First Minister of Ming Dynasty Chapter 66

　　 "Those who raise soldiers and do not get sick from farmers, don't turn to farmland!"

　　 This is Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude towards Juntun, and it is also the origin of the Weisuo system.

　　 If the soldier sits on the farm, the farmer will suffer from abuses, not long-term stability. It ordered the National Guard to supervise the soldiers and plant, and the soldiers and farmers to work concurrently, and the state used to relax.

　　 Lao Zhu's idea is very simple. If the soldiers are completely taken off production and rely on the local supply of military rations, the common people will definitely not be able to bear it. Therefore, the best way to raise soldiers is to farm the fields and let the soldiers grow their own food and eat them. It does not affect the common people, nor does it require state supplies. It has the best of both worlds.

　　 Of course, from the perspective of later generations, the sanitation system and military household system are very failed ones and need to be completely reformed.

　　 It is no more than a system that can go through several generations. After a hundred years, it will be full of shortcomings. Isn't it a huge success? Just ask how many good governance in the world can last more than a hundred years?

　　 does not seem to be much!

　　 So when Lao Zhu proposed to open land, Zhang Ximeng raised his hands in favor.

　　 But he has some ideas of his own, and it seems that he can apply some patches.

　　 "Lord, do you think this army has to pay the land tax?"

　　 Old Zhu smiled, "This is our own farming and eating, and paying our own taxes... Isn't it troublesome?"

　　 "Who owns the cultivated acres?"

　　 "Of course it is..." Zhu Yuanzhang paused. He wanted to say that he would belong to him, but in this way, wouldn't it be possible to let the soldiers farm the land for him as a tenant?

　　 is not bad, but something is wrong.

　　 Lao Zhu simply said: "What the **** did Mr. plan, please explain to us, there is no need to hide it."

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Lord, we have fewer soldiers now and the site is small. It will be no problem if we farm the fields and grow grain, and if we have the output, we can enrich the military use. After all, the lord is watching in person, and the problems are solved... Only in the future. If I can't take care of it, it's definitely going to go wrong. If I want to talk about any shortcomings, I can't say it's bad, but I think one thing is very important, that is, all the cultivated acres must be returned to the public, that is to say. In the hands of the lord. With this presence, even if you encounter problems in the future, it will be much easier to adjust."

"If you have land grants, don't just exempt them. Because as long as there are acres without paying taxes, there will be people who want to hang out. Some leading military leaders will also use their power to make people donate it... so I mean, the land tax is the same as the private land. As for the other parts, all are reserved for the soldiers and horses of the army. If the lord wants to requisition, he also has to spend money to buy it."

　　 Old Zhu frowned when he heard it, "Sir, is it too much trouble to do this?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "Lord, it's the same sentence. It's a little bit more troublesome now for convenience in the future. The sergeant also has losses and will get old. Of course, the lord will give rewards and compensations, but if he can reap some money from the army, The soldiers will also be more affluent. Please rest assured that this money belongs to the soldiers, and the ministers will manage it in a centralized manner, so no one wants to spend it at will."

　　 Zhu Yuanzhang is still sullen, he still feels troublesome.

　　 But the trouble is not his, but Zhang Ximeng is responsible for it.

　　 He is willing to be tired, so why is he hesitating?

　　 And Zhang Ximeng was right, there is oneself, if it is not suitable, it can be abolished, and there will be no trouble.

In fact, when some people in later generations reflect on the death of Ming Dynasty, they will even point the finger at Zhu Yuanzhang, saying that it is his ancestor's rubbish, ignorance of economics and taxes, and the rigid household registration system, which made the Ming Dynasty only survived 270 Six years...

　　 Can Daming exist forever by abolishing these ancestral systems?

　　 In fact, the bad policies that later generations believed were effective in the hands of Lao Zhu, and the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages, because those mistakes and loopholes that were more obvious, and the harms were exposed, were long since changed by Lao Zhu's decree.

The founder of the country is not incapable of making mistakes, but being able to correct mistakes...The king of subjugation is not that all measures are wrong, but under the constraints of all directions, it is impossible to do anything at all, even if it is right, it cannot be implemented. .

　　 Obviously, Lao Zhu is a person with super execution ability.

　　From Linhuai to the south, to Dingyuan, above the fertile fields, there are teams everywhere, clearing wormwood and digging ditches during the winter. The soldiers were busy, and no one complained.

　　The grains grown by 　　, except for a small part of the land, are the property of the army...The big guys can eat more, and the remaining grain can be used to breed pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese and dogs, and enrich the table.

　　 After the harvest, eating meat every day is not a luxury.

　　 If you produce more food, the superior will pay to buy it, and if you sell it, the big guy will receive an allowance in addition to the military pay. If in the middle of the war, unfortunately wounded and died, the pension can also be doubled.

　　 Such a good thing, who would refuse?

　　 And when the big guy was busy, an old man wandered around the field at random, occasionally took out a pen and paper, drew twice, and then left.

　　 A few days later, a whole set of methods for digging ditches came out.

　　As a water conservancy expert who manages the Yellow River, it is like playing with a few diversion canals.

　　 Zhang Ximeng got the plan from Jia Lu and specifically requested that the water diversion canal should be given priority to supply the people's civilian land... If there is a catastrophe and the water supply is in short supply, the army can not be harvested, and the civilian land must be protected for irrigation water.

