Domineering Daming

"Okay, after you go back, discuss it and write a playbook for me. Your idea is very good." Zhu Xu praised with a smile.None of these people are mediocre, as long as they are willing to do it, they can always surprise people.

Seeing Zhu Xu's approval, Yu Dacheng quickly stood up and said excitedly: "I obey the order, I will write it after I go back, and I will definitely submit it to the emperor before leaving Beijing..."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, looked around the five people, and said: "I am very pleased that you have such an attitude towards the 'New Deal'. I will hand over the government affairs to the cabinet, and I hope that you will also support the cabinet with all your strength. Everything can be discussed. I can't give the outside world the illusion that my Ming court is full of smoke and chaos, and the party is united in cutting down dissidents! You guys, do you understand what I mean?"

The five people got up quickly, raised their hands and said: "I understand."

Zhu Xu pressed his hand and picked up the teacup.

Although the cabinet's move was beyond his expectations, it was indeed good under the special circumstances in front of him. If it was right, he could give power with confidence. At this time, the "New Deal" can no longer be accomplished alone. It requires the collective efforts of all the forces of Ming Dynasty to overcome obstacles and overcome difficulties.

Fu Changzong and others sat down with calm expressions.

His Majesty in front of him reiterated time and time again that the local government should respect the cabinet and not allow factionalism to reappear. Obviously, it was not lip service, but intentional beating.

Zhu Xu met the five prime ministers, and then talked with the governors of various places.

That afternoon, the small living room of Zhu Xu's class in the cabinet.

"Sit." Zhu Xu said to Fang Kongzhang who came in to salute while making tea.

Fang Kongzheng paused with his raised hand, bowed and said, "Yes."

Fang Kongxuan felt somewhat uneasy, this was the first time he was summoned by the emperor to come to this place.When he came in, he observed it quietly. The place was very simple and extravagant, and the emperor didn't show any airs. He was pouring water, boiling water and making tea.

"It is rumored that the emperor is frugal, and it seems to be true." Fang Kongxuan thought to himself.All kinds of rumors and gossips were flying around outside the palace, and he obviously heard a lot of them.

"Drink tea." Zhu Xu brought a cup of tea to Fang Kongxuan and said with a smile.

Fang Kongzheng took it hastily and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said: "This is your first time here, you will get used to it, relax, there is nothing to do, I just want to know about the situation in Jiangsu."

Jiangsu, also known as Nanjing and South Zhili, now has a huge area under its jurisdiction, including Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, etc. in later generations. It has a huge territory, a dense population, and the most developed economy, culture, and humanities.More than half of Ming's money and food came from Nanzhili, and more than half of its officials came from Nanzhili, which shows its importance!

Fang Kongzheng didn't dare to drink tea, so he put it down after making a gesture, bowed his body, and opened his mouth and said: "Back to the emperor, I have basically sorted out the political affairs of Nanzhili, and some past problems have been dealt with. At present, The government is smooth and the people are harmonious, and everything is harmonious. Even if there are some differences of voice, it will not have the slightest impact on the "New Deal". The minister has an estimate of the number of acres, taxes, people, vendors, etc., and gives the minister two to three years. It will be able to thoroughly sort out the southern Zhili, complete the system planning of the 'New Deal', and then measure the fields and register the population for another year, and there will be results..."

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea and listened quietly.Fang Kongxuan did not talk about "disaster situation", Nanzhili is indeed the least affected, and the geographical location is very good.

"In the past, the court was unable to do many things that the court was unable to do. The ministers and others in Nanzhili have already started to do it, especially the business. The governor's office has already made a detailed plan to manage the business situation as soon as possible..."

"Shenlong Mansion, the ministers upheld the will and did not interfere. Judging from the current situation, the import and export of gold and silver in Shenlong Mansion is huge, and the number of merchant ships in the port is increasing day by day. The grand occasion is unprecedented..."

