On the first day out of Beijing, we stopped at Tongzhou Station, thirty miles outside Beijing.
The yamen of Shuntian Prefecture is responsible for handling the emperor's mission. The emperor's palace has already been sorted and renovated. After the emperor, concubines and others are sent in, the yamen at all levels, such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Rites, and the Beijing Camp, must be arranged to wait until everything is ready.
, I was already so tired that I was exhausted and couldn’t cheer up.
However, when everyone got on the boat, it was a breath of relief for everyone in Shuntian Mansion.
Then a beaming smile.
If it's so appropriate, wouldn't it be an excellent evaluation?
The next day, the emperor and his party boarded a boat and sailed along the canal to Tianjin, a journey of more than two hundred miles and taking one day.
Shortly after noon, dust was flying in the distance, and no one knew how many horses were rolling over the ground!
The footman who was waiting at the door of the post house ran all the way in to deliver the message. Several people from the Tianjin prefecture came out to greet him. The person who came was also in front of him, but it was not the imperial chariot, but Zhu Shi, the minister of bodyguard who was leading the way.
Behind him were a group of royal guards.
Zhu Shi got off the horse and said with a serious smile: "Are you ready?"
The latter's smile became more genuine: "Prefect, don't be too panicked. The most important thing when meeting you is your manners. I know you haven't met you many times, so you are in an unusual mood!"
No matter what, if you can leave a name in history and be promoted by a TV series, you must be capable.
In Tianjin, in addition to letting the generals lead the troops to protect and station them, there are also thousands of naval troops here.
The emergence of customs has allowed a large number of goods from the entire southern Zhejiang and Sunan regions to be exported through Songjiang Prefecture, and there is also Yangtze River freight, which can benefit everyone and the location.
Nowadays, most cities throughout the Ming Dynasty enforce curfews, but only some large cities are brightly lit and unrestricted.
"The governor of Tianjin, my minister Zhou Chang, bows to the emperor and wishes you long live, long live, long live!"
How many times was that? No.
But later he married the daughter of a scholar, encouraged him to do so, resigned from his official position, and resolutely took part in the child examination.
Zhou Peigong was delighted. The emperor was paying attention to him. He hurriedly said:
"The people of Tianjin were all happy after hearing that the emperor was coming. They all said that in the twenty years since he ascended the throne, the emperor had comforted the people, and his holy heart always showed mercy to the people. The people were looking for opportunities to repay the emperor. This time the emperor came,
In addition to admiring the beauty of the sky, the people can also express their filial piety to the emperor.
Although the position of the Tianjin prefect is important, it is far inferior to a fourth-rank official in Beijing.
In other words, this is the traditional Confucian view.
The eunuch led the way and laughed at the officials wantonly.
In officialdom, it is basically a matter of turning a blind eye, as long as it is not too much.
Under such circumstances, all kinds of reckless use of money and food naturally exist and cannot be avoided.
However, his long career in officialdom has allowed him to develop an aura that is far different, causing his appearance to be ignored.
After praising him, the emperor asked him to leave.
"Get up!"
At the same time, compared with the county magistrate, the magistrate is different from the prefecture-level cities in later generations. He does not have his own territory. He belongs to the kind of role that is passed down from person to person, and comes with some supervisory responsibilities.
He had a stack of Zhou Chang's resume in his hand. Zhou Chang, named Peigong, was from Jingmen, Hubei Province. He lost his father when he was young. When he was ten years old, Li Zicheng attacked Jingying County. His mother, Mrs. Sun, was martyred and died, leaving her helpless.
Furthermore, he has eliminated so much suffering for the people of the entire Ming Dynasty, and it doesn't matter if he suffers a little bit for the people.
Zhu Yixi muttered: "This seems to be a TV series about the civil servants of the Kangxi Dynasty!"
Therefore, in just a dozen years, its population exceeded two million, and its tax revenue amounted to 4.2 million.
At night, he disguised himself and entered Tianjin City.
Tianjin's seaport and customs, coupled with Beijing's huge consumption power, have contributed to the city's prosperity.
"Um!"
Zhu Yixi nodded, what he said made sense.
"You have done a good job in regulating taxes in Tianjin."
By belittling them, it made him feel particularly happy.
Well, he is also planning to come to report the good news but not the bad news.
Zhou Peigong had worked as a minor official, so he knew everything about the situation in the yamen. He could not pass the test for concealing reports and filling in figures in the past.
Zhou Chang's heart trembled.
Some criticized Zhou Peigong for appointing private individuals and being nepotistic.
Whether now or in future generations, officialdom has always upheld the rule of man.
One hundred thousand female workers and male workers worked together in the factories to build this city.
Zhou Peigong had a flexible mind and was good at using laws, so he was like a fish in water in the local area.
Among all the prefectures in the world, Suzhou ranks first, with an annual income of 4.8 million yuan. Relying on the export of porcelain, tea, and silk, it has created countless rich people.
Who doesn't have a few people in the bag?
