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What made Liu Xie happiest was that after years of hard work, the land-duty system was finally implemented in Shandong Prefecture and County, and it has yielded fruitful results.

As a result, the imperial court experienced an astonishing increase.

After repeated approval by the Situ Mansion, last year's total fiscal revenue exceeded the highest value in history for the first time, reaching 83 billion.

After deducting the salaries of local officials and other necessary expenses, the balance that can be turned over to the court is nearly 20 billion.

In previous years, this number has never reached double digits, and has been around [-] to [-] million.If it weren't for Liu Xie to suppress the royal family's expenses, even the royal family would not be able to support the royal family with this amount of money, let alone the salaries of the officials in court.

The strength of Shandong prefectures and counties can be seen from the scriptures.

For this reason, Liu Xie was very generous. Not only did he pay the full amount of the salaries of the officials in court, but he also gave them an extra three months.

Officials, big and small, rejoiced at this, and they felt that all hardships and hardships will be rewarded.

The atmosphere between the monarch and his subjects has also become unprecedentedly harmonious.

On the first day of the first lunar month, the Great Dynasty.

The ceremony is still simple, but the atmosphere is very lively.The monarchs and ministers gathered together to congratulate each other on the New Year.The emperor and the empress sat side by side, and the first prince, who had just turned [-] days old, was also hugged by the wet nurse, sitting aside, with his dark and bright eyes, curiously watching this large group of excited and inexplicably excited people.

In front of all the ministers, Liu Xie gave the emperor's son a name.

According to the rules, newborns cannot be named, at least after a hundred days to avoid premature death.

Liu Xie read the book for a few days, and consulted several veteran ministers, and finally decided to name him Feng.

Feng Zhe, Ma Xingji also means a strong wall. "Poetry Daya" says: Feng Feng repeatedly cut.

The horse is traveling fast, which symbolizes the great man's rapid progress.

The wall is solid, which symbolizes that the man has a solid foundation and is as impregnable as gold.

One movement and one stillness, one attack and one defense, it can be said to have both, which fully reflects the ardent hope of the monarchs and ministers for the future of the great man.

Taiwei's wife, Mrs. Jia, and Mrs. Situ, Mrs. Yuan, took the lead to greet the queen and send good wishes.

Yuan Shi is the happiest.

Years ago, when I received the news that Yuan Xi had been made a Marquis due to meritorious service, a huge stone that had been weighing on my heart was finally removed.

Although he was only a Marquis under King Zhongshan's rule, he was forbidden to re-enter the Central Plains for life, after all, he was cleansed of his stains and got rid of his guilt.

As Yuan's daughter, she is worthy of her family if she can do this.

For this reason, she hand-copied a copy of "Spring and Autumn" and gave it to the emperor's son as a meeting gift.

It is said that the queen once advised the emperor to facilitate this matter.

The full text of "Spring and Autumn" is more than 8000 words, which is not a small project.Yuan Shi may not have written so many words in her life, but she copied them very seriously, with dignified, meticulous and sincere words.

Fu Shou was very happy.

As one of the Confucian classics, "Spring and Autumn" has a meaning that cannot be replaced by other classics.The "Spring and Autumn Annals" sent by Yuan's hand is tantamount to showing his support for the emperor's son, which undoubtedly adds a very heavy bargaining chip for the emperor's succession in the future.

For this reason, after the banquet, when she was counting the presents, she deliberately took out this "Spring and Autumn" and asked Liu Xie to have a look.

Liu Xie immediately understood what Fushou meant, but smiled and said nothing.

Whether it's Fushou or the Yuan family, although they are all from aristocratic families, their understanding of politics is too shallow and superficial.

But if they think about it more, they won't do it so ostentatiously.

Could it be that he summoned the Sangong Dynasty just to let the emperor's son succeed him?

There is no need at all, he can get it done with an edict.It neither violated the ideals of Confucianism nor the old rules of the imperial court, and no one would object at all.

But he didn't tell the truth.

It's Chinese New Year, there's no need to make everyone unhappy.Anyway, this is just a hint, not explicit.

Liu Xie put the manuscript on the table, crossed his fingers, placed it in front of his abdomen, and asked a question with great interest. "The queen was born in a Confucian family, and she has been familiar with classics and history since she was a child. One can know what is the greatest significance of "Spring and Autumn"?"

Fu Shou blinked, looked Liu Xie carefully, and confirmed that Liu Xie didn't mean to be unhappy.

"The Spring and Autumn Annals came from the hands of the sages, and they made small words and great righteousness the law of the world, making the chaotic officials and thieves afraid. If you want to understand the way of the sages, you must read this scripture. If you want to make the world rule, you must understand this scripture."

Liu Xie couldn't hold back, laughed out loud, and waved his hands. "Queen, this place is not above the court, so don't be so serious."

