fake prince

Chapter 1423 Then play music and then dance

The sky was gloomy and drizzling. When Zhao Xu arrived at the cabinet, he saw the guards and immediately knew that the emperor had arrived.

Sure enough, he saw several clerks sorting documents in the small room, and a eunuch named Tu Cheng was patrolling. When he saw him, he lowered his hand to greet him and said, "The emperor has been here for half an hour... He said that as soon as you, the prime minister, arrived, please come in. I will go and report it now..."

As he said this, he walked in quietly. After only a few minutes, Tu Cheng came out: "Prime Minister, please come in. His Majesty is in the East Library..."

Zhao Xu just nodded slightly and stepped in. He saw the emperor sitting with a desk piled with memorials and a cinnabar brush and inkstone on it.

Cui Zhaoquan, Luo Pei, Qian Wei and Lu Fengyun were there, all sitting on small wooden stools with their heads slanted, and kneeling below were low-ranking officials.

After the ceremony, the eunuch asked to take a seat.

Su Ziji was lost in thought for a moment and asked, "Go on!"

"Yes, Li Qian and Tian Wei killed the enemy's commander and captured 1031 soldiers."

"Sang Chengci, a captain of a thousand households, was ambushed and killed in battle. Commander Zhou Za arrived and chased the enemy and killed 679 of them, while his own side suffered 705 casualties."

"Nanji County was attacked, and the county magistrate Ji Xiang led the local soldiers to resist it, but failed."

"In Quyin County, a bandit centurion Qian Gun led 73 people to surrender. When questioned, they said that their general Liu Zhi had been killed and many of their troops had left the group."

Not only the Imperial City Office, but also the army and counties had spies deployed for investigation, and news came in like snowflakes.

"There are both good and bad news." Su Ziji coughed lightly and smiled: "But overall it is good... Here is the summary, Zhao Qing, please take a look."

As he spoke, he took out a copy and handed it to Zhao Xu. Zhao Xu took it and looked at it. It was indeed a densely packed summary of reports, with each item on one line, and there could be as many as hundreds of items accumulated.

"It's really a hundred battles in one day," Zhao Xu sighed inwardly, and stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty has made far-reaching plans, starting from the general trend and people's hearts, pressing forward step by step, fighting a hundred battles in one day, the number of casualties is a small matter, the key is that there is no way to rest, the enemy army is getting more and more exhausted, and some even deserted."

"It can be said that the victory has been secured."

In fact, according to the reports, in the early stages of the fight, both sides suffered casualties, with the court suffering greater losses. Even now, both sides still suffer casualties, with the enemy suffering greater losses, but the difference is not very large.

But the overall situation took a sharp turn for the worse, and the rebel army had almost no chance of survival.

Su Ziji listened and smiled, saying, "It can be said that the battle situation has been locked, but there is still a lot of room for improvement."

"Li Qian and Tian Wei have performed great deeds twice, and can be promoted to commanders as an exception. This should be reported to the entire army."

"Now that the bandit soldier Qian Gun has surrendered, we can make a big move."

"Didn't a small group of bandits surrender and take many prisoners?"

"Instead of wasting money, it is better to appoint a thousand households and let Qian Gun be the commander. Fill him with surrendered soldiers and prisoners, and let him make up for his crime with meritorious service!"

Cui Zhaoquan, Luo Pei, Qian Wei, Lu Fengyun and others all raised their eyebrows. It was fine that Li Qian and Tian Wei were promoted to commanders, but what qualifications did Qian Gun, a captain of the bandit soldiers, have?
Zhao Xu seemed to understand something and bowed on the stool: "Your Majesty is wise. The current situation is gradually changing from defense to offense, and the soldiers must fight for their lives. Li Qian and Tian Wei have been awarded titles, which must make everyone want to make meritorious deeds."

"As for the promotion of Qian Gun, the hundred-householder of the bandit army, I am currently confused and would like to ask Your Majesty for your guidance."

Lu Fengyun was better at conspiracy. He glanced at him as if he had realized something and sighed. It was possible that Zhao Xu did not understand. It was more likely that he understood but was humble and obedient, giving credit to his master. As expected, he could become the prime minister, which was really admirable.

Su Ziji didn't mind this either, he just smiled and said: "It's actually very simple."

"If we treat the rebels as a whole and severely suppress them, they will naturally fight to the death."

"But if we view the thieves as small groups or even individuals, it would be ridiculous to be a monolithic entity - especially in the current critical situation."

"However, although the situation is critical, many Ying thieves have no way out and can only follow Cao Yiyan's path."

"But what if there is another way?"

"I'll give a thousand households money to get out. This is not only to use the rebel army to fight the rebel army, but more importantly, it's a clear message - whether you want to surrender or rebel, the court will accept it."

"Not only will you be spared death, you may even be promoted to a higher position."

"In this case, are you still afraid that the thieves will not cause chaos?"

Cui Zhaoquan, Luo Pei, Qian Wei and Lu Fengyun were all impressed after hearing this.

