back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 862 Thoughtful
"The imperial decree has arrived, Duanming Palace Bachelor, Longtu Pavilion is waiting, and Feng Jing, editor of Jixian Academy, will receive the decree!"

In the city of Chang'an, above Feng's residence, they probably didn't expect the imperial edict to come suddenly, and after a while of panic, they finally set up the incense table and prepared to receive the imperial edict.

"Zhi said: The Book of Changes says: 'A home that accumulates goodness, there must be more celebrations.' There is no one who accumulates goodness by himself, and then loses his strength. How can I be stingy with praise? Er Feng Jing is a scholar of Duanming Palace, Longtu The cabinet waited for the system, and served as the envoy of the three divisions in Yuanshou. It is currently compiled by Jixian Academy. Its righteousness in nature, its good conduct, and the principles of the four directions have made great contributions to the country and great virtue to the people. It is appropriate to praise and compile it to show Potential virtue. Here is a special gift to you: the position of the chief assistant of the cabinet, assisting me in the community. You are not ignorant, but you still know the glory. I only rule the world with literature, and fight chaos with force. The army commander Rong will be the mainstay of the court, The dry city of the country. How can those who win the three yuan, if they don't work hard to serve you, can they lose their achievements and not praise them to favor them? Feng Qing burns his salary and breaks through the scriptures. It is appropriate to be awarded the first assistant minister of the cabinet. The edict is ordered in the play, the toe is outstanding, the green lock shows the training of the righteous party, the team clothes are radiant, and the purple Chen shows the light of Yuqing. Hope Feng Qing will not fall into the sky, he needs to learn from Marquis Wu, and do his best for the country and the people! Therefore, the 12th day of the first lunar month of the [-]th year of Hongxiang."

After listening to the imperial decree, Feng Jing didn't come back to his senses for a while, when he saw the servant who announced the decree closing the imperial decree and handing it to him with a smile, he came back to his senses and said quickly: "Mr. Feng Jing respectfully asks Tianan!"

Xuanzhi's servant said: "Saint Gong'an!"

Feng Jing followed the etiquette: "Thank you for your grace!"

Xuanzhi's servant did not tire of saying: "Heaven's grace is mighty."

Feng Jing couldn't calm down, and said in a trembling voice: "Minister Feng Jing, Yongfu resignation!"

"Yicheng is a warning. Feng Shoufu, you must work hard in the future! It is difficult for your majesty to make up your mind to choose you as the first assistant. By the way, you go to the Ministry of Officials and resign from the original post of editor of Jixian Academy, and follow me." Let's go to the palace to face the saint..." Xuan Zhi's servant remembered Lu Chengqi's order, and did not dare to neglect it at all.

Feng Jing was already 52 years old at the time. He had been kneeling for a long time, and his knees were a bit inconvenient.With the support of his family, he struggled up: "I have to thank you, father-in-law!"

After finishing speaking, he made arrangements, took the official seal, and went to the Ministry of Officials with the servant. After handing over the work, he entered the palace through Xuande Gate.

Looking at the less magnificent Xuande Gate, Feng Jing felt emotional for a while.

The past in Sanyuan is unbearable to look back on, suddenly like a night, it has been years.

Feng Jing always had great ambitions, but when his luck was not good, he was demoted again and again after he became the third minister of accounting.If Lu Chengqi hadn't come to power himself, he would still be a prisoner in Hengzhou.

After being transferred back to Beijing, Jixian Academy edited "Hong Xiang Dadian", worked hard, and almost finished, but the fruit was about to be plucked.It stands to reason that Feng Jing should be angry, but when he thinks that he has become the chief assistant of the cabinet, this loss is nothing.

When they arrived outside the Chui Gong Hall, the servants went in to reply to the order, leaving Feng Jing there to sigh.

Not long after, the servant came out again and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty has said that there is no need to report to Feng Shoufu if he wants to see you in the future!"

Such an honor can only be enjoyed by the emperor's close ministers. Only then did Feng Jing believe that he was really appointed as the chief assistant of the cabinet.

After entering the Chui Gong Hall, Feng Jing bowed his head and said, "Minister Feng Jing, thank you for your majesty's grace!"

