Chapter 770 Don't ask, ask is contract
Wang Xijue was sincerely invited Guo Dan to join his reform team, and was full of expectations for this, but he didn't know that this was counterproductive. Not only did it not solve the problem, it made the Imperial Horse Supervision and the Ministry of Revenue unhappy.
He didn't know that Guo Dan had no interest in the reform of the court, because he felt that the efficiency of the Ming Dynasty was really inconsistent with his birth date and horoscope, and he would do half the result with twice the effort.
To solve a problem, four or five problems may arise.
If he asked him to do it, he would be really angry.
In comparison, he should be more concerned about Aunt Xu's problems.
However, for the court, the issue of disaster relief has gradually become the core issue of the country, because everyone has found that disasters have become more and more frequent in recent years. However, the disaster relief system of the Ming Dynasty has been in name only, and the court is often powerless and loses its mind.
Relying entirely on the abilities of local officials, outstanding officials can still stabilize the situation. If they have poor abilities, they basically let themselves go, and the suffering is the people and the country.
This year's series of turmoil has arisen due to natural disasters.
This is already an imminent problem.
Many knowledgeable people in the court were eager to promote reforms in this regard.
"This brat is so arrogant!"
After hearing this, Shen Shixing couldn't help but laugh and scold.
Wang Xijue said: "But he accurately pointed out the problem. This natural disaster is not terrible, and man-made disasters are the most terrible. This reserve warehouse system has long been destroyed in name only, and most of it is destroyed by people, not natural disasters!"
Wang Jiaping said: "But Guo Dan can't help us solve this problem."
Wang Xijue said: "But we can't solve the problem. If we ask for the purging of the administration, it will probably cause another uproar."
Wang Jiaping frowned. He also knew that the government and the country were very corrupt at present. As long as the food was placed there, someone would definitely reach out.
However, at this time, the purge of administration will inevitably cause a huge rebound.
Shen Shixing looked at Wang Xijue and said, "You still want to use Guo Dan to promote reform."
Wang Xijue nodded and said, "In recent years, there have been frequent disasters everywhere, and the people have suffered a lot, but the court has been unable to control the situation due to the abolition of the system. Fortunately, the north is relatively stable at the moment. If the disaster relief system is not improved, if there is a war in the north, internal and external troubles will cause chaos!"
Wang Jiaping said: "But Guo Dan has already said that he can do nothing!"
Wang Xijue snorted: "That kid is very slick. I don't think he takes it seriously at all. He is just perfunctory to us."
"Even so, we can't do anything to him."
"We really have no way to deal with him, but we can go to find His Majesty." Wang Xijue smiled and stroked his beard.
He used to think that he would promote reform by strengthening the power of the cabinet, but reality slapped him twice in the face, which almost made him feel disheartened. He also knew that it was difficult, but the tariff incident made him discover that Guo Dan could actually be used to avoid the resistance of the court and promote reform.
Although he was severely sarcastic by Guo Dan, he insisted on cooperating with Guo Dan.
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Ministry of Justice.
"I think Guo Dan's statement is very reasonable. It's because Grand Secretary Wang is a bit whimsical." Chen Younian, the Minister of Justice, shook his head and said when he heard this.
Li Sancai asked, "Why did Brother Chen say this?"
Chen Younian said: "Guo Dan's computing power can only be used as an auxiliary. The key is to rely on tradition to govern the country! If you want to improve the disaster relief system, you must first clear the administration of officials. If the administration is not clear, then there is no way to talk about anything!"
Zhang Heming nodded and said, "Mr. Chen said it is reasonable. Since ancient times, governing a country first has been a natural disaster. Why can some prefectures be safely survived, but some prefectures have made chaos. Because of this, no matter how good it is, it is futile if there is no integrity and integrity in officials!"
They were very right. Governing the country requires governing officials. This policy is correct in any dynasty. Zhang Juzheng also proposed to take the test method now, and this order cannot be changed.
But this also led to Wang Xijue and Li Sancai parting ways.
Because Wang Xijue still hopes to cooperate with Guo Dan.
In fact, this is very normal. After all, Wang Xijue has worked for many years and has encountered many difficulties. He knows more about compromising with reality and complainting.
But Chen Younian, Li Sancai and others are newly emerging forces. They are full of enthusiasm and fearless for their political ambitions.
They didn't even wait for next year. Before this year's end, they formally took advantage of disaster relief and made suggestions to rectify the administration.
This is very lively!
The ministers submitted their own suggestions, and then refuted the other party's suggestions.
Some people say that the legal system is implemented and strict laws are used to rectify the administration of officials.
He was immediately criticized for being incomplete.
What is legal system? You are just taking the exam to achieve the method, but there are so many problems with the exam to achieve the method, are you blind?
Some people also suggest selecting officials based on virtue.
As long as officials have noble morals, they will not embezzle and accept bribes.
But it was also refuted that the reason why the test method appeared was that before, officials were selected based on virtue, and they were selected as hypocritical hypocrites, or people with virtue but not talent.
Some people also suggested strengthening the power of the department officials, that is, strengthening supervision.
However, the officials of the technician often collude with local officials.
