Zhang Yunsheng echoed, "That's what Dong Weng said!"
"But it also shows that many things are difficult for officials with little power, but the same things are easy for officials with great power."
"For example, when Dong Weng was the county magistrate before, because the township officials controlled the local population and industry, Dong Weng had to consider their feelings in everything he did, so as to avoid affecting the local people's livelihood and even doing things that needed to be done. Only when it is beneficial for them to make profits can some decrees be implemented."
"But such difficulties are nothing in the face of governance, especially for the emperor."
"Because no one can pass the exam and become the emperor, the emperor does not have to cooperate with the local eunuchs like local officials because they are worried about the exam results. Of course, the current rulers who are trusted by the emperor do not have to worry about the exam results and do not have to cooperate with the local eunuchs. Rich family."
In order to make the prince more enterprising, Zhang Yunsheng said a few words, hoping that the prince would be more interested in power.
"that power!"
"As expected, the greater the power, the better!"
In fact, the prince himself also realized the benefits of having great power.
And because of this, the prince could not help but ask at this moment:
"Mr. Zhang, tell me, are the unhealthy customs and uneven taxation in a county or even a region primarily caused by the laziness or stupidity of the person with the highest authority?"
"And behind the appearance of any corrupt official or evil official, the person with the highest power should bear certain responsibilities?"
Zhang Yunsheng trembled: "Dong Weng, I don't dare to speak!"
The prince spoke to himself and said: "The state of the country is that all the power of the world is concentrated in the emperor. If the emperor does not know it, even if there are virtuous ministers, there is no place to use them. Fortunately, the emperor today is extremely wise, but I don't know whether the prince can be like him in the future." Today is as holy as today."
"Don't worry too much, Mr. Dong. Whether the East Palace can take on the big responsibilities in the future will depend on the emperor's masters in the East Palace."
"Dong Weng should only consider how to get promoted as soon as possible."
Zhang Yunsheng said hurriedly.
The prince smiled and said: "Didn't you say that the current government is clear and the rulers are all loyal to the country? In this case, if you want to be promoted, the first priority is to manage the place well and increase the population and food. You should be able to guess that I I’ve always wanted to do something.”
"Know."
"Dongweng must be solving the problems of population concealment and tax evasion and avoidance?"
"This is also a matter that the emperor and the current government have not yet vigorously resolved. They only focus on external expansion and development and internal development of new skills."
Zhang Yunsheng replied with a smile.
The prince nodded and said: "Yes! I am planning to solve this matter."
"As long as the problem of population concealment is solved, Shandong will be able to increase its population by a large amount in a short period of time, making it look better in exams."
"Moreover, this can also limit the situation of Han people being enslaved and lay the foundation for rescuing a large number of Han people from slavery in the future."
"The most important thing is that now I can accumulate some experience in Shandong as a pilot in Shandong Province. If I can really advance to the government in the future, I can also use this experience to implement policies to solve the problem of population concealment across the country."
"What Dong Weng said is true, but at the moment, Dong Weng needs to discuss this matter with Fuyuan first."
Zhang Yunsheng replied with a smile.
The prince nodded: "Then I will write to Fuyuan Zhang Fuxian right now."
Shandong Governor's Yamen.
A bright spring interior.
After receiving the letter from the prince, Zhang Wenxi, the governor of Shandong, clapped his hands on the spot and said, "Very good! It's really the young people who are to be feared. This dynasty needs such courageous reformers who are active in solving long-standing abuses. Our new party can be said to have successors!"
As Zhang Wenxi spoke, he ordered his staff: "Reply to the Inspector's letter, and we will go to see him in person to discuss the matter."
Historically, Zhang Wenxi was a reformist official who dared to think and act. During Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasion of Korea, he was the first official to suggest the strategy of conquering Japanese invaders.
The Nanjing Criminal Division wrote in "The Conquest of Japan, It Is Urgent to Destroy the Nest, Not a Plan, Beg for Detailed Examination to Gain a Chance of Victory" written by Xu Huan during the incident, he echoed the praise and said that Zhang Wenxi's strategy was a good strategy for governing the country.
It's just that Zhang Wenxi's strategy was not liked by those in power, so he was later transferred to Nanjing.
After all, the historical Ming Dynasty was already a conservative power in the 20th year of Wanli. Wanli, who was pro-government, did not even want to adhere to Zhang Juzheng's reforms. How could he actively expand externally?
But in any case, because Zhang Wenxi is not a conservative person, in this life, he agrees with the prince's ideas.
Stop gossiping.
Zhang Wenxi met the prince in Qufu soon after.
Today's Qufu is no longer the Qufu of the Confucius family, and therefore, Qufu is much richer than before.
After all, the largest and oldest parasite in Qufu was eradicated.
The people of Qufu can naturally accumulate more means of production and have more spare money to invest in various industries. This makes Qufu the best in Shandong in terms of population growth and shop number growth.
Therefore, when the prince and Zhang Wenxi met in Qufu, they could see that Qufu was crowded with shops, pavilions and schools, and the streets of Qufu City were also crowded with people.
"As long as the saints die, the thieves will continue."
