My country, you can pinch it

Capital, Chaotang.

"Long live, long live, my emperor."

"Flat body."

The emperor sat on the dragon chair on the alchemy wall, behind the swaying crown beads, looked at the ministers with different thoughts below, and his eyes fell on King Duan and King Jing who stood in the front, and Yang Shenxing who was the head of the civil servants, and then turned slightly profile.

I only heard Qin Hai, the eunuch next to me, singing loudly: "I have something to play—"

As soon as the long tone fell, Yushi Zhongcheng came out and said: "Your Majesty, I have a book to participate in the performance."

Emperor Shun raised his hand, "Quite playing."

"Your Majesty, Jiangdong's supervisory censor hastened to report that the people of Jiangxi's Linyun Mansion resisted the exemption law, and they were overwhelmed with words. Thousands of people petitioned in front of the government office to abolish this law, in order to find a way to survive."

As soon as this remark came out, all the officials looked at Yang Shenxing, the chief assistant of the cabinet, and whispered to each other.

"Is this true?" Emperor Shun asked.

"Your majesty, it is absolutely true. The supervisory censor has already copied a copy of the petition, please read it to the emperor." Censor Zhongcheng said as he raised the notebook in his hand.

Qin Hai walked down from Danbi, took the booklet and returned to Emperor Shun, and handed it over respectfully.

When Emperor Shun was looking at the fold, King Duan glanced at King Jing beside him, and said with a low laugh, "Sixth brother, you are here again."

King Jing brushed off his sleeves, and said casually: "Second brother's words are wrong. This is not my king's idea, but the voice of the people."

"It's boring to use too many tricks." After King Duan finished speaking, he walked out of the court and said loudly, "Father, the whole world knows that although the exemption law harms the interests of rich households, officials, and monks, it allows poor people to live in peace and harmony." Emancipation from unpaid corvee is a strategy that has endured through the ages, a strategy that stabilizes the people and stabilizes the country, and it must never be discarded."

"Brother Duan Wang, since it's so good, why are there still tens of thousands of people petitioning?" King Jing asked coldly, "Could it be that there is still fraud, the censor has received the news, isn't the cabinet still not? The third department regulations Didn't the Secretary lead the local new policies, and also turned a deaf ear to it?"

No one could see Shun Emperor's expression behind the crown, but his majestic eyes fell on Yang Shenxing.

Yang Shenxing had no choice but to come forward and said: "Your Majesty, this matter is not a fake, the cabinet has heard about it a few days ago."

Before the emperor could speak, Ding Guogong, who was behind King Jing, took the lead to ask: "Master Yang, since you have heard everything, what else do you have to say? At the beginning, you said clearly that this method would benefit the people, but now you are full of complaints." , the people are living in dire straits, if we don't stop it, the Dashun area will probably rise up one after another, can you bear this crime?"

"I think back to the time when the governor of Zhejiang and Fujian once made a statement. Corvée is a right for millions of people. It cannot be refused. One village and one household take turns to do what they can. I didn't expect that they can be redeemed with money now. This vacant manpower It must be filled by poor people, or add time, or increase the number of times, how can it be impossible for the people to complain? Your Majesty, this is to force these people to death!" said the Minister of the Ministry of Industry.

The officials around heard this and echoed, "Yes, yes!"

"Hey, don't take it out of context and make alarmist remarks." At this time, the Minister of the Household Department stood up and said leisurely, "I don't agree with this statement. Isn't the money for the redemption given to these serving people? Although it is for service, it means employment, employment There must be a misunderstanding in how it can be said that there is no way out."

"There is no perfect person in the world, and naturally there is no way to be perfect. Whether it is good or bad, your majesty, you should look at the overall situation." Yang Shenxing said without haste.

King Duan agreed: "Exactly, the exemption law has been implemented for many months, and it has achieved results everywhere. Looking at the whole country, there are a lot of praises in the localities, and there are even more praises for our emperor's wise move. This is for the benefit of the people. Of course, If there is a different voice, but I don’t know whether it is from the real poor people, or whether it is the slaves who come and go, the land is more than a hundred acres, and because of grace, they don’t need to pay attention to the bonded people?”

