Chapter 287: The Courtyard King
In the main hall of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, the high-level officials in Hexi looked at each other at a loss, and even Dongfang Shuo, who has always been known as the unparalleled wisdom, and Huo Tang, who was as wise as a demon, were stunned. "Le" Wen "Xiao" said|There has always been only the upper echelons who continue to centralize power, and there has never been an active decentralization, and even clearly wants to empty their own superiors.
The three courts are separated, each of which has huge rights, and it can even be said that in every field, Huo Guang has lost the means to directly command Hexi and the Western Regions, because every order he gives in the future cannot bypass these three courts. Of course, in the same way, even if there is no Huo Guang in the future, as long as the Privy Council, the Administration, and the Privy Domain can ensure that everything in Hexi and the Western Regions will continue to operate as usual.
"The head of the three courts is not competent if he is not the feudal monarch of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, and the officials of the three courts will be called the king of the court in the future!" Ignoring everyone's astonishment and incomprehension, Huo Guang continued to announce.
This time, he set a restriction for the prefects of the three courts, just like the restriction that no one surnamed Liu could not be crowned king, if he wanted to become the king of the three courts, he must be the king of the Western Regions canonized by the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion. This restriction relieved the high-level Hexi slightly, because the power of the feudal monarch was still in the hands of the Dadu Governor's Mansion, which meant that the power to appoint the monarch of the Three Courts was still in the hands of Huo Guang.
"Next, I will officially appoint the Three Chambers." Huo Guang stood up, and his majestic voice echoed in the hall.
Huo Guang got up, and more than a dozen Hexi high-level officials who were seated at the hall also stood up in unison and bowed slightly to Huo Guang.
"Yin Huajun" Huo Guang called Du Yannian's title.
"The subordinates are here." Du Yannian took a few steps forward and walked into the hall, bowing to Huo Guang.
For the first to shout Du Yannian, no one was surprised. This earliest follower of Huo Guang will be reused by Huo Guang in both public and private affairs, and he must have a place in the position of the monarch of the Three Courts.
"Pass on my edict and appoint Du Yannian, the king of Yinhua, as the ruler of the Imperial Court. All the vassal tribes under the rule of the Metropolitan Governorate, as well as all foreign affairs and dealings, were under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Court. Huo Guang announced in a deep voice that he had never discussed all this with anyone, but judging from his calm arrangements, these arrangements were definitely not a whim.
"The subordinates receive the order, and they will live up to the high expectations of the governor." Du Yannian bowed.
Du Yannian could see that this Lifan Yuan was somewhat similar to the imperial court's Daxing Order, but its authority was greater than that of the Daxing Order, which was only responsible for the reception and communication affairs with foreign tribes, and the etiquette was particularly prominent. However, the Imperial Court has an additional right of jurisdiction, which means that the Imperial Court can even directly bypass the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion and mobilize the armies of the feudal states and tribes under its rule.
"Cangwu Jun" After Du Yannian, Huo Guang was the second to call Dongfang Shuo's title. It is also expected that Dongfang Shuo can become one of the monarchs of the three courts, but they are all curious whether Dongfang Shuo will be the monarch of the Privy Council or the monarch of the Executive Yuan?
"The subordinates are here." Dongfang Shuo took a few steps forward and stood beside Du Yannian.
"Pass on my decree to appoint Cangwu Jun Dongfang Shuo as the President of the Executive Yuan, to replace all the affairs of the former Metropolitan Governor's Governor, and in addition, all the counties under the rule of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion will be subordinate to the Executive Yuan in the future." Huo Guang appointed Dongfang Shuo to take charge of the Executive Yuan, a new body that succeeded the former Changshi and also controlled all the counties under the jurisdiction of the Western Regions Governor's Office, and its powers were somewhat similar to those of the prime minister.
"Subordinates receive orders" Dongfang Shuo bowed down to receive orders.
Dongfang Shuo's deeds of hanging up the seal and following Huo Guang have long been famous all over the world, and the people of Hexi also admire Dongfang Shuo, and everyone takes it for granted that he will be the king of the Executive Yuan.
