Spring and Autumn I Am King

As soon as the conversation between Ran Qiu and Gong Xichi ended, Zhao Wuxi called him to ask the question. Toli Literature Network

Hearing that Gong Xichi was good at writing, and he could also write Qi and Wei seal script, so Zhao Wuxi asked him and Cheng Tuan to serve as clerks respectively, responsible for the records.

Zhao Wuxi wanted to complete the transition from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Qin and Han Dynasties of the Warring States period on his own territory, and to change the old feudal feudal system that was not suitable for the era of the Great War into a more efficient centralized bureaucratic system.

First of all, it is to unify the territory under the same system, which is the first priority of the establishment of government.

Ran Qiu, who was waiting at the side and answered questions at any time, asked curiously, "Does the doctor plan to use Zhao's government or Lu's government?"

If the Lu system was used, he felt that he could also help one or two, while the Jin State Zhao system, Ran Qiu remembered that the master once criticized Zhao Yang for casting a punishment tripod.

But Zhao Wuxi's idea is different. From the current point of view, the Lu system is still very conservative, and it is not as good as the Jin system that has turned the city into a county. However, he did not intend to copy the basic local system of the Jin state, or even the system of the Zhao family.

Although Wu Xie is currently called Lu Chen, it is actually a self-contained system. Just like the six ministers in the Jin state, the doctor of Lu Guoqing also likes to play in his own territory. Don't arouse the indignation of the Chinese people. Just expel you.

So he said: "I will choose the good ones and follow them, and the bad ones and change them. After mixing, it may be a brand new system."

"A new system?"

"Of course!"

Those changes that had been brewing in Zhao Wuxi's heart for a long time, but could not be implemented due to the constraints of the ministers and clan when he was in the Jin state, came out of his mouth one by one, and then changed in the writings of Gong Xichi, Cheng Tuan and others. became a living text.

Every time he said a word, Ran Qiu's straight body vibrated slightly.

"From Shilu to bureaucracy!"

"From respect to respect for the law!"

"From the fief to the township of Shiwu!"

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At the end of August, the cool autumn air has arrived, and Zhen Zhongxun, the head of the Quanyi clan, returned to Zhenyi in a carriage. This is the first time that Zhao Wuxi has been allowed to go out since he broke the city, and what he does is "official business". Zhenyi went back and forth from Linqiu to the scenery of the dozens of miles, and Lei began to stop. The stinging insects are blank, and the river begins to dry up. Zhen Zhongxun looked at this autumn scene, and his heart was also desolate.

When he returned to the lilu where the Zhen clan lived, the remnant elders and neighboring patriarchs gathered around them one after another.

"Patriarch, how's it going?"

"What exactly is the New Deal?"

What they are most concerned about is naturally the specific situation of the so-called "New Deal" by Doctor Zhao. side system. For Yuantian, state soldiers or something.

Only Zhen Zhongxun, who was invited to Linqiu to listen to Dr. Zhao's declaration of politics, could know the truth immediately.

"I can't go into details, but in short, my Zhenyi system has been broken up and remodeled, some positions have been cancelled, and some new positions have appeared."

Everyone's eyes lit up: "Can the patriarch be granted an important role?"

Since everyone was powerless to resist in the formalized "public discussion", they could only give in, but they also hoped that their clan could occupy a powerful position in the New Deal.

Zhen Zhongxun showed everyone the new ribbon and small copper seal on his waist: "The doctor ordered me to be the elder Zhen Yi."

"Elder? What does this duty do?"

"Responsible for the sacrifice..."

"The important affairs of the country are in the sacrificial and the military. Of course, this duty must be performed by people with high morals and respect. The patriarch Zhen is competent enough to do it." At that time, Zhao Wuxi said to Zhen Zhongxun.

It sounds reasonable at first. However, Zhen Zhongxun felt that this position was likely to be a vacant position, used to accommodate and comfort the various clans, and everything had to be guided by Zhao Wuxi and the magistrates.

