Ming politicians

() After the end of the autumn harvest, there was a jubilant atmosphere in Henan Province. The situation this year is very good, better than many years before. It is said that the farmers will not worry too much about the problem of food.

The market situation is also very good, and the prices have stabilized. This is mainly due to the credit of Song Sijun, Wan Chenggui and other merchants. They have strong strength. While monopolizing the market, they operate in full compliance with the government's requirements.

Su Tiancheng was not immersed in the joy. In fact, there are still some obvious problems in Henan Prefecture. The first is the issue of land rent. The official land belonging to the government and county government is all paid at 20% of the harvest, which includes The land tax is completely unified and has been implemented. The land belonging to farmers will be handed over according to the prescribed land tax.

The problem lies in the arable land of wealthy gentry households. Their land tax has become the biggest problem. Some self-cultivating farmers, in order to avoid the small land tax, attached themselves to the homes of wealthy gentry households and voluntarily became tenants, with the purpose of exempting them from the land tax.

Because such a situation exists, the burden on the self-cultivating farmers has obviously increased, and the land tax is fixed. The officials of the government and county governments collect taxes according to the fixed land tax. Obviously, the self-cultivating farmers will suffer losses and have to bear all the land taxes. reasonable.

The second is the price of grain. During the autumn harvest season, the price of grain is always lower. This is a normal law. When he was in Jiangning County, Su Tiancheng accepted this point of view, but the situation in Henan Province is not normal. It was too low, and the purchase price of wheat was only ten cents and five cents. At such a price, farmers would suffer a lot.

Finally, there is the issue of officials' habits. Su Tiancheng has not been in office for a long time, and many county magistrates have not been in office for a long time.The government affairs of government offices, state offices, and county offices still require many officials to handle. These officials are not so well-educated, and there is still the problem of exploiting farmers.Although prefectures, prefectures and counties have emphasized and rectified some, the overall situation is not optimistic.

These problems must be solved.

The core issue is still land annexation.

The situation in Jiangning County is indeed different from that in Henan Prefecture.The biggest advantage is that there is no vassal king, so it is easier to rectify. In addition, there are many scholars in the south. After the establishment of Zhongxing Academy, many concepts have penetrated into the hearts of scholars.Some things are much easier to push forward.

Zhu Changxun, the king of blessings, has become Su Tiancheng's heart disease.

Early August, the hot season.

Sun Chengzong came to Henan Mansion.

The Henan government is rectifying the style of officials in an all-round way. The prefectures and counties have begun to clean up the ranks of officials, for those officials who have a bad reputation, are used to oppressing the people, and are greedy for money.Resolutely deal with it, officials and government servants are directly dismissed, and officials are involved, all prefectures and counties are impeached.

Su Tiancheng was so busy that he had to deal with some policy issues.

At this time, Sun Chengzong came to Henan Mansion, accompanied by Sun Chengzong, Liu Zongzhou and Lu Shanji.

Sun Chengzong is 73 years old.In the second year of Chongzhen, he was appointed as a young teacher, a prince and a grand teacher, a minister of the Ministry of officials, a scholar of the Zhongji Temple, and a minister of the Ministry of war. title.It is rare for the governor of the military affairs of the five provinces to be responsible for the extermination of bandits.

Due to Sun Chengzong's recommendation, Lu Shanji was appointed as the imperial envoy of Youqin Capital to assist in the extermination of the bandits.

As for Liu Zongzhou, he came to Henan Mansion for the sake of Zhongxing Academy.

There are three halls in the government office.

Su Tiancheng ordered the yamen servants to bring ice cubes to cool down, this was already a very extravagant reception.

Seeing such a situation, Sun Chengzong waved his hands again and again, saying that the ice was removed. The emperor is very economical now. When he was in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, he saw that the emperor was still surrounded by maids shaking fans. It is said that there should be silver in the palace. Expenses have been spent, but the emperor still maintains a frugal style, which should be learned.

"Lord Su, I came to Henan Mansion this time for three reasons. One is to thank you for recommending this old man to the emperor. I have never thought that at such an age, I can still manage the military affairs of the five provinces and take charge of exterminating Rogue, I am afraid that many people think that the old man is too old to be competent. Along the way, the old man and Mr. Liu had an argument. Mr. Liu advised the old man to pay attention to his body. The old man said that the shroud in horse leather is the greatest wish of the old man ah."

As a senior official of the first rank, Sun Chengzong didn't call him an official in front of Su Tiancheng, but just made it clear that the relationship between him and Su Tiancheng was that of an elder and a younger generation.

"The lower official thought that what Mr. Liu said was correct. When recommending him to the emperor, the lower official also thought about his body. However, the lower official thought that his excellency would be able to deal with it calmly. This time, the rogues have encountered a catastrophe."

Sun Chengzong laughed out loud, and Liu Zongzhou and Lu Shanji on the side also nodded secretly. Su Tiancheng was very good at talking, and advised Sun Chengzong to pay attention to his body.