If you want to be in power, you must get support and make your own people obedient and useful. This alone is enough.
When Zhou Chang saw the emperor getting into the chariot again, he went straight to the train station.
As far as he knew, the population of Tianjin Prefecture now exceeds one million, and the number of foreign workers is nearly 100,000.
"Forget it, I'll tell you a wise saying: Your Majesty hates lies the most."
The eunuch had had enough of joking and said with a serious face: "Whether it is misfortune or joy, we must report it truthfully. Don't blur it out or try to cover it up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
You can see it from your resume.
Because he won the title three times, the Ministry of Civil Affairs was moved to the post of Tianjin Magistrate last year.
You know, getting excellent in the evaluation three times in a row is more difficult each time, because not only the officials are paying attention, but other opponents are also paying attention.
"Your Majesty."
Zhou Chang kept talking, but his face looked like he was listening.
On average, there are eight or nine prefectures in a province, and now there are about 230 prefectures and 1,600 counties. It can be said that the number of people-friendly officials at the bottom is huge.
"Some people's legs were shaking non-stop, and some even had weak legs and fainted. A lot of people were lost..."
"Furthermore, according to my opinion, lawsuits are a source of great annoyance and competition for bribes. Therefore, strict governance can shape the people's culture and guide them for good."
Zhu Yixi looked at the group of people and felt the heat wave-like weather. The ground was probably burning hot from the sun, and it was really uncomfortable to kneel down.
He is only thirty-six years old this year.
"As for taxes, Tianjin paid 3.5 million yuan to the court last year, the 20th year of Shaowu..."
"Already reported to the superior officer, everything is ready."
Although its navy is affiliated with the Bohai Navy, it is under the direct control of Tianjin and its priority is to protect Tianjin.
The new people are not as good as the old people, and the wise people are not as good as their own people.
"In such a situation, we have to treat it leniently and do nothing, so that the people can live in peace and contentment."
Repeatedly solving unjust, false and wrong cases, and accumulating old cases, and getting excellent results.
After all, isn’t being an official just for the sake of wealth? Let’s just say long live your majesty.
In less than two years, the county was in great turmoil, so it was preferentially moved to the Tongpan of Hejian Prefecture.
"But, Zhou Chang, Zhou Peigong, why do these names sound so familiar to you?"
This is confirmed by Jin Yiwei and the official department, and it is true.
"The yield per mu is only about a hundred kilograms. It is extremely difficult for both Han people and barbarians."
Then came Songjiang Prefecture.
Zhu Yixi raised her head and glanced at the Tianjin magistrate.
Zhou Peigong was stunned, and then said: "Tianjin is the gateway to the capital and the hub of the canal. Both the north and the south meet here. It is indeed a battleground for military strategists."
Having come here more than once in the past, Zhu Yixi is very familiar with it.
"In the city, the people like to sing operas, listen to music, wrestle, and fight crickets. But among the people, some obscene temples are popular, and the people are immoral, and there are countless secret affairs..."
"Nowadays, thanks to the blessing of sea transportation, Tianjin Prefecture is increasing its taxation. In the prefectural city alone, there are no less than 200,000 people. Now the outer city has been expanded again and again..."
After all, this kind of corruption is too minor compared to exploiting people.
"There is no saint like the Emperor.
"How is Tianjin Mansion now?" Zhu Yixi changed direction and asked casually.
He and Zhang Tongchang were both from Hubei, and Zhou Chang had close contacts with him.
However, when turning to another page, Jin Yiwei only pointed out his background with a few strokes: Zhang Tongchang, Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
After all, who doesn't know that the current emperor loves martial arts and martial arts, but he doesn't expect to have such a temper.
It can be said that surpassing Suzhou Prefecture is just around the corner.
After three years of evaluation, I got an excellent result.
"General Tianjin and Wang Fuchen are here to meet the emperor..."
In response to this, Zhou Peigong gave quite a few thumbs up.
He looked around for a while and ignored it. Instead, he found a few ordinary people and asked about the prefect.
To be honest, although prefects are also fourth-rank officials and need to be approved by the emperor, how many prefects were there in the Ming Dynasty?
There is a steady flow of people and rows of delicious food, which is quite a bit like the liveliness of a night market in later generations.
He was promoted to prefect in nine years, and he was considered to be outstanding when he was still a civil servant.
Zhu Yixi nodded slightly.
Zhu Yixi didn't pay much attention to this.
The officialdom of Tianjin government was in great chaos.
This is a villa that was requisitioned by the imperial court.
Later, he became a state soldier and a minor official, barely surviving.
His image became fuller in an instant.
As he spoke, the imperial chariot came from the west. In the shadow of the yellow dust, there was a slanting halo, and the brocade clothes were like embroidery, like a five-color golden dragon, coming slowly.
Taking him to the courtyard, the emperor had already changed into his regular clothes, a blue and white silk dress, very loose.
"yes!"
"With one bad move, it's hard to keep your official position."
