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"Third, I, Youzhou, sent troops near the border between Dongchile and Rouran and Kumoxi to help the Dongchile people resist the attacks from Rouran and Kumoxi!"

Each of these three points touched Ba Luotu's heart, and he agreed without too much hesitation and thinking: "Okay, I, Ba Luotu, agree!"

Li Ji said with a smile: "Wait a minute, Chief Baluotu, since my prince has given you such generous treatment, shouldn't the chief also do something that a minister should do?"

Ba Luotu was not a fool, after hearing this, he knew that Zhao Junsheng must have demands on him, so he asked, "What does the prince need me to do?"

Li Ji put forward several conditions: "First, my prince will send officials to assist the leader in handling the government affairs of the Chile people! Second, my prince will recruit warriors from among the Chile people, and the leader must give full support. Once a Chile warrior joins the army , and the other soldiers of the Youzhou Army will have military pay and other benefits! Third, if Youzhou is attacked by other forces, the leader must send troops to advance and retreat with Youzhou!"

Ba Luotu was a little displeased, "I can agree to the third condition. The first and second conditions are too harsh. I just let the Chile people handle the affairs of the Chile people themselves. The prince will send officials to intervene." It is too long to stretch your hand; it is impossible for the prince to recruit warriors from among the Chile people, and no one will be willing!"

Li Ji's face was serious: "The leader doesn't think that surrender is just a name, does he? Since he has benefited from my lord, how can he not pay some price? How can there be such a good thing in the world? Could it be that the leader said to submit to my lord?" It's just verbal, don't you want to at all in your heart? You intend to fool my prince, don't you think my prince's armor is not good?"

"No, no, that's not what I meant!" Ba Luotu quickly waved his hand in denial.

Li Ji sternly asked, "That's not what you mean? Then what do you mean?"

Balatu still hesitated

Yu, "Let's do this, Li Zhonglang asked me to think about it, I can't make the decision on my own!"

"Yes, I hope the leader will give you an answer as soon as possible!"

In the next few days, Li Ji visited the chiefs of the various tribes of the Dongchile one after another, bought them with a lot of money, and gained their support. After Ba Luotu got the news, he became flustered. , Throwing him aside, wouldn't he be marginalized?

Ba Luo couldn't sit still anymore, and immediately went to visit Li Ji himself, and agreed to all the conditions Li Ji proposed.

Li Ji returned with a full load and was warmly welcomed by Zhao Junsheng and Youzhou officials.

When Li Ji returned to Ji County, Luo Yan, the prefect of Shanggu, was still in Ji County. Zhao Junsheng chatted with him every now and then. After a few days, he sent someone to send Luo Yan back, and sent two officials to Luo Yan as assistants to assist him. He handled the government affairs of the valley, and at the same time sent a troop to Shanggu, in the euphemistic name of assisting the valley to strengthen its defense.

After Zhao Junsheng took the territories of Shanggu and Chile people in his hands, he completely opened up the connection with Wuchuan Town, so that the territory he could control was connected with Wuchuan, and the road was unimpeded, whether it was politics, military, or economics. All aspects of communication can be carried out in all aspects.

After opening up the connection and connection between Youzhou and Wuchuan, and taking control of a large area of ​​land between the outer city and the inner Great Wall, Zhao Junsheng decided to comprehensively rectify the government and military affairs, and actually control the areas under his control. All forces within are integrated.

The first is government affairs. In fact, the rectification of government affairs has already begun, the most important thing is the appointment and transfer of officials.

To rectify the administration of officials, the specific means are to strengthen the investigation and punishment of officialdom corruption on the one hand;

So what is the ultimate purpose of doing this?Of course, it is to remove the moths in Youzhou's officialdom, and at the same time remove and replace officials who are loyal to the court but not to Zhao Junsheng, and remove some officials who are not capable.

Zhao Junsheng specifically mentioned this point when he convened his subordinate officials to discuss government affairs. Of course, it was impossible to state his purpose, but he only put forward some requirements.

Li Yuande stood up when Zhao Junsheng proposed to rectify the officialdom in order to strengthen the control over the counties and counties: "My lord, I have two suggestions from the lower officials. I don't know if I should say it or not?"

Zhao Junsheng looked at Li Yuande and raised his hand, "Say it!"

