"Duke Guo Guo, please take a step to speak. There are so many people coming and going here that it is inconvenient to speak." Yang Tinghe said.
Zhang Yanling looked around and saw that there were indeed guards wandering not far away, and palace maids and eunuchs walking up and down the path between the trees. So he followed Yang Tinghe to a small stone pavilion not far away.
Arriving at the pavilion, Yang Tinghe stood still, turned around and looked at Zhang Yanling, and slowly said: "Duke Guo Guo, I have carefully studied your ideas and feel that your ideas are an amazing blueprint. You can
Maritime trade serves as an opportunity to promote the resurgence of the Ming Dynasty. The idea of using trade to promote the development of various industries in the Ming Dynasty is amazing. And the most brilliant thing is that you do not
Touching the interests of some people within Ming Dynasty. In other words, without offending internal interest groups and changing the inherent pattern of internal interests in Ming Dynasty, you can use overseas expansion to transfer the original resistance to changes within Ming Dynasty to outside Ming Dynasty.
.This has to be said to be an extremely sophisticated plan and clever planning. I don’t know if my analysis is correct or not.”
Zhang Yanling was a little surprised. Yang Tinghe was indeed not a fool. Of course, he had never thought that he was a fool. But he was able to understand what he was thinking and come to this conclusion through analysis, which still surprised Zhang Yanling.
You know, in today's world, few officials understand economics. They are veterans in playing politics, but when it comes to developing the economy, they only use the same old methods of recuperation, land reclamation, water conservancy repairs, tax reductions and exemptions, etc.
.To put it bluntly, their eyes cannot be separated from the land and acres, and everything else comes second.
"So what if it's right, so what if it's wrong?" Zhang Yanling said solemnly.
Yang Tinghe was not irritated by Zhang Yanling's neither salty nor indifferent attitude. He sighed and said in a deep voice: "Our Ming Dynasty has a century-old foundation, but now there are many shortcomings and urgent need to change. The people's livelihood is very difficult and the national power is weak. Everyone is thinking about it.
They are trying to figure out how to revive the Ming Dynasty. Unfortunately, they can’t find a good way. They want to make vigorous changes, but they are blocked.
There are many forces. When the late emperor was in power, there were so many talents in the court, but there was no way to organize them. In this dynasty, it is even more... Oh, I won't go into details. Now the protector of the country has proposed such a grand plan, and it is extremely subtle. I
I admire it from the bottom of my heart. Therefore, I am willing to offer my suggestions, my strength, and my small contribution to the resurgence of the Ming Dynasty."
Zhang Yanling sneered silently and looked at the trees outside the pavilion with his hands behind his hands. The light of the autumn sun penetrated the tree crowns and fell on the ground. The fallen leaves on the ground were mottled and the light and dark were blurred. The crowns of the dense flowers and trees had begun to change color. They looked even more transparent under the sunlight.
And the magnificent color and the beautiful scenery.
Zhang Yanling thought to herself: It turns out that autumn has come. Before leaving Beijing, he should take his wives and concubines to enjoy the red leaves of Xiangshan Mountain.
"Duke Guo Guo, I know that you have prejudices against me. There are some things... don't say anything. Ting He doesn't expect you to let go of me. But I do sincerely offer suggestions. The resurgence of the Ming Dynasty is a matter of the overall situation and a personal matter.
Put it aside and focus on the overall situation." Yang Tinghe said softly from the side.
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Are you talking to me about the pattern? Are you teaching me how to do things?"
"I don't dare, Ting He never meant this. Ting He just thought so in his heart. In fact, I came to see the Protector and convinced myself and mustered up the courage. I think when this big change happens,
How can I continue to be afraid of the situation? So I came to see the Lord Protector, hoping that we can work together to revive our Ming Dynasty." Yang Tinghe said seriously.
Zhang Yanling frowned and thought. For Yang Tinghe, Zhang Yanling already despised his character and virtue, and had no intention of having any interaction with him. It was his fate that he could not touch him. He suddenly came here today to talk about reviving the Ming Dynasty.
He praised his grand plan, but Zhang Yanling actually didn't buy it.
His purpose is somewhat difficult to fathom. If he is deliberately trying to flatter himself in order to reconcile with himself, then he is wrong. But if he really has any suggestions and wants to participate in this matter together, Zhang Yanling will really consider it.
Because the current matter is too huge and involves all aspects. I have been quite exhausted in the past few months.
