A regime vying for hegemony must restore production, develop production, and solicit the masses in the occupied territories, and then obtain a steady stream of taxes and soldiers from the occupied territories. Effective control over the occupied territories naturally requires administrative officials at all levels. Historically, with the exception of the Meng Yuan, there have been few examples of people who have taken power without cooperating with scholars.

But what kind of scholar talent is Zhu Yongxing to trust and appoint? It is a person who does not listen to things outside the window with both ears, and only reads the books of the virtuous; Or is it burdened with the expectations of the family to obtain various privileges as a scholar?

The ancient tax system is very different from the present, now it is a commodity economy society, commodity circulation is active, the government only needs to collect taxes in the production and circulation of goods, and these taxes will eventually be passed on to consumers, that is, ordinary people. From buying a pen in the supermarket, having a meal at a restaurant, buying a bus ticket, to buying a house and a car, the money spent includes many kinds of taxes!

But in ancient times, the circulation of goods was not active, there were factories of no scale, and they were mainly constrained by the subsistence agricultural economy, and the common people needed to spend money to buy very few things, and of course these taxes could not be collected. If you want to collect taxes, you have to go from the government to the people's homes to collect them! In addition, the common people have to be on errands, that is, military service and conscription!

And the gentry belong to the privileged class, and they should not pay taxes! The Ming Dynasty implemented the policy of "national cultivators", as long as you, a student, took the college examination, and got the status of a Xiu Sheng, that is, Xiucai, that is, the state began to provide monthly food, you can be exempted from labor and so on, and concentrate on obtaining fame, and at the same time, the rich squire can also be exempted from the pain of labor and do not have to pay public grain.

The privileges were not limited to this, but also a major obstacle to the collection of commercial taxes. In the Ming Dynasty, there were three types of banknotes: the leader's ship was not collected, the eunuch's ship was not collected, and the Jinshi and the man's ship were not collected. So. They not only promote the prosperity and development of the cultural and educational industry, but also show their skills in the field of private shipping, and play the role of escort tax exemption.

Such a scholar, such an administrative officer. Zhu Yongxing is quite disgusted and hateful, but it is quite difficult to eradicate these evils. Although in the name of war, he had deprived the gentry of most of their privileges in reality, but he did not completely classify the gentry and the common people into the same social status and fulfill the same duties and responsibilities with clear laws.

"Spread the land into the mu" and "the officials and gentry pay the grain as an errand", Zhu Yongxing is the uproar caused by the introduction of these two policies for the benefit of the country in the history of Zhilu Dao. So, he can do this, but he doesn't have to say it by law. In order to give the gentry the illusion that the current measures were merely temporary measures in time of war. Even if he opposes it in his heart, he does not dare to resist lightly, he does not understand the general situation, he is selfish and loses his country, and he is greedy for money and forgetful...... Such a crime is not something that can be easily afforded.

"Well, the registration form should be more detailed, and you should fill in why you want to study in the college, what your ambitions are in the future, and whether it is for the benefit of the country. Or for the benefit of the people, or for the glory of the ancestors, and so on. Zhu Yongxing reclined in his chair. Some lazily instructed, "Although it is possible to talk about it and make generous statements, if there is a mistake in the future, it may not be used as evidence against the humiliating duplicity." ”

Yi Cheng took notes a little absentmindedly, and opened his mouth several times but didn't catch the gap.

"Scholars should be highly conscious. knows etiquette and righteousness, but too many scum is inevitably chilling. Zhu Yongxing sighed, "Guangdong has more talents than Yunnan and Guizhou, and it may be inappropriate not to open academies, but the requirements must be stricter than those in Yunnan Province." ”

The Yunnan Provincial Academy was established early. At a time when the situation was not as good as it is now, daring to enter the hospital to study, regardless of his knowledge, inevitably gave Zhu Yongxing a feeling of adversity. In Guangdong, which was later recovered, the number of gentry was very large, but the sense of alienation was difficult to eliminate.

"Mekong and Ha Tien provinces also have submissions, please open a college." Yi Cheng put down the problem in his heart for the time being, and handled the business first.

"Annan's submission has been approved, and the two provinces of the Mekong River should also handle it accordingly!" Zhu Yongxing gave a brief oral reply.

Confucius talked about the debate of Yixia, and there was an incisive discussion: "Yidi has entered China since he entered China, and he has kept Chinese etiquette, and he will be in China." If Huaxia enters Yidi and keeps the gift of Yidi, then Yidi. For example, in the United States, there is no so-called pure American blood, and people can still divide the American nation from the recognition of the universal values of the United States.

