Chapter 23: Opening a government and setting up governance
"The damn turtles with eggs shrank their heads, you know how to save your life. I'm really blind. Why did God make such a person the emperor?" Liu Minghai stood up and patted his butt and said viciously.
"When Yan Yun is defeated, we support you to be the emperor!" Zhou Yan continued.
"Don't just talk nonsense. These words can only be between us. Don't talk nonsense outside." Tang Feng scolded.
"Yes, let's not talk about these for now. It will be a natural thing to do when the future is successful. Fighting for these too early will lead to losing the people's hearts!" Xu Yuanzhi added. Although Xu Yuanzhi said this, he had always wanted to test Tang Feng's true thoughts in his heart. If the emperor had the strength to become emperor in the remote border areas, if he really had the strength to become an emperor, the court could not do anything to protect himself, and he could not protect himself. He could still be so long.
"Mr. Xu is right. Yup, I think that now we should be planning more about how to strengthen ourselves, otherwise we will not last long when the Xianbei comes to their senses." Huang Jizu, who has always been honest, dull and silent, spoke.
"Jizu hit the nail on the head and talked about the key point, Brother Xu, see what we should plan next." Tang Feng asked Xu Yuanzhi.
Xu Yuanzhi's eyes were bright and bright, as if he was thinking deeply, and he must have made plans.
"The first step is that we must first choose an auspicious day to hold the office ceremony. We should send a strong notice and invite all the gentry and merchants around us to come, so that everyone can clearly understand that from now on, Brother Tang will be the governor of Youzhou and control the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun. First, we will build momentum for us and enhance our reputation; second, we should also tell them that we will set up governments and follow orders in the future.
The second step is that after we complete Brother Tang’s appointment as governor, we will write a letter of order to send the Yanyun area to the Yanyun area, and order the remaining officials of Yanyun, all the soldiers and various rebels from the remaining areas of Yanyun to come to surrender. If things go well, our strength will rise by more than one step.
The third step is to prepare for the battle and the order is issued. Not everyone is willing to take it seriously and accept it. Therefore, we must be prepared for the conquest at any time. We will fight against those gentry, merchants, large clans, local officials, mountain forest kings, etc. who do not obey the orders, and can help them to fight one by one. We can let go of our hands and feet. We play the signboard of the court, and we have a reputation for being a legitimate, and we will unify and integrate all forces through iron and blood means."
Xu Yuanzhi expressed his inner thoughts in full.
"Brother Xu is worthy of being a genius, and he has already planned all of us. I believe that Brother Xu has already chosen this auspicious day!" Tang Feng smiled happily after hearing this.
"Three days will be auspicious day!" Xu Yuanzhi laughed after he said.
"Okay, Xu Yuanzhi!" Tang Feng took Xu Yuanzhi's hand and touched him with a shoulder. Xu Yuanzhi was doing things, but Tang Feng was really less worried.
"What are you waiting for? Let's start!" Liu Minghai said excitedly.
"But we must make psychological prevention with everyone in advance. After our trouble, we may become the primary target of Xianbei's rear in the future. The pressure we face will inevitably be greater than what we are now. Everyone should make full preparations in advance." Xu Yuanzhi said a little serious.
"Brother Xu is right. Everyone must step up training their brothers in their own camps to improve our combat power quickly and not relax." Tang Feng urged again.
"Don't worry, brother, you're practicing day and night. During this period, you're worried that you can't find Xianbei scattered soldiers to practice. You want them to come out to fight!" Zhou Yan replied.
"What Brother Zhou Yan said is that you are not afraid of the Xianbei bird eggs. If you dare to come out, you should practice with them." Liu Minghai shouted.
"Well, if this is the best, then the specific matters such as posting notices will be left to Brother Xu for work. I want to visit the gentry of various families in person to show our sincerity." Tang Feng said.
"Don't worry, I'll call on Zhu Wensheng from the state to prepare for preface ceremony and other matters, so as to ensure that there will be no mistakes." Xu Yuanzhi said seriously.
"Okay, then there's Brother Lao Xu, let's prepare separately!" Tang Feng said.
After Tang Feng and his party agreed, they began to handle relevant matters. Xu Yuanzhi summoned Zhuwen from the state to copy the employment notice and order documents on birthdays and nights. After the work was released, Liu Minghai would post it on various public notice boards in Shunzhou City, and sent additional scouts to spread it to all surrounding areas.
Zhou Yan led his men to set up the venue for the appointment ceremony, and the location of the appointment was selected in the Shunzhou Administration. Although he was the governor of Youzhou, after all, Youzhou City is now in the hands of the Xianbei people, so he could only work in the Shunzhou Kaifu first.
Tang Feng and Huang Jizu visited the gentry of various families in Shunzhou area one by one. The reason why Huang Jizu chose to accompany Huang Jizu was because of Huang Jizu's background. After Huang Jizu was a famous family member in Shunzhou, Huang Jizu was well-known to the gentry in the circle of aristocratic families. In addition, Huang Jizu often followed his father to attend various social activities on weekdays, and was familiar with the heads of the gentry of various families, so it was more convenient for Tang Feng to communicate with him.
When Huang Xianzhi learned that Tang Feng was going to be the governor of Youzhou, he was extremely happy and worked hard to help Tang Feng win over various families. This was not only due to Huang Xianzhi's desire to share the worries of the people, but also his long-cherished wish for his son to return to his ancestors' career. It was just for both public and private capital. There were really not many businessmen like Huang Xianzhi who cared about the people of the world.
Tang Feng's appointment ceremony was held as scheduled in the Shunzhou Bureau Office three days later. Most of the noble gentry in Shunzhou City and surrounding areas were invited to attend the appointment ceremony. The most lively one was the people in the city, and they spontaneously organized celebrations. The surrounding Shunzhou Bureau Office was in a mess. Major restaurants sponsored free wine and food, which was already celebrated by everyone. Thanks to the governor Tang for his kindness to defend the city.
Tang Feng officially announced the establishment of government in front of the gentry of various families and the general public. The governor's office was temporarily set up in the Shunzhou Office. In fact, it was a team and two institutions. Tang Feng was in charge of the overall affairs of the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun. He appointed Xu Yuanzhi as the county magistrate, controlled all the officials of the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun and were in charge of administrative affairs. Zhou Yan, Liu Minghai, and Huang Jizu were appointed as the commander of the army, and were responsible for military defense.
Tang Feng expressed his hope to gather people of aspirations from all walks of life to work tirelessly to restore the Yanyun area, and strive to expel the Xianbei Huyi as soon as possible. This appointment greatly enhanced Tang Feng's reputation. He thought that he was the nameless young man who first came to Shunzhou City. Tang Feng is now a governor of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, and his status cannot be said for a day. Of course, if you want to truly make everyone respect and obey from the bottom of your heart, you have to rely on the bloodshed of war.
After Xu Yuanzhi took the post of county magistrate, he began to discuss with Tang Feng and recruit talented Zhu Wensheng and integrate former officials at all levels and all the remaining officials of all sizes and all the officials who have been invested in, establish administrative management systems at all levels, and gradually build an organizational structure, laying the management foundation for future rise.
Chapter completed!