Father can be an enemy to the country

The imperial envoy went to the palace.

The heat in Guangzhou in mid-autumn is still lingering, but the residents of Fengge who come from all directions are about to leave.

"We must follow my king's plan, and we must be relaxed and relaxed. Don't relax and let the local tycoons think that the limelight has passed, and don't be too strict, which will really force them to rebel." Zhu Zhen warned the two of them:

"He Zhen mentioned earlier that I have already agreed to let the children from Guangdong go to school in Nanjing. I originally planned to let them report in the spring of next year, but looking at the situation, I decided to open an autumn class for them in advance and send them first Don’t worry if we all go to Nanjing.”

"Yes." The two of them were convinced that with His Highness leaving, those wealthy people would no longer be able to be imprisoned.

"If we don't let them have any fear, I'm afraid they won't be too cooperative with the New Deal."

"I will also let He Zhen take care of them. I really can't handle it. When things happen in Yunnan, I will come back." Zhu Zhen gave the two of them reassurance and relieved their pressure:

"Based on our experience in Jiangxi, the thing that large households are most resistant to is clearing land for landownership. Clearing land for landownership is also the most difficult and requires a considerable number of professionals. You don't have this condition now, so if it doesn't work, just let it go first."

"Yes, thank you for your understanding, Your Highness." The two of them were grateful. They were both experienced civil affairs officials. How could they not know how difficult it was to clear land in the entire province.

"I also considered the actual situation in Guangdong. There are many mountains and little land here. The most important thing is not to clear the father, but to compile the yellow household registration book." Zhu Zhen nodded and said solemnly.

"Registering household registration alone is much less difficult, and Guangdong has also made household transfer documents before, so it is considered experienced." Lin Zhongmo and Daotong breathed a sigh of relief.

"This is only the first step. The purpose of my king's compilation of the yellow book is not to clarify the corvee, but to implement the Lijia system." Zhu Zhen continued:

"The lijia system is a powerful tool to solve clan problems. Its essence is to divide large clans with thousands of households into small groups of more than a hundred households. The interests within the group are consistent, and all matters are decided by the head of the lijia. This It makes those clan leaders and elders lose their authority."

"It can also allow those small but scattered small and medium-sized households to form an organization to protect them from being bullied by the big families, so that the situation of a few dominant families will never return." After Zhu Zhen finished speaking, he asked again: "We must We need to strike while the iron is hot and roll out the Lijia system to households as soon as possible.”

"Yes, don't worry, Your Highness." The two people hurriedly expressed their stance: "This is a great thing that benefits the country and the people. We must risk our lives to accomplish it!"

"Don't worry, no one will dare to touch you anymore." Zhu Zhen laughed and said, "If anyone disobeys, you can ask He Zhen to deal with him."

~~

He said that Cao Cao had arrived, but He Zhen also came.

"Your Highness is going to Guizhou?" He Zhen was also surprised when he heard the news. He was hurriedly called over and saw that the guards at the carriage house had already begun to pack their bags. He was also surprised that His Highness was going back so soon.

"Well, something happened over there. The Guizhou Xuanwei envoy and Tongzhi are both dead, which may affect the army's march into Yunnan. My father will not allow repeated plans to be blocked." Zhu Zhen sighed lightly. He said: "Let me go over quickly to express my condolences and stabilize the situation."

"Well, it's really hard, Your Highness." He Zhen nodded understandingly.

"There is nothing we can do about such a father." Zhu Zhen said with a wry smile: "Fortunately, I am young and can withstand it."

After saying that, he looked solemn and said: "Guangdong has no choice but to ask Mr. He. If I don't have someone to help calm the situation, I will be really worried."

"Your Highness, just don't worry." He Zhen also said sternly: "I believe that by now, every Cantonese can understand that His Highness is really for the good of Guangdong. Even if Your Highness doesn't say anything, He will do everything possible to help the two generals. The New Deal will be implemented to the end.”

