The huge city of Yingtian has a household registration of one million. If temporary residents from outside are included, the number may exceed two million. In such a big city, if something goes wrong, it will not be easily dealt with.
Xu Jingchang could only try to nip problems in the bud and make arrangements in advance.
Therefore, the most common people in Yingtian City are workers who clean up.
Every day before dawn, you will see many workers dragging four-wheeled carts at the front of every street to collect excrement.
In fact, as early as the Qingming River Scene, you can see this kind of four-wheeled, human-driven car, which is very suitable for driving in the flat city.
The carriage is sealed properly, and then goes to every street to collect the excrement that people pour into the toilet early in the morning. Once the carriage is full, it is immediately sent outside the city. The price of a carriage of dung is not low, and it can usually be sold for about fifty coins.
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There are specialized farmers who collect manure and put it into dug pits for retting.
Including the Xu family, there are also specialized farms, not only for people, but also for livestock, cow dung, horse dung, and even sludge and dead leaves...all are collected, forming an industrial chain.
Although the output value is not high, it is of extraordinary value to Yingtian's environment.
Therefore, Xu Jingchang issued a special decree that workers engaged in excrement collection could receive a monthly allowance. In the three months of summer, there were ten kilograms of mung beans per month.
In the winter months, there is also a clothing subsidy.
Xu Jingchang has always been disliked by the courtiers, and many of them wish they could strike him to death. Xu Jingchang doesn't think he can become a saint. After all, in his position, can he refuse the temptation of hereditary succession?
Obviously Xu Jingchang wants to stand in the position of "villain", but as a time traveler, Xu Jingchang always retains something different.
For example, he also retains some sympathy and kindness towards these low-level workers who play with feces and urine all day long.
In addition to subsidies, Xu Jingchang also specially set up dozens of cheap bathrooms... Workers only need one penny each time to take a bath, and in winter, there is a hot water supply.
Although the work we do is a bit dirty, the money we earn is clean and the people are also clean!
Moreover, those who do these low-level jobs are usually poor people, and there are also many old people without children...Xu Jingchang also handed over the instructions and registered everyone.
If a person dies, there is no way to take care of the aftermath.
The local government will be responsible for preparing the coffin and sending it to the cemetery for burial.
These things will be included in the assessment.
Maybe Xu Jingchang couldn't take care of every place in the huge Ming Dynasty, but in Yingtian, at the feet of the emperor, Xu Jingchang hoped that the city would have some warmth and not be cold.
Occasionally, Xu Jingchang would take time to visit various places and deal with things that seemed very simple to him... Moreover, Xu Jingchang also made an attempt to encourage people to help each other.
For example, if a street person is over fifty, healthy, able to do something, and willing to do something... he can report it and receive a subsidy from the court... After receiving the subsidy, he must take care of the people in the street.
Elderly people, those who are old and have difficulties in life.
Either fetching water, cleaning the house, or lighting a fire to cook.
Also, if there is no one to take care of the children and the parents have to go out to work, then the children can be entrusted to these elderly people to help take care of them.
Xu Jingchang even encouraged those literate old people to come out, teach their children how to read, read some newspapers, and reason with them... It should be regarded as a preschool class.
In addition, Xu Jingchang will also encourage many activities...such as flying kites, playing diabolo, kicking shuttlecocks, and fighting crickets.
In addition, he also organized the Cats and Dogs Association, the Hunters Association, the Fishing Enthusiasts Association... Yes, even fishermen can find organizations here in Xu Jingchang.
"How is the Taoist priest's condition? Has it been found out?"
Xu Jingchang asked Hu Hui casually after the meeting.
Hu Xi immediately replied: "Ding Guo Gong has been thoroughly investigated. He was a run-down Taoist priest from a small temple. After being bribed, he entered the court with the intention of deceiving Ding Guo Gong. It is not a secret that he can neither eat nor drink."
, I just had ginseng pills with me and hid them on the sleeves of my Taoist robe. It’s exactly the same as what Duke Dingguo said.”
Xu Jingchang nodded, "Well, what crime did you convict him of?"
"Send a demonic book and plot evil... I will be executed immediately. I just need to wait for the approval of the Ministry of Punishments. The execution will be carried out immediately."
Xu Jingchang paused, "He was also instigated by others, so there is no need to kill him. Give him a broom and go sweep the floor on the street."
Hu Xi nodded quickly, "Ding Guo Gong is magnanimous and magnanimous, this Taoist priest must be grateful."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "People can make the best use of their talents and everything can be put to good use."
