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Chapter 198 Old Zhu agrees

Li Shanchang did not speak, and several other people were also silent, and the hall was quiet. It is okay to say this matter correctly, but if it is wrong, it will anger His Majesty, and his head will not be safe.

"Wang Guangyang, you are a secretary in politics, so you can talk about it." Looking at Wang Guangyang standing behind Li Shanchang, Lao Zhu said indifferently.

In fact, the matter is to change the county's non-clan affairs, and implement the rights of the court well. The latter will consume material and manpower, and His Majesty will naturally retreat.

Thinking of this, Wang Guangyang took a deep breath and said to Lao Zhu: "I think that although the purpose of this matter is good, it's just that there will be obstacles from the clans under the county."

"Wang participated in politics, Your Majesty is not afraid of a million yuan army, so what fear are those clans?" Yang Xian stared at Wang Guangyang.

Knowing what happened today, Yang Xian had to deal with those clans. He had long thought about standing in line, and the most important thing was his goal.

"You continue." Lao Zhu suddenly said this sentence to Wang Guangyang lightly.

But Wang Guangyang didn't dare to slack off. Although the emperor's tone was calm, His Majesty in front of him was not easy to mess with. He always kept what he said and was very domineering.

I discuss many things with them on weekdays, but in fact it is just going through the motions. I will never change my mind after making a decision, and I am good at trying to figure out people's minds.

Wang Guangyang continued cautiously: "Returning to Your Majesty, I think the manpower is insufficient for this matter, and we should focus on restoring people's livelihood."

"Uh, Your Majesty, I have something to say." Song Lian walked to the front: "The gentry and clan are all educated people in the village, the local people are masters, and the clan's moral affairs, I think the court should not interfere, which will damage the law of the ancestors. , this clan relies on ethics for self-care, and ethics depends on the gentry clan.”

"Zhang Yi, tell me."

"I... believe that when the country is vast, it will definitely be possible for His Majesty to adopt imperial policies such as taxation and recruitment of soldiers."

What Zhang Yi said, Lao Zhu was confused and motioned him to stop, then stared at Li Shanchang: "Li Xiang, we want to hear your opinions?"

"I think that there is not enough talent in the imperial court now, and it costs money, and it may even be wasted effort. After all, some places are not educated, not to mention, poor and remote, and very closed. Even if the wisdom of the people is broadened, there are good and bad. It is really difficult to decide."

Zhu Biao also knows that it is very difficult for the imperial power to go deep into the grassroots due to the backward communication means and transportation conditions.

Except for the powers such as tax collection and corvee that must be implemented on the bottom individuals, other powers are indeed rarely directly implemented on the people.

"Your Majesty, the imperial court is far away. If you want to directly control the people in the village, you will need horses, talents, and money."

Li Shanchang reiterated again.

Old Zhu had already thought about these things in his heart, and today he wanted to use this matter to see how Zhu Biao would deal with it.

"Li Xiang's words are also reasonable. It will take several months for our orders to be sent from Nanjing to various places.

Even if there are posters posted at the city gates everywhere, some people in the countryside only enter the city once every few years, and it is common that our orders are not seen. "

Li Shanchang added: "According to what the old minister knows, horses and chariots are not allowed to enter townships and villages. Even if they do, there are still many illiterate people in the countryside. high."

Zhu Biao listened calmly, thinking about the countermeasures in his heart. If the current emperor had a strong personal character, he would be able to transcend all kinds of restrictions, even beyond the legal principles.

It has only been two years since the founding of the country, and rules can be set for everything. He has heard Mao Xiang talk about the gentry's payment of food.

Those people had been making a fuss for several months, and when they found out that no one was looking after them, they calmed down.The bigger reason is that the gentry who can read and write are not so united. They sell their friends for glory and curry favor with the government.

They all want to get a share of the new dynasty by ingratiating themselves.

Back then, Qin Shihuang recruited millions of civilians and Yang Guang built the Grand Canal. Although these people were few, he believed that Lao Zhu could do it too.

It's just that there are some problems that he needs to find a way to solve.

Zhu Biao stepped forward and said: "Father, when Qin built straight roads, even the Great Wall could be built, we can also build straight and hard roads, unify the township roads, major in straight roads leading to various prefectures, and shorten the time.

For those who are illiterate, follow the method of the Ming Dynasty Weekly. Set up Huangming Guards in various places, controlled by specific officials, who are responsible for sending them every day. As for the grassroots officials in the village, I have already thought about it. "

Zhu Biao thought of setting up the Huangming Guard Hall.

Specific officials arranged Jinyiwei to be on duty privately, without interfering with the local county officials, and the government orders went straight to the court.