Fu Shou smiled, relaxed a little, and then said: "Your Majesty, my concubine is not pretending to be serious, but really treats this sutra that way."

Liu Xie stretched out his hand to pull her over, sat on his lap, and wrapped his hands around her waist.

Having just given birth and still breastfeeding, Fushou has a plump figure, and his whole person has a bit of maternal brilliance.

"The Spring and Autumn Annals is indeed very important. It contains both the rise and fall of Lu and the choices of saints. Later generations can learn from history to know the rise and fall, and follow the way of saints to cultivate their bodies and minds. But don't forget that the land of Lu is only a thousand miles away. , Saints are also ancients 500 years ago, their experience, whether they choose or not, are all in the past. They can be used for reference, but they can only be used for reference, not copying.”

Fu Shou and Liu Xie were so close, it was a little awkward.Hearing Liu Xie's words, he was a little uneasy.

"Your Majesty is saying that we should follow the principles and make some changes."

Liu Xie nodded. "Taking its essence, discarding its outdated parts, and focusing on the current reality is the best way to inherit the former sages. If you follow the same steps, you will not be able to walk. Take the elders and children as an example. If you can't understand why the saints stand up Make such a rule, just follow it, and you will find that it doesn't work at all, and it may even be counterproductive."

When this question was mentioned, Fu Shou immediately became nervous.

"Then... how does His Majesty understand it?"

"My understanding is that it was a small country at that time. There were not many government affairs, and the requirements for the monarch were very low. There was no need to establish a virtuous man. Stability is the most important thing. A sage makes a son to be a man, not to be a virtuous man, and a son to be valuable, but not to be a man. Resolving internal contention is conducive to stability."

Liu Xie paused, and then said: "Do you think it's still the same as before, when anyone can be the emperor and control ministers?"

Fu Shou held Liu Xie's hand, thought about it carefully, and realized something. "Your Majesty, I understand a little bit. In the Spring and Autumn Period, not only the monarch passed on from generation to generation, but so did the officials, so stability is the most important thing. Now the throne is passed down from generation to generation, but the ministers are not like this. To control, so we have to consider the ability of the monarch, and we should have both."

Liu Xie nodded slightly.

What Fu Shou said was not entirely true, but from her standpoint, it was not easy to consider this step.

"This is the real lesson from history." Liu Xie encouraged Fushou with a few words. "The choice of heir is not only related to the rise and fall of the dynasty, the safety of the people in the world, but also to the individual. Putting an unsuitable person in this position is not only unfair to a more suitable person, but also his own misfortune. For a qualified For the monarch, this position is more about responsibility than power. If you want to wear the crown, you must bear the weight. If you are not competent, you might as well be a rich and idle person."

Chapter 1089 Seek Truth From Facts

Fu Shou lowered his eyebrows and didn't speak for a long time.

She understood Liu Xie's implication.

Although Liu Xie is very protective of her queen position, it does not mean that the emperor's son will definitely become the prince.

This made her somewhat disappointed.

She originally thought that Liu Xie summoned Sangong to Nanyang with such fanfare just to establish the crown prince.

But now it seems that although Liu Xie loves the emperor's son, he doesn't think that the emperor's son will definitely be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the emperor.

She could understand Liu Xie's consideration in doing so.

If Liu Bian, the emperor's concubine, was not incompetent, he, the emperor's concubine, might not have the chance to ascend the throne.If Liu Bian knew the result in advance, and then let Liu Bian choose, Liu Bian might choose to become Hongnong King directly, and be a wealthy and idle person in peace and stability.

But she also has her worries.

The last dystocia left a psychological shadow on her.It went well this time, but it doesn't mean it will go well next time. When will I have an heir that satisfies the emperor?

To have a choice, at least three or four first.

Didn't she experience life and death several times?

"What's wrong?" Liu Xie asked seeing Fushou's expression was not right.

Fu Shou took a deep breath and let it out slowly to calm down. "Your Majesty, my concubine... I'm a little scared."

"What are you afraid of?" Liu Xie held Fushou's hand, suddenly felt that Fushou's hand was a little cold, and suddenly understood Fushou's anxiety. "Afraid of dystocia?"

Fu Shou nodded embarrassedly. "I don't know if I have the courage to regenerate, I thought..."

Liu Xie pondered for a moment. "This is the heavy responsibility you must bear as a queen."

Fu Shou's face turned pale immediately.

Liu Xie patted her face again. "But you don't have to worry so much. Difficult labor is usually the first child. Since you have successfully given birth to the emperor's son, as long as you can exercise properly according to your current experience, there should be no problems in the future. Besides, the imperial physicians also A lot of research has been done in this area, and the danger will be minimized."

Fu Shou responded in a low voice.

Liu Xie didn't persuade her anymore, but just hugged her quietly.

As he said just now, this is the responsibility Fu Shou must bear as a queen.

