Chapter 747 0742 [Bai Sanlang Returns to Beijing]

Late spring.

Bai Chongyan, who was allowed to go back to his hometown to visit relatives, finally came to Kaifeng again.

He was not in a good mood because his father was seriously ill in bed and might die at any time.

When he learned that his son had been promoted to the post of Chief Envoy of Henan, Lao Bai asked his son to go to Beijing quickly and then take office in a glorious manner. He also said that he could live for a few more years and would never let his son return home anytime soon.

By the way, old Bai Yuanwai now has an official status.

Because his two sons were both confidants of the prince, he was named Chengshilang (a ninth-grade imperial official). Although it is a fictitious position and does not receive salary, it is enough to make the old white employee look good.

Even his late mother and old wife were granted imperial orders.

Bai Chongyan came to the capital and lived directly in his second brother's home.

The brothers were very emotional when they met.

When Bai Chongyan talked about his father's condition, Bai Chongwu also felt worried and lamented that he could not go home to visit.

After talking about family matters, we talked about business matters again.

Bai Chongwu said: "This is our farewell. I don't know when we will see each other again. I will be sent to work in Japan."

"Japan?" Bai Chongyan was surprised. "My brother is the prince's confidant, how can he go to that overseas country?"

Bai Chongwu sighed: "This is an important job, a third-grade job."

These words surprised Bai Chongyan even more, because after the reform of the Ming Dynasty's official system, the third rank was at the level of the Sixth Minister.

How could a third-rank official position be suddenly established overseas?

Bai Chongwu took a pen and paper, sketched a few times, and drew three small circles, and said: "This is Iwami Country, this is Tsushima Island, and this is Sado Island. There is gold and silver in all three locations, and The number is very large. If only military personnel are stationed, the court will not be at ease. It must be balanced by civil and military forces."

"The imperial court plans to establish the Iwami Governor's Palace in Iwami Kuni Castle. Branch offices of the Governor's Palace will be established on Tsushima Island and Sado Island. The governor is a third-rank official, and the deputy governor is a fourth-rank official. The deputy governor must be an official of the Inspectorate. "

"In the next few decades, the imperial court will encourage overseas immigration, using gold and silver as bait to lure the people of the Ming Dynasty to go there. When the Han people increase in Tsushima and Sado Islands, they will also set up county offices to dispatch floating officials. Governance.”

"Ten percent of the gold and silver obtained from the three places will be returned to the royal family, and 90 percent will be returned to the Ministry of Household Affairs. The Ministry of Household Affairs cannot keep it all for itself. It must be handed over to various ministries and departments for profit."

"The governor and the garrison generals can apply to withhold gold and silver to use it to expand ports, mine mines, and attract immigrants."

"In terms of the military, the imperial court will establish the Zhendong General's Mansion in Shijian City. All the successive garrison generals have been awarded the rank of third-grade Zhendong General."

"The Governor and General Zhendong are elected for a term of five years. Unless there is a major accident, they cannot be re-elected."

Bai Chongyan had turned from surprise to shock and hurriedly asked: "How much gold and silver is there? For the imperial court to pay so much attention to it!"

Bai Chongwu said: "When everything is spread out, according to His Highness the Crown Prince, it is estimated that one million taels of silver will be obtained every year. Or even more!"

Bai Chongyan was stunned: "How can Japan, a small country, have so much gold and silver buried in it?"

"By the way, Governor Shi Jian is also responsible for diplomatic relations with Japan." Bai Chongwu added.

Bai Chongyan reminded: "The ground is full of gold and silver. Brother, you must be vigilant and don't let your mind be confused by yellow and white things."

Bai Chongwu smiled bitterly: "The deputy governor must come from the Supervisory Office. The Ministry of Revenue also sends people to check the accounts from time to time. Even if I want to be greedy, I have to have the courage."

Big corruption will definitely be punished, but small corruption will definitely be fine, and the officials who audit the accounts will never even think of finding it out.

This is a lucrative position!

In the next few days, Bai Chongyan visited friends in Beijing and learned more about the imperial court.

He was really uneasy about his new job.

