The more Gao Yuran thought about Huang An's words, the more he understood that what Huang An said seemed to be right.
However, she couldn't figure it out for the moment.
In fact, this is the gap between the two worlds.
Huang An comes from a modern society with highly developed technology and culture.
The summary and insight into historical laws and historical truths are beyond the reach of Ming Dynasty.
In his eyes, it is the right thing for the government to manage the grassroots level and directly exercise jurisdiction over every common person.
This is what is called sending political power to the countryside.
But it was different in Gao Yuran's eyes.
She has always believed that a county magistrate only has jurisdiction over the landowners of aristocratic families within the jurisdiction.
As for more people in the head of Guizhou, the county magistrate can only hand it over to the landowners of aristocratic families to take charge of it on their behalf.
This means that imperial power does not go to the countryside.
Imperial power governed the landowners and officials of aristocratic families, and the landowners and officials of aristocratic families governed ordinary people on behalf of the emperor.
This kind of hierarchical governance was normal in every corner of the Ming Dynasty, even for thousands of years.
But Huang An proposed a new way for her.
That is to bypass the aristocratic landowners and directly transfer the jurisdiction of the county magistrate to every common person within the jurisdiction.
Moreover, according to what Huang An said before, the series of regulations promulgated and formulated in Feng'an City, and the brigades established.
Gao Yuran suddenly discovered that it seemed feasible.
And, the effect is better!
Production in the city is under the jurisdiction of a team composed of common people in Guizhou.
Public order in the city is also maintained by a team composed of people selected from the common people of Guizhou.
“It turns out that it’s possible even if you don’t have aristocratic landowners!”
Gao Yuran finally figured it out.
There was a sense of despair and loss on his face.
She suddenly realized that the aristocratic family jurisdiction she had believed in before was a huge mistake.
But soon, her eyes began to shine with a burning light.
"So, as long as we govern for two more years, the entire Feng'an City, with its more than 200,000 people, can be mobilized for us?"
When Gao Yuran said this, his voice was trembling.
The more she thought about it, the more horrified she felt.
She has served in both the military and the governor's office, and knows the horror of this top-down transfer method.
This new management method proposed by Huang An opened another door for her.
Seeing the eager light in his wife's eyes and the vibrating energy and blood all over his body, Huang An was inexplicably afraid.
But he still bit the bullet and answered the teacher's wife's question.
"Yes! Their fields, houses, water canals, etc. were all allocated or built by our government organized manpower. They will naturally listen to us!"
Hearing Huang An's affirmative answer, Gao Yuran looked excited and walked around the pavilion, seeming to be thinking about something.
He actually lost his composure in front of a junior like Huang An.
Huang An was surprised for a moment, but he didn't stop him.
As for what he revealed now, he actually didn't take it seriously.
Even if the mistress approves her approach and even plans to use the power of the entire Gao family to implement this method of governance throughout Youzhou, it will be extremely difficult.
Even if you are lucky, the implementation is successful.
That would also be a great thing for Huang An and the entire Zhao Mansion, including the people of the entire Youzhou.
This world has gone bad to the extreme, any change is good.
If the Gao family can really carry the banner, it will be a great blessing.
He is now standing with the Gao family.
The stronger the Gao family and the stronger Youzhou, the stronger the power he and his master's family can rely on in the future.
Their safety is also more guaranteed.
However, this possibility is too small.
A huge ship that is about to hit an iceberg will not have time to turn around.
And the Gao family is a behemoth.
Huang An has no hope for this.
Just when Huang An and Gao Yuran were thinking about their own affairs, a slightly surprised voice suddenly sounded behind them.
"What are you two whispering about?"
The voice was full of energy and full of laughter.
It's the master.
He has returned from seeing off his guests.
Huang An immediately greeted him.
He noticed that the master's face became more rosy and his complexion looked better than before, but he had dark circles under his eyes.
He glanced at the rosy-faced Master's Wife calmly and smiled secretly in his heart.
"Old Zhao!"
Gao Yuran looked excited and walked over quickly.
The three of them quickly sat down in the pavilion.
"Xiao An wanted to talk to you about something just now, and I happened to meet him. The two of us talked, and Xiao An's knowledge really opened my eyes! You are so lucky to accept him as your disciple!"
In front of Zhao Dun, Gao Yuran seemed to be open-minded and did not hesitate to praise him.
"Haha." Zhao Dun smiled, feeling very satisfied and did not refute.
Although they only had contact with her for just three days, his impression of Gao Yuran's wife was getting better and better.
There is no arrogance in what he does or says, but he always pays attention to his own feelings.
To be honest, Zhao Dun felt that he had found a treasure.
"Xiao An, what's the matter with you?" Zhao Dun asked curiously.
Huang An was about to answer, but saw his wife holding out her hand to stop him.
She turned her head to look at Zhao Dun and said:
"Xiao An wants to swallow up the two villages next to Xia Lin Village outside Fen County."
Zhao Dun was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded.
"It's good. Now that we are getting married, it's time to expand the power of my Zhao family."
Obviously, after marrying Gao Yu, Zhao Dun became more relaxed.
In the Ming Dynasty, any high-ranking official was a big landowner. He must have a large number of tenant farmers and many businesses under his command to make money.
Zhao Dun has now completely secured his position as the head of the Firearms Department.
He needs to quickly expand his influence and earn more benefits.
After all, he has a large group of people who he still needs to support.
It is naturally impossible to rely solely on the salary from the imperial court.
This is the normal operation of Ming officials. Huang An has nothing to say.
Even in my hometown where official supervision mechanisms are more complete, this kind of thing is not uncommon.
In every small county, there are political families that have been passed down for several generations.
"For such small things, you can make the decision yourself from now on."
Zhao Dun looked at Huang An with a kind and satisfied look on his face.
Accepting Huang An as his disciple is the proudest thing he has done in his life.
After the previous conversation with his aunt and the three of them, his attitude towards Huang An has reached the same level as towards his daughter Zhao Yan.
As if remembering something, Gao Yuran suddenly stood up.
He said to Zhao Dun and Huang An:
"You guys wait a moment!"
After that, he left in a hurry.
Huang An and Zhao Dun were surprised and had to wait in the pavilion.
The master and apprentice were talking, and the topic was casual.
In less than two minutes, Gao Yuran came to the two of them with a map in his hand.
Then, place the map on the table and spread it out.
"This is a detailed map of the entire Youzhou. I brought it from my father."
Gao Yuran explained.
Huang An and Zhao Dun looked at each other, and both noticed the curiosity in the other's eyes.
As for the origin of the map, the two did not say much.
After all, as the director of the Firearms Department, Zhao Dun also has a similar map in his hand.
"Madam, what does this mean?"
Zhao Dun came over and asked curiously.
"Now that you and I are married, Yan'er is serving as the magistrate of Feng'an County. Why not let Le'er go to Fen County and completely bring this area under our control!"
Gao Yuran circled the map with his fingers, his eyes shining brightly.
Her ambition is indeed much greater than Huang An's.
Huang An noticed that the area designated by Master Niang included a large area of mountainous land outside Fen County.
Huilong Mountain is within this area.
Huang An looked happy, but soon remembered something, and his expression softened again.