Cui Yan said that if the land of Qiuzi is to be rented, there must be enough land, so the next step is to tuntian. For example, Gao Jun mentioned: In addition to the soldiers and the people who are requisitioned, there can also be a special "tun family" for the labor engaged in tuntian.

These "tunjia" came from the inmates and their families in the interior, and they were restrained from commuting their sentences and fixing them on the land of tuntian, which not only gave them labor, but also changed the composition of the local personnel, which was conducive to the stability of Qiuzi.

At present, the Qiuzi area is only suitable for the collection of "Ding tax", and the livelihood here is mainly based on animal husbandry, so the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate will not ask for money from these people for the time being, as long as the sheep are released.

Soon, at the suggestion of the prince's concubine, Chang'an issued a formal reply to the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate: within two years, all sinners in the mainland, those who were sentenced to the top of the cane, and those who were below the death penalty should be given a lenient sentence, with a maximum of 60 canes, and the family moved to Qiuzi Tuntian.

The upper class households in Qiuzi pay two sheep per year, one second-class household, and three households in the lower class, and only pay one sheep. After two years, Qiuzi Tuntian had a scale, and then switched to a rent-to-rent system.

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The things that the crown prince, the British duke, and even some others expected did not happen once, and Shang Shuling rarely expressed any opinions on the government in the court.

Therefore, they could not see the "discussion" of a certain policy, let alone the collision of different political opinions.

Li Zhi didn't have a chance to stand up and play the round at all, and he was a little disappointed.

However, the performance of the middle concubine made him have something to say in front of the emperor, this is the person who the prince advocates to be promoted. Recently, Zhongshuzi has repeatedly put forward unexpected opinions on Qiuzi government affairs, doesn't it mean that he is not looking at the wrong person?

The prince's concubine was a high-ranking judge, and he became an official who often stood up to express his opinions, and Shang Shuling had almost no objections, on the contrary, he sometimes nodded slightly.

Li Shiyun was a little disappointed, this was too boring.

As soon as the British Duke had this idea, something happened.

On this day, Zhongshu Ling seemed to realize the tastelessness of the British duke, and he thought that during this period of time, he had accumulated a certain amount of prestige, so he suddenly proposed: Guo Zhizhao is not very talented for a while, in fact, the British duke is also suitable for the post of secretary of the military department.

The crown prince looked at Shang Shuling Gao Jun, and he estimated that it was impossible for the Harrier Guogong to be indifferent anymore.

Sure enough, Gao Jun immediately said that no one had any objections to the ability of the British Duke, but His Majesty the Emperor was waiting to hear the meaning of Guo Xiaoke, and maybe the response of the Duhu Mansion was still halfway, and it was not appropriate to mention this matter now.

Gao Xianxing had nothing to say, because Gao Jun's words were reasonable, he looked at Li Shixian, and there was some helplessness in his eyes. However, the British princess can always perceive the beauty of the middle concubine.

If the emperor asks Guo Xiaoke's opinion, it is undoubtedly a holy decree, in short, after the emperor released the words, he patted his ass and went back to the hot spring palace, not in a hurry at all.

The prince didn't want the British prince to climb up like this, and watched Gao Xianxing retreat slightly unhappily, and the prince couldn't compensate him for anything.

Li Zhi saw that the Harrier Guogong was also a little embarrassed today, Gao Jun has been very low-key these days, and he didn't come forward on any issues, which must be taking care of the middle concubine.

But today, Gao Xianxing raised the issue of the candidate for the secretary of the military department, to be honest, it is a bit big, the middle concubine is not the prime minister, and under the premise that the emperor has already spoken, he should not mention such a major matter in public.

Gao Jun couldn't help but speak in this kind of matter, but the prince could see that he had already paid attention to proportion, and he had to take care of Li Shiyun's presence.

Li Zhi smiled and asked, "Harrier Guogong, I don't know what other opinions you have about the matter of Qiuzi?" ”

Shang Shuling replied, "Your Highness, Qiuzi has been newly decided, and government affairs have been implemented from scratch, and the momentum is very good. Wechen is thinking about the safety of the Anxi Protectorate these days. ”

The prince said, "Shang Shuling has spoken for the first time in a long time, and the widow is very interested, you can talk about it in detail." ”

"Your Highness, the seat of the Anxi Protectorate has been moved to Qiuci City, but it has just been handed over, and it is necessary to prevent the instability of the people, which is the premise of the long-term stability of Qiuci and the development of various government affairs."

