Chongzhen Chat Group

If calculated based on the previous territory of the Ming Dynasty, North and South America combined would be at least six or seven times as big as the original Ming Dynasty.

Suddenly, North and South America attracted the attention of the vassal kings who had no enfeoffment. Even the few vassal kings who had just entrusted Nanyang to the previous dives couldn't help but take a closer look at North and South America. They all murmured a little in their hearts, feeling that the Southern Ocean seemed inferior to North and South America. After all, it was not an island, but it was just a little far away.

Emperor Chongzhen introduced the situation there to the vassal kings in the temporary group: "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 also many of us Things that the Ming Dynasty does not have, after you entrust them to the Ming Dynasty in the future, you can exchange them for a lot of money if you transport them back to the Ming Dynasty. In addition..."

Listening to his introduction, the unconfessed vassal kings paid more attention to the messages posted in the group.

Compared to them, King Tang didn't pay that much attention. Relatively speaking, he was very satisfied with his territory. No matter what, it was quite large and fertile, especially with the Ming Dynasty at his back, and it felt like he could enjoy the shade under a big tree. Moreover, it was the first vassal state, and it also recruited many Ming people from the mother country. Now the entire Tang State can be said to be prosperous.

Of course, it's not without its shortcomings. As he said in the chat group, he has been really busy since the enfeoffment. I originally thought that as time went by and everything was figured out, things would get better. But he didn't expect that he would be even busier now.

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

At this time, he was completely listening with the mentality of a crowd. Suddenly he felt something moving outside and retreated.

Sure enough, a chamberlain had just spoken, or seeing King Tang's expression and knowing that he had not heard clearly, he respectfully repeated: "Your Highness, the Minister of Honglu Temple is back and is waiting for His Highness to be summoned outside the palace."

The Tang Dynasty's court structure was completely based on that of the Ming Dynasty. The minister of Honglu Temple in this chamberlain's report refers to the minister of Honglu Temple in the Tang Dynasty.

When the King of Tang heard this, he couldn't help but perked up. He quickly waved his hand and said, "Quick, send word that Wei Qing is here to see me!"

"Yes, Your Highness!" the chamberlain agreed and quickly conveyed the order.

The King of Tang felt that there was a shortage of talents and scholars in all aspects of the country. Therefore, he did not wait for talents to come to Tang. Instead, he sent his Honglu Temple minister to go to Ming Dynasty to recruit talents and escort food there.

At this time, when the King of Tang heard that the minister of Honglu Temple was back, he naturally wanted to summon him as soon as possible.

His minister, Honglu Temple, was originally a scholar in the Ming Dynasty, named Wei Zhongliang. Seeing that there was no hope of success in his studies, he changed his profession and became a businessman. However, he didn't get along very well. Hearing that the Tang Dynasty was thirsty for talents, he came over and was favored by the king of Tang Dynasty. In this way, he became the Minister of Honglu Temple in the Tang Dynasty.

The palace of the Tang Dynasty was not big. In just a moment, the minister of Honglu Temple quickly walked in. When he saw the King of Tang, he paid homage and said: "I see you, Your Highness, a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"

"Ai Qing, come back quickly!" King Tang didn't show off, or he had never had the habit of showing off before. He quickly stretched out his hand to signal, and at the same time asked with a little eagerness, "Ai Qing, will you gain anything from your return to the Ming Dynasty this time?"

Wei Zhongliang stood up as he was told, trying to be as calm as possible, and looked up at Prince Tang. The excitement on his face could not be concealed in any way, and he respectfully replied: "Your Highness, I am very open to you when I go back this time." Vision. I didn’t expect that the Ming Dynasty was really changing with each passing day. Unless I saw it with my own eyes, it would be unbelievable.”

When King Tang heard this, the fire of the Eight Diagrams suddenly burned brightly, and he quickly asked curiously: "What kind of method can change every day?"

Although he can learn some information about the Ming Dynasty through the chat group, after all, he can manage thousands of opportunities every day (a word used by the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty to manage everything every day). It is impossible to keep an eye on the chat group all the time, and he does not have the authority of the group leader. Things are limited.

