Ming politicians

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Su Tiancheng can still know something about the situation in the capital. This is due to the dark lines established by Qu Qingze in the capital, and also thanks to some connections left by Zhu Shenxuan in the capital. Dengzhou is not particularly far from the capital. The time to get the news is also very fast, so Su Tiancheng can grasp most of the movements in the capital.

After Zhu Shenxuan, Lu Shanji, Xu Eryi and others were forced to retire or placed under house arrest, Su Tiancheng fully understood, and Zhu Youjian started to do it. It was at this time that Su Tiancheng specifically asked Qu Qingze To strengthen the dark line operation of the capital, it is necessary to grasp a lot of information. As for Hong Chengchou, Qu Qingze and others, after understanding their ambitions, Qu Qingze naturally understood the importance of the capital's intelligence.

If you want to overthrow the Zhu family's dynasty and revitalize the Ming Dynasty, you must have talents. This is an indestructible truth. However, in this respect, Su Tiancheng's operation was not particularly successful. Unfortunately, because of Sun Chengzong's passing away, the size of the Zhongxing Academy gradually shrank, so that Donglin Academy rose, and Su Tiancheng was busy with conquests, so he had little time to care about the affairs of the Zhongxing Academy. Besides, at that time However, Su Tiancheng didn't think of overthrowing the Zhu family's dynasty, but only thought of revitalizing the Ming Dynasty.

After clarifying the ambition, the issue of talents came to the fore.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty in history, it was not that there were no talents. It was precisely that Zhu Youjian and the court could not make good use of these talents.Advocating talk and nobility, obsessed with fighting for power and profit, led to the collapse of the Ming Dynasty, which was already riddled with holes, in the 17th year of Chongzhen.

Su Tiancheng will not continue on this path, he needs talents, real talents.Su Tiancheng also has insights on how to use talents. In the final analysis, the fundamental way to know and employ people lies in the rulers themselves. It has been said for thousands of years that rulers can understand the laws of historical development and grasp the laws of development. A good rudder can control the civil and military ministers below.Unable to identify the general direction, unable to make accurate judgments, and unable to make the best use of their talents, the ruler will be exhausted and have little effect.

There will be great controversy over the system and mechanism issues after hundreds of years. Su Tiancheng doesn't think about so many things for the time being, his main goal.It is to establish a dynasty with basic equality, harmonious development and rapid economic development. This dynasty needs to use institutions to exercise power.Try to put an end to the phenomenon of making decisions based on personal preferences.

Su Tiancheng is not an idealist, let alone a utopian. Some beautiful ideals, even if they cannot be realized after hundreds of years, he will not have such high demands. Wang Mang in history is a good example.A typical idealist, the ending is very tragic.

In terms of how to use and win over talents, Su Tiancheng has his own feelings. Lu Shanji, Xu Eryi and others are all talents.They all have to be won over. These people have realized that there is a chronic illness in the imperial court. It is just the rigid thinking that makes them choose foolish loyalty. As long as they can see the facts clearly, it is still possible to win over. Of course, Su Tiancheng would not force those who desperately wanted to protect the Zhu family dynasty.

Building momentum is very important, Su Tiancheng is very clear about this, so Yang Sichang was the first thing he noticed.

In history, Yang Sichang received mixed praise and criticism, but in actual contact, Su Tiancheng clearly felt that Yang Sichang is indeed a talent, at least he knows how to maintain the overall situation, knows what is the most important thing, and at critical moments, he can abandon his own glory and wealth and devote himself to Considering the imperial court, such conduct is not simple.

Su Tiancheng knew what happened in the capital. The court's official residence report would still come to the governor's mansion. Yang Sichang was suddenly dismissed from the position of chief minister of the cabinet. This was within Su Tiancheng's expectation, but Su Tiancheng Unexpectedly, Zhu Youjian's movements are so fast, he looks like a person who is doing big things.

Yang Sichang’s situation is very bad. Staying in the capital is almost useless. During the Chongzhen period, almost all the chief ministers of the cabinet who were forced to retire from office returned to their hometowns. It should be said that Yang Sichang was no exception. For Su Tiancheng's opportunity, he will do everything possible to win Yang Sichang. It is conceivable that the former chief minister of the cabinet took refuge in Su Tiancheng, and the influence it will have on all parts of Ming Dynasty will be huge.

It is very difficult to win Yang Sichang, so Su Tiancheng wrote a letter to Lu Shanji, explaining many reasons, hoping that Lu Shanji will come to Dengzhou to help him in the face of Sun Chengzong, and at the same time In the letter, Su Tiancheng mentioned Yang Sichang euphemistically. After all, Yang Sichang was the chief assistant of the cabinet recommended by Mr. Sun Chengzong.

When Zhu Shenxuan entered the wing, Su Tiancheng was still thinking about Yang Sichang.