There must have been many aliens in the occupied areas of Annam and the provinces of Mekong and Ha Tien, and whether to exclude them or integrate them into the Chinese cultural system is a question that Zhu Yongxing does not need to think too much about. Knowledgeable aliens entered the academy and received education in new ideological theories and new management methods, and they were also officials of the Ming Dynasty in the future. And it is obviously more convenient and less likely to arouse resentment by them who have assimilated first to manage the alien race.

High-ranking officials, glory and fortune are not only desired by Han people. It can be said that it is a very good means to first win over and assimilate the upper echelons of the alien race, and then change them from the top down.

Overseas colonies? Zhu Yongxing did not plan to do so, he wanted to include these occupied areas in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and it was obviously not a long-term plan to treat them differently.

"Nanruan is in ruins, Zhancheng wants to take advantage of the fire to rob, Governor Zong asked His Highness, how to deal with it?"

Zhu Yongxing sighed secretly, the tug-of-war between South Ruan and North Zheng was finally coming to an end, but it was not quite in line with his wishes. After being wiped out by the Ming army, the weakened Nanruan finally could not resist the attack of Northern Zheng, and was defeated one after another, and its destruction was not far away. And the long-term confrontation is what Zhu Yongxing wants.

"Send someone to contact the Ruan family, and say that the Ming Dynasty has allowed his royal family to take refuge in Qiongzhou, and allowed his people to live in Mekong and Ha Xian." Zhu Yongxing thought for a while, and then said: "If you want to occupy the city and seize the land of Guangnan, you can ignore it, and they will face Beizheng directly." Da Nang needs to make sure that it is safe, well, North Zheng must not dare to move lightly, defeat Nam Nguyen, their losses will not be small, and they will also need a period of rest and recuperation. In addition, as far as possible, strengthen the armaments of the occupied areas of Annam and the two provinces of the Mee River, and guard against changes by the Zheng clan. ”

Although the Ming army already had the strength to swallow all areas of Annam, the civil war could not be relaxed, and Zhu Yongxing could not spare his hands. The ideal situation is not to use the main force, and only defeat Beizheng with the forces of the occupied areas of Annam and the two provinces of the Mehe River, and completely subdue Annam. Apparently. With the current strength and equipment, some are not up to the task. Therefore, it is only natural to strengthen armaments.

Accepting the Nguyen royal family for refuge and arranging it in Qiongzhou can not only obtain the huge wealth accumulated by the Nguyen royal family in disguise, but also make the people under the rule of Nam Nguyen have no leadership core. It can integrate into the ruling order of Mekong and Ha Tien provinces more quickly.

Yi Cheng was a little surprised that Zhu Yongxing came up with a countermeasure so quickly, but the ability to deal with this complex relationship between countries has always been Zhu Yongxing's strength, and he has no other ideas and suggestions, so he can only record them truthfully and follow them.

After the official report was completed, Yi Cheng was not in a hurry to leave, and finally said what was in his heart. Naturally, it was about Zhu Yongxing's dismissal of the maid sent by Zheng Zhaoda.

"The lonely king knows that you are for the good of the lonely and paving the foundation for the future, but this idea and practice is not liked by the lonely." Zhu Yongxing smiled slightly, took a pen and paper, wrote four words on it, and pointed and said: "This matter is not complicated, just do it like this." When the princess and the Siwei patriarch come to Guangzhou, you can discuss it with them again. Always use the false to confuse the true, and cut off the mouth of others. ”

Yi Cheng looked at the words "pointing to the deer as a horse" and fell into thought. It took a long time before he smiled bitterly and said, "Your Highness's affection is really admirable. That being the case, there is no more to say about the lowly position. ”

"Zhao Gaoshang can be like this, isn't the Lone King as good as him?" Zhu Yongxing smiled and said confidently: "The lonely king said yes." If you say no, you don't, and who dares to talk about it? ”

"What His Highness said is very true, whether this matter is successful or not depends on whether the hegemony can be achieved, rather than the discussion of others." Yi Cheng's thoughts on Zhu Yongxing are completely clear. I also saw the key to it.

Zhao Gaowei dared to refer to the deer as a horse, but no one dared to expose it directly, and he was not a high-ranking power, and no one dared to provoke him. And Zhu Yongxing's current prestige and power have surpassed Zhao Gao in history, and it is gradually increasing, but the high power is not enough to describe. And Zhu Yongxing dared to use this method, in addition to exposing his ambition, it is self-evident that he is full of confidence.

