Recently, many people in many places in the north have discovered that this year's climate is a bit dry, which can be called abnormally dry.
After the beginning of spring, rain became very rare, and there were even signs of drought. In Henan, there was not even a drop of rain. Large areas of wheat seedlings withered and died, and people have begun to flee the famine with their families and children.
In the south, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Huguang and many other areas have experienced continuous plum rains, which have caused small-scale floods. Many people have suffered losses in life and property, and more than 100,000 hectares of cultivated land have been affected. This year's grain production will definitely decrease.
The climate anomalies caused by the Little Ice Age, including floods in the south and drought in the north, predicted in Xujiazhuang's "Oriental Times" were actually accurately predicted, as if by the power of a ghost.
panic.
Then comes panic.
Emperor Chongzhen Zhu Youjian proposed to increase disaster relief efforts at court meetings many times, but few people responded positively. Many civil servants continued to do the same thing, asking the emperor to self-examine and to be frugal.
Extravagance, if it really doesn't work, just issue an edict to impress yourself, and maybe the droughts and floods will stop.
Of course, we can also take practical disaster relief actions, bring money! If we take money from internal funds, there will be no money in the treasury for a long time. We ministers are all eating rubbish. If internal funds don’t provide money, we can’t do disaster relief.
Faced with these civil servants who were like knives, Zhu Youjian had no choice but to give up discussing disaster relief at the court meeting and held several cabinet meetings in the Wenhua Palace to discuss the matter with the old cabinet ministers.
Chief Minister Wen Tiren said: "Your Majesty, the imperial court has no money and cannot do anything about these major disasters. We can only issue an order to ask state and county officials to inform the situation, let the people help each other to help themselves, and reduce some taxes this year. This is
This is the limit of what the imperial court can do.”
Wu Zongda, the second assistant, said: "If your majesty cannot just sit back and watch, you must take precautions to reduce the losses of the victims. At least 3 million silver dollars, or even 5 million silver dollars, can achieve a better disaster relief effect. State and county officials from all over the country will also do their best."
work."
Qian Shisheng, a bachelor, also said: "Yes, Your Majesty, if you want the horse to run, you have to give it grass. This court gives nothing but a decree. Except for a small number of capable ministers and officials, how many people know how to do it?"
Spend your own money and do things with sincerity? What’s more, if there is a major disaster this year, the various states and counties will not be able to raise money and food, so even if you are determined to do things, there will be nothing you can do."
University scholar Wang Yingxiong came up with an idea: "How about your majesty guarantee it in the name of the royal family and borrow 10 million silver dollars from Tianxiatong Bank for disaster relief. Anyway, Xujiazhuang has plenty of money. It doesn't hurt to borrow a little, and we can pay it back later."
After listening to the words of these old bachelors.
Chongzhen's face was very dark and ugly. If he didn't care about his demeanor, he would have cursed loudly.
Hob meat.
These old bachelors of the pavilion are also cutters!
Except for Qian Shisheng's borrowing strategy, none of them were reliable. No one was willing to pluck out their own hair and asked the wealthy gentry to contribute money and food to help with disaster relief. They were all selfish people.
What's more, is Xujiazhuang's money so easy to borrow? It doesn't matter how many contracts and agreements I have signed and how much price and benefit I have paid. Borrowing money is fun for a while, but spending money is even more fun. The problem is that no matter what
No matter how much you borrow, you will have to repay it sooner or later, and if you can't repay it, you will have to come up with something to pay off the debt, and even leave a huge debt to future generations, which is difficult to get rid of, like being tied up and unlocked.
Therefore, reason told Zhu Youjian that if you can't afford it, don't borrow it, borrow as little as you can, and pay it back as soon as you can.
Let it go.
The cabinet meeting also failed to produce any results, and it was settled.
After the old bachelors of the pavilion leave.
"Hey~"
Zhu Youjian, who was sitting on the soft chair, couldn't help but sigh, feeling very helpless.
He couldn't help but think of the debate between Xujiazhuang and the Confucianists in late April. Zhu Youjian was also paying attention to the whole process, eagerly looking forward to the Confucianists winning, hoping to put Xujiazhuang into shame and suffer a humiliating defeat.
