My Brother-in-law is the Prince

  Zhang Anshi looked up at Zhu Di, and then said: "The lesson of the Jiangxi chief envoy is that... expecting the local parents, officials and gentry to build the railway is undoubtedly hopeless."

After a pause, Zhang Anshi continued: "Not only that, but once the railway is built, it will be hindered openly and secretly. There are even people who will take the opportunity to collude with bandits. There are still so many people's fat and people's anointing, and they will eventually go to waste."

"But now...Your Majesty, the time is ripe. Now...the domestic funds and the silver of the major commercial banks are very abundant. With enough silver, then there is no need to rely on local governments to raise gold and silver, or to add funds from the railway to For the common people, it is better for the imperial court to build the railway directly. Starting from Zhili, along the various chief ministers, all the way, all the personnel are recruited by the imperial court, and all along the railway line belong to the railway. One party manages it by itself.”

"Whether it involves litigation, guards, money, food, and school education, everything is separated from the local state and county, and the local state government must not interfere. Not only that, but also set up guards and inspections along the railway line for protection. Since then, Wherever the imperial court's railway is built, it is equivalent to where your majesty's tentacles extend. The railway runs through and all operations are handed over to the imperial court. Over time, teaching local people to get in touch with the railway gradually broadens their horizons. Naturally, the foundations of these rebellions against the party are gone.”

  Zhu Di said: "If it is calculated according to Qing's family, this is a grand plan. I'm afraid... only Emperor Qin built the Great Wall, and Emperor Sui Yang built the canal can be compared."

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "The problem with Emperor Qin and Sui Yangdi is that they abused the power of the people. But our Ming Dynasty now has enough money and food. As long as the recruited craftsmen, civilian husbands and soldiers are recruited, the court will give them money and food to teach them to eat and drink enough." , this is not an abuse of people's power, but it gives people many opportunities to support their families. What's more, once the railway is connected, it can exchange what is needed, so that the wealth of the local area will increase sharply, and the imperial court will tighten its control over the world. The day when I spread all over the world is also the time when my Great Ming will be reborn."

  Zhu Di took a deep breath.

  Zhang Anshi's plan is too ambitious. It is tantamount to setting up a small court directly outside the provinces of the world. In this small imperial court, all the yamen are readily available, which is almost equivalent to starting a new stove with the help of the railway. The railway department under the chief ministers may be a super yamen that can sit on an equal footing with the three local departments.

   Moreover, this also means that the expenses here are also extremely astonishing.

  It is impossible for Zhu Di not to be a little excited. He walked back and forth with his hands behind his back, and he mused, "How much money do you need?"

  Zhang Anshi said truthfully: "Right now, more than 50 million taels of silver are needed initially, and after that...maybe more..."

  Zhu Di frowned, feeling a little distressed, so he said: "This cost is not small."

Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty... if it is not like this, it is not enough to make a big break. If this is done, it will be a great success. What's more, now... With the help of the New Deal and the railway, Zhili has become more and more prosperous, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment. There are hardships, but at least there will be no famine and no naked people."

"But the people of the world, in the place where the emperor is far away from the mountains, are still struggling, and they can't eat three meals a day. Your Majesty, last year, the deaths and injuries of the people caused by famines and thieves in various places have been counted, and they are still all over the nine provinces. Sixteen prefectures, involving more than 600 counties, have hundreds of thousands or even millions of deaths due to disease, hunger, and thieves every year, now... it is time to solve them together."

After a pause, Zhang Anshi continued: "What's more, these people are tall and the emperor is far away. It is precisely because of this that they use this to fight against the imperial court. They are named ministers, but they are actually rebels. They are obedient to His Majesty's will. His Majesty is still alive. Since I dare not resist, it is true that His Majesty is seriously ill. Once the court is weak, they will start to plot to usurp. The chief ministers and envoys in this world are their soil. If there is something wrong with the imperial court, it is when they are plotting, and His Majesty has to guard against it."

  When Zhu Di heard this, he actually started to think about it.

  He thoughtfully said: "Is it 50 million taels a year?"

   "Yes." Zhang Anshi said.

  Zhu Di took a deep breath and said, "Money can be earned again, but if it's in this world... teaching these jumping clowns to spy, I can't sleep well. Tell me in detail, who is the most suitable to host the Ministry of Railways?"

