Can you live forever

Chapter 376

Jiajing once talked with Zhang Zhixiang about the army.

Eighteen princes at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, vassal separatist regimes in the Tang Dynasty, Caotou Kings of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, even the armies commanded by civil servants in the Song Dynasty, and the frontier troops that have plagued the Ming Dynasty for nearly 200 years since Tumubao...

Even 400 years later, the warlords fought after the fall of the Qing Dynasty.

The problem of generals’ rebellion has never been resolved. The root cause is not the generals, but the soldiers. Therefore, just a Sanwan adaptation, Mr. Jiang Ziya’s military attainments are comparable to Jiang Ziya, and he can be the priest of the Wu Temple.

Jiajing knew about this ten years ago, but he didn't do it until today.

Because he understands better that this requires a corresponding level of ideological awareness. Attacking Annan's move can be said to kill birds with one stone, and it is an absolute skill.

Take Annan or even the entire peninsula as a test field, and first test the equalization of land and exemption from taxation.

Cultivate a group of converts, and rely on their selfless fighting spirit to force the reform of Ming Dynasty. The first thing to do is military reform. It is possible to carry out reforms and replace the new army in an all-round way.

It is not just the frontier army and the Beijing camp that need to be changed.

What's more is the huge guard system. Although there is going to be a war, it still needs to disarm the army. The more than 200 million guards have no combat effectiveness.

The soldiers of the local guards choose the best to join the government, and promote the reform of the old government officials and police officers...

And 50 new troops, how many?

Not many. During the founding period of the Ming Dynasty, there were one million regular troops in the Hongwu period. After Jingnan ended, it reached 150 million.

In terms of quantity, there is actually no difference.

Compared with the military expansion required by the war, Jiajing believes that the war situation has changed, and what is needed is a more regular and elite army, not only reflected in weapons and equipment, but also a comprehensive replacement of new firearms.

And mobility.

In other words - mechanization.

The railway has already started to be built in the south. On Zhoushan Island, there is a ring-island railway that has formed, and steam cars have begun to be purchased by the people. Along with the land reform of equalizing land and exempting taxes, the railway movement will also start.

This is the official opening of the curtain of industrialization in Ming Dynasty.

Daming's iron smelting technology is very developed, and the annual steel production has exceeded 70 tons as early as ten years ago, and the development in the past ten years has doubled, exceeding 150 million tons. (1952 million tons in 135)

But this is not enough.

The construction of national railways will greatly stimulate the increase in steel production, and the transportation changes brought about by the completion of railways will greatly promote the economic and cultural development of the entire society.

Jiajing knew very well that once this opening was opened, it might not be so easy to stop.

However, the times have developed to this point. If they don’t do it, Jiangnan will do it. This is the acceleration caused by competition, and it is a problem that Jiajing has not solved.

"Coal, steel, oil, railroads..."

The problems of the new era were before Yan Song, and it was quite a test for this "treacherous minister". Even with Yan Shifan's help, the father and son could barely cope.

If you want to master the framework of this new era as if you were a dog, you can better lead the development.

The two were still a bit off.

This is not something that can be solved by power tactics. It needs a real "capable minister to govern the world". Therefore, Jiajing said with emotion: "I need Shang Yang, I need Guan Zhong, I need Lu Buwei, I need Fan Li, and I need people who can really govern the country."

Yan Song was ashamed and said: "The old minister is incompetent, maybe Grand Master Qian has the ability to plan?"

Jiajing shook his head and said: "The Capital University is the best place for Qian Heng to display his talents. He is not a qualified official and cannot afford the position of prime minister."

The inheritance of the lineage of Tianguan is not about governing the country.

It's not like there are people who can take care of the overall situation and take care of the overall situation, but this person still...

"Yan Song, do you think it's good or bad for Gan Luo to worship at the age of 12?"

Jiajing suddenly asked Gan Luo, how could such a fine person as Yan Song not know?It is expected that someone is already in the heart of the emperor, but he is too young to entrust him with important tasks.

However, in times of great change, His Majesty wants to promote this person...

"Gan Luo paid homage to the prime minister at the age of 12, and then became silent. It is probably because he became famous at a young age, was too frivolous, and hated the first emperor, so he could not show it.

"My Ming Dynasty has always had a lot of child prodigies, but it's not like in the Song Dynasty. There are young people who get fame because of the word "Kanma."

"You have to wait until you are an adult and your mind is mature before you are entrusted with fame."

"Only in this way can we serve the country better."

