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Chapter 350 Speculations about the Ministry of Transportation

After reading the information about Xia Yunyi collected by Xiuyiwei, Liu Sheng knew that Xia Yunyi was originally in Renzhi County, Fujian Province, but he returned to Songjiang Prefecture last winter to mourn his mother.

When the Wei army went to the south of the Yangtze River this spring, some Ming-minded gentry contacted Xia Yunyi, hoping that he would stand up and lead the people of Songjiang Prefecture to resist Wei, but Xia Yunyi closed his doors and refused to see anyone.

On the other hand, Jinshan Wei Qianzong Wu Zhikui, who was once a student of Xia Yunyi, could be regarded as an active member of Songjiang Prefecture's surrender to the Ming army.

This is very interesting.

At least it shows that Xia Yunyi is not disgusted with Damei, and may even acquiesce in his heart that Damei will replace Daming.

Seeing that Zhang Kuang and Xia Yunyi were Jinshi in the same discipline (in the tenth year of Chongzhen), Liu Sheng asked his guards to send a copy of Xia Yunyi's information to Zhang Kuang and Hou Tongzeng each.

Chen Zilong and Xia Yunyi have a very good relationship. If Xia Yunyi can be persuaded to serve Da'ei first, it will be much easier to persuade Chen Zilong to surrender.

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Songjiang Prefecture governs Huating.

Xia Yunyi was explaining the essence to Xia Wanchun in the study when he saw the housekeeper coming to report, "Sir, the book boy of Lord Hou from Zidi (Zhudi Town) has sent a greeting card."

Hou Tongzeng?

This name instantly appeared in Xia Yunyi's mind.

The Zidi Hou family has been running the business for several generations and is now considered a prominent family in Songjiang Prefecture.

Hou Zhenyang, an official of the previous generation, was well-known for his uprightness when he came to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He was demoted by the ruling eunuch party because of his opposition to Wei Zhongxian. After returning to his hometown, he still insisted on writing a letter to impeach the eunuch party, and his reputation spread far and wide.

After Chongzhen succeeded to the throne, Hou Zhenyang was granted the title of Shaoqing of Taichang Temple.

There were originally three brothers of the Hou family in this area. The second brother, Hou Min, died young, and the third brother, Hou Qi, was only a scholar (scholar) and had some fame in the literary world of Songjiang Prefecture.

The eldest son, Hou Dongzeng, had a prosperous official career. After becoming a Jinshi in the fifth year of Tianqi, he went to Jiangxi to consult and supervise academic affairs.

He had heard that this man had surrendered in Jiangxi, but he didn't quite believe it. After all, Hou Dong and his father were both known for their uprightness, but Hou Dong had been an official with considerable political achievements and was known as a virtuous man.

Now that this person has appeared in Songjiang and came to visit him, he is afraid that he has really died.

Maybe even lost his job!

Otherwise, he was an official of the Ming Dynasty in Jiangxi and was either defeated or captured, or lived in seclusion in the mountains. How could he show up in Songjiang to visit him?

Looking at the name sticker, Hou Tong once said that he would visit tomorrow morning.

Xia Yunyi frowned and thought for a while, then wrote a handwritten letter, handed it to the housekeeper and said, "Go and give it to Hou's bookboy."

"Yes."

After the housekeeper left, Xia Wanchun said: "It is rumored that Hou Dong once surrendered to Wei, but my father actually allowed him to visit?"

Xia Yunyi sighed, "After all, Hou Tongzeng and I had some friendship in the past. It's a good idea to see each other."

Xia Wanchun suddenly smiled and said, "I think it's hard for my father to calm down these days, so he must be thinking about Shi Xi, right?"

"You kid, what are you guessing? I have to stay in mourning for your grandma for three years. How can I become an official during this period?"

"What about three years later?" Xia Wanchun asked.

"focus on studying!"

Xia Yunyi scolded Xia Wanchun but did not answer him.

The next day.

Hou Dong once visited.

Xia Yunyi received him in the living room and asked Xia Wanchun to come out to meet Hou Tongzeng, but then sent Xia Wanchun out.

Then Xia Yunyi asked directly: "There are rumors that Brother Hou surrendered to Wei, but now it seems to be true."

Hou Tong once felt a little ashamed, but he thought that Damei's replacement of Ming Dynasty was the general trend and a matter of obeying nature and the people, so he was not prepared to hide anything. He said: "If you don't hide it from Yi Zhong (Xia Yunyi's character), you have gained your majesty's trust. I am now the great general." Shangshu of the Ministry of Communications."

Although Xia Yunyi guessed that Hou Tongzeng might have resigned, he was still surprised when he heard the news.

He didn't understand what the Ministry of Communications was, but he couldn't understand the official position of Shangshu.

He never expected that Hou Dongzeng would not only become an official, but also become a second-rank minister!

For a moment, Xia Yunyi had mixed feelings in her heart.

I despise Hou Tongzeng's moral integrity a little bit, but I also feel a little bit envious for no reason - Dawei is indeed very likely to dominate the world and become a minister in the new dynasty. Who wouldn't envy those who are interested in an official career?

On the surface, Xia Yunyi's expression turned cold involuntarily, and asked: "Then why did Hou Shangshu come to look for Xia?"

Hearing the sarcasm in Xia Yunyi's words, Hou Dongzeng couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "In the two hundred and seventy years of Zhu Ming's reign, Zhu Mingguo has suffered from many serious diseases and many disadvantages. It is like a building that is about to collapse and cannot be saved by human power.

