I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 190 Candidates recommended by Gao Gong

Immediately afterwards, Jiajing rang the jade pan on the side, and only heard a 'ding'. Everyone looked solemn and sat upright, which also meant that the cabinet meeting officially started!
Jiajing glanced at Lu Fang, and the latter quickly understood, and immediately stood up and said loudly.

"There are three main matters discussed today. One is the current situation in Fujian, the other is the opening of Quanzhou Port, and the third is the official appointment of candidates for the Maritime Trade Department!"

After Lu Fang finished speaking, she returned to Jiajing and stood still. Immediately afterwards, several elders all got up, bowed slightly to Jiajing and said, "I will obey your orders!"

"Okay, if you have any ideas, you can speak up."

Jiajing swept his gaze over everyone, and said slowly.

"His Majesty, please forgive me for speaking bluntly, the current situation in Fujian is not optimistic!"

As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, Xu Jie stood up and spoke to Jiajing.

"Oh, how do you see it?"

Jiajing raised his eyebrows, and then asked.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I believe that the Japanese pirates were rampant in Fujian first, and now bandits are everywhere! The local people are living in dire straits."

"In order to survive, the people will naturally use all means, and even join the bandits for a bite to eat!" There is Tan Lun in Fujian, but don't take it lightly!"

After Xu Jie finished speaking, he still maintained the previous posture, waiting for Jiajing's response.

"Well, Mr. Xu Ge's words are reasonable, so in your opinion, what strategy should we adopt?"

Jiajing turned his gaze to Xu Jie and asked in a deep voice.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I believe that the first thing to do is to use thunderous means to wipe out the bandits entrenched in Fujian!"

"Then, on this basis, investigate the unjust prisons, punish corrupt officials, appropriately reduce and exempt the local people's taxes, and start with those landlords and gentry. At that time, the government will come forward to take back all the land that was annexed by the landlords and gentry, and then distribute them to the people."

"During the whole process, if anyone dares not to obey, they will be wiped out on the spot!"

After Xu Jie thought for a moment, he said all his thoughts.

"This Xu Jie is really ruthless! In order to package Tan Lun's political achievements, he was able to do so."

As Xu Jie's old opponent, Yan Song naturally knew that the many landlords and gentry in Fujian had an inexplicable relationship with the Qingliu faction!
But right now, Xu Jie wanted to abandon them for his own benefit.

When thoughts were flying, Yan Song stood up and warned: "Your Majesty, I think that Xu Ge's words just now are biased!"

Yan Song suddenly stood up to refute, Jiajing was not surprised by this, but raised his eyebrows and asked.

"Oh, what's the best opinion of Mr. Yan Ge? You might as well tell everyone."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After Yan Song bowed slightly to Jiajing, he put forward his own ideas.

"I agree with what Elder Xu Ge said earlier, we must use thunderous means to wipe out all the bandits entrenched in Fujian! As for measures such as reducing taxes and punishing corrupt officials, I also agree with it."

"It's just that the old man Xu Ge just said that the government should come forward to take back all the land acquired by the landlords and gentry, and then distribute it to the common people, but it is somewhat unrealistic!"

"Let me ask, how many local landlords and gentry are there? If the government investigates one by one, they will only be able to find the year of the monkey and the month of the monkey."

"As for what Xu Ge said just now, it is even more absurd to wipe out those who do not cooperate on the spot. In my Great Ming Law, which article states that people who own more land are guilty?"

After listening to Yan Song's objection, Xu Jie immediately said to Jiajing, "I would like to inform you, Your Majesty, that I am [-]% sure that those landlords and gentry will spit out all the land they have annexed!"

"Old Yan Ge's words just now are clearly preposterous!"

After Xu Jie finished speaking, he also glanced at Yan Song beside him, feeling quite strange about it, and thought to himself.

"Yan Song, what does this have to do with you? I sacrificed the interests of my subordinates! Why are you a strict party here to join in the fun?"

After listening to Xu Jie's words, Jiajing pondered for a moment and made a final decision: "Since Mr. Xu Ge said that he is [-]% sure that those landlords and gentry will spit out the annexed land! Then I am also happy to see him Well, just follow Xu Ge's instructions."

Seeing that the emperor finally stood on his side, Xu Jie's face was full of excitement, and he said respectfully.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Wei Chen!"

Jiajing had a panoramic view of the expression on Xu Jie's face, then picked up the teacup at the side and took a sip.

"But I still have to remind you, try not to cause large-scale turmoil, even if there is turmoil, you have to deal with it! Do you understand?"

"This humble minister will definitely live up to His Majesty's great trust!"

After Xu Jie finished speaking, he returned to his seat.

"Okay, this matter is settled like this! After a while, the household department will make a report and transport the required military equipment, food, salaries, etc. to Fujian."

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Seeing that the emperor had made the final decision, everyone did not dare to raise any objections, so they had to agree.

After a short rest, Lu Fang spoke again.

"The first matter has been discussed, and the second matter will be discussed next. Many matters after the opening of Quanzhou Port."

After Lu Fang finished speaking, Gao Gong stood up first, bowed slightly to Jiajing, and said in a deep voice.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I believe that now that Quanzhou Port is reopening, we should choose a capable official to take up the post!"

"Oh, Mr. Gao Ge looks like he has a plan in his chest, so he must have a suitable candidate in his heart, right?"

Hearing what Gao Gong said, Jiajing asked with a smile on his face.

"Your Majesty really has sharp eyes, yes, I already have a suitable candidate in my mind!"

Seeing that his thoughts were revealed by the emperor at a glance, Gao Gong's expression on his face became more respectful, and he said in a deep voice.

"Oh, who is it?"

Jiajing stroked the dragon head carved on the dragon chair with his hand, and asked.

"I don't know if your Majesty still remembers that with the help of more than 1000 old, weak, sick and disabled defenders in the city, he successfully resisted the attack of more than [-] Japanese pirates and successfully guarded the magistrate of Quanzhou Prefecture."

After Jiajing listened to Gao Gong's words, he began to recall the magistrate's name in his mind.

After a long time, Jiajing slowly opened his mouth and said, "You mean, Yang Zongtai?"

"Your Majesty is wise! This is the person I want to recommend."

Seeing Jiajing recalling this person's name, Gao Gong was quite excited, and then continued.

"Your Majesty, I have already investigated before this. When Yang Zongtai took office, his predecessor left him with a huge deficit! In the worst case, even the salaries of officials could not be paid out."

"And this Yang Zongtai took less than a year to make up for the deficit left by his predecessor, and even made a surplus! And the people of Quanzhou City, under his rule, are getting better day by day."

"Besides, this Yang Zongtai has won the hearts of the people in Quanzhou! If he can be transferred back, many policies of the imperial court can be implemented smoothly."

After listening to Gao Gong's introduction, Jiajing was also a little moved by this, and then turned his eyes to Yan Shifan who was aside, and asked.

"Yan Shifan, do you know where this Yang Zongtai was transferred later?"

Seeing the emperor asking himself, Yan Shifan began to recall the name Yang Zongtai in his mind.

After a while, Yan Shifan responded respectfully: "Your Majesty, after making contributions, this Yang Zongtai, under the recommendation of Qi Jiguang, went to Nanzhili to serve as the Prime Minister of Taipusi!"

"Well, yes, just follow what Elder Gao Ge said! Keep his current rank and treatment, let him return to Quanzhou to work, as for other matters, let's follow the previous ones for now."

Jiajing was quite satisfied with the candidate recommended by Gao Gong, and immediately made a decision.

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Seeing this, everyone knelt down on the ground and said in a deep voice.

(End of this chapter)