Seeing that Qin Zhao sent the Lantai sisters to the backyard wing of the prince's mansion, Qin Xuan, who had not spoken before, opened his mouth and asked, "Brother, are they telling the truth?" ”

The tone was very frightened.

After Qin Zhao was slightly silent, he still nodded and said, "It's true." ”

There is no need to lie to Qin Xuan now, you have to let her face the reality.

Her ability plays a very key role in Qin Zhao's future plans, and there is a sense of urgency, which may not be a bad thing.

Of course, I will bear the main pressure, but all the forces that can be used must be mobilized.

After talking to Qin Xuan, Qin Zhao did not delay any longer, and prepared the carriage to go to visit the imperial historian Xu Yan.

After getting this one, there will be enough chips to have a showdown with Chu Huaijin.

......

When Xu Yan heard that Qin Zhao had come to visit, his expression did not change much, and it seemed that he had expected his arrival.

"Please come in, Your Highness." With that, he quickly got up and walked to the door to greet him.

Qin Zhao walked to the hall under the leadership of the guards, and also saw the elder of the Three Dynasties in front of him, the Imperial Doctor, who was standing at the top of the power of Great Xia.

Xu Yan is no longer young, he himself has not cultivated, he looks a little old, and his temples are gray.

"I've seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Xu Yan bowed and saluted.

"Lord Xu doesn't have to be polite." Qin Zhao hurriedly returned the salute.

He has not succeeded to the throne at this time, and his actual status is not as good as the old man in front of him.

However, at this time, the general trend is in hand, and he has his own bearing, and Xu Yan does not dare to hold it up.

"I don't know why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came to visit the old minister?" After inviting Qin Zhao to sit down and beckoning his subordinates to serve tea, Xu Yan asked out loud.

"I'm sure you've heard about my father?" He took a sip of tea and whispered.

"Yes, God bless me Daxia." Xu Yan first sighed, and then looked at Qin Zhao with a little relief, "Fortunately, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince turned the tide and did not cause more serious consequences." ”

He really appreciates Qin Zhao.

Unlike other bureaucrats, the person who holds the position of Imperial Historian must be a person of high moral standing and prestige.

Because this position is responsible for supervising hundreds of officials.

Although nominally it is still under the prime minister, when it comes to its position in the bureaucracy, it is necessary to go beyond it.

Not to mention that Xu Yan himself is a veteran of the Three Dynasties and has assisted many emperors in Great Xia. It can be said that he is a witness to the growth of the Great Xia Dynasty step by step.

Because of this, instead of continuing to expand his power and influence, it was what he longed for most to make Great Xia go further.

"Your old Liao praised. On the battlefield, things are changing rapidly, and I'm also a little lucky. ”

"Your Highness doesn't need to be modest, although I don't know about warfare, I also understand the difference in strength between the two sides. It is not easy to dare to take risks. Xu Yan said with emotion, "Not to mention, comprehend the military formation and resist the fire and rain from the sky." To be honest, I didn't even believe it when I first heard the news. ”

After saying this, he looked at Qin Zhao's eyes and asked seriously again: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came to me, I must have something important to entrust." Just say it bluntly, as long as it is beneficial to my Great Xia, the old minister will not refuse. ”

Qin Zhao nodded, didn't go around the corner, and said bluntly: "I want to abolish the Three Princes system and re-establish the court!" ”

As soon as this statement came out, it was earth-shattering.

The old man took a breath of cool air, his eyes were shocked, and he didn't speak for a long time.

"This ......" Xu Yan's tone was a little anxious, and his voice unconsciously amplified, "How can the ancestral system be wasted?!" ”

This was a normal reaction, within Qin Zhao's expectations.

He knew that if he couldn't state his interests, the patriarch of the three dynasties in front of him would never support him.

"Ugh." He first sighed lightly, then shook his head, and said in a deep voice: "Two hundred years ago, if there was no Weizi to change the law, how could there be today's Great Xia?" A hundred years ago, if there was no Empress Dowager Jiang in power, how could we talk about unifying the five countries? ”

He stared at the old man's eyes, which were slightly anxious at the moment.

"Lord Xu, times have changed! Now is no longer the time for the Five Nations to fight each other.

"Now, our human race has been united, and there are no more internal strife.

"And the people of the world have suffered from war and harsh government, and people are at peace. However, the relics of the old country all have their own thoughts, and there is also a gap between the people of the five countries.

And above the court, officials from all sides still do not want to forge ahead, and compete with each other for power and profit. This incident proves that they are not aware of the problem at all.

"If it goes on like this, will I still have vitality in Daxia?!"

Xu Yan fell silent when he heard this.

- He was also one of those who didn't realize what the problem was.

Although he rarely participates in those things that fight for power, how can he be spotless when he is in the game.