When Wei Zhongliang heard the question from the King of Tang, he immediately replied: "People in the Ming Dynasty no longer need road guides when they go out. You can go wherever you want, and there are no restrictions on the government!"

Hearing this, King Tang's heart moved and he couldn't help but ask: "But what's 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 would be, he couldn't be sure.

"Your Highness, this is really amazing." Wei Zhongliang felt excited when he thought about it. When he answered, his voice was a little louder, "Those people in the household registration office can call out people's names at once, and where they have been before. No need to tell you what you are going to do, they all know it clearly, this is simply amazing!"

At this point, he thought of something, and immediately added: "Weichen saw many things along the way. Some people tried to evade taxes, or concealed goods, or deceived and said they had paid taxes. Anyway, there were all kinds of things. They have all the means. In the end, none of these people succeeded. Those people in the household registration yamen are simply sharp-eyed, so powerful! "

When the King of Tang heard this, he was about to ask a question, but Wei Zhongliang had already continued: "Also, Wei Chen also saw that Chengdu Prefecture was recruiting labor. Some unscrupulous people tried to argue that they had already had their turn for labor, but in the end they were still banned by those who registered The people in the yamen can tell the details of these unruly people at once, including whether they have served in hard labor or not, and there is no way to hide it from them."

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Listening to Wei Zhongliang's endless talk about what he had seen and heard, King Tang couldn't help but get excited. One of the problems he encounters now is also a problem of population management. Not only the people of his own country, including those who followed him to settle in the Tang Dynasty, but also the original Dongwu natives, and those who later came to the Tang Dynasty to do business in the Ming Dynasty, etc., he couldn't handle it. He felt that it was too complicated and he was worried about this every day. Headache.

But now listening to what Wei Zhongliang said, it seems that Ming Dynasty has solved this problem well. Of course he knew that this must be borrowing the function of the chat group. But what he didn't expect was that this new household registration system was so powerful!

Thinking like this, an idea suddenly appeared in Prince Tang's mind. And once this idea comes up, it can no longer be suppressed.

While he was thinking, Wei Zhongliang continued to talk.

After finishing what he had learned about the household registration system, he started talking about other things: "Your Highness, you may not have seen that the cement production in Ming Dynasty has increased by leaps and bounds. It is said that steam engines were purchased, and some steps that purely require manpower , all have the Hercules steam engine, the speed is really incredible, 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. When it can be done, he also knows that cement has always been in short supply, and a large number of strong men need to be recruited. It is said that the bottleneck lies in gravel and so on.

Wei Zhongliang ignored Tang Wang's intention to ask questions and kept talking, obviously very excited: "There are many roads in the Ming Dynasty that have been built with cement roads. I really don't have to worry about rainy days anymore." , the problem of muddy roads. Also, Your Majesty, I didn’t go to the capital this time, but I heard that a new transportation called railway was built in the capital. It is said that a train can carry more than ten people. There are dozens or twenty carriages. And the most important thing is, you don’t have to worry about eating, drinking, and diarrhea, and you can travel day and night. Whether it’s carrying people or transporting goods, it’s very good!”

Prince Tang had also heard about the train in the chat group. But when he heard his ministers talking about it face to face, he suddenly felt different.

"This train only needs coal. By the way, speaking of which, the demand for coal has also increased greatly." Wei Zhongliang introduced excitedly, "But it is said that coal mines also use steam engines, which can not only extract stagnant water, Coal can also be transported out easily. It is said that there are fewer people in the mine than before, but the output is much greater, so there is no need to worry about not having coal to burn. Oh, by the way, there are other mines as well, not only that, but also smelting Iron is also used in steam engines, yes, Wei Chen saw it with his own eyes, and it is also used in the textile industry..."

Well, it has completely become Wei Zhongliang’s speech hall, almost describing the changes in the Ming Dynasty in the past year or so. Anyway, it is the changes that have taken place in the Ming Dynasty since Wei Zhongliang defected to the Tang Dynasty. Those changes have greatly changed Wei Zhongliang’s original impression. All the things he said were eloquent.

The King of Tang has not returned to the Ming Dynasty for a long time. The most recent time was when the vassal clan meeting was held. Although Wei Zhongliang talked a lot at this time, he listened with interest and was not unhappy about it.

