Chapter 660 The Five-character Volume Sword Roars to the West Wind Like-minded people form a party
Feng Ziying admires Lian Guoshi's style of doing things.
In theory, the other party was born in the top 100, and had served as editor of the Hanlin Academy earlier than him. He was also considered his senior brother in the academy. However, once the priorities were clear, the other party was able to implement the established strategy very well, but there were some things that were not quite right. Understanding and different opinions, but also doing things to the letter, which is particularly rare.
The world does not lack people with outstanding abilities, let alone smart and wise people, but it only lacks people with the right attitude and the ability to assess the situation.
In Feng Ziying's view, he is not as good as Han Jing in terms of state affairs, not as sharp as Xu Xie, not as good as Yang Sichang in terms of military strategy, not as strong as Fang Youdu in terms of perseverance, not as good as Xu Qixun in terms of generosity and generosity, and often feels more like mediocrity. But combined with these characteristics, Lian Guoshi will become the least outstanding but the most reliable and credible executor among them.
It can be said that Feng Ziying has been carefully looking for "comrades" who can truly be like-minded among these classmates. He has never expected to find a few "comrades" who can unify his three views at once. That is obviously unrealistic. , but he hopes to find "comrades" who can accept his views and ideas through constant contact and screening. Of course, this will definitely require a process.
It's hard to say anything else, but in terms of character traits, Lian Guoshi is undoubtedly the most worthy candidate to be included in his bag and become a member of his camp.
"Jun Yu, do you think these salt merchants are raising pigs for the imperial court?" Feng Ziying's sudden words made Lian Guoshi a little confused.
"Um?"
"You see, these salt merchants themselves have no ability, or what they want to do is to please the superiors, and then use this exclusive power to make huge profits from them. The court also deliberately allowed this situation, and these salt merchants in order to obtain higher profits If they want profits, they are willing to take risks and use various means to make profits. When a certain time comes, when the court needs it or the response is strong, they can find a reason, just like what we have done..., a piece of paper is sealed, several companies Overthrowing and confiscating millions of family properties, isn’t it like killing the New Year pig during the Chinese New Year?”
The straightforward and harsh words made Lian Guoshi dumbfounded. After a while, Lian Guoshi shook his head and retorted: "Although these salt merchants rely on the imperial court's monopoly policy to make money, if they do those crimes, how can the imperial court find them?" Do you have any reason to attack him?"
"Brother Jun Yu, we all know, which of these salt merchants dare to say that he has not done anything that violates the regulations of the court? When everyone is tacitly doing the same thing to gain greater profits without being investigated and punished At this time, who do you think can bear it? Even if you don’t join in, you may be rejected by these people..."
As for what Feng Ziying said, practicing state affairs was speechless, but he still felt that what Feng Ziying said to him today seemed to have some different meanings.
“Ziying, what do you want to say?” Lian Guoshi looked at Feng Ziying.
"It's nothing, Jun Yu. Don't you think that the Zhou Dynasty was founded less than a hundred years ago, but it does feel that it is struggling or even unsustainable?" Feng Ziying held up the teacup and took a sip thoughtfully.
"The border troubles in the north have increased compared to the previous Ming Dynasty, the troubles in Liaodong have become more and more serious, the dangers of the Japanese have not diminished, and the troubles in the southwest have increased, but what about the imperial court? Taxation is not enough and has reached a dangerous situation. Add a mine supervisor Not only is it a drop in the bucket, but it also arouses public dissatisfaction. Local land is annexed, the population is hidden, water conservancy is in disrepair, a slight flood or drought will lead to large-scale displacement, and there will be a shortage of money..."
“It’s common for the army to be underserved, morale is low, the good and the bad are mixed, and the resistance is huge when trying to eliminate them... We can see that the Xiyi people are constantly innovating in weapons and tactics, but what about us? We stick to the rules and don’t want to make progress..."
"Look at the difference between the north and the south. It's difficult to find food and clothing in the south of the Yangtze River. What about us in the north? Shaanxi, Shaanxi and Beizhi are experiencing constant natural disasters and refugees flocking in. The White Lotus Sect takes advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble, but we can't find a permanent solution to solve it. Brother Jun Yu , can you and I still sleep peacefully?..."
“Look at our local officials, how many of us are loyal to the emperor and the people, and share the worries of the court? Either they are sitting on their corpses and eating nothing, or they are lining their own pockets, or they are seeking fame and flattery,..."
Lian Guo Shi was upset by Feng Ziying's words and couldn't help but interrupt him: "Ziying, I admit that there are indeed problems in the court and among the people, but aren't you and I working hard to solve this dilemma? You Hasn't the proposed move to open the sea achieved great results? Isn't this trip to the south of the Yangtze River also a chance for the court to take a breather? As long as the strategy for Liaodong can be promoted as scheduled, the threat posed by the Jurchens in Jianzhou It may not be able to be mitigated and eliminated,…”
"Jun Yu, I admit that the implementation of the strategy of opening up the sea can alleviate temporary emergencies. If the Liaodong strategy can go smoothly, it may have some effects in a few years, but this is all based on the premise that everything goes well, and it is also It took everyone from the emperor to the cabinet to the six ministries and the local officials to work together. Now they are forced to have no choice but to agree to the sea opening strategy so smoothly..."
