Chapter 925: Three-pronged Approach
In another world, the provincial system began in the Yuan Dynasty and was called the Xingzhongshu Province.

However, in the Yuan Dynasty, each local province had a prime minister, and all power was concentrated in one person, which easily led to local separatism. Therefore, after the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Zhu Taizu set up the Sansi Yamen in the local areas to eliminate the threat of separatism.

Although in the middle and late periods, due to various reasons, the imperial court began to send governors to manage the provinces, and finally even sent governors who were in charge of all local powers, but that was all due to the limitations of the times.

From a rational point of view, the local separation of powers created by Zhu Taizu is quite useful. At least it allows the prefectures and counties in a certain area to be managed in a unified manner without having to worry about local forces becoming too powerful.

Li Yun prepared to implement this system early on.

As for whether it is called Jiangdong Dao or Jiangdong Province, it is not that important.

Of course, Li Yun was relatively cautious about such major policies. When he implemented these major policies, he often tried them out in a certain place to see the results before making a decision.

After all, the historical background, social environment and even humanistic conditions of each era are completely different. The same policy may work well in another time and space, but not necessarily in this time and space.

It may work well in one place but become a bad policy in another.

Therefore, Li Yun was very cautious and planned to pilot it in his base camp, Jiangnan East Road, for three years, and then promote it nationwide after seeing results.

Du Qian looked up at Li Yun, then lowered his head and said with emotion: “Your Majesty’s style of governing is completely different from your style of leading troops.”

When Li Yun led troops, he emphasized an aggressive and aggressive style, and his overall style was very violent. In his early years, he even charged into the battle line himself, showing extraordinary ferocity.

But when it comes to political affairs, Li Yun becomes much more calm. For some important matters, he basically listens to the opinions and suggestions of the parties involved first, and then slowly considers them.

For example, regarding the revision of the Tang Code, Li Yun had seen this issue many times already, just from the opposition.

For some of the more important policies, Li basically implemented them on a trial basis for three years.

You know, when Emperor Li attacked the Central Plains, he basically made a prompt decision after receiving the news and immediately led his brothers to attack the Central Plains.

The interweaving of two completely different styles made Mr. Du feel a little magical.

Li Yun did not have such a feeling. He looked at Du Qian and said with a smile: “Brother Shouyi, although I have only been the emperor for half a year, I have also managed government affairs in Jiangdong before.”

“Speed ​​is of the essence in war, and of course you have to be fast and ruthless in war, but governing is completely different.”

Mr. Li shook his head slightly and said, “Even if we lose the battle, we will suffer a small loss, but at most we will suffer casualties of thousands or tens of thousands of people.”

He looked at Du Qian and said seriously, “If it’s a bad policy.”

“The people affected will not be tens of thousands, but millions or even tens of millions.”

He tapped the table with his hand and said, “This trial method should be inherited by the younger generation in the future. All major policies should be tried out and officials should be sent to observe the results.”

Du Qian nodded after hearing this, and then said, “But this way, the efficiency will be much lower.”

“It may bring trouble to the imperial court.”

Li Yun touched his chin, thought for a while, and then said, “Whether it is a major political matter or not is also for future generations to define.”

He sighed slightly: “Forget it, no matter you or I, we can’t care about so many things, you and me.”

“Just do your best to fulfill the Zhangwu Dynasty’s mission.”

Du Qian bowed his head slightly and said with a smile: “My rules and regulations may not be passed down to future generations, but your majesty’s can. Your majesty is the founder of the Tang Dynasty and the foundation of the country. As long as your majesty leaves behind instructions, future generations will not dare to disobey.”

“never mind.”

Li Yun shook his head and said, “That’s why we have to be more cautious. You and I have only achieved success during the Zhaoding period. In a few decades or hundreds of years, our ideas may not be suitable at that time.”

“Leaving behind so many ancestral teachings is just putting shackles on future generations for no reason.”

The imperial precepts of the Ming Dynasty became the insurmountable law of heaven for the Ming Emperor.

Although Li Yun would not underestimate himself, he would not overestimate himself either. The experience from another world only told him four words.

Seek truth from facts.

Everything is constantly changing. It’s good enough that Mr. Li has the wisdom to manage his own dynasty.

He has no control over and no way to manage what happens in the future.

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In late August of the first year of Zhangwu, as the autumn wind swept through, the weather, which had been hot for several months, finally cooled down a little.

At this time, General Su, who had been in Hedong Road for nearly half a year, also returned to Luoyang City on a fast horse.

