Royal study room.
After Zhu Di came in, he looked at Xia Yuanji with a serious face.
"You'd better give me a reasonable explanation for what happened today."
"Your Majesty, some of my thoughts and suggestions are here." Faced with the pressure brought by Zhu Di, Xia Yuanji calmly took out a fold from his sleeve.
Then he raised his hands.
Zhu Di glanced at Xia Yuanji.
Immediately afterwards, the old eunuch Wang Zhong forwarded the zhezi to Zhu Di.
"I want to see what you have written."
Zhu Di snorted heavily, then opened the booklet and started reading.
But as he looked at it, he was attracted by the content and couldn't help but think about it.
Xia Yuanji was not in a hurry and just waited quietly.
Time passed bit by bit, and no one knew how long it had passed before Zhu Di put down the fold in his hand.
He looked at Xia Yuanji and said, "I think I should understand what you mean."
The content in Xia Yuanji's excerpt was not much different from what he said at the court meeting, but it was more detailed.
"It's a good idea to let the people become rich and experience the prosperous age of Yongle together."
"But have you ever thought about it, even if all the money from the national treasury is spent, how much will end up in the hands of the people?"
Hearing Zhu Di's words, Xia Yuanji smiled slightly, then bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, no matter how much there is, the people can get some in their hands."
"And this purpose is also to stabilize the refugees and allow the people to rest and recuperate."
"Every year corvee levies were imposed, and the people not only had to provide their own food, but also had to work hard. During this period, some people were overwhelmed and died of exhaustion."
"Although the Yongle Dynasty has done many great things in the past ten years, the people are too tired."
"It's time for them to rest."
"And natural disasters continue, and many people become refugees every year."
"When these people get together, it's easy to cause unrest."
"Finding something for them to do will also stabilize the country."
"At the same time, the imperial court can also build some projects, which is beneficial to the country and the people."
"When Wang Anshi of the Northern Song Dynasty was serving in the local government, he encountered a natural disaster and a large number of refugees appeared under his rule."
"However, his disaster relief methods are different from ordinary people. He carries out large-scale construction projects in the local area, holds various activities, and invites wealthy people to visit."
"It looks like he is a treacherous minister who doesn't care about the lives of the people, but in fact, a large number of people who were affected by the disaster got a job during this period and would not starve to death."
"And the rich spend money to enjoy themselves, which also puts a lot of money into the hands of the people."
"The large-scale construction projects in the local area have also led to the construction of the local area."
"A natural disaster that originally killed countless people passed smoothly like this."
"Jing Gong's talents are greatly admired by me."
"There are also many disaster-stricken places in Ming Dynasty every year. I believe that implementing this method in these disaster-stricken places will be beneficial to both the country and the people."
"I beg your Majesty to think twice."
After saying this, Xia Yuanji bowed and saluted.
Zhu Di didn't speak, just looked at Xia Yuanji quietly.
Why didn't I realize before that this old guy's mouth was so eloquent... Zhu Di couldn't help but murmured in his heart.
He had to admit that what Xia Yuanji said was very reasonable and he was moved.
Whether it was renovating Sunchon City or opening a canal, a large number of corvees were required.
In the past, the imperial court's finances were simply not enough to spend, so he could only choose this method with the lowest human cost.
Now the treasury is rich, and maritime trade has been carried out in recent years, coupled with the "Xinmao Treaty" created by Yang Xuan, it can bring a lot of wealth to the Ming Dynasty every year.
Compared with when he first came to the throne, Ming's financial situation is really much better now.
What Xia Yuanji said is not impossible to achieve.
Isn't it just that I have to spend more money every year? It's not a big problem. I have plenty of money... Zhu Di made a decision in his heart.
As for corruption, this is inevitable, but generally speaking, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Zhu Di rubbed his chin and thought, what would he do if Yang Xuan was asked to take charge of this matter?
According to Yang Xuan's temperament, he will definitely do things that are beneficial to the people and the country.
If someone is corrupt, he is likely to let it go.
As long as the purpose of stabilizing the refugees and developing the local area is achieved, the money will not be wasted.
Of course, based on his understanding of Yang Xuan, he would not be taken advantage of in vain.
After the matter is settled, I'm afraid the corrupt officials will have to be liquidated.
After all, it can be seen from what Yang Xuan has done in the past.
On the surface, you are good, I am good, and everyone is good.
Secretly asked Jin Yiwei to collect evidence, and began to backstab him after returning to the capital.
Yang Xuan: Your Majesty, these people are corrupt officials. They also bribed officials. This is all evidence. (Pulls out a wad of banknotes)
Thinking of this scene, Zhu Di couldn't help but chuckle.
It's no wonder that most officials don't want to see Yang Xuan, this guy is really not a son of a man!
But this time, I have to stop being a human being... Zhu Di thought to himself.
Xia Yuanji, who was still bowing, saw that Zhu Di didn't respond for a long time, and couldn't help but start to worry in his heart. What on earth was your Majesty thinking?
laugh? What are you laughing at?
Don't agree?
"That...Xia Yuanji." Zhu Di's voice rang in his ears.
"I'm here!" Xia Yuanji quickly replied.
"What you just said, if I think about it carefully, it seems feasible."
"I will consider it seriously."
"Don't have anything to worry about. I will take everything that is beneficial to the country and the people seriously."
Zhu Di said without giving Xia Yuanji a definite answer.
He is the emperor, and he cannot show his emotions too obviously, letting his officials guess what he is thinking.
"I understand." Xia Yuanji said.
I felt a little uneasy, but I could understand Zhu Di's concerns. After all, it would be difficult and involved to implement this matter.
It is also appropriate to be cautious.
"Well, you go down first!" Zhu Di said.
"I resign!"
Xia Yuanji slowly exited the imperial study room.
"Wait, what's that..." As soon as he retreated to the door, he was stopped by Zhu Di again.
He bowed again and waited for Zhu Di's next words.
"I mentioned at the court meeting about the expansion of Shenji Camp that this money should be allocated as soon as possible."
"I...obey the order!" Xia Yuanji said.
"Well, it's okay, let's go down!" Zhu Di waved his hand.
Seeing this, Xia Yuanji still felt a little disappointed in his heart.
Seeing Xia Yuanji leave, Zhu Di sat on the dragon chair and thought for a while.
Then he turned to Wang Zhong and said, "The prince is told that Yao Guangxiao is going to the imperial study to discuss matters."
"I obey the order!" Wang Zhong bowed and left the imperial study.
Now Zhu Di was the only one left in the imperial study room, and his fingers were tapping lightly on the imperial desk.
He deduced what Xia Yuanji just said in his mind.
After a while, I picked up Xia Yuanji's excerpt and read it again.
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