Ming politicians

All the arrangements made by Su Tiancheng were painstaking. He knew very well that relying on the income brought by Daming's entire sea ban, it was more than enough to maintain Dengzhou, Laizhou, Qingzhou, Fuzhou, Xuanzhou and Gaizhou. , Many things can be done with confidence and boldness. If you have money, there is no embarrassment. Moreover, what Su Tiancheng pursues has the taste of maintaining integrity with high salaries. The income of officials at all levels in Ming Dynasty is too low. It is impossible to live a prosperous life at all. Some officials with special family circumstances may have to worry about food and clothing. If you ask officials to do things on an empty stomach, there may be some problems. They will try to find ways to corrupt up.

As for the Ming Dynasty that may lead the Ming Dynasty in the future, what will it rely on to maintain it, or what to rely on to make the common people of the Ming Dynasty live a better life? up.

The situation in Dengzhou and other places will definitely make Yang Sichang and others stunned. Seeing such a prosperous scene, Yang Sichang, who was once the chief assistant of the cabinet, must have too much emotion. Xu Eryi, Lu Shanji and others also Impossible to be indifferent.

Of course, relying on these, it may not be possible to make Yang Sichang and others change their minds and willingly follow Su Tiancheng to do things. He has accumulated too much knowledge through decades of education, and it will take time to change his mind.

Five people, Su Tiancheng, Zhu Shenxuan, Yang Sichang, Xu Eryi and Lu Shanji, were in the wing room of the Governor's Mansion.

The atmosphere in the wing room was a bit dignified. Maybe they understood the importance of this conversation. Yang Sichang and others were very serious. Since they were talking here, there were many things.There is no need to hide it. The situation in the court is clear to everyone, so there is no need to continue beating around the bush.

It was not Yang Sichang who spoke first, but Xu Eryi.

"Lord Su. These days, I have seen the scenes everywhere, and my feelings are very deep. Lord Yang and Lord Lu also have a deep understanding. I don't want to talk about the things that exist in the court. What I can say is, Even us old bones are far inferior to Master Su's ability. If Master Su can become the chief minister of the imperial court, I believe it will be a different situation. My Ming Dynasty must be rich and the people can live a good life. "

There was no expression on Su Tiancheng's face. It seemed that Xu Er had set a tone as soon as he started talking, which was a tone Su Tiancheng didn't want to see. [

"The situation in Dengzhou, Laizhou, and Qingzhou, looking at all parts of Ming Dynasty, there is no place that can do it. I am very touched by one thing. It is what Mr. Su said. It is better to go home to grow sweet potatoes when an official does not make decisions for the people. Words, if all the officials in the imperial court can have such an understanding, how can we have rogue bandits in the Ming Dynasty, and how can we face the rebellion of the Later Jin Tartars."

"I don't know what Mr. Su thinks, is he planning to be an enemy of the imperial court? If there is such a choice, I feel a pity, yes. Dengzhou, Laizhou and Xuanzhou are unusually rich, but this is not The reason for being an enemy of the imperial court, if Master Su is willing, I am willing to encourage many court officials. Come here and have a look, let them understand Master Su's ability, and let the court change their understanding..."

With Su Tiancheng's expression on his face, he felt why Xu Eryi was so innocent. Yang Sichang felt that Xu Eryi's words were not right, so he opened his mouth.

"Master Su, what Master Xu means is to make the emperor change his original intention, but it is very difficult. These days, I am also thinking about why such a situation occurs. I am afraid I still have to think of a proper solution. .”

Lu Shanji would not say anything, at least until Su Tiancheng spoke.

Su Tiancheng looked at the crowd and spoke slowly.

"The emperor and the court have already regarded Su as a traitor. The Houjin Tartars suffered disastrous defeats in Gaizhou and Liaodong. The emperor and the court were unwilling to seize such a great opportunity, and even believed in the submission of the Houjin Tartars. For what, don't you adults understand that such an important matter can be put aside, and it is specially used to deal with it. If you want to get rid of it and then quickly, I will ask you adults, how can the emperor and the court be able to let go of Su? If your lords can come up with a good solution, Su is not willing to listen. Su has been an official in the court for more than ten years, and there is no need to explain how he did it before. You all know it well, Yang Both my lord and Xu lord think that I should make a gesture, so I would like to ask how I should do it."

Inside the wing room, there was a deathly silence. Both Yang Sichang and Xu Eryi understood that the so-called detente did not exist. Contradictory, as for throwing out Confucianism and asking Su Tiancheng what to do, those words should not be said, they are very clear.

Seeing that no one spoke, Su Tiancheng continued.

"I first went to Jiangning County, followed by Henan Province, then Shaanxi Province, and finally took charge of Liaodong affairs. Don't talk about other things, just talk about Jiangning County. Jiangning County is Gyeonggi County. The conditions are very good. Next time In Jiangning County, I also tried my best. I think that the development of Jiangning County is very good. After the management of the Municipal Shipping Department is completed, it can turn over millions of years of silver every year, which partially solves the problem of urgent treasury. It is also good, but what is Jiangning County like today? There are many merchants from Jiangning County in Dengzhou, Laizhou and Qingzhou. What they said, I can’t believe it. I don’t have enough to eat, and I need to flee famine, why it has reached such a level.”

"The south is the rich and prosperous land of my Ming Dynasty, and Suzhou and Yangzhou are the pockets of my Ming Dynasty. These places are said to be extremely rich. Not to mention the prosperity of singing and dancing, at least the country is prosperous and the people are safe. It is a pity that the people of Yangzhou and Suzhou are the same. The state and other places have come, and as far as I understand the situation, the people are also living in hardship."

"Why did such a situation happen? Have you adults considered it? Some people may have said that it was because of the famine, because of various reasons, but I will ask next time. Shaanxi was the main place where bandits made rebellions. The people are living in dire straits, it can be said that they are extremely poor, the common people even sell their sons and daughters, just to be able to have a full meal, not to mention the famine, this kind of place can change, why are there so many poor people in the south .”

"I said that being an official is not for the people, it is better to go home and grow sweet potatoes. I am not just talking casually. Since I am discussing with you adults today, I will not be polite."

"There are so many adults in the imperial court, how many of them are thinking of doing things for the common people? What I know is that they are fighting for power and profit, and they are intrigues. They just want to get the greatest benefit. Besides, what do they think of? As for the common people Life and death, how much have you considered."

"It is true that the emperor has worked extremely hard. He is unwilling to eat and can't sleep at night. Such hard work is indeed rare. But what has the emperor done these years? Why is there a struggle for power and profit in the court? Doesn't it have anything to do with the emperor? There is no doubt about the employment Suspects don’t need it, the emperor didn’t do the most basic things like this, he was suspicious, always thinking about protecting his own rights and interests, would he still want to ask the ministers of civil and military affairs below to do it?” [

"I have always believed that if the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked, the root of the problem lies at the top."

"There are still some things that I don't want to talk about. Your lords understand it. As for what your lords said to ease the relationship between you and the court, and even the relationship with the emperor, your lords don't want to talk about such things. Don't worry, I'm bluntly saying that if your lords say such things, you may not be able to save your own life. The reason why your lords are retiring from office is very clear. At this time, if you still want to impress the emperor, Shaking the court's movements is different from moths flying into a flame."

"Now that I have made up my mind, if my lords want to say something to make peace with the court or to obey the court's orders, then don't continue talking. I only have one sentence, like a big tree whose roots have rotted, no matter what. Fertilization and labor are useless."

The faces of Yang Sichang and the others changed. They knew the truth of what Su Tiancheng said, but it was difficult to turn the corner all at once.

at this time.Lu Shanji spoke.

"I agree with what Mr. Su said. I thought of the late Mr. Sun. I am afraid that Mr. Sun also had a premonition of such a situation at the beginning, so he entrusted all his family members to Mr. Su, regardless of whether Mr. Yang and Mr. Xu are What an idea, I decided to follow Master Su."

After Lu Shanji finished speaking, Zhu Shenxuan also spoke.

"Lord Yang and Master Xu still think carefully about what choice they should make. To tell you the truth, when you came to Dengzhou, the emperor has sent Jin Yiwei and Dongchang Fanzi to follow. I am afraid that at this time, the emperor has already lost his temper. I don’t want to say more about what will happen when I go back to my hometown. Mr. Yang and I have worked together for a long time, and we still know each other well. It is the most noble choice for the scholar-bureaucrats in the world to be able to benefit the common people, and to make our Ming Dynasty prosperous, so Lord Yang and Lord Xu should think carefully about where to go."

Su Tiancheng stood up.

"His Royal Highness King Jin has said what should be said. These days, Master Yang and Master Xu who should have seen it have also seen it, and my meaning is also clear, but I will not do things reluctantly and respect the choices of the two adults. Lord Yang used to be the chief assistant of the cabinet, and Lord Xu was the mentor of his subordinates. If you talk too much, it will be meaningless. The two adults can come and go freely."

After saying these words, Su Tiancheng called Su Ertong and told Su Ertong to take good care of Yang Sichang and Xu Eryi's daily life and arrange everything properly. (to be continued...)