Yan Song guessed what Jiajing was thinking, but he didn't obey, because this matter was obviously a little unreliable. Letting a child take the position and serve as a high-ranking official, not to mention whether he can do a good start, how will his temperament change in the future?

If you really made a contribution, what should you do if you can't seal it?
These are questions.

Jiajing nodded, but he didn't take it seriously, but said: "There is a child prodigy in Jiangling County, Jingzhou Prefecture. He has been famous since he was a child. He took part in the boy's examination last year, passed three tests in a row, and was admitted as a scholar."

"Li Shiao, the prefect of Jingzhou, loves his wit very much."

"This year when Jingshi University opened, Li Shiao specially wrote a letter to recommend him. Now that child has arrived at Jingshi University and has become the first batch of students. He will also take the provincial examination next month."

"Li Shiao said that this son may win three yuan in a row and directly gain fame."

"It's...the talent of Fenglin."

Yan Song was taken aback after hearing this, thinking that Li Shiao could see it clearly, and would seize the opportunity. In previous years, in the case of Daming, such flattery was almost tantamount to flattery.

But in the current situation, it is really possible to reach the sky in one step.

"Your Majesty wants to..."

"Don't suppress it, let him take the test, if he can win three yuan in a row, I will make him a servant."

During the Jianwen period, there was the position of servant, above the minister and below the minister, it was the official position of the second rank.During the Tang and Song Dynasties, when there was the Ministry of Education, this position almost belonged to the category of Prime Minister...

In August of this year, he will take the provincial examination, and in February next year, he will take the general examination. After winning the first prize in the palace examination, he will be directly promoted to the second-rank servant.

This……

"May I ask Your Majesty, what is the name of this son?"

"Zhang Juzheng."

……

Time waits for no one, Jiajing can't wait any longer, many talents have to get on the horse in advance, not only Zhang Juzheng will be entrusted with important tasks, but also Hai Rui will be called back to Lingnan to let Hai Rui take the provincial examination.

Although the content of the overall imperial examination cannot be changed, the tendency can be changed.

Change it to practical things and lean towards innovation.

Hai Rui's practice in Annan is enough for him to cope with the rural and future general examinations.

In addition, Hu Zongxian will also take the lead this spring.

After the imperial examination, Jiajing will have at least three generals available. Yan Song is good at power and can stabilize the court, but his ability to manage the world and help the people is not good enough.

Yan Song understands the holy will and how to safeguard the interests of the "imperial party", but he needs to be equipped with a team that can do practical things.

……

outside the palace.

The father and son of the Yan family got into the carriage, and Yan Shifan couldn't wait to ask: "Father, Your Majesty thinks that we are not capable enough to do things, and you want to change?"

Yan Song shook his head and said, "What kind of prestige can a 12-year-old prime minister have?"

"It's just an arrangement to do something."

"In the court, we still have to rely on us to balance the dominance, but this is also the disadvantage of power tactics. People who are good at power tactics ignore management and do not do well in business, then it is not appropriate."

"If it was a time of peace, the hooligans would have passed away. Now the world is undergoing great changes, and it is time for those who can do their best to govern. We can only borrow our strength for a while."

Yan Shifan was thrown a basin of cold water. He thought that the next era would be the era of their Yan family, they were loyal to the emperor, but Yan Shifan was already under the king, and it was their mentality that the strict party had the final say.

After all, Xia Yan was destined to be a dead person.

When Xia Yan fell, it was only natural for his father to take the position of chief assistant in the cabinet, and he, a young elder, joined the sixth department as a servant, with enough qualifications, it was only natural for him to be a minister.

Maybe father and son can join the cabinet together.

Yan Shifan was a little annoyed, and said: "That boy Zhang Juzheng, how can he be able to worship the prime minister like Gan Luo?"

Yan Song could see it, and said: "Zhang Juzheng is 12 years old, and he will be thirteen next year. He is just a servant. Our national teacher was appointed ten years ago."

"Compared to the national teacher, what is it to be a minister?"

"In the battle of Yizhou, Zhu Qinhuang abdicated with the throne, and our Majesty did not have the slightest resistance. I am afraid that if Zhang Zhixiang dared to take over, His Majesty would dare to abdicate. Compared with this, what is Gan Luo?"

Yan Shifan said subconsciously: "But that is the national teacher..."

Yan Song said: "The point is not this, the old man wants you to understand that no matter whether it's the old man or the chief assistant, it's not worth getting involved. You only see power at a glance."

"It depends on this era."

"Can we leave a mark in this era, a strong mark."

Yan Shifan was stunned and said, "Father, don't you want to fight?"