The state offices and administrative agencies at all levels under the control of the foreign court are the cornerstone of the operation of the Ming Dynasty. Whenever the foreign court does not support or has a negative attitude, it will be difficult to do many things well. It will consume a lot of money.
It requires more energy and time to deal with the obstacles brought by the huge civil servant group.
They don't even need to oppose, but just acting passively can drag the whole thing into a slow and unpredictable situation. It will kill the passion and motivation.
Even with the emperor's will and Zhang Yanling's prestige, the matter still needs the support of the outer court. There is no doubt about this.
The reason why Yang Tinghe suddenly came to him may be to get involved and get a share of the pie. The outer court also needs political achievements to stabilize the situation, and he, Yang Tinghe, also needs to do something to show his ability. Otherwise, if the outer court is excluded, wouldn't it be successful?
If you can't stop this magnificent undertaking, then why not join it and prevent Zhang Yanling from being the best.
This may be his real purpose.
From Zhang Yanling's point of view, in terms of personal grievances, naturally there will be no intersection with Yang Tinghe. But in terms of the current progress of this matter, if the effect of getting twice the result with half the effort is achieved, then perhaps cooperation is the wisest choice. Yang Tinghe
If you participate, the resistance from the outer court will disappear and things will progress extremely smoothly.
Zhang Yanling thought and weighed these things carefully in her mind, but for a moment, she couldn't make up her mind.
“…The Protector’s plan is to promote the prosperity of various industries in the Ming Dynasty through overseas trade. By controlling the trade rights of overseas countries, we can sell our Ming Dynasty’s goods to foreign countries and obtain rewards. In the process, some people can leave.
Farming the land and engaging in the production of tea, sericulture, textiles, ceramics and other trade goods can alleviate the chaos and unstable public security pressure caused to the Ming Dynasty after the people of the Ming Dynasty had no land to farm and became refugees."
"...Trade can also promote the development of shipping, shipbuilding, carriage and horse transportation and other related industries, and can attract a large number of people to engage in these jobs. It can be said that the smooth flow of maritime trade will drive changes in the entire Ming Dynasty. These I
I have discussed it with some officials in the foreign court, and everyone believes that this is a feasible and grand plan that will bring about huge changes.
I admire the Lord Protector from the bottom of my heart for coming up with such a grand blueprint. This inspired us to want to participate and act together. Lord Protector can rest assured that our outer court just wants to work together, not
I want to steal your limelight from the Protector. If the Protector feels that our cooperation is not needed, Ting He will understand and will not force it."
Yang Tinghe looked at Zhang Yanling who was bowing his head in thought and said slowly.
Zhang Yanling raised her head and said in a deep voice: "Just now, Yang Shoufu said that he had a suggestion. I haven't heard what you said until now. Why don't you tell me and listen."
A faint smile appeared on Yang Tinghe's lips. He knew that Zhang Yanling was moved. Zhang Yanling was a smart man, and he knew how important Wai Ting's help would be in this matter. He came to see Zhang Yanling today to discuss a win-win deal with him. Wai Ting
The Foreign Court cannot stay out of the matter, otherwise there will be no need for the Foreign Court to exist in the future. The Foreign Court's support must be used as a bargaining chip to participate in this matter. He believes that Zhang Yanling will not fail to understand what the Foreign Court's support means.
"The Lord Protector, Ting He's suggestion is that you can walk on two legs. Now that sea trade is open, what about land routes? The Hexi Corridor has been a trade route since ancient times. Why not restart the land route and restart the routes to the countries in the Western Region through the Hexi Corridor in the northwest of the Ming Dynasty?
Business Road. In this way, two roads are formed.
Lines. One is a sea trade route and the other is a land trade route. They play the same role and bring double the results. Just like walking on two legs, you can achieve your goal faster. This is
I wonder what Lord Protector thinks of Ting He’s suggestion?"
Zhang Yanling looked at Yang Tinghe in surprise again, and was shocked in her heart.
"If the Lord Protector thinks it is feasible, my foreign court can be responsible for the land trade. I have discussed it with Mr. Yang Yiqing, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and he also agreed. At present, he has a trilateral system and controls the northwest frontier army. He can
Send troops and horses to the west, establish trade stations and sign trade treaties with the countries in the Western Region. Within half a year, the land passage will be opened. What do you think?" Yang Tinghe said with a smile.