Da Ming Tai Shi

Chapter 268
On the day when the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Metropolitan Procuratorate was established, it happened that Shao Zhi presided over the joint meeting of the three judicial departments, and Chen Yunfu took some time to attend the meeting.

The main purpose is to talk to Shao Zhi about turning the exile from the army into a reform through labor.

"What kind of anti-corruption bureau is this? Who do you plan to let do it?"

Before the meeting started, Shao Zhi had a chat with Chen Yunfu in the back office.

The latter thought for a while: "Let Zhao Gan do it. He has worked in the Metropolitan Procuratorate before, and he is familiar with the Metropolitan Procuratorate. If he came to pick the leader of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, there should be no problem."

Shao Zhi hummed.

In his heart, he wanted Shao Ziheng to do it, but since Chen Yunfu already had a candidate, he wouldn't say anything more.

Hearing Shao's questioning about this matter, Chen Yunfu knew it in his heart, so he quickly said: "Brother Ziheng has also been training in the Interrogation Division for several years. Zou Jun told me that he is doing well, and you can consider making a move."

Shao Zhi raised his brows: "Still in Sanju?"

"Yue Zhang, you are currently in charge of the Three Law Departments. It is not suitable for Ziheng to stay here, and it is easy to invite people to gossip. How about this, transfer Ziheng out, go to Guangdong, and become the chief envoy of Guangdong to participate in politics."

Participating in politics on the right is the fourth in command, the deputy governor.

It seems to be a rocket-like promotion, but in fact it is nothing more than going from the fifth rank to the fourth rank.

Compared with Xu Ben's leap from county magistrate to Guangdong chief envoy, it is far behind.

Shao Zhi nodded first and then suddenly realized.

"Are you planning to attack the clan in Guangdong?"

"Yes, the time has passed so fast, it's only a blink of an eye, and I still feel like I haven't done anything. This year has passed more than half, and when the things in hand are finished, it is estimated that it will be the second year of Yongle.

I have to go to Guangdong and Guangxi as soon as possible to deal with the clan issues in Guangdong and Guangxi. Only in this way can I free up my hands to deal with the Yongshun and Guizhou Tusi issues. These are the serious problems of the Guochao.

Once the chieftain issues in Yongshun, Guizhou, and Yunnan are resolved, as well as the frontier defense and reclamation issues in Liaodong and Qinghai, the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty will come to an end. "

"With so many things, can it be done in ten years?"

"Of course it can't be finished." Chen Yunfu smiled: "I can see it in my lifetime, and I am content. In the past ten years, I just lay the foundation of the policy first, and then I have to protect it."

The father and I chatted for a few more words, Shao Ziheng knocked on the door and shouted outside.

"Master Shao, Elder Shaoge, and the chief officials of the Sanfa Department have all arrived."

The two got up and walked out.

Right now, Zuodu Yushi Zhang Wei, Minister of Criminal Affairs Yu Lun, Dali Temple Minister Zou Junlian and the chief officials of the Sanfa Division are all here, but everyone did not expect Chen Yunfu to come here today, and they all stood up to salute in surprise .

"The lower officials are waiting to see the young master."

"All sit down."

Chen Yunfu did his part to snatch the main seat that belonged to Shao Zhi, and everyone followed suit.

"Benfu's time is limited. I only want to say two things here today. The first thing is to receive an imperial decree that the Metropolitan Procuratorate establish an anti-corruption bureau. I will convey the terms of reference and regulations of the anti-corruption bureau on my behalf."

Chen Yunfu did not say that this was a decision made by himself or the cabinet, but that it was Zhu Biao's edict.

As long as the emperor agrees, there is no need for a cabinet vote. Therefore, Chen Yunfu saves a lot of time by directly proclaiming.

"The second thing is that the punishment of Benfu being stabbed and exiled into the army is a bit inappropriate. I want to discuss it with you and see if it can be replaced by a more suitable method."

Cancel the assassination and exile?

Everyone looked at each other, Zhang Wei tried to ask: "What does the young master mean, that you plan to resume corporal punishment?"

Before there were thorns and exiles, the history of punishment dates back to the Qin and Han Dynasties. At that time, it was corporal punishment, either cutting off the nose or ears, or even gouging out the patella, cutting off both hands and feet.

"No, no, under corporal punishment, the whole country is full of disabled people, that's even more harmful to the peace of heaven."

