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"Domestic conflicts are divided into major and minor, urgent and non-urgent. When the national treasury is tight, the main conflict should be dealt with first, and both urgent and non-urgent.

In this way, famine can be ruled out.

The main non-emergency conflict is to restore people's livelihood and ensure food production. The country should adopt long-term policies, lighten the tax and pay less, encourage farming and land reclamation, and encourage trade.

The main conflicts are natural disasters and plagues, which catalyzed the demise of many dynasties in history.So something must be done.

Plagues are divided into curable and incurable. Those who can be cured are given priority, and the rule is the main one. It can win the hearts of the people and have quick results, and the local food production and social order can be restored as soon as possible.Those who cannot be ruled should focus on prevention and order the common people to work together to rule. "

"Then how do you think about natural disasters?" Li Beichen expressed his appreciation.

Murong Chi can afford the number one scholar.

"The key to natural disasters is to properly handle the disaster and do a good job in the aftermath. I believe that properly responding to natural disasters is more popular and more important than dealing with plagues."

"But I think it is more important to deal with the plague. Because of the spread of the plague in the south, countless strong men were killed and injured, and some villages only survived [-]%. It seriously affected food cultivation and military service for city defense."

Rebutted by Li Beichen, Murong Chi pondered for a moment, but still said bluntly: "I don't think so. The input and output of disaster relief can be quantified, the effect is immediate, and it is easy to implement. But the plague is like a bottomless pit, and the effect is unpredictable."

Murong Chi knows, as Mencius said: "If you talk about a big man, you will despise him." When speaking to a big man, one must be calm psychologically, and don't be intimidated by his power.

Everyone is afraid of big shots and pleases him. If you are the same and dare not express your own opinions, then there will be no effect.

"It makes sense. There are floods in the south and droughts in the north. Both of them need a large amount of funds for disaster relief and reconstruction. Where can I get them?"

"Your Majesty, you may let it out. The imperial court has evidence of corruption among officials at all levels. If the disaster-stricken area can actively raise funds for disaster relief, then forget the past. Otherwise, the five or nine clans will be implicated by the amount of money. Non-disaster-affected areas, other officials , You can voluntarily surrender in private, hand over the corrupt property and silver taels, then you will not be held accountable, if you can confess your accomplices, you will return [-]%."

Li Beichen was a little moved when he heard this, but he calmed down instantly and shook his head: "All the court and the court are virtuous ministers. This will definitely affect the trust between the monarch and his ministers. Everyone is in danger, and it may cause chaos in the court. It is not appropriate."

"The minister is ignorant and short-sighted."

Li Beichen turned to a smile, and paused briefly: "You can pass it on, the former Minister of the Household Department searched his house and found a large amount of corruption money, as high as more than 200 million taels of silver, and also found a journal of bribery and bribery during his tenure.

If the relevant person voluntarily surrenders and hand over the money, the past will be forgotten; if he refuses to hand in the money, he will be severely punished in accordance with the laws of Ming Dynasty. "

Everyone has been beheaded, so it is natural to let the beheading be justified, and at the same time squeeze out the last drop of his use value.

What's more, after a simple search, assets equivalent to more than 200 million silver were found, including about 50 taels of cash and silver notes.I don't know how many hidden assets there are.

It is also right to die.

"Your Majesty is wise. I obey the order."

"Aren't you afraid that I will offend you by saying the above?" Li Beichen asked with a smile.

Murong Chi replied respectfully: "Your Majesty is vain, far-sighted, and a wise ruler. Why should I be afraid of this? In ancient times, those who dared not tell the truth to the king were just out of selfishness, worried about gains and losses, and were afraid of losing benefits or being punished." I am open-minded, and I am not afraid. If the emperor condemns me, it must be because my knowledge is not deep, and I am more diligent."

Li Beichen was very satisfied after hearing this, and smiled on his face: "Okay! If the name is not correct, the words will not go well. Our plan is very big. I will grant you the Minister of the Household Department and the Imperial Academy."

"I have little talent and little knowledge, and I don't have any qualifications, so I never dare to take on such an important task." Murong Chi immediately knelt down, panicked and at a loss.

"Why should a scholar be humble? Your ancestors came from a scholarly family, and the officials worshiped the minister. Although they had different positions at the beginning, they were loyal and upright, and Taizu respected them very much. Now that you have learned a lot, I hope you can follow the example of your ancestors and do your best. benefit the people."

Talking about family glory and family and country feelings with nobles, and pointing out the world with intellectuals, even if you talk about ancient and modern times, you will certainly move people's hearts.

