Ming politicians

As the Spring Festival is approaching, Su Tiancheng can hardly be happy. He originally thought that Yang Sichang, Xu Eryi, Lu Xiangsheng and others would quickly accept the facts and choose to follow his orders. Unfortunately, his prediction was too optimistic. After such a long time, three People still did not express their views, and the biggest problem was Xu Eryi.

Qu Qingze would not let go of the opportunity to monitor them. The Governor's Mansion paid for them to support them, but it had no effect at all. The adults had a leisurely time, eating and drinking enough every day, wandering on the street, and then Back at the official post, it seems that there is nothing, as if such enjoyment is inherently useful.

Several times, even Zhu Shenxuan was a little shaken. Since Yang Sichang and others are unwilling to choose to cooperate, it is better to make it clear and ask them to leave Dengzhou. Anyway, they can't do anything for the court.

Su Tiancheng never let go.

But now, Su Tiancheng couldn't bear it any longer. The key issue was that he would leave Dengzhou after the Spring Festival and lead the Jiangning battalion army to Fujian. It was still uncertain when he would return to Dengzhou. Shandong has all been included under his command. Su Tiancheng is in urgent need of talents, and he also urgently needs to stabilize the overall situation of Shandong. At this time, if Yang Sichang and others are unwilling to cooperate, they will indeed leave.

According to Qu Qingze's observation, the main problem lies with Xu Eryi, Su Tiancheng's mentor, who is quite old-fashioned and stubborn. He just doesn't let go, and doesn't talk about leaving. Su Tiancheng's relationship is unusual, and he wrote a special memorial to the court, saying that he has commanded an army of [-].

After thinking about it, Su Tiancheng decided to have direct contact with Yang Sichang and the others again. If it still doesn't work this time, he won't get an expression from Yang Sichang and the others.Then Su Tiancheng was going to see off the guests, except that Lu Xiangsheng had to stay in Dengzhou, Yang Sichang and Xu Eryi could go back to their hometown to take care of themselves.

When Yang Sichang, Xu Eryi, and Lu Xiangsheng entered the Governor's Mansion, they still had smiles on their faces, but after entering the wing, their expressions quickly became serious.They know what's going on.

Su Tiancheng was also blunt and straight to the point.

"Three adults, you have been in Dengzhou for such a long time, shouldn't you have an attitude?"

It was Xu Eryi who spoke first.

"Master Su, are you planning to see off the guests? You dislike me for waiting for free food and drink."

"If the three adults can't cooperate, seeing off guests is a must. As for disliking free food and drink, it's not that much. Even the people in my Shandong territory can't go hungry, let alone the three grown up."

Before Xu Eryi could speak again, Yang Sichang spoke.

"Lord Su, I just wanted to ask one more thing. The victims from Zhejiang and Nanzhili have all arrived near Dengzhou Prefecture. I heard that there are many victims all over Shandong. I don't know if this is true. Master Su's meaning."

"Whether it's Zhejiang or Nanzhili's disaster victims, they are all citizens of my Ming Dynasty. If the government cannot come forward to provide relief to the people when the people suffer from a famine, they are even afraid of getting into trouble, which will affect their own political performance and promotion. What kind of officials should we be? The common people are our food and clothing parents. Without the cultivation and labor of the common people, where does the food come from? There is no tax paid by the common people. Where do those officials get their salaries? When the common people encounter disasters, Zhejiang and Nanzhi Some officials in the slavery actually expelled the victims. I can’t do it. Even if I try my best, I still want to relieve these victims. After the spring, I will give these victims food and let them return to their hometowns to farm..."

When Su Tiancheng was still talking, the demeanor of Yang Sichang and others had changed. In fact, they had already argued about this issue. The actions of Zhejiang and Nanzhili must be wrong, but Xu Eryi thought that Su Tiancheng was like this. It's wrong to do it. Such things should be reported to the imperial court and let the imperial court handle it. Doesn't Shandong's actions represent the imperial court? Because the matter involves the imperial court, Yang Sichang and Lu Xiangsheng are not good at saying anything, even though they think Xu Er Yi's understanding is wrong.

After Su Tiancheng finished speaking, Xu Eryi finally spoke again.

"I admire Master Su's righteous deed, but I think Su Tiancheng's action is a bit inappropriate. Such matters should be reported to the imperial court, and it is most appropriate for the imperial court to handle it."

Su Tiancheng looked at Xu Eryi, smiled coldly, and was not polite.

