Thinking of this, Xiao Yunhe said: "Okay, this time the king has been persuaded by you. You're right, most of these people are innocent and there is no need to be punished like this. Wait a minute, you tell Ju Wenzhen that you don't need to throw them into the barracks - except for the voluntary ones. Give them some money to pay for the journey, and go home to make a living or get married and have children. Sue sù these tricks, in addition to selling their bodies, they can also weave cloth and grow mulberry to be good people. Leave their deeds of sale in the Han Palace, and if they go back and do their old ways, this king will really put them into the military camp. ”

Wu Qiyun bowed happily: "Thank you, Lord Han!"

Xiao Yunhe smiled: "Is there anything else?" ”

Wu Qiyun's embarrassed face turned red, and he laughed: "Back to the adult, it's gone." ”

"Then you go. ”

Wu Qiyun thanked him and left.

Xiao Yunhe found that when he returned home, he was full of anger and resentment, but now he has no anger at all, and his mind is clear. He couldn't help but feel a little grateful to the two women, Sophie and Wu Qiyun. Sophie's gentle and careful service, and Wu Qiyun's gentle and seductive advice, made him feel very relaxed, and at the same time he could gain a lot of virtue.

In the evening, Wu Yuanheng came back from the Chengdu Mansion to do things. Xiao Yunhe invited him over and asked about the outcome of the proceedings.

Wu Yuanheng said: "After discussing for a long time, I reluctantly came up with some guidelines and solutions. At present, it is only possible to transfer grain and grass and military funds from other states and counties that have been less damaged to alleviate the urgent need. ”

Xiao Yunhe snorted and said, "But this is also a way to tear down the east wall and make up the west wall, and it can't solve the fundamental problem." Anyway, I, Xichuan, have suffered a lot of land losses this time. Even one or two years of tax revenue may not be able to compensate for it. ”

Wu Yuanheng said: "Your Majesty has a Jianyì. ”

Xiao Yunhe's eyes lit up: "Speak." ”

Wu Yuanheng said: "Shannan West Road Jiedu made Yan Zhen, managed the law, and was relatively wealthy under his rule. Can the adults send someone to ask him to borrow grain and borrow grain? In addition, can Chu Yan of Fengxiang Mansion and Li Sheng of Jingyuan Jiedu open their mouths? Although the court may not allocate much to it, it is necessary for the adults to report the losses caused by this war. The emperor is embarrassed, so he will give some more. His Majesty means that he doesn't care how much he can get from these places. It's just to let the people and wealthy families in Shu know that the adults are working hard to recover the losses in Shuzhong. In this way, not only can it win back many people's hearts, but it can also pave the way for the next plan. ”

Xiao Yunhe hurriedly said, "What plan?"

Wu Yuanheng arched his hand, and said with a straight face: "Find rich families and wealthy families in Shu and borrow money and grain." ”

Xiao Yunhe was slightly stunned, thought for a while, and said, "I just arrived, but I didn't open my mouth to borrow something, will anyone borrow it?"

Wu Yuanheng smiled slightly: "It is said that it is borrowed, but in fact, it is wanted; Don't forget, adults, this is Shuzhong, not the national capital. The adult is the lord of Shu, and Shuzhong is the territory of the adult. Adults don't have to scruple like before, for fear of what bad results will happen if they offend the royal family. Just open your mouth to find the rich and wealthy to open the knife. ”

Xiao Yunhe suddenly came to his senses, slapped his forehead and said: "Yes, I almost forget that I am the envoy of the festival! In this place of Xichuan, anyone has the right to kill and take it! Now, it's time to change to those big and wealthy families, and they are afraid to curry favor with me!"

Wu Yuanheng laughed: "Sometimes, being a villain will also have many unexpected results. ”

Xiao Yunhe thought for a while, and said to Wu Yuanheng: "Bo Cang, this Xichuan at the moment is much more troublesome than we imagined. The bureaucratic system is lax, and the officials are all trying to steal peace, and it is inefficient to procrastinate in handling affairs; public order is chaotic, thieves are swarming in the territory, and Tibetan thieves may invade at any time. Do you have any ideas or solutions?"

