Chapter 77: Three Dukes
Let’s go back to one day ago.
After rising to a high position suddenly, although he had an army of 200,000 to rely on, Qin Mo was still at a loss as to how to stabilize the court and turn the situation around as soon as possible.
This was not his strong point, so he could only ask Jia Xu for advice.
Jia Xu did not disappoint Qin Mo and suggested: "When Dong Zhuo was in power, he suppressed, exiled, and dismissed many old officials in the court. You only need to reinstate them and clear their grievances, and you will definitely win the hearts of the people."
This is to put things right.
At the suggestion of Jia Xu, Qin Mo suggested to the young emperor Liu Xie that in addition to retaining Wang Yun's position as Si Tu, he proposed to promote Cai Yong, who was originally promoted by Dong Zhuo, to the position of Si Kong.
At the same time, he suggested that the demoted old Shangshu Lu Zhi be promoted to the position of Taiwei.
Fill the positions of the three highest officials.
In addition, those officials who were demoted or exiled by Dong Zhuo were reinstated, and people were sent to appease their families to show the benevolence of the new policy.
As for the Yuan family who were exterminated by Dong Zhuo, Qin Mo had to selectively forget about them.
"In addition to appeasing the old ministers, Your Excellency also needs to boldly promote new people to form a new check and balance. This will prevent the old forces from reviving, overriding Your Excellency and hindering Your Excellency's administration." Jia Xu suggested again.
This coincides with what Qin Mo thought.
It was with this kind of thinking that the deal between Qin Mo and Wei Tianli came about.
But it wasn't a whim.
In addition to Wei Tianli, if conditions permit, Qin Mo also wants to promote a group of players, either to fill various departments in the court or to transfer them to local counties.
This is to fight against the stubborn aristocratic family groups.
Qin Mo doesn't want people like Wang Yun to prevail in the court, and he doesn't have the time to engage in court struggles.
"The last point is that everyone thinks that you are the second Dong Zhuo, and the root cause is in the army. If you want to clear the suspicion, you can only separate part of the army and give it to other people to take charge to show fairness." Jia Xu said.
If all the troops in Sizhou are under Qin Mo's control, who will still believe that Qin Mo is dedicated to the public?
It's obvious that he is relying on his own troops!
"This... let me think about it." When it comes to the army, Qin Mo has to act cautiously.
Jia Xu could understand, but he just reminded him: "Sir, only when you give up can you gain."
Based on the above conversation, Jia Xu drafted a memorial, which was also the policy program of the new "Prime Minister" Qin Mo, and submitted it to Emperor Liu Xie.
After taking a quick look at it, Qin Mo said, "Just report it as it is." As for the ability of writing memorials, he thought he was not as experienced as Jia Xu, so he didn't want to embarrass himself.
"Yes!" Jia Xu bowed.
It was the first time for the two to work together, and they were both quite satisfied at the time.
To Jia Xu, the newly promoted strategist, Qin Mo, his "lord", not only listened to his advice, but also had his own ideas and acted decisively, making him a wise leader.
And to Qin Mo, Jia Xu really lived up to his reputation.
This is exactly the person he wants to make great use of.
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As soon as Jia Xu left, the newly appointed chief eunuch Deng Mao rushed to the study and reported: "Sir, the chief architect Du Ming is waiting outside and says he is an old acquaintance of yours."
Qin Mo sighed.
Although he had the assistance of Jia Xu, Deng Mao, Li Bingyun and others, Qin Mo has been busy since entering Luoyang.
This is much more tiring than in Liaodong.
"Bring him here." Qin Mo remembered Du Ming.
Even if Du Ming didn't come to pay him a visit, he would go find Du Ming after the situation stabilized.
After half a year, the construction of the city wall in Heishui City is nearing completion. The next step will be to start a larger-scale project, which naturally requires the support of Du Ming, the master architect.
"I am Du Ming, your humble servant, and I am here to meet the Grand Tutor!" Du Ming handed over a small box.
"What is this for?" Qin Mo frowned.
"I was stupid before, I didn't recognize your wisdom, I took something I shouldn't have, so I return it."
Du Ming had mixed feelings. He had always been optimistic about Qin Mo's future, but he never expected that in just half a year, Qin Mo would become the head of all officials.
