The wind outside has gradually stopped, but when it has entered the door of summer, it is still bleak.

Zhu Xu put on a coat and was in the hall, reclining on the soft collapse, holding a thread-bound book in his hand, watching quietly.

This is the "Records of the Divine Sect", which has just been compiled and sent to Zhu Xu for review.

This kind of record will definitely have Chongzhen's record in the future, Jingzheng's record, which involves too much, royal secrets, harem affairs, military affairs, internal and foreign affairs, etc., which need to be carefully scrutinized, and there can be no carelessness.

Zhu Xu watched quietly, which can be regarded as a new understanding of the history of Wanli for decades, and has a lot of inspiration for the current government affairs.

The oil lamp not far away suddenly jumped, a breeze came in, a dark shadow dangled in the room, and the strange screams outside did not stop, and it became more and more secluded and quiet.

I don't know how long it took, but there was finally a knock outside the door.

Cao Huachun hurriedly walked out of the darkness not far away and opened the door.

Zou Weilian and Yu Anxing were both dressed in robes, and only brought a few people, and when the two saw Cao Huachun, they hurriedly raised their hands and said: "Father-in-law Cao, I will come to ask to see the emperor, and please pass it on." ”

Cao Huachun smiled and said, "Two adults, please come in, the emperor has been waiting for a long time." ”

The two looked slightly stiff and followed Cao Huachun in.

As soon as the two of them entered the door, they looked at Zhu Xu, who was lying on his side, holding a book, hurriedly walked over, bowed and saluted, "Minister Zou Weilian (Yu Anxing) See the emperor." ”

Zhu Xu sat up, waved his hand and said with a smile: "Excuse me, give the two adults a seat and serve tea." ”

The two were a little flattered and cautiously sat down on either side of Zhu Xu.

Cao Huachun brought three cups of tea, and the whole room was quiet only the sound of his footsteps.

Zhu Xu took the tea, took a sip, looked at the two of them with a smile and said, "What, do you think you can quietly investigate me and inquire about my whereabouts?" ”

The faces of the two changed slightly, and they hurriedly got up and asked for the guilt, "The minister is guilty." ”

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "Okay, sit down, if I cure your crimes, you will be in prison now." ”

Zou Weilian and Yu An sat on the chairs nervously, although they were expressionless, they were playing drums in their hearts. They came with things, but now they can't figure out Zhu Xu's thoughts.

Zhu Xu was in good spirits, but he was also a little sleepy, so he said directly, "Okay, if you have something to say, don't beat around the bush, I don't have the time to play dumb riddles for you." ”

Zou Weilian's face was thin and tired, his eyes were bright, he bowed slightly to Zhu Xu, and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has something to ask the emperor." ”

Zhu Xu looked at him and said, "Say." ”

There were only three of them in the hall, and as soon as they paused, they were silent, and there were black shadows flickering, which was quite creepy.

Zou Weilian was not afraid of these, pondered in his heart for a while, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, the minister has some ideas about the new policy, and he has to tell the emperor in person." ”

Zhu Xu had heard too much of this kind of talk, but in the face of the governor of a province, he still nodded patiently and said, "Let's hear it." ”

Zou Weilian also knew that his words would cause Zhu Xu to be displeased, and insisted, "Your Majesty, the 'New Deal' ministers think it's just the right time. All the officials of the building are supportive, but in some places, the minister hopes to make some corrections and improvements. ”

Zhu Xu leaned back, listening to his ears.

Zou Weilian kept looking at Zhu Xu, bowed slightly, and considered the appropriate wording in his heart, and said: "The 'New Deal' is too laborious and slow from top to bottom, and there is no plan below the county level so far, it has been too long, and now the disaster situation is continuous, and it cannot be taken calmly.......

Zhu Xu smiled and said nothing, it seems that most people still don't realize the role of the Political Yuan.

Zou Weilian saw that Zhu Xu was listening carefully, and the conversation was smooth, and said: "The minister thinks that changes should be made to the selection of scholars, and now the officialdom is full of old-fashioned officials, which is not conducive to reform, and young people are urgently needed, and the triennial imperial examination is too time-consuming......"

Zhu Xu continued to nod and smile, this year's imperial examination did not admit a few people, but in August, the Royal Political Yuan will conduct a joint examination, and those who can successfully pass the assessment will be directly arranged by the Ministry of Officials to exercise and train in a similar position in the county, and they are the reserve cadres of the Ming Dynasty.

