First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at it again, and then said: "Mr. Li, the army will go first before the food and grass are moved. We also have more than 1 people under our command. These people, these open mouths, how to feed them, do you have an idea?"

Li Shanchang was secretly happy in his heart, it really is the posture of a hero!

Li Shanchang, who worked in the yamen, is very aware of the importance of money and food. Zhu Yuanzhang's ability to realize this proves that he has extraordinary vision.

Coincidentally, I already had a rough plan in my heart, so I just said it.

"Superior, plowing and fighting farming and mulberry, money and food. If you can capture Dingyuan, and then take Chuzhou, I suggest recruiting refugees, granting land, encouraging farming and weaving, light labor and low tax, building water conservancy, and stockpiling more food. In the new year, the army must be strong and the horse will be strong." Li Shanchang also said with a smile: "Haozhou is not far from Peixian County, the mountains and rivers are kingly, the sun and the moon are turning, and now it has reached the upper body, it is time to achieve hegemony!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was indifferent, and he wasn't too excited. After all, no matter how nice the words were, it was difficult to get excited after listening to them for the second time.

On the contrary, he is more concerned with those specific measures.

"Mr. Li, you said to recruit refugees and give them land. Where does this land come from?"

Li Shanchang was slightly taken aback, thinking he wanted to continue talking about Han Gaozu!His generous words were blocked, but luckily he was prepared.

"The superiors, the humble officials thought that there were constant famines, frequent droughts and floods, coupled with wars, the people fled...there are quite a lot of vacant land, and the superiors only need to collect the vacant land, consider it official land, and rent it out to the common people."

Zhu Yuanzhang was still calm, and said casually: "Is it true that the land of those big gentry families doesn't need to be moved? Their fields are counted as private land? Are the rents of official land and private land different? Official land should be higher?"

Li Shanchang was completely stunned. He really thought so. The refugees had no land and were in danger. Giving them a piece of land, even if the land rent was higher, was a matter of course.

As for those big households, they will not move if they can. After all, if they want to win the world, they must win over people's hearts, especially the hearts of big households. This has been the case throughout the ages!

If the person surnamed Zhu can't even accept this, then he is not considered a hero, but a fool... Is my old Li wrong?

When Li Shanchang was hesitating, Zhu Yuanzhang took out a pamphlet and handed it to Li Shanchang.

"Mr. Li, look at this."

Li Shanchang took it, and after unfolding it, first of all, he saw that the other party's handwriting was not very good, it could even be said to be immature, and the words were straightforward, not like a learned man.

The first impression was not good. When he looked down again, his brows were frowned, and his face gradually turned pale.

what is this?

Dealing with big households, confiscating floating wealth, enriching military use, regardless of men and women, granting land on an equal basis... what ration fields, equal land and equal taxation... Li Shanchang stared at the eyeballs and read for a long time. He knew every word and every sentence. He can see clearly, but he is confused when putting them together.

What does it mean?

My family still has hundreds of acres of land. If I understand correctly, I want to hand over the land?

Our old Li has taken refuge in a person who wants our land and property?

Isn't this shooting yourself in the foot?

Li Shanchang's pale face gradually turned red, blushing!

"Boss, this, who wrote this?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, "One of our gentlemen, although he is young, has learned a lot, and we rely on him very much."

Li Shanchang took a deep breath, considered it again and again, and then said: "The distinction between superiors, official land and civilian land is not a whim of a lowly position. When the Yuan court conquered the Southern Song Dynasty and swept the world, it meant taking all the official land of the Southern Song court as its own. , also seized a lot of land, and used it as official land, rented it out to the common people, and collected land taxes... Although this method is not very appropriate, it does not need to go to war, and it is very convenient. That's it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang listened patiently, but he really smiled, "Mr. Li, the land tax and corvee are not just for feeding the soldiers and horse officials... It is more fair! Mr. Li, if according to what you said, those who rely on the protection of the Yuan court and follow Yuan Da The big households who colluded with each other not only don’t have to hurt their muscles and bones, but can pay less land taxes. On the contrary, those refugees who are suffering have to pay more land taxes and send more soldiers and horses to help us fight. Then we have to ask Mr. Fighting the world for whom?"

Once again, Li Shanchang was speechless, sweating profusely.

He met the hero, but he didn't expect that this bear was a bit outrageous, completely out of control... Every scholar has the idea of ​​being an emperor's teacher.

For example, Li Shanchang, he came to rely on Lao Zhu, and talked about pacifying the world as soon as he came up. Is he really optimistic about Lao Zhu?There are so many heroes in the world, why make you Zhu Yuanzhang the emperor?