…

After a year's rest, all provinces had surpluses.

The renovation of Confucian temples has recently been promoted nationwide. Previously, the imperial court only suggested it.

The Confucian Temple and the Confucian Temple must be separated from now on.

The sages enshrined in the new Confucian Temple almost made the ministers argue out of their wits.

Legalists were all excluded.

Among the "Five Worms and Eight Traitors" listed by Han Feizi, Confucian scholars were ranked first. As long as Confucianism continues to govern the country, this man will never be able to stand up.

As for Shang Yang, without objection from the ministers, Ju Ming could not accept it because "The Book of Shang Jun" was too anti-human!

There are probably only three types of people who admire Shang Yang: those who pretend to be kings; those who have brain problems; and those who do not understand what Shang Yang stands for.

Mozi was elected to the Confucian Temple, and Ju Ming made the decision forcibly.

Lao Tzu is not controversial, and the civil servants are not disgusted.

Xunzi also kept his seat and was not kicked out of the Confucian Temple.

Many ministers of the Han Dynasty entered the Confucian Temple.

Sima Qian, Sima Xiangru, Yang Xiong, Su Wu, Zhang Qian, Zhang Heng, Cai Lun...

Ju Ming selects the sages of the past dynasties based on merit, morality and words.

For example, Sima Xiangru was a man of speech, and literary creation was also considered a man of speech. Moreover, this man also appeased and pacified the southwestern barbarians and contributed to China's conquest and development of the southwestern region. The main thing is to make words, but also to make meritorious deeds.

Qu Principle is both moral and verbal.

Zhang Qian has truly made a meritorious service, and his merits will be of great benefit to the present generation.

The crops introduced to China through Zhang Qian's hands include: grapes, alfalfa, walnuts, pomegranates, sesame seeds, cucumbers, broad beans, garlic... If anyone dares to object, Ju Ming can confidently say back: Do you eat garlic?

The debate among the ministers about Cai Lun was no less than that of Mozi.

On the one hand, civil servants were unwilling to worship eunuchs, and on the other hand, Cai Lun's character was poor.

Cai Lun was first involved in a dispute over the throne, framed a Song nobleman, and forced the prince's biological mother to commit suicide by taking poison, and the prince himself was deposed as King of Qinghe.

Then he framed Liang Guiren, took away Liang Guiren's son, and gave the future emperor to the Dou family to raise.

Cai Lun had always regarded the Dou family as his master, but later sold the Dou family to help the young emperor who wanted to rule personally to overthrow the Dou family.

The achievements of the sages in the Confucian Temple are recorded below the deity.

Ju Ming forcibly sent Cai Lun to the Confucian Temple. In order to appease the emotions of the officials, he specially asked someone to add a comment: "It is not advisable to be a public person, but improving papermaking will have long-lasting benefits."

Now that local finances are abundant, the imperial court ordered all prefectures and counties to build new Confucian temples.

However, because there were too many controversial sages, some local officials secretly canceled the titles of Mozi, Cai Lun and others. Most officials and Confucian scholars do not know which sages have been selected, and even if they know, they pretend not to know.

Ever since, the inspection censor had an additional task, ordering irregular Confucian temples to rectify within a time limit.

…

A routine imperial meeting, this thing is equivalent to a small court meeting.

The important ministers in the cabinet are very relaxed. After all, there will be no war this year and next. As long as there is money and food, there will be no big problem.

Meng Zhao, the Minister of Rites, said: "Your Majesty, Cai Lun has caused too much controversy in the reconstruction of new Confucian temples in various provinces and counties. The cabinet received objections from hundreds of local officials, so it ordered the Ministry of Rites to discuss the matter again, and the Ministry of Rites also had many objections. "

Zhu Guoxiang looked at his son with a smile.

Ju Ming also smiled and said: "Objection is invalid."

Meng Zhao curled his lips, he was the Minister of Rites, and he would definitely take the blame for the Confucian Temple matter.

