The Heavens: From Knowing Whether You Rule the World

Chapter 94 Rule the world!

In the autumn of the first year of Zhiping, Prime Minister Han Zhang retired and all officials saw him off.

Han Zhang was a loyal minister to two dynasties. Emperor Renzong Zhao Zhen once praised him as a minister of the country who "put the world in a safe place like Mount Tai and can be called a minister of the country." The current emperor calls him a wise minister who "is the most impartial and virtuous in the world."

The Great Zhou Dynasty lasted for more than a hundred years. Ever since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty by Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong, there has always been a special relationship between the lineages of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong.

Under the stable transition of master and apprentice Han Zhang and Chu Hong, the Taizong and Taizu lines achieved a stable succession of the throne.

Han Zhang, the famous minister who once ruled the world, also completed his historical mission and retired peacefully.

Compared to the aging Han Zhang, Chu Hong is like the rising sun.

When talking about his personal political views and governance, Chu Hong's words made the emperor deeply agree.

Therefore, the emperor Zhao Zongquan announced that Chu Hong, the Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Pavilion, the Vice Prime Minister, the Minister of Personnel, the Right Vice Minister of Revenue, the Left Vice Minister of Rites, the Minister of Taichang Temple, and the Grand Master of Imperial Households, was promoted to Prime Minister, the Chief Assistant of the Cabinet, the Privy Minister of the Privy Council, the Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Pavilion, and the Grand Master of the Three Departments, and was specially granted the title of Shang Zhuguo, in charge of all affairs of the Secretariat, the Cabinet, and the Privy Council.

Chu Hong, a 29-year-old scholar who was renowned throughout the world and highly regarded by the public, officially embarked on a career of ruling the world.

Since ancient times, the change of power among prime ministers has also caused considerable struggles.

When prime ministers meet, one has just lost power and the other has just come to power, how can they not fight?

Unfortunately, Chu Hong and Han Zhang are master and apprentice!
Chu Hong is Han Zhang's only student, and Han Zhang is Chu Hong's only teacher.

There is naturally no conflict as power changes between master and disciple.

As a result, the transfer of power was quite smooth and there was almost no change in official positions.

Chu Hong, rules the world!
Hall of Wende

All the civil and military officials gathered together, and the hall was filled with red and purple, which was beyond words.

Almost everyone looked at the first row of straight figures with awe in their eyes.

Twenty-nine years old. That’s fucking scary!
Before this matter was concluded, many people were skeptical. They thought that 29 was too young and the emperor might not choose this person.

The ideal approach would be to insert a few prime ministers before this person takes the throne, so that he can at least live until he is forty years old.

结果
hiss.
There is no need to look for the evergreen tree; it is too bright.

Many neutral officials are no longer prepared to remain neutral. The opportunity is waiting there, so they need to learn to get close to them.

On the military side, Duke Yingguo Zhang Fu and Marquis Ningyuan Gu Tingye looked at each other quietly.

The Queen Mother's party was gone, and the new emperor's throne was secure.

In this case, it is time to treat the people who once supported Long Wenwu as human beings.

Will that person be more forgiving?
If they were more lenient, the lives of future military generals would be much easier.

Gu Tingye frowned slightly and then sighed.

Back then, when Emperor Renzong was fighting for power, both civil and military officials were united.

Once the incident was over, the struggle between civil and military officials began again.

After all, civil and military officials are not in the same camp, and it is certain that the literati will suppress the military officials.

The difference lies in how hard the pressure is.

He also didn't quite understand the extent to which the literati suppressed the military generals when Zifeng ruled the world.

"Go up!"

Following the old eunuch's sharp voice, Zhao Zongquan walked up to the throne step by step, with his hands slightly clasped together in his legs.

Gu Tingye hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward, "Your Majesty, winter is coming. This autumn is colder than last autumn. If winter comes, it will probably be colder than last year. The soldiers on the frontiers are suffering from the cold. In order to resist the severe cold, I request that you purchase all kinds of cold-resistant items."

As soon as Gu Tingye submitted his memorial, the eunuchs on duty immediately handed it over.

Zhao Zongquan nodded slightly while reading the memorial. Winter was approaching, and it was necessary to make early plans to keep warm in the border areas.

In previous years, the issue of keeping warm on the border would have been resolved by this time, but this year there are many complicated things to do, and there was also the issue of the Prime Minister's power some time ago, so this matter has been shelved for more than ten days.

"To protect the frontier from the cold, we need to buy new clothes, firewood, and food. Do you have any objections, my dear ministers?"

Zhao Zongquan gently put down the memorial and looked in the direction of the purple-robed official.

This is a matter of such magnitude that no one below the third rank has the right to speak.

The officials who make decisions are completely different from the officials who do things.

"Your Majesty, may I ask how much money these cold-weather services cost?"