Wu Yuanheng frowned slightly, and said, "Your Majesty thinks that the top priority is to stabilize the turbulent situation first. Then he began to rectify the rule of officials, and to clean up the border defense and public order. Govern the people before the officials, govern the soldiers before the generals. After rectifying the officials in Xichuan and putting an end to those extravagant and corrupt bad habits, the efficiency of the yamen will naturally be high. As for the management of the army, this is not to mention more. Adults must firmly control the military power in their own hands. In the military town of Hanzhou, adults have time to go to the town in person, train soldiers and horses, and assign generals. However, before doing these things, the most important thing is to solve some of the current crises. For the rest, you can take your time step by step. ”

Xiao Yunhe sighed slightly and said, "To be honest, I am indeed a little anxious. Daqi is going downhill day by day, and if I can't do a good job in Xichuan, I won't be able to reverse this reversal. As you said just now, you want me to ask for support from the imperial court, Shannan Xidao Jiedu, Fengxiang, and Jingyuan. None of this is difficult. Send a messenger with a letter from the king. However, if you want to find the rich families in Shu to borrow grain and money, this matter can not be ambiguous. Although I am now the lord of Shu, I can't offend too many people at once. The wealthy family is the root of the imperial power, and it is also the root of the festival envoy. If they unite against me, it won't end well, right?"

Wu Yuanheng nodded and said, "My lord is very worried. Although the lord is the master of these people, he must at least let them get by in terms of face. The adult has just taken office, and he has not yet met anyone, nor has he made an official appearance. Why not take this opportunity to invite all famous people in Shu to the banquet. Whether it is an official, a noble relative or a wealthy family. As long as it is in the Xichuan area, there are rich, powerful and prestigious, and all of them are invited. I don't think these people dare not sell their adult affection. When the time comes, the adults will openly issue a request, so that these people are anxious for the national disaster and take the initiative to donate money and materials. The effect and nature are different. In this way, they can also gain some fame and have more steps to go down. I won't resent adults or anything. ”

"Is the Hongmen Banquet interesting!" Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, "That's the idea." Or feasible. However, before that, it is necessary to contact a few of the most influential squires first, so that they can agree first, and they will take the lead in the loss. With someone in charge, it's easy to do. I'm new to Chadao. Not too familiar with the situation here. I don't know who is the most influential, who is the most rich and powerful. Bo Cang, you will secretly visit in the past few days" Yes. Wu Yuanheng replied. He said, "I'll start preparing for this right away." At the same time, adults can also send envoys to the imperial court and the Shannan West Daodu Festival with great fanfare. There is also a very useful piece of information that I would like to remind adults. ”

"What?"

Wu Yuanheng smiled slightly and said, "My lord, do you remember your daughter-in-law who didn't pass through the door, and the future father-in-law of the rich Jiatian?"

Xiao Yunhe's heart suddenly lit up, and he clapped his hands and said, "That's right! Wu Zhongru is the head of the salt merchant of Daqi. Here in Shudi, there is definitely a semicolon for him! Including the largest commercial bank cabinet in the country -- Yongye cabinet factory, which is actually other real estate industry. Here in Chengdu, there must also be his power. If I can find the official salt business and Yongye cabinet shop in Chengdu, it will not be difficult to get support from them. ”

Wu Yuanheng laughed: "It's just embarrassing for adults." For the sake of national affairs, I have to beg for the future father-in-law's family. Salt Merchant and Cabinet Mill. It is the most active logistics in the land of Daqi. Even if Xichuan's salt and cabinet factories suffered great losses and blows, they would be able to draw resources from other places and recover on their own. If it is said that the wealth of the rich and wealthy is stagnant water, the wealth of the salt cabinet is living water. My lord, you are not only keeping a fixed pond and sea around you, but also letting a stream of living water penetrate into it. Only in this way can the economy of Shuzhong recover, and the losses suffered by the war can be restored. ”

"That makes sense. Xiao Yunhe praised repeatedly, "That's it." I asked Ju Wenzhen to make a hard trip, and personally went to the capital to meet Wu Zhongru. Tell him what this means. Strive to let Shu Di Xichuan get his greatest support. ”

Wu Yuanheng smiled slightly, and didn't intervene. This involves a lot of Han Wang's family affairs, and he doesn't have a lot to talk about. Xiao Yunhe secretly thought in his heart: Wu Yuelin, it's time to marry into the door. With her, the eldest lady of the Wu family, don't all the salt numbers and Yongye cabinet branches in the southwest region support me......?

