.Chapter 786 Dispute (Part 1)

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In fact, the profit of escort at sea is not that high. According to the silent promise, about half of it will be paid to the royal family. But Xu Hai and the others will not object... because for the maritime merchants who are rich and powerful, this profit is nothing at all, and it doesn't matter to the emperor. And from the moment they are just in front of them, the derivative benefits it brings will far exceed what they have paid; and in the long run, only by raising the "Royal" banner and silenced to them can the great blueprint that can be successfully unfolded.

The reason why silence has always been supported and even admired by the rebellious former pirates is that he can always come up with a plan to benefit everyone. He has always believed in one way that everyone can make money, so that the transaction can last. Otherwise, those who have the benefits will definitely jump out and cause trouble. So his offer to Longqing actually includes the money for the eunuchs to embezzle... For the sake of real money, I hope they can try to make things less.

But others can't learn this seemingly simple methodology, because they cannot have more than five hundred years of experience like silence and know what the future trend will be. Their sight is only in the Ming Dynasty, and they don't know how to find a new cake, so they can only focus on "eliminating the bad" - Zhang Juzheng's economic reform, who studied when he was studying in his previous life, was naturally shocking at that time. But as his knowledge grew, he was not as blind as he was when he was a child. He knew that if there was no external pressure, it would be difficult to carry out economic reforms within a closed system. Because there are so many benefits that can be distributed within this system, and they have long been their own. If you want to redistribute, you will inevitably harm the vested interests. If you take more points, it will inevitably mean that others will lose more points.

In this case, everyone will inevitably fight to the death, and the vested interest groups are often deeply rooted and have strong energy because of their first-mover advantage. Even if they are suppressed for a while, they can often come from behind and turn defeat into victory. Therefore, any economic reform in a closed environment often ends in failure. Even if it seems successful, it is just that the original interest parties have changed their identities and continue to cannibalize others.

A silent mind is clear. He knows that behind everything, interests are at work. Whoever touches my cake will fight with whom I will fight. This is the common voice of any interest group. He does not want to hit the stone with his eggs, does not want to learn from Zhang Juzheng, and openly touches the interests of those big landlords and big families, which will only end in failure.

Of course, he must still be touched, not only moving, but also moving very hard, earth-shaking, but not relying on administrative means to dominate power, but using the invisible hands of economic laws to take away the wealth of some people and create more upstart classes. Unconsciously, the strong and weak are transferred, and when the old forces react, they are powerless to turn the world back... At least the two sides can already fight, so this kind of reform is meaningful.

How to delay the outbreak of conflicts and give emerging forces time to develop, Shen is to be the case that in addition to spare no effort to protect and support emerging forces, we must not forget to seek benefits for the old forces. The essence of all politics is the distribution of interests. A good way of distribution means equalizing interests. Everyone has benefits. The conflict naturally eases, and the time for outbreak is naturally delayed. And there is no need to worry that this will cause trouble, because wealth is in the hands of the old forces, and most of them are squandered and stored, and they cannot make them stronger.

Of course, if he had the ability to reach the sky in a closed country, he could not satisfy all interest classes. However, God's will allowed him to be in the early stage of the Age of Discovery. Looking at the world, there were enough gold and silver to allocate them to various interest groups, so he gave him the capital to constantly compromise and gain time.

Yes, time is the most important. The unprecedented inflow of silver will change the richness of China's vicious deflation currency since ancient times, and will greatly change the way of trading, production relations, liberate productivity, release consumption capacity, and then people's values ​​and ideal pursuits will also undergo earth-shaking changes. The wave of change is about to surge unstoppable, wealth expands, and material desires are coming. The Ming Dynasty will either indulge in pleasure like two teeth, fall hopelessly, and finally move towards self-destruction; or use its huge amount of wealth like Britain to complete the transition from an agricultural country to an industrial country, and continue to lead the world for five hundred years.

Going to the left is a glorious paradise, and going to the right is a fallen hell. This is called the turning point of the times. In the previous time and space, the Ming Dynasty had failed once in hedonism, and now it is taking the lead again, how can it go through the old path?

The great pioneer, thinker and politician Shen Mo and Shen Zhuyan thought with great hearts on the way back to the cabinet from the Qianqing Palace.

But as soon as he entered Wenyuan Pavilion, he immediately pressed the crazy things in his heart and returned to his cautious and low-key smile.

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When they entered the main hall, everyone had already packed up their things. After the morning office, Shen Mo smiled embarrassedly and went to the "canteen" with them to have a meal... Don't laugh, it's the canteen. And it means the same as the canteen that Shen Mo often ate in his previous life. The state provides working meals for officials, which can be traced back to the Qin and Han Dynasties. Later, it was popularized and promoted by Emperor Taizong of Tang, so it was customized. The Tang people's book says: "As for the county governments in the world, if there is a Cao office, there will be a public chef." Even if the state stingiest with officials, this benefit was not cancelled.