The prince said, "Reasonable, I don't know what the Harrier Guogong has planned?" ”

Gao Jun said, "Wechen has walked a few times on the ground of Qiuzi, and he also has some understanding of the mountains and rivers there. Four places have been selected these days, and the minister wants to suggest that Lord Guo of the Metropolitan Protectorate prepare for the construction of four passes in Qiuzi City as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the Metropolitan Protectorate. ”

King Jiangxia asked, "This matter is very important, and it seems to be urgent, but I don't know, where is the specific location of Shang Shuling?" ”

Gao Jun said, "In the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate Office, that is, the north of Qiuci City, set up the Queli Pass, the northwest side of the Yanshui Pass, and the west side of the Zheji Pass, in addition, in the east of the Qiuci hook up Yanqi, this is the retreat of the Metropolitan Protectorate when it is in an emergency, it should be built first, and the Iron Gate Pass can be added to the western border of Yanqi (1). ”

"Speaking of which, according to this official, there is still a lack of south. ”

Shang Shuling explained, "To the south is the Shaya City of the new Governor of the Imperial Palace, Shi Ashina, and the open terrain with the Chihe River in the back, and there are gold mines, so there are many eyes and ears, but there is no pass. ”

This sentence had to be explained, but it inadvertently showed that Zhongshuzi was unfamiliar with the topography of Anxi, and Zhongshuzi was faintly unhappy, and said,

"But the people are tired, and we will build four passes, wouldn't it go against the original intention of governance? You know, at this time, the local rent adjustment can not be implemented, and only a few sheep can be temporarily collected, is this plan a bit big? ”

Gao Jun said, "Lord Zhongshuzi's worries are also reasonable, but Su Fa and Prime Minister Guizi Nali are off the net, and they must be prevented from repeating." The safety of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate is a serious matter, otherwise any government affairs may be abandoned halfway. ”

Gao Shen said, "Your Majesty has said that the virtue of cultivating the people is better than the Great Wall, we just got Qiuzi, so we built a city and a pass, what do the locals think?" Is it a sign of hostility? ”

It seems that the prince's concubine has just been pushed back by Shangshu in the Ministry of War, and he is a little unhappy that he is not soft or hard. This is for the sake of face, somewhat deliberately.

If someone else's proposal was politely opposed by Shang Shuling, even Lord Sun, the eldest prince of Zhao Guo, would not have such a reaction.

But the high trial line said nothing in Qianzhou, at this time it was Lao Tzu, and after joining the middle concubine, he was built to make suggestions and plans, and he couldn't stand it.

Shang Shu said, "As the saying goes, there is peace when there is deterrence, and the virtue of cultivating the people is true, but the kung fu lies in the long-term." We have a new turtle, and we only relax it in terms of rent and taxes, but in fact, this is only a small favor. But we deal with Su Va's more than ten years of operation in Qiuzi with a short-term grace, what do you think are the chances of winning? Only Enwei is equally important to ensure that the world is safe! ”

Sun Wuji, the eldest prince of Zhao Guo, saw that the father and son were-for-tat, and they had to fight. He understands the high-level trial line, and sometimes he is screwed enough, as long as he thinks that he can occupy three points, he can be angry.

But the situation in the court is not good-looking, so the eldest grandson came out and said, "Your Highness, the proposal of the Harrier Guogong must not be ignored. ”

The prince was silent, Zhao Guogong's words obviously supported Harrier Guogong, but the great truth of the high trial line was not unreasonable, but it was more convincing in the heart of the prince who paid attention to benevolence and filial piety.

But the prince knew that Gao Jun hadn't said anything for so long, but he had been sticking to his point of view today, so this proposal must be a well-thought-out top priority.

Li Shichang came out of the class and said, "The establishment of the four passes plays a very important role in ensuring the safety of the base camp of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate and maintaining the stability of the ground in Qiuzi. But the words of the middle concubine, Weichen thought it was not unreasonable. ”

He said, "A few days ago, Shang Shuling did not agree with the matter of adding a sub-lease advocated by the Ministry of Households, there is no money in the treasury, and the rent in Qiuzi is only supported by a few sheep, and the money cannot be collected, how to deal with it?" ”

Gao Xianxing threw a grateful glance at Master Li, he was not alone.

The second-grade Shangshu Ling Gao Jun, for a fourth-grade waiter under his hand, there is no need to be as careful as Lao Tzu, he is entangled by the middle concubine, and he has already been unhappy, and he can't show it, so he doesn't have to endure it.

Harrier Guogong said, "Master Li, do you think that spending money and safety are ...... Who's in front and who's behind? How much is Anxi worth panning for gold, iron smelting, corn, and vast expanses of land? Only by standing firm can there be prosperity, otherwise where will the money come from? ”

The British public muttered, "It's not that the lower officials disagree with the construction of the four passes, but the lower officials say that there is no money...... This is what Tobe himself said. ”

The prince originally planned to do mediation often among his concubines and Shang Shuling, but today so many people are involved, so he has to be more cautious in his words and attitudes, and he can't make up his mind for a while.

He is easy to understand what Gao Xianxing said, but the matter of building customs is a military affair, and how can it be judged in an instant?

Harrier Guogong argues with reason, which can better explain the importance of this proposal, I can't imagine it, I can't imagine it, it's so troublesome to wipe a thin mud, it's really hard to start!