Chen Yunfu brought up the concept of labor reform: "Things like corvee service, mining, and land reclamation all require a lot of manpower, and even take up a lot of the country's financial budget. Why don't we gather these prisoners to do these things? Coolie labor not only saves the country's financial budget, but also allows them to make up for the mistakes they made before by making contributions to the country.

In the past, the assassination of the army was also a contribution to the country, but the effect of the assassination of the army was not obvious. There were a large number of deserters in the frontier barracks every year, and after these criminals were sent to the army, if they engaged in logistics transportation, they would have many opportunities to escape. However, if you are engaged in front-line defense, you will inevitably distribute weapons, and you will kill yourself with a sharp knife. Arming criminals with weapons, they will become hidden dangers in the barracks.

Therefore, this assistant talent proposes to abolish the exile from the army and change it to reform through labor. "

The hall fell into silence.

"Everyone talks about their opinions and speaks freely."

Chen Yunfu didn't talk about it. Such a big matter is related to the handling of tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of criminals in the whole country, so he has to be cautious.

"Centralized management and reform through labor are indeed good. The key is how to negotiate the deadline."

Zou Jun, Minister of Dali Temple, put forward his own opinion: "Some are just petty theft, and some are robbing houses. There needs to be a clear standard for determining crimes and punishments. In addition, some are only light punishments, such as fighting. It’s just a one-year detention, but if the prisoners in Zhili were detained for one year, they would be dispatched to a distant place to mine, and the journey back and forth might take several months, wouldn’t this be wasted.”

"Yes, Zou Siqing raised this question very well."

Chen Yunfu nodded: "Mid-offenders account for [-]% of our Ming's criminals. How to deal with this kind of light-offenders really needs to be carefully considered. Whether it can be solved by using it on the spot."

"In situ use?"

"Even at the foot of Zhili and around Gyeonggi, we can build production units specifically for these prisoners that can make labor create value.

Porcelain factories, brick factories, or even steelmaking furnaces and steel forging factories belonging to the Bingzhan Bureau and the Military Weapons Bureau. There are salt fields and shipyards in the coastal areas. Every province, whether it is a coastal province or a central province like Henan, has its own There are things that the government and the government can do.

In the past, most of them hired private workers, but now these petty criminals can be used to fill the role, which not only saves labor costs, but also releases a large number of private workers to transform and expand production.

For example, the previous manpower could only support two steel forging plants, but now it has been converted to three or four.

It takes about two to three years to cultivate a skilled worker, and it takes about ten years to cultivate an excellent foreman and craftsman. Then, a felony prisoner can become an excellent craftsman after 15 years of labor reform. .

After he was released, the imperial court lost one prisoner, and the country gained an outstanding craftsman. He could change his appearance and make a living as an ordinary citizen by relying on this craft, and he could also train more skilled workers.

That is, the benign use of the cycle also solves the employment problem of the rehabilitated people after prison, instead of releasing them to the people. The local government still has to worry about this group of people continuing to do evil. "

"As for minor offenders, they only have half a year or even a year in prison. In such a short period of time, it is difficult for them to change their minds completely. They are likely to continue to commit crimes."

"Repeat offenders will receive an additional sentence of one year. Repeat offenders will be sentenced to three years, and reoffenders will be sentenced to five or even seven years."

Everyone laughed.

Chen Yunfu is playing the prisoner's order.

The donkeys in the production team did not dare to be so tired.

"Of course, this is just Benfu's idea. How to implement the sentence, how to use it, how to arrange employment, and the specific quantitative standards, including the trial of minor and serious crimes, have to be considered by your profession."

Chen Yunfu stood up and said, "Today, this is what Benfu is talking about. Let's discuss it. If you come up with a result, hand it over to Benfu, and the cabinet will have to go through it."

"Yes, I will send you off to the young master respectfully."

Chen Yunfu nodded, and then nodded Zhang Wei's name: "After the meeting, come to Benfu, Benfu has something to explain."

The latter complied.

Walking out of the lobby, Chen Yunfu asked Yang Shiqi beside him: "What else does Benfu not do today?"

The latter reported with his small notebook: "The envoy of Li Chenggui from Korea has arrived, and his son Li Fangyuan is leading the team. Mr. Xu Ge, who is in charge of the Ministry of Rites, was sick a few days ago and was unable to meet him. You have to meet him for the cabinet first.

In addition, Shandong Zuo Buzheng Zhao Ziliang came to Beijing today under the order of the cabinet to report on the dry-up of the rivers in Jinan, Changqing, Dong'e, Yanzhou, and Jining, which led to the food shortage in Shandong this year. "

"Ugh."

It's been a fucking busy day!

(End of this chapter)