"Li Qing, the idea of setting up two special zones to conduct experiments is very bold! How did you come up with the idea? Zhao Tuo asked as he walked in front, he was in high spirits today.

At the imperial meeting of the Vertical Arch Palace, Han Wei was anxious to change the Shaanxi and Gansu banknote system, and he did not agree with the idea of cutting off all the old banknotes, and Xie Minhong's proposal to first the southeast and then the northwest He also felt unsatisfactory.

In other words, the emperor wants to change the status quo in Shaanxi and Gansu, but Guanzhong is very important, and if it is not done well, it will affect the large areas of Bashu, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Ningxia, so he must not do it.

Han Wei, as the first assistant, was very disappointed to consider things so simplistic. And Xie Minhong has always spared no effort to maintain Jiangnan, which also makes him feel embarrassed.

It is still Li Dan's method to do experiments in the two places first, prepare for the promotion of the whole country and accumulate experience, talent and technology, which can advance or retreat.

"Your Majesty, all reforms should not be rushed, and haste is the opposite." Li Dan gave the examples of Wang Mang and Wang Anshi:

In fact, after Emperor Guangwu ascended the throne, he did not erase all the old policies of the Xinmang period, but appropriately changed his appearance and made it more gentle.

As for Wang Jiefu's reforms, some of them were later followed, and now it seems that the Xining New Deal laid the foundation for the prosperity of the later Huizong period, and it was not without merit.

The minister thought that half of the failure of Xining's new policy was due to Wang Jiefu's inconsiderate and overly idealistic thinking, and half of it was due to improper use of people and let corrupt officials take advantage of it. ”

"Well, there's some truth." Zhao Tuo nodded: "I have studied the history books of the former Song Dynasty many times, and Xining is very familiar with this section, and it is also very embarrassing. If Wang Jiefu succeeds, then there may not be any difficulty in Jingkang in the future! ”

Li Dan didn't dare to agree with this, but he didn't bother to continue: "So the minister thinks that His Majesty wants to prosper, and it is advisable to guard against three things: doing things earnestly, being in a hurry and employing people improperly!"

The more fully prepared in the front, the more you can accumulate in the back, this is a long-term plan for future generations, and the ministers are willing to keep in mind and encourage each other with Your Majesty! ”

If this was put on someone else, Zhao Tuoxing might feel that it was overstepping and offending, but when it came out of Li Dan's mouth, he didn't feel anything. Zhao Tuo stood still and sighed:

"It's very true. On the one hand, I want to be the master of ZTE, but on the other hand, I am afraid that I will make a mistake and repeat the mistakes of the past. Think about it, didn't Emperor Huizong also be arrogant? ”

"However, in the end, Huizong was still greedy for comfort and pride, so that in the end, there was such a result." Li Dan smiled bitterly: "But don't worry, Your Majesty, there are ministers, even if someone wants to be Cai Jing and Gao Yu, the minister will not agree!" ”

"Hmmm! Well? Zhao Tuo turned around: "Do you have something to say?" Is it morning juice...? ”

Li Dan looked at the palace maids and eunuchs behind him, and then at Xia Shu. Seeing the emperor nodding, Eunuch Xia immediately stopped everyone.

The emperor walked to the white marble railing, which is the back of the vertical arch hall, and the left front is the left silver gate, where you can see six mighty inner guards standing on both wings of the door wearing golden brocade clothes and soft armor. Li Dan slowly stepped forward and reported Zheng Shou's situation softly.

The Emperor's face sank. In the past two years, he had a prince, defeated the Kers, and the troops went straight to Hulan, and set up the Hanhai Protectorate, and the success of the series made the imperial prestige reach a high point, and Zhao Tuo was not only more confident, but also more majestic.

He didn't say anything, turned around and walked down His Majesty, and Eunuch Xia looked at Li Dan in surprise and hurriedly followed. Since the emperor did not let himself retreat, Li Dan also had to follow.

When the group entered the Zuoyin Gate, they turned west, and it seemed that the emperor was going back to his Qianyuan Palace.

After entering the Qiande Palace, the emperor sat down angrily, and motioned for Li Dan to sit too, and then he scolded: "How dare the old man betray the lord and betray the country?" ”

"This matter was discovered when tracking down the Kelco's secret spies, but many of the enemy generals who were captured later confessed to having a 'squire' and a relationship with Yebi Khan, but the knowing Yebi Khan and his Yellow Sect master are dead, and it cannot be confirmed for a while.

But it is true that he has close contacts with Changyi.