Zhai Ruwen took a sip of tea to soothe his throat and said: "Your Majesty, the newly appointed Mingzhou Magistrate has reported that Mingzhou has violated the name of the country and requested the court to change it. All cabinet ministers know that Your Majesty does not shy away from this matter, but the request of the Mingzhou Magistrate for two consecutive terms Change the name. If the court doesn't change it, Mingzhou will probably keep it."

Zhu Guoxiang was also afraid of trouble and replied: "Then change it. But it should be made clear in the reply. It is not a taboo change, but a better reputation."

Li Bangyan was not good at other things, but he was willing to get involved in the matter of naming: "Your Majesty, I am very familiar with Mingzhou. The merchants there are making gold every day. I heard that there is an ancient name called Juzhang, which can be changed. For Juzhangfu.”

Ju Ming said: "Mingzhou's maritime trade is prosperous, so it can be renamed Ningbo Prefecture."

"Good name!"

Everyone's eyes lit up and they all clapped their hands in admiration.

Li Bangyan was even more flattering: "The prince deserves to be a master of diction, and even the name change is amazing. The name Ningbo is both auspicious and pleasant. I can't think of a better name even if I search my guts."

Zhu Guoxiang smiled and let his son show off.

After everyone finished laughing, Master Zhong said: "Over at the Hanlin Academy, the first draft of "Guwen Guanzhi" has been compiled according to His Majesty's request. This is the catalog of selected parallel prose and prose."

Zhongshi Daozhen just doesn't do his job properly. He desperately wants to be recognized by civilian officials. Now he doesn't care much about military affairs. Instead, he is extremely passionate about civil affairs.

Hearing that Zhu Guoxiang asked the Hanlin Academy to compile "Guanwen Guanzhi", Zhong Shidao took the initiative to ask Ying to become the president of the editorial team.

Zhu Guoxiang took it and glanced at it casually, then handed it to his son and said, "Prince, please take a look at it."

Zhu Ming carefully looked at the catalog of articles, nodded in approval and said: "The selection is good. It can be published in the world, and some famous articles can be selected and taught by prefecture and county officials."

Zhong Shidao smiled from ear to ear. Once this book is printed and published, he will definitely be remembered by future generations of scholars.

Zhu Guoxiang suddenly asked: "How is the "History of the Song Dynasty" compiled?"

Huan Guo replied: "I'm afraid it will take another year or two. Many historical materials are being compared and considered."

Ju Ming suddenly said: "The envoys went to the Jin Kingdom and asked them to bring the historical materials of the Liao Kingdom. I, the Ming Dynasty, also compiled the "History of the Liao"."

Zhai Ruwen said: "I'm afraid the Jin Kingdom will not agree. The Jin people claim to inherit the legal system of the Liao Kingdom. Once they agree to the Ming Dynasty's compilation of the "History of Liao", they will give up the legal system they have obtained."

"Whether they give it or not, we should send someone to ask for it. We actually forgot about it during the last peace talks." Prince Zhu was a little unhappy.

The meeting between the monarch and his ministers was very relaxed, just like a normal family affair.

After the ministers dispersed, Zhu Guoxiang took his son to the imperial garden, where Bai Chongyan, who had returned to Beijing to report on his duties, was already waiting there.

"Meet the officials, meet the prince!"

Bai Chongyan bowed and bowed.

Ju Ming laughed loudly, walked over and patted his belly: "Sanlang, long time no see, but you have gained weight in Hangzhou. It seems that the rice in the south is very nourishing."

Bai Chongyan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He quickly took in his breath and retracted his stomach: "As I get older, I develop fat in my belly. Your Highness is laughing at it."

"Why didn't you bring your sister-in-law?" Zhu Ming asked.

Bai Chongyan said: "My wife is at my brother's house."

Zhu Ming said: "Tomorrow we will go boating in Jinmingchi. You will bring your sister-in-law with you, and your second brother and his wife will also come. Li Hanzhang and Meng Zhao will also bring their families. We old people from Yangzhou have not been together for a long time."

"yes!"

Bai Chongyan suddenly became happy. It seemed that the prince was still the same prince, and he had not been born after so many years.

(Woof woof woof, there will definitely be more updates tomorrow.)