　　 Zhang Ximeng believes that the army and the people are the real invincible kings when they have their roots in the hearts of the people.

　　 Therefore, in all aspects, Zhang Ximengdu tried his best to benefit, facilitate, and benefit the people... All of his ideas were unconditionally supported by Zhu Yuanzhang.

　　 Throughout history, among the hundreds of emperors, Zhu Yuanzhang is definitely the one who loves the people the most...Of course, some people say that he cares about this and that, but doesn't his son also have bastards? How to count those princes doing evil?

　　 how can I count?

　　 He is an emperor!

　　He is not a saint, he can't even let his son go, right? In fact, Lao Zhu tried his best to teach his sons and restrain their behavior.

　　How old Zhu is doing can be seen from the attitude of the Feng family brothers.

　　 After seeing the two brothers in Lao Zhu's camp, they were completely convinced. They gave up Miaoshanzhai, and personally led 800 people to come back.

　　 And under the leadership of the Feng family brothers, several cottages belonged to Lao Zhu.

　　 Without exception, these people and horses are all required to participate in farming.

　　 In a word, in Lao Zhu, food is overwhelming!

　　From the military to the civilians, especially those who have obtained their own land, they burst out with unparalleled enthusiasm. They only took a half-day rest during the Chinese New Year, and then couldn't wait to wade on the cold river to fish for the muddy fields of the river.

　　Zhu Yuanzhang is sad and miserable here, but unfortunate news comes from the other side...Peng Da is dead!

　　 "This matter is strange, could it be that Zhao Jun used his hand to harm people?"

　　 Old Zhu had mud on his feet, so he hurried back and summoned Zhang Ximeng and Jia Lu to discuss.

　　 Peng Da has always appreciated Zhu Yuanzhang very much. During the period of guarding Haozhou City, Peng Da was very helpful. In terms of function, he used it a bit more than Guo Zixing.

　　 Although Peng Da inflated after the Battle of Haozhou, he first became king and then attacked Sizhou, but he has always maintained close contact with Zhu Yuanzhang and is considered Lao Zhu's only reliable ally.

　　 Now that Peng Da suddenly died suddenly, Zhao Jun has a single family, which is really not good news.

"My lord, regardless of how Peng Dashuai died, the young marshal Peng must be in a difficult situation to live early. I propose to send Xu Da over and bring some food and weapons to help him maintain the overall situation. We can't just give up Peng Jiajun. If Peng lives early. There is no place to stand, we can retreat to Dingyuan, and we will take him in."

　　 Zhu Yuanzhang nodded immediately, he also appreciated Peng's bravery.

　　 "That's it, let's write a personal letter to Peng Xiaoshuai, let him change his grief."

　　 After discussing a few more words, Lao Zhu turned around, planning to wash his hands and feet first, and then write a letter immediately.

　　 Just as Lao Zhu went to the back, he ran into his wife Ma's head on.

　　 In Ma's hands, he also pinched a letter from Guo Zixing.

　　 Zhu Yuanzhang took a look, turned his head and returned, don't wash his feet, continue to discuss, Guo Dashuai is afraid of Zhao Junyong, and he will lead the team to find Zhu Yuanzhang to avoid disaster.

　　 "Lord, can you let the veterans take a look?"

　　 Jia Lu took the initiative to ask for a letter~www.mtlnovel.com~ Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly handed it over, the old man looked at it, and gradually his expression became serious. After reading it all, Jia Lu sighed long.

　　 This Guo Zixing is really shameless. In the letter, his words are humble, and he only asks for the size of the place and the body of the old. If the virtuous son-in-law does not accept it, there will be no place to die!

Jia Lu frowned and said: "Dashuai Guo still has more than 10,000 soldiers and horses. Now we have just reorganized, with more than 30 thousand households, and it has begun to take shape. If Dashuai Guo is to come, people will inevitably fluctuate, and there is also Guo Xiaoshuai, who will be there. I'm afraid it will be difficult to handle!"

　　 Zhu Yuanzhang lamented and was angry, but he was helpless.

　　 "The same sentence, anyway, he is our benefactor. If we know that he is in trouble and we don't even take it in, what would the big guy think of us?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked back.

　　 In a word, Jialu was also at a loss.

　　 He wanted to tell Zhu Yuanzhang that you don't owe Guo Zixing anything, you can just leave it alone... But as Zhu Yuanzhang himself said, the mouth of the world is too powerful. He Zhu Yuanzhang talked about all aspects, and compared with the rest of the group, he had no advantage. He is the only one who is very good to the people, rigorously administering the army, and has a good reputation. If this capital is corrupted because of Guo Zixing's affairs, it is really not worth the gain!

　　 It's unlucky for old Zhu to stand such a handsome man!

　　 Do you want to agree to Guo Zixing?

　　 is very embarrassing.

"Lord, why don't you ask Marshal Guo to settle down in Huaiyuan!" Zhang Ximeng said suddenly, Huaiyuan's Cheli was taken down, most of his men were scattered, and there were still thousands of remnants in Huaiyuan, and Yuan Ting did not send anyone over. , Zhu Yuanzhang did not send troops to attack either.

　　 happened to be handed over to Guo Zixing to give him a place to settle down.

　　 achieved this, Zhu Yuanzhang is considered to have done his best!

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