golden scales

The Taoist advocates that the king should do nothing, and the people will be governed naturally.In fact, people always need to have a goal before they can move forward. Many times, it is because the world is peaceful, so people's hearts are slack, which eventually leads to the tragedy that soldiers cannot fight and people cannot support.

After the collapse of the Eastern Captives, Zhang Xianzhong occupied a corner of Yunnan, and the collapse was only in the blink of an eye. Zhu Cihong really had no way to push the huge and bloated Ming Empire to start a new round of war.

It happened that Emperor Chongzhen wanted to go out for a walk, and finally he had an inspiring banner.

Wang Chen was originally a student. In 17 years, Chongzhen was released as a magistrate from the servants of the East Palace. In 18 years, he moved to the magistrate of Yanzhou. In 21 years, he was promoted to Shandong to participate in politics.As far as his origin faction is concerned, this promotion speed is not fast, but it is quite rare to only go around in Shandong Province.This also made him have a deeper affection for Shandong, and he is quite familiar with the people of Shandong.

The emperor Nanxing must pass through Shandong. There are [-] stations in the six hundred miles from the north to the south, and he has to climb Mount Tai. This is the key province of Nanxing this time.So after discussing with the Chief Minister of Shandong Province, Wang Chen was appointed as the guide to meet the driver, and he was specially responsible for the problem of meeting the driver in the states and counties along the way. Everyone had to listen to Wang Chen's mobilization on this issue.

This is also a signal in the officialdom, as long as Wang Chen welcomes the emperor safely and sends him off safely, the next Shandong chief envoy will be his.

Wang Chen was dressed in casual clothes, and brought two scribes into a post office.The inn here has been booked out, and the boss has indeed kept the place very clean.He ordered three meat dishes and one soup, which made the clerk dumbfounded.

"It's okay, I know how to make money myself, so that the people in the mill don't mutter again." Wang Chen explained, first picked up the chopsticks and started eating.

When the two scribes saw the Shangguan's treat, they were not polite, and they ate happily with their cheeks open.

It's been really hard work along the way.

Wang Chen was eating when he saw the gate of the post office was pushed open.Two dirt-covered workers appeared at the door.Peek in.

"Why did you come in! Oh, how did you get such a big piece of soil?" the owner of the post house shouted.

"We're just here to rush dinner." The older man said kindly.

"Second son! Why hasn't the food been delivered yet? Hurry up! Be quicker! I've been exhausted all morning!" the boss yelled inward.

A young man who looked like a monk came out from the back kitchen, his hair was no more than an inch, his body was thick, and he was holding a large bucket full of vegetable soup.I'm afraid it won't weigh thirty to fifty catties, but it's like nothing to him.He said in a low voice, "I'm not idle either. I'll send it over right away, within three to five minutes."

The two workers responded repeatedly and retreated.

The boss stepped forward to educate the guy: "It's good to be able to hire people in Shandong now, don't treat them slowly."

Wang Chen almost sprayed his subordinates with a mouthful of soup. You were the one who refused to let them in just now!

"Third uncle, I don't want to do this." The young man looked resentful: "Why should I look at people's faces? I was even recommended to the martial arts hall!"

"Hey, it's too late to go two years later. Let's deal with the matter of Shengjia's southern tour first. You see, our posthouse is only more than ten miles away from the two stations. Even if Long Live God doesn't pass by our door, just Even the people who come to see the Long Live God have to fill up our shop! Now we don’t repair the house, don’t build a stable, and don’t recruit people, can we do it?” The boss softly comforted his nephew, with pain on his face. Happy look.

Not to mention that Long Live Lord is coming, even if he hasn't come, his net worth has already multiplied several times.Many big households wanted to take away his official post.into a garden.Maybe it can even become a palace!

"The store owner and the waiter, come over and talk." Wang Chen put down his chopsticks.Wiping his mouth, he raised his hand and said.

The boss took a look at this guest who didn't look like a business traveler, stepped forward and said, "Guest officer, what's your order?" The stout young man also followed without saying a word.

"Since there are not enough manpower, why not recruit more people?" Wang Chen asked.

After His Royal Highness the Crown Prince averaged land rights.Land conflicts have been alleviated, and large-scale land mergers will not occur in a short period of time.However, the attachment of farming civilization to the land is inseparable. In the future, there will definitely be a situation where the rich are connected to the fields and the poor have no land to stand on.

The best way is to encourage farmers to transfer to industry and commerce.

Scholars, peasants, businessmen, from the second class to the third and fourth class must have psychological resistance.However, the labor intensity of industry and commerce is not as good as that of farmers.The income is higher than that of farmers, and many people are willing to change careers under this kind of profit, but they lack connections and capital.

These concepts have long been written in the governance manual, but some officials dare not do it for fear of food shortages.Some officials feel that this is putting the cart before the horse and are unwilling to do so.Therefore, the speed of industrial transformation is very slow, far below the speed expected by the crown prince.

Wang Chen is one of the few officials who wants to do it and is willing to do it, but the effect is not good.At this moment, after hearing what the boss said about the labor shortage, I first thought of finding labor from the land.

"This guest officer doesn't know something." The boss said with a sad face: "We are all small businesses here, and the biggest fear is that we will attract dubious people. If there is no guarantee from a reliable person, we will never dare to use it." .”

