Ming Zhengzhi, I am Zheng Kezang

The Qing court was well prepared, and Huaxia was no exception. On the third day of June in the 14th year of Wucheng, Zheng Kezang swore to lead the Northern Expedition in the outskirts of Wuchang. The eldest son, Zheng Anyang, called back to the central government from southern Jiangxi and Guizhou, where they served respectively.

At this time, Zheng Andi and Zheng Anyang are both in their thirties. After more than ten years of experience, although they are not fully mature, their impetuous temperament has completely disappeared. Although they know that Zheng Kezang will call him back this time It may be related to the task of staying behind in the country, but both of them behaved very calmly, without worrying about gain or loss.

Zheng Kezang was very pleased with the performance of his two sons, for which he praised: "The Zhenguan has done a good job in southern Jiangxi. I heard that he has visited all the inspection departments. How do you feel? "

The 30-year-old magistrate of a county replied respectfully at this moment: "I have only had a preliminary understanding of the situation in the county. I haven't had time to make plans for the county government. I can't be praised by my father."

"That's my fault. I knew I should have let you stay in Suichuan, so that you can show your ambitions." Zheng Kezang said while watching Zheng Andi's reaction, and saw that he was not rejected. Shocked by his own words, he nodded secretly. "Forget it, since I can't see you governing with one hand and one foot, let's first talk about what specific plans you have."

"Returning to the words of the father, I have traveled all over the county, only to sigh how wise the policy of building national roads proposed by the father in the morning is." Zheng Andi flattered him calmly, this It is probably also the inevitable harvest after being in the place for a long time, and the edges and corners are smoothed. "If you don't build roads, you can't traffic the treasures out, and you can't attract merchants. There is no tax for merchants. With the terrain of Suichuan's seven mountains, one river, and two fields, I'm afraid you have to rely on the provincial and government levels every year. Appropriate relief."

"That's true," Zheng Kezang nodded. "Suichuan is located at the eastern foot of the Luoxiao Mountains. There are still rare treasures on the mountain, but the roads are not smooth. Otherwise, selling "Moso" bamboo would be a big income." Speaking of this, Zheng Kezang asked again. "There is no money in the county, and we can only rely on two levels of assistance from the provincial government. How are you going to build roads?"

"Erchen has discussed with Wan'an County, and plans to jointly build the road from Wan'an to Suichuan first." Wan'an is adjacent to the Ganjiang River, and its commerce and trade are far more prosperous than Suichuan's. Naturally, the financial resources are also much richer. The two counties jointly built the road. Naturally, Suichuan wanted to take advantage of it. "As for this part of the county, I'm going to mobilize the gentry in the county to donate some money, and then mobilize the meritorious people in the county to contribute."

Zheng Kezang interrupted suddenly: "How did I hear that there is quite a conflict between the meritorious society in Ganzhou Prefecture and the local gentry?"

Zheng Andi replied: "The meritorious people do not pay the land tax, and occupy the original status of the gentry. Naturally, the two sides are not used to each other. However, the construction of the road will benefit the whole county. I believe that the two parties may be able to Hand in hand."

Zheng Kezang commented: "It's wishful thinking, it's too naive. If you go back and look at the 24th history, there are countless cases where both sides gain or even lose because of the fact that both parties benefit from cooperation."

I don't know if Zheng Andi listened to it, Zheng Kezang said again: "If I were in your position, I would hand over the road construction to the Gongmin Association or one of the gentry, and allow them Set up card fees, and charge them a tax every year, and then after 50 years, the right of way will be returned to the government, and then people will travel for free."

Zheng Kezang then added: "Although the gentry may be richer, I will mostly let the meritorious society handle this matter. There are many contradictions, and it is very difficult to handle this matter well.”

Zheng Andi thought for a while: "My father is wise, but if I adopt my father's method, my ministers will still let the gentry do it. The reason is that they are unanimous. At most, the county workshop will come forward to organize the construction. , the gentry only need to invest money, or they can avoid the disadvantage of delaying the completion of the project.”

Zheng Kezang looked at Zheng Andi in surprise: "You have your own way, which is a good thing."

After finishing speaking, Zheng Kezang turned his head to Zheng Anyang and asked, "Bao Guan, how is your teaching doing?"