At first, the minister thought it was just because of Jinghu, but then we felt that it had exceeded the level of correspondence between the minister and the prince of the country, it was too frequent, and it was unusual for the people sent by the other party to appear in different capacities.

The minister would like to ask His Majesty's permission to transfer the part of this case involving Changyi to the Wing Loong Wei Jin School."

"Quasi-play!" The emperor finished very happily and called Qi Danian, the new eunuch of the Bingbi Division: "I am going to give the Wing Dragon Wei Liu Mu, and Zheng Shou, the head of the household department, is suspected of being illegal, and he will take over the relevant files and continue to investigate. ”

After drawing the will that Qi Danian had quickly drawn up, watching him hurry out to find someone to transcribe and use the treasure, the emperor asked in a low voice: "Do you think I should dismiss him immediately?" Otherwise, the banknote reform and the implementation of the banking law are all related to it! ”

"There's no hurry." Li Dan waved his hand: "If he is honest and erranded, he will be able to settle down lightly in the future, otherwise Your Majesty will not need to be soft!" The emperor nodded when he heard this, and Li Dan said:

"The important thing at the moment is to quickly find someone who can sit in the household position to replace him, and to confirm how many other officials are involved in this matter, and the extent of involvement. In addition, ......, the minister has another concern. ”

"You."

"Does Shousuke have anything to do with this? The court and the central government all know that he has a close relationship with Zheng Shangshu, and this matter will be revealed in the future, and the imperial history will definitely ask the first assistant to step down and apologize, so how to adjust the cabinet, Your Majesty must quickly have a strategy. ”

Zhao Tuo's brows gradually stretched: "Qing Zhen has picked up the missing and made up for it, I know what to do." He smiled: "I promised to let your brother go out after two years, but I'm sorry to break my promise." Where do you think it's better to send him? ”

"Why don't you send him to the vicinity of Guangzhou?"

"Haha!" Zhao Tuo immediately understood Li Dan's intentions and nodded his head.

Li Dan then mentioned that when he was in Liaoning, he did not classify all areas as directly under the jurisdiction of the political envoys, but that a number of places were still classified as military prefectures and handed over to the commanders and envoys to manage.

This was done not only out of the idea of appeasing the former Liaoning Town, but also because the territory of the newly established institutions would not be able to fully manage the territory if they were handed over to the political envoys, and on the contrary, the peripheral counties would be neglected to govern and could not play the role of jurisdiction. “

Most of these places are bordered by the Egu people and the female straight people, and if they cannot be effectively managed, it is better to hand them over to the army, at least for border protection. Li Dan:

However, what the minister thought was that from this, he thought that there were three political envoys in the interior who were also vast and could not be handled, namely Huguang, Lianghu and Sichuanshu. The minister suggested dividing one into one every two years, and splitting them into two within five or six years.

Huguang is divided into Hubei and Hunan; The two provinces are divided into Guangdong and Guangxi; Sichuan and Shu are divided into Xichuan and Bashu.

This can effectively manage a large area, help strengthen the jurisdiction of the imperial court, and facilitate the issuance and dissemination of various government decrees.

However, because there are many affairs involved, such as the selection and transfer of officials, the establishment of institutions, etc., so the minister suggested that it be implemented over a longer period of time and not in a hurry.

His Majesty may consider and discuss with the Cabinet the methods and steps for implementation, and after the specific ministers return, they shall prepare a document and submit it to His Majesty for preview. ”

"Okay, if the cabinet has no opinion, let's start with the division of Guangdong and Guangxi!" The emperor thought that this would be beneficial to strengthening the centralization of power, so he immediately nodded in agreement, and suddenly remembered: "Qing just proposed to add two more departments?" ”

"In fact, the minister also felt that if His Majesty wanted to implement a new policy, it would be better to have an agency responsible for planning and coordinating the implementation of the imperial strategy, the construction of basic systems and regulations, and the construction of basic equipment and facilities such as major roads, bridges, and water conservancy projects.

This body can be called the 'New Politics', and it is located under the subordinate boss, and the appointed supervisor can be at the rank of squire, who participates in the Imperial Council and reports directly to His Majesty. ”

Zhao Tuo smiled: "Qing doesn't want to recommend himself, right?" Again, what is the difference between this new policy and the cabinet? ”

"The minister really wants to recommend himself, His Majesty actually sees it, and he is ashamed. But I'm afraid the rank of the minister is not enough! ”

Li Dan laughed and explained that the New Political Bureau is in charge of planning new policies, new strategies, and large-scale projects across the country and across provinces, and has the role of regulation, coordination, and supervision.

