Chapter 83 The Emperor Whores for Nothing

The defection of Aru Timur and Naer Buhua also happened in history.

But it was reported by Xu Huizu.

It's not surprising that they defected.

These two were originally enemies of the Ming Dynasty. Later, they were cornered and couldn't fight, so they had to choose to surrender first. But to say that they truly surrendered to Zhu Yuanzhang is pure nonsense.

Zhu Di was indeed very kind to them.

Historically, when Xu Huizu reported them, he actually meant to beat his brother-in-law. Zhu Di relied on these surrender officials in Peking, which could easily be suspected of gathering his own power. Xu Huizu didn't want him to go too far on this issue, so it happened

I found that Aru Timur and I usually complained a lot, so I simply said that they planned to defect.

They didn't actually take action.

And based on their relationship with Zhu Di at the time, it was difficult to tell that they were really planning to defect.

In the end, Zhu Yuanzhang killed them, which was considered a warning to Zhu Di.

But now Zhu Di has clearly lost power.

These two are not stupid, they were originally at the level of princes in the Northern Yuan Dynasty.

When Zhu Di was thrown to Liaodong, he had actually completed Zhu Yuanzhang's mission, that is, he had not yet reached Nuergan City, but the original Yuan Dynasty officials in Nuergan City had also surrendered to the Ming Dynasty.

So I just wait until next spring and take a boat down the river for a walk.

It stands to reason that it is time for him to return to Peking.

Liaodong was guarded by the King of Liao, and he just led the area.

But now not only can I not go back to Peking, but Peking has been replaced by Fu Youde.

This is obvious.

Zhu Yuanzhang deliberately threw him to Liaodong.

It is hard to say whether he will be able to return to Peking in the future.

Of course, people like Alu Timur have lost confidence in his future. If Zhu Yuanzhang decides to move the vassal state one day and makes him the vassal king in Huining, then these guards will definitely have to follow him. Speaking of that ghost in Huining

What is the difference between place and Onan River?

Just as icy and snowy.

Just as bitter.

Then why did they stay in Ming Dynasty and endure Ming Dynasty's strict laws?

Isn’t it okay to go to the grassland and be free?

"Old fox!"

Yang Feng couldn't help but sigh.

"who?"

The little princess said curiously.

"your dad!"

Yang Feng said angrily.

Indeed, Zhu Yuanzhang was cunning enough, and he made his son's men lose their hearts with just one move.

He deliberately abandoned Zhu Di in Liaodong, so that those who tried to follow Zhu Di to seek wealth and honor would choose to abandon Zhu Di because they felt that their future was bleak, thus weakening Zhu Di's power. And Fu Youde, as a leader of the Jin Dynasty, must also be in Peking.

We will further weaken some of them, just suppress the generals loyal to Zhu Di, and find excuses to remove a few general positions.

Even killed a few.

Since he is a guarding general, these things are easy for him.

In short, Zhu Di's strength will become weaker and weaker.

He was so weak that Zhu Yuanzhang thought he was almost relieved and then let him go back to Peking.

"You dare to speak ill of my father?"

"Is this the first time you've heard me speak ill of my father?"

"That's right!"

…

Then Yang Feng touched her dog's head and opened the door...

"Well?"

He quickly put down his hands.

The little princess also put away her smile and quickly changed into a dignified lady.

They pretended not to see it outside.

After all, at least in front of these people, they had shown special friendship many times, so even Zhang Xianzong was at a loss about their relationship.

But Yang Feng did not return to Nanjing with the little princess.

He originally picked her up by the way.

In fact, he was accompanied by Zhang Xianzong on this trip to Suzhou to recruit craftsmen. His agricultural machinery required a large number of craftsmen, but the Ministry of Industry in the capital would definitely not give it to him. The craftsman system in the Ming Dynasty was that craftsmen were on duty, and craftsmen in various places worked in shifts.

When you go to the capital to serve, the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry in the capital are all on service.

Just like the guardsmen taking turns.

But he is private.

Private factories hire state-owned enterprises to work...

Not quite appropriate?

So Zhu Yuanzhang allowed him to recruit among the craftsmen from various places who were not serving in the army.

But these craftsmen still need to take turns.

They can only work in his factory when they are not on duty. Once they are on duty, they still have to report to the Ministry of Works. This period varies depending on the type of craftsman. In this year's latest regulations, the longest is once every five years, and the shortest

Every year, they are on duty for three months. During the rest of the time, they are free and can do whatever they want to make a living. Basically, they learn everything there is to learn from him, and then go to the Ministry of Industry.

Whatever new thing is created, the Ministry of Industry can just use it for free.

Of course, Yang Feng doesn't care about this. What he wants is to promote technology, not just profit. The promotion of his technology will benefit the world.

Not just the Ministry of Industry, but in fact anyone can learn it.

Of course, the recruitment of craftsmen is in Suzhou.

This is the second largest industrial town after Beijing.

However, this was the time when the autumn harvest was completed and taxes and grains from various places were transported, so fleets of grain-carrying ships could be seen everywhere on the canal, and they were all transported by civilians rather than soldiers.

"Is this all paid for by the public?"

Yang Fengruo said with interest.

A fleet of grain ships was passing them.

An old man on the boat was calling the civilians on the boat behind him in Wu dialect.

"The term "pay public food" is quite appropriate.

These are indeed the ones who pay the grain. Each place has a grain director for every 10,000 shi of grain. After the autumn harvest, Li Jia in each place supervises the people and sends the tax grain to the grain director. After collecting 10,000 shi, the grain director takes the laborers to the grain director.

Warehouses everywhere.

This is a grain chief."

Zhang Xianzong pointed at the old man and said.

"Where's the county magistrate?"

"The county officials and local officials don't care. They just send people to the capital to collect the tax revenue together with the grain chiefs before tax collection. Your Majesty believes that the tax grains will not go through the hands of local officials, and corruption will be eliminated. These grain chiefs are not ordinary. They go to Beijing.

It is necessary to meet the saint and listen to the edict. The local magistrate appoints who should be the grain chief and supervises the grain chief. However, the entire payment process is not handled by the local magistrate. After the tax and grain are collected, what is retained for local use is handed over to the local warehouse and sent to the local government.

Those delivered to the capital will be sent to the capital by the grain director, and those sent to various health stations will also be sent to the designated warehouse by the grain director.

Moreover, the grain chief has the power to compile records and assign corvee services.

There is also the right to educate the local area.

He even took charge of some civil lawsuits, led the people to repair water conservancy, and even reported illegal officials. The most powerful person in the local area now is the grain chief.

There are not many in one county."

“So what exactly does your county magistrate do?

This has all been done by the people below. There are Li Jia in the countryside, and then there are the grain chiefs. Is there anything else among the people?"

"There are also elders, who are highly respected by the villagers and handle civil disputes."

"The county magistrate only occasionally goes to the countryside to inspect?"

"Well, officials are not allowed to go to the countryside."

"Not going to the countryside?"

"It is strictly forbidden to go to the countryside. His Majesty strictly prohibits officials from going to the countryside because they disturb the people. If there is an incident, a summons will be issued. During the year, A will go to the countryside with a letter and summons. If he fails to call three times, he can send Zaoli to the countryside to arrest him."

"He is guarding against officials as much as he is guarding against thieves!"

Yang Feng couldn't help but exclaimed.

Zhang Xianzong just smiled sadly...

I guess I agree with his assessment.
To be continued...