If it weren't for Qin Zhao's reminder today, he wouldn't feel that there was any hidden danger in Great Xia today.

After all, the four kingdoms were shattered, and who else could threaten the current Great Xia Dynasty?

Qin Zhao didn't speak again, quietly waiting for his reply.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a point, and the old minister has been taught. I wonder how His Highness plans to re-establish the court? After being silent for a long time, Xu Yan finally relented.

Qin Zhao breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this, as long as he could open this mouth, he would have a chance to be convinced.

"I want to appoint the lord of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion to command the army, and separate it from the power to transfer troops. Then set up the Imperial Historical Observatory to supervise the hundred officials, and set up the Zhongshu Province to manage the administration. Among them, there are six departments under the Zhongshu Province: officials, households, rites, soldiers, criminals, and workers, so as to divide power and improve the efficiency of officials. ”

In fact, there is one thing that Qin Zhao did not say, he will gradually abolish Zhongshu Province in the future and directly lead the six departments.

But at the beginning of the restructuring, the steps should not be too big, especially Chu Huaijin's side is not easy to deal with, if he is stripped clean at one time, I am afraid it will be difficult to succeed.

And Chu Huaijin still has talents, if he only relies on himself, he can't manage the huge court.

"In addition, the peasants' taxes should also be greatly reduced, the punishment for forced labor should be reduced, the status and control of merchants should be appropriately improved, the mobility of goods should be increased, and the power ...... of the nobility should be reduced."

He did not reserve it, and told the patriarch of the Three Dynasties little by little his thoughts.

Looking at Qin Zhao, who was talking eloquently in front of him, Xu Yan was slightly distracted.

He originally thought that Qin Zhao just had a general idea, or that he was simply talking about restructuring in order to reduce Chu Huaijin's power and take revenge on Jiaozhao.

After all, the previous policy of abolishing the Three Princes actually did not have a big impact on Xu Yan, and the most lost was undoubtedly Prime Minister Chu Huaijin.

didn't expect that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince already had such a mature idea.

Even the subsequent aspects of agriculture, industry, and commerce were taken into account.

The young face in front of him gradually coincided with the Xia Emperor who ruled the world in his memory, and Xu Yan felt as if he had returned to the scene where he talked to the emperor in the past.

The eye sockets were even a little moist.

“……”

"Lord Xu?" Qin Zhao looked at the old man in front of him with a trance-like expression a little strangely.

"Nothing." Xu Yan shook his head lightly and sighed, "It's just a little touching." ”

He and Qin Zhao looked at each other, "When it comes to governing the country, the first emperor may not be as good as you." ”

"My father rules the human race, and I don't dare to compare with him." Xu Yan dared to say this, Qin Zhao didn't dare to admit it, he skipped this topic, and said in a deep voice: "I don't know what you think of these opinions on me?" ”

"Your Highness's idea is already perfect, and the old minister has nothing to add. Just let it go. ”

In fact, Xu Yan couldn't understand the things he said later, and he couldn't keep up with his train of thought, so where could he have any other ideas.

It's done!

Qin Zhao was overjoyed in his heart.

There is Yan Qingjun lobbying on Taiwei's side, and there will be no problem.

Now that the general trend is in hand, and with the support of the imperial lieutenant and the imperial doctor, as long as Chu Huaijin's bottom line is not touched, it will not be difficult to deal with him!

......

At this time, the Prime Minister's Mansion, although there is no difference between it and the past.

But the cars and horses in front of the door are cold, the flow of people is sparse, and it is no longer the grand occasion of the past.

Chu Huaijin sat in the mansion, but it was the same as before, drinking tea and reading calmly, and did not seem restless.

Although Qin Zhao had the upper hand at this time, his position as prime minister was not just talk.

At least in his concept, Qin Zhao still has a place to use him.

The prime minister of a country has never been a vassal of the emperor.

What if Yan Chang was on Qin Zhao's side? There are so many magnates in the capital, and when it comes to the right to speak in the court, Yan Chang is still far behind.

As for the imperial historian Xu Yan, he has always attached great importance to state affairs, and has always taken a neutral position, and will not be afraid of imperial power, let alone lean towards him because Qin Zhao is about to ascend the throne.

If Qin Zhao wanted to win over Xu Yan to bring him down, he used the wrong method.

The matter of the edict is Li Fu's own opinion, what does it have to do with him as Prime Minister Chu?

When the time comes, it will be enough to pass the buck and make some concessions. As long as the foundation is not damaged, what does it matter if you are temporarily at a disadvantage?

Therefore, the current Chu Huaijin has a calm face and is as stable as Mount Tai.

It wasn't until a guard came to report and told him that the prince was visiting.

He put down the teacup and bamboo slip in his hand, stood up and said, "Please!" ”