Unless she is willing to let go of the obsession with the inheritance of the emperor's son.

Everything has a price.

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It is not only Fushou who is entangled, but also ministers and ministers.

The direct reason why the emperor called them to Nanyang was the birth of the emperor's son, and it was inevitable to discuss the inheritance of imperial power.It's just that the son of heaven is rich in age and has not yet reached the point where he has to be a prince, so the focus of the discussion is not limited to whether to make the emperor's son a prince, but has expanded a little.

Under the background of implementing the New Deal, whether the original imperial succession system needs to be reformed.

This question may seem simple, but it is actually very different.

As a matter of fact, the principle of establishing a son for a son rather than a virtuous one was not well followed from the very beginning, especially in the Han Dynasty.It is very rare that the emperor's son is established as the prince, and then succeeds to the throne, and most emperors have not arranged this rule.

Facts are not ambiguous, but opinions vary widely.

Some people think that this shows that this principle is useless, impossible, and unnecessary to uphold.

Others say that the reason for the chaos in the world is precisely because this principle is not well adhered to, which has aroused too many people's covetousness, and made any royal family want to succeed. Even Zhang Jiao knows to support King Ganling and King Anping , want to abolish the establishment of things.

But this question cannot be circumvented by an obstacle: who should succeed the young emperor or the present?

Like many debates in history, when you encounter such a problem, you cannot continue.

In order to avoid such a situation during public discussions, Yang Biao discussed a principle with Jia Xu and Zhou Zhong.

The cases are limited to this dynasty, only to Xiaoling, and do not involve the young emperor and the present.

The reason is also very simple: Dong Zhuo's abolition of the establishment was an accident, the result of a warrior's chaotic government, and it cannot be regarded as a routine.

Although this reason is far-fetched, no one objected, and all accepted the principle.

Everyone knows that if you want to discuss a result, or even solve the problem, you have to make a choice.

On this basis, Yang Biao clarified two points: one is to learn from history, and the other is to seek truth from facts.

Taking history as a mirror means focusing on practice, not limited to what should be, so as not to be too vague and idealized.

In short, history is more important than classics, and we must be pragmatic and not empty talk.

The meaning of seeking truth from facts is to emancipate the mind, not to have too many scruples, and strive to explain things clearly, and put all the gains and losses clearly.

For example, the history of the Xiaoling Dynasty was experienced by many people, and it is the most suitable example for analysis.If you are scrupulous everywhere, then there is no way to discuss it, which is tantamount to giving up a case that is most likely to make it clear.

Regarding this point, Yang Biao asked Liu Xie for instructions in advance and got Liu Xie's support.

He has been preparing for the compilation of the Emperor Xiaoling Chronicle, and has accumulated a lot of historical facts, and he just wants to hear the comments of the ministers.

As a son of man, in terms of etiquette, he has the obligation to avoid taboos, but... he is not actually the son of Emperor Xiaoling, so he has no psychological barriers, so he can be more frank.

He even said that if necessary, matters of the last ten years or so can be discussed without setting limits.

Yang Biao declined.

The emperor can be magnanimous, but the ministers must maintain the necessary respect.

After the premise and principles are determined, the discussion begins immediately.The Sangong and officials from various prefectures first discussed internally, and the county guards and officials who came to the plan also participated in the speeches, and it was very lively for a while.

Soon, a group of officials in the prime of life, with both knowledge and governance practice, became opinion leaders.

Chen Gong is one of them.

Since the third year of Jian'an, he has been the prefect of Jiujiang for more than six years.

For him, these years were very tormenting, but it also forced him to think a lot.

Before that, he only looked at whether it met the teachings of sages and the requirements of classics, and he didn't care much about whether it was feasible.In his opinion, it is more precious because it is not feasible.

Are sages easy to do?It is to do what no one can do.

After taking office, he got a bad nose.

Du Tian was unable to push forward for a long time, but many people saw that he was talkative, and came to him, demanding compensation for Yuan Shu's debts.At the beginning, he tried his best to meet their demands and wanted to be a benevolent monarch, until he found that more and more people were overwhelmed and began to flee and move to the adjacent Lujiang River.

It is because Yan Xiang is more vigorous in promoting Dutian in Lujiang, and the Zhou family in Shu County, as the first family in Lujiang, relatively supports Dutian.

Facing the greed of a small number of people and the poverty of most people, he realized the good intentions of the emperor's resolute promotion of Dutian.

When Han Sui was ordered to supervise the two states of Yanyu, although Jiujiang was not among Han Sui's supervisors, he still took advantage of this rare opportunity to start farming.On the one hand, he used Xiliang soldiers to intimidate the big clans in Jiujiang and suppress their arrogance; on the other hand, he used the benefits of Lujiang to promote land saving to motivate the people and win the support of the people.