Ming politicians

() The final plan, after careful discussion between Su Tiancheng and Zhang Taining, was clarified. Jiangning County handed over 5000 taels of silver to the two camps every year, and rented and planted [-] hectares of official land. Next, Su Tiancheng found Tang Shiji and Qin Sande got a general agreement, and now, the three highest leaders in Nanzhili have gathered together to discuss in detail.

The opinions they discussed need to be reported to the court. After all, not one person dares to make a decision on such a big matter alone. There is no such precedent in the Ming Dynasty.

Qin Sande meant that Su Tiancheng, the magistrate of Jiangning County, could also participate in this discussion, but Tang Shiji vetoed this proposal, thinking that the three of them should first discuss it, and after clarifying their opinions, they will report to the emperor, and the rest will be handled.

The negotiation this time is destined to be not easy.

Tang Shiji, as Minister of the Ministry of War, Governor of Zhizhe, and Military Counselor, has an absolute right to speak. The relationship between him and the former guarding eunuch Wang Zhen is still good. Unexpectedly, the imperial court suddenly adjusted the selection of the guarding eunuch. The reason behind it is faintly related to Su Tiancheng. Related, before Qin Sande took office, Tang Shiji read the emperor's secret decree again and carefully figured it out.

It seems that Jiangning County has already obtained the emperor's tacit approval for renting official land, otherwise, Qin Sande would not have made such a proposal, under such circumstances.Tang Shiji would not object, but the emperor suddenly adjusted the guarding eunuch.Without asking for his opinion, he still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.Although it is said that the chief eunuch of the chief inspector of ceremonies has been adjusted, Cao Huachun is the admiral of the military camp, and Wang Chengen has become the chief eunuch of the chief inspector of ceremonies, the biggest possibility is still the struggle in the palace.

Qin Sande had not been in Nanjing for a long time.In the words, he defended Su Tiancheng very much, which made Tang Shiji even more unhappy. The duties of middle officials are mainly to supervise the army.Still relying on the support of the palace.

When Qin Sande arrived in Nanjing, he didn't shy away from doing things, he didn't know how to keep a low profile, and he was somewhat domineering. This was a taboo, if it wasn't for Tang Shiji's suppression.It is estimated that someone has already impeached.

Tang Shiji had already dealt with it calmly after experiencing a lot of corruption. Qin Sande had just arrived in Nanjing to take office. At this time, if someone started impeachment.It's me who suffers, the emperor must be suspicious.Has Nanzhili formed a crony group, rejecting foreign middle officials, if it is not done well, and reprimanding itself, then the gain will not be worth the loss.

Fortunately, Su Tiancheng's performance is still good. After returning to Jiangning County, he still seemed low-key. He didn't visit Qin Sande specifically, which seemed to be a little scrupulous. He also paid great attention to the matter of renting and planting official land. I went to visit the garrison officer Zhang Taining, then visited myself, and finally went to Qin Sande.

Regardless of the relationship between Su Tiancheng and Qin Sande, it would be great if this could be achieved.

Qin Sande's thinking is completely different.

Qin Sande's mind is not big. He has been in the palace for a long time and has experienced too many intrigues. If he hadn't followed Wang Chengen, he probably wouldn't be able to get ahead. He also saw how Wei Zhongxian fell. Fortunately, at that time, his age Still young, not mixed into such right and wrong.

When he first arrived in Nanjing, he was not familiar with the place, so he wanted to establish his personal prestige in the fastest time, hoping to get Tang Shiji's support, but Tang Shiji had reservations.

Under such circumstances, his mind has undergone some changes. The duty of guarding the eunuch is actually to supervise the army. In principle, he cannot interfere with local government affairs. , What right do you have? The guarding eunuch cannot be regarded as one of the top leaders of Nanzhili.

To intervene in local government affairs, Tang Shiji must be supported. Qin Sande's eyes were on Su Tiancheng.

Su Tiancheng is the magistrate of Jiangning County, so his position is quite important, and when he came to Nanjing, he had to support Su Tiancheng more. If he strongly supported Su Tiancheng and Su Tiancheng could achieve good political achievements, everything would be logical.

Jiangning County rented and planted the official land of Nanjing Jingying. He fully supported it, and he also made every effort to facilitate this matter. He even hinted at such intentions when talking with Tang Shiji and Zhang Taining.

It was also because of his support that the matter of renting official farmland in Jiangning County went smoothly.

Su Tiancheng is very good at dealing with people. When he was still in Henan for disaster relief, he sent a special person to visit him and brought him a valuable gift. This made him very happy. As for the matter of Guantian, Su Tiancheng first Find Zhang Taining, then find Tang Shiji, and finally find himself, he has no objection.

