Chapter 115: Shaofu System
He Xi said: "Brother's kindness, I understand it. However, I have little qualifications, and I can't do anything about this Liaodong situation right now. I can only apologize."
The prince frowned slightly and said, "That's it."
The prince felt a little surprised, because the capital was the core of power in the Ming Dynasty, and anyone with a little bit of ambition in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty wanted to go to the capital. In addition, before he came, he did not tell Zhu Yuanzhang about transferring He Xi back to the capital. He wanted to make it an established fact and let Zhu Yuanzhang know about it.
The purpose is to control He Xi in his hands.
In fact, this is also a side effect of the prince knowing the future.
Even though there were some frictions between the previous prince and Zhu Yuanzhang, on the whole, he still followed Zhu Yuanzhang and followed suit. Willing to assume the role assigned to him by Zhu Yuanzhang. I feel that Zhu Yuanzhang’s wisdom from starting from scratch to now is as deep as the ocean. It's not something he can compare to. Z.br>
His best way is to follow Zhu Yuanzhang.
But things are different now.
He discovered that Zhu Yuanzhang was actually quite good. But there are also many problems that Zhu Yuanzhang cannot solve. In my heart, my worship of Zhu Yuanzhang as a god gradually faded away. This is also the only way for every son to grow up.
That's why the prince dared to do such a thing without telling Zhu Yuanzhang.
However, he did not expect such conditions. He Xi actually didn't take the bait.
However, the prince did not have other options. Anyway, the prince knows it very well. Because Zhu Yuanzhang was here, he couldn't use force on He Xi. Moreover, the prince himself was unwilling to fall out with He Xi. On the one hand, it is He Xi’s special identity. On the other hand, it was because of Princess Anqing.
During this period of time, the prince's thoughts changed greatly. But the prince is still the elegant and generous prince he used to be. The feelings I have for my younger siblings are also real.
In fact, the most unwilling person in the world to commit fratricide is the prince.
Since one plan fails, try another one. If this doesn't work, come up with something else. The prince said: "There are some things that we originally wanted to discuss when you arrived in the capital. Since you are unwilling, let's talk about it today."
He Xi said: "Brother, please speak."
The prince said: "My brother is stupid and cannot figure out many things in the future. But there is one basic thing that I can still understand. In the past, whoever controlled more land was stronger. Now and in the future, whoever controls more land will be stronger." Whoever has more factories is stronger. Right?"
He Xi secretly thought, "This alone means that the prince is not stupid." He said, "Brother is wise."
The prince said: "In Brother Wei's opinion, the way to improve national power is just like what Brother He did, to build more factories, but this raises a question, who is responsible for the factories in the central government."
He Xi said, "Can't the Ministry of Industry do it?"
The prince shook his head and said: "The Ministry of Industry cannot do it. The Ministry of Industry is responsible for construction, water conservancy, and many other aspects. It is impossible to be responsible for these factories. And you yourself said that you would hand over some of Liaodong to the Ministry of Industry. Can the Ministry of Industry take over? These things must be merged into the Ministry of Industry. The Ministry of Industry must undergo a major change. After all, the Ministry of Industry is one of the six ministries of the imperial court. Once it is in turmoil, it will not be a good thing for the country or the people."
"In Gu's opinion, it is best to separate the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of War, and even the Ministry of Household Affairs from other parts of the factory. Re-establish a yamen. You will be responsible for it. It will be parallel to the six departments, or subordinate to the palace. In this way Come, then the court will take this matter seriously. What do you think?"
He Xi heard this and felt something in his heart. This was due to the imperial system's emphasis on industry. This cannot be said to be a good thing for He Xi.
Once He Xi agrees, from then on. He Xi will be able to return to Beijing and become an important minister of the imperial court. Participate in the formulation of national policies. You can even implement reforms in advance.
But He Xi secretly sighed in his heart, if he had gone before, he might have really gone. But He Xi also saw some thoughts in the prince's heart. He even didn't know whether this was the prince's idea or Zhu Yuanzhang's.
He Xi dare not underestimate the ancients. But don’t dare to overestimate it.
