First Minister of Ming Dynasty Chapter 317

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Lycium barbarum, red dates, and stevia are placed in a small stone mortar, smashed slightly, and then poured into boiling hot water. Immediately, the aroma rises, and the water turns bright yellow.

Jujube protects the liver, wolfberry tonifies qi, and stevia is even more remarkable. It treats diabetes and high blood pressure.

Putting the three together, it is the best drink for office clerks, and it tastes better after being refrigerated. Compared to any milk tea, it is much healthier.

In front of Zhang Ximeng, there was a pot of steaming jujube tea.

As a man who is almost standing at the top of the civil service, life is so simple and boring...

"Zhang Xiang, this jujube tea is also an ordinary thing. Compared with the West Lake Longjing, it is naturally not worth mentioning!" Li Shanchang sighed sincerely after taking a sip.

Zhang Ximeng rolled his eyes, didn't say anything, just lowered his head to drink water... If you, Li, have a conscience, send me some more. If you run into trouble in the future, I can still give you a hand, or you will just wait. Bad luck!

Sure enough, Li Shanchang seemed to sense Zhang Ximeng's intentions, he tasted it carefully, and then smiled: "Actually, I'm also a layman, wild pigs can't eat fine chaff, so I'll get some jujube tea to drink later, Zhang Xiang, don't look at it. You are young, and you are my teacher everywhere!"

Zhang Ximeng's face instantly collapsed, I have enough apprentices, not less than one of you!

Am I a poor apprentice?

I miss West Lake Longjing!

I miss that misty and rainy best yard!

Zhang Ximeng was resigned to his fate, and he was too lazy to talk nonsense. Zhu Yuanzhang explained that he and Li Shanchang would come up with a plan three days later... This time it was not just an empty talk about principles, there must be something real.

Time can't be wasted.

"Brother Li, let's sort it out!"

Li Shanchang hurriedly put down the teacup and said solemnly, "I was about to hear Zhang Xiang's opinion."

Zhang Ximeng said: "Brother Li, I don't have anything to say here... I just want to ask you, how do you like Shusheng?"

Li Shanchang looked dignified and pondered for a long time before he said: "Zhang Xiang, Zhongshu Province inherited the Zhongshu Gate of the Song Dynasty, and it is also the Tang Dynasty's government affairs hall, which has always been where government affairs are handled. It is the place where government affairs are handled. It is the place to slaughter important ministers, assist the king, and govern the people. Assist the country and administer the people."

Zhang Ximeng smiled lightly, "Brother Li, do you really think so?"

"This... I can't say."

Zhang Ximeng laughed loudly, "Brother Li, if you don't tell me, the position of prime minister is actually a position with a huge gap between the top and bottom. Since ancient times, the prime minister has been able to easily oversell the emperor, control the state, and monopolize the power. But the prime minister who is incompetent, It is only the emperor's messenger, such as the famous three-decision Xianggong, that's it."

"There are thousands of differences between prime ministers and prime ministers, but no matter whether it is Zhongshu Province, Zhongshumenxia, ​​Zhengshitang, Shangshusheng, or whatever they are called, they all naturally want to expand their authority. Quan, there is also a downward pressure on the government offices... What do you think I said, Brother Li?"

Li Shan pondered for a long time, and he could not be more impressed by the fact that his five bodies were thrown to the ground.

The prime minister invaded the emperor's wealth, and he knew this clearly when he was in the Chuzhou Yamen. But he couldn't say it. If he opened his mouth, he would commit the following crime, and an accident would happen.

However, Zhang Ximeng has the ability, and explaining this private rule clearly will not cause too much disgust.

Perhaps this is Master Zhang's skill, and he will not be able to catch up with him for a few lifetimes.

Li Shanchang became more and more obedient, and even leaned slightly, looking like a student listening to the hadith.

"Zhang Xiangmingjian, I, I have absolutely no intention of taking the upper hand. Even if you give me the courage, I will not dare!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Brother Li, I naturally believe in you, but there is also a saying that people cannot help themselves when they are in Huanhai! There are too many things that we can't control."

