Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Chapter 294 Get rid of the four evils and point to a clear path

Following the eyes of Emperor Chongzhen, on the bustling streets and chaotic houses, some faint odors wafted in the air, causing Sun Chuanting to frown slightly.

The capital city of the Ming Dynasty is roughly divided into four layers, namely the outer city, the inner city, the imperial city, and the Forbidden City.

At first, Emperor Chengzu decided to move the capital to consolidate the northern border under the rule of Ming Dynasty.

However, when the capital was built, there was no plan for the outer city.

The overall pattern of the capital without the Outer Guocheng lasted until the Jiajing period.

However, in the face of the threat of foreign enemies on the grassland, in fact, as early as the Chenghua period, there was a suggestion to build an outer city.

However, due to various factors, and the fact that the construction of the outer city was indeed costly, it finally came to nothing.

It was not until the 29th year of Jiajing that the imperial court officially started construction. Guanxiang City was built before the three gates on the south side of the inner city. However, during the construction process, the demolition caused public dissatisfaction and was forced to stop work.

Waiting until the 32nd year of Jiajing, using the ruins of the capital of Yuan Dynasty, surrounded the construction of the outer city of the capital.

The outer city that was originally planned to be built was built around the inner city for a week. However, the financial resources of the country were insufficient. In addition, in the 36th year of Jiajing, a fire broke out in the Forbidden City. To rebuild the severely damaged palace, only the south side of the city was finally built. The urn city at the gates of the outer city was removed, but the overall pattern was also finalized.

"Bo Ya, have you heard of the saying 'Forty Nine Cities'?"

Looking at the messy scene in front of him, Emperor Chongzhen narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "The inner city and the outer city are like two places, a tall city wall, like a natural barrier, isolating the people who live here.

At the feet of the emperor, the high-ranking officials and wealthy families, and these poor and humble groups, live in a place like fairyland and hell. "

"..."

Sun Chuanting was silent. Through the words of the emperor, Sun Chuanting was keenly aware that the emperor wanted to renovate the capital.

But if you really want to do this, it is easier said than done.

When the situation in Guochao improved slightly, such a large-scale renovation of the capital would definitely drag down the treasury.

Once encountering any new critical situation, Daming, whose treasury is empty, will fall into a passive situation.

In the cruel reality, even though Sun Chuanting wanted to change these things, he couldn't really do so.

"Master Huang... the problems accumulated in the outer city were formed over a long period of time."

Sun Chuanting frowned slightly, and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "If you want to solve these problems, you can't solve these problems without several million taels, or even more.

Although the current Guochao has improved somewhat, in the face of such a large-scale construction, public grievances will inevitably arise, and the Guochao will fall into a passive position. "

What Sun Chuanting said is indeed an objective fact, but for Emperor Chongzhen, rebuilding the entire capital, renovating the city defense facilities, and even vigorously rectifying the dirty and messy environment are all things that must be done.

These three things are very important in the eyes of Emperor Chongzhen.

But we must distinguish between a primary and secondary.

Vigorously rectifying the dirty and messy environment is the first priority. After all, the population living and gathering in the capital exceeds one million people.

Once the epidemic breaks out, there is no way to suppress the infection and death according to Daming's current medical system.

Reconstructing the entire capital is the second priority, and in Emperor Chongzhen's vision, if he can rely on the outer city to rebuild it in different regions, and set up two more shops, then he can gradually revitalize the whole city with the help of the Ming version of the real estate economy. A big game of chess.

And the third important thing is to renovate the city defense, and the economic benefits brought by the revitalized whole game can be gradually improved.

After briefly telling Sun Chuanting the thoughts in his heart.

Emperor Chongzhen said again: "Bo Ya, in my opinion, encountering difficult problems is not scary.

The key is to have the determination to solve the problem.

If the above situations can be implemented one by one, especially the first one to rectify the dirty and messy environment, this will be a good strategy for the whole capital to benefit the country and the people.

Even if the outer city can be fully rebuilt and completed, it can also bring vitality to the capital. The various taxes collected by the Chongwenmen tax customs will also increase a lot. "

"..."

After listening to Emperor Chongzhen's high-spirited speeches, Sun Chuanting was both excited and apprehensive. This matter was too big, involved too many levels, and there were many factors that needed to be taken into account.

It's easy to say, but hard to do.

Money and food wasted.

The manpower used.

Demolition.

The attitude of the country.

All kinds of consumables for rebuilding the capital.

and many more.