He entered Luoyang in the afternoon. After returning to Luoyang, General Su just went back home to take a bath, changed clothes, and immediately went to the palace to ask for an audience with the emperor. Su Sheng’s identity allowed him to enter the palace unimpeded. Soon, he was taken to Ganlu Hall to wait for an audience. Emperor Li did not let him wait for long. Not long after he arrived at Ganlu Hall, he was invited in by the palace servants.

When he entered Ganlu Hall, he met Zhuo Guangrui who was walking out of Ganlu Hall. Zhuo Guangrui took the initiative to bow and saluted: “General.”

Su Sheng returned the greeting with a fist, and said with a smile, “Prime Minister Zhuo, you are so polite.”

Zhuo Guangrui waved his hands and said with a wry smile, “What’s the matter with that? General, please stop making fun of me. His Majesty is already waiting for you, General. Please go in quickly.”

Su Sheng nodded and said, “When I have time, I will treat Brother Zhuo to a drink.”

After saying that, the two people passed each other, and Su Sheng strode into the Ganlu Palace.

Zhuo Guangrui looked back at Su Sheng, then sighed and strode towards the Ministry of Revenue.

As the prime minister among the three ministers of the Secretariat at that time, who was actually responsible for coordinating the six ministries, Zhuo Guangrui was obviously the busiest.

When he saw Su Sheng at this time, he also knew that the preparations made in the previous few months would soon come in handy, and he also needed to make some final preparations as soon as possible.

Su Sheng strode into the Ganlu Palace. As soon as he entered the palace, before he had time to salute the emperor, he saw the tall emperor striding towards him, pulling his sleeve and welcoming him into the Ganlu Palace.

“Brother, you have worked hard all the way. It’s been a hard journey.”

Su Sheng was pulled by Li Yun into the Ganlu Palace. After the two of them found their respective seats and sat down, he smiled and said, “The Hedong Army is quite cooperative, so it is not that hard for me.”

Li Yun personally poured him some tea, then said with a smile: “The reason why the Hedong Army cooperated is mainly because we did not directly recruit their people. If we reorganized the Hedong Army like Meng Qing did in Qingzhou, they might not be so straightforward.”

“But it’s fine this way now.”

Li Yun narrowed his eyes slightly and said softly: “The current situation is nothing more than pushing the progress of incorporating the Hedong Army to after conquering Guanzhong, giving them more time.”

“By the way, give them some more opportunities to make meritorious contributions.”

Su Sheng nodded and said, “Your Majesty, I took away more than 50,000 troops from Hebei Province and left half to General Meng. These troops have been reorganized in the Hedong Army and now have more than 60,000 troops. They are on their way to Tongguan.”

He whispered, “In half a month at most, they will be in position outside Tongguan. Then we can follow your majesty’s previous idea and have the Hedong Army block Xiaoguan, north of Guanzhong.”

“I will lead the attack from Tongguan.”

“Chen Da from Jiannan Road will lead the attack from Wuguan, south of Guanzhong.”

He looked up at Li Yun and said seriously, “We can start the attack at the latest by this time next month.”

Li Yun looked at him, thought for a moment, and said, “The autumn harvest has just begun. It will take until next month or the month after next for the military rations to be delivered to the front line. As for the military pay.”

Li Yun said slowly: “After we conquer Guanzhong, we will distribute them together.”

Su Sheng smiled and said, “Your Majesty, don’t worry about this. Our old brothers in the Jiangdong Army are all passionate about your Majesty. Even if we don’t give them military rations and salaries, there are still many brothers who are willing to go to the battlefield and fight for your Majesty.”

Mr. Li shook his head and smiled, “They have their own ideas, but I have to give them what they deserve.”

As he spoke, Mr. Li looked at Su Sheng and said, “Ten cannons have been sent to Tongguan. When you get to Tongguan, you can try out the cannons. At least they can be used as an aid in attacking the city.”

Su Sheng quickly lowered his head and replied, “Your Majesty, are they the same cannons from Nanjing?”

“It’s better than the previous one.”

Li Yun smiled and said, “It’s also lighter than the previous thing. This thing is the newest thing. I guarantee that the Shuofang Army has never seen it before. It will definitely scare them.”

Su Sheng’s eyes lit up, and he whispered, “Then I will set off for Tongguan tomorrow to see what this cannon looks like.”

“There’s no need to be so anxious. My brother has been away from Luoyang for half a year. You can stay at home for a few more days.”

The two chatted for a while, and Li Yun asked, “Guan Zhongdao, how long do you think it will take to take it down?”

Su Sheng smiled bitterly and said, “Your Majesty, how dare I answer you when you ask me this?”

“Just a small talk.”

Li Yun smiled and said, “It doesn’t count.”

“At least a year and a half.”

Su Sheng then answered.

“At least two to three years.”

(End of this chapter)