First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Some simply say that they don't want slope land and want to replace it with irrigated land.

But the problem is that there are only so many irrigated fields, how to change them?

These ordinary people are not impatient with you, they just keep circling around you over and over again, grinding... Anyway, as long as you are skilled, you are not afraid that grinding will not be cheap.

It is said that many soldiers were so overwhelmed that they could not sleep at night.

After Zhang Ximeng got the news, he was helpless.

In fact, in many cases, besides being simple and kind, ordinary people also have a kind of cunning, cunning, unwillingness to take responsibility, like to take advantage, and philistines. It is even said that almost every village has a few selfish and self-interested super weirdos. It can make your teeth itch.

Can the people be blamed?

Zhang Ximeng doesn't think so. After all, the common people are like this because they have been oppressed and bullied continuously for thousands of years, which has worn away their edges and softened their bones.

Xiangzi also wants to be a self-reliant, good person with backbone and blood from the beginning.

However, the world is like this, and his illusions are shattered time and time again.

The same is true for the villagers, and Zhang Ximeng understands it very well.

Problems accumulated over thousands of years cannot be resolved in three or two days, which is also a reality.

It's just that understanding is understanding, but with these people pestering, it seems a bit difficult to complete the clearing quickly!

Coincidentally, Hu Weiyong jumped out, and he gave another coup.

Lao Hu went directly to the state yamen, and found out those scribes and servants who had been arrested.

Whoever is familiar with the local situation, whoever has experience in dealing with unruly people, whoever is willing to work hard to get things done, can come out.

Even if the state government doesn't want it, you can still go to the hard labor camp. There are many people in charge, and it is even more majestic...

After Lao Hu's instigation, twenty people were quickly found.

Then Hu Weiyong took them down to the countryside.

Soldiers are in charge of most of the common people. If they encounter trouble, they will take action.

There is no need to beat or scold them, just uncover their plans, expose their methods, and then let them lose face in front of the villagers, and the troubles will disappear in an instant.

The so-called wicked will be tortured by the wicked. Zhu Yuanzhang promoted Hu Weiyong, and Hu Weiyong recruited a group of subordinates, which really had a miraculous effect.

The equalization of land in Changxing Prefecture is being implemented rapidly, and Hu Weiyong's hard labor camp is also expanding...a powerful force is advancing unstoppably.

With Changxing as the center, it spread rapidly to the surrounding area.

Those wealthy gentry were in constant fear. Gradually, some people secretly left Zhu Yuanzhang's territory in order to avoid the fate of being reduced to hard labor.

Take a boat and come to Suzhou.

Their arrival made Zhang Shicheng overjoyed. Not surprisingly, he took out another 500 taels of gold and happily gave it to Gao Qi.

Thanks!

Gao Qi: "..."

Chapter 272 You are so daring

Faced with this sudden reward, Gao Qi felt stupid.

He has already torn off his mask, and directly advocated that Zhu Yuanzhang is the lord of the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Ximeng is a sage, and sent people to Jinling... He was not killed for doing this, so Zhang Shicheng is too stupid.

No matter how famous he is as a talented scholar, he can't stop other people's knives.

So Gao Qi made two-handed preparations, he ran away if he could, he asked Yao Guangxiao to help arrange this matter, and if he couldn't run away... then he couldn't run away, at least he had to make proper arrangements for his wife and children.

It's just that Gao Qi couldn't figure it out no matter what, Zhang Shicheng not only didn't deal with him, but also gave him a reward. This guy doesn't have any bad intentions, right?

Gao Qi subconsciously touched his fair and handsome face, feeling a chill in his body.

At this time, suddenly an old friend Wang Xing came to visit.

"Brother Qingqiu, what's going on?"

Gao Qi was dumbfounded, what's going on, who knows what's going on?

"Zhang, Zhang Shicheng didn't design me, did he?"

Wang Xing rolled his eyes, he took 500 taels of gold to cheat you, why not give it to me?

He sat opposite Gao Qi, grabbed a pot of tea, poured it in, wiped his mouth, and said: "Someone praised you in front of Zhang Shicheng."

"Who?"

"It's Li Bosheng... one of the eighteen shoulder poles who followed Zhang Shicheng, and made great contributions in the battle of guarding Gaoyou. He is Zhang Shicheng's confidant and favorite general. He even gave him one of his favorite kabuki. "

Hearing this, Gao Qi became even more flustered, his heart was beating wildly, what was going on?It is obvious that he has made a lot of trouble for Zhang Shicheng, why would someone speak for him?

"What did this Li Bosheng say?" Gao Qi asked with a frown. .

