Ming politicians

() Qin Sande entrusted someone with a message to ask Su Tiancheng to go to the palace.

Qin Sande's office and accommodation are all in the imperial city of Nanjing, of course in the outer city.The structure of Nanjiu City is similar to that of the stables, but in terms of scale, it is not the same. After all, the stables were built later. Besides, this is not the place where the emperor stays. In Nanjing, it is a pity that this rule exists in name only.

Su Tiancheng hurried to the imperial city.

After becoming the magistrate of Jiangning County, he didn't have much contact with Qin Sande, filial piety is indispensable, Qin Sande also gave him great help, and was one of his most powerful backers, but this kind of relationship is not enough. It can be too public, let alone show off, otherwise, it will bring all negative effects.

Whether it is the officialdom or the folks, they all hate Wei Zhongxian and think that eunuchs in power are treason and a symbol of the country's imminent collapse.In fact, the opinions of eunuchs in all dynasties were not very good, and the Ming Dynasty was even more prominent, thanks to the notorious Dongchang and Xichang.

Speaking of it, the eunuchs are just the emperor's servants, and their fate is in the hands of the emperor. It is not too much to say that they are the emperor's lackeys. In front of the emperor, they have no dignity. Their bodies are incomplete, which makes them particularly sensitive. Once they have power, they will find a way to vent.

The real situation where eunuchs harmed the country and the people appeared in the late Tang Dynasty. At that time, eunuchs could even abolish the emperor.The eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty did not cause much trouble.Eunuchs like Zheng He are still famous through the ages.

Su Tiancheng's views on eunuchs are divided into two. Eunuchs are not necessarily bad people. Although they say that their psychology is somewhat distorted, sensitive, inferior, and particularly conceited, they appear moody.It's unflattering, but healthy people do not have psychological problems, and some are even more severe.

These are all problems, and they have to be controlled by themselves. If they are well controlled, eunuchs can also play an unusual role.

Qin Sande looked at Su Tiancheng with a smile.

This Su Tiancheng.He was very satisfied. Wang Chengen, the Chief Eunuch of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, brought word several times. Su Tiancheng did a good job, which made the emperor very happy, thanks to his full support.This evil meaning.It was the prelude to his upcoming promotion. After working hard in Nanjing for a few years, he returned to the stables in a prosperous manner, entered the supervisor of ceremonies, and grasped greater power.

"Master Su. Our family has not seen you for a long time. I miss you a little."

Su Tiancheng murmured in his heart, Damn, what do you want me to do, you asked me to come to the palace, there must be something wrong, why don't you tell the matter quickly.

With a smile on his face, he spoke.

"During this period of time, I was busy with the autumn harvest. I really couldn't afford it. I couldn't come to visit my father-in-law in time. Please forgive me."

"Master Su is dedicated to the public. Our family sees it and admires it. Jiangning County has a bumper harvest this year, including the entire Nanzhili. It is very good. This is auspicious. The emperor must be very happy of."

Su Tiancheng looked at Qin Sande with a smile on his face, but didn't speak, he knew that the next topic would be discussed.

"Master Su, our family heard that the Jiangning County Government bought a lot of grain."

"It's like this. Jiangning County plans to purchase 100 million shi of grain, including rice, corn and sweet potatoes. Rice is the mainstay. The county government buys so much grain to prevent disasters. If the year is not good and the grain fails, The county government can provide relief in time."

Qin Sande nodded, although he still had a smile on his face, he obviously didn't believe Su Tiancheng's explanation.

Su Tiancheng himself knew that such an explanation was unreasonable. Even if there was a famine, there was no need to stockpile so much grain. With 100 million shi of grain, the average person in the county would have more than one shi of grain. With such a huge reserve, It is impossible to exist anywhere.

"Of course, the lower officials still have some concerns. Now that the rogues are plundering, the Houjin is stalking us and harassing our Ming Dynasty. Although the lower officials are in Jiangning County, far away from the north, they still have to consider for the court. Store as much food as possible in case of emergencies. need."

"Master Su's loyalty can be learned from, our family has nothing to say, and our family can't interfere too much in the government affairs of this place."

Hearing what Qin Sande said, Su Tiancheng knew that he needed to express his attitude. Qin Sande had been in the stable for so many years, and it was impossible to say that he had no scheming. Most eunuchs don't speak so directly. The evil language even requires you to guess the meaning, which is similar to the official language hundreds of years later.

"Your father-in-law must not say that. The lower officials have no place to be ashamed. Jiangning County relies on the support of the father-in-law to achieve some results. But what the father-in-law ordered, no matter what the arrangement, the lower officials will definitely do their best."

