Coming out of Zhu Yuanzhang, Hu Weiyong was as respectful as a pet dog... He was now frightened and shuddering. The fear came from at least two levels.
First, he really underestimated Zhang Ximeng's weight in front of Lao Zhu. This time the monarch and his ministers were talking to each other, it was obvious that Zhang Ximeng took the initiative, and Zhu Yuanzhang even wanted to please.
This is not to say that Zhu Yuanzhang is afraid of Zhang Ximeng, the main reason is that if he really follows what Lao Zhu imagined, the food bank, treasure banknotes, bonds... this series of new gadgets that Zhang Ximeng has worked hard to create may be completely destroyed.
So what if you are the emperor?
We can't be unreasonable.
Is it okay for you to overthrow the system you worked so hard to establish in one fell swoop?
It is not easy to accumulate some family wealth, and Husky behavior is definitely not allowed.
Lao Zhu also knew that he was wrong, so Zhang Ximeng came up with a solution, and Lao Zhu got off the slope faster and did not continue to persist.
The problem came to Hu Weiyong's head.
Because he really didn't expect that Zhang Ximeng could still find a way to deal with this desperate situation!
In fact, Hu Weiyong and Zhu Yuanzhang had the same idea.
Hu Weiyong probably wanted to kill the prisoners and suffer for the people.
Zhu Yuanzhang, on the other hand, insisted on putting the people first and directly attacked the powerful.
But no matter how you say it, you have to use some people's flesh and blood to mend the holes. It's nothing more than where to cut the knife!
Hu Weiyong felt that there was only one way to deal with such a dilemma. But who would have thought that Zhang Ximeng actually had a way? This man is a real god!
He misjudged Zhang Ximeng's status and misjudged Zhang Ximeng's talent. He made two mistakes in a row, which was enough to put Hu Weiyong in danger.
Hu Weiyong, who knew his situation, would appear so submissive. Anyone whose life is hanging by a thread would probably be like this!
Zhang Ximeng, on the other hand, had a smile on his face. He was not so serious, but said with a smile: "Hu Shangshu, the country is in danger, and it is when wise ministers need to step forward. If you can advise the lord, then you have come up with strategies, all of which are like this."
In one item, he surpasses many ministers. My lord may be a bit harsh in his words, but being scolded also shows that he is different. Do you think this is what he means?"
"Yes! Yes!"
Hu Weiyong hurriedly replied: "It's just that the lower officials are stupid and can't really help relieve the worries of the superiors. Instead, they add to the chaos. The lower officials deserve to die!"
Zhang Ximeng smiled faintly, "No, you don't have to be afraid. The next thing we need to do is work together to make this play a success."
Hu Weiyong hurriedly said: "Prime Minister Zhang, your subordinate is just working for Prime Minister Zhang, how can you dare to say that we will join forces? Prime Minister Zhang has defeated this official. If Prime Minister Zhang has any orders, I will risk my life and just obey them."
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Zhang Ximeng's smile did not diminish, but he felt a little emotion in his heart.
The great traitors and evildoers are never useless. On the contrary, people like Hu Weiyong, when used properly, are the strongest officials, and their ability to do things is much better than those useless people who can only read the books of saints and sages.
But in the same way, when bad things happen, the destructiveness is even more terrifying.
Therefore, for people like Hu Weiyong, use them as much as possible if you can. If you can't use them, kill them as soon as possible. Don't leave them alive. Do it cleanly, otherwise no one knows how much damage it will cause.
Zhang Ximeng pondered for a moment, then smiled and said: "Hu Shangshu, you have been in charge of prisoner of war camps. I want to ask you, do you have any experience?"
Hu Weiyong was stunned for a long time, and he could only say: "Prime Minister Zhang, I think those people are not good people, and they deserve to suffer. So I only have one idea, and that is to be strict."
Zhang Ximeng nodded and asked, "What should I do if someone refuses to obey the rules?"
"kill!"
Hu Weiyong said grimly: "Only by being ruthless and ruthless, can we shock people's hearts and make them obey orders honestly."
Hearing this, Zhang Ximeng nodded slightly.
It was not unexpected at all, but it was strange that this guy Hu Weiyong could say anything else.
To use this person is to use a ruthless word!
Thinking of this, Zhang Ximeng looked away.
"Hu Shangshu, you think I'll give you a month to organize the 200,000 prisoners and put them into the river construction project, and also sort out a group of farmland in time for spring plowing. Do you think it's okay?"
Hu Weiyong cried when he heard this.
Mr. Zhang, you really think highly of me!
Just to figure out 200,000 people, it takes more than a month. There are still so many things to do, why don't you kill me?
But it is obvious that Hu Weiyong is not qualified to refuse... If you are not willing to do it, there are many others who can do it. As for what will happen to you, just by talking nonsense and being unjust to the emperor and father, it is enough to destroy your nine tribes.
"Xiang Zhang, I have taken over this matter. I promise you that I will do a good job, otherwise, I will sacrifice your head!"
Hu Weiyong issued a military order, and Zhang Ximeng nodded with a smile.
"In this case, I won't keep you for dinner. Time is important, so go ahead and do your work! After success, we will have a celebration banquet together!"
Hu Weiyong hurriedly agreed and trotted down, not wanting to waste any time.
Zhang Ximeng rubbed his temples. What he wants to do, future generations with a little common sense will understand, is nothing more than using national debt to promote farmland water conservancy infrastructure.
It belongs to borrowing money for development.
