Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Chapter 573
There are many existing problems in the Ming Dynasty, which can be described as numerous, such as land tax, commercial tax, mining tax, salt tax, exorbitant miscellaneous taxes, fire consumption, land annexation, and official corruption...

Behind all these maladministration and malignant tumors represent a group of vested interests. It is very difficult for them to spit out the fat they eat.

The implementation of reforms and reforms is often accompanied by opposition, after all, the ass determines the head.

In the face of such a complex environment and general trend, the only way to distinguish primary and secondary contradictions is to resolve the ones that can be resolved first, without touching the sensitive nerves of the masses of officials, gentry, landlords, etc. Daming, which will explode, can delay the period of outbreak, and only then can Daming be brought back to normal gradually.

After understanding the existing crux of the problem, Emperor Chongzhen focused his initial reform goals on hereditary groups such as the honored relatives, vassals, and officials of the Weisuo.

Use staged planning and deployment to cut off the illegal interests of these groups, rectify the corresponding reward system, initially reverse the financial dilemma of Ming Dynasty, ease local conflicts, cultivate a group of pragmatists, rectify a group of strong troops, and try out the mid-term New Deal , laying the foundation for the next stage of reform.

At present, in the northern provinces of the Ming Dynasty, Sun Chengzong, Yuan Keli, Lu Xiangsheng, Sun Chuanting, Liu Hongxun, Chen Qiyu and other officials entrusted with important tasks in the frontier, each of the pillars of the Ming Dynasty, is targeting some maladministration and cancer. Effectiveness means when the initial reform will end.

Qianqing Palace.

Emperor Chongzhen sat firmly on the dragon chair and looked at Yang Sichang who was summoned into the palace. His father Yang He was deposed and returned to his native place. To seek reform, there are corresponding talents to do it.

For example, Yang He, who pursued a policy of appeasement, once led to the deterioration of the situation in Shanshan and Shaanxi. Emperor Chongzhen must be severely punished.

"Adding the Qing family to the military aircraft department. At the beginning, I was under a lot of pressure. There was a lot of controversy between Yang He and the Qing family."

Emperor Chongzhen picked up the teacup, took a sip, looked at Yang Sichang and said, "However, what the Qing family did did not disappoint me. During my tenure in the Military Aircraft Department, I can see everything I did.

For example, during the adjustment of the Gyeonggi Garrison, when it came to the abolition of the guards, the Qing family's views and measures were very unique, so that the guards in the Gyeonggi area did not experience corresponding turmoil. "

"This is what a minister should do."

Yang Sichang bowed immediately and said: "If you can share your majesty's worries and worry about the society, no matter how difficult it is, I will try my best to do the job well."

Yang Sichang is clear about what the emperor said.

After all, when his father, Yang He, served as the governor of the three sides, he did not achieve corresponding results in suppressing the bandits and rebellions, and even worsened the situation.

It is wrong that all the troops condemned by the emperor, including the anti-insurgency division sent out by the Military Aircraft Department, played a big role during this period, and even more bandit forces will rush into Shanxi, and the situation will become even more corrupt by that time.

"I am very pleased to have such a heart."

Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said: "Now I need people like the Qing family, who can share my worries and worry about the community, instead of talking and doing duplicity."

Yang Sichang's ability is not bad, but what should be beaten still needs to be beaten.

After all, in the eyes of Emperor Chongzhen, they belonged to the old bureaucrats, especially those who advocated apportionment of Liao pay and suppression of pay. In a sense, it was to safeguard vested interest groups.

"There are still many problems facing the country at present."

Emperor Chongzhen restrained his mind and continued: "Especially the financial revenue and expenditure are still unbalanced, so we need to reduce the burden on the government and generate income for the national treasury.

Since the adjustment of the Gyeonggi garrison and the dismantling of the garrison did not cause corresponding turmoil, I want to promote this matter in the territory of Beizhili.

I intend to let the Qing family leave Beijing by order, and take charge of the abolition of the guards in Beizhili. Together with Zhili Governor Lu Xiangsheng, we will do this matter well and do a solid job. "

Emperor Chongzhen must resolutely promote the dismantling of the Weisuo.

If the guards were not cut down, the roots would be rotten, and no matter how much they trimmed, sewed and mended, it would be difficult to straighten it out.

Considering the stability of the internal order and the clarification of the new military system, Emperor Chongzhen will spend 5 to 8 years to gradually dismantle the guards and properly divert the huge military households under the guards to ensure that During the promotion of this matter, they will not confront the court.

"Your Majesty, if the guards in Beizhili are gradually abolished, how can we clarify the matters related to local garrison?"

With a serious expression, Yang Sichang cupped his hands and said, "If this matter cannot be properly resolved, then I implore Your Majesty to postpone the dismantling of the guard post. After all, once there is chaos in the local area, it will cause a lot of trouble to the court..."

"You don't have to worry about this matter, I have already made a decision."

Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and interrupted: "The Qing family can just do what they need to do. Make sure that during the abolishment of the guard, if there is a corresponding turmoil, make sure that the farmland under the jurisdiction of the guard can be recovered smoothly, and it must be compensated." Into the field of officials under the jurisdiction of the locality, and handed over to the local government for dispatch.

As for the local garrison and other matters, Zhenhui and Yousi have made it clear that the abolition of the Beizhili Garrison should not be rushed, and it must be done well in a down-to-earth manner.

At present, all the prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Northern Zhili are actively developing, especially the repair of roads and water conservancy. I don't want them to be affected in any way. "

"The minister obeys the order."

Yang Sichang bowed immediately.

Although there was a lot of doubts, but the emperor said so, Yang Sichang had no other choice but to follow the order.

Seeing Yang Sichang like this, Emperor Chongzhen smiled knowingly. If the guards under Beizhili's rule can be abolished one by one smoothly, it will not only increase the scale of a number of official farms, but also release a group of labor forces. This will play an excellent role in promoting the future development of Beizhili.

As for what Yang Sichang was worried about, Emperor Chongzhen had already thought about it, but he didn't intend to let Yang Sichang take care of the abolition of the guards and the implementation of the new military system.

No matter how strong a person's ability is, the effect achieved by doing one thing and doing two things at the same time is ultimately different.

At present, even if the Ming Dynasty promotes reforms, Emperor Chongzhen must avoid letting one person shoulder too many responsibilities, and let them concentrate on doing one thing well, so as to ensure that those things that need to be done can be properly resolved and resolved. improve.

(End of this chapter)