The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1180

[1180. Chapter 1125 God rewards hard work]

Yang Yiqing felt extremely dizzy.

He is a Jinshi and controls Shaanxi Ma Zheng and the trilateral system. He has made outstanding achievements.

Of course, this time it was a big mistake.

If you make a mistake, admit it. Yang Yiqing admitted it.

But… even though he survived and was dismissed from office, he could accept it. The worst he could do was go home and take care of himself.

But deposing him as an official is another matter.

Officials, people often call them cheap officials. This Fang Jifan…he…he insulted me.

Yang Yiqing looked sad and angry.

After hearing this, Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said: “Where can I serve as an official?”

Fang Jifan said: “Now Baoding Mansion is hiring people…Although Yang Yiqing is a little older, he looks a little uglier…”

“… …”

Yang Yiqing is ugly, this is the pain in his heart.

At first, he was ranked among the best in the gold medal list. However, when the Ministry of Civil Affairs selected officials, he was not favored by others because he looked a bit like a deer-headed mouse. As a result, others entered the Imperial Academy and became a commoner. He was unlucky and was sent to the outside world as a scholar. As an official, if you don’t rely on your own ability to stand out, I’m afraid… it will be difficult to turn over.

Fang Jifan continued: “But now, we are really short of manpower. We might as well stay in Baoding Mansion. Your Majesty… what do you think?”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: “Don’t ask me, ask Ouyang Qing’s family.”

Ouyang Zhi said hurriedly: “My teacher said Okay, that’s good.”

Emperor Hongzhi nodded: “In that case, these people will be demoted to minor officials and serve in Baoding Mansion.”

Yang Yiqing was filled with grief and anger, but at this time, he had no choice but to bow down. ” Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!”

Yang Yiqing took off his black gauze hat and cried. It’s such a shame and humiliation. It’s such a shame and humiliation.

This was really more uncomfortable than killing him. He would rather die than suffer this humiliation.

Emperor Hongzhi then asked: “Where is the magistrate of Rongcheng County?”

Behind Ouyang Zhi, a person flashed out: “I am here.”

Emperor Hongzhi felt much more relaxed and took a sip of tea: “You are a Tongsheng, you are from the government examination. A child student, or a county exam?”

Liang Min, the magistrate of Rongcheng County, blushed: “The county exam…”

Fang Jifan stood aside and thought to himself, what a tragedy, this is probably the level of a primary school student.

Emperor Hongzhi didn’t take it seriously, smiled slightly, nodded and said, “I heard that before you took office in Rongcheng County, you were a small prison clerk in Dingxing County?”

“Your Majesty, yes.”

Emperor Hongzhi Then he continued: “I have been an official for more than a year. I was in the workshop and learned that your political achievements were quite good. In this county, you have done a good job in encouraging farmers and industry and commerce.”

Liang Min breathed a sigh of relief: “Your Majesty, I am stupid and follow Ouyang. Mr. Fu has learned a lot and gained a little more diligence.”

Emperor Hongzhi thought thoughtfully: “God rewards hard work… This is true. Come on, let’s talk about Rongcheng County.”

Liang Min was stunned. He didn’t know what to say, but after thinking about it, he mustered up the courage to say: “The affairs in the county are nothing more than industry, agriculture, punishment, taxation, and roads. Without agriculture, there will be no stability, and without punishment, there will be no peace.” , without industry and commerce, there is no wealth, and without taxes, the treasury cannot make up for its shortcomings, and the government cannot do anything. If there is no way, there is no way, and all these are interrelated and inseparable. If the criminal law is not strict enough to deter Xiaoxiao, where will it be? Do merchants dare to come? Only with merchants can there be taxes. Only with taxes can the government build roads. Once roads are built, workers and countless manpower are needed. With these countless manpower, it will have a great impact on farmers. The demand was met. I went to Rongcheng County to build the road first. Where did the money come from? On the one hand, it was taxes, but the taxes were not enough, so I followed the experience of Dingxing County and borrowed money from Xishan. At first, it was difficult to start a business. It’s useless to do anything. After all, the government’s finances and taxes are insufficient, but it needs to be cautious when borrowing money to build roads. Otherwise, if the cost is huge, the county will be in a big deficit. If there is no restraint, the loan will not be repaid by then.”

Liang Min .

Seeing that Emperor Hongzhi was listening very seriously, he continued: “So I don’t dare to take too big a step. After some deliberation, I only built a main road. It will first be connected to the road network of Dingxing County, and then some land will be opened up to supply Industry and commerce…”

Emperor Hongzhi nodded repeatedly as he listened. This Liang Min’s thinking is new, but his actions are cautious and not radical. This person… is very experienced and capable.

“Ahem…” Upon hearing this, Zhang Sheng, the Minister of Rites, couldn’t help coughing.

Zhang Sheng understood that today, Tongzhou and Baoding Prefecture were divided into superiors and inferiors, and Wu Kuan deserved what he deserved.

So from beginning to end, he didn’t speak for it.