Zou Weilian glanced not far away, and he didn't know when a light was turned on, and an inner supervisor was listening to his words, writing hard.

Zou Weilian said a long list, paused slightly, and continued: "There are still some ideas about the 'New Deal' ministers, and they have all been written in a transcript, and the emperor is invited to take a look at them. ”

Zhu Xu stretched out his hand to take it, put it aside, and said with a smile: "I will see tomorrow, you continue to say what you think." ”

Zou Weilian bowed slightly and said, "Yes." Regarding disaster relief, the minister believed that the imperial court was a bit excessive, and that the amount should be carefully decided, and the money and grain should not be distributed at once, otherwise the local government will be lazy, and the loss will be difficult to calculate, and the people will suffer in the end. It is better to hand over the responsibility to the local government, let them be diligent in government affairs, and find ways to solve problems, instead of pushing all the blame to the imperial court, which can also increase the capacity of the local government, which is conducive to resisting disasters and controlling civil unrest......"

Zhu Xu's eyes widened, Zou Weilian's idea was really special, in the past, the local government cried and shouted to ask the court for money and food, but now a magistrate told him that he gave too much?

Zou Weilian saw that Zhu Xu was interested, and his words were even more slippery, and said: "In addition, regarding the major repair of water conservancy and the construction of civil engineering, the minister thinks that it should also be stopped, and the imperial court should save all the money and grain for urgent tasks in the future, these things should be done in a prosperous era, and they are not suitable for our country's current ......."

Zhu Xu's neck suddenly crooked, and his eyes were a little stunned. Don't these adults know what 'cash for work' is? Don't know the water situation in recent years? Don't you know what the official road of the Ming Dynasty looks like?

But from Zou Weilian's point of view, there seems to be nothing wrong, there is food in his hands, and he is not panicked, right?

Zou Weilian looked at Zhu Xu's expression, knowing that he was thinking, so he didn't stop, and said: "In addition, now that there is a shortage of food, businessmen are hoarding goods, going from south to north, seeking huge profits, and finally passing it on to the people. The minister believed that traders should be restricted, especially those who went to sea, and should be recalled with all their might, and it was strictly forbidden to go to sea again. The cost of the sailor is huge, and the minister thinks that when it is greatly reduced, it can be ...... to keep a certain amount."

Zhu Xu pinched his chin with his right hand, looked at Zou Weilian quietly, his heart moved, he didn't interrupt him, and listened to him quietly.

"Fu. Build more hills, less arable land, the minister thinks Shaanxi. The 'farm policy' in the west and other places is quite suitable, and I ask the emperor for permission to implement it......"

"The minister intends to vigorously promote high-yielding crops such as sweet potatoes as a means of fighting drought......

"This year's blessing. It is estimated that the construction will be reduced by 30%, and the taxes, grains, taxes and silver will definitely be handed over in full......"

Zhu Xu could still hear Zou Weilian's words clearly, but the back fluttered, as if it was far and near, and he couldn't hear it clearly, he could only look at Zou Weilian with a stiff smile on his face, and make a serious listening appearance.

Zou Weilian is not a mediocre official, he can be said to be a capable official, a cadre, but even such a person has limitations, he is constrained by traditional thinking, and he lives a small life behind closed doors.

Zou Weilian is not an isolated case, he is a representative, even universal, and most of the current capable officials of the Ming Dynasty should be like this.

Therefore, the 'thought washing' is becoming more and more imminent, and there can be no delay at all!

Zou Weilian said a lot, Zhu Xu didn't hear anything except the one in front, and when he stopped, Zhu Xu nodded and said, "Well, leave the book, I will think about it carefully, and I will talk to you tomorrow." ”

Zou Weilian listened to Zhu Xu's words, and his heart was secretly relieved, at least the emperor was not in Fu. The meaning of building to find faults.

It was not appropriate to disturb so late, Zou Weilian got up and said, "The minister retires." ”

Yu Anxing got up and was about to speak, when Zhu Xu raised his hand and said, "You stay." ”

Yu An was slightly stunned, put down his raised hand, and stood in front of Zhu Xu.

After Zou Weilian went out, Zhu Xu said, "Regarding the matter of overseas businessmen, someone has impeached you, what do you think?" ”

Yu Anxing frowned slightly, lowered his head, and didn't know how to speak for a while.

When the governor's yamen discussed this matter, Yu Anxing insisted on punishing the Francophiles, but the attitude of the governor's yamen was quite consistent, that is, 'don't ask', and then forbid the sea and forcibly moved back to the merchants who went to sea.