"He said that you turn your hands into clouds and your hands into rain. At first he scolded Zhang Ximeng for being arrogant, but when he saw that the effect was not good, he immediately changed his method and exaggerated Ximeng. As a result, the pigs and sheep changed color. Now not only the gentry in Suzhou and Hangzhou scolded Zhang Ximeng. , and took the initiative to come out and donate food and salaries. The rich households from Changxing, Yixing and other places keep pouring in, and this is all thanks to you!"

Wang Xing said again: "He also handed over your different articles to Zhang Shicheng, telling him that literati are the most skinny, and you can go back on your word for his great cause, which shows that you are a rare talent who is loyal and loyal. He also suggested Zhang Shicheng uses you a lot! Let me come over and invite you to the banquet."

Only then did Gao Qi understand that this was the case, no wonder Zhang Shicheng rewarded him.

It's just that I really didn't have any good intentions, I was just poaching Zhang Shicheng's corner!

The person surnamed Zhang is also a fool, how can he even believe such nonsense, how can he be the opponent of Wu Guogong, it seems that Zhang Shicheng is not far from bad luck!

Wang Xing saw Gao Qi showing joy, and he couldn't help shaking his head, "Brother Qingqiu, I'm afraid this matter is not so simple. Li Bosheng came from Hangzhou, and that wealthy merchant Wang Jue also came. He offered Zhang Shicheng 30 taels of military pay , in exchange for a councilor title. In addition, there are many wealthy businessmen who are all around Zhang Shicheng. If you ask me, I really can’t say how much Zhang Shicheng has suffered! Even from now on, he In the land of Suzhou and Hangzhou, we stand more securely."

Hearing this, Gao Qi couldn't help but take a deep breath, his face became solemn.

He casually picked up a few articles by Zhang Ximeng, and he had read them dozens of times. With his talent, he could never forget them, but he still read these articles often and felt differently.

What Zhang Ximeng said seemed deviant, but the development of things continued to prove the brilliance of these contents.

Zhang Ximeng believes that after Zhao and Song Dynasties, they became weaker and more incompetent. The gentry and Confucianism were the fault. They tamed the common people and tied them firmly to the land for their own exploitation.

However, these gentry did not think about making progress. Facing the Jin people and the Mongols, they all retreated steadily, held on to the weak, and even bowed their knees to surrender to the enemy, and worshiped the king of Mongolia as the lord of the Central Plains.

Looking at the gentry landlords and wealthy businessmen in Suzhou and Hangzhou today, they are also willing to gather around Zhang Shicheng. It is clear that Zhu's army is better for the people, but they regard Zhu's army as an enemy.

To put it bluntly, the Zhu family army has occupied the hearts of the moral and the people, and these people are gathered for profit.

"The difference between a gentleman and a villain is clear at a glance!" Gao Qi couldn't help sighing.

Wang Xing pondered for a while, but said worriedly: "Brother Qingqiu, you are right, but you are also familiar with the classics, you should know that in the past dynasties, in the struggle between the gentleman and the villain, it is often that the gentleman loses and the villain wins. According to Judging from the current situation, there were only a few scholars in the past from Suzhou, but there was a large group of gentry and powerful people who gathered around Zhang Shicheng, wanting people and money. His strength has greatly increased. I am really afraid of Wu Guogong and Zhang Shicheng. Prime Minister, they are not opponents!"

Gao Qi also sighed softly.

Although I don't want to admit it, looking at the history of thousands of years, there are many examples of people who are happy with lofty ideals and lost to despicable human nature.

Zhu Jiajun wants to win the hearts of the people, but there are too many people, and they are too scattered and closed.

The power of every common people is too weak.

Therefore, we must go deep into the local area and communicate with the people earnestly, so as to gain their support and understanding, and then we must have enough wisdom to organize the power of all the people to form an unparalleled trend.

And all of this takes time and solid dedication.

In the end, it will be a matter of course.

But compared to the common people, gentry officials, powerful and wealthy businessmen, they are natural allies.

Still take Han Xiuniang's case as an example, in order to prevent the woman from leaving the house and maintain the norms... From the bottom to the top, no one was directly involved, but everyone knew how to delay and stir up pornography.The cooperation is intimate and perfect, and everyone knows where they should stand.

Simply Zhang Ximeng acted fast enough to directly cooperate with Li Shanchang, otherwise this matter would most likely fail.

So to speak of a very helpless fact, simply judging from the increase in strength, Zhang Shicheng really took advantage of it.

What did Zhu Jiajun get?

It's just a group of young scholars who are not sure if they can use it!

It must be known that if a scholar rebels, he will not succeed in three years!

Maybe Zhu's army will lose to Zhang Shicheng...

"Brother Qingqiu, tell me, are we right or wrong?"

