The water transport yamen must be cleaned up.

This is not only what Zhu Youxiao meant, but also the unanimous opinion of everyone in the cabinet.

What Caoyun Yamen did not only touched the bottom line of Zhu Youxiao, but also the bottom line of the cabinet. Who gave you the courage to do such a thing?

If you don't do your job well, you openly create trouble for the court, and make the trouble known to the world, who will you clean up if you don't clean it up?

Instigating millions of water workers to gather in crowds to cause trouble is not a trivial matter no matter how you look at it. This is a provocation to the imperial court and the authority of the cabinet. It is also a blow to Zhu Youxiao, the Ming emperor, and to Zhang Haogu and other cabinet ministers.

A kind of contempt, they think that they have already conquered the court, the emperor and the cabinet, and the court will definitely back down and give in to them!

This is tantamount to rebellion.

Zhang Haogu looked at everyone: "Do you have anything else to say about cleaning up the water transport yamen?"

Qian Qianyi said: "There is nothing to say. If the Canal Canal is not properly cleaned up, they will be in trouble."

Zhang Ruitu said: "Yes, the Cao Canal Road needs to be cleaned up, and there are also those Cao Gangs. Without their organization, this matter would not be possible."

Zhang Haogu saw that everyone had no objections, so he said: "Then, let's convene a meeting with all the ministries. This matter must be resolved quickly. We can't expand the turmoil anymore and let other places and other countries see the court's joke. Then we will be really embarrassed."

Got home."

Lu Xiangsheng snorted coldly: "Those people in the water transportation industry are causing trouble at this time. They probably have this plan, betting that the court will not make the matter a big deal and make it known to everyone and lose the court's face. A bunch of damn things!"

Zhang Haogu looked at Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu: "Taichong and Ningren, notify the ministries and cabinet meetings respectively. By the way, Jin Yiwei commanded Tian Ergen, Xu Xianchun also called."

Hearing that Zhang Haogu had called the Jin Yiwei, several people's faces became serious. From now on, the conflict between the cabinet and the Caoyun Yamen must be completely resolved by one party.

Soon, Xu Guangqi, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Liu Hongxun, the minister of the Ministry of War, Sun Fengqi, the minister of Chidao, Zuo Guangdou, the minister of water conservancy, Cui Chengxiu, the minister of commerce, Zhu Shunshui, the minister of taxation, and Tian Ergeng and Xu Xianchun, the commanders of Jinyiweidu, all arrived at the cabinet.

"Motosuke."

Everyone looked at Zhang Haogu, who was sitting under the plaque "Loyalty to the Emperor and the Body of the Country", wearing a seven-beam jade crown and a horned python scarlet robe, with a calm expression.

On the left and right sides of Zhang Haogu, Zhang Ruitu, the second assistant of the Ming Dynasty and the minister of the Ministry of Rites, Lu Xiangsheng, the elder of the cabinet cabinet and the minister of the Ministry of household affairs, Qiao Yunsheng, the elder of the cabinet cabinet and the minister of the Ministry of punishment, Qian Qianyi, the elder of the cabinet cabinet, and Huang Liji, the elder of the cabinet cabinet, were sitting respectively.

Eunuch Wei, the Chief of Ceremonies in the Inner Palace of the Ming Dynasty, the eunuch in charge of printing, the eunuch in charge of etiquette, and the director of the East Factory. Wei Eunuch sat diagonally behind Zhang Haogu. Everyone’s expressions were calm and unfazed, but there was already an aura of imminent rain hitting their faces.

Come.

Zhang Haogu said: "Everyone, please sit down."

Everyone sat down on both sides and waited quietly for Zhang Haogu to speak. Zhang Haogu looked at Eunuch Wei, who smiled and nodded: "Master Zhang, the emperor said, I am here to listen."

We have planned to restore the emperor's life. Secondly, if Master Zhang has any instructions, just say so."

Zhang Haogu understands in his heart, and everyone knows about the current situation in the court. Some people want to challenge the court, and the price is the face and reputation of the court, the livelihood and even the lives of millions of water workers."

"Since they dare to compete with the imperial court, they must have woken up."

"I only have one thing planned today, the relief of millions of canal workers and the settlement of their subsequent livelihoods, as well as the inspection of the Cao Canal Road Yamen."

