On the 8th of January, the governors had all returned.
Even Bing'er returned to Jingzhou County to observe the politics. Since Bing'er did not dislike such a lifestyle, Ouyang Shuo was prepared to let her train in Jingzhou County for a few years.
Ouyang Shuo smiled bitterly as he recalled how the governors had carefully asked him when he would be promoted to an Imperial Dynasty before they left. On the night of the ceremony, Ouyang Shuo had checked the requirements to become an Imperial Dynasty.
Compared to the nine requirements for a dynasty, an Imperial Dynasty only required three.
Requirement 1: Unify the China region.
There was nothing much to say about this. Unifying China had always been Great Xia's goal. If everything went smoothly, Gaia would be able to achieve this requirement in seven years.
Requirement 2: Become the overlord of the Asia region.
This was a little difficult.
Thinking about the circumstances under which Great Xia established itself as the overlord of the China region, it was obvious how difficult it was.
The Asia region was the strongest region in the world. Other than the Great Xia Dynasty, there were also the Romanov Dynasty, Ashoka Dynasty, Maurya Dynasty, Gudo Dynasty, Persia Empire, and Arabia Empire.
Even the Caesar Dynasty occupied a corner of the Asia region.
If Great Xia wanted to become the overlord while surrounded by enemies, it would be impossible to achieve it without destroying a few dynasties. The biggest challenge would be the three dynasties in the India region.
Requirement 3: Gain the recognition of the global dynasties.
This was even more difficult. Thinking about Great Xia's situation, to gain the recognition of the global dynasties was basically equivalent to smashing the cake of the Silver Hand and Azure Badge.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to achieve.
Other than the above three requirements, there were no requirements for titles, reputation, territory, luck, or population. As long as the above three requirements were met, all the basic requirements were included.
Ouyang Shuo wondered if Gaia had never thought of promoting a dynasty to an Imperial Dynasty by setting such stringent requirements. After all, including Gaia's seven years, there were only four years left in the game world.
"No matter what, I have to give it a try."
The moment he checked the requirements, Ouyang Shuo made up his mind to promote Great Xia to an Imperial Dynasty. This was his ultimate goal in the game world.
With that, he had no regrets.
…
While Ouyang Shuo was being briefed by the governors, the relocation and doubling of Shanhai City's expansion had begun to ferment. Gradually, it became the most popular matter in Shanhai City, and even the entire Imperial Dynasty.
The popularity of this incident had already surpassed that of the promotion ceremony that had just ended.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that compared to the crowded old district, the new district was a virgin land that had yet to be developed. It contained unlimited opportunities and wealth.
For a time, no matter if it was the common people, high officials, or nobles, chatting on the streets, meeting in teahouses, or contacting in secret, the focus of their discussion was mostly the matter of the new city.
Everyone was eager to occupy a place in the new city.
However, the Yamen of Shanhai City was very secretive about the planning of the new city area. No matter how the high-ranking officials, nobles, merchants, and gentry tried to ask about it indirectly, from the Yamen of Shanhai to the ordinary officials, they did not say a word, which made people anxious.
The government of Shanhai City was in a difficult position. A few days ago, the Imperial Court had taken over the overall planning authority of Shanhai City from the government of Shanhai City and handed it over to the Executive Yuan to take the lead. The Finance Department, the Industry Department, the Civil Affairs Department, Jingshi University, and many other institutions were involved. The Cabinet was responsible for the review.
The standard was so high that it exceeded everyone's imagination.
Before drawing up the overall plan for Shanhai City, the first thing the cabinet did was to adjust the administrative division of Lianzhou County.
…
On the morning of the 9th of January, in the palace of Royal City.
As the Jingshi University, the Military University, and the Imperial Guards moved out, Royal City suddenly became empty. As far as the eye could see, there were busy craftsmen everywhere.
Whether Ouyang Shuo was willing or not, it was necessary to expand the palace in order to match the status of the dynasty.
According to the plan, the entire Royal City was divided into three major areas. The south and north were the boundaries, and the entire north was the palace area. The south was divided into two, the west was the government area, and the east was the Temple of Heaven and the ancestral temple.
The camp of the first legion of the Imperial Guards was no longer concentrated in one place. Instead, it was divided into five large drill grounds, and every key area of Royal City was guarded. They patrolled day and night to protect the safety of Royal City.
According to the system, the first legion no longer participated in external battles.
The outer palace of the palace was guarded by the Divine Guards, and the harem was led by Hua Mulan, who was the female palace guards.
For this reason, Ouyang Shuo specially approved the expansion of the Divine Guards to a scale of 5,000 people. In this way, even if Ouyang Shuo went out, he could still leave 2,000 Divine Guards to guard the palace.
