Chapter four hundred and eighty seventh: Eternal peace
Zhu Di's face changed so quickly that it exceeded everyone's imagination.
So Hu Guang saw that Zhu Di was lamenting how difficult people's livelihood was just now, and was moved by the emperor's grandson talking about the hardships of farmers. However, in the blink of an eye, he saw Zhu Di's tiger body trembled, as if he had changed into a different person.
The magnitude of the changes is truly astonishing.
At this time, I heard Zhu Zhanji say: "Speaking of it, it is indeed not so fast, but when Sun Chen arrived in Hezhou to take up his post, my uncle transferred some officials to come to Hezhou."
"In addition, it is convenient to calculate the money and food in Hezhou. After all, most of them are immigrants. All the immigrants have been enthroned in a unified way, and there are also a number of merchants who have moved in. At the beginning, in order to welcome these immigrants
The people and merchants of Hezhou have already taken precautions and made some arrangements, so..."
Zhu Di said with piercing eyes: "How much money and food do you have?"
Zhu Zhanji said: "A rough estimate is that if the summer tax is levied this year, the food supply will increase by 30% to 750,000 shi. Your Majesty, this Hezhou is called a state, but in fact it is just a county. Plus
We have already implemented the New Deal, and this year the price has increased by 30%, which is already very difficult."
Zhu Di nodded after hearing this.
In fact, 750,000 dan is no longer a small amount.
Zhu Di was quite satisfied with this, and asked enthusiastically: "What about the others?"
Zhu Zhanji said: "The biggest increase is commercial tax and other miscellaneous taxes. If they are levied this year, the income will probably exceed 7.95 million taels. Compared with last year, it will increase by at least twenty-three times.
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As soon as these words came out, Zhu Di took a breath of cold air.
Hezhou is a small place after all. In Zhu Di's impression, it is rare for a place like this to have two hundred thousand taels of silver tax.
To be honest, not every place in this world is Taiping Mansion. There are many reasons why Taiping Mansion can create miracles.
But in just one state, the direct commercial tax rate has increased more than 20 times. In just one year, it can expand rapidly. What is this concept?
This kind of growth has never happened before in Taiping Mansion back then.
Zhu Di couldn't help but be moved: "How come there are so many?"
Zhu Zhanji said: "First, a large number of people moved in, which caused Hezhou to grow from 110,000 households to more than 300,000 households. The population increased significantly. Secondly, there was an influx of large amounts of goods.
, Grandpa Huang, the influx of people in Hezhou is different from that in ordinary places. People in the market say that one person in Hezhou can reach twenty people in the capital. "
"What this means is that the influx of Hezhou people have money, and their daily expenses on food, clothing, housing and transportation are far inferior to those of the people in the capital."
"Some people are willing to spend money, so naturally a large number of merchants come to sell goods. In less than a year, more than 2,000 shops have been opened. In Hezhou, silk alone
The sales volume exceeds that of Zhili."
"And Hezhou is not far from the capital and Taiping Prefecture. It already has railways, and there are a large number of ferries and wharfs. The transportation is convenient. It is the hinterland of Zhili. Therefore, after these migrating people,
Hundreds of industries are born, so it is not surprising to have such a result."
Zhu Di listened and nodded repeatedly, his eyes flashing with light, looking very happy, and said: "Not bad, not bad, very good. What do you think of the Yang Qing family?"
So at this time, everyone's eyes were focused on Yang Rong.
Yang Rong came out slowly and said: "Your Majesty, your political achievements are outstanding and truly extraordinary."
Zhu Di then said: "In this way, my grandson is enough to be the second state pastor in the world."
Zhou Mu is synonymous with local officials. Zhu Di was still very humble and did not say that his grandson was the best in the world.
Yang Rong smiled and said: "However, I think...if it only relies on migrating people, it seems...it may not be considered a full success."
As soon as Yang Rong said this, some people sweated for Yang Rong.
This was the emperor's grandson, but Yang Rong seemed to be quite critical of the emperor's grandson.
Hu Guang was the only one with an expressionless face. Others may not know that he spent a lot of time with Yang Rong and knew that Yang Rong was a thief. Yang Rong must have a reason for what he said.
