Beijing, a densely populated place in the past, has been sparsely populated due to land enclosures, and sparsely populated due to war. Now, it seems that there is a lot of anger again. In fact, this is not only the case in Beijing, but also in large and medium-sized cities on major transportation arteries, where a large number of displaced people who lack food and clothing migrate from the countryside to receive government relief.

The weather is freezing and all production and labor are almost impossible, which means that in this winter, thousands of displaced people in the north have to rely on the government to feed them so that they do not become starving.

For the imperial court, it can only do its best to save the lives of its own people. This is undoubtedly the most testing of the government's ability and the opportunity to win the support of the people.

"Whew-" A long breath of white mist came out, and the old grandson walked into the "home" with his son. It is said to be a "home", but it is actually a temporary residence of the government, which was once the residence of a high-ranking official of the Qing court, and now a family is placed in each house.

"I'm back, master." Aunt Sun greeted her out of the house, followed by two daughters-in-law and a little grandson.

Because Lao Suntou's second son joined the army, as a preferential treatment for military families, his family was divided into two rooms, which was much more convenient than the man and woman squeezing their family into one room.

"Hmm!" The old grandson put on the style of the head of the family, nodded slightly, and stepped into the house, where the eldest son put his back pocket on the table and grinned at his daughter-in-law.

"I'll leave tomorrow, and the boss and I will deliver food again." Lao Sun Tou took the rice bowl, drank hot water, pointed to his pocket and said, "This time I went to Zunhua, and I could get an extra mile." ”

Mobilization of the whole people is not an empty phrase. And government relief is not unconditional, there is no way for the old, weak, sick and disabled, and the strong have to find work for them. In Beijing, for example, you can carry your bags at the river terminal. You can transport grain to the front line, you can go to Xishan to dig coal, you can clean the streets and take out the garbage, you can spin cotton yarn on credit from the government, you can tailor clothes and pants for the officials, you can roll bullet paper tubes on credit......

One word. Both men and women can find a job that suits them. Moreover, even if they are homeless, because of how much they pay, there is a gap in living standards and treatment. Like the old grandson's family, the second son became a soldier, the eldest and he pushed a cart to Jimen or Zunhua to transport military rations, the third went to Xishan to transport coal, and the old woman and daughter-in-law spun the paper roll at home. The preferential treatment of military families, coupled with the remuneration for labor, the standard of living is much higher than others.

"It's the New Year, it's a cold day, let's rest for a few more days!" The old woman counted the days and persuaded: "The ration of miscellaneous grains according to the head, plus these earnings, we can't be hungry." ”

"It's the New Year—" the old grandson muttered. Some of them were distracted, and they were working hard before. I forgot about it.

"Mother, I'm back." With the sound of the urn shouting, the third child of the Sun family pushed the cart into the courtyard, piled the coal earned and a few broken wooden boards to the corner of the courtyard, and shouted again, "I'm going to return the car to the official's house." And he went out again.

"This stupid boy." The old grandson couldn't cry or laugh at this simple son, and rolled his eyes.

"Daddy. So let's rest for a few days? "The eldest son is an honest man, and his body is not particularly strong, and he sits on a stool and gently persuades his father.

"I've heard that the New Year's official family still wants to send meat and rice!" The old woman continued to persuade: "The head of the family, just the matter of the past few days, you have to sign and draw the pledge." ”

"Hmm. That's just as well. The old grandson immediately realized his importance, stroked his beard and nodded slightly.

Bang, as soon as the courtyard door rang, the third child of the Sun family jumped in again, shouting: "Mother, the official family has come to send things, there is meat, rice, and ......"

Before his words fell, he could already hear the sound of the gong "clanging" in the distance, from far and near, according to the registered population information, a small official led people to drive a mule cart to the front of the hospital.

"The emperor has decreed that the court will issue benefits during the New Year to show that he will be happy with the people. Two catties of meat, one fish, five catties of rice, two taels of salt; Preferential treatment for military dependents will be paid in advance, and the benefits will be doubled. Sun De, the head of the family, Sun De-"

"It's coming, it's coming." The old grandson took three steps and made two steps to the front, making an arch, smiling, "Official, the little old man is Sun De." ”

"Ten catties of whale meat, ten catties of rice, two fish, half a catty of salt, two quilts, one iron pot, and a few chopsticks." The voice of the little official was loud, and everyone living in the courtyard could hear it, which made the old grandson's face shine and smile even brighter.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you." After the old grandson pressed his handprint, he watched the official errand walk away, and only then did he turn around, and his chest was also straightened.

"I can cook by myself, there is meat, rice, pots, and bowls-" The third child of the Sun family smirked and reached out to carry it, and his father scolded him.

"Bastard, can you take that good bowl like that? Shatter, I'll kick you to death. After the old grandson finished scolding, he personally stepped forward and carefully carried a bowl of straw back to the house.

A pair of envious eyes moved with the Sun family's father and son, and the real touch was generated in the heart. If the previous preferential treatment for military dependents was just one extra room, then now it is a real difference, and in the future, I heard that there is also preferential treatment for land division and taxation, it is simply -

Discriminating shows the power of example. If it is said that joining the army and being a soldier before was just to make a living, then after this publicity, it is the benefit of the whole family and the glory of the whole family. After the New Year's Festival, there was an upsurge of enthusiastic military recruitment in various parts of the north, and the shortage of southern troops in various units was soon filled.

