Hand over the jade seal first [Infrastructure]

Two capitals?

The name is actually quite easy to understand, but the question is how to implement the two-capital system, to what extent, and how to arrange the two capitals?

The two-capital system actually existed in later dynasties, not to mention the most famous Ming Dynasty, even the Tang Dynasty already had the two-capital system.

It’s just that the two-capital system was more thorough in the Ming Dynasty, with exactly the same official position system, one in Beijing and one in Nanjing, but the two-capital system in the Tang Dynasty was not so “clear”.

The reason why Xiao Zirong hesitated when he mentioned the two-capital system was because he couldn't grasp the degree of it.

If the same official position system is not arranged, how can it be highlighted that they are the two capitals?At that time, Jiankang will only exist in name only.

However, if there are two identical systems, it is easy to cause a split, and part of the intensified party struggle in the Ming Dynasty has something to do with the two capital systems.

What's more, in the Ming Dynasty, Nanjing was equivalent to "exile". Some officials would be sent here for the elderly if they offended others and would not be convicted, and their future prospects would naturally be gone.

Xiao Zirong didn't hope that Jiankang would become like this at all. Once there was no motivation to fight, the officials who came here would easily slow down their work.

Once they are passive and sabotage, Jiankang's decline will be a matter of time.

He didn't really have any feelings for Jiankang.

So in the end Xiao Zirong decided that Jiankang also has an official position system, but it is not the system of three provinces and six ministries, but the system of nine ministers. Young, promising or capable officials will be put in Jiankang for training. Directly ascend to the Chang'an center.

Of course, before serving as Jiuqing, these officials must have experienced exile, and even Xiao Zirong had already figured it out, just like later generations, no matter how powerful you are, as long as you enter the court, you must pass the imperial examination, and then go through a series of tests. After studying, I was released to be an official close to the people, and I rose up little by little.

There must be a recommendation system, but those who come up through the recommendation are equivalent to taking a shortcut. If you want to be promoted like those who are admitted, you must be as capable as these people.

In fact, people with this ability are generally not too bad at reading. Oh, Xiao Zirong even plans to move the civil service examination system over after it stabilizes.

Some civil servants of later generations are regarded as petty officials in these days, and petty officials are low-ranking positions, and those who can take a serious career in imperial examinations look down on petty officials.

But these small officials are the ones who come to the front line and know the hardships of people's livelihood best. Therefore, if some people cannot afford to study at home, as long as they know a few words, they can give them a chance.

If you are ambitious enough, someone will definitely find a way to make up for the shortcoming of reading.

The court ministers didn't know how far the emperor's thinking had diverged, and they were still discussing the two-capital system.

Xiao Zirong's two-capital system is actually not without flaws, but it is the best so far.

The most important thing is that the promotion channel has been clarified, and the emperor's attitude has been revealed: Do you want to be the Three Dukes, Six Divisions and Nine Ministers?go to work!

People who don't understand the hardships of the people's livelihood are not without official positions. Many noble official positions are used to support the idlers of these aristocratic families, and Xiao Zirong has no plan to cancel them.

Although it looks like a lot of money, the ancestors of these people have contributed to the country and made great contributions to the country. If the descendants of such people can't even keep their wealth, then who will do their best for the country?

Of course, those who have committed crimes will not be mentioned, but since Xiao Zirong came to power, he has not been as jealous as everyone thinks, killing people at every turn.

Every time he orders an investigation, there must be a reason.

From the perspective of the country, Xiao Zirong's idea cannot be said to be bad. Although it seems that the descendants of these aristocratic families or high-ranking officials are easily marginalized if they are incompetent, it is not better than this now. I can't hold on any longer, and it will be even more difficult to come back.

If this system is followed, as long as the descendants still have one or two prospects, they don't have to worry about the future.

It's just that the details need to be negotiated slowly. Suddenly, there is an additional system of officials. It is a problem who stays here and who follows.

But everyone is sure that as long as they can stay, they will have a bright future.

After the dynasty dispersed, Xiao Zirong left Xiao Yan and Chai He behind.

He looked at Chai He with a smile and asked, "How is Chai Shuren recently?"

Chai Shuren was the long history of King Jinling before, and later became the Prime Minister of Jinling. After Xiao Zirong was crowned prince and then ascended the throne, as an old minister of the Eastern Palace, he should be the one who ascended to heaven.

It's just that Xiao Zirong gets along well with these bigwigs in the court, and with the regent Xiao Xuexing in charge, even if Chai Shuren comes back to top the sky, he can be a servant of the Six Departments.

So after thinking about it, Xiao Zirong simply left Chai Shuren in Jinling to continue to be the Prime Minister. He did not abolish the Jinling Kingdom, and anyone with a discerning eye could see that there would definitely be a Jinling King in the future.

Chai He smiled and said, "He hasn't been home for a long time, and every time he writes a letter, everything is fine, and it should look good."

Xiao Zirong nodded: "He has been in Jinling for a long time and has experienced a lot. After moving the capital, I plan to make it in Jiankang to be similar to Jinling. The details will be discussed again, but after thinking about it, I still think he Those who have experience are the most suitable to stay, Shang Shuling, don't be reluctant when the time comes."