In fact, Li Shanchang is not sure, he is just gambling.

There are also a lot of people who are also betting. If Chen Youliang or Zhang Shicheng wins the world, there will be such a character who will appear in the history books, but the other party may be called Wang Shanchang, Zhang Shanchang... that's probably what it means.

It's just that Li Shanchang is willing to gamble because he feels that there is no one around Zhu Yuanzhang, and he can instill his own ideas into Zhu Yuanzhang unscrupulously, and with Zhu Yuanzhang's hand, he can rule the world and realize his dream.

But now the situation is not right, he came late, another set of things has been poured into Lao Zhu's head, not to mention right or wrong, it is different from him anyway.

Then can I still be a master of the emperor?

The slim hope turned into zero in an instant!

At this moment, Li Shanchang really couldn't hold it anymore, his heart was completely empty, why don't he change to someone else?Go to seek refuge with other people?

Li Shanchang thought carefully, who else is suitable?

Is it Liu Futong?

Just a fool!

Xu Shouhui?

He is surrounded by Peng Dang, so what if he goes by himself?

Maybe Zhang Shicheng of Gaoyou is good, but he and I are not from the same township, without this relationship, it is difficult to be reused... For a while, Li Shanchang was in a state of confusion and completely lost his sense of justice.

Zhu Yuanzhang is still so calm. Of course he urgently needs a group of literati, but if his ideas are different from his own, it is not a good thing.

"Mr. Li is tired? Need a rest?"

Li Shanchang was stunned, nodded and said: "Thank you for your understanding, I am indeed a little tired from the humble position."

Holding the pamphlet in his hand, he got up to say goodbye and went to the tent.

Li Shanchang was lying on the bed, although he was exhausted, he didn't feel sleepy at all, his head was in a mess!

The pamphlet is not complicated, and he has been in the Yamen for many years, so he naturally knows that the distribution method is more reasonable.

It's just that all those who are related to Yuan Ting, do evil, and accumulate a lot of land, these rich and powerful families will be cleaned up, which is tantamount to a complete replacement... What a handwriting and courage!

Although Zhu Yuanzhang didn't have many soldiers and horses, and didn't even have a decent territory, he did have an imperial status... But this set of things made him look quite uncomfortable, even a little bit of panic.

Li Shanchang got up and wanted to leave.

The way is different, do not conspire with each other!

Just when he reached the door, he stopped again.As soon as he left, he was going to be an enemy of Zhu Yuanzhang, especially the person who gave Zhu Yuanzhang advice. He hadn't seen it yet, and he didn't know the strength of the other party.Just judging from this booklet, it is definitely not a mortal.

Can he fight it?

Li Shanchang was not sure.

He repeated and tossed all night, but did not fall asleep at all.

It wasn't until noon the next day that he barely got up.

As soon as he walked out of the tent, he heard someone shouting, "Mr. Zhang is here! Mr. Zhang's escort has arrived!"

Li Shanchang's heart moved, and he followed the crowd to the gate of the camp.

The first thing I saw was a young man, about thirteen or fourteen years old at the most, white and clean, tall and thin... He was ordinary, and he couldn't see anything special about him.

Zhang Liang, whom Zhu Yuanzhang trusted, was such a young man?

How can you be so young?

Is that the pamphlet he wrote?

Simply bullshit!

Li Shanchang was unconvinced... But at this moment, Zhang Ximeng turned around and invited an old man from the carriage, and they went to the village to see Zhu Yuanzhang.

Li Shanchang frowned, and suddenly felt that where had he seen it?It seems that when the Yellow River was being built, I was responsible for transporting a group of civilians... This, isn't this the aloof Jia Shangshu?

Li Shanchang was completely dumbfounded, my God!

See the hell!

Chapter 47 Restoring the old mountains and rivers

Li Shanchang's whole body is not well. Didn't he say that Jia Lu besieged Haozhou not long ago?Later, it was reported that the hundreds of thousands of soldiers were scattered.Some people said that Jia Lu died in the army, and his body was not left.

Hearing the news again, Yuan Ting gave him a commemoration of this great loyal minister, set up a tomb for him, wrote an emotional eulogy, and gave him a lot of rewards from his family.

But this Old Master Jia, who should be in the grave, unexpectedly appeared in Lvpai Village in a big way, and he came with that Mr. Zhang!

Li Shanchang wanted to break his head, but he couldn't understand the reason.

Moreover, he also came up with some strange ideas, such as Jia Lu cheating death, in order to deceive other red scarves, Zhu Yuanzhang is invincible, it should be backed by the imperial court, otherwise, where did he get so many armors... Then he came to seek refuge, how could he? Isn't it self-inflicted?

