Royal Road - Chapter 284

[Chapter 283 | City]

Liang Feng had never studied history, and had only the most superficial understanding of ancient politics and economy.

After coming to this world, I had a headache for a while, but it took a lot of effort just to re-understand the official system.

Now that I have managed to sit in two states, the first thing that comes to my mind is to innovate this complicated bureaucratic system.

As for the method of innovation, it is very simple. Things that can be passed down for thousands of years must have their irreplaceable particularity and advancement.

Just like the imperial examination system and the three-province, six-ministerial system.

Liang Feng has already taken the lead in the imperial examination system, and now he naturally uses the three provinces and six ministries for his own use.

However, this matter is much more complicated, and three provinces are temporarily unavailable.

Because the Western Jin Dynasty already existed the prototype of three provinces.

The Book of Ministers is in charge of the six Cao, and handles the daily affairs of the country.

In order to avoid the power of the Shangshu Province from being too large, the Zhongshu Province was also set up, and it was commissioned to issue decrees on a confidential basis.

On the other hand, Menxia Province was the emperor’s attendant and advisory body. Although it was involved in politics, its status was not high.

The responsibilities of these three provinces are not the same as those of later generations, but after all, they are the backbone of the country.

There are only six that can be borrowed and used.

This Western Jin Dynasty also has a similar function, that is, the six Cao saved by Shangshu.

The six Cao of the present were Libu, Dianzhong and Wubing, Tian Cao, Duzhi, and Zuomin, but their powers and duties were extremely unclear.

When they got there, they added Gong Cao, Cang Cao, Zhongbing Cao, Xingyu Cao, Xi Cao, etc., as well as a bunch of officials such as Hu Cao, Jin Cao, Zu Cao, Bing Cao, Ji Cao, etc.

There are so many varieties that just thinking about it gives me a headache.

To summarize these complicated political affairs, we can only rely on the chief clerk and other officials and staff. Not to mention the low efficiency, it is impossible to monitor the two states.

Therefore, the establishment of the six departments is extremely necessary.

However, Liang Feng didn’t have much memory of this aspect, so he could only tell Duan Qin about the titles of the six divisions and let him think about it.

I didn’t expect the other party to come up with the draft so quickly.

Sitting in front of the case, opening the book, the first thing I see is the name of this new “six parts”.

Liang Feng raised his eyebrows and asked, “All changed to ‘si’?”

Duan Qin nodded: “After all, there is a bureau of officials in the DPRK. If it is copied, it may cause suspicion. It is commensurate with the ‘company’, and it can be used as the master’s private servant.”

I saw six names written on the scroll: “Si Li” , “Sihu”, “Sibing”, “Judicial”, “Priest”, “Si Gong”.

Corresponding to the six functions, it can be described as concise and lively.

Although there were eight princes such as Sikong and Sima in the imperial court, they were absolutely unheard of.

Liang Feng nodded: “The Secretary can be the prefecture, and the Ministry can be the Taige. This is a way.”

Later generations also have this kind of framework.

Wait until the site is large, and then apply it, and you can upgrade and change the name.

After receiving Liang Feng’s affirmation, Duan Qin felt relieved, and explained: “The chief officer of each division can be appointed to join the army, and each of them has two assistant officers. , Qiangu, Canglin, etc.; military officers in charge of reviewing, military status, soldiers and horses, transmission, etc.; judiciary in charge of legal orders, criminal law, etc.; priests in charge of departments, prefaces, hospitals, etc.; County affairs can be covered.”

States and counties are not compared to countries, and various affairs are relatively simple.

The Sixth Division is to outline the outline and master the large and small institutions under it.

Overhead or use the original numerous Cao Cao to make it operate normally and be under the overall control of the Governor’s Office.

Just this, I don’t know how much time is saved.

While listening to Duan Qin’s explanation, Liang Feng looked at the details in the scroll, and after a long time said, “Where is the field?” The

position of the field was not written in the six divisions.

Seeing that the lord discovered this flaw, Duan Qin explained: “The field is too involved. From the perspective of population and land, Angelica is the head of households; from the point of view of the army and grain, the angel is the commander of soldiers; but when it comes to reclamation of water conservancy, it should be returned. It is really difficult to assign, so it can only be decided by the lord.”

