The saint now likes Linde Hall very much.

It is empty, vast, and clear at a glance, as long as the sound is smaller, you will not be eavesdropped on it.

Cui Zhaowei and Wei Zhaodu came together to salute the saint, and the saint returned the salute.

Both prime ministers sat on one side, and the palace servants retreated after serving tea.

The three kings and ministers first talked about the Double Ninth Festival.

Wei Zhaodu talked about several gatherings of scholars and said that another masterpiece was rumored.

Cui Zhaowei also agreed a few words, but didn't say much. In fact, he was the top scholar and was very good at this, but he was not good at this. His current identity is not suitable for attending such gatherings of folk scholars, and people would gossip.

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"I'm sorry that the war in Xiangyang has not stopped, otherwise there will be more scholars who will arrive in Chang'an." Wei Zhaodu sighed: "There are also frequent wars in Shu, and the roads are blocked, which will eliminate the path of Jinshi's examination."

"The road through Henan, Hebei, Hedong to Guanzhong is not yet dead. I heard that there are endless pedestrians on the Wuling Road in Hezhong, and even at night there are people rushing to go." Cui Zhaowei said: "The Ministry of Rites is scheduled to start the exam in February next year, but at this time,

It's a bit tight, why not postpone it until the end of March?”

If the exam starts in February, it is best to arrive in the capital before the twelfth lunar month, and have nearly three months to adapt to the environment, walk around the road, and attend parties.

"Cui Qing feels that the February exam is in a hurry?" The saint hesitated and said, "I am eager to select talented people, and I wish I could take the exam now."

"Your Majesty has the ability to revive, so you must not be in a hurry at this time. You might as well postpone it until the end of March to let more scholars come to Chang'an. With more people, you can choose the best ones, and Pei Xie's talent may come from it."

Cui Zhaowei replied.

Wei Zhaodu also agreed: "I heard that Zhu Mei has captured and killed Yang and destroyed Dongchuan. The roads in Shu may be reopened. Your Majesty may wait for more than a month."

"In this way, it will be scheduled for March." Both prime ministers said it very reasonably, and the saints followed the good.

As for the others, he didn't want to ask, just decide like this.

Chen advised him before, saying that only two or three people could see the saint's face, and the other officials went to court together and went to court together, just like the tool man, just to support the scene. The saint was unhappy at the time, and later caused many things, but they didn't.

I think this is still the habit now.

Yan Ying asked right, it hasn't been opened for a long time!

"Since Zhu Mei pacified the Yang family, can she send the tribute to Beijing?" the saint asked again.

The financial problems of the court are really becoming more and more urgent. There are fewer and fewer vassal states who offer offerings every year, and even if they continue to offer offerings, the amount of wealth has been greatly reduced. Prime Minister Zheng Yanchang is so busy all day long that he is careful in his calculations and finances.

Still not making enough money.

The first major expense is Shen Ce Army.

The rewards of the Shence Army, which has expanded to more than 40,000 people, are still extremely generous, far exceeding the soldiers of various vassal states in the world.

After Shi Zan brought three thousand Xu Zhen's children into Yushan Capital, they were all amazed at the generous rewards. In addition, the capital was prosperous, and they were all over the place. The living standards were much better than those in Xuzhou. Let's talk about it.

Who dares to believe it?

Of course, if there were only more than 40,000 people, it would not have been so difficult for the imperial court.

The saint is very clear about the meaning. If he prepares more money and silk, he will expand his army to 100,000, which is too much pressure.

Apart from the Shence Army, the second largest expenditure is naturally the salary of officials.

In the national dynasty, it is normal to talk about money, and there is nothing to be embarrassed about.

The scholars should not talk too much about business poetry. Even scholars who passed on the family traditions would describe the business of a small commodity in detail through poetry and essays, without feeling insulting the rituals at all, and thus formed a large genre of poetry.

The legacy of the Northern Dynasties, being brave and fierce, and talking about money does not hurt feelings, is very realistic and natural.

Loyalty to the court also requires money to nourish it. Who will become an official without money?

"Zhu Mei said she wanted to see her off, but she has not seen her yet." Wei Zhaodu was a little embarrassed.

He still wore the hat of the Xichuan Jiedushi on his head and didn't take it off, but he ended up returning to Chang'an.

The soldiers of the Shence Army who brought to Xichuan were obedient at first, but over time, the difficulties of his literati as a literati became increasingly exposed.

After all, it’s not good at abilities!

Although the state dynasty had civil and military officials scattered ranks, the Northern Dynasty had a strong legacy, and it was hardly a matter of division between civil and military affairs. It was normal to be a general and a prime minister. You can tell by looking at the position of governor. He was in charge of civil affairs and was also a military general.

Can Wei Zhaodu ride a horse and shoot archery? Yes, but he is far from meeting the standards of a martial artist, and he can only be considered an amateur.

Will Wei Zhaodu command the army? He can read military books well, but he is only limited to reading military books well, and he lacks the talent to adapt to the situation.

What he is good at is management of personnel.

But at this time, it was not possible to rely solely on power and skills. Civil officials in other dynasties might be able to rely on power and skills to control military generals, but it was really not possible to use the late Tang Dynasty.

