Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 121 Li Shanchang's Worries
Empress Ma's words made Zhu Yuanzhang silent.

It has to be said that Queen Ma's words are quite reasonable.

Farming the land itself is hard work, harvesting food and paying taxes.

If there is corvee, there is still corvee.

At first glance, the Ding Yin method seems to save the loss of grain transportation.

But this is for the country, and it is different for the people who pay the food.

Paying money is actually one more step to sell grain than paying grain.

If only money can be paid, then the grain merchant would be much happier.

Empress Ma saw this very clearly.

It's a pity that Su Jing is not here, otherwise she will definitely praise her for being a woman.

This Dingyin system is only taken out, but unfortunately the loopholes that are exploited will not be much less than the previous payment.

This has been proved by history.

In Zhang Juzheng's reform, Ding Yin's law was included in the content of a whip.

It was useful at the beginning, but in the later stage, these Dingyin were basically corrupted by officials at all levels.

Even because Dingyin receives two silver, it is much more convenient to be greedy than food, which makes the greed for ink even worse.

It was originally a way to increase the country's finances, but it could only encourage corruption.

"Sister, you are right, I was careless."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and immediately admitted his fault.

Immediately Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It seems that Su Jing is not good at everything, but you are smart, sister."

To his wife, Lao Zhu should praise him.

Empress Ma shook her head and said, "Mr. Su must be able to see what I can see. It's probably just that I haven't taught it to a deeper level."

Empress Ma was still modest, the most important thing was that she thought it was impossible for Su Jing not to know such a trivial matter.

Based on Su Jing's understanding of people's livelihood, this is impossible.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not refute this time, perhaps he also agreed with Empress Ma's opinion in his heart.

All of this is because Zhu Biao didn't speak out about the core of sharing the money.

The Ding Yin method is just a concept introduced by Su Jing to explain the concept of dividing a Ding into a mu.

Not really the core.

Of course, for Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma, these things will only be known later.

"Keep reading, Biao'er's letter is still very long."

Zhu Yuanzhang said.

Empress Ma nodded, and the two continued to look back.

Soon, it came to the discussion of building roads first if you want to get rich.

The importance of transportation was instantly revealed.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang nodded again and again.

But what made Zhu Yuanzhang's complexion change drastically was that he had to use work as relief.

When the people were hit by a disaster, instead of directly distributing food relief, they organized them to build public facilities and paid for them with food.

On the one hand, it has relieved the victims, and on the other hand, it has built public facilities, laying the foundation for the resumption of production in the coming year.

At the same time, it can also reduce the pressure of disaster relief and maintain order, which is conducive to the establishment of post-disaster order.

Get it in one fell swoop!
"Relief from work! Why didn't I read this letter sooner!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was quite excited when he slapped his thigh.

Empress Ma also understood, and immediately said: "Chongba, you go first, it doesn't matter to me."

This work-for-relief approach can be applied to the flood in Zhejiang.

All I can say is, it was a coincidence.

"Well, sister, I'll go first."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded without any hesitation, and immediately left Kunning Palace.

Empress Ma looked at the back of Lao Zhu leaving, and then looked at Zhu Biao's reply.

"Mr. Su, you really helped me a lot!"

Empress Ma sighed.

The benefits of this work-for-relief are really good no matter how you look at it.

Most importantly, it is available now.

Fengxian Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang called Li Shanchang directly, and the previous things have been ordered, and it is not worthwhile for the ministers to go to court last time.

Lao Zhu doesn't like formalism, and it's true to be able to do practical things.

"Your Majesty, what's the matter with summoning your minister?"

Li Shanchang was also a little puzzled. He was dealing with the flood in Zhejiang and it was extremely urgent.

This matter was also an order issued by Zhu Yuanzhang himself.

What could have caused Zhu Yuanzhang to summon him so quickly.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Li Shanchang and said, "Shanchang, I have some new ideas about disaster relief."

"As you mentioned earlier, there will probably not be much change, but there will be some slight changes."

"The approach to immediate relief needs to change."

Old Zhu immediately explained Su Jing's teaching of Zhu Biao's work-for-relief in a simple way.

Li Shanchang is a smart person, he just listened to it briefly and understood it immediately.

"Your Majesty is a great talent, I understand, I will do it now."

Li Shanchang bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang, so don't get too excited.

As the actual executor of most internal affairs, Li Shanchang can see the benefits of this work-for-relief.

There is no need to explain it at all, as long as you think about it, you will understand it all.

"Go, hurry up."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't explain anything, and the most correct thing is to implement it first.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Li Shanchang then turned around and left, his face was still shocked.

While walking, he murmured: "Relief from work, relief from work, relief from work."

After this matter was arranged, Lao Zhu also breathed a sigh of relief.

Then he thought of Su Jing, and couldn't help saying: "Su Jing, you are very timely!"

No matter what, Su Jing's idea of ​​using work for relief is of great help to Lao Zhu in solving the current problem.

Before, he thought that Su Jing was just donating money and food, but he didn't expect the slap in the face to come so quickly now.

But Zhu Yuanzhang was happy to have his face beaten.

On Li Shanchang's side, after receiving the holy will from Zhu Yuanzhang's side, he began to work non-stop again.

However, he was also curious as to why Zhu Yuanzhang had such a genius idea all of a sudden.

Although Lao Zhu is indeed a man of destiny, Li Shanchang, as a veteran who has followed him for many years, still understands it.

This is not like something Zhu Yuanzhang could come up with.

Of course, this is just an idea, and Li Shanchang will not talk about it with anyone.

If it is not Zhu Yuanzhang, there is only one possibility.

Su Jing!

With Su Jing's ability, it is possible.