Zhang Haogu said and looked at Xu Guangqi: "Xu Shangshu, among the series of projects decided at the end of last year, the water conservancy projects and straight road repairs in Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang provinces were immediately approved. The following document allows these three provinces to immediately start relevant recruitment.

The salary should be increased appropriately. Didn't the water workers say they have no livelihood? Then give them work and food. Prime Minister Lu will give them the relevant approval slips and allocations in a moment."

Xu Guangqi nodded: "Understood."

Zhang Haogu looked at Qian Qianyi and Sun Fengqi again: "Mr. Qian, please contact the big businessmen in Jianghuai and other places. Didn't they apply to build Chi Road last year? Tell them that the imperial court approved it. Xuzhou, Fengyang, Yangzhou

, Yingtian’s Chidao

, the imperial court immediately approved and allowed them to participate and let them recruit people from the water works. This job will be enough for them to live for at least two years. Regarding the relevant surveying and construction, Chidao Yamen will send people there."

Qian Qianyi and Sun Fengqi nodded to express their understanding.

Then Zhang Haogu looked at Cui Chengxiu: "Cui Shilang, please contact the big groups and chambers of commerce in the north and south. Isn't their business expanding? Tell them that now they are building factories in the four provinces of Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Jiangsu.

The imperial court and local governments provided preferential subsidies to allow them to build factories here, and the relevant personnel were recruited from the water works as much as possible."

Cui Chengxiu nodded.

Then Zhang Haogu looked at Qiao Yunsheng: "Mr. Qiao, the Ministry of Punishment has issued documents to all provinces, asking all prefectures and counties to strictly investigate related matters. It is strictly forbidden for anyone to cause trouble at this time, disrupting the construction of various projects and businessmen building factories. At the same time, all prefectures and counties are asked to

I issued a notice that no response will be given to the gatherings reported to the local government, so as to give a warning to the Caobang Cao workers."

"Liu Shangshu, I will approve the order for you shortly. The Ministry of War will immediately send a letter to secretly mobilize the three towns of Yingtianfu to station in the two lakes, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and wait for the secret order. At the same time, the Jiangnan Navy warships will be stationed in the Yangtze River and the canal line."

"Secretary Zhu took the official document from Prime Minister Lu and then sent a tax lieutenant to Jianghuai and other places to close down the businesses of Cao Canal Road and Caobang. The reason was tax evasion, sealing up their businesses and blocking their money. Anyway, these things are on the surface.

It doesn't belong to them, so the local government has closed it down."

"Commander Xu and Commander Hetian sent the Jinyi Guards south to conduct a secret investigation at the Cao Yun Yamen, the Hedao Yamen, and various Cao Yun Guard offices to see how many people were involved in this matter."

Xu Xianchun was stunned: "Yuan Fu, how far have we investigated?" Zhang Haogu said: "Jiangsu and Zhejiang, investigate to the end."

Xu Xianchun and Tian Ergen nodded: "I understand."

Zhang Haogu's series of arrangements were arranged in an orderly manner, and everyone immediately went to work on their own. This was the imperial court's countermeasure against the Water Transport Yamen. Everyone could see clearly that Zhang Haogu's methods could directly destroy the Water Transport Yamen.

The series of behind-the-scenes tricks were eliminated, and the water transportation yamen would soon be at the end of its rope.

After everyone dispersed, Eunuch Wei stepped forward with a smile and said, "Master Zhang is Master Zhang. He is attacking the weak points of the water transportation. This water transportation yamen meets Master Zhang. They deserve their misfortune."

Zhang Haogu smiled and said: "The merger of the water transport yamen should be unfortunate, but the people who work on the water supply are innocent. These plans are actually just following the trend and conveniently promoting the imperial court's layout in the south."

"Master Zhang, do you have any other instructions? If not, I can go and report to the emperor." Eunuch Wei asked.

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Eunuch Wei has nothing to do. A series of things that need to be done have been arranged. Even though it looks like those people who can transport water will not be able to stop for long."

Eunuch Wei smiled happily: "With these words from Master Zhang, your Majesty will be relieved. I will go back and report the news."

When Eunuch Wei also left and the cabinet was empty, Zhang Haogu sighed, rubbed his brows to relieve fatigue, thought about the plans he had made, and couldn't help but shook his head: "Caoyun Yamen,

You are really driven by greed, and you are looking for death if you cause such a thing!"