The Taoist priest never dreamed that he could actually come out alive. Looking back at the Jinyiwei Prison, it was as if he had just dreamed.
Just what should I do next?
Return to Taoist temple and continue to be a Taoist priest?
Definitely not!
Then find a job?
But who dares to take him in?
After all, he had been in prison for a while.
When the old Taoist priest was confused, someone came over and put a broom into his hand.
"Dong Guogong said that from now on, you will work as a sweeper on the streets... Shangyuan County Government will advance you half a month's wages, and you can find a place to live."
The Taoist priest was overjoyed and quickly thanked him.
The official looked at him and said: "You have submitted a book offering sacrifices to demons and deceived the public with your demonic words. From now on, if you dare to talk nonsense and deceive the people again, once someone reports it, be careful that the two crimes will be the same. Who will
I can’t save you!”
The Taoist priest was startled and hurriedly agreed, even saying he didn't dare.
After receiving the salary, the Taoist priest was quite confused. They said everything in the capital was expensive, so where could he rent a house?
Why don't you go find a local temple and just spend the whole night there?
When he cautiously found a temple and explained the matter in general, the people in the temple smiled and told him, don't worry, go to the outer city, there are special rentals.
Following the instructions, the old man came to the outer city. He was very happy when he saw that there were many news about renting houses in the streets and alleys.
The outer city is completely different from the inner city. The outer city has a very strong commercial atmosphere and there are not so many rules.
Some time ago, didn't Zhu Gaoxu preside over the construction of a group of accommodation houses for workers?
The first batch of houses had a small yard, which was pitifully small... But it was a small place, and it was a place. Some people took advantage of it and built a shed with a bed in it.
The price of this kind of accommodation is very cheap, only one hundred cash per month, and the best ones are less than two hundred cash.
The Taoist priest rented the cheapest one, which also leaked, for only eighty cents.
Then he bought some tiles and repaired the leaky areas. Then he bought pots and pans and half a bag of noodles.
Seeing his age, the landlord actually took pity on him and allowed him to use the kitchen of the owner's house and only gave him another twenty coins for firewood every month.
In this way, the Taoist priest began his life in Yingtian.
Go out early and come back late every day, covered with stars and moon.
He had been doing this kind of work in the Taoist temple for several years, and he was very familiar with it... Due to his diligent cleaning, he received praise in the first month.
The official in charge of him also gave him a few words of encouragement. Most importantly, he gradually became familiar with the merchants and shops on this street.
The teahouse owner would treat him to a bowl of jujube tea. When the owner of the bun shop saw that there was still some leftover, he would sell half of it and give it away half, giving him a bargain.
The old Taoist was still trembling at first and didn't know why, but gradually he understood that this is how the former magistrate Huang Xiaoru managed the place in Yingtian.
Originally, Yingtian was quite a mess, but Huang Qingtian took drastic measures to sweep away the dust.
All the mess has been dealt with.
Although he is a magistrate, he is the number one magistrate in the world given by the emperor. He is not afraid of powerful people and is invincible.
This is a matter of culture. Those bad guys have been dealt with, and doing business is based on personal integrity... When the people around you say you are good, and your customers have a good reputation, your business will get better and better.
Taking care of the old and the weak, cherishing the lonely, giving a drink of water to the busy workers on the street and letting them rest...this is called civilization!
Yes, this is a civilized city promoted by the Secretary of General Affairs. Under the emperor's feet, you must set an example for the world... You are not asked to be a good person for nothing.
Once you get the title of civilized businessman, you can get a lot of conveniences. Even if you encounter business difficulties, you can borrow money from the bank and get preferential interest rates.
All in all, good people should not be allowed to suffer.
This is Xu Jingchang’s principle.
The Taoist priest observed Ying Tian with a curious look.
Gradually, he also learned to repay others. For example, he would carefully clean the front of each store and make it clean. He would also help when it came to moving things.
Moreover, with more interactions, people also knew that the old Taoist priest was literate, so they asked him to take time to read the Di Bao.
After some time, they became more familiar with each other and even invited Taoist priests to teach the children.
These children are generally under the age of seven, which is the time when people hate dogs, but the Taoist priest is very patient... and compared to those who only know a few words, he is considered to be knowledgeable and well-spoken, and is very popular.
Some people even asked him to be their children's teacher instead of sweeping the streets.
Everything was changing for the better...but suddenly one day, the Yamen officials took him away.
You, a bastard who confuses the public with your monstrous words, still dare to harm children?
