Chapter 37 From the Ministry of Households to the Ministry of War
In the early morning of the next day, the 21st, Yunxi first arrived at the Ministry of Revenue. He paid attention to the work progress of the officials of the Bashu Division, such as asking the doctor Li Ren whether the food was ready and whether the on-site exchange manpower was ready. , are there any plans prepared for various possible situations that may occur at the scene, etc.?
Seeing that everyone had no problem and was about to leave, the new Yuanwailang of the Bashu Division (the original one had been arrested for corruption last night) stopped Yunxi, bowed and saluted, and then asked: "I was originally in trouble with the river. The head of the department was just transferred to the Bashu Department today as Yuanwailang. The details of the exchange of treasure banknotes are not yet clear. However, I briefly read the handwritten notes written by everyone yesterday, but there is no information on the date when the people will be informed that they can exchange treasure banknotes. The record of exchanging banknotes for grain and where in the capital was exchanged, may I ask Your Highness, was it not confirmed yesterday?"
Before Yunxi could answer, Li Ren, the doctor, raised his head and said, "Yes, I feel that something is not settled yet. It turns out that it is these two things. There are too many things and I have forgotten."
Although the words of the doctor Li Ren were meant to evade, they were indeed true. There were too many things to do in the household department, and now Bashusi had added this matter about treasure notes. At the same time, the original things had to be done, so I couldn't think of it for a while. It's normal to wake up and forget something. Only the newly appointed member of the Communist Party of China could look at the problem from an outsider's perspective and think of it.
Yunxi also knew this, so he didn't blame them. He said: "I don't blame you. So, on September 27th, notices were posted throughout the city, informing the people that the use of treasures would be allowed from the first day of October. The banknotes can be exchanged for food, and the treasure banknotes can be exchanged for one stone of food. As for the location, Rong Gu will think about it again, and all the ministers will also think about it, and we will make a decision tomorrow morning." Everyone agreed.
Yunxi asked the minister, "I wonder what your name is?" He felt that this minister had some ability and vision, and it was worth noting.
The official replied: "Your Highness, my name is Zhao Yi."
Yunxi immediately felt that this name was very familiar. Of course, this name Yunxi was not known from the memory of later generations. Of course, Zhao Yi was still mentioned in the "History of the Ming Dynasty" in later generations, but there were only a dozen or so sentences in it. It's just a word. For Yunxi, who has only read a rough outline of "History of the Ming Dynasty" and is basically only familiar with Taizu's Chronicles, Chengzu's Chronicles and the biographies of a few people, it is impossible to remember such a person.
He knew it from the records at this time. When Yunxi heard what Zhao Yi said, he immediately asked: "Your Majesty, is Mr. Zhao Bingyi (Zhao Haode) who once served as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and is now the Chief Envoy of the Three Qin Dynasty? "Zhao Haode was highly praised by Lao Zhu and taught Prince Yiwen, so Yunxi called him Mr. Lao.
Sure enough, Zhao Yi replied: "It's my father."
Yunxi praised: "You and your son are really good fathers ("good" means) and the son is also good."
Zhao Yi replied without any change in expression: "Your Highness is so complimentary."
When Yunxi saw him like this, he encouraged him a few words and that was all.
Next, Yunxi left the Ministry of Household Affairs and came to the Ministry of War.
When he arrived at the gate of the Ministry of War, Yunxi felt as if he had lived in another world. Although the last time he came here was September 17, it has only been four days since today. But in these four days, he felt as if several months had passed. A long time. Four days ago, he was just an ordinary prince on the surface. Of course, he was a prince who could compete for the throne, but he looked similar to Yunwen. Four days later, he was basically the confirmed emperor's grandson. The Ming Empire was in The successor after Zhu Yuanzhang.
After entering the Ministry of War, I saluted and greeted the officers of the Ministry of War. I obviously felt that their attitude had changed and they were more respectful than before. But this is normal. In the past, being too respectful to Yunxi would easily misunderstand Lao Zhu, but now I no longer have this worry.
, naturally easy to say.
It took Yunxi just a stick of incense (ten minutes) to say hello and salute before he escaped to the Sima Department (Martial Arts Department). Of course the officials of the Sima Department were all there, even those who had something to do just now, after the time of saluting with this stick of incense
I have already finished taking care of things and am waiting here.
As usual, Yunxi bowed and said hello first. However, the officials here had dealt with Yunxi a lot and knew that he hated red tape, so they just paid attention to the courtesy and started talking about business soon.
Yunxi said: "I came here today to take care of the affairs of the military academy. Without further ado, is there any big change in the information that your Majesty approved?"
The doctor replied: "Reporting to Your Highness, there are no major changes, except that the official opening time is set for the second day of February next year. Your Majesty also has no doubts about the three-year study period. However, he requested to increase the archery and horse courses, and proposed that most generals should
Being illiterate reduces the weight of literature courses."
The outline of the military academy that Yunxi and the officials of the Ministry of War discussed at the beginning had the following points: first, to open a military academy for young children of hereditary military generals who have not yet served as commanders and above; second, the schooling period is three years; third,
A number of courses are offered, including literature, archery, martial arts, history, war examples, etc.; fourth, the emperor selects the teachers (teachers) for each course from among the officials in the court; fifth, only those who are qualified here can inherit hereditary positions; and apply for land approval,
Construction of school buildings, etc.
Yunxi asked: "What about sir?"
The doctor replied: "There is no sentence about Mr. in your Majesty's comments."
Yunxi felt that Lao Zhu hadn't decided who to look for yet, but since the time was set for February next year, there was no need to rush until there was still time. And the time set made sense, as it was a good day. (February)
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Yunxi asked again: "Has it been approved by the local government?"
The doctor replied: "It has been approved. It is located in the north of the city near the imperial city. Yesterday I and Yuan Wailang went to see the place. Construction will start on the school building in the next two days."
When Yunxi heard this, he thought it would be better to go to the north of the city to see the venue, and also to 'experience the people's sentiments' (sightseeing). So he said: "There is nothing to do, I will go check out the place and get familiar with it."
The doctor said: "I have something to do and I can't leave today. I'll find a servant who has been there to accompany your highness."
Yunxi didn't want them to go with him in the first place. If they did, how could they 'understand the public sentiment'? So he immediately said: "Since you have something to do, there is no need to go. Just have someone familiar with the place take you."
Then he said goodbye to the officials of the Sima Department and went to the north of the city.
However, Yunxi forgot one thing, that is, although he did not bring a guard of honor when he came out this time, he did have more than twenty guards, and everyone was wearing formal clothes. It was completely different from the last time when a total of four people went out incognito. So.
Even though the group of people did not ride away in a carriage, Yunxi could still only see the silhouettes of the guards around him and the backs of pedestrians who hurriedly avoided them.
Yunxi, who had completely failed to achieve his goal, was not very happy all the way. When he arrived at the place, he found a site with no buildings and only a few big trees and nothing interesting to see, which made Yunxi even less interested. He didn't stay long before returning.