Queen Ma's words silenced Zhu Yuanzhang.
I have to say that Queen Ma's words are quite reasonable.
Farming the land itself is hard work for farmers, harvesting food and paying taxes.
If there is a corvee, you have to perform corvee.
At first glance, Ding Yinfa seems to have avoided the loss of food transportation.
But this is for the country, but it is different for the people who pay for food.
Paying money actually involves one more step of selling food than handing over food.
If he could only pay money, then the grain merchant would be much happier.
Queen Ma saw this very clearly.
It's a pity that Su Jing is not here, otherwise I would have praised her for being such a woman.
This dingyin system is just a single payment. Unfortunately, the loopholes that can be exploited will not be much less than the previous payment of grain.
This has been proven by history.
In Zhang Juzheng's reform, Ding Yin's method was included in the whip method.
It was of some use at the beginning, but in the later stages, these Ding Yin were basically corrupted by officials at all levels.
Even because Ding Yin collects two taels, it is much more convenient to use ink than food, which makes the ink greed even worse.
It was originally a method to increase the national finance, but it only encouraged the trend of corruption.
"Sister, you are right, I was careless."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and immediately admitted his mistake.
Then Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It seems that Su Jing is not good at everything, but you are smart, sister."
Lao Zhu praises his wife as much as he deserves.
Queen Ma shook her head and said, "If I can see things, Mr. Su can definitely see them too. Maybe he just hasn't been taught in depth."
Queen Ma was still modest. Most importantly, she thought it was impossible for Su Jing to not know such a trivial matter.
Based on Su Jing's understanding of people's livelihood, this is impossible.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not refute this, perhaps he agreed with Queen Ma's view in his heart.
All this is because Zhu Biao did not express the core of the story.
Ding Yinfa is just a concept introduced by Su Jing to explain how to share a small amount of money into an acre.
Not really the core.
Of course, these are things that Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma will only know later.
"Keep reading, Biao'er's letter is still very long."
Zhu Yuanzhang said.
Queen Ma nodded, and the two continued to look back.
Soon, it was time to talk about building roads first if you want to get rich.
The importance of transportation was immediately revealed.
Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang nodding his head again and again.
But what made Zhu Yuanzhang's complexion change drastically was that he had to work for relief.
When people suffer from disasters, they do not directly distribute food relief, but organize them to build public facilities and use food as reward.
On the one hand, it provided relief to the victims, and on the other hand, it built public facilities to lay the foundation for resuming production in the coming year.
At the same time, it can also reduce the pressure of disaster relief and maintain order, which is conducive to the establishment of post-disaster order.
Kill multiple birds with one stone!
"Fund for work! Why didn't I read this letter earlier!"
Zhu Yuanzhang slapped his thigh, which was quite exciting.
Empress Ma also understood and immediately said: "Chongba, you go ahead, I don't have anything to do here."
This work-for-relief method can be applied to the flood problem in Zhejiang.
All I can say is that it was a lucky coincidence.
"Well, sister, I'll go first."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and left Kunning Palace immediately without any hesitation.
Queen Ma looked at Lao Zhu's leaving figure, and then read Zhu Biao's reply.
"Mr. Su, you are really helpful!"
Queen Ma sighed.
The benefits of this work-for-relief program are really good no matter how you look at them.
Best of all, it's available now.
Fengxian Hall.
Zhu Yuanzhang directly called Li Shanchang. He had already given instructions on what had happened before and let the ministers go to court unworthy of their duties last time.
Lao Zhu doesn't like formalism, he is true if he can do practical things.
"Your Majesty, why are you summoning me?"
Li Shanchang was also a little puzzled. He was dealing with floods in Zhejiang, which was extremely urgent.
This matter was also ordered by Zhu Yuanzhang himself.
What else could have caused Zhu Yuanzhang to summon him so quickly?
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Li Shanchang and said, "Shanchang, I have some new ideas about disaster relief."
"As you mentioned before, there won't be much change, but there will be some slight changes."
"Direct relief needs to change."
Lao Zhu immediately explained briefly what Su Jing taught Zhu Biao about working for relief.
Li Shanchang was a smart man. He just listened briefly and understood immediately.
"Your Majesty is a great talent. I understand. I will do it now."
Li Shanchang bowed towards Zhu Yuanzhang, so he couldn't be too excited.
As the actual executor of most domestic affairs, Li Shanchang can see the benefits of working for relief.
No explanation is needed at all, just think about it and you will understand it all.
"Go quickly, hurry up."
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't explain anything. It was most correct to execute it first.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Li Shanchang immediately turned around and left, with a shocked look on his face.
As he walked, he murmured: "Work for relief, work for relief, work for relief."
After this matter was arranged, Lao Zhu also breathed a sigh of relief.
Then he thought of Su Jing and couldn't help but said: "Su Jing, you were very timely!"
In any case, Su Jing's idea of providing relief through work will be of great help to Lao Zhu in solving the current problem.
Before, he thought Su Jing was just donating money and food, but he didn't expect the slap in the face to come so quickly now.
But Zhu Yuanzhang was happy to be beaten.
After Li Shanchang received the holy will from Zhu Yuanzhang, he started working non-stop again.
However, he was also curious as to why Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly came up with this extremely genius idea.
Although Lao Zhu is indeed the man of destiny, Li Shanchang still understands it as a veteran who has followed him for many years.
This is not something Zhu Yuanzhang could come up with.
Of course, this is just an idea, and Li Shanchang will not talk to anyone.
If it's not Zhu Yuanzhang, then there is only one possibility.
Su Jing!
With Su Jing's ability, it is possible.
However, Li Shanchang knew clearly that he knew the urgent report of floods in Zhejiang when he entered the palace.
