Chongzhen chat group

Chapter 1260 The price I will pay will be high

If calculated according to the territory of the former Ming Dynasty, North and South America combined are at least six or seven times the size of the original Ming Dynasty.

Immediately, North and South America attracted the attention of so unenfeoffed vassal kings.Even the few vassal kings who had just been entrusted to Nanyang who had dived before could not help but look carefully at North and South America.They all murmured in their hearts, feeling that Nanyang seems to be inferior to North and South America. After all, it is not an island, but it is really far away.

Emperor Chongzhen introduced the situation there to the vassal kings in the temporary group, saying: "This place is rich in minerals. As far as I know, there are at least large gold mines, silver mines, iron mines, etc. There are many others. Things that Daming doesn’t have, after you divide them up in the future, you can exchange them for a lot of money when you ship them back to Daming. In addition…”

Listening to his introduction, those unenfeoffed feudal lords paid more attention to the messages posted in the group.

Compared with them, Tang Wang didn't pay so much attention.Relatively speaking, he is very satisfied with his land, no matter what, it is still big and fertile, especially with Daming on his back, he feels like he can enjoy the shade under a big tree.Moreover, it was the first vassal state, and many Ming people were recruited from the mother country. Now the entire Tang state can be said to be booming.

Of course, it's not without its drawbacks.As he said in the chat group, he has been really busy since he came out of the entrustment.I originally thought that as time went by, everything would get better after I had a clue.But he didn't expect that he was even busier now.

"Oh, I'm too demanding!" Tang Wang couldn't help but sigh when he thought of this.If Emperor Chongzhen hadn't been speaking in the group, he probably would have shared his feelings.

At this time, he was listening with the mentality of a melon-eating crowd, and suddenly felt movement outside, so he withdrew.

Sure enough, it was a servant who had just spoken, or saw King Tang's expression and knew that he hadn't heard clearly, so he repeated respectfully: "Your Highness, the Minister of Honglu Temple has returned and is waiting outside the palace to be summoned by His Highness."

The court structure of the Tang king was completely followed by the Ming Dynasty.The Minister of Honghe Temple mentioned in the internal servant's report refers to the Minister of Honghe Temple in the Tang Kingdom.

When Tang Wang heard this, he couldn't help but feel refreshed, and quickly waved his hand and said: "Quick, Wei Qing is coming to see Gu!"

"Yes, Your Highness!" The servant agreed, and hurriedly passed the order to the outside.

Tang Wang felt that there was a shortage of talents and scholars in all aspects of the country. Therefore, instead of waiting for talents to come to Tang, he sent his minister of Honglu Temple to Daming to recruit talents and escorted food.

At this time, the King of Tang heard that the Minister of Honglu Temple had returned, so he naturally summoned him immediately.

His Honglu Siqing was originally a scholar of Ming Dynasty, named Wei Zhongliang. Seeing that there was no hope of getting a good grade in his studies, he changed his career to do business and became a businessman.However, he didn't do well. When he heard that the Tang State was thirsty for talents, he ran over and was picked up by the Tang King. He became the Minister of Honghe Temple in the Tang State.

The palace of the Tang Kingdom is not very big, and within a short while, the minister of Honglu Temple quickly walked in, and when he saw the Tang King, he bowed and bowed and said: "Your Majesty, my lord, thousand years old, thousand years old, thousand years old!"

"Aiqing, hurry up and get flat!" Tang Wang didn't show off, or he didn't have the habit of showing off before. He quickly stretched out his hand to signal, and at the same time asked with a little eagerness, "Aiqing returned to Daming this time, can I gain anything?"

Wei Zhongliang stood up as he said, trying to be as calm as possible, and looked up at King Tang. The excitement on his face, however, could not be concealed, and he replied respectfully: "Your Highness, this time I am going back this time, it can be said that it is a big surprise. Vision. I didn’t expect that Da Ming was really changing with each passing day. If I didn’t see it with my own eyes, it would be unbelievable.”

When Tang Wang heard it, the fire of gossip blazed immediately, and he asked curiously, "How is this ever-changing method?"

Although he can learn some information about Daming through the chat group, after all, he is also regarded as a day-to-day man (that is a word used by the emperor of Ming Dynasty), and it is impossible to keep an eye on the chat group all the time, and he does not have the authority of the group owner. Things are limited.

