1100 Emperor Chongzhen's confidence

Among them, the troops stationed in Liaodong were allowed to bring their families and obtain a piece of land. Of course, the land they gained was not rewarded with fertile grain fields for the Liao army, and there was not so much.

Emperor Chongzhen calculated the time, and the main forces involved in the recovery of Liaodong, namely the new army, part of the Dongjiang army and part of the Guanning army, were able to reach the Beijing division before the Chinese New Year. When the time comes, he will hold a grand military parade. Of course, the naturalized army that participated in the war will also participate. But they are all cavalry, they come and go quickly, and they don't have to worry about time at all.

The discussion in the Wenhua Hall ended, and the ministers retreated, but Wang Chengen, the governor of Dongchang, stayed. When the others saw it, they couldn't help but mutter, not knowing what the head of Dongchang was going to tell again.

They really guessed correctly, Wang Chengen was about to go to the secret music, and when there was no one in the palace, he went to the front of the palace and presented a book of music, and at the same time played respectfully: "Your Majesty, the chapter records the details and uses of the share dividends that the six departments have received from various companies in the past two years. Your Majesty is not mistaken, most of the dividends have gone into your private pocket! ”

In order to minimize internal resistance, in order to make these companies run as soon as possible, and to let these companies drive the economy of Daming as soon as possible, Emperor Chongzhen originally issued an order, and took out a part of the shares and distributed them to the six ministries.

It is precisely because of this that the establishment and operation of these companies have basically encountered no resistance, and with the cooperation of the six departments, it can be said that they were established smoothly. In the first two years, either the output is not high, or also in the country to set up outlets, the company, mainly to spend money, with the natural use of shares to raise funds, now several state-owned companies, probably after two years of development, is the harvest time, at least the end of this year's dividends, from the Chongzhen Emperor has mastered the data, more than the previous two years combined.

And after two years of operation, whether it is cement, China Construction Bank, or Road and Bridge Company, it has been accepted by the Ming Dynasty. These new things have also taken root in the soil of the Ming Dynasty, no matter who it is, even if it is Emperor Chongzhen himself, if he wants to abolish these things, he can't do it casually.

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen no longer allowed these large sums of money to be dealt with by the six ministries themselves. The small coffers of the various ministries and yamen must not have a huge amount, otherwise corruption will inevitably breed. So, he secretly issued an order to Wang Chengen, the commander of the East Factory, and began to audit the dividends of the six departments.

Don't really say it, after listening to Wang Chengen's words, Emperor Chongzhen opened the chapter and read it. Sure enough, as he expected, as Wang Chengen said, most of the silver went into the pockets of the senior officials of the six ministries. In other words, most of this money was shared by high-ranking officials of the yamen. Among them, the Ministry of Officials is prominent, and the Ministry of Rites is the least obvious.

Emperor Chongzhen saw that on the side of Xu Guangqi of the Ministry of Rites, most of the dividends were used to promote scientific and technological knowledge, as well as the cultivation of crops, which was obviously related to the hobbies of the top leaders of the Ministry of Rites. Moreover, Sun Yuanhua, the second-in-command of the Ministry of Rites, is still a student of Xu Guangqi, the number one, although he is not enthusiastic about agricultural politics, he is also keen on science and technology.

After Emperor Chongzhen finished reading it, he closed the chapter and said with a sneer: "It seems that the officials are used to running for officials, and they put away the money unscrupulously. I've done it once before, and now it looks like I'm going to do it again! ”

As soon as he heard this, Wang Chengen knew that the emperor was going to take the officials. He couldn't help but be happy in his heart, it seemed that the East Factory had a job to do.

In the past two years, there has been a relatively obvious trend, that is, Jinyiwei's side has been more involved in things related to the army. Just like just before, Wang Chengen knew that the person who passed the news through the chat group from Yunnan was Jinyiwei's people. There were wars in all parts of the Ming Dynasty, and the Jinyi Guard was extremely active.

On the contrary, there are not many political achievements on the side of Dongchang, and speaking of which, he personally led people and copied the wealthy merchants in the southeast. But on the Jinyi guard's side, it has the ability to escort, and it can't be compared.

Now that it is good, the emperor has the intention to rectify the rule of officials, and this is more to be handed over to Dongchang. Obviously, this should be the difference between Dongchang and Jinyiwei. In this case, it is necessary to do these errands well, firstly, to make a name for themselves, to revitalize the prestige of Dongchang, and secondly, not to be pressed by Jinyiwei.

