However, Zhao Bing also felt that "I only regret that I only regret it when I use it." His understanding of the official system and political system in history was not thorough enough, and was even influenced by some views in previous lives. This will also affect his lack of accurate judgment and clear understanding of the problems in the period of change, and he also needs to digest and sort out the information obtained from Wang Yinglin.

Zhao Bing has been in charge for many years. The way to govern the country is to be able to balance the forces of all parties. Once the east wind overwhelms the west wind, it is often the beginning of chaos, and the side that has the advantage will try its best to suppress the opponent. This kind of suppression is often done by any means, regardless of right or wrong, until dissidents are put to death. It is often just because of the difference in ideology and governance philosophy, not a contradiction between the enemy and us.

Once the victory and defeat are decided between the two factions, the emperor, both as the initiator and supporter, often has not yet enjoyed the joy of victory and will become the target of suppression of the winners. This is also the reason why historical reforms often have a "reversal" situation. After the emperor feels that his authority is threatened, he will turn to support the losers and work together to bring the so-called "winners" back down.

This kind of political struggle is very harmful to social stability and national development, especially when the two sides of the fight are evenly matched, they often last for many years, resulting in change in government orders, everyone is in danger of being in danger, and the people are at a loss, which makes the country fall into turmoil. Once a serious disaster occurs at this time, or if foreign enemies take the opportunity to invade, there is a danger of destruction of the country.

Although Zhao Bing held the throne firmly, he also had a very clear understanding. He knew that no matter how advanced the system was, the key was people. Especially in the feudal society where the country was home, it was common for the emperor to kill a country. Even if he himself did not dare to guarantee that everything was done right, all decisions were wise, and when encountering major events, he still had to seek the opinions of his ministers.

Therefore, whether the dictatorial emperor system is reasonable is very accidental and lucky. No one knows what the next emperor looks like, is stupid or wise. If he is just a mediocre person, he can at least be successful and will not lose his family. And if a fool becomes an emperor, no one can restrict his abuse of power, then it will be a disaster for the country and the people.

In the past, Zhao Bing hadn't thought about this issue carefully. He always thought he was still young and had time to explore a path to the Zhao River. However, with the birth of the children, he, who was only eighteen years old, felt a sense of crisis. He could be sure that his sons would not have another "freak" like him, nor could he guarantee that he could cultivate a wise king, not a fool, and that his descendants could even more unimaginable.

It is difficult to ensure the character and ability of future generations, so how can the Zhao family be guaranteed to be intact? Zhao Bing thought that the only way to ensure that the emperor could not do anything wrong from a system perspective. Even when the emperor was unable to manage the government, the bureaucratic system of the entire country could still operate effectively and maintain the existence of the empire. This would inevitably lead to one problem - decentralization.

Since it was to limit the emperor's dictatorship, it was necessary to share power with other people or institutions, that is, to implement a democratic system. However, Zhao Bing knew that now is a feudal society, and neither the national quality nor the social environment could be achieved overnight, and it would take a certain stage of social development to achieve it. In terms of personal affairs, this might make the emperor completely lose power and become a mascot. The relatives of the Zhao clan had to eat and peel him alive.

Therefore, what Zhao Bing can do at present is limited democracy, that is, the system of "group discussions on politics". The group discussion system should be regarded as an important milestone on the road of democracy and has a certain advanced nature in the political system. However, Zhao Bing knew that this system is not perfect, and it still has fatal flaws, and it is impossible to eliminate all hidden dangers.

Zhao Bing also knew that the improvement and development of the system would take time to test, and even had to pay some blood. Now he could not think so long, and he still had time to verify and make corrections. The more important thing to consider now is how to balance the imperial power and the prime minister's power, and leave a back door to bypass the group ministers, so as not to be completely tied up, because he still has many things to do and cannot be confined to a small circle...

In the evening, the fleet successfully arrived in Hanyang and then went down and entered the Yangtze River. In order to ensure the safety of the boating, Zheng Yong ordered the fleet to anchor here and wait for dawn to go.

Zhao Bing climbed the deck and looked around. He had been here two years ago. In order to prevent the Mongols from invading the Yangtze River from the Han River, he ordered the capture of the river mouth. At that time, thousands of cannons fired together to blow it into scorched earth. Now there are lights and smoke from cooking stoves, forming a village. The surrounding fields have been developed and no longer a barren wilderness.

"Official family, it's cold at night!" Wang De put a big cloak on His Majesty and said.

"Two years ago, I and Mr. Dieshan were drinking on the riverside and chatting around the world. At that time, this was still a battlefield for confrontation between the enemy and us. Now it is full of vitality, with villages and towns standing in a row, and fields are everywhere!" Zhao Bing said with emotion.