That night, Xiao Yunhe wrote five handwritten letters overnight. One of the seals was reported to the imperial court, and the other three were sent to Yan Zhen, the envoy of the Jiedu of Shannan West Province, Chu Yan of Fengxiang Prefecture, and Li Sheng of Jingyuan. The last letter home was addressed to Wu Zhongru. He personally sent four envoys and set out with letters. In addition, he asked Ju Wenzhen to bring his own letter and send a hundred armor knights to the national capital to see Wu Zhongru. By the way, let him take Wu Yuelin to Xichuan. It will take about two or three months to go back and forth, and it may be even longer if there is a delay. For such a long time, Xiao Yunhe was completely sure that the security in the Xichuan area would be better, ensuring that there would be no mistakes on their way. In addition, with Wu Zhongru's beloved daughter's personality, don't you have to do everything you can to get through all the joints to ensure that her beloved daughter is worry-free on the road?

After doing this, Xiao Yunhe finally breathed a sigh of relief, and his hands were a little sore.

Next, it's time to plan that special Hongmen banquet.

In a few days, Wu Yuanheng sorted out a list of 300 people and handed it to Xiao Yunhe. It is full of Xichuan area, famous rich gentry, or famous magnates. At the same time, Xiao Yunhe also visited Chengdu Yanhang Branch and Yongye Fangfang in person, and successfully won their support. The shopkeeper of the salt number and the cabinet shop naturally knew the relationship between this Han king and his noble owner. Unequivocally agreed to King Han's request, and agreed that at the banquet, he would take the lead in giving it away. And I will contact some people who are close to me to promote this together.

Xiao Yunhe secretly rejoiced in his heart. After the inventory arrangement was ready, he took the name of the envoy of the Xichuan Festival. Invitations were sent. claimed to be his birthday, and invited all the rich and wealthy people in Shu to come to the banquet. I'm afraid no one would dare to refuse such a request.

On this day, the armor soldiers in front of the Han Wangfu were densely packed, and the carriages and horses gathered. There are characters with heads and faces all over Shuzhong, and almost all of them have come. Xiao Yunhe transferred all the 1,500 flying dragon knights of the Han Palace's mansion back to Chengdu to serve as honor guards and guards. The momentum is impressive. In the huge Han Palace, more than 100 tables of banquets were held, and the crowds were extremely lively.

More than 300 wealthy relatives and wealthy celebrities came, and more than 1,000 people came. Even the forage for these horses was piled up in the backyard of the Han Palace. The list of gifts is long. The bride price and silk silk received were piled up in the two wings.

It seems that Shuzhong still has the habit of giving dowries to celebrate people. Gifts to people of the level of King Han can be as few as hundreds of pounds and as many as thousands of pounds. And these people seem to like to compete who gives more bride price. There are more than 300 guests, and the bride price alone is 200,000 yuan. This was somewhat unexpected by Xiao Yunhe. But at the same time, it also made him understand. No matter how difficult the country is and how difficult the people's lives are, there will always be no shortage of rich people in the world.

The crowds and the sea have been lively for a long time. It's more than halfway through the feast. Xiao Yunhe also took a look at almost everyone. Seeing that the time was almost right, Xiao Yunhe invited all the three hundred wealthy families to a large room and served tea. After taking office, I officially met with these people. More than 300 people, divided into four rows, sat in the room. There are two rows of low couches on the left and right, and Xiao Yunhe sits on the chair at the head. This scene, he really hasn't seen it for a long time. In the past, when you were the emperor, you often drank and talked with your courtiers like this.

After some pleasantries. Xiao Yunhe walked into the middle of the field, arched his hand towards everyone and said, "You are all the leading figures in Shu. This king has just arrived, and he doesn't know the customs and customs in Shu. If there is anything to be neglected, please also ask Haihan. ”

Naturally, everyone smiled and returned the courtesy, saying that King Han was too polite.