In the Ming and Qing dynasties, Jiaoyu was the official name of the academic officials in the county, but in the Huaxia Dynasty, it was the honorific title of the head of a branch of a school department. The head of the sixth rank and the head of a certain local (provincial) branch of the Ministry of Education are still higher than the general county of the sixth rank, but Zheng Anyang's dispatch also has the words "learn to walk when he is in office", so he is lower than the actual official. The upper rank is exactly equal to Zheng Andi's grade, which can be regarded as Zheng Kezang's painstaking and deliberate arrangement.

"Returning to my father, although Zunyi is a first-class mansion in Guizhou, it is far inferior to the first-class prefectures in Huguang, Yidong, and western Sichuan provinces, let alone the same as the rich places in Jiangnan and Guangdong. Let’s discuss it together.” Zheng Anyang’s words were not out of distress. "Zhu Zi Shi

Zheng Kezang thought for a while: "You hand over a copy in the name of the Zunyi Prefecture of the Faculty, and go through the process."

Zheng Anyang knew that Zheng Kezang valued his own opinion, so he was a little excited: "The third thing is about Taixue, my son and several sacrificial wines thought that now all ministries and yamen are coming in separately, so the unified bureaucracy Is it out of date to take the test, or the ministries will list the vacancies every year, come up with the test questions themselves, and let the Ministry of Officials do the assessment on their behalf."

Zheng Kezang stood up and walked around the room a few times: "I'm afraid Tai students will pick and choose from now on"

Zheng Anyang immediately interjected: "It may be possible to use the method of the previous school, or it may be required that Tai students are only allowed to apply for one or two divisions at a time, and it is stipulated that they can only take three divisions at most four times."

Zheng Kezang smiled to himself, obviously this son is not as stable as his appearance shows, he is still a bit worse than Zheng Andi, he didn't say anything, and he solved the two related problems The way was put on the table in one go.But this is also understandable, after all, it is related to who gets the reserve position, if you are not tempted at all, then there is a real problem.Of course, it may also be that Zheng Andi and Zheng Anyang are in different positions. Although they are both from the sixth rank, one is in charge of the overall situation and the other is in charge. There is a natural difference in the rhythm of the development of things. Put the two of them in the place and continue to polish, as for who is in what position, it has to be weighed before deciding.

Naturally, Zheng Kezang's inner considerations cannot be made public. After all, Zheng Anyang is a legitimate son, and there is Chen Xianqiao, the queen's mother, behind him, so Zheng Kezang does not want to hit him too much. Anyway, he is fighting for the reserve position. It's a long-distance race, as long as you can hold on, you should be able to sharpen the final winner.

"You should write this matter in the notebook together." Zheng Kezang decided to end this topic and turn to the main point. "I'm going to send troops to the Northern Expedition in the near future. Originally, the queen was supposed to continue supervising the country. But the queen has been feeling unwell recently, and her energy is low. So after much deliberation, I'm going to choose one of you. As for the other, let's go to the north to experience it. .” Zheng Kezang asked. "Tell me, which one of you wants to stay, and who wants to go north with you?"

Zheng Andi and Zheng Anyang looked at each other. The two naturally knew that going north could share joys and sorrows with Zheng Kezang and fight against the enemy. Naturally, Jane was in the heart of the emperor, and if they stayed, they could also get the name of Jianguo, not to mention occupying the position in the battle for the reserve position. First of all, even the angle of vision will be different.How to choose, this is a dilemma, and perhaps Zheng Kezang's further assessment.

After thinking about it for a long time, Zheng Andi asked: "I am afraid that the position of supervising the country will show his face in front of all officials."

Zheng Kezang replied with a smile: "That is to say, the minister above can see clearly, and as for the below, you can almost see a hazy shadow."

Zheng Andi took a look at Zheng Anyang: "So, I choose to accompany my father to go north."

Zheng Anyang hesitated for a moment, and then said: "I am also willing to accompany my father to go north."

Leaving aside what Zheng Andi thinks, Zheng Kezang has already made a decision: "There is no need to argue, the precious official will be selected first, then do as the precious official wants, Baoguan, you can stay and supervise the country." "

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