Soon, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of War each issued documents and orders, and the Jianghuai, Huaihe, and other places suddenly became lively.

The common people and officials from all over the country are all watching how the court responds to this incident. Millions of water workers are now complaining that they have no jobs and no livelihood. Mr. Zhang, what should you do?

Now, Zhang Haogu showed his own methods.

Chidao Yamen issued an announcement that four sections of Chidao will be built in the south to connect the north. The departments under Chidao Yamen have made arrangements and will send people to conduct on-site inspections soon, followed by the official listing. Everyone is welcome to buy stocks at that time.

This first piece of news immediately caused shock in various parts of the south. The imperial court finally planned to build a Chi Road in the south!

Who wouldn’t be jealous of Chi Dao’s convenience?

A few days ago, millions of water workers were clamoring for the abolition of water transport roads and the establishment of water transport. Today, the imperial court directly announced the opening of four new water transport roads, all of which were built in the south. This move made the water transport yamen a little confused: No,

Isn’t the imperial court afraid that millions of water workers will really rebel?

Really not afraid!

Because other commands have already been issued.

On the second day after it was announced that Chidao Yamen would build four new Chidao roads in the south, the Ministry of Industry issued an official document and approved local water conservancy project plans and pipeline repair plans in seven provinces, including Shandong, Henan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Lianghu, and Jiangxi.

and allocate subsidies.

All of a sudden, various key water conservancy projects in seven provinces began to recruit workers. The wages were high and the benefits were good. Once they worked, they would have no worries about food and clothing for a year or two.

Yamen in various places posted these notices. When they heard that the imperial court had announced so many new projects, the water workers were stunned.

"Have you heard that the imperial court is launching many new projects?"

"Who says it's not the case? Chidao construction, water conservancy projects and other projects are recruiting people for various projects. I heard that there is a shortage of manpower at the moment, and the treatment is pretty good. Three meals a day, every meal is full, and also

It smells oily!"

"Yes, yes, we have no work to do now anyway. Boss Cao said that if we don't quarrel with the court, we will have nothing to eat. But right now, don't we have a job? If we continue to quarrel, isn't it good?"

"Yes, it seems that the court has no intention of giving up on us. The notice says, "Priority is given to water works. We already have a lot of strength and can do these jobs easily. If there is no work to do, even if there are only a few people in the family,

I can still barely have enough to eat, and my baby can go to school, but what should I do if I get married and have children?"

"I want to build Chi Dao! The treatment given by the court is good. Not only can Chi Dao be fed every day, but I will also have the opportunity to follow the court to build Chi Dao elsewhere in the future. This is a good job. I have to earn money, Li

2. Do you want to go or not?"

"Go, go, let's go together, Daniel, let's go together. The few of us will also have someone to take care of us. It's better than blocking the wall at the entrance of the government office every day. The court treats us favorably. We can't let His Majesty and Prime Minister Zhang worry too much.

"

Just by announcing the imperial court's engineering projects, millions of water workers were already shaken.

The water workers are not stupid either. Even though they seem to be at the bottom of the society, they are not even considered low-class. But who says that the water workers are not considered workers? Moreover, the imperial government has implemented policies and subsidized benefits one after another over the years.

Is it for the people?

I used to make trouble because I was afraid that I would have no more work to support the family, but now that the court has come up with a plan, it would be disrespectful for everyone to continue making trouble.

For a time, many water workers took the initiative to retreat and formed gangs to rush towards various construction projects of the imperial court.

Fortunately, the imperial court had construction projects in seven provinces. In Jiangsu and Zhejiang, which had the largest number of water supply projects, there was also the Chidao project. There were many projects and there was no shortage of places. The number of one million water supply projects was reduced by nearly half in an instant.

Seeing that the number of people in each Cao Gang is decreasing every day, have they not thought of using some means to control the people? After all, what kind of Cao Gang is the Cao Gang after all the people are gone?

But the imperial court also used its next methods.

First, the Ministry of Punishment issued an official document and issued notices in various places, strictly prohibiting illegal gatherings of people. Any unapproved gathering of people will be punished by the court.

This alone made the Cao Gangs who were causing trouble in various places a little confused. Before they could react, the government officials from various prefectures and counties had already dispatched many of them and put them in jail. Now that the boss was gone, the Cao Gangs in various places
To be continued...