Li Tingyan

In the early morning of the next day, Lu Xiaojiu issued three more edicts, one for national integration, the other for promoting water conservancy, and the third for ensuring that he would not initiate war within five years.

Every edict shocked the court, and there were voices of disapproval all of a sudden.

"Your Majesty, absolutely not! How can this foreigner from the north be equal to us Han people if he is not educated?"

"That's right, Your Majesty, I also think this is a bad move. Let them enter and leave the Central Plains at will, and where will we Han people be placed? If our Han bloodlines are messed up, the consequences will be even more disastrous!"

"Your Majesty, the two colleagues are right. In addition, the matter of Daxing water conservancy needs to be considered in the long term. Before Guangjian Academy, the national treasury has been short-lived. This will empty my Dazhou, Your Majesty!"

"Besides, although the northern border has surrendered, the barbarians in the southwest are still ready to move. Doesn't His Majesty's announcement of no war at this time give them an opportunity to take advantage of it?"

Lu Xiaojiu looked coldly at their objections, secretly clenched his fists and let them go.

Sure enough, no matter how talented people are, they also have stubbornness, especially these literati with high self-esteem. The concept of Han supremacy is deeply rooted in their minds, which is the root of their pride.But Lu Xiaojiu couldn't drive them away anymore, it was no way to change the courtiers one after another.Just raise a group of obedient people according to your own will, so what is the difference from Yi Huai?

"Everything you say is reasonable." Lu Xiaojiu said softly, "You are all dedicated to my great Zhou. I understand this loyalty."

"However, I am definitely not impulsive this time. The three edicts have already been issued, and the specific matters have been handed over to the prime minister and the general for arrangement."

The ministers were astonished, why are you negotiating with us when you are alone in charge?But in the main hall, you can't point at the emperor's nose and yell, and immediately turn all the blame on Lin Yuan and Qin Du. The prime minister and the general are strict in their words and quick in action!Pointing at Sang and scolding Huai, making a lot of noise, the hall is even busier than the vegetable market.

Lin Yuan smiled wryly. When Lu Xiaojiu was selecting talents, he said that he wanted to find ministers who dared to speak out and scold without fear of authority. But now he caused himself a lot of trouble.

But this move must have their support, otherwise everything will be difficult to start in the future.

And Qin Du recalled the lifeless appearance when he was in court, and thought that these new ministers were indeed all sharp-edged characters.He raised his eyebrows and went out to pay respects to Lu Xiaojiu: "Your Majesty, I have something to play at the end."

"Say."

"In the battle of Changying City, the last general was seriously injured. The leader of the Qiang people died in the city in order to save the lives of the remaining Qiang soldiers. How many of you in the hall can do such a high righteousness."

"The last general thinks that since they are the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty, they should be appeased after the war, and they can no longer be divided into high and low according to blood, so that they can build a long-term stability and grow their careers."

After listening to her, before Lu Xiaojiu opened his mouth, the Minister of Rites shook his head: "Maybe the general wants to say that we Han people are not as good as those foreigners?"

"That's wrong." Qin Du understood the sourness in his words, and his face was calm, neither angry nor angry. "What Qin Du meant was that there should be no distinction between Han people and foreign races. Everyone is the same. If you really believe in yourself, why should you be afraid that they will take your place? After all, there are only capable people in this world. That's all."

"Apostasy! Why did I fear him! It's just the fertile land and beautiful mountains and mountains laid down by our Han ancestors. Why should these foreigners take it?!"

Qin Du turned around with a sneer and looked into his eyes: "According to you, the place where you live now was also brought down by my father. I won't let you live now, will you get out?"

"You, you——! You talk nonsense, you talk nonsense!" The servant of the Ministry of Rites was startled and angry, his face flushed red, and he completely lost his demeanor.

They quarreled fiercely, Lu Xiaojiu watched for a long time, and finally said: "Okay, General Qin. Go back to your seat. The servant of the Ministry of Rites is also my right-hand man, don't offend him again."

"Yes, I will be convicted at the end." Qin Du put away his fierce aura, stood where he was, and said no more.And that group of civil servants, who thought they had won His Majesty's favor, felt much better.

Lin Yuan observed the atmosphere in the hall, and finally came out and said, "Your Majesty, can I hear something from you?"

"Prime Minister, please speak."

"What you ministers and General Qin said just now are all reasonable, and I was also very surprised when I learned of His Majesty's will just now. I think the same as you ministers."

As soon as he said this, the backs of those civil servants straightened up, and they snorted coldly in Qin Du's direction from time to time.Qin Du turned a deaf ear and didn't know what he was thinking.

"But now I feel that what the general said is the real general trend." Lin Yuan nodded slightly, ignoring the restlessness behind him.

"Ministers look down on foreigners, but you have to admit that if they unite to oppose us, they must not be underestimated. At that time, we will need to sacrifice our soldiers, and once the flames of war are ignited, people will die. What His Majesty has done before All changes will be paid for, is that what you want to see?"

The hall finally fell silent.Although these civil servants have flamboyant personalities, they were all carefully selected by Lin Yuan and Lu Xiaojiu, and they all have their own strengths and extraordinary abilities.It is really impossible for them to get rid of racial prejudice for a while, but Lin Yuan is the next best thing to do. He only hopes that they can take a long-term view, which can still be done.

But after all, there are still a few stubborn people who still want to argue. Zhou Yi, the servant of the Ministry of officials, rolled his eyes and said: "The prime minister is a bit alarmist. If something like that really happened, everyone would like to raise soldiers." Thousands of soldiers are used for a thousand days, and the country supports the soldiers, so shouldn’t they stand up? Besides, they rebelled, probably because some people failed to wipe them out because of the benevolence of women.”