Sure enough, instead of being angry, Zhu Di said with a smile: "What Yang Qing said is not unreasonable. Zhanji still needs to be humble and don't be complacent. After all... this is the credit of the migrating people."
Zhu Zhanji seemed to be excited all of a sudden. He was already mature beyond his own age, but after all, he still had the temperament of a teenager. He immediately said: "Grandpa Huang, that's not what you said. This is the case with Hezhou Migration."
Common people, take a moment
With the influx of children, how can we resettle the area in just one state? With so many people here, how can we expand and build the city? How can we expand the ports and docks? If there is a natural disaster and heavy rain, how can we divert water to prevent the low-lying areas of the city from being flooded?
Already?"
"Moreover...there must be a mixed bag of good and bad among so many people, and there are always those who commit crimes. So how should the state government respond? How should the migrating gentry be treated? How should they be able to live and work in peace and contentment, but also
Don't they think they are powerful and bully the people? There are also a large number of merchants who have poured in since then. These merchants
Households are for the money of gentry and scholars. How to encourage and regulate them? Because of the specialness of Hezhou, it can be said that it is unprecedented among all the prefectures in Zhili. Although there are some in Taiping Prefecture
We can learn from the situation, but because it differs from state to state, we need to have our own original response methods."
"Grandpa Huang, just now my grandson mentioned how difficult people's livelihood is..." Zhu Zhanji pondered and continued: "But what is this word "people"? When my grandson was studying, the masters who taught him how to read also often
The Japanese talked about the people. When Sun Chen read poems and books, he also found many words of compassion for the people. But it was only when Sun'er was an official in Taiping Mansion that he discovered that using the word "min" to sum up the people of the world was really lazy."
Zhu Zhanji said: "There are so many people in the world. Some are doing business, some are working, some are farming, some are studying, some are beggars, and some are monks. They all hold different positions and seek different livelihoods.
If we want to govern them, we may stick to prejudice and only treat scholars or gentry as people. Or we may generalize them and fail to distinguish the differences between these common people and the differences in their wishes. What about the above?
Can you govern one party well?"
"This is the case in Hezhou. The reason why people move in is because Hezhou can enable them to live and work in peace and contentment. In order for them to live and work in peace and contentment, in addition to strict laws and regulations, different measures must be taken for different people so that they can live and work in peace and contentment.
Stay safe. In addition, if you want business to prosper, you need to adopt different methods. What measures should be used for farmers?
What measures should be taken to deal with the scholars who have moved here, what methods should be implemented with the merchants, and what measures should be taken to keep a bowl of water as level as possible so that they can perform their duties and be content with their duties.
How can one's thoughts be summed up by the merits of the migrating people? If so, then why don't these migrating people go to other state capitals? Instead they come here to Hezhou?"
Zhu Zhanji was talking eloquently, and Zhu Di kept nodding as he listened, and the smile on his face became more prosperous, and he kept saying: "It makes sense, it makes sense, hey... I usually can't think of such a reason, Yang Qing, you still have
What to say?"
Yang Rong, whose name was called, said with emotion: "I have learned from the words of the emperor and grandson. Such shocking words, when you think about it carefully, are actually the most reasonable. But I have been in the center for a long time and can't think through it. I am really ashamed."
If the Ming Dynasty can have such a virtuous emperor and grandson, it will surely shine brightly and bring peace to all generations."
These words made Zhu Di even more elated. Instead of feeling that Yang Rong's words were harsh, he felt that Yang Rong was cautious and would never blindly praise the emperor's grandson. Instead, he would only judge based on his wisdom after understanding carefully.
One thing.
In this way, not only were these last words of peace for all eternity very powerful and convincing, but they also made Zhu Di feel that Yang Rong was a steady person and a truly experienced person in planning for the country, and was not comparable to those ordinary people who wanted to flatter each other.
Such people are truly trustworthy.
As for Zhu Zhanji, I can't help but blush. That's how people are. A person who always flatters you in front of you and says good things about you all the time. No matter how much he praises you and uses his energy to suck you, you will also
I won't take his words seriously.
