The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

475 Chapter 474 The Mountain Rain Is Coming

Zhang Yan resolutely said: "The situation in the world has been settled now. Those clowns who jump on the beam are nothing to worry about. Now that the treasury is unable to make ends meet, reform is imperative!"

After everyone heard this, they all looked at each other in blank dismay. They had already adapted to the system of Sangong Jiuqing. If it was suddenly changed, they would probably not be able to adapt to a large extent. Moreover, the power was too scattered, and the official rank would change accordingly. Low, it is not a good thing for those of them who hold great power in the court.

However, what Zhang Yan said was the truth. The national treasury was empty before. Zhang Yan made a lot of money by selling officials and nobles, which filled the treasury. The money used at the time, the treasury is beyond the means.

Moreover, taxes are paid once a year. If the remaining money in the treasury cannot last until February next year, the imperial court will face the embarrassing situation of not being able to pay the salary.

The ministers in the hall were all ministers whom Zhang Yan could confide in, and they were all silent.

"What? Are you all dumb? This reform plan, I have written in great detail. If you have any opinions, feel free to raise them. Don't hide them." Zhang Yan said.

At this time, Da Siong Chen Qun said: "The reform is imperative, and King Yan's reform plan is also written in detail. I believe everyone here can understand it. But I have a question to ask Yan. Wang, I also hope that King Yan can give an answer."

"Changwen, if you have anything to say, just ask!"

Chen Qun said: "Actually, we people don't have much opinion on the reform, but in the reform plan, His Royal Highness King Yan clearly wrote that the imperial power should be limited. His subordinates think that the imperial power should be supreme. If the imperial power is restricted, Handing over the power to different people is tantamount to restricting your own power, King Yan. Now the great Han has already existed in name only, and the imperial court has achieved what it is today under the leadership of King Yan. These ministers all It is clear, and all the ministers are looking forward to the moment when King Yan becomes emperor in place of Han, but His Royal Highness King Yan’s reform is obviously limiting the imperial power, so does King Yan not want to be emperor?"

The others also looked at Zhang Yan with expectant eyes. This is what they are most concerned about. Being able to become a hero in the founding of the country is more important than anything else.

Zhang Yan said bluntly: "Let me tell you the truth, I don't want to be an emperor, and I was forced to get to where I am today. Besides, what's so good about being an emperor? Power? Women? Money? These kings have all these, and now the king is similar to the emperor, but the name has not been transferred. The purpose of the king's reform is to limit the imperial power. When the imperial power is restricted, the emperor is like a puppet. In this way , no one is willing to kill each other in order to compete for the throne. This big man was brought down by the Liu family. It is unprecedented for a king to be crowned king with a different surname, and his descendants can also be hereditary, which can be said to have left a good material foundation for future generations. If this king becomes the emperor, this king can guarantee that his son will become a generation of Mingjun, But the grandchildren, the king, can't control it anymore. After a hundred years from the king, my son, who knows what kind of person my grandchildren will become, whether they will be a generation of wise kings? Wouldn’t the king’s fame in the first life be destroyed by my grandson? Moreover, this king will gradually get older, and the older he gets, the more confused he will be. Look at what he did in his later years? Therefore, I think this kind of reform is very suitable, and those who are capable will live, and all talents will fully demonstrate their talents and be fully utilized. Wouldn't it be great to spend all your time on the governance of the country and your own responsibilities after intrigue and plotting against the law?"

After everyone listened to it, they confidently tasted the meaning, and it seemed that it was really the case.It's just that it's hard for them to accept this fact for a while.

In the past, it was the emperor who had the final say. If this system is really implemented after the reform, it is not just one person who has the final say, but everyone who has the final say. This not only weakens the imperial power, but also greatly increases the power of the courtiers to speak. Now, all major national affairs depend on the decisions of the cabinet, which seems to be more democratic.

Of course, they don't understand the meaning of the word democracy, but in their hearts, this word can indeed be used to describe their psychology.

Zhang Yan went on to say: "Moreover, each official has a certain term of office. During his tenure, if he performs very well and is very competent, he can be re-elected. If he is not competent, then he has to be transferred or relegated. In this way Come on, each of you has the opportunity to be the prime minister in the cabinet to decide the major issues of the country. Of course, in addition to this, in the future, I plan to build a parliament that is independent from the executive organization and is responsible for making suggestions and supervising Incumbent officials, members of parliament do not participate in politics, but they can make reasonable suggestions on government affairs... This is a bit far away, these are things for later, I will tell you later, the most urgent thing now is to implement the reform plan first, Top-down reforms start with ourselves, what do you think?"

After listening to Zhang Yan's words again, everyone seemed to start looking forward to their own future, and Zhang Yan separated the power of the three major agencies of administration, supervision, and legislation, and it seemed that each position was more important. , and every decision they make in the future can determine the future of the country.

This approach seems to be more beneficial to them.If the imperial power is really limited, then the emperor is useless, who would try their best to squeeze their heads to become the emperor?
In the end, everyone has slowly begun to accept the established reality psychologically, that is, reform is imperative.

It's just that some small details still need to be discussed and discussed, so as not to cause dissatisfaction among the people and discomfort of some officials after the formulation is made.

At this moment, a Jin Yiwei walked in from the outside, came straight to Zhang Yan's ear, and whispered a few words, Zhang Yan was very surprised when he heard this, and immediately gave some instructions to the Jin Yiwei, the Jin Yiwei Nodding again and again, he went out quickly.

Zhang Yan said to everyone: "Everyone, I just received the news that Mi Qiang, the county magistrate of Qu County, intercepted Gongsun Gong at the port of Qu County, and found a forged edict from Gongsun Gong's luggage. There are also two letters to Sun Quan in Jiangdong and Liu Biao in Jingzhou. They were written by Gongsun Kang himself. They are basically in contact with Sun Quan and Liu Biao to jointly launch an attack on our army so that we can't take care of both ends. This Gongsun Kang, The king hasn't troubled him yet, but he came to trouble the king first, fortunately, God has eyes and let Gongsun Gong fall into Mi Qiang's hands, otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"If Gongsun Kang is not eliminated, there will be no peace in Liaodong. The subordinates think that the reform should be put aside first. After Liaodong is pacified, it will not be too late to discuss reform opinions." Chen Qun said.

The rest of the people also echoed, Zhang Yandao: "This king has already sent Xu Sheng to Youzhou, and he should be back in the next few days. After Xu Sheng returns, this king will start to deploy troops to pacify Liaodong and take the Gongsun family As for the reform, let’s put it aside for now, and during this period of time, you should discuss it carefully, if there is something inappropriate, you can directly remove it, and submit the final plan to the king.”

Zhang Zhao, Chen Qun, Wang Lang, Gu Yong, Dong Zhao and others all nodded in agreement.

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Together with Mi Qiang, Gongsun Gong finally arrived in Pengcheng. However, when he arrived at the destination, the situation was beyond Gongsun Gong's expectation. It is also a cell dedicated to death row inmates.

Gongsun Gong was very upset with Wen Miqiang, what was going on, so Mi Qiang told Gongsun Gong the ins and outs of the matter.

It turned out that Mi Qiang got Gongsun Gong’s luggage from the pirates, and found a forged edict inside, as well as Gongsun Kang’s secret letter to Sun Quan and Liu Biao. Gongsun Gong was tricked into coming to Pengcheng, and sent someone to notify Zhang Yan in advance.

Zhang Yan asked Jin Yiwei to take Gongsun Gong directly to the prison for a few days before being interrogated by Ting Wei Zhang Zhao.And sent someone secretly to break Gongsun Gong's psychological defense.

Gongsun Gong is a son who grew up in a honey pot. His father, Gongsun Du, opened up Liaodong. His elder brother is also a powerful figure who often goes out with his father, but he is a soft persimmon. He can't bear hardships and doesn't have much willpower.

After two days in the cell without proper food and water, Gongsun Gong's psychological defense completely collapsed. He knew his current situation, so when the people sent by Zhang Yan told him to confess and refuse When he was strict, Gongsun Gong quickly drew a clear line with Gongsun Kang, and left all ties completely, and all the responsibilities were pushed to Gongsun Kang.

So, after Gongsun Gong confessed all the crimes of Gongsun Kang, he was finally released, and he was given a good meal.

After drinking and eating, Jin Yiwei took Gongsun Gong to take a bath and change clothes, and then took Gongsun Gong to Yan Wangfu.

On the way to King Yan's mansion, Gongsun Gong was always trembling. He didn't know the meaning of asking him to meet King Yan at this time, and his heart was full of apprehension, and he was full of doubts about his future...

(End of this chapter)