Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 5 Official Administration and Money and Food

At this time, Yang Sichang had calmed down a lot, at least he stopped sweating.The question he raised is actually a return to the old way.

Why do we have to settle down internally first before we fight externally?

Isn't it just because of the strength of the imperial court that it feels unable to fight against the outside world and keep the inside at home at the same time.Therefore, the strategy proposed by Yang Sichang was to reduce the burden on the court. In order to fight against the outside world, one must first settle the internal affairs.

However, this strategy was rejected by Emperor Chongzhen after crossing.As for the reason for the rejection, Yang Sichang admitted it, and felt that the emperor was right.But in this way, the long-standing problem came back again, how to solve the problem of money and food?

If it was replaced by the original Emperor Chongzhen, he would probably have a headache and couldn't sleep.Due to the limitations of the times, he would not have a solution, and because of this, the country was subjugated.However, for the current Emperor Chongzhen, at least he has a vision beyond this era, so naturally he has considered it.

Yang Sichang saw that Emperor Chongzhen seemed to be thinking, so he exchanged glances with the other two ministers, and then said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, Liao's and Suppression's salaries are not enough. If we continue to increase these two salaries, I am afraid that the imperial court will lose its face. However, the Jianlu army is now raging in the pass, and the subsequent aftermath will also require a lot of money. The transfer of Qin Wang's army from all over the place is also inseparable from silver. And the treasury has no silver left."

After hearing Yang Sichang's detailed explanation, Emperor Chongzhen kept his composure, glanced at the three ministers standing below, and then at Cao Huachun who was serving beside him, and then slowly asked: "Where are you, Zhu Qing?" He is my right-hand man, since I brought up this matter, how can I teach me?"

With just one sentence, he kicked the ball back. Because of his status, the officials below couldn't help but pick it up.After all, eating the king's salary and being loyal to the king, at least on the surface, this is the righteousness of a person and cannot be violated.

However, if there is an easy solution to this problem, Daming will not perish.Therefore, for a while, no one spoke, and the Wenhua Hall seemed very quiet.

Emperor Chongzhen just looked at the few courtiers quietly for a while, then suddenly looked at Cao Huachun and asked, "Cao Daban, do you have an idea?"

When Cao Huachun heard this, he was startled. He didn't expect that Emperor Chongzhen would ask his opinion.After thinking about it a few times, I hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I am ashamed of my servants. Such a major national event is still not as good as the ministers of the cabinet!"

Obviously, he kicked the ball to three cabinet ministers.

Emperor Chongzhen didn't get angry when he heard this, and even his expression didn't change for a moment, turning his head to look at the three assistant ministers.

Seeing that his colleagues were all bowing their heads, Yang Sichang knew that he had proposed this matter, so he had no choice but to reply: "Your Majesty, there is absolutely no way to do without money and food. If this is the case, then we can only collect taxes. I thought , Now the Jianlu army is attacking the city and occupying territory in the pass, and it is unstoppable. This situation is probably due to the lack of good local soldiers. Therefore, the court may wish to take this as an opportunity to levy training salaries to train local soldiers, which is no longer what it is today. Miserable. In this way, the imperial court will be rich again!"

The butterfly effect of Emperor Chongzhen was shown for the first time.The proposal of training wages was originally proposed by Yang Sichang in Chongzhen for 12 years, that is, next year.But now, in order to restore his image in front of the Emperor Chongzhen, he had mentioned this method in advance.

If in the original history, Emperor Chongzhen went to the doctor in a hurry, he would naturally agree to his proposal, and there would be the so-called "three payments" in the late Ming Dynasty.

But now, since Emperor Chongzhen came from a later generation and had plans in mind, he didn't immediately veto it, nor did he get angry. He just said lightly: "Even if we want to set up a separate name for taxation, it will not be able to quench our thirst. Zhuqing, But what else can you teach me?"

It could be heard that the emperor seemed dissatisfied with this, which made Yang Sichang, who was fully hoping to be praised by the emperor, couldn't help but feel embarrassed.For a moment, he had no other choice but to lower his head and remain silent.

Another assistant minister, Fang Fengnian, acted like an old monk in meditation from beginning to end. He didn't say a word and seemed to be thinking without any intention of speaking.

The remaining assistant minister Xue Guoguan seemed to have an idea, but he did not speak. He just looked at his two colleagues and saw that they both lowered their heads and remained silent.Next to him, Cao Huachun, the admiral of Dongchang and the eunuch of Bingbi, also remained silent.Involuntarily, anger welled up in his heart, and there seemed to be a faint look of risk-taking.

At this moment, I heard Emperor Chongzhen say again: "My Ming Dynasty has been founded for nearly 300 years. Could it be that the longer this time passes, the less wealth the Ming Dynasty will have, so that it cannot cope with internal and external wars? There is no other way, let's gather together again. Is it the money and food that the court urgently needs?"

