The heat in Guangzhou in mid-autumn is still lingering, but the residents of Fengge from all directions are leaving.
"We must follow my king's plan, and we must be relaxed and relaxed. Don't let the local tyrants think that the limelight has passed, and don't be too strict, which will really force them to rebel." Zhu Zhen warned the two of them:
"He Zhen mentioned earlier that I have already agreed to let the children from Guangdong go to school in Nanjing. I originally planned to let them report in the spring of next year, but looking at the situation, I decided to open an autumn class for them in advance and send them first
Don’t worry if they all go to Nanjing.”
"Yes." The two of them were convinced that with His Highness's departure, those wealthy people would no longer be able to be imprisoned.
"If we don't let them have any fear, I'm afraid they won't be too cooperative with the New Deal."
"I will also let He Zhen take care of them. I really can't handle it. When things happen in Yunnan, I will come back." Zhu Zhen gave the two of them reassurance and relieved their pressure:
"Based on our experience in Jiangxi, the thing that large households are most resistant to is the clearing of their land. Clearing the land is also the most difficult and requires a considerable number of professionals. You don't have this condition now, so if you can't, just let it go first."
"Yes, thank you for your understanding, Your Highness." The two of them were grateful. They are both experienced civil affairs officials. How could they not know the difficulty of clearing land in the entire province.
"I have also considered the actual situation in Guangdong. There are many mountains and little land here. The most important thing is not to clear the father, but to compile a yellow household registration book." Zhu Zhen nodded and said solemnly.
"The difficulty of registering household registration alone is much lower, and Guangdong also made household transfer documents last time, so it is considered experienced." Lin Zhongmo and Daotong breathed a sigh of relief.
"This is only the first step. The purpose of my king's compilation of the yellow book is not to clarify the corvee, but to implement the Lijia system." Zhu Zhen continued:
"The lijia system is a powerful tool to solve clan problems. Its essence is to divide large clans with thousands of households into small groups of more than a hundred households. The interests within the group are consistent, and all matters are decided by the head of the lijia. This
It makes those clan leaders lose their authority."
"It can also allow those small and scattered households, which are numerous but scattered, to form an organization to protect them from being bullied by the big families, so that the situation of a few dominant families will never return." After Zhu Zhen finished speaking, he urged again: "Definitely.
We need to strike while the iron is hot and implement the Lijia system into households as soon as possible."
"Yes, don't worry, Your Highness." The two people hurriedly expressed their stance: "This is a great thing that benefits the country and the people. We must risk our lives to accomplish it!"
"Don't worry, no one will dare to touch you anymore." Zhu Zhen laughed and said, "If anyone disobeys, you can ask He Zhen to deal with him."
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He said that Cao Cao had arrived, but He Zhen also came.
"Your Highness is going to Guizhou?" He Zhen was also surprised when he heard the news. He was called over in a hurry and saw that the guards at the carriage house had already begun to pack their bags. He was also surprised that His Highness was going back so soon.
"Well, there was an accident over there. The Guizhou Xuanwei envoy and Tongzhi were both dead, which may have affected the army's march into Yunnan. My father did not allow repeated plans to be blocked." Zhu Zhen sighed lightly.
He said: "Let me go over quickly to express my condolences and stabilize the situation."
"Well, it's really hard, Your Highness." He Zhen nodded understandingly.
"There is nothing we can do about such a father." Zhu Zhen smiled bitterly and said, "Fortunately, I am young and can withstand it."
After saying that, he looked solemn and said: "Guangdong has no choice but to ask Mr. He. If I don't have your help to calm down the situation, I will be really worried."
"Your Highness, just don't worry." He Zhen also said sternly: "I believe that by now, every Cantonese can understand that His Highness is sincerely doing good for Guangdong. Even if His Highness doesn't say anything, He will do everything possible to help the two generals.
The New Deal will be implemented to the end.”