Speaking of this, he glanced at King Jing, "Sixth brother, you are all the masters of wealth, so don't be reluctant to part with the pitiful service money, and leave some way for the people to survive."

"Brother Duan Wang, what do you mean?" King Jing's face turned cold, and his eyes shouted with anger.

Duan Wang said with a smile: "Sixth brother, if it is not a good strategy, how can the father and emperor support the three divisions? Pleading for the people, of course, will hurt the interests of some powerful and rich gentry, if it is passed on to the people, it will not be justified. As for this impeachment book..." He looked at the emperor with a solemn smile, and saluted respectfully, "Father, my son thinks that we should investigate thoroughly to see what happened in Linyun Mansion in Jiangxi, and whether anyone is obstructing it. Deliberately obstructing the New Deal!"

The forces behind King Duan immediately followed the petition, and there was a loud voice in the court.It can be seen that as soon as the New Deal came out, King Duan's power in the court became stronger and stronger, and his limelight was boundless.

But King Jing's faction was expressionless. Seeing this, Emperor Shun couldn't help asking: "Lang'er, what do you think?"

King Jing raised his hand and lowered his head, and said, "Father, since brother Duan Wang has said so, I can only agree with you and investigate this matter thoroughly."

This sounded helpless, but Duan Wang had been fighting with him for so long, and he always felt a little strange that he just admitted it like that. Could it be possible to throw a stone at his own foot?

Emperor Shun asked again: "Yang Shenxing, what do you think?"

Yang Shenxing frowned slightly, seemingly hesitating, and finally said: "The emperor decides."

"Then check it out, check him and find out." Emperor Shun looked at King Duan and waved his hand.

King Duan's heart skipped a beat, but before he could think about it, he saw that Emperor Shun was no longer willing to discuss this matter, so he changed the subject and said, "King Ning sealed Yongliang, found Zhizhou and shot and killed the refugees. The case of colluding with the barbarians to sell food, although killed on the spot, but death is not a pity, all the families were executed. All officials, big and small, were imprisoned, and they were waiting for me to send a new prefect. But before that, they found out that Yuhua Gate Guard General Qi Feng also committed the crime of collusion for personal gain, dear friends, how do you think about it?"

To be honest, Liu Ke's booklet has been in Beijing for a long time, and everyone has eyes and ears, but Emperor Shun only took it out now. Amend the law.

Any big country decides the state with martial arts, and in the end, it will stabilize the country with literature. Confucianism is popular, and it emphasizes literature over military.

Dashun is naturally the same, not to mention the Xiang army, frontier army, and guard army that rarely fight in various places, even the imperial army guarding the capital is not as powerful as before. The Northwest Army, among which the Shamenguan Shangjia Army is the most famous.

It's a pity that the Marquis of Xiling is in his old age, and there are no successors, and no one cares about the female generation. This military power will fall to the side sooner or later. Seeing that the emperor is really going to move him today.

Thinking of this, both King Duan and King Jing became more active. If they wanted to close the 20 army of Shamen, they would naturally move the Marquis of Xiling away first. On this point, the two were surprisingly consistent.

King Jing took the lead and said: "Father, Yuhua Pass is an important pass between the Western Regions and Dashun. Qi Feng actually allowed the Hu people to transport away the grain and grass. If he strengthens the Western Regions, nourishes his ambitions, and threatens Dashun, he should be punished." Ten thousand deaths, should be severely punished!"

"Oh, but I remember that Qi Feng was recommended by the sixth brother, and the sixth brother doesn't seem to have the ability to know people." Duan Wang said coolly from the side.

"I just look at his resume, it's all right. Since he is ashamed of the emperor's grace, he should be replaced. Didn't Brother Duan miss someone? Didn't Lu Wanshan go to Yongliang after following the emperor's footsteps?" King Jing Also not to be outdone, biting Wang Duan's vitals to fight back.

"Sixth brother has a good memory, I almost forgot about this person." Duan Wang said lightly.

"Each each other."

"Okay, what are you arguing about?" Emperor Shun suddenly made a sound, and said displeasedly, "When you go up to court, it's just the show between you two, when will it stop?"

"My son is guilty, please forgive me."

"I know I was wrong."

