Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 421 The Opening of Tianjin Port

According to Gao's pragmatic judgment, Zhang Juzheng must have a sense of urgency after knowing that Longqing is seriously ill, because logically speaking, once Emperor Longqing dies, Gao Gong will be the chief assistant of Gu Ming.Now the crown prince is young, even several years younger than when Sejong entered Beijing as a vassal king, it is impossible to take power, so as long as Gao Gong does not make a big mistake, the government will be in his hands. At that time, he will be too passive up.

As for what he said in the secret meeting with Feng that since Concubine Li Gui will definitely let Feng Bao be in charge of the ceremonial supervisor, as long as Gao Gong dares to move Feng Bao, Concubine Li Gui will definitely win Gao Gong—this is true, but it First of all, there is an assumption that Gao Gong will touch Feng Bao.

What if Gao Gong doesn't move?Then those assumptions are meaningless.

Zhang Juzheng even suspected that if Gao Gong didn't move Feng Bao, Feng Bao might have a sense of the rest of his life in his heart, not to mention continuing to fight against Gao Gong, this eunuch might even take this opportunity to turn against Gao Gong—— Politicians have no principles, only interests.

As long as Gao Gong does not object to Feng Bao being in charge of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, there will be no conflict of interest between Feng Bao and Gao Gong. Anyway, Feng Bao neither dares nor is able to take the cabinet's idea. Hello everyone.

The only bad thing is that Zhang Juzheng is the only one left, because he is the only one who can threaten Gao Gong's status.

Gao Wushi felt that the sense of urgency in Zhang Juzheng's heart should reach its peak after he saw Emperor Longqing holding Gao Gong's hand and whispering for a long time after he woke up.

After that, unless Zhang Juzheng directly admits his failure and asks himself to be an official, he has no way out at all.

Therefore, Gao Wushi felt that the next thing to do was to wait for Zhang Juzheng to make a move.

However, it may be that Zhang Juzheng also needs time to make arrangements. For three consecutive days, Zhang Dang did not make any moves.On the fourth day, on the contrary, a good thing that Gao Pragmatic had been waiting for for a long time happened.

On March 60th, Bingwu, the sixth year of Longqing, Wang Zongmu, the censor of the water transport capital, the governor, made a statement: "Water transport is part of the national plan, and it is like the blood of the human body. If the blood is well-connected, the person is healthy, and the water transport is good for the country. I have transported to the river for hundreds of [-] years ( Few, almost), the law is well established, and there is no delay in dredging. Recently, there have been many problems, and the Yellow River is overflowing, and there are many problems of drifting. Therefore, Kechen reconsidered the shipping..."

"...Thinking that when the river enters the sluice, it will be difficult for two boats to join together, and it is impossible to speed up. If one boat is damaged, dozens of boats will be damaged in a row, and they will all be exhausted at the same time, which is unavoidable; if one man shouts loudly, all oars will stop here. For the example of the ridge and throat, the former minister Qiu Jun’s worries cannot be dissipated. If I make peace with each other, and the Lord is on the river and cooperates with the sea, I will have no worries at all. Therefore, the capital Yan receives the sea, just like relying on the left arm from the sea. Take things under the threat."

"...Therefore, with the great talents of Han and Wu, he still confronted the fortress; Wang Anshi's erudition, and his emphasis on the opening, the river is in trouble, and it is still today! And the drifting last year, did you hear that there is no one who does not change color? If the husband loses in the river and cannot adapt to the sea, then the plan will be safe? Therefore, when the rich build a house, they must open the side door, and prevent the middle hall from being closed, so they can enter from the side. This is the so-called urgent situation. How can it be reversed? It is inevitable to avoid occupation and make it uncomfortable, but it is not enough to prevent big plans. Only the sage chooses, because of the seven things in Shanghai..."

"Firstly, to transport the rice. As long as the sea transportation is done, it is better to allocate a certain amount of grain for expropriation. In the sixth year of Longqing, there has been a shortage of grain and rice. After the grain and rice are ready for delivery, please exchange the grain for the two prefectures of Huai'an and Yangzhou, and correct the grain by 20 In case of 150 shi, the sea will be dispatched, and the states and counties will be exchanged at nearby water times. In case of disasters and damages, they will be changed, and Fengyang will be allocated enough grain and rice.

