The next day.
In the early morning sunshine, Hajj officials once again shouted long live the mountain.
Zhu Yunwen looked at countless officials and said in a deep voice: "I am responsible for reforming the government and upgrading the officialdom. I have set up the top ten prefectures and the top one hundred counties. I have been out of school for two years. I will announce it to the world and announce it to all people, so as to reward those who come after me. This selection is based on official morality, wealth, and merits and demerits. Official virtues are related to the people. Those who are praised by the people are excellent, and those who are disliked by the people are inferior. Those whose wealth increases are excellent, those who decline are inferior, and those who have merit are excellent. Those who have done it are worse.”
"Twelve items such as acres of land, population, wealth, water conservancy, minerals, etc. are used as sub-items, and based on their superiority and inferiority, their advantages and disadvantages are determined, and the top ten prefectures and top hundred counties are determined. I personally read them and calculated them myself. Therefore, together with the six ministries, nine ministers and cabinet ministers, we have determined the results and now announce the results to the world. We hope that those who are on the list will work hard to make progress, and those who are not on the list will work hard to improve themselves. Minister of the Ministry of Personnel!"
Jian Yi, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, left the office, cleared his throat slightly, and shouted loudly: "The top ten prefectures and the top 100 counties have been determined. Now we will read out the list of the top ten prefectures and the reasons for their selection. The top ten prefectures are Shanxi. Taiyuan Prefecture, Shanxi immigrated 500,000 people. This is an unprecedented difficulty. However, Shanxi officials worked together, worked hard, exhausted their efforts, and worked day and night. Especially Taiyuan Prefecture. In terms of merit and righteousness, Taiyuan Prefecture ranked among the top ten. The state capital is well deserved..."
After hearing this, Governor Ru Yu of Shanxi Province, Chief Envoy Ding Jingfu, Councilor Li Bin, and officials from Taiyuan Prefecture did not cheer, but pondered silently. Some of them were already crying and crying.
Ding Jingfu recalled that when he received the news of 500,000 immigrants, it was like a bolt from the blue. He thought that the court was crazy and Zhu Yunwen was crazy. Otherwise, who could come up with such a policy?
But with the delivery of documents one after another, especially the arrival of Ru Yu, things became firmer. A high mountain was originally impossible to climb, but Shanxi officials and Taiyuan officials climbed up it!
I have exhausted all my means, all my words, all my thoughts.
Who would have thought that a dignified chief minister would be so busy that he slept in his study for more than half a year, without even glancing at his wife and children not far away!
The immigration of 500,000 people is such a huge project with so many complications and contradictions. If you are not careful, Shanxi will collapse!
But that was it, no official backed down. Under the leadership of Rujun, immigration was organized in an orderly manner. Public opinion wars were fought, information wars were fought, logistical wars were fought, and commercial wars were fought. Even with the help of Buddhist and Taoist forces, Also used.
For one purpose only: to complete the feat of 500,000 immigrants and fill the barren areas of Ming Dynasty, North Zhili and other places!
Ding Jingfu's hair is all white, but he is not yet fifty years old.
Li Bin and others' eyes were red, and they faced the wind stubbornly.
Is it bitter?
bitter!
It’s so bitter!
In order to promote immigration, Li Bin hopes that his own family will also respond positively, and that the official family will take the lead and set an example for the common people.
But what's the result?
Li Bin was pointed in the nose and scolded by the patriarch. He was so angry that he even crossed out the names of Li Bin's family from the genealogy.
No roots!
Li Bin is suffering, but what can he do?
If none of the officials’ clansmen immigrate, and no big family dares to immigrate, and they all rely on ordinary people, how many people can be allowed to take the initiative to immigrate? This is not forced immigration during the Hongwu Dynasty.
It's fine now, the tears are bitter, but the glory is warm and enthusiastic!
Number one among the top ten prefectures!
As a councilor of Taiyuan Prefecture, Li Bin felt that it was worth it!
Ru Yu's eyes were a little dazed, recalling that she entered Shanxi, Songgang lowered his head, Taiyuan took charge, immigrants bid farewell, redistributed the land, comforted the people... those scenes seemed to be far away, unable to touch, yet they seemed to be so close in front of them. , you can see it when you look up.
