed or even persecuted, and Wu Qi's mind will naturally not change jobs for no reason, even if he has the heart to abandon Lu and return to Tang, he also needs an opportunity.

What's more, the current Lu State is still much stronger than the Tang State, with a population of 2.8 million and an army of 150,000 in the whole country, and it is one of the dukedoms.

These conditions are not comparable to the Tang State, which has just been established and has not yet been recognized by the Zhou royal family and various princes. And Wu Qi's development is also good, only about half a year after joining the Lu State, he has already been worshiped as a lieutenant general, which can be regarded as a success.

If you think about it, anyone with a little IQ will not take the risk of changing jobs, let alone a handsome person like Wu Qi who is far-sighted. Fang Li was just joking with Wu Qi with the attitude of trying it out, and he didn't have any extravagant hopes for it.

But there is also a saying called "Although the famous flower has a master, I will loosen the soil", as long as I persevere in my efforts, I believe that Wu Qi, the flower of the famous general, will sooner or later fall in the Datang family.

Wu Qi ordered his entourage to bring a bamboo slip and solemnly handed it to Fang Li: "Duke Tang, this is a congratulatory letter sent by our Duke Lu, recognizing the sovereignty and status of the Tang State, and willing to establish diplomatic relations with the Tang State and have friendly exchanges!" ”

Fang Li took the bamboo slip and carefully browsed it, and said, "Thank you Lu Gong for your kindness, the widow will definitely personally reply to thank you." I also bothered General Wu to say a few good words for me after returning to China, and Tang is willing to form an ally with Lu for mutual benefit and common development. ”

After Fang Li's greetings with the envoys of the two countries, the auspicious time was almost here, and the enthronement ceremony under the auspices of Chen Deng officially began.

Fang Lixian led hundreds of civil and military officials to burn incense and pray in the square outside the Danfeng Palace, worship heaven and earth, and kneel and bow nine times to the three sculptures of Emperor Yan Shennong, Xiansheng Tang Yao and Yu Shun carved out by craftsmen day and night, so as to prove the orthodox status of the Tang Kingdom. In the end, Fang Li returned to the Danyang Hall to accept the worship of the ministers.

"The lord is above, please wait for the ministers!"

The sound of worship on the main hall sounded like spring thunder, and the civil and military officials under the leadership of Zhou Yu and Xun Yu each held a wat board in their hands, and they all brushed and paid homage to Fang Li, who was high above.

Fang Li sat on a gold-inlaid chair to accept the worship of hundreds of civil and military officials, and stretched out his hand to summon in high spirits: "Zhongqing's family is flat!" ”

After the civil and military salutes were completed, Fang Li swept the ministers at his feet with a majestic and domineering gaze, and said loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, now that my Tang Dynasty has just been established, everything is waiting to be revitalized, and the top priority must be reformed first. After a period of careful consideration, the widow decided to implement the system of three provinces and six ministries......"

"Three provinces and six departments?"

Almost all the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty heard this word for the first time, and they all aroused their curiosity, and they all pricked up their ears and listened attentively.

"The so-called three provinces are Shangshu Province, Zhongshu Province, and Menxia Province; The Zhongshu Province is responsible for drafting the edict and issuing the edict, and the highest official is the Zhongshu Order. The ministry is responsible for reviewing government decrees, refuting and correcting errors, and reporting mistakes, and the highest official is the servant.

Shangshu Province is responsible for the implementation of the imperial decree and the promotion of national policies, and the chief is the Shangshu Order, with one person each on the left and right Shangshu and six departments. In short, it is 'the book takes the purpose, the door is refuted, and the book is followed", and the three provinces work together to maintain the Datang Society! ”

The three provinces of Shangshu restrain each other, the division of labor is clear, and the efficiency is much higher than the current bureaucratic system of the vassal states, Han Fei and Wu Qi stood below and listened to Fang Li's eloquent talk, and couldn't help but bow their heads frequently, and secretly exclaimed in their hearts: "Tang Gong really has a strategic mind, not only proficient in the art of war, but also good at governing the country, what a genius who can write and martial arts!" ”

The complete feudal system of three provinces and six ministries is not something that can be imagined at a glance, but China's feudal society has gradually taken shape after thousands of years of development, and its organizational rigor and integrity are enough to shock the world. Fang Li believed that as long as he spit it out of his mouth, he could shock Han Fei and Wu Qi and impress them, so he talked endlessly and tiraded.

"Shangshu Province has six departments, namely the Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of Soldiers, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Crime, and the Ministry of Industry.

Among them, the Ministry of Officials is responsible for the appointment and dismissal of officials, personnel promotion, talent selection, and promotion of talents. The military department was responsible for recruiting soldiers, forging armor, training horses, and preparing war supplies. The Ministry of Rites was responsible for state sacrifices, rules and regulations, the establishment of schools, the recruitment of imperial examinations, and the reception of envoys.

The Ministry of Household Affairs is responsible for state taxation, population registration, land under the world, and fiscal revenue and expenditure. The Criminal Department is responsible for the management of criminal prisons, litigation of lawsuits, the formulation of criminal laws, and the punishment of evil and the promotion of good. The Ministry of Industry is responsible for national projects, palace construction, city site selection, mountain and road construction, water conservancy and other matters. ”

If the "three-province system" ensures that power is concentrated in the hands of the monarch, then the six ministries are the essence of this system, which truly achieves a clear division of labor and performs its own duties, which greatly improves the efficiency of the imperial court and reduces the possibility of monopolizing power.

