My Daming New Empire

Xie Zhenqi was still a little uneasy, but when he saw his uncle nodding slightly, he finally settled down.If Zhu Zhanji misunderstood his intentions and caused a gap, then he would lose more than he gained by doing so.

In this era, if the Sacred Heart is lost, the official career will basically come to an end.

After Xie Zhenqi sat down, Zhu Zhanji said again: "I have known you for six years since 13 years ago. In the past six years, most of the time, Zhongping, you are still very satisfied. But , In terms of handling things, because you have too little experience and lack of experience, there are still many areas that need to be strengthened."

Because no one else was there, Xie Jin interjected: "His Royal Highness, Zhongping is arrogant and arrogant, and he is inexperienced. It is really because the old minister is incapable of teaching."

Zhu Zhanji looked back at him, couldn't help laughing and said: "It's better to say it's a family history!"

Now it's Xie Jin's turn to be embarrassing. To be honest, Xie Zhenqi is actually better than his uncle in many aspects.

In terms of scholarly spirit, no one can compare to Xie Jin.He was lucky to be Zhu Zhanji's teacher, otherwise, he would have been buried in the snowdrift and froze to death.

Zhu Zhanji couldn't bear to see Jin and feel embarrassed, and said: "In Gu's plan, you are extremely talented in Jiezhen period, and you are a talent for learning. In the future, Ming Dynasty will enter a period of rapid development for decades, and the common people cannot Life is better, material civilization has risen, but spiritual civilization has fallen behind."

The second issue of the newspaper published "On Material Civilization and Spiritual Civilization" written by Zhu Zhanji and Xie Jin, which caused quite a stir.

Daming is definitely ahead of all countries in the world in terms of spiritual civilization.It can even be said that in today's world, only Daming is a truly civilized country.

Therefore, Zhu Zhanji asked the current Ming Dynasty to try its best to develop material civilization and make people's lives easier.

It is also because of this that the current Confucianism is actively improving Confucianism, so that Confucianism can keep pace with the current development of Ming Dynasty.

Xie Zhenqi was very clear about the difference between spiritual civilization and material civilization.He thinks that in today's Ming Dynasty, there are not many people who are more familiar with these theories than him.

Since the 13th year of Yongle, when Xie Jin was demoted, Xie Jin has been conducting various theoretical researches according to Zhu Zhanji's meaning.

As Xie Jin's nephew, Xie Zhenqi was always able to learn about these things at the first time.Zhu Zhanji entrusted him with the task of promoting knowledge. Since he wants to promote it, of course he needs to study it thoroughly first.

He is proud because he has a basis for pride.However, when he was in the midst of the spring breeze this time, after hearing Zhu Zhanji's comments to him, he suddenly realized that he had always been a little more theoretical than political.

Although the theoretical knowledge is inferior to him, he is far from enough in terms of practical experience.

Hearing Zhu Zhanji's words, he pondered for a while and said: "Your Highness, you said that Daming needs to walk on two legs, one for spiritual civilization and the other for material civilization. I think I have gained a little in theory now, but because of I have never been to the people, so I have a little lack of understanding of things. Therefore, I thought I could go to the people, do some real things, and increase my experience."

"Your idea is good. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, Jinshi had to go to the county government to experience it first. In Daming, because of the shortage of talents, Jinshi was basically awarded directly to officials. After being trained by the Ministry of Officials, Jinshi was also directly appointed as an official. official.

But many officials can't even tell the difference between wheat and leeks. How can they be good officials?They can only rely on small officials, resulting in a great waste of talents.

Moreover, most officials admire noble and empty positions, despise officials, and think that officials who can do things are vulgar.This is something that must be changed alone.

However, as the No. [-] Scholar, he asked himself to be sent overseas, which is a bit shocking.There is only one doubt, why Luzon? "

Xie Zhenqi said solemnly: "This is also the choice of Lu Song after careful consideration. First of all, Lu Song has no interference from aristocratic families. Except for the natives, they are the people who migrated from Fujian. There are no aristocratic families. , the decree can be unblocked.

Xu Chai Lao has now been promoted to be the chief minister, but because he just made the transition from a merchant to the chief minister, many officials are not willing to go to Luzon to serve.Xiaochen got acquainted with Xu Chailao a few years ago, and knew that although he came from a humble background, he wanted to make a career.

Last year, Xiaochen also met Xu Chailao a few times. He was neglected in the capital and was quite frustrated.He attaches great importance to the minister.If the minister goes there, he will naturally be able to be reused by him.

By his side, Xiaochen can also learn what Xiaochen lacks from a grassroots hero like him. "

Zhu Zhanji said with satisfaction: "However, it is easy to see others clearly, but it is difficult to see yourself clearly. You are good at everything, but you lack some hardships. If you calm down and blend in with the people, you will not be able to get out of it." In three years, a single person can get a good minister."

