The next day, Geng Shu's second round of military reports did not come. After everyone's analysis, Jiang Heng roughly guessed that Geng Shu had now informed Jue Ling and Zeng Yu that they were joining forces to besiege Xichuan.
Luoyang was facing a big enemy, and the city defense was under comprehensive martial law, and they sent out multiple detectives to investigate the troops and horses on the southern road. Jui Taki and the ministers discussed how to reply to Geng Shu all night, to forcibly recall him in the name of the imperial court, and to let him act freely, and whether Geng Shu would listen is another question.
"This behavior is simply bad!" Zeng Rong said.
In the end, this burden fell back on Jiang Heng's shoulders.
He only uttered four words: it's time to stop. And tied the cloth strip to Costin's claws and let it fly.
"Prepare for today's alliance meeting." Jiang Heng stared at Juicy Taki, the biggest test they faced was coming.
Juicy nodded, and when the ministers left the main hall, Jie Gui hurried over and took the military newspaper.
"Song County has fallen," Jie Gui said, "on behalf of the remaining 100,000 soldiers and horses, they are heading for Luoyang."
In a moment of silence, Zhou You said: "This is good, the alliance will be destroyed in the hands of His Royal Highness Wang ."
Jie Gui ignored the others and said to Jiang Heng, "Luoyang only has 20,000 imperial troops, I must escort you out."
"I'm not leaving." Jiang Heng said without thinking, "No, I understand."
The ministers looked at Jiang Heng, Jiang Heng said in disbelief: "Don't you understand? According to the military report, the dispatch of troops to Song County on behalf of Hanzhong was only one day away! Li Xiao originally planned to enter the Central Plains. Nie Hai just expected his arrangement, so he just started early!"
Jiang Heng said, and everyone suddenly woke up like a dream.
In fact, Geng Shu's defeat of the defenders in the Hanzhong Plain had no direct connection with Xichuan's army in Songxian County. Li Xiao had long decided to take advantage of the alliance's time to divide his troops into two routes, and the south route would take the Central Plains first. As a result, Geng Shu had to send troops back to save Luoyang, and then the Hanzhong army would take advantage of it.
It's just that Li Xiao didn't expect that Geng Shu, the God of War, was by no means unworthy of his name. He actually defeated his arrangement in Hanzhong with tens of thousands of troops in one fell swoop!
Juicy was breathing rapidly, and exchanged glances with Jiang Heng, Jiang Heng said to the ministers again: "What should I do, what should I continue to do."
Juicy said: "I'll stay, Jiang Heng, you have to go."
Jiang Heng took a step closer to Juicy and looked at him.
"I have to stay here," Jiang Heng said, "Nie Hai will be back."
In the end, Juicy compromised, and no one doubted Geng Shu's motives any more. Zeng Rong left and went to consider countermeasures.
This news has not been spread for the time being. After today's alliance ends, no matter whether an agreement is reached or not, the princes must leave immediately.
When Juicy took his seat, everyone's eyes were looking at him in unison. Right now, no one knew that the Central Plains area was falling rapidly. Maybe one or two days later, the army would invade Luoyang.
Today, Li Jin's face is still very ugly, but he is here. He must have taken countermeasures and is waiting for news on his behalf.
Jiang Heng knew that they had 20,000 people, defended Luoyang, and waited for Geng Shu to return to help. He still had hope.
"I think today is to elect Tian?" Mi Qing said with a smile.
Xiong Pi was hungover all night, his mind was not clear, and he looked at Juicy sarcastically.
Jiang Heng said: "After yesterday's discussion, I would like to hear what you guys have to say."
Long Yu said: "We would like to hear how this future heaven will govern the world. This is a promise to us."
Xiong Pi smiled and said, "What is the Yong Dynasty under Juicong's rule, and what will happen to the future Central Plains?"
This remark caused a low-pitched discussion among the various ministers, but Juicy said: "It seems that everyone here has a little criticism of the late father."
More than just "slightly criticized"? It's not an exaggeration to say it's abhorrent.
Seeing the silence during the banquet, Juicy sighed and said, "You have seen Yongdi's reforms, this is exactly what Yongdi has shown for the Central Plains Four, what the future will look like, we think A brand new imperial court has been established, but it is no longer exactly what it looked like four hundred years ago."
Juicy was very nervous and his voice was shaking. Jiang Heng put his hand on the back of his hand to help him calm down. There are too many facts that happened today. He must put aside distracting thoughts and study hard.
"One," said Jui Taki, "the five great wars have been around for a long time. Now that the war is stopped, all borders must be eliminated, and the people must be allowed to move freely. They can do farming, craftsmanship, and commerce as they choose. Industry. In the future, the world will have no divisions, and there will be no divisions among Zhengren, Liangren, Yingren, Dairen, and Yongren, and they will all belong to the world.”
"All are from the world." Long Yu said.
