Ming Zuo

Chapter 646 System Differences
Except for Zhang Pu, Sun Shenxing and others saw Zuo Menggeng for the first time.

Originally in their impression, Zuo Menggeng was a martial artist, he must be arrogant and vulgar.

It turned out that after the meeting, Zuo Menggeng discovered that in addition to having the strong and sturdy appearance of a martial artist, Zuo Menggeng had a very elegant demeanor.

Moreover, the kingly air between words and deeds has become, which makes people feel heartbroken.

"If you come here today, I'm taking advantage of it and eating some good food. If friends like you come here a few more times, I can improve my life."

Under the green shade deep in Mount Tai, bathed in a cool breeze, Zuo Menggeng arranged a picnic.

Compared with his previous diet, there are a few more seafood dishes today.

Zhang Pu and others have been in the south of the Yangtze River for a long time, so seafood is naturally eaten often.

It's just that they couldn't help but look sideways at the crab that was bigger than the washbasin.

"These are fished by the fleet from the extreme north. All the sea creatures there are huge and the gravy is thick, which greatly supplements the lack of food."

Looking at the cut crab legs, the crab meat is as thick and firm as the meat of chicken, duck and fish, and the meat is so tender and delicious, Zhang Pu and others were amazed.

Lu Shiyi heard something, and asked with a smile: "Commander Zuo is rich in Shandong, and has countless soldiers under his command. Isn't this delicious food?"

Zuo Menggeng looked at him and just smiled.

"If Zuo is greedy for enjoyment, what will happen to the people below? As the saying goes, it is the beginning of the country's government corruption. The emperor of Ming Dynasty lived in the deep palace of Huadian, and there were more than [-] cooks serving him alone. The huge country is No matter how much wealth there is, how can it withstand such consumption?"

Lu Shiyi tried words, and he pointed the finger at Chongzhen.

These words made Zhang Pu and others unable to respond.

Those literati who pursued the way of the monarch and ministers did not dare to criticize the emperor.

Even if they saw the emperor's right and wrong, they didn't dare to say it out loud.

But what Zuo Menggeng said was indeed true.

What the outside world should know about the situation in the palace has already been known.

Although the Chongzhen Emperor was quick to be diligent and frugal, and dangled around in a patched dragon robe all day long, it was true that there were more than [-] cooks.

Although strictly speaking, so many cooks are not just serving him alone, but also include concubines in the harem, eunuchs with status, and so on.

But in any case, so many personnel and systems are built around the emperor.

If the emperor could restrain his desire for enjoyment, the wealth saved would be considerable.

After getting along with each other, Zhang Pu and others actually observed that Zuo Menggeng's life was truly simple.

He was dressed exactly like a normal soldier.

This kind of identicalness does not only refer to the style, but also the sewing technique.

This means that what he can really achieve is equality with the people below, without any privileges.

Moreover, although Zuo Menggeng was surrounded by a cloud of retinues, except for the necessary assistants and guards, there was no extra guard of honor.

Think about the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, even if he was walking in the palace, he had to carry the imperial chariot sixteen times, with all the flags, flags, drums and music.

This contrast is not insignificant.

Zhang Pu and others didn't find out at all, they had put Zuo Menggeng and Chongzhen together before they knew it.

Guan Yingzhen decided to recover some status for the emperor.

"With the greatness of etiquette, it is called Xia; with the beauty of Huaxia, it is called Hua. The emperor is the supreme leader of China, and it is only natural to show the greatness and beauty of China."

Zuo Menggeng couldn't help joking.

"As magnificent as Daming Palace, as prosperous as Kaifeng City, which one is not the best in the world? However, under the trampling of foreign soldiers, is it not wiped out? The strength lies in the heart, not the appearance. Although the butterfly is beautiful, it can only confuse the natural enemy for a while. , In the end, it will still be reduced to the food of natural enemies. If you want to show the beauty and greatness of China, you can only rely on the sword in your hand to protect the country and the people."

Zhang Pu and others were powerless to refute, and they couldn't say anything except admiration for Zuo Menggeng's strong mentality.

As Zuo Menggeng said, even if he is dressed in ordinary clothes, sitting here like a lazy man, but who in the world can underestimate him?

Chongzhen sat on the nine halls, looking down on all living beings, but there were many people who opposed him in the world.

Facts hurt people the most, and completely dispelled the spirit Zhang Pu and others had before they came here.

Looking down the mountain from the gap in the forest, one can see that under the scorching sun, there are endless fertile fields and fields, and countless farmers are busy sweating in it.

The happy singing of the peasants came from afar, probably the most gratifying sight for the ruler.

In order to come to Shandong this time, everyone went to the capital from all over the world.

Along the way, from what I have seen and heard, there has never been a place in the world where people's lives are rich and the people are peaceful like Shandong.

The Great Ming gathered the elite of scholars from all over the world, and had a place of orthodoxy, but managing the people's livelihood was not as good as rebels.

I have to say that this comparison is too disheartening.

But they came with a mission after all, and they didn't want to admit defeat.

After much deliberation, Sun Shenxing found an opening.

"Commander Zuo, like you Yu Ji, you are indeed wise and powerful. But how can you guarantee that your descendants will also be as wise as you?"

Zuo Menggeng laughed.

"Zhu Yuanzhang's rare talents in the world can't guarantee that future generations will be good emperors. How can I guarantee that? The only thing that can be done is that one person counts on one's shortcomings and everyone's wisdom is strong. The matter of governing the country is left to the lords to discuss."

As soon as this remark came out, Zhang Pu and others were shocked.

"Commander Zuo is willing to authorize others?"

This is really terrible for them.

The emperor of Ming wanted to concentrate everything in his own hands and treat everyone, including the ministers in the court, as his slaves.

Anyone who dares to share power from them is regarded as a deadly enemy by them, and they will surely die soon.

Whether it is the Donglin Party, the Eunuch Party, or the Chu Party, Xuan Party, and Qi Party, there is a consensus on this point.

The reason why these courtiers were divided into factions and fought endlessly was that they were just snatching the little bit of power that the emperor had left out from between his fingers.

Even so, the courtiers are still fighting to the death, endlessly.

But the young man in front of him said that he wanted to return the government to his ministers.

Does he really have such a tolerant mind?
Zuo Menggeng smiled slightly, letting Fu Yijian introduce Shandong's system to everyone.

Knowing that the administration of Shandong is not under the personal control of Zuo Menggeng, but is led by Hou Xun, assisted by Li Banghua and others, and can only be carried out by gathering the opinions of everyone.

Although Zuo Menggeng has the right to veto, he cannot use it indiscriminately.

It can be said that the people who really decide the major issues of administration and people's livelihood in this province are indeed civil officials such as Hou Xun.

"The prime minister of the cabinet... the head of the ministers, the prime minister who governs the country..."

Sun Shenxing muttered to himself, his eyes full of longing.

As a senior official of the imperial court, he can certainly feel the superiority of Shandong compared to Daming from this title.

and many more……

If the Shandong system is spread all over the world and is known to scholars everywhere, wouldn't it be...

Thinking of something in a trance, Sun Shenxing suddenly discovered that the seemingly united Shilin seemed not to be so strong anymore.

(End of this chapter)