golden scales

"I have already offended the matter by being the supervisor of the country. Now there are ignorant people who accuse my son and minister of having a separatist heart. I really don't know how to defend myself. I wanted to return to Beijing immediately and listen to the hadith. There are many disadvantages, the southeast is turbulent, and it is related to the country's food and taxation. It is dependent on the livelihood of the people, and dare not abandon it. Therefore, my son and minister are willing to risk the criticism of the world, and also seek to clear the world for the holy son of heaven.

"In order to avoid the suspicion of loyal ministers, Xiao Xiao jumps the beam, and I ask the Holy Son of Heaven to abolish the two capital systems, use the Nanjing Imperial City as the palace, and withdraw the Nanjing Ministry Temple system; the southern Zhili jurisdiction is An (Qing), Hui (zhou), Jiang (Ning) ) Suzhou (zhou) and two provinces, set up three divisions, and selected herdsmen and officials, all of which were under the jurisdiction of Beijing's six ministries..."

The earthquake in the Jiangnan officialdom caused by Jiliucang in Kunshan, no matter whether it is the Nanjing boss or the Zhejiang envoy who is responsible, will be unclear on the grounds of "traitorous party frame".Only when Zhu Cihong stands up can the label of "partisan struggle" be removed and the original purpose be returned to: the government is unclear.

Assuming responsibility means coming up with a solution. Since some people suspect that the crown prince’s supervision of Nanjing is to separate half of the country—although this logic cannot withstand scrutiny, some people did shout it out.Then the crown prince simply abolished the two-Beijing system. Beijing is the only political center, and Southern Zhili is divided into two provinces, which are directly administered by officials sent by Beijing.

By doing this, you can always prove your innocence?

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"Indeed, doing so can indeed prove that the crown prince himself has no ambition to set up another court, but I am afraid that the officials in Nanzhong will not have such an easy life. The six ministries in Nanjing, the temples, courtyards, and departments, the officials who should be abolished may have to There are as many as two thousand." The old man with white head and white beard sat on the official hat chair and said slowly while peeling oranges.

Sitting on top of the old man is Shi Kefa, the current supervisor of Huguang.He was transferred from the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of War in Nanjing to the governor of Huguang. It was obviously a flat transfer, but in fact he was a relegated official.After arriving in Wuchang, Shi Kefa found it increasingly difficult to carry out government affairs.On the one hand, the stragglers in Chu town have not been eliminated, and bandit gangs have formed in many places to separate the county.On the other hand, there are more Miao Tong Yi people in Hunan, who do not accept the education, and the times are smooth and the times are chaotic. If they want to send troops to wipe them out, they will suffer from no soldiers.

The main force of the mountain division is in the two lakes.On weekdays, he can still respect the local shepherd's officials, but the division commander Luo Yukun follows the Ministry of War's document in everything, and ignores the governor's flag at all.Shi Kefa's temper could not be as decisive as Hong Chengchou and Yuan Chonghuan's to kill generals like chickens, so he had to slowly consume them in a peaceful mind.

Although the local official business is not good, Shi Kefa has not forgotten Nanjing and the world's major events.His aide's surname is Yao and his name is Kang. He is knowledgeable about the past and the present. He seems to have the talent of Wang Zuozhi, so he is only called "Mr. Yao".Treat him with respect as a teacher, without any arrogance.

Yao Kang wrote a book "Taibai Sword" at the beginning, alluding to the current situation with the chaos of Wangchao in Tang Dynasty, and proposed the national policy of "uniting the captives and suppressing the bandits", which was recognized by Shi Kefa.It turned out that Donglu was not the Xirong in Tang Dynasty, and Ming Dynasty did not have "Guo Ziyi". If it weren't for Donglu's mistake in decision-making, I am afraid that half of the south of the Yangtze River could not be preserved.

This matter made Yao Kang depressed for a long time.He became more and more cautious about the situation in the world, and dared not say more.But now the situation in the south of the Yangtze River is clear to him.Because the reaction of Jiangnan Shilin has not changed for more than a hundred years, it is too easy to judge with just a few tricks.

It's just that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's reaction is often unexpected, and it's really a bit unconstrained.

"If Beijing really withdrew Nanjing, wouldn't it be a one-shot exchange for the Crown Prince?" Shi Kefa said: "With the support of Nanjing, after all, it will be easier to govern than to separate the two provinces."

"I don't see it that way." Yao Kang cultivated his temperament all the year round.At this moment, I clearly felt that my spirit was tense.He carefully said: "There are very few people in Nanjing who are inclined to the crown prince, but there are only a few five or six ranks. If the Nanjing system is really withdrawn, for him, the power will be more concentrated, and he can directly give orders to Nan Zhi Three divisions in two provinces."

"The head of the third department of the new province still has to report to Beijing, so it's better to directly command Nanzhi." Shi Kefa disagreed.

"I'm afraid the scholars in the south underestimated the power of the crown prince's control over the government." Yao Kang said leisurely, "In the cabinet. Li Yuzhi didn't leave for a long time, just because Wu Sheng wanted the president to take the exam this year. Wait for Wu Sheng After accepting these students, Li Yuzhi should retire. Jiang Dejing was ordered to manage Huanghuai, and he has been supervising the work outside. The two elders who actually work are the crown prince's people. Why should he worry about Beijing's treatment of him? Handicapped?"

Shi Kefa still had some disbelief in his heart.Both Wu Zhen and Sun Chuanting are experienced and capable officials, and they will never blindly follow the crown prince's wishes.The so-called companion is like a tiger, how can there be no friction between old adults like them and the radical crown prince?

Yao Kang said again: "Actually, Nanjing is too ruthless, forcing the crown prince to come up with such a desperate plan."

Shi Kefa said: "Scholars have always thought they could do it with the sharpness of their swords and pens. Who would have thought that newspapers, as a thing, could unleash such a huge momentum. Speaking of which, newspapers are also the New Deal implemented by the crown prince."

Yao Kang shook his head and said: "Voice and criticism are one thing, and resignation and begging to go is another. The two are clearly the Crown Prince's efforts to wait for everyone to show their chariots and horses, show their knives and guns, and then use their strength to fight back. Let’s think about it, Duke Ming: If there hadn’t been such a big commotion among the scholars in the south of the Yangtze River, and if there hadn’t been such a united effort, how could it be so easy for the crown prince to abolish the two-capital system?”

Shi Kefa followed Yao Kang's train of thought, and couldn't help sighing: "Now Jiangnan is like a separate domain, and even the emperor may have to withdraw from Nanjing."

"That's right, it's not the crown prince that's being guarded against, but Jiangnan is actually a unified country." Yao Kang shook his head and put an orange in his mouth to warm it up.Tangerines cannot be stored for long, Zhang Dai's fourth uncle, Zhang Yefang, invented a way to preserve them, which is to collect them in yellow sand tanks with Jincheng straw or dry pine hair.After ten days, if the grass has moist air, replace it.In this way, it can be stored until the end of March, and the sweetness and crispness are as fresh as those picked.

Although extravagant, it is favored by big families in the south of the Yangtze River.

Although Shi Kefa is clean and honest, he doesn't blame himself for the necessary expenses of life.What's more, Yao Kang is also addicted to oranges, so it is natural to ensure the supply.

"As soon as this article came out, Jiangnan didn't know how to respond." Shi Kefa asked.

Yao Kang said: "Old masters can say nothing more than the word 'ancestral system'."

Shi Kefa was silent.The ancestral system is the sharpest weapon, but it is also the weakest argument.Moreover, taking Nanjing as the ancestral system itself is somewhat untenable, because everyone knows that Emperor Taizu Gao was not satisfied with Nanjing as the capital.He once used Kaifeng as Beijing and set up Beiping Mansion, which was later re-established as Kaifeng Mansion.In the 24th year of Hongwu, Crown Prince Biao was sent to inspect Shaanxi to investigate the transfer of the capital to Guanzhong.

From Yongle to Zhengtong years, the status of the capitals of Beijing and Nanjing also changed several times, either with Beijing or Nanjing as the leader. It was not until the sixth year of Zhengtong that the system of the two capitals of the north and the south was finally determined.

If there is another quarrel, it will be another battle of words, and Nanjing will probably be at a disadvantage.

"If you think about it, I almost feel that the Crown Prince provoked all of this." Yao Kang said suddenly: "If Nanzhi is divided into two provinces and divided into six departments, then the Jiangnan Shilin system originally relied on South and Zhejiang as the main pillars. , it became a struggle for the establishment of three provinces. According to the Anhui and Jiangsu provinces designated by the crown prince, the former has money and the latter has talents. Once the two provinces are separated, the people will be divided into township parties. Wouldn’t it be given to the crown prince to defeat each of them? Chance?"

Shi Kefa hesitated and said, "I'm afraid the crown prince is not good enough to manipulate people's hearts?"

Yao Kang smiled and said nothing.

"Sir, what do you think Jiangnan should do?" Shi Kefa asked again.He knew that even though he had left Jiangnan, there would definitely be a letter from someone over there asking him what he thought, so it was time to lay the groundwork first.

"Jiangnan is rich and prosperous, and the world knows that if they are willing to share a piece of the pie for the crown prince, maybe all problems will be solved." Yao Kang laughed.

"Fenrun? Crown Prince? This world belongs to his family..."

"Does Duke Ming believe it?" Yao Kang interrupted Shi Kefa with a wave of his hand, "This world belongs to the Zhu family in name, but the emperor wears rags, while the rich and powerful families in the south of the Yangtze River have several replacement silks and satins for their servants. If there is no national change, maybe this situation can last for decades. After the Jiashen change, the crown prince has learned the essence of copying his family and supporting the army, so will he turn a blind eye to the fertile land in the south of the Yangtze River?"

"The Crown Prince's appetite is limited after all, and he has to be concerned about the reputation of his predecessors and future generations. If the Jiangnan family can share some benefits, it will be fine. If he is determined to eat alone, I am afraid it will be rare." Yao Kang sighed: " It's a pity that people die for money!"

Shi Kefa shook his head. He heard that the cabinet had discussed the "Tax Law" as early as 18, but it was still unable to reach a consensus because of the obstruction of Mr. Jiang Ge.If this method can be achieved first in the south of the Yangtze River, it will undoubtedly be the most favorite thing for the crown prince.

Letting go of Jiangnan's affairs for now, Shi Kefa said again: "My affairs in Huguang are also complicated. I tried my best to promote the new policy of the East Palace, but there were many obstacles and little effect. I was about to go to Shu, but I was worried that I would be misunderstood by the crown prince. I am in support Jiangnan, attack the new law. Alas."

"Duke Ming's concern is not exaggerated." Yao Kang said, "Huguang is difficult to govern because there are no officials who are willing to be cruel. They all want to enter the palace of famous eunuchs, so why would they want to offend the local government?"

"They are not afraid that the Crown Prince will take them down..." Shi Kefa sighed.

"What are you afraid of? Aren't the officials above?" Yao Kang laughed.

"But I don't want to support them." Shi Kefa showed disgust on his face, he didn't have a good impression of those mediocre people.

"It's simple," Yao Kang said, "Forcing all localities to pay up the regular tax. As long as they can hand over the food, it will be the greatest support for the crown prince. Minggong doesn't expect to enter the palace, so what do you care about?"

"This……"

"Then collect some evidence that the subordinate officials abused the people and hand it over to the Crown Prince."

Yao Kang talked about the countermeasures in a few words, and after eating the last few pieces of orange in his hand, he clapped his hands and said goodbye. (To be continued..)

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