As long as Xie Zhenqi has no resentment towards him, that's enough. The Xie family's Shilin banner cannot be overthrown for the time being.

In contrast, it doesn't matter whether Xie Zhenqi can be a good official or not, it depends on his luck.

Xie Zhenqi said pleasantly: "His Royal Highness agrees?"

Zhu Zhanji said with a smile: "Today's Hanlin is called a prime minister, and most of the officials selected are people who don't know the sufferings of the people. Gu has long wanted to change, but the time is not yet ripe. You can be regarded as walking in other People are ahead."

Zhu Zhanji is still a grandson, not an emperor, so some policy changes cannot be made by his temper.

After he takes office, he will definitely carry out the reorganization of various departments of the imperial court, as well as the promotion process of officials.

In the future Ming Dynasty, no matter whether it is a speech official, an official, or a senior official, without specific experience in handling politics, he will not be promoted.Those officials who rely on their masters and aides will be removed one by one from now on.

Although Hanlin is a place of learning, if you want to be promoted, you should either send me to various countries as an envoy, or go to the grassroots to have a good experience.

If you don't broaden your horizons, you can't do things concretely, and you don't want to get promoted and get rich.

Although it cannot be changed for the time being, Zhu Zhanji is not in a hurry, because Zhu Di has been emperor for 22 years, that is to say, he will be able to take the throne directly in at most three years.

Three years is not a long time, he is still on the western expedition, and when he comes back, it will take at most one year for him to become emperor.

Uncle Xie Jin and his nephew certainly understood what Zhu Zhanji meant, but they still had a worry in their hearts, that is Zhu Gaochi who is now in Jurong Hot Spring.

In any case, that is the legitimate prince and Zhu Zhanji's father.

Zhu Di is still there now, able to suppress Zhu Gaochi and let Zhu Zhanji supervise the country.

But once Zhu Di died, as Zhu Zhanji's father and the legitimate heir of the empire, even Zhu Zhanji could not directly compete with him.

In the past dynasties, there has never been a precedent for the emperor to let the grandson directly take over the throne while the prince is still there!

But this is a future trouble, at least for now, it is not important.Now Zhu Zhanji agrees with Xie Zhenqi's self-invitation to let go, which is important to their Xie family.

Zhu Zhanji asked their uncles and nephews to have dinner together, and during the dinner, he also opened up to understand the period.

Before leaving, he said to him: "Although Gu said that you are soft, it is because he has high expectations for you. In Gu's opinion, among the younger generation of civil servants, only Huang Yuan can shine with you for a while. But Huang Yuan is more martial, and you are more literary. , it happens to be one piece of paper and one piece of martial arts. So, don't think that if you say you are soft, you are belittling you."

"I dare not, I only take what His Highness said as encouragement."

Zhu Zhanji nodded and said, "Go ahead and enjoy the scenery of the past few days. In the future, you must prepare for hardship."

After the uncle and nephew of the Xie family left, Zhu Zhanji asked someone to bring a map of Luzon and checked it carefully.

The number one scholar in the Xiezhen period was awarded the sixth-rank Hanlin Academy as a rule, and if it was to be released, it would be promoted by half a rank as a rule.

Although Luzon has now been upgraded to the chief secretary, it has only been divided into four regions due to lack of officials and sparse population.

Except for the area around Beiming Street, which was the earliest established Luzon Mansion, the other three major districts were half a level lower, and were divided into prefectures.

Xu Chai Lao came to Beijing last year. Although Zhu Zhanji agreed to upgrade Luzon to Chief Secretary, the division has not yet been determined, and the officials have not been fully prepared. Therefore, Xie Zhenqi applied to go to Luzon at this time. Very cheap.

With his level, within the territory of Ming Dynasty, he can only serve as a magistrate of one prefecture at most, and a general judge.But if he goes to Luzon, even if he is promoted to Quan Zhizhou, he will be impeccable.

Thinking of Zhuangyuan Lang with his trouser legs bare, instructing the local natives to plant rice and sugar cane, Zhu Zhanji couldn't help laughing.

Taking advantage of the fact that Daming's officialdom has not yet formed a promotion rule, changing all this now will only have advantages and no disadvantages.

There was a sudden noise outside, Zhu Zhanji frowned, and before he could speak, Wang Yan rushed in with He Chun.

Wang Yan's face was calm, but He Chunru was bereaved and knelt down as soon as he entered the door. "Your Highness, His Royal Highness is seriously ill!"

Zhu Zhanji was neither happy nor sad, but on the surface he stood up pretending to be shocked and worried. "What's going on, tell Gu clearly."

Now that the weather is getting warmer and the flowers are blooming in spring, Zhu Gaochi's long-suppressed lust can no longer be suppressed with the arrival of spring.