Other than the defense on the surface, the Shadow Guards had recruited a large number of martial arts experts from the Pugilistic World in recent years. Each of them was skilled and hidden in every corner of the palace.
If anyone really wanted to enter the palace to assassinate the emperor, they might have gone to the wrong place.
This arrangement was not because Ouyang Shuo was timid, but because the assassination of Emperor Wu of Han and the poisoning of Feng Qiuhuang happened not too long ago, and Ouyang Shuo had to be on guard.
Great Xia had made too many enemies, and Ouyang Shuo would not be surprised if there were people who would do something desperate.
In the imperial study, Jiang Shang was explaining the need to adjust the administrative division of Lianzhou County. "Your Majesty, Shanhai City is the capital of the dynasty, an important place in the capital region, and the center of the dynasty. It radiates to the entire territory of the dynasty and is the symbol of the dynasty. Its high status and importance cannot be overemphasized. Therefore, we must establish its position in the administration."
Ouyang Shuo was puzzled. "Didn't I already make Lianzhou County into Zhili County?"
"Forgive me for being blunt, but in the dynasty, the status of Zhili County is already on the low side. I suggest that we follow the Tang Dynasty's system and promote Shanhai City to be the capital, change Zhili County to be the capital governor, and set up the capital governor.
What is the capital? It is also big. What is the teacher? It is also the masses.
The residence of the emperor must be described with the words of the masses, so it is named the capital.
The capital is big, and the omen is many.
Naming it the capital governor showed the grandeur and scale of the capital of a great country.
After listening to Jiang Shang's explanation, Ouyang Shuo learned a lot. He did not expect that the capital, which he was so familiar with, actually had such an allusion. He smiled and said, "Approved!"
Although it was just a name change, there was an extraordinary meaning behind it.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"About the candidate for the capital governor, does the cabinet have anyone to recommend?" Ouyang Shuo asked.
Jiang Shang was stunned. This was something he did not think about before he came. Logically speaking, it was natural for Zhili County to be changed to the capital governor, and the former Shanhai Magistrate Zang Wenzhong to be the capital governor.
According to His Majesty's words, he was prepared to change the person.
"Your Majesty, are you dissatisfied with Zang Wenzhong, or do you have other intentions?" Jiang Shang could not make up his mind at the moment, so he could only seek stability and said, "I think that Shanhai Magistrate Zang Wenzhong is a suitable candidate."
"Although Zang Wenzhong is suitable, is there no other candidate in the cabinet?"
"This …"
Faced with His Majesty's question, Jiang Shang was a little nervous.
To be honest, the capital governor seemed to have an illustrious position, but it was a thankless position.
The capital was under the feet of the Emperor. Any random person on the street was a high-ranking official with a noble title. In this way, the capital governor was suppressed by the imperial court, and the high-ranking officials were pressuring him. He could not afford to offend either side.
However, all the governors of the capital governor were tactful and flattering people.
In the history of the Tang Dynasty, the frequency of the changing of the capital governor was shocking. In the fourth poem of the "Five Poems for Friends", Bai Juyi wrote, "How to change the capital, do not hesitate. Let me ask you to change 15 people in 10 years. "
On average, one person would be changed in less than a year.
Ouyang Shuo no longer forced Jiang Shang, and said, "Let Tian Wenjing and Zang Wenzhong swap!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Jiang Shang breathed a sigh of relief. The Emperor's heart was unpredictable.
Ouyang Shuo made such an adjustment not because he was dissatisfied with Zang Wenzhong, but because Zang Wenzhong had been the Mountain and Sea Commander for more than three years, so it was time for him to move to the Shu Prefecture and become the Governor.
Secondly, Ouyang Shuo did not want the capital governor to be as spineless as the Tang Dynasty. He was determined to create an impartial capital governor, so he chose the cold-faced governor, Tian Wenjing.
Tian Wenjing was one of the first batch of old officials of the imperial court, and was also one of the twenty-four meritorious officials. Whether it was experience or ability, Ouyang Shuo believed that Tian Wenjing was qualified to be the capital governor.
After talking about the capital governor, Ouyang Shuo said, "I heard that recently, someone suggested to change the Southern Sichuan Province to Zhili Province, making it the first province. What do you think?"
Jiang Shang was confident about this matter, so he directly replied, "I think the time is not ripe yet."
"If that's the case, those rumors should stop." Although Ouyang Shuo's tone was light, his words were lethal.
No matter who was behind this rumor, it had touched Ouyang Shuo's reverse scale.
The capital region was never short of undercurrents.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I understand!"
Jiang Shang knew that it was time for those who thought they were smart to suffer.
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