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Chapter 472: Implementing the Governor System
Chapter 472: Implementing the Governor System
September 25, 2017
The Governor, also known as the Inspector, is an official position. During the early Han dynasty, Emperor Wen found that many Imperial Censors were neglecting their duties, so he ordered the Chancellor to dispatch personnel to inspect various regions, but this was not a permanent arrangement.
It was in the fifth year of Emperor Wu's Yuanshang era (106 BCE) that the Governor position was officially established. The term "Inspector" implies the duty to investigate and question. Governors would tour the counties and prefectures, dividing the entire nation into thirteen regions (states), with one Governor assigned to each region. The Governor system developed further during the middle and late Western Han period, playing a positive role in maintaining imperial authority, clarifying governance, and contributing to the prosperity of the reigns of Emperors Zhao and Xuan. (Baidu Encyclopedia)
In other words, the Governor position initially held no real power, and only those close to the Emperor were eligible for the role.
Strictly speaking, neither Lu HaiKong nor Ding Yuan had the qualifications to become Governors.
However, this is the late Han period, and official positions are up for sale. It's not entirely absurd for Lu HaiKong, a former bandit, to become a Governor.
But the Governor position itself doesn't hold much power; neither administrative nor military authority is in the hands of the Governor.
In other words, if it were a peaceful time, and Lu HaiKong were under scrutiny for his current actions, he could be accused of intending to rebel within minutes.
However, with attention focused elsewhere, and if not for the outbreak of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Lu HaiKong wouldn't dare to act so openly.
Currently, within the Weiyang Palace, discussions revolve around Lu HaiKong's relief mission to Jiuzhou, and the desire to implement the Governor System.
Although the Governor and Inspector positions are essentially the same, their powers are entirely different. Governors can legitimately control the military and political power of a state, and the implementation of the Governor system was a significant factor in the late Han dynasty's fragmentation.
Historically, the Governor system was implemented in the fifth year of Zhongping (188 CE). The early implementation of the Governor system now is either due to the influence of the Enigmatic Lord, like the flapping of a butterfly's wings, or because the Yellow Turban situation is more powerful than in history, leaving no other choice.
However, these are not the most important points. What matters is that the Governor system is being implemented today, alongside the orders to dispatch Lu HaiKong.
Of course, although the Governor system is being implemented, it doesn't affect Lu HaiKong. Only members of the royal family or close ministers to the Emperor can become Governors, and it's impossible to implement the system nationwide, so it won't ever be Lu HaiKong's turn.
But the implementation of the Governor system may also foreshadow the early fragmentation of the Han dynasty...
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Lu HaiKong is unaware of all this, as he is busy at the moment.
As Lu HaiKong's focus shifts to the North Seal, the development of the region accelerates.
North Seal City now has a population of over ten thousand, no longer smaller than an average county, and this is with Lu HaiKong's recent efforts.
At this rate, within a few months, the population of North Seal will reach the scale of a county seat.
As North Seal expands, Lu HaiKong's administrative team and military forces gradually reorganize.
The county troops of Yanmen Commandery are consolidated by Lu HaiKong, leaving behind a refined force of several thousand, which he assigns to Wen Ugly, who has just spent a month in the Flame Camp. Lu HaiKong also appoints Yu Dian, who came with Wen Ugly, as his deputy.
This force serves as the defensive strength of Yanmen Commandery and the city defense of North Seal.
At this moment, the busy Lu HaiKong was neither handling administrative affairs in North Seal City nor managing military matters. He was currently at the rear pasture of Yanhuang Fort.
The last time Lu HaiKong opened a treasure chest, he obtained a Beast Heart, right? He had Chen Ping send it to the pasture.
Following Lu HaiKong's instructions, Wang Shou ground the Beast Heart into powder and mixed it into the water, feeding it to a thousand pregnant mares.
In the real world, a horse's gestation period is ten and a half months, and it's similar in this world as well. However, in this world, the gestation period of horses can be shortened to a certain extent through building upgrades and the help of technical personnel, and the chances of successful impregnation can also be increased.
Of course, it's impossible to reduce the gestation period from ten and a half months to two months, but most of the mares Wang Shou is raising are already five to six months pregnant, and some are even seven to eight months along.
Just as the first batch of mares that drank the water mixed with Beast Heart were about to give birth, Wang Shou sent Lu HaiKong the news. Lu HaiKong, who happened to be free, came to take a look and also check on the situation of the seven tribes.
When Lu HaiKong previously counted the number of troops under his command, he didn't include the seven tribes.
On one hand, the seven tribes belonged to the Xiongnu, and Lu HaiKong couldn't openly use their strength. On the other hand, among the seven tribes, Lu HaiKong only had actual control over the Fu Clan Tribe, while the rest were merely hired or had a cooperative relationship with him.
Over this period, as Lu HaiKong's livestock business closed down, his influence among the seven tribes gradually decreased. However, since the Fu Clan Tribe had already grown to a scale of over twenty thousand people, and with Lu HaiKong's formidable military strength, the seven tribes remained relatively obedient.
So, Lu HaiKong came mainly to check on the thousand mares and the soon-to-be-born foals.
After all, as the combat strength of warrior generals increases, Lu HaiKong needed a batch of excellent mounts. A superior mount could greatly enhance a warrior's strength.
For example, Lu HaiKong's current mount, 'Xiao LuZi', has a combat strength of eighty and even rivals human intelligence. After obtaining 'Xiao LuZi', Lu HaiKong's combat power increased significantly.
What embarrassed Lu HaiKong was that 'Xiao LuZi' was a bit stubborn. Not only did it refuse to let Lu HaiKong rename it, but it would also ignore Lu HaiKong if he didn't call it 'Xiao LuZi'.
This made Lu HaiKong feel awkward, and every time he called out 'Xiao LuZi', his awkwardness would resurface.
Although 'Xiao LuZi' frequently embarrassed Lu HaiKong, he still liked the little fellow. On one hand, it was both intelligent and powerful, and on the other hand, it was raised by Yue'er.
However, although 'Xiao LuZi' was good, it was still Yue'er's horse that she had left with Lu HaiKong, and its name made him feel too awkward. So, he was looking forward to the Beast Heart giving him a pleasant surprise.
Before the Beast Heart could bring any surprises, Lu HaiKong encountered an unexpected visitor.
This visitor was somewhat familiar with Lu HaiKong, but their relationship wasn't exactly pleasant. She was the current leader of the Wuyun Clan Tribe, Wuyun Qi Qi Ge...
(End of Chapter)
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