Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

If the Ming Dynasty wanted to bring order out of chaos, it would not be enough to rely on Emperor Chongzhen alone. This required the formulation of phased plans and the participation of a large number of people.

Emperor Chongzhen knew very well that what Daming needed was change, but this change, exactly how to change, how big the scale, and how big the scope, would test his ability.

At what stage, what things to do, who to employ, under the gradual fine-tuning and changes of Da Ming, and to ensure that the order of Da Ming is not chaotic, this is the fundamental point.

"After talking about the military aircraft department, let's talk about the place."

Emperor Chongzhen looked at Li Banghua with firm eyes and said, "The Qing family needs to do a lot of things as the governor of Huguang, otherwise the pressure on my side and the pressure accumulated by the court will not be relieved."

"Please make it clear, Your Majesty."

Li Banghua cupped his hands and bowed.

After learning that he was going to Huguang, Li Banghua guessed in his heart that the emperor must have important affairs, and asked him to implement them one by one when he was the governor of Huguang.

Emperor Chongzhen sternly said: "Curb private mergers of suzerains and vassals, rectify Huguang's subordinate guards, crack down on private salt sales, create Huguang Disaster Relief Administration, prepare for the establishment of government-run factories, clarify private expropriation and bad governance, abolish and add banknotes, abolish Huguang coins, check Misgovernment in the officialdom..."

One decision after another directed at the gate of life, said from the mouth of Emperor Chongzhen, but deep in Li Banghua's heart, many surges and surprises arose.

Too much to do.

The layers involved are too broad.

It is too difficult to ask him to implement these things one by one. It can be said that he is on the opposite side with the local officials in Huguang, including suzerains, gentry, and landlords.

"His Majesty……"

Li Banghua wanted to speak but stopped.

"Your family, I know what you want to say."

Emperor Chongzhen smiled and waved his hands and said: "What I said is not to tell you to do everything well in a year or a half, but to take three or five years to find out the local situation in Huguang and gradually open up the situation. made.

What's more, the governor of Huguang is only the first step. During the critical period, I will replace the governors in Huguang territory one by one.

After the Qing family went to Huguang, don't even think about going there, they will be able to gain a firm foothold. They must first inspect the prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Huguang to understand the local conditions.

In addition, based on what I thought, the Supervisor of Rituals respected my will and carried out corresponding screening and listing, which things are easy to operate and which things are difficult to handle, and they are all marked.

When the Qing family leaves the palace, these will be delivered to the Qing family. "

Of course, Emperor Chongzhen knew in his heart what he had said meant to the boundary of Huguang, so he never thought of becoming fat with one bite.

If Li Banghua went to Huguang, he could follow the deployment he had conceived, then within five years, combined with the local conditions in Huguang, he could gradually implement it. As for whether he could see results within these five years, Emperor Chongzhen I don't care.

If there is no effect in the past five years, it is possible to see it in the next five years. At least this means that there has been a corresponding change in Huguang. …

The staged reform of the Ming Dynasty as a whole.

The staged reform of the Ming Dynasty.

It is the line conceived by Emperor Chongzhen. Through this method, the hostile forces can be divided, and the contradictions can be dispersed, so that Ming can gradually change.

"The minister will do his best."

Li Banghua bit the bullet and said.

"The Qing family, it's not about doing your best, it's about having to."

Emperor Chongzhen stepped forward, patted Li Banghua's arm lightly, and said, "I know that it is very difficult and stressful to do these things well.

But now Daming really can't afford to wait.

If it is said that the Qing family has to retreat in the face of difficulties, then everyone is like this. If Da Ming wants to rejuvenate and solve problems, it will undoubtedly be as difficult as heaven. "

Li Banghua's expression changed. Seeing the emperor's resolute expression and firm attitude, he immediately bowed and said, "I would like to obey the edict!"

"By the way, when the Qing family leaves Beijing to take up their post, they still have to carry two secret decrees."

Emperor Chongzhen bent down to support Li Banghua, and continued: "I gave Fang Kongzhao, Governor of Fujian, and Xiong Wencan, Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. After they took office, they have a lot to do in the local area.

I know.

Many people in the court and the central government have criticized and opposed Tianjin's opening of the sea to trade.

Say anything.

However, the opening of the sea and trade must be carried on firmly. This is a good strategy for increasing revenue for the treasury and a good strategy for reducing the burden on the people under the Ming Dynasty. "

Li Banghua frowned and said: "Have you ever thought about it, if everyone sees the benefits brought by the opening of the sea and trade, who will grow the land under the Ming Dynasty?"

The trend of thought of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce in the Ming Dynasty was actually very serious. Ministers like Li Banghua actually had a lot of ideas.

Emperor Chongzhen asked rhetorically, "If we don't open up the sea for trade, can the land under the Ming Dynasty be guaranteed to be filled with people?"

Li Banghua: "..."

Faced with the emperor's question, Li Banghua was speechless for a moment.

He knew that the Son of Heaven's question meant land annexation and disasters in various places. In fact, there were many things and bad governance. It was not clear to the ruling class of Ming Dynasty.

But to be clear, to be clear, whether to speak, whether to speak, dare to speak, whether to speak or not, has become a factor that many people scruple about.

"I know that under the Ming Dynasty, there were many refugees and many bankrupt people."

Emperor Chongzhen lifted up the sleeves of his robe and said, "There is no better way to properly accommodate this group of people to ensure local order and stability.

All land is owned.

Let them grow, and other groups will suffer.

Since this road is impracticable, why can't we set up government-run factories and ask them to gather together and rely on their own hands to earn money to support their families in Hukou? "

Li Banghua pondered for a moment, then frowned and said, "I'm afraid this matter will be difficult to do."

"It's hard to do, so do it slowly."

Emperor Chongzhen was not annoyed, and said with a smile: "Everything is difficult at the beginning, if everything is prevaricated by this, then governing Daming will become empty talk.

It is also the first time for me to be an emperor, and it is also the first time for me to rule the world. In fact, there are many things that I am constantly moving forward in the process of groping.

I hope the Qing family will keep this in mind.

It’s not terrible to do something wrong, what’s terrible is that you know it’s wrong, but you stick to it tenaciously. We all have the courage to overcome obstacles, so that Daming will get better and better. "

To understand the current situation of Ming Dynasty, let Emperor Chongzhen understand that to change the ideology of Ming Dynasty, to change many concepts of Ming Dynasty, only by doing this well, can it be possible for Ming Dynasty to change.

To achieve this, someone needs to do practical things. What he, a great son of heaven, has to do is to support these people.