When Wei Zhongliang heard the king of Tang's question, he immediately replied: "The people of the Ming Dynasty no longer need guides when they go out. They can go wherever they want, and the government is not restricted at all!"

Hearing this, King Tang's heart moved, and he couldn't help asking: "But the reason for the new household registration system? Is that really useful?"

Of course, he heard about such a big thing from the chat group.But how effective it will be, he can't be sure.

"Your Highness, this is really amazing." Wei Zhongliang felt excited when he thought about it, and when he answered, his voice became louder, "Those people with household registration in the yamen can call out people's names at once, and where they have been before. What to do, needless to say, they all know it clearly, this is simply a god!"

Speaking of which, he thought of something, and immediately added: "I saw a lot of things along the way. Some people tried to evade taxes, or concealed the goods, or lied that they had paid taxes. There are all kinds of means. As a result, none of these people succeeded. Those people with household registration in the yamen are simply sharp-eyed, too powerful!"

When Tang Wang heard this, he was about to ask a question, but Wei Zhongliang continued: "Also, I also saw that the Chengdu government issued labor labor. The people in the yamen can tell the specific situation of these unruly people, whether they have served hard labor or not, and they can't hide it from them at all."

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Hearing Wei Zhongliang talking about what he had seen and heard there, King Tang couldn't help but get excited.One of the problems he is encountering now is also a problem of population management.Not only the people in his own country, but also those who followed him to settle in the Tang country, as well as the original Dongwu natives, and later the Ming Dynasty who came to the Tang country to do business, etc. He was a bit out of control, feeling that it was too complicated, and he was worried about this matter every day. Headache.

But now, from what Wei Zhongliang said, it seems that Daming has already solved this problem well.Of course he knew that this must have borrowed the function of the chat group.It's just that what he didn't expect was that this new household registration system was too powerful!

Thinking of this, an idea suddenly popped up in King Tang's mind.And as soon as this thought popped up, I couldn't hold it back anymore.

He was thinking, but Wei Zhongliang continued talking.

After he finished talking about the household registration system, he began to talk about other things: "Your Highness, you may not have seen it. Today, the cement production of Daming has increased by leaps and bounds. It is said that the purchase of a steam engine, some steps that require pure manpower , all have Hercules steam engines, the speed is really simple, and it is easier to use than a strong man."

When King Tang heard this, his attention was immediately attracted again.The effect of cement road construction should not be too good. Before it was possible, he also knew that the supply of cement had been in short supply, and a large number of strong men had to be recruited. It was said that the bottleneck was gravel or something.

Wei Zhongliang didn't care that Tang Wang wanted to ask questions, and he continued to talk, obviously very excited: "There are many roads in the Ming Dynasty, and cement roads have been built. I really don't have to worry about rainy days anymore. , the problem of muddy roads. Also, Your Majesty, I did not go to the capital this time, but I heard that there is a new kind of transportation called railway in the capital. It is said that the thing called a train costs ten There are more than 20 carriages. And the most important thing is that you don’t have to worry about eating and drinking, and you can drive around the clock, whether it’s carrying people or transporting goods, it’s very powerful!”

Tang Wang had also heard about the train in the chat group.But at this time, when he heard his courtiers say it face to face, he suddenly felt different.

"This train only needs to eat coal. By the way, the demand for coal has also greatly increased." Wei Zhongliang introduced excitedly, "But it is said that coal mines also use steam engines, which can not only extract stagnant water, It is also easy to transport coal out. It is said that there are fewer people in the mine than before, but the output is much larger, and there is no need to worry about no coal to burn. Oh, yes, there are other mines as well, not only that, but also smelting Iron, steam engines are also used, yes, yes, I saw it with my own eyes, and the textile industry also used it..."

Well, it has completely become Wei Zhongliang's speech hall, and almost all the changes in Daming over the past year, anyway, are the changes that have occurred in Daming since Wei Zhongliang defected to the Tang Dynasty, and those that have greatly changed Wei Zhongliang's original impression All the things were talked about endlessly.

King Tang has not returned to Daming for a long time, and the most recent time was when the vassal king's clan meeting was held.Although Wei Zhongliang talked a lot at this time, he listened with gusto and didn't dislike it.