Li Yuande bowed his hands to Zhao Junsheng and other officials: "Since the prince proposed in Youzhou to levy some additional taxes on each household of the people to pay the officials' salaries and the army's military pay, the corruption in the officialdom has indeed decreased a lot. The vast majority of officials no longer covet the property of the government when they have their salaries, but after a long time, some officials will inevitably be greedy. Ask for bribes, if businessmen, rich households and common people do not give them benefits, they will delay doing things for them, or often go to trouble!"

"The lower officials believe that people's greed is endless, and the greed of officials and generals must be dealt with harshly, otherwise, if left unchecked, there will be endless troubles! Therefore, the lower officials suggested setting up a new The yamen, with fair and strict people in charge, is in charge of official corruption and violations of the system!"

Regarding Li Yuande's suggestion, many officials expressed that they did not understand and did not agree with it. Among them was Mao Xiuzhi, who stood up and expressed doubts: "Mr. , isn’t the power of this yamen surprisingly great? Besides, once this yamen is established, wouldn’t it put all the officials and generals in Youzhou in danger? How can they even think about handling official duties, leading troops to drill, and marching to fight?”

Li Yuande obviously thought that there would be objections and what objections the opponents would raise. He was prepared and said: "Of course, the power of this yamen must be limited. The suggestion of the next official is to only allow this yamen to have relevant If there is no evidence, the suspected official will be put on file for review, and only someone who presents evidence to report or the order of a higher-level official can investigate the suspected object! Secondly, this yamen only has the right to investigate and interrogate, but not to judge !

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"As for the fact that this yamen will put everyone in the officialdom of Youzhou at risk, the officials thought it was nonsense. As long as the officials and generals don't have ghosts in their hearts, how can they be afraid? Officials are not corrupt and violate the system, as long as the officials are loyal to the prince and do practical things for the people under his rule, this Yamen will not trouble them!"

The officials all thought about Li Yuande's words.

Zhao Junsheng said with a smile: "This king thinks that Li Taishou's suggestion is very good and very feasible! Let's set up a supervisor Cao to test the waters first. As for the selection of the supervisor Cao to join the army..."

At this time Hua Mulan said: "Your Majesty, I have come to ask for this job. This is an job that offends people. How can ordinary people be able to handle it? I will be the governor of the army and join the army. How many officials in the Youzhou government are there?" Be more scruples, and don't dare to retaliate!"

"You?" Zhao Junsheng was surprised, and asked Hua Mulan to be the chief of the governor. She is a woman. It is because there is a precedent for a general leading troops to fight, but it is really unheard of in history to let a woman be an official. Yes, she is also a court lady who serves people.

Seeing Zhao Junsheng's hesitant and skeptical expression, Hua Mulan was a little unhappy: "Does the lord think that Mulan can't do well as the governor to join the army? Or does the lord not think women can be officials, or does the lord look down on women at all?"

The hat was too big, Zhao Junsheng couldn't bear it, he waved his hand: "Of course not... well, I'll leave it to you to be the supervisor Cao joins the army, but the Governor's Mansion has no extra squads, so we need You go outside and find a new house as a yamen, and the officials and subordinates under the supervisor also need you to choose from various Caos!"

Chapter 596 Centralization (2)

Zhao Junsheng adopted the first suggestion made by Li Yuande, and decided on the spot to appoint Hua Mulan as the governor Cao to join the army. Then he asked Li Yuande: "Mr. Li, you said you had two suggestions before, but you only said one. One thing, keep talking!"

"Yes!" Li Yuande arched his hands, "My lord, I think that the governor's mansion as the highest authority in Youliao is too small in terms of structure. Maybe the lord has forgotten that you are not only the governor of Youzhou, but also the general of Zhengdong. , Governor of the military forces of Youliao, and the title of King of Liaodong. Except for the authority of the military commander of Youliao, both the General Zhengdong and the King of Liaodong are much bigger than the governor of Youzhou. I know that so far, the prince They haven’t set up a Grand General’s Mansion or a Prince’s Mansion yet!”