Seeing the happy expressions on the faces of his family members, he sighed slightly, if Zhao Wuqi completely excluded all the clans from the New Deal, it would inevitably lead to huge backlash and dissatisfaction. But how smart this person is, he first gave a lot of seemingly good positions, but the key subordinates hired cronies. As such. The clans are content with the status quo, if they want to go further. To get into a high-ranking position, you have to be loyal to him wholeheartedly.

Now Zhen Zhongxun can only welcome the various demands of the doctor of the Zhao family tremblingly in the position of "Elder Zhen Yi". At the same time try to protect the interests of the clan.

Someone else came over and asked, "Does Dr. Zhao mean that as long as the Zhao family is in Zhenyi for one day, I, the Zhen family, can inherit the position of elder?"

In the current Wei and Lu countries, the retainers are often inherited from generation to generation, so after a few generations, the retainers have become the spokespersons of local rights, like the city doctors. This was the case in the state of Lu. Ji's Fei Zai had long been passed down by Nan's father and son, but Sanhuan's retainers were sitting on top of the leader and above the lord, and finally caused a sad situation of accompany ministers' dictatorship.

Zhen Zhongxun sneered: "Doctor Zhao is such a shrewd person, how can he be so generous? I also temporarily assume the position of the elder of the city. Every year, I have to be supervised by the doctor's cronies to test the school. There is no food field, but corn as a salary, only 200 shi per year!"

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"Those whose virtue and righteousness are not known to the court cannot be given honorable positions; those whose skill and power are not seen in the country cannot be awarded a high salary; those who are in charge of political affairs but cannot win the trust of the people cannot be appointed as chief officials. Zhenyi and Linqiu's duties It's all about selecting and appointing talents, even if you take office temporarily, you can change and replace them at any time, this is the principle of this doctor's employment!"

This is also what Zhao Wuxi put forward when he declared his government, "From Shilu to Bureaucracy"!

He dismantled and rebuilt the different official positions of Zhenyi and Linqiu. The chief official of a city was named Yizai, who managed the government affairs and people's livelihood, financed and taxed, and received a salary of 300 shi per year.

In addition, there are three auxiliary officials, the city Sima is in charge of the recruitment and defense, and the order is 250 shi; the city elders are in charge of sacrifices and local shooting gatherings;

The list of officials of the two cities was gradually made public. Zhao Wuxi called it "public announcement". Among them, the candidate for the slaughter of Zhenyi was already expected by everyone, and that was Zhang Mengtan.

Zhang Mengtan can be said to be the number two person in Zhao Wuxi's forces, and the only person who can take charge of the military and government of the two cities when Wuchen is not there.

He is a good friend of Wu Xie. After Wu Xie left the Song Dynasty, he came to defect thousands of miles away. He is humble and humble. In virtue and righteousness, merit, and winning the trust of the people, he is very outstanding.

And the chief officer of Linqiu. It was awarded to Ji Qiao who had recently arrived from Jin.

Ji Qiao was originally a lazy person who was only interested in mathematics and could push other business affairs. When Zhao Wuxi was still in China, he did not actually hold a post, but concentrated on studying mathematics and cultivating talents for succession.

But after Wu Xian was expelled, Ji Qiao moved forward bravely and took the initiative to assume the position of Chengxiang slaughter. Together with Yang Tongrong, he maintained this township that was frightened by Wu Xian's departure. In the past year, Chengxiang has remained rich and prosperous. The carts and carts of money, silk and porcelain were sent to Shangqiu in Songcheng, helping Zhao Wuxi to maintain expenses and opening up a situation in Shangqiu.

After the land of Pubei fell into Wu Xian's hands, Ji Qiao and Yang Tong Rong stepped down together, handed over Chengxiang to Zhao Yang's retainers, and took the disciples of the discipline and some potters to Linqiu to serve Wu Xian. .

The reputation of this nearly forty-year-old strategist has gradually risen within the Jin state, and even spread abroad. Many people know that Chengxiangzai is a master of mathematics who can understand the numbers of Zhou Bi, and is studying the "jingtianweidi". technique.