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The final shape of the building complex of Zhongnanhai and Beihai began in the Ming Dynasty, after the Ming Dynasty Chengzu set the capital of Beijing, the palace city of the Ming Dynasty moved to the south on the basis of the location of the palace of the Yuan Dynasty, so the city wall of the imperial city also moved south, in order to enrich the garden landscape of the imperial city, the South China Sea was excavated, and the earthwork excavated and the earthwork of the Guanzi River were piled up into Wansui Mountain (i.e., Jingshan). Beihai, Zhonghai and Nanhai are collectively referred to as "Taiye Pool" and belong to the West Garden of the Imperial City.

"The Holy One still decides not to live in the Forbidden City." Guo Zhiqi stroked his forehead a little helplessly, "Although the Forbidden City is too big, it needs too many palace people and guards, and it is very expensive, but after all, it is royal majesty, how can it be open to ordinary people?" ”

Ma Bao grinned bitterly, although Zhongnanhai is also a lot of palaces, but in the end it belongs to the imperial city garden, if it is a temporary residence, it is fine, but the emperor's meaning is unacceptable. Collect tickets and let the public visit, the Forbidden City, a royal holy place, has become a public place?

"I'm afraid that the court is short of money and food, and the saint has no choice but to do it, right?" Ma Bao didn't dare to talk nonsense in front of the literati, this Guo Zhiqi's qualifications were old enough, so he guessed to make excuses for Zhu Yongxing.

"Money and food are tight, that's for sure." Guo Zhiqi frowned, paused, and said: "Then for the time being, this is arranged, the Forbidden City is managed by those old palace people, and the West Garden, so I will send more people to clean it up." Wait for the financial situation to ease, and then move the palace to the saint. ”

Ma Bao nodded yes, but he didn't think so. The things decided by Zhu Yongxing have rarely changed. And he also has an idea that there must be hidden secrets in the Forbidden City, such as feng shui and the like. He is convinced of Zhu Yongxing's Shinto. Anyway, whatever the reason, he won't say anything.

The military and the government are separated, in fact, Ma Bao and Guo Zhiqi do not have a subordinate relationship, Ma Bao has a high title, and Guo Zhiqi is old, prestigious, and in the cabinet. Militarily, Ma Bao is the commander-in-chief of the Beijing Military Region, with several armies and hundreds of thousands of horses; In terms of governance, Guo Zhiqi is currently the highest governor in Beijing and even in the northern region.

But Ma Bao is a smart man, and he has long known that the period of military dominance has passed, and it is true that the emperor attaches equal importance to civil and military affairs, but he has also frequently used means to prevent senior generals from forming their own small hills. And, for now, his exploits have brought him to the pinnacle of official rank. has been ranked as the king of the word, and there is no way to rise, he is becoming more and more cautious. Entering the cabinet to worship the prime minister, as a warrior, not only relieves himself of military power to relieve the king's doubts, but also has an honorable identity, what more can the husband ask for?

Although the battle with the Manchus will continue, according to the arrangements of the General Staff, the Northeast Military Region will definitely be the main attack in the future, and the Beijing Military Region will only cooperate in western Liaoning, and guard against the Mongolian departments. Therefore, as long as the land of Kifu is not allowed to be plundered and destroyed by the late Ming Dynasty, the task of the Beijing Military Region will be completed.

Based on this mentality, Ma Bao only cared about military deployment to welcome the holy return to the capital. Civil affairs are basically listened to with ears, and Guo Zhiqi is in charge. Since the saint said that the civil and military will be mutually beneficial, and they will work together to stabilize the north, Ma Bao will make a show.

"This-" Guo Zhiqi looked at the imperial court newspaper, and suddenly frowned again, this is an additional notice for the imperial court's spring examination, and it actually opened a "women's subject", and there are three specific subjects: literacy and writing, arithmetic calculation, and good martial arts.

Di reported it, that is, the court has been cleared, Guo Zhiqi was a little shocked, why didn't the officials of the court and China stop it.

Ma Bao stretched out his hand to take it and read it, thought about it, guessed and said, "Is it that the Holy Lord is going to enrich the harem?" Lord Guo looks here, there is an age requirement. If you want to talk about appearance, the saint is not afraid of having something to discuss, so he doesn't mention it vaguely. ”

"If that's the case, it makes sense." Guo Zhiqi was a little stunned, breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "It's time to recruit some Han family girls in the harem, you see that now, there are not many concubines and maids who are of different races, what kind of system?" Although the emperor is prosperous in the Spring and Autumn Period, he will set up the main palace early, get a good child early, and consolidate the country's foundation early, so that the subjects can rest assured! The emperor is the most favored concubine, and when he was in Qianlong, he found out what kind of Han family background. It used to be fine, but now it can't be taken seriously. ”

"Long live the wise." Ma Bao said with a smile: "Zhongxing Daming is so hard, how can it cause trouble." ”

Guo Zhiqi grinned, but he was still a little worried, this emperor is wise and wise, but he is also stubborn and strong, this matter really has to be taken seriously, connect more ministers, and breathe first.

…………… (To be continued......)