Liu Shi'an, the Grand Secretary of Wenhua Palace, received a signal from Chu Hong and immediately asked a key question.

Chu Hong was promoted to Prime Minister, and naturally a position in the cabinet became vacant. However, Liu Shi'an, with the recommendation of Chu Hong, successfully became the Grand Secretary of Wenhua Palace.

Liu Shian’s issue was quite critical. The civil servants did not pay attention to any cold-proof measures or cold-proof matters.

What the civil servants care about is how much money is spent. Money is not easy to earn. If too much is spent, there will be a debate about how much is spent.

"Two million taels!"

Zhao Zongquan also realized the problem and immediately looked at his nephew, "What do you think, sir?"

The general immediately pricked up his ears and looked at Chu Hong, the prime minister. This decision basically foresaw his attitude towards the generals.

In the next few decades, whether the soldiers on the frontier will eat coarse food or enjoy fine wine and delicious food will depend on this person's attitude.

"too much."

Chu Hong frowned slightly, looking at the somewhat disappointed general, without much reaction.

Now he doesn't need to look at anyone's face.

After a brief pause, Chu Hong replied in a deep voice, "Last year, if I remember correctly, the winter cold-weather money should have been more than 1.5 million taels. Although it's a little colder this year, it doesn't need to be that much more."

In an instant, the mood of the generals and nobles improved a lot.

The meaning is quite obvious, it can be more, but more is a bit too much.

Yes, there are more, and that’s the good news.

If Lord Han or Lord Fu were in power, they probably wouldn't allow for more silver.

After all, it is a little cold, but how cold can it be?
There are so many people here, and even in the past when the weather was colder than this, we could just endure it.

"Then I wonder what you think is the appropriate amount?"

When the Duke of England saw that the situation was showing signs of relaxation, he felt a little relieved and immediately wanted to bargain.

One million and a half taels was his bottom line, and one million and a half taels was his expectation!
Chu Hong pondered for a while, and he could roughly guess what the general's expectations were.

From the moment Gu Tingye made his report, he guessed why the general made such a report and obviously asked for so much more.

Test attitude!

This money must be given, which exceeds the generals' expectations.

In this way, on the one hand, the military generals were suppressed and not allowed to have a say, and the political correctness of the civil officials was implemented, and on the other hand, real money and goods were given to the military generals so that they did not have to worry about money issues.

Reduce the presence of military generals in the court, but enhance their sense of security in war.

Gradually, as time goes by, one will be able to control martial arts with culture.

The reason should be good!

Once the intellectuals accept this and gradually realize the fact that culture can control military power, this will be achieved.

"Some time ago, the Xixia envoys came to visit and wanted to open up trade between the two countries. This matter was led by Han Da Xianggong and approved by His Majesty.

However, those who are not my people must have different hearts. We should be more cautious. Two million taels is a bit much, but it is within the Ministry of Revenue's budget. In my opinion, it is better to go with two million taels."

As he spoke, Chu Hong looked towards the throne and bowed slightly.

When the Duke of England and others were delighted, Chu Hong added a few more words, "However, if we give so much money to the soldiers on the frontier and cannot even guarantee stability and victory, it will be a shame to the people of the world!"

The meaning is quite clear: the Zhou Dynasty has no shortage of money.

You can also give money.

However, since you have given it, you have to make the extra money effective and bring you stability or victory.

If not, then this money won’t be there next year.

Duke Yingguo, Gu Tingye, and Duke Lingguo looked at each other and all felt slightly relieved.

To be honest, winning is really not a problem.

The Great Zhou Dynasty had many elite soldiers and many good and brave generals. The only disgusting thing was the civil officials' request for peace and the logistics.

As long as we have these two things, not to mention taking back the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, at least defending a place will not be a problem.

Officials from the civil service group also started to communicate with each other, which was actually quite good.

It's only 500,000 taels of silver. The annual tax revenue of the Great Zhou Dynasty was nearly 40 to 50 million taels, so a little more was acceptable.

Of course, it was also because of the words of the Prime Minister.

The civil officials have given the money, and if your military generals are not capable, then that is your military generals' problem.

When the time comes to pursue responsibility, don’t blame the civil servants for being ruthless!
On the throne, Zhao Zongquan also nodded slightly.

As an emperor, what he wanted was a stable and uneasy country.

If a general has more money, he can keep the country stable, then just give him more money!

Anyway, my nephew said that the Ministry of Revenue can afford it.

"allow!"

"The Privy Council has submitted a memorial to the Cabinet for review, and asked the Ministry of Revenue to allocate funds!"

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Tomorrow the new policy will be implemented in one chapter, and then Zhao Ceying will ascend the throne.

It may be a transition period, that is, he will rule the country for decades and the emperor will entrust his son to him.

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(End of this chapter)