"Thank you for your majesty's kindness. It's just that I still think that I am not worthy of the big responsibility. Please choose another talent."

"What I value is your integrity. I hope that you will do what you say and become my minister. Do you have any well-known talents to recommend to me?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. I will be loyal and devoted to Your Majesty with all my heart. There is indeed one person I want to recommend to Your Majesty. The name of this person is Chen Ning, who has the talent of Su Qin. He is familiar with the classics and Tao Weilue, and has superhuman courage and courage Confidence, but the personality is a bit dissolute and arrogant."

"Where is this person? What is his background? Has he served in the court? How do you know that he is a great talent?" Li Beichen made no secret of his thirst for talent.

"Chen Ning, whose name is Tianxiang, was born in a poor family in Chu. Because of financial difficulties, he lives in his own house. Although he only passed the exam, he is familiar with classics and has extraordinary insights. In everything, we must focus on the key points and grasp the main contradictions. It is his idea. It is also his idea that the top and bottom share the same desire, eliminate disadvantages and promote benefits, prosper internally, and prevent external worries."

"Very good. The heaven is auspicious, the country is auspicious. Such a talented person, let's announce him into the palace now. Tonight we will hold a candlelit night to talk about the past and the present. Send a car to Mr. Murongchi's residence to invite Chen Ning."

Li Beichen didn't have much appetite at first, but after this conversation, he was in high spirits and ate more food.

They kept asking Xu Fuhai to add soup to Murong Chi's pickled dishes, and they talked happily.

In less than an hour, Li Beichen heard that Chen Ning had arrived outside the door, so he quickly walked out of the room and stepped down to greet him.

Chen Ning kowtowed on the spot, Li Beichen helped Chen Ning up with a smile, and the three of them entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation together.

After taking his seat, Li Beichen looked Chen Ning up and down.This person has sharp eyes, a straight waist, and a strong body, but his thick eyebrows are thick, and he looks like a person with a relatively tough personality.

After thinking for a moment, he turned his head and asked Xu Fuhai: "Dafu, have I seen this person before?"

Xu Fuhai listened to Li Beichen's words, looked at them carefully, and said in surprise: "I have indeed seen him. Last spring, His Majesty seemed to have seen him from afar above the teahouse when he was visiting in Weifu. At that time, he was on the street Debating knowledge with others seems to be about the scientific examination system."

Last year, Chen Ning failed the ranking, and was brought up in public again to the old street debate, his face turned red: "It's my lord."

"Very good, this is fate. University scholar Murong Chi strongly recommends you, saying that you are a great talent, but don't let him down. I intend to ask you to accompany me and give advice from time to time, so please don't refuse. I was in a teahouse earlier. Above, your claim does not sound very clear. I would like to hear the details."

Li Beichen picked a loquat and ate it cheerfully, "Try it, this is a white jade loquat just delivered from the south. Don't be restrained."

"Your Majesty, I am fortunate to meet such a gentleman as Brother Murong. I am flattered and grateful to see Your Majesty today. Your Majesty has a driving force, and I would rather go through fire or water, and I will not say no!" Chen Ning's voice was like a bell, giving people a sense of high spirits.

"It's so good. Draft the decree, and seal Chen Ning as a sixth-rank attendant and join the Imperial Academy." Li Beichen paused, and then ordered: "Another mansion in the capital, 100 taels of gold. The treasury is not sufficient yet. Talk about expressing your heart. I hope you can come up with more good strategies for me and help the country prosper."

Chen Ning didn't expect Li Beichen to speak so frankly and be so respectful to the corporal, he was stunned for a while, and then came to his senses after a while, and immediately kowtowed to thank: "Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!"

This is talking about benefits with the grassroots, crises with the middle class, and dreams with the nobles.

The three talked at night while holding candles, and they talked very happily, with hahaha laughter from time to time, forgetting the time.

This is the change Li Beichen wants.Gradually incorporate fresh blood, cultivate your own talent team, and play the emotional and treatment cards well.

At the end, Li Beichen took out the passage between King Yan Zhao, King Yan Hui and Le Yi in "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" from several cases, and asked Chen Ning and Murong Chi what they thought of it.

"This……"

How can such a sensitive topic be discussed in person?

Just talk openly with husband and wife about "derailment" and "property distribution".

It's okay to talk well.

If the talk is not good, it will be a catastrophe.

Mutual suspicion between the king and capable ministers is a natural dilemma.

Unchanged since ancient times.