But for a serious and steady person like Yang Rong, an accidental compliment at this moment made Zhu Zhanji feel like he was in heaven.
Hu Guang saw all this in his eyes. Although he knew what Yang Rong was capable of, he still couldn't help but be stunned. Just now, some people were worried about Yang Rong, but now... some people are starting to come to their senses.
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Hu Guang knew Yang Rong's character very well, and he also knew that this guy was wily and cunning. Today's performance alone was enough to make Yang Rong their confidant to the kings of the Ming Dynasty within three lifetimes. Hu Guang felt sour in his heart and couldn't bear it.
It kept dripping.
Zhu Di glanced at Hu Guang with a smile, and when he saw Hu Guang's dejected look, his face turned slightly cold.
After the events in Henan and Guanzhong, Zhu Di looked down upon Hu Guang and immediately said, "What do you think Hu Qing does?"
Hu Guang was stunned for a moment. After all, his mind had just been focused on Yang Rong's response. At this moment, he was caught off guard. After hesitating for a long time, he finally said: "Mr. Yang and I often lament how difficult the people's livelihood is. Mr. Yang is very scheming, and I always say
I admire you so much. Now that I see that the emperor and grandson govern Hezhou so well, I feel the same as what Yang Gong said..."
Zhu Di said impatiently: "Don't be so verbose, be more straightforward."
Hu Guang could only say: "The same goes for me."
Zhu Di nodded and said happily: "Hezhou has made a lot of contributions, and it is not the contribution of the emperor's grandson alone. However, in any case, the emperor's grandson has outstanding political achievements, which makes me happy. This grandson is worthy of being the great ancestor of Emperor Gao. I have such a grandson."
, die with a peaceful eye."
As a result, there was a pleasant atmosphere in this house, and everyone became light-hearted.
At this time, Zhu Di turned his attention to another person and said: "This is also inseparable from Zhang Qing's teachings. I have found the right person by handing my grandson to Zhang Qing. Zhang Qing..."
Zhang Anshi said hurriedly: "I am here."
Zhu Di said with a smile on his face: "I will give you more advice in the future."
Zhang Anshi said: "Since I was a child, I have been taught by His Majesty and the Crown Prince's words and deeds, and I have made some progress. Now is the time to repay His Majesty's love and His Royal Highness's nurturing grace. I will be shattered to pieces, and I will also teach His Highness the Pope...
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Zhu Di even smiled happily after hearing this.
Hu Guang couldn't help but roll his eyes. Look, everyone is capable. This Anshi is not a good one either. There is so much mystery and information contained in one sentence.
It seems that he, Hu Guang, is the most stupid. Hu Guang couldn't help but want to scold his mother, and felt uncomfortable with these guys who have more evil intentions than a hornet's nest...
Having said all that needed to be said, the emperor and his ministers did not waste any more time here, so Yang Rong and others left and returned to the aggrieved signing room.
Zhu Di left Zhang Anshi alone. At this time, he stopped smiling and frowned slightly: "Zhang Qing, that Chen Deng... is so stubborn... we can't delay it any longer."
Zhang Anshi said: "I am thinking of a way."
When Chen Deng was mentioned, Zhu Di's expression became solemn again, and a bit of anger rose in his eyebrows. He said: "If this person doesn't speak, he will leave disaster sooner or later. I never expected that a person... would be like this."
For being stubborn, could it be that Jin Yiwei's punishment is too light?"
Zhang Anshi nodded and said: "What your Majesty said is true. Since this person can withstand such severe torture, I think he must have some kind of... hope in his heart."
"hope?"
Zhu Di stared at Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi said: "Yes, maybe he thinks that his comrades can really succeed... so... he grits his teeth and persists. After all, he already knows that he is dead, so he might as well just..."
Before Zhang Anshi could continue, Zhu Di clearly understood what he meant, so Zhu Di interrupted Zhang Anshi and said: "In this way, this embarrassment cannot be underestimated."
"Yes. So I think that if you want to teach him to speak, you have to cut off his hope." Zhang Anshi said.
Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi seriously: "How to cut it off?"
