Chapter 606 The question of the prefecture or the county
Zhu Youxiao's passionate eyes swept the crowd in the hall, and finally stopped at Gu Bingqian and other cabinet masters: "A few dear friends, I wonder how do you think about what Marquis Jiangning said?"
Gu Bingqian took a long breath and then said with a serious expression: "If it is really as the Marquis of Jiangning said, Taiwan is indeed a treasure land. From the perspective of me, it can accommodate at least hundreds of thousands or even millions of people. As for the islands of South China such as Luzon, I dare not speak out."
Zhu Guozhen also stood up and said cautiously: "I also agreed that if the land of Taiwan can be ripe three times a year, it will definitely be a rare treasure land. It seems that our army should be stationed in the local area for a long time. Not only that, the court should also send officials to the local area as soon as possible so that people can quickly calm down their hearts."
Seeing Gu Bingqian, both the two cabinet masters, Zhu Guozhen, voted in favor, and Zhu Youxiao turned his attention to Han Du, "Han Aiqing, what do you think?"
After this time of buffering, Han Du's mood had stabilized a lot. He was silent for a moment and said briefly: "The old minister has no objection."
"Okay!" Seeing that all the three cabinet masters agreed, Zhu Youxiao's eyes flashed with joy: "Since the cabinet has no objection, then I will give me a charter as soon as possible. After I have seen it, I can make a clear report on the world. But how should I equip Taiwan with officials of what level of officialdom? "
At this time, many of the officials in the hall had their eyes shining brightly. What is the greatest ideal of Chinese scholars since ancient times? There is no doubt that of course it is to be an official, but there are only so many official positions in the Ming Dynasty, which can be said to be a pit. I don’t know how many Jinshi from the Ministry of Personnel have been waiting for the throne to rise. Now, there is a new place in the Ming Dynasty, so a group of officials must be equipped. In this way, there will be a new number of officials.
Gu Bingqian and the other three were also in a little embarrassed now. This issue is actually related to the "rice bowl" of many officials. If the official position is small, it will probably be laughed at. If the official position is large, it will not work. After all, now that Taiwan has just decided, it is only a Bon Port and tens of thousands of people. It would not be appropriate if you send a prefect to it.
Gu Bingqian responded the fastest, and he said quickly: "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that Bon Port was the first to be fought by the Marquis of Jiangning. It is better to ask for his opinion on this matter."
"Um?"
Yang Feng, who was standing in the train watching the fun, saw Gu Bingqian turning his hands and throwing this problem to him. He couldn't help but roll his eyes. He was so caught off guard.
Logically speaking, such things are definitely the power of cabinet officials and civil servants. They have no connection with military generals like him, but Gu Bingqian was fine. He turned the blame to him without saying a word, and he was also so skillful.
Thinking of this, Yang Feng, who was a little indignant, said casually: "What else is there to say? Taiwan has a large area. Although it has only occupied the Bon Port area now, we must focus on the future.
The court can first establish a prefecture in Bon Port, and first set up several counties. Then the court can migrate people from Fujian, Jiangsu and Zhejiang on a large scale. After a few years, our Ming Dynasty occupied the entire territory of Taiwan and immigrated to one million people, he can set up a government envoy and a censor in Taiwan. Will it be better for this?"
"Set a government?"
When Gu Bingqian and others heard this, their brows immediately frowned.
As expected, Han Dong took the lead in opposing: "Jiangning Hou also said just now that there are only tens of thousands of people Zheng Zhilong has migrated in Bon Port over the years. It is already a barely enough to establish a county. If a government is established, wouldn't it be a joke?"
During the Ming Dynasty, the administrative system of the court was established as provinces, prefectures, prefectures and counties.
A county in the north generally has a population of about 100 to 200,000, while a county in a densely populated area in the south has a population of about 300,000 to 400,000, so what Han Du said is indeed correct. If it were modern society, tens of thousands of people could only be considered a town at best.
Faced with Han Du's opposition, Yang Feng shook his head, "What Mr. Han said is true, but as the saying goes, extraordinary things are done in extraordinary times. Now that Bon Hong Kong has just been liberated, and the people are in a panic. If only a county is established in Bon Hong Kong, how can the court's determination to govern Taiwan be demonstrated?
If Master Han still has any objections, you can ask all the sirs present and see what they think. Dear masters, do you think it is better to set up a county or a government."
Yang Feng's last sentence was said to the civil and military officials in the hall. In Han Du's opinion, Yang Feng's words were really ridiculous. Who wouldn't know that Yang Feng's relationship with the civil servant group was almost in a state of power. His suggestion would be enough for those civil servants not to scold people, but there was no reason to agree.
But things in the world are so strange. As soon as Yang Feng's words came out, the hall was silent for a long time. After a long time, an official said: "What the Marquis of Jiangning seems to make some sense. The officials thought that setting up a government is indeed better than setting up a county."
"Well, I also think it is indeed appropriate to set up a government. If the official position is too small, how can the determination of the court be demonstrated?"
Someone started and immediately took it. Everyone said and voted against Yang Feng's proposal.
Han Yu was shocked at first, but he was also an old fry who had been in the officialdom for most of his life. His mind turned slightly and understood the reason. After all, it was the problem that his butt determined his head.
Officials are very realistic creatures. If only one county is established in Taiwan, how many officials can be submerged? But if one prefecture is established, it would be different. There is one fourth-rank magistrate, and there are also Tongzhi, Tongzhi, Promoter, Experience, Zhaomo, Sizhu, Prefecture, Judge, County, and other various officials will have at least dozens or even hundreds of official positions. Such a large amount of resources simply fell from the sky. What a great thing that they opposed it when they were over.
Seeing this situation, Han Yu and Gu Bing County, Zhu Guozhen looked at each other and sighed softly. Although they are the chief ministers of the cabinet, they are above ten thousand people, even so they dare not fight against the officials in the court. Didn’t they see that the Donglin Party who hated Yang Feng the most were all mute? In this kind of thing, if anyone opposes, it is the enemy of all scholars.
Chapter completed!