Chapter 208 Sour Taste

"Decentralization?"

As soon as Lu Chen said this, Fu Yu and Gu Simiao were both instinctively surprised at the same time.

"That's right, it's the separation of powers."

Lu Chen supported his chin with one hand and rested his elbow on the armrest. He said with a very relaxed expression: "Since the concentration of power in one monk has so many disadvantages, it must be separated, at least administrative power and judicial power. separate and operate independently.”

In fact, in order to fundamentally solve the problem, it is best to reverse the universal concept of "all religions are ignored and only respect the sages", and to cancel the preferential treatment policies for monks such as tax exemption.

Although there is nothing wrong with the way of sages, after all, those who can become sages are great beings. Naturally, the knowledge and doctrines they left behind cannot be useless, otherwise they would not become the orthodox Chinese studies of many dynasties and be highly praised by all dynasties. The emperor paid attention to it.

At least at the macro level, the sages' studies laid the foundation for the great unification of the Central Continent dynasties, unlike Xizhou, which had less than 70% of Central Continent's land area but was dotted with countless political powers, forming a mosaic.

However, the teachings of sages are not perfect, and there is no perfect theory in this world. No matter what kind of theory, it must have its limitations.

This sage's way is fine for building a foundation, but it is useless when it comes to governing a country and doing things.

There is nothing wrong with the teachings of sages. What is problematic is the group of people who monopolize the right to interpret the teachings of sages.

To put it bluntly, this thing is just a basic stepping stone. When it comes to governing the country, those mainstream monks who can only look for chapters and sentences in the books of sages are all scum.

However, such people can often be recognized by others and occupy a place in Daxia's political situation, while the "little cultivators" who can really do things and want to do things are basically not taken seriously.

Just fucked.

Fundamentally speaking, Lu Chen did not reject the existence of monks. He just couldn't stand those mainstream monks who specialized in the path of saints and disdained other paths, and had high ambitions and low abilities.

It's just that the current mainstream concept is that "all ways are inferior, only saints are high." If you don't specialize in the way of saints, you can't even be considered a monk.

In fact, those who practice so-called heretical practices should pay more attention to them.

After all, as long as you are a cultivator, your goal is to achieve enlightenment and ascension. If you want to improve your strength, enlightenment is the best way, whether it is the way of saints, the way of calculation, or the way of emperors. As long as you make a breakthrough in the path you pursue, you can quickly improve your strength until you achieve the ultimate goal of enlightenment and ascension.

For example, Su Ning, a monk who specializes in the Way of Observing Things, as long as she can understand the principles of all things, understand the changes of matter, or discover certain laws and laws, there is a high probability that she will be able to successfully achieve enlightenment, and then her cultivation will skyrocket like the Empress.

This characteristic makes practitioners more focused on their own careers than ordinary people, and their beliefs are much firmer than ordinary people.

This, in fact, is not a bad thing.

Many monks who specialize in the way of saints and sages will fall into the shackles of searching for chapters and excerpting sentences. Therefore, many monks will rely on pure practice to understand the principles in the books of sages and gain their own understanding in order to achieve enlightenment.

If such a person is engaged in learning or something, there will naturally be no problem, but if he is an official, it will be a disaster for the people.

Therefore, the problem of officialdom does not lie with the monks themselves, but with the "Tao" that the monks pursue.

Today's monks are inseparable from the way of saints, and the way of saints is related to the interests of Daxia's elite class. It is basically an equal sign. To disturb the tradition of saints is to disturb the cake of the world's scholars, and the empress will definitely not let it. He faced this behemoth that had been growing along with Daxia's thousand-year history.

After all, the empress even tried to force him to prevent him from getting involved in the reform of the clan support system, let alone the dispute over orthodoxy.

"How exactly?"

Fu Huan asked.

Lu Chen's left hand rested on the armrest, his five fingers tapping back and forth in order, making a regular soft sound.

While doing this leisurely action habitually, he just thought for a moment and replied: "In order to reasonably distribute power, we must first understand the composition and types of power in a county and the obligations of the government, as well as all officials. Due duties.”

"The county magistrate only needs to focus on administration and put all his energy on civil affairs. Judicial matters, that is, court trials, should be left to other officials. Moreover, the department responsible for justice cannot have any relationship with the administrative department. The judicial department The chief executive is not under the jurisdiction of the county magistrate, so the two powers are completely separated."

Hearing this, Fu Yu thought about it carefully.