Based on the current situation in the world, even without the sudden rise of Damei, Ming Dynasty would probably be replaced by Li Chuang, not to mention that there are still Jiannu outside the pass who are eyeing him. What do Yi Zhong think? "     Xia Yunyi was silent.

He had to admit that what Hou Dong had said was right.

Since Yang Sichang failed in encircling and suppressing the three rogue bandits Li, Zhang, and Luo, the Ming Dynasty was hopeless.

At this time, Hou Tong once said: "If there is a new dynasty to replace the Ming Dynasty, in today's world, Damei is undoubtedly the most suitable.

The slaves are a foreign race. If they enter the customs, they will probably lose our Han clothes and clothes, treat us southern Han people as inferiors, and drive them like slaves like they did in the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties.

As for Li Chuang, he was too cruel to the gentry and big households, and he was incapable of governing the world. Even in terms of military affairs, they were no match for Damei, but they were at a disadvantage with the Ming army.

It was difficult for the Ming Dynasty to resist the invasion of the Jiannu invaders. If Li Chuang captured the country, he might not be able to stop the Jiannu invaders. If we want to eliminate the problem of slavery, only Dawei can do it in the world today.

In this way, for the sake of the Han family and the hundreds of millions of people in the world, Yizhong thinks that Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan should surrender to Dawei, so that the world can retain more vitality? "

After hearing these words, Xia Yunyi finally guessed Hou Dong Zeng's intention, and said in surprise: "Do you want me to persuade Duke Shen to surrender?"

Shen Youlong is currently the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi and the governor of Guangdong. He has been in office for several years and holds real power. He is undoubtedly a key figure affecting the situation in the south.

Hou Dong once praised: "Yizhong is smart. I am indeed here on orders to ask Yi Zhong to help persuade Shen Youlong to surrender."

After hearing Hou Tong Zeng's explanation of his purpose, Xia Yunyi was silent for a while, and then said: "Hou Shangshu has a high regard for Xia. Although Xia has met Duke Shen several times, it is difficult for him to influence his decisions on national affairs."

Hou Tong once said: "I and Yi Zhong may not have the same weight alone, but what if we add Chen Zilong?"

Xia Yunyi was surprised when he heard this, "Chen Zilong also surrendered?"

"No." Hou Tong once shook his head, "After he was captured in Shaoxing, he refused to surrender, so he was punished with hard labor. If he did not perform meritorious service, he would probably not be released until three years later."

Xia Yunyi frowned after hearing this.

He knew that Chen Zilong was captured when he was appointed as the governor of Tong in Shaoxing. He originally thought that Chen Zilong was not killed by the Wei army and was under house arrest because of his status. Unexpectedly, he was sentenced to hard labor for three years.

Chen Zilong was born into a family of officials, how could he endure the hardships of hard labor?

Don't fail to survive three years and die of exhaustion in Zhejiang.

The Xia family and the Chen family were family friends, and he and Chen Zilong were even close friends. He had even planned to let his son Xia Wanchun become Chen Zilong's teacher and learn the art of imperial examination making.

When Chen Zilong was in trouble, he could not remain indifferent.

Hou Tongzeng said again at this time: "If Yi Zhong can persuade Chen Zilong to surrender first, and then we can persuade Shen Youlong together, we will be much more confident.

If Shen Youlong is willing to surrender, Fujian and Guangdong and Guangxi can avoid many military disasters, and I don't know how many people can be saved from this disaster. Isn't Yi Zhong unwilling to do something that is beneficial to the people of the world? "

Xia Yunyi once served as an official in Fujian, so he naturally hoped that the people of Fujian would suffer less from the war.

And now he also feels that the country under Damei's rule is indeed much better than that under Ming Dynasty.

Perhaps, for the sake of the people of the world, he should not care too much about his personal reputation and should contribute to ending the war.

Thinking of this, Xia Yunyi said: "Brother Hou, how about you let me think about it for a few days?"

After hearing that Xia Yunyi changed his name to "Brother Hou", Hou Tongzeng knew that the matter was probably done, so he smiled and said, "Then I will come back to visit in a few days."

Seeing that Hou Dong was about to stand up and leave, Xia Yunyi finally couldn't hold back and asked: "Brother Hou, what kind of yamen is this Da'ei Transportation Department?"

Hou Tong once said: "Transportation, as the name suggests, is the place in charge of the world's roads and rivers, and postal and postal matters are also under its management.

His Majesty once said that when the world is unified and peace and prosperity come, the Ministry of Communications will be of great use.

I have repeatedly speculated on this matter in private, thinking that Da'ei, the founding hero of the country, might have intended to imitate the Qin Straight Road of the past and overhaul the world's roads and even canals. "

"Imitate the Qin Zhidao and build roads and canals all over the world?!" Xia Yunyi was surprised after hearing this, "Qin Shihuang built the Great Wall, Zhidao, and the Lishan Palace, making the people of the world suffer from hard labor, and then he became a violent Qin, and his second generation died.

The Sui Dynasty also fell due to Emperor Sui Yang's canal construction and three conquests of Goguryeo. Doesn’t that person know the lessons learned from the past? "

Hou Tong once pondered: "Looking at His Majesty's conversation, he should be well-informed and knowledgeable about ancient and modern history. He must know the stories of the Qin and Sui Dynasties.

Moreover, His Majesty's government before and after the founding of the People's Republic of China was mostly about caring for and caring for the people, and he should not have done so much labor like Emperor Qin Shihuang and Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty.

His Majesty said that he might have other ideas for overhauling the world's roads in the future. I don't know the specific reasons as I have only been in the Ministry of Transportation for a short time. "

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(End of this chapter)