It's not impossible to do this, but the possibility of failure is very high... The main reason is that it is too difficult to manage. Just a piece of mathematical knowledge can stump more than half of the officials.
As for the remaining few, I don’t know how many are reliable.
If you don't have clear calculations and clear planning, it's impossible to make money.
If you can't make money, see no gains, and can't pay interest, this thing will go bankrupt.
When Zhang Ximeng was working on treasure banknotes, he also started from the food bank.
It can be seen from this that Zhang Ximeng is a quite conservative person.
It's just that at the moment, people must die, and hundreds of thousands of lives must be paid, or the court's credit must be paid.
No matter which end it is, the losses are too great.
Zhang Ximeng could only throw out this move and do it reluctantly.
But if you want to succeed, it's not enough to rely on Zhang Ximeng alone, you must have a strong team.
The first thing Zhang Ximeng thought of was Jiang Nan from the Du branch... There was nothing she could do about it. The Du branch she was in charge of was almost the most powerful yamen in the Ming Dynasty, and even the food bank had to be outdone.
Moreover, Jiang Nan helped Empress Ma a lot in raising food and wages, and she was half an insider.
It is only natural to ask her to come over to discuss and come up with the right solution.
Immediately, Zhang Ximeng issued an order for Jiang Nan to rush to Kaifeng immediately.
It only took less than half a month for the order to be issued and for Jiang Nan to arrive from Yingtian. Hu Weiyong was still busy day and night, and everything was going just fine.
"Jiang Tiju, look, I'm going to trouble you again now... I'm going to discuss with my lord how about just giving you a second-grade one. The belt can also be exchanged for gold. How about that?"
Jiang Nan was already very tired from the journey. When Zhang Ximeng said this, he just snorted and said, "Forget it! The higher the official position, the greater the salary penalty. I still want to keep some food money to support myself!"
"Wait a minute..." Zhang Ximeng stopped her, "Salary penalty, what are you doing?"
Jiang Nan rolled his eyelids slightly, "Xiang Zhang, you should ask me what I didn't do! You, you still don't know why I deducted the money?"
Zhang Ximeng was stunned for a long time, then suddenly he patted his head and finally remembered.
"I, I was also deducted 80%... I was wronged!" Zhang Ximeng was so angry, "I am busy with all kinds of things all day long, how can I have time to talk about love!"
Jiang Nan also echoed: "Who is different? I also have to calculate a bunch of accounts every day and contribute to the Zhu family. Is it natural to not give me a salary?"
Jiang Nan took a sip of milk tea, which was pretty good. Zhang Ximeng knew her hobbies and had prepared them in advance. Jiang Nan felt a little better, "Prime Minister Zhang, you are eloquent, can you persuade His Majesty?"
Zhang Ximeng was helpless, "I just stopped something. But the Lord is reasonable in encouraging marriage and having children. I, I can't stop it!" Zhang Ximeng said casually: "Jiang Tiju, you are so good.
Conditions, it’s not difficult to find someone, right?”
Jiang Nan smiled bitterly, "Xiang Zhang, your conditions are so good, why are you left?"
"I, haven't I found the right one?" Zhang Ximeng muttered in a low voice.
Jiang Nan suddenly laughed, she leaned closer to Zhang Ximeng, and then said slyly: "You don't have a suitable one, or you are not looking for it at all! I don't think you want a fairy in the sky!"
Zhang Ximeng laughed at himself: "What kind of fairy do I want? You know best what my family is like. I have to deal with government affairs and write books. I am usually so busy that I can't talk about any enjoyment. Marry me, basically
It’s just suffering.”
Jiang Nan took it seriously, "Who says it's not the case? You can't enjoy it?"
"I, I feel that I am enjoying my life now. It is human nature to be greedy for money and lustful, and it is also human nature to be honest and self-sufficient, and to live in poverty and live happily."
Jiang Nan couldn't help but laugh and said: "Xiang Zhang, you were not living a life of poverty and happiness. To be honest, I was quite envious of you. You felt comfortable and at ease! If I get married and can maintain that situation, I will be satisfied.
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Zhang Ximeng frowned slightly and said subconsciously: "This, isn't this difficult?"
"Isn't it difficult?"
Jiang Nan couldn't help complaining: "I'm going to be promoted to minister. Who in the world dares to marry me? How can you live an ordinary life if you marry me? Isn't this a dream!"
Zhang Ximeng's brows furrowed even more tightly because he suddenly thought of a possibility... In an instant, Zhang Ximeng felt his heartbeat speed up and his face turned slightly red.
The window paper in my heart seemed to be torn open.
"That, that, that..." The dignified Zhang Xiang, whose sharp tongue turned into a stutter, made Jiang Nan cover her mouth and laugh, "Why, Zhang Xiang has nothing to do? I knew that my marriage would be the most difficult in the world.
No one can solve it!"
"No!"
Zhang Ximeng suddenly said: "Jiang Tiju, actually I can help with this matter."
"You? Prime Minister Zhang, you can't solve your own troubles, and you still want to help me?" Jiang Nan snorted: "Okay, just talk about it. If it doesn't work, you can treat me to dinner, how about it?"
"This method... will definitely work." Zhang Ximeng swallowed and gritted his teeth, "As for the two of us, we can combine the two difficulties into one, so let's forget it."
Jiang Nan didn't understand and said blankly: "Xiang Zhang, what do you mean?"
"What I mean is that when we get married... you can get back 70% of your salary and 80% of mine." Zhang Ximeng added seriously, "The savings are cheap, my lord!"
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