However, Li Shanchang was clear about the urgent report of the flood in Zhejiang, and he knew when he entered the palace.

This Zhu Yuanzhang finished the court meeting and did not leave the palace.

It didn't take long, how did Su Jing find out about this and even give such a solution?

In terms of time, it shouldn't be!
Li Shanchang couldn't help thinking about Chang Yuchun's matter, could it be that Su Jing calculated all of this and gave a solution in advance?

Thinking about it this way, wouldn't Su Jing be too scary!

The ability of this unpredictable prophet combined with Su Shi's own intelligence.

If he enters the court in the future, no one will be able to shake him.

Thinking of this, he called Hu Weiyong.

"Master Prime Minister, what's the matter with summoning the officials?"

Hu Weiyong said very respectfully.

Li Shanchang looked at Hu Weiyong and said, "Weiyong, why didn't you make some suggestions to His Majesty in the hall before?"

"Your Majesty asks you personally, that is a great opportunity."

Hu Weiyong immediately replied: "Your Prime Minister is very thoughtful, how can Weiyong make any suggestions."

Whether it's true or not, it should be said beautifully.

No one doesn't like being held.

Li Shanchang nodded. He naturally knew what Hu Weiyong meant, but he didn't point it out. He just said:

"Weiyong, this disaster relief, I will devote more energy to it. For the matter of the court, you can handle it according to your needs. If you have any problems, you can also come to me."

Hearing this, Hu Weiyong was overjoyed!

Suddenly felt that the previous decision in the hall was not wrong. Although he did not perform well in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, he won Li Shanchang's favor.

In a sense, this is more important than winning Zhu Yuanzhang's favor.

Because Li Shanchang's goodwill is not necessarily more effective than Zhu Yuanzhang's goodwill, but if he has a bad feeling, then Zhu Yuanzhang's bad feeling will probably appear soon.

"Thank you, Prime Minister, I will do my best for Daming, Your Majesty, and Your Majesty!"

Hu Weiyong has almost knelt at Li Shanchang's feet, this gesture is enough.

Li Shanchang waved his hand and said: "Weiyong, there is no need to talk about these things. I summoned you this time because I have something important to tell you."

"Prime Minister, please tell me."

Hu Weiyong bent over and leaned slightly, as if listening carefully.

Li Shan said: "Weiyong, I am old and in poor health, and it won't be long before I leave the court."

"Where is the prime minister, you are still in good health. Besides, if this Ming Dynasty does not have a minister with a humerus like you, then your majesty would be missing an arm."

Hu Weiyong immediately said that Li Shanchang was extremely flattered and flattered in his words.

Li Shanchang smiled and said: "Weiyong, it's just a good thing that you can flatter, but in front of His Majesty, it's better to be less."

"Weiyong knows."

Hu Weiyong didn't refute, but just listened respectfully.

Li Shanchang continued: "Before I leave the court, I will suggest to His Majesty that you should serve Your Majesty well when I mention you as a political counselor of the Zhongshu Province."

"Thank you, Prime Minister, for your love, I am very grateful!"

Hu Weiyong knelt down immediately, it was sincere.

This is a huge leap from Taichang Shaoqing to Zhongshu Province as a political advisor, which means that Hu Weiyong can participate in real national affairs.

If this goes up, it is almost the prime minister.

Can Hu Weiyong not be excited!

Li Shanchang looked at Hu Weiyong who was kneeling and said: "Weiyong, I know you are ambitious and talented, but what I want to warn you is to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and don't be arrogant, so that you can grow safely."

"What the Prime Minister said is true, Weiyong will remember it."

Hu Weiyong has not yet become a prime minister at this meeting, and things like arrogance have nothing to do with him for the time being.

There are still many people above him who can hold him down.

At this time, you have to shrink your head.

Li Shanchang nodded slightly, and said: "If you have the opportunity to sit in my seat in the future, then I will tell you that there is one person who must not be touched!"

"My lord prime minister has said it before, and my lord is still here, so how dare I covet my lord's position?"

Hu Weiyong lowered his head and spoke earnestly, those who didn't know thought it was true.

Of course Li Shanchang knew that Hu Weiyong was just pretending, but he didn't really care.

People's hearts are like this, so it's meaningless to force it.

It is inevitable that I will resign in the near future. Li Shanchang has been by Zhu Yuanzhang's side for a long time, but Li Shanchang is very clear about how suspicious old Zhu is.

If you want to protect yourself, the only way is to stay away from power.

On this point, he is very sensible.

But after being a prime minister and experiencing the feeling of being above one person and below ten thousand people, it is not that simple to give up.

Therefore, it is very important to cultivate a young man to take over his position.

This young man is Hu Weiyong.

As long as Hu Weiyong is around, what he, the former prime minister, will still have some use.

"I can't say anything about the future, but my warning will not change. Su Jing, no matter what he does in the future, you should not have any other thoughts, remember."

Li Shan said earnestly and earnestly.

Hu Weiyong has been bound to him, and this is a matter of both prosperity and loss.

Li Shanchang must be warned in advance so that he can feel at ease.

Su Jing!

Hu Weiyong's face was shocked, but he also remembered the name:
"Prime Minister, don't worry, lower officials will remember!"

Li Shanchang said indifferently: "Okay, get up, do what you have to do, if you do well, I can mention it to His Majesty, you know?"

"Understood, I'm going down."

Hu Weiyong got up to answer, then turned and left.

Li Shanchang sighed slightly, and was a little hesitant, not knowing whether he was right or wrong in choosing Hu Weiyong.

But the matter has come to this point, and he can't help it again.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang still relies heavily on him now, being with a king is like a tiger, who knows what will happen in the next moment?
Uncle Liu Bowen, sincerity, is now under semi-house arrest.

(End of this chapter)