In the city of Beijing, the new national capital division, the early dynasty dispersed, and Lu Bing came to the palace with a few secret letters to hold a cabinet meeting. Sensei said that this Zhu Houyu has been in politics and the emperor for so many years, and he has really done a good thing, that is, to build this heart cultivation hall is extremely comfortable, warm in winter and cool in summer, and extremely suitable for living. Recently, Lu Bing's health has not been good, and since he learned of Xu Yang's death, he has been angry and heartbroken, so he moved to the Heart Cultivation Hall to live and work, which is conducive to his physical recovery.

Since the news of the great victory came to China, the whole country celebrated, and the next day Lu Bing ordered the news of Xu Yang's death and the destruction of 100,000 horses in Changling. Everyone knows who Xu Yang is, this is the master of the dragon body in the Golden Palace, and 100,000 soldiers and horses come from all over the country, everyone understands what a huge price the new country has paid for the unification. Under the very subtle guidance of public opinion by the relevant departments of Jinyiwei, no one said that Lu Bing was a king who was reckless and expropriating, causing the death of 100,000 male children, but on the contrary, it ignited a wave of grief and indignation throughout the country.

Among the literati, mourning poems and military poems were prevalent, and many people abandoned their pens and followed Rong, preparing to serve the country and avenge the revenge of 100,000 male and righteous soldiers. But then it was rumored that the remnants of the Ming Dynasty destroyed the country, Bashu was liberated, and the great eunuch Chen Hong hanged himself in the Chengdu Palace of Bashu, and the emperor Zhu Houxi was also captured alive and was escorted into Beijing. Everyone was full of joy and sorrow, although Xu Yang was a vegetarian for 100,000 soldiers, but they also held a feast to celebrate the victory of the country.

The people of the new country all rushed to tell each other, reporting good news and bad news. Because Xu Yang's body had already turned into scorched earth, he only made a mound of clothes and buried Xu Yang, and the people spontaneously sent it to each other. However, Xu Yang's family has never had a hereditary position, but they have rewarded the country's taxes. As long as the new country is still there, the descendants of Xu Yang's family will have no worries about food and clothing, glory and wealth. This was admired by the people, because hereditary office was inherently unfair. There will be a large number of idle officials and useless people, and the first few major things Lu Bing once did in Daming were to depose such hereditary corrupt officials and useless idle posts with Yang Tinghe. Now Lu Binggui is the emperor, but he has not forgotten his original intention, and he attaches more importance to love and righteousness, and rewards and punishments are clear, which not only takes care of the descendants of the generals, but also maintains the fairness of the national official system. did not open a special case because of Xu Yang's lofty status.

For the families of 100,000 soldiers, the state has also provided allowances in accordance with the specifications, and granted ten years of tax-free treatment. The people all praised the wisdom of the saints. The war was decided, and everyone did not panic about the annihilation of these horses, and things passed smoothly.

Lu Bing felt the indifference that a king should have, and also felt the affection and ruthlessness of the people. A few days ago, they were saddened by the death of the army in Changling, beating their chests and feet, as if they were mourning. But after a few days, it is time to leave it behind, and it is time for the bard to drink. This is caused by human nature, Lu Bing can only sigh secretly.

In fact, Lu Bing didn't want to fight this war, but the remnants of Bashu were not extinguished, and the new country had a feeling of being unjustifiable, after all, most of the territory of the new country was inherited from the remnants of the Ming Dynasty, and it would be a little inconvenient and discussful if the old regime was still there. The people's will is unpredictable, although it is benevolent. But it is inevitable that there will be people who miss their homeland, so it is better to destroy the remnants of Bashu as soon as possible. Long pain is better than short pain, and it is better to cut off the root of right and wrong.

Xia Yan said: "Shengshang, the minister thinks that Bashu is the place I deserve, this time Xiliang is only wait-and-see, but he has to pay taxes for two years, I am afraid that it will damage the prestige of the country, and it is even more inappropriate, the national tax revenue will be reduced, this"

"That's not what I meant, I will not be subject to the orders of the foreign king, and I have the right to act on my own. I won't hide it from you, this is the matter of Lu Yi and Lu Xun brothers making decisions for me. Look at this letter. Lu Bing said and asked Feng Bao to show the letter to the cabinet ministers. The cabinet ministers circulated it, and Yang Shen said: "I think the two princes have done a good job. ”

"Why did Lord Yang say this?" Xia Yan asked.

Yang Shen replied: "As long as Bashu pays taxes for two years, we can avoid the scourge of war, let my army and people feel at ease, the country will recuperate, and the soldiers will no longer be killed or injured, isn't this kind of business worth it?" The two princes are extremely clever. ”

"But how different is this from the ancient times and relatives, and it will damage the prestige of my Heavenly Empire." Xia Yan sighed.