The old Taoist thought that he was finished and would be unlucky this time.
But he never expected that on the street that day, there were several shopkeepers and several old friends who jointly vouched for his guarantee that he was not talking nonsense.
Then the children's families also came forward, and dozens of people spoke on his behalf.
The Yamen also had to check carefully. The next day, it was confirmed that there was no problem and the old man was released.
From the imperial prison of Jinyiwei to the county prison, this is the second time to enter the palace.
Although it didn't last long, you should have gained some insights.
The Taoist priest thought of the so-called Taiping Jing... He thought carefully. The first part of the Taiping Jing talked about many gods, and then it talked about the methods of cultivation. The most precious thing was to cherish the people and take care of them.
Help the poor, help the victims, and care about the suffering of the common people.
Achieve peace and prosperity in the world.
There is nothing wrong with these contents. Taoist priests also think that they are wonderful ways to govern the country and should be accepted as the principles of establishing a country.
After hitting a wall with Xu Jingchang and going through this, the old Taoist suddenly realized that the Taiping Jing was nonsense, or too shallow!
Under Duke Dingguo, in Yingtian City, aren't they doing what is mentioned in the Taiping Jing?
Just do it better, be more reasonable, and have more rules...
Yingtian has detailed regulations and laws, and will tell every citizen about things. If you do good things, you will be rewarded, and if you do bad things, you will be punished.
Young people work outside to earn money and support their families. The elderly are also supported so that they are not left alone and helpless.
Children can read and write, and in the future they can take the exams and become officials.
What I see in my eyes, what I think in my heart, what I read in the book... isn't this a peaceful and prosperous age?
What the Taiping Jing said has been realized in Yingtian!
I foolishly took the Tai Ping Sutra to offer treasures. Even if the Tai Ping Sutra contains no nonsense, isn't it just a trick?
When he thought of this, the old man's face started to heat up...it turned out that the clown was actually himself!
He thought about it and decided what to write, what he had to write.
What the Taiping Sutra says is false, and the Paradise of Ultimate Bliss mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures is not true... There is also the White Lotus Sect, which talks about no biological parents and a vacuum hometown... This is even more nonsense.
In the past, these words were only said because the imperial court was dark and the people were in dire straits, so they had no choice but to turn to Buddhism and Taoism, hoping to find a way out... But those ambitious people just used these scriptures to deceive people, threaten the people, raise troops to rebel, and bring trouble to the world.
But now, the emperor is sage and wise, and the dynasty is filled with virtuous ministers.
Although it was just Yingtian, I still saw hope.
The imperial court has the ability to make the people live a better life and achieve peace and prosperity. Why should they be bewitched by monsters and betray the imperial court?
It doesn’t make sense!
After the Taoist priest thought about this, he really had a profound enlightenment. He spent half a month writing an article "Good Words to Encourage the World". In this article, he refuted the views of Buddhism and Taoism. As for the White Lotus Sect, it was even more criticized by him.
The scoldings are all deceiving.
He also showed his own experience and introduced some methods.
For example, fried imps and the like, he also talked about how to deceive people, and he also talked about common expressions.
Finally, the Taoist priest advised the people of the world that they should trust the court and work hard to govern. Everyone should try their best to do good, cherish the old and the poor, do good deeds, and be a good person.
This is a peaceful and prosperous age, better than heaven.
After writing this article, the Taoist priest hesitated for several days and did not dare to hand it over.
He was afraid that someone would say that he was deceiving others with his evil words and that he would be arrested again.
After holding back for more than half a month, he finally took the courage to send this article to Di Bao... As a result, half a month later, he discovered that his article had been published in Di Bao.
It didn't matter, he received a royalties of twenty dollars.
I also got an invitation... which was sent out by the General Affairs Department on behalf of the Di Newspaper Company, inviting people from all walks of life to talk about the various changes since Yongle changed to the Yuan Dynasty, and to offer suggestions.
In addition, the general affairs envoy will come personally to collect opinions from all parties and thank everyone for their contributions.
Are you going to meet Duke Dingguo again?
The Taoist priest was stunned for a moment, his heart was pounding wildly, and his whole body felt bad. He had even pretended to be a ghost before, and even cursed Duke Dingguo's family... What could he say when he met Duke Dingguo at this time?
It's better not to go... But he was a little hesitant. He really wanted to talk about his experience and express his thoughts. It was really confusing!
I'm a little confused now, how to deduce the plot... An update today, sorry...
