Da Ming Tai Shi

Chapter 141 This trip to Peking was not in vain

When Yu Yifeng, the magistrate of Beiping, was sweating profusely and brought a group of officials to Taiji Academy, what he saw was Chen Yunfu with a satisfied smile on his face, and the big stone hanging in his heart fell to the ground immediately.

Looking at the situation, nothing bad should happen.

When Yu Yifeng first heard that Chen Yunfu was going to hold a so-called on-site office meeting for them at Taiji Academy, he thought that something bad happened to Beiping, and he felt nervous.

"The next official, Yu Yifeng, the magistrate of Beiping, sees the bachelor."

After Chen Yunfu finished talking with Li Qing, he raised his hand to Yu Yifeng: "Prefect Yu is free of courtesy, just sit in front of you."

"Thank you, Grand Master, for taking the seat."

Yu Yifeng sat down in a regular manner, and immediately said impatiently: "If you have any instructions from the Grand Scholar, the whole of Peking will definitely do their best to do it well."

"It's not that serious. When I came to you today, I just wanted to talk about what I have seen and heard since I came to Peiping. I just didn't expect what I saw and learned after I came to this Tai Chi Academy. Instead, let me tell you about your Peking Mansion. Impressed."

This should be a good word, right?
Taking a look at Chen Yunfu's face, Yu Yifeng felt completely at ease, and cupped his hands and said: "This is what lower officials and others should do."

"That's right, what you said is right." Chen Yunfu nodded: "When you are an official, you should do practical things and do serious things. I am very pleased that you have this awareness."

Why don't you talk according to the routine?

Yu Yifeng was a little dumbfounded, you shouldn't praise me for being humble, how can you follow my words.

The envoy is really unpredictable.

It's all praises, but Chen Yunfu's face-changing speed is not slow, and he just said after boasting.

"I asked you to come to this so-called on-site office meeting today. Why did you choose here instead of going to the government office? I just don't want to make you nervous. We can talk here, and we can talk freely about anything."

"I looked at last year's Beiping Mansion's grain tax, and it was only [-] shi, while Datong Mansion, which is also in the North, paid [-] shi. Why is there such a big difference?"

Yu Yifeng's head was sweating a little. In this era when the food tax was directly linked to political achievements, it was really unreasonable that the majestic government of Beiping only handed over such a small amount of food.

"Dingkou in Beiping is scarce, and the arable land is barren, so..."

"Where did the people go?"

Chen Yunfu interrupted directly without politeness, saying: "Shanxi has a smaller population and has not yet recovered its vitality. No matter how few people you have in Beiping, it will definitely be less than Datong."

"This."

Yu Yifeng hesitated, and Chen Yunfu followed up and said: "The so-called on-site office meeting is to ask questions on the spot, solve them on the spot, and come up with ideas on the spot.

This official came here to see the situation of Taiji Academy, and I am very satisfied with your work in Beiping Prefecture. "

I just praised you for doing practical things, but now if you are playing fake, then don't blame Chen Yunfu for being rude.

Yu Yifeng had no choice but to say: "Indeed, there are quite a few Dingkou in Beiping, but a large part of them were exiled in the early years. Because they were refugees, they were confiscated into the army or enslaved within a few years, so the real There are not many self-cultivating farmers."

"That's why you all have to think about it."

Chen Yunfu said: "The decline of the people's livelihood in Beiping is directly related to the situation in the whole north of my Ming Dynasty. It is said that this time, for the Northern Expedition, the whole Ming Dynasty will follow you to find a way, and you in Beiping are helpless.

No one can do without food.

A large area of ​​land is barren, and the slaves must be released as soon as possible. Only in this way can production be resumed. Otherwise, without production, Beiping will not only be unable to supply grain to the treasury, but will not even be able to be self-sufficient. Prices remain high, how can the common people live well.

When the external environmental conditions are bad, the people will flee even more. If the vicious circle continues, Beiping will become an empty city. "

"Yes, yes, yes." Yu Yifeng replied, but his expression was embarrassing.