In this regard, although Yi Cheng felt a little blunt, he did not feel that he could not succeed. Moreover, although they were cautious, they had already regarded Zhu Yongxing as a monarch, and they and Zhu Yongxing also knew each other. Yi Cheng had no doubts, and asked Zhu Yongxing about the general arrangement, and then retreated.

It used to be quite complicated, but in fact, after being in a high position, it has become very simple. Even if some people are skeptical, but so what, it is still the majority who are friendly and obedient. Unless you lose the national war, or you don't do well, so that everyone loses their support, you will talk about things with this. But that's your own responsibility, and no one else is to blame.

Zhu Yongxing got up slowly, moved his arms and legs, got dressed, pushed the door and walked out.

It is already the middle of winter, but the temperature in Guangzhou is not too low, this is Zhu Yongxing's judgment, because the trees have no fallen leaves, they are still lush, and there will be no ice and snow.

The temperature in this era is still lower than in later generations, and I hope that the greenhouse effect will never happen. Zhu Yongxing tightened his neckline and strolled casually to make his mind clearer.

"There is frost but no snow in Guangzhou, but the frost is meager and invisible." Guangzhou is located in the subtropics, there is no snow in winter, it is routine, but there are unpredictable storms and clouds, and it is not strange to occasionally fly snow. Not only has snow been recorded in Guangzhou, but also in Wanzhou (now Wanning County), Qiongshan, Lingao, and Chengmai on Hainan Island. In December of the ninth year of Chongzhen, Lingao County "rained and snowed for three days and nights, and the trees withered".

The palace is very large, but it is not used much now, and a group of maids have just been dispatched, which seems even more deserted. Except for the guards on duty, there was hardly anyone to be seen. Zhu Yongxing walked slowly until he came to the back garden, and the colors in front of him were immediately enriched.

The triangular plum blooms all year round, red and gorgeous, like a fire cloud. There are many other flowers, red, purple, and yellow, but Zhu Yongxing can't name them. The sky is blue, so blue that it makes people tremble, it is so pure, it is really like a mirror as people say. The blue sky of Nava, with trees and vines, and a few flowers, is really a beautiful painting that makes people feel intoxicated.

Well, someone has taken care of it, or transplanted some flowers and trees, which is different from before. Zhu Yongxing knows that many things don't need to be ordered by himself, someone will arrange them, this is the welfare of the superiors!

While enjoying this picturesque scenery, a flickering figure in the distance attracted Zhu Yongxing's attention. Walking slowly, avoiding the lush places of flowers and trees, Zhu Yongxing vaguely saw that it was a woman in a skirt, squatting in the corner, not knowing what she was doing. The small lilac collar gown seems to be Duan Wan'er's costume.

Zhu Yongxing was curious, waved his hand to stop the guards behind him, walked lightly, passed between the flowers and trees, and quietly came behind Duan Wan'er.

"Okay, it's sheltered from the wind, and there's a quilt again, so I can't freeze now!" Duan Wan'er took a look at the puppy kennel she had built, it was very simple, a few bricks, a few wooden boards, but it was able to shelter from the wind and rain, and there was a rotten cloth to pave the way, well, it was not bad.

Zhu Yongxing tilted his head and looked, it was a litter of puppies, judging from the breed, it should be a kind of pet dog. The was lying on her stomach, her eyes half-open and half-closed, and several puppies with her eyes still open, huddled underneath. Oh, got it. A fire in Pingnan Wangfu not only burned many people, but naturally no one cared about these once expensive cats and dogs. Scattered and fled, and fell into the back garden here.

"I'll bring you hot food in a while, and you will have soup and water so that you can feed these children." Duan Wan'er reached out and touched the head of the female dog, the dog had been taken care of by her for two or three days, but it was also docile, and she also stretched out her tongue and licked her hand.

"Do you want to boil a pig's trotter soup, then the milk will be served!" Zhu Yongxing couldn't help but interject with a smile.

Duan Wan'er was taken aback, looked back, and hurriedly saluted, "Your Highness, you-"

Zhu Yongxing waved his hand, squatted down and looked at the puppy with interest, and couldn't help but reach out to touch it, but the female dog half-propped up her body, and made a low voice in her throat.

"Hehe, it's quite responsible." Zhu Yongxing withdrew his hand with a smile and said, "Do you know that this is a lonely territory, and if you are not honest, I will drive you away." As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Duan Wan'er, "I'm quite familiar with you, how many days have you been raising?" ”

"It's only been three days since I returned to Your Highness." Duan Wan'er looked at Zhu Yongxing's gesture, squatted down, and said, "It is very humane, if you give it food once, it will not bark or bite." If His Highness does not like it, his subordinates will send it away. ”

…………… (To be continued......)