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Chapter 631 It’s not difficult to be a good official
Chapter 631 It’s not difficult to be a good official
The Portuguese were willing to go to Manila Port to purchase goods just to avoid quotas. Some of these goods would be shipped to Goa and then sent to Europe via sea for sale. Some will be sold to the Dutch in Batavia and Malacca nearby to make quick money.
This idea was also proposed by Hong Tao to Zuo Guangdou, the new governor of Nanyang. Great changes occurred in the Port of Manila. The Spaniards who had been entrenched for decades were wiped out overnight. The Dutch, who also came from afar like them, were vigilant after learning the news. and fear certainly more than schadenfreude.
If the Dutch did not dare to trade at the Port of Manila, then all the output of the Ming Dynasty would have to rely on the Portuguese alone in addition to being digested domestically. This kind of business is the least promising and the most fragile.
How should we lure the Dutch over? Sending an envoy to Batavia to formally negotiate with the East India Company counts as one, but the two sides have never had formal contact before, and they are extremely ignorant and distrustful of each other. Who takes the first step is very important. Anyway, Ming Dynasty does not want to Catch up.
It seems unreliable for Chinese businessmen to act as middlemen to persuade the Dutch to believe that the Ming Dynasty court. There were not many Chinese businessmen doing business in Indonesia in this era, and they were mainly concentrated in Banten. It was difficult to fundamentally influence the decision-making level of the East India Company.
At this time, the Portuguese living in Haojingao became the most suitable middlemen. Their countries were in a state of war, but the businessmen did not become mortal enemies. If the Dutch want to obtain goods from the Ming Dynasty, they can only change hands through the Portuguese, and if the Portuguese want to buy large quantities of spices, they can only go to Dutch merchants.
Zuo Guangdou, dressed in regular clothes, stood on the pier, looking at the thousands of Guangzhou people who came to see him off with tears in his eyes. It's only been three years. I just obeyed the emperor's will and completed my duties as an official. I didn't seem to do much except not taking advantage of the opportunity to make money.
As a result, he won the heartfelt love of the local people. In addition to a sense of happiness and accomplishment, there was also a faint sense of loss. It turns out that it is not difficult to be a good official, and there is no need to learn to be rich and talented. In the future, it seems that being a Jinshi will become less and less valuable.
"Inheritance, the sea route to Manila is difficult and dangerous, so take care of yourself!" Contrary to Zuo Guangdou's low profile, Zhuang Yuanchen, who moved from Fujian Zuo to participate in politics and moved to Guangdong Zuo Buzheng, was neatly dressed and full of glory.
As a Jinshi in the same subject and more than ten years older, it is natural to feel happy to see my little brother advance step by step, but also to worry. After working in Fujian for several years, I have long been tired of hearing rumors about Manila. The Governor of Nanyang sounds very majestic, but his work is very difficult and even involves considerable risks.
"Brother Zhongfu, don't worry. Although His Majesty is thousands of miles away, he has already paved the road. We are just following the trend. With them by our side, I feel like I have three heads and six arms. What should I fear if there is a navy guarding me?" have!"
As soon as he talked about work, Zuo Guangdou immediately put aside his feelings of separation, and his fighting spirit ignited again. The newly returned people of Luzon Island are uncertain and have a lot of waste waiting to be revitalized. It is indeed not as good as Guangdong in terms of foundation, but it is not without its advantages.
The reason why the special zone is special is that the key is to do things expediently. As long as it does not violate the emperor's grand strategy, all specific details can be adapted to the situation. There are no restrictions on many etiquette and rules, which makes it easier to use all abilities.
Moreover, taking up the post in Luzon was not just a mere commander. The dozen or so young officials behind him were the team given by the emperor. Although most of them came from Jiayinke Jinshi and Haitusi, and had entered officialdom for a short time and lacked experience in governing, they were energetic and motivated. They were much better than when Li Zhi and Yuan Yingtai went to Guangdong alone to take up their posts.
"I am still honest and open-minded, but I am full of pressure here. I am afraid that one day I will be a little negligent and make the younger generations laugh!"
Zhuang Yuanchen also had something to say about these young officials. The emperor was really not partial and only gave Zuo Guangdou a complete team. The chief officials in Fujian, Shandong, and Beizhili all had this treatment.
But he felt different from Zuo Guangdou, and he was more worried that the speed of being better than the old was too fast, as if there was always someone behind him holding a whip, and he didn't dare to breathe for a moment, and his mind was exhausted.
"...Brother Zhongfu is too worried. Let's not say that they may not all be able to meet His Majesty's eyes. Even if everyone has the ability to be a political envoy, you and I will not be the first batch to be replaced." Regarding this kind of worry, Zuo Guangdou seemed to really not care.