"It is precisely because He Gong understands and takes into account the overall situation that I can leave with peace of mind." Zhu Zhen praised happily, and then said slowly:

"I have already said hello to the City Ship Division. Each company that joins the City Ship Fleet will remain in accordance with the conditions we negotiated at the beginning."

"Thank you for your generosity, Your Highness," He Zhen said happily with clasped fists. Knowing that His Highness was reciprocating the favor, he quickly expressed his stance: "Your Highness doesn't need to worry about the recruitment. I will be involved in the whole process. Let's see who dares to push the envelope!"

"Haha, Mr. He has already retired from office, and I'm so sorry to have to add another burden to you." Zhu Zhen just likes to talk to He Zhen. What's outstanding about the two of them is that they are two good friends and one good friend, and the more they talk, the more they become more and more speculative.

"This matter is over. No matter what, we have to settle the title for Mr. He. The court owes Mr. He a lot."

"Oh, I don't even care...well, I still mind a little bit." He Zhen said with a wry smile.

"How could you not mind? Ming Sheng and Chen Li, a shitty guy, can be made a marquis. With Mr. He's merit and integrity, he doesn't even have an earl. If I were the king, I would have to jump first and give up my choice later." Zhu Zhen Expressed understanding.

Lao Liu's words really scratched He Zhen's itch. Yes, a junior like Ming Sheng and Chen Li, whose country was destroyed, could be granted the title of nobility. He took the initiative to submit, but he did not get any title. Is it because he didn't proclaim himself king and emperor in the first place? It's really upsetting.

Although he is now sixty and fluent, he has looked down on fame and wealth, but he is increasingly concerned about historical evaluation. He really does not want to be a barefaced person in the history books and make future generations laugh.

"Then thank you in advance, Your Highness." He Zhen was not polite to Lao Liu, and there was no need to be polite.

"You're welcome, this is what the king should do." Zhu Zhen said to Lin Zhongmo and Tao Tong:

"You must also understand that Guangdong is different from inland provinces. Prosperity and stability cannot be separated from the sea. Therefore, the shipbuilding industry, navigation industry, and industry and commerce must be protected and encouraged, and efforts should be made to make Guangdong a place where the Ming Dynasty embraces Nanyang. Bridgehead.”

"Yes, I will bear in mind His Highness's teachings." The two men quickly stood up and accepted the order.

~~

At this time, Lan Yu also received the news and rushed over. Zhu Zhen again asked them in front of the four people to unite sincerely and work together to get things done in Guangdong.

The four of them agreed wholeheartedly, and then He Zhen and the others resigned in a sensible manner, so that His Highness and the Marquis could talk alone.

Sure enough, Lan Yu's face turned ugly once there were no outsiders.

"Your Highness, I have an unkind invitation at the end."

"No." Zhu Zhen shook his head.

"I haven't said what I want to do yet." Lan Yu said speechlessly.

"Don't you just want to go to Guizhou with me?" Zhu Zhen took a sip of tea to moisten his throat. This intense face-to-face instruction made his throat smoke.

"Yes." Lan Yu nodded and said: "The general thought at first that he was coming to take over Zhu Liangzu's attack in Yunnan, so he took the job. But after a long time, he actually didn't fight from Guangxi. You can't be such a fool, Your Highness!"

"Who said we shouldn't attack from Guangxi?" Zhu Zhen comforted Lan Yu and said, "Aren't you asked to lead the army to attack Dali from the ancient Yunnan-Guangxi Road and coordinate the offensives on the North and East Roads?"

"Your Highness, you don't understand what support is?" Lan Yu said depressedly: "It's just to provide support to others, but you can't hit hard, otherwise it will affect the entire battle situation. To put it bluntly, it's just a feint!"

As he said this, he lost his temper.

"When did I, Lan Yu, ever play drums for others? I won't fight this battle, so whoever wants to support it can do it!"