"It is precisely because He Gong understands and takes into account the overall situation that I can leave with peace of mind." Zhu Zhen praised happily, and then said slowly:
"I have already said hello to the City Ship Division. Each company that joins the City Ship Fleet will remain in accordance with the conditions we negotiated at the beginning."
"Thank you for your generosity, Your Highness," He Zhen happily thanked with clasped fists. Knowing that His Highness was reciprocating a favor, he quickly expressed his stance: "Your Highness doesn't need to worry about the recruitment. I will be involved in the whole process. Let's see who dares to push the envelope!"
"Haha, Mr. He has already retired from office, and I'm so sorry to have to add another burden to you." Zhu Zhen just likes to talk with He Zhen. What's outstanding about the two of them is that they are two good friends at the same time, and the more they talk, the more they become more and more speculative.
"This matter is over. No matter what, we have to settle the title for Mr. He. The court owes Mr. He a lot."
"Oh, I don't even care...well, I still mind a little bit." He Zhen said with a wry smile.
"How could you not mind? Ming Sheng and Chen Li, a shitty guy, can be made a marquis. With Mr. He's merit and integrity, he doesn't even have an earl. If I were the king, I would have to jump first and give up the choice later." Zhu Zhen
Express understanding.
What Lao Liu said really scratched He Zhen's itch. Yes, a junior like Mingsheng Chen Li who had his country destroyed could be granted a title of nobility, but he took the initiative to submit, but he didn't get any title. Is it because he had no title at all?
Not proclaiming himself king or emperor? It really makes people feel unhappy.
Although he is now in his sixties and has a good ear, he has looked down on fame and fortune, but he is increasingly concerned about historical evaluation. He really does not want to make history books look bare and make future generations laugh.
"Then thank you in advance, Your Highness." He Zhen was not polite to Lao Liu, and there was no need to be polite.
"You're welcome, this is what the king should do." Zhu Zhen said to Lin Zhongmo and Tao Tong:
"You must also understand that Guangdong is different from inland provinces. Prosperity and stability cannot be separated from the sea. Therefore, the shipbuilding industry, navigation industry, and industry and commerce must be protected and encouraged, and efforts should be made to make Guangdong a place where the Ming Dynasty embraces Nanyang.
Bridgehead.”
"Yes, I will bear in mind His Highness's teachings." The two men quickly stood up and accepted the order.
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At this time, Lan Yu also received the news and rushed over. Zhu Zhen, in front of the four people, told them to unite sincerely and work together to get things done in Guangdong.
The four of them agreed wholeheartedly, and then the three of them, He Zhen and others, wisely excused themselves so that His Highness and the Marquis could talk alone.
Sure enough, Lan Yu's face turned ugly once there were no outsiders.
"Your Highness, I have an unkind invitation at the end."
"No." Zhu Zhen shook his head.
"I haven't said what I want to do yet." Lan Yu said speechlessly.
"Don't you just want to go to Guizhou with me?" Zhu Zhen took a sip of tea to moisten his throat. This intense face-to-face instruction made his throat smoke.
"Yes." Lan Yu nodded and said: "The general thought at first that he was here to replace Zhu Liangzu in the battle in Yunnan, so he took the job. But it turned out that he didn't fight from Guangxi for a long time. You can't be such a fool, Your Highness!"
"Who said we shouldn't attack from Guangxi?" Zhu Zhen comforted Lan Yu and said, "Aren't you asked to lead the army to attack Dali from the ancient Yunnan-Guangxi Road and coordinate the offensives on the North and East Roads?"
"Your Highness, you don't understand what support is?" Lan Yu said depressedly: "It's just to provide support to others, but you can't hit hard, otherwise it will affect the entire battle. To put it bluntly, it's just a feint!"
While saying this, he even lost his temper.
"When did I, Lan Yu, ever play drums for others? I won't fight this battle, so whoever wants to support it can do it!"