"Of course it's right! It must be right!" Gao Qi looked solemn, subconsciously clenched his fists, "If we were wrong, wouldn't it mean that since Zhao and Song Dynasties, the Central Plains fell and the Yanhuang Miao descended into livestock? Right? Is it self-inflicted?"

Wang Xing shook his head, but said helplessly, "Brother Qingqiu, the truth is so, but I'm still worried about Zhu's army. If they can't hold on, I'm afraid..."

"I'm not afraid! I'm not afraid!" Gao Qi suddenly turned his head, hurriedly, and took out a notice, which was sent over just now, and he regarded it as a treasure.

"Look! This is the latest land equalization order announced by Duke Wu."

Wang Xing took it over, and after looking at it, he couldn't help being surprised and said, "This, this seems to be more neat and tidy than before?"

"Well, I thought the strategy this time could be used even if it was spread across the world." Gao Qi sighed.

Wang Xing murmured: "That's true, but it's just that the land is divided equally, the tax is light and the tax is light, and the upper limit of the common people's burden is set, and enough food is given to the big guys... I'm afraid it will not be implemented. From Wang Mang to Wang Anshi, who Made it again?"

Gao Qi nodded, "You are right, but I think Zhu Jiajun can do it!"

"Why?" Wang Xing asked in shock.

"Because Zhu's army has sent people down, because the scholars from Suzhou and other places are doing this!"

"really?"

"That's right! Tang Su is in the village right now, following the soldiers of the Zhu family's army, clearing up the land and dividing the land together... He also mentioned one thing, saying that after Changxing Juntian, many water thieves who had been doing evil in Dongting Lake all year round turned out to be I secretly returned to the village, wanting to be a farmer and live a peaceful life!"

"what?"

Wang Xing turned pale with shock, wouldn't he?

The water thieves in Taihu Lake existed many years ago. Not to mention, at least they can be traced back to the period of Han Gaozu... After the change of dynasties, regardless of the changes in the outside world, on Taihu Lake, the water thieves have always been at ease.

The same examples include Poyang Lake, Dongting Lake, and Liangshan Po... As long as the lake water is still there and can avoid government control, it will continue to attract people to invest in it.

It's just a water thief who kills without blinking an eye, how can it compare to the government!

But there is a group of people who can lure water thieves back to their homes and are willing to be farmers.

When you think about it, it's appalling.

Because this matter is by no means as simple as putting down the knife, taking a piece of land, and becoming a farmer... If the identity of the water thief is exposed, will something happen?

Will he be bullied when he returns to the countryside?

How many people also want to change their ways and want to be a good person, but I'm sorry, no one believes them at all, and they are unwilling to accept them.

It's not that I don't want to be a good person, but reality doesn't allow it!

But it seems that this matter is not true for Zhu Jiajun, because the reason is very simple, even a person like Timur can open a veterinary school, run a horse farm, and live a peaceful life.

Who could be more guilty than Tuotuo's younger brother, Da Yuan's imperial envoy doctor?

Zhu Jiajun is absolutely reliable.

When Wang Xing heard this, he also showed an excited look.

"The hearts of the people are good, and the people want to govern. The Zhu family's army is the same on the outside and inside, and they will not change their minds. I think it will definitely achieve great things, and we can all feel at ease."

The two chatted for a few more words, Wang Xing wanted to invite other people, Gao Qi also used his brains, thinking about how to continue to deceive Zhang Shicheng.

Soon it was time for the official banquet, Gao Qi specially wore new clothes, showing his youthful flair, and came to attend.

Zhang Shicheng's palace is full of dignitaries, distinguished guests welcome the door, famous scholars of Confucianism, like crucian carp crossing the river, there are countless.

Zhang Shicheng is also very relieved, what does it mean that people's hearts are with me!

It was just beyond Zhang Shicheng's expectation that someone broke the appointment. Not only did they break the appointment, but they also wrote back a letter to Zhang Shicheng, which contained only a few words:

Capricious and ugly, he will raise one hundred thousand soldiers in the future, and take your dog's head!

"Who? Who is so daring?" Zhang Shicheng was furious.

The subordinates were also shocked. It was Master Yu who wrote this letter to Zhang Shicheng, and he has a son named Yu Yaochen!

Chapter 273 My lord, write my thoughts

The boats rowed across the lake, and the sunset in the distance was as bright as fire.

The father and son of the Yu family stood on the deck, filled with emotions, Yu Yaochen was still overwhelmed when he thought of his father's actions, and couldn't help it.

"Father, aren't you afraid that if you offend Zhang Shicheng, you will turn your face completely in the future, and there will be no room for redemption?"

Father Yu chuckled twice, "What? You are the only one in our family, and you expect your father to bet on both ends and step on two boats? That will fall into the lake!"