First Minister of Ming Dynasty Chapter 132

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In order to enter the city, Zhu Yuanzhang spent less than two days, distributing food to the people, handling the captives, and cleaning the brothel for more than a day.

The total is less than five days, that is, from Monday to Friday.

In just five days, Lao Zhu has established supreme authority in the hearts of the people of Yangzhou.

Many elderly people use the living Bodhisattva to call Zhu Jiajun.

In this turbulent world where life is like grass, and parting in a blink of an eye, the people really don't have too many messy thoughts, and most people are innocent to the point of pitifulness.

Everyone wants to be safe, and chaos and people are not as good as peace dogs... Zhu Jiajun did it. They successfully took control of Yangzhou and maintained discipline. These soldiers would rather sleep in tents on the street than live in houses in the city.

In addition to the first one, the big guy also wants to stutter without starving to death.

Zhu Yuanzhang also delivered food. Although not much, everyone has it. It is fair to win. And then a large amount of food will be brought in, which can guarantee that you will not die from starvation.

If we can achieve these two points, we can already gain the support of 90% of the people.

As for the closure of brothels and the prohibition of painting boats, the resistance to these things is not that great.

At least for ordinary people, they can't afford to go, and they know that it is not a good place. Banning will only make Yangzhou City cleaner. No one wants their hometown to bear the name of the land of wind and moon, right?

This is a very simple and straightforward idea. When the brothel is buying and selling people, and things that harm girls are punished, it is logical to ban them.

It is those scholars of scholars and bureaucratic businessmen who don't want to lose their precious place to enjoy life, experience life, and even learn knowledge... Therefore, in Taiping years, it is impossible to ban brothels.

But it's different now. Zhu Yuanzhang doesn't care about these messy sounds at all, and no one dares to find Lao Zhu unhappy, chop you off if you refuse to accept it, and don't pretend to be most of the garlic in front of Lao Tzu.

That's why everything seemed so calm and smooth... But Zhang Ximeng had another calculation. It is not difficult for Yangzhou to ban brothels, but if you want to ban all other places, the difficulty goes without saying.

Or simply, it's impossible.

But this Yangzhou action can be used as an example. After Lao Zhu dominates the world, this example can also be used as an example.

In short, how much can be saved and how much can be solved depends on the will of God!

There is no doubt that this is a good start.

Zhang Ximeng is very satisfied with this achievement.

"Lord, the next step is to send out all the less important people in Yangzhou City in batches and send them to the army village, 800,000 people. At least half of the talents must be allocated."

This number is not what Zhang Ximeng said. At present, the territory controlled by Lao Zhu is mainly Chuzhou and Hezhou. The rest of Sizhou and Haozhou are all due to the war, and there are not many people left.

Especially Sizhou was the worst. First, Zhao Junyong and Peng Da attacked Sizhou, then the two groups of Red Scarf arms merged, and then Zhao Junyong was defeated again. The continuous wars caused the people in Sizhou city to even one thousand people. It's not there, either he's dead, or he fled to the countryside to take refuge. The situation in Haozhou is not much better, and he is in desperate need of recuperation.

Excluding these places, there are about one million people under Lao Zhu's rule, of which the population of the cities is less than one hundred thousand.

The support ratio is about nine to one.

In the Song Dynasty, when agriculture was relatively developed, one farmer worked hard and could produce rations for about three people. This ratio was almost the same until the large-scale popularization of fertilizers and pesticides.

A couple has worked hard for a year. In addition to supporting themselves and their children, at most they would take out one person's rations and exchange them in the market.

It is precisely because of this that in the countryside, even the seven and eighty, as long as they can move, they have to work, otherwise no one can afford to eat for nothing.

It was so cruel at first, so in some places, there are only a few brothers and sisters who are unwilling to support the elderly. Perhaps the reasons for each family are complicated, but in the final analysis, the surplus of agricultural production is too small. Can't afford it.

This situation may be better under Lao Zhu's rule. The main reason is that a large amount of wasteland has appeared due to the war. Coupled with the encouragement of water conservancy construction and vigorous farming, one farmer can grow food for about five people.

But that's all. After the world is peaceful and the population reproduces, the farmland for each farmer will become less and less, and it will fall back again.

So after all, one farmer supports three people, and one farmer supports one citizen. According to this ratio, Yangzhou City only needs to drop to 400,000 people. The population of the city under Lao Zhu's rule is 500,000, and the total population is more than 180. Ten thousand, less than two million.

Talents are more reasonable and affordable.

And at the moment, the importance of agriculture is unparalleled, so it is still necessary to transfer as much of the urban population to the countryside as possible.

Brothel casinos, which are pure consumption and very negative energy, must be the first objects to be cleaned up.

Next, due to the decrease in the consumer population, most of the restaurants, tea houses, and street shops in Yangzhou City must also be closed.

For these people, there is no compulsory relocation, but it can be encouraged... For example, if you open a tea stall and feel unable to make ends meet, you can take the initiative to pay the tea stall, and then get a land deed and get some loans, of course. In the form of market coupons, they were issued to vendors to help him settle in the country and cultivate the land.

If five years later, if you still want to go back to the city to do business, and the rural land is still there, it will not be taken back.

As a result, most of those who can't continue to operate will have to return to the countryside.

However, there are also some workshops and shops, which absolutely cannot be closed.