In addition to the "Tian Chef" that the emperor invited, it is the most important thing about the political affairs kitchen that the prime minister works, and is referred to as the "Tang Chef" for the highest grade. The dining place is called the "Cafeteria". In the Tang Huiyao, the prime ministers held a meeting to discuss the issue of reducing the food standards on the topic of "Political Affairs Hall". However, some people opposed it: "This sumptuous public meal is the emperor's special attention to the central government. If we are not competent, we should resign to make the talented oneself, and we do not have to invite a false reputation based on the reduction standards." So we stopped the discussion.

Although the dynasty no longer had a prime minister, since the cabinet was promoted to the center, the "Tang Chef" reappeared again, and was managed by the Honglu Temple, which was responsible for the emperor's diet. Naturally, the specifications were high enough. Of course, there were only a few Grand Secretarys who were qualified to enjoy the Hall Chef. As for the people of Sizhilang and the Zhongshusan, the food was "Sashi Chef" and naturally not so rich.

The canteen of the cabinet was transformed from the back hall of Wenyuan Pavilion. The outside room was where Si Zhilang and the people of the Zhongshusan had dinner. At this time, people were already full of people. While eating, they were chatting and chatting in a mess. When they saw the Grand Secretary passing by the door, they were just a little less loud, and they didn't stop, and no one came out to greet them. This is also a major feature of the canteen dining. Who can still ensure a serious appearance when eating a work meal? Therefore, this is also the place where the etiquette and rules in the yamen are the most loose, and they are regarded as a rare relaxation by the upper and lower levels.

Entering the inner room, the pavilion staff was where the pavilion staff had a meal. In the spacious room, there were jacquard carpets, front Song painting scrolls, and official kiln porcelain bottles, which were arranged very elegantly and upscale. But the main position was always the rectangular dining table of pineapple wood. Seven sets of tableware were already arranged in front of the seats, and Xu Jie sat on the main seat, and the rest of the people sat in the left and right. At this time, the servants held a tray and started serving food... According to the standards, each pavilion staff had a monthly meal of 15 taels of silver. With so much money, even if they went to the big restaurant every day, it was barely enough. The seven people gathered together, even if they were delicacies every day, they could not eat them, so most of the food was embezzled by the Honglu Temple.

Of course, the elders are worried about the world's major issues and will not pay attention to these "details". After serving the dishes, they just sway their cheeks and eat. Only at this time can the elders relax their tense nerves and chat and joke quietly. During the meal, Chen Yiqin told Chen Mo that Zhang Juzheng took the initiative to have a house with Li Chunfang, so they could only get together. If they have a house with, Chen Mo felt that it didn't matter, and it wasn't a bed anyway... However, Zhang Juzheng's attitude showed that he could no longer be able to be with him, and he would be like before.

However, this was expected, and I didn't take the silence to heart. What he cared more about was the performance of Xu Jie and Gao Gong. The latter talked about the economic situation this year and asked others what they thought from time to time. In comparison, Mr. Xu was much more silent, just concentrated on eating and drinking soup. After a while, he had enough food and drink enough and left the table.

Looking at Xu Jie's departure, a smile of pleasure appeared on Gao Gong's face. Although it was very light, who were present? How could they escape their eyes? Everyone couldn't help but sigh in their hearts. Now Gao Gong is going to be proud... The news that the emperor gave to the four teachers Yu Di is well known, and the political signals revealed were very clear - especially the four words "Qi Hong Yuanshi" given to Gao Gong, the chief assistant was also called Yuanfu. The emperor gave the "Yuan" to Gao Gong, so how should the chief assistant deal with it?

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Sure enough, in the next few days, Gao Gong did not even have the surface politeness to Xu Jie. Of course, it cannot be simply classified as "successful and arrogant", but the differences in their personalities and styles of affairs are too big... Just like the official commentary, Huating full-time, Xinzheng is very fond of grievances, the former has been through the officialdom for a long time, steady and comprehensive, and is comprehensive in everything; the latter is dedicated to state affairs, regardless of praise or criticism, and does not avoid conflicts, and has to be public in everything. These two ways of dealing with things will inevitably lead to a large number of conflicts. Once one of them is no longer tolerant, the conflict will inevitably become public...

The most intense one was the dispute over the Pang Shangpeng incident. On this day, the cabinet received a memorial from the Tongzheng Envoy, which impeached Guangdong Governor Pang Shangpeng. Li Chunfang, who was responsible for reading such memorials, felt that the situation was serious and reported to Xu Jie: "Yuan Weng, all the cabinet, these days, the cabinet has received seven memorials, all of which were impeached Guangzhou Governor Pang Shangpeng. I think this matter is very important, so I ask Yuan Weng and the cabinet to discuss the sanctions."

Chen Si had just entered the cabinet and had no specific tasks. Xu Jie's request for them was to break away from the original specific ministry as soon as possible and establish a global concept of dealing with problems. So what they had to do now is to observe and learn. Listen to the three words "Pang Shangpeng", Chen Si and Zhang Juzheng raised their heads almost at the same time, because he was one of the two officials who piloted the "One Whip Method".

"What are they all?" Xu Jie took off his glasses and did not take the memorial from Li Chunfang.