Jiqiao is famous, meritorious, and laborious. The more than a dozen young math disciples in his hands also solved Zhao Wuxi's lack of talent, so it is understandable to appoint Linqiu Yizai, since the governance of the village is well-organized. Further, Qianhu-eup should also be able to do it.

Ji Qiao, who has lost a lot of weight since last year's winter solstice, has his own concerns: "I am afraid that the government will be busy, and I will not have the time to study mathematics and teach my disciples.

But Zhao Wuxi reassured him. If there were no accidents, he would stay in Linqiu himself, and take this former fortress as the administrative center, and he would also participate in government affairs on weekdays. This appointment is to reward Jiqiao for his hard work, and it is also to pave the way for the growth of the "several families" that have gradually formed.

Jiqiao can't shirk. Had to agree.

Next, is Yi Sima. No matter in terms of salary or power, Sima is the only post of ministers. Zhao Wuxi has a lot of people who are competent.

However, it was not easy for Ran Qiu to suddenly be promoted to such an important position. Mu Xia, Yu Xi, and Wu Jing lacked prestige, and these four were more suitable to stay in the army as military officials. Therefore, Sima Yang Tong Rong, who had high status in the original Cheng Township, and Hu Hui, a retainer of the Zhao clan, became the most suitable candidates.

Yang Tong Rong was a little excited after being appointed by Sima Zhenyi, and only followed Zhao Wuxi for two years, during which time the ruler and ministers separated. Who would have thought that from a mere two Sima in the lower palace to the position of Sima in a thousand households, the rank is higher than the sergeant, and he jumped at least two ranks during the period, which can be said to be flying at a speed. He never thought that he would still have such a day, but he felt that the dream of being a doctor and reviving the Yang Tong clan gradually had hope, and he was suddenly full of energy.

Huhui still likes to sing while leaning on the city wall. In addition to Sima in Linqiu, he is also responsible for teaching the warriors to throw spears and training the hundred sons and daughters of the Zhao clan's servants. Combat methods can be used.

Although the Yi elders were in charge of sacrifices, and in ancient times, they also took into account the divine power and had great power, but after entering the Spring and Autumn Period, they have gradually been marginalized. As long as Zhao Wuxi takes good care of it, this position is just an empty title. In order to appease the local people, Elder Zhen gave it to Zhen Zhongxun, and Elder Linqiu also gave it to a local seventy-year-old old man, but he was just a puppet, and the main authority was still performed by Gong Xichi, a proficient Confucian disciple.

Finally, there is the position of judge in charge of law and prison...

Since the ancient Tao Tao made criminal laws, the laws have been hidden in the treasury, and they are not easily revealed to people, so that the Chinese people can't figure out whether they are illegal or not, causing an unknown fear, and it is also possible for the noble officials to kill the people and the people. .

However, the trend in the Spring and Autumn period is that written law will gradually become the mainstream. Zheng and Jin have already taken a step forward, especially the Zhao family of Jin and Zheng, who are at the forefront of the times.

Zhao Wuxi ruled the two cities of Pubei~www.wuxiahere.com~ and also wanted to turn this place into a rule-based regime where everyone respected the law.

However, when things came to an end, he realized the extreme lack of legal talents under his command. In the end, he could only let Cheng Tuan, who had memorized "The Law of Zhao Xuanzi", be the temporary judge of Linqiu, but the judge Zhen Yi could only By Zhang Mengtan concurrently.

In addition, the construction of the law is also very lagging behind, the military law is temporarily sufficient, but the civil law can only be put up by the Jin Dynasty's Zhao family's punishment tripod. If you want to further establish a law that is in line with Pubei's "national conditions", you also need an outline leader and a steady stream of grassroots talents.

When thinking about the wise men, Zhao Wuxi couldn't help but think of Deng Fei, who taught criminal law in Xinjiangpangong, and Deng Fei's brother who had been famous for many times in Song Dynasty, and Mr. Deng Xi, a famous "litigator" in Zheng state. (To be continued)

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