In the end, the last thing left is the brand-new institution named by Huo Guang as the Privy Council, judging from its name and powers, the Privy Council is in charge of almost the military power and all the confidential officials of the entire Metropolitan Governor's Office, and its authority is definitely the head of the three houses. Everyone is very curious about the candidate for this Privy Councillor, and there is no doubt that this person who can become the Privy Councillor will only have a status below Huo Guang alone.
Everyone is curious, who else in the entire Hexi and Western Regions can surpass Dongfang Shuo and Du Yannian? And the power of the Privy Council actually needs a person who is familiar with the military, and there are many such people under Huo Guang. There are Zhao Ponu with sufficient qualifications, Bai Zheng with outstanding ability, and Shangguan Ji and Li Ling who are deeply trusted by Huo Guang.
It seems that these generals under Huo Guang are all likely to become privy councillors, but these people still lack some qualifications to become privy councillors.
While everyone was looking forward to it, Huo Guang raised his hand without warning and pointed to Huo Tang, who was standing not far from his side.
"I want you to be the king of this privy council, and you will be the head of the kings of the Western Regions in the future. Pass on my decree and seal Huo Tang as Qingluan Jun and take charge of the Privy Council. Huo Guang's voice echoed in the hall, and everyone looked at Huo Tang with an incredulous expression.
The head of the monarchs of the Western Regions, the head of the three courts, these honors and rights have all fallen on Huo Tang, a woman. Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, there has never been a precedent for women to be officials. Even all the powerful scholars and doctors are always vigilant about women interfering in politics, but this time Huo Guang went against the trend and let a woman take charge of the most core power and give her the most prominent position.
"What, do any of you have an opinion?" Huo Guang's gaze swept over the people in the hall, and he asked in a light tone.
He could see that when the appointment of Huo Tang as the Privy Council was announced, most people's expressions were a little unnatural, in this era, even with Huo Guang's prestige today, as well as his status in the hearts of these people, people would still subconsciously question Huo Guang's decision. Even Huo Tang herself felt very incredible, she used to stand behind Huo Guang and act in the name of Huo Guang, but now let her go directly to the front desk as a privy councilor, even she doesn't know whether to step forward to receive the order or what?
"Governor Wise ....." Just as the atmosphere in the hall froze, a voice suddenly sounded. Everyone followed the prestige, and it was the leader of the Juyan tribe, the sister of the Xiongnu Shan Yu Uwei.
"The Governor is wise." When Uya's voice fell, the others also bowed down and shouted.
They all remembered that when Huo Guang canceled the Captain of Juyan a few years ago and let Wu Ya go to command the Juyan Department, some people questioned it at that time. But the result is just like what Huo Guang said back then, within three years, you will find that none of you can do better than Wu Ya.
And today's Juyan Department is indeed as Huo Guang said, the population of Juyan has exceeded 100,000 in just a few years, and it is constantly encroaching on the power of the right virtuous king of the Xiongnu in the north. And all this is because of a Hun woman who was originally looked down upon by the world.
"Little sister Xie Dadu Governor trusts." Huo Tang also bowed to Huo Guang, calling himself a little sister in his mouth, but he called Huo Guang the governor of the capital.
Seeing Huo Tang behaving like this, Huo Guang showed a satisfied smile on his face and nodded slightly at Huo Tang.
Chang'an City ushered in the first snow of winter, and Chang'an City appeared calm and peaceful under the snow, and the traces of the prince's rebellion not long ago seemed to be completely covered by this sudden heavy snowfall.
Several huge stoves were raised around the Xuanshu Hall of Weiyang Palace, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was wrapped in a thick blanket, and His Royal Highness's ministers were also wearing thick winter clothes.
The Prince's Rebellion did not cause the Emperor and his ministers to be worried. The thirteen prefectures and counties in the world were calm, and no one among the kings surnamed Liu jumped out to complain for the prince, and even the most worrying Western Regions Governor's Mansion did not show anything abnormal, let alone take advantage of the death of the prince and the queen to raise troops.
