Chapter six hundred and fortieth second amnesty idea
Wang Gong Factory.
The use of firearms began at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. During the Yongle period, firearms manufacturing developed greatly. Among the three major battalions stationed in the capital, the Shenji Battalion was the main force directly under the imperial court. It was equipped with the most advanced firearms in the world. For this reason, the imperial court
Six gunpowder factory bureaus were established near Shihuma Street in Fuchifang in the southwest of the capital. All the lead and gunpowder required for the firearms business were manufactured here. Most of the firearms used by the imperial army came from this neighborhood.
Zhu Hao wore casual clothes and went with Tang Yin to meet with Bao and Huang, two craftsmen representatives from Wuzhong who came to the capital. They were Bao Liben, who was in his forties and was good at wood carving and stone carving, and Huang Dan, who was in his twenties and was good at iron casting.
Zhu Hao has admired the collection of the Forbidden City, which is a horn cup made by Bao Tiancheng, a rhinoceros horn sculptor in Wuzhong. However, Bao Tiancheng was a figure in the late Ming Dynasty, but he does not know whether he is a descendant of the Bao family, let alone whether he is related to Bao Liben.
There were already many "firearms experts" in Wang Gong's factory in the Ming Dynasty, so Zhu Hao didn't need to worry too much about the firearms modification process.
Bao Liben and Huang Dan, one old and the other young, were both very polite to Tang Yin.
Tang Yin has a great reputation in Wuzhong, and he is now working for the new emperor. The Bao family and the Huang family also took the honor of taking care of Tang Yin, a "big man" in the court, and brought their families to the capital to participate in the Ministry of Industry.
When craftsmen were chosen, they actually didn’t know what they were going to do.
Although Bao Liben was old, he was not good at words, and Zhu Hao couldn't understand what Wu Nong said softly. Huang Dan, as a young man at that time, spoke the northern dialect well.
The main communication matters are done by Huang Dan.
"...Lord Tang, I am just a commoner, running a small business, but I don't know how I can serve the imperial court. When we were approaching the capital, I heard that the imperial court was opening a coal kiln, but we did not burn coal.
The ability..."
Huang Dan originally thought that there would be big business in Beijing this time, but when he heard rumors about Tang Yin on the way, he realized that Tang Yin was only a "high official" in name. In terms of official status, he was not even as good as a local magistrate. For ordinary people, they distinguish
I don’t know the difference between Beijing officials and local officials. I only know whether a person is a senior official or a junior official based on the level of his official rank.
They also heard that Tang Yin was only responsible for helping the emperor to open coal mines, and their expectations were greatly reduced.
Tang Yin said: "The coal mine matter has nothing to do with you. Let me tell you something real first. During the three-month probation period, each person will be paid at least one tael of silver per month. In addition, each person will be given a one-time payment of five taels of silver for housing expenses..."
Huang Dan and Bao Liben couldn't help but look at each other,
From Wuzhong to the capital, if you include the time on the way back and forth, it will take five months. One person can earn eight taels of silver, which is actually quite good money.
Huang Dan asked: "What if I can be chosen?"
Before Tang Yin could answer, Zhu Hao said with a smile: "The minimum salary is three taels of silver per month, and you can increase it in the future."
"Sanliang, did you hear that right?"
Huang Dan was surprised.
A county magistrate's annual salary is only forty taels. How can a craftsman get thirty-six taels?
Nowadays, officials are the standard, and it is natural that being an official should earn more than others. Craftsmen have always been oppressed. Who wants to have no social status?
Tang Yin wasn't quite sure what Zhu Hao was going to do, but he still had only a vague idea of what Zhu Hao was trying to do before he came.
Now that Zhu Hao has come forward to speak out, he feels a lot less worried.
Zhu Hao said: "The Bao family are good at carving, right? I heard that the Huang family is good at iron-making? Now we want to make high-quality iron tools, which may be a little different from what you used to make."
Huang Dan asked: "What's so strange about iron weapons? Is it a sword or a stirrup?"
"Hey, do you know what a spring is?"
Zhu Hao smiled and glanced at the two of them, then asked: "Where is the bearing?"
Huang Dan and Bao Liben looked at each other, feeling like they were listening to heavenly scriptures.
"The drawings and everything are ready-made. If you can't cast it at the moment, you can pull the wire first. Our iron is not ordinary pig iron, it is high-quality steel. You will know it when you see it... As for the Bao family,
The main task is to create some wooden or rock bases, which must comply with regulations and be as fine as millimeters... You can temporarily
If you don’t understand these new words before, the slightest difference can make a huge difference, it depends on your ability..."
Zhu Hao originally wanted to recruit more types of craftsmen.
Now the Bao family and the Huang family each have their own strengths, so for the time being, they will use their strengths to their own advantage.
The skills of wood carving and stone carving can be used to make some gun stocks, gun mounts, etc. As for the Huang family who make iron tools, they do not let them use big hammers to strike iron, but let them make fine iron parts, especially
Create modules to produce steam engines, textile machines and even ship components to mass-produce molds and products.
"Mr. Tang, I'll take them to Xishan in a few days to get used to the environment. But before leaving...it's best for each of your two families to send someone to my place to learn. Some things can be made now.
But some things only exist on drawings, they have a shape, and you need to use your own knowledge to create it."
When Zhu Hao was manufacturing steam engines and textile looms, he discovered a big problem: ordinary carpenters, blacksmiths, etc. had difficulty completing some delicate work because of their rough skills.
This is also because in this era, there is no need to make devices very precise. Ordinary craftsmen cannot create those unheard-of devices.
This is the important reason why Zhu Hao wants to recruit skilled craftsmen from all over the country.
It was thought that the craftsmen invited by Su Xigui might still be barely competent, but now more professional people were needed to bind them with high-paying contracts and the intimidation of the imperial court to help Zhu Hao on his road to industrialization and the Ming Dynasty.
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Zhu Hao then inspected the craftsmanship of Bao Liben and Huang Dan.
It is indeed a unique skill passed down from the family. At least these two representatives have very good abilities.
Tang Yin was a little worried about going to Xishan again, but fortunately this time Zhu Hao explained that he would send people to Xishan so that the two families could see the living and working environment in Xishan, and after settling them down, they could return to the capital. Tang Yin did not
What's the mood?
The next morning, Zhu Si finally sat in court despite being ill, pretending to cough a few times from time to time.
Yang Tinghe held it back very hard and desperately wanted to know about his brother's situation. Unfortunately, the other ministers didn't open their eyes. They mainly mentioned the invasion of the Tatars in the northwest. They discussed the military aircraft matter all morning. Yang Tinghe was too embarrassed to speak on his own, and there was no one.
Help him get started.
"Ahem!"
Zhu Si couldn't bear it anymore and finally took the initiative to say, "Dear ministers, something happened in the past two days. The Minister of War, Yang Tingyi, was involved in an old case from the past few years. Many imperial officials were impeached, so I took someone to imprison him.
I'm going to jail and let people inquire about it. I believe there will be results in the next few days."
All the ministers held their breath and concentrated.
If it were anyone else, someone might have come out to argue with the little emperor, but Yang Tingyi...
This person is very special in the court.
He is Yang Tinghe's younger brother, but he is also hated by many ministers. The main reason is that Yang Tingyi has no "bottom line" in his work. When Liu Jin was in power, he tried his best to flatter and rely on him. Later, Liu Jin fell and was directly included in the eunuch party. It was only because of Yang Tinghe's relationship.
That's why he wasn't sent to jail to face charges.
Later, his official position became higher and higher, mainly due to Yang Tinghe's power in the court. Especially at the end of the Zhengde Dynasty, when Yang Tinghe became the chief assistant, Yang Tingyi first served as the right minister of the Ministry of Industry to supervise Yizhou Shanchang, and then transferred to the right minister of the Ministry of War, and then joined the left minister of the Ministry of War.
The minister... then took a sick leave at home.
No matter which position he held, Yang Tingyi had committed corruption and perverting the law, and it was not very secretive. Almost everyone in the court knew about it.
This made Yang Ting and the people in the faction not want to face it.
No matter how prestigious you Yang Ting and Chaozhong are, having such a misbehaving younger brother, isn't it a bit... too ungrateful?
The emperor told Yang Tingyi's story, but no one came out to speak for Yang Tingyi, which shows how unpopular this person is.
Zhu Sidao said: "I never embarrass current or former officials without reason. This is just a routine question. I strictly prohibit anyone from using torture. Do you have any objections to this?"
Yang Tinghe wanted to wait for someone to come out and speak for his brother.
It is a pity that even if someone wants to speak for Yang Tingyi, but after hearing that the emperor said that he does not intend to use torture, what else can he think? Some people can
Impeachment, even if it is unreasonable to be imprisoned, maybe it is the emperor's way of protecting Yang Ting and his younger brother? Still, he did not mention this person, which tarnished his career.
Zhu Si waited, but no one came out to talk. Even Yang Tinghe remained silent, and his heart suddenly blossomed with joy.
Previously, he was feeling aggrieved because of the issue of selecting the Minister of Punishment, but now he felt that he had regained his position.
Zhu Si looked at Yang Tinghe and said: "Mr. Yang Ge, don't misunderstand me. After my son ascended the throne, he has always been merciful to the people. There have been many ups and downs in the past. Now it is time for us to work together to overcome the difficulties and minimize major issues as much as possible."
, small things turn into nothing...what do you think?"
How could Yang Tinghe not hear that Zhu Si had other ideas?
The previous cases involving Wang Qiong, Lu Wan, and others who trafficked Ning Wang and Ning Chen were led by Yang Tinghe, and they tended to expand.
Zhu Si wanted to prevent the case from being further implicated, but Yang Tinghe did not allow it.
Now it's Yang Tingyi's turn... If you, Yang Tinghe, have the ability, say anything that would rather be in vain than indulge, then you will be the one pushing your brother into the pit of fire.
Yang Tinghe raised the wat board and cupped his hands without replying.
Love so much.
"I have always believed that lenient punishments and lighter laws can appease the people. I wonder if you ministers have any opinions?" Zhu Sixian asked Yang Tinghe and then the ministers present.
The ministers saw that even Yang Tinghe did not come forward to express his opinions, so who would come forward to offer opinions?
Besides, there is nothing wrong with the emperor's words themselves.
After experiencing the chaos of the Zhengde Dynasty, how could we still govern our subjects with severe punishments?
Aren't you afraid of ***?
"Okay, I will find out the results in the next two days. In addition, I hope that for some less serious cases, I will pardon them if they can... and if they can be mitigated, they will be mitigated."
Zhu Si showed the demeanor of a benevolent king, "I also want to grant amnesty to the whole world during my wedding. If you have any opinions on this, please feel free to raise them."
Amnesty has occurred in all dynasties.
It was not unexpected for Zhu Si to bring it up at this time.
When Zhu Si ascended the throne, there was no act of amnesty, because at that time Jiang Bin, Qian Ning and others were still to be severely punished, as well as their accomplices. It cannot be said that the guilt of these people can be ignored or reduced.
It was appropriate to impose severe punishments at that time.
Now after more than a year of purges, it seems that it is time to treat others with leniency. Zhu Si proposed an amnesty at this time, which should have the effect of winning people's hearts.