Li Shanchang suffered from insomnia. At his age, it was normal for him to be unable to sleep. But this time he was very troubled. A chat with Qian Tang had made Li Shanchang see clearly the problem of the Ministry of Rites, and even made Lao Li aware of it.
The problem with the entire bureaucracy is
Of course, facing a problem does not necessarily require solving, delaying, covering up, diverting, avoiding, or even simply solving the person who raised the problem. There is always a method available. After all, these are much easier than solving the problem.
But now that Qian Hui has brought it up, there is no reason for Zhang Ximeng not to realize that facing Zhang Ximeng, Li Shanchang's various methods are of no use at all, and may even just fall into vain and bring humiliation to himself.
Could it be that I can only be the nominal head of a hundred officials for the rest of my life and live in Zhang Ximeng’s shadow forever?
In the first half of the night, Old Li tossed and turned, and in the second half of the night, Li Shanchang simply got up and slept in the yard under the moonlight. He thought about it over and over, and finally gritted his teeth and made up his mind.
In fact, if you want to deal with Zhang Ximeng, there is another way, and that is to do better than Zhang Ximeng!
That's right, we must take this opportunity to completely reform the official system, starting from the Ministry of Rites, to break this chaotic situation, and then surprise everyone.
You know what I, Li Shanchang, am capable of!
right!
Just do it!
Even Zhang Ximeng was surprised!
The more Lao Li thought about it, the happier he became, and he even started humming unconsciously.
Li Shanchang decided to open Zhang Ximeng’s eyes!
And what about Zhang Ximeng at this time?
What is he doing?
Zhang Ximeng was also humming a little tune and was in a good mood... He couldn't help but feel bad. In front of him, there was a copy of his son's final exam results.
Seventh place in Class A!
In Jimin Academy, where the world's most talented people gather, my son actually got seventh place in the exam!
As a father, Zhang Ximeng is naturally very satisfied, even happy.
Translated to future generations, this ranking is basically the level of recommendation to Qingbei, and it is chosen at will by the department... I wonder if the future father will be happy?
But what is surprising is that Zhang Funing's child was not satisfied. In fact, when he went to Jimin Academy, he was sick for a while at first and often had fever. Fortunately, his grandparents took care of him.
Moreover, his neighbor was a veteran. When he first arrived in Jiangxi, this veteran also contracted an illness and got better by boiling water and drinking it according to folk remedies.
Grandpa and grandma were doubtful, so the old couple secretly tried it first and found that it was fine, and then gave it to Zhang Funing. As a result, the little guy really got better and became more energetic.
The little guy became interested in medicine. He set a goal for himself. In the coming year, it is best to get into the top three in the school. Then if he has enough ability to study, he will go to medical school. Listen to what his husband said. He
Want to learn medical skills
Zhang Shuning feels that being a teacher or a doctor can benefit the people and is a very fulfilling thing... He also asked his father how to learn medical skills and did he have any suggestions?
Faced with his son's request, what could Zhang Ximeng say? He only plundered the health regulations he compiled back then, as well as many pamphlets on battlefield treatment, packed them in a box, and had them sent to Jiangxi.
However, Zhang Ximeng also wrote a stern letter, warning Zhang Ning that medicine is different from other things and that human life is at stake. He must be responsible for the patient and himself... Therefore, Zhang Ximeng strictly prohibited his son from prescribing medicine casually before he succeeded in his studies.
Treat people as you please.
Various prescriptions must be confirmed to be effective and cannot be taken casually...
Zhang Ximeng sent the letter out, but there was one more thing he had not told his son, that is, next summer and autumn, he might go to Jimin School to hold special classes and teach for a period of time, which would be a surprise for his son!
Next year will be the tenth year of Hongwu. When converted to the Western calendar, it should be 1370.
What is the world like at this time?
Dante, who wrote the Divine Comedy, has been dead for almost fifty years, which means that the Renaissance has roughly begun. Although the Black Death is still raging, it has begun to subside... The changes after the catastrophe are also brewing.