This is not something that can be done by opening your mouth and playing tricks.

"Bo Ya, in fact, sometimes, we shouldn't think about the problem too complicated."

Seeing that Sun Chuanting hesitated to speak, Emperor Chongzhen pointed out: "In fact, the matter mentioned can be divided into two things to be done.

To rectify the dirty and messy environment, this is what the Shuntian government must do.

Gather the beggars in the inner and outer cities, and even the barren people in the outer city, and organize them into small teams with reference to the army's organizational system, and disperse them in various workshops in the inner and outer cities, each performing its duties.

Dredging, removing impurities, exterminating the four evils, transporting filth, etc., are all clearly differentiated. On the Shuntian government office side, a special management office can be set up.

In the early stage of preparation, "receipts" were issued on a monthly basis, signed and marked, and those who received the bills could go to the convenience store to receive food, salt and other things according to the tickets.

When the various systems are perfected, especially the monitoring area, money can be distributed on a monthly basis.

The reconstruction of the capital city is a plan that the Shuntian government can gradually implement in stages and regions.

Just like the area around Chongwenmen Tax Customs, compared to the inner city, it is a relatively rich area, so can we start with this first?

Will that area adopt the method of segmented construction and segmental demolition, and gradually build a corresponding commercial area?
Then plan to resettle the common people and spend money to prepare for the construction. On the side of the Shuntian government office, sell the shops and houses that are concentrated to be built. Is it possible to save a small amount of money?

At that time, the construction area will be gradually expanded, and merchants can even be recruited to participate. In addition, Huangzhuang will also prepare various consumables for construction.

In this way, the early planning has been implemented, and the corresponding government offices in charge have been clarified. Will it be possible to fully open the situation in the middle and late stages? "

Listening to what Emperor Chongzhen said, Sun Chuanting seemed to have opened a door to a new world, and his heart was greatly shocked.

In the Ming Dynasty under the small-scale peasant economy, when preparing for the construction of corresponding large projects, they all adopted the method of expropriation and payment of corvee to complete the construction of the project, but it was inevitable that various problems would arise.

However, the idea provided by Emperor Chongzhen is to use the official authority to focus on planning, supervision and other functions, and cleverly use the business model to complete his ideas.

However, the Ming Dynasty had never had such a model before, so Emperor Chongzhen needed Sun Chuanting's Shuntian government office to be the first to eat crabs.

When the tone picked up, everyone could see the results, and Guochao didn't need to transfer money, and even earned a lot of money.

At that time, the Shuntian government government will set up a corresponding general government office, and the two capital counties under its jurisdiction will set up sub-government offices. Around the plan to rebuild the capital, it will be spread out on a large scale.

And by that time, the cement researched by the inner factory will definitely be able to form a production scale. At that time, the multi-storey buildings will be built on the outer city side first, and the whole pattern will be greatly changed.

"Master Huang's idea is very good."

Sun Chuanting let out a soft cry and said, "However, to plan these deployments, relying solely on the manpower of the Shuntian government office must be seriously insufficient.

Moreover, starting these plans in the early stage also required a large sum of money. These are problems that must be solved for the current Shuntian government office. "

"There is a shortage of manpower, so let's recruit more." Emperor Chongzhen said: "Officials can't be recruited, so recruit more officials, isn't that a problem?

There are always down-and-out scholars who have no hope of imperial examination in the capital city and even in the capital area, right?
Even my young master thinks there should be a lot, right?
Select those who can bear hardships and are willing to save face, and put them into the official team of Shuntian government office to do the things mentioned.

For those who really perform well, they will be recommended by the Shuntian government office and sent to the prefectures and counties under the rule of Beizhili to serve as the low-level local officials.
Those who are really capable can be promoted if they are released to the outside world and honed for a few more years, right?

As for the money needed in the early stage, the treasury will not give it, and the internal money will always be paid. After all, this matter is done, and it is a major event that benefits the country and the people. Will the emperor be so short-sighted?

There are always more solutions than difficulties, Boya, do you think what this young master said is right? "

"..."

When Emperor Chongzhen said this, the last trace of scruples in Sun Chuanting's heart was completely dispelled.

For people and money, Emperor Chongzhen has pointed out the direction.

If he can't handle this matter well again, he will be too ungrateful.

In addition, Sun Chuanting also wanted to do a good job in this matter. After all, if this matter is really done well, it will definitely change the whole capital.

(End of this chapter)