Eight years have passed since the Chenghua Year.
There are Li Xian and Yu Qian in the center, and Xu Youzhen, who has experienced the sufferings of the people, is in charge, which also adds an extra layer of protection to the people.
Starting from October every year, vigorous review operations take place across the country, and grassroots officials are also mobilized.
Because there is a list from the previous year, except for the new additions of elderly people, most of them rely on the list, so the efficiency will be much faster.
This move cost the imperial court more than 250,000 taels of government silver every year, and the local government consumed more than 100,000 taels of government silver every year.
The imperial court spent such a high price, firstly, it gained the hearts of the people, and secondly, it also exercised and shaped the control power of grassroots officials.
And having this list will also play a certain role in future household registration reform.
The leader of this matter was Yu Qian, the ministers represented by Li Xian, and Xu Youzhen also performed their supervisory duties. During the review every year, Xu Youzhen would ask for inspections and random inspections. BIquGe.biz
I'm still in Beijing today, and I'll be in Shandong tomorrow.
The Ming Dynasty has indeed made changes, but these changes are moderate. Later, there may be a more radical process.
What is established cannot be changed, so a gentleman will do his best, this is recorded in the Book of Rites. However, if one remains unchanged or sticks to old laws, it will also be fatal to a country.
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Capital, Xu Mansion.
Cao Jixiang and Xu Youzhen, who had skipped work, were drinking.
Cao Jixiang didn't know what kind of result would be worthy of his wandering life, so he didn't want to go to sea, so he had better fill up the five internal organs temple first.
It had been a long time since he had eaten so quietly.
A eunuch hangs out with a bunch of big men every day, and is reminded of his own shortcomings all the time. Speaking of which, it can be considered difficult for him.
"Eunuch Cao, this time I go to sea, I wish you immediate success." Xu Youzhen saw that Cao Jixiang had almost eaten, then she picked up the wine glass and said.
Cao Jixiang put down his chopsticks and picked up his wine glass: "I don't know, the censor of Xudu, but the two of us will succeed together."
"No, no need. Eunuch Cao can bear this grace alone. I, Xu Youzhen, have other official duties to be busy with and can't do without." Xu Youzhen said slowly.
Cao Jixiang was not angry either. After clinking their wine glasses with Xu Youzhen, they drank it all in one gulp.
Xu Youzhen also finished the drink in the glass.
"Censor of Xudu, I'm very curious about you. Your career is going smoothly now, and His Majesty's favor has never been broken. But how did you get to where you are today from an official who has been in jail?" After drinking, Cao Jixiang asked.
After hearing this, Xu Youzhen put away her smile and said seriously: "A wise king comes to the court and rules the world, and a virtuous minister lives in a temple and travels around the world. They complement each other and complete the way of heaven. This is what I saw in the celestial phenomena. of."
After hearing this, Cao Jixiang smiled bitterly. This Xu Youzhen is really thick-skinned. It is not an exaggeration to say that your Majesty is a wise king, but he insists on giving himself a reputation of virtue, and he cannot refute it.
After a moment of silence, Cao Jixiang nodded: "The art of celestial phenomena is really broad and profound. It can make people who are proficient in this art have a "broad" mind and a "humble" character. It seems that I will also learn a lot in the future. , I hope Xu Du Yushi can give me some advice."
"Passing it on to a man, not to a man..." Xu Youzhen paused for a moment here.
And this unfinished sentence made the atmosphere instantly awkward.
"Eunuch Cao, I didn't mean that. Learning this way depends on talent..." Xu Youzhen said quickly.
Cao Jixiang had been an eunuch for so many years and had long been accustomed to being neither male nor female. He didn't take Xu Youzhen's words to heart. When he thought of business, he took out a wordless book from his arms and handed it to Xu Youzhen. .
The cover of the book says "Sunflower Collection"
Xu Youzhen was a little surprised when she took the Sunflower Book: "What do you mean, Eunuch Cao?"
"Who said that eunuchs only know how to serve their masters and work as threads? I want to write a book and become a unique eunuch in the Ming Dynasty."
