Say a thousand ways and ten thousand, first give the field to the zhang. During the Hongwu period, there were more than 8 million hectares of land in the world, and now it is estimated that only half of them are now.

If this can be done and reorganized, even if the tax system is not changed, the world will take on a new look.

But this is too difficult, first of all, there are not enough people.

After all, the world is so big, and the shape, number of acres, and land grade of each piece of land are re-checked, and just thinking about it feels like a very large amount of work.

And it's okay in the Central Plains, but in some remote places, if anyone goes to measure the fields of large households, it's strange that people don't give you a call.

Therefore, whether it is a regulation or a fixed personnel, it has its practical needs.

“…… Wechen needs 5,000 surveyors who know how to survey land and master the process of clearing. Only by allowing them to enter the county offices of the whole country, and cooperate with and supervise each other with the magistrates and counties, can we truly promote the measurement of land. Fundamentally, it takes silver. ”

Zhu Houzhao thinks that what money can do is not a big problem, "20 taels of silver per person per year as a salary, and the scale of 5,000 people is 100,000 taels." No, no, no. ”

Zhang Cong said: "Weichen wants to improve a little more. Twenty taels ......"

"Twenty taels is not low, I know that ordinary people will not spend more than twenty taels a year."

"Your Majesty, these people all have power in their hands, and it is easy to bribe others, of course the minister will order someone to supervise them, but it is impossible to cover everything, if the silver given is insufficient, more people will take risks. Moreover, if you can measure and record, you must at least be a showman, and it is definitely not something that ordinary people can do, so ...... Does Your Majesty think forty taels is possible? ”

For such a big thing, Zhu Houzhao doesn't want to get entangled in 100,000 taels of silver, which is called 'doing big things and cherishing silver'.

In fact, the imperial court can also let local officials take charge of this matter.

But the effect will be poor.

First, the functions of the government in ancient times were not as great as in modern times, and he was powerless to do such things, so what was the use of just giving orders? Zhu Houzhao himself was a subordinate, and he knew that there would be that kind of leader, and he would like to let you solve the problem of world peace if he gave the next order. It doesn't make sense.

Second, if the order is forcibly issued in spite of this, then the magistrate can only do everything possible to increase the expenses for his black hat, and will he have to think about where the money will come from in the end? From this point of view, it is understandable why sometimes the good intentions of the above are turned out to be bad in the end.

Finally, how meaningful can it be that the magistrates themselves have already colluded with the interests of the local gentry and let them take the lead?

So since the country is strong and you can afford to spend money, don't care about such a few big people.

Zhu Houzhao felt that with Zhang Zhang's talent, he must have thought about relying on the magistrate, but in the end, he said that he would spend money to rerecruit people, which means that he must have also considered it.

After some thought, he nodded, "Yes." But training is needed, right? This is another silver tael, presumably 200,000 taels is not enough. ”

Zhang Cong nodded, "As Your Majesty said, and recruiting, selecting, and training, it will take at least half a year." ”

"Sharpen the knife and don't mistake the woodcutter. It's not difficult to deal with money, just allocate a special amount of money, and you can report the expenses, as long as it's reasonable. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding. The minister now wants to talk about the third point, which is to determine the process. This matter involves a wide range of people and many people, so there must be a fixed and clear process to stipulate what needs to be done in each link, from measurement, to record drawing, to verification and summary, and finally submitted, every step can not be messy.

In addition, each page of data, each drawing, must require the surveyor, the local magistrate, the county government direct handling personnel and the landlord to jointly sign and confirm, if the landlord can not write, by the surveyor to sign, and according to the handprint of the landlord. ”

Zhu Houzhao raised his eyebrows, and the Quartet confirmed?

This is actually something he came into contact with in his previous life, in order to avoid any side from secretly manipulating.

All of them are signed, and as long as one party has a problem, the remaining three parties will be jointly and severally held responsible, so as to avoid irregularities to the greatest extent.

In addition, the information can be stored for a long time and can be easily verified at a later date.

Zhu Houzhao was a little surprised, Zhang Xuan really has some talents, and he can't underestimate our smart ancestors.

