The mausoleum system in Chang 'an of the Han Dynasty was responsible for the two major tasks of "strengthening the base while weakening the branches" and "defending against the Xiongnu". It had always played an important role in politics and military affairs.
On the one hand, it could move the tyrants who were beyond the reach of the central government to the central government, so that it would be easier to manage and achieve the effect of strengthening the trunk while weakening the branches, so that no one could make trouble in the local areas.
On the other hand, it could also make the capital an extremely rich and populous area with strong military potential. It would become a strategic base for the counterattack against the Xiongnu, which would be convenient for action. It was a supporting measure for immigration to the border.
In short, it was to strengthen the central government by cutting the leeks of the tyrants, and at the same time, stabilize the centralized system, so that the political situation of the Han Dynasty could be stable and peaceful, so that they could launch a comprehensive counterattack against the Xiongnu.
This was a policy that was extremely beneficial to the country's governance, and it played an indelible role in Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's comprehensive counterattack. Unfortunately, it was abolished later, and the tyrants rose again to control the local areas. The authority of the central government gradually declined, and the Eastern Han Dynasty was built on the basis of compromise with the tyrants. Later, the famous Three Kingdoms Era appeared.
That was a group of tyrants in a chaotic war.
Time elapsed, but the mausoleum system still possessed an irreplaceable importance, especially at a time like this. To Xiao Ruxun, it was unquestionably a good thing to move all the gentry of the world to the foot of the capital and place them under her control.
He could free up the local areas and let the local government do what they wanted. In the capital, he could fill the population and gather the elite people of the world here. He could give them a set of centralized reform of the Xiao family, so that they could understand the power of the reform in advance.
In this way, the goal of strengthening the trunk while weakening the branches would be achieved. He could use the political nature of the capital to attract a large number of people, and it could also help to develop the grassland and strengthen Liaodong.
In short, the central government was strong while the local areas were weak. This was the fundamental policy of a centralized country.
And this "weak" did not mean that it was like the Song Dynasty, which developed Kaifeng with the whole country's power and ignored other areas. Instead, it was to do its best to make the local areas not have a large amount of land, wealth, and population, but only the local government and the common people who represented the central government.
It was to ensure the authority and tax of the central government, and to ensure the smooth operation of the government and the smooth implementation of government orders. in this way, the country could be strengthened to the greatest extent.
A series of decrees gradually formed in Xiao Ruxun's mind.
In front of him, the Great Ming Dynasty's Ministers and Generals were still endlessly arguing about their political future in Great Qin. Of course, this was not all of their wealth, and this was especially so for the Nobles, who had even more to gain from it.
Take your time.
The quarrel lasted from evening until late at night. Xiao Ruxun watched the show with a smile on his face for more than four hours. After calculating for a while, he realized that he had already obtained three million taels of silver.
Compared to Chong Zhen, Chong Zhen only got less than one percent of his.
This sum of money was enough for the capital to survive this period of chaos.
Let's call it a day. We'll continue tomorrow after they hand in their proof of allegiance.
Xiao Ruxun ended the battle and told them to come again the next day.
Only then did the group of people reluctantly leave.
The officials in the palace also left and returned to their homes.
The capital had basically been stabilized, and there were no more military disasters. On the contrary, the army that broke into the city was doing its best to restore order in the capital, which surprised many officials.
Could a change of dynasty be carried out in such a stable way?
They had a deeper understanding of Xiao Ruxun's strength and means.
Of course, this was just the tip of the iceberg. Time would give them a deeper understanding of their emperor.
After they returned home, another group of people entered the palace. Compared to the previous group, this group was the true core of Xiao Ruxun's new dynasty. The generals were led by Zhao Hu and the civil officials were led by Wang Xijue. The matter they came to discuss was the real important matter that concerned the establishment of the new dynasty.
"How's the situation in the northwest?"
Xiao Ruxun asked the person in charge of Blackwater's capital, Zhang Wu's deputy, Sun Tang.
