After Ming Dynasty

Chapter 78
After seizing Mengyin and Yishui, the situation is completely opened.

In the past, relying on the old farmers in the village, relying on folks, plus a few literate people, we could manage almost the same.But now, there must be a strong official system, responsible for carrying out government affairs, preaching strategies, and winning the support of the people.

Internal affairs and military affairs cannot be neglected, and even internal affairs are more important than military affairs.

This is also the reason why Zhu Yiyuan was eager to incorporate Shanzuo Taisha and carry out transformation.

It's just that some members of the original Shanzuo Taisha couldn't stand it anymore.

One of them, Tian Wen, stood up and said, "It is only natural for Zhu Qian to rule the people as an official. It is really incomprehensible to let literati enter the army and preach military law. The literati rule the army?"

Zhu Yiyuan shook his head and said: "Neither of them, in my case, being an official is not to govern the people, but to do things for the people, to do things that the people cannot accomplish."

Tian Wen was shocked, "This, this is hard to understand."

Zhu Yiyuan didn't speak, but Zhang Lin said: "We have summed up our experience in Zichuan, Laiwu and other places. Generally speaking, as long as the common people are allowed to do things such as the division of fields, the difference can be made. What officials need is supervision and confirmation. As the saying goes, you have to trust the common people, this is the reason.”

Tian Wen doesn't believe it at all, why believe in the common people?
Ordinary people are either muddle-headed and don't understand anything, or they are tricky and cunning, difficult to control, and they talk nonsense.

It was Gu Yanwu, who suddenly said: "I don't know how to divide the land in Laiwu and other places, but is there a detailed regulation?"

Zhang Lin nodded and said, "Yes."

As he spoke, he handed a pamphlet to Gu Yanwu.

Gu Yanwu hurriedly unfolded it, and Ye Tingxiu also came over.

They looked carefully, and soon showed a look of surprise.

"This method allows the old farmers to divide the fields, match the fields with fat and thin, and draw lots to select the fields. It is indeed flawless." Ye Tingxiu was surprised.

Gu Yanwu frowned, looked at it for a while, and then said: "Restricting each household to [-] mu of land seems to have the intention of dismantling the rich family. This is also a wonderful method."

Ye Tingxiu said again: "Why does it look familiar to me, it seems that someone has done it?"

Gu Yanwu laughed and said: "Isn't this exactly the strategy Hai Gangfeng used when he was the governor of Yingtian? He attacked the wealthy family, rectified the fields, and made Xu Ge run away from home."

Ye Tingxiu suddenly realized, and then sighed again, "Hai Gangfeng is really my Great Sword, it's a pity that Grand Master Zhang can't use this person!"

During the discussion between these two people, a crucial issue was revealed. The land was annexed in the Ming Dynasty, there were many rich families, and the common people were struggling to live, and it was not a day or two.

From Zhengde, Jiajing, Longqing, to Wanli, there have been people standing up and admonishing reforms.

Many problems were identified, and there were also tit-for-tat measures. For example, Hai Rui did a lot in Nanzhili, and even Xu Jie was unlucky. It's a pity that he was fired not long after he worked.

Zhang Juzheng's whip method can be called the last self-help of the Ming Dynasty, but it is a pity that it is also the death of the government.

A morally perfect Hai Rui, and a powerful Zhang Regent.

The two wanted to move acres of land, but they both failed in the end.

If you can't change it, you can't change it.

The huge gentry group can watch the Ming Dynasty fall, but they are unwilling to give up their interests.

"Zhu Qian, I have the courage to ask you, how can you implement these strategies, and what if someone obstructs you?" Gu Yanwu asked in a deep voice.

"kill!"

Zhu Yiyuan's answer was so blunt that Gu Yanwu didn't react, so he just killed him?
Zhu Yiyuan said frankly: "We are representing the people of the country and rely on the strength of the people to expel the barbarians. Naturally, we have to respond to the demands of the people. It is best for those big gentry to actively cooperate. If they cannot, our officials will let them They cooperate. As for those who dare to oppose the destruction, so as to gather the villagers to resist, then we can only mobilize our soldiers and horses to eradicate them completely, without mercy."