As a governor of Shanxi, one shoulder carries the overall situation of Shanxi. Who can understand this heaviness?
Half a million people are leaving. Who can bear the burden?
Who will comfort the broken homes and help them heal?
No one knows how much pressure Ru Yu has endured. Now it's better. The immigration is over, the people have settled down, and the court has seen everyone's efforts.
The honor of being ranked first among the top ten prefectures belongs to Taiyuan Prefecture and to every official in Shanxi.
No one disputes this result.
Every time Jian Yi announced a top ten prefecture, he would include specific reasons for it, and he did not even avoid content that was controversial about it, such as Beiping's financial issues. Even if the finance of buying and selling military land and property was removed, Beiping's finances would still be in the top ten. , not to mention that Beiping Prefecture accepted 300,000 immigrants, which is also a huge contribution.
If you don’t believe it, look at Shandong next door. They don’t accept many people, but they do a lot of things...
The chief envoy of Shandong was completely humiliated, but Jian Yi did not accuse him unjustly. Song Zhengchen first wandered around Beizhili, and finally returned to the capital before running to Shandong, where he found a lot of problematic officials.
Li Yanzhen decided that he would have to rectify the officials after returning. This was not an option. They could afford to lose face, but he could not afford to lose face.
Taiyuan Prefecture, Suzhou Prefecture, Beiping Prefecture, Hangzhou Prefecture, and Kaifeng Prefecture are among the top five prefectures, and there is not much controversy.
Although the data of Kaifeng Prefecture is not very good, there are three that are very eye-catching. One is to govern the Qingming Festival, the other is to get rid of the support of the court and achieve self-sufficiency in food. The third is to rebuild after the disaster and win the hearts of the people. On the last point, Fengyang Prefecture is far away. Not as good as Kaifeng Mansion.
But the subsequent Yangzhou Prefecture, Yanzhou Prefecture, Ji'an Prefecture, Chengdu Prefecture, and Guangzhou Prefecture were somewhat controversial.
The most controversial ones are Yanzhou Prefecture and Ji'an Prefecture. Zheng Gang, the prefect of Yanzhou, was arrested on the charge of colluding with the White Lotus Cult. What qualifications does such a place have to be included in the top ten prefectures? There is also Ji'an Prefecture, which has not seen any big achievements. , how could it be on the list? Could it be the result of Jie Jin’s secret operation?
But these questioning officials still underestimated the court.
Jian Yi, the Minister of Civil Affairs, made it very clear that Yanzhou Prefecture was selected based on comprehensive considerations. Yes, there were many problems in the officialdom of Yanzhou Prefecture, but Yanzhou Prefecture had done a lot of work to ensure the Huitong River dredging project. Great efforts have been made, and the credit of the entire Yanzhou Prefecture cannot be denied because of the problems of a few people such as the prefect.
As for the selection of Ji'an Prefecture, it is even easier. Let me just say one thing. The total number of Ming Prefecture Prefectures is more than 300. As long as you name one with better education than Ji'an Prefecture, it will be the best in the province for you.
Can't find it!
In the Ming Dynasty, when talking about education, we still need to look at Ji'an Prefecture. What's more, their economy, people's customs, and official atmosphere are all good, so why are you dissatisfied?
Zhu Yunwen stood up and shouted to countless officials: "Ten excellent prefectures, each weighing its advantages, comparing its shortcomings, and choosing the best. I personally reviewed it and found nothing wrong. Now that the ten excellent prefectures have been selected, they should be rewarded with great etiquette. Of!"
At this time, groups of eunuchs came over, some of them holding trays, and some carrying plaques covered with yellow brocade cloth, forming ten lines.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the governor of Shanxi, the chief envoy of Shanxi Ding Jingfu and others, and said solemnly: "The chief officer of the chief envoy of Shanxi comes forward!"
Ru Yu stopped, turned to look at Li Bin, and said, "This is your honor, go ahead."
Li Bin was a little surprised. This was a grand event for the country. Being able to show one's face was a major event to honor one's ancestors. As Ru Jingui was the governor and the number one contributor to Shanxi's immigration, he should show up.
Ding Jingfu took a deep look at Ru Ru, turned sideways and said to Li Bin: "Since Governor Ru has spoken, please stop being humble and let's go."