The Cabinet devoted itself to day-to-day military and political affairs. The emperor coordinated the relationship between the cabinet and the new political situation.

"I understand, one is in charge of the new policy, and the other is in charge of the standing office." The emperor thought about it: "This suggestion is interesting, Qing also wrote a report, and Rong Zhen thought about it carefully." In addition, what is the difference between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry? ”

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in charge of the reception and exchange of foreign royal families, officials and foreign vassals, the dispatch of foreign envoys, the reception of foreign envoys, the speech and expression of positions on behalf of the imperial court, and the management of overseas affairs.

The Ministry of Rites was concentrating on internal affairs, such as the regulation of etiquette, tribute, imperial examinations, exchanges and receptions between internal vassals, and state sacrifices.

Of course, the minister is also thinking about the important matter of educating people, and in the future, the imperial examination affairs may be listed as a separate Ministry of Education, which is a later story.

The Ministry of Commerce is responsible for formulating and implementing domestic and foreign trade policies, laws and regulations, etc., with the aim of promoting the rational circulation of commodities and goods, price stability, and the unification of weights and measures, as well as the export of foreign commodities and the procurement of bulk strategic materials needed by the empire.

The Ministry of Engineering originated from the Winter Official, and was originally intended to be in charge of engineering affairs. However, the situation has changed since the last thousand years, and the multiplication of populations, vast territories, and regional differences are all unprecedented in ancient times.

Today's Ministry of Industry has too large and vague responsibilities, and if it is not clearly sorted out, it will damage its power and hinder its specialization.

The minister thought that the original currency and Yu Heng of the Ministry of Industry could be given to the Ministry of Commerce, so that it could specialize in engineering construction, water conservancy and roads, machine manufacturing, mining, metallurgy and textiles.

Among them, the manufacture of weapons and armaments can be transferred to the Ministry of War, so that the Ministry of Industry is not involved in military affairs and can concentrate more on the people's livelihood. ”

"It seems that what Qing means is to clarify the powers and responsibilities of each ministry and make it more proficient and specialized?"

"Exactly! A clear understanding of your tasks is the best way to achieve your goals. ”

"Qing only has the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Industry, and there should be considerations for other ministries, right? Come out and listen to it. Zhao Tuo narrowed his eyes and smiled.

"The ministers are courageous, in fact, among the ministries, although the power of the officials is great, it is clear and clear. Because although it manages officials, after all, the number of people and affairs are limited, and it is not as complicated as other ministries.

The criminal department is in charge of criminal and prison affairs, which is relatively clear, but there is a shortcoming, that is, the compilation, revision, and transmission of laws.

His Majesty may decree the establishment of the Department of Law and the Royal College of Law, the highest institution of learning specializing in law and criminal names, and with the graduation certificate and license of the college, he may be able to serve as a clerk of the penal chamber, a clerk, a lawyer, and a teacher and professor in various branches.

The Ministry of Household Affairs is in charge of household registration and finance, nominally in charge of the territory, land, household registration, taxation, salaries, and all other financial matters throughout the country.

The minister suggested that its financial function should be prominent, and other things such as territory, land, and household registration should be made into a Ministry of State-owned Assets, that is, the meaning of land and resources.

The ministry should not only be responsible for the above-mentioned aspects, but should also join the three departments of state reserves, minerals, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery, as the department that knows the imperial background best, and provide figures and information for the decision-making of the ministries.

The minister listened to Cheng Suyou, the battalion department of the Ministry of Industry, who was drawing the "Xia Yu Map", and what he did was the matter of the Ministry of State-owned Assets!

The Ministry of Households, which was responsible for the administration of taxation, revenue and expenditure, monetary and banking management, accounting and auditing, and the Minister also proposed the establishment of a 'Royal Treasury Academy' under it to train financial officials and related practitioners for the provinces, provinces, and the central government.

Finally, there is the Ministry of War, which is in charge of the military. As its decentralized body, the Governor's Office of the Five Armed Forces is responsible for war planning, local security, border guarding, command and delegation, and war organization and mobilization.

The military department is responsible for daily military affairs, such as enemy espionage, weapons and armaments, horse administration and logistics, rotation of military recruitment, training and transfer, etc.

To make a preparation, you can transfer the affairs of the post station in the future, and set up a special postal department in imitation of the example of Liaoning and Raozhou.

It is responsible for the delivery of letters and parcels in different places, as well as the delivery of passengers across prefectures and counties, and this ministry is a relatively profitable organization, and the money earned can be used for the maintenance and maintenance of roads and inland river government docks in the empire, ....... ”

He had a good time, and the emperor was fascinated by it. Zhao Tuo followed his narration, and a long scroll stretched out in front of his eyes.