"Hey, Mr. Su is really good at talking. In this case, our family will not be polite."

Qin Sande shook his cattail fan lightly, and looked at Su Tiancheng.

"Several grain merchants came to our house and said that Jiangning County had a bumper grain harvest this year, but they couldn't buy a lot of grain, especially rice. They said that they have been in grain business all their lives. Do this For business, take advantage of the good year to buy more grain, and if there is a famine in the future, they can also help the county government. Our family does not believe their nonsense, so we will do business everywhere."

Su Tiancheng understood the meaning. There must be merchants who tried their best to find Qin Sande and complained, saying that it was difficult to buy a lot of grain. Of course, these merchants must have paid a price to meet Qin Sande. Qin Sande Three virtues love money, this point, Su Tiancheng is very clear.

Su Pingyang once counted that the merchants in Jiangning County can handle more than one million shi of grain every year. If Jiangning County cannot buy that much grain, they will move to other counties in Yingtian Prefecture, or even to Nanzhili The other prefectures and counties to which it belongs even went as far as Zhejiang to purchase grain.

Merchants in Jiangning County, under normal circumstances, do not trade grain locally. These grains are transported to the north by them, or transported to the area around Duogandusi, where they change hands several times to obtain huge profits. The price of food can reach one tael of silver for one stone, and even one tael of gold for one stone in times of famine.

The county government bought a large amount of rice, which undoubtedly cut off their financial resources.

Since Qin Sande said so, the meaning is also very clear, thinking that Jiangning County can relax the scale and let merchants buy more grain, this is not a big deal, the treasury of Jiangning County can store up to 30 thousand Food, even if it is an astronomical figure.

But Su Tiancheng didn't intend to give in. This matter was carefully planned by him. If he gave in so easily, wouldn't it be full of goods? Besides, he also has a small child in his heart, in case he leaves Jiangning County , went to a poor place, had no food in hand, and couldn't do anything well.

But when Qin Sande said this matter, he had to give an answer. Under the current situation, he needed Qin Sande's continued support.

"My father-in-law is talking about this matter. I have thought about it, and I specially found Wan Chenggui, the chairman of the Jiangning County Chamber of Commerce, to discuss it. Today is a rare opportunity, and I will report the situation to my father-in-law."

With a smile on Qin Sande's face, he looked very comfortable. Su Tiancheng's attitude made him feel at ease. Not only did he often send gold and silver, but he also paid special attention to what he said.He didn't care about the situation of the merchants, he just accepted the gold and silver from others and always wanted to help with a word.

"Master Su, don't talk about the reported matter. Our family just listens to the situation and sees what's going on, lest those merchants, Lu'an, gossip."

“公公,江宁县有140万亩耕地,其中农民种植的有60万亩耕地,官田30万亩,预计今年可以收获粮食300万石以上的,县衙就是根据这个基础,收购了100万石,不足三分之一,下官预计,余留的口粮,至少需要100万石,剩余的粮食,都是可以拿来交易的,有100万石之多,江宁县的商贾,每年交易的粮食,也就是这个数量了。”

Qin Sande didn't speak. He was not a fool. He was very clear about the situation of the remaining 50 mu of cultivated land. Most people would not dare to move these cultivated lands, nor could they.

"For the consideration of the lower officials, the county government is going to come forward to coordinate, find rich gentry and wealthy households in the county, and encourage them to trade grain. In fact, this grain is stored too much, and it is not very good. After all, wealthy gentry households cannot compare with the government. , If the grain has been aged for many years, no one would like to eat it. Based on this consideration, the lower officials decided that the county government should buy 100 million shi of grain."

Qin Sande was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly.

"Our family understands that Mr. Su's idea is very good, but I can't guarantee how effective it will be. Jiangning County has exempted this year's land tax. Naturally, the grain trade is booming. Ying Tianfu None of the other counties under its jurisdiction can meet such standards, so it is naturally difficult for merchants to purchase grain, and they originally thought that they would buy more grain in Jiangning County."

"Father-in-law, the officer has already figured out a solution."

"Oh, then tell me, what is a good way."

"The lower officials have decided to report to the imperial court and waive Jiangning County's land tax for next year."

Qin Sande's body trembled slightly, and he quickly understood that this is indeed a good way. The so-called rarity is the most valuable, and the land tax for next year will be exempted. The farmers are not in a hurry, and they have left enough rations. , Naturally reduced, in this way, it is unnecessary for the rich gentry and wealthy households in Jiangning County to continue to leave a large amount of grain. You must know that the backlog of grain is also silver. (To be continued. Welcome to the starting point to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets,