Although I have some reservations about the New Deal.
But Xia Yuanji admired Taiping Mansion's accounting methods very much.
Now, the Chief Envoy of Zhejiang has sent the amount of money and food.
Xia Yuanji and Hu Guang were both interested.
The two of them immediately started watching. Hu Guang felt dizzy and confused when he saw the number of tears streaming down his face.
So he frowned and urged: "Xia Gong, Xia Gong...how many are they?"
"Don't worry." Xia Yuanji said, "I'll take a closer look."
After looking at another stick of incense, Hu Guang stared directly at Xia Yuanji: "Is there any result?"
Xia Yuanji then murmured: "Wait a little longer."
After another cup of tea, Xia Yuanji took a long breath and said with joy, "The number is out."
"How?" Hu Guang looked at Xia Yuanji, looking extremely nervous.
"The effect is remarkable, the grain tax has increased by 30%, the silver tax... last year was 170,000 taels, this year... it has increased significantly, and now it is 310,000 taels, haha..."
Xia Yuanji smiled happily.
The silver tax has increased by nearly 60-70%. If this is the case in all eighteen provinces, then it is not an exaggeration to say that it is very effective.
Although it is still far behind Taiping Mansion last year, this growth rate is terrifying.
Hu Guang finally exhaled a breath of turbidity, and couldn't help but his eyes lit up, and he smiled: "So... can we finally give an explanation to the world?"
Xia Yuanji said: "I am giving an explanation to Your Majesty. If Zhejiang Chief Envoy is like this, other chief envoys are not sure what to do. I am convinced that parents and officials everywhere will be able to understand the great righteousness, and the gentry and scholars in the world will also be able to understand it deeply." I know my painstaking efforts. As the saying goes, when everyone adds firewood, the flames will rise. Whether the seed of reading can survive depends on today."
Hu Guangdao: "What Duke Xia said is true. It's one of Duke Xia's winning moves in chess that makes people admire him."
Xia Yuanji smiled bitterly and said: "Hey, if I hadn't been forced to this point, why would I have made such a desperate move? Mr. Hu, it's up to you next."
"Look at me?" Hu Guang looked at Xia Yuanji with a puzzled expression.
Xia Yuanji Surong said: "As you said, if we don't create momentum, how can we let the world know that the gentry and scholars in various prefectures and counties are also considerate of the imperial court?"
After hearing this, Hu Guang understood immediately, opened his eyes slightly, and said solemnly: "I understand, don't worry, Mr. Xia, this matter will be taken care of by me."
Hu Guang returned home and entered Wenyuan Pavilion the next day.
He excitedly went to find Yang Rong first.
"Mr. Yang, do you know..."
"You don't have to tell me, I've heard a little bit about this." Yang Rong smiled.
Hu Guang's eyebrows were flying and he said: "I didn't expect that you are so well-informed! You see, the Zhejiang Chief Envoy has achieved such remarkable results, no less than the New Deal. In other words, the Taiping Prefecture's New Deal is nothing special to me. , I, the Chief Envoy of Zhejiang Province, can still introduce the old and bring forth the new."
Yang Rongdao: "Don't you think Mr. Hu is going too far?"
"Why do you call it too much? I think it is far from enough. With such outstanding political achievements, everyone in the world will look at it with suspicion. Taiping Mansion is a small place after all. Adding some money and food will look really beautiful, but after all... it is just a small place.
Well. But if Zhejiang's Chief Envoy, or even the Eighteen Chief's Envoys in the world, are so huge, if they all grow like this, Mr. Yang, let me ask you, isn't this also a new policy?"
Yang Rong only smiled and said nothing.
Hu Guang grimaced and said, "I'm too lazy to pay attention to you. I still have big things to do."
Immediately, he returned to his duty room and wrote furiously. In a moment, he completed this eloquent memorial in one go.
After that, he was ordered to be sent to the palace immediately.
Under normal circumstances, the Grand Scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion would not submit a letter in person. After all, if anything happens, he can face the Emperor.
And once you submit a letter, it will definitely attract the attention of people all over the world.
This memorial about the achievements of Zhejiang Chief Envoy naturally caused an uproar in both the government and the public.
As a result, more people couldn't help but clapped their legs and applauded after reading this memorial through Di Bao.
Within a few days, hundreds of officials came to the table one after another, all praising the Zhejiang Chief Envoy for taking benevolent government measures. Through education, he not only increased the government's money and food, but also enabled the people of the county to live and work in peace and contentment without any impact.
