Chapter 221: Real Comparison, Hai Rui's Memorial to the Emperor (Subscription Request)

Beijing.

The officers and soldiers of the Beijing Camp and the Five Cities Military Department worked day and night to clean up the mess.

Finally, the snow on the roads inside and outside the capital was cleared.

The officers and soldiers of the Beijing Camp were outside the city, divided into camps and sections, and were responsible for dealing with the problems of snow and ice on the official roads and canals.

The year draws nearer.

A huge amount of goods from the south are being transported to the capital.

The official road cannot be blocked.

The river channel must not be blocked.

The mission is to ensure that the royal family and dignitaries in the capital can continue to live a stable and prosperous year.

It is necessary to ensure.

By the way, the lives of hundreds of thousands of people living in the capital must also be kept stable.

And by the end of the year.

In the imperial court, some government offices became increasingly idle.

However, some government offices will be even busier.

The Ministry of Revenue is the busiest place.

The Ming Dynasty had two capitals, thirteen provinces, a million-strong army, and all financial revenues and expenditures needed to be sorted out before the end of the year.

There needs to be a clear account of how much grain is consumed and how much grain is collected in a year.

However, Yan Shaoting, Langzhong of the Zhejiang Qingli Division of the Ministry of Revenue, is in a completely different situation from other people in the Ministry of Revenue.

While other Qinglisi were still busy sorting out the accounts.

The accounts of Zhejiang Qinglisi were almost sorted out by Gao Wuguan and Xu Kun, who were leading officials from the Qinglisi.

These two people are now in the Zhejiang Qingli Division, trying their best to compete for the superiority.

Instead, it gave Yan Shaoting some free time.

Due to the old Taoist priest's original oral instructions, although he no longer needs to deliver imperial edicts to various departments, he still delivers them every day as usual.

Someone delivered the driving permit.

Yan Shaoting hid at home.

"Although the people were somewhat puzzled before, after the snow fell, everyone understood why the dividends were not distributed first this year, and instead praised the tutor for his foresight."

"Coal and rations have also been distributed. In addition to the military supplies, the textile factory has also rushed to make a batch of cotton-padded clothes and quilts and distributed them according to the number of people."

"Because of the snow, Zhou Jianzheng's work on clearing ditches and digging new rivers and ponds that he was supposed to continue in the winter this year has also been temporarily stopped."

"We can't let the people freeze outside."

While the court was clearing the snow on the road connecting Changping.

But in fact it was to open up the road connecting Juyongguan and ensure the supply of materials to the outside of the pass.

Xu Wei drove a carriage into the city early in the morning and arrived at Yan's house, where he gave a summary report on recent events in Changping.

Yan Shaoting poured Xu Wei a cup of hot Dahongpao.

Red dates are also put in it.

It can be regarded as a way to drive away the cold.

Then, he said, "It's freezing cold, no one is allowed to go out to work, go to the Imperial Hospital and buy some good frostbite ointment. The people don't understand, now that they have free time, they might go out into the mountains to catch some game or something else. If you get frostbite, you must get medical treatment immediately."

Xu Wei nodded: "It's all ready. The Imperial Hospital didn't ask for any money. They said that the tutor was kind-hearted and the people of Changping would be blessed. They are also willing to contribute."

Yan Shaoting was a little surprised.

I didn't expect that there would be such a benefit.

He said, "When spring comes, send some vegetables to the Imperial Hospital. Then, if there is a chance, discuss with the Imperial Hospital whether the people of Changping can sell the herbs they pick from the mountains to them."

Xu Wei smiled and nodded: "This matter has been decided a long time ago. It's not just the herbs picked from the mountains. The Imperial Hospital also said that if the tutor nods in agreement, they are willing to provide seeds and let the people of Changping be responsible for planting them. They will accept all orders and the price is negotiable, but they must ensure that the herbs grown are grown according to their requirements and cannot be inferior."

Yan Shaoting shut his mouth.

It is obvious that Changping no longer needs my attention to take care of it.

It seems like ever since the Changping debate that day.

Changping has already become a model project.

The fact that the Imperial Medical Bureau was willing to transfer such a high-value business as herbal medicine cultivation to Changping was a clear proof of this.

It seems that even I myself can’t understand Changping now.

Yan Shaoting asked again: "What about the sweet potatoes? Have they been harvested? What are you doing in Changping now?"

"It's collected."

Xu Wei's face was also flushed at this moment. He carefully glanced around, then leaned close to Yan Shaoting's ear and whispered, "I asked Zhou Jianzheng to calculate the date and harvest it before the snowfall. At that time, the student drove everyone away and brought people from the mansion to weigh it. It turns out that one acre can produce ten dan!"

Yan Shaoting looked surprised.

I didn't even know anything about this matter.

However, the yield of ten dan per mu was also within expectations.

He looked at Xu Wei: "Why wasn't this sent to me at that time?"

Xu Wei said, "I and others have never seen crops with such a yield per mu. But this year we will only plant them on the mountain. I and others have decided that after the spring of next year, we will continue to cultivate the mountain. We will also set aside a piece of land to apply fertilizer and plant a batch of sweet potatoes. We estimate that the yield can be increased by then. Once we have the number, I will report it to the court."

