The Chongzhen Dynasty's New Deal, which began in Kaifeng, has always been dominated by heavyweights.
Kaifeng, the starting point, was first led by Duke Xingguo, who had a large number of troops, and later by Du Yinxi, an assistant minister in the cabinet;
The second place to implement the New Deal was Wuchang, Huguang. At the beginning, it was the Duke Xingguo who also had heavy troops, and then it was handed over to the prince Zhu Cixiang in Jiangnan.
The third place to implement the New Deal was still Xingguogong, who had a heavy army. Later, Liu Zhibo, the governor of Sichuan, took over.
Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to send the highest official of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the Zuodu Yushi, to take charge of the new policy in Shandong.
Emperor Chongzhen had no objection, and the cabinet had no other ideas. Only Zuo Maodi, the censor of Zuodu, sighed in his heart and immediately responded.
Here in Shandong, there are not only vassal kings, but also the troublesome Duke Yansheng. It’s not easy!
Zhang Mingwei actually knew his difficulties. After thinking about it, he reported to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, the situation in Shandong is quite special, and there is no heavy military deterrence like other places. It is indeed a bit difficult to implement the New Deal. I It is recommended that officials be transferred from several other places where the New Deal has been implemented to assist Zuodu Yushi in completing this matter."
The reason why he suggested this was actually for another purpose, which he didn't say.
Even Wang Erbiao of Dongchang has just brought his subordinates out of Beijing, so he must be given some time.
Emperor Chongzhen certainly had no objection when he heard Zhang Mingwei's words. Zuo Maodi was also delighted, and the matter was settled.
Afterwards, there was a discussion about which manpower to deploy and how to quickly transfer people. Zhang Mingwei was not interested in participating in these matters.
Therefore, they were discussing things, but Zhang Mingwei was thinking about the problem by himself, as if the old god was there.
Emperor Chongzhen saw it, but didn't say anything. After he got the results, he couldn't help but ask Zhang Mingwei: "Sir, what do you think?"
Everyone else in the hall was used to Emperor Chongzhen asking Duke Xingguo, so they were not surprised and calmed down.
"I have no objection!" Zhang Mingwei listened and said truthfully, "I didn't listen at all just now, I was thinking about my own things!"
"..."
In the Wenhua Hall, as soon as he finished speaking, everyone fell silent.
In the imperial meeting, only Duke Xingguo could say such a thing.
Emperor Chongzhen was stunned for a moment, and when he came to his senses, he immediately asked curiously: "What are you thinking about, sir?"
Others are also curious. In this case, Duke Xingguo will think about other things. It must be a very important thing, right?
Upon hearing the question, Zhang Mingwei smiled and replied: "If there are no other very important things, I plan to devote myself to the construction of steam engines."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen's face immediately burst into laughter, and he nodded quickly and said: "Okay, okay, sir, it's the best thing to do it yourself. I want this steam engine, and I've dreamed about it several times!" "
He was not exaggerating. Ever since he saw the documentary Zhang Mingwei played for him, he had dreamed about the magic in the film many times, including of course the steam train.
However, in the eyes of people in the hall except Wang Chengen, his words seemed to be exaggerated! Does the Emperor really know that this steam engine can be built and play such a huge role?
To be honest, they still have doubts in their hearts.
Of course, because Zhang Mingwei had opened their eyes to them, they did not disbelieve it, but they did not reach the level like Emperor Chongzhen.
At this time, Zhang Mingwei couldn't help but smile after hearing Emperor Chongzhen's words, and then said to Emperor Chongzhen: "The construction of this steam engine will definitely leave a name in history and be remembered by future generations! Your Majesty..."
Having said this, he then turned to look at the people in the hall, and said with a smile: "Everyone else, do you want to come together?"
Leave your name in history! Whoever doesn’t want it will have their brain caught in the door!
However, for Emperor Chongzhen, he was determined to leave his name in history. Therefore, he was most concerned about other people. For example, because of his good relationship with Zhang Mingwei, Du Yinxi ignored his good intentions and hurriedly asked: "The Duke , This is of course our wish! However, none of us can do it, so what can we do?"
Having said this, he asked tentatively: "Could it be that the Duke of the State wants us all to worship him and build this steam engine together?"
Including the emperor, cabinet, chief of ceremonies, six ministries and nine ministers, etc., all became Zhang Mingwei's students?
Zhang Mingwei himself didn't dare to imagine this matter, but he didn't expect that Du Yinxi would tell him!
In response to this, Zhang Mingwei immediately laughed and said: "I don't mean that! If you really become my students and work on steam engines, who will handle the state affairs?"
Hearing his words, laughter erupted in the Wenhua Hall.
However, Emperor Chongzhen's eyes were rolling and he looked interested.
In his life, he has been emperor for sixteen years and has done a lot of unique things.
