Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 397 Starts the infrastructure construction frenzy and builds roads right at your doorstep (please subscribe!!)

"What do you, dear friends, think of this matter?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard that his needs were included in the plan, he had already made up his mind to agree to the plan, but as an emperor, he could not express his position so easily and had to be cautious.

Let's first see what the civil and military officials have to say about this plan, and then look at the situation and make the final decision. It's because he, the wise and powerful emperor, has the foresight to make it happen. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't matter. It's Ouyang Lun's and the civil and military officials' decisions. question.

Facing Zhu Yuanzhang's inquiry, all the officials expressed their opinions one after another.

"Your Majesty, I think this plan is very good! The establishment of central and state-owned enterprises will not only provide the court with more sources of income in addition to taxation, the national income will definitely increase in the coming year! In addition, the court will also have stronger power. Don’t worry that those businessmen will threaten the status of the imperial court when they become bigger and stronger.”

"Yes, according to the plan, these central and state-owned enterprises have the first task of making the Ming Dynasty develop better. They will not focus entirely on profits like other businessmen. We can also rest assured to let state-owned and state-owned enterprises do many key resources, such as grain. , iron ore, etc.”

"It is completely foreseeable that with these central and state-owned enterprises and so many talents, it will be much easier to do things in the future!"

"I approve with both hands raised!"

"I have no objection!"

With the establishment of these central and state-owned enterprises, the demand for talents has also reached its peak.

"Yes, Your Majesty! My son-in-law will do his best to do this well!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and nodded.

"Then what are you waiting for? Let's prepare quickly. If His Majesty asks about the progress later, the Prince Consort may be fine, but none of us will be able to escape." Song Lian was also quite helpless.

But it doesn’t matter, you, Zhu Yuanzhang, instruct me, and I instruct the people below to deliver the message in place. This is the benefit of middle-level leadership!

Ouyang Lun said "seriously".

"Ouyang Lun, you are still responsible for this matter, and you must do it well for me! If anything goes wrong, I will ask you!"

Although there were many things discussed in the meeting this morning, almost everyone knew that the most important thing was to implement the policy of state-owned enterprises and central enterprises.

If asked, let alone whether Ouyang Lun would answer truthfully, how would the officials view him as an emperor?

"So fast!"

Um! ?

As a result, in the next period of time, the court began to become extremely busy, and orders were issued from the Ming Cabinet.

"Such a major reform will definitely leave a mark in history!"

With Ouyang Lun taking the lead, other officials also spoke one after another, "Your Majesty is wise! I will go all out!"

As Wang Zhong's sharp voice sounded, the morning court ended, Zhu Yuanzhang left the Taiji Hall, and other officials also left in groups.

This gives a lot of people a chance!

"Oh, it's true that the top is just talking, but the bottom is breaking its legs!" Guo Zi sighed.

Seeing Ouyang Lun agree so willingly for the first time, Zhu Yuanzhang was a little uncomfortable.

The Civil Service Examination is organized twice every year by the Ministry of Personnel, once in the first half of the year and once in the second half of the year. For a time, the Civil Service Examination became the most popular exam among the people of the Ming Dynasty. Although there are requirements for taking the Civil Service Examination, these conditions are not suitable for the imperial examination. In terms of exams, it's really not worth mentioning.

"Beijing Zhili and the four southern provinces have already implemented it, and no problems have been found. The nationalization of state-owned enterprises and central enterprises. This is the general trend!"

"Retreat!"

Originally Lu Chang, Song Lian, Guo Zi and others wanted to discuss the matter with Ouyang Lun, but before they could surround Ouyang Lun, Ouyang Lun left quickly, so fast that Lu Chang, Song Lian and others could not react at all. .

After the establishment of state-owned enterprises and central enterprises, they began to take action.

The imperial court's announcement was posted on bulletin boards in major cities and towns across the country. Now the people applauded such a positive political move! They even celebrated by popping their hats and cheering in the streets.

Next, the morning court continued, and many matters of the Ming Dynasty were discussed one by one.

Guo Zi said helplessly: "My lords, the prince-in-law definitely doesn't want us to disturb him. Now it seems that we have to do the matter. Fortunately, we now have a detailed plan, and the plan has been reviewed by the prince-son-in-law. We just follow the plan.”