Feng Ziying's words made Lian Guoshi feel even more angry. He even felt a little resentful towards Feng Ziying, "Ziying, in your opinion, should the Zhou Dynasty be subjugated?"
"To be honest, I don't know." Feng Ziying shook her head honestly, "Maybe the court can handle one or two things when they collide, but if several disadvantages happen together, Jun Yu, what do you think? For example, if border troubles and floods and droughts come together, if the refugees are bewitched and coerced by the White Lotus Sect, and if there are so many corrupt officials running away, will it lead to some uncontrollable catastrophe?"
This idea makes Lianguo Shi even more horrified.
This is very possible.
The Jurchen persecution in Jianzhou, Liaodong, became more and more intense. If there was a drought in Beizhi, the people had nowhere to eat. The White Lotus Sect took the opportunity to cause chaos, and encountered one or two timid and incompetent officials who were helpless in this situation. The Jurchens and Chahar people If they take the opportunity to join forces to invade the border, they may really create an uncontrollable chaos.
"Then Ziying, do you think there is no solution for the current situation faced by the imperial court?" Lian Guoshi asked in a deep voice: "You said so much today because you want to tell me how to solve this crisis. What?"
"I don't know if there is a solution or not, but regardless of whether there is a solution or not, you and I should do our best to eat the emperor's salary and be loyal to the emperor." Feng Ziying shook his head, "But Brother Junyu wants to ask how to solve this crisis. , but I have countless problems in my mind. Every aspect is bit by bit. If I look at it, there are flaws everywhere and need to be solved everywhere. Officials are corrupt and incompetent. It’s time for the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Ministry of Civil Affairs to come. As border troubles get worse, it’s time for the Ministry of War and the Governor’s Office to come. Come on, if there is not enough money, then the Ministry of Household Affairs should come. Since bandits are everywhere, then the Ministry of Criminal Affairs and the local bureaus should come. The question is, how can we get these officials to really get down to business?"
Lian Guoshi went back with a lot of worries and questions. Feng Ziying didn't give him an answer, but she gave him a direction.
This is not a problem that one person, or even a few people, can solve. Even a group of people in the cabinet or the emperor will find it difficult to achieve.
This requires a large group with consistent views, ideas, and intentions. In short, a group of like-minded people who recognize such an idea or ideas and are willing to work hard for it can achieve such a goal.
It is better to give Lian Guo Shi such a thought than to tell him the answer directly. This will help him think about it carefully and let him come up with the answer on his own.
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Wearing a light brown trousers over a long milky skirt, Silu **** her black hair in a simple bun. A fresh and elegant breath came to her face. Facing Feng Ziying's gaze, Miaoyu glanced at her beautiful eyes and said lightly. Step aside.
"Why, Miss Miaoyu doesn't want to talk to me?" Feng Ziying laughed dumbly, "No matter what the outcome is, at least Uncle Lin entrusted you to me, and I will at least fulfill my responsibility, but Miss Miaoyu doesn't need to worry. What, I believe my own credibility is reassuring enough.”
Miaoyu hesitated for a moment, then lowered her head and stood still, "Master Feng, Miaoyu has lived in Buddhism since childhood and knows very little about worldly affairs. Although her father has explained it, Miaoyu thought for a long time and still felt that it was not suitable for her. I, if possible, Miaoyu hopes that Miaoyu can decide the future by herself."
Feng Ziying nodded, "Of course you can, but Uncle Lin also told you that you can choose your own future, but there is a bottom line, that is, you cannot become a monk. This is also what Uncle Lin told you."
A cold smile appeared on the corner of Miaoyu's mouth, "Master Feng, plus my sister, you already have two wives, and there are many women who want to come into your house to be your concubines, so why do you have to stare at me, Pu Liu?" posture?"
"Miss Miaoyu has misunderstood. Uncle Lin has made an explanation. Ziying agreed and will do it. It's not that Ziying wants to covet beauty. Well, Ziying also admits that she likes beauty, but for Miss Miaoyu, I I have never thought about this, I just hope that I can fulfill Uncle Lin's long-cherished wish and let Miss Miaoyu have a happy and happy ending in the future, and I have no other thoughts."
Feng Ziying no longer had such thoughts. Even now that Miaoyu is really willing to marry into Feng's house, he has to think about it. There is no grass anywhere in the world. If letting her enter the house leads to unrest in the backyard, then it's really a big deal. The gain outweighs the loss. If you have the intention to spend some effort to bring Yingchun into your house, isn't it better than Miaoyu?
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