"Writing a book?"
"Yes, at the beginning of this year, I had this idea. When I go to sea next year, I can write whatever I want in the logbook. But in the Sunflower Book, I will devote my efforts to writing my own navigation book. At that time, the Sunflower Book will be passed down to the world, and I, Cao Jixiang, will also become the founder of the Eastern Sea Navigation. Whenever someone sees the Sunflower Book, they will remember that there was an eunuch in the Ming Dynasty, his name was Cao Jixiang..."
Xu Youzhen was stunned for a while after hearing this, and then quickly collected her thoughts and cupped her hands towards Cao Jixiang: "Writing a book and talking about it, what a good idea, what a good idea."
After hearing this, Cao Jixiang burst into laughter. I think this was the happiest thing for him.
"But, why is it called Sunflower Collection?"
"I always feel that this name is very familiar. When I was thinking about writing a book, I immediately thought of the name Sunflower Collection. However, Xu Du Yushi, you read a lot. Has anyone written this book before?" Cao Jixiang asked quickly. road.
He was very satisfied with this name. He still had that mysterious feeling. This name had a lot to do with him. He needed to complete the Sunflower Book, which was his historical mission.
"Probably not, I've never heard of it, but when I hear this name, I feel it fits it very well. It's not easy to think of these four words. It's a clear message from God to Eunuch Cao."
After listening to Xu Youzhen's words, Cao Jixiang was even more happy. He picked up the wine glass and gave Xu Youzhen three more drinks. However, Xu Youzhen actually played tricks on the wine table. Cao Jixiang drank three glasses, but Xu Youzhen didn't even finish one. .
He was the one pouring the wine, so he was confused.
In this way, the two chatted a lot, and Cao Jixiang drank a lot of wine, and he was already drunk.
When people get drunk, they immediately lose control of their mouths.
And Cao Jixiang talked more, and he would make mistakes if he spoke too much. As he talked, Cao Jixiang said something that he shouldn't have said.
"The Supreme Emperor was imprisoned in Wuding City. That is Yu Qian's business. It has nothing to do with me. I was not allowed to reveal it. This was also the intention of Eunuch Zhang Bao, but His Majesty only punished me."
Xu Youzhen's expression changed and she hurriedly said, "Be careful what you say, Eunuch Cao."
After hearing Xu Youzhen's words, Cao Jixiang woke up immediately and was mostly drunk. If this reached His Majesty's ears, his life would be in danger.
He quickly looked at Xu Youzhen.
"Censor of Xudu, I just made a mistake while drunk. You must not take it seriously, and you must not tell His Majesty."
"Don't worry, Xu Youzhen understands and will never spread the word, and has not heard anything."
"This is true."
"Realer than real gold."
After listening to Xu Youzhen's reply, Cao Jixiang's nervous heart gradually relaxed...,
Then, the scene changed.
In the Palace of Qianqing.
Xu Youzhen was making a report, saying that Cao Jixiang lost his temper after drinking and said some things that he shouldn't have said.
Zhu Jianshen was curious and asked, "What are you talking about?"
Xu Youzhen then told Zhu Jianshen exactly what Cao Jixiang said, completely ignoring Cao Jixiang who was sleeping soundly at home, and completely ignoring the promise she had just made.
In fact, Xu Youzhen knew that the voyage was imminent, and Zhu Jianshen could not punish him for these trivial matters. The biggest effect of speaking out was to highlight his loyalty...
Sure enough, after Zhu Jianshen heard this, he just glanced at Zhang Bao who was standing next to him. He was not angry. He just smiled faintly and said: "I made a mistake after drinking. I can't take it seriously. This matter ends here. Is Xu Du Yushi going to do it?" Keep it confidential.”
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I only told your Majesty. After I finished speaking, I have never heard this sentence before."
Zhu Jianshen nodded, but Zhang Bao, who was standing aside, couldn't bear it. This was about himself. He hurriedly asked: "Is this true..."
"More real than real gold." After saying that, Xu Youzhen smiled.
Zhang Bao looked at Xu Youzhen's smile and felt a little timid for no reason...
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