Chai He was almost fainted by this pie. Although Xiao Zirong didn't directly promote Chai Shuren, it meant that Chai Shuren should be the leader, and Jiankang should take him as the leader.

Everyone knows that Jiankang will become a place for cultivating talents in the future. Chai Shuren has the opportunity to be a candidate for the prime minister. good.

Chai He smiled: "Young people should go to sharpen, for his future, why would I be reluctant?"

Xiao Yan on the side glanced at Chai He enviously. Sometimes he is proud of his ability, but if his descendants are also very powerful, he should be even more proud.

It's a pity that Xiao Yan's descendants are not more brilliant than Chai Shuren.

Xiao Zirong turned his head to look at Xiao Yan and said, "Xiao Tong should stay too."

Xiao Yan was also happy immediately. Although his eldest son is not as good as Chai Shuren, he is not bad.

In fact, Xiao Zirong was also quite helpless. Once the two-capital system came out, in order to win support, he would definitely choose one or two descendants of senior officials or juniors to stay in Jiankang for cultivation.

Needless to say, Chai Shuren has long been optimistic about him. He has not been in Jinling these years, and Chai Shuren has followed his plan step by step very steadily. Even if some plans are not suitable, he has the ability to adapt to the situation.

But Xiao Yan's son made his scalp tingle. Xiao Yan himself was good at politics and military affairs, but his sons were better than each other in literature and art.

Even in history, Xiao Tong was known as the East Palace’s collection of [-] books when the crown prince had not passed away. Xiao Gang, the emperor of Jianwen, was even more talented in writing, and his writing style even formed a "palace style poem".

These people have literary and artistic cells, but they can only be regarded as qualified politically.

But who told Xiao Yan to belong to his family, if someone else can choose a side branch, choosing a side branch here will not benefit his family, and he can only choose a general from among the dwarfs and choose Xiao Tong.

Looking at it this way, if the two capitals are under the system, staying in Jiankang is equivalent to a smooth future for the son. If the capital is not moved, what happens in the future depends on luck.

So Xiao Yan and Chai He immediately stood in Xiao Zirong's camp.

Xiao Zirong didn't just keep their sons, but also selected a few young people with good reputations and good officials to stay, and many of them were the children of officials from the six departments.

A large number of people were attracted at once, and now those who are lucky enough to see the internal list have no complaints. After all, these young people are indeed good seedlings, and their Majesty has not yet reached the point where he will use any means to achieve his goals.

So when he went to court for the second time, Xiao Zirong found that most people had begun to waver, no, not only wavering, but basically everyone had already started discussing the matter of moving the capital.

Although it was just an intention, basically nothing would go wrong if there were no accidents.

After Xiao Zirong got down from court, he happily ran to find Xiao Xuan and called Xiao Ji and Xiao Zhun over by the way.

The whole family was puzzled and didn't know what he was going to do.

As for Xiao Zirong, someone brought a map and said, "Come, come, let's see how Weiyang Palace is going to be repaired."

Weiyang Palace, the imperial palace of the Han Dynasty, after many wars, is basically a little bit better than only the foundation.

But that is a symbol of strength, Xiao Zirong decided to rebuild on the site, and then leave room for expansion.

Since it is about the residence of my uncle, elder brother and his prince, of course I have to ask everyone for their opinions.

Both Xiao Xuan and Xiao Ji don't care much about state affairs now. Xiao Xuan was tired before and just wanted to retire.

Xiao Ji had to avoid it because his son was the prince.

The two of them asked in unison: "Is the capital really going to be moved?"

Xiao Zirong nodded: "Almost, but we won't be able to move in for a while, and we have to wait until the construction of Chang'an is completed."

The planning map of Chang'an has basically been completed, and the palace is also designed by a special person. Now the consultation is actually only for the interior decoration.

In addition to the imperial palace, Xiao Zirong also planned to arrange Xianyang Palace and Efang Palace.

It’s not that long since that era, and records and relics can be found, so it shouldn’t be difficult to restore it.

Thinking of being able to see the restored Weiyang Palace, Xianyang Palace and Efang Palace with his own eyes, Xiao Zirong felt extremely happy, and his mind was full of: Sajia's life is worthwhile.

After seeing the layout of Weiyang Palace, the little friend Huan'er, who is the prince, asked cautiously: "Uncle Huang, I'm afraid it will be a big construction project. Is there any money in the treasury...?"

Xiao Zirong thought of the few red letters left on the treasury ledger and the money that needs to be allocated for epidemic prevention in the future, coupled with the poor harvest in the north, and the possibility of floods in the south that will soon enter the rainy season, he couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

Seeing the rare frown of the emperor's uncle, Huan'er turned her head and gave instructions to the side. After a while, a little eunuch left in a hurry and came back in a hurry, but when he came back, he was holding a small box in his hand.

Huan'er took the box and pushed it in front of his uncle, "Uncle, here, I have money!"