It's really surprising.
The status between the two people naturally reversed 180 degrees.
Qin Mo opened the box, inside of which were a storage bag, a porcelain bottle and a Taoist book. These were the things he had given to Du Ming in order to fool the two thousand craftsmen.
Return as is.
Upon learning that Qin Mo was appointed as skipped a beat and he felt that the thing in his hand was hot, so he hurriedly returned it.
Not only that, Du Ming also gave a lot of gifts to the general manager Deng Mao.
These things in front of us cannot be seen in the light.
Du Ming only hoped that Qin Mo would forgive him this time because of his sincerity. It would be even better if he could establish a relationship with the Grand Tutor through this.
Everyone knows that the current political situation is decided by the Grand Tutor.
Qin Mo smiled with a hint of sarcasm.
It's not Du Ming's fault. This is how officialdom is. A higher-ranking official can crush a person to death. If Qin Mo was narrow-minded, like Dong Zhuo, Du Ming's dismissal from office would be the least of his punishment.
Even heads may be chopped off.
The cruel policies implemented by Dong Zhuo in Luoyang, coupled with his crazy actions before leaving Luoyang, really frightened the powerful people in Luoyang and made them timid.
Qin Mo has just taken office, who knows what will happen?
"It's always better to be cautious." Du Ming complained to himself.
Qin Mo stood up, put the box back on Du Ming's desk, and said, "There is no reason to take back something that has been given away. Take it back."
“Plop!”
Du Ming was so frightened that his face turned pale. He knelt down and wailed, "Master Taifu, please spare my life!"
"????"
Qin Mo's face was full of question marks. He really had no idea what Du Ming was talking about.
The latter continued to beg for mercy.
He was crying and snotting, and it really made anyone who heard it sad and listened to it cry.
I don't know.
I thought Qin Mo had done something to Du Ming.
However, Qin Mo did not understand the rules of officialdom. His behavior just now seemed generous, but in the eyes of Du Ming, who was good at guessing his superiors' intentions, it was another way of expressing "I'm sorry, but I don't forgive you."
It's a must that we settle the score later.
How can I not be afraid?
After figuring out the reason, Qin Mo couldn't help but smile bitterly. He helped Du Ming up and said gently, "Don't get me wrong. I won't do anything to you. I still have room for you."
"Please speak, Master Taifu. I will never refuse even if death is the cost." Du Ming felt a little relieved.
Phew, at least it's still useful...
"How many idle craftsmen are there in the Shaofu?" Qin Mo asked.
Du Ming's expression froze, and he said awkwardly, "Your Excellency, due to the fire in Luoyang, most of the palace was destroyed, and all the craftsmen were sent out, leaving no one idle."
The disappearance of the previous 2,000 people was also suddenly dug up.
Qin Mo suddenly realized that he had almost forgotten about this matter, and said, "Since there are not enough craftsmen, we can transfer them from various states and counties. The more the better. We must repair the palace as soon as possible. Do you understand?"
Crisis is also an opportunity.
Before, Qin Mo was still worried that if he transferred too many craftsmen from the Shaofu at once, it would be embarrassing. Now that he has the excuse of repairing the palace, he can recruit as many as he wants.
No one dares to intervene anymore.
Du Ming was shrewd and understood everything immediately. He asked carefully, "Does your Excellency need any more craftsmen?"
"That's right." Qin Mo did not hide it.
Du Ming is not an honest official anyway, so if you entrust your private affairs to him, he will only be more loyal.
really,
Du Ming realized that this was his chance to get closer to the Grand Tutor, so he patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry, sir. I will personally supervise this matter when I return."
The disappearance of the two thousand people can also be covered up.
"Take the box back, it's your reward." In the future, when constructing Blackwater City, all materials and craftsmen must be raised through the Shaofu, and Du Ming's hands must be relied upon.
Those who should be won over must be won over.
"Thank you for the reward, sir!"
Du Ming was finally relieved this time. He tactfully put the box into his arms with a bright smile on his face. To be honest, if he really had to hand it back, he really couldn't bear to do it.
Although he had secretly copied a copy of the Taoist book before coming .