Second, discuss the shipping materials.It is said that more than 430 yuan were transported by water, and the general plan was to use 11 six ships.It is about to pay the price of raw materials in the No. 400 factory in Xiajiang, Qingjiang, Zhejiang, and the reduction of grain in Huguang, Zhejiang this year, and the silver solution of Banjiang in Henan.

Third, discuss the official army.It is said that it is advisable to assign 12 guards including Huai Da Tai Wen and others to transport the grain, and order the army to lead it. Each ship will use [-] troops according to the old customs of Zheyang, and nine of them will be transported. , Set up shipping to unify the general staff.The leading officials, selected by the coastal guards to make up for it, and the things they need are about to release the grain and silver buckles of the Hejia free transport army.

Fourth, discuss prevention.It is said that when the grain boat enters and exits the sea, it is advisable to order the sea inspector and other officials to dispatch Tudao boats and prepare soldiers to ambush them to prevent thieves.

Fifth, discuss stripping.It is said that when the grain boat reaches Haikou, Tianjin, the water is shallow and the boat is glued. It must be transferred to the dam by stripping the boat.It is light to pay two silver, and the early appointed officials will start to solve it by land, and listen to the food supervisors to receive and apply.I heard that Tianjin has a newly built port with complete facilities, which can also be borrowed for mooring.

Sixth, discuss the return of goods.Speaking of adventure by sea, it is different from river transport. The banner army returned to the south after finishing their food, and each ship was allowed to carry [-] dans of private goods, and the tickets were tax-free to show their superiority.

Seventh, worship ceremony.Speaking of mountains, rivers and rivers, it is recorded in sacrificial ceremonies, and those feared by the sea today are Jiao and Fenger.It is advisable to raise temples to worship the gods. "

If you don't enter, you can cover it all.

After re-entering the cabinet, Gao Gong personally drafted a ticket, which said: "Our country is the capital of Yan, with Juyong Wulu in the north as a city, and the sea in the south as a pond. The solidity of gold and soup, the creation of heaven and the design of the earth, the full benefits of the holy sons and gods for ten thousand years. Therefore. It should be transported by sea to make up for the shortage of water in the river."

In the afternoon, the red batch was issued: "It is planned to be implemented according to the bill, and it will be supervised by Yuan Yuan."

Gao Wushi, who had been waiting in the cabinet after lunch, directly took the original text of the Shuwen, the draft draft, and the transcript of Zhu Zhu’s approval to the prince to watch the government. At the same time, he was relieved—he had already He spent more than 20 taels of silver in Tianjin Port, the construction of the port is in full swing, and most of the personnel have been recruited according to his plan. If the shipping business cannot be done, then he will really lose money.

Fortunately, Cao Zongmu Wang Zongmu is a man of mind and learning, but under the pressure of water transportation being blocked for years, he was worried about his black hat, and finally listened to Gao Pragmatic's instigation to invite sea transportation, and the most important thing is that he is still in Shuwen Directly designated Tianjin Port - "I heard that Tianjin has a newly built port with complete facilities, and it can also be borrowed for mooring."

As for whether there is anything tricky in it, anyway, Gao Yude said that he didn't know anything.

After this major event was settled, Gao Wushi became more and more busy. He issued three orders to Tianjin Port, asking Shuai Jiamo and others to put up 12 points of energy, and must handle the docking and unloading of grain ships transported by sea this year. Well, there can be no mistakes.

As for the private goods to be brought back by sea tankers, Gao Yushi also asked Tianjin Port to prepare in advance, so that these grain transport teams can complete all purchases without leaving the port.

In a word, high pragmatism should let these people clearly feel the convenience, speed, safety and cheapness of Tianjin Port!
After all, southern businessmen are coming to the north, and they are the best promoters of Tianjin Port.

And Gao Wushi had just finished his work, Zhang Juzheng finally completed the arrangement, and made a move on Gao Gong.

(End of this chapter)