Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 621 You must use force against the vassals

The breeze is coming slowly, and the water is not disturbed.

Just after the summer solstice, the city of Beijing is full of heat. If it weren't for the shade under the gazebo, Du Yinxi would have been sweating profusely.

Facing Zhu Mou's gaze, Du Yinxi nodded slightly, and in an instant the two had a chance to meet.

"If it wasn't for the palace exam, I would have gone to Yuquan Mountain a long time ago."

The emperor glanced at Du Yinxi, the hot weather made him a little irritable:
"At the end of the month, I will go to Yuquan Mountain. There is no rush to take care of the houses in the capital. Let's go to Yuquan Mountain first!"

"Yes!"

Du Yinxi thought to himself, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty may have gotten used to Yuquan Mountain, if I persuade them, it would be a no-brainer to offend people.

After standing there for a while, the emperor seemed to realize it, and said, "I don't even have the slightest wink, please give me a seat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Du Yinxi gave a serious look, appearing very reserved.

With half of his butt touching the chair, Du Yinxi didn't dare to turn to the left, the muscles in his thighs were tense, making him extremely uncomfortable.

But there is no way, this is officialdom, power, and its rules must be accepted.

"Do you have any regulations for Li Fanyuan?"

The emperor looked at the lake, and at some point he was holding a bag of fish food in his hand, and with a throw of his right hand, the finely divided fish food was scattered on the lake.

A group of colorful koi, like giant pythons, rushed out of the water and started fighting.

Whether it is size or quantity, it is extremely exaggerated.

Although Du Yinxi's eyes were focused on the lake, his mind was always in the air. Hearing these words suddenly, his whole body trembled, and his thighs trembled uncontrollably.

Straightening his back, he stood up directly, bowed and said:
"I heard from the bulletins and residence newspapers that the Lifan Academy was separated from the Ministry of Rites and specialized in the internal domains, such as North Korea, Uzbekistan and other countries, and also involved the chieftains in Yunnan, Guizhou and other places."

"Although the power and responsibility are relatively light, since ancient times, chaos has started within the Xiaoqiang, such as the establishment of slaves, that is, the Liaodong Xingdu did not pay enough attention to the Jurchen, and sat back and watched the old slaves annex the tribe, and it became the disaster of Jiashen..."

This explanation, in the official sense, is very decent. Whether it is to learn from a pit and gain wisdom, or to prevent the passing of time, it is an affirmation of the Lifan Academy.

As the person who personally stripped the Ritual Department of the Lifan Academy, the emperor was naturally satisfied with Du Yinxi's affirmation.

"You understand the true meaning of Li Fan Yuan."

Zhu Yixi nodded slightly, looking at this lean and vigorous courtier, he was quite satisfied.

Whether it was clearing up the military households in Jiangsu, clearing up the military settlements, or the performance just now, it is enough to prove that he is a loyal person who follows the footsteps of the emperor.

After all, in Zhu Yixi's view, he came from later generations and established the new Ming Dynasty himself. Now he has no shortage of ideas and reforms, but he lacks executors.

The core of power lies in employing people.

Otherwise, if good reforms are not entrusted to people, they will change from a benevolent government to a tyrannical one, which will have a counterproductive effect.

Suddenly, the emperor changed his subject: "You have done a good job in Jiangsu. You have taken care of both the military and the government, and you have revived this place of wealth and wealth in the Ming Dynasty."

Since Du Yinxi ruled Wu, there has been no tax arrears in the past three years.

Especially in the Huaibei area, after the Yellow River seized the Huaihe River, the former Huaihai granary became a large-scale saline-alkali land.

Du Yinxi was not afraid, he distributed most of the saline-alkali land to the people free of charge, and announced ten years of tax-free land maintenance to promote development.

After this project, one million mu of saline-alkali land has been reclaimed, and it is still being added every year.

This alone is enough to stand out among the governors.

"Someone recommended you to be Governor Xuanda..."

According to the usual practice, the promotion of the governor to the governor is the normal standard for promotion, and the official rank is changed from the right deputy capital censor to the right capital censor, the second rank.

Zhu Yixi asked with interest: "What's your opinion?"

"My minister only listens to His Majesty's orders." Du Yinxi said in a deep voice, "No matter where you go, you are serving your Majesty and the court. How dare you be picky?"

"it is good!"

Although he knew it was a cliché, Zhu Yixi was still quite satisfied. He turned his head and stared at him seriously: "But, I rejected it."

"Governor Xuanda focuses on military affairs, but not much on civil affairs, so it's not very suitable for you."

"I think Lifanyuan is very suitable for you..."

Du Yinxi was so excited that he couldn't speak for a moment, he quickly knelt down and kowtowed: "I thank Your Majesty Long En."

"Although the Lifan Academy is a bit small, it is still the seventh department in parallel. The Shangshu is also a second-rank official, with a lot of power and responsibility, and there are many things to do."

The emperor was used to it, and he allowed him to kowtow, stood up, and threw all the fish food left in his hand, causing splashes of water.

"I'm about to act as the representative of the Fanyuan, what rules do you have in mind?"

"Of course, it's normal if you don't have it now. Think about it later, and report it in detail in two days."

Seeing his unbearable excitement, Zhu Yixi also understood him. At this time, I am afraid that his head has been empty, and only the word "surprise" is left in his body.

"Yes—" Du Yinxi reluctantly sorted out his mood and left the palace.

He did not live in the mansion arranged by the court, but continued to live in the post station.

Although it is a bit crude, it has no worries about food and clothing.

Lying on the bed, Du Yinxi couldn't fall asleep anyway.

A Shangshu, this is a threshold that many people cannot cross.

Since then, he can be regarded as an important minister of the court and a candidate for Zaifu.

Holding the brush, wandering back and forth on the paper, he thought for three times, and finally came up with a plan:
His Majesty Fu Wei's holy heart is able to govern the country...

After some drafts, I copied it again, removing taboo words and unsatisfactory places, nearly 3000 words.

It's already bright.

Find out the secret box, put it inside, and then order someone to pass it into the palace.

At the beginning of the hour, it has already appeared in front of the emperor.

"The efficiency is quite fast."

With a sigh, Zhu Yixi was not in a hurry, and slowly looked up.

After half an hour, Zhu Yixi said with emotion: "This strategy is very clever."

It turns out that in Du Yinxi's memorandum, three strategies are clearly written.

First of all, change the tribute, follow the example of Japan, and establish a clear and necessary Hajj system.

That is to say, the local leaders, who paid tribute regularly, became regular residents in Beijing, see you.

One is to observe his heart, and the other is to reveal the strength of Ming Dynasty.

It is most appropriate to make a pilgrimage every three years.

Secondly, it is the Guozijian schooling system.

It is allowed and mandatory that the vassal state must send the son to study in the Imperial Academy for no less than five years.

The third is to send ceremonial officials to the country or place to formulate corresponding etiquette, clothing, and clarify the difference in rank, and tell them from the etiquette that they must not exceed it.

Of these three methods, the second and third have existed for a long time, but they are not so common and mandatory, while the first system of visiting the Hajj is yet to be discussed.

"Countries, such as North Korea and Annan, are the lords of a country, and they will not leave easily, but they are enforced by chieftains and other subordinates."

(End of this chapter)