Yan Shaoting couldn't help but look at Xu Wei.

Although a little unexpected.

But he finally understood this matter.

It turns out that Xu Wei brought a group of people to Changping, preparing to make a great contribution for himself.

Although none of them had ever seen a crop yield of ten dan per mu, they were more convinced that if there was good land, the yield per mu could be increased further.

Yan Shaoting immediately asked, "Aren't you afraid that the news will be spread out in advance?" Xu Wei returned to his seat, raised his head, and said confidently, "Who said it? Who told others?"

Yan Shaoting looked scrutinizing.

Xu Wei then smiled and said, "After His Majesty issued the decree last time, the people of Changping all felt that the seventh-rank official in charge of the Public Security Department was not worthy of being your tutor..."

After hearing this, Yan Shaoting blinked.

Ok!

It turns out that I didn’t understand it just now.

He finally understood it now.

Is it that the entire Changping has colluded behind my back and is trying to hold back a big achievement to help me get promoted?
Seeing Yan Shaoting stopped talking.

Xu Wei's eyes turned, and then he continued, "As for now, we are reinforcing the sheds in the livestock farm to prevent the sheds from collapsing and crushing the chickens, ducks, geese and pigs. We are preparing to hold a spring examination meeting after the spring examination in February next year."

Yan Shaoting's eyes became longer.

Okay.

Okay.

Now it’s not just about giving yourself a big credit.

Everyone has started preparing for the Spring Examination.

"Can it be done?"

Yan Shaoting couldn't help but ask.

Xu Wei nodded, with a look of regret on his face: "If it weren't for this snow, our Changping Food Street would still be able to make money until the end of the year. Ever since the tutor shined in front of the world that day, and now with the three old gentlemen Nie Bao here, our Changping has countless people from Beijing and other places going there every day to join in the fun.

"Every day, countless students attended the classics classes of the three old gentlemen. Those officials, gentry and wealthy families who were interested in culture would naturally join in the fun.

Other people heard that Changping was doing well, so they wanted to come and take a look. After coming and looking around, they would always be hungry, so they would need to eat something and buy something. "

Although Xu Wei's face was full of radiance when he spoke.

But the meaning of regret is also particularly strong.

seem.

If it weren't for the snow.

Changping can also make a lot of money.

Yan Shaoting also breathed a sigh of relief: "Changping is now on the right track. In the future, in addition to ensuring the continuation of the current methods, more things need to be done to make revisions.

“The fact that the fields ensure that everyone has enough food cannot change, but next year all factories must start to implement a system of distribution according to work and merit, and we cannot cultivate and breed lazy people.

As for those who don’t work hard on the farm, except for the food rations, all other benefits will be suspended and they will be assigned to dig coal in the coal yard. Depending on the severity of the crime, the minimum period will be three months. But the wages must be paid in full.”

Xu Wei nodded.

In fact, there are already some signs of the problem of being lazy and gluttonous.

It’s just that Changping is on an upward trend right now, so it’s not very obvious.

But the areas that need to be corrected must be put on the agenda.

He nodded and said, "When we get back this time, I will discuss it with other people in the Public Security Department and have it promulgated before the end of the year. After the New Year and the beginning of spring, we will immediately follow the order."

Yan Shaoting hummed, then said, "We should keep an eye on other places in the capital. The heavy snow this time may cause the people in other places to suffer from the cold and hunger. If this happens, we will send people from the Public Security Department to take the supplies we have stockpiled and distribute them directly to the people, bypassing Shuntian Prefecture and the local government."

Xu Wei nodded, but hesitated: "Just bypass Shuntian Prefecture and the local government?"

"You do the work, and I'll take the brunt of any problems!"

Yan Shaoting spoke in a deep voice, not allowing any changes.

He didn't trust Shuntian Prefecture, or the current Shuntian Prefecture.

If Changping's things were handed over, who knows where they would end up.

It would be better if the Changping Public Security Bureau could handle this matter itself.

Xu Wei frowned and asked, "In the name of what?"

"In the name of the people of Changping!"

Yan Shaoting spoke calmly.

The people could not bear to see their fellow villagers suffer, so they donated supplies.

At the government level, it is naturally difficult to talk about it.

Only then did Xu Wei nod and take note of this matter.

He thought for a moment before speaking: "Recently there have been some rumors coming from Miyun..."

Yan Shaoting narrowed his eyes immediately: "Xu Fan?"

Xu Wei nodded, then shook his head: "Because this time, the snow in Miyun is the heaviest, and the road has not been opened yet. I just heard that the people there are still working outside at this time, trying to build a dam or a reservoir..."

Just when Yan Shaoting frowned and was about to speak.

Lu Yi rushed in from outside.

"Brother-in-law!"

"Big things!"

"The Hai Rui you asked me to keep an eye on."

"He went to Huizhou Prefecture and submitted a memorial to His Majesty."

"What's it called... Petition to the Emperor for Justice."

"Your Majesty has issued an oral order, ordering this memorial to be passed on to officials in all ministries and government offices."

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