Zhu Di just snorted coldly at this time, looking at these guilty Hanlins. At this time, in fact, there was no talk of coldness.
After all, Zhu Di was not the original Zhu Yunwen, so he would not have too high expectations for these so-called scholars who came from the Imperial Academy. However, seeing the ugly behavior of these people, he could not help but feel a little angry.
Naturally, what made Zhu Di most angry was not only this, but that the hidden households of a mere Jiangxi chief envoy were so rampant. If he could not even make the household registration of the people real, then the entire Ming Dynasty would be ruined.
The foundation is actually just empty talk.
The basis for controlling household registration lies in taxation and corvee, and even includes the status of the land controlled by household registration, not to mention the recruitment of soldiers.
In other words, all the decrees of the imperial court are essentially formulated based on the household registration situation. If this foundation is not even deep, then the so-called governance is simply empty talk.
The hidden household registration does not have to accept any obligations or pay taxes. This means that these obligations and taxes will inevitably be imposed on the registered residents controlled by the imperial court. Naturally, this will not only increase their burden, but also increase the burden on certain people.
This meaning will also make more people inclined to exile.
What's even more terrifying is that hiding one's household registration is not something ordinary people can do. From the local government to the local security chief and armor chief, everyone from top to bottom can do it.
,Essentially, any link must be a part of it.
Even in the temple, I'm afraid there are many people who are well aware of this situation.
But... these things... are actually airtight. Everyone knows it, but no one is willing to say it, and no one dares to say it.
Of course Zhu Di knew that not everyone would benefit from this, and it was not that everyone was unaware of the dangers of this matter, but even people in high places in the temple did not dare to talk about this matter, so... they
What are you afraid of?
What power is more terrifying than the emperor Zhu Di?
Even if it is an imperial edict, it cannot be respected by everyone.
Even if it was Zhu Di's will, some people still dared to refute it, and even dared to refute it righteously.
But unfortunately, for this obvious phenomenon, everyone has become blind and deaf.
At this time, Zhu Di felt a deep sense of boredom.
He had been fighting with these people for many years, and he was tired.
Watching Hanlin send these people out one by one, he would not want to see them again for the best part of his life!
But... it is easy to kick these people away, but how to solve the current affairs has become an urgent matter now.
Zhu Di sat upright with a gloomy look on his face, then raised his head to look at Xie Jin and others.
He also had quite a few complaints against Xie Jin and others, because these Wenyuan Pavilion bachelors did not dare to mention this matter.
However, it was okay not to talk about Xie Jin, but at least Yang Rongren and others were already loyal to him and never mentioned it to him.
If his grandson, who was in the Jiangxi Chief Envoy, had not been involved in this matter because of the operation of the railway, which made Zhu Di realize that the problem of hidden households was so serious, I am afraid that Zhu Di would still think that it was just a simple matter.
The disease of ringworm and scabies can be hidden in only one or two tenths of the household registrations in the world.
The more Zhu Di thought about it, the worse he felt. He pursed his lips and was silent for a long time before he said slowly: "The problem of Yinhu is so terrifying. What do you think?"
Jie Jin was obviously aware of His Majesty's mood at this time. Looking at His Majesty's gloomy face, it was impossible for them not to feel a little uneasy and frightened in their hearts.
To be honest, if Jie Jin was fooled like this, he would be in trouble. After all, he is already very mature. At this time, he did not want to kill anyone, but patiently asked about the situation. It can be seen that as he grows older, His Majesty has already
Have enough patience.
Jie Jin tried hard to calm down and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, when I was in Java, I also encountered such a situation. Many people arrived in Java, and many people concealed their household registration. However, Java is a good place.
Here, it is just an island, and there are native barbarians around it. If you hide your household registration, you will not be under the control of His Highness King Zhao, and you will be among the natives, and it will be difficult to make a living. But even so, there are still people who will take risks!"
