Chapter 105: Preferential Treatment for Military Dependents, Female Section
Beijing was a densely populated place in the past. Due to land enclosures, a large number of refugees poured in, and due to war, the population was sparse. 23 Now, it seems that a lot of vitality has been restored. In fact, it is not just Beijing, the main transportation routes
This is almost the case in large and medium-sized cities. A large number of refugees who lack food and clothing move from the countryside to receive government relief.
The cold weather makes almost all production and labor impossible. In other words, during this winter, tens of thousands of refugees in the North must rely on the government to feed them in order to avoid starvation.
For the imperial court, it can only do its best to save the lives of its people. This is undoubtedly the most important opportunity to test the government's ability and gain the support of the people.
"Huh——" exhaling a long breath of white mist, Lao Suntou took his son into the "home". It is said to be a "home", but it is actually a temporary residence resettled by the government. It was once the residence of a senior official of the Qing court.
, now each house houses a family.
"You're back, the head of the house." Aunt Sun welcomed her out of the house, followed by her two daughters-in-law and grandson.
Because Lao Suntou's second son joined the army, as a preferential treatment for military dependents, his family was given two rooms to live in, which was much more convenient than the men and women living together in one room.
"Yes!" Lao Suntou acted like the head of the family, nodded slightly, and stepped into the house. The eldest son put the pocket on his back on the table and grinned at his wife.
"We are leaving tomorrow. The boss and I will deliver food again." Lao Suntou took the rice bowl, drank hot water, pointed to his pocket and said, "If we go to Zunhua this time, we can get 10% more."
National mobilization is not an empty talk. And government relief is not unconditional. There is no way for the old, weak, sick and disabled, and those who are physically strong have to find work for them. For example, in Beijing, you can go to the river pier to carry bags. You can give to the front line
To transport food, you can go to Xishan to dig coal, you can clean the streets and take out the garbage, you can get cotton spinning from the government on credit, you can cut clothes and pants for the government, you can roll the materials into bullet tubes on credit...
In a word, both men and women can find a job that suits them. Moreover, if you work hard, even if you are a refugee, your living standards and treatment will gradually differ due to how much you pay. For example, in the family of Lao Suntou, the second son became a soldier.
The eldest son and his cart were transporting military rations to Jimen or Zunhua, the third son went to Xishan to transport coal, and the old woman and her daughter-in-law were spinning thread and rolling paper tubes at home. With the preferential treatment given to military families, coupled with the remuneration for their work, their living standards were significantly higher than others.
It's quite a bit higher.
"The Chinese New Year is almost here. It's so cold, let's rest for a few more days!" The old woman counted the days and advised: "With the ration of grains per head, plus the earnings, we won't be hungry.
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"What's the Chinese New Year?" Old Suntou muttered. He was a little distracted. He had been working so hard before and he actually forgot about this.
"Mom, I'm back." The third son of the Sun family pushed a cart into the courtyard with an angry shout. He piled the coal he earned and a few broken boards he picked up into the corner of the courtyard, and shouted again, "I'm going to go."
Return the car to the official." Then he walked out again.
"This silly boy." Lao Suntou couldn't laugh or cry at this silly son and rolled his eyes.
"Dad, how many days should we rest?" The eldest son was an honest man and not particularly strong. He was persuading his father tactfully while sitting on the stool.
"I heard that during the Chinese New Year, the official family will also give out meat and rice!" The old woman continued to persuade: "Master, it's just a matter of these few days, so you have to sign and pledge it."
"Yeah. That's true." Lao Suntou immediately realized his importance and nodded slightly while stroking his beard.
Bang, as soon as the courtyard door rang, the third child of the Sun family jumped in again, shouting: "Mom, the officials are here to distribute things, including meat, rice, and..."
Before he finished speaking, he heard the "bang bang" sound of the gong in the distance. According to the registered population information, a small official led a mule cart and drove a mule cart very quickly.
Came to the front of the hospital.
"The emperor has decreed that the court distributes welfare during the New Year to show its joy with the people. Each family has two kilograms of meat, one fish, five kilograms of rice, and two taels of salt. Military families are given preferential treatment and will be distributed first, with double the welfare. Sun De, the head of the family
Sun De——"
"Here we come, here we come." Old Sun took three steps and then two steps to come closer. He bowed and bowed with a smile on his face, "Master, this is Sun De."
"Ten pounds of whale meat, ten pounds of rice, two fish, half a pound of salt, two quilts, an iron pot, and some bowls and chopsticks." The clerk's voice was loud enough that everyone in the courtyard could hear it, and it even made Lao Sun
There is light on the head and face, and the smile becomes brighter.
"Thank you, sir, thank you, sir." Lao Suntou pressed his fingerprints and watched the official go away. Then he turned around and puffed up his chest.
"You can start cooking by yourself. There are meat, rice, pots, and bowls -" The third child of the Sun family smiled stupidly and reached out to pick it up, but his father unexpectedly yelled at him.
"You bastard, can you take that fine bowl like that? If you break it, I'll kick you to death." After scolding him, Old Suntou stepped forward in person and carefully carried the bowls tied with straw back to the house.
Pairs of envious eyes followed the movements of the Sun family father and son, and a real touch arose in their hearts. If the previous preferential treatment for military families was just one more room, then now it is a real difference. In the future, I heard that there will also be land allocation and taxation.