"Your Majesty, the Metropolitan Governor Huo Guang has abolished the history of the Governor of the Governor's Mansion, and set up a Privy Council to take charge of military power, the Executive Yuan to take charge of internal affairs, and the Domain Yuan to take charge of foreign tribes and diplomatic relations. The heads of the three courts are served by the princes of the Governor's Mansion and are called the kings of the courts. "Sang Hong Yang is seated in the second seat on the right side of the Xuanshu Hall with the seat of the Imperial Historian, and Liu Quyu has risen in power after the rebellion of Prince Ping, but Sang Hong Yang still occupies the dominant power above the court.
Sang Hongyang's words fell, and there was a discussion in the Xuanshu Palace. These courtiers were also shocked and then puzzled like the high-level Hexi leaders who first heard the news, and this kind of self-elevating power was the first time they had encountered it in the past.
Emperor Wu of Han frowned slightly, with his vision and height, he didn't even see Huo Guang's true intention to divide the three courts for a while, Emperor Wu of Han didn't believe that Huo Guang did this to empty his rights.
"This Executive Yuan and the Imperial Court are just that, who is Huo Guang given to the position of Privy Council?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty could see that the three courts had completely divided the power of the former Metropolitan Governor's Office, and the Privy Council was the most powerful.
Sang Hongyang's face sank and he got up and went out of the ranks, and then bowed solemnly to Emperor Wu of Han before saying, "The minister has something to start Your Majesty." ”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was slightly stunned, Sang Hongyang was already one of the few important ministers in Chang'an who could be relied on by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, at this time, Sang Hongyang did not directly answer Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's previous question, but solemnly wanted to play another thing. At this moment, not only Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, but even the courtiers of the palace looked at this imperial historian.
"The minister received news yesterday that the family of the Metropolitan Governor Huo Guang has arrived in Dunhuang..... Among them, there is also a child named Huo An, who is the eldest son of Huo Guang, the governor of the capital......" Sang Hongyang said an earth-shattering news, including Huo An's identity.
"When? How dare he hide it..... What a bold ......." Emperor Wu of Han's body trembled, and his heart was also furious.
"It should be the period when the prime minister led the troops to quell the rebellion, but there are no clues to be found, and I don't know how they got out of the city." Sang Hongyang replied with his head down. He was the person who knew the Dadu Governor's Mansion best, but he couldn't be sure when and how Li Yan and the others left Chang'an.
"Your Majesty..... I don't know at all......" When Liu Quyu heard that he was mentioned, he quickly stood up and said.
"Fengche Duwei ......," Emperor Wu of Han shouted towards the back of the main hall.
Huo Yan showed a trace of bitterness on his face, then got up and walked to the middle of the hall, and replied in an innocent tone: "Your Majesty is aware of it, and the minister has always been by His Majesty's side, and I don't know anything about Chang'an...... If it weren't for the Imperial Doctor, the ministers would still know nothing....."
Huo Yan is only Huo Guang's nephew, and he can't be offended by this matter at all. So although his expression was bitter, he was not worried.
"Your Majesty, now that the matter is a foregone conclusion, some necessary measures should be taken, there are still relatives of the Marquis of Anyang in Pingyang, Hedong, and there are still some family members in the Marquis of Chang'an's mansion, so the minister thinks it is better to control them first?" Liu Quyu made a suggestion, he felt that Huo Guang secretly took away his family members must be trying to do wrong.
"Your Majesty, by all means...... Maybe it's a reason for Anyang Hou to wait now...... The woman named Huo Tang was named Qingluan Jun by him, the head of the monarchs of the Western Regions, and held the Privy Council. Because the Privy Council is the head of the three courts, she is honored as the monarch of the courtyard......" Sang Hongyang hurriedly spoke to stop him, and it was only at this time that he answered Emperor Wu of Han's previous question.
Emperor Wu of Han was slightly stunned, when he heard that the Privy Council King was Huo Tang, he was exactly the same as everyone else, but he was surprised and stunned.
"Courtyard Jun....... I see...... The Marquis of Anyang is so calculating........" Emperor Wu of Han suddenly muttered to himself, as if he had figured out something.
"Let's retreat...... Doctor Goshi stayed. Emperor Wu of Han waved his hand tiredly, and dispersed without warning, leaving Sang Hongyang alone.