"We should also urge the Ministry of Personnel and local inspections to carry out strict inspections and surveys. Officials at all levels should be strictly prohibited from using public property for private purposes at the post station. It is forbidden to eat too much and occupy too much, and it is forbidden to apportion private expenses."
Wei Guangde is still thinking about something. Zhang Juzheng had already thought to himself and said, "Actually, these things have happened before at Haigangfeng." I told you about it, but at that time Gao Suqing was in a hurry to investigate and put it aside.
If you hadn’t mentioned the matter of Yidi today, I really wouldn’t have remembered it.”
"Oh, Hai Rui also proposed reforming the delivery service?"
Wei Guangde said in surprise.
When he proposed e-delivery, he actually didn't intend to change anything, because the current e-delivery system is actually quite good.
Officials can eat and drink for free at various inns by virtue of the customs protection. There are carriages to transport them all the way. They don't have to ask for a penny, and everything is reimbursed by the court. The main thing is "comfort".
I heard that Zhang Juzheng wanted to refer to Hai Rui's opinion. He had previously said that some unnecessary stations should be abolished and merged, so of course it doesn't matter.
The inns that have been abolished or merged must be places that are quiet and rarely visited by people, so they are included in this list.
Doing this actually has no impact on him, a cabinet bachelor.
But the things behind it have some impact.
At the very least, his official post will not be that valuable in the future.
Not only him, but also posts from other officials are the same.
I touched someone else’s cake, and I don’t know how I will be blamed behind it.
But Zhang Juzheng didn't seem to be aware of this, or he knew it, and probably felt that he should do it anyway.
Anyway, he just raised it so openly.
Nodding, Zhang Juzheng looked at Wei Guangde and said: "Saving expenses and combating private use of public property are the main contents of his memorial. The cabinet vote was drafted, and the director of etiquette approved it, but nothing happened after that.< br>
Shandai, do you still remember the system for using the post station established by Emperor Taizