The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

In the next few days, Kyoto was quiet and peaceful.

No one dared to mention the matter of Lord Yasukuni, let alone beg for mercy. Xiao Rui had promised Xiao Yan, so while Emperor Xia was happy, he begged for Duke Jing's family once. Emperor Xia just nodded and didn't say much.

It was not until the fifth day that His Majesty decreed:

"Duke Jingguo and his son Wufeng are rebellious and rebellious. They have committed evil deeds. The crime is unforgivable. They are sentenced to be executed after autumn, and there is no amnesty. ..."

The one who should be killed, the one who should be Lingchi, His Majesty did not offend the other heirs of Lord Jingguo in the end, but the Wu family was deprived of their lords, and their homes were ransacked to warn that their descendants were not allowed to participate in the imperial examination and join the army within five generations.

For this result, it can be regarded as luck among misfortunes, Xiao Yan has no dissatisfaction at all. I heard that he went to see Duke Jing. After hearing the result of the disposal, Duke Jing kowtowed to the imperial palace. He thought that the three clans or even the seven clans would be exterminated.

As for Xiao Yan's mother, Concubine De, who was demoted to a nobleman and thrown into the cold palace, she also saved her life.

As for the queen...

Originally, he wanted to abolish the empress and put him in the cold palace, but Zhou Xiangyun went crazy.

Xiao Rui naturally didn't believe it when he heard the result, how could he suddenly go crazy! He didn't believe the imperial physician's diagnosis, and suggested to His Majesty that Hua Tuo should be diagnosed and treated, in the name of caring for the empress's body.

After Hua Tuo entered the palace for diagnosis and treatment, it proved that Zhou Xiangyun was indeed crazy. In Hua Tuo's original words, the mind was shaken and the five senses were disordered.

She saw Emperor Xia's corpse and Xiao Rui's corpse with her own eyes, and just when she thought happily that the big event was about to happen, she saw the "deceitful corpses" of Xia Huang and Xiao Rui. .

Since she was crazy, His Majesty did not abolish the empress, and gave her the last bit of queen's dignity. Since then, Changchun Palace has become a cold palace, and no one cares about it.

...

This drama of pretending to be dead has finally come to an end, and the things that were delayed before must continue. Du Shaonian, Zuodu censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, has already contacted Jia Xu. He has had two drinks with Yang Feiyuan according to Xiao Rui's instructions, and now he is waiting to report directly to Xiao Rui. Xiao Rui was going to find a chance to meet him.

In addition, the cabinet also submitted a list of officials appointed to the newly divided 14 prefectures, involving the appointment of governors, prefects, and major officials. Those below the third rank were selected by the cabinet and the Ministry of Rites, and those above the third rank were appointed by His Majesty.

After Xia Huang read the excerpts, he personally outlined the fourteen governors, and then let Xiao Rui have a look. Xiao Rui looked at the list, and among the fourteen governors, four were the original county guards of the Zhao State. They surrendered themselves and had an excellent reputation, so His Majesty retained them. The rest of the ten people were all transferred from the existing local and state capitals of Daxia, but judging from the resumes of these ten people, tsk tsk, they are either from aristocratic families or powerful families, and the names of officials from poor families are not displayed at all, so how do you ask His Majesty to choose? Even if you call back and start over again, the choice is the same.

As previously speculated, the establishment of the fourteen new prefectures is a big piece of cake. Emperor Xia has won the reputation of expanding the territory, while the powerful families have gained practical benefits. Once they gain a firm foothold in the local area, they must be local snakes. big clan.

This is not what Emperor Xia and Xiao Rui want to see.

Now that the officials of the state government have confirmed it, who is the Jiedu Envoy of Anxi Protectorate Mansion? This is Daxia's first real frontier official, and he is His Majesty's confidant, so he is optimistic about the Fourteen States!

So Xiao Rui looked at His Majesty, and Li Mingchong and Shang Jin, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, also secretly glanced at His Majesty.

Emperor Xia already had people in his heart. He had been thinking about the matter of Huangtian Group and Daxia Bank for the past few days. Since it was a good thing that benefited the country and the people, procrastination was not in his character, so he decided together today.

Having made up his mind, Xiao Rui turned his head to look at Xiao Rui, and said with a smile: "Prince, I will borrow someone from you!"

"Borrower? From whom?" Xiao Rui asked in surprise.

Emperor Xia laughed and said, "Xiao He and Zhang Liang!"

Xiao Rui frowned, and couldn't help but said, "Father, what do you want them two to do?"

After speaking, Xiao Rui immediately guessed the effect!

Emperor Xia laughed and said, "Zhang Liang is resourceful, not only in military affairs, but also in government affairs. Some time ago, no matter whether the crown prince went to Qi State or Zhao State, without Zhang Liang's assistance, he would not be able to accomplish so many great things. I want him to serve as the governor of the Anxi Capital Protectorate. For me and for you, I will turn the Fourteen States of Anxi into a summer garden. As for Xiao He...plant potatoes and corn He is a master of internal affairs, and I want to set up the Huangtian Group and the First Bank of Daxia, and give him full responsibility for it!"

Xiao Rui's breathing suddenly became short of breath.

How much trust does His Majesty have to entrust the important task of being a military governor to the prince's Shao Zhan, and he is not afraid that the prince will expand his power too much.

This is Xia Huang's ability and means. On the other hand, Zhao Huang is afraid that his son will continue to be suppressed if he has power. Such a comparison is a gap.

Xiao Rui naturally wouldn't object, he cupped his hands and said, "It's all up to the emperor."

Li Mingchong and Shang Jin were a little dumbfounded. They hadn't guessed that His Majesty would arrange it like this. They had also met Zhang Liang, and they only remembered that he was very handsome, but they didn't expect His Majesty to have such a high evaluation.

In addition, he is a thief who has been promoted soon.

As for Huangtian Group and Daxia Bank, what the hell is this?

But they did not dare to refute, they could only listen respectfully.

After discussing state affairs, Xiao Rui went to Zhan Shifu to announce the appointment with the eunuch. Zhang Liang and Xiao He were quite astonished, but immediately understood Emperor Xia's good intentions, and immediately received an order to thank him.

After seeing off the internal officials, Xiao Rui and Zhang Liang gathered in the living room.

"This is Zifang's promotion, and the fourth rank has jumped to the second rank! This speed, haha... There are very few such precedents in the entire Great Xia!" Jia Xu and Guo Jia are not jealous, but happy to praise.

The speed is not scary, but don't forget Zhang Liang's age, he is only 30 years old, a 30-year-old feudal official, immeasurable!

Zhang Liang solemnly said: "This is the great love of His Majesty and His Highness, I have nothing to repay, and I will do my best to serve Daxia."

"This has nothing to do with me, it's what the emperor himself meant. But the ovary... the tree is beautiful and will be destroyed by the forest wind, and you are mine, and you are also from a poor family. You are bound to be hated by others as the governor of Anxi, so The difficulties you have to face are huge, even dangerous. You will understand even if I don’t say it, but I will bring it up today, so you must not take it lightly.” Xiao Rui warned.

Zhang Liang stood up and clasped his hands, "Don't worry, Your Highness, this subordinate understands."

Xiao Rui nodded, and continued: "You know the intentions of the royal father, you and Xiao He cooperate well, and you will ruthlessly rectify the fourteen states, and play hard. The royal father and I don't want to see the rise of the family, and we don't want to see it. Powerful clans and aristocratic families, what we need is balance, a powerful imperial court!"

"This subordinate understands." Zhang Liang said solemnly.

Xiao He also nodded.

Xiao Rui had already talked with Xiao He about the idea of ​​Huangtian Group and Daxia First Bank. Xiao He is a top strategist in internal affairs and has the ability to draw inferences from one instance. In this short period of time, he is also thinking about Huangtian Group and Daxia Bank, and he is deeply aware of If these two institutions are established and set up branches in various states, they will definitely be the most terrifying weapon of the imperial court in the future!

After finishing the admonition, Xiao Rui was worried about the safety of the two of them again, and said, "You two must have expert protection by your side when you go to Anxi. I will let Dian Wei, Wu Zhanfa, Wei Guang, and Shaoyao accompany you."

"No! Your Highness must have experts around you! We are court officials, so nothing will happen! Besides, Han Xin and Chen Qingzhi are also stationed there, so nothing will happen." Zhang Liang refused.

Xiao Rui was firm in his opinion, "You two, Wenhe and Fengxiao are my hands and legs, and any accident will be a fatal blow to me. Wenhe and Fengxiao stayed in the capital, surrounded by Li Kui and personal guards to protect me. Don't worry, but you two can't live without masters. Chen Qingzhi and Han Xin lead troops in the barracks, so it's impossible to protect you at any time. Besides, Dian Wei accompanied you two to Anxi, and I have Li Yuanfang, Yang Youji and Li Cunxiao by my side. A sixth-rank master and a master archer are enough. This matter is settled like this, and no objections will be accepted."

Seeing Xiao Rui being so tough, Zhang Liang and Xiao He felt heartwarming, and nodded in agreement.

"Your Highness, now that I'm gone, what will happen to the potatoes in the capital?" Xiao He asked. He now regards corn and potatoes as treasures. Promote to the world!

Xiao Rui said: "There is still a period of time. I will find other people to take charge of this matter as soon as possible. You don't have to worry about it. After arriving in Anxi Fourteen Prefectures, enclose large-scale land as soon as possible so that Huangtian Group can play a role. Don't be afraid of corn And potatoes flow into the enemy's country, but we must also communicate with Zhongyonghou to prevent smuggling in secret."

Xiao He said with a smile: "Your Highness, please rest assured, this subordinate understands."

After Zhang Liang and Xiao He went to the Anxi Duhu Mansion, they also cleared the grain fields first, removed the rewards for the people, and collected the rest as state-owned, and then gave a part of the rewards to the soldiers to support the soldiers to settle down on the spot, and at the same time attract the lack of arable land among the people in Daxia people migrated.

Then it depends on how the Huangtian Group and Daxia Bank operate. Whether it is renting out the land or asking the people to cultivate it, as long as you hold the land in your hands, you will also control the lifeline.

The new chess game of Anxi Fourteen States is easier to manipulate than the solidified chess game of Daxia, and it can be regarded as an attempt to explore a way out for Daxia's future.

It is not an easy task for the people of the world to take the country as the foundation instead of their own families, and it even requires the efforts of several generations.

In the end, Xiao He asked the last question: "Your Highness, according to His Majesty's order, I was appointed as the Minister of the Huangtian Group and the First Bank of Daxia. Which department do these two institutions belong to? Department Six? In addition, they belong to several officials. ah?"

It was not mentioned in the imperial decree, so Xiao He was naturally curious.

Xiao Rui was overjoyed, Xiao He turned out to be an official fan!

"Directly subordinate to Zhan Shifu, the third-rank official position is equivalent to Zhan Shi, and he does not obey orders from the sixth department. This is deliberately done by the emperor, so that you can act with authority."

Xiao He was overjoyed, being an official or not is a trivial matter, and acting with authority is the most important thing.