Lu Bing said at this time: "If it is my face, the face of the country can be exchanged for the stability of the people, the prosperity of the people, and the fact that there will never be war in the world, I am willing to give up my face." I agree with what Yongxiu thinks, although Lu Yi and Lu Xun are the ones who make their own decisions and ask for punishment, I don't want to punish them, and I want to praise them for doing a good job and doing it right. Merchants can't afford to be early, let alone the master of the Xiliang Tiger Wolf? Xiliang is brutal, once the war starts, it will inevitably cause misery, and I am not completely sure that I will win Xiliang. Moreover, many newly recovered places in the country still need to develop, and we will not be distracted to do such a big conquest again, and we can't govern the country by eating a big fat man, right? Xiliang is also a big country, how can it be so easy to get along, once it invades our new country, I am afraid that the people of the new country will suffer, even if it wins a big victory, it is difficult to ensure that the soldiers are not killed or wounded, and even a tug-of-war fight, the people will suffer and the economy will be destroyed. In this way, we can take care of Xiliang's interests and ensure that we have no worries in recent years, so we just need to take more precautions. Although it will intensify the development of Xiliang because of the injection of financial resources and establish a strong enemy for itself, I think this is what Xia Yan is worried about, but my country has never been based on taxes, and the flowing money, that is, business, is the main income, so it does not hurt the country's fundamentals. To put it mildly, this prevents me from becoming enemies with my second brother, which is even more fortunate. I think that the problem that can be solved with money is not a problem, what do you think? ”

"Your Majesty." Everyone replied, and Xia Yan also nodded and said: "What the saint said makes sense, but the minister thinks that this matter must not be publicized, otherwise the people will be angry, or what the minister was worried about just now, the country will not protect its face, and if it does not protect its face, the people's will will not be protected." ”

"This is natural, Xia Yan don't worry, I understand what you mean, and I will do what you say, at this time, I will do it secretly and secretly, two years is just a flick of a finger. We can allocate funds from other places for the construction and development of Bashu, and we still have this strength. Lu Bing said: "Regarding Yu Dayou and Qi Jingtong, how do you think we should deal with them?" In addition, Han Sufa made a great contribution this time, directly smashing Huanglong to conquer Chengdu Mansion and capturing Zhu Houxi. I want to reward him with the Golden Palace Dragon Chair. To be Xu Yang's old position, what do you think? ”

Xu Jiejin said: "I think Yu Dayou is a useful person, although he has gone astray. But the original intention is right, although there is a suspicion of being loyal and filial, but it can also be said to be a person who stands up to the sky. Moreover, this person is very capable, even if he almost injured the prince, but he did not succeed and did not cause any trouble and damage to the new country. In the midst of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. This person has made great contributions and can be described as a national hero. Therefore, it can be left idle for a period of time and appointed at a later date. can become the pillar of the country. ”

"The minister also has this intention." Xu Wei said that this person is now known as the second Xu of the cabinet with Xu Jie, but Xu Jie is honest and loyal, and Xu Wei is slightly tactful. Speaking humorously, using the past to satirize the present. Although sleek, he is not a vassal, and he is also an alternative minister. Just listen to him: "Guan Yu Dayou's actions are far stronger than Qi Jingtong, although it is also a clear distinction between public and private, each is caused by its own master, but Qi Jingtong killed my important minister Xu Yang in the court, and damaged my 100,000 elite soldiers, so this person can't stay." But Yu Dayou is not. Moreover, this person is a person who knows how to repay his kindness, and he does not forget Chen Hong's kindness. He is still undecided but wants to save Chen Hong, which shows that this person's nature is not bad, and looking forward, he still has the merit of saving the driver and solving the danger of Shaolin. Moreover, now that the old master has fallen, Yu Dayou and the saint once had a friendship, so they can be reused. If this person is collected, he will definitely become a loyal minister of the mainstay of our new national army. As for Chen Honghou's funeral, there are many implications, so the minister does not dare to speak falsely. But although the saint's love is righteous, Qi Jingtong cannot stay, and he will kill him to calm the hearts of the people, and if he does not kill, not only the people will not be convinced, but also hurt the hearts of loyal ministers in the DPRK. ”

"That's what the ministers mean." This time everyone was unanimous.