After a long time, Wei Zhongliang's mouth became dry and he felt that he could say no more. He ended his endless gossip and reported to the King of Tang eagerly: "Your Highness, Wei Chen strongly proposes that I, the Tang Dynasty, We should learn from the Ming Dynasty, including the household registration system, the introduction of steam engines, and..."

Needless to say, King Tang had already made this plan when he heard it. If so many good things are used in the Tang State, it will definitely make the Tang State richer and more powerful!

With this in mind, he immediately nodded in agreement and asked some more detailed questions about what Wei Zhongliang had seen and heard, especially the household registration system. After asking about the doubts in his heart, he said with satisfaction: "Thank you for your hard work, dear, please go back and have a good rest for a few days!"

"This is what a minister should do." Wei Zhongliang's voice was already a little hoarse. After answering, he wanted to retreat, but fortunately he reacted quickly and almost forgot about the business of entering the palace. So, he quickly reported, "Your Highness, Wei Chen returned to the Ming Dynasty this time and recruited fifty-three scholars, among whom..."

There was smoke in his throat, but he had to report all the gains he had made. At this time, he felt a little regretful. What had happened to him that he had babbled so much!

As for the King of Tang, he was speechless when he heard what he said. 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 vassal states are going to the Ming Dynasty to grab people. It is really not easy to find talents! Thinking like this, he listened carefully to Wei Zhongliang's report, thinking about it in his mind, and finally planned to find time to test the scholars to see how they could arrange it. As for now, he has more important things to do!

With this in mind, King Tang waited for Wei Zhongliang to go down, then closed his eyes and rested his mind. He first went over his thoughts in his mind, and then entered the chat group. Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen's icon was still on, he chatted privately: "Your Majesty, I have encountered a huge difficulty, but I heard that Ming Dynasty has a solution. I am bold and have no choice but to turn to Your Majesty for help."

Emperor Chongzhen had just brainwashed those vassal kings about the benefits of North and South America, and instilled in them some things. For example, if they wanted to successfully establish a country in the Americas, they had better pay a little more. For example, when the time comes, make more promises and provide better treatment to those Ming people who are willing to go to America.

When he was just preparing to leave, he received a private message from Prince Tang. It was a little strange, so he replied: "If you have any difficulties, just tell me. If you can solve it, I will naturally not stand idly by!"

The king of Tang was overjoyed when he saw it, but the emperor still supported him as always, which was a big deal. So, he immediately complained to Emperor Chongzhen, saying that the Tang Dynasty was newly built, with mixed personnel and all kinds of people, and it was very difficult to manage. Every time labor is levied or taxes are collected, various hardships are encountered.

After he finished complaining, he reported with hope: "Your Majesty, I heard that the new domestic household registration system can solve these problems very well. I dare you, I wonder if the Tang Dynasty can use the domestic household registration system?"

After finishing speaking, King Tang felt a little uneasy. Because he felt that the chat group, an artifact, was unique to the emperor. It is a matter of course to use it in Ming Dynasty. But if it were used in the Tang Dynasty, I really don’t know if the emperor would agree?

Emperor Chongzhen was stunned for a moment after hearing this, but then he felt funny in his heart. The household registration management system of the Ming Dynasty was also used in the vassal state. Doesn't this mean that the most important data of the vassal state, including population, taxation, etc., can be seen by oneself. Basically, it can be said that even if the vassal state has Sun Wukong's ability, it cannot escape the hands of Tathagata Buddha himself.

Before, he thought that the vassal state would not agree to this, so he did not mention it to the vassal king at all. But now he did not expect that the king of Tang would actually take the initiative to request it. Of course, he was eager to do so.

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

After the king of Tang Dynasty had finished browsing, Emperor Chongzhen said to the king of Tang Dynasty: "This new household registration system can indeed solve your problem. But if you want to implement it, I will have to pay a lot of money. But you and others will be enfeoffed overseas. At that time, I have made it clear that I will fully support you. So, let’s go to the temporary group and ask other vassal kings to see who still needs it. I will solve it all at once, so as not to have to come here again and again. The price I pay will be very high.”

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