The many khanates established during the Mongolian Western Expedition also went downhill, and their lives began to get worse day by day.
The Ottoman Empire has been established for decades and is rising rapidly. If nothing happens, Constantinople will probably be captured in a few decades...
Generally speaking, this is the eve of change, and many things that will affect future generations are already brewing and happening... At this moment, the Ming Dynasty is also adjusting its huge body and undergoing profound changes.
For Zhang Ximeng, it is enough to push Ming Dynasty in the right direction and accumulate enough development potential for the future.
He may not be able to build a steam engine, and he may not see railways running rampant or ships running rampant in his lifetime...but he must lay the foundation.
After the layout of industrial and commercial development is laid out, each discipline will be established and improved to complete the talent reserve, and the future will be promising.
At the end of the ninth year of Hongwu, Zhang Ximeng also made a rough plan for himself.
While he was thinking about these things, someone came to visit him. After Zhang Ximeng read the name card, he smiled happily and invited him in.
The person who came was once a monk. His name was Chu Qi.
"I will pay my respects to Prime Minister Zhang!"
Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "You're welcome, just sit down!"
Zhang Ximeng asked him to sit down, and then said with a smile: "For two consecutive years, you have ranked first in Class A in the provincial assessment. It is really not easy! Inventorying temple property and allocating land are such difficult things, how can you do it flawlessly?
, it’s really amazing."
Chu Qi looked calm and said calmly: "But if you do it with your conscience, there will naturally be nothing wrong. Most of the things in this world that cannot be done well are due to an uncorrected conscience!"
Zhang Ximeng laughed loudly, "As expected of someone who has once understood Buddhism, these words have some flavor."
Chu Qi actually said seriously: "Xiang Zhang, your subordinates are also studying Buddhism at this time. Not only are they studying Buddhism, but they are also practicing it and acting in accordance with Buddhism!"
Zhang Ximeng raised his brows and chuckled: "Yes, that's true! Bliss and unity are one body. You have indeed realized it!"
Chu Qi smiled and said: "Prime Minister Zhang, I came to Beijing to report on my duties. I met a man a few days ago. After talking to him, I felt more and more that I am not alone in my path! This man is also a monk."
"Oh? He thinks the same as you?"
Chu Qi nodded, "Xiang Zhang, this person is a monk from Goryeo, named Xin Tan! He also feels that the land annexation in Goryeo is serious, and advocates distributing the manor to the poor."
Zhang Ximeng frowned slightly, "Is this happening? Our previous dealings with Korea were not smooth.
In particular, they bribed the officials of the Ministry of Rites in an attempt to create a country without conquest, and between the Ming Dynasty and the Yuan Dynasty, they took over Liaodong and prepared to attack Goryeo. Unexpectedly, they sent people over again. "
Chu Qi said: "Prime Minister Zhang, the lower officials thought that they just saw that Liaodong was in the hands of the Ming Dynasty. They had lost the Yuan Dynasty to rely on, and they couldn't lead the two sides, so they came to seek refuge with the Ming Dynasty... But the monk Xin Tan, indeed
Interesting. I had a great chat with him and found that he especially admired Prime Minister Zhang’s ideas of equalizing the land. He even memorized Prime Minister Zhang’s articles verbatim. He also said that he wanted to see Prime Minister Zhang and ask for advice. He could get advice from Prime Minister Zhang.
, even if you die, you will benefit!"
Zhang Ximeng pondered for a moment. A monk in Goryeo actually advocated equalization of land and looked up to himself. This is true.
It's just that people like him, in a place like Goryeo, may not be able to use it. Even if they have the chance to do it, the end will not be much better.
Those noble ministers and wealthy noble families will probably join forces and use heavy blows to punish the traitors!