"Multiple signatures can be, but wouldn't it be too cumbersome?"

"It's not cumbersome, Your Majesty, think about it, how cumbersome it can be to just write your own name? Moreover, Weichen thought that this booklet should be signed by the prefect from the prefect to the prefect's yamen, and from the prefect's yamen to the political envoy's yamen, it must be signed by the prefect, reported at all levels, and be responsible for it step by step. Finally, when I arrived in Beijing, if I wanted to enter the warehouse, I would sign it by the minister! ”

Wow, this determination is quite big.

"You want to sign it? Do you have the guts? ”

Zhang Xuan knelt down and said righteously: "Since you are doing things for the court and Your Majesty, the ministers should be law-abiding, honest and self-disciplined." And the minister himself wants to sign, but also to refuse those who want to go through the back door, after all, this is going to lose his head, except for His Majesty, who can pull down his face and let the minister voluntarily hand over his head? ”

"Hmm!" Zhu Houzhao nodded very seriously, although he didn't believe in the 100% authenticity of this sentence, because Zhang Xuan was sure that he would not kill him, but it was not easy to have this determination, "Zhang Zhang, since you fought for my life, how could I lose you?" ”

It seems that his position is about to move.

Zhang Cong said: "Your Majesty, wait a minute." There is also a fourth article. ”

This has completely exceeded Zhu Houzhao's expectations for him, and he even became happy, "Okay, you say it." ”

"Yes, the fourth is a conviction." With a unique hint of ruthlessness, Zhang Cong said: "In this process, there must be people who take the opportunity to collect money, or even deceive and deceive the superiors and subordinates, and re-clear the data in the future, and the imperial court must have special people to verify and supervise." If something is found, but you don't know what the conviction is? ”

"It's easy, I can answer you right now. The direct offender himself is convicted of a capital offense, and his descendants are not allowed to take the imperial examination for generations. ”

Zhang Cong immediately said: "With these four articles, Your Majesty will give the minister another three years, and the minister is sure to do this!" ”

"Well, Zhang Xuan, or, you enter the cabinet, right?"

"Ahh Zhang Xuan was suddenly frightened, "Thank you, Your Majesty!" But this is absolutely not at this time! ”

"How not?!"

"Now that the government and the opposition are eager to give birth to the flesh and blood of the ministers, Your Majesty acts like this, isn't it opposed by the officials?"

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand, "Since ancient times, the authority of human rights has been used to control the above, who do I worship as the elder of the pavilion and listen to them, so who is the Son of Heaven?" ”

"The Son of Heaven can only be Your Majesty! But ......"

"No but! Do what you are told! ”

Zhang Xuan made a big salute, "Minister Zhang Zhang, thank Your Majesty Longen!" Wechen must do his best to repay the emperor's kindness this time! ”

When he bowed down, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but show a smug smile, what he had thought about all his life became a reality at this moment, Emperor Zhengde didn't eat other routines, that is, one point: he didn't care about the opposition of Wenchen at all.

Zhu Houzhao on the dragon chair also smiled, the most difficult thing in the world is not people who have desires, but people who don't want anything. He controls the world, is rich all over the world, and has official positions, fame, and wealth...... Everything is a resource, and it is all used by him to achieve his own ends.

"Your Majesty, the minister has a reluctant request!"

"Say!"

"Yes, extraordinary things, and ministers will do extraordinary things. Weichen wants to ask His Majesty if he wants someone to assist him!

"Who?"

"It's Jin Gui, Jin Attendant."

Oh? Zhu Houzhao looked at Jin Gui with a biased gaze, and his face did not change at all.

Zhang Cong explained, "Attendant Jin has assisted His Majesty for many years, and the officials of the two capitals and thirteen provinces, as well as the geography and people's feelings in various places, are in his heart. ”

Zhu Houzhao's tone softened, "Jin Gui, I don't force it, you can speak from your heart, are you willing to help Zhang Zhang?" ”

Although Jin Gui also felt sudden, he was too experienced, and immediately said: "Your Majesty has an order, and the minister will naturally not give up!" ”

"Then Qingzhang Order, which of you writes it?"