The first assistant of the poor family

Chapter 584 Storage and National Transportation
In other words, the core of the warehousing plan is never the warehouse, but relying on big data for reasonable deployment.

This is precisely the most difficult place to achieve in Daming.

Because the level of technology limits the input of big data, it is also difficult to realize the output of big data.

However, it does not mean that the big data model cannot be realized at all, it just requires more manpower.

Does it make sense?
of course!

Storage can not only avoid the vicious consequences of food shortages, but also provide sufficient support for the important towns on the nine borders.

Once there is a shortage of military rations on the nine sides, they can be allocated from neighboring prefectures and counties immediately, and the feedback time is very short.

In the past, the Ming Dynasty relied on merchants to transport grain to the Nine Borders.

The imperial court encouraged merchants to transport grain to the Nine Frontiers, and distributed warehouse banknotes according to the amount of grain delivered.

The merchants then used the warehouse money in their hands to go to Lianghuai and Zhejiang to exchange for Yanyin and sell salt for profit.

The biggest problem with this model is the lack of core control.

If the salt is used indiscriminately, it may even lead to a lack of trust, and the consequences will be dire.

And an empire must not lack core control, especially in the supply of military rations.

Xie Shen's storage plan can solve this problem very well.

"Siming, your storage plan may cause an uproar in the ruling and opposition parties again."

Gu Dingchen said quietly while stroking his beard.

Xie Shen laughed loudly and said, "It's okay, I've already gotten used to it. When the new policy was first implemented, there was a lot of criticism from the government and the public, but only Duke Xiya and Duke Muzhai supported me. The situation is much better now."

Wang Shouren smiled wryly and said, "Siming really knows how to make fun of himself. Although I don't quite understand your plan, Brother Yu still supports you."

Xie Shen's heart warmed.

It is actually very lonely to be an official in this position.

The so-called high places are too cold, it is talking about being in a high position, it is difficult to have close friends.

Xie Shen is glad that he still has a few friends who can make friends.

And Wang Shouren is obviously one of them.

"If the storage plan is implemented well, it can maximize the use of resources. For example, I only have one stone of rice, but I can exert the effect of two stones of rice. But if the storage plan is not implemented, the rice and grain scattered around , maybe even a stone of rice will not have the effect of half a stone."

Wang Shouren's eyes lit up.

"I understand Siming's meaning somewhat. Could it be that the parts are turned into wholes, and the complexity into simplification?"

Xie Shen nodded approvingly: "Although it's not exactly what Shouren said, but the idea is similar."

"But I'm afraid it will cost a lot of money to implement this storage plan?"

Wang Shouren frowned.

"It must be less expensive than re-digging a Grand Canal."

Xie Shen joked.

"Uh"

Hearing this, Wang Shouren couldn't help lowering his head in shame.

He is indeed a bit too idealistic.

People like him are actually more suitable for theoretical research and academic research, not for politics.

Even politics is not suitable for the cabinet.

However, Xie Shen strongly recommended it, and the emperor issued an imperial decree, so Wang Shouren really couldn't refuse.

It just so happens that Wang Shouren and Xie Shen's personalities complement each other perfectly.With Xie Shen as the chief assistant, Wang Shouren didn't have to worry too much.

"Siming's words really make Brother Yu ashamed."

Wang Shouren smiled sheepishly and said, "As long as it is beneficial to Daming and the common people, it is a good thing."

Xie Shen nodded and said: "When I was in the cabinet, there were Xiyagong and Muzhaigong and they didn't feel anything, but now it's my turn, but I feel a huge burden on my shoulders, and I don't dare to relax for a moment. .”

After a short pause, Xie Shen continued, "Have you heard about the White Lotus Sect, Brother Shou?"

Wang Shouren was taken aback by Xie Shen's unexpected turn of events, but he quickly continued, "Of course I heard about it. The White Lotus Sect is very troubled in Henan, Hebei, and Shandong, and there is nothing local can do."

Xie Shen sighed and said: "Actually, some remnants of the previous dynasty used ghosts and gods to confuse people's hearts. Sometimes I also wonder why the common people are easily bewitched? Could it be that the Ming Dynasty also had something unsatisfactory, which made these people Is there a chance for ghosts and snake gods to take advantage of?"

It was actually inappropriate for Xie Shen to say these words, but there were no outsiders in the cabinet, so he said what he said.

Gu Dingchen pondered for a moment and said: "Siming is right. Although we have made a lot of efforts, Daming still has many shortcomings. But this is not terrible. As long as the monarch and ministers are united, Daming's national fortune will definitely flourish."

Xie Shen nodded in relief.

The issue of the White Lotus Sect will not be handled very smoothly. Even if the imperial court tries its best to strangle it, it is unlikely that it will be completely wiped out in a short period of time.

This half-religion, half-community organization is extremely harmful, and if it is allowed to develop, it will have a serious impact on the rule of the empire.

The best way is to let the people recognize the face of the White Lotus Sect members through propaganda, so that they can instinctively reject them.

In any case, this is a thorny issue before him, and Xie Shen still needs to ask His Majesty the Emperor for instructions.

"Shouren, Jiu and you all read the memorial first, and I will go to meet His Majesty."

It is said that Zhu Houzhao only lived in the Leopard Room for a few days after returning to Beijing this time, and then came to live in the Forbidden City.Some people say that this is because of Concubine Du. After all, Concubine Du came from a humble background. Zhu Houzhao moved down to live in the Forbidden City in order to make her feel valued.

Anyway, it's a good thing.

At least when Xie Shen went from the cabinet to the emperor's bedroom to ask for an audience, he would not cross the entire palace and go out through the Xihua Gate.

When he came to Huagai Hall, Zhang Yong immediately approached courteously and said, "Xie Ge is here."

The two got along very happily when they were in Tai'an. Although they didn't rise to the level of allies, they could at least be regarded as friends.

"Well, Eunuch Zhang, is His Majesty in the palace?"

Zhang Yong nodded and said: "Your Majesty is playing chess with Du Niangniang, our family will go and report."

Uh.
The timing doesn't seem too coincidental.

That's all, since you're here, just wait. After all, it's a business and it's not appropriate to delay.

To Xie Shen's relief, not long after Zhang Yongtong reported, Zhu Houzhao announced that he had an audience.

Xie Shen straightened his clothes and strode towards the hall.

The Huagai Hall smelled a strange medicinal fragrance, which was exactly the same as what he had smelled in the elegant house on Mount Tai.

It seems that His Majesty the Emperor really loved Concubine Du so much that he completely reproduced the taste of her mountain residence in order to please her.

"Your Majesty and Your Majesty, thank you Shen."

As soon as Xie Shen saluted, Zhu Houzhao waved his hands and said, "Give me a seat, sir."

Zhang Yong quickly ordered the little eunuch to bring Jindun, and put it behind Xie Shen.

"I thank Your Majesty Long En."

Giving a seat is the custom of the monarch and his ministers after they meet, Xie Shen naturally will not shirk it.

He raised the hem of his robe and sat down, then cupped his hands at Zhu Houzhao and said, "I have two important matters to ask Your Majesty to judge."

(End of this chapter)