At this time, Wang Chengen was still young, and he only thought about this. But Emperor Chongzhen was different, he had more considerations.

If it is replaced by the past, rectify the rule of officials, and start directly from the six departments, to tell the truth, even if it is the emperor, even if the factory guards are in hand, it is not good to come so hard.

There is a rule of the game for everything in the world, and even the emperor must follow the rules within the rules of the game. Whoever does not follow the rules will inevitably be opposed by the crowd. Can you govern the country by killing? This can only be an old peasant who can't read big words, and he will think about corrupt officials killing and killing, and the world will be peaceful.

However, today's Emperor Chongzhen already has the capital to rectify the six departments.

Most of these new policies in China are from the hands of the emperor, and even invented by the emperor, and these policies have brought benefits to the country and the Ming Dynasty, and everyone has seen them. The earth-shaking changes in the Ming Dynasty in recent years are obvious to all. The emperor's wisdom is beyond doubt!

And the external wars, such as the collection of the river set as part of the Ming Dynasty, Dongwu changed the title of the Tang State, and the imperial conquest of the emperors, the recovery of the three dynasties of the emperor's helpless Liaodong, the destruction of the fierce Manchu Qing Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty is also obvious to all, the emperor's divine martial arts, there is no doubt!

Emperor Chongzhen's prestige at this time can be said to be directly chasing Taizu Chengzu, at least other emperors of the Ming Dynasty do not have such achievements as Emperor Chongzhen. Moreover, today's cabinet, only the emperor is the head of the horse, the factory guard is loyal to the emperor alone, at the end of the year, there is more to conquer the Liao army to return to Beijing, and so on, with real evidence, take six to open the knife, it will only attract the applause of the people of Beijing!

And there is another point, Emperor Chongzhen has always paid attention to the control of public opinion. Let's not talk about Jingshi's side. With the development of the road and bridge company in the south, with the wide acclaim of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and other commentaries, Mr. Storyteller interprets the major events of the court and politics during the advertising time of the storytelling, and has also become a major source for the people of the Ming Dynasty to understand the major events of the court and government. In this way, it can ensure that the major affairs of the court and politics will not be distorted, and public opinion will gradually be in the hands, at least not under the control of the scholars as before.

In this way, Emperor Chongzhen decided that when the Liao army came back at the end of the year, after the military parade, he would rectify the rule of officials, return the shares allocated to the six ministries to the treasury, and distribute the dividends separately to ensure that they are used properly.

As for the reform of the salt administration, he also decided to carry it out after the rectification of the six ministries, which can also achieve twice the result with half the effort. Otherwise, without the cooperation of the people below, even the best policies will become bad. Just like the former Song Dynasty Wang Anshi's reform, it is a good example.

At this time, if Emperor Chongzhen implements innovation, although it will not be the same as Wang Anshi, after all, the cabinet and factory guards are already in control, but it is still possible for the small officials to make slippery heads. Regardless of the degree of influence, it is better to have fewer things like innovation.

After thinking about this, Emperor Chongzhen's thinking returned to the side of the Annan Rebellion, after all, this side involved the issue of the second vassal king's vassal status. Hehe, foreign powers have begun to meddle in the affairs of the Ming Dynasty! It's just a pity that now it's the Ming Dynasty, not the Manchu Dynasty. If you want to meddle, that's the price to pay. At this time, the people sent by Sun Chuanting should also go to Haojingao.

He guessed correctly, at this time, Jinyi Wei Xiaoqi Ma San had already conveyed Sun Chuanting's order to the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture, and at this time, he also accompanied the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture to Haojingao.

The prefect's full set of honor guards were swinging, beating gongs and drums, and before they arrived at the military camp of the Francophiles, the people of Haojingao had already come out to watch.

Speaking of which, the people of this era lack entertainment activities, but whenever there is a little bit of excitement, they like to go to the onlookers. It's strange that the rare prefect would come to Ho Jing Ao, and he brought so many officials and made it so formal, what happened?

They didn't know, but the Governor of Francoman, Svera, probably knew it. However, he didn't expect that Ming Guo would react so quickly. According to the original plan, Ming Guo shouldn't have time to react, right! Or is it because you think it wrong?

But what did he think, when the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture arrived, this was the object of the most stammering of the Francophiles, and he didn't dare to slack off, so he immediately went out to greet him.