Zhu Yuanzhang never left the palace after going to court to discuss matters.
It didn't take long, why did Su Jing know about this and come up with such a solution?
From a time perspective, it shouldn’t be!
Li Shanchang couldn't help but think of Chang Yuchun's incident. Could it be that Su Jing had figured out all this and provided a solution in advance?
Thinking about it this way, isn't Su Jing terrible?
This ability to predict the unknown is combined with Su Jing's own intelligence.
If he enters the court in the future, no one will be able to shake him.
Thinking of this, he called Hu Weiyong.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, what's the matter with summoning the officials?"
Hu Weiyong said very respectfully.
Li Shanchang looked at Hu Weiyong and said, "Weiyong, why didn't you make some suggestions to His Majesty when we were in the palace before?"
"Your Majesty will ask you personally. That is a great opportunity."
Hu Weiyong immediately replied: "The Prime Minister has thought carefully, how can Weiyong make any suggestions?"
Regardless of whether it's true or not, it needs to be said beautifully.
No one likes to be held up.
Li Shanchang nodded. He naturally knew what Hu Weiyong meant, but he didn't point it out. He just said:
"Wei Yong, I will focus more on this disaster relief. You can take care of anything involving you in the court affairs. If you encounter any problems, you can also come to me."
Hearing this, Hu Weiyong was overjoyed!
He suddenly felt that his previous decision in the palace was not wrong. Although he did not perform well in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, he won Li Shanchang's favor.
In a sense, this is more important than winning Zhu Yuanzhang's favor.
Because Li Shanchang's favor may not be more effective than Zhu Yuanzhang's favor, but if he has a bad feeling, Zhu Yuanzhang's bad feeling will probably appear soon.
"Thank you very much, Prime Minister. I will do my best to serve the Ming Dynasty, your Majesty, and your Majesty. I will do my best for you!"
Hu Weiyong had almost knelt at Li Shanchang's feet. This gesture was enough.
Li Shanchang waved his hand and said: "Wei Yong, there is no need to talk about these things. I called you here this time because I have something important to tell you."
"Prime Minister, please speak."
Hu Weiyong bent over and leaned over slightly, looking like he was listening carefully.
Li Shanchang said: "Wei Yong, I am old and in poor health. I won't be able to leave the court for too long."
"Prime Minister, you are still in good health. Besides, if this Ming Dynasty does not have a humeral minister like you, then Your Majesty will be missing an arm."
Hu Weiyong said immediately, and his words were extremely flattering and complimentary to Li Shanchang.
Li Shanchang smiled and said: "Weiyong, it's only a good thing that you flatter me, but in front of His Majesty, it's better to be less."
"Wei Yong knows."
Hu Weiyong did not refute, but listened respectfully.
Li Shanchang continued: "Before I leave the court, I will suggest to His Majesty that you be appointed as a political advisor to the Zhongshu Province. You must serve His Majesty well."
"Thank you, Prime Minister, for your kindness. I am very grateful to you!"
Hu Weiyong knelt down as soon as he was there, it was sincere.
From Taichang Shaoqing to Zhongshu Province to participate in political affairs, this is a huge leap, which means that Hu Weiyong can participate in real national affairs.
If you go further up, you will almost become the prime minister.
How could Hu Weiyong not be excited?
Li Shanchang looked at Hu Weiyong who was kneeling and said: "Weiyong, I know you are ambitious and talented, but what I want to warn you is to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and never be arrogant. Only in this way can you live in peace."
"What the Prime Minister said is true, Weiyong has remembered it."
Hu Weiyong has not yet become prime minister, so arrogance has nothing to do with him for the time being.
There are still many people above him who can hold him down.
At this time, you have to keep your head down.
Li Shanchang nodded slightly and said: "If you have the opportunity to sit in my seat in the future, then I will tell you, there is one person you must not touch!"
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister, has already said it. Your Majesty is still here, so how can a lower official dare to covet your position?"
Hu Weiyong lowered his head and spoke sincerely. Those who didn't know thought it was true.
Of course Li Shanchang knew that Hu Weiyong was pretending, but he didn't really care.
People's hearts are like this, and there's no point in forcing anything.
It was inevitable that he would have to resign in the near future. Having been with Zhu Yuanzhang for a long time, Li Shanchang knew very well how suspicious Lao Zhu was.
If you want to protect yourself, you can only stay away from power.
In this regard, he is very wise.
But once you have passed the prime ministership and experienced the feeling of one person being above ten thousand people, it is not that simple to give up.
Therefore, it is very important to train a junior to take over your position.
This young man is Hu Weiyong.
As long as Hu Weiyong is around, what he, the former prime minister, said will still be of some use.
"I can't say what will happen in the future, but my warning will not change. No matter what Su Jing does in the future, you must not have any other thoughts. Remember."
Li Shanchang said seriously.
Hu Weiyong and him have been bound. This is a matter of mutual prosperity and loss.
You must be warned in advance so that Li Shanchang can feel at ease.
Su Jing!
Hu Weiyong's face was shocked, but he also remembered the name:
"Don't worry, Prime Minister, I'll keep this in mind!"
Li Shanchang said calmly: "Okay, get up and do what you have to do. If you do well, I can mention it to His Majesty. Do you understand?"
"I understand, I'm going down now."
Hu Weiyong stood up to answer, then turned and left.
Li Shanchang sighed slightly and felt a little hesitant. He didn't know whether he was right or wrong in choosing Hu Weiyong.
But the matter has come to this, and there is no way he can do it again.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang still relies heavily on him now, he is with you like a tiger. Who knows what will happen next moment?
Liu Bowen, who is not sincere, is now under semi-house arrest.
(End of chapter)