When the ministers heard this, they could no longer restrain their respect, and even Xun Yu was also admired, and asked himself that he would never be able to design such an efficient and rigorous bureaucratic system in a short period of time with his own talents, and praised them one after another; "The lord is eloquent and strategic, and the ministers are deeply admired! With this effort, why not? ”

Han Fei felt a little contradictory in his heart at the moment, not only admiring Fang Li's political talent, but also deeply worried about South Korea. It seems that the rise of the Tang State is by no means accidental, but inevitable!

This Fang Bofu is not only a handsome man who is proficient in the art of war and good at employing people, but also a resourceful and strategic all-rounder, who can not only get on the horse but also govern the country on the horse, and the future of the Tang State will definitely be limitless, and it may only be a matter of time before he surpasses South Korea!

"It seems that I underestimated this Fang Bofu at the beginning, this guy is really a genius, Tang Kingdom has such a male lord, I am afraid that the day of rise will not be long!"

Wu Qi sighed among the ministers, and faintly regretted his original decision, "Alas...... He was only a general when I met Shangli, and if I had followed him at that time, I was afraid that at this moment I would have been one person under ten thousand people, right? It's a pity, it's a pity...... In the future, I should try my best to urge Lu Tang to have a good relationship and find a way out for myself! ”

After the ministers finished praising him, Fang Li continued: "Now that at the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there was a shortage of talents, and the widows could only arrange some officials first, and other positions were temporarily vacant. When there are many talents in the future, we will select the best and the best. ”

"What the lord said is very true!" The ministers echoed in unison.

Fang Li straightened his waist, cleared his throat, and said in a solemn voice: "The widow decided to appoint Xun Wenruo as Shang Shuling, command the six departments, take charge of the government, and decide state affairs for me when the widow goes out on the expedition, and lead the ministers." ”

"Thank you for the weight of the lord, Yu Ding should be exhausted and dull, and then die!" Xun Yu strode forward, and Xie En, who had a solemn expression, took over, feeling the pressure on his shoulders more than glory.

Fang Li's gaze swept towards Chen Deng: "Chen Yuanlong is articulate and responsive, and the widow has decided to appoint you as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, responsible for the ceremonies, sacrifices, diplomacy and other matters of my Tang Dynasty." ”

"Thank you for your heavy weapons, and Deng will definitely live up to his mission!" Chen Deng is out of thanks, but in his heart he wants to be a secretary or a household secretary.

"Gong Zhiqi has served Yu Guo for 20 years, conscientious, conscientious, dedicated, and loyal, and the widow has decided to appoint you as the head of the household department, in charge of the money, grain, land, and population of the Tang Dynasty." Fang Li's gaze fell on Gong Zhiqi and announced the appointment loudly.

Gong Zhiqi hurriedly held the wat board and thanked him: "Thank you Tang Gong for your heavy weapons, and the ministers should do their best and live up to their trust!" ”

Fang Li's gaze shifted to Liu Ye: "Liu Ziyang is unique in ingenuity and good at invention, the widow has decided to appoint you as the secretary of the Ministry of Industry and a part-time squire of the Ministry of War, in addition to manufacturing civilian tools, you also have to assist the Ministry of War in developing various combat equipment to enhance the military strength of my Datang." ”

"The minister respectfully obeys the orders of the lord, and he must do his best to sleep at night!" Liu Ye came out of the list of thanksgiving, with an ancient and unwavering appearance.

Fang Li finally set his eyes on the trial match: "The trial of Nan is just right, jealous and hateful, and the widow has decided to appoint you as the secretary of the criminal department." However, I lack talents in Datang, and local officials are temporarily in charge of public security in various places, so Zhengnan does not have to perform his duties in Xingyang. You also have to go to Pinglu to sit in town, govern the place, recruit soldiers, and provide support for the two fronts of Chiyang and Jiangguan. ”

Judge out of the list of thanksgiving: "The minister obeys the edict!" ”

After appointing Shangshu, he canonized a few squires and langzhong, and asked them to temporarily serve in various ministries to ensure the normal operation of the imperial court.

Then it was announced that the Tang Kingdom would be temporarily divided into three counties, namely Xingyang County, Hanoi County, and Pinglu County.

After arranging the civil officials, Fang Li threw out the military general system of the Han Dynasty, announcing that the highest general of the Tang State in the future would be the rank of general, and the downward level would be three horses, which were three positions: hussar, chariot and horseman. Then down to the four Zheng, four towns, Si'an, Siping, and finally various miscellaneous generals, these all belong to the senior generals of the Tang State. As for the partial generals, Yamen generals, and generals, these subordinate generals who have fought do not need to be brought up in the court.

"Zhou Gongjin has a strategic mind, calculates no last resort, and leads the Tang Dynasty army to repeatedly break the Jin Dynasty, and the widow decided to canonize Zhou Yu as a general, and concurrently serve as the secretary of the military department!" Fang Li straightened his body and announced the appointment of the first general.

Fang Li knew that the use of civilian officials was different from military generals, and civilian officials had to be in place in one step and give them the power to govern in order to let go of their hands and feet.

But for the generals, they must be gradual and let them exchange for the rank of general by virtue of their merits, as the saying goes, "A soldier is like an eagle, if he is full, he will go away, and if he is hungry, he will eat the master." The generals must be rewarded just right, and they can't be fed or hungry, which is the way of a smart forest general.