There is a space for passenger planes in the late Ming Dynasty

After accepting the imperial court's appeasement decree, Lin Feng judged that the Tatars would not fight any major battles for at least a month or two before joining the invaders, providing a rare opportunity to recuperate and recuperate for the development of the Zhenming Army.

Continuous fighting not only consumes money and people, but also leaves no time to manage the territory, which will inevitably delay the great opportunity for construction and development.

Therefore, Lin Feng decided to use this period of time to focus on internal affairs and straighten out the development of the territory controlled by the Zhenming Army.

Lin Feng used to be a middle-level manager in an investment company. He was familiar with capital operations and had no relevant experience in politics. After more than a year of experience in time travel, he served as county magistrate and county magistrate. During this period, he also paid great attention to study, and now he has become a veteran in governing the country.

Forewarned is forearmed, without prejudging the waste.

Before every big event, Lin Feng is still used to entering the space of the passenger plane, sitting in his exclusive business seat, and thinking about domestic strategies.

Doing a good job in the internal affairs construction of the territory controlled by the Zhenming Army is nothing more than three aspects: staffing, policy implementation strategies, and supervision and execution.

In terms of staffing, after a crash course for officials, all the main officials should be able to be equipped at present, and other deficiencies will have to be dealt with slowly.

Only by replacing officials with officials whom you trust and who understand Zhenmingjun's policies can you talk about governance. Otherwise, if there are no people, who will implement it.

In terms of implementation strategies, the main thing is to implement the three economic policies of farmland, real estate and finance that were specified last time to develop states and counties.

As for the existing state and county governance system, Lin Feng is not prepared to make major changes. Adjustments without sufficient demonstration are better than no adjustments at all.

Isn’t there a saying that running a big country is like cooking a small dish? It’s better to do it without fuss or with less fuss.

Lin Feng will not blindly promote equality and freedom and democracy just because he comes from a later generation. He will do whatever is appropriate for the era. Moreover, those ideas of later generations may not bring more happiness to the people.

For example, at this time, everyone is accustomed to the hierarchy, everyone does his or her job, and doesn't feel anything wrong. If you suddenly declare that everyone is equal, you will make everyone feel unbalanced.

However, in the area of ​​justice, that is, criminal names, Lin Feng plans to increase the intensity of vertical management and set up the Criminal Names Department in the Governor's Mansion, striving to create an environment in which people can complain about their grievances and ensure the implementation of the law to the greatest extent according to Ming law.

In terms of supervision and implementation, the Secretary's Department has established an inspection section, which can be slightly expanded in scale, focusing on supervising the implementation of the major policies formulated by the Governor-General's Office, and providing timely feedback on any deviations.

After thinking about it for a while, Lin Feng stood up and prepared to leave the space. He suddenly thought that it had been a long time since he had opened a blind box. Perhaps it was because the Ming Dynasty had more resources and some items in the space could no longer affect the overall situation, so they didn't care too much.

There were still seventy or eighty unopened suitcases in the cabin, so Lin Feng randomly picked one up.

Maybe it’s been a long time since I opened the blind box, but my luck has indeed improved. When I opened the suitcase, I saw that it should belong to a doctor, or a new doctor in training. There was a set of clinical medicine textbooks inside. This is a good thing. Proper use can greatly promote the development of Zhenming military medicine.

There is also a small medicine box in the box, which contains many commonly used medicines, ranging from cold medicine and anti-inflammatory medicine to treating diarrhea and disinfecting trauma.

These medical-related books and medicines are naturally very useful, but they are not in urgent need now. Lin Feng first sorted the items and put them away, and then left the passenger plane space with a thought.

Back at the Governor's Mansion, Lin Feng asked Lin Jiakang to notify officials related to state and county governance to come over for a meeting in the afternoon to discuss matters related to internal affairs.

The lobby of the state government office.

In the current meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion, everyone participating in the meeting is already in place.

Lin Feng came in and first took a look at the people attending the meeting. Secretary Lin Jiakang, Logistics Department Li Wanxiang, Civil Affairs Department Su Shunian, Jiazhou Magistrate Zhang Yingjie, and Linxian County Magistrate Jiang Yin were all here.

