First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 536

But if it's a company, it's natural to hire some prisoners casually to help harvest food!

It is even possible to hire workers from outside. To put it simply, you can get labor from Korea and Japan to work for the company.

Moreover, in the face of such a large-scale reclamation company, it is also easy to bail out. If you have any problems, you can talk to the court.

They are fully capable of receiving funding from the imperial court, and at the same time can provide sufficient food to meet military expenditures in the north.

Old Zhu pondered for a while, and asked: "Sir, look at this, can you let the court officials be in charge of farming..." Before he finished speaking, Old Zhu swallowed the words back.

Handed over to the officials, their first goal must be to satisfy the appetite of the court, especially to please the superiors, and it is absolutely impossible to maintain it for a long time.

The core essence of this Tuntian company is to fight against risks through its huge scale.At the same time, relying on scale and earning enough profits, it can be maintained smoothly. Not only can it live well, but it can also provide enough food for the army, and even make Beiping self-sufficient.

It's just that I haven't explained one thing clearly, how can I make money?

Without machines and fertilizers, it is not difficult to calculate how much work a person can do and how much he needs to get paid without sleep and rest.

Even if the efficiency of the farming company is higher than that of individual farmers, there is not much profit to be squeezed.

Having said that, the answer is ready to come out.

Labor must be brought in from outside and squeezed out, doing the most work, eating the least food, and exhausting all means to squeeze out enough profits to maintain everything.

Old Zhu took a deep breath, "Sir, is this the true meaning of using troops against the Japanese country?"

Zhang Ximeng pondered for a while, and then said: "Master, in fact, it is not enough to have outside labor. We still need sufficient talents, who can properly manage and operate properly, in order to be truly successful."

Old Zhu thought for a while, then nodded seriously, "Don't worry about this, we've seen through it all, Beiping lacks everything, except for the talents that Mr. said! This area is really full of talents, everywhere! As for the one who hooks up with other women, we look good! Anyway, his skin is thick enough!"

Zhang Ximeng was dumbfounded, even if you are right, we don't have to be so direct, be reserved, be reserved!

Old Zhu didn't bother to talk nonsense anymore. He understood it thoroughly. It wasn't that Zhu Di was suitable for Beiping, but that the current situation in Beiping shaped Zhu Di at this moment, complementing and perfecting each other.

What Lao Zhu didn't know was that what he just said saved the unlucky guy who hooked up with other people's wife... Shameless things like him are also bullied among prisoners, and they have to be tied to the urine bucket , Smothered alive.

Originally, he was going to be sent to logging. After a year or so, he could be buried in the mountains and fertilize the land.

But what Lao Zhu said, he was sent to farm. Fortunately, this guy is good at medicine, and there is a small medicine shop in the house. After arriving at the farm, he cured the disease of the livestock by luck, and became famous all of a sudden... ...Many years later, the food magnate Ximen will still recall that peaceful afternoon.

It turns out that we are also people who have been in prison with His Majesty!

Chapter 743 I Arrested Your Majesty

Zhang Ximeng accompanied Lao Zhu back to the camp in secret. Only Empress Ma was still awake with a stove at hand. Seeing Lao Zhu coming back, he immediately asked him to sit down and rest, and then fried the prepared spring rolls in the oil pan. Another big bowl of milk tea was prepared for Lao Zhu.

She laughed and said: "When we get to the north, let's change our habits...don't always eat noodles. By the way, Mr. Zhang, you should eat something too!"

Zhang Ximeng quickly thanked, "Empress, since I passed my thirties, I have stopped eating supper. I can't stand the fried food and milk tea. I'm going to leave first. Tomorrow morning, I will leave for Peiping." , My lord, don't eat too much, go to bed early."

After he finished speaking, he turned and said goodbye.

Only the old Zhu and his wife were left in the imperial tent, and Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care about it. "Let's see, Mr. Zhang is hypocritical. If he doesn't eat supper, what fun is there in the evening? By the way, where is Zhu Di? Where's that scorpion?"

Empress Ma said: "The child is going to bed, so don't scold him all the time. It has been two or three years since he was ten years old, and now it has been two or three years. It is really not easy for a child. You don't know how distressed I am, a mother." It still hurts!"

Lao Zhu was stunned for a moment, and suddenly said: "Who said we don't feel bad! After chatting with Mr. Zhang, we realized that Beiping, if you dare to love, is a tiger's den and a wolf's den. That big frying pan is dangerous!"

Empress Ma was slightly startled, looked at the golden and crispy spring rolls fried by herself, and suddenly felt something in her heart.

"I plan to be a matchmaker for the fourth brother. The woman is Xu Da's daughter. What do you think?"

"Okay! That's a good idea!" Zhu Yuanzhang agreed almost instantly without any hesitation.

Empress Ma was slightly taken aback, "Chongba, Xu Da is now the imperial censor, an important minister in the court, and the head of the generals. Are you not afraid to let his daughter marry the fourth child?"

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly smiled, "What are we afraid of? We are afraid that this will not be done!" Lao Zhu sipped his milk tea and said with a smile: "We can feel a little bit of taste. Beiping is really different from other places. Here The land system, tax system, and employment are all different from other places. In addition to authorizing the fourth brother, we also need to cooperate with Yushitai. It would be good for the fourth child to be engaged to Xu Da's girl."