Zhang Anshi really thought about it seriously, and then said: "Yang Pu, Minister of the Maritime Affairs Department, is a good candidate. This man was not in charge of the railway department before, but he is familiar with the road. Naturally... if the emperor's grandson Zhu Zhanji is to preside over it, it will be fine. His Highness Huangsun has gone through many yamen, although he is young now, his qualifications are rich enough to stand alone."

Speaking of his nephew, Zhu Zhanji, although they haven't spent much time together in recent years, as an uncle, he always pays attention to this nephew. I am very confident.

Zhu Di nodded: "This is a big deal...Once I want to do this, people in the world will definitely oppose it, but if it succeeds, it will certainly be a merit for thousands of years, but if it fails, it will definitely bring a heavy burden to the court, and it will also make people feel angry." It's ridiculous..."

   As he spoke, he looked at Zhang Anshi with burning eyes and said, "Go on."

Zhang Anshidao: "Under the Ministry of Railways, there are still six divisions, divided into officials, workers, soldiers, rituals, punishments, and households. In addition, the Railway Engineering Institute is set up like the Imperial Academy, and the Metropolitan Police Bureau is set up like the Metropolitan Procuratorate. There are provincial railway departments under it, recruiting craftsmen, civil servants, and guards. There are thirteen guards, and each guard has a railway command and envoy, with 7,200 people. Jinyiwei Railway Qianhu Station…”

  As Zhu Di listened, he calculated and weighed in his heart.

  Zhang Anshi continued to eloquently say: "Within one mile along the railway line, including various stations and steam locomotives, all criminal cases belong to the Ministry of Railways, and local officials are not allowed to intervene in all inspection matters..."

  Zhu Di continued to walk with his hands behind his back, but he listened carefully.

  Zhang Anshidao: "There are still many detailed rules. I am still trying to find a way to repair them. I can't talk about so many for a while."

  In fact, this is to use the railway to create a country within a country in all provinces of the world.

   It can be said that it is very bold and completely established a small court.

Zhang Anshidao: "In short, it is a self-contained system that is completely separated from the imperial court and the local three divisions. Your Majesty, you might as well call the scholars of Wenyuan Pavilion to discuss it again, but...I am afraid that if the court discussion If so...all officials will object."

  Hearing this, Zhu Di sneered and said, "I can make the decision, I don't need to ask others."

  Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Yes, yes, yes, His Majesty is arbitrary..."

  Zhu Di said: "You leave the charter, I... think about it again."

  For such a big event, Zhang Anshi didn't expect to persuade Zhu Di easily.

  After all... this thing is really overdosed.

   Not to mention the massive amounts of gold and silver, this self-contained system alone is unprecedented.

  Zhang Anshi then said: "The minister will leave."

   Wait until the back of Zhang Anshi leaving is completely invisible.

  Zhu Di still looked at the charter, thoughtful.

  Yi Shiha stood aside, quietly not saying a word.

   Zhu Di suddenly said, "Did you hear what Zhang Qing said just now?"

  Yi Shiha then said: "Slave... Slave listened a little bit."

  Zhu Di glanced at him, then leaned back in his chair, and said casually, "Tell me about it."

  Yi Shiha was taken aback for a moment, but...he quickly understood Zhu Di's thoughts. His Majesty's temperament is like this. Once he thinks something is feasible, why would he ask other people for their ideas?

  But once he has concerns, he will ask the people around him.

  Since His Majesty has concerns, Yi Shiha of course has to follow His Majesty's mind and say: "I think... this matter... is a bit big."

  Zhu Di just smiled, with something flickering in his eyes.

  Yi Shiha has the bottom line in his heart. His Majesty obviously has serious concerns about this regulation. This matter... probably will be yellow.

   Immediately, he only smiled sarcastically and did not continue talking.

  ...

  Zhang Anshi went straight back to the mansion, and then stayed in the palace obediently.

   After a few days, there was no news, but at this moment, he was quite worried.

  According to Zhu Di's impatience, he mentioned this matter, and His Majesty did not make up his mind quickly, so...the probability that this matter should succeed is not high.