"Faced with such a situation, there are special officials in the Household Department of Prince Zhao who are responsible for the household registration situation. They conduct checks every now and then to ensure nothing goes wrong... I think... we might as well take this opportunity to conduct an inspection for each province first.
For a big inspection, let’s find out the general situation first and then talk about it.”
Zhu Di pondered for a moment, frowned, as if he was thinking and weighing something, but after thinking about it carefully, he could only take the solution to Jin for the time being.
He closed his eyes and then continued to speak slowly: "First issue a stern decree to instruct the officials in all prefectures and counties in the world, especially the three departments in each province. We must give strict instructions. First, we must make them feel fearful, and then we instruct the provinces."
As well as prefectures and counties, strict inspections were carried out. The officials in the world were even more cunning in the Yongle Dynasty than in the days of Emperor Taizu and Gao..."
When Zhu Di talked about Emperor Taizu Gao, many people couldn't help but tremble in their hearts.
In this context, talking about Zhu Di, his dearest father, is actually a naked threat.
When everyone became more and more uneasy, Zhu Di continued: "Since I came to the throne, the officials I have killed are far less than those of Taizu and Emperor Gao. It can be seen that I have a lot of tolerance towards my ministers. I am so kind to you, sir.
How can you repay me? You have actually deceived the superiors and concealed the household registration system, causing the household registration system to deteriorate to this point. From today on, officials all over the world will immediately start to find out the number of people registered in their own counties. If there is still slack, they will not be lenient."
Xie Jinren and others wrote it down honestly.
Zhu Di added: "This matter must be handled urgently. Not only must an order be issued, but the officials and the Metropolitan Procuratorate must also be selected to patrol and conduct inspections in all prefectures and counties across the country. I must ensure that nothing goes wrong."
Xie Jin and others said: "Follow the order."
Zhu Di took a deep breath. He was very patient today. After all, what he received today, although there was news that made him furious, there was also good news from his grandson.
But at this time, he really wasn't in the mood to continue facing these people who made him miserable. So Zhu Di immediately said: "Back off."
The bachelors resigned one by one in silence and returned to Wenyuan Pavilion, and everyone sighed.
Fortunately for Zhang Anshi, this matter has nothing to do with him, and no matter how he settles the accounts, it is not his fault. Instead, others have begun to prepare a draft decree.
His Majesty's tone is so stern, so this edict must also have a chilling air, and must show His Majesty's determination to make the most of it. After all, every word in the edict must be precise. Otherwise, the next three divisions will
Hezhou County cannot fathom its meaning.
Therefore, the text of the imperial edict must be tactful. After all, the emperor's will cannot be openly shouted out, but it must also let people understand the true meaning of it and know its power. Then... this must be waited for by the imperial edict.
And the bachelors have grasped it accurately. Even if there is a little carelessness, even a word difference, there may be ambiguity.
Generally speaking, the Hanlin who was waiting for the imperial edict first drafted a rough edict, and then sent it to the Grand Scholar for review. After the Grand Scholar made several cuts, it was then submitted to the palace to add a seal, and then it was promulgated to the world through the General Affairs Department.
Zhang Anshi couldn't understand why Wenyuan Pavilion attached so much importance to the drafting of the decree. He only looked at the literal meaning of the decree. As for understanding the original meaning of the decree, it was really difficult for him.
Therefore, for a whole day, Zhang Anshi just went to the study of Wenyuan Pavilion to drink tea alone. However, Zhang Anshi himself was not without thoughts, because he was thinking about something.
After that, Zhang Anshi hurried back home, but ordered his guard Zhang Sandao: "Go and call that... that Hu Mu from the Postal Department."
It is very rude to call him by his first name.
But if it is Zhang Anshi, then it has nothing to do with politeness.
Hu Mu occasionally went to the palace to report some matters to Zhang Anshi, so he was now familiar with Zhang Anshi.