Qin Du was not going to say anything more, but now he couldn't bear it anymore.She suddenly rushed over and grabbed Zhou Yi by the collar, and said bitterly, "Let me tell you, don't treat our soldiers as human beings."

"No, general!" Lin Yuan had a headache, seeing that Zhou Yi had been strangled to the point of tears, he hurried forward to pull her away.

This chaos in the early morning is really unprecedented since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Lu Xiaojiu didn't react too much.Born in the military camp, he was also annoyed at the irresponsible words that underestimated human life. When he thought that if he had not become the emperor, but was still a recruit in the military camp, and was not led by a general like Qin Du, he might die without knowing it. how to die.It was because of his status that it was inconvenient to have an attack, but seeing Qin Du make a move at this time, he felt refreshed, and pretended not to see Lin Yuan's begging look for help.

Until Zhou Yi couldn't even make a sound, Lu Xiaojiu still didn't speak.The Holy Majesty stood on the sidelines with a cold face, apparently acquiescing to his behavior.And Qin Du was very imposing, and only Lin Yuan dared to step forward to stop him.The rest of the ministers looked at each other in blank dismay, not daring to speak out.Lin Yuan was almost sweating from the anxiety of this nonsense monarch and ministers. If he used strong means to get the support of the ministers, wouldn't all the words he said before be in vain?

He suddenly knelt down and gave a deep salute: "Your Majesty, Zhou Yi's words are not rude, and his words are slanderous, but the crime is not worthy of death. Please forgive him, Your Majesty!"

As soon as he begged, Lu Xiaojiu couldn't keep silent anymore.

"That's all. General Qin, let him go."

Qin Du let go of his hand abruptly and threw him on the ground, out of breath for a long time.

"I don't want to do such absurd things in the hall of the early dynasty, but Zhou Yi's words and deeds are insignificant, and his heart can be punished. According to the law, he should be severely punished, but General Qin has already taught him a lesson, so he just dragged it down to the [-]th Congress. Come on." Lu Xiaojiu got up with a flick of her sleeves and walked down the steps.

"General Tiance's conquest of the Northern Territory by Qin Du, his meritorious deeds are evident, no one can comment on it."

"And since the reformation, thanks to the hard work of all the ministers, this prosperous situation has been achieved. Today, I implore you to put the overall situation first, put aside racial prejudice for a while, and rule the world with benevolence together with me, okay?"

In the past, Zhou Yi was punished for his slanderous words, and later, the emperor persuaded him so bitterly. At this time, even if everyone had objections, they could only suppress them temporarily.

"Your Majesty's words are serious, and the ministers swear to follow His Majesty to the death."

Forget it, let's see what kind of changes this so-called general trend will bring to Da Zhou.

After the court, the three monarchs and ministers returned to the inner court, Lin Yuan still had lingering fears: "General Qin, you really scared me to death."

"Qin Du was indeed impulsive, please punish him, Your Majesty."

"Hey, why punish you? You are a hero." Lu Xiaojiu waved his hand, "If it weren't for you to beat Zhou Yi out, those sour literati wouldn't be able to compromise so easily. They wouldn't know the pain unless they hit themselves with the board. But you , I can't stand you for being questioned by them about the victory that you worked so hard for."

Qin Du smiled lightly: "I'm fine, anyway, no matter what they say, the result won't change if I win."

"It's good if you can think about it." Lu Xiaojiu gradually became depressed.

"You finally triumphed, and you still have to worry about these things. In this way, when the situation stabilizes, I will allow you and Miss Ye to leave. You can go wherever you want, okay?"

Qin Du shook his head: "Your Majesty, you forgot, I am still the head of Tiance Mansion, with my salary, and if I really want to play around, those people will have something to say. Besides, I can stay in Lin'an to help you It's more solid."

Lu Xiaojiu frowned: "I will always wrong you."

Qin Du smiled lightly, and lightly patted him on the shoulder: "It really doesn't matter. It must be an excellent experience to be able to personally participate in such a trend of change."

In the next half month, Lu Xiaojiu's three edicts spread throughout Dazhou, and Lin Yuan's plan was implemented layer by layer.One stone stirred up waves, and the large-scale construction of water conservancy projects not only made it easier to irrigate farming, but also greatly alleviated the drought problem in the northern border.The river channel from north to south is also being dug along the way. Once this channel is connected, the trade between the north and the south will definitely be more prosperous.

But the price of Daxing water conservancy is that, as the emperor, Lu Xiaojiu has not eaten meat for a long time.

Most of the national treasury is used for this, not just various fortifications, Lu Xiaojiu has also raised a group of talents to study various production tools and technologies, and let them continue to conduct experiments at all costs, and is bound to develop the most advanced which type.

Academies in various places are also very prosperous. Children aged six or seven can study in the academies, and the academies provide them with two meals a day.No matter how poor children are, they can also get life security and novel knowledge there.

Dazhou has never been like this, it seems that every land is full of vitality like shining light.

All these changes are seen in the eyes of all ethnic groups in the southwest, and they have their own thoughts.Ever since Qindu's Northern Expedition started, they understood the new emperor's ambition to expand the territory.And now that Lu Xiaojiu announced that he would not take the initiative to provoke a war within five years, he had already set his attitude, and it only depends on what they do.

"I don't beat them, but anyone with long eyes can tell that on this land, I, the Great Zhou, are the strongest, the people of the Great Zhou are the richest, and the soldiers and horses of the Great Zhou are the fiercest. Figure it out!" Lu Xiaojiu grinned at Qin Du with two big dark circles under her overworked eyes.

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