Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

A Jiangnan assassination case.

A case of Yansheng Gongfu.

The attention of the ruling and opposition parties was naturally shifted to the Jiangnan provinces and Shandong. The reason is very simple. No matter which important case it is, it involves the core interests of the scholar-bureaucrat class.

These two important cases are very serious, the former was assassinated by the 'Bai Lian Remnant' and many famous Confucians were assassinated, and the latter involved Yan Shenggong's mansion, which also caused quite a disturbance.

However, for Emperor Chongzhen, no matter which important case it was, he had a great deal of initiative.

After all, on the bright side, this matter has nothing to do with Emperor Chongzhen, and even requires him to come forward for arbitration, but what many people don't know is what kind of political situation Emperor Chongzhen will achieve through the occurrence of these two important cases. Purpose.

The meal should be eaten one bite at a time.

Since he has a lot of initiative, there is no need for Emperor Chongzhen to be too eager. First let Hong Chengchou and Zhou Yanru conduct a thorough review in places such as Jiangnan and Shandong, and play the role of vanguard. When problems arise and conflicts arise, Then take advantage of the situation to rectify.

Furthermore, the diversion of attention between the government and the opposition is also a good thing for Emperor Chongzhen, at least when he is making some new plans and deployments, he will not have many eyes staring at him.

Especially in the development of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a strong room for mediation has been given. When the size of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has grown to a large size, the civil servants of the outer courts have seen the benefits, and it is not so easy to oppose the removal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. up.

At that time, if the courtiers of the foreign court dared to resign on a large scale, and then threatened the imperial power, the Emperor Chongzhen would recruit a large number of ministers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to replace the vacant officials in the foreign court.

"There are still many problems with the army transport planned by this water transport."

Emperor Chongzhen held up the memorial, looked at Han Yu, Wen Tiren, and Bi Ziyan, and said, "It costs so much money and food every year just to maintain the establishment of tens of thousands of transport troops and complete all the needs of water transport. Even if the national treasury is full now, the food and salaries that can be spent are not such a waste.

The current disaster situation in various parts of Ming Dynasty is still very serious. Earlier, Li Banghua, Governor of Huguang, reported that there was a serious disaster situation under his rule.

Although Huguang set up a disaster relief office, and the imperial court also allocated food and salaries for disaster relief, the disaster situation has not been completely resolved, and the imperial court still needs a lot of money. "

Is the emperor going to take action to rectify the water transport?

Han Yu, Wen Tiren, and Bi Ziyan, after hearing what Emperor Chongzhen said, they all had thoughts in their hearts. After all, water transportation is very important.

Prior to this, Emperor Chongzhen successively took action in disaster relief, river administration, water transportation and other fields that cost a lot of food and pay. This made many corrupt officials uncovered and cut off many people's financial resources. Achievements have been made in fields such as disaster relief, river administration, and water transportation.

Especially in river administration, the most obvious progress has been made. River administration departments such as the Yongding River system, the Yellow River, water transport, and the Huaihe River have set up a full-time river governance governor's yamen, which has reduced the buck-passing of various river administration departments and truly solved the problem. The efficiency of hidden dangers in river administration has been enhanced, and the number of hard-working river administration officials has increased, which has played a very positive role in the overall construction of river administration.

Seeing the silence of the crowd, Emperor Chongzhen continued: "I plan to gradually shift to sea transportation for grain and all kinds of discounted silver, and the escort of money and grain, instead of water transportation.

When the more secure route to the north can be clarified, the imperial court will gradually abolish the military system. From now on, the Grand Canal will gradually turn into civilian use, and the Grand Canal will be able to flow unimpeded after paying the full amount of customs duties. "

"Your Majesty can't."

Han Yu stepped forward quickly, saluted and said: "The water transportation is the foundation of maintaining the grain, and the grain is the key to ensuring the stability of the capital. The safety of the water transportation is much stronger than that of the sea transportation. The sea transportation is complicated and the risk is very high. ,if……"

"That's why I said that the imperial court will gradually lean towards shipping."

Emperor Chongzhen interrupted: "Tianjin has been open to sea and trade for so long, don't I know the risks of maritime transportation? But if we can define a safe route, we can effectively avoid these risks.

A safe route cannot be opened up in one year.

Can't it be developed in two years?
Is water transportation really as Han Qing said, without any problems or risks?

What happened to so many drifters in the past?

Once the Yellow River and Huaihe River flood, it will indirectly lead to the suspension of water transport. Don't these Han Qing also know?
Before doing something, can the cabinet stop thinking about not being able to do it, can't it think more about how to get things done safely? "

Gradually clarifying the operation of water transportation by sea is only the beginning, and the root is still taxation. The grain and various kinds of colored silver are escorted to Beijing to collect taxes from the southern provinces, and then control this rich land.

But now under the rule of the Jiangnan provinces, there are many groups who are trying to evade taxes and even evade taxes. Emperor Chongzhen is very aware of these situations, but he can't make great strides to make reforms yet.

If you take a big step, it is easy to pull the egg.

"This matter is settled like this, and the cabinet should draw up a charter as soon as possible."

Emperor Chongzhen snorted coldly, and said: "Don't bring me any difficulties, there are many difficulties, if the cabinet can't do a good job, then I don't mind letting the Ministry of Internal Affairs solve it.

In addition, Zu Dashou, the former admiral of the Yunjun Army, performed well during his tenure and was promoted to the General Soldier of Guangdong. The vacant officer was filled by Wu Xiang. "

The maladministration of water transportation should be checked step by step.

The Liaodong general will be transferred gradually.

Emperor Chongzhen, who now holds the initiative, will not have any indecision. He will use his own method to gradually clean up the garbage.

First control the entire northern provinces, and then gradually point the finger at Jiangnan, Southwest and other places, and then ensure that the reforms initiated by the Ming Dynasty can be gradually implemented.

"Given the importance of water transportation, Han Qing will personally handle this matter from now on."

Looking at the cabinet ministers in front of him, Emperor Chongzhen said: "If this matter is not handled properly, it will not only affect the stability of the country, but also affect the stability of the country.

I hope that Han Qing can think more about the court and Sheji. Now that so many things have happened, if something happens again, how will the world view the court? "

"The minister...obey the order."

Han Yu, who was beaten, looked a little complicated, and bowed his hands to Emperor Chongzhen. He knew about the transportation of water and sea, and he was powerless to recover.

Han Yu also knew that once this was done, it would be even more difficult to criticize Tianjin Kaihai in the future, but how could he, as the chief minister of the cabinet, change the current situation?