Many times, when he encountered difficulties in advancing his work, Zhang Anshi would always make surprising remarks occasionally, which would make Hu Mu's eyes suddenly brighten up.
Therefore, Hu Mu now admires Zhang Anshi with great admiration.
The most important thing is that he has now devoted himself wholeheartedly to the affairs of the Postal Department, including personnel, finance, rewards and punishments, and business. All these things are started from scratch, and he accumulates experience bit by bit.
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Fortunately, things are progressing smoothly. After the general salary and reward and punishment systems have been drawn up, everyone at the postal department is willing to work hard, so although there are occasional omissions, overall, it is satisfactory.
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After hearing Zhang Anshi's summons, Hu Mu didn't dare to neglect, so he put down what he was doing and hurried to the palace.
Although they were familiar with each other, Hu Mu still bowed respectfully when he saw Zhang Anshi: "Your Highness."
Zhang Anshi glanced at him: "You know that I don't like to be polite, so there is no need to be polite. Come, sit down and talk."
Zhang Anshi then smiled and said: "Pour him some tea."
Zhang San on the side quickly poured tea for Hu Mu.
Zhang Anshi showed a relaxed attitude, but Hu Mu was not at all relaxed.
Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "Has the business at the Postal Department begun?"
"It has already started." Hu Mu paused, and then said: "Now, more than 3,000 post stations in the world have been cleaned up, and the personnel are ready. The railway department has also been contacted. In addition,
The waterways and checkpoints in various places have also been sorted out. According to His Highness's instructions, mailboxes have been set up at the township pavilion level, and flower coupons have also begun to be printed...and every day.
A post station, with several newsstands set up underneath, has also begun to be properly organized."
After thinking for a while, he continued: "As for the postal exchange offices needed by the various states, it will still take some time, but I think there is no need to worry about it for the time being. It is said that people cannot establish trust without trust. After all, this money order
When it comes to money, if you want to make people believe in the credibility of the money order, it cannot be solved in three or two days. You need to start with letters. Only when people believe in the credibility of the Postal Service can people be willing to send packages, and when the package is done, it will be foolproof.
At that time, the bill of exchange business could only be carried out, so the official's focus now is on the letter business, which is the foundation for winning the trust of the people."
Zhang Anshi said: "Things have priorities. Your idea is not wrong. The soldiers and civilians in this world, especially those in remote villages, are cautious and conservative. They are careful in everything. How difficult it is to win their trust. Let's start with letters.
Even if we don’t aim at making big profits at the beginning, as long as we have credibility, then... we will be successful."
Hu Mu smiled and said: "There is also a newsstand. The newsstand goes deep into the countryside. It can not only sell newspapers, but also be responsible for liaison with the post station. It can also make it convenient for people to deliver letters. However... I think the newsstand in this newsstand is
Is the Di newspaper on sale too single? It would be more beneficial if there are other books."
Zhang Anshi lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment, then said: "This is true. Readers of the Di newspaper can read it, but for ordinary people who can barely read a few words, it is difficult to get interested in reading the Di newspaper every day. Now outside
, aren't all kinds of operas popular? With operas, there are people who write scripts. These people... may be useful. You might as well borrow their hands to write some scripts or novels. After printing them on rough paper, take them
How about selling it as a supplement?”
Hu Mu was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes lit up. In his mind, he immediately thought of someone, and then he said: "Can this... be sold?"
Zhang Anshi smiled: "If it were a serious story for sale, it might be hard to tell, but what I was selling was a story that I heard the gentlemen in Wenyuan Pavilion talk about a few days ago, so I don't have to worry about selling it.
"
Hu Mu then said: "I wonder what the story is?"
Zhang Anshi said: "I don't remember clearly. It's probably that a certain young master had an affair with his maid, and had an affair with his stepmother. His stepmother had an affair with a groom, and the groom had an affair with the maid's daughter. You know that, I
Not interested in that."
Hu Mu: "..."