Yan Song smiled and said: "A husband is the only one who does not compete, but nothing in the world can compete with him. Only by coordinating these new talents and training them well for His Majesty can I sit in the position of chief assistant for a longer time."

"Your Majesty still needs an experienced and prudent veteran to coordinate."

"The old man just needs to do these things well."

Yan Shifan nodded, half understanding, he suddenly said: "Since I already know the name, shall I invite Zhang Juzheng to drink at night?"

"Be careful, hold your temper, and don't offend anyone."

"understand."

……

The world is full of goodwill, and the world is all good.

"People, no matter the mediocrity of the sages or sages, they all have to pay for a profit. As for the benefit, whether it is money, reputation, or morality, they all have something to gain."

"It's just that everyone's pursuit is different."

"It's just like this average land, there are eight hundred owners of the thousand-year-old land. It's hard to say who the owner of the land is. Why should they be divided? Who grows food and not grows it?"

"Aren't those people who benefited from the distribution of land not greedy?"

"They save money on food and expenses, and work from dawn to dusk. What is it for? Isn't it better to save more money and buy more fields? How is this different from landlords?"

"It's just that one is done and the other is not."

The world is bustling, and the Leifeng Pagoda has collapsed. Xu Jie was walking in the fields of Wuxi, only in the paddy field with bare feet, holding a cane like a dove stick in his hand. What is unusual is that the top of the scepter is a bone. do shape.

Rather, that itself is a human skull...

It was the Buddha's top bone relic, the relic made from the skull of Sakyamuni Buddha, and the Buddha treasure under the Leifeng Pagoda used to suppress the white snake, and now it fell into the hands of Xu Jie.

And an extremely tiny white snake is shuttling between the skulls...

It was Xu Dong who followed Xu Jie and set foot in the field investigation results. Naturally, Xu's [-] hectares of fertile land could not be located in Huizhou, where the barren land is very barren, so there are many merchants.

The fields are distributed all over the south of the Yangtze River, and they are all good paddy fields.

And when the fields are divided, how to divide them is very important.

Xu Jie conducts land equalization in the form of buying and selling, strictly verifying the assets of the purchaser, and only allowing the purchase of less than a few acres, and the price of the land is less than one-third of the market price...

People in Jiangnan didn't think there was anything wrong with this.

I don't even think it's absurd for Juntian to ask for money, but it's absurd not to ask for money.

There are sales, contracts, and government notarization.

They are extremely happy, because no one can regret it in the future, and the land really makes them feel at ease in their pockets. As for those poor people who don't even have an acre of land, they can't pay for the land...

Do those people have the right to speak?

The concept of the people used to be the gentry, but now that it is expanded, it can also be extended to the rich peasants and middle peasants. As for the poor peasants?tenant?
Nature is also to be taken care of, but not the first batch.

Waiting for the second batch, the "equal distribution" of hundreds of millions of acres of land, anyway, the minimum is one mu of land, it doesn't matter if you don't have money, you can take a loan, and pay it back slowly in 20 or 30 years.

Xu Jie is not doing good deeds when he engages in equalizing the land and exempting taxes. What he wants is the realization of capital.

"For a long time, there is a question that I haven't figured out. Why do people like Zhang Zhixiang and Jiajing think that the fields are those with mud legs? Do these fields have anything to do with them?"

"Millennium field, eight hundred masters."

"Land transactions, changing of consignors, if you really want to say, everyone is related. Isn't Zhang Zhixiang's forced land equalization, to some extent, also selling our profits and generosity to others?"

"Zhang Zhixiang doesn't want profit, what he wants is fame."

Xu Dong thinks that the land has nothing to do with those poor ghosts. What Zhang Zhixiang they want to do is to equalize the land and exempt taxation, which is to be generous to others. What Zhang Zhixiang and the others can get is name, Tao, and righteousness. That's what lost everything.

Many landlords are not very rich and powerful, but most of them are accumulated from farmers step by step, and they are saved from several generations of diligent and thrifty households.

And those tenants who have no land, although many of them are due to natural disasters and man-made disasters.

But there is also a considerable part because the ancestors did not work hard.

Then why give the same land to those whose ancestors were wicked?What's the point?Xu Dong had his own logical views, so he felt that Zhang Zhixiang and the others were hypocrisy.

In this regard.

Xu Jie smiled and said, "So, it's impossible to be absolutely fair. Who can tell the difference between the past? So Zhang Zhixiang can only put forward 'people-oriented', and only look at the present, not the past."

"Only look at needs, not virtues."

"Don't you know that poor people... must have something to hate?"

(End of this chapter)