Li Shanchang nodded quickly, "Right, just like the house deed this time, as well as the case of Han Xiuniang before, and many other things... I've been tricked by them! I'm really wronged!"

Li Shanchang kept pouring out the bitter water, and he was snot and tearful, and those who didn't know thought he had changed his name to Li Xianglin...

Zhang Ximeng waited patiently for him to finish complaining, and then slowly said: "Brother Li, you must know who our lord is, with his energy and temper, how can he allow the following people to coerce the prime minister and invade the power of the king? It's a big taboo, caught in the middle, and sooner or later you have to put yourself in, don't you think?"

Li Shanchang cried, Zhang Xiang, you are too tall!

The old man finally understood today, no wonder you are unwilling to take over the left minister, you have to push me to the front and enjoy the wind, fire and thunder, you are too bad!

Now, what else can Lao Li say, "Zhang Xiang, you think of a way to save me! Otherwise, I, I'll return home."

Zhang Ximeng waved his hand quickly, "Brother Li, there's no need for this, what does the lord mean by asking you to dispose of the Wang family as soon as possible? Isn't it because the lord knows that he can't live without you! He can't be relieved that he doesn't have a confidant who takes care of all kinds of government affairs for him. In fact, now the lord also knows that no matter how capable he is, he can't be without people like you and me, assisting him by his side."

"So what we need to discuss is not just the issue of finance and taxation, but how to design the authority in the future, how to operate this country... We only have to stand high, see far, and arrange properly, so that everyone can be convinced. Here we go. At that time, you can really sit back and relax, don't you think?"

Li Shanchang grinned wryly. Of course he knew about this. The issue of officials' salaries, loopholes in fiscal and taxation, and some tyrants buying officials... All in all, it's all about the distribution of power and the exercise of power.

As long as he can figure this out, his burden will be much lighter, but he, Lao Li, doesn't have this ability!

"Zhang Xiang, just tell me what to do, I'll obey my words!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Brother Li is too modest, we are discussing together... My idea is that we must first formulate the current important official affairs, which can be summarized into ten or twenty. It will be presented to the lord, and at the same time, it will also be announced to the public so that the The official understands the situation. For example, the question of salary, how much is appropriate, and how should it be formulated? The Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Household, these three books, go with Brother Li to see the lord together, and you can discuss together. On the other hand, you can also let The students of the imperial court, the Imperial Academy, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, these places have also developed a set of plans. The two sides communicated continuously. Finally, they went to the imperial front to clarify their respective considerations and differences, and everything was clear. Let's look at the master's meaning. "

"As for Brother Li, you are in here, just thread the needle and set the agenda." Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Whether it's a salary issue, or a tax issue... All ministries are collecting collections, the problem doesn't seem to be big, and local retention is not a problem. No. But all the key is to let the lord know the truth, so that the lord can grasp the overall situation and mobilize all power. All in all, Zhongshu Province is only to assist the lord to better use his power, not to divide the authority with the lord, how much to keep for himself, and to share How much for the lord. Brother Li, what do you think?"

Li Shanchang took a deep breath, and after thinking it over and over again, all he had left was admiration. Zhang Ximeng is so much younger than him, but his vision is really remarkable.

The posture that Zhu Yuanzhang showed, there is no doubt that he is the lord of the Holy Monarch, and he secretly stabs and fights for power and profit with such a person, and it is not unlucky!

On the contrary, put the power in the hands of Zhu Yuanzhang, and let him be happy everywhere... In the end, he is only one person, and he can't cover the sky. What Lao Zhu is willing to take out is naturally the power of the prime minister, and in this In the middle, running and coordinating, coordinating the overall situation, and grasping the rhythm of execution... Among these things, there is a huge room for the prime minister to play.