Xiao Yunhe also smiled. Xu Xu said: "Actually, right now, I Xichuan can be said to be prone to disasters. The situation is not rosy. You are scattered all over Xichuan, and you may not know much about some of the situation. This king can take this opportunity today to tell you about some of the situation. Since the arrival of the Tibetan and Nanzhao coalition forces, Chengdu and Hanzhou have been extremely badly damaged. The granary treasury was swept away. The soldiers of the military town fled into the desert and became the bandits of the Liukou Mountain. Now in these two places, not only the people, the army and the people have no food, but even the defense of the military town has become extremely weak. If Tibet strikes again, I believe it will be impossible to stop it. ”

"Ahh The vast majority of them only think about the safety of their private property. I don't care much about these major military and political affairs, or I don't know much about them.

Xiao Yunhe continued: "Right now, I'm in great trouble south of Xichuan. The people have no food to eat, and they are always in fear. The military town collapsed, and there were no soldiers, no horses, no food and grass, and it was nothing but nothing. Don't think that if we are here today to drink and feast, the world will be peaceful. The Tibetan wolves are greedy and insatiable, and they may kill again at any time to carry out a greater ransack. Under the nest, you are all a wealthy family with deep roots in Shu. If Nishikawa is martyred again, I believe you can imagine the consequences. ”

During the banquet, someone was already sighing and saying, "Lord Han is very right. My ancestral business in Chengdu was swept away when Tibet entered the country this time. If it weren't for the fact that there are still some industries in the Jiazhou area, I am afraid that the bride price for the birthday of the adults today will not be ready. The Tibetan people are hateful!" As soon as these words came out, they were immediately echoed by many people. For a while, they all talked about it.

Xiao Yunhe let them quarrel for a while, before he raised his hand to stop the noise, and said loudly: "How can I, the country of heaven in Shuzhong, have outstanding people and spirits, how can I endure such unscrupulous bullying and humiliation in Tubo? In fact, everyone knows that in recent years, Shuzhong has been in turmoil and has been bullied by foreign criminals, and no one even wants to come here to be a festival envoy. However, since this king dares to come, and he still takes the initiative to ask to come, he has the confidence to revive the prestige of Shuzhong, so that the foreign Hus dare not underestimate it!"

"Good!" the crowd cheered.

Xiao Yunhe smiled. continued: "However, this king is weak, although he is ambitious, he has no choice but not enough strength. Not to mention anything else, it is very difficult to solve some of the current crises. Chengdu Prefecture and Hanzhou have nearly 1.2 million soldiers and civilians. These people are out of food. Eating becomes a huge problem. Some of them have also been robbed of their family wealth, and they need the support of the government to regain their lives. This would be an extremely large expense. Although this king has already gone to the court to ask for relief, he also wrote to several Jiedu envoys in Shannan Xidao, Fengxiang Mansion, and Jingyuan, asking them to also generously help one or two. But everybody knows that. Shu Road is difficult, and material transfer is very difficult. The king is worried that there will be some distant water that will not quench his thirst. What's more, it is very good to say how many supplies can be sent from these places. So. This king is in front of you today, salivating and making a request: I ask you to be anxious for justice and righteousness, and lend a helping hand. Lose some money and food. to alleviate some of the current crises. ”

As soon as Xiao Yunhe said this, the originally quite lively scene suddenly quieted down. Most people thought in unison: it turns out that this is his purpose!

Instant coldness.

Xiao Yunhe was not in a hurry, he slowly paced back to his seat, and said indifferently: "Please feel free as much as you want, it is best to help the most practical things such as food, forage and equipment." Of course, money is also indispensable. This king makes a promise here today. Sooner or later, he will have to pay back what you have given today. ”

It was quiet for a while.