"This year's tax is expected to be more than [-]% higher than last year's, most of which is due to the increase in commercial tax, and the governor's office estimates that if the disaster situation eases, there will be such an increase in the next two years..."

"The land tax has also increased, and the 'payment of grain per mu' is also advancing rapidly. I believe it will be fully implemented in less than two years. I estimate that by then, the income from money, grain, taxes and taxes will double..."

Fang Kongxuan kept talking, and Zhu Xu kept listening, without expressing his opinion.

The problem of Nanzhili is also the problem of Ming Dynasty, that is, the government affairs are decadent and people are overstaffed. As long as the government affairs are sorted out, everything else is fine. After all, there is no disaster looming over the head.

Fang Kongxuan is still very thoughtful, and he is indeed doing things. Zhu Xu has no dissatisfaction, and slightly approves: "Well, Nanzhili is my Ming Dynasty's money and grain warehouse. I also believe in you. Some plans of the cabinet It is indeed more radical. It is normal for you to have ideas, and it is not surprising. However, you should be able to see the situation facing our country. If you are not radical, things will be good if you don’t say that you are moving forward, or you are not going backwards... Policies must be adapted to local conditions. You can’t copy it mechanically. If you have any ideas, write a memorial to the cabinet and give it to me. If there are indeed practical difficulties, I will deal with them as appropriate. But on the bright side, you can no longer confront the cabinet. This is not conducive to the unity of the court and is not conducive to The authority of the cabinet is also not conducive to the 'New Deal', do you understand what I mean?"

It was the first time for Fang Kongzhang to speak so "confidantly" with Zhu Xu, his heart was slightly shaken, and he quickly got up and said: "I understand, I know..."

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "Sit down, there are no outsiders here, don't be polite."

Fang Kongzheng sat down stiffly again, his expression moved, and he said: "I understand what the emperor means, and I must be cautious in my words and deeds in the future, so as not to damage the dignity of the cabinet."

Zhu Xu poured him another cup of tea and said: "Don't misunderstand what I mean, say what you have to say, don't waste food because of choking, avoid diseases and avoid medical treatment, just pay attention to methods and methods. I have always believed that the worst of state affairs lies in the authority of the cabinet. Lost, you should be able to see that I have been deliberately reshaping the authority of the cabinet, the 'New Deal' requires the cabinet to implement it, you must be more considerate, cabinet ministers are no better than you, the governor..."

Fang Kongxuan was a little flattered, he had thought about the scene of meeting Zhu Xu many times, majestic?Ruthless?Plain?Enthusiasm?But the current situation, he had never thought about it, and he felt a little uncomfortable.

After all, he was the one who had seen the three emperors Shenzong, Guangzong, and Xizong, and the one in front of him was completely different from them.

Zhu Xu put down his teacup, his expression was normal, he paused for a moment, and said: "As for government affairs, one must look at it from a high place, every move must be planned and detailed, and action must be made after planning, both short-term and long-term. , Some hard bones need to be both soft and hard, you can't avoid it, you can't escape..."

"Newspapers must be taken seriously, and public opinion must be in the hands of the imperial court. The 'New Deal' is the most important thing for my Ming Dynasty now. It must form an overwhelming trend from top to bottom. No one will be allowed to openly jump out and sing the opposite, especially Officials, no matter how big or small..."

"We must pay attention to internal unity. The governor's office and its various departments, prefectures and counties, etc., as well as the Governor's Council and Dali Temple, must pay attention to relationships. There must be no confrontation between departments, especially senior officials. , slander, harsh words, etc., once they appear, they will be severely punished. Each department has its own responsibilities, and they must understand and respect each other..."

Fang Kongxuan didn't make a sound, but listened quietly.These are the emperor's "face-to-face instruction", and it is also a kind of "pre-responsibility".

Zhu Xu didn't say much, these big officials in frontiers all have their own methods, as long as he "marks the key points", I believe there will be no major troubles.