After a moment, her beautiful eyes quietly flashed with light.

"Huaiyu, do you mean to let Xuanji Guards take charge of judicial matters?"

However, Lu Chen shook his head.

"no."

Gu Simiao asked softly: "So... Huaiyu, what do you mean..."

"We have a specialized judicial department in Daxia. We just need to slightly improve its powers and clarify its responsibilities, so that those who should be responsible for criminal matters can perform their duties more diligently, and strengthen supervision and supervision."

"Furthermore, since those people don't want to interfere with so many things, the imperial court should lighten their burdens so that they no longer have to focus on trying cases. They only need to manage the place well, let the people live and work in peace and contentment, and do their best as the head of a county. responsibilities.”

Having said that, Lu Chen inexplicably narrowed his eyes.

"As the saying goes, a favor is repaid in return. The imperial court considers local officials so much and is considerate of them. They should be extremely grateful and repay the imperial court with their due political achievements, right?"

Hearing this, the eyes of Gu Simiao and Fu Hua suddenly became a little subtle.

"Huai Yu's words make sense, and this matter should be as it should be."

Fu Ye replied without hesitation.

But Gu Simiao suddenly remembered that Qian Yiqian, the current Minister of Criminal Justice, had gone against Lu Chen more than once, and the empress was already quite dissatisfied with him. If Lu Chen had the intention to do something about criminal law, , this Qian Yiqian...

As soon as she thought of this, she couldn't help but raise the corner of her mouth.

It seems that there is a good show to watch.

"Judicial matters are not only trial cases, investigation and arrests are also top priorities."

Lu Chen turned his head and looked at Fu Wei.

"The trial of cases can be handed over to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for regional management, but matters such as investigation and arrests must be separated from it. Since the county magistrate is only responsible for governing the local area and does not have the right to open a court trial, there is no need to maintain those detectives and servants , Moreover, judicial matters are extremely solemn and should not be done casually, but should be left to dedicated personnel."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fu Hua instantly realized something and looked at Lu Chen with a dazed expression.

Lu Chen smiled slightly.

"Although a county is governed by the county magistrate appointed by the imperial court, as far as I know, the people who have the most contact with the people are actually the yamen in the yamen. Therefore, these police officers and cadres should also be organized. Establish a department, called the Public Security Office, which will be under the jurisdiction of the imperial court and assigned to specialize in public security and other matters. At the same time, this department can also solve problems for the people to a certain extent and safeguard the justice of the imperial court..."

"The public security office is under the jurisdiction of the county magistrate and the provincial public security office, and the prefecture-level security office is under the jurisdiction of the prefect and the provincial public security office, and so on. Since the public security officer has such important responsibilities, he cannot be a small and unscrupulous person. Officials should be given decent official treatment, at least they should be given an official position from the ninth rank..."

He kept introducing the power of this place called the Public Security Bureau, and Fu Huan gained a lot of strange knowledge in her mind.

After expressing all his thoughts, Lu Chen's eyes gradually became deeper.

"Of course, no matter what kind of power it is, it needs to be effectively supervised, and this most critical link should be handed over to Xuanji Guards."

Hearing this, Fu Yu's eyes froze immediately.

She hesitated for a moment, and then asked: "But, the stall is so big, Xuanji Guard's manpower..."

Lu Chen did not answer the question immediately, but asked meaningfully: "Liangyu, few people in the government and the public know the number of Xuanji Guards, right?"

Hearing this, Fu Hua glanced at Gu Simiao aside subconsciously.

"Except for His Majesty's absolute confidants, no one knows the situation of Xuanji Guards. The only ones Your Majesty absolutely trusts are General Gu and you who once turned the tide."

"If that's the case, it's easy."

Hearing Fu Yu's answer, Lu Chen smiled.

"Just build the frame where the Xuanji Guards Station should be set up."

"Um?"

Fu Hua tilted her head.

"shelf?"

"Yes, the rack."

Lu Chen had a meaningful expression on his face.

"Xuanji Guards have the duty to supervise local officials. In this case, they should not deal with officials. Therefore, for the time being, local officials only need to know that the imperial court has set up Xuanji Guards in various places. It is enough. It is not necessary. Know the details of the Xuanji Guards in each region."

"Furthermore, Xuanjiwei is supposed to go deep into the local area and investigate the people's sentiments. He cannot sit in the yamen like a noble lord, sipping tea and discussing doctrine. At the same time, he has an imperial belt and can freely mobilize and coordinate the local judicial power. No one is allowed to disobey, otherwise it will be a crime of treason.”