  Zhang Anshi couldn't help but feel melancholy, maybe his busy work was wasted.

  Now the foundation of the Zhang family is in Xinzhou after all, but Daming also has his own family business, not to mention whether the New Deal can be implemented. Every day from Jin Yiwei, getting news about how the people of the world have suffered disasters and displaced people is enough to make people depressed.

  Zhang Anshi is not a person who worries about the world beforehand, but after all...he also knows the principle of achieving and benefiting the world.

   What's more, he has been secretly planning this charter for a long time.

   Now seeing hopelessness, I can't help but sigh.

   On October 15th, Zhang Anshi simply taught his second son Zhang Changnian to settle accounts in the mansion.

  This guy is only six years old, and he can already recite some poems.

   It's a pity that they don't look very smart, and one plus one equals three.

   "If you don't know how to settle accounts, how can you rule the world? In the future, the Zhang family's family business will be defeated by you sooner or later."

  Educating children is indeed the most exhausting and easily irritable thing, even Zhang Anshi, who is so patient, cannot escape.

  Zhang Anshi scolded angrily, and Zhang Changnian shook his head, still looking not very smart.

  Zhang Anshi became anxious, so he threatened to send this guy to Zhu Yong and Zhang Fu's house for discipline.

  Zhang Changnian opened his eyes wide, but his expression remained unchanged.

  Seeing that Zhang Changnian is not afraid, Zhang Anshi said angrily: "Just wait, when Qiu Song comes back, I will send you to Qiu Song's side."

  As soon as he heard the word Qiu Song, Zhang Changnian became frightened, with tears in his eyes, ready to cry.

  But at this time, Zhang San came in a hurry and said: "Your Highness, Your Highness, His Royal Highness is here, here he is..."

  After hearing this, Zhang Anshi opened his eyes slightly, and hurriedly said overjoyed: "This kid...why come back to Beijing at this time? Hurry up and take this guy away, and punish him to copy the arithmetic table."

  Zhang Anshi pointed at the younger son in disgust.

  Zhang San had no choice but to hurry out with Zhang Changnian in his arms.

   After a while, Zhu Zhanji entered the room in a hurry.

   "Uncle." Zhu Zhanji has grown taller again, almost on the same level as Zhang Anshi. He is smiling and excited.

Zhang Anshi grabbed him, looked at him carefully, and said: "Oh, uncle is looking forward to you day and night, and I don't think about food and tea, because I'm afraid you will suffer outside. Why... why did you go back to Beijing? , Didn’t your majesty give you an order after the dragon’s body was recovered, to teach you to stay in office and not have to return to Beijing?”

"I don't know either." Zhu Zhanji said: "Suddenly came the imperial decree and instructed me to come back to Beijing. I specially instructed people to land at Qixia's pier and come to see Uncle first. Wait until early tomorrow morning before entering the palace for an audience. "

  Zhang Anshi said: "It's still Zhanji who has a conscience. Uncle usually spends his heart and lungs for you."

   After finishing speaking, he looked emotional, as if recalling the past.

This is how people are. After people grow up, many memories of the past are inevitably covered with a beautiful filter. Zhu Zhanji can't help being a little moved. It seems that deep in his memory, there are always many uncles who care for him in every possible way. scene.

  He smiled and said: "Uncle is not old yet, he has already started to be sentimental."

  Zhang Anshidao: "You don't understand, Uncle... is a person who values ​​feelings. Come, come, sit down first, have a sip of tea, take a look at you..."

   While drinking tea and chatting, a full hour passed.

But at this time, an **** came in a hurry, saw Zhang Anshi and Zhu Zhanji, and said: "Your Majesty ordered Zhang Anshi, the king of Song Dynasty, to meet with His Royal Highness immediately. Your Majesty, your Majesty, has already been pinching the time to know that today's Emperor His Royal Highness Sun wanted to come to the capital, but he waited and waited. When he couldn’t wait, he guessed that the emperor and grandson must have come to the Palace of the Song Dynasty first. Sure enough... His Majesty guessed it, so I invite the two Highnesses to enter the palace as soon as possible.”

  Then the two looked at each other knowingly, and they dared not neglect, and hurriedly set off into the palace.

  Zhang Anshi originally thought that Zhu Di should be summoned in Wenlou or Wulou.