Although they don't have the concept of economy, these people at the top of the pyramid naturally know that the wealth of Ming Dynasty today is far from what it was at the beginning of the founding of the country.As far as the population is concerned, I don't know how many times it has increased.The luxurious life of the Chinese people is also evidenced by the many romantic places.

Hearing Emperor Chongzhen's words, Xue Guoguan suddenly felt something in his heart. He raised his head and carefully observed Emperor Chongzhen's face. He suddenly showed some determination and gave Cao Huachun a fierce look. Then he ignored his colleagues and immediately said respectfully. : "Your Majesty, I have a countermeasure that can alleviate the court's urgent shortage of money and food!"

When he made a sound, he immediately attracted everyone's attention, and even the maids who were waiting to serve at the side all looked sideways.

Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help being very interested. Cao Huachun secretly called him Xue Manzi, stinky shit, there must be some way to do it?Could it be that you want to go with yourself?

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on his face, encouraging Xue Guoguan to say: "Xue Qing has a good plan, just play it!"

Cao Huachun saw Xue Guoguan's stare just now, and he had a faint feeling.Could it be that Xue Manzi's idea has something to do with him?
Even Yang Sichang and others, after listening to Xue Guoguan's words and seeing his demeanor, had a bad feeling.They felt that this Xue Manzi seemed to be a shit-stirring stick.

And Xue Guoguan had a decision in his mind, so he didn't hesitate anymore, and immediately played loudly with full of enthusiasm: "As your majesty said, the wealth of the country's dynasty is naturally far greater than the founding of the country. However, the wealth of our country's dynasty is all corrupt officials. The income of the dirty officials, so that the treasury income is far from enough to spend, is the worry today. If the factory guard gets a suitable candidate, who would dare to be greedy?"

His words were firm and forceful, like a thunderbolt from the blue sky, and immediately frightened Cao Huachun, who was sweating profusely in this winter.No matter how much he thought about it, he never thought that Xue Guoguan would point the finger at him face to face.Suddenly, he cursed in his heart, Xue Manzi, you stinky shit, our family killed you...

Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen's face turned cold, and turned to look at himself, Cao Huachun hurriedly knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, slaves are conscientious and conscientious, and they have never been negligent for a moment. Old Xue Ge impeached slaves like this, or slaves are not capable enough. , Your Majesty, please come down!"

He evaded Xue Guoguan's accusation, changed the subject, and changed it to even if something really happened, it should be a problem with his ability.It has to be said that he is also a cunning and cunning man, who advances by retreating, and finds a way out for the future by the way.

In the original history, after Xue Guoguan served as the first assistant, he said he was sick and returned home.

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen said calmly: "Xue Qing didn't say that the big companion is corrupt, and he got up and waited."

Hearing this, although he didn't get angry to punish him, Cao Huachun's cold sweat came down again.Unresolved, which is the most frightening thing.What worried Cao Huachun even more was that he couldn't guess what Emperor Chongzhen was thinking at this time.

At this time, Cao Huachun was very frightened. He stood up according to the instructions, stood with his hands down, bowed his head and said nothing.

Yang Sichang and Fang Fengnian, who were standing beside them, watched all this happen, and the cold sweat broke out on their backs.They all thought in their hearts that Xue Manzi really is Xue Manzi, if Cao Huachun can't be brought down, then they will die!

They were thinking in their hearts that Emperor Chongzhen spoke again, and only heard him say to Xue Guoguan: "Rectifying the administration of officials has always been the top priority of the imperial court. Back then, Taizu peeled real grass to warn others. But now Jianlu The army is raging in the customs, the people's livelihood is dying, and the treasury is empty, Xue Qing, can you teach me a good strategy?"

Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen did not deal with Cao Huachun immediately, Xue Guoguan was very disappointed.He is not a fool, he knows that he has offended the admiral of the dead east factory by doing so.Before, he thought that if the performance was correct in person, the emperor must express something, but he didn't.

However, he had already given up all his strength anyway, so he didn't care about it. When he heard the second question from Emperor Chongzhen, he bowed and played again: "Your Majesty, now my rich families in the Ming Dynasty are all civil servants and generals. Honorable. If the court is in a hurry to use money, it is better to borrow money from them. The cabinet will bear the loan of the officials and officials outside; the loan of the emperor's relatives and relatives inside must be decided by the emperor."

As soon as these words were spoken, Yang Sichang and Fang Fengnian broke out in cold sweat.If I had known that Xue Manzi was acting so messy today, I wouldn't have come with him. This would have offended all my colleagues, internal officials, and the emperor's relatives to death!
In the original history, Xue Guoguan did mention these two methods to Emperor Chongzhen, but after he became the chief assistant.On this plane, because of Emperor Chongzhen's time travel, by coincidence, he burst out these two methods buried in his heart ahead of time.

　I wish everyone a happy New Year’s Eve and lots of red envelopes!
　　
　
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