Several people, including Linxian Household Secretary Tang Chao, Liu Hongliang, a scholar from Suidezhou, and Fang Yu, the son of a Jiazhou merchant, who performed outstandingly in the first official selection, were arranged to intern at the Civil Affairs Department, and they also participated this time. The meeting is also for them to learn.

Lin Feng came to the head of the discussion table and sat down. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip before saying: "After we reach the peace agreement with the court, we should usher in a rare period of development. Taking this opportunity, we need to sort out the internal affairs. , accelerate construction and enhance strength.

The main purpose of convening everyone today is to discuss the internal affairs of the territory under the jurisdiction of our Zhenming Army. In the coming year, your Department of Civil Affairs will first tell you the population of the territory under our jurisdiction so that everyone can understand it. "

After hearing this, Su Shunnian took out an account book and opened it and said: "Our Zhenming Army now controls the entire territory of Jiazhou, including the three counties of Fugu, Shenmu, and Wubao, and has occupied Suide City and Yulin Acropolis. In Shanxi occupied two counties in the prefecture: Baodou, Hequ and Linxian.

A total of nine states and counties are controlled. The total area of ​​the territory is about 30,000 to 40,000 square kilometers according to the new weights and measures specified by Your Majesty. The current population is about 130,000 households and about 1.2 million people.

Since we occupied Fugu last year, due to political clarity, economic development, and especially the year-round porridge soup, the population has continued to pour in, and it has increased by nearly 100,000 people in less than a year. "

After hearing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but sigh. It took him only one year to occupy such a large area and have a population of millions. It was indeed a great sense of accomplishment.

However, compared to the huge Ming Dynasty, my own population is still not enough. According to historical data analysis, the population of the country at the end of the Ming Dynasty was approximately 1.6 million.

With a population of more than one million, it is less than one percent of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, we must stabilize and develop with peace of mind, and we must not let it drift.

Lin Feng sighed in his heart for a moment and then said: "In just one year, we have such a large territory and a population of millions. We must carefully consider how to manage it well so that we can have the capital to compete for the world in the future. Next, let's discuss The first thing is to recruit officials from various states and counties. Currently, there are still two state and county supervisors from Baoding County and Mizhi County who have not yet been staffed. Let’s take a look at the candidates.”

"Sir, there are still certain requirements for the chief official of a state government. It is best to have served as a county magistrate or a subordinate official of a state government. The county magistrate of Fugu, Hu Yanming, the county magistrate of Shenmu County, Song Weifu, and the original judge of Jiazhou, Li Runan is all qualified." Lin Jiakang's secretary department is now also in charge of personnel affairs, he suggested first.

After listening to these candidates, Lin Feng weighed it in his mind and said: "Baodezhou is facing the threat of Shanxi's army, so it is still necessary to send the most supportive official. I think I will let Hu Yanming go." "Yanming used to be It's a good fit, but who should be the magistrate of Fugu County?" Su Shunnian asked.

"You have been in Fugu for the longest time in Shun Nian. Can you tell me who is suitable?" Lin Feng asked.

"It turns out that Chen Jianli, the clerk of Fugu County's official office, is familiar with the situation. Recently I heard that his performance is also good. My subordinates suggested that he should be considered." Su Shunnian suggested.

"Zhang Zhizhou, you are familiar with Chen Jianli, can he do it?" Lin Feng then asked.

"Jianli is more stable and values ​​friendship. I think it's okay." Zhang Yingjie replied.

"Then let Chen Jianli do it. I remember that there is also Jia Yonggui in the barracks. Let's promote him to the county government." After all, they are all old people in Fugu. Lin Feng considered promoting him. He had to give more to those who joined earlier. Some benefits.

"There is also the county magistrate of Mizhi. I think I will let Tang Chao, the former secretary of Hufang County in Linxian County, go see it. I have also familiarized myself with the situation at the Civil Affairs Department and can go out and exercise." Lin Feng continued, and he said to the first We have been paying attention to several people who have outstanding performance in the selection of sub-officials. Of course, we should also consider the positions that are vacant.

"Thank you, Lord Governor, for your cultivation!" Tang Chao, who was always a transparent person when attending the meeting, heard that he had good deeds of his own, and immediately expressed his gratitude with great joy.

"Go and work hard. Others will consider it if they have the opportunity in the future." Lin Feng encouraged.

"Thank you, sir!" Several people thanked him in unison.

