Whether the execution is good or bad depends on the people.
Han Du does not want to oppose Lao Zhu's system of li chiefs and grain chiefs, but he does not agree with the current selection method of li chiefs and grain chiefs.
"The problem is the way the imperial court selects li chiefs and grain chiefs." Seeing Lao Zhu listening attentively, Han Du took a deep breath and continued: "The current li chiefs and grain chiefs are common people from villages in each county. He selected them by himself. The process of selecting these li chiefs and grain chiefs had almost nothing to do with the imperial court. The li chiefs and grain chiefs selected in this way, the emperor thought that they would be loyal to the imperial court, would face the imperial court, and stand on the side of the imperial court. One side?"
Lao Zhu thought for a moment, but didn't understand the question. He simply asked Han Du directly, "What do you think?"
When Han Du heard this, he immediately replied categorically: "I thought they would not care about the imperial court, let alone stand on the imperial court's side. The imperial court did not play any role in the process of them becoming the li chief and the grain chief. , completely as if they were onlookers. Since the imperial court had no influence at all on them becoming li chiefs and grain chiefs, and since whether they were loyal to the court or not would not affect their becoming li chiefs and grain chiefs, then why would they? Loyal to the court? Unless guided by interests, no one will ask for trouble."
Hearing that these people would not have the slightest loyalty to the court, Lao Zhu suddenly turned red with anger.
Bang.
He slapped the emperor's case and shouted: "They dare!"
At the same time, he glared at Han Du, as if Han Du was one of those people who was disloyal to the court.
Han Du smiled flatteringly and explained to Lao Zhu with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, I have seen your Majesty's majesty, so I am naturally loyal to Your Majesty. But those people live in their own little world from birth to death. It's like sitting in a well and looking at the sky. Just like that frog, in their eyes, each township and village is the world in their eyes, they..."
Han Du did not say the rest directly. But make the meaning very clear, and the ignorant will be fearless. No one can expect these arrogant people to have much respect for the imperial court.
Although Han Du's words were rough, he couldn't understand them.
When Lao Zhu thought that these cornerstones of tomorrow would become rocks that even the imperial power could not penetrate in the future, he couldn't help but feel his scalp numb.
By then, will the Ming Dynasty still belong to the Zhu family? That's a mess.
"Then what do you think we should do?" Lao Zhu roared at Han Du.
Han Du said seriously: "Your Majesty, I believe that these li chiefs and grain chiefs can no longer be elected by the people themselves. They must be appointed and removed by order of the court, and those who serve as li chiefs and grain chiefs must be loyal to the court. That’s fine.”
After hearing this, Lao Zhu rolled his eyes at Han Du. I sighed in my heart, you said it quite easily when your lips touched each other.
He sighed and asked Han Du: "Where are those people? Where do they come from? Do you know how many people are needed for the thirteen confirmed envoys of the Ming Dynasty? Where can I find so many people who are loyal to the court and have seen the world? come out?"
It is easy to find people, but it is not easy to find so many people who have seen the world and are loyal to the court.
"Has the Emperor forgotten? There is a group of people right now who are loyal to the Emperor and have seen enough of the world." Han Du reminded Lao Zhu with a smile.
Seeing Han Du's expression, Lao Zhu suddenly thought of Han Du's purpose of coming today, and suddenly said in a voiceless voice: "Are you talking about the army?"
Han Du immediately replied with a serious look: "It's the army. Your Majesty, the soldiers in the army follow your majesty in the north and south, and there is no question of loyalty. Moreover, they have been running around all their lives, and they have seen more than many things in the world. For those scholars who study hard behind closed doors, it is best to let them serve as li chiefs and grain chiefs."
"And because you are worried about pension issues, do you still keep some veterans in the military camp even if they are gray-haired? In my opinion, it is completely possible for them to continue to retain their military membership, but let them return to their hometowns to serve as commanders, Grain chief. Well, that's what it's called, it's called job transfer. Giving them the positions of li chief and grain chief is a reward for their contribution to the court over the years. In this way, there is no need to provide them with pensions. I don't think anyone will object. of."
What are you still objecting to?
The veterans Han Du saw were all ashen-faced and looked like zombies. Being able to allow them to return to their hometown and enjoy their old age in peace is considered a favor from the imperial court. What's more, the imperial court also gave them an official position, which was regarded as a reward for their lifetime of fighting. Even if there is no pension, they will not complain.
There are several advantages to doing this: First, the military status of these people is retained, that is, they still have to be under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War. Once they dare to commit crimes in the countryside, if they are caught, they can be dealt with directly by military law. It was like a long knife was hanging over these people's heads. Secondly, giving them official positions can also play a leading role. It can not only inspire those who are currently serving as soldiers, but also attract those who will become soldiers in the future. It is better to let those who serve as soldiers have hope and hope than to make them worse and worse. In the end, even the people of the world think that "good iron should not be hammered with nails, and good men should not be soldiers." Thirdly, these people can also help the imperial court collect information and intelligence. As long as they are allowed to report news to the Ministry of War, these people will instantly become spies, eyes and ears of the imperial court. Only in this way can the imperial power be completely penetrated into the countryside.
This was a generous move by the teacher, and Han Du was just following his example.
Lao Zhu was convinced of this and took a deep look at Han Du. An idea solved three problems with one stone and three birds. Lao Zhu couldn't help but admire Han Du with admiration. The imperial power does not go to the countryside. This is a problem that has not been solved in all dynasties. The veterans could not get a proper placement and had to stay in the army. This was a problem that neither the Tang Dynasty's Fu army system nor the Song Dynasty's Xiang army system could solve. Another thing is that when these veterans return to their hometowns, they will inevitably influence the people of a village. Ordinary people will have a more comprehensive and deeper understanding of the imperial court. In the process, they will naturally attract people to be loyal to the imperial court.
Although Lao Zhu always valued Han Du, he never expected that Han Du would give him such a surprise.
However, after all, this involves changes to the military system, and Lao Zhu has to be cautious.
"This method has hundreds of benefits and no harm, but 'the good soldier is an unknown weapon, and the saint has to use it as a last resort.' Let me think about this matter again."