"Okay, Qi Feng wants to ask the crime himself, but for the selection of the guard of Yuhua Gate, can you love someone?" Emperor Shun glanced at the court officials present one by one, then stretched out his hand, and took Qin Hai's hand. He took a sip of the tea without haste.

The ministers looked at each other, and I looked at you, but did not speak. Some people with a keen sense of smell had already seen the way. Emperor Shun seemed to be looking and asking, but in fact, he already had an idea in his heart.

At this time, Yang Shenxing suddenly said: "Your Majesty, the Third Department of Regulations has already drafted the military reform law, and it can be implemented at a later date."

Emperor Shun nodded, "I have already agreed, so Yang Qing thinks it has something to do with it."

"Exactly, Your Majesty, the Ministry of War has reassessed the young generals, and they can be placed at the borders of various places to replace the old generals, in case the young and old are not picked up, and the enemy can take advantage of them."

Emperor Shun repeated four words, "General of old age."

"Yes, the old general has rich combat experience and great prestige, but it is a pity that he has enough energy to spare, while the new general is young and vigorous, but lacks experience and shallow foundation. Throughout history, many dynasties count on a general to defend the border, but once he gets old, the court will not Stability, the world is in turmoil, I think my government should take this as a precaution, and train new generals when the old generals still have strength to spare, this is one of the meanings of the military reform law."

Emperor Shun nodded slowly, "According to Yang Qing, Shamen Pass is also included."

Yang Shenxing said: "The Marquis of Xiling is already a rare age, and even the ministers in the court think that he is so old. If anything happens, it will be a misfortune for the country. Your Majesty, if you say something inappropriate, you should have made a plan earlier. To make them retreat from the front line, the Marquis of Xiling has worked hard and made great achievements, so he should take care of his life and reflect the greatness of the emperor's grace."

"What you said is very true. I often feel ashamed of the Marquis of Xiling, and I can't bear to let him stay in the Gobi Desert and face the Xiongnu cavalry." , no one can compare, it would be a pity to let him be honored and raised in Beijing, and I am afraid that Xin will not be able to do it, and someone needs to be there to guide him..."

"Father, if the Marquis of Xiling is placed in Shacheng, the Northwest Army will still be named Shang, and the new general will not be able to take over smoothly." King Jing said.

"Lang'er is right. I do have such concerns."

"Father, how about placing the Marquis of Xiling in Yuhua Pass?" Duan Wang suggested.

Emperor Shun stopped drinking tea and nodded slightly, but still asked: "Is it suitable?"

"I think it's just right. Although there is no battle at Yuhua Pass, it is the closest pass to Shamen Pass. If the new general can't hold it, he can order the Marquis of Xiling to regain control of the overall situation."

King Jing cupped his hands and said, "My minister also agrees."

"The minister waits for a second opinion."

"Okay, draw up the decree, and order the Marquis of Xiling to take over Yuhuaguan. As for the candidate for Shamenguan..." Emperor Shun's eyes fell on the two pairs of longing eyes, and seeing their eager expressions, Emperor Shun smiled sarcastically, "Commander of the Forbidden Army Lu Ming will choose a date to take office."

The commander of the Imperial Army is nobody but Emperor Shun's own.

After saying that, Qin Hai raised the dust, "Start playing if there is something to do, and leave the court if there is nothing to do."

In the Dacheng Hall, Qin Hai followed Emperor Shun into the bedroom, and couldn't help but admire: "The emperor is really wise."

"Oh?"

Qin Hai raised his thumb with a smile: "King Duan and King Jing are so active in moving away the Marquis of Xiling because of the idea of ​​the military power of the 20 Northwest Army. You ordered Lu Ming to take office, but you didn't let them fetch water from a bamboo basket?"

Mentioning these two sons, Emperor Shun's expression became extremely indifferent, "These two children have been attacking each other all day long, wooing the courtiers, and the quarrel has caused me a headache. Now they dare to push their ideas to the side, as if I can't see it ?”

Qin Hai smiled and stepped forward to undress Emperor Shun, "What the emperor said is very true, I hope the two princes can understand the emperor's intentions. But..."

"Ok?"

Qin Hai said cautiously: "Lu Ming is going to Shamen Pass, what about the emperor's safety?"