"Oh? What's that for? Yi Zhi will tell you quickly to clear up your doubts!" Even though Zhuang Yuanchen was ranked second in Ding Weike's first class, after entering the officialdom, Zuo Guangdou was not as clear-eyed about many issues as Zuo Guangdou. Hearing this, he quickly asked for advice.
"Shanxi, Shaanxi, Zhejiang, and South Zhili, the best among them are likely to be the chief officials of these places in the future. The ones who should be uneasy are the vegetarians, not you and me."
"...Yes, this day will come eventually, but I didn't expect it to be so soon!" Upon hearing these four place names, Zhuang Yuanchen's face immediately darkened. The New Deal developed rapidly in Beizhili and Shandong, far exceeding expectations. Based on the experience gained in Guangdong and Fujian, I thought it would take at least three years and five more years to see improvement. Unexpectedly, in just one year, farms and factories have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain.
If this trend continues, I am afraid that in less than three years the emperor will continue to increase the areas where the New Deal is promoted, which are the four provinces Zuo Guangdou mentioned.
Zhuang Yuanchen, a native of Huzhou, Zhejiang, has been implementing the New Deal in Fujian for such a long time. He is very clear about the characteristics of the New Deal and what methods will be used in the promotion process. When I think about the possibility that my family may not like the New Deal, I feel confused.
There is a saying that it is difficult for upright officials to deal with household affairs. When explaining the principles and methods to others, they always speak righteously and enforce the law impartially. But once it is their own family's turn, how many of them can really kill their relatives with justice?
"Brother Zhongfu is too worried. My younger brother's family is in Nanzhili. If the New Deal comes to pass, he will not receive any preferential treatment, but he is not worried." Zuo Guangdou saw this and immediately understood what Zhuang Yuanchen was thinking, but he had no intention of sympathizing.
"Can Yi Zhi teach me?" Zhuang Yuanchen thought for a while, yes, Zuo Guangdou was in a similar situation to himself, why wasn't he worried?
"Hey, this method was not created by my little brother! Brother Zhongfu, do you know how your majesty can control the government and obey the law?" Seeing Zhuang Yuanchen about to salute, Zuo Guangdou quickly intervened to stop him, not because he was polite, but because he couldn't bear it. rise.
"The navy and the army...well, we also need to add the Royal Horse Guards and the Haikou Division. These two are the support for your majesty's dragon to enter the sea!" It is not a good thing to make arbitrary remarks to the emperor. Zhuang Yuanchen looked at it He looked around and lowered his voice.
"No, no, your Majesty's advantage lies not in soldiers but in your heart. Looking back on your Majesty's coming to the throne, no matter whether the new policies he proposed are correct or not, there has never been any duplicity.
When employing people, you don’t need relatives to make appointments; when you make appointments, you set an example; under the order of reducing vassal status, the first thing to be reduced was the cost of the Forbidden City. Since then, His Majesty has never eaten more than four dishes per meal, has not bought new clothes for many years, and the three main halls have not been rested to this day.
With Your Majesty leading by example, we can just follow the example and follow the example, so there is no need to find another way. The younger brother has already told his elder brothers to understand this truth. The general trend is that they cannot help but listen. Brother Zhongfu is deeply favored by the emperor and holds an important position. He cannot be negligent in this regard! "
Zuo Guangdou really saw it clearly, and he didn't just look at the surface, but found the root. Whatever the emperor does, his subordinates will learn it. You don’t have to think too much about it, it’s absolutely correct.
As for someone in the family who is ignorant, then you have to find a solution individually. If you can't even do this by cultivating yourself, harmonizing your family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world, it's better to stop being in the officialdom as soon as possible.
"Governor Zuo, the ship is ready. It's getting late. Please move!" Before Zhuang Yuanchen could think of anything else, a navy man came forward.
"Guangdong will be handed over to Brother Zhongfu. Farewell, little brother, the future is long!" Looking back at this familiar city, Zuo Guangdou clasped his fists in front of his chest, saluted Zhuang Yuanchen as if entrusting a child, and then rushed to the local people seeing him off on the pier. The merchant chief bowed his head and then followed the hundreds of naval households onto the springboard.
The sails were raised, and there was a roar of gongs and drums and firecrackers blasting on the pier. The warship slowly left the dock and entered the sea along the Pearl River, followed by hundreds of ships of various sizes. The scene was very spectacular.
"As an official, if you can get this gift, what more can I ask for!" Zhuang Yuanchen couldn't help but feel excited when he saw this scene while standing on the dock. Who wouldn’t want to stand on the deck of that battleship and be loved by all the people at this time? When I came to Beijing to take the exam, who didn’t have a sincere heart?
(End of this chapter)
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