"Your Majesty is so cautious. I'm afraid that the enemy will fall apart before they can reach the capital." Zhao Xu sighed sincerely: "My great Zheng is very blessed. Three generations have been wise rulers."

"This is not only the opinion of our cabinet ministers, but also the opinion of the people in the capital and even the world."

"Let's not talk about anything else. When Your Majesty first ascended the throne, the people in the capital were still unsettled. But now, everyone is obedient. Not only are the people and the market are thriving, but all officials are also working hard. This is evident."

After hearing this, Qian Wei looked at Su Ziji with a complicated expression. Indeed, three months ago, it could be said that there were undercurrents, but in just three months, the throne gradually became unshakable.

Maybe I am indeed a clown.

It was almost noon at this time, so the emperor asked them to leave and left Zhao Xu alone.

Zhao Xu did not speak, but just looked at the emperor quietly, and then he thought about it, Su Ziji had already asked: "How many officials and people are involved in the adjustment of government offices and institutions?"

"Preliminarily, it involves 18 major government offices and more than 1 officials," Zhao Xu reported sincerely.

This is exactly the problem that Zhao Xu is worried about.

In every reform, the affected groups always oppose it.

"I have already said that if we treat them as a group, it will be very difficult. But if we treat them as small groups or even individuals, it would be ridiculous to treat them as a monolithic entity."

"In fact, there is not much difference between the military and politics. I think this can also be used to adjust the major policies according to the strategy of Emperor Wei Shizu."

"Some people have objections. If it is public, the adjustment will be prone to unrest, and if it is private, their interests will be damaged."

"Of course we have to take care of the public, but the private part is also not a trivial matter."

"Ancient sages said: If small favors are not extended to all, the people will not follow them."

"In fact, it is not just about the people, isn't it the way of the world?"

"My intention is that, in public, we must make things clear with the institutions and officials being adjusted. In private, it is even simpler, and we must provide them with resettlement."

"Whether you are an official or a clerk, once you are given a place to stay, you will feel at ease - you will naturally not resist the imperial power."

"It is said that if a small favor is not given to everyone, the officials will not follow it."

"And officials' terms of office are no more than three years, so they will be transferred anyway."

"Those who are qualified will be transferred to new institutions and government offices."

"If you are unqualified, you will be transferred to other places or other government offices."

"Once the government offices to be eliminated gradually become empty, it will be easy to remove them. Even if there are some die-hard opponents, they cannot get the support of officials at all levels, so how can they fight against the court?"

Although these words were simple, Zhao Xu was shocked and thought-provoking.

He was a very intelligent man and he immediately understood the lesson.

"Of course we have to take care of the public, but the private part is also not a trivial matter."

I don't know why, but I suddenly thought of Qian Xu and Zhang Dai. He used to have some doubts as to why Zhang Dai, an honest official, could not do his job and was even hated by the people.

Now the window paper has been torn.

"Is it because these people only care about the public and not the private, that they force the majority of people to become the opposite?"

"Reforms throughout the ages have been fraught with difficulties, even mutinies and coups, but have they not considered the private interests of some people at all?"

After the emperor finished speaking, he looked at the drizzle outside the window with a calm expression. The drizzles were floating in the breeze, and the wings were flying over the eaves. He stood in the rain. The hands revealed in the two-foot-wide sleeves were slender, thin, white and transparent, really youthful.

Zhao Xu couldn't help being shocked.

In the past, there have been young emperors who ascended the throne, but they were not as likely as the current one. To be honest, even if he was a "smart and capable monarch", he would have to fight with the enemy army and ministers, in exciting battles. Countless meritorious officials and generals might have worked hard and "fought for three hundred rounds" - this is the unspoken but golden rule that the monarch and his ministers fight hundreds of battles in a day.

But in the hands of the young emperor, everything disappeared in the blink of an eye, without any setbacks.

This is truly shocking and moving.

"Why, do you still feel it is difficult?" Su Ziji was a little surprised that he didn't hear the answer.

Zhao Xu stood up and bowed deeply. Just as he was about to answer, the emperor smiled and pressed him down, saying, "Sit down, and let's talk about the Dao!"

Zhao Xu thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty is wise and far-sighted. He has already given a solution. If I can't do it, I am incompetent."

He paused, feeling that he had nothing to say, and then said: "If the emperor has not given any instructions, I will go and do it now."

"Go!"

Su Ziji watched Zhao Xu leave the hall, feeling deeply moved. Political level 18 is really terrifying.

It can be said that talent is not a god, and it must be accompanied by material conditions. However, once one obtains the throne, the so-called diligence, love for the people, hard work day and night, and even dedication and sacrifice are actually all manifestations of a mediocre monarch.

If you can't work only one hour a day and then play music and dance at other times to make the world prosperous, invincible and heroes helpless, how can you still talk about your talent?
In less than half a month, the Cao bandits will be defeated.

The reform will be completed within three years.

Either way, there's no waves.

To defeat a move with no strategy and to defeat all heroes is truly lonely and embarrassing!