Later, Zhang Juzheng proposed measures to build water conservancy projects and ban academies all over the world.

The construction of water conservancy projects is naturally beneficial to farming.

Banning Tianxia Academy is something that must be done in reform, in order to gain the initiative in public opinion.

The academy was the place where scholars in the Ming Dynasty spoke. Once it was not controlled, it would become a place for the opposition and the court to fight.

In the war of public opinion, whoever does things loses, and whoever talks wins.

After all, as long as you do things, you will make mistakes and offend people.

Naturally, you are in a disadvantageous position.

It is impossible to do something that everyone will praise, because there will always be people who are dissatisfied.

Even if you are building bridges and roads, some people think that building bridges is a waste of money, so you might as well give it to them.

And just talking is just talking.

If you talk nonsense, you won’t do anything, you won’t make mistakes, and you will naturally be invincible.

Historically, during Zhang Juzheng’s reforms, he banned the Tianxia Academy and even killed several great scholars, such as He Xinyin, a disciple of Xinxue, to prevent these people from interfering with him with the power of public opinion.

Later, no one took care of the academy, and a famous academy, Donglin Academy, appeared in the Ming Dynasty.

Donglin Academy became a paradise for opponents, and eventually formed the Donglin Party, the most powerful crony in the late Ming Dynasty.

This caused great interference to the government, because the Donglin Party started with public opinion and was good at attacking those who did things.

As a result, no one dares to do things, or is restrained when doing things.

This is how the Ming Dynasty came to an end.

Jiang Hao understands this truth, and naturally he will not feel that he wants to protect someone’s freedom of speech and allow public opinion to surge.

“My understanding of the Ming Dynasty only ends here, and my opinions only stop here.” Zhang Juzheng said.

“Taiyue still has a shortcoming that he didn’t mention, right?” Jiang Hao smiled slightly.

“This,” Zhang Juzheng said, “I’m afraid it’s hard to say. We can’t be close if we are not close.”

Jiang Haodao: “Let’s talk, I am the Immortal Emperor. I want to accomplish unprecedented feats. There is nothing I dare not offend. I must point out the shortcomings that should be reformed.”

“The royal family is indeed a chronic disease of our Ming Dynasty.” Zhang Juzheng said with a bitter face, “There are too many royal families in the Ming Dynasty, and none of them are involved in production. The court can no longer afford to support them.”

The clan is the royal family of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang loved his children as much as a father and gave them good treatment to prevent his descendants from poverty.

But Zhu Yuanzhang’s design at least did not intend to raise useless people, but hoped that the clan would contribute to the country.

During the Zhu Yuanzhang period, some of the vassal kings fought for the country, and some were herders among the people. After all, they were not free of Ming Dynasty rice.

But since Zhu Di succeeded in fengtian’s peace, the clan has been unable to do things.

Because there are lessons learned from Zhu Di, whoever does things must learn from Zhu Di.

Zhu Di also did not allow the vassal king to do anything.

Gradually, the Ming Dynasty clan was raised like pigs, living a privileged life and unable to do anything.

Yes, then just try your best to have children and take advantage of the imperial court!

Therefore, there are more and more clans.

The court was also consuming more and more food, rice and money.

Over time, the clan became a burden to the Ming Dynasty.

As for the clan, except for a few vassal kings who benefited, most of the clan had no benefits.

After all, if the title is not enough, the money and food will be less, and life will be unsatisfactory.

He couldn’t do business, couldn’t take the imperial examination, couldn’t do anything, and could only starve.

So many lower-level clans have gone to the point of begging for food. They have perfectly inherited Zhu Yuanzhang’s spirit. One bowl at the beginning, and the other bowls by the descendants.

But unfortunately, the clan is a relative of the emperor.

In this era, “relatives hide themselves from each other”. It is easier to offend outsiders, but your reputation will be worse if you offend relatives.