Finally, a person stood up and said: "King Han, below is Zhao Sanhe, the shopkeeper of Chengdu Salt." The salt was originally a real estate under the jurisdiction of the imperial court and the government. Over the years, although we have made private money. But we can't forget to repay the favor. Chengdu Salt is willing to give 30,000 stones of rice and 50,000 yuan of money. Funded the Han Dynasty to rebuild Xichuan. Also, don't pay back the things that are donated. Willing to give for free. ”

Xiao Yunhe thanked him: "Thank you to Shopkeeper Zhao!" Someone is here, set up a letter for Shopkeeper Zhao, and stamp it with the seal of the king. Whether you want it or not, this king will accept it here. If he needs to, he can come and redeem it with a note. In addition, the king will present a plaque of Shuzhong Yishang to the shopkeeper Zhao. Let the people of Shu know that the shopkeeper Zhao is anxious for justice and righteousness, and is loyal to national affairs. ”

Zhao He bowed down and thanked him: "Thank you, my lord!"

As soon as Zhao He sat back, another big fat man stood up with his stomach and said, "King Han, below is Xiao Yongjie, the shopkeeper of the Chengdu branch of Yongye Cabinet Fang." He was willing to donate 50,000 stone of rice and 50,000 pieces of money, as well as 500 chariots, 300 horses, 300 donkeys and mules, 100 carts of timber and linen, and 50 carts of seeds. to help King Han!"

"Okay!" Xiao Yunhe praised loudly, "Yongye Cabinet Workshop is right? From now on, Yongye Cabinet Workshop is the cabinet workshop recognized by my Xichuan Jiedu government." From now on, any income and accounting of local silver money under the rule of Xichuan Jiedu will be handed over to you to deal with!"

Suddenly, a burst of exclamation sounded. Han Wang's statement is undoubtedly to show that Yongye Cabinet has been supported by the government since then. Originally, the cabinet was just a private guild opened by private merchants in order to exchange money conveniently. Moreover, where Shu is located, there are no less than 30 large and small cabinet shops, and there has always been competition in Zài. Now, Yongye Cabinet has been supported by Hanwang in one fell swoop, and it will not dominate the cabinet industry in Shuzhong since then?

Xiao Yongjie was overjoyed at once, and bowed his hand again and again: "Thank you, thank you, thank you! In the future, I just want the government's money to circulate in my cabinet, and all the formalities will be exempted." The Lordship will continue to support the Lord and revitalize Shuzhong!

The people here are not stupid, the rich and the gentry. They knew the private relationship between King Han and Yanhao and Yongye Cabinet Factory. However, they know better that if they don't have a good relationship with the Jiedu Envoy, it will be very difficult for them to survive. What's more, this time it is a public donation, which can not only gain a good reputation, but also some benefits.

If you don't make a move at this time, do you have to wait until the king of Han forces the order to go to every household to conquer it?

Some nimble minds were the first to figure out this layer. Immediately, they stood up and expressed their willingness to donate. More or less, or money or horse grass food, a lot of money and grain were donated. Wu Yuanheng, who had been remembering things from the side, wrote a thick stack with hard work.

After a busy half a day, the donation was successfully concluded. Wu Yuanheng counted the accounts and reported to the King of Han that a total of more than 4.7 million yuan of silver and more than 6 million stones of grain and rice were lost. Other cars, horses, clothing, food and other miscellaneous items, innumerable.

Xiao Yunhe took the account book and laughed: "In this place of Xishu, there are really a lot of rich people!"

With the money and materials donated by those rich families, Xiao Yunhe had a little bottom in his heart, and immediately carried out various tasks vigorously.

First of all, it is to solve the problem of eating for the military and civilians in Chengdu and Hanzhou. Millions of stone grains were collected in five or six days. Then, the Chengdu government sent a mission to the counties of the two states to open the public warehouse to distribute grain. The people cheered, and their feelings were stable. There was food and food in the barracks, and the soldiers were at ease. At the same time, Xiao Yunhe used this huge amount of money to repair the treasury, military camps, and damaged facilities and houses in Shuzhong, procure military weapons, mules and horses, requisition forced labor, hire people's husbands, and rebuild water conservancy. The land of Xichuan suddenly became in full swing, and gradually regained its vitality.

At the same time, Xiao Yunhe also began to carry out one of the most important steps: governing the army!