At the same time, it also led to the fact that the career path of local officials is completely in the hands of the Daoist officials.
This directly caused the voices of Li Sancai, Chen Younian and others to be drowned.
This entered the unique rhythm of the Ming Dynasty, with ministers attacking and arguing with each other.
However, Wang Xijue, as the leader of this matter, has been silent all the time.
He knew this would be the case.
There is no mistake in proposing to rectify the administration of officials at any time. Since it is a "man rule" system, it is necessary to rectify the administration of officials at all times.
Since we cannot object, everyone will choose to recommend that we rectify the administration of the government.
This will not be successful.
Because no matter which method you choose, you will offend many people.
This is why Wang Xijue had to strengthen the power of the cabinet first, which required all efforts to promote it. Li Sancai, Chen Younian and others were not the only one in the court and did not have enough power to promote their own ideas.
When they were quarreling, Wang Xijue ran to chat with Wanli with those memorials every day, silly and slapped the breakfast, making Wanli feel dying of ecstasy.
Wanli is preparing to give himself a New Year holiday.
When is this time?
However, this problem is indeed imminent. The Ministry of Revenue tax revenue has decreased by 30% this year. If it happens again next year, it will be gone.
Wanli had no choice but to find Guo Dan.
"Your Majesty, there is no way to do this job. I don't know anything about the administration of officials." Guo Dan was also very depressed. He felt that it had nothing to do with him.
Wanli said with a straight face: "What is the issue of administration? This is a financial problem. There have been frequent disasters in recent years, but you know the situation of the treasury, and the local government has no money. If you really can't afford it, you have to take out the money. If you have a way, just say it out. Otherwise, the affairs of Guide Mansion may make a comeback. Can you guarantee that you can get out of it safe every time?"
Oh my God!
Guo Dan shouted in disgust. He really wanted to tell Wanli, so he quit all the civil and military officials of the court. A group of stinky fish and rotten shrimps were not enough to succeed and had enough trouble. He pondered for a while and said in a weak voice: "Your Majesty, you actually have one move to be humble, and you know it too."
"contract!"
Wanli said it almost instinctively.
Guo Dan nodded.
Wanli wondered again: "But how to contract this?"
Guo Dan said: "Contracting disaster relief system."
"Can the disaster relief system also be contracted?" Wanli said in surprise.
“To be precise, it is contracting a reserve warehouse.”
Guo Dan said: "Last time, because of Guide Mansion, I also learned about our dynasty's preparation warehouse system. Simply put, it is to store some food. If there is a natural disaster, it will lend it to the people to overcome difficulties and wait until the autumn harvest will be returned.
This is a system of relief loans. In theory, it can be sustained and profitable. After all, the people have to pay back the interest, but for many reasons, they are ruined.
If you contract by Beizhi, you will probably be able to turn losses into profits, but... but the profit is not high. After all, a commodity like grain will be scolded when it sells high, and it is not very cost-effective to sell it low. Beizhi has not even bought a piece of land. If possible, Beizhi still doesn't want to contract it."
After hearing this, Wanli felt his whole body was swollen and wanted to hit people. What we are talking about here is how to maintain it and reduce the loss and burden on the treasury. You still think that the profit is not high, and that profit is already very good. He immediately frowned and said, "As my financial advisor to the Ming Dynasty, you are still feeling hard, but it is really outrageous."
Guo Dan said embarrassedly: "Your Majesty forgives your crimes, and I just want to concentrate on my energy and make a lot of money for you."
Wanli hesitated for a moment, and it was true that he said so. After all, overseas plans have begun, but he quickly put this idea behind him and said, "If the country is in chaos, no amount of money you make is enough for me."
"Your Majesty is right, he is a humble and short-sighted person." Guo Dan's tone was full of helplessness!
Wanli confirmed again: "Can you really turn losses into profits?"
Guo Dan nodded and said, "Report to Your Majesty, as long as you contract a low position, you can turn losses into profits."
In fact, the key is not what method is, but contracting, because as long as it is contracting, it has nothing to do with the court, and all the problems encountered by the ministers are not problems.
If you don't contract, there is no solution.
Wanli immediately said, "That's fine, I'll leave this to you. I've been dizzy and a little uncomfortable after being quarreled by them recently. I have to rest for two or three months."
Wow! Rest again?
You kept in peace for a few months last time, and there was no such way to raise pigs!
Guo Dan hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, if you have something to do with me, I have to ask Your Majesty for your help."
Wanli asked, "What's the matter?"
Guo Dan said: "That's right. A very important strategist around Bei Zi has encountered some trouble recently. This requires you to borrow a venue from Your Majesty and a few imperial physicians."
Wanli asked, "Why don't I know you have a counselor?"
"It's the daughter of Xing'anbo."
"Then you go find Xing'anbo."
A fat man is afraid of trouble.
Guo Tan said: "Report to Your Majesty, Xing'anbo is the root of the problem. He made his daughter upset and implicated her humble position."
What's this? Wanli thought about it, just borrowing a venue and a few imperial doctors, so he nodded and said, "Okay, I promise you."
Chapter completed!