Situ Meng Jichang then explained the situation of Taoism, culture and education, household registration, etc. in the seven counties one by one. Especially household registration, as always, the trend of household registration loss is becoming more and more serious.

"The fields in the seven counties of our Su country are flat and the land is fertile. In the past five years, the weather has been good. The late emperor has been magnanimous in his governance and has not increased taxes. It is possible to carry out such a benevolent government. The household registration has increased from 539,600 five years ago.

Thirty households are still close to 280,000 households now... In just five years, nearly half of the households have fled. Now the escape of household registration is getting more and more intense. Why is it so difficult to stop them? Meng Qing, you should have a word of advice for me!" Su!

According to the sonorous words, the cold voice sounded in the Zhongyuan Hall, which shocked the officials present and all lowered their heads.

Meng Jichang's expression changed slightly, remembering the cruel methods of the young monarch, he lost his ground for a moment, and explained eagerly: "Since last year, natural and man-made disasters have occurred one after another, and even local officials have been harsh and exploitative, abandoning their fields to defend..."

In desperation, he started to blame others.

Speaking of this, the expressions of the seven county governors in the distance changed slightly. Feng Kuang, the governor of Linyang County, frowned. He thanked Gong, the governor of Yanling County, and whispered in a low voice: "Meng Gong's words make me equal to

where?"

When Meng Jichang finished speaking, Su Zhao's eyes were cold and deep, and he looked at Meng Jichang quietly and said, "Who does Meng Qing point to when he said that officials are oppressive and exploitative?"

A layer of cold sweat gradually appeared on Meng Jichang's forehead, and he hesitated: "I, I...I don't know."

Obviously, knowing that he had just made a mistake, Nana didn't know how to deal with it.

Su Zhao glanced at Meng Jichang, then turned his attention to the seven county governors and fifty-three county magistrates, and said coldly: "Meng Qing said that the officials under your rule abused the people, why didn't you investigate and report them?"

Upon hearing the young prince's inquiry, the seven county governors and fifty-three county magistrates all looked at each other in confusion, and no one dared to respond.

Su Zhao said coldly: "Pretending to be deaf and mute, deceiving the emperor and flattering the emperor, this is the chief of a county who protects the lonely herdsman."

As soon as these words came out, everyone below fell to their knees with cheers and cheers.

At this time of year, ministers and ministers would only perform the three-kneel-and-nine-clasp ceremony during sacrificial ceremonies and court ceremonies. Normally, monarchs and ministers would be relatively respectful when meeting each other and would not kowtow at every turn. But at this moment, when the monarch was angry, the people below were as silent as a cicada.

"I am guilty."

Fifty or sixty people apologized. There were many people with gray hair, but there was still one person who did not kneel. He was clearly Feng Kuang, the governor of Linyang County. Xie Gong, the governor of Yanling County, who was beside him, looked anxious and started talking.

He pulled at his official robe.

Su Zhao had a gloomy look on his face, but he was not afraid at all. Now that he was in charge of the military power of Su State, and he was a member of the Immortal Way whose great power was attributed to himself, if the central government connected the place and knelt down to apologize, he might still be a little afraid, but at this moment

, only a sneer.

However, he still set his sights on Feng Kuang, and his heart moved slightly, but he suddenly discovered that he also had late martial arts innate cultivation, and asked: "Prefect Feng has always guarded the northern gate and is the pillar of the country, do you have anything to say?

"

Because it is necessary to guard against the two countries of Jin and Wei, especially the Jin State, Linyang County belongs to the border county, and the county governor Feng Kuang has military and political power. He is impatient and upright. Even when the former Great Sima Yuan Bin was in power, he was not

Just make excuses.

In fact, the local county governors are all related to the imperial ministers. For example, the three county governors of Nanzhi, two are related to Dazai Jinghongdao, and one is a member of the Su Yi clan.

Feng Kuang bowed and gave a salute, cupped his hands and said: "I don't know about Jun Yu, but I can guarantee that I will not abuse the people in the six counties and one city under my rule. I hope you will find out more clearly. As for the loss of household registration, the recent

In the past five years, most of the household registrations have been converted into military households, hiding soldiers among the people, and the soldiers and the people are integrated to guard the frontiers. As for the people who fled to other counties, I also set up checkpoints and wiped out the mountains and forests. When the previous emperor was there, I reflected on it.

After this incident, the former monarch showed pity to him, ordered his ministers to consider and care for him well, and ordered the three southern counties to be properly settled."

At this moment, the Sheriff of Nansan County, who was kneeling in the palace, originally wanted to watch the excitement, but when he heard this, his expression changed slightly, and he secretly cursed Feng Kuang for not being a human being.

Su Zhao was silent for a moment and said in a deep voice: "I know Feng Qing's abilities."

