eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 321 Liu Jian and Shandong

When agriculture dominates, the importance of water conservancy construction is particularly prominent, because manpower is limited, and farmland irrigation can only rely on canals.After all, there is not even a water pipe. Even if there is a big river, but there is no canal to circulate, it is very labor-intensive to irrigate the farmland.

This is an objective fact, so Zhu Houzhao must respect it.The past dynasties have also placed agriculture in a very important position, and the topic after the reintroduction is river engineering, which also has this meaning.

The civil servants also liked it very much. The second day of the court meeting was much more lively and exciting than the first day.Zhu Houzhao didn't find it boring, because it was related to the real interests of many farmers.

Not only that, but he would also ask Wang Qiong with great interest.In the ninth year of Hongzhi, Wang Qiong managed the river channel as a doctor of the Ministry of Industry, which was quite effective.

It's a pity that in this matter, besides giving a little money, what he, a later generation, can do is to give money continuously.

And if the emperor is willing to give money, the atmosphere of the Great Court Meeting will be quite good.

The only problem is that only Shandong picked the peaches, because the emperor finally allocated the money to Shandong.

Zhu Houzhao's consideration is not complicated, Zhejiang and Yingtianfu are both, but these places are rich.And Liu Jian also looks like someone who will make good use of these silver taels.

In addition, Liu Jian was the former chief assistant after all, and he was extremely senior, so he was given the respect of the emperor, and at the same time, he was able to shut up many people's mouths to the greatest extent.

As an emperor, the stability and balance of the imperial court must also be one of the important factors he considered.

There were hundreds of officials at the court meeting, Liu Jian was able to fight for the 40 taels of silver, but he didn't expect it. He had mixed feelings in his heart, and he was reluctant to leave for a long time when the court meeting ended on the second day.

Looking at the figure of the old man, Zhu Hou sighed slightly, temporarily put aside the beauty of Yongshou Palace in his heart, and told his left and right: "Please invite him in."

At this time, Jin Gui was still there, so he took the order, "Observe the order."

The sky is getting late, the setting sun is like blood, and the edge of the Forbidden City merges with the sky, depicting a different scenery.The shadow of the old man in front of the palace dragged extremely long, and the figure of the middle-aged man slowly approached,
"Mr. Xixian, Your Majesty has a request."

Liu Jian raised his head slightly. Because of his age, the bags under his eyes had collapsed, but his pupils were still bright, "...Thank you."

The old man raised his hands to straighten his official hat, and then took a step.

Jin Gui also admired Liu Jian from the bottom of his heart. After all, from the first assistant to the chief executive, most people could not accept such a change. They either continued to be the first assistant, or I quit.

But Liu Jian didn't. Officials have always known that when Liu Jian entered the Hanlin Academy, he didn't care about the relationship between people and relationships, and he was serious about doing what he should do every day, so he was called Liu Shitou.

Decades have been like a day, and after being demoted, he still does what an official should do.

In today's world, it's not easy.

"Mr. Xi Xian,"

Liu Jian stopped and glanced sideways at the person who came up, "Servant Jin,"

"Grand Xixian is in Shandong to protect the people, protect the fields, and educate the countryside. The people rely on this for peace, and His Majesty knows all about it. It is a good story through the ages that you are a wise king and a virtuous minister. Why didn't Lord Xixian make this good story come true?"

This is an expression of goodwill.It was originally a good story through the ages, why not, it is natural that each other's personalities have edges and corners.Jin Gui meant that he hoped that Liu Jian could let go of his temper a little bit.

"Everyone in the world says it's a pity, but how can we tell what is going on in the world? Fame and wealth are not what I want, that's all."

After all, Liu Jian is a person who is about to enter the soil, so it is not up to others to persuade him what to do.He does not regret what he has done, and he will not go to the emperor to overturn his previous decisions in order to get promoted.

One thing is one thing.

He came today just because of He Gong's money.

"My minister, Liu Jian, governor of Shandong, greets His Majesty. Long live, long live, long live!"

Zhu Houzhao turned around, "Everyone is gone, why did you stay?"

"For the sake of the people of Shandong, thank the Holy Spirit!"

The people in Shandong are also the emperor's people, so why should he come to thank him, but Zhu Houzhao can understand his intentions.

"Give a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

If I remember correctly, Liu Jian was going to live to be 90 years old, and lived until the Jiajing period.So although it is now 73 or [-], there are still more than ten years of political life.

But Zhu Houzhao never thought about calling him back to the cabinet again.

For one thing, once such an old man who has been a veteran of four dynasties returns to the cabinet, he will confess as an 'ancestor' and give him face in everything, so why bother driving him out?
Secondly, people who are over 70, their personality is absolutely difficult to change.If there is any conflict at that time, what should he do as the emperor, and then get out?It is really inappropriate to change the order from day to day.

Therefore, Liu Jian may always be in Shandong. Shandong does not need a governor for the time being, so the governor is the end of Liu Jian.

Because it doesn't change, it can be interpreted as doing a good job and recognizing him so he has been at the helm.