Li Bin then left work and walked towards Zhu Yunwen with Ding Jingfu.
Although Zhu Yunwen was a little surprised by Ru Yu's decision, it didn't matter, this honor belonged to Taiyuan Prefecture in Shanxi Province.
Ding Jingfu and Li Bin saluted.
Zhu Yunwen raised his hand to ask the two of them to stand up, and then waved, and a group of eunuchs came over carrying the plaque.
"This plaque was given to Taiyuan Prefecture in Shanxi Province by me. Come and take a look!"
Zhu Yunwen stretched out his hand and pulled back the covering brocade cloth, revealing the plaque.
What comes into view are the four golden characters "Ten Excellent Prefectures", the small characters "Taiyuan Prefecture" on the right, and the words "Given by Emperor Jianwen in the second year of Jianwen" below.
The plaque is made of sandalwood, with the characters written by Zhu Yunwen himself, and someone was hired overnight to make the plaque.
Ding Jingfu and Li Bin were very excited. This was an honor for their colleagues in Taiyuan Mansion.
Zhu Yunwen took out two golden national emblems of the Ming Dynasty from the eunuch's tray and put them on them personally. Ding Jingfu and Li Bin were almost trembling and stood unsteadily. Wearing the national emblems, they were unparalleled in glory. They were given by the emperor personally. Their ancestral graves were probably on fire.
"I am very pleased. I hope you will be honest, diligent in government, serve the people and the country, and never forget your original intention."
"I will serve the country with my life!"
Ding Jingfu and Li Bin are full of enthusiasm. Let alone letting the two of them work hard, even if they are asked to go to Mobei to chop hashha, they probably won't blink.
With this kind of glory, I can brag endlessly throughout my life, even if I die, I will have enough!
The other officials' eyes turned red with envy, especially when they saw the historian sitting there writing something, they wished they could have such an honor.
Leave a name in history. You may not be able to leave a name for a lifetime, but once you get the name of the top ten prefectures... why didn't you let the people under your rule create more babies, open up more wasteland, mine more, and build more? Several hope schools...
Zhu Yunwen's behavior aroused the yearning hearts of countless officials. They watched the Shiyou Prefecture take away the plaque and display the national emblem with their heads held high. A group of people were jealous and panicked.
Without envy, without jealousy, where would the motivation be?
As the saying goes, as long as you care enough about the results, you will definitely succeed.
If these officials care enough about the glory of this day, then they will try their best to do a good job in government affairs, so that this day will honor their ancestors and make their name go down in history!
"In all the top ten prefectures, the chief officials will give them gold national emblems, and the rest will give them silver national emblems, which they are allowed to wear to show their merit."
Zhu Yunwen's words made thousands of officials angry. These officials who are sentimental can wear the national emblem and show off the emblem everywhere, but they can't even show off the emblem if they want to?
The top ten prefectures have been identified, as well as the top 100 counties.
More than a dozen of the top 100 counties are among the top ten prefectures, but this does not hinder their political achievements. The county magistrate has made contributions, and that is his contribution, the honor he deserves, and the treatment he deserves. The court will not Will be treated badly.
However, Zhu Yunwen did not write the plaque for the top 100 counties, but the cabinet minister was responsible for it, and the national emblem was uniformly made of silver. There were not many things to do, but a lot of procedures. I was busy from morning to afternoon to complete the awards for the top 100 counties.
After the top ten prefectures and top 100 counties were dealt with, many officials thought the matter was over, but it was not.
The officials summoned the Qingzhang team to the palace for pilgrimage.
In order to implement the One Whip Law, it was necessary to clear the land. Without land clearing, it would be impossible to implement the One Whip Law. And clearing land is the most offensive thing, far more difficult than executing a whip.
Landlords did not cooperate, blocked the place with one hand, gentry threatened, beat the Qingzhang team, etc. Many things happened, but the Qingzhang team still performed their duties seriously and laid a solid foundation for the implementation of the Ming Dynasty's One Whip Law.
For example, the cleaning teams in Huzhou, Changxing and other places completed the most thorough cleaning work at the fastest speed and were highly praised by the Ministry of Household Affairs. At present, these Qingzhang teams, which are mainly prison students and poor people, have finally received the honor that belongs to them after hard work.
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