After a long time, Wei Zhongliang spoke so dryly that he felt that he could not go on, so he ended his endless gossip, and very eagerly told the king of Tang: "Your Highness, I strongly suggest that I, the Great Tang, We should learn from Ming Dynasty, including the household registration system, the introduction of steam engines, and..."

Needless to say, Tang Wang already had this plan when he heard it.So many good things, if used in Tang country, it will definitely make Tang country richer and stronger!
Thinking of this, he immediately nodded in agreement, and asked some more questions about Wei Zhongliang's knowledge, especially the household registration system, which was even more detailed.After asking about the doubts in his heart, he said with satisfaction: "Ai Qing has worked hard, go back and have a good rest for a few days!"

"This is what a humble official should do." Wei Zhongliang's voice was already a little hoarse, and after he answered, he wanted to step back, but fortunately he reacted quickly, and almost forgot about the official business of entering the palace.So, he hurriedly reported, "Your Highness, this time when I returned to Daming, I recruited 53 scholars, among them..."

His throat was smoky, but he had to report all the gains he had made.At this time, he regretted a little, what happened to him just now, he actually babbled so much!
As for King Tang, when he heard his words, he was also speechless. If Wei Qing hadn't taken the initiative to say it, he would have forgotten about it.

Alas, it is also difficult now, so many feudal states are going to Daming to snatch people, it is really not easy to find talents!Thinking of this, he listened carefully to Wei Zhongliang's report, thinking about it, and finally planned to find time to test those scholars to see how to arrange it.As for right now, he has more important things to do!

Thinking of this, Tang Wang waited for Wei Zhongliang to go down, and then began to close his eyes and meditate. He first went through his thoughts in his mind, and then entered the chat group. Seeing that the icon of Emperor Chongzhen was still on, he chatted privately: "Your Majesty, I have encountered a huge difficulty, but I heard that Daming already has a solution. I have the guts to turn to Your Majesty for help as a last resort."

Emperor Chongzhen had just brainwashed those vassals about the benefits of North and South America, and instilled in them some things, such as allowing them to successfully establish a country in America, it is best to pay a little more.For example, promise more at that time, and give better treatment to those Ming people who are willing to go to America.

When he was just about to leave, he received a private chat from King Tang. It was a bit strange, so he replied: "If you have any difficulties, just tell me. If it can be solved, I will naturally not stand by!"

The Tang king was overjoyed when he saw it, and the emperor still supported him as always, so there was a drama.So, he immediately poured out bitterness to Emperor Chongzhen, saying that the Tang Dynasty was newly built, with mixed personnel, and there were all kinds of people, which was very difficult to manage.Every time servitude is imposed or taxes are collected, there will always be various hardships.

After complaining, he reported expectantly: "Your Majesty, I have heard that the new domestic household registration system can solve these problems very well. I dare to ask whether Tang can use the domestic household registration system?"

After speaking, King Tang was a little uneasy.Because he feels that the artifact of the chat group is something unique to the emperor.It is a matter of course to use it in Daming.But if it is used in the Tang Dynasty, I really don't know if the emperor will agree?
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was taken aback for a moment, but then he felt amused in his heart.Daming's household registration management system is also used in the feudal kingdom. Doesn't this mean that the most important data of the feudal state, including population, taxation, etc., can be seen by oneself.Basically, it can be said that even if the vassal state has the ability of Monkey King, it cannot escape the palm of the Tathagata Buddha.

Before, he thought that the feudal kingdom would not agree to this, so he never mentioned this matter to the feudal lord, but now he didn't expect that the Tang king would ask for it himself, so of course he couldn't wait for it.

Thinking about it this way, Emperor Chongzhen did not immediately agree. Instead, he gave King Tang the permission to a folder, and asked him to check the household registration rules of any county, and let him see that there were photos in it, and there were various records. kind of information thing.

After Tang Wang finished browsing, Emperor Chongzhen said to Tang Wang: "This new household registration system can indeed solve Qing's difficulties. But if it is to be implemented, it will cost a lot of money. However, Qing and others will entrust overseas At that time, I have made it clear that I will fully support you. So let’s do it, you will go to the temporary group to ask other feudal lords to see who still needs it, and I will solve it at once, so as not to separate each time. The price I will pay will be high."

　Thanks for the uneven road of mortals, anniexie's reward!
　　
　
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