The high judge said, "The British public is right, and this official also means this...... Money, the official is saying that you have this money - where did it come from? ”

Harrier Guogong gritted his teeth and said, "Whether you have money or not, why do you know better than this official?" Is it your account department?? How can there be hesitation in such a major event in the army! Even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is advocating to reduce the pomp and circumstance of the East Palace, but you are worried about money. ”

Li Shichang listened to it, but he didn't think it was too harsh, not to mention Shang Shuling, it was Gao Jun's concurrently served as the secretary of the military department, and he was also Li Shichang's top boss, not to mention that he was a British prince, and he was also a national prince.

But the middle concubine can't stand it, especially when Gao Jun is in a hurry, one by one, doesn't this bring the middle concubine in?

Not to mention that Gao Xianxing's identity at this time is a middle concubine, even if it is the history of Qianzhou, who dares to say "you"?

The prince's face was slightly red, obviously unhappy, he raised his eyes and saw the Hubu Shangshu hiding behind with his head bowed, so he said to him, "The Hubu Shangshu is here, tell me whether you have money or not?" ”

Hubu Shangshu was pushed to the table by the prince's concubine, and he found that this question was very difficult to answer.

Not long ago, Hubu Shangshu just proposed a rent increase on the grounds that he had no money, and at this time he said that he had money, wasn't that a slap in the face? How dare you stare and talk nonsense!

Say you don't have any money? Shang Shuling and Harrier Guogong obviously also drew their bows full, and His Royal Highness the Prince, Zhao Guogong, and Zhongshu Ling Chu all focused their eyes on Hubu Shangshu, which made him hesitate a little.

Gao Jun said, "Behind the Anxi Governor's Mansion is Yanqi, and Yanqi has not been included in a few years, behind Yanqi, it is only a matter of one or two years for Tingzhou to be divided, and Xizhou is longer, but it has not been ten years." ”

Several important ministers frequently bowed their heads in agreement.

Harrier country justice, "It is precisely because there are these places in the west that Yangguan and Yumen can stop fighting and enjoy the spring breeze, and the Wuliang area has been transformed into a grain field and pasture by the important arch guards of Chang'an before, and the sergeants have changed from pillows to hoes and whips, and people live and work in peace and contentment, how much money can they buy?" ”

"We are in the center, and we have to focus on the overall situation, and we can't bow our heads and count the few pennies in our pockets! This official believes that in order to build the four passes, it is worth it to empty all the gold deposits of the Shaya gold mine! ”

Hubu Shangshu finally raised his head and said firmly, "Your Highness, this official is like an empowerment after listening to the words of Harrier Guogong, for the sake of great things, Hubu has money!" If you don't have money, you have to have it, you have to make money! ”

Zhongshuzi said, "Shang Shuling's words are reasonable...... But according to this official, the Western Regions will be built at this time, and Guo Zhizhao will not have a chance to get to Beijing as soon as possible. ”

Shang Shuling didn't seem to hear it, and there was no expression on his face at all, he was really annoyed today. After a while, Fang Dao, "Your Majesty can wait!" ”

The prince couldn't help but make a decision, and said, "Both aspects make sense, and the widow will take a compromise, and it will be decided by Shang Shuling, and two of the four passes will be built first, so that the pressure on the household department can be less." ”

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Yongning Fang, as soon as Gao Jun came back, he kicked over a stool in the atrium first, and the people didn't know what anger he had suffered from outside, and he was so frightened that he didn't dare to come out.

Liu Yuru asked, "Jun, what's going on, is it because of the middle concubine?" ”

Shang Shuling said loudly, "Whose trick is this!" Make such a stumbling block,"

Frightened, Liu Yuru hurriedly came up and covered her mouth and said, "I see you're fainting!" Who else can decide whether a middle concubine will stay? It is also not guarded against the ears of the partition wall. ”

Gao Jun broke free of his mouth and said with a sigh, "Why am I so tired!" ”

Liu Yuru said, "There has always been nothing that has stumped you, you can't be in a hurry, think of a way, the wind and waves have come over, are you still afraid of a middle concubine?" ”

Cui Yan said, "I'm going to Xinglufang, how can he still be so spirited when he learns and sells now!" ”

Gao Jun was relieved and said with a calm face, "Don't go, you let me think about it." ”

He didn't eat, got up and went to the study, Cui Yan followed him again, and saw a map of the Western Regions on his table.

The prince cut down two of the four passes that must be built at once, how can Shang Shuling insist on it again! Then, we can only build the Queli Pass in the north and the Iron Gate Pass in the west of Yanqi.

The bird is in the north of Qiuci City, and Guo Zhizhao took Qiuci this time, which was the northern city of Qiuci that was attacked by surprise soldiers from here.

As long as a pass is set up here, only 50 people need to be stationed there, and the possibility of being attacked in the same way is avoided.