Lu Bing nodded: "You don't need to ask about Shaolin about Chen Hong, Shaolin is just a sect and a branch of Buddhism, you can't spoil them too much, but Master Wuzen is kind to me, I have to ask him separately." In addition, I have announced that Tianxiang will return to Beijing, and I will make plans after asking him what he means. And Qi Jingtong hasn't caught it yet, but I think it's not difficult for Duan Qingfeng to find him, and I also sent Cui Ling, the intelligence commander of the Southern Xinjiang Jinyi Guard, to help, and the Jinyi Guard was stationed in Bashu. Skynet is magnificent but not leaky, Qi Jingtong can't run, it's just that I have a brotherly relationship with this person, although he betrayed me many times, but I can't bear to kill him in person, it is better to execute him on the spot, sacrifice the flag to comfort the dead, what do you think of this method? ”

"Your Majesty."

"But you didn't say a word about Han Sufa, and even Lord Xia Yanxia and Xu Jie, who have always been upright, didn't speak, why is this?" Lu Bing said with a smile.

Xia Yan wanted to say something, but he wanted to say it again and again. Lu Bingdao: "Okay, I don't sell Guanzi anymore, I know what you think, this Han Sufa has no virtue and no talent, but if he has merit, he will be rewarded, this time Han Sufa has made great contributions, and I will give him a dragon body chair." It's just that the official position is still the same, the authority is still the same, and he is still in charge of the inland river division, and he is not given great power. He just wants a name, and it doesn't hurt the country's plans, do you think it's good for me to deal with it like this? ”

"Shengming has no way to pass the emperor." Everyone was happy, this was exactly what they thought, but they were afraid that today's words would be accidentally spread out, and in the future, Han Sufa would hold great power and be jealous, and there would be discord at that time, which would affect the country's plans. Lu Bing is really wise, he not only gave Han Sufa a reward, the rewards and punishments are clear, but he also did not appoint him indiscriminately, which is really clever.

"Holy Lord, the ministers don't know, Zhu Houxi, how is Your Majesty going to deal with it." Yan Song asked, and the ministers all looked approving, this question was also what they wanted to ask.

Lu Bingdao: "Yan Song surprised me to ask this question, and finally stopped asking questions that others dare not ask." I will decide this matter once, and you will know when the time comes. If I do something wrong, you can just wait and see when the time comes. ”

Lu Bing also sent several secret letters to the cabinet ministers, and they discussed, most of them were livelihood issues, and business practices in various places, and everyone discussed and jointly formulated plans to revise national policies. After the discussion, Lu Bing said: "Let's stop here today, I haven't been in good health recently, and I still have to worry about you a lot of state affairs." ”

"This is the duty of the ministers, and the Holy One does not have to do so." Xia Yan said.

Lu Bing nodded: "Then you should go back and rest early, by the way, how has Lu Play been learning recently?" ”

"The prince is smart, although he is a little naughty, but he is talented and intelligent, and he is making rapid progress." Yang Shen said, Lu Bing smiled and said: "That's, how can my seed be bad, haha, okay, don't boast." I almost forgot that there are two more things to announce to you, one is about repairing you. Uncle Yang died because he told me the secret, and he was kind to me, and his previous life was also for the benefit of the people and the world. Remnant Ming did not give a reward for the burial, I want to give Uncle Yang a nickname, tell the world and rebuild the mausoleum. This matter has been decided, and you can only thank you for not having to reconsider. Let you go back to your hometown to pay respects, and there must be no mistake. ”

Yang Shen was stunned for a moment, and then burst into tears on the spot. Yang Tinghe was buried in Sichuan after his death, which is the sphere of influence of the remnants of Bashu, although it was not damaged by the coffin, but it was not justified and rewarded, and Zhu Houxi's stinginess was realized, which has always been Yang Shen's heart knot. Now that the knot in his heart has been resolved, Yang Shen stood up and bowed to the end, thanking him again and again.

Lu Bing said again: "There is one more thing, I was busy a few days ago and didn't have time to reward Yan Shifan. In the matter of Gaojiayan, Yan Shifan was aware of everything, dared to guarantee, spoke bluntly, and should be rewarded. Yan Song, at the next cabinet meeting, call your son to come with you. Xu Jie, I see that you have become sleek, what do I mean? ”

"The Holy One means to let Yan Shifan enter the cabinet." Xu Jiedao, and then said: "Although the minister is dull, he is not a stupid person, why did the saint tease the minister." ”

"Hahahaha, this Xu Jie's is still not happy, I apologize to you." Lu Bing said.

Yan Song couldn't help but be stunned when he heard Lu Bing's words, and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "The dog is only a shallow learner, and he can't be reused, how can he accept such a big responsibility." He was favored by the saint, but his subordinates could not obey, and the father and son were in the same cabinet, so they were afraid of provoking the criticism of their colleagues in the DPRK and China. ”

"Meritocracy is used, don't pay attention to the words of others, let Yan Shifan do a good job, this is to fight for face." After Lu Bing finished speaking, he stood up and left.

Yan Song and Yang Shen, who only left Shane, and a cabinet minister were there to congratulate the two. (To be continued......)