Tuntian is a major new policy in Bingzhou, and it is not Duan Qin who can decide which department to assign.

Liang Feng thought for a while, and finally said: “It belongs to the Sibing, and the Si-workers’ association will lead it.”

Now Bingzhou is stationed in fields, imitating the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.

Its military significance is far greater than that of civil affairs.

And the candidate for the chief officer of Sibing, he already has a case, as long as he dispatches a special person from the commander to assist him.

Duan Qin understood the meaning as soon as he heard it: “The lower official knows.”

After reading the document twice, Liang Feng finally nodded: “I think this method is feasible. Tomorrow, we will invite everyone to discuss and fill in the gaps. It will be implemented in the mansion.”

After saying this, he added: “By the way, the business tax should also be re-booked. After the two states of Merging and Ji are stabilized, the trade routes will be smooth. If the Jizhou coast can be opened up. The route to Jiangdong is a hundred times more beneficial. It cannot be ignored.”

Jizhou is the Hebei of later generations. Although the Bohai Bay has not yet been developed, Liang Feng is well aware of the convenience of Tianjin Port.

Now there are wars everywhere in the north, and the land trade routes are cut off. If a sea route can be developed from the Bohai Bay to the south, the profits in the process are simply immeasurable.

Now the ceramics, glaze and other objects produced by Liangfu all need buyers with rich financial resources.

Isn’t that the best choice for those who fled to the south?

Once the trade routes are unobstructed, the benefits of commercial taxation are extremely considerable.

There are also seaside salt pans that can also be considered, which is also an indispensable huge profit.

Moreover, the strategic significance of being able to fundamentally get rid of the Xiongnu’s containment of Yanchi should not be underestimated.

Hearing this, Duan Qin’s spirit was shocked: “My lord is very thoughtful, but it

‘s too late for an official! But this way, bandit troubles along the way have become a top priority.” “Bandits?” I don’t know how many times the bandits have trained soldiers, why are there still bandits?”

Duan Qin said with a wry smile: “If you say they are bandits, they are actually private soldiers. Wasn’t Shi Chong the prefect of Jingzhou, who robbed wealthy businessmen and saved thousands of family fortunes? This was still the case during the Taikang period, not to mention now.” The

family of soldiers and bandits was an unavoidable problem in the Western Jin Dynasty.

Not to mention Shi Chong, when Lu Ji took office, he also encountered bandit soldiers, and there were stories of persuading the bandits.

But Dai Yuan, who robbed him, was the son of the prefect of Kuaiji.

If it weren’t for Lu Ji’s fame all over the world, I don’t know what the result would be.

It’s not that there are no laws in the Western Jin Dynasty, it’s just that all criminal laws are aimed at ordinary people.

The so-called punishment can not be on the literati.

The eight-discuss system stipulates that eight types of people, such as relatives, reason, virtuous, capable, meritorious, noble, diligent, and guest, must be discussed for major sins, pardoned for minor sins, and can enjoy special preferential treatment.

It also basically includes all the families, making them a group of outlaws.

Coupled with the rule that officials and nobles are punished and punished and exempted from punishment, the aristocratic family is even more lawless.

This was the case when Emperor Wu was still alive, not to mention this troubled world.

Liang Feng’s complexion sank: “Bingzhou is poor, business tax is a big income, how can they be allowed to plunder? A law was issued that all those who rob and kill caravan travelers will be regarded as thieves, and they will be killed without mercy. If there is an aristocratic family involved, resign for the official, plunder the property and pay it back!”

Duan Qin hesitated for a while: “But the eight discussions…”

Liang Feng’s lips twitched: “Now who can do business, who is it? No matter the big family. If one side suffers, the other will benefit. If a few people who have evil intentions and keep private soldiers are restricted, more aristocratic families will benefit. And I never wanted their lives, I just went to the officials and punished them. ”

Now that Bingzhou is drafted, the significance of an official representative is much heavier than the weight of grabbing a batch of property.

And this copper fine is not a fine of a few gold, but double compensation for the loss of the sufferer.

If it fails, is it not worth the loss?

Looking at the handsome but awe-inspiring face of the person in front of him, Duan Qin’s last hesitation was blown away.

The lord has not changed.

The addition of officials and titles, the huge increase in the site, and even the participation of all the sages, did not make him feel arrogant and slack.

On the contrary, his thoughts became more and more thorough, and he often drew inferences from one case, which was a bit more profound than their ministers.

How could such a person do such absurd things?

It’s late today, it must be just a delay.

I was really thinking too much.

After letting go of his worries, Duan Qin said seriously, “I’ll do it now as an official.”

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“Young Master, are your private soldiers still going out?” Zu Ti hurriedly walked into the courtyard, and Chong was drinking. asked the younger brother Zuyo.

Zu Yue was taken aback and stood up: “Brother, what’s going on in such a hurry? I haven’t sent troops out recently.”

Hearing what he said, Zu Ti breathed a sigh of relief: “That’s good. The governor’s office has an order, looting is strictly prohibited, and those who violate it will be killed without mercy.”

Zu Yue was completely shocked: “He didn’t even care about the eight discussions. ?!”

“If it was a mountain bandit, it would have killed everything. If it was an aristocratic family, then he would be dismissed from office, and he would have to repay the robbed merchants in multiples.” Zu Ti sighed softly, “It seems that you are really angry. He

is very serious about this matter.”

Hearing Brother A’s words, Zu Yue couldn’t help frowning: “But if this is the case, wouldn’t there be a lot of ways to make money? There are so many businessmen in Bingzhou, and it should be okay if they have been robbed twice. “…”

“Don’t make your own decisions!” Zu Ti shouted sharply, “The biggest businessman in Bingzhou is Shijun himself. Liangfu’s white porcelain and colored glass are famous all over the world. There are also horse-drawn carts, farm tools, drinks, etc., which are not huge profits. If you act recklessly, you can’t be regarded as a prominent bird, you and I are new to Bingzhou, don’t be reckless!”

Zu Yue and Zu Ti came from the same mother, and they were very close.

Hearing what his elder brother said, he could only obediently admit his mistake: “Brother said that my younger brother must keep his own feet and not cause trouble for elder brother.”

Zu Ti was relieved after hearing his brother’s assurance.

Just over a month later, the pattern of Bingzhou has undergone great changes once again.

The Governor’s House established six divisions, which were the staff of the emperor and commanded the prefectures and counties.

It sounds weird, but the intention is very obvious. It is precisely to integrate the two states into one.

Among them, most of those who joined the army were the confidants of the envoy, and only his clan younger brother, Zu Taizhi, served as the chief engineer to join the army.

The clerk is in charge of civil engineering, water conservancy, and craftsmanship, and the amount of money that passes through is not a small amount.

When the emperor trusts Zu Taizhi, he naturally also trusts him, the long history of the general’s residence.

Wouldn’t it be a shame if my younger brother got into trouble because of the robbery?

And the way to make money is more than just looting.

“This is an order, and I am afraid that Jishang Road will be reopened. If you see the opportunity, doing business will also be a big profit.” Zu Ti thought for a moment, and said to his younger brother, “Go find some smart, bold and careful people. Merchants, cast it under the door. If you can seize this opportunity, you will definitely be able to make money.”

The matter of commercial tax is still being negotiated in the Governor’s House, and it is estimated that a conclusion will be reached soon.

However, if you are doing business yourself, the tax rate will not be very high, and maybe there will be a reduction or exemption for the caravan of the noble family.

The smartest way is to take advantage of this east wind.

What’s good on the top will be bad on the bottom.

You can never go wrong by following the envoy’s train of thought.

At this moment, Zu Ti felt more and more that he didn’t come for nothing.

In this chaotic world, how many people have risked their lives for the sake of the territory.

But if you have a land, how do you manage it?

Few have thought about it.

There are some who are violent, some are rampant, and some even force the people to leave their homes.

If the envoy generally fights bigger and stronger, the more he fights, the stronger it is.

And what if more territory fell into the hands of the envoy?

The world will also change!

Did the people from Wei Wu also see such a prospect?

Zu Ti hissed out the sullen breath in his chest.

Compared to his old friend Liu Kun, his step is the right one!