First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Facing Zhang Ximeng's idea, Li Shanchang was a little surprised. Everyone knows that Zhang Ximeng's core proposition is to equalize fields, and they are completely average, without any impurities.

Crack down on noble families, crack down on tyrannical powers, overthrow Neo-Confucianism, advocate the promotion of learning... All these point to two words: fairness!

A person who has such an opinion suddenly mentions the development of industry and commerce, which really makes Lao Li unable to keep up. He is not joking, right?

Are you going to dig a hole for yourself again?

Is it because he thinks that the household department is not enough fun, so he wants to pull himself in?

Li Shanchang was thinking wildly and was restless. He could only hold his breath and said seriously, "Zhang Xiang, isn't it bad to promote Juntian in Lingnan?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled helplessly: "It's not impossible, it's just that such a good place, just Juntian, was ruined."

"How?" Li Shanchang asked in confusion.

"Brother Li, think about it, Lingnan is vast and sparsely populated, and the road is long. If only the land is equal, how much food can be provided each year? How much will this food be consumed on the road? We have to send troops in Lingnan to keep the government running and handle various government affairs. … These are all expenses, to put it mildly, if it’s just agriculture, we are likely to lose money in Lingnan.”

Li Shanchang took a deep breath and acted like a contemplative gesture, and finally he had to nod his head.

"Zhang Xiang can see clearly, it is indeed the case. In fact, we control Lingnan, and more of it is to guard against Annan. Otherwise, if Lingnan is surrendered, the land of the Central Plains will have endless troubles."

As a prime minister, Lao Li did not dare to speak of foresight, and the basic common sense was still clear.

Zhang Ximeng also sighed: "Brother Li Gao Jian, in fact, so much has been said, and it involves a problem... We have talked so much, and the lord also has ambitions to achieve great things. But just relying on Juntian, how much territory can we maintain? Or Relying on this item of agricultural land, can we support us to build a big country?"

Li Shanchang thought more seriously, Zhang Ximeng's words were a bit deep, and after a long time, he said: "Zhang Xiang means that some places are too remote and desolate, birds don't poop, and there is no output, so it's useless if we ask for it? "

Zhang Ximeng smiled, it's not too bad, that's what it means.

The core ruling area of ​​the Central Plains dynasties in the past dynasties is so large, which involves several insurmountable obstacles.

The first is to have suitable terrain, easy to cultivate, and to facilitate communication, to be able to issue orders smoothly, to have a suitable climate, and to have sufficient water sources... After this circle is calculated, it is suitable for the establishment of the Central Plains Dynasty, and it is such a big place, and it is basically pushed to the north. The first line of the Great Wall, to the south, to Lingnan, it will be difficult to continue to expand.

In fact, some people have also said that places such as Annan, Champa... These places are also suitable for farming, and the food production is not bad?

Why can't they rule for a long time?

The reason is that it is too far away from the core area. In order to maintain order, it is necessary to send troops and arrange officials. The cost of rule is much more expensive than that of the Central Plains.

And as civil and military officials become more greedy and incompetent, civil and military play, and soldiers lose their combat effectiveness, it becomes even more uncontrollable, and it is natural to adopt a contraction strategy.

There are other places, which are very close, but they are too barren and their output is limited. If you annex them, you will save him. Believe it or not, they will eat you and become a burden to the dynasty... Yes, that's right. It's Gory!

Even though they had already kneeled and licked so much, all they wanted to do was to be a good boy from the Central Plains, but that was all. There is really no way, the locality is too poor, annexing them can bankrupt the Ministry of Households.

So to say how big a dynasty is, depends on the method of controlling these territories, the choice of economic model, and the country's financial resources... In the middle, find a balance.

After all, there is no need for people from 600 years ago to cut off their belts for the sake of Sun Zishuang 600 years later, go to expand the territory, and maintain it painstakingly!

You are too embarrassing for your ancestors.

The huge territory is not easy to maintain.

The territory of the Yuan Dynasty looked so large, but in fact there were many vacuums for governance, and the Yuan Dynasty also adopted a system of enfeoffment outside the provinces.

For example, in the Shaanxi-Gansu region, there are many Mongolian kings, and Yunnan also belongs to Zaravarmi... The area that the Yuan Dynasty really held in its hands was far less huge.

In addition, as we all know, Daiying used to be an empire on which the sun never sets before turning into an empire where the sun never sets. It is not only the roar of the steam engine that maintains the huge empire, but also has something to do with Daiying's ruling methods.

They are known for being proficient at mixing shit, but in order to mix **** well, they need a lot of skill. Coincidentally, Daiying is a country that can lean down, study the colonial cultural background carefully, and look for opportunities to stir shit. Gouga

If you think of Daiying as a colonial empire with a bunch of colonies under it, then it is too simple to think of Daiying. You must know that there are many colonial butlers under Daiying!

For example, the third brother is the one who contributed the most and contributed the most.