"Boom, boom, boom" A few cannons rang out, the gate of the barracks was wide open, and Schvila hurriedly came out with a group of subordinates and interpreters. He knows that the Ming officials pay attention to face, as long as they give enough face, sometimes, according to their saying, if you give me face, I will give you face, everything is easy to talk about, and there is a foundation.

This time, though, he seemed to have guessed wrong. Although it was a big gift, the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture was still very ostentatious, and did not get out of the sedan chair first, but waited until Shi Weila and others were invited to see him, and then came out of the sedan chair. And when he came out, he had a frozen face.

Shi Weila looked up and saw this, and suddenly, he saw a person in a black official uniform, flashing behind the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture. If he didn't recognize this black official uniform before, after the last incident, Yu Xiaoqi and others, who came to arrest the Manchu envoy Bai Yangcui, gave him a deep impression.

At this time, Shi Weila didn't need to talk, he had already confirmed that the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture came to Haojingao, definitely for that.

Thinking so, he hurriedly accompanied the smiling face and said to the governor of Guangzhou Prefecture: "Adults take time out of their busy schedules to come to Haojing Ao, it is really a rare guest. It just so happens that the ship has just arrived, and there are some specialties of the country, and I invite you to appreciate one or two......"

To be honest, for the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture, Shi Weila's side also has filial piety every year. The relationship between the two sides has basically maintained friendly relations. But at this time, when he said this, the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture had a serious face, not only did he not accept the topic, but he did not even have a polite attitude, put on a majestic posture, and shouted: "This official is ordered by the governor, and there are two things that need to be verified and returned. Listen up......"

When he spoke, he was very polite. Even if there are a lot of Francophone soldiers in front of him, it is the same. At least he never thought that these Francophone people dared to do anything to him, a Guangzhou parent official! Otherwise, these Francophone people will definitely not end well, at least in this Haojing Ao, it will be absolutely impossible to gain a foothold in Daming. Therefore, he has the confidence to despise these Franc machine people, and there is no need to be polite to them.

When Schvila heard this, he had a bad feeling in his heart, but he didn't dare to gag, let alone change the topic, so he could only listen obediently.

“…… First, why hasn't the Nanyang grain, which was supposed to arrive last month, yet arrived? ”

As soon as he heard this, Schvila breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, the agreed Nanyang grain was indeed supposed to arrive, but because the war on Annam's side was about to start, a large amount of food was also urgently needed. The local Portuguese governor made the decision and withheld all the grain for the army rations of the Nguyen clan in Annam to attack the Zheng clan in the north.

However, when Schvera found out, he had already sent someone to negotiate. The cold-faced governor of the Ming Kingdom attached great importance to food. With food, when trading with the Ming Kingdom, it will be smoother; Therefore, the grain given to the Ming State cannot be in arrears.

However, the food had already been allocated to the army, and it could not be recovered, and delays were inevitable. Originally, the excuse he had prepared was that he was late due to the influence of the wind and waves at sea, but he couldn't say it because of the long delay.

"My lord, that food has to be postponed for a little time for various reasons." Shi Weila hurriedly squeezed a smile and explained to the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture, while staring at the brocade guard, "Therefore, the country decided to pay extra money to buy an extra boatload of grain and give it to Da Ming for free to apologize." Hehe, adults know, we are the most trustworthy ......"

According to his idea, if he goes back and gives an extra boatload of grain, it won't cost much anyway, and Ming Guo will have an explanation.

The people who were watching not far away saw the governor of the Franc Man, who was so subservient to the prefect, and they all smiled and pointed at each other. Thinking that these foreigners are really on the road, they know that if they give face to adults, they can get the lining.

But who knows, before Shi Weila's words were finished, he heard the prefect of Guangzhou Mansion shouting angrily: "All kinds of reasons? But because you Francophone intervened in the local affairs of my Daming Dynasty and helped the rebel thief Annam Nguyen Clan to intercept the grain of this official? “

The grain from Nanyang is handed over here, which belongs to the affairs of the Guangzhou Prefecture and is also an important matter for which the Guangzhou Prefecture is responsible. Originally, I didn't like the delay, but I also listened to the explanation of the Schvera faction in the past. But he didn't expect that the Governor's Mansion actually sent Jinyi Wei over, so he had to pretend that he didn't know before, and asked for an explanation in righteous words.

What's more, at this time, he already knew what the real situation was from Ma San's side, which made him, how dare he give face to Franc Jiren.