Zhang Anshi thought for a while and then said: "I am trying to think of a way... to try to teach this person to submit completely within these three to five days."
After hearing this, Zhu Di's face softened: "Time is already very tight, so... let's do it in three to five days."
Zhang Anshi agreed and immediately resigned.
When they arrived at Baihusuo, Chen Li and others heard that Zhang Anshi had arrived and hurriedly came out to greet him.
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "How is it, how is it?"
Chen Li looked ashamed and said: "I'm still trying to think of a solution. This Chen Deng is really strange. No matter what... he won't let go..."
Zhang Anshi raised his eyebrows and said, "Have you used all the punishments?"
"Everything has been used." Chen Li sighed with a bit of frustration: "Except for the means that may kill him, everything that should be used has been used, but this person is stubborn and just grits his teeth."
Zhang Anshi pursed his lips and said, "It's okay, I'll go see him."
As he said that, he walked forward quickly and soon arrived at the prison cage.
At this time, Chen Deng was already covered in cuts and bruises, his brocade uniform was stained with blood, his bloodshot lips were gasping for breath feebly, and he was moaning in pain, making him extremely miserable.
As soon as he saw Zhang Anshi come in, he closed his eyes and made a painful sound just now. Now he gritted his teeth to hold back even this sound.
Zhang Anshi walked up to him slowly and said: "I heard... they used torture on you, but you still can't say it out loud... Speaking of it, I, Zhang, admire you, no matter what
No matter what crime you committed, it is not easy for you to persevere. If it were me, I would not be able to persevere even a stick of incense."
Chen Deng then opened his eyes slightly, with a sneer on his face.
Zhang Anshi ignored his expression and still said: "If you refuse to say it, this person must have a close relationship with you. At the same time, you think this person may be able to accomplish something, so in order to protect him, you are willing to do it no matter what."
Keep at it. But... do you really think you can make it happen?"
Chen Deng remained silent, only looking at Zhang Anshi coldly.
Zhang Anshi didn't care about his reaction, and continued to mind his own business: "Yes, after the New Deal, many people in the world were resentful, and I admit this. During the Song Dynasty, Wang Anshi's reform was only a slight progress.
The revolution has been going on for decades, and people who are officials in the same dynasty regard each other as enemies, and both sides are in the same boat."
Zhang Anshi added: "But today's New Deal is ten times more intense than the New Deal in the Song Dynasty. How can it be possible to... easily resolve this resentment? In the final analysis, at this point... apart from a sword fight, there may even be bloodshed.
It is actually a common thing to form a river."
After hearing this, Chen Deng's chapped lips wriggled and he finally said: "The one who created the figurines has no descendants?"
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "You don't have to argue with me about words. I know you are good at talking about truth, and I am no match for you. I believe that at this time, you are still convinced that you people... will definitely succeed in the future, right?"
Bar?"
Chen Deng said coldly: "Thieves can only be rampant for a while."
After that, he coughed violently, and every time he coughed, the wounds all over his body were affected, so his face became distorted with pain.
Zhang Anshi said: "But I want to tell you that your plan has no chance of winning at all. I know what you are thinking, but if I tell you that all this is just wishful thinking, you will not
I believe, after all... paranoia makes you lose your judgment."
Chen Deng finally stopped coughing, but he looked disdainful. He wanted to snort, but he didn't make a sound.
Zhang Anshi said: "But it doesn't matter. In two days, I will teach you that... you are all finished. Can you believe it?"
Chen Deng's face showed a sarcastic look.
This time, he never said a word, his answer was written on his face.
Of course, Zhang Anshi had already predicted this and naturally did not get angry, so he sighed: "Come here, treat his injuries and change into clean clothes. There will be no need for torture in these two days."
Chen Li, who was following behind, couldn't help being slightly startled when he heard this, and immediately said: "Your Highness...this..."
Zhang Anshi said: "Since torture doesn't work, do we have to beat him to death? A person must be flexible, and the same is true for the Jin Yiwei. This Jin Yiwei does not fight and kill all day long. If you have anything to do, wait until two days later.
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Chen Li hurriedly lowered his head in shame, and said respectfully: "Yes, I humbly obey!"