In the end, it was Confucianism that was completely defeated. Through these ten debates, the essence of Confucianism was completely stripped away, leaving no underpinnings at all.
The loyal dog of the imperial power - the loyal dog of the non-emperor, whoever has the imperial power will be supported.
The evil ghost of the people, the evil ghost who oppresses and exploits the people.
Most of the incompetent mediocre people are unable to govern the country peacefully, or they govern the country with words, and most of them are selfish.
Zhu Youjian did not accept these unpleasant descriptions. How could his ministers and ministers be so unbearable?
But now it seems that Xu Jiazhuang's description of the characteristics of Confucianism cannot be said to be 100% correct, but it is at least five or six points correct. After all, the natural disaster warning "Oriental Times" issued in early March this year, but after such a long time, he
Four or five imperial edicts were issued in succession requiring disaster prevention in various places, but few paid attention to it and even fewer took action. It was like watching the occurrence of natural disasters and being unable to do anything.
In the words of the Oriental Times, this is called lying down, which is completely irresponsible.
But as an emperor, what can he do? Yes, he has a little money in his internal funds, but how can he alleviate the natural disasters in the entire Ming Dynasty with only one or two million silver dollars?
I can only sit here and sigh.
"Your Majesty~"
Eunuch Wang Chengen came over and persuaded: "You have been working too hard recently. How can you, Your Majesty, carry such a big stall by yourself? Your Majesty, His Royal Highness has made great achievements in his studies recently, and he has even learned a few songs in the past few days.
Le, Your Majesty, why don't you go to the East Palace to have a look, test the prince, and relax your dragon body."
"Okay, great idea, my dear."
Zhu Youjian's eyes lit up. It was true that he hadn't seen the prince for a while, and he missed him quite a bit.
And I don’t know how he is doing in his studies. Is he a bit neglected or has he made some progress? He needs to take a good exam.
"Let's go, please accompany us."
Zhu Youjian stood up immediately and said.
…
East Palace.
After a lot of testing, Zhu Youjian was very satisfied.
It's been a while since I last saw the prince. He has made great progress in his studies. He is literate in more than 500 words, can read some simple articles, and is very good at mathematics. His level of intelligence is not much worse than when he was a child.
"Father, father, I also learned three very beautiful songs, and I want to sing them to my father." Prince Zhu Cixiang said as if he wanted to show off.
"My son has even learned singing and music. Well, come and sing, and your father will listen to it." Zhu Youjian said happily.
"Hmm~"
Zhu Cixiang cleared his throat, stood up straight, smoothed out his breath, and said solemnly: "The first song "Country" is dedicated to my father."
Then he started singing.
One Yukou China, One Tile Roof to Start a Family
They say the country is very big, but in fact it is one family
Fill the country with one heart and support the home with one hand
A family is the smallest country, a country is thousands of families
Kingdom in the world, home in heaven and earth
Only with a strong country can there be a rich family
…
The home of the country lives in the heart, and the country of the home stands in harmony
The country is the perseverance of honor, and the home is the overflowing happiness
Every inch of the country, every footprint of the home
Country and family are connected together to create a miracle in the world
The country is my country, the home is my home
I love my country, I love my home
I love my..........country
"Father, there is also a second song "Wanjiang" dedicated to my father."
Zhu Cixiang continued to sing:
Write about the sky and only write about a corner of the sun and the long moon
Paint the earth and only paint a corner of the mountains and rivers.
Look at the eternity and look up to the heaven and the earth for five thousand years
Only Yanhuang, with an open heart, travels all over the world
…
The red sun rises in the east and its avenues are filled with glowing light
How lucky I am to be born in your arms
Inherit the same blood flow
Difficulties are shared, blessings are shared, and we stand upright
Our country is endowed with benevolence
Faith that lasts for thousands of years
"Also, the third song "Chinese Young Man" is dedicated to my father."
