Xian Dynasty Era

Chapter 70

Situ Meng Jichang then explained the situation of Taoism, culture and education, household registration, etc. in the seven counties one by one, especially the household registration. As always, the trend of the loss of household registration is becoming more and more serious.

"The fields in the seven counties of my Su State are flat and fertile. In the past five years, the weather has been smooth and the weather has been good. The previous monarch was lenient and did not raise taxes. However, such a lenient government can be implemented in this way. The household registration has been 53 households since five years ago. So far, there will be 630 households... but in five years, there are as many as half of the fleeing households, and now the household registration is becoming more and more violent, why is it difficult to stop? Meng Qing, there should be a word of advice!" Su Zhao's words were sonorous, and his voice was cold It sounded in Zhongyuan Hall, startling the officials present, and they all lowered their heads.

Meng Jichang's complexion changed slightly, thinking of the cruel methods of the young prince, he lost his reason for a while, and hurriedly explained: "Since last year, natural disasters and man-made disasters have emerged one after another, and even local officials are tyrannical and exploiting, abandoning the land to guard..."

In desperation, he actually tried to pass the blame.

Speaking of this, the countenance of the seven prefectures in the distance changed slightly, Feng Kuang, the prefect of Linyang, frowned, and said in a low voice to Xie Gong, the prefect of Yanling, "Meng Gong's words make me equal to where?"

When Meng Jichang finished speaking, Su Zhao looked at Meng Jichang quietly with a cold and deep gaze, and said, "Who does Meng Qing mean by the tyrannical government and exploitation by officials?"

A layer of cold sweat gradually formed on Meng Jichang's forehead, he hesitated and said: "I, I... I don't know."

Obviously, she knew that she had just made a slip of the tongue, and Nene didn't know how to deal with it.

Su Zhao glanced at Meng Jichang, then turned his attention to the governors of the seven counties and the magistrate of the 53 counties, and said coldly: "Meng Qing said that the officials under your rule abused the people, why didn't they investigate and report it?"

Hearing the inquiries from the young princes and marquises, the governors of the seven counties and the 53 county magistrates all looked at each other in blank dismay, none of them dared to answer.

Su Zhao said in a cold voice: "Pretending to be deaf and dumb, and deceiving you to be charming, this is the county chief who guards one side for the lonely herd."

As soon as this remark was made, the people below hula la fell to their knees.

At this time of year, officials and ministers would kneel three times and buckle nine times only when they were at the grand ceremony. Usually, the monarchs and ministers were relatively respectful when they met, and they would not kowtow at every turn, but at this moment when the king was angry, the people below were naturally silent.

"The minister is guilty."

Five or sixty people pleaded guilty, and there were many gray-haired people, but there was still one person who did not kneel. It was clearly Feng Kuang, the governor of Linyang County, and Xie Gong, the governor of Yanling County, who was his friend, looked anxious and broke up. Pull his official robe.

Su Zhao's complexion is gloomy, and he is not afraid at all. Now that he is in charge of the Su country's military power, he is also a person in the immortal way with great power attributed to himself. If the central link is connected, he will kneel down and plead guilty. He may still be a little afraid, but at this moment , only sneered.

However, he still fixed his gaze on Feng Kuang, his heart moved slightly, but he suddenly discovered that he also had a late martial arts innate cultivation, and asked: "Feng Taishou has always guarded the northern gate and is the pillar of the country, what do you have to say? "

Because it is necessary to guard against Jin and Wei, especially Jin. Linyang County belongs to the border county, and Feng Kuang, the county guard, has the military and political power. False words.

In fact, the local sheriffs are all related to the court ministers. For example, the sheriffs of the three southern counties, two of them are related to Dazai Kyohiromichi, and one is a member of the Su family.

Feng Kuang bowed and gave a salute, cupped his hands and said: "Yu County doesn't know, I can assure you that I will never abuse the people in the six counties and one city under my rule. The king and the young hero should also look into it clearly. As for the loss of household registration, the near In the past five years, more than half of the household registration has been transferred to military households. The soldiers are stored among the people, and the soldiers and the people are integrated to guard the frontier. After this matter, the first ruler took pity on him, and ordered the ministers to take care of it carefully, and ordered the three southern counties to settle it properly."

At this moment, the sheriff of Nansan County, who was kneeling in the hall, was still interested in watching the excitement, but when he heard this, his complexion changed slightly, and he secretly scolded Feng Kuang for not being a son of man.

Su Zhao was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Feng Qing's ability is known to all alone."

