Li Ze once talked to Prince Li Ke about the art of compromise, telling Li Ke that politics is actually a process of compromise. In the compromise, we find common ground between the two sides of the conflict. Randomly, we seek common ground while reserving differences, and maintain unity as much as possible so that the entire group can maintain the strongest combat effectiveness.

But Li Ze did not tell Li Ke that while compromising, struggle is essential. Li Ze can compromise with his opponents in detail and give up certain benefits, but he will never give up any step in major policies.

Either the east wind overwhelms the west wind or the west wind overwhelms the east wind. On the most fundamental political system, Li Ze will not compromise with his opponents even a little bit.

Is the system previously implemented by the Tang Dynasty bad?

That's not true.

However, at least at this stage, Li Ze thought it was extremely inappropriate. The three provinces and six ministries played a great role in the early Tang Dynasty and the prosperous Tang Dynasty, but this was based on a premise, that is, the court at that time had overwhelming power, and the emperor still had supreme authority. Not to mention the direct army of the central government, the sixteen guards distributed throughout the country and the Zhechong Prefectures, could casually pull out an armed force to beat any hostile force that dared to resist the central government.

During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the Anxi Protectorate had only more than 30,000 troops at the most military force, but these more than 30,000 Tang soldiers controlled tens of millions of square kilometers of land in the Western Regions, and their power exceeded dozens of local countries, making them tremble and walking on thin ice.

With just such a little force, while maintaining the stability of the Western Regions, the Tang soldiers dared to withdraw their troops to fight against the Arab Empire. Although this fight was ultimately lost, it also allowed the Arab Empire to see the strong strength of the Eastern Empire, and thus maintained friendly relations with the Tang Empire.

The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was extremely powerful at this time.

At this time, it is necessary to restrict the imperial power. Otherwise, the emperor might do something unreliable when his mind is thrust.

But what is now? Is there any comparison with that time? At this time, what is needed is a strong leadership group. Any constraints will only cause a large amount of one's strength to be consumed internally, thereby weakening external power, and thus affecting Li Ze's overall strategy.

Li Ze did not think that his wisdom, including political wisdom, is better than those of Xue Ping, but he has an incomparable advantage of these people, that is, he knows the general development laws of China's thousands of years of history, and knows how necessary it is to have a strong central government in a country like China.

There may be voices of opposition, but they must not affect the major policies of the central government.

Therefore, he is determined to win the reform of the current political system.

The power comes from the gun, which is an eternal truth. Even if Xue Ping and others are so proud of their lotus, their voices will never be loud in front of the powerful Wuwei army.

Li Ze looked at Xue Ping's decadent appearance. After knowing the brief excitement, he finally figured out where this joint was. Without strength, he would say nothing. I'm afraid Xue Ping is now thinking about how to seek greater benefits and rights in the existing system?

This is possible.

Li Ze did not care about giving Xue Ping and others certain power within the framework he had drawn. After all, these people will also be an important help and component on the road ahead. It is also unfavorable for him to completely exclude them.

"Next, what I want to say is the second thing." Li Ze's eyes fell on some specific people in the hall and said slowly: "As early as two years ago, I presented the eight strategies for your Majesty to strengthen the country in Chang'an. The first one was to abolish the town, so the second thing to discuss today is to abolish the town. My Wuwei Jie Town should be an example. All states, counties, and prefectures will all directly under the center, personnel and financial powers under the central government. The prefectures, counties, and prefectures will be directly appointed by the court and will be directly under the jurisdiction of the prefectures, counties, and prefectures will also be directly responsible to the court."

Once again, it was as if it was thrown into the pond water. Many people's faces turned pale again in the hall, but this time Xue Ping, Tian Lingzi and others seemed very calm.

To be honest, the Tang Dynasty reached its current level. After the peasant riots began decades ago, the Jiedu system was established to quell the riots. At that time, in order to restore peace to the entire country as soon as possible, the court gave Jiedu great power. This measure also played a great role in quelling the riots.

However, it is easy to delegate power, but it is difficult to collect power. The peasant riots did quell the riots, but the Jiedushi was too big to lose, and eventually formed a situation where the Jiedushi scattered the world, pushing the already shaky Tang Dynasty into the abyss. Officials like Xue Ping and Tian Lingzi who have been serving in the central government naturally had a personal experience of this.

The withdrawal of the town is naturally in line with their interests and the royal family.

"General Tian, ​​what do you think?" Li Ze set his eyes on Tian Ping, who had just surrendered. This person was the son of Tian Chengsi, the governor of Wei Bo, and the leader of the Wei Bo family after Tian Yue's death.