But… now… he had to come out and say a few words: “Your Majesty, Magistrate Liang keeps talking about industry and commerce, agricultural punishment, and roads. These… are certainly needed by the county. I dare not refute, but … I think that since the county magistrate Liang Min wants to govern one party, isn’t education an important matter? I am the Minister of Rites, and I know very well that government should be transformed by body; The county magistrate didn’t say a word about this?”

Zhang Sheng, the Minister of Rites, obviously complained about this.

Others nodded, agreeing that education was a big deal. Among the six departments of the Ming Dynasty, the Department of Personnel was the strongest, followed by the Department of Husbandry and the Department of Rites, which were indistinguishable, and were higher than the other three departments.

The reason is precisely because this reading is an important matter.

Zhang Sheng continued: “Your Majesty, the ancient kings knew this, so when they ruled the world from the south, they all took education as their top priority. They established the Imperial College to educate the country, established the prefecture to educate the towns, and gradually cultivated the people’s benevolence. The people should be treated with friendship, and the people should be treated with courtesy. Therefore, if the punishment is very light and the offenders are not allowed to offend, the education will be carried out and the customs will be beautiful. This is the national policy established by Emperor Taizu, and we must pay attention to it. “

Ma Wensheng couldn’t help but said: “Yes, our Ming Dynasty is a country of etiquette. If we lose our education, we will lose our roots. So, what is the difference between it and a country of beasts? I don’t oppose the new policy, but I just stick to the new policy and think about it. It’s all about industry and commerce, but I’m afraid there are still some shortcomings, which are also the shortcomings of County Magistrate Liang.”

After hearing this, Emperor Hongzhi was not angry, but he nodded with deep understanding.

These two, indeed veterans, immediately grasped the key points.

The New Deal must be implemented.

However… education… must be promoted. This is not only the foundation of the country, but also the foundation of the country.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said to Liang Min: “Can the county school in Rongcheng County be repaired?”

“This…” Liang Min shook his head: “Your Majesty, no.”

Emperor Hongzhi did not criticize him harshly. He sighed inwardly, maybe this It is just a shortcoming of a junior official as an official, of course… This is not a heinous thing.

Emperor Hongzhi was just saying that it is not too late to make up for the situation. This point must not be neglected in the future New Deal.

Unexpectedly, Liang Min said: “But Your Majesty… Although the county school has not been repaired, but…”

Hearing this, Emperor Hongzhi became unhappy. If he made a mistake, he should just admit it. I didn’t blame him, but I still wanted to talk back. This is your fault.

“However, although the county does not pay special attention to education, and the county school has not been re-edited, there are 7,674 children enrolled in the county this year. This year’s county examination is approaching, and they have signed up to take the county examination. Yes, there are one thousand, three hundred and fifty-six people… This is just the number collected by various schools. Your Majesty, please…”

“What…”

Everyone was stunned, and their eyes widened in surprise. .

There are 7,000 people reading and 674 people reading…?

What is this number?

Rongcheng County has now become a top county due to the influx of people. There are probably as many as 50,000 households, and the population is at least 150,000 to 200,000.

Think about it, the population of young people will be around 20,000 to 30,000.

But even so, what is the concept of seven thousand six hundred and seventy-four people?

In the past, even if the entire Baoding Prefecture had scholars combined, come to think of it… there would not be even half of this number.

Even in places such as Nanzhili, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang, which attach the greatest importance to education, it is already a great thing that one out of twenty people is studying.

But in a mere county, there is one out of four or five people studying in a school?

After Zhang Sheng heard this, he couldn’t help but chuckle.

He seemed to realize his gaffe.

He is the Minister of Rites, in charge of rituals, music and schools. Liang Min’s words can deceive others, but he cannot deceive himself.

Zhang Sheng said to Emperor Hongzhi: “Your Majesty, if this is the case, then wouldn’t everyone in Rongcheng County be like Yao and Shun? There are so many children studying there, which is unprecedented. I… don’t agree with this.” Magistrate Liang, you have served the county well, but these words are exaggerated.”

Others nodded, and some began to whisper. His Majesty was angry just now. Everyone was really nervous, but now they are nervous because of Magistrate Liang’s bragging. It made everyone feel more relaxed, and some people couldn’t help but laugh, and some people couldn’t help laughing: “Not only is it unprecedented, it is simply unprecedented!”

“Haha…”

Emperor Hongzhi frowned again.

He looked a little embarrassed. He had just praised Magistrate Liang, and turned around. Magistrate Liang slapped him with a backhand, and his face was burning with pain.

Emperor Hongzhi coughed and said, “Liang Qing’s family, don’t talk nonsense.”

As he said that, he glanced at Fang Jifan subconsciously, as if to say, look at the bad habits you taught him.

Fang Jifan understood it, but he was full of grievances. Blame me? With the conscience of heaven and earth, why don’t you say that good things are mine?

Of course… He took a deep look at Liang Min, but smiled and said: “Your Majesty, I will not comment on this, but… I have always believed that in everything… seeing is believing. “

Seeing is believing…

This is obviously impossible.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled bitterly in his heart: “How to see the law with

your eyes, tell Liang Qing’s family.” Liang Min beat the drum in his heart and reported the number carefully, but it attracted some ridicule. He said seriously: “It’s not far from the county government office. , there is a school, you can tell it at a glance. “

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