Zhu Shenxuan was in charge of all the daily affairs of the Governor's Mansion. Although he had not been in Dengzhou for a long time, the situation in Dengzhou, Laizhou and Qingzhou was beyond Zhu Shenxuan's expectations. The small Dengzhou and other places are so rich. Through the sea income from Weihaiwei Wharf, commercial taxation, Quanzhou and other places, the silver that can enter the Governor's Mansion exceeds 2000 million taels a year, which is close to 3000 million taels. This is almost equivalent to all the income of the imperial court for a year, but the expenditure is also too large. Just for the expenditure of the arsenal, it reaches more than 300 million taels of silver every year, not to mention the expenditure of the Jiangning camp.

Su Tiancheng truly managed to employ people with no doubts. After Zhu Shenxuan took charge of the daily affairs of the Governor's Office, Su Tiancheng's main energy turned to thinking about big things, and Zhu Shenxuan would never think of some small things. After he was in charge of the daily affairs of the Governor's Mansion, he was so busy that he was dizzy.

There is also a reason why Zhu Shenxuan is so busy. In the past, the affairs of the governor's office were almost all in charge of each other, so there was no need to think about it so much. But after Su Tiancheng made clear his ambitions, he had to start planning and coordinating. For example, The expenses of many prefectures and counties in Dengzhou, Laizhou, and Qingzhou must be determined according to the new standard. How much money is taken from the governor's office each year needs to be explained in detail. The income and expenditure of the arsenal, shipyard, dock, etc. , it is even more important to pay attention, just to manage the business transaction, it needs a lot of manpower.

Zhu Shenxuan's identity is very special. Everyone knows that Zhu Shenxuan can fully represent Su Tiancheng. In the past, Su Ertong, Su Jun and others were responsible for the affairs of the Governor's Mansion. Their identities are not enough, and some things are impossible. Open your mouth, but Zhu Shenxuan is different, you can make a request at any time, you can ask what to do next, and it is precisely because of these reasons that Zhu Shenxuan is very busy.

When he was the second assistant to the cabinet, Zhu Shenxuan thought that he was already very busy, but compared with here, it was considered easy before.

Seeing Zhu Shenxuan who hurried in, a smile appeared on Su Tiancheng's face, he was very pleased, Zhu Shenxuan's ability was indeed very strong, he adapted to the affairs of the Governor's Mansion as quickly as possible, and he was able to bear hardships without complaint.

"His Royal Highness, this time has been very hard."

Zhu Shenxuan waved his hand, and spoke somewhat helplessly.

"There are too many things. I really didn't think about it. I still have to straighten out many things earlier. By the way, I still have to report some things to you."

Su Tiancheng waved his hands quickly.

"Don't report the affairs of the Governor's Mansion. As I said earlier, His Royal Highness Prince Jin is responsible for all of them. I don't care about those matters. What I'm thinking about now is the change of the cabinet. Can we do something about it. "

Zhu Shenxuan's attention was quickly concentrated, and he also knew that Su Tiancheng was thinking about big things.

"Kun Yuan, what did you think of?"

"Two things. The first thing is that the cabinet has been adjusted. The original chief assistant, Mr. Yang Sichang, has nothing to do, and I'm afraid he won't stay in the capital. Yang Sichang is from Wuling County, Huguang, so he must return to his original place. Yes, I'm thinking about whether to invite Yang Sichang to Dengzhou, even if he doesn't do anything for us for the time being, as long as he can come to Dengzhou, the impact will be great."

Zhu Shenxuan's eyes lit up, and the influence of this is conceivable, but it may be difficult for Yang Sichang to come to Dengzhou.

"Kun Yuan, what do you mean, are you asking me to do something about this matter?"

Su Tiancheng nodded.

"That's right. When Yang Sichang was the chief minister of the cabinet, His Royal Highness King Jin was the second minister of the cabinet. You know each other very well, and you can speak casually. I don't have much contact with Yang Sichang, and I'm not particularly familiar with him. Consider that after Yang Sichang came to Dengzhou, he could participate in our later expeditions."

"Kun Yuan, I am obliged to do this matter. If Yang Sichang can come to Dengzhou, the impact will be extraordinary. You think well. This matter must be done. If it doesn't work, I will go to Huguang in person. one trip."

"That's unnecessary. I've already hired someone to do this. I believe that Yang Sichang will come to Dengzhou in a short time. The key is how to express Yang Sichang's position after he comes to Dengzhou. After all, I am still the governor of Jiliao. Teacher, it is not a big deal for Yang Sichang to come to Dengzhou to take a look, only if Yang Sichang is really willing to do things for us, our goal will be considered achieved."

Zhu Shenxuan nodded repeatedly.

"Kun Yuan, what you think of is really a big thing. If this thing is done well, the capital will probably be shaken."

Su Tiancheng has sufficient confidence that Yang Sichang will definitely come to Dengzhou, because he wrote a letter to Yang Sichang, and because of this letter, Yang Sichang also caused Zhu Youjian's dissatisfaction, so he lost the position of chief assistant of the cabinet, but lost The matter of the position of chief assistant of the cabinet will be the same sooner or later. Even if it is not because of the post-Jin Tartar peace talks, Yang Sichang will lose Zhu Youjian's trust because of other things. This is the so-called character determines fate. (to be continued..)