He even suggested that Su Tiancheng's participation in this discussion can completely settle the matter, and as long as the discussion is over, Jiangning County can start operations, it doesn't have to wait until the imperial decree comes down, such a thing will never happen Any formal imperial decree is nothing more than the emperor knowing it and not expressing opposition.

Zhang Taining's idea is much simpler. He mainly thinks about the income of the two camps. To be able to have an income of 5000 taels of silver is a good thing for the two camps. As long as the court does not object, he has no objections. Besides, He is also aware of some things in the military camp. It is very common for military officers at all levels to fill their pockets. Sergeants are unwilling to cultivate the fields. farming.

Doing so has another great advantage, that is, it curbs the greed of some officers, and most of the income from the cultivated land goes into the pockets of officers at all levels. Things are also things that are not easy to handle. Instead of doing this, it is better to lease out the cultivated land to get real money.

The stability of the army is a big thing, Zhang Taining is aware of the powerful relationship inside, if the officers are corrupt for a long time, the morale of the army will become more and more loose, and eventually they will lose their combat effectiveness, and the incidents of soldiers fleeing one after another, this is the best explanation. Although Jingying is better than other guards, such situations do exist.

Just as Tang Shiji mentioned the time when Jiangning County leased the official land, Qin Sande spoke. <The plowing season can’t be delayed. Let’s see, after the discussion, Jiangning County can organize the plowland in advance. "

Tang Shiji looked at Zhang Taining without any expression on his face.

Zhang Taining is a smart person, he will not express his position at this time, in the end it is not his final opinion, he does not want to get involved in the dispute between Tang Shiji and Qin Sande.

"What Eunuch Qin said is reasonable. The lower officials have no other opinions. After Mr. Tang makes a decision, the two camps will follow it."

Although Zhang Taining is a military officer, he has seen too many twists and turns, so how could he express his opinion easily.

Tang Shiji had no choice but to speak.

"There is no such precedent for the lease of official land in Jiangning County. It is better to be more cautious. After we discuss it, we will report it to the emperor for a decision. In my opinion, leasing is possible, but we still have to wait until the imperial decree comes down. Don't rush into related matters, if the imperial court has any objections, we can explain it."

Qin Sande was a little dissatisfied. He proposed to let Su Tiancheng participate in the discussion earlier, but Tang Shiji disagreed, and now he asked Jiangning County to wait for the imperial decree. Moreover, some official fields have been deserted for a while and need to be sorted out.

"Master Tang, our family doesn't see it that way. There is indeed no precedent for the lease of official land in the Ming Dynasty. Because of this, our family feels that Nanzhili has tried it. Once it has results, the court will naturally change many opinions. If Waiting for the imperial decree and delaying the plowing, the matter will not be a complete success, and the two camps will not be able to get income."

"Eunuch Qin, this is a very important matter, and I still have to report it to the emperor for a decision."

Tang Shiji's tone was light, although soft, his attitude was indeed clear.

Qin Sande was very annoyed, but he couldn't express any other opinions. Tang Shiji followed the rules, so what else could he do.

"Master Tang came according to the rules, and our family has nothing else to say, but there is no time to delay the lease of the official land. Our family will see if it is a special performance."

Tang Shiji's complexion changed slightly. The secret papers are for reporting important matters. Under normal circumstances, it is not allowed to use them casually. Lease of official land is not a big deal. I don't think there is any need for secret papers. At most That is, without going through the six ministries and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, or the cabinet, it was directly reported to the emperor.

But such an approach, strictly speaking, is inappropriate.

"Eunuch Qin, I think it is better to avoid the matter of the secret booklet. It is not a particularly important matter. If you use the secret booklet at will, you will be reprimanded, and the matter of renting the official land may be delayed. My opinion, Submit the memorial directly to the cabinet."

Qin Sande's complexion has also changed a little, and the memorial to the cabinet may be a bigger problem. The cabinet will definitely not agree to such an approach. The biggest possibility is to call back directly, or put it aside and ignore it. In this way, Jiang Ning The matter of leasing official land in the county will inevitably be delayed indefinitely, and it will not even succeed.

"Our family was a little anxious just now. It is still inappropriate for the lease of the official land to be recorded in secret, but Mr. Tang proposed to write it to the cabinet memorial. Our family also disagrees. Mr. Tang said , The Ming Dynasty has never leased official land, will the cabinet reply, will it be played."

Tang Shiji froze for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"Our family thinks it's better to report the memorial directly to the emperor, and ask the emperor to make a decision."