"The second thing the old man said is to thank you. Shanji also meant the same thing. Sun Siming, Sun Sizong, Lu Taibing, and Lu Taibo are all court officials. The old man really didn't expect that they are all students. Because they are in the Jiangning camp, they cannot take the imperial examination. The old man and Shanji couldn't bear it, but they are soldiers, and they take obeying orders as their bounden duty. Master Su recommended them to be magistrates. This is a compliment to them. Both the old man and Shanji I wrote them a letter, and I must do things according to Master Su's request, if they mess up, Master Su will discipline them severely."

This matter was indeed beyond the expectations of Sun Chengzong and Lu Shanji. It was indeed possible for a student to serve as a county magistrate in the early Ming Dynasty, but now, even Gongsheng students who have participated in the examination may not be able to directly serve as county magistrates. .

Su Tiancheng smiled and didn't say anything. There are still some disputes about this matter, but what he said.

"The third thing is the matter of the Zhongxing Academy. The academy has devoted a lot of people's efforts. Master Su is indispensable. Master Liu came to Henan Mansion, which is for the affairs of the Zhongxing Academy. I can do what I can For help, I mainly rely on Mr. Su."

The three things Sun Chengzong mentioned are not big things, they are all polite. The Zhongxing Academy has already had enough experience. After coming to Henan Mansion, it will not be a big deal Difficulty, the focus is still on the matter of exterminating the bandits, but it is better to talk about such things separately.

After eating, Su Tiancheng accompanied Sun Chengzong around Luoyang City.

"My lord, the lower official has thought of some ideas for exterminating the bandits."

"Master Su, even if you don't say anything, the old man also wants to communicate with you. The old man took over a little hastily. He is still analyzing the whole situation and feels a little tricky."

"The imperial army has suffered heavy losses recently, and the situation is indeed not good, but the officials think that the problem is not too big. The combat effectiveness of the rogue bandits cannot be compared with before. In the past few years, most of the main forces of the rogue bandits were mutinies. They are composed of sergeants. These people have different basic qualities. However, in the Battle of Zhongdu, almost all the elite of the rogues were lost. , the lack of basic tactical literacy, and not being able to train well right away, considering these factors, the subordinate thinks that the problem is not a big one."

"What Master Su means is to fight steadily, don't worry, is that what you mean?"

"That's what the officer meant."

"The old man thinks the same way, and he still needs to be prudent, but in the imperial court, the thoughts of many adults are not like this. The imperial army has suffered heavy losses, and the crowd is excited. The emperor is a little unsteady, but the old man has a different idea. The old man I have always believed that the more this is the case, the less you can be in a hurry, if you are in a hurry, things may not be done well."

"My lord's reasoning, the lower officials agree with. The rogues have won the battle and their morale is high. At such a time, the imperial army will attack again. It may not have a good effect. It still needs to be done slowly."

"Then tell me, there is another problem. The rogues are definitely going to expand now. It is impossible to stay in Shaanxi. If they go to Shanxi, Huguang, Sichuan and other places, wouldn't they cause trouble again? In the court, there must be no Would like to see this happen."

"The lower officials feel that the current main task of the imperial army is to prevent the rogues from wandering around. As long as the main passages are guarded in Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan and other places, they can prevent the rogues from harassing everywhere."

Sun Chengzong nodded and agreed with this point of view.

"My lord, I still have a little bit of worry. The imperial army suffered heavy losses. Hou Jin probably knows about such news. If they launch an attack at such a time and take advantage of the troubled waters, there is a great possibility."

Sun Chengzong looked at Su Tiancheng, his eyes shone with jingle.

"Master Su's thinking is very reasonable. I have already noticed that every time the rogues make large-scale troubles, Hou Jin will take the opportunity to harass. It seems that the inside and outside are cooperating. The old man has strictly ordered the Datong and Xuanfu areas to strengthen Be alert, the Shanhaiguan and Yanmen areas need attention."

"There will be no problem with this arrangement."

"It seems that Mr. Su has thought about the overall strategy for a long time. It is so good. If there is a chance, I still need to find Mr. Su from time to time and consult with each other."

Sun Chengzong didn't mention the Jiangning camp for the time being, which was very gratifying to Su Tiancheng. If the old man asked the Jiangning camp to start exterminating the bandits, he really couldn't refuse. Now that Sun Chengzong is in charge of the extermination of the bandits, the strategy will It is a great thing that the root character has changed. The Jiangning camp can step up its training, and the Henan government can gradually develop.

In the next step, Su Tiancheng will start thinking about the construction of the Jiangning Camp. He is a traveler. Anyway, he has an extraordinary understanding of hot weapons. The goal of Jiangning Camp construction is to develop in the direction of hot weapons. .To be continued. , You are welcome to come to the starting point to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. . )