He had just finished singing the first two songs, and before his breath returned to normal, little Zhu Cixiang continued to sing in a crisp voice:
The wisdom of youth leads to the wisdom of the country
A rich young man makes a country rich
A strong young man makes a country strong
…
Teenagers have their own teenage madness
My heart is like the blazing sun
Thousands of obstacles stand in my way
I am the only young man today
The sky is high and the sea is thousands of miles long
Chinese teenagers are full of high spirits
Work hard to become a pillar
Live up to youth
…
All three songs were sung.
Zhu Cixiang, who was somewhat out of breath, said: "Father, I can't sing alone. The teacher said that these songs need many children to sing them together. After a while, I will call my younger brothers and sisters together to form a royal choir.
Sing these songs together, sing them to your father, queen, mother and queen, sing them to the ministers, and record them on records so that everyone in the world can hear them..." Five-year-old Zhu Cixiang seemed to have aroused his interest in becoming a singer and star.
But seeing his father Zhu Youjian's performance, he was stunned and asked in confusion: "Father, why are you crying? Is someone bullying you? I'll help you teach him a lesson!"
"No, it's just that the wind and sand got into my eyes."
Zhu Youjian lifted up the sleeves of his dragon robe, wiped his wet eyes, and turned around to hide his embarrassment.
Naturally, his eyes were not squinted by the wind and sand, but he actually shed tears and was moved to tears.
For example, the spirit of patriotism and love for family in the first song "Country", and what is extremely rare, is that it puts the country before the family, and writes such inspiring words as "only when a strong country can a rich family"
Lyrics: Today, in the Ming Dynasty, there are only a few people who have such ideological consciousness. How many of the beasts in the imperial court of the Ming Dynasty can have such a consciousness?
The second song "Ten Thousand Frontiers" directly made Zhu Youjian's eyes reddened and he cried on the spot. Why? Patriotic spirit. He saw a precious patriotic spirit in it, especially "I am so lucky to be born in your arms.
The phrase "Inherit the same blood flow" not only expresses the love for this land, but also contains the idea of loyalty to the emperor, because patriotism is loyalty to the emperor, and the two are inseparable. Moreover, the title of the song "Wanjiang" is not only personal
The Wanjiang is the Wanjiang that belongs to the emperor. This is actually praising the imperial power and the deepest love of a Ming citizen for the empire.
How could he not be moved?
Of course, who is the creator of these songs? Zhu Youjian knew as soon as he heard the content that it must be the owner of Xu Yuanxu Village in Jiangnan, the man whom Zhu Youjian regarded as his biggest threat and rival.
But could someone who could write a song like "Wanjiang" be a bad person? How bad could his quality be? Could he really be someone with ulterior motives, treacherous and sinister?
I also thought about Xujiazhuang lending money to the royal family time and time again, with low or even interest-free interest, helping him tide over difficulties time and time again.
and his contribution in the extermination of rogue bandits.
Directly recreate the contributions made by creation slaves.
In addition, banks were established, new money was issued, and bad money was eliminated, which stabilized the economic order of the Ming Dynasty and made the Ming Dynasty's economy more prosperous.
Xujiazhuang also provided a lot of help in the "Royal Farm Plan" implemented by Fang Yizhi.
One by one, Zhu Youjian touched his conscience and asked, was Xujiazhuang helping him or harming him?
Compared with those incompetent, shameless and useless civil servants, which one of the things Xujiazhuang did that the civil servants could not do but helped wipe their butts?
But he has always distrusted him, and has always been wary and suspicious of him, but he never thought about what role Xu Jiazhuang could play and how much ability he could exert under the constraints and suppression of the civil servants if he really surrendered to and served the court.
It is the smartest and most effective move for us to fight in separate courts and confront Confucianism.
Now I hear this song "Wanjiang" which seems to express my feelings.
Lightning flashed in Zhu Youjian's mind!
Understood.
He figured it all out.
It turns out that Xu Yuan, the owner of Xujiazhuang, is the most loyal and patriotic person in the world!
I misunderstood him, I blamed him wrongly, and I may owe him a few apologies, because the owner of the village, Xu Yuanxu, has been carrying the burden for Ming Dynasty and resisting the people of darkness!
This moment.
Zhu Youjian, who fell into a state of perceptual cognition, had a huge misunderstanding of Xujiazhuang.
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