Preferential treatment is simply——
Different treatment will show the power of role models. If before joining the army as a soldier was just to make a living, then after this publicity, the whole family will benefit and the whole family will be honored. After the Chinese New Year, people all over the north are eager to join the army.
The upsurge quickly filled up the vacancies of Southern soldiers from various armies.
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The final shape of the architectural complexes in Zhongnanhai and Beihai began in the Ming Dynasty. After Ming Dynasty Emperor Chengzu established his capital in Beijing, the Ming Dynasty palaces moved southward based on the location of the Yuan Dynasty palaces. Therefore, the imperial city walls also moved southward to enrich the imperial city garden landscape.
, the South China Sea was excavated, and the excavated earthwork and the earthwork excavated from the Tongzi River were piled into Long Live Mountain (i.e. Jingshan). Beihai, Zhonghai, and Nanhai were collectively called "Taiye Pool" and belonged to the Xiyuan of the Imperial City.
"The Holy One still cannot decide to live in the Forbidden City." Guo Zhiqi stroked his forehead helplessly, "Although the Forbidden City is too big and needs palace people and has too many guards, which is very wasteful, it is the majesty of the royal family. How can it be opened to ordinary people?"
Ma Bao grinned bitterly. Although Zhongnanhai also has many palaces and pavilions, it still belongs to the imperial city garden. If it is a temporary residence, it is fine. But the emperor's meaning is unacceptable. Collect tickets and allow the public to visit. The Forbidden City is such a royal city.
A holy place has become a public place?
"I'm afraid the imperial court is short of money and food, so the Holy One has no choice but to do this?" Ma Bao didn't dare to talk nonsense in front of the literati. Guo Zhiqi's qualifications were also old enough, so he guessed to find excuses for Zhu Yongxing.
"It is certain that money and food are tight." Guo Zhiqi frowned, paused, and said: "Then we will arrange it like this for the time being. The Forbidden City will be managed by those old palace people, and Xiyuan will be sent to more people to clean it up. Wait until the finance department
The situation has eased, and I will propose to the Holy One to move the palace."
Ma Bao nodded in agreement, but disagreed in his heart. Zhu Yongxing's decisions rarely changed. Moreover, he also had the idea that there must be hidden reasons for the emperor's inability to live in the Forbidden City, such as Feng Shui. He firmly believed in Zhu Yongxing's divine way.
No doubt. Anyway, no matter what the reason is, he will not say anything.
The military and political affairs are separated. In fact, Ma Bao and Guo Zhiqi have no subordinate relationship. Ma Bao has a higher title, while Guo Zhiqi is senior and prestigious, and is in the cabinet. In terms of military, Ma Bao is the commander-in-chief of the Beijing Military Region and has several armies under his command.
There are hundreds of thousands of people; in terms of politics, Guo Zhiqi is currently the highest official in Beijing and even the northern region.
But Ma Bao is a smart man. He has long known that the period of domineering soldiers has passed. It is true that the emperor pays equal attention to civil and military affairs, but he also uses frequent means to prevent senior generals from forming their own hills. Moreover, for now, he has achieved
His achievements have brought him to the pinnacle of officialdom. Already ranked as the king of one word, he cannot be promoted. He is becoming more and more cautious. When he enters the cabinet to worship the prime minister, as a military man, he relieves his military power and clears the emperor's doubts.
, and with an honorable status, what more could I ask for?
Although the war with the Manchu Qing Dynasty will continue, according to the arrangement of the General Staff, the Northeast Military Region will definitely be the main attack in the future. The Beijing Military Region will only cooperate in western Liaoning and be on guard against the Mongolian tribes. Therefore, as long as the Jifu territory is not given up
After being plundered and destroyed by Xiang in the late Ming Dynasty, the mission of the Beijing Military Region was completed.
Based on this mentality, Ma Bao only cared about military deployment to welcome the return of the Holy Emperor to the capital. Civil affairs matters were basically listened to with ears, and were all decided by Guo Zhiqi. Since the Holy Spirit said that civil and military affairs should be coordinated,
To work together to stabilize the north, Ma Bao made a show of it.
"This -" Guo Zhiqi looked at the imperial newspaper and suddenly frowned again. This was an additional notice for the imperial spring examination. There was actually a "female subject". There were three specific subjects: literacy and writing, mathematical calculations,
Good at practicing martial arts.
When the report came out, it meant that the imperial court had passed it. Guo Zhiqi was a little surprised as to why the officials in the imperial court didn't stop it.
Ma Bao reached out and took it over to read it. After thinking about it, he guessed and said: "Is the Holy One going to enrich the harem? Mr. Guo, look here, there is an age requirement. When it comes to appearance, the Holy One is afraid of material criticism, so
It’s vague.”
"If that's the case, then it makes sense." Guo Zhiqi felt a little stunned, breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "It's time to recruit some Han girls in the harem. Look, not many of the concubines and maids are of other races. How can they be decent?
?Although the emperor was in his prime in the Spring and Autumn Period, it would be better if he established his official palace early, got a good son early, and consolidated the country's foundation early, so that his subjects could rest assured! The emperor's favorite concubine De Gui, when he was in Qianlong, he had some Han family background. In the past, it was just a matter of return.
, but you must not take it seriously now.”
"Long live the wise." Ma Bao said with a smile: "It is so difficult to revive the Ming Dynasty, how can we invite disaster on our own?"
Guo Zhiqi grinned, but he was still a little worried. This emperor was wise, but he was also stubborn and strong. We really need to pay more attention to this matter, contact more ministers, and communicate with each other first.
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