Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Chapter 726 Seeking common ground while reserving differences (2)

"Old Zhou Ge, what do you think His Majesty's words mean?" Wen Tiren thought for a while, looked at Zhou Yanru who was leaning on the official hat chair, and said with a solemn expression.

"The stalls are allocated to the mu, and the officials and gentry pay food and errands together. The impact of these two measures is really too great, and the levels involved are too wide.

Sun Chuanting, Chen Qiyu and the others, regardless of the facts in various places, forcibly promoted these measures, which had a great impact on the court and the local area.

What's more, the current Ministry of Internal Affairs is involved in too many matters, and many officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are involved in many matters that are not under their jurisdiction. "

"Your Majesty's mind, who can fully figure it out?"

Zhou Yanru's face was calm, and he said to Wen Tiren: "However, Benfu can feel that there is a high probability that the things His Majesty has done will not expand.

Just like the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River, many things cannot be studied in detail.

You must have a degree in everything you do. Once you really cross the line, for His Majesty, no matter how much pressure you bear, you will definitely fight back resolutely. "

Wen Tiren was silent.

With the downfall of Han Yu, the power accumulated by the Donglin Party in the past has been disintegrated little by little, which has also quietly changed the situation in the court.

Party struggles almost ran through the entire Ming Dynasty.

Especially since the Wanli Dynasty, this party struggle has become more and more fierce.

Qi Party, Chu Party, Zhejiang Party, Xuan Party, Kun Party, Donglin Party, Eunuch Party...

In different periods, there are great differences in the party struggles presented, but there is one point that has not changed from beginning to end.

A battle of interests!

The above-mentioned factions represent all levels of officials and gentry groups, and official and business groups, and are engaged in fierce struggles for their respective interests.

"In fact, there are many things that His Majesty is clear about, but His Majesty has not revealed them."

Zhou Yanru continued: "Like the case of Yanshenggong Mansion, Henan sued the vassals for encroaching on the land, which all shows that the annexation of land under the rule of the state is very serious.

But why didn't His Majesty investigate further?

It's not that there are too many people involved, and the level involved is too wide. If it is really investigated carefully, the stability that the country has always maintained may be destroyed. "

"Elder Zhou Ge means that His Majesty knows something about the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River?"

Wen Tiren's face changed slightly and he said: "This should be impossible, if this is the case, according to His Majesty..."

"Mr. Wen Ge, you think things are simple."

Zhou Yanru waved his hand and interrupted: "If Your Majesty didn't know, then there would not be so many special government offices, there would be no narrowing of the powers of the inner court, and there would be no establishment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Haven't you noticed that since the Ministry of Internal Affairs was set up, there have been no such remarks as people taking profits and eunuchs disorderly governing?

Where did most of these remarks come from?

Isn't it the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River?

It is true that the Donglin Party has collapsed, but are the groups behind them all honest?Don't tell Honsuke that Mr. Wen Ge didn't get in touch with some groups. "

Wen Tiren frowned.

What Zhou Yanru said was very clear.

For example, the current situation in the court and the public opinion between the court and the opposition, and which groups are affected by it, in fact, everyone is well aware of it.

This area of ​​the Jiangnan provinces is like the forbidden area of ​​the Ming Dynasty. The water hidden inside is very deep, and the relationships are even more intertwined. There are as many problems as a cow's hair.

Occupation of official land, evasion of salt tax, evasion of tea tax, mishandling of mining tax, business tax...

If we really talk about it, like the original industrialization planned by Emperor Chongzhen, in fact, the best area to promote it is the southern provinces of Ming Dynasty.

A large number of self-cultivating farmers were deprived of their land and became a proletarian group. They were forced to gather in various cities for their livelihood.

The provinces in the south of the Yangtze River are geographically superior, adjacent to the sea, and the scale of silver circulating or hoarding among the people is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

If it really develops, the momentum it will burst out is by no means comparable to that of the northern provinces.

However, for Emperor Chongzhen, he would not concentrate the core of the reformation on the southern provinces until he gradually transformed the northern provinces and gradually developed all the infrastructure and industries in the corresponding fields. Province.

Why?

The provinces in the south of the Yangtze River are full of rebels.

Each of them only pays attention to their own interests and ignores the interests of the country. No matter how many difficulties the court encounters, it has nothing to do with them.

"Honsuke has said everything that should be said."

Zhou Yanru stood up, looked at Wen Tiren, "Actually, you can also see that what His Majesty is doing is to change the situation of the country.

After all, the Jianlu rebellion and the bandit rebellion in the past had a great impact and influence on the imperial court.

If His Majesty is offended, once the size of the Ministry of Internal Affairs expands and inflates again, and it desperately wants to march into the Jiangnan provinces, then the situation will be serious. "

"Benfu understands what Elder Zhou Ge means."

Wen Tiren frowned and said: "However, in recent years, the changes in the court have made many people restless. If His Majesty breaks this balance, the consequences..."

"What will happen in the future, let's talk about it later."

The corners of Zhou Yanru's mouth raised slightly, and he looked at Wen Tiren, "Could it be possible that Mr. Wen Ge can ensure that your official career and mine will always be prosperous?

do not forget.

We can be reused and promoted to the cabinet, who gave it to us.

Benfu doesn't want to get involved in this matter anymore. If Wen Ge always wants to continue to get involved, then it's business as usual, and Benfu won't accompany him any longer. "

Wen Tiren: "..."

Putting aside some superficial things, it is not difficult to see that the factions that exist in the DPRK are mostly quietly coalescing for the purpose of fighting for interests.

Just like the Chu Party, Zhejiang Party, Kunming Party, and Xuan Party, don’t they all come from the Jiangnan provinces?
Just like the Donglin Party, isn't it from the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River?
The conflict of interests is extremely complicated, and there are too many things involved internally. If the interests of some groups can be satisfied, the interests of other groups will inevitably be affected.

So in the current court, the Donglin Party has faded out of the power field, but the forces behind them will choose new spokespersons.

"By the way, Mr. Wen Ge should know that after the Ministry of Internal Affairs takes control of Jiangnan Weaving, it will gradually sell bonds to the outside world." Before leaving, Zhou Yanru said.

"Do you know why the interest on the bonds issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Jiangnan is so high?"

"!!!"

Wen Tiren's face changed slightly, and he looked at Zhou Yanru in surprise, yes, how could he forget about this matter.

"Our Majesty, it's not as simple as the world thinks." Zhou Yanru said with emotion: "If the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River are in chaos, I'm afraid that the money will probably not be cashed. Regarding the matter of the sea, His Majesty has never had any reason to back down."

(End of this chapter)