"Okay, okay, why are there so many red tapes?" Lu Chengqi's voice came from the front, "Closer and talk!"

"Observe the order!" Feng Jing adhered to the principle that etiquette cannot be abolished, respectfully put his hands on his chest, and stepped forward to wait for instructions.

"Feng Qing, what do you think about Jiangnan?"

Lu Chengqi didn't raise his head, and continued to review the memorial, which had already been submitted by the new cabinet.The country is so big, if Lu Chengqi doesn't hire a few helpers, how can he get there?Do you have to go to court before dawn like Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, and then review memorials until midnight?Zhu Yuanzhang was born with mud legs and was full of energy. Although Lu Chengqi had exercised, he didn't dare to make fun of his own life!
Feng Jing is also a bold person, otherwise he wouldn't offend Yang Daoqi and demote him again and again.Immediately said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the Jiangnan incident has both advantages and disadvantages!"

"Oh, what do you say?"

Lu Chengqi heard it interesting, immediately put down the golden pen, and said: "Let's sit down and talk about it."

Feng Jing thanked him again, and after sitting down, he said bluntly: "Your Majesty, I originally produced grain in Dashun, mostly on Shandong East Road. Shandong East Road is close to the Yellow River, and Beijing's grain is guaranteed. Now Your Majesty has transferred it away from Shandong East Road. People, going south to the south of the Yangtze River to reclaim wasteland is certainly a good thing for the country and the people, but it takes a lot of time to transport grain from Beijing. In the south of the Yangtze River, only Suhu and Huguang produce more grain. In the south of the Yangtze River, although there are many water pools, it is hard There is no waterway directly leading to Jingzhao, how can we transport grain to Chang'an conveniently? There are more than one million people in Chang'an, if only relying on Jingzhao for grain, it is only a drop in the bucket! Your Majesty also knows that food is the most important thing for the people. Something happened..."

Feng Jing had wanted to say these words for a long time.However, his official words are light, and the Shangzuo must not be taken seriously.Furthermore, the Jiangnan matter was led by Xu Chongguang, the former chief assistant, and all memorials had to be approved by the cabinet.
There is a saying that one learns one's wisdom through a ditch. Feng Jing has suffered a lot, and has long learned to hide his strength and bide his time.He was able to speak freely until he became the chief assistant of the cabinet at this moment.

Lu Chengqi nodded, and said: "This statement is reasonable. Feng Qing's concerns are also my concerns. Feng Qing, please take a look. This is Li Jie, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Chen Xun, the supervisor of Qintian Supervisor, Yu Ying A memorial from Tianfu."

Feng Jing took it and took a look. It turned out to be a large water conservancy project to open a canal!

He was taken aback immediately: "Your Majesty wants to connect the Yellow River and the Yangtze River?"

"exactly!"

Lu Chengqi said with a smile: "Only the canal can make the south of the Yangtze River completely become my Dashun granary! It's a pity that the ministers of the court, whether they have self-interest or fight for the party, all play the impeachment of Li Jie, Chen Xun, and I will stay in the middle and carry it hard." Come down. How can such short-sighted people understand my lofty ambitions? It’s just that the national treasury is tight, and I’m thinking about whether to let the people benefit, and call water transport merchants to build the canal together.”

Since ancient times, the construction of water conservancy has been a big project, let alone digging a canal?
After careful consideration, Feng Jing said slowly: "Your Majesty has far-sighted considerations. It's just that the treasury has been unable to make ends meet recently. What can we do?"

"That's why I thought about whether to add the river transportation fee to the transshipment department. The road has been repaired to Henan Prefecture, and every time I get on the car, I need to pay the fee. Although the river transportation is self-provided, the canal is not free to use. I For goods of one hundred shi, the freight of Baiwen River will be charged; for one thousand shi, one will be charged, and so on. As for the canal, it will be excavated together with merchants and hired young and strong, and merchants who participate in the excavation will be charged half of the river freight for a period of 30 days. In [-], what does Feng Qing think?" Lu Chengqi's plan had already been carefully considered, and it was also the best solution.If there are no merchants involved, even if the Grand Canal has been dug, it will be blocked in the future, and it will be difficult to dredge it.

(End of this chapter)