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This is nothing more than a life-saving pill for the officials who were extremely frustrated after suffering repeated blows from the New Deal.
Nowadays, the current situation is very different from what it was back then. The DPRK and the Central Government have begun to gradually realize the benefits of the New Deal. After all, they are all human beings. At this time, it is really a bit insulting to their own IQ to still cling to the old law.
It has become a consensus that the New Deal has benefits. The difference between everyone is... Isn't there nothing wrong with it?
Yes, those who are more radical are willing to fully accept the New Deal.
But the vast majority of ministers, although they verbally agreed, were not willing to do so.
After all... their family really has land.
So everyone had no choice but to keep silent. Anyway, if you say that the New Deal is good, he will remain silent. If you say that you are opposed to the New Deal, he will not say a word against it.
But now, the Zhejiang Chief Envoy's achievements have been outstanding, which suddenly made these usually soft-spoken people become more powerful.
So a flurry of memorials were sent up, all praising the Chief Envoy of Zhejiang.
Jiang Xiu, the chief envoy of Zhejiang Province, suddenly became one of the most capable officials in the world.
Those who ask for merit are like the crucian carp crossing the river.
At the court meeting at the end of the month, all the officials squared off.
Zhu Di ascended to the throne, and Prince Zhu Gaochi sat aside to listen to the affairs of state.
Zhang Anshi is also here, but he seems to be a wandering spirit at this time, thinking about his own thoughts.
Zhu Zhanji repaired the river very well, but Zhang Anshi was obviously not willing to do it. How much work had he done? Where should he be sent to hone his skills next?
In fact, what Zhang Anshi wanted most was to put Zhu Zhanji on the boat and send him directly to the sea to see the customs of the world.
But...it's obvious that the risk is too high and he can't afford this responsibility.
Just when Zhang Anshi was full of tangles, lowering his head to think and ponder.
After all the ministers shouted long live, someone said impatiently: "Your Majesty, Si Jiangxiu, the Chief Minister of Zhejiang, has made outstanding achievements. When I heard that he was governing in Zhejiang, the people of Zhejiang were all sincerely convinced. The characteristic of his administration is tolerance and benevolence.
All the people are grateful to him. I think... he is so virtuous and deserves to be remembered for his great merits. Guan Zhong of the Ming Dynasty should be promoted so that he can show the clear distinction between rewards and punishments in the imperial court."
The first person to speak was a Hanlin minister.
As soon as this statement came out, many people nodded in agreement.
Hu Guang's face was even more flushed, and he seemed to agree very much with this.
This Jiang Xiu, of course, must be praised and praised. After all... this is also a trend. Once a person like this who can greatly increase his money and food can be promoted, then other people will naturally follow his example.
This is called standing up a tree for trust!
Zhu Di was quite relieved about this.
He had looked at the accounts and found that they had indeed increased a lot. This 50% increase was very rare.
After all, Zhu Di didn't expect that everyone's parents and officials would be someone like Zhang Anshi who could make money.
So Zhu Di said: "Then I will issue an edict."
At this time, Xia Yuanji stood up and said: "Your Majesty, if it is just a banner, I think... it is really inappropriate. Why not... recall the capital and commend him in person... Your Majesty has clear rewards and punishments. How can you despise such an outstanding minister?"
?I have heard about Jiang Xiu for a long time. He has a clean sleeve and is a Jinshi during the Hongwu period. He has always worked hard and never complained. He has presided over horse administration and civil affairs. He can be regarded as a hardworking and uncomplaining person..."
Zhu Di frowned: "Then according to your words, I have given you less, so what reward should I give you?"
Xia Yuanji thought for a while and said: "Now that the Chief Envoy of Zhejiang cannot do without him for the time being, why not His Majesty give him the crown prince's young master to enhance his glory?"
After hearing this, all the ministers nodded secretly.
The chief envoy is a third-rank official, but it is a real job.
As for the Prince's Young Master, it is a false position, but he is of the second rank.
There is a lot of skill here. Usually, a young master is added after the actual job. The title of young master is equivalent to giving the chief envoy a promotion. It seems that it only increases some benefits, but at this time, the Ming Dynasty
, there is no tradition of giving false posts to local officials.
Only officials from the capital, such as Wenyuan Pavilion Grand Scholars, and various ministries would grant such titles.