If it is changed, such an important minister will not be transferred from the local area to Beijing, but will be transferred...or he will not enter the cabinet, which will show that the emperor is not big enough.
Therefore, for Liu Jian, it is not a smart way to promote but not move, and not move.

Liu Jian may or may not have thought of it, or he may not care. Zhu Houzhao cannot confirm this, and he does not know whether the old man has any complaints against him.

Saying yes, seems a bit contemptuous, saying no, a bit untrue.

He might never know about it.

"Shandong has jurisdiction over the six prefectures of Jinan, Yanzhou, Dongchang, Dengzhou, Qingzhou, and Laizhou. There are millions of people under its rule. This time, when you are promoted to governor, I will entrust all these people to you. Mr. Liu, Shandong is In the place of the Confucian Temple, I hope you will pay more attention to it. In addition, I can rest assured that He Gong's money is in your hands."

"Jinan, Yanzhou, and Dongchang, the three western prefectures, are adjacent to the canal, and they are still considered wealthy. The imperial courts of Dengzhou, Qingzhou, and Laizhou, the three eastern prefectures, should not be forgotten. Since returning to office in the first year of Zhengde, Mr. Relieve the suffering of the people and turn Shandong into a paradise on earth!"

"Your Majesty ordered, how dare I wait for a moment? I just have a suggestion, and I hope His Majesty will allow it."

"You said."

"The three eastern prefectures are hilly, with undulating terrain, and the land transportation remains unchanged. Especially the two prefectures of Deng and Lai to the east, facing the sea on three sides, although they are connected to Qingzhou in the west, they block mountains and ridges, bird paths and intestines, and vehicles cannot accommodate rails. People can't do it. Then the trade is blocked, and merchants rarely come. Even if there is a surplus of food, it can't be sold to other countries, and the capital is scarce. The minister thought that to solve the poverty of the three eastern prefectures, trade must be smooth, and smooth trade is prohibited. , and the second is to open a canal."

"Canal? What canal?"

"The Jiaolai Canal."

Canals are not good, they are all mountains, how much money will it cost to open canals.Zhu Houzhao didn't want to be Yang Guang.

"Oh...so Mr. Liu means to open ports in Dengzhou and Laizhou."

"Your Majesty Shengming."

"After opening the port, where will you trade with?"

"The land traffic between Deng and Lai remains unchanged, but once the sea ban is opened, both Deng and Liao can be connected. If Deng and Liao are not restricted, merchants will come and go in an endless stream. Not only between Deng and Liao. People can make people rich by conquering nobles and humbles. That is, Qinglai, Huaisi, and Huaisi can all trade with Dengliao. Then Dengzhou will become a large metropolis.

The so-called Deng and Liao are actually the areas around Yantai and Dalian today. When the land transportation remains the same, if there is an opening at sea, it will actually work.

Because of the limited transportation conditions in ancient times, waterways were important transportation channels, so big cities in ancient times were prospered by canals, such as Yangzhou and Huai'an.

After entering modern times, human transportation has undergone a huge revolution, so the canal city has declined.

"Dengzhou is as big as an urn, and the small people are at the bottom of the cauldron. The millet is expensive to fight for a piece of gold, and the millet is cheap to feed the dog. The big ones flee for food, and the wilderness starves to death." Liu Jian should read a ballad.

"Mr. Liu, don't worry too much. Since I allow the opening of ports in Ningbo, Fuzhou and Quanzhou, there is no reason not to allow the opening of ports in Dengzhou and Liaodong. I often tell the governors of various places that as long as it is beneficial to the people's livelihood, all measures You can mention it. You said that you want to open a sea route to make up for the lack of land access to the East Three Prefectures, and I think it is possible."

Liu Jianxing knelt down and saluted, "Your Majesty is truly my Great Ming Renjun!"

Zhu Houzhao went to help him up, after all, there are more than 70 people.

"Mr. Liu, Shandong is up to you. I have always hoped that the people of Ming Dynasty will become rich. It is said that I am rich all over the world, and Ming Dynasty is the country in the center, but the people in the country in the center don't have enough clothes or food to eat. I am an ordinary citizen, and I don’t want to be a citizen of such a country. Shandong is a large land with many people, and there is still no shortage of arable land. When Mr. Liu governs Shandong, he must put the people first, encourage farming and business, promote education, and punish corruption. A hundred years later, Shandong has Confucius first and then Liu, and Mr. Liu does not disgrace the reputation of the disciples of Confucius."

Liu Jian didn't dare to think about it, but when Zhu Houzhao said it, he was a little tempted.He doesn't care about the glory and wealth, he cares about this.

"Speaking of eight words, serving as an official will benefit one party."

Liu Jian took a look at the emperor, he seemed to have hallucinations, these words seemed to be spoken to him by the young prince.At the beginning, the little prince often said that he would plead for the people.

"Your Majesty, you deserve the name of a virtuous king."

……

Liu Jian is satisfied with this, because the emperor really cares about the people.

(End of this chapter)