Of course, Zhang Mingwei would not hang Emperor Chongzhen's appetite, so he replied with a serious expression: "After Sun Chuanting arrived in Qin, there was a shortage of money and grain, so he raised the banner of the ancestral system, declaring that 'not a single mu of land can be lost, and not a single grain of grain can be lost'. In this way, the method that Taizu thought of not spending the imperial court money and food to raise soldiers was realized again. ”

Emperor Chongzhen's eyes lit up when he heard this, yes, Taizu was very proud back then, why didn't I think of it!

He was thinking about it, but he heard Zhang Mingwei's words and said: "However, the original military land and grain fields were actually encroached upon by generals at all levels of the guard station, as well as local heroes. Sun Chuanting wants to take back Tuntian, Your Majesty thinks about it, will he be hated to death by those people? ”

Although Emperor Chongzhen has never been out of Beijing, he doesn't understand too much human feelings, but he still knows the truth that he can cut off people's money and wealth, just like killing his parents. Therefore, when he heard this, he immediately felt why Zhang Mingwei said that Sun Chuanting's fate was doomed.

Sure enough, I heard Zhang Mingwei continue: "Those guards officers, as well as local tyrants, are rich and powerful, and there are also many connections in the court. They must be unwilling, because Sun Chuanting can't touch him in the local area because he holds military power, they will definitely find a way in the court. I believe that behind Sun Chuanting's imprisonment back then, there was inevitably the retaliation of these people! Because after Sun Chuanting was imprisoned, the strategy of Qingtun to replenish his salary naturally ended without a problem. ”

Hearing these words, Emperor Chongzhen's face was a little ugly. Because one of the most important people who impeached Sun Chuanting back then was Yang Sichang. Of course, others have it, but it is Yang Sichang who has the heaviest weight.

Zhang Mingwei's words just now, although he didn't say anything, can be confirmed from one side that Yang Sichang is a traitor to the country. This person was the person he trusted the most back then!

Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen was a little shocked.

Zhang Mingwei didn't stop here, and continued to say to him: "Let's talk about Lu Xiangsheng again, he should have seen that the people were starving all over the wilderness, and the local heroes had a lot of surplus grain, so he put forward the policy of equalizing the grain. That is, farmers who pay taxes of less than five taels will not be taxed; As for the wealthy households who pay taxes of more than five taels, the grain tax will be increased to varying degrees according to the amount of property. When he was the governor of Xuanda, he vigorously pushed this policy for food. Your Majesty should still have an impression of this matter, right? ”

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, his expression was very bitter, and he nodded slowly.

This is so because he does remember the event. In the end, it was Yang Sichang who took the lead in opposing it, saying that because the grain policy was too unfair, it would make the court lose the support of the people or something, and as a result, because the grain was changed to an equal loss, that is, regardless of the rich and poor, all of them were levied together.

At that time, Lu Xiangsheng's father, who strongly promoted the food policy, died suddenly, and he could only go home to keep filial piety according to the usual practice. In the end, the loser wins.

Zhang Mingwei made a serious face, looked at Emperor Chongzhen and concluded seriously: "It's all the same truth!" Whether it is Sun Chuanting or Lu Xiangsheng, although their strategy is beneficial to the people and the court, they have offended too many rich and powerful people, and they will not end well after all. ”

Emperor Chongzhen lowered his head and was silent.

After a while, he raised his head and looked at Zhang Mingwei, obviously a little decadent, obviously shocked. If he had the ability to read people, this would not have happened!

I only heard Emperor Chongzhen sigh, and said to Zhang Mingwei sincerely: "Mr. came late, otherwise, I would have made a lot of mistakes, so that I could ...... Or the Ming Dynasty will not be so bad! ”

In the words, anyone who listens to them can hear the meaning of self-blame.

Zhang Mingwei also sighed secretly, thinking in his heart, I also want to come over early, to see what kind of person Lu Xiangsheng is, who is the highest among the military generals and the highest in military officials!

Looking at Emperor Chongzhen in front of him, he thought again: The emperor in front of him really has to work harder than most emperors. It's just a pity that the Ming Dynasty he took over is rotten.

By the time Emperor Chongzhen ascended the throne, the situation in eastern Liaodong had been eroded, and the rebellion in the southwest had also spread to many provinces. In addition, there is a flood in the south and a drought in the north, and thieves in northern Shaanxi have also begun to flood. The corruption of officials and the constant struggle between the parties have also reached a very serious level. What's worse is that there is no silver in the treasury, and the Liao salary levied from the Wanli Dynasty has exacerbated social contradictions.

It is said that Jiajing was also not trained in the position of the prince, and was pulled halfway to become the emperor. However, at that time, Jiajing took over the country from Emperor Zhengde. At that time, how could there be such an unbearable situation. But even so, Emperor Jiajing was not scolded by Hai Rui, saying that Jiajing Jiajing is clean.

Therefore, of course, there are subjective reasons for the death of the Ming Dynasty, but the objective reasons are also very large.

Thinking that Emperor Chongzhen worked hard and surpassed most emperors diligently for the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, in the end, Emperor Chongzhen found that everything he did was led by others, and in the end, he became the king of the dead country. I have to say that recognizing this is really cruel to Emperor Chongzhen himself, and it is no wonder that he has such a decadent expression.

Thinking of this, Zhang Mingwei showed a smile, and said to Emperor Chongzhen in a firm and powerful tone: "Even this kind of thing can be encountered by Your Majesty, maybe God saw Your Majesty's efforts, so he sent me to Your Majesty." From now on, we will work together and do our best to change the future, ZTE Daming! ”

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, his eyes lit up, and his face became angry, and he immediately nodded vigorously and said, "I know that you were sent by God to help me." From now on, I will definitely redouble my efforts and live up to God's mercy! ”

It is impossible to resurrect the dead, so you must cherish the people in front of you even more!

Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen had regained his fighting spirit, Zhang Mingwei was also happy in his heart, so he said to him: "Your Majesty, didn't Sun Chuanting ask him to kill He Renlong to demonstrate the law of the country?" It is better to take advantage of this opportunity to emphasize the discipline of the officers and the army, and not to disturb the people, so as to win the hearts and minds of the people. Correspondingly, His Majesty wants to give Sun Chuanting support, let him continue to implement the policy of clearing the tun and replenishing the salary, and give him more time to train elite soldiers. Only with enough money and food can we not disturb the people and become a real court official army welcomed by the people! ”

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he remembered what he had said before, so he asked, "What if the thief attacks the seal?" ”

"Isn't it going to give money and food power to the local government and strengthen the defense of the cities in various places? In this way, if the thieves want to break through Kaifeng, it will definitely not be so easy. Zhang Mingwei immediately replied, "If Sun Chuanting is not ready to send troops, just like Hong Chengchou's Battle of Songshan, it is likely to lead to defeat, but the loss will be even greater, and Kaifeng will not be saved, it is better to be ready!" ”

The Matsuyama fiasco was still in front of him, which made Emperor Chongzhen hear it and immediately nodded yes. I couldn't even wait, so I personally wrote a will to Sun Chuanting, explaining a few points suggested by Zhang Mingwei.

As soon as he sent out his will, he heard a voice from outside the palace gate: "Slave Xu Gao has come back from Jiading Bofu to reply to the decree!" ”