Ming politicians

() The first day of the meeting is divided into two stages, the state and county report in the morning and the discussion in the afternoon.

Everyone is definitely not used to this kind of meeting mode. In the Ming Dynasty, where the official position was particularly strong, such a discussion meeting was the easiest to hold a success celebration meeting. At the meeting, everyone boasted about Su Tiancheng's ability and praised the changes that took place in Henan Province. , Talking and talking deviates from the subject, which eventually leads to a cult of personality.

Su Tiancheng doesn't need such a cult of personality. What he needs is real work achievements. He needs to truly solve problems and truly unify everyone's understanding through such meetings.

Therefore, after the report was over, Su Tiancheng made a speech, and made three requests for the discussion in the afternoon.

First, it is not allowed to talk about the achievements of the government office. The achievements are not for the officials themselves, but for the common people. This is the real achievement. There is no need to boast about it, and it will also cause jokes.Second, when speaking, first point out the deficiencies of the government, or what problems need to be solved by the government, or how to improve the future work of the government.Thirdly, it is the most important to put forward real suggestions. What kind of good insights you have, whether right or wrong, you can tell them. Let's discuss together, what measures should be taken, and practically improve the work. .

Su Tiancheng's speech aroused everyone's thinking. Everyone thought that when discussing the speech in the afternoon, they would praise the government's contribution. To be honest, Su Tiancheng did have something extraordinary. In less than a year, With such a big change in Henan Province, the people in prefectures and counties have settled down and basically have food to eat. Such achievements are impossible for ordinary people.

certainly.Everyone also knew about Su Tiancheng's temper, since he said this, he should pay attention to his speech in the afternoon, and not speak well of the government office.If you can't praise it, you have to think carefully and put forward practical suggestions.

It is not so easy to be a good official, and there are many issues that need to be considered.

It is not allowed to drink alcohol at noon.

After eating, Su Tiancheng, Zhang Pu, and Liu Zong gathered together in the wing room on Wednesday.

"Master Liu, Master Zhang, we have discussed before that the counties under the jurisdiction of Henan Province will focus on three aspects next year, agriculture, commerce and Jiangning camp. Among them, agriculture and commerce involve all states and counties. , The construction of the Jiangning camp involves some counties and counties, and some of the problems that have occurred this year are somewhat underestimated. The discussion in the afternoon is the focus. It is estimated that Mr. Zhang's draft will need to be revised."

Zhang Pu looked at Liu Zongzhou, and Liu Zongzhou was not polite anymore.

"Lord Su, according to my opinion, next year's key issues, as well as the construction of the Zhongxing Academy, must also be brought in. Henan Prefecture and Jiangning County cannot be compared. There are fewer scholars here. Only those in Fuzhou County Support, the influence is not very big, and the progress of development is much slower.”

Su Tiancheng nodded slightly, whether to include the development of Zhongxing Academy into the key tasks.In fact, he has carefully considered that the situation in Henan Prefecture is very different from that in Jiangning County. The common people here must first have enough food and clothing. As for academic and theoretical things, including the task of unifying the understanding of gentry and rich households, it cannot be arranged for the time being. At the forefront, judging from today's meeting, wealthy gentry and wealthy households have become an important force hindering the development of Henan Province.

The situation has changed, and the focus of work will naturally change. The construction of the Zhongxing Institute has become very important. To put it bluntly, it is no less important than agriculture and commerce.

It is the most basic thing to exert positive energy and suppress negative thoughts, which cannot be ignored at any time.

Zhang Pu spoke.

"The lower officials feel that what Mr. Liu said is very reasonable. The speeches of the prefectures and counties have already reflected that the understanding of the gentry and wealthy households is still to protect their own interests, and they never thought of helping the government. This point has a lot to do with Jiangning County. There is a big difference, but there are also things to worry about, Henan Province has just stabilized, if the gentry and wealthy households want to make trouble, I am afraid it will take a lot of energy."

The Jiangning Camp may participate in the campaign to wipe out the bandits. This is the consensus formed by everyone. Ever since Hongnongwei was deployed, everyone knew that this day would come soon. After their own interests have been violated, it is really troublesome to take advantage of this time to make trouble.

"Master Zhang's concern is justified, but for the development and growth of the Zhongxing Academy, this matter must be done, and the progress must be accelerated. It cannot unify the understanding of the gentry and wealthy households. The development of Henan Prefecture cannot achieve great results. In my opinion, at present, our focus is to rely on the merchants in Henan Prefecture to strengthen the strength of prefecture and county yamen. After the new year, the government will issue a policy requiring gentry and wealthy households to make their own contributions in terms of taxation."

"In my opinion, after this meeting, we will start to strengthen the power of households in prefectural and county yamen, and set up separate tax offices to be directly responsible for tax collection. Their main responsibility is to collect taxes from gentry and wealthy households."