Tian Ping stood up and bowed to his hands, "There is no objection to the post. The Taifu gave the order, and the former Wei Bo ruled, so he naturally bowed his head to obey the order."

"General Tian is indeed a person who is very wise and righteous." Li Ze nodded with satisfaction.

Tian Ping expressed his attitude, and Zhaoyi was now under the control of Wuwei. Needless to say, Li Ze did not look at Han Qi and said slowly: "Although Zhang Jia and Zhang's defense envoy was not here today, I sent him a letter to him on this issue, and he also expressed his firm support for the opinions of the court. All the prefectures and counties under his jurisdiction will firmly implement the resolutions of the court."

Han Qi could no longer sit still. Although Li Ze did not name the name, at this moment, everyone's eyes in the hall fell on him.

He stood up and bowed, "The court wants to withdraw the town, and Han naturally supports it, but I don't know if the Taifu has thought about it. In this way, towns such as Tiande, Shuofang, Xia Sui and others have already expressed their loyalty to the court. If the imperial court wants to withdraw the town, it is equivalent to depriving them of their rights. Will they rebound and will they turn to Zhu Wen? Zhu Wenqiao is in the Central Plains, and the south is also watching. Will the court's move make the southern towns feel heartbroken and turn to Zhu Wen? I think this move is inappropriate, so please think twice about the Taifu and everyone here."

Li Ze smiled slightly: "The specific analysis of specific affairs, special treatment of special things, and the southern towns do not need to be considered for the time being. As for Tiande, Shuofang and other towns, because they are border towns, the withdrawal of the town this time will not include them. This withdrawal of the town is only aimed at the current direct-government area of ​​the court."

Han Qi was immediately frustrated. Isn’t this targeting him?

"Does Han Shuai have any other opinions?" Li Ze looked at Han Qi with a smile and said.

"I just want to remind the Taifu to pay attention that we are the Tang Dynasty court and our attention should be placed on the entire Tang Dynasty world, not the only area now." Han Qiwei sighed, "Isn't this pushing some other forces to Zhu Wen?"

"Each person has his own small abacus. If it is beneficial, he will give in. If it is not profitable, he will give in. Such a situation must be effectively changed." Li Ze restrained his smile: "Ship Han knows why I, Wuwei, can raise tens of thousands of elite troops with my current region and population, resist Zhang Zhongwu in the north, resist Zhu Wen in the south, and win the current situation on both battlefields? Let me tell you, there are only two things, one politics, and one finance game. Concentrate all our strength, do big things, and do important things. Only in this way can we get out of the predicament step by step."

"Since the Grand Tutor has decided, why do you ask me what to do?" Han Qi sat down angrily, "Hedong obeys the order."

"This is the demeanor of the minister." Li Ze gave a thumbs up: "Don't misunderstand official business with your own interests. Since everyone has no objection to this matter, let's talk about the third thing."

"Army adaptation!"

As soon as these four words came out, the atmosphere in the hall became solemn again.

At this time, if there is a soldier, he is the king of grass heads, but he is iron rule. Without strength, nothing can be done. Why is Li Ze the loudest voice? Why is he sitting in the center now because his martial power is the strongest. Han Qi from Hedong was originally a prince, but under the misunderstanding of the connection, his power is now shrinking greatly, and he was suppressed from both directions by Li Ze and Zhang Jia.

But he still has tens of thousands of elite Hedong Army, which is why Li Ze repeatedly targeted him at today's meeting.

If the previous few have not yet reached everyone's bottom line, then the army will be reorganized and they will never give in. If Li Ze is asked to take away all the military power, then everyone will be completely out of trouble.

"Whether it is from Wuwei, from Hedong, from Wei Bo, or from Zhaoyi, they will be under the rule of the court. The Ministry of War will be unified in the future." Sure enough, as soon as Li Ze spoke, he changed everyone's color.

"Rebuild the Twelve Guards and rebuild the Zhechong Prefectures in various places. The existing army is included in the twelve Guards, and the soldiers of the governments in various places are under the rule of Zhechong Prefectures." Li Ze said: "Of course, this is a very heavy task. We need to think slowly and do this step by step. The army will definitely be in chaos."

Speaking of this, Li Ze looked at Han Qi again: "Ship Han, you are a general of all kinds of battles, have rich combat experience, and have always been excellent in military management. After the withdrawal of the town, you will naturally be exempted from this commander. I wonder if you have any intentions as the Minister of War?"

Unexpectedly, even Han Qi was stunned. Of course, he immediately fell into a dilemma.

The Ministry of War controls the world's troops, which is a very attractive bait, but if he enters the court, it means that he will give up his foundation in Hedong.
Chapter completed!