4338 (AD 1641), May 25th.
Emperor Su He held an imperial meeting, and the members of the imperial meeting changed a lot.
Prime Minister Wei Shiming and Governor Feng Sanqiu entered the ceremony with civil and military officials respectively.
They were divided into two rows on the left and right, and the awe of the civil and military officials was clear.
Officials from the cabinet and six ministries, as well as the governor and deputy governor of the governor's office, sit in the front row and have the right to discuss policies.
Other officials present can only discuss policies related to their yamen.
Emperor Su He looked at Wei Shiming. He had performed very well since he took office.
When the new official took office, he fired three fires very accurately, causing Cabinet Minister Li Zhisheng to retreat temporarily.
Wei Shiming teamed up with Qu Xiangyang and Wang Yanhu, two new members of the cabinet, and quickly took control of the cabinet.
At the beginning of the imperial meeting, Jin Yinhua, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the King of Wei and others are recruiting domestic craftsmen and purchasing domestic technology.
A large amount of technology is flowing out. Does the court want to stop it? "
In addition to the daily work of building water conservancy roads, the Ministry of Industry
It is also responsible for formulating industrial development policies and coordinating engineering projects in various locations.
The most important problem we encounter now is the outflow of technology and talent.
The King of Wei and others gathered a large number of talents, and ordinary officials were unable to stop them.
The Ministry of Industry didn't pay much attention to it at first, but the treatment given by King Wei and others was too generous.
Top craftsmen were lost, many projects were delayed, and responsible officials came to the Ministry of Works to complain.
Qu Xiangyang, the cabinet minister in charge of industry and other matters, listened to the speech of Honeysuckle, Minister of Construction.
He stood up and said: "At the cabinet meeting some time ago, I proposed to increase the treatment of craftsmen.
Supervise the companies under the Shaofu to sign contracts with top craftsmen with generous benefits.
If a thousand-mile horse is not fed, what is the difference between a thousand-mile horse and a rogue horse?
The remuneration we give is too low and it is impossible to retain talents.
Even if these talents do not go overseas, they will flow to private businessmen.
The most advanced technologies, such as penicillin, electromagnetic technology, firearms and bullet technology, are strictly monitored by the Shaofu.
This officer believes that common technologies do not need to be blocked.
The phenomenon I have seen in various places is that only by communicating with each other can technological progress be promoted.
Now the main subjects paying taxes to the country are no longer landlords and farmers, but have become major factory owners.
The scale of commercial tax is more than five times that of agricultural tax.
If industrial technology wants to develop, it must require innovation and change, and it cannot do without the role of top craftsmen. "
Honeysuckle, Minister of Industry, immediately retorted: "Qu Xiang's remarks miss the point. I am here to discuss the harm of technology leakage.
The industrial development of the imperial court is obvious to all officials. The annual tax amount is there. I do not want to restrict industrial development.
Elderly folk all know that the disciples of the church starve to death of the master.
We cannot allow technology and talent to leak. "
Emperor Su He sat on the dragon throne and watched the quarrel between Qu Xiangyang and Honeysuckle.
Qu Xiangyang was very excited, his empty right arm shook with his body, and his sleeves fluttered back and forth in the air.
It is normal for the two people to have disputes. Qu Xiangyang is responsible for industry-related affairs in the cabinet.
If he wants to implement a certain policy, he must obtain the support of the Ministry of Industry.
It happened that Jin Yinhua, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, joined forces with Li Zhisheng and often raised objections to Qu Xiangyang's policies.
The two of them are competing for the right to speak about industry.
Emperor Su He saw this phenomenon, but he did not stop it.
The cabinet and the six ministries have become one-spoken. This is a terrible situation.
When this happens, Emperor Su He must make timely adjustments.
He did not let Li Zhisheng become prime minister, except for Li Zhisheng's own lack of ability.
Li Zhisheng has been in the cabinet for too long. After becoming prime minister, it is difficult to find another official to suppress him.
Instead, he became a cabinet minister who could in turn limit the powers of the prime minister.
Emperor Su He saw the two arguing for a while, but neither one could convince the other.
He did not end up, but looked at Prime Minister Wei Shiming.
Emperor Su He generally did not participate in the quarrels of ministers.
If he favors a certain minister, the results he obtains will be distorted, and other problems are likely to arise during policy implementation.
The matters decided by Emperor Su He were directly implemented by the officials. For matters that could not be decided for the time being, the opinions of all parties must be carefully followed.
When Prime Minister Wei Shiming saw Emperor Su He's gesture, he stopped him and said, "I'm listening to your discussion, and you all have your own reasons.
The treatment of craftsmen should indeed be improved, and skills should be classified.
Cabinet has discussed these matters before.
The cabinet should introduce measures to improve the treatment of craftsmen as soon as possible and classify industrial technologies.