Chapter 1007 War postponement

Day two.

At the west city gate, Zhu Xu and Fu Changzong walked side by side, followed by Cao Huachun and others, plus the Prime Minister's Yamen guards, etc., with a huge scale.

In the early spring, it was neither cold nor hot. Zhu Xu was dressed in ordinary clothes, with his hands behind his back, and said, "Uncle, you know that the land of Shaanxi and Gansu is my heart disease. I’m still worried. Recently, people’s sentiments in Guizhou, Sichuan, and Shaanxi have fluctuated, and it will become even hotter in the next few years. In addition, the tax revenue from the treasury will decrease, so we must be prepared..."

Fu Changzong is the person who knows Zhu Xu best. After all, he has been working for Zhu Xu more than ten years ago. He has been most involved in the government affairs these years. He knows some things that the cabinet does not know.

He was half a step slower, and replied: "Yes. I understand that I will contact the six provinces, formulate some strategies in a unified way, treat the six provinces as a game of chess, and try to stabilize them as much as possible. From my point of view, although the local The situation is more serious than originally expected, but it has not yet reached the point of threatening the country, the emperor can rest assured."

After so many years of arrangement, Zhu Xu still has this confidence. He still warned: "Don't be careless, don't give anyone a chance. Now there are still disputes over the 'New Deal' among scholars, and I know what some people think very clearly. .What we have to do now is not to argue, work in unity, keep doing things, and when things are done, everything will be like chickens and dogs..."

Fu Changzong looked relaxed, and said: "There are always stubborn people, but looking at the world, there are still many people who understand. Most people in the government and the opposition are still full of confidence in the 'New Deal'. At most, there are some differences of opinion among the policies. The general trend of the 'New Deal' has been achieved, no one can stop it, the emperor still needs to take care of the dragon body."

Zhu Xu walked slowly with his hands behind his back, and said: "Since ancient times, all changes will make the country develop and progress by a large margin. What is satisfactory is that the ending is miserable. As for me, I think that I have an advantage over them, and I am a little smarter, that is, the army is firmly in my hands, and no one can make waves. This time the 'military reform', although The purpose of the cabinet is to save money, but my intention is to take the route of elite soldiers, reduce redundant troops, and reshape the military system. Shaanxi, Gansu, Sichuan, Guizhou and other six provinces will maintain 20 troops. In addition, after the pacification of Chahar this time , the Taining Guard will be stationed in Gansu Town..."

Fu Changzong's complexion changed slightly. Obviously, Zhu Xu was still worried about the three borders of Shanxi and Gansu.

"Yes, I understand." Fu Changzong's tone became more serious.

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, looked at the endless official road ahead, and said: "I will send it here, and write to me if you have anything to do."

"Yes." Fu Changzong stood in front of Zhu Xu with a solemn expression and raised his hand.He rarely has such an expression, which is guaranteed.

Zhu Xu stretched out his hand, shook Fu Changzong's fist vigorously, and said, "Have a good trip."

Feeling the force, Fu Changzong nodded solemnly and said, "I will take my leave."

The guards of the Prime Minister's Yamen quickly stepped forward and escorted Bi Ziyan all the way west.

With his hands behind his back, Zhu Xu felt the oncoming ray of cold wind, and looked up at the sky with a confident smile on his face.

After sending Fu Changzong away, Zhu Xu called other governors and viceroys one after another without stopping. They talked one by one, admonishing them, naturally, with different attitudes.

March, 26, light rain.

Zhu Xu finally sent everyone away, heaved a sigh of relief in his heart, sat on the soft bed of Qianqing Palace, looked at the cabinet, the six plays and so on.

These are the specific policies of the "New Deal". The cabinet and the six ministries have not stopped for a moment. Taking this opportunity, they have implemented many things and are ready to implement them.

Zhu Xu looked at the books with a calm expression, and picked up a pen to write a few words from time to time.