"That's right," Jutaki said, "They are all people of the world. The integration of the people, the lineage of clans, and the competition between regions must all come to an end. Since they are people of the world, they must be treated equally."
Mi Qing seemed to be distracted and looked at Jiang Heng.
"Then it won't work," Zhu Ling explained. "The original government decree, where should the order come from? Since there are no borders, how should the administrative affairs be carried out?"
"Ultimate Chaos"
"This is the second." Juicy said again, "Change it to a state, the rules of the world, and the Luoyang court formulates and promulgates the decree."
This remark immediately caused an uproar in the venue, only to hear Jutaki explain: "Government affairs are decided by the localities themselves."
Long Yu also never expected that the result of waiting would be to go!
Bi Shao looked at Long Yu expectantly, but Long Yu didn't say much. Chun Ling said coldly, "What about the king? You might as well kill me and the rest. Wouldn't it be more enjoyable?"
"Third," said Juicong, "each monarch still enjoys fiefs, taxation, corvée, etc., which are still in the Jin court system, but they obey the imperial court. Investigate the power, dispatch officials to the Luoyang court, and participate in the formulation of laws and administrative decisions."
Suddenly, the noise fell silent again, what does this mean? The imperial court and the feudal lords have been operating independently since 600 years ago, and now Juicy has thrown out the first change to centralize power in Luoyang, seemingly depriving the feudal lords of their power. However, another juncture was put aside: This means that from now on, the world will be governed by five capable ministers each!
This is easy to say, but it is very difficult to implement. Five people each have their own plans to implement it properly. But that is all in the future. Juicy doesn't care about the implementation, just proposes. The specific matters should be digested by the imperial court. It must be carried out slowly.
The most powerful point of this move is to turn foreign wars into internal fights. Even if the court officials stationed in the central government from various places fight to the death, corpses are scattered everywhere, and blood flows into rivers, it is none of the people's business. Who is the winner in the end, I don't know, at least the chess game is brought up to the court, and innocent people are prevented from dying in the war.
"Fourth," Jui Taki said again, "with regard to the garrison, the troops and horses in various places are disbanded and returned to the fiefs to support the people. The princes retain a certain number of family soldiers. The specific number will be discussed separately. Military power, guarding all places and outside, the rest of the people can no longer support more than a thousand family soldiers."
Juicy Taki didn't give them much time for the exam, and said in one breath:
"Fifth, unify the value of currency, weights and measures, and promote the intercommunication of the world, and the territory of the princes and the nobility will remain unchanged. Remove the army and eliminate the border, prevent foreign wars and conflicts, and change the succession system to the succession of the descendants. The fief, to avoid fighting against the wall."
Juicy was so overwhelmed that everyone was so shocked that he didn't even care about the following words - after all, as long as you send officials to the imperial court, you will control the development of the world, not only interfere with the original , more intrusive .
"The world shouldn't be divided," Jiang Heng said finally, "Disputes are the root cause of all turmoil. I know what you all think, as long as you succeed in controlling the imperial court. , you can do things for yourself, right?"
Jiang Heng said all the thoughts in everyone's mind.
"But in other words," Jiang Heng reminded, "in this way, there is no longer the terms 'oneself' and 'precious'. The minister is the minister of the world. Over time, everyone will gradually find that the dispute will be resolved, and letting go of the grudges over the years is the only way out."
The royal court took back the power to make laws, and the government affairs of the world were decided by Luoyang. The specific implementation and administration of the locality were returned to the locality. Everyone gradually understood the wildness of the Jutaki court. To complete the integration of the people of Shenzhou, until the foundation is stable, and then slowly return the administrative power to the center.
This may be decades, or a hundred years away. Naturally, the extreme power will also become the original king through the penetration of the imperial court, and gradually the family will dominate.
Both sides are weighing, eliminating their positions, and changing the battlefield to the court, instead of conquest and death, is the most acceptable method. However, the policy proposed by Juicy Taki in the end was the biggest killer thrown out by Jiang Heng - changing the inheritance system of the princes, and all the descendants were divided, which would cause the princes and the ministers to be divided between the two. After three generations, the smaller the points, the easier it is for the imperial court to manage and control them.
The princes and kings may be reluctant, but the ministers will definitely be willing. After all, they are more or less related to the royal clans, such as marriages, alliances and other large and small relationships. In this way, the princes will be divided into the royal families. Power and fiefs are equivalent to invisibly strengthening the power of the gentry.
Brothers fight against each other, and it is a great struggle to weaken the power of the family. Jiang Heng's implementation of this move is to promote more infighting, and it is to treat the inheritance rights equally. It's hard to say.
It's just that at the moment, no one has noticed this tiny detail mixed in the five new policies, and this detail will set off a huge wave again in a hundred years.
"What if Ying people don't want to?" Mi Qing said.
