Chapter 1036: The anxious Empress He!【2】

Abolish the Inspector and Establish the Shepherd!

Hiss!

A sound of gasping came from the hall.

All eyes were focused on Liu Yan, who was serving as the Grand Master at this time.

Liu Yan proposed to abolish the Inspector and establish the Shepherd at this time, implementing the Shepherd system... it was simply the right time and the right people.

In the past year, the Great Han had only one Shepherd.

That was Duan Yu.

Shepherd of Liangzhou.

However, when Duan Yu was conferred as the Shepherd of Liangzhou at that time, it was far less shocking than what Liu Yan proposed at this time.

The main reason was that Duan Yu was conferred as the Shepherd of Liangzhou.

What kind of place is Liangzhou?

Poor and remote, with constant wars.

There were people in the imperial court who wanted to cut off Liangzhou and abandon it several times.

A Shepherd of Liangzhou, no one thought it was a good job.

Duan Yu being able to pacify Liangzhou was Duan Yu's ability. If someone else went to see it, I am afraid they would have to peel off a layer of skin if they didn't die.

But at this time, Liu Yan proposed to abolish the Inspector and establish the Shepherd, and the situation was different.

The thirteen states of the Great Han.

Except for Liangzhou and Jiaozhou, these are places no one wants to go.

If any state Shepherd were conferred, it would be equivalent to having a piece of sky above the heads of all Governors in the future.

Although the Inspector has the power to supervise the Governor, under normal circumstances, the Inspector is very difficult to fight against a local Governor.

But the Shepherd is different.

The Shepherd is the direct superior of the Governor.

All Governors must follow the orders of the Shepherd.

Behind the dragon desk, Liu Hong's eyes were shining.

Rubbing his chin and beard with one hand.

Liu Yan glanced at Liu Hong behind the dragon desk, knowing that Liu Hong had been moved.

After Duan Yu was conferred as the Shepherd, the benefits were already placed here.

This annual tribute and the tax revenue collected, how could Liu Hong not be moved?

So Liu Yan seized the opportunity and spoke again: "Your Majesty, the national treasury is empty now, all because of corrupt officials. If we can abolish the Inspector and establish the Shepherd, and directly control them with the Shepherd, then corrupt officials will have nowhere to hide. Rectify the states and commanderies, thoroughly investigate the population and land, and within three years, the world will surely be prosperous."

"Therefore, I boldly request Your Majesty to abolish the Inspector and establish the Shepherd."

"For the sake of the Great Han's mountains and rivers, and for the peace of the Great Han."

Liu Yan bowed and bent over.

Although the ministers in the hall had their own calculations, no one dared to speak casually at this time.

Today is New Year's Day, and Liu Yan is also doing it for the country, the people, and the emperor.

Who would dare to oppose at this time?

Besides, Duan Yu's example is placed there, and who can say any bad reasons for refutation?

Cui Lie, the newly promoted Grand Marshal Ma Ridi, and the old good man Zhang Wen all chose to shut their mouths honestly.

In the end, Liu Hong nodded slowly after thinking for a while: "I will seriously consider the Imperial Uncle's suggestion. After New Year's Day, I will carefully consider the candidates."

"Your Majesty is wise."

Liu Yan saluted again.

The tribute ended, and next, the emperor led the ministers to the eastern suburbs outside the city to worship and pray for blessings.

Praying for a year of favorable weather and a full harvest.

After the sacrifice in Wancheng, the ministers began to return to their mansions to prepare for the New Year's Day family gathering.

Under the shroud of night.

A banquet was being held in the Jiade Hall.

Liu Hong sat in the main seat of the Jiade Hall, and the dragon desk in front of him was filled with all kinds of delicacies.

And not far from the dragon desk was the Empress He Lingsi, who was dressed in gorgeous and dignified clothes, wearing a phoenix crown and robes.

In the hall, besides many concubines, there was also a teenager and a young child.

The teenager was wearing a black robe, sitting in his seat with his head down, his eyes looking at the desk in front of him, only occasionally looking up at the surroundings, but then immediately lowering his head.

And the young child of about three or four years old was looking at everything around him with a pair of curious big eyes, his expression was lively, and he looked as cute as a porcelain doll in his brocade robe and cotton clothes.

One is the current eldest imperial son Liu Bian, and the other is the second son Liu Xie.

Liu Hong had several children before and after, but only these two survived.

And Liu Xie's mother was poisoned by Empress He Lingsi after Liu Xie was born.

For this reason, Liu Hong was furious at the time and almost sent He Lingsi to the cold palace.

It was Zhang Rang who helped to mediate, and finally Liu Hong forgave He Lingsi.

But it was from that time on that Liu Hong never favored He Lingsi again, and also regarded this form as a disguised punishment.

After Wang Meiren was poisoned by He Lingsi, Liu Xie was raised in the palace by Liu Hong's mother, Empress Dowager Dong.

Because he was raised by Empress Dowager Dong, everyone in the palace called him "Dong Hou."

"Bian'er, Xie'er, today is New Year's Day, do you have anything you want to say to your Father Emperor?"

Liu Hong, who was kneeling and sitting behind the dragon desk, looked at Liu Bian and Liu Xie below the hall.

And Empress He Lingsi, who was sitting on the side, also cast her gaze on her son Liu Bian.

As Liu Hong's voice sounded, He Lingsi began to wink at Liu Bian.

Liu Bian, who had his head down, looked up at Liu Hong and He Lingsi on the main seat, but immediately lowered his head again, and then said stammeringly in a low voice: "Fa... Father Emperor, son... son wishes... wishes Father Emperor a long life."

Liu Hong, who originally had joy on his face, saw Liu Bian like this, and his brows behind the imperial crown wrinkled instantly.

However, before Liu Hong could speak, the young Liu Xie climbed up from his seat.

The young body swayed twice when walking, and the palace maid following behind immediately stepped forward to help.

Liu Hong waved his hand, and a smile appeared on his face again.

Little Liu Xie, who came to the center of the hall, knelt on the ground properly, then kowtowed to the ground and said in a milky voice:

"Son wishes Father Emperor good health and longevity, as long as heaven, peace every year, and good health. Son also wishes Father Emperor's mountains and rivers to be solid forever, and the Great Han to be passed down for ten thousand years without decay." ===== CHAPTER 1038 =====