Of the tens of thousands of troops in Chengdu Prefecture and Hanzhou Military Town, only a few thousand remained. In order to rectify public order and defend against foreign enemies, conscription is imperative. Xiao Yunhe released a public list and recruited mercenaries from the whole people in Xichuan. In just a few days, the military town of Hanzhou alone recruited more than 10,000 strong soldiers. At the same time, for the time being, all prefectures and counties are allowed to recruit their own soldiers for training and suppress mountain bandits and road tyrants. The Xichuan Jiedu will pay the expenses uniformly and arrange the scheduling. The recruited soldiers were under the command of King Han of Jiannan Xichuan Jiedu, and they were only temporarily handed over to local states and counties to round up thieves.

Millions of dollars of silver, grain and grass were squandered in an instant. However, the people's livelihood in Xichuan also settled down quickly, and law and order gradually improved.

A month later, it's summer.

In the afternoon, Xiao Yunhe was in the Han Palace, reading the reports sent by various states and counties. Probably all reports of the resumption of production and the suppression of bandits. The shape shì is more pleasing. After Xiao Yunhe finished reading it, his mood also improved. Walked out of the study and went to the backyard gazebo to breathe.

There are only more than 100 flying dragon riders left in the Han Palace, and they are guarded and safe as the palace members. The others were handed over to Gao Gu, Shi Yanfen and others to take out and participate in the battle against bandits in various places. It's the hottest time of the afternoon again, and the backyard looks empty.

Coincidentally, it is. Wu Yuanheng was also hanging out here with his sister. The three of them gathered together and sat under the shade of the tree. Wu Qiyun and Wu Yuanheng were originally sitting together, but when they saw King Han coming, they got up and fanned the two of them with a fan on the side.

Wu Yuanheng smiled and said, "King Han is in a good mood today?"

"yes, that's good. Xiao Yunhe said with a smile. "It's been more than a month, and it's rare to feel so relaxed like today. In the days before, I was worried almost every day. Xichuan is devastated, if Tubo kills at this time, it will be a big trouble. Fortunately. Although there were some internal worries, there was no outbreak of external troubles for a while. ”

Wu Yuanheng said: "It was the height of summer, and the Tubo people were very afraid of the heat. Second, they also had to farm and graze their own land, so they did not come to invade. Looking at the adults of Chinese Internet all the way, the current situation is basically stable. However, the supplies donated before are almost exhausted. If we rely only on the support of the rich and wealthy, we will not be able to solve the fundamental problem, and at most we can only alleviate the current crisis. It is important to quickly resume production and allow Nishikawa to return to his usual daily routine. ”

"Not bad. Xiao Yunhe said, "Actually, I'm already planning." The government began to be rectified. Governing the people first governs the officials, and this place in Xishu has developed a lazy and mediocre atmosphere all year round. This time being invaded by foreign enemies is actually an opportunity for us to break and stand up. Just to rectify the rule of officials. Bo Cang, what are your good plans?"

Wu Qiyun on the side laughed softly. Wu Yuanheng glanced at her. said: "My lord, did my sister say something in front of you again?"

Xiao Yunhe couldn't help but be stunned: "No!"

Wu Yuanheng shook his head and smiled bitterly: "My sister, I don't know yet?" Looking at her expression, I understand. In the past few days, she has occasionally mentioned a political matter to me. I have criticized him many times and told women not to interfere in political affairs. Presumably, she still couldn't bear it and ran to talk to the adults, right?" Xiao Yunhe laughed: "Actually, I didn't say anything, it can't be regarded as a political interference." Some are built yì just that. Bo Cang, your sister is knowledgeable and insightful, which is a good thing. Women are not allowed to interfere in politics, which is of course an iron rule, and this king has always adhered to this principle. However, it is also good to listen to their opinions and suggestions in order to brainstorm ideas. After all, no one is perfect, and there will always be times when things go wrong. A wise man will make a mistake in a thousand thoughts, and a fool will eventually gain a thousand thoughts. Whoever he puts forward, as long as his advice is pertinent and feasible, it can be adopted. You don't have to limit yourself to men and women, you say?"