Wang Chen knew that most shopkeepers and apprentices had relatives. From a small point of view, it was to prevent the apprentices from stealing things and escape, but to a big point, it was to prevent the spies of bandits from sneaking in and attracting bandits.This has been the case since ancient times, and it is not uncommon.

"What kind of guarantee do you usually want?" Wang Chen asked, "Except for old relatives."

Other than that, there's no one to trust.

The boss choked for a moment.

"Is it possible for the government to provide a guarantee?" Wang Chen said, "If the government offices of various states and counties recommend helpers to you, would you dare to use them?"

The boss felt a little hesitant, and probably guessed the identity of the guest.And if the guess is correct, most of them are the direct descendants of the crown prince, and they like to investigate people's sentiments in casual clothes.

Although these Eastern Palace officials are very talkative and willing to do practical things, this matter is indeed a bit troublesome.Let's not talk about how the government judges whether the servants are reliable. If there are really thieves among them, if there is an accident at that time, will the government really pay for it?

"My lord," the boss bowed and saluted, "If something happens to the helper, the government won't care about it?"

Wang Chen's focus was on "reliability", and upon hearing this, he knew that there was indeed a deviation between himself and the boss.People who have experienced the market are suspicious in nature, and they pay more attention to the controllability of risks.

Wang Chen gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry!"

The two scribes were dumbfounded: how do you manage this?

Not to mention whether there will be mistakes in the screening of helpers, allowing bad people to sneak in, even if there is no problem in the screening, Bao Buqi will have evil intentions in the future.

"But I haven't thought about how to manage it yet." Wang Chen said generously: "Shopkeeper, sit down and explain in detail, if unfortunately you hire a thief, what kind of loss will you have?"

Seeing this, the store owner was no longer afraid. From worrying about dirty hands and feet and stealing things from the store, all the way to cooperating with gangsters for profit and ruining his own life, he said everything.The stout nephew behind him didn't take it seriously, and muttered: "There are so many villains in the world."

The boss ignored him, but said to Wang Chen, "Don't talk about the morals of the world. These things have always been like this. My posthouse is just outside the city. There are no high walls. It makes sense to be careful. Sir, What do you say?"

Wang Chen nodded, and said: "What you said makes sense. Let me go back and think about this matter. I definitely can't let no one of you be available."

The shopkeeper was also very happy, saying: "If you really get the favor from the master and solve the difficulties of the small shop, that would be great."

"You're welcome." Wang Chen waved his hand, "I will pay you."

"This meal can be regarded as a tribute to the small shop." The shopkeeper said quickly.

Wang Chen was too lazy to talk, and took out the broken silver and slapped it on the table. He didn't want to lose his official career because of a meal.People say that the officials under the command of the Eastern Palace are the best, and the officials are clean, which is almost breathtaking... Those who say these words must have never been to Liaodong, where there are many corrupt officials exiled.

And the biggest headache is the fishing law enforcement of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, which is really inhumane.Some officials just accepted the gift out of sympathy, and they were negligent and did not report it, so they just came to "get all the stolen goods".After several bloody letters were handed over, they finally began to strictly investigate the crime of bribery, and this did not weaken the "enthusiasm" of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

What a bunch of mad dogs!

Wang Chen couldn't help but feel aggrieved when he thought of his magnanimous official career and relying on caution.Although the official prestige is still there, it is better to be a rich man if he is suppressed by the officials all day long and stared at like a thief by the Metropolitan Procuratorate.It's a pity that under the rule of the crown prince, it is really dangerous for high-ranking officials to become rich.

——What if you go into business by yourself?

Wang Chen shook his head, dispelling this unrealistic thought.At the moment, the labor shortage in Shandong must be solved first, and this labor shortage is not because no one is doing it, but because there are no reliable people who can do it.

How to solve this problem?

……

Wang Chen finally wrote this question into a manuscript and published it on "Shandong Newsletter".The only way he could think of was to encourage the local gentry and those with permanent property to set up labor service companies to gather villagers and provide services.But this kind of call is just empty. In this society where there is no profit and no early rise, how many squires will turn to business because of this?

——How was it solved in the Tang and Song Dynasties?That's right, at that time there were good and low families, and sons of good families were always trustworthy.My Daming household registration does not distinguish between good and low, what should I do?

Wang Chen really greyed because of this.

……

"This kind of thing needs so much effort? Are you still asking for advice in the newspaper?" Liao Xing sat at the table eating a spoonful of honey cheese, and put "Shandong Newsletter" aside with disdain.

As the governor of Zhejiang, Wu Yi was both unwilling and relieved that the emperor Nan Xing did not come to Zhejiang.Although there is no political achievement to brush, but at least take over the pressure of the province.

"However, we also have this problem in Zhejiang. How can we solve it?" Wu Yi has already attached great importance to Liao Xing, and once Liao Xing's term expires, he will ask the Ministry of Officials to appoint him to participate in politics for Zhejiang.

"The solution to the problem is nothing more than dredging and blocking." Liao Xing said: "When the dredging is not working, can we block it first?"

"Blocking?"

"Increase the police force." Liao Xingruo said nonchalantly. (To be continued..)

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