If you get this, you will not only be promoted to a false position, but also all the chief ministers in the world will be of the third rank.
However, only Si Jiangxiu, the chief envoy of Zhejiang, was a second-rank official. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the best chief envoy in the world.
In the Ming Dynasty, at the local level, there were often the chief envoys responsible for the administration of civil affairs, the administrative envoys responsible for criminal law, and the administrative envoys responsible for the military affairs.
The three are of equal rank.
And once the chief envoy reaches the second rank, it means that within Zhejiang, the status of this chief envoy is more "calculated" than the other two.
Having set a precedent, the person who received the favor first will naturally benefit the most, and Jiang Xiu's future will be even more promising in the future.
It may not be impossible for him to be transferred to the Ministry of Finance in a few years.
After Xia Yuanji said this, many people said: "Your Majesty, I also think... this is very appropriate. If everyone follows Jiang Xiu's example, why should our Ming Dynasty not be able to prosper?"
"I second the proposal."
Hu Guang stood up at this time and said: "Your Majesty, by granting Jiang Xiu such honor, the imperial court hopes that the chief ministers in the world will follow Jiang Xiu as an example. There is nothing wrong with it."
Zhu Di hesitated and said: "The increase in money and food is indeed a lot. Can this be used as a reward? Does it violate the ancestral system?"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone couldn't help but want to curse him.
You, Zhu Laosi, have the nerve to say that you violated the ancestral system?
Some people even subconsciously glanced at Zhang Anshi, Prince of Wuhu County, who was standing not far from the prince.
Seeing that everyone had different expressions, Zhu Di coughed and said, "But... to be able to collect so much money and food, it is indeed a great achievement for hard work."
"Your Majesty." Xia Yuanji corrected Zhu Di: "It's not that he collected money and food, or that he worked hard, but he didn't harm the soldiers and civilians, but made more money and food. This is a model."
Xia Yuanji felt that this matter still needed to be explained clearly. If not, everyone in the world would imitate Jiang Xiu and become a cruel official in order to increase their money and food, which would be an outrage.
The distinction here must be made clear. Jiang Xiu's achievement was that he collected more money and food while the Zhejiang Chief Envoy remained stable.
Zhu Di nodded and said, "Does any of you have any objections?"
Zhu Di looked at the ministers.
All the ministers were silent.
Zhu Di smiled and glanced at Zhang Anshi and said: "Zhang Qing, why don't you speak today? Aren't you usually very good at speaking?"
Zhang Anshi smiled bitterly. He was usually cautious in his words and deeds. When did he give His Majesty such an impression?
Zhang Anshi thought about it for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, just for a little more money and food, is it too heavy to give the prince a young master? If... other people do the same in the future, wouldn't the world be filled with young masters, young masters, and young masters?
?I think...it's better to be more cautious."
Zhu Di laughed.
However, Zhang Anshi's words aroused everyone's attention.
Jealousy, this must be jealousy!
Xia Yuanji stood up unceremoniously, his face glowing red and he said: "Isn't it also because of the success of the New Deal and the outstanding achievements of His Majesty the Prince today?"
He used the word "prefecture and king" very seriously.
You, Zhang Anshi, are the first king with a different surname in the world. How did you become king? Do you still need everyone to recall it?
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but laugh and said: "I can't defeat Mr. Xia."
He thought he was bored and begged for mercy.
The speed of its transformation can be called France.
Zhu Di blew his beard at Zhang Anshi. This guy Zhang Anshi... doesn't have the spirit of a man!
Under the expectant eyes of all ministers.
Zhu Di pondered for a moment and said: "What you said is not unreasonable. If so...then...just follow Xia Qing's words."
Hu Guang and Xia Yuanji both breathed a sigh of relief. This time...finally...there were measures against the New Deal.
Judging from His Majesty's attitude, it seems that he agrees with Jiang Xiu.
It can be seen that if there are other ways to satisfy His Majesty, there is great hope that the new policies in these eighteen provinces will be nipped in the bud.
So everyone praised His Majesty for his sage.
Zhu Di dismissed the court with a wave of his hand.
Zhang Anshi was very popular, and he always got along with the ministers physically.
But today his prince and brother-in-law are here, so he has no time to pay attention to others.
As soon as the emperor Zhu Di left, he obediently stepped forward and helped his brother-in-law Zhu Gaochi out of the palace.