Zhu Yuanzhang was satisfied, and so was himself. As for the officials below, they may not be satisfied, but as long as the people are satisfied, they can do things more beautifully and gain the support of the majority of the people in the world, and it becomes a custom that is difficult to overturn.

Anyway, our old Li has been stabbed too many times by the people below, and his heart is cold and cold, and he is unwilling to shield you from the wind and rain.

Then let the storm come more violently!

Li Shanchang quickly grasped the essence of what Zhang Ximeng said... In fact, to put it bluntly, it is to let Zhongshu Province only be responsible for straightening out various government affairs, and then package the various departments to Zhu Yuanzhang, so that Lao Zhu can communicate with them directly.

From start to finish, Lao Zhu was deeply involved.

Always remember, don't steal the Lord's blessings, and don't think of yourself as a prime minister.

By the way, what did Zhang Ximeng say?

A humble social tool!

That's it, our mission is just to crawl at the feet of King Wu, always to make King Wu greater!

Li Shanchang's eyes flickered and his emotions were excited, as if he had found his purpose in life.

Zhang Ximeng didn't know what he was thinking. Anyway, he just thought that this old guy was a little abnormal. Could he realize that he was wrong? Going crazy?

Zhang Ximeng can't say more, anyway, you Li Shanchang didn't give me a gift. Speaking of this, it's already benevolent and righteous. If you want to hear it, you have to pay more!

Zhang Ximeng and Li Shanchang were chatting here... On the other hand, Zhu Yuanzhang also went to Ma's room. Seeing that his wife was not there, and there was a stack of account books by the table, Lao Zhu was interested and looked at it.

While watching, suddenly a hand grabbed his ear!

"What are you doing?"

Lao Zhu was startled, the one who dared to be so presumptuous must be his wife!

"We, let's just take a look, there is no other meaning...Sister, you, you have a lot of money in your private house!"

Ma released his hand and snorted, "It's quite a lot! Does the lord like it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, "That's not true... We're just curious, the girl has a lot of industry now, right? There are textiles, military uniforms, and shoes and hats... How do you manage so much money?"

Ma smiled, "It's not easy, let's settle the account!"

"Accounting?"

"That's right! Don't forget, the talented girl Jiang Nan is under my command. Their family is a businessman's family, and she has read so many books. After a few years, she has become very skilled. What's next? You can't hide the dirty from her. Chongba, don't think you have Mr. Zhang to help you, Miss Jiang on my side is no worse than him!"

"Oh!"

Lao Zhu suddenly realized, yes! How could I forget this man.

"Jiang Nan is a girl..."

"Isn't this nonsense!" Ma Shi suddenly frowned, stared at Lao Zhu, and said vigilantly, "You, what are you going to do?"

Lao Zhu was startled, then laughed loudly, "misunderstood, misunderstood! We really have no other idea, we just see her and Baiguan will not deal with it. When she was appointed, she was criticized so much again. We think Give her a chance to take revenge!"

Ma Shi still frowned, "What do you mean?"

"I just let her help in the final calculation of various finances and taxes~www.mtlnovel.com~ From top to bottom, all the yamen, regardless of academics and martial arts, as long as there is a mistake, I will investigate it to the end! We urgently need a few heads now, killing chickens and monkeys !"

Ma's brows furrowed slightly, he pondered for a while, and suddenly said: "Chongba, you have a good idea, but I don't agree!"

"Why?" Zhu Yuanzhang was puzzled.

"This is not an obvious thing. Jiang Nan is a weak woman. Although she has an official position, she is only doing things for me. I must take good care of her. Now let her do such a dangerous thing, annoy the officials, and the heads are rolling. She's a girl, can she have a good end? Not to mention, she's not married yet! You can't use anyone as a tool!" Ma Shi sternly taught Lao Zhu.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't get angry at all, but smiled and said: "Madam is proud, we are all on the ground. But to say that we only know how to use her, we will be wronged... We plan to arrange her under Mr. Zhang, with Mr. Zhang as protection, I am afraid than Madam is still safe here!"

Lewen

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