Zhang Anshi looked at Hu Mu's strange expression and said, "Why don't you speak?"
Hu Mu said: "You might as well find someone to make an appointment with the official to try out the manuscript first, print some for trial printing, and then send it to various newsstands... and teach them to sell it first."
Zhang Anshi said: "Remember, it is not necessary to print it into a book, but to use the serial method, and also use the format of this newspaper, to print a few chapters first. In this way, it is only a few chapters, which is very cheap.
Like Di Bao, it is enough to sell it for thirty to five cents. It is not as expensive as books. On the other hand, with serialization, naturally some people read the front and want to read the back, and the future sales will be
Guaranteed.”
After a pause, Zhang Anshi added: "In addition to this long series, we can also ask people to polish some short stories and mix them in... The paper quality can be rough, but... it must be..."
Be strong.”
Hu Mu was stunned again. The first words were easy for him to understand, but the latter words were a bit difficult for him to understand, so he asked, "Why is this?"
Is there any other special purpose?
Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "After I read it, I have to make this newspaper still valuable, for example... use it in the toilet."
Hu Mu: "..."
Well, he had nothing to say to this answer.
In this era, using paper to go to the toilet is considered a luxury.
However, when you spend money to buy a newspaper and read the stories in it with relish, it may not be a loss for many people to recycle it. After all...paper costs money.
Hu Mu was a down-to-earth person and did not discuss it further. He thought about it and said, "What's the best price?"
"The cheaper the better." Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "Small profits but quick turnover, just make sure you don't lose money."
Hu Muliao was surprised and said: "Don't you make money from this?"
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "If you can really sell it and sell it well, why don't you worry about not making a lot of money?"
Hu Mu: "..."
Hu Mu wanted to continue asking for advice, but he was afraid that Zhang Anshi would think he was verbose, but he couldn't understand what it meant to make a lot of money later.
Just when he was hesitating, Zhang Anshi said with a straight face: "There is something I want to tell you."
Hu Mu immediately gave up the idea just now. Looking at Zhang Anshi's serious face, he subconsciously sat up straight and said, "Your Highness, please give me some advice."
Zhang Anshi said: "The post station below, the newsstand, as well as the postmen and newsstand personnel who run errands, please keep an eye on me. They are within the scope of their business, this county, this township, and the villages that wander around."
Now, let me count the number of these people, remember, and make sure it is accurate."
Hu Mu said: "Oh, I understand."
Zhang Anshi was stunned and said: "I understand, what do you understand?"
"This is an oversight by the lower official." Hu Mu said with a look of shame: "I have forgotten this. At present, the business of our Postal Department is to benefit all the soldiers and civilians in the world. If it is the masters everywhere...
The disease is recovering quickly, the danger is great, the foundation is at risk, and the government is in trouble!?
"The official heard that Qixia Trading Company has something called market research when doing business. When you want to sell something, you need to first find out how many businesses are selling it on the market and how many people have demand for it.
, the situation of shops in each prefecture and county that can sell this product, so that we can predict the price of this product and have a grasp of its future sales."
Hu Mu smiled bitterly and said: "Many key personnel from the Postal Department were transferred from Qixia Trading Company. Every time I talk about the experience of Qixia Trading Company, it is thought-provoking. Just lowering the official position, only going in with the left ear and going out with the right ear.
In this regard, we did not draw inferences from one instance to another, but now we still need to be reminded by His Highness. I am really ashamed. After I returned, I immediately mobilized the Postal Department to get the matter done. With these numbers, not only must they be collected and provided for
Postal Service Reference.”
After a pause, he continued: "For postal workers in various prefectures, counties and villages, once they have the address and the person's name, sending letters can be foolproof and faster. I'm afraid
...can have miraculous effects!”
This time... it was Zhang Anshi's turn to be speechless.
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I wrote a chapter yesterday, but I felt unsatisfied and deleted it.
Stayed up late rewriting, this is from yesterday, and there will be more tonight.