Zhu Youjian: Taizu has an order! kill!

Chapter 189 A scholar dies for a confidant

"Your Majesty, the peripheral examinations for this imperial examination have ended."

"The examination papers from various places have been screened."

"Your Majesty, please appoint me as soon as possible."

This morning.

Zhu Youjian, who had just sat down, saw Huang Jin, the Minister of Rites, standing up before he could remember to speak.

The opening of his mouth was to urge him to order someone quickly.

Is the imperial examination over?

Zhu Youjian was a little surprised.

He has so many things going on recently that he almost forgot that the imperial examination is still going on.

"Okay, then the palace examination will take place in three days."

"You will screen the remaining candidates and fill them into various departments as soon as possible."

"Replenish the missing personnel in various departments as quickly as possible."

Zhu Youjian didn't pay much attention to this imperial examination.

Now he has no interest at all in those who only know the Four Books and Five Classics.

The exam was held this time just to fill the imperial court with more manpower.

After the imperial examination, big reforms will come next!

"Yes, the minister leads the order."

Huang Jin cupped his hands and agreed, then stepped back.

He also knows that His Majesty is not very interested in these scholars now.

For this year’s batch, I’m afraid no one will be reused.

"Okay, what else do you want to report?"

"Say it all together."

"If nothing happens, let's break up the meeting."

Zhu Youjian waved his hand and looked at the other people in the hall.

Below, Wen Tiren stood up when he saw no one was speaking.

Pull out a piece of money from your sleeve.

"Your Majesty, there has been no rain in Shaanxi for two months."

"The sky is red and the earth is cracked."

"If it doesn't rain again, I might not be able to harvest anything this year."

Hearing this, Zhu Youjian's face immediately became serious.

He kept remembering what Taizu said in his mind.

The biggest enemy in the late Ming Dynasty was never the Tatars, but the court and natural disasters.

"I already know this."

"Guo Yunhou, please immediately transfer grain from Henan and other places to be deposited in Dacang, Shaanxi!"

"In addition, Shaanxi will be exempted from all taxes this year, and the Ministry of Household Affairs will distribute grain grains uniformly."

"I don't want anyone to starve to death!"

"If there is a large-scale famine in Shaanxi, I want your head!"

Zhu Youjian immediately gave an order to Guo Yunhou without even thinking about it.

Guo Yunhou, who was standing behind, took over the task simply.

This is the business of the Ministry of Finance, and you can't hide from it.

But he was also a bit stressed.

At this point in time, the bottom has already been eroded.

Disaster relief is the best opportunity for corruption, and someone will definitely get involved.

What frightened Guo Yunhou even more was that His Majesty did not let the Jin Yiwei watch him the whole time.

This is obviously not in line with common sense.

I'm afraid I'm fishing again...

"Your Majesty, the cement road you arranged has already headed towards Datong and Liaodong."

"The two passers-by have summoned a total of 30 civilians, and their monthly labor expenses are [-] taels."

"Add to this an average of twenty cents per person per day for food and other expenses."

"It will cost about 40 yuan per month."

"Both roads are expected to be fully constructed by August."

"In addition, based on my actual inspection, it is recommended that the railway be built separately."

"The flow of people on this avenue will inevitably be huge and dangerous."

“We just need to set up stations in major towns.”

Just after talking about the disaster relief, Xu Guangqi also stood up and said to Zhu Youjian.

He already knew the iron-making method and began to build a large-scale iron-making factory outside the city.

Construction can officially start in June at most.

As for the steam engine Your Majesty mentioned...

He is still in a research state, but he has already found a way.

In order to live up to His Majesty's expectations of him, he recruited Song Yingxing and others.

The current Ministry of Industry has become a huge research center under his changes.

Its key projects are firearms, ironmaking and steam engines.

He couldn't guarantee that the steam engine would be able to do it, but even if it couldn't be done, he could use horses to pull it as His Majesty said.

Railway construction requires a large amount of iron, and once it is decided it cannot be easily changed.

So after many considerations, he decided to propose building the railway separately.

To avoid all kinds of problems later.

"Build it separately?"

"This..."

"Let me think about it and I will give you an answer tomorrow."

After listening to Xu Guangqi's suggestion, Zhu Youjian frowned and felt a little embarrassed.

He didn't know anything about railways and trains, so he couldn't tell whether this suggestion was good or bad.

But it’s okay if he doesn’t understand, there are people who understand.

Just ask Taizu later.

"Okay, I hope your Majesty can hurry up a little bit."

"The minister has ordered preparations such as weeding and filling to begin."

"This matter cannot be delayed."

Xu Guangqi raised his hands and expressed no objection.

You are Party A and you have the final say!

Anyway, he was just making a suggestion.

"Okay, I won't delay."

"In addition, Xu Aiqing must take good care of her health."

"Don't get tired."

"Big companion, ask the Imperial Hospital to send two imperial doctors to the Ministry of Works. They must take good care of the health of Xu Aiqing and the people he summoned."

"You can use the medicinal materials in my palace at will!"

"Besides, if Xu Aiqing needs anything, just tell me. As long as I have it, I'll give it to you."

"Even if I empty out my internal funds, I will definitely satisfy your needs, my beloved."

Zhu Youjian agreed with a smile, and after thinking about it, he gave Wang Chengen a few instructions.

After saying this, both Guo Yunhou and Wen Tiren looked at Xu Guangqi with envy.

His grandma's...

I really envy such a good treatment.

Especially Guo Yunhou, he almost broke his back teeth after listening to His Majesty's words.

When I ask for money from you, I will shirk all kinds of excuses. Seriously, treat me differently!

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Below, Xu Guangqi, who noticed some burning in his back, quickly knelt down to thank him.

Being so generous really put him under a lot of pressure.

But he also made a decision, even if he risked his life, he would create what His Majesty wanted!

Scholar die for the confidant!

Zhu Youjian is his confidant Xu Guangqi!

"Well, my dears, is there anything else?"

Taking in all the expressions in the court, Zhu Youjian curled his lips slightly.

envious?

If you are envious, then work hard!

One by one, it’s useless and you still want money?

After waiting for a while, Zhu Youjian, who didn't see anyone coming forward, announced that he would withdraw from the court and adjourn the meeting.

When I returned to the side hall, I didn't see Taizu.

Zhu You checked and found out that Taizu had gone to check Zhu Yujian's work.

It is said that salt has been produced.

Hearing this, Zhu Youjian couldn't sit still!

The two matters of salt and iron are related to all subsequent plans of the entire Ming Dynasty.

If the merchants cannot be brought into their own camp, then the only way to collect all the business taxes is by raising a knife.

But in that case, I'm afraid it would be dark and dark to kill him.

After wandering around for several times, Zhu Youjian, who originally wanted to take a look, finally sat down.

With Taizu watching over there, there shouldn't be any problems.

Just wait until Taizu comes back and ask.

"My dear companion, I will stay in the side hall today."

"Go prepare something to eat."

"Also, let's go see the grain crops that Xu Guangqi is responsible for."

"Natural disasters will continue in the next 17 years. This year I must promote this grain to the whole world!"

Sitting in his seat, Zhu Youjian rubbed his forehead and ordered Wang Chengen.

The burden on him now is also very heavy.

Not only does he hold the cement plant in his hands, but he is also responsible for the safety of his emperor.

Zhu Youjian originally wanted him to relax, but there were too few people who could trust him.

It can only make him work harder.