Li Shanchang's neck felt cold, half of his soul was lost, he was almost frightened to death!

Just as he was out of his wits, a hoarse voice suddenly appeared behind him.

"Mr. Li, the superior is calling for you!"

"what!"

Li Shanchang let out a strange cry, feeling that the sky had collapsed, and his legs couldn't do anything, so he fell down... Fortunately, Fei Ju was quick to hold him up.

"Mr. Li, are you sick?"

Li Shanchang grabbed Fei Ju's arm and managed not to fall down, but his hands trembled violently, his forehead was covered with soybean-sized sweat, and he couldn't even speak.

Fei Ju couldn't figure out what was going on with this guy, couldn't he be suffering from epilepsy?

Fei Ju was also anxious, the military has always lacked civil servants, there was only Mr. Xiao in the past, and finally another one came, nothing can happen!

In desperation, Fei Ju picked up Li Shanchang on his back and let Shuai Zhang run away... His running away frightened Li Shanchang... It's over, it's over, his head is probably gone!

What does it mean to throw yourself into a trap, what does it mean to be bound by yourself... I have been smart all my life, but I forced myself into a trap.

What's the difference between digging a hole and jumping in by yourself?

Lao Li regretted it too much.

In the handsome account, Zhu Yuanzhang was talking and laughing, "Why did you bring Mr. Jia?"

Zhang Ximeng said: "I heard that my lord has captured the Lvpai stronghold, and the opposite is Hengjian Mountain. It just so happens that the Zhiyuan Lao Zhang of Hengjian Mountain is Mr. Jia's subordinate. I was thinking about asking Mr. Lao for help. Just take Hengjian Mountain down. Dingyuan County falls into our hands, and Chuzhou is within easy reach."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded vigorously. This method is indeed a good one. He set his sights on Jia Lu.

At this moment, Lao Jia's face was slightly red, and he was still pondering.

Zhang Ximeng could naturally see Jia Lu's embarrassment...but he didn't take it seriously.You old guy, you have done so many things for Yuan Ting, surrounded Haozhou, and made the big guy almost starve.In order to save you, countless good medicinal materials were spent.

This is all a price, let me give you some ideas, why is it so troublesome?

Others care about Jia Lu's identity, but Zhang Ximeng doesn't care. He just needs to bring up his uncle and ask if Yuan Ting is still worth remembering?Immediately can make Jia Lu honest.

Zhang Ximeng really wanted to speak, but unexpectedly Zhu Yuanzhang stopped him.

"The attack on Hengjian Mountain is not busy... Mr. Jia, we have something to ask for advice." Zhu Yuanzhang explained the method Li Shanchang said, and Jia Lu listened carefully. In all fairness, he understood this idea very well. He couldn't help saying: "Can this person work in the Yamen?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "It's a scribe."

Jia Lu nodded thoughtfully, as expected.

"What do you think he thinks?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

Jia Lu couldn't help chuckling, "If it wasn't for him... this person would be the confidant of the public!"

The old man pointed at Zhang Ximeng, meaning that without Zhang Ximeng, Li Shanchang would be able to be a trusted confidant.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, and he had an idea in his heart.

After all, the guy surnamed Li has a different idea from his, so it's hard to say whether it can be used or not.

While Lao Zhu was hesitating, Zhang Ximeng asked curiously, "Master, who is this person?"

"My name is Li Shanchang, and I took the initiative to seek refuge in the first two days." Zhu Yuanzhang said it very casually, as if it was not worth mentioning... But Zhang Ximeng was taken aback when he heard it.

How did this guy get here?

Didn't they come to seek refuge when attacking Chuzhou?

Could it be that he made a name for Lao Zhu and made a big noise, attracting Li Shanchang here in advance?

How would you rate Lee Sun Jang?

It seems very difficult.

His ending is indeed miserable, and he does have some fatal flaws... But no one can deny that Li Shanchang's administrative ability is really too strong.

Zhu Yuanzhang fought the world, no matter how many troops he sent or how big the battle was, there was almost no shortage of food. Even if he fought from Nanjing to Dadu in one breath, the supply was abundant.

Just this one, we can see the horror of Li Shanchang.

He is definitely a rare political talent in the world.

As for Li Shanchang's suggestion is different from his, Zhang Ximeng also understands very well, if Li Shanchang thinks the same as him, then what is wrong?

"My lord, if you want to achieve great things, you must recruit talents from all over the world. This is the way to achieve great things." Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "If my lord is willing, I want to talk to Mr. Li?"