Liu Ji made an impassioned speech and did not show any mercy because of Li Shanchang's ugly face.
Zhu Yuanzhang, however, remained silent and watched the fire from the other side.
As Liu Ji elaborated his point of view, his point of view gradually became clear. Even if Li Shanchang was angry, he had to admit defeat in front of Liu Ji.
Zhang Changcheng and Zhu Biao, two people with little knowledge, also had a sudden enlightenment.
What kind of world did Zhu Yuanzhang and the ministers he led face.
At the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the world had experienced many years of war. The melee between the imperial court and various warlords had long dispersed the hearts of the people in the world.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang came out of nowhere to unify the south.
But the establishment of this imperial court has taken less than a year.
Whether the common people know that today's emperor's name is unknown, and many remote places may not even hear about the change of dynasty.
If the emperor followed Li Shanchang's suggestion and directly implemented the vaccination method through decrees, the first question would be whether the people believed in the imperial court, and why did they trust the imperial court?
The essence of vaccination is to fight poison with poison.
Even Liu Ji and Li Shanchang seem to be shocked by this method. How can the people believe it?
You know, after years of war, the little trust the government had among the people has long since disappeared, just like Zhu Yuanzhang grew up and regarded officials as enemies.
Even if most people are not so extreme, how much trust does Ming have in the hearts of ordinary people?
The world is uncertain. In the eyes of the people, it is unknown whether the so-called Ming Dynasty will be as short-lived as the Red Scarf Army. It is difficult to implement administrative orders at this time.
What's more, it's such a shocking method.
If the people's support is not supported, it will be difficult to implement government orders. This is one of them.
However, Li Shanchang proposed that the matter be included in the official assessment. This was the point where Liu Ji mocked Li Shanchang.
He may have good intentions, but if the people do not trust and do not cooperate with local officials, the officials will most likely enforce it because it is related to their own future. According to the rules of the previous dynasty, the people are the most vulnerable group to be sacrificed. .
How to assess? It’s just that the more people who get vaccinated, the better!
For the sake of political performance, local officials will inevitably use the simpler but more dangerous "shimiao" as the main means of vaccination.
Except for Zhu Biao, everyone present was an old man who had experienced this. They understood that this incident was definitely going to happen.
Then, the consequences of doing so are likely to arouse public dissatisfaction and even rebellion.
So what’s the point of Zhu Yuanzhang’s promotion of vaccination?
Li Shanchang was not mediocre, he just didn't pay too much attention to this matter. Liu Ji was scratching his feet for a while. After thinking about it, he understood that what Liu Ji said made sense and he couldn't argue with it.
It’s just the mutual stances of both parties that prevent him from losing the battle:
"Then let's figure it out slowly, without any assessment. We won't fight for this moment, but figure it out slowly. After being educated, the people will naturally understand the court's painstaking efforts!"
After Li Shanchang said this, he found that Liu Ji just looked at him and sneered.
He instantly understood, what was the crux of this matter?
Slowly trying to educate the people is indeed the safest and most royal method, but if that's all, why does the emperor want them to come over?
Zhu Yuanzhang promoted this matter so solemnly. In fact, to put it bluntly, the emperor wanted to get credit for promoting the vaccine. This was his important historical achievement as an emperor.
And if he wants to do this, at least in the early stages of promotion, he needs to see relatively obvious results!
"You two, don't just remember to pour cold water on me, Liu Ji, since you say it can't work, then tell me a way that works!"
Zhu Yuanzhang kept watching with cold eyes and waited until the two of them finished talking before expressing his opinion.
When he said this, Liu Ji himself was in trouble. How could he handle this matter beautifully?
It’s actually very difficult!
The most difficult thing here is how to educate the people and resolve their distrust of the court. It is actually not difficult to implement it at the local level.
At this time, his eyes passed over a person, and Liu Ji was shocked.
He quickly set his sights on Zhang Changfang.
Almost at the same time, Li Shanchang also set his sights on Zhang Changfang.
They finally got it!
The problems they see can also be seen by the emperor, and Zhang Changsheng is likely to be the best solution to this matter.
The Mongols gave Longhu Mountain eighty years of wealth and honor. The prestige of Longhu Mountain among the common people may be even greater than that of today's emperors.
From the perspective of Confucian scholars, Liu Bowen and Li Shanchang looked down on Zhang Chenggong, but they could not deny his status.
The issue of public support and trust may not be a problem when it comes to Zhengyi...
Liu Ji turned to Zhu Yuanzhang, but saw that Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
"Now, what else do you have to say?"
"Your Majesty thinks more deeply than a humble minister, but a humble minister is not as good as..."
Liu Ji sighed. Although he was not convinced, he was indeed not as far-reaching as the emperor on this matter.
Probably Zhu Yuanzhang had already figured out how to use Zhang Zhenren when he never hesitated to give Zhang normal privileges.
"The most difficult thing to promote the vaccination method is the education of the people. In the name of Longhu Mountain, this process can be shortened through the influence of immortals and gods. I plan to focus on government promotion, and the Taoist priests of Longhu Mountain will appease people's hearts...
Moreover, this matter should not be carried out directly. People's hearts are despicable. If I ask the people to vaccinate, the people may not cherish it. It is better to let them see the effect directly...
Li Shanchang, are there any places where smallpox epidemics have been reported by various states? "
Li Shanchang replied without even thinking about it:
"There is no big plague, but small-scale epidemics have never stopped..."
Li Shanchang knew almost all the government affairs of the Ming Dynasty. He casually reported several state capitals, which Zhu Yuanzhang kept in mind.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said:
"Zhang Normalcy!"
"I'm here!"
"You go to Yangzhou for me, I want you to come back with the results..."
"Yangzhou..."
Zhang Changsheng was stunned for a moment, then knelt down and took his life.
"If this comes to pass, I will have another important use for you!"
Zhang Zhongping was slightly excited. The more the emperor valued him, the more likely it was that the expectations in his heart would be fulfilled.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Lao Zhang knelt down again to accept the order.
"I didn't understand some parts of the "Miscellaneous Words". I believe the same is true for Mr. Li and Mr. Liu..."
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Liu Ji and Li Shanchang, and they smiled awkwardly.
Although I don't think I'm a dull person, for a while, that book really made me confused.
"I can explain it to your Majesty and your lords, but my son Yuchu has a deeper understanding of this book. If your majesty doesn't mind, you can let him explain it!"
Zhang Yuchu had been standing nearby as a backdrop, but everyone looked over at him, making him a little nervous.
Just the emperor laughed:
"The sons of the Zhang family are all good. Don't be nervous, kid. Speak carefully. I will give you a prize if you speak well!"
His cordial attitude made Liu Ji and Li Shanchang look at each other.
There was also a look of warning in the eyes of the two men, but their expressions still fell in the eyes of the emperor.
His expression remained unchanged, waiting for Zhang Yuchu to explain the content.
(End of chapter)