   Who knew, he was actually led to Chongwen Hall.

   All of a sudden, Zhang Anshi felt strange.

   When I entered the Chongwen Hall, I saw that Zhu Di had already ascended to the seat!

   What surprised them even more was that all the officials were here.

   These days, Jin Yiwei is arresting rebels everywhere, and many people have been affected. The hundred officials have lost 20 to 30 percent.

  At this time, many people still have lingering fears. As survivors, now...everyone is much more honest.

  As soon as Zhu Di saw the two coming, his eyes stayed on Zhu Zhanji.

   After all, this is the grandson he hasn't seen for a long time, and even more so, the grandson he loves the most.

Seeing Zhu Zhanji salute with his own eyes, shouting long live, Zhu Di immediately laughed and said: "Okay, okay, there is no need to be too polite! You boy, I call you back to Beijing. If you don't come to see me first, you will come to see me first." Prince Song's mansion runs away."

  Zhang Anshi hurriedly apologized with a smile: "Your Majesty, this is not my minister's idea, it is His Royal Highness's own idea."

  Zhu Zhanji: "..."

Zhu Di also had a lot of stingy people, he waved his hands boldly, and said: "I called you here today for one thing only. I have read Zhang Qing's regulations carefully. I have suffered many problems since the Ming Dynasty, and I should take care of it now." It has been completely reborn! The so-called great destruction and great establishment are just like this, and I deeply agree with Zhang Qing's railway strategy!"

   After a pause, Zhu Di said again: "From now on, in addition to the seven ministries of the imperial court, there will be a Ministry of Railways to take charge of the construction of railways across the country. All affairs will be carried out according to the regulations. The imperial court... allocates money and food every year..."

  After Zhang Anshi heard this, he was surprised at first, and then he was overjoyed.

  He originally thought that this matter...was a dead end, but who knew His Majesty...was right again.

  Suddenly, he remembered something. His Majesty suddenly called Zhu Zhanji back to Beijing, probably because of this.

I saw Zhu Di said again: "It's just... I also have concerns. This matter is of great importance. It is not as simple as a matter of the country. It is only allowed to succeed, not to be defeated. Zhang Qing has recommended several candidates. These people... are all Minister of the humerus, but I still don't feel at ease. After much deliberation, Zhang Qing will be the minister of the Ministry of Railways. Shangshu."

  The strange silence of the officials at this time may be due to being severely tempered by Zhu Di just now. Whether he supports the New Deal or opposes the New Deal, he is still in a state of panic. Who dares to talk too much at this time?

Zhu Di went on to say: "It's just that this is a big matter. If I only take on this task as a minister, I'm afraid I still won't be able to control the chief ministers. After thinking about it, Zhang Qing will enter Wenyuan Pavilion and become a scholar." , of course, the chief job is still this Shangshu. Zhang Qing... this burden is not light, if something goes wrong, I only ask you."

  Zhang Anshi: "..."

  As a prince, Zhang Anshi actually wants to step out of court affairs, after all, it is a bit sensitive.

  But now, he is being taught to enter Wenyuan Pavilion as the new Minister of the Department. This is obviously... His Majesty intends to use him as a mule.

  The good news is that Zhang Anshi is a real minister this time, not just a prince.

   Moreover, this new ministry hall has great power, and it can almost be said to be a self-contained system. It directly has the power to fight against the three divisions of each province in the thirteen provinces of the world.

   But the bad news is...the greater the authority, the greater the responsibility. If it really messes up, the Yangtze River may not be able to wash itself clean.

  What's more... this may inevitably become an excuse for others to criticize themselves.

   After pondering for a while, Zhang Anshi said: "I... obey the order, and I will do my best to die."

  He didn't refuse, nor did he play the game of three words and three concessions, he simply agreed directly.

   At this time, all the officials looked at Zhang Anshi with strange eyes.

  Zhu Di said: "Zhan Ji is my grandson, and appointing him as a servant is not only intended to assist Zhang Qing, but also to sharpen him! Zhan Ji, don't disappoint the world."

  He didn't say not to disappoint me, but the people of the world. In fact, there is something interesting in these words.

  Zhu Zhanji said: "Sun Chen obeys the order!"