Feng Kuang has always been a general, he has been at the border for a long time, he has worked hard and made great achievements, but he is a little bit self-confident, and his official reputation is acceptable.

Su Zhaodao: "However, the situation in Linyang County is only one county. What can you say about Changshui, Dangjun, Yanling, Fengle, Guangping, Wuzhi, etc.?"

Still no one dared to answer, not everyone has Feng Kuang's confidence.

As for the magistrates of the 53 counties, there are several magistrates just around the corner.

"Minister, the county magistrate of Dafeng County, Han Tao gave the performance to the prince."

Suddenly, from the dark crowd, a 27-year-old black-robed official with a green beard under his chin raised his head and said solemnly.

"Dafeng County? Fengle County?" Su Zhao frowned, thinking, but still said calmly: "Say."

Han Tao said: "Most of the fugitives are in Fengle. They are the prefects of the county, the tribes of the rich, the tenant farmers, and the officials of the court. Most of them buy land in Fengle County. The fugitives are for them to drive. The officials have reported to the county several times. The government... the governor of the county can't control it."

Su Zhao's face was gloomy, listening to Han Tao's words, there was no expression of joy or anger.

As for the governor of Fengle who was kneeling down, his chubby face was ashen-colored, his body was like chaff, his heart sank, and he secretly hated, "Well, you Han Tao, you are unruly and disrespectful to the superior. This official tolerated you magnanimously, but now, you have intensified, this is going to kill this official!"

Dazai Jinghongdao's face twitched a bit, feeling that Su Zhao couldn't let Su Zhao go on like this, his heart sank, he bowed and said, "I have an answer."

"Teacher, you might as well speak up if you have something to say." Su Zhao's eyes moved slightly, and Fengle County Sheriff has always been Jing Hongdao's disciple.

Jing Hongdao Cang said: "The old minister's words are also related to Fengle County. Zong Bo Su Mao, who lived extravagantly, set up Tianmo in Fengle County. His clan intervened in the prison lawsuit and ran rampant in the village. The Fengle County guards were afraid of his power. , I can't control myself..."

Su Mao's eyelids were drooping and he looked drowsy, but when he heard the words, he was startled and said angrily: "This is nonsense, respect the public, the old man used to keep his door behind closed doors, and always obeyed the public and obeyed the law. When did he do evil in Fengle County?" , respect you, I have always respected you..."

Su Zhao looked at this scene and felt that if it continued like this, sooner or later it would become a mutual attack between the court officials and ministers.

"enough."

A cold, indifferent voice interrupted the growing noise in Zhongyuan Hall.

Su Zhao's eyes were gloomy, looking at Jing Hongdao who retreated angrily, with a worried expression on his face.

His teacher suddenly impeached Zong Bo Su Mao. Is this to make him realize the resistance to innovation and retreat?
Because, this means, warn him, if he wants to clean up the land and carry out the reform, then he will attack the clan... and the clan is the foundation of Su Yi's family.

However, what qualifications does Su Mao have to represent the Su family?
Su Zhao was silent for a moment, and then said loudly: "Corrupt officials and corrupt officials became traitors because of fate, and they stripped Li Yuan in the local area. Dear, it shows that the construction of Yushitai is urgent! Chen Qing, how is the drafting of Yushitai and "Nine Questions" these days?"

Since his teacher Jing Hongdao was unwilling to cooperate, he could only bring up the topic himself.

Si Kou Chen Shao, hearing the words, came out and cupped his hands and said: "The minister has drawn up the rules and regulations. Yushitai is in charge of the state's criminal constitution and regulations, and is responsible for rectifying the wind and eliminating discipline. The censor doctor is the head, and the censor Zhongcheng is the deputy..."

As he spoke, he took out a playbook from his sleeve and handed it over with both hands.

As for the ministers present, listening to Chen Shao's narration about Yushitai's governance regulations, all of them were in awe.

In the original Sikou Mansion, due to the confusion of responsibilities, most of the manpower and energy were already involved just by mentioning the prison.

Supervision duties are more of a formality, reflected among the upper and lower officials, which is the self-inspection and self-correction of the subordinate officials by the chief official.

But now after this adjustment, it is equivalent to that the power of supervision is in the hands of a special person, and from then on it will be responsible to Su Zhao. While the monarchy is consolidated and strengthened, it will also put a curse on Su Guogong's head.

Some officials went to see Dazai Jinghongdao, hoping that the governor who regulates yin and yang can stop the young prince from acting recklessly.

However, Jing Hongdao looked like an old god, and he didn't see the ferocity of impeaching Zongbo Su Mao just now.

(End of this chapter)