"Your Majesty, the situation in the northwest is excellent. Ningxia Inspector Zhu Zhengse surrendered without a fight, and all of Ningxia is now under our control. Yulin Inspector Wang Jianjia tried to resist, but he was killed by his subordinates. The entire army surrendered, and the battle at Yulin is over. Only Gansu has not received any news, but the one in charge of Gansu is Great General Liu Chi, so there shouldn't be any problems.
In addition, Deng Zilong and Li Ruzhang have already left Tongguan and are heading for Shanxi's Datong. They should be able to reach the capital in twenty days, and by then, the battle in the northwest should be over. The nine borders should be pacified, and our Daqin's northern defense line will be free of worries. "
The generals all nodded.
Xiao Ruxun also nodded.
"Mm, very good. Since the war in the northwest has been pacified, the northern border of Daqin should be stable for now. Shanxi and Datong should be fine. As for Xuan Prefecture, Ma Chong!"
"Present, I!"
The deputy general of White Tiger Camp, Ma Chong, stepped forward.
"The commander-in-chief of Xuan Prefecture is your clan's Ma Jin. I order you to lead ten thousand soldiers to Xuan Prefecture and capture it without bloodshed. Rendezvous with Deng Zilong's army there."
Ma Chong clasped his fists and said, "I will go!"
"Have the orders for the southern provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian been sent away?"
"Your Majesty, they have been sent away!"
"Good."
Xiao Ruxun nodded again. "Although our army has already captured the capital and established Daqin, the world has not yet been pacified and is still fraught with danger. In order to completely control the world, I have decided that once the new dynasty is established, all of you will lead armies to the various parts of Daqin and bring every inch of the land under the rule of Daqin. Is everyone confident?"
"Yes!"
The generals had excited expressions on their faces as they shouted in unison.
"Good! Very good! "
Xiao Ruxun sternly said, "I am extremely happy that everyone is so confident. In establishing the new dynasty, all of you have contributed greatly!"
"We are willing to die for Your Majesty!"
Then, Xiao Ruxun looked at the ranks of the civil officials.
Other than the old officials of the former Ming Dynasty led by Wang Xijue and Li Tingji, most of them were young officials promoted by Xiao Ruxun. They would be the main force in the future administration and land reform, as well as the main force in educating the surviving scholars of the former Ming Dynasty.
"Duke Wang, Duke Li, the new dynasty has just been established and many things are complicated. I don't have many capable people under me. The new dynasty still needs to rely on you two."
Xiao Ruxun treated them with a pleasant countenance.
Wang Xijue and Li Tingji hurriedly knelt down and said that they didn't dare.
Xiao Ruxun hurriedly helped them up, holding their hands and comforting the two old people with a pleasant expression on her face.
"After the new dynasty is established, Duke Wang and Duke Li will be the First and Second Cabinet Ministers of Daqin. You are my important right-hand men. I can't do without you. Oh, Zhou Yao!"
Xiao Ruxun called Zhou Yao out of the ranks.
"Your Majesty!"
Zhou Yao bowed slightly.
"Have the families of Duke Wang and Duke Li been settled?"
Zhou Yao said, "In accordance with His Majesty's orders, we have already chosen a residence for Duke Wang and Duke Li in the inner city. All kinds of daily necessities have also been arranged. Once our court officials' salaries have been determined, we will definitely prepare everything for the two dukes."
"Nonsense!"
Xiao Ruxun reprimanded Zhou Yao, "Duke Wang and Duke Li are my loyal subjects. Even if I'm not sure about my own salary, how can Duke Wang and Duke Li neglect it? Pass on my order. Choose two thousand mu of fertile land in the Imperial Plantation around the capital and give it to Duke Wang and Duke Li as a place to settle down in the capital. "
"This lowly subject obeys!"
"In addition, the capital is still not completely settled. Arrange some skilled guards for Duke Wang's and Duke Li's residences so that nothing can happen to them. If anything goes wrong, I'll bring my head back!"
"As you command!"
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