The word release slaves is easy to say, but it is very difficult to do. There are too many interests to be moved, and Yu Yifeng doesn't have that much energy.

"The crown prince is in Beiping right now. If you can think of a way, you can go directly to His Highness the Crown Prince. Is there anything that can't be done with His Highness the Crown Prince? I'm not afraid of resistance, but there is nothing I can do."

Seeing Yu Yifeng's expression, Chen Yunfu understood what the latter was embarrassing, so he made a point.

The situation in Beiping is complicated, and there is no way that Jiangnan is more serious than Jiangnan. Even the imperial court can handle the problems in Jiangnan, let alone a mere Beiping mansion.

I am not afraid of much resistance, but I am afraid that the local yamen will not even have a solution.

That's the real wax.

Yu Yifeng's eyes lit up, and he understood what Chen Yunfu meant.

As long as he can give an idea, then Chen Yunfu is willing to help him speak in Zhu Biao.

As for why Chen Yunfu didn't come and tell Zhu Biao himself?
The prefect of Beiping is not Chen Yunfu, Chen Yunfu has a brain hole to clear mines for Yu Yifeng.

It is Yu Yifeng who offends people by doing this, and the meritorious service after it is done is also Yu Yifeng's. It depends on whether Yu Yifeng himself has the fighting spirit.

"As a matter of fact, I have some immature suggestions for this matter in the past two years, but I haven't had time to report it to the higher authorities. In addition, I also suffer from no one to teach me, and I am worried that I will make a mistake. Today, it is rare for a university scholar to meet me in person. I want to invite the university I don't know if the scholar can give me some advice."

When Yu Yifeng said this, he was also telling Chen Yunfu that he had no energy behind him and no one above him, that's why he didn't dare to act.

As for the so-called going wrong, it means that Yu Yifeng has no party or affiliation at present, he doesn't know who to vote for, and he is afraid that he will go wrong and follow the wrong mountain.

Now that I saw Chen Yunfu, I wanted to join him. I don't know if Chen Yunfu would accept it.

"Tell me first and listen."

Chen Yunfu raised his chin slightly, thinking of testing Yu Yifeng's ability first.

"Peking's poverty stems from external causes and internal poverty.

The external reason is that Bei Yuanhu looks outside the pass, and every year there will be a resurgence of wars, big or small, and the people are terrified and unable to give birth with peace of mind.

Internal difficulties mean that most of the exiles are slaves, officials and businessmen all have heavy slaves, and some honored generals are enshrined here. All of them are the cornerstone of the imperial court and dare not touch it, so it is difficult.

Today, Duke Song of Song Dynasty has won a great victory in Qingzhou. He only needs to drive Naha out.

The current idea of ​​the lower official is to first ask the rich and powerful family members to forcibly release the slaves according to His Majesty's edict, and then the government will come forward to buy the slaves of the officials and generals, release them with land, and pay the officials to buy them from the output. , Then buy back the land that has been sold at low prices over the years, and distribute it to the bottom farmers and tenants according to the imperial system.

In this way, within three years, Beiping's internal difficulties can be greatly alleviated, and within five years, it should be resolved. "

Chen Yunfu raised his head and glanced at Yu Yifeng.

Although the latter proposal still has some flaws, the direction and core are correct, which is not easy.

"Gu Shu, leave these two days to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Yu Yifeng was overjoyed, bowed and bowed down.

"In the future, if you have any difficulties or don't understand, you can write to the official."

Chen Yunfu stood up and patted Yu Yifeng on the shoulder, leaving these words.

"Finally, let me tell you about the teachings of Peiping. He has done a good job. I hope that after the reopening of schools in all states and counties in Peiping, he can spread this method of Tai Chi Academy so that all the children in Peiping can There are books to read."

Chen Yunfu is very satisfied today.

Not only witnessed the embryonic form of compulsory education, but also accepted Yu Yifeng, a new student who can do practical things.

This trip to Peking was not in vain.

(The result of the first order is out, around 1600, plus three more, the author will write it right away.)
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