novelhk Chapter 288
Chapter 288
"Does Chengzhi have any good ideas?"
Emperor Liu Hong asked, "Tell me about it?"
Liu Yu pretended to be in deep thought and paused for a while under the emperor's gaze.
As if he had made an important decision, he slowly spoke.
"Your Majesty, I have an immature idea."
Liu Hong instantly became interested, "Chengzhi, just tell me, let me hear it!"
Liu Yu remained calm and glanced around the hall of the side hall.
Emperor Liu Hong instantly understood.
He ordered loudly, "All of you go down!"
"I want to discuss important matters with Chengzhi."
"No one is allowed to stay in the side hall."
"No one is allowed to enter without my order."
"Otherwise, behead!"
"Yes!" The palace maids and eunuchs standing by the side hall responded and respectfully withdrew.
The hall, which was originally crowded with people, was suddenly empty.
Liu Yu said solemnly: "This suggestion is a little long, let me start from the beginning."
He stood up and paced in the side hall while speaking.
"This idea is something I came across by chance in a very damaged ancient book."
"It's called a direct-controlled area."
"Direct-controlled area?" Emperor Liu Hong frowned slightly, and the novel word made him look forward to its specific meaning.
"As the name suggests, it is a local area directly governed by the emperor." Liu Yu continued.
"This area is very special."
"He only obeys the emperor."
"All the money and grain produced will go into the emperor's inner treasury to build an institution independent of the court structure."
"Including weapons and armor, as well as business income, all included."
"In this way, the emperor's inner treasury will be full."
Emperor Liu Hong's eyes lit up: "Money and grain go into the inner treasury..."
Both of his hands were shaking.
The inner treasury is already somewhat unable to cope with the various expenses of the palace.
And he was restricted by the ministers in the court, and could not do whatever he wanted.
Otherwise, there would be no need to sell official positions so ruthlessly.
If it was true as Liu Yu said, he could be provided with a way to make money, and his extravagant life in the future would be even better.
"Chengzhi, continue!"
Emperor Liu Hong urged anxiously.
"The direct jurisdiction is not only directly led by the emperor in terms of economy, but also directly led by your majesty in terms of military affairs."
Liu Yu continued.
"In short, everything in the direct jurisdiction will not be governed and restricted by the ministers of the court and local officials."
"Only responsible to your majesty."
"Obey your majesty and be loyal to your majesty."
"With this power, cooperate with the strong army of Xiyuan, one inside and one outside."
"Your majesty can be guaranteed to prosper forever!"
The loud words, with a unique temptation, echoed in the side hall.
Liu Hong was attracted by the voice and was shocked.
After the initial excitement, he suppressed the huge excitement in his heart.
Carefully think about the pros and cons.
After all, as an emperor, how could he easily agree to something?
He must start from himself and consider it carefully.
Balance is the most important and most important ability of an emperor.
After careful consideration, everything in this plan is fine.
The most critical thing is the loyalty of the highest official in the direct jurisdiction.
As long as the other party's loyalty is not a problem.
Then it is absolutely as Liu Yu said, it is a very powerful supplement to his rule.
It can shock the world with military force outside and help the court economically inside.
It really kills two birds with one stone.
His eyes fell back on Liu Yu, and Liu Hong thought carefully.
No matter what, the other party is still surnamed Liu.
Including him in the royal family genealogy will make him a royal relative.
Another level of protection.
Moreover, there is a secret letter in Liu Yan's letter.
It specifically tells about the young man in front of him and highly respects him.
Liu Yan had never recommended anyone to come to him.
This made Emperor Liu Hong feel deeply.
Liu Yu in front of him must have something unique.
Only then could Liu Yan admire him so much.
Emperor Liu Hong did not comment, and continued to ask: "How big is the direct jurisdiction area that Chengzhi mentioned?"
"What place does it govern?"
Liu Yu understood what the emperor meant.
The rich and strategic place in the Central Plains is naturally impossible.
He had already thought of everything.
Liu Yu said: "With Youbeiping County as the main force, to the northeast, to manage Liaoxi, Liaodong, Xuantu, and Lelang counties."
"To consolidate the northeast for the Han Dynasty, from north to south, with Youzhou and Sili to form a pincer attack."
"In conjunction with Yizhou, the three places are under the absolute command of Your Majesty."
"No matter what happens in the world, it can remain stable."
"The four counties of Liaodong..." Emperor Liu Hong pondered.
With such a choice, even if it isLiu Yu wanted to rebel, but he had no power to do so.
Apart from other things, Yuyang was blocked, and even though Youbeiping County had tens of thousands of troops, it was not easy to break in.
Moreover, the north was bitterly cold, and there were rebellions from the Xianbei, the Three Han, and the Wuhuan.
It was not easy to stabilize the country.
If Liu Yu rebelled and sent troops, the three tribes in the rear would take advantage of the chaos to rob, adding to the difficulties.
This arrangement was fine.
Liu Hong's eyes returned to Liu Yu.
"It seems that Cheng Zhi has done some research."
"I understand your intention."
"Choose this place to establish a direct-controlled district and try your best to eliminate my distrust."
"Cheng Zhi is thoughtful to be so concerned about the royal family."
Liu Yu said solemnly: "It is our duty to rebuild the glory of the Han Dynasty!"
However, it is not certain which Han Dynasty will be rebuilt.
The tyrant king in front of him will certainly not see that day coming.
"Good!" Emperor Liu Hong's heart was moved by Liu Yu's brief but exciting words.
"If all the ministers in the court were as loyal to the court and the royal family as Chengzhi."
"Work hard to open up and move forward, what will my Han Dynasty look like?"
"I wish I had a few more Liu Chengzhis!"
"The matter of the direct-controlled area is settled."
"I will propose it at the morning court tomorrow. Chengzhi should not speak for the time being."
"Leave the rest to me."
"Yes!" Liu Yu bowed his hands, thought for a while and spoke again.
"Your Majesty."
"If this matter is proposed, there will definitely be people from the aristocratic family who will stand up and oppose it."
"Why?" Emperor Liu Hong frowned.
For the royal family, the aristocratic family cannot be used, but it cannot be overly dependent.
If one family dominates, it will be a huge threat.
Liu Yu spoke under the emperor's gaze: "I am your majesty's confidant."
"The aristocratic families will definitely not want to see your majesty's momentum rise."
"Whether it is the Xiyuan New Army or the Tanghai Direct Administrative Region, they will oppose it."
"To protect the interests of the aristocratic families."
"They must be afraid that if the direct administrative region succeeds."
"It will be promoted everywhere in the world in the future."
"Let your majesty have a stronger control over the world."
"The power of the aristocratic families in the local area will suffer a very huge blow."
"They will definitely oppose this proposal."
Emperor Liu Hong pondered again, "Cheng Zhi's words make sense."