"Fu, prefectures and counties should increase investment in the inspection department. The main responsibility of the Jiangning Camp is not to maintain local law and order. This is the responsibility of the inspection department."

"As for the salaries of government officials and servants in prefectures, prefectures, and counties, we can discuss it this time. The situation in different places is different, and there must be a gap in salary. Where the job is done well, the salary will naturally be higher. There is no way around it. For example, in Luoyang County, the salaries of officials must be higher than those in other places."

"Prefectures and counties want to start streamlining personnel, and they must not increase the burden of the people by increasing the salaries of officials. If such a situation occurs, the prefects and counties must be responsible."

The opinions put forward by Su Tiancheng were well received by Liu Zongzhou and Zhang Pu.

At this time, there is an unavoidable situation that must be mentioned.

"I'm planning to go to King Fu's place. There are some things that must be explained. The gentry and wealthy households in Henan Province all look at Fu Wang. If Fu Wang received special preferential treatment, let alone these gentry and wealthy households, wouldn't they? If there is any opinion, at least they can think of a way to apply for King Fu's asylum."

Zhang Pu's complexion changed.

"My lord, it's better to be more cautious about this matter. King Fu's status is different. If the matter of tax collection involves King Fu, the government can find a way."

Liu Zongzhou nodded, thinking that what Zhang Pu said was reasonable, after all, he was a relative of the emperor, so it was better not to touch him.

Su Tiancheng shook his head.

"No, I have to go. It's nothing special. King Fu's fiefdom is in Luoyang. With the development of Henan Province, King Fu can also get many benefits. If everyone is embarrassed, King Fu must also look good. If King Fu feels that he should If I want to enjoy the preferential treatment, then I will go directly to the emperor and implore the emperor to adjust the fief of King Fu."

Hearing what Su Tiancheng said, Liu Zongzhou followed suit.

"When Mr. Su went to Fuwang's mansion, I followed. This is the mission of the Zhongxing Academy. Although there are no vassal kings in Jiangning County, there are still quite a few family members of court officials. They have nothing special in Jiangning County. To pay taxes, we must also abide by the laws and regulations. This is the idea of ​​the Zhongxing Society, a theory that must be implemented. When we arrived at the Fuwang Mansion, we just emphasized these points of view. If Fuwang can support it, the work of the Zhongxing Society will be much easier."

When Zhang Pu was about to speak, Su Tiancheng waved his hand.

"Master Zhang, you don't need to go."

As for the big things, we are almost done discussing them.

Su Tiancheng looked at the two of them, and finally said what he had been thinking about for a long time.

"Master Liu, Master Zhang, I have considered it. After the new year, I am going to dredge the Yellow River."

This time, both Liu Zongzhou and Zhang Pu stood up.

Dredging the Yellow River is a matter for the court to consider. The key is that the cost is too high. The Henan government may not be able to bear it. Besides, dredging the Yellow River requires a lot of labor. Not to mention the Henan government, even if the entire Henan province does this, it may not be able to win.

The external environment is not very good. The bandits are slowly growing in Shaanxi. After the beginning of the new year, the main concern of the imperial court is to wipe out the bandits and dredge the Yellow River, which is not always on their minds.

After all, Liu Zongzhou is much older.

"Master Su, dredging the Yellow River is a good thing, but it is not clear whether the Henan Province can afford it. It is estimated that more than 50 taels of silver will be needed to dredge the Yellow River within the Henan Province."

"I have carefully considered the matter of dredging the Yellow River, and it must be done. As for the method used, no corvee will be collected. The common people will participate in the project of dredging the Yellow River. The government will provide money to recruit 1 migrant workers. For the wages of silver, try to dredge the Yellow River in the territory of Henan Province in two months, so that there will be no disasters."

"My lord, in this way, at least one million taels of silver will be needed, and the government government can't come up with so much silver."

"Hehe, regarding the matter of money, isn't there a blessed king in Henan Province? Isn't there so many gentry and wealthy households? Please support them. If the government government takes part of it, there will be money."

It was Liu Zongzhou who raised the question.

"Lord Su, this is not a small amount. It would be too difficult to find King Fu and rich gentry and wealthy households to collect money. After all, they don't have to take out the money."

Su Tiancheng's expression became a little cold.

"Master Liu, I know, you are reminding me not to fight against King Fu. I have already considered this matter. Didn't the Zhongxing Institute emphasize a point of view? Take it from the people and use it for the people. The Yellow River burst , The disaster caused in Mengjin County is still in front of us. In the past two years, there has been no disaster. Can we forget about dredging the Yellow River? The gentry and wealthy households in Henan Province have not benefited from the common people. If they are not willing Make contributions and always think about yourself, so you may not have a good life in the future." 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. . )