Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 870 Contradictions
Luantai, the meeting hall.

Sitting on the couch, Fei Yi saw Huo Yi, Deng Ai, Jiang Wei, Guan Xing, Xia Houxuan and other important ministers sitting on both sides of the table, coughed lightly, and started today's topic.

"Since His Majesty ascended the throne, he has carried out reforms, from the inside to the outside, from one to the other. When Ge Gong was appointed prime minister, he refined his military affairs, changed the inspection system, promoted land administration, and took over local power; when the soldiers left Longshan, the world shook, and the country was rejuvenated. In the northwest. As well as Chiang Kai-shek's administration, he set up an examination class and set up a censor; when soldiers went to southern Xinjiang, they were powerful in the Central Plains."

"After more than [-] years of experience, my great man has accumulated national strength, and the world has been determined in one war. But the world has been in turmoil for a long time, and the states and counties are devastated. In addition, there was a three-point confrontation before. The country is in a state of ruins, and the system needs to be reformed. The people pay heavy taxes, but the treasury expenditure has not been reduced.”

After a pause, Fei Yi also stepped into the topic and said, "Solving the treasury's budget is the most important thing at the moment. Calling all the ministers here today is also a matter of hope that you can come up with a plan to solve it. Let Xiahou spend the money first. Let’s talk about how the treasury of my Dahan has been spending since the next year!”

Xia Houxuan also took out a few pieces of paper from his side and distributed them to everyone, saying: "Since last year, military use has accounted for one-third of the tax. In addition to the removal of the salaries of hundreds of officials, there is not much left in the national treasury. In addition to the rewards for the soldiers, the national treasury has already It is empty, and some rewards for officers and soldiers will not be distributed until this year's tax payment."

"If you want to improve the treasury's finances, you need to start with the province and the army. Your Majesty often says that you can raise troops for a thousand days and use them for a while. Today, the world is at peace. I, a big man, can't spend a lot of money on raising soldiers. Now the military system is one-third At that time, it was a strategy for conquering the world. At that time, there was nothing to do, and the present must not be the same as before."

As he said that, Xia Houxuan looked at the three giants of the military who participated in the meeting, and said: "The military funds from the national treasury today include the following major items. First, the state supplies the soldiers with daily food and grass; There are too many generals and schools; thirdly, the meritorious generals and schools occupy too many food towns. At present, the food towns cannot be abandoned, otherwise it will hurt the hearts of generals and schools, and the province and army may be the only way.”

Compared with Fei Yi's secretive not wanting to tear his face with the military, Xia Houxuan directly put the problems faced by the big man in front of Deng Ai, Jiang Wei and the others, and tortured them.

Deng Ai folded his arms and said calmly: "Ai is well versed in civil and military affairs, and dare not discuss state affairs indiscriminately. Today, I only know that the war has just ended, so I can't be the world's peace, or sit back and relax. You must know that the barbarians are still in the Quartet. In the beginning, when foreign soldiers attacked and harassed us, and we were unable to win several battles, this was the evil result of the merger of the province and the military, so we need to take it as a warning.”

Jiang Wei coughed, followed Xia Houxuan's example in handing out papers, and said, "Wei Lue read "Eastern View of the Han Dynasty" and learned about the founding of the Later Han Dynasty. The past emperors rewarded the barbarians in northern Xinjiang with a lot of money every year."

As he spoke, Jiang Wei pointed to the data he had copied on the paper, and said: "For example, Emperor Shizu rewarded more than 480 million and 7000 coins from the Southern Xiongnu, 500 million coins from the countries of the Western Regions, and 22 million coins from Xianbei every year. A total of more than [-] million yuan is spent every year, while the tax paid by the Later Han Dynasty was only [-] billion yuan at that time, accounting for one fourth of the tax."

"At the same time, due to the decadence of the later Han's military power, there were five Qiang rebellions, starting from the merger of Liang and extending to Sili. Zhao Wei was destroyed in the east, Shu Han was copied in the west, five prefectures were destroyed, and six counties were destroyed. The expenses of the later Han's division were tens of billions According to calculations, more than one million Li and common people were displaced from their homeland, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers died in the western frontier."

Jiang Wei waved the paper in his hand, and said impassionedly: "To this day, Shuofang is still unrecovered, and Qiang and Hu are everywhere in Longyou. How can we not be vigilant for our great Han who established our country in Guanzhong!"

Xia Houxuan smiled wryly as he looked at the paper Jiang Wei handed out.I am not afraid that the general is a rough person, but I am afraid that the general is proficient in martial arts and knowledgeable in literature.Jiang Wei directly stripped the underpants of the Later Han, and used the lessons of the Later Han to make the big man vigilant.

Seeing the stalemate in the atmosphere, Fei Yi calmed down and said, "What General Hussars said is very reasonable. I, a big man, must learn from the events of the later Han. Conservation and annexation of the army are not for the sake of a weak army. We should seek the best of both worlds." This strategy saves money and does not weaken the army."

Xia Houxuan was about to roll his eyes when he heard that, he wanted both this and that, how could there be such a beautiful thing.

Guan Xing also frowned slightly, he was quite dissatisfied with Fei Yi's kind attitude.If we continue to talk like this, we don't know how long it will take to complete His Majesty's entrustment.

Shangshu Pu shot Meng Guang into a rage, and accused Fei Yi in front of everyone present, saying: "Reforming the military system and optimizing the budget are really important things, and we should do it quickly. If you are so procrastinating, you should be suspected of corrupting the government of the country. Now Your Majesty Wise and wise, govern all the officials together, and Situ is the head of the hundred officials, so you should set an example. If you take into account the gains and losses of face, the administration of officials will collapse in the long run, and it will be against Situ's good name."

Xia Houxuan once again refreshed his impression of the environment of the Great Han Dynasty. Compared with Cao Wei, the political environment of the Great Han is very good. Senior officials such as Dong Yun, Lu Yi, Du Shu, Meng Guang, etc., are not hypocrites.

Being scolded by Meng Guang pointing his nose, Fei Yi restrained his inner emotions, so he could only apologize to Meng Guang embarrassingly.

After Meng Guang's destruction, Shangshutai's political discussions broke up unhappy.

After Liu Chan heard about it, he called everyone into the palace that night, and he presided over the group discussion.It was divided into two batches, the officials from Shangshutai came first, and Huo Yi, Deng Ai, and Jiang Wei came later.

When it was dusk, Liu Chan drank tea while browsing the memorials played by Ma Zhong.

"Your Majesty, the officials from Shangshutai have arrived!"

"Xuan!"

"promise!"

The officials at the core of Shangshutai walked into the hall and bowed: "Chen Fei Yi, Xia Houxuan, Guan Xing...greetings to Your Majesty!"

Liu Chan stared at Zuobiao and said, "I heard that today's Luantai discussion of politics is not going well, but is that so?"

Fei Yi lowered his eyes and replied: "It is true as Your Majesty said, the military discussion did not go smoothly, and any deviations during the process are really the fault of the minister!"

"Since this is the case, I wonder if Fei Qing thinks the military system can be changed?" Liu Chan put down the memorial in his hand and asked.

"Report to Your Majesty, I think it can be changed." Fei Yi replied in a deep voice.

Seeing Fei Yi's firm determination, Liu Chan didn't make things difficult for Fei Yi and said, "Get up!"

"promise!"

When everyone was seated, Meng Guan cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the General and Hussar General hold different views. Your Majesty might as well issue an edict and forcibly push it away."

Liu Chan shook his head and said: "If Deng Qing and Jiang Qing disagree, it will be difficult for the province to merge with the army. It has been in the town for more than ten years, and there are many followers. And the second Qing is not an outsider, but my big man sticks to him. People should be persuaded."

Liu Chan still distinguishes the enemy from himself very clearly. Jiang Wei and Deng Ai are his right and left hands in calming the world, and they are also his reliance on shocking the world. How can we not unite them!
Guan Xing was puzzled and asked, "Why did General Jiang object?"

Fei Yi sighed and said, "Yi Yi knows Bo Yue well. Bo Yue should be worried that the province will be merged with the army, which will affect the strength of our Han army. Once encountering a military incident, our Han soldiers will be powerless to fight against the enemy!"

Meng Guang said worriedly: "I'm afraid that General Jiang has selfish intentions and may hurt his military power, so he can't bear to let go."

"Ok?"

Liu Chan glared at Meng Guang, Meng Guang was too outspoken, how could he say so in person when he was so suspicious of Jiang Wei's words.

"Jiang Qing is not such a person, I know Jiang Qing!" Liu Chan said firmly.

After Liu Chan's admonition, Meng Guang also settled down and dared not speak more.

Taking advantage of the silence, Xia Houxuan suggested: "Your Majesty, I think that we can discuss the matter of military reform first, and try our best to preserve the strength of the army. At that time, the generals can also agree."

Liu Chan showed satisfaction, and said: "This should be the case. The military reform is inevitable. How can we shirk it. You can directly discuss with the big Sima, the big general, and the hussar general. I will sit here tonight and watch you wait. Discuss military affairs."

This is the difference between Xia Houxuan and Fei Yi. Fei Yi is so forward-looking, he always wants to protect the interests of the majority, cherish the feathers, and wants to seek the approval of everyone in the military.Such exchanges, I don't know when it will be delayed.

But Xia Houxuan is concise and clear, with a direct personality, and reform is imperative.He does not seek the consent of the military. The military's demands are only the boundaries that he needs to pay attention to when starting reforms.For example, Xia Houxuan directly listed Jiang Wei's requirement to ensure the combat effectiveness of the army as the core requirement.

"No!" Everyone responded.

Not long after everyone discussed, the Big Three also stepped into the palace.

Liu Chan seated the three of them, and said: "In the past, Duke Jiang was worried about the system of leading the army, and he also proposed strategies, but there may be shortcomings in them. The king and others have been in charge of the army for a long time, so it should be discussed by the country. And the money and food spent on military expenses There are many people, it is not easy to court, and it is necessary to save and annex the army, you and the three of you have a discussion with the ministers."

"No!" Huo Yi responded first.

After a little hesitation, Deng Ai also responded.

"Bo Yue?" Liu Chan looked at Jiang Wei and asked with a serious tone.

Jiang Wei bowed his head, clasped his hands and said, "I take orders!"

Liu Chan straightened his back and said: "I know a thing or two about the hearts of the gentlemen. Today's province and army should be saved first."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Jiang Wei's depressed mood improved a lot.

(End of this chapter)