On this picture, he is surrounded by various ministries, and the entire imperial court forms a large spider web with the organizational structure of ministries, bureaus, divisions, offices, and offices.

With the central court as the core, it stretches down step by step, and the emperor seems to be standing on the top of a high mountain overlooking everything, and everything is no longer as vague as it is now. That's what I want! He thought.

Han Wei's sedan chair turned around and finally landed at the south entrance of Gujing Lane on Jincheng West Road.

He got off the sedan chair and turned into the alley, and in front of the floor lamp of the "Fengrun Hall" in front of him stood a middle-aged thin man who looked like a master and wore thick glasses, and smiled at him: "My lord, are you here?" My family is already waiting for you, please come with me. ”

and bring him through the door. Inside, turn left along the porch, enter a very quiet place, see a door on the side of the house in the courtyard, and when you go in, you hear the sound of running water, and inside is actually a dew hot spring covered by a reed mat.

Outside, I couldn't see anything clearly, but I could only hear the sound of the water and the chuckle of a young woman. "Han Gong is here? Please come to the living room for tea! Zheng Shou's voice.

Han Wei shook his head: "Lao Zheng, can your old bones withstand the rubbing of the two of you?" ”

"Han Gong looked at me, and he also boiled his body when he was a teenager, what are two girls?" Zheng Shou's voice is getting more and more, and it seems that he is going to change clothes.

Soon, Han Wei had just taken the teacup from a maid, and Zheng Shou appeared refreshed. He arched his hand: "Han Gong, I'm late, I'm sorry!" ”

"Eh, Zheng Gong's heart is so broad, and he is still interested in being happy here!" Han Wei was dissatisfied.

"Hey, how? Isn't he just a young man with strong blood, why should Han Gong care too much? ”

"He quietly rejected the two opinions of the cabinet today, this ability and courage are not just anyone's have!"

"No way, the emperor just likes him, and there is nothing wrong with other people's words, we can't pick bones in eggs, isn't it too obvious?" Zheng Shou was still happy, deliberately trying to provoke Han Yu's words.

Sure enough, Han Wei couldn't hold back, and leaned forward and whispered: "What do you think?" This person is very hated by Changyi, you just don't want to mess with him, you won't forget the prince's kindness, right? His old man is still sweeping the floor of the imperial tomb! ”

"Look, you just can't hold your breath." Zheng Shou sneered: "Shoufu must have the appearance and bearing of Shoufu, isn't it that he doesn't support your opinion?"

In addition, he proposed to do a pilot project in Shaanxi first, which is similar to what you expect from scrapping the old and building the new. What's the hurry? ”

"That's not right! There is still a big difference between doing a pilot and scrapping the old and creating a new! Han Wei felt that it was too far away to get here, so he quickly turned around:

"I'm not angry at whether he agrees or opposes it, the prince's plan is to take advantage of the chaos in Shaanxi and Gansu due to the currency system, to agitate the followers of the Zodiac Buddha to rise up, and then welcome Ye Erqiang and Tubo armies out of Tongguan, so that we can justify the restoration of the Xiangwang domain again.

If we really let this son simmer slowly and boil this pot of porridge in Shaanxi, then we didn't make a dowry for others?

You see, Zhu Zhan finally made him stink, but the emperor just refused to appoint a new person, what does this son mean by being empty? It can't be kept for that, right? Anyway, I don't think he will ask you to join the cabinet. ”

"That's right, the emperor is not stupid." Zheng Shou fell into the recliner: "I specially 'met' Li Zedong on the way to the court meeting today and chatted a few words. ”

"Oh? What's the catch? ”

"Hmph." Zheng Shou put a piece of pear in his mouth: "After all, he suddenly ascended to a high position by relying on the emperor's favor, and he was coaxed and carried away." It's better to win the battle and let his tail be raised so that we can catch it whenever we need to. ”

He turned his face: "Isn't this going to be a pilot?" If you light a fire again, it is better to recommend him to Shaanxi and Gansu! ”

"Oh, oh! Wonderful! Han Wei was overjoyed: "If you want to catch him, put him on the fire and roast him, let him taste the taste." Then let's fan the fire a little more, haha! At this moment, internal and external troubles, enemies on three sides, it depends on how he copes! ”

Zheng Shou smiled and nodded slightly, but he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Idiot, you can't hide things like this, Lao Tzu will be unlucky in your hands sooner or later!" ”