"Master Xu's understanding is really interesting. I don't know that Master Xu has been an official in the court for so many years, but he has not been able to understand the mystery. I really didn't expect it. Then I will ask Master Xu. Zhejiang and Nanzhi Didn’t the imperial court know about the famine in Lili? Some officials in the Huzhou government also spoke uprightly. When it came to the local famine, did the imperial court take any action? The imperial court required Zhejiang and Nanzhili to pay taxes in full. What does it mean to issue an imperial edict? Take ten thousand steps back and say that the imperial court took into account the taxes of my Ming Dynasty, the salaries of many officials, the military pay, etc., but there have been a large number of disaster victims in Zhejiang and Nanzhili , and even evolved into refugees, the government in Zhejiang and Nanzhili and other places blocked the refugees from entering, and the court didn't know about the situation."

Xu Eryi's face turned pale, but Su Tiancheng didn't intend to stop.

"According to Master Xu, I also need to report to the imperial court. If the imperial court ignores it, will I just stand by and watch so many victims starve to death? What hope, my attitude is very clear, if you are an official, you don't care about the lives of the people today, and they will have no way of life tomorrow."

"I have said long ago that the government in all parts of Shandong puts people's clothing, food, housing and transportation in the first place. No matter how big the famine is or what difficulties they encounter, they must ensure the lives of the people. , but also to feed and clothe the people.”

After Su Tiancheng said these words, Yang Sichang stood up, walked in front of Su Tiancheng, clasped his fists and bowed.

"Hearing Mr. Su's words today is like thunder, and I have benefited a lot. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would not have believed Mr. Su's words. But I have seen the situation in various places in Shandong, so I can only say , the people of Shandong are blessed."

Su Tiancheng quickly supported Yang Sichang.

"Lord Yang, don't say that. I just think that this is what officials must do."

After supporting Yang Sichang, Su Tiancheng continued to speak.

"I don't object to officials and scholar-bureaucrats living a good life. After ten years of hard work, no one asks, they become famous all over the world. I also understand the hard work of studying. Once you have paid, you must reap. Sow melons and sow beans. Dou, this is the evolution of history, and it is also a law that must be adhered to. I don’t ask officials to go through that kind of hard life, just like the common people. If the officials can’t protect themselves and support their families, I’m afraid the country won’t exist anymore. , but I request that no matter what position you are in, whether you are high in the temple or far away from the rivers and lakes, you must have the people in your heart and care about the sufferings of the people. If you become an official only for your own interests, or even If you are a fish and meat common people, then you are not worthy of being an official."

"Water can carry a boat and also capsize it. Tang Taizong made it very clear. Unfortunately, there are many people in the court who don't understand, and many people are doing the opposite. Some words, I said. , Mr. Xu, don’t be overwhelmed, just like Mr. Xu, he is upright and honest, and he is absolutely loyal to the court. He believes that the court can handle everything well. Unfortunately, he can’t stay in the court. , the roots are rotten."

"The emperor is so diligent, but does it work? When Mr. Sun was the chief assistant of the cabinet, why the court was able to be upright and awe-inspiring. It was because Mr. Sun hit the nail on the head. It is a pity that Mr. Sun will not get the emperor's support after that. When Lord Yang was the chief assistant of the cabinet, he insisted on the style of Lord Sun, and everything was still stable, but it is a pity that Lord Yang also did not get the support of the emperor, why is all this, don't you adults think about it."

"I am looking forward to cooperating with you adults to create brilliance, but I have also said that if you disagree with each other, I will never force you adults, but everything has a beginning and an end, and the melon that is twisted is not sweet, everyone If your lord has made up his mind, you must be loyal to the imperial court. I have nothing to say, so I will not leave lord Yang and lord Xu in Dengzhou. As for lord Lu, please be wronged. You can leave, what I said today is my final attitude, how to choose, I implore all adults to give me a clear answer."

What Su Tiancheng said was very firm, and he directly made the request. He felt that there was enough time. After thinking for such a long time, if he still couldn't make up his mind, he might not make a decision.

In the wing room, there was silence for a while.

As expected by Su Tiancheng, Lu Xiangsheng was the first to express his opinion.

"I have decided to follow my lord. I have followed my lord for many years. A few days ago, I wrote a memorial to the court. In fact, I have betrayed the court. Hearing what your lord said today, I feel a lot of emotion. I can only do my best to follow my lord." .”

Su Tiancheng nodded, and looked at Yang Sichang and Xu Eryi.

The next person to speak was Yang Sichang.

"Master Su, changing dynasties is not a trivial matter, and following anyone is not predestined, but there is one thing I admire about Master Su, that is, doing things for the people, doing things in a down-to-earth manner, keeping the interests of the people in mind, being an official like this Over the years, I have heard a lot of confessions, and I have seen a lot of duplicity, but Mr. Su does what he says. I have already served as the chief assistant of the cabinet of the imperial court. I believe it, but I am willing to do things for the people, and I am willing to see that the people have enough food and clothing. From this point of view, I am willing to follow Mr. Su to do things."

Xu Er lowered his head and didn't speak.

Su Tiancheng smiled, he had achieved his goal, and as for Xu Eryi, he didn't necessarily have to leave Dengzhou. (to be continued..)