Wanli 1592

Chapter 984
Liang Menglong accepted Wang Xijue's persuasion and agreed to become an official again.

He arrived in the capital on the fifth day of March to be received by Xiao Ruxun. It seemed that Liang Menglong still had a battle between heaven and man in his heart, and finally, he decided to become an official.

Living at home for more than ten years, from the glory of Zhang Juzheng's period to the downfall when he was beaten into the water, Liang Menglong should have a different understanding of the officialdom and the world under the ups and downs.

There are not many Zhang Juzheng's remnants who are still alive in the world, and Xiao Ruxun did not find a few after many inquiries. Liang Menglong is the only one who is closest to the capital and is willing to become an official.

To be valued by Zhang Juzheng and entrusted with important tasks, first of all, he must be a capable official. Xiao Ruxun does not want his ability to be put into the coffin and be useless. At this moment, Liaodong really needs a very capable official. Experienced governors come to settle.

And more importantly, when Xiao Ruxun checked Liang Menglong's file, he found that Liang Menglong had presided over the trial of shipping in Long Qingnian, and was a shipping strategist who supported the opening of shipping to reduce the pressure on canal transportation. This coincided with his own thinking.

In his opinion, even if Liang Menglong is unbearable to be the governor of Liaodong, he can be used to prepare for shipping.

In order to welcome his family on the sixth day of March, Xiao Ruxun didn't have time to meet Liang Menglong, so he left him in the post house to dry for a day, and sent his servants to give him meat and tea, and asked him to wait a while, and finally summoned Liang Menglong on the seventh day of March.

Liang Menglong is 71 years old. He is an absolute elder in this age, but he still looks very energetic. It seems that he has achieved great results in self-cultivation at home. Xiao Ruxun was also very polite when meeting him.

"The old minister pays his respects to His Majesty."

Liang Menglong was also savvy, and he paid homage to the emperor as soon as he came up, and didn't say anything unexpected. This attitude made Xiao Ruxun quite happy.

It is estimated that it has something to do with Wang Xijue's persuasion.

"Liang Qing doesn't need to be too polite, please get up quickly, come and give me a seat."

Xiao Ruxun asked the servant to give Liang Menglong a seat. After Liang Menglong thanked him, he sat down slowly.

"At the beginning of the new dynasty, a lot of waste is waiting to be rejuvenated. I really need the help of an old minister like Liang Qing. I am very happy that Liang Qing is willing to come out of the mountain again. At present, the imperial court has a vacancy for the post of governor of Liaodong. I don't know Liang Qing. Are you willing to take up this position?"

Liang Menglong said slowly: "Your Majesty has a request, and the old minister will try his best to fulfill it."

Xiao Ruxun smiled and said, "Okay, what strategy does Liang Qing teach me about Liaodong governance?"

Liang Menglong talked eloquently: "There are northern captives in the northeast of Liaodong, and Jurchen in the east. They are surrounded by enemies on both sides. In recent years, the Li family has guarded Liaodong. The situation in Liaodong is acceptable. Once Li resigns, who is His Majesty planning to guard Liaodong?"

"With my general Liao Zhong leading the entire army of the Baihu Camp and the entire army of the Zhanlang Camp guarding Liaodong, the situation will be stabilized. Liaodong is the capital's barrier and must not be lost. The combat effectiveness of my army is definitely not inferior to Li's Liaodong Army. This point, Liang Qing can rest assured."

Xiao Ruxun made a military guarantee to Liang Menglong.

Liang Menglong nodded, and said again: "In this case, the veteran can govern the region with peace of mind. Liaodong is bitterly cold, and there are also northern captives and Jurchen prisoners. The people live in hardship. If there is a strong army guarding the frontier, the people will be able to reclaim wasteland to live and work in peace. At that time, please Your Majesty reduce or exempt the exorbitant taxes and rest with the people, Liaodong will surely be ruled within three years, at least it can be used for food and salaries for the guarding army."

Xiao Ruxun nodded slowly, and then said: "I want to repair the Dachi Road from the capital to Shenyang, and the construction has already started. Liang Qing should pay attention to this aspect, and if necessary, enlist the people of Liaodong to help repair the Dachi Road. If the Tao is successful, it will be much easier to transfer supplies from the capital or march into Liaodong.”

"Da Chi Road..."

Liang Menglong's eyes lit up: "If there is a great road, the road to Liaodong will be more convenient. In this way, there will be great things to do in Liaodong."

"It is not only a big road, but after it is built in Shenyang, several important cities in Liaodong will be connected to each other through the road to form a transportation network, which is convenient for the communication and defense between cities. Such a big road I will also start training nationwide, but Liaodong should be the first."

Xiao Ruxun said solemnly: "My request for Liaodong is not only to preserve the current situation, but also more. I request to return to the state of Hongwu Yongle period. The states, counties and townships are governed and incorporated into the territory."

Liang Menglong suddenly remembered Wang Xijue's letter about the emperor's ruling strategy of setting up townships under the county.

There is no doubt that the new emperor is determined to establish a large government similar to that of the pre-Qin period, where every detail can be managed by the government, an unprecedentedly powerful government.

What will this government bring to this country?
Liang Menglong didn't dare to think about it. At least, Liang Menglong didn't want to experience what Wang Xijue encountered.

"The situation in Liaodong was chaotic in the past. This time, we must straighten out the civil affairs of Liaodong, set up prefectures, counties and townships, and conduct a census of household registration in Liaodong. Any hidden household registration is not allowed to exist. Anyone who hides household registration will be arrested and punished. Naturally, some people will do it. But you, the governor, have to support it."

Xiao Ruxun looked at Liang Menglong.

Liang Menglong quickly said that he knew.

After talking about the Liaodong matter, Xiao Ruxun can consult on the shipping matter.

"Before, when I checked the files of the previous dynasty, I discovered that Liang Qing had presided over the shipping of grain, right?"

Liang Menglong was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "There is indeed such a thing, but it was attacked by political opponents and had to be stopped."

Xiao Ruxun said again: "I know, because of the strong wind, seven ships capsized, drifted thousands of meters, drowned 15 soldiers, and were attacked by officials, thus stopping the sea transportation and returning to river transportation."

Liang Menglong sighed, and said with some resentment: "Just capsized seven ships, and those who were attacked stopped the sea transportation, but whenever something happened to the river transportation, how many capsized? Seven hundred ships!"
I hate those powerful ministers at that time, all of them had ties to the canal and had black money to take. They desperately attacked the shipping to stop the shipping. They were afraid that their money bags would be taken away by the shipping. The power was too strong, and we were really helpless. "

Xiao Ruxun nodded. He also hated those networks on the canal and was determined to eradicate them.

"I know all of this, so I decided to reopen the sea transport to reduce the pressure on the canal. The canal is only used to transport military supplies, while the sea transport is responsible for civilian supplies. The canal is managed and dredged by the army and central officials. No local intervention is allowed. Sea transport Then private merchants are allowed to participate.”

Liang Menglong looked at Xiao Ruxun with some surprise: "Your Majesty really decided to ship by sea?"

"really."

Xiao Ruxun said: "Now I have ordered the cabinet to conduct research. If Liang Qing has any strategies, you can write them down and give them to me. I will send them to the cabinet for research."

Liang Menglong's heart was surging.

He has been longing for decades, longing to solve the food problem in the north for Ming Dynasty and the cost of the canal, but he has been working hard for many years, but he is still defeated by the canal, and now all of his dreams are going to be overthrown in this day. It was realized in the new emperor of Ming Dynasty.

So at this moment, his heart is very complicated.

Is the new dynasty really promising?

(End of this chapter)