After another pause, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Could it be that we are still worried about the fourth brother fighting with the eldest brother? Maybe the relationship between the two brothers is deeper than ours! Isn't Beiping left by the eldest brother to the fourth brother!"

Empress Ma nodded happily, "It's done. With your words, I feel relieved... Come, eat more."

The couple enjoyed supper, then took a rest, turned around the sky, blowing and beating, beating gongs and drums, the guard of honor belonging to the emperor, came out.

Although Lao Zhu is easy going and easy going, he can't have nothing after all.

Moreover, Zhu Di had to prepare enough pomp to welcome his father and mother. Therefore, the brocade guards in flying fish suits, carrying colorful flags, opened the way in front of them, majestic and murderous.

The big Han general, with a burly figure, holds a sword in his hand, shining brightly and frighteningly.

Surrounded by thousands of people is the imperial chariot of the emperor, which is also tall, spacious and full of majesty.

Zhang Ximeng also had a special carriage and followed behind.

Not long after they came out of Xingzai, someone suddenly called to stop.

It was Zhu Yuanzhang who stopped the team.

Old Zhu pulled Empress Ma, got out of the car, and walked forward for a while. At this time, Zhu Di and Zhang Ximeng also caught up.

Lao Zhu stretched out his hand and pointed, "Is the Gaoliang River ahead?"

Zhang Ximeng hurriedly said: "Returning to Your Majesty, since the Yuan Dynasty, the waterway has changed, and the Gaoliang River has been different from the past, but according to research, the location in front should be the former site of the Battle of the Gaoliang River, so I saved the donkey cart. Drive, put it here."

Lao Zhu couldn't help laughing, never mind whether the river course changes or not, this thing is really worth looking forward to.

Even such a kind person as Empress Ma couldn't help feeling narrow-minded and walked over quickly.

After walking for a short distance, a unique sculpture suddenly appeared in front of him.

The sculpture is facing the south. There is a little donkey, with its hooves up, running forward. It adopts the shape of a horse riding on a swallow. Three hooves are raised, and one hoof is stamped on the ground, showing the appearance of running wildly.

You can't do it without risking your life!

Because the people in the car are really important.

He is a practitioner of brothers and sisters, a lucky person after Xiao Zhou, a donkey cart drifting enthusiast, a famous micromanager, the last God of War in the Song Dynasty, Song Taizong Zhao Jiong!

This statue is full of viciousness. Zhao Jiong is covered with half of his armor, looks panicked, and looks back timidly.At the same time, he was holding the donkey cart with one hand, ready to climb up.

On his rear buttocks, there was also a feathered arrow nailed impressively.

Trembling and trembling, the situation is extremely critical.

Lao Zhu and Empress Ma seemed to be looking at something rare. They circled around three times, from the beginning to the end, looking carefully and clearly.

Empress Ma couldn't help laughing at first, "Anyway, she is also an emperor, why is that so!"

Zhu Di who was next to him quickly explained: "My queen, this is not done casually. It is really based on Song history, local chronicles, and careful research. Even the breed of this donkey has been found out. It is absolutely true!"

Empress Ma couldn't help laughing, "What breed, tell me."

"This is called dark cloud riding snow. The little donkey is not big, but it runs like flying. It is no worse than a good horse. Just in Beiping, there is a special donkey market. This kind of donkey sells the best, and the newspapers have said , Song Taizong agreed to use it!"

Empress Ma couldn't bear it anymore, who is this!

He was defeated, injured, and saved his life by relying on a donkey cart. As a result, you not only made people into statues, but also used them as advertisements to sell donkeys, which is really unkind.

On the other hand, Old Zhu, he didn't feel burdened at all, instead he said with a smile: "Zhu Di, get us two ends later, let us try too."

Zhu Di readily agreed, "Father, look at it, I promise to choose the best one for you and the queen mother."

Lao Zhu then smiled and said: "Sister, it's not that we are not kind, but the emperor of Zhao Song is really worthless. One defeat is not terrible, and losing the land of Yanyun is not a terrible thing. It's just that after losing, you will accept your fate If you give up, if you give up, if you don’t recover after a setback, it would be too shameful! The Zhao Song Dynasty is really a disgrace to the Central Plains!"

Old Zhu suddenly said again: "Even though Emperor Zhao and Song were ashamed, there is still no shortage of loyal ministers and righteous men. We remember that many soldiers died in this battle, and we still have to build temples for them to worship heroic spirits."

Zhang Ximeng hastily said: "Your Majesty is merciful. We have already made an arrangement. Then there is Yang Ye who died at the entrance of the Chen Family Valley. The Liao Kingdom once built a temple for Yang Wudi at Gubeikou to commemorate this loyal minister. I have visited the temple before, and have experienced the Liao and Jin Dynasties. During the Yuan Dynasty and the Three Dynasties, the temple was abandoned and the main hall collapsed. The minister ordered the temple to be rebuilt, and set up a monument to restore the old place of Yanyun, mainly to comfort the heroes. My Ming Dynasty has already represented China, regained the land of Yanyun, and cleared the shame. Please also Rest in peace early."