Moreover, does the clan have the qualifications to get involved in the throne? If the clan is allowed to do things, what if it poses a threat to the emperor?

So for more than a hundred years.

The emperor pretended not to see the clan’s problems.

The minister also pretended not to see it.

Naturally there is no solution.

Zhang Juzheng did not mention this incident. In history, except for dealing with a vassal king who had a grudge against him, he did not dare to touch the clan.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Juzheng didn’t mention it, but Jiang Hao did. Zhang Juzheng was surprised and relieved.

The emperor is not even planning to let go of his relatives. It seems that the emperor is really determined to serve the country.

As everyone knows, this is a descendant of Zhu Yuanzhang and not a relative of Jiang Hao.

Jiang Hao’s surname is Jiang.

Those people’s surname is Zhu.

Can’t hit it with eight poles.

Infringing on their interests did not require Jiang Hao to blink an eye.

If they are really relatives, that would be really tricky. After all, Jiang Hao is willing to fall out, and Jiang Hao’s parents may not be willing to fall out either.

“I plan to reduce the clan’s benefits and let the clan go out to do things. There are so many clans, they must support themselves.” Jiang Hao said.

“Your Majesty, there will definitely be discussions between the government and the public.

” Zhang Juzheng reminded.

“Then let them discuss it, I have made up my mind.” Jiang Hao said, looked at Zhang Juzheng, and asked, “Write a PPT on your reform strategy tomorrow, no, it’s a summary, and add all the clauses. , I will make a final decision tomorrow.”

“Don’t worry, my power as the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is unlimited. Others cannot object to what I decide.”

“In addition, Qi Jiguang from the southeast is a great military strategist. You are the Minister of War. I have arrangements to transfer Qi Jiguang to Beijing.”

Jiang Hao was calm and unhurried, Zhang Juzheng could only say so.

“Go ahead and do it boldly, Taiyue!” Jiang Hao patted Zhang Juzheng on the shoulder, “The position of Mr. Xu Ge is an excess. This position is reserved for you by me. Mr. Xu Ge is always licorice and can’t do anything. I can only occupy that position temporarily.”

“If you work hard and make contributions, I will let Mr. Xu Ge go home and take care of himself. This position is still yours.”

Jiang Hao is skillful in painting cakes.

Zhang Juzheng was excited and expressed his gratitude.

Jiang Hao asked Zhang Juzheng to step back and took a rest.

Xu Mansion.

“What? His Majesty summoned Zhang Juzheng tonight, and they talked for a long time?” Xu Jie also had eyes and ears in the palace, so he naturally received the news that Zhang Juzheng entered the palace and was given a seat to talk.

This is an important signal.

Xu Jie was a little panicked.

He always thought that his opponent was the old guy Gao Gong, but he didn’t expect Zhang Juzheng to suddenly rise up. It was really unexpected.

“It seems that His Majesty did not promote Zhang Juzheng to the cabinet on a whim!” Xu Pan said, “Father, we must suppress Zhang Juzheng and cannot let him threaten your position!”

“What a slap in the face!” Xu Jie yelled, “No one can change what His Majesty has decided. We say we are His Majesty’s ministers, but in fact we are just His Majesty’s domestic slaves. As for His Majesty’s thoughts, I, a domestic slave, have no idea at all now. I can’t control it anymore.”

Xu Jie said, sighing deeply and feeling a sense of powerlessness.

After Emperor Jiajing returned to youth, his whole person also underwent earth-shaking changes both internally and externally. It was as if he was a different person. Xu Jie could not guess what Emperor Jiajing was thinking at all.

“No. It’s a different person. It’s a different person.” Xu Jie suddenly had an idea, and then he was frightened by his own thoughts. Then he gritted his teeth and looked at Xu Pan, “Send someone to give Longhushan a cipher message.” Master Zhang Tianshi wrote a letter asking him to come to Beijing. If the speculation about his father is true, a huge disaster will happen to our Ming Dynasty!”


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