Although the rank of the commander of the imperial army is not high, it is very important, and he is not competent if he is not a confidant of the emperor. When Qin Hai said this, Emperor Shun looked over, his eyes dim.

Qin Hai waited for a while, then slowly raised his head. Seeing Emperor Shun staring at him indifferently, his heart skipped a beat. He quickly knelt down and slapped his mouth, "This slave should die, this slave should die, this slave should die, this slave should..."

After a while, the corner of the mouth was bleeding, and only then did Emperor Shun wave his hand, "Okay, after so many years by my side, don't you know what you shouldn't inquire about? I'm fine, don't rush to find a way out .”

As soon as these words came out, Qin Hai's eyes suddenly darkened, he almost fell over, and immediately explained: "Your Majesty, this servant is loyal to you and has no second thoughts! Your Majesty, you..."

"Go down and get the medicine, and let Xiao Yuan come and serve you."

With a simple sentence, Qin Hai knew that Emperor Shun was getting impatient, so he could only keep his mouth shut and bow his head: "Yes."

He walked out of the palace gate in fear, and happened to see a handsome maid approaching.Seeing the blood on the corner of his mouth, Xiao Yuan was surprised, "Eunuch Qin?"

Qin Hai turned his face to the side, a little uncomfortable, and said casually: "You came just in time, the emperor ordered you to serve, be careful, don't make the emperor unhappy."

Xiao Yuan's face turned pale, and then he said submissively: "Yes." He walked into the hall nervously.

However, as soon as he stepped into the threshold, his frightened gaze immediately calmed down, and he curled his lips slightly, but after a short breath, his jaw tightened, showing a trace of timidity, facing the bright yellow, he whispered: "Your Majesty..."

At this moment, Emperor Shun had changed into casual clothes, and waved to him, "Come here, grind ink for me."

Xiao Yuan looked at the door subconsciously, there was a trace of fear in his eyes, he hesitated to speak, but he walked obediently to Emperor Shun.

Emperor Shun watched from the side, and said with a smile: "What's the matter?"

"Eunuch Qin just now..." Xiao Yuan lowered his head and didn't speak any more as he spoke, just grinding the ink carefully.

"Qin Hai." Emperor Shun followed to look at the door, and smiled ambiguously, "If you hadn't told me by accident, I still don't know how Lao Qi's booklet was leaked." Liu Ke's booklet didn't pass The cabinet was directly and urgently presented to Emperor Shun.

Xiao Yuan paused, then raised his head suddenly, his face turned pale again.

"Are you afraid?" Emperor Shun asked.

Xiao Yuan nodded, then shook his head immediately, "I'm talking too much..." As soon as the words came out, he seemed to feel that something was wrong, and he lowered his head and dared not speak again.

"You, you've been by my side for so long, are you still afraid of that old guy?"

"Slave, I listen to Eunuch Qin..." Xiao Yuan whispered.

"So that's how it is." Emperor Shun said and stood up, "Come here, write a few words for me."

"Me?" Xiao Yuan was surprised, and then repeatedly declined, "I dare not."

"I have granted you a favor. You have a good handwriting. It would be a pity if you don't write it. I will reward you for writing well."

"Then... what should I write?"

"Write whatever you want."

Xiao Yuan then picked up the pen, and then looked back at the emperor.

Emperor Shun encouraged: "It's okay, I forgive you for your innocence."

So Xiao Yuan lowered his head, looked at the snow-white paper on the table, his eyes narrowed slightly, and finally he picked up the pen and finished it in one go.

Emperor Shun took a closer look, and immediately burst out laughing, "Chang'an in the world!"

"The slave is making a fool of himself." The swaying momentum just now disappeared completely, and Xiao Yuan stood timidly to the side again, looking at the emperor with pitiful eyes.

It was so contradictory, but Emperor Shun loved him so much, he pulled him into his arms and touched his white hands, "You scholars, it's simple, good, well written, what should you reward?"

"The emperor doesn't need to..."

Before Xiao Yuan finished speaking, he listened to Emperor Shun and said: "Qin Hai's palm seal, then you can write, listen to me, don't be afraid of him from now on."

After finishing speaking, he pulled him up, half dragged and half embraced, and entered the inner palace, "Emperor, Your Majesty, during the day..."