Feng Kuang has always had generals and strategies, he has been at the border for a long time, and his hard work has made great achievements. Although he is a little conceited, his official reputation is acceptable.

Su Zhaodao: "However, the situation in Linyang County is just this one. What can you say about Changshui, Dangjun, Yanling, Fengle, Guangping, Wuzhi, etc."

Still no one dared to respond. Not everyone had Feng Kuang's confidence.

As for the fifty-three county magistrates, there are a few who are ready to take action.

"Your Majesty, I am the magistrate of Dafeng County, and Zhang Tao will report to the king."

Suddenly, in the dark crowd, a black-robed official in his late twenties, with a green beard under his chin, raised his head and said seriously.

"Dafeng County? Fengle County?" Su Zhao frowned and thought about it, but still said calmly: "Say."

Han Tao said: "Most of the refugees were in Fengle. They were the commanders of the county, noble tribes, tenants, and ministers of the court. Most of them bought land in Fengle County, and the people who fled were driven by them. I reported to the county several times.

The government...the county governor is unable to control it."

Su Zhao had a gloomy look on his face. Hearing Han Tao's words, there was no hint of happiness or anger in his expression.

As for Fengle County Sheriff who was kneeling down, his chubby face was as pale as earth and his body was like chaff. His heart was sinking, and he secretly resented, "You Han Tao, you are unruly and disrespectful to the superior officer.

I tolerated you with great magnanimity, but now you have gone even harder, and you are going to kill me!"

Dazai Jinghongdao's face trembled. He felt that he could not let Su Zhao continue to have such an attack. His heart sank and he bowed and said, "I have my own notes."

"Teacher, if you have something to say, you might as well say it directly." Su Zhao's eyes moved slightly. Fengle County Sheriff has always been Jing Hongdao's disciple.

Jinghongdao Cangsheng said: "What the old minister said is also related to Fengle County. Zongbo Su Mao was extravagant and built extensive fields in Fengle County. His people intervened in prison lawsuits and ran rampant in the countryside. The Fengle County Governor was afraid of his power.

I can’t control myself…”

Su Mao had drooped eyelids and looked drowsy. When he heard this, he was suddenly shocked and said angrily: "That's nonsense. I respect you, sir. I used to stay behind closed doors. My son also obeyed the law and abided by the law. When did he do evil in Fengle County?"

, Respect the Lord, I have always respected you..."

Su Zhao looked at this scene and felt that if it continued like this, sooner or later it would turn into a mutual attack between the ministers of the imperial court.

"enough."

A cold, indifferent voice interrupted the growing hustle and bustle in Zhongyuan Hall.

Su Zhao's eyes were dim, looking at Jing Hongdao who was retreating angrily, with a worried look on his face.

His teacher suddenly impeached Zongbo Sumao. Was this to make him realize the resistance to innovation and retreat in spite of difficulties?

Because this meant that he was warned that if he wanted to clear his land and carry out reform policies, he would have to attack his clan members... and his clan clan was his base for the Su Yi family.

But, what qualifications does Su Mao have to represent the Su Yi clan?

Su Zhao was silent for a moment and said loudly: "Corrupt officials became traitors due to fate and expropriated Li and Yuan in the local area. The wealthy and powerful families in the county relied on their power to invade the people in the countryside. How can it be difficult to control the evil of these people? It's just because supervision cannot reach them.

Sincerely, it shows that the preparation for the construction of the Yushitai is urgent! Chen Qing, how are the preparations for the Yushitai and the "Nine Questions of Questions" these days?"

Since his teacher Jing Hongdao was unwilling to cooperate, he had no choice but to speak up on his own.

After hearing this, Chen Shao, the military commander, came out and raised his hands and said: "I have drawn up the regulations. The Yushitai is in charge of the state's criminal constitution, with the responsibility of correcting the wind and discipline, and setting up the Taiyuan, Dianyuan and Chaoyuan.

The Yushi Dafu is the chief, and the Yushi Zhongcheng is the deputy..."

As he spoke, he took out a memorial from his sleeve and handed it over with both hands.

The ministers present were all awe-struck when they listened to Chen Shao's description of the regulations governing affairs in Yushitai.

In the original Sikou Mansion, due to the confusion of responsibilities, most of the staff and energy were involved just by mentioning the issue of prison.

Supervision responsibilities are more of a formality and are reflected between superior and subordinate officials. It is the self-supervision and self-correction of subordinate officials by the chief official.

But now after this adjustment, it is equivalent to the fact that the power of supervision is in the hands of a dedicated person, and he will be responsible to Su Zhao from now on. While the monarch's power is consolidated and strengthened, it also puts a tight spell on the head of Su Guogong.

Some ministers went to see Dazai Jinghongdao, hoping that this prime minister who could regulate yin and yang could stop the young prince from acting recklessly.
Chapter completed!