"Then it can only be the same as before." Juicong expressed his toughness this time, just like his father. His face still had Juicong's shadow, but it was not as full as Juicong. hostile.
"What is it like before?" Mi Qing asked again.
"I agree." Bi Shao interrupted Mi Qing.
Chunling's expression changed, and when he was about to stop it, Bi Shao said, "The boss wants this head, and King Yong said it right. He doesn't want to fight it. This is the only way out."
Zhu Lingjie and Long Yu discussed in a low voice for a moment, Long Yu replied: "It's time to end, the people of Zheng agree with King Yong's discussion, but the specific details must be carefully discussed. ."
"That's natural," Jutaki said.
Zhu Lingjie nodded at Chaolong Yu, Jiang Heng saw it in his eyes, and knew very well that Zhu Lingjie would serve Zheng Zhi, come to the court of Tian Yuan, and become Tian Yuan's arm.
"But I have a question," Zhu Ling explained, "if Tian is not competent, what should I do?"
"The whole world is discussing." Jiang Heng said in a deep voice, "Seven years ago, didn't you do exactly that?"
There was no reproach in his voice, which was inevitable.
Jui Taki said again: "Sitting in this position, I am no longer me, I am the people of the world, and the laws of Shenzhou cannot be formulated by me at will, but all the princes will participate, and everyone will To solve it by negotiation, what are you worrying about?"
There was silence in the room, and after a while, Mi Qing said, "We don't agree."
Jiang Heng said coldly, "It's really a pity."
Mi Qing said: "The fate of the Ying people is up to us to decide."
Jiang Heng managed to win over two allies, but he knew that he could not agree with the new system.
"Then please," Jiang Heng said, "I can only see you on the battlefield in the future."
There was a sudden uproar during the banquet, and Xiong Pi roared, "This is a threat!"
Li Jin sneered and said, "You guys are going to be destroyed in the blink of an eye, and you are still so arrogant, how dare you threaten Ying?"
"Ah, I haven't thought about it before," Jiang Heng turned to Li Jin and said, "What do you think?"
Li Jin stood up, looked at Jiang Heng with mocking eyes, and said, "I'm called a knife and axe hand, let Geng Yuan try again?"
"There is no knife and axe," Juicy said lightly, "Geng Yuan has been dead for many years, and people cannot be resurrected from the dead."
Jiang Heng laughed and said, "Do you think I will solve it by killing people?"
Juicy nodded towards Longyu, Bi Shao and others as a salute, and then looked at Jiang Heng.
"This is the end of the alliance." Jiang Heng said, "No matter what the result is, it will not be in vain for the beginning that was entrusted to me. This is the life you have chosen, and the future that you have chosen with your own hands. History should remember today, everyone, thank you."
"Come here," Jui Taki ordered, "escort Mr. Ying, and General Li Jin back."
In an instant, in Jiang Heng's words, people have a wonderful feeling, and at this moment, they are making history.
Jiang Heng picked up the golden seal, handed it to Juicy, and under the witness of everyone, completed the most important handover. After Juicy Taki took it, he turned towards everyone and said, "Luoyang is not safe, everyone, please leave as soon as possible, and wait for my report."
Li Jin was still standing, as if he was taking a test, but at this moment, there was a sudden noise from outside the palace.
Jiang Heng turned his head immediately, seeing the messenger coming, Jie Gui immediately stood in front of Jiang Heng.
Li Jin turned around, faced Jiang Heng, turned his back to the door, quickly exited, and said solemnly, "Mister Mi! Come with us!"
In an instant, the venue was in chaos. Jie Gui pressed his sword with one hand, and was about to shoot. Ten steps away, he beheaded Li Jin on the spot, but Jiang Heng shouted, "Stop!"
Li Jin never thought that Jiang Heng would save his life, but Juicy said: "General Li, see you in the future."
In an instant, everyone stood up, quickly left the venue, and fled the palace with Li Jin.
And all this, Long Yu, Bi Shao and others saw it in their eyes.
Ju Taki said to everyone, "You don't need to worry about it, since we have decided to call the Alliance, we will follow the rules, and the incident will never happen again."
Only then did Jiang Heng turn to the messenger: "What's the matter?"
"The army is here," the messenger said. "It is less than a hundred miles away from Luoyang, and Li Jin's garrison in the city has mutiny."
"It will be at least a day before the troops are under the city." Jiang Heng said calmly to Long Yu, "General Long, please escort King Liang and King Zheng to set off as soon as possible, and return to Luoyang, and see you later."
Zhao Hui was about to draw his sword, but Jiang Heng stopped drinking it in time and shouted loudly, "Zhao Hui! Impulsive! Follow General Long!"
Zhao Hui looked at Jiang Heng, and then at Juicy, who nodded towards the situation with Zheng.
"I will protect the guests," Jutaki said. "Everyone, please leave."