"The lower official suggested that the prince should set up a palace, with the palace as the highest authority, put Shanggu County under Youzhou, and set up three towns, Fuming, Xuanrou, and Huaihuang between Wuchuan Town and the original territory of Yan State; The territory of the Le people was established as Chile Prefecture, and the leader of Chile, Baluotu, was the governor. ---Updated quickly, no anti-theft ---Then the original Yan State was set as Yingzhou, and the original Goguryeo territory was set as Yingzhou Andong Prefecture. In this way, the palace will have four prefectures and four towns under its jurisdiction, namely Youzhou, Yingzhou, Andong Prefecture, Chile Prefecture, Wuchuan Town, Fuming Town, Xuanrou Town, and Huaihuang Town!"

"This is a note drafted by the lower officials, please read it!" Li Yuande took out a booklet and presented it with both hands.

A soldier next to him came over and forwarded the notebook to Zhao Junsheng.

Zhao Junsheng took the brochure, opened it, and read it carefully. The brochure was much more detailed than what Li Yuande said verbally. After reading it, he thought about it, and then handed the brochure to Dongfang Chen: "Everyone take turns to read it!"

Li Yuande had obviously thought a lot about this matter, and had made sufficient preparations. He even wrote down the specific details, which seemed to be done with his heart.

Zhao Junsheng couldn't help but look at Li Yuande with admiration. He didn't expect Li Yuande to have deep research on political construction. If he followed Li Yuande's suggestion, it would undoubtedly be of great help to Zhao Junsheng's rule. The control of all current control areas has been greatly improved.

Zhao Junsheng was also very puzzled. Li Yuande didn't discuss this matter with him beforehand. Could it be that Li Yuande is very confident in his suggestion?

The booklet was turned around in the hands of all the officials in the hall and returned to Zhao Junsheng. Zhao Junsheng took the booklet and looked at the officials and asked, "Everyone, what is Li Fujun's suggestion? Let's talk about it!"

Undoubtedly, if Zhao Junsheng's highest authority is upgraded to the palace, and the corresponding governance powers are delegated to the prefectures and counties, the official positions and status of all officials present will also increase. As a result, Zhao Junsheng will soon form a In the small imperial court, these people's official positions will also be promoted. ---- Fast update, no anti-theft ---

Cui Hao stood up and said: "My lord, I think it is feasible, but the details still need to be considered!"

"The lord has the right to open the mansion. Mr. Li's suggestion can be implemented, and he will not leave an excuse for the outside world. The lower officials seconded his proposal!" Dongfang Chen also stood up and agreed.

Other officials followed suit, almost overwhelmingly supporting the proposal.

Zhao Junsheng has now affirmed that Li Yuande's proposal is for the benefit of all officials, and no one will object.

However, just as he was thinking this way, Kou Qianzhi uttered some objections, "My lord, fellow colleagues, the old Taoist agrees to upgrade the highest authority in Youzhou, but it cannot be born as a royal mansion. The king of Liaodong is just a title. This prince does not have the power to establish a mansion and establish teeth. The one who has the power to open a mansion and establish teeth is the post of the Great General Zhengdong! The princes leave an excuse!"

Zhao Junsheng and all the officials thought about it, and it was indeed like what Kou Qian said.

It is said that he, the king of Liaodong, is not a feudal vassal. Although he has a fief, he cannot open a mansion, and the princes who have always had the right to open a mansion can only be princes and vassals appointed by the court.

Zhao Junsheng thought for a while, and said to the officials: "Kou Tianshi is not unreasonable. It is not appropriate for us to be enemies with the imperial court and the princes of the world. Put aside the plan to build a palace for the time being, and build a general's palace first! Li Yuande, Pei Jin, Liang Ji, Dongfang Chen, Cui Hao, Kou Qianzhi, you and others should make a total calculation and make a detailed statement of this matter. This proposal was proposed by Li Yuande, so let Li Yuande preside over this matter!"

Several people who were named stood up and agreed: "Yes!"

After the government affairs were arranged, Zhao Junsheng also started to carry out military actions. The troops and horses under his command were too complicated and had to be integrated and reorganized.

On September [-]th, Wuchuan town general Gao Xiu received Zhao Junsheng's order and came all the way from Wuchuan. Even Xue An, who was already the Huazhou town general, also quietly rushed from Huazhou to Ji County. Passing through most of the Northern Wei Dynasty, there are dozens of pass cities of various sizes along the way.

Gao Xiu arrived two days earlier than Xue An. After all, he hadn’t seen him for several years. To show his importance, Zhao Junsheng personally greeted him outside the Governor’s Mansion. Whether it was Gao Xiu who arrived first or Xue An who arrived later .