Zhu Yixi looked at it seriously, isn't this the prosperous age?
"Guizhou is inhabited by Han and barbarian people, and there are countless mountains and ridges. It can be said that the mountain road has eighteen bends, and there is no plain at all."
Therefore, many wealthy households donated nearly half a million yuan, and no one from the common people felt tired."
If you don't have any real skills, you will easily fall over.
Especially the county warehouses were in a hurry, rushing to fill the treasury and recalculate the accounts, for fear of being audited.
A little further away, there are eighteen specially polished and painted artillery pieces, each with three gunners. In the open gun box at your feet, yellow salutes are laid out one by one. In front of it, there are soldiers from the patrol battalion wearing brand new military robes.
They were full of energy and lined up to wait.
It was only a few dozen miles from Dingzigu to Tianjin City. They sent people to re-lay and clean the pavilion. In the middle of the official road was a newly erected colorful shed. Red, green and colorful silks and satins were swaying back and forth in the wind. A red carpet was drawn from the reception pavilion.
He bunked down the steps to a stable outside the city.
Especially the rise of the textile industry has made it the first capital in the north.
During the Shaowu Dynasty, taxes were collected by the local commercial tax bureau, but the money and food after the proportional accounts were used by the local authorities.
"Your Majesty, people are here."
The chariot stopped steadily in front of the red carpet. The two young eunuchs stepped forward and opened the yellow curtain with the golden hooks in their hands. The emperor, who was calm and self-confident, appeared in front of everyone:
The emperor wore a Yishan crown with upward folded corners, a yellow dragon robe with a coiled collar and narrow sleeves (i.e. a round collar), and a belt made of gold, jade, amber and rhinoceros that was particularly eye-catching.
All the civil and military personnel quickly stood up.
When we arrived at the wine shop, all three religions and nine streams were there, and there were many different kinds during the discussion.
Although Tianjin Prefecture is affiliated to Hebei, it is an important gateway to Beijing and has a very high status. Civil and military appointments are always used with caution.
The goatee was neither long nor short, showing the emperor's maturity and majesty. His eyes were calm and he seemed not to notice the officials who were kneeling on the ground.
"How is Tianjin Prefecture? This time I am lucky enough to be in Nanjin. Isn't it a lot of trouble for me in Tianjin?"
At this time, Zhou Chang had a dark complexion, a goatee, long and narrow eyes, and sparse eyebrows. He looked like a clown.
Tianjin's grain and tax are complicated and complex. I dare not say that I have put all my efforts into my appointment, but I also do not dare to feel exhausted at all. I just hope to be able to compare the money and grain, live up to the court's kindness in raising scholars, and live up to the people's ardent expectations.
"good!"
In the officialdom, from top to bottom, there is a network of classmates, classmates, fellow villagers, teachers, and in-laws, and the network of relationships is one after another, and then they get mixed up with each other. It can be said to be extremely tangled.
They all say that they are honest officials and capable officials.
Today, after listening to the emperor's heavenly instructions, I should be more dedicated and conscientious in serving my purpose, and I will definitely clean up all kinds of bad money and food policies one by one!"
His face was full of joy, and he couldn't wait to take out a few gold circles from his arms and stuff them into the hands of the young eunuch.
Moved to the county magistrate of Xiong County, Hebei Province.
Tianjin City is among them.
Just when he was stunned, a eunuch came over and said, "Prefect Zhou, come with me!"
"The land of Hebei has been rich since ancient times, and it is close to the capital. The way of education is prosperous, so the people are happy to play."
Some people say that he treats others harshly, and whenever he encounters any trivial matter, he will scold him at the least and punish him at the most serious.
At the age of twenty-five, he passed the exam to become a scholar. Later, at the age of twenty-seven, he passed the exam to be a civil servant, and then he was appointed as a county magistrate in Guizhou.
As he spoke, he turned his head and whispered: "Although Jin Yiwei has retracted his claws, his eyes and ears are still there."
The emperor knew clearly that he was saying good things, but he was still satisfied with himself and smiled without saying much. After all, people like to flatter.
He was lying on the deck chair he brought from Beijing, leaning on the pillow and blowing the cool air, as if he was still in Beijing at this moment.
Within three months of taking office, he asked officials at all levels to spit out 20,000 silver coins.
"As far as I know, when you were in Guizhou, you were gentle and gentle in politics, and almost governed by doing nothing. What's the difference?"
Thinking of this, Zhu Yixi smiled and said: "I know that when you were on duty in Hebei, you were a stern man, but you had the courage to get rid of bad governance. Therefore, your official reputation was very good while you were in office! But it was not good among the people."
He didn't care about the side issues. In short, Zhou Peigong was indeed a talent.
With a decision in mind, the emperor returned to his retreat.
After resting for two or three days, the fleet entered the canal and officially embarked on its way south.
Zhou Peigong watched the fleet leave: "The Mingjun in the prosperous age has been enjoying the country for a long time. Why do I think that something is wrong..."