The Qing Dynasty just started to save the nation
When we were still in existence, wasn’t the so-called Westernization Movement just about setting up a few factories?
Even from the perspective of the eyes, Zhu Biao's movements were huge. It has surpassed the monarchs and ministers in the late Qing Dynasty. At the very least, the prince is willing to set up an independent department responsible for industrialization instead of setting up a prime minister's office for national affairs. Go engage in diplomacy.
However, modernization is by no means as simple as building a few factories. There are a lot of changes behind this.
Even many people living in modern times do not understand how this society works.
Why does every Chinese have a dream of being an emperor? But in the end no one became emperor. Why do Westerners still admire nobles so much, but overthrow their leaders and kings? Times have changed.
The prince has not regarded He Xi as a rival yet. But He Xi has already regarded the prince as his opponent. Although historically the prince could only live for two or three years. But now history has changed, and there are doctors like Dai Yuanli, and medical skills have developed greatly.
He Xi doesn't know how long the prince can live.
And when you arrive in Nanjing, there are advantages and disadvantages. In Liaodong, He Xi can do whatever he wants. But in Nanjing, even with the support of Zhu Yuanzhang and the prince, I am afraid that this cannot be achieved. Otherwise, Zhu Yuanzhang would not have let He Xi come out in the first place.
More importantly, given the innate resource endowment in the south, the Taiping Iron Works is probably already the largest steel plant near Nanjing. Light industry is easy to handle. But it was too easy for Jiangnan scholar-officials to seize the right to speak.
Generally speaking, if you do it well in Nanjing. The speed of industrialization may be increased a lot. But the thing is, control requires a fierce fight to decide who belongs. Especially when Zhu Yuanzhang is old. With Zhu Yuanzhang here, He Xi was naturally not afraid of anything.
But once Zhu Yuanzhang died, Long Yu died. Can He Xi take control of Nanjing's industrial system?
He Xi doesn’t know.
Because He Xi knew that He Xi was only qualified in terms of political attainments. They are not the same as Zhu Yuanzhang, the prince, and even Yao Guangxiao and Zhan Ding. If we establish an industrial system in an upright and honest manner, it will be better than improving productivity, or even better than fighting a war. He Xi has some confidence. But more than intrigues, fights for control.
I don’t know what time it is.
He Xi said: "What the eldest brother said is very good, but there are too many things in Liaodong. Moreover, Liaodong has many things that are not available in the south, such as large wood, coal and iron, etc. The purpose of opening Liao is not only for industry. It is also to stabilize the north. Eliminate hidden dangers. In the next few years, it is estimated that we will not be able to separate ourselves."
"However, I am not the only one with talent in the world. Even without me, this matter can be handled."
The prince said: "That's right. Let's do this. You can take charge of the Shaofu Order from a distance. Your disciple Huang Zicheng, I think he is doing a good job. He will be transferred to the capital as the Shaofu Cheng and consolidate the places near the capital. What do you think?"
He Xi thought for a moment and said, "Brother's idea is excellent. However, Huang Zicheng is not suitable. He is too young. There is someone more suitable than him."
He Xi and the prince are consistent in establishing the Shaofu system, or in other words, the state-owned enterprise system. Therefore, the prince assigned He Xi to be his right-hand man. Although He Xi's body ached, she had to let go. This is also a means for Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao to protect themselves. In other words, he did not hide his secrets at all when teaching his disciples. There are already people who can do the work of promoting industrialization instead.
Of course, He Xi's attempt to stop Huang Zicheng did not mean to block Huang Zicheng's future. But Huang Zicheng was promoted too quickly. In just a few years, from Hetao to Liaodong, and from Liaodong to the capital, the speed of promotion is probably unique in the imperial court.
This is not good for Huang Zicheng's future.
Don't say anything else. Just seeing how there are always reports of excessively young officials on the Internet, many people subconsciously check whether this person has violated the law or discipline. You can tell.
In the officialdom, it is certainly a bad habit to always rank based on seniority, but sometimes one has to fight for seniority.
This is the case for Huang Zicheng. Following He Xi, is Huang Zicheng still afraid that he will not have the chance to be promoted? What she wants to do is not to make such a jump, but to be promoted step by step.