"I have to admit that there is some truth in what Zhuangzi said. It is okay to honor the sage, but the descendants of the sage will not be able to achieve the original meaning of a saint."
Zhang Wenxi even said a few words of emotion when he met the prince.
The prince smiled and said: "That's right. If this mining survey hadn't caused many rural sages to leave China, I wouldn't have dared to conduct an inventory of the population of Shandong."
Because the prince is a young official, he is treated as a junior in front of Zhang Wenxi.
"It is indeed much easier to check the population concealment now. The village sages have left and those who dare to conceal the population are nothing more than the head of Jia Shu Li and the petty officials in the yamen. Most of these are exiled officials. Even if they are not exiled officials, they are directly controlled by us. The one who controls the power of elevating, demoting and deposing.”
"But this does not mean that there are really no difficulties in solving the problem of population concealment."
Zhang Wenxi looked at the cloudy mountains ahead and spoke.
The prince nodded and said, "Please ask Fuyuan for advice."
"It is said that officials are as slippery as oil, and the badness of an official does not actually lie in his power, but in his ability to deceive people. After all, officials like you and I only have one pair of eyes. Even if we hold the royal flag with the power of life and death, we can't stare at it. !”
"So, the most critical thing to solve the problem of population concealment right now is that we need to find more pairs of eyes for ourselves."
Zhang Wenxi said.
The prince nodded: "Wan Sheng understands. This is just as recorded in the "Records of Taizu". The success of Taizu in fabricating the Yellow Book of the World and the Fish Scale Atlas lies in the fact that he did a good job in refutation."
"You know how to read."
Zhang Wenxi couldn't help being stunned, then replied with a smile, and then said: "Yes, refutation is very important! Back then, Taizu was able to succeed because he used the documents in the guard and two thousand Imperial College students to refute, all because of his military status There are two systems with the literati in the Imperial College and the local gentry and officials. In the early days of the Republic of China, most of the literate and literate people with military status in the Guard Office were those who had made meritorious service and retired with the country. It just so happened that His Majesty has already paid tribute to the army, so the military households are now with the The country has been divorced, and each military post has set up a school for military households. In recent years, the imperial court has trained a large number of military-registered officials, and these people can be used for refutation. "
"This is the original intention of my father's noble army."
"Mr. Shen Ge asked me to read "Records of Taizu", which must have helped me learn how to govern and how to reform through practice and the examples of my ancestors."
After hearing what Zhang Wenxi said, the prince secretly cursed a few words, and then smiled.
then.
The prince asked Zhang Wenxi again: "So, we should directly request the order to let the military officers in the Shandong military households be responsible for the refutation of the population census in the name of internship history?"
"Exactly!"
Zhang Wenxi replied, then smiled and said: "Also, anyone who does well in the refutation will naturally be regarded as an official who needs to be cultivated in the future."
The prince also nodded. He was also planning to find a few young talents who would be the backbone of his future work. It would be best if they were military talents.
then.
The two of them submitted a petition together to conduct a census of the population in Shandong and compile a new Yellow Book.
After receiving the two memorials, Zhu Yijun asked Qi Jiguang and other officials in power: "What do you think of this proposal?"
"Your Majesty, I think it is feasible. The prince just needs such an opportunity to practice, that is, to implement a reform in one place that will only benefit the country and disadvantage the powerful and powerful people."
Qi Jiguang replied at this time.
Wang Xijue followed: "I second my proposal."
Then, other ruling ministers also expressed no objection.
Zhu Yijun smiled and said: "Then let him play it."
Then, Zhu Yijun added: "Nowadays, a large number of rural officials and wealthy families have been exiled, which indeed makes the census of the population much easier. It is rare that the prince and Zhang Wenxi can think of this. However, as far as I know, most officials now have no idea about this." There is still not much enthusiasm on the part, and they are still keen on detecting ore thieves.”
"Your Majesty, yes."
"After all, it's easier to detect ore thieves."
Qi Jiguang replied at this time and added: "Now, I think it is time to end the investigation of the mine thieves, because it is reported that there have been a large number of cases where the government has forced the people to rebel."
After hearing this, Zhu Yijun asked Wang Xijue: "Do the new education areas still need immigrants?"
"It's not really needed right now."
"It's just that if the war against the Mughals goes well and a new enlightenment area is established, a large number of people may need to move there."
Wang Xijue said.
After hearing this, Zhu Yijun said: "By then, the people who can be relocated may not just be the local officials. After all, they have been relocated a lot this time. By then, we will really need to relocate the hidden population."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
"I believe that the intention of strictly investigating and arresting the mine thieves should be withdrawn, and a few ministers should be dealt with to give the world a signal to win people's hearts and make them have peace of mind to have a population."
After Qi Jiguang said this, he took out a book from his sleeve and said in a deep voice:
"Therefore, I am accusing myself of excessive governance, which has led to civil unrest. Your Majesty, please remove me from the post of chief assistant and reduce my rank!"
After hearing this, Zhu Yijun looked at Qi Jiguang.
Wang Xijue and others also looked at Qi Jiguang. (End of chapter)