Old Zhu nodded again and again, "Mister's arrangement is indeed appropriate. Later, we will go to Gubeikou to worship at Yang Wudi Temple."

Lao Zhu's words naturally won the approval of the soldiers. The people's right and wrong are not complicated. They respect heroes and appreciate warriors.

No matter how cleverly he speaks and tells the truth, he is as loyal as Yue Fei and will always be respected by others.

Whether it’s erecting a donkey-cart God of War here, a sculpture of a fleeing in embarrassment, rebuilding the Temple of Yang Wudi, or offering sacrifices to heroic spirits, it all boils down to distinguishing right from wrong and rectifying the three views. This is the most important thing for a country.

But for Zhu Yuanzhang, there is a deeper consideration.

Because this time he came to Beiping and talked about the land issue with Zhang Ximeng, Lao Zhu felt even more deeply.

He did take back the land of Beiping, but it was still very difficult to keep it.It turns out that the method of playing in the Central Plains, the method of equalizing the land that I am most familiar with, seems to no longer work.

In other words, we need to innovate.

Establish a larger reclamation company and give them enough preferential treatment so that they can own a lot of land, build roads, build granaries, and even own veterinary hospitals.

It is also possible to hire labor.

By the way, give them weapons and form a militia.Externally, we can guard against the Mongols, internally, it is natural to suppress this group of laborers.

If you want to continue to fish out the pond, people must agree to it.

Lao Zhu felt that this was really not a trivial matter, and that only smart and capable personnel could get things done.

Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about this when he came out of the Gaoliang River God of War.

At this moment, the driving distance was getting closer and closer to Beiping, and the ranks of officials and people on both sides were getting bigger and bigger. Zhu Yuanzhang also poked his head out of the imperial chariot, waving greetings to the people.

Among the crowd, there were many court officials, including Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai, Fang Xiaoru and others.

Some other officials from Beiping were also among them, including the little official who stopped Lao Zhu at the tax card.

In fact, after arresting Lao Zhu, he didn't panic at all, and even wanted to laugh a little.

"That man obviously doesn't have the spirit of a businessman at all, and he still wants to bribe me. It's like a joke! I think he's probably testing me."

When his old woman heard this, she was a little scared, "Testing you? Did you offend someone? Wouldn't it be malicious? Want to frame you?"

The tax collector laughed loudly, "I am in this position, and there are not a few people who offend people and want to harm me. But don't worry, they don't have that ability. There are [-] guan, and after two years of work, we save hundreds of thousands of guan, I will resign from office and return to my hometown, and we will also be rich when the time comes, not to mention how beautiful it will be."

"I've taken people down now, so I'm not in a hurry, just wait slowly, there must be people who are afraid and will catch people, and maybe we can make a fortune by then!"

He planned to clear the door, but news soon came that someone had taken the prisoner away.

He wanted to inquire, but he was told directly, don't ask if you shouldn't ask!

That tone clearly meant that the other party's identity was unusual.

The tax collector was trembling and out of his mind. Even if he came to welcome Zhu Yuanzhang, he still had a thorn in his heart.Looking blankly, I happened to meet Zhu Yuanzhang saying hello to the big guy.

It looks familiar!

The tax collector was startled, and suddenly realized something.

His Majesty!

Me, the person I caught is His Majesty!

Why do I feel a little dizzy!

The guy's legs were weak and he fell down.

The people around were shocked and sent him back home in a hurry.

This one just lay on the bed stupidly, looking up at the ceiling, without saying a word, as if he was stupid.

After quite a while, when everyone else retreated, he suddenly jumped up and yelled at his wife, "Quick, go!"

Madam didn't know what hysteria he had.

"Why are you leaving? You are no longer an official? You are not making any money?"

"What kind of money do you earn? You have to spend your life to earn money!" Without saying a word, he dragged his wife and hurriedly ran outside, but just as he ran out, he ran into two Jin Yiwei head-on.

"Let's go, His Majesty wants to see you!"

The madam was very surprised, and looked at the tax collector stupidly, "Damn ghost, why does your majesty want to see you?"

The tax collector cried, "Madam, prepare for my funeral, I have arrested His Majesty!"

Chapter 744 There is competition and there is a breakthrough

Shen Chongde cried and wiped away his tears, "Ma'am, I'm a burden on you, hurry up and get some money, and run away! After a while, people will search the house, and you can't run away even if you want to. I have saved all these family assets, and it's all over! You should find a good man to marry, don't look for an official, don't look for a military general, just, just find a farmer, live a peaceful life, and I will die without regret."

"It's a pity that the two of us are a husband and wife. We don't even have a man and a woman. If we have children, we will lose their heads with their unlucky father. It's good now!"

Shen Chongde babbled, and his wife was stunned.

The two Jin Yiwei were puzzled. They came here to call for someone. Although they didn't say anything specific, they didn't mean to steal the house!

What's more, if you want to raid the house, Jin Yiwei can do it directly.

A petty tax collector, can His Majesty go to war to call you?

Not worth it at all!