The emperor was suspicious and did not like the feeling of being out of control.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang had not yet determined what the ideal Ming Dynasty would look like. Although the idea of solidifying the various strata of the Ming Dynasty had sprouted, it had not become the main consciousness. This solidifying thinking was more inherited from the Yuan Dynasty.
Once he has a fixed mindset, Lao Zhu may not tolerate Gu Zhengchen's "innovations". Behind these "innovations" is a change in lifestyle. In the later period, Lao Zhu longed for a dynasty that had not changed, a dynasty that was as stable as lake water and had no troubles.
Gu Zhengchen appeared in a better era. Old Zhu who was in the sixth year of Hongwu was not so stubborn, not so extreme and cruel, Empress Ma was still there, and Zhu Biao was still there.
This time point made it possible for Gu Zhengchen to influence Zhu Yuanzhang and the Ming Dynasty.
At this time, Gu Zhengchen was fanning his wings.
Jurong County Government Office, Dongcang vacant land.
All subordinate officials and servants in the county government have arrived.
Gu Zhengchen climbed up to the high platform, motioned for everyone to sit on the ground, and then said in a deep voice: "Yesterday, the grain chief came to the county government office, and I explicitly banned things like pouring water, kicking dendrobium and other things that deceive the people! There is a county magistrate who has a weird charisma and talks about running water behind his back. The iron-clad Linjiankihu, haha, do they really think that if I leave Jurong in the future, will this Linjiankihu be able to open again?!"
"I have sent a message to the grain chief. Either they will take off the post of grain chief themselves, or they will just do the work! I called you here today because I want to make it clear to you: Jurong County Yamen does not have a lot of food. No one in the government is allowed to use this to plunder the people's rations! Don't mention the past, let alone what the previous magistrate did, unless you want to keep him company!"
When Luo Shao, Yang Liang and others heard this, the corners of their mouths twitched secretly.
I heard that the previous magistrate was beheaded by the emperor before the mourning period was over. Now his son can only wear sackcloth and go to the border to guard the border and fulfill his filial piety.
Gu Zhengchen's face turned cold and stern: "Since I was removed from the official position and magistrate of the county, I have been thinking about what I should do as an official. In the Northern Song Dynasty, Bao Zheng wrote in "Shu Duanzhou County Zhaibi": A pure heart is the root of the disease, and a straight way is the body. Plan. Good work will eventually build a building, and fine steel will not serve as a hook. When the warehouse is full, mice and birds will be happy, but when the grass is gone, foxes and rabbits will be sad. There are lessons in history, don’t embarrass those who come before you!"
"This pure heart and straight path talks about having a pure heart, getting rid of distracting thoughts, self-denial, uprightness, and being honest and honest! The ancients especially knew that a pure heart is the root cause of the disease, why don't today's people know it? Yes, it is a bit extravagant to talk to you about being strong without desire. It is impossible to understand Bao Zheng. But today, I still want to say: If you want to serve in Jurong County Government, no matter what position or position you are in, you must abide by the twelve county government rules!"
"The twelve county government regulations, what are they?"
Han Qiang, Tao Zhen, Wang Ren and others started talking.
Gu Zhengchen clapped his hands, and Zhang Pei and Yao Zhen came over carrying a wooden sign half a foot high. On the wooden sign, there were densely written words.
Everyone looked around.
Gu Zhengchen coughed twice, stopped the noise, and shouted loudly: "There is no rule without rules. Today, in addition to the laws and regulations of the country, I will set twelve more rules! Everyone, listen carefully!"
"The first rule of the county government: All county government officials and servants must obey orders without hesitation, shirk, or delay!"
"The second rule of the county government: All county government officials and servants must obey orders and perform errands. They must not disturb the people without orders!"
"The third rule of the county government: All county government officials and servants who are charged with criminal charges shall be dispatched in accordance with the law and order, and shall not charge people one meter per meter!"
"The fourth rule of the county government..."
"..."
"The twelfth rule of the county government: All county government officials and servants must work for the welfare of the people of Jurong and be close to the people. They must not do evil deeds or speak evil words to the people!"
Gu Zhengchen gave up the plan of ideological education. For this group of people, it is useless to talk too much about the truth. "Intellectuals" such as Luo Shao and Yang Liang have no ideological consciousness. How much consciousness do they expect these illiterate people to have?
Direct ideological reform is not feasible, at least not in a short period of time, so we have to establish rules, strengthen constraints, and reshape the status and behavior of county government officials.
Gu Zhengchen pointed to the twelve county government regulations on the wooden sign and said seriously: "I will give you three days to memorize these twelve regulations. If you agree, sign your name and leave the mortgage. If you don't agree, leave the county government! After three days, the county government will The government office strictly enforces the twelve rules. Anyone who violates one of them will be deducted one month of money to maintain integrity. If he violates it three times in total, he will be kicked out of the county government office! As long as I am in Jurong for one day, I will not even think about returning to the county government office to work!"
When everyone heard this, they all looked sideways.
Han Qiang, Wang Ren, Zhao Qian and others, who don't know the benefits of county government now?
Yanglianyin is not something that was withheld in the past, and there was a risk of being beheaded for "corruption". Now it can be said to be an open and legal income for the Jurong County government.
With four dollars a month, life has been greatly improved compared to the past. If you are kicked out of the county government now, where can you find such a good job?
Everyone left the county government office reluctantly.
Besides, Gu Zhengchen alone has the final say in the current county government. Although Luo Shao became the county magistrate, Zhou Mao became the chief registrar, and Yang Liang became the official historian, these three people were all promoted by Gu Zhengchen and were loyal to him. Once you are really kicked out of the county government, you will have no way of talking to anyone about your love.
The twelve rules of the county government are like iron laws!
Gu Zhengchen looked at everyone and said seriously: "I have set these twelve rules, and everyone will be supervised! Once it is found that the violation has been violated, no mercy will be given! The county magistrate said that once the twelve rules are published, within seven days Someone must have violated it! Let me tell you, within five days, one or two people who violated the rules will be caught! By then, Yanglianyin will be gone, or the county government will be gone, so don’t blame me for being ruthless! "
After saying that, Gu Zhengchen left the Dongcang open space.
Everyone was talking about it, and Luo Shao came out and comforted everyone: "For us, the county magistrate specially asked Zhi Jurong to set up an anti-corruption bank to protect us from corruption! Now that the county magistrate has set the rules, shouldn't we? Listen?"
"yes!"
Everyone responded.
Luo Shao said with a smile: "The county magistrate is a man of his own words. If you want to stay in the county government to run errands and strive for a good life for your family, then you should take the trouble to memorize these twelve rules. If you violate the penalty, you will raise honest money and live a good life." The miserable days are coming, haha, don’t blame the county minister for the whole family’s suffering.”
Everyone understood these truths and asked about the contents of the Twelve Rules. Some people are illiterate and have to ask someone on the spot.
Gu Zhengchen returned to the second hall, picked up the account book of Jurong Weaving Courtyard and started to look at it. Before he could read a few pages, Yang Liang walked in and announced: "Your Majesty, two Taoist priests have been sent from Longhu Mountain and are waiting outside the Yamen. ask to see."
"Let them in."
Gu Zhengchen closed the account books.
News of the three Taoist scriptures "Xuan Ji Zhi Tu", "Meditation Song" and "Xuan Yao Jing" spread out in late September. Now that it is November, these Taoist priests have finally arrived.
After all, Longhu Mountain is not in Jinling, but in Jiangxi. It takes time to get information from everyone.