Zhang Ximeng guessed correctly. Xin Yu was indeed a very interesting monk in the history of Goryeo, and he indeed advocated the equal division of land. Later, he also met a tragic end. He was cut into pieces with random knives, and his body was sent to various parts of the country for display.
It is basically telling everyone that if you want to divide the land equally, this is the end!
It's just different from history. Due to the long-term presence of the Red Turban Army in Yiju and other places, the Ming Dynasty did not accept Goryeo as a formal vassal. The pressure from the outside was huge and the need for reform was even stronger.
Xin Yu had a greater say in Goryeo. He came to the Ming Dynasty this time because he wanted to gain the support of the Ming Dynasty as a reformist, carry out internal reforms, and eliminate internal and external troubles.
By coincidence, Xin Tan met Chu Qi, who was also a monk, and finally told Zhang Ximeng about his situation.
"I'll see you when I have time."
Zhang Ximeng said casually that he didn't think it was a big problem, but it would be enough to get Zhang Xiangqingmo, not to mention giving Xin Tan a death-free gold medal.
I just don’t know if Goryeo’s death-free gold medal has the same structure as Ming Dynasty’s?
After chatting with Chu Qi, Zhang Ximeng was in a pretty good mood
Chu Qi told Zhang Ximeng a lot about the situation of the people. Besides Juntian, there are still many things that should be done. After all, according to the standards of the Great Harmony, Juntian is just the beginning.
Another day passed, which was the deadline given by Zhu Yuanzhang to the Ministry of Rites
Surprisingly, Li Shanchang entered the palace early on this day. He was wearing the python suit of the Duke of the country, and his whole body showed the majesty of the first minister of the dynasty!
Although Zhang Ximeng is the King of Lu, he usually wears crimson official uniforms, so he is a bit inferior to Li Shanchang.
Seeing Lao Li like this, Zhang Ximeng was not surprised, but laughed and said: "Brother Li, you will do something shocking today!"
Li Shanchang said with a smile: "Xiang Zhang Mingjing, if what I say is right, I hope that Xiang Zhang can help me!"
Zhang Ximeng nodded quickly, "How dare you disobey me!"
To be honest, Li Shanchang didn't know what Lao Li was planning to do. Looking at him like this, he was probably planning to make a big move.
Sure enough, after following the ministers, paying homage to Zhang Ximeng and paying a courtesy ceremony, Zhu Yuanzhang said directly: "Come on, in the past three days, I have thought repeatedly that the official system of the past dynasties has been from top to bottom, just to assist His Majesty. Although the officials have assistants,
It is the responsibility of the country to govern the people, but they are always arrogant and unwilling to understand the sufferings of the people... The subordinates are willing to solve the problems of the people, but the officials frequently hinder them, this is the green reason!"
Zhang Ximeng was shocked. These words came out of Zhu Yuan's mouth. This was not something he could say!
Why does he look a bit like Li Shanchang?
Lao Zhu frowned, "Mr. Li, what do you have in mind?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said loudly: "The senior minister believes that setting up hundreds of officials should not only assist the emperor, but also care about the situation of the people and take the sufferings of the people into mind. When the people ask about the situation, what kind of officials should be set up accordingly to deal with these matters
Take care of everything. Take this incident as an example. The people need correct education and guidance, but the Ministry of Rites only cares about the royal sacrificial etiquette, which makes the superiors disappointed. It is understandable."
Li Shanchang suddenly widened his eyes and looked at Lao Li in disbelief.
broken!
It really opened his eyes!
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help being shocked, and blurted out: "Mr. Li's words hit the nail on the head. Actually, they are even more penetrating than Mr. Zhang!"
The other ministers were also stunned. Is this the same Zhu Yuanzhang they knew? How come he has changed?
Only Lao Li felt miserable. I am the left prime minister, and I am more profound than Li Shan. Isn’t that reasonable?
"I sincerely ask you to come to power and reorganize the official system according to the needs of the people. Only in this way can we be able to do everything we can and bring great order to the world!" After saying this, Lao Li knelt down...