Core technologies must remain in the local area, and restricted technologies can be divided into two categories: spreading to the governor-general and vassal countries. "
After Wei Shiming finished speaking, he looked at Emperor Su He and asked, "Your Majesty, is this approach feasible?"
Emperor Su He listened to Wei Shiming's suggestion. His approach was to neutralize the two people's opinions and choose the most stable policy.
Wei Shiming seeks stability in his work and is not radical. This is what Emperor Su He is quite satisfied with.
"Wei Aiqing's suggestion is very good. The cabinet should formulate a policy as soon as possible and try it out for a period of time. If there are no problems, then promote it."
Qu Xiangyang and Honeysuckle heard Emperor Su He speak, and they stopped arguing.
According to previous practice, whoever does these things well will have his suggestions adopted by the emperor.
Qu Xiangyang and Honeysuckle are still competing with each other and are ready to fight for victory based on their abilities.
Governor Feng Sanqiu submitted a report regarding the Navy's request to increase military research expenditures.
Feng Sanqiu's words were ambiguous, but the civil servants did not object.
They all know that the military has many secret projects. If these projects can be discussed by the Royal Council, funding must be allocated.
For example, many people know about ironclads. They only know that the Navy is studying ironclads. No one knows the specific progress.
The imperial meeting discussed some matters again, and Emperor Su He said the most important thing discussed today.
"The Shandong section of the Yellow River embankment has passed the acceptance inspection. I sent several imperial envoys to lead inspection teams, and no problems were found.
The Yellow River Project can be officially completed, and I want to personally witness the new Yellow River channel being put into use.
I want to take this opportunity to inspect the surrounding provinces. "
Emperor Su He has not observed the great rivers and mountains of China since he ascended the throne.
The main reason is that the country has just been founded and the political situation is not yet stable.
Su He was also worried that something would happen in the capital if he left the capital for too long.
The furthest place he has traveled to is Tianjin. After the train opens, he can return on the same day.
Now that telegraph technology has matured, Emperor Su He can communicate with the capital via telegraph from any major city in the country.
The conditions for going out have been met, and Emperor Su He is ready to visit various provinces.
The Yellow River Project is about to be completed, which is a good time.
The Yellow River Project, which has been delayed for a year due to official corruption, has finally come to an end.
The court spent thousands of taels of silver coins building this project, and it soon became clear whether it was worth it.
Cabinet Minister Li Zhisheng stood up and said worriedly: "Your Majesty, you must carefully consider this matter of going on patrol.
The emperor's patrols cost a lot of money and the safety protection requirements are also extremely high.
Once your Majesty has a problem in another place, it is likely to cause turmoil in the court. "
Emperor Su He said resolutely: "I know everything Li Aiqing said.
I want to experience the great rivers and mountains while my body is still young.
If you want to go on tour later, it will be unreasonable.
Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment.
The imperial court has expanded to more than a thousand miles, the overseas governor's palace can accommodate a large number of people, and the domestic contradiction between man and land has been alleviated.
There are only a few young people left who cannot break through the protection of the Qilin Guards. "
Emperor Su He had always wanted to go on tour before, but the time was not right.
In the early years after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the remaining gentry was still very powerful.
After conquering Nanyang, all the remaining gentry forces in various places were forcibly immigrated to Nanyang.
Most of the gentry also followed the trend of the times and became factory owners.
The biggest hidden danger in the country has been eliminated, and Su He is not worried about his own safety.
In the core provinces of Dahua, it is impossible for rebel forces to break through the army.
Places like the Dongwa Governor's Mansion are more dangerous, while the core provinces of Dahua are relatively safe.
Civil and military officials saw that Emperor Su He had a firm attitude and that there were trains and telegraphs in the country.
The capital could contact the emperor in time, and in the event of an emergency, the emperor could also take a train and return to the capital quickly.
They have no reason to continue to oppose. If they continue to oppose at this time, they will leave a bad impression on Emperor Su He.
It is easy for the emperor to think that the civil and military officials want to imprison the emperor.
When Emperor Su He saw the officials' compromise, he ordered: "My dear friends, let's discuss what needs to be done for this patrol so that I can decide on the route."
The officials were looking at each other, unprepared and unsure of what to propose.
Now allowed to speak freely, He Zhisheng, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, who rarely had a chance to speak.
He thought of the newspaper content he had read some time ago and prepared to show his knowledge.
As an official with a humble background, he was most afraid of being said to be uneducated.
He Zhisheng was the first to stand up and suggested: "Your Majesty, Dahua's current territory extends to Beihai in the north, Australia in the south, Balkhash Lake in the west, and Dongwa Governor's Mansion in the east.
The territory of China has more than doubled.
His Majesty's achievements far surpass those of Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han.
Now that all the barbarians have surrendered, the princes are now stationed overseas.
At that time, Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty visited Mount Tai, and this story has been passed down through the ages.