The straight road was repaired and the carriage was remodeled.The previous iron wheels are not suitable for dirt roads, and other things can be used for straight roads.

"Go ahead." Old Zhu looked at Zhu Biao with some interest.

"Cars and horses in the village are not allowed to enter. When there is a decree, the grassroots officials will implement it and publicize it to everyone. After the straight roads leading to the prefectures and counties are completed, there will be more benefits. Some things in the future will be more effective. .”

Li Shanchang said with a smile: "Your Highness's idea is good, but where do the personnel come from and where does the money come from?"

"Father, do you still remember the volunteer soldiers I told you earlier, as well as those Ming soldiers who retired due to age, and by September this year, they will be the first batch to retire and be arranged as grassroots officials.

The positions of grassroots officials are only served by retired soldiers. In some places, the folk customs are relatively tough, and the soldiers have a foundation in martial arts, which is the most suitable.

When they have nothing to do, let them cultivate the Huangzhuang that is distributed to the Weiguan. "

"Biao'er said that, there is some truth. We think it's very good. What do you think, Mr. Li?"

Li Shanchang was stunned by Zhu Biao's words for a long time, so he had to ask again: "What about the money? Where did it come from? Where should the things for road construction come from?"

Zhu Biao had already thought about these things.

"The young and strong men from the grassland and those women have nothing to do and are still in custody. My son wants to set up Huangming weaving bureaus in Nanjing, Suzhou, and Hangzhou.

In Yangzhou and other prefectures where salt is produced, the Daming Salt Farm was established.Tea farms in the south of the Yangtze River and mines that can be opened in various places in Shanxi are controlled by the imperial court. At that time, the son-in-law will choose his younger brother to control, and those abandoned waste rocks will be used for the construction of straight roads. "

"His Royal Highness, although the effect of shipbuilding in the shipyard is impressive, but the Ming Dynasty's South Water North Land Army is under construction, so there are so many silver horses."

"Although horses are necessary for transportation, the horses in the grassland are already in the north, and Liu Hu manages them. This is not a problem.

If you want to ask about money, you will have to figure out a solution for this matter alone.

Now all you need is a nod from your father and Li Xiang. It will take two or three years to prepare for the repair of the straight path. Now it is just a discussion, not an immediate one.

When the factories in Huangming are established, the money will naturally come. As for the money for setting up factories, I will find a way to issue a military order and ask my father to decide. "

Building straight roads, building guards, and letting the imperial power extend directly to the countryside, these things will definitely take two or three years.

It would be the best if something that can resist cement can be developed within two or three years.Once the factories are under the control of the imperial court, those matters can be resolved slowly.

As for the restructuring of Daming Banknotes, we will talk about it later.

"What about the imperial examination?" Song Lian said a few more words.

"Candidates for the imperial examination will naturally have to do it well, but at that time, some science and technology officials will be added. This matter is for the emperor to decide."

Lao Zhu, who had been silent all this time, glanced at Yang Xian and Gao Qi, and said, "What do you think of the prince's words?"

"I think the prince's words are feasible, so Yang Xian should do his best." Yang Xian's voice was like a bell.

"Okay, Gao Qi, we ordered you and Song Lian to prepare for the next year's imperial examination, do you have any objections?"

"I obey the order and have no objection." Gao Qi replied truthfully.

"What the prince said, we think it is feasible, but this matter still needs to be prepared." Lao Zhu looked at Zhu Biao and said: "We will discuss the preparation of the money for each factory."

Wang Guangyang knelt down immediately: "Your Majesty, now that people's livelihood is recovering, the north still needs to pay attention to it. Huangming's factories are not suitable for opening."

"Wang Guangyang, since your heart is attached to the northern land, we will let you take up the post of Shaanxi to participate in politics, and you will go to the post immediately."

Hearing that His Majesty asked him to go to Shaanxi, Wang Guangyang said: "I... obey the order."

Zhu Biao said: "The Northland needs to be restored. My son is willing to let two science and technology officials follow Wang to participate in politics and help him."

"What do you think, Li Xiang? We agree with the prince's approach, and this matter will be reported by the Ministry of Industry and Household Department."

"His Royal Highness is wise, Your Majesty is wise, I think this matter is appropriate." Li Shanchang said with a smile, His Royal Highness has given countermeasures for these things, why should he anger Long Yan.

It is not a matter of a few words to send the imperial power to the countryside. It will take several years or even several years, and the establishment of various factories also requires reliable manpower.

But as long as the proposal is passed today, no matter how difficult it is to think about the next thing, some things that have not been considered will continue to be considered.

As for those political affairs, Zhu Biao handed them over to Zhan Shifu, and his current goal is to collect money quickly and start various factories.

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