State-owned enterprises and central enterprises can be seen everywhere in road construction, port construction, and river construction.

At the same time, Ming Dynasty's five-year plan was also successfully released, and state-owned enterprises and central enterprises have more goals to strive for.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Then what about this plan? Your Majesty can name it and let the Prince Consort do it!"

Although most civil service positions have academic requirements, such as scholar, child student, and civil servant, etc., there are also positions with no restrictions on academic qualifications, age, and household registration, as long as you can read and write.

After listening to the opinions of the civil and military officials, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slowly and said solemnly: "Since all the dear friends think it is feasible, then let's do it!"

"That's all it can do." Lu Chang nodded.

Daming Cereals and Oils Group, Daming Tobacco Group, Daming Shenhua Group, Daming First Construction Group, Daming Second Construction Group. Central and state-owned enterprises were born one after another.

"Where's the Prince Consort?"

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to ask Ouyang Lun if he was serious or if there was some conspiracy, but when the words came to his lips, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't ask.

"Since you are so determined, I am relieved!"

The people of the Ming Dynasty signed up enthusiastically. Only in the first half of the year when civil servant recruitment began, many useful talents were recruited, and the shelves of these central and state-owned enterprises were built.

It’s me again!
Ouyang Lun had already rolled his eyes at Zhu Yuanzhang countless times in his heart.

"It seems...gone."

Forget it, regardless of whether what Ouyang Lun said is true or not, the next step is to look at his actions. If he does a good job, I will praise him a few words. If he does not do a good job, let Ouyang Lun take the blame. It is not a big problem.

The deeds of North Zhili and the four southern provinces have spread throughout the Ming Dynasty. People in other provinces have long been full of yearning for these two places. There are even more people who want to go to North Zhili. Of course, everyone also hopes that they can The province can develop, because in this case, they will not have to leave their hometown.

"The imperial court's policies are so good. Do you think this is a conspiracy of the imperial court?"

"We can't just look at what the government says, we also have to look at how they do it. If the government just talks but doesn't do anything, it's just painting a bigger picture for us!"

"That's right, let's not get too happy first, let's wait and see."

While the people were watching, the court made new moves.

With the successful establishment of state-owned enterprises and central enterprises, stores that were only available in the four provinces of North Zhili and the South began to be opened in other provinces, which greatly facilitated the people in various provinces.

Not only that, large-scale construction on a national scale has officially arrived.

Using the "First Five-Year Plan" as a blueprint, major central and state-owned enterprises, in cooperation with many private business companies, began to carry out large-scale construction projects in the provinces except North Zhili and the four southern provinces!

The purpose is very simple, that is, to completely open up the road links between provinces, state capitals, and counties, as well as the east-west, north-south trunk roads in the Ming Dynasty.

A road construction site in Sichuan Province.

Work was in full swing on the construction site, and people were standing around the construction site.

These people are all villagers from nearby villages. They have lived nearby for generations, and most of them have never left the mountains. This time, the big news of road construction by the court attracted them. They were curious as to why the imperial court was willing to build such a spacious road in such a remote place. No one wanted to believe it at first, but then they saw the arrival of a large and professional construction team, blasting mountains to open roads and building bridges over water!

Sections of broad roads appeared in front of them, and everyone was shocked.

"I have seen such a spacious road on the way to the provincial capital. I never thought that such a road would be built right in front of my house."

"I heard that this road can lead directly to the county seat. From now on, we won't have to walk for days and nights to go to the county seat."

"When the road is opened, we don't have to walk at all. The government announcement said that a means of transportation called a 'bus' will be prepared, and it will go back and forth every day. We will go directly to the county seat by bus!"

"Taking a car must be expensive, right? We simply can't afford it."

"Although I don't know the price yet, I heard from people in the government that the price of the 'bus' is not expensive, so that everyone can afford it."

"Really? That's great. I can't wait for the day when the roads are clear!"

The villagers chatted excitedly.

"Hey, I really can't figure it out. Why did the imperial court suddenly start building roads?"

"Yes! I can understand why they build provincial roads, even in mountainous and remote areas like ours. What do they think?"

"How much does this cost?! Will we collect the money? We don't have the money."

Just when the villagers were confused about this, an old man came over.

"village head!"

"Hello, village chief!"

"Village Chief, you are here too!"