Not to mention the general ones, but what is particularly unique is that he has issued an edict to sin against himself, and not just once or twice.
How many emperors can do this kind of thing? However, he did it when he was desperate.
After meeting Zhang Mingwei and knowing that he would be the king of the country and his whole family would die, he had no worries anymore.
Zhang Mingwei just made some achievements and was granted the title of Duke? Who could be as crazy as him?
The prince was also sent to patrol the south. Taxes north of the Yangtze River were not collected from the treasury, and the vassal king wanted to grant overseas seals...
All these things would have been appalling in the past.
But Emperor Chongzhen did it. What was the result? There is no need to be a subjugated king, and the signs of the Ming Dynasty’s resurgence are very obvious!
Therefore, he felt that it would be fun for all the people in the Wenhua Hall to become students of the Master!
Of course, the reason for this is because he knows that Zhang Mingwei comes from later generations, and Zhang Mingwei's knowledge is a priceless treasure that can bring Ming Dynasty into a world like documentaries!
With this foundation, he absolutely supports the new learning.
Emperor Chongzhen was thinking this, but Zhang Mingwei didn't let such a crazy thing happen. It was too high-profile!
Just listen to him smiling and saying to Du Yinxi: "What I mean is that you can advocate this matter, and you can even pay for it. Set up a research institute, and I promise to build the steam engine. In this way, this period of history will be recorded in the history books. When the time comes, you all go up!”
Hearing this, Du Yinxi and others looked at each other, thinking about Duke Xingguo's suggestion.
However, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't wait any longer. Seeing that they didn't speak for a while, he immediately said to Zhang Mingwei: "Don't bother me so much. I've decreed the establishment of the Ming Dynasty Royal Research Institute. I can allocate land, money, or people to you. All over the country are selected by Mr. How about it?"
"..." When the others heard this, they were immediately dumbfounded. After hesitating for a while, the emperor said this. How could they argue with the emperor?
This emperor is so fierce!
Du Yinxi sighed in his heart, and suddenly an idea came to him, and he immediately said to Zhang Mingwei: "Don't the Duke want to teach new knowledge and establish a sect? Then the official dog is usually interested in learning from the Duke, is it okay?"
Zuo Mao heard it for the first time, yes, this is okay. He can't flatter Duke Xing, but doesn't he have a son?
So, he also quickly said: "I am also willing to learn from the Duke of Guozi, is it okay?"
After hearing this, the others naturally refused to lag behind and started talking one after another.
Duke Xingguo's ability is obvious to all, and Emperor Chongzhen strongly supports and fully trusts him. Moreover, Duke Xingguo himself is confident that he will use new learning to change the Ming Dynasty, which is an epoch-making change.
Even without these, with Xingguo Gong's current status, sending his son there is still a way to connect with each other emotionally. Why not do it!
Seeing them expressing their opinions there, Wang Cheng'en, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, was a little dumbfounded: He wanted to, but he didn't!
He never even thought about godson or anything like that.
Suddenly, something moved in his heart, and he shouted: "Is it okay for our son to also learn from the Duke?"
Upon hearing this, everyone, including Emperor Chongzhen, couldn't help but turn their heads and look at him, all with doubts on their faces?
Seeing this, he quickly explained: "Our family must choose the smartest nephew to adopt him and keep it to the satisfaction of the Duke!"
Well, even the eunuch had such thoughts.
With this in mind, Zhang Mingwei accepted all comers and immediately said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, this is great! The imperial court has set up the Ming Dynasty Royal Research Institute. The venue and funds are all allocated by the imperial court or the imperial treasury. I In addition, the Capital Academy of the Ming Dynasty was established to teach new knowledge. The outstanding ones were selected to enter the Ming Dynasty Royal Academy to develop steam engines!"
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was very interested and asked hurriedly: "Sir, what should this Ming Royal Research Institute do? Is it just a steam engine? After it is built, who will get the profits?"
Zhang Mingwei already had a case, so he told Emperor Chongzhen about it.
Good guy, the discussion in the Wenhua Palace is getting off topic as we go on!
However, the people in the hall didn't pay attention to these details at all. They were all listening, and even interrupted from time to time.
Later, a plan slowly took shape.
It is on the basis of Zhang Mingwei's proposal that the people in the Ming Royal Academy should be given officials and grades. Research results can be produced and sold by trading companies affiliated to the Ming Royal Academy. The profits earned belong to the treasury and Ouchi, and a part of the profits must be allocated to reward researchers at the Ming Royal Academy.
Of course, for the sake of fairness, those who can enter the Ming Royal Academy are not just the outstanding students of the Ming Capital Academy that Zhang Mingwei wants to establish. Other academies and so on are also acceptable, as long as you have the ability to get in!
This plan was basically conceived by Zhang Mingwei and supplemented by the people present.