"Mainly because he forced the land in various counties in Guangzhou to clear the land, which caused panic. Local gentry united to boycott it. As a result, there was a conflict and more than a dozen lives were killed. The impact was very bad." Li Chunfang had summarized these memorials and said: "No wonder the Guangdong censors all spoke the words and wrote memorials to impeach him..."

Gao Gong interrupted after hearing this, "You mean, are the people who impeach him?"

"Yes." Li Chunfang nodded and said, "When something happened in my hometown, there must be some fellow villagers who wrote to them to complain. It is understandable to write anger to write a letter for this." Li Chunfang has always been kind, but it does not mean that he has no point of view. He exonerated the Cantonese censors in his words, and in other words, he supported them for impeaching Pang Shangpeng.

"Didn't it mean that Pang Shangpeng tried the one-whip method in Guangzhou?" Guo Pu said with a strange look: "Why did you start measuring the land again? Did he promote the one-whip method?" How could he not know the reason, pretending to be ignorant just to connect the "clearing the fields and a mu of fields" with the implementation of the "one-whip method". Naturally, someone continued his words and said. Sure enough, he heard Gao Gong say: "The so-called one-whip means spreading all taxes into the fields. If you want to promote a whip, of course you have to measure the fields first."

"So that's it..." Guo Pu said suddenly: "So, those gentry who opposed Qingzhangtianmu actually opposed the one-whip method?"

"Of course they are afraid that once taxes are levied according to the number of land acres, many people will suffer heavy bleeding." Gao Gong mocked: "The family has thousands of hectares of fertile land, but it is less tax than small farmers. This kind of good thing will never be returned, so they will naturally not be able to sit still." No wonder the gentry opposed it. If the one-whip method is levied on the land acres, the tax will no longer be levied on the household. All previous levy projects were cancelled regardless of the name. If this method was implemented, not only the big households could not bear it, but even officials from all provinces in Guangdong hated this method. Because in this way, they could not be levied on, nor could they have enough money when collecting physical goods.

Naturally, I complained endlessly.

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After hearing the singing and reunion of the two generals, Xu Jie's face became gloomy. He quickly coughed and covered it up. He said calmly: "Next year will change the era and the new dynasty will begin. We must pass it smoothly and give a good start to Longqing's new policy. At this time, stability overwhelms everything. The Ming Dynasty's two capitals and thirteen provinces, and billions of people. We are cautious in adhering to Chengxian and still have troubles, and there are new and unconventional?" He said sternly: "Everyone is like him, if you don't stick to Chengxian and make progress, will the world be in chaos?" He said: "I think Pang Shangpeng doesn't have to do this anymore. Such restless people are the seeds of harming the country and the people. I suggest he dismiss him on the spot and never use it." Xu Ge's big sword Jinma showed his position, one because he has no spokesperson, and the other because he suppressed the people who were going to sing the opposite tune later... Of course, Gao Gong couldn't suppress it, he just made others shut up.

As a result, not only did the others not object, but Gao Gong even beat up several cases and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay."

"Gei Lao also thinks that the censors impeached him well?" Li Chunfang stared at Gao Gong in surprise, thinking why did he suddenly change his temper?

But he forgot the saying "The country is easy to change, but the nature is difficult to change." Gao Gong sneered and said, "I didn't say that. I am happy for those officials. If the whip method is implemented, they will have no chance to do anything and their wealth will be cut off. How can they spend money to support their little wives? Now we have removed Pang Shangpeng and restored the so-called "Shengxian". I can feel how happy they should be, and I can't help but shout for them."

"Haha..." Li Chunfang was not angry at all and could laugh and said, "So that's the case, I would have misunderstood." But Gao Gong pointed his spearhead directly at Xu Jie, and he had to say a few more words: "Governing a big country is like cooking a small fresh food. If you have too big steps, you can't be innovative or unconventional. Then Pang Shangpeng is so impatient and willful, he is probably not the right candidate for the chief official."

"What kind of people are suitable? Are they those officials who are not enterprising and blindly maintain them?" Gao Gong stumbled on his neck and said sternly: "I have many problems in the Ming Dynasty. The most acute contradiction is that the poor become poor, and the rich become rich, so that the people are resentful, which endangers the country. Why does it end? It is because the so-called constitutional formation of the country is full of loopholes, making it difficult for the common people to continue, and officials and gentry are greedy." He paused: "Now, Emperor Longqing, is humble and governed, and entrusts state affairs to the government. This is the opportunity for our generation to carry out reform and create a new situation. Officials like Pang Shangpeng who do not need to be slandered and do not care about gains and losses will not only not be punished, but also have rewards and suggestions. All the censors who sued him will be dismissed and will never be used."

Don’t you want to dismiss one job? Then I will give you seven jobs to dismiss you. This is called tit-for-tat and it depends on who is more ruthless.

"Watch the news and the news," Xu Jie frowned and said, "Even if it is not true, it should not be investigated, otherwise it will ruin the integrity of the court." He has always protected the censor Kedao.

Unexpectedly, Gao Gong sneered: "Yuan Weng is indeed broad-minded, generous and gentle, and is harmonious with both China and abroad. Why is he so tolerant of censors but particularly picky about those who are eager to reform?"

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