The villagers saluted and greeted the village chief one after another, their eyes full of respect. It was obvious that he was a respected village chief.

"Ahem, I heard all the questions you just raised."

"I was just as confused as you at first, but when I found out who was the leader in building this path, I completely understood it!"

The village chief asked with a smile, holding a cane in one hand and stroking his beard with the other.

"Who?"

"Village chief, who is the person in charge of building the road?"

"Isn't this done by the government?"

The villagers asked questions one after another.

"The leader of this road construction is Ouyang Lun, the consort of the Ming Dynasty!"

The village chief said with a look of admiration.

"It's Ouyang Lun!"

"I've heard of him. It was he who ran Beizhili, and he also saved the four southern provinces!"

"It turns out it's him! He is our great hero of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Ouyang Lun is the protagonist in the play, Taiyuan Town Jin King!!"

"Yes, that's him. He is now the Minister of Household Affairs of the Ming Dynasty. He is a very popular minister and a high official!"

"I didn't expect that he would become a high official and still think about us ordinary people. What a good official!"

When the villagers heard the name "Ouyang Lun", their eyes were filled with respect.

"That's right, the fact that this road can be built right in front of our house is all thanks to Prince Consort Ouyang!"

"The Prince Consort is responsible for the Ming Dynasty's five-year plan. First, he established central and state-owned enterprises. These are the armies engaged in construction and economy. If it weren't for the Prince Consort, who would come to build roads in a remote place like ours?"

"The court won't care about us at all!"

The village chief said with great gratitude.

That's it!
After listening to the village chief's words, the villagers suddenly understood.

"The Prince Consort is so awesome!"

"Our Prince Consort is not only powerful. I heard that Ouyang Prince Consort also started his career as a county magistrate. He made a county richer than a state capital, and the food produced in the land could not be used up for several years."

"Listening to what you said, compared with Ouyang's consort, the magistrate of our county is really useless."

"Compared with our county magistrate and Ouyang Consort, does he deserve it? You are insulting Ouyang Consort!"

"That's right, even the magistrate of our county is not worthy of carrying shoes for Ouyang's consort."

The surrounding villagers were talking a lot.

Not far away, several men dressed as businessmen happened to hear these words, and their faces were quite strange. The white-faced man in the lead turned black with anger. This man was none other than the county magistrate here. Next to him was The master and several guards are all in disguise now.

"How dare these unruly people say such things to the master? I will call the county government officials to arrest all these unruly people!" the master said in a low voice.

"Arrest? Because they praise Ouyang's consort and are looking for death!" the county magistrate roared.

"Well, these unruly people are scolding you, master!" said the lawyer with some confusion.

In his impression, the county magistrate in front of him was the most handsome. He would definitely get angry when others scolded him. He didn't expect to be so restrained today.

"Did they scold you wrongly?" the county magistrate asked angrily.

"Is it wrong to curse?" Master was a little confused. Is there right or wrong to curse?
"I'm sure you're right. I'm asking you, can I compare to Prince Consort Ouyang?"

"No, Prince Consort Ouyang is now the Minister of Household Affairs, the Order of the Clan, and has a first-rank official position. Sir, you are only a seventh-rank official." The master's head swayed like a rattle.

"I'll ask you again, am I qualified to carry Ouyang's shoes for Prince Consort Ouyang?"

"Not enough. The Prince Consort lives in the Zongren Mansion in the palace. Unless the emperor personally summons him, officials below the fifth rank cannot enter at all. And if you want to enter the Zongren Mansion to see Ouyang Prince Consort, you have to pay an entry fee of tens of thousands!" Master continued! road.

"Yes, even though I am the county magistrate, I am known as Bailihou, but compared to Ouyang Prince Consort, I am just an ant. You can kill me with just one breath. If you ask me to arrest those villagers, if this matter is reported to Prince Consort Ouyang, you are trying to kill me!" the county magistrate said angrily.

The master suddenly realized and said with some fear: "I am wise, but my subordinate almost made a big mistake!"

The county magistrate nodded, "Let's forget it this time. It won't be the same next time."

"Thank you, sir." Seeing that the county magistrate did not blame him, the master felt relieved and quickly thanked him.

"Okay, I will give you a task. Follow these villagers and scold me." The county magistrate said.

"Ah!" The master was dumbfounded, "Master, why is this?"

(End of this chapter)