That is the blacksmith's shop, the furniture workshop, the medical hall, the medicine shop, the textile workshop, the brick kiln, the ceramic kiln, the papermaker, the bookshop... Anyway, the production industry must be properly preserved.

Even if Yangzhou can't support it, you can move to Chuzhou, Hezhou, or even Haozhou.

These are all critical activities related to the next development of Zhu Jiajun, and in any case, they cannot be destroyed.

In fact, this is what Zhang Ximeng is so good at. Even if Li Shanchang himself does the work, he definitely cannot do such a detailed work.

"In addition, private schools, pawnshops, and bank ticket numbers cannot be closed arbitrarily. I will arrange for people to investigate the situation and prepare for the next issue of treasure. There is one more thing, that is, those Big family!" Zhang Ximeng said with a solemn expression: "Lord, I am afraid that I will want you to offend people again."

Lao Zhu shook his head directly, "We are not afraid! What's more, we know that what you are going to say may not even be human!"

The feeling of being trusted is really good. Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "Lord, in Yangzhou City, aren't there many high-ranking officials? They have many servants. According to some prisoners, there are nine big households in Yangzhou. Not to mention the rich, there are thousands of thugs, maids, slaves, and maids. I think we should order the release of slaves and reduce the scale of large businesses..."

Zhu Yuanzhang listened and suddenly said, "That's it?"

Zhang Ximeng was startled, this is too much, why is it not too addictive?

Lao Zhu frowned and said, "It stands to reason that these people are powerful, and they are inextricably linked to Yuan Ting. When we were in Chuzhou, we resolutely eradicated the big households. Why did you feel softened?" Zhu Yuanzhang smiled. Fei smile, even disgusting Zhang Ximeng is not enough to be a thunderbolt.

According to Lao Zhu's thoughts, it is the easiest to just kill it and take possession of the family property.

Zhang Ximeng smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Master, there are too many wealthy families in Yangzhou, and their strength is huge... and there are many businessmen in it. They are not the same as the powerful landlords in the countryside. Those landlords, we want land, and if they don't give it, they will only kill one. However, some of these wealthy businessmen who run businesses are good at business, and some have deep connections. Temporarily comforting them is useful for the lord's great cause. As long as they can give up most of the land and pay taxes in accordance with the rules, they should stay If they do violate the law, it's best to clarify the canonical punishment and business order. Once it is disrupted, it will be difficult to restore it."

Old Zhu listened silently. To be honest, he was extremely disgusted with business, and always felt that businessmen were just buying and selling, hoarding and not doing good things.

If Lao Zhu is let down, it is estimated that everyone's head will become a pendant at the gate of the city.

Dare to hoard and kill the three clans directly!

However, Lao Zhu could still hear what Zhang Ximeng said.

"Let's leave the matter to sir."

"Thank you for the Lord's trust!" Zhang Ximeng planned to make arrangements, but Zhu Yuanzhang stopped him.

"Don't be busy."

Old Zhu said: "Sir, according to time, even if Yuan Ting's imperial mission is slow, he should be in the Gaoyou army at this moment. Mister thinks that he will hand over the right to send troops obediently?"

"this?"

Zhang Ximeng pondered slightly, it was not that he didn't know the result, but he didn't know how to say it, so that he could be convincing.

"My lord, I think in the army, including the soldiers and horses of the Western Regions, they may not be willing to listen to the orders. If they get rid of the order, there will be great chaos in the army!"

"Then Tuotuo led the order, hundreds of thousands of people, UU reading www.uukanshu.com can be too safe?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

"No!" Zhang Ximeng shook his head, "Lord Lord, the Mongols have always been fighting in internal battles, and they have been very cruel, especially in the battle for seizure of protagonists and the downfall of power officials. It is not a case of bloodshed and the death of tens of thousands of people. It is an ordinary thing. He has been in charge of the government for many years, with many party members and countless cronies. He is down, and these people will fight desperately to protect themselves. This army of hundreds of thousands will definitely be in chaos and even fall apart!"

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath, with a slight smile on his serious face.

"Sir, we can leave the affairs of Yangzhou City to you, but we must prepare us for the expenditure of five thousand soldiers and horses! We have to go north to Gaoyou!"

Zhang Ximeng understood in an instant that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to buy the bargain. Five thousand people seemed not many, but it was enough. After all, Zhang Shicheng had fewer than 10,000 soldiers and horses trapped in the city.

In history, Zhang Shicheng won the battle of Gaoyou and became famous. He took advantage of the situation and took the land of East Zhejiang, then went south to seize Suzhou, occupying the richest place in the world, and he was qualified to challenge Zhu Yuanzhang in one fell swoop.

But if Lao Zhu accepts the legacy of being defeated in the army, and his strength soars, then Zhang Shicheng, who is trapped in Gaoyou, comes out to take a look, Yo! His mother's last name is Zhu!

That expression must be very exciting!

Although Zhang Ximeng thinks it is difficult and very stressful to run Yangzhou, he can't refuse the temptation of this pie.

"Don't worry, lord, I will try my best to make arrangements and will never hold back the lord."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, "With the help of Mr., we are like a tiger! If we can take the two Huai areas to the full, and then cross the river to win the south of the Yangtze River, the world of the Great Yuan Dynasty, eight achievements in the world, it has been a good life within a few years!"

Zhang Ximeng deeply agrees, but now there is still a variable, so let's get out of it. Can he give the Yuan Dynasty one last breath?

Chapter end