Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 183 Asking Dad for Money
After returning to Xianyang Palace, Zhu Houzhao was temporarily free. The new salt law promoted by him was officially on the right track, and the rest was the secret music system.This time, the Yantie Division has implemented this policy. Once the three-province secret performance system is rolled out, this system should be able to be launched in the entire Ming Dynasty at the latest next year.

Once the secret performance system is launched, there will be a vigorous rectification of officials in Ming Dynasty, which is what Zhu Houzhao hopes to see.

The problem of low-level officials is very serious. If you don't rectify it, it will only get worse. Zhu Houzhao vaguely remembers that Zhang Juzheng vigorously rectified the administration of officials when he reformed, and implemented the test method. In the years when the test method was very effective, The administration of officials in the Ming Dynasty was cleared up, and in just a few years, more than 500 officials were dismissed through the examination.

Thinking about the scale of this, these people are the staunch counter-attackers of the reformists. All the Wanli emperors showed their opposition to the new law a little bit, and these people began to counter-offensive.

The difficulty of reform does not lie in the reform itself, but in continuity and maintenance. When the regime is handed over, it is definitely the most common thing in the world to counter-attack. Not to mention in Ming Dynasty, even in some countries in later generations, new leaders overthrow the The predecessor's policies are also very common, and the major waste of resources caused by them is countless.

Zhu Houzhao wanted to carry out reforms in the father's generation, but in his generation, it is to deepen reforms and consolidate status.

This kind of fundamental institutional reform will take several generations over a long period of time, and it is unrealistic to achieve it in a short period of time.

After taking a sip of tea, Zhu Houzhao put the teacup on the table. Although he was very eager to launch the next reform plan, Zhu Houzhao knew that it was not time yet.The salt government needs to be stable, and the secret music system needs time. The best thing to do now is to do nothing.After at least two to three years of stability, I can continue the journey of reform on my own side.

"It's time to turn our attention to the Daming Wuyuan and the Black Dragon Army!" Zhu Houzhao said slowly.

"Your Highness, the black dragon flag is ready and here!" Liu Jin walked in from the outside and said with a bow.

Zhu Houzhao nodded, and then said: "Let's get ready, and you can bring Wang Shouren to Bengong."

Although there are many things that Zhu Houzhao wants to do, there are some trivial things that His Royal Highness does not need to do.Wang Shouren is a very good candidate. Zhu Houzhao found that this Wang Shouren is really amazing. He can handle all the things that he explained to him, no matter how trivial and complicated, he can do it in an orderly manner.

Wang Shouren came soon, with a cheerful expression on his face. Ever since he went to the northwest, Wang Shouren was full of confidence in Daming's heir, and also in Daming.Compared with the previous intention of leaving the East Palace, Wang Shouren's thoughts have changed now, and his whole person is full of energy.

"Your Highness!" Wang Shouren arched his hands to Zhu Houzhao, and then said, "I don't know what orders Your Highness has for you?"

"The black dragon flag has been prepared, have you prepared the regulations for the memorial service that I gave you a few days ago?" Zhu Hou looked at Wang Shouren and said.

Yes, Zhu Houzhao is planning to hold a memorial service in the Black Dragon Army. In this era, mourning after death is very important. This way is to thank these people who died in the battle for Ming Dynasty, and secondly, it can also gather loyalty.At the same time, it is also for the living to see that Da Ming will not treat you badly, and will not treat these people who died in battle badly.

"Return to Your Highness, the memorial service is ready, but I think the commendation meeting should be held first, and then the memorial service." Wang Shouren agreed, and then put forward his own idea.

Both the memorial service and the commendation meeting have to be held, but Zhu Houzhao is hesitant about which one to do first. If the memorial service is held first, the atmosphere of the memorial service will be diluted by the commendation meeting the next day.But if the commendation meeting is held first, and the memorial service is held after the memorial service, the first is joy and then sadness?Zhu Houzhao was a little entangled, but he had already chosen to hold the commendation meeting first.

Unexpectedly, Wang Shouren would propose such an idea at this time, and Zhu Houzhao naturally wanted to know what he thought.

Although it has been through Daming for so long, Zhu Houzhao still has a lot of thoughts about future generations because of his thinking. Sometimes some ideas are out of date. In comparison, Wang Shouren is much stronger in this regard.

"Returning to Your Highness, I think that the commendation meeting will be held first, and the memorial service will be held after the memorial service, which can boost morale and inspire people." Wang Shouren lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "At the same time, it can also show that His Highness has not forgotten the sacrifices of the soldiers who died in battle, and that His Highness is more respectful." Value their sacrifice and set an example for those who come after.”

After hearing what Wang Shouren said, Zhu Houzhao nodded lightly, and then said, "Do as you say!"

"Yes, Your Highness!" Wang Shouren agreed, turned around and walked out, leaving the room quickly.

"Go to Qianqing Palace!" Zhu Houzhao stood up, and said to Liu Jin who was standing beside him, since he is going to start working, he should do it a little harder, not to mention the Black Dragon Army, and the Daming Martial Academy is also on the agenda up.Zhu Houzhao plans to build a strong army in three years, not to mention other things, at least it can sweep the Hetao.

If Dayan Khan comes to attack, Zhu Houzhao can lead this team to beat them out, and at the same time, he can win beautifully.

Zhu Youtang was also drinking tea at this time. After returning from the palace, Zhu Youtang was in a good mood. As an emperor, he could be happy if he had money.

Seeing his son coming in, Zhu Youtang's heart sank, and his face also sank. From Zhu Youtang's point of view, his son must have come to ask for money.If the salt merchant's entry bank can be in place at one time, then it doesn't matter to give him 100 million. Now it is only [-]%, so Zhu Youtang is naturally reluctant.for you?So how much do I have left?No, you have to cover your pockets.

Seeing his father's appearance, Zhu Houzhao was speechless immediately. It seems that it may not be easy to get his father's money!

Thinking of this, Zhu Houzhao's face remained unchanged, he saluted Zhu Youtang with a smile, and then sat down to talk with his father: "After returning to Xianyang Palace, I just remembered that there is one thing I haven't mentioned to my father. Seeing his father still looking at him vigilantly, Zhu Houzhao sighed helplessly in his heart: "It's about the salt class."

"I went back and did some calculations. The current output of the Lianghuai Salt Field has more than doubled. In addition to the previously hidden salt, the output is more than three times higher than before. The salt class should also be able to increase by more than three times. Lianghuai Salt Field The annual income of the salt farm used to be about 80 taels, but now the annual revenue of the Lianghuai Salt Farm alone can reach about 300 million taels, which is equivalent to what it was in the previous year."

(End of this chapter)