"The old slave failed to fight with the official family in Ezhou and could not see the official family's heroic spirit. This Northern Expedition accompanied His Majesty to fight first in the two Huai Rivers and then in Jingxiang. He really gained knowledge." Wang De also sighed, "Two years later, the land captured by the official family can be like this. I just don't know if the old slave can still be lucky enough to return to his hometown!"

"Life well. When I am galloping into the Central Plains and sweeping the northern desert, I will bring you with me. Let's take a look at this great country and witness this history." Zhao Bing patted Wang De's shoulder and said.

"The official has ambitions and the old slave can accompany you. I am really lucky to have three lives, and I will not live in vain!" Wang De said.

"You and my master and servant have been with you for more than ten years. You have experienced so many storms and so many life and death separations. You can be loyal to your side and your side and tell each other's thoughts. This is also my blessing!" Zhao Bing looked at the eyes and said gratefully.

"The official family treats old slaves as much as a mountain, how can we take it?" Wang De knew that he would be lonely for a lifetime and in troubled times. It was all the kindness of Your Majesty today, but Your Majesty did not discriminate against him because of his incompleteness and regarded him as a relative, so why wouldn't he let him be grateful?

"Your Majesty, Mr. Dieshan sent someone to ask if he could go back to Beijing with the fleet!" Zheng Yong came to report.

"What's wrong with this!" Zhao Bing replied without thinking. Xie Fangde was the pacifier of Huguang. Before that, he had reappointed Lin Zhiwu to take over, so he had to return to Beijing to wait for the re-arrangement. As he returned from Ezhou, he was naturally safe to go with the guards.

"Yes, my subordinates will report back now and let him wait at Ezhou Wharf on a boat. You can join the fleet tomorrow." Zheng Yongyan said.

"Hey, Mr. Dieshan is a minister of the country. Don't be careless. Just let him walk in the same boat with me." Zhao Bing waved his hand and said.

"Your Majesty, but the fleet plans not to dock in Ezhou, so... Prefect Cai also wants to meet His Majesty in Ezhou, and his subordinates have just returned to him." Zheng Yong was a little embarrassed.

"In this way, you let the pier wait at the pier, stop the imperial boat for a moment, and tell them not to disturb the people." Zhao Bing thought for a while and said.

"Yes, my subordinates obey the order!" Zheng Yong had to order to go down and arrange. When the imperial boat docked, he would disrupt the entire fleet's sequence. He had to make corresponding adjustments again.

"Your Majesty, go back to the cabin too. The wind is cold in the river. Don't hurt your body!" Wang De said with a polite look when he saw that the sky had completely darkened.

"Well, if it weren't for the urgent matters in Beijing, I really wanted to take a few days on the way to see the autumn scenery along the coast!" Zhao Bing nodded, then looked at the Jiangan hidden in the darkness greedily, and said regretfully.

"Your Majesty, there will be a chance in the future, so don't worry!" Wang De comforted.

"Haha, do you believe it?" Zhao Bing asked back with a bitter smile after hearing this.

"..." Wang De laughed dryly, not daring to answer. He also knew that the palace was deep and the sea, not only referring to the concubines, eunuchs, but also the emperor. His daily activities were within the scope of the palace. It was a waste of effort to leave the capital, let alone traveling around the mountains and rivers. This was like being imprisoned for the little emperor who was not able to live in the palace.

The next day, the fleet set off again. In less than a few quarters of an hour, the imperial boat had already left the Han River estuary and entered the Yangtze River. The scenery in front of him changed again, and the sky was high and the water was wide, which was refreshing. The ships in the river were numerous than the Han River. Yigang Canal ships were loaded with materials down the river, all of which were taxes collected by the prefectures and prefectures and were transported to the capital before the New Year.

The number of merchant ships gradually increased compared to the Han River. They were either paired up or went to the west to traffic in a single ship. They watched the huge fleets of ships downstream and avoided them. The merchants and travelers who were riding out of the cabins to watch, all sighing at the majesty of the king's army, but they didn't know that the emperor's imperial boats were mixed in. The fleet was close to Ezhou, and under the command of Zheng Yong, the brigade continued to move forward. Under the escort of two dragon boats, the imperial boats found a space to berth at the Ximen Wharf of Ezhou.

Zhao Bing stood on the front deck and saw boats on the pier as dense as river loaches, and goods piled up on the shore like mountains. The sound of the trumpets of the trumpets transporting goods, the disputes of merchants bargaining, and the harmony of the tax collectors. But he was not irritated, but was more happy. The prosperity of business also indicated that the city had regained its vitality.

Zhao Bing's eyes finally saw several blue cloth sedans on the dock and two carriages filled with cages, and more than a dozen people in official uniforms surrounded by one side. Two people wearing Confucian robes and luan scarves saw the imperial boat approaching and looked up at the boat. He recognized at a glance that the old man in the first place was Xie Fangde, who had stepped down, and the person next to him was Cai Qiao, the governor of Ezhou.
Chapter completed!