Daiying relies on India's financial and even military strength to start a war and knock on the door of the East...

Zhang Ximeng once imagined with Zhu Yuanzhang that to build a huge territory beyond the Yuan Dynasty, only in this way can it be worthy of the third rise of China... The words have been said, but when it comes to implementation, if you rely on foreign troops to attack the city, then I'm sorry, Even if you work hard, you can't do it.

If there is no systematic innovation, the upper limit is the early Han, Tang and Ming Dynasties, and there will be no surprises.

"Brother Li, in my opinion, there are actually a lot of barbarian places that seem to be desolate, but they are not useless. Since there are people in the area who can still maintain their rule, it means that they can be included in the territory... The question is what method can we use to achieve this? We can successfully control these places. If it is just the Central Plains, it will definitely not work. I hope that Zhu Ying can experiment in Lingnan, that is, to find a new model. After gaining the experience of Lingnan, we are in the Western Regions, in the desert. North, or even further afield, we can find a suitable way to smoothly incorporate the local area into the territory. All in all, this is a place that we need to work hard to explore.”

Li Shanchang frowned and said in confusion: "Zhang Xiang, I understand your reasoning. But I don't understand, since you think so, why can't you do this under the rule of the superior? Tian, ​​can't you follow the meaning below and find a different way?"

"No!" Zhang Ximeng said: "In the Central Plains, there are only so many people and so much land... For thousands of years, what can be rejuvenated and what will be destroyed, it is clearly written! Not suppressing annexation is a dead end. Any new If you don’t handle it properly, the world will be in chaos! In fact, I still agree with the wisdom of the scholar-officials. They pay attention to keeping the family by their roots and getting rich by doing business. That is to say, farming and studying are the foundation. What I think is that the equal field model of the Central Plains is the foundation and our basic plan."

"Keeping this system will ensure the lower limit of the country, and it will not be too bad. On top of this, we will explore other paths, and each path we take will have a huge impact. As for failure... The impact is too great, but it can be handled well. What do you think, Brother Li?"

Li Shan was speechless for a long time, and his heart was surging.

The overall situation outlined by Zhang Ximeng is really eye-catching. Li Shanchang suddenly realized one thing, "Zhang Xiang, you said that in Lingnan, you need to verify the new method, can you tell me a thing or two, what are you going to do?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "What can't you say! I was just asking Li for help. I was thinking that in Lingnan, I could develop more industry and commerce, have free land, and grow things other than food and foreign trade... Anyway, as long as Right, there's nothing you can't do."

Li Shanchang's eyes flickered, and it quickly turned into a round square hole... He already understood, Zhang Ximeng was planning to make a profit in Lingnan!

Think again, why did you send Zhu Ying over?

Li Shanchang seems to understand... This is what Zhu Ying will do, so that there will be no misunderstandings, and that he will be able to let go. If it is someone else, he will not be able to do it all!

Because this is the beginning of the world!

Only Zhu Ying, with Zhu Yuanzhang, Empress Ma, and Zhang Ximeng standing behind them at the same time, with these three heavenly celestial beings, Zhu Ying can rest assured and boldly toss, even one less!

And there is a high probability that a trip to Lingnan will not only make a fortune, but also gain a fortune.

Li Shanchang suddenly felt his heart beating wildly.

Lao Li is now famous and has inherited the title of nobility. He has asked for nothing more.

Li Shanchang doesn't really care about these things.

What he cares more about is his son. Li Shanchang hopes that the child will have a better life. He also knew that if his son could only rely on his shadow and become a prince, he wouldn't have any great achievements, at least he wouldn't have to think about it.

Therefore, I want my son to be successful. At least he can meet a group of friends. In the future, we can help each other and continue the glory of the Li family... Coincidentally, the trip to Lingnan is a good thing for both fame and fortune.

"Zhang Xiang..." Li Shanchang couldn't wait to say: "As the adopted son of the superior, the Marquis of Xiping can still avoid difficulties and go to Lingnan. I also intend to let the dog go there. I don't know what Zhang Xiang thinks?"

Sure enough, he is a smart person, and Old Li is really good at it.

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Brother Li, let's let our nephew take the criminal law exam? Do you think so?"

"Yes... yes yes yes!" Li Shan raised his eyebrows and smiled, his heart in his stomach, he smiled and pulled Zhang Ximeng, and said in a low voice: "I know that the Du branch bureau has been investigating the households, but I am also investigating here. Ruan Hongdao is not easy to say, after all, he is an old minister before crossing the river, I am not sure, I dare not do it casually. However, the servant Zheng Shiyuan has always been bold, and his reputation is not very good. "

Li Shanchang stopped abruptly, but there was no need to waste saliva.

The deal was reached, and Lao Li started the sale.

Zhang Ximeng smiled and returned to the mansion, then called Guo Ying, and asked Jiang Nan to work hard to go to Zheng Shiyuan's house to see how much this servant of the household was greedy!