Zhu Gaochi is now even fatter. He is out of breath after walking a few steps, and his expression is not very good. At his age, one can imagine how weak his body has become due to his obesity.
Zhang Anshi had deep feelings for Zhu Gaochi, so he said with concern: "Brother-in-law... you have to pay attention to your health."
A look of grievance flashed across Zhu Gaochi's face quickly, and then he lamented: "I have been humiliated a lot for this, so please don't add fuel to the fire."
Zhang Anshi was speechless and ran out of words.
Zhu Gaochi complained: "My father ordered people to go to the East Palace to take charge of the kitchen and urge me to go on a diet. Now the food I eat every day is not as good as that of a child. Those eunuchs who are in charge of the kitchen are really meticulous. They keep an eye on me all day long, trying to survive."
No, I can't die."
Having said that, he was dejected.
Zhang Anshi knew a little bit about this matter, and there is indeed such a record in history.
Rumor has it that when Zhu Gaochi became emperor in history, he did not hold grudges against anyone else. Even those who had offended him as the prince in the past, he still ignored them.
Only a few cooks in the East Palace were supposed to be sent by Zhu Di to supervise Zhu Gaochi, but Zhu Gaochi was so angry that he had these cooks killed before he even ascended the throne.
Zhang Anshi had no choice but to smile bitterly. Well, there was nothing he could do about it.
"Is there anything to eat?" Zhu Gaochi looked around cautiously, and then whispered: "You have to find a way to bring some, so that no one can see it."
Zhang Anshi listened to his brother-in-law's pitiful voice and almost agreed, but then he carefully looked at Zhu Gaochi's figure and said: "Brother-in-law, if you continue to be fat like this, you will definitely get a serious illness. I'm afraid you won't be able to save yourself.
You'd better take it easy."
He knew that his prince brother-in-law did not live long. After Zhu Di passed away, Zhu Gaochi also died within a few months.
Zhang Anshi is quite worried. He hopes that his brother-in-law will live longer. After all, that boy Zhu Zhanji... doesn't necessarily seem to be very conscientious.
Zhu Gaochi sighed quietly: "I am born like this, so what can I do? You don't know very well. Now I can only eat twice a day, and each time I eat less than half a liter. Oh, I am suffering to death."
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but said: "Brother-in-law can gain weight by drinking cold water?"
Zhu Gaochi said: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
Zhang Anshi kept his head silent and began to think about something in his heart.
Zhu Gaochi was now full of hunger, so he said: "Tomorrow... you come to the East Palace to see me, and remember to secretly bring me some food."
Zhang Anshi hesitated for a while, but in the end he couldn't bear to do it, so he had to say: "Okay."
I just didn't expect it. After a pause, Zhu Gaochi seemed to remember something, but then said: "That's it. I'm afraid it's very hard for you to run back and forth. I'd better bear with it. You have a heavy responsibility now, Qixia."
It’s not close to the East Palace either…”
Hearing what his brother-in-law said, Zhang Anshi felt even more distressed and said, "It doesn't matter, I have nothing to do these days anyway."
Zhu Gaochi looked at him strangely and said, "How can everything be okay?"
Zhang Anshi said calmly: "Let the people below take care of everything and give them a chance to hone themselves."
Zhu Gaochi: "..."
After a long time, Zhu Gaochi said: "No wonder Zhan Ji has become thinner. It is said that the affairs are complicated and the responsibilities are long and heavy."
Zhang Anshi flashed a hint of embarrassment and chuckled dryly.
After saying goodbye to Zhu Gaochi, Zhang Anshi returned to his palace.
Inside the mansion, Gao Xiang had been waiting for a long time.
Zhang Anshi took off his python robe, put on a Taoist uniform as thin as a gauze, let out a comfortable breath, and then had herbal tea served, saying: "It's very hot, it's very hot!
Lao Gao, why are you here again?"
Gao Xiang blushed, saying this a bit like he comes here often?
But if you think about it carefully, he does move around more frequently on weekdays.
At this time, he smiled and said: "Your Highness, the matter of summer tax..."
"Summer tax?" Zhang Anshi suddenly became energetic and asked: "How much can it increase this year?"
Gao Xiang said: "It may be far beyond the expectations of His Highness and the lower officials."
Zhang Anshi became curious, raised his eyes and asked, "Why is this?"
Gao Xiang said: "After I learned about it, I realized that the incident was very sudden... Your Highness, can I ask for a drink of water? Oh, this damn weather..."
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