“In addition, judging from the situation in several states and counties occupied by our Zhenming Army, we can see that wherever officials collude with large households to oppress the people are prominent, they are all places where criminal names are chaotic and county magistrates or classics have a single hand in controlling the situation.

Therefore, I feel that it is necessary to focus on the criminal matters of the states and counties. I consider adding a judicial department in the Governor's Mansion to be responsible for revising the Ming Dynasty law applicable to the territory of the Zhenming Army, supervising the criminal matters of the states and counties, and accepting the grievances of the people. "Lin Feng then announced this important decision.

"Sir, the establishment of this department is to achieve judicial justice for the people in our Zhenming Army territory and ensure that grievances can be redressed. It plays a very prominent role. I think it is necessary." Su Shunnian agreed.

"I also think it is necessary. Who should be in charge of this department?" Lin Jiakang asked.

"The responsibilities of this department are very important, and many matters need to be newly created. It is better for you, Jiang Yin, to come back as the director, and let Li Runan, the original recommendation officer from Jiazhou, be the deputy director.

As for the county magistrate of Linxian County, let Liu Hongliang serve as county magistrate first and be responsible for the affairs of Linxian County. "Lin Feng continued the appointment.

"Thank you for your trust! I will do my best to live up to your expectations." Jiang Yin stood up and said, he was naturally very happy to have the opportunity to return to serve in the central government office.

Liu Hongliang also stood up happily to thank him. He jumped from a scholar in Suidezhou to the head of a county, so he was naturally very happy.

"Okay, that's it for the adjustment of civil affairs and personnel in the Governor's Mansion. Next, let me talk about our policy strategy.

I already talked about this issue a bit during the last officer training. The territory controlled by our Zhenming Army must be pragmatic and realistic. The key is to do two things well. One is to develop the economy and attract the population. In the future, whether it is a war or a competition of strength, the competition will be money and population.

In this regard, the main thing is to implement the three economic policies we formulated last time. The first is to adhere to a land policy that combines public and private sectors. The state and county have confiscated criminals and seized unowned land, and rented it to landless people for farming at a rent of no more than 30% of the land to prevent large households from annexing land.

The second is to improve infrastructure, prosper prefecture and county commerce, and stimulate economic growth through the renovation of commercial streets and agricultural markets in the city.

The third is to set up Zhenming Bank as soon as possible. From now on, the salaries of the Zhenming Army and prefectural and county government officials will be distributed through Zhenming Bank. Each person has an account. By providing interest, it will attract everyone to deposit money in the bank and promote the circulation of money.

In particular, the third strategy is very important. Money can only produce benefits if it flows. In the coming year, your Department of Civil Affairs should carefully consider the financial theory I told you, and let money make money instead of burying it in the ground. "

"Understood, I am taking Fang Yu and others to study it again, and will introduce measures as soon as possible for your approval." Su Shunnian replied.

"This is the strategy I talked about to develop the economy. Another thing is to ensure the fairness of criminal names as much as possible, maintain the tranquility of the people, and maintain social stability. This is the responsibility of the newly established Department of Justice. Jiang Yin, you must also do your best. Think about it.”

"Understood!" Jiang Yin took the order.

"The last thing is to clarify the supervision and implementation. No matter how good the policies and strategies are, if local officials at all levels do not implement them, everything will be zero.

We have already established a Supervision Section in the Secretarial Department. Now with the expansion of the territory, the number of personnel in the Supervision Section can be increased appropriately.

Here I will focus on the functions of the Supervision Section, which are mainly to supervise and inspect the implementation of important matters and strategies assigned or clarified by the Governor's Mansion.

The Supervision Section only has the power to supervise, which is to report on the implementation status of the prefectures and counties visited and submit suggestions for handling after returning. Without law enforcement power, we cannot directly arrest people from prefectures and counties to prevent arbitrary interference with the autonomy of prefectures and counties. This is also a lesson learned from the Ming Dynasty's excessive powers of patrolling and extortion.

Ieyasu, you must sort out the regulations for the performance of supervision responsibilities in accordance with the spirit of what I said today, so as to ensure the effectiveness of supervision and reduce interference to the local area. Do you understand? "Lin Feng explained.

"Understood!" Lin Jiakang accepted the order.

(End of this chapter)