Wu Yuanheng sighed lightly and said, "Adults are as open-minded as the sea, this is a good thing. I was just...... Qi Yun can't be allowed to develop the bad habit of liking to talk a lot and participate in political affairs. It's just that I also know that my sister is much smarter than my brother. She does have a lot of ghost ideas sometimes. ”

Wu Qiyun said indifferently on the side: "My lord, big brother, in fact, I never thought of interfering in politics and meddling in your affairs. If it's inconvenient...... I just don't talk anymore. Since the Holy Empress, this dynasty has been extremely opposed to women's participation in politics. That's clear to me, too. Since I was a child, my eldest brother has been dependent on each other, and my eldest brother has been like a father who has disciplined and taught me. Isn't it up to you to decide what to do?"

Xiao Yunhe smiled: "See, Bo Cang." It is a great blessing for you to have such a sister! Wu Qiyun, just like a female Zhuge , is full of wisdom and intelligence. Wouldn't it be a pity if we discarded it? The matter of interfering in politics is too sensitive, and it would be better to mention it less in the future. In fact, whether women are in politics or not, the key lies in how the men in power act, isn't it?"

Wu Qiyun laughed: "What the adults said is extremely true. A British lord like an adult will not worry about such a thing as a female streamer interfering in politics and being famous. In fact, with all due respect, those who like to put this kind of argument on their lips are weak and incompetent people who like to pass the buck. Many things are like a double-edged sword. If the drive is the law. If you have no way, you will suffer disaster. But there are always many people who like to shift the blame to the red face and trouble, or the destiny of the gods and gods, which is really ridiculous. ”

Wu Yuanheng frowned unhappily: "Don't stop talking! Boasting and talking falsely! Don't you really think of yourself as a female Zhuge ? It's really presumptuous!"

Wu Qiyun suddenly stuck out his tongue in embarrassment, obediently stepped aside to play the fan, and didn't dare to interject again.

Xiao Yunhe smiled to himself. said: "Okay, let's not talk about that. Bo Cang, I have a preliminary idea about the rectification of the rule of officials. I want to set up an independent yamen similar to the imperial court to supervise the imperial history under the Xichuan Festival. Specialized in prosecuting magistrates. Meantime. Speak widely, so that the people below can also freely evaluate officials. I tentatively set a limit of half a year to conduct a political and moral assessment of all the officials and officials under the Xichuan Festival. Those who can go down, those who are mediocre go down, and those who are clear go up. The turbidity is wasted. What do you think?"

Wu Yuanheng pondered for a long time and said, "This idea of an adult can't be said badly. But with all due respect. It can be difficult to implement. First of all, this yamen, which is similar to supervising the imperial history, will become very sensitive in itself. It can be tricky to choose what kind of people to do this job. Because the people of this yamen will have the power of life and death over all officials in Xichuan. Whether they themselves will bend the law for their own purposes is a big question. Meantime. Most of the local bureaucrats and doctors in Xichuan are native-born and raised, and their relationship with each other is very intertwined and complicated. Let them make a fair and reasonable evaluation of their close colleagues and even relatives. This in itself is a very complicated matter. ”

"That's a good point. Xiao Yunhe nodded and said. This is also an important reason why it is difficult for Xichuan officials to rectify. My idea is to let Chengdu Fa Cao Yamen assist you, the acting Fu Yin, to carry it out. As for the deployment of Facao's personnel, it is mainly foreigners. In other words, try to minimize the involvement of local officials. ”

"No. Wu Yuanheng shook his head and said, "My lord may not have thought of it. If Chengdu Facao is allowed to take over this matter, and the locals are not used, it will make the local bureaucracy belong to the masses and collectively have the idea of rejection. They instinctively think that adults are making things difficult for them. In fact, this yamen should only play the role of an overseer in the plan of the adults. And if adults deal with it like this, it will make people feel that Facao has become a thug. ”

"That......'s right," Xiao Yunhe nodded in agreement and said, "Then what do you think should be done?"