I suggest that your majesty enshrine Mount Tai and report your achievements to heaven. "
When Wei Shiming and Li Zhisheng heard He Zhisheng speak, their expressions changed slightly and they observed Emperor Su He's expression.
Wei Shiming still wanted to stop him, but in the end he didn't say anything.
From ancient times to the present, only six emperors have granted Zen to Mount Tai.
Qin Shihuang Ying Zheng, Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty Liu Che, Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, Tang Gaozong Li Zhi and his queen Wu Zetian, Tang Xuanzong Li Longji, Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng.
After Zhao Heng, Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, no one consecrated Mount Tai. There is a reason for this.
When Emperor Su He heard about Feng Chan Taishan, his face immediately turned livid.
Before the Han Dynasty, it was an extremely glorious moment for an emperor to consecrate Mount Tai.
Only Emperor Qin Shihuang, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Guangwu were qualified to enshrine Mount Tai and be praised by all people.
During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty did not enshrine Mount Tai, but Emperor Gaozong and Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty enshrined Mount Tai.
Fengchan Taishan's status dropped sharply.
After Zhao Heng, Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, granted the title of Zen to Mount Tai, the matter of granting the title of Zen to Mount Tai would only waste people and money, and would not increase any prestige. On the contrary, he would be laughed at.
Emperor Su He said angrily: "Fengchan Taishan? Ridiculous!
How can I associate with such a cowardly emperor as Song Zhenzong?
If I don’t go to Fengchan Taishan, no one will be allowed to mention it again from now on. "
Emperor Su He's tone was stern, letting the officials know that Emperor Su He was really angry.
Officials also recalled the operations of Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng, after the emperor granted Zen to Mount Tai.
The status of the Fengchan Taishan Ceremony plummeted, and many emperors were ashamed to associate with him.
There was no emperor in the Ming Dynasty. He went to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen, which shows the influence of Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng.
The third emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty, Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng, did not achieve much during his reign.
The achievement passed down to future generations is the Chanyuan Alliance.
At that time, in the face of a large-scale invasion by the Liao army, Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng, under the strong support of Kou Zhun, went on a personal expedition and defeated the Liao army.
The Song army gained the advantage, but they obeyed the Liao Kingdom's request and the two countries stopped fighting.
The Song Dynasty forced the Liao Kingdom to sign the Chanyuan Alliance and achieved peace between Song and Liao for a hundred years.
People who didn't know the inside story thought that the Song Dynasty made a huge profit.
However, in the content of the Chanyuan Alliance, the Song Dynasty did not look like a victor at all, but like a defeated party, giving Liao coins every year.
In order to save face, Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty Zhao Heng directly ruined this important ceremony by granting the title of Zen to Mount Tai.
Cabinet Minister Li Zhisheng saw Emperor Su He's expression displeased.
He immediately stood up and suggested: "Your Majesty can pay homage to the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum and pray to the ancestors for the achievements your Majesty led Dahua to accomplish.
His Majesty's achievements are not inferior to those of Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han. "
When Emperor Su He heard this arrangement, a bit of smile returned to his face, and there were still many people in the court who understood.
Going to the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum to worship the Yellow Emperor is also in line with the ancestor worship culture that Dahua now advocates.
Prime Minister Wei Shiming suggested: "I suggest that your Majesty go to Bashu.
The railway has officially connected to Bashu, and Bashu will become the fourth largest industrial base in the country.
The latest industrial base is constructed using the latest technologies.
Your Majesty understands the current domestic industrial achievements, and Bashu is a better observation window. "
Emperor Su He listened to the suggestions of several officials and said with satisfaction: "I will soon notify the cabinet of the list of accompanying officials and the route."
After the imperial meeting ended, Su He ordered the eunuch to bring over the map of the country.
He planned his own road map based on the suggestions from the officials just now.
Su He did not have time to travel to all places in the country, and he could not cover everything.
He selected six main places to stay and observed the development of Dahua through these places.
The first stop was Jinan Prefecture to see the results of the Yellow River embankment and the situation of grain cultivation in Shandong.
The second stop was Songjiang Prefecture, where we observed the development of Jiangnan and participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the first Yangtze River Bridge.
The third stop was Kaifeng Mansion to witness the opening of the new Yellow River channel.
The fourth stop was Rongcheng Prefecture, where we inspected the Bashu Industrial Base and observed the hub of the southwest region.
The fifth stop is Yan'an Mansion to worship the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum.
The sixth stop is Zhangjiakou Prefecture to learn about the business situation between the mainland and Mongolia.
Su He looked at the route he planned. This route passed through the main core provinces of Dahua and could understand the situation in various parts of the country.
After he decided on the specific route, he immediately sent someone to send the relevant route to the cabinet and the Metropolitan Governor's Office.
The cabinet contacted the governors of various provinces to cooperate with the emperor when he went on tour.
The Metropolitan Government mobilized garrisons from various places to protect Emperor Su He and the accompanying officials.
(End of chapter)