Shen Ce Army is relatively obedient and can endure it for a while, but after a long time, it still can’t.

You can't fight, don't understand the warriors, but you dare to command us? Get out of your way!

So Wei Zhaodu was forced to leave. If he didn't leave, it was hard to say what would happen.

"Zhu Mei is domineering and unruly, and it is difficult to control the situation. Your Majesty, I ask Ximen Wentong to be the governor of Jiannan Xichuan to control Zhu Mei." Wei Zhaodu came back in disgrace, but he still wanted to clean up the mess, otherwise he would always feel that

I feel uneasy.

Cui Zhaowei glanced at him without objection.

Checking and balancing each other is the old trick passed down from generation to generation by officials.

The Central Plains's boundaries were divided into the same boundaries as dogs, and they were made by them.

When the saint heard the word "Ximen", he was frustrated and asked, "Yang was Yang Fugong's fake son, so he tried to deal with him. Ximen was also a fake son, so how could he be awarded the famous Zhenzhen Qi?"

"Your Majesty, when I was in the middle of Sichuan, I had many contacts with Ximen Wentong, and I knew that his nature was not bad." Wei Zhaodu said: "Besides, today, who can make Zhu Mei? Dragon Sword Zhao Jian? Or is it a man.

Cun, Li Jing?"

In short, you have to push someone out to compete with Zhu Mei, and you can't let him dominate the family in Shu.

"Your Majesty, you may give Ximen Wentong a name." Cui Zhaowei suddenly suggested.

As for why Ximen Wentong was not allowed to rename his original surname Song, it was because since he became his adopted son, entered the genealogy, and then changed his surname back to his original surname, it was extremely despicable in terms of the social atmosphere at this time.

It is not impossible to do this, but Ximen Wentong is most likely unwilling to bear a very bad reputation.

When the saint heard this, he thought this method was good, but he was still a little worried: "What would Ximen Chongsui think?"

"Your Majesty, if Ximen Wentong is really obsessed with it, he will naturally refuse to accept it. If he accepts the name, Ximen Chongsui will only vent his anger on Ximen Wentong. Why should you hurt Your Majesty?" Cui Zhaowei said confidently: "Besides, now sometimes

Zan is in the bright and Ximen Zhao is in the dark. Thousands of elite soldiers in both capitals obey Your Majesty's orders. Why are you afraid of Ximen? That's what you do..."

The sound afterwards is very small, and you can only understand it but not express it in words.

Wei Zhaodu's eyelids twitched when he heard this, and subconsciously felt a little cold on his body.

"This..." The saint was a little excited, but after all, he knew that this was not a place to talk about such private matters, so he said, "I will discuss this matter later."

Cui Zhaowei was happy to see that his suggestion was adopted by the emperor, so he struck while the iron was hot: "Your Majesty, Hangzhou's tribute and tribute are endless, and it is very respectful. Now the west of Zhejiang is in chaos and the place is not stable. It is better to entrust the governor of the Zhenhai Army to serve as Your Majesty.

If the local area is well governed, the people will be rich, and the court will have more wealth."

Wei Zhaodu was still thinking, but the saint had already agreed.

It’s not a mess to make money.

Cui Zhaowei was very happy when he got another city, so he said, "Your Majesty, Dong Chang of Yuezhou asked for the title of King Yue, but the court suggested that it was not allowed. I also felt that the title should not be granted excessively, but Dong Chang was very respectful, and he was a rare loyal minister.

It is better to fulfill his wishes and make him the King of Yue."

Dong Chang is indeed capable.

I searched the people every ten days and was very on time. The goods I obtained were moved into the mansion and then sent a batch to Chang'an.

Every time, five hundred soldiers were sent to escort him. If something went wrong in the middle, all five hundred people would be executed.

What is this not a loyal minister? It’s so loyal!

"The envoys of the imperial court came to Yuezhou and everyone praised Dong Qing. It seemed that he was a loyal minister and a virtuous person." The saint said it, but he was still a little hesitant when he was about to come.

Wang Jue, once he is sealed, he can't hold it back!

Wei Zhaodu sighed. According to his original intention, he did not want the court to make such a secret. How much credit is Guo Ziyi, he is just a prince. Now it is too much for the princes all over the land. He still wants to be granted the title of princes in another surname?

However, he has felt a huge pressure recently, mainly from Beisi.

There was a rumor in Beijing that Dong Chang bribed Ximen Chong. He didn't believe it, but now it seems to be true. Perhaps Cui Zhaowei has also taken the advantage?

He didn't want to offend Dong Chang at the same time in this matter, Ximen Chongsui and Cui Zhaowei. Besides, Zheng Yanchang also secretly said that after Dong Chang got what he wanted, he would offer 500,000 pieces of silk and 100 treasures to give him a cart of treasures.

The court.

The court urgently needed money, but there was nothing we could do.

Sell ​​official positions and titles! Alas!

"Your Majesty, I will submit you to the title of Dong Chang as King of Yue." Wei Zhaodu said.

The saint was suffocated.

He was hesitating and might have a little inclined to reject Dong Chang's thoughts. In fact, he didn't know why this emotion came from, but he was really reluctant to let it go.

But neither of the prime ministers opposed it, so he had no choice but to agree.
To be continued...