Wu Yuanheng thought for a long time and said, "First of all, this matter can't be led by the acting Fu Yin. As we all know, I was a subordinate who followed King Han into Sichuan. Let me take the lead in this matter, and people will think that the adults are eliminating dissidents in Shu and establishing party members. This would be a very unfavorable public opinion. My opinion is ...... Divert people's attention from adults. ”

Xiao Yunhe frowned: "How can it be done?"

Wu Yuanheng smiled and said, "My lord, isn't it sitting on the Imperial History Terrace now?"

Xiao Yunhe's heart suddenly lit up: "That's right! Every year, the imperial court will send the imperial Shi Qin to the local government to check the local officials' governance of the people's livelihood. It's just that over the years, there have been fewer and fewer dispatches, and they have become more and more pretentious and do not do practical things. However, I could have taken advantage of this excuse to rule the officials in Shuzhong! Bo Cang, this idea is very correct! I immediately wrote to the imperial court and at the same time wrote to the old lady Yan. Let him send Li Jingluo, the middle of the imperial history, into Shu to assist me in rectifying the rule of officials. With the big guise of Yushitai, no matter how many mediocre officials and laymen I dismiss, no one can complain. ”

Wu Yuanheng laughed: "My lord is right, it is just such a disguise." After Li Jingluo entered Shu, he could have presided over the evaluation and assessment of officials under the rule of Xichuan Jiedu. And the basis of this assessment is naturally the rules set by adults. Freezing three feet is not a day's cold, only to make the officials in Shu nervous and have a sense of crisis. Only then will it be possible to fundamentally eradicate these bad problems in officialdom. In addition, what the adults said, let the people below also evaluate the officials. This will also be very difficult to implement. ”

Xiao Yunhe nodded and said, "Yes, in fact, I also had such an expectation. It's just that the people always have the most say in the merits of their parents. How to hear their voices is a problem to be solved. ”

Wu Yuanheng said: "Since ancient times, officials and nobles have been lowly and lowly, and it takes courage for the people to discuss the gains and losses of politicians. I advise my lord, not to engage in very public investigative comments. Instead, they sent people to visit the people. In the form of unannounced visits, we will listen to the people's evaluation of the gains and losses of local officials. With these evaluations, sending the imperial history to a purposeful investigation will become twice the result with half the effort. If a person is not a sage, who can do no wrong? What the people see or hate may be just some darkness and inappropriateness. By dispatching the imperial historian, we can conduct a comprehensive evaluation, so that we can avoid wronging some officials because of listening to one-sided remarks; at the same time, with the supervision of the people, we can also avoid the protection of officials among officials. Of course, the most important thing is that there is such a wise superior as an adult, who takes responsibility in a high position and rectifies the rule of officials with thunderous force. ”

Xiao Yunhe clapped his hands: "Very good, just do it." As soon as Li Jingluo comes, I will let him, the imperial historian, start to rectify the rule of officials in Xichuan. In addition, I also want to open a list of talents. In the Han Palace, there are still not many talents. Especially a person with both talent and virtue like you, there are so few. This time you are busy, you Wu Yuanheng is almost anxious. ”

Wu Yuanheng smiled modestly and said, "My lord has won the award." However, I can recommend two people for adults. ”

Xiao Yunhe suddenly became interested: "Who?!"

Wu Yuanheng turned his head to look at Wu Qiyun, who was still standing beside him, and said, "Qiyun, you go and rest by yourself." ”

Wu Qiyun glanced at Xiao Yunhe, bowed a little aggrieved, and walked out of the pavilion lightly.

Xiao Yunhe looked at Wu Qiyun's back and said, "Bo Cang, let me say a digression. In fact...... I know your intentions. You love your sister very much, don't you? But you're afraid that she'll follow me and cause unnecessary criticism. At the same time, it is even more taboo for outsiders to talk about her interference in political affairs. Or even ...... I'm afraid that outsiders will gossip and say that you, Wu Yuanheng, are quite trusted in front of King Han because of your sister, right?"

Wu Yuanheng was slightly stunned, and then laughed self-deprecatingly: "Don't talk in front of real people, I'm ...... There is a little bit of these meanings. However, women should not interfere in politics, which is a principle that I have always adhered to. Even if it's my own sister, I can't allow her to develop bad habits. ”