Gu Yanwu couldn't help being shocked, and subconsciously looked at Ye Tingxiu, and Ye Tingxiu was also surprised.

In fact, this matter is not complicated. The reason why Zhang Juzheng's reform will fail is that no matter how powerful the chief assistant is, he cannot lift up the butcher's knife like the founding emperor and physically remove all obstacles.

Moreover, Zhang Juzheng still relied on the Iron Triangle formed by Empress Dowager Li and Feng Bao to temporarily obtain the power of the little emperor in order to carry out reforms.

When he died, the little emperor grew up, and the oppressed officials jumped out, and the reforms came to an abrupt end, it was not surprising.

This is why at the beginning of the country, you can succeed in whatever you want to do. Once you reach the middle and late stages, you will be hindered in every possible way.

It's not that later generations are not as good as predecessors, but that the two are not solving the same problem.

Gu Yanwu has read so many books and thought so much, can he not understand the truth?

At this time, Zhu Yiyuan moved Tianmu, because he had the ambition to reopen the world.

If you continue to hold on to the weak, you can only wait for the Qing government to wipe out them one by one. There is absolutely no second possibility.

Gu Yanwu thought over and over again, and said: "Zhu Qian, it is convenient to kill him once. But if there is no restraint and wanton killing, it is not a good strategy. What can you do?"

"Have!"

Zhu Yiyuan put his hand on the big letter, "This is the heart and soul of Emperor Taizu, you can refer to his old man's method. It's just that some methods are too cruel, such as embezzling 60 taels, you have to peel the last grass and behead it instead. Also, it’s not good to have tens of thousands of people at every turn, just kill the chief culprit, and the rest can be used as hard labor.”

Zhu Yiyuan only said to change the beheading, but did not say to adjust the amount.

60 taels still have to beheaded.

There is no way. In the early stage of entrepreneurship, strict laws and punishments must be imposed to restrain everyone.

Otherwise, from now on, we will wantonly embezzle and fill our own pockets, how can we overthrow the Qing court and restore the country!

Gu Yanwu figured out Zhu Yiyuan's plan, and finally showed a smile on his face, "I have no doubts, I just ask Zhu Qianshi to reward me with a position so that I can work for you."

Zhu Yiyuan laughed loudly, "With Mr. Ning Ren's full support, naturally great things can be expected... But I can't just give you the position, and I have to ask Mr. Dongshan to arrange an exam and recruit officials."

This matter has been talked about for a long time, and Zhao Shizhe is almost ready, so he said happily: "You can start now."

Zhu Yiyuan immediately agreed that there is no need to pay too much attention to the current enemy.

On-the-spot questioning, on-the-spot answering, on-the-spot grading, passing the exam, and immediately awarding the position, all in one package.

Of course, don't even think about cheating, because there are soldiers and civilians around, and everyone is watching.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, everything is on the table.

This is the advantage of starting from scratch, it looks crude and rough, and even a bit like playing house, but sorry, this thing works.

It's just that some people don't want to take the exam.

Four members of Shanzuo Taisha headed by Tian Wen stood up and asked Zhao Shizhe to resign. They had different opinions and had no choice but to leave.

"What about Zhu Qian, do you see?"

"Let them go!" Zhu Yiyuan said coldly: "The big waves wash the sand, and those who can persevere are only a few people. It's just that after you go back, it's best not to be lackeys for the Qing court. If you do, wait until the day of reckoning. Don't complain even to your relatives, this is a natural end!"

Tian Wen's face turned slightly pale, but she could only hold her hand, "I will remember it."

After removing the members of the Shanzuo Grand Society, Wang Yu in the crowd suddenly saw a bright light. They were punished by Zhu Yiyuan for hard labor, and there were still two months left before the end.

"Zhu Qianshi, we want to take the exam, okay?"

Zhu Yiyuan pondered for a while, and then said: "Although I punished you with hard labor, I didn't say that you would be deprived of your qualifications for the exam...Since this is the case, you can take the exam, but hard labor is inevitable."

Wang Yu readily agreed, and then looked at the people beside him, "Don't be dazed, hurry up! This is our first exam to select officials, do you understand what it means?"

(End of this chapter)