Hearing this, Fu Yi suddenly understood.

Lu Chen planned to use a method similar to the suspicious tactics to scare officials from all over the country...

Thinking of this, Fu Ye's eyes brightened.

Of course she can realize that this is just a temporary measure, and it is impossible to deceive everyone, but as long as it has a certain effect and buys some time for the empress, it is enough.

Of course, Lu Chen's proposal was not perfect. After all, as long as something needs people to do it, there must be loopholes. For example, the supervisor itself is a loophole.

But the Xuanji Guards are the most elite force in the Holy Realm, and the core combat power of the Holy King Cangming. They are the people of the Holy Realm. They have no messy involvement in Daxia and are only loyal to the Holy King. As long as the Holy King Cangming gives the order, They assist the Empress, and all are carried out meticulously.

Simply put, it is an absolutely credible existence.

As long as Saint King Cangming still stands unswervingly on the side of the empress, Xuanjiwei will be able to perfectly perform the duties of the supervisor and overcome obstacles for the future of the Great Xia Dynasty.

As for what will happen after the honeymoon period between the Holy Realm and Daxia ends, the next Saint King Cangming and the Empress part ways, and Xuanji Guards no longer serve Daxia, it depends on whether Lu Chen can find a long-term solution.

But in any case, for now, the method proposed by Lu Chen can temporarily solve the problem of Xuanji Guard's shortage of manpower.

"This method... is wonderful!"

She looked at Lu Chen with admiration, her eyes twinkling.

"Huaiyu is indeed extremely smart. With just a few words, he solved the problem that had troubled me for many days."

"Forehead…"

Lu Chen touched his head subconsciously.

Well, jet black and thick.

At this time, Gu Simiao suddenly turned her head and looked at Fu Hua with a smile.

She first congratulated Fu Huan as usual, and then said softly: "By the way, Commander Fu, as the Commander of Xuanji Guards, you are not only responsible for the secrets of the restructuring of Tiance Mansion, but you also have to monitor the world for His Majesty. Presumably, you are always busy with business and busy on weekdays, right?"

"Just like now, even though it is a day of rest, Commander Fu has to work hard on state affairs and consult Huaiyu on how to solve problems. In terms of state affairs, Commander Fu can be said to be conscientious and conscientious. He is a role model for our generation."

The sudden change of topic made Lu Chen stunned for a moment.

What the hell, why did this girl suddenly go wrong?

Fu Ye reacted almost instantly.

She looked at Gu Simiao's eyes meaningfully, and a rather sharp light flashed in her eyes.

"General Gu has won the award. Compared with you, General Gu, I dare not be a role model or something."

Gu Simiao smiled.

"Commander Fu has a heavy responsibility and cares about Daxia. I think he will not waste a moment of time. He is solving problems for His Majesty all the time. I am afraid that although he is here now, his heart is in Ziji City, right?"

Having said that, she glanced out of the window inexplicably.

"Now that the problem has been solved, and the carriage is not far from the capital, Commander Fu does not have to force himself and waste time by accompanying me and Huaiyu to remote places like Taihe County."

At this moment, Gu Simiao's fox tail was quietly exposed.

However, before she could finish speaking, Fu Yu interrupted decisively: "General Gu is highly regarded."

While speaking, she picked up an apple from the fruit plate on the table, then turned her spiritual power into a knife, and while peeling the apple, she said:

"I am a human being, not a machine. When manpower is limited, I will also get tired. It is rare for Xiu Mu to travel with Huaiyu and General Gu today. Moreover, I have been too busy recently and am a little tired. I just happened to go over to relax and adjust. A state of affairs."

While speaking, the apple in his hand was only left with white flesh.

"Besides, Huaiyu also said that the body is the foundation of everything. To do things, you must learn to combine work and rest, so that you can get twice the result with half the effort."

After saying that, Fu Yu directly handed the apple in her hand to Lu Chen.

Lu Chen: "???"

"This is a thank you gift."

Fu Yu smiled and said, "Huaiyu solved such a big problem for me, if I didn't show it, I would feel really sorry."

"oh."

Lu Chen didn't think much about it, just reached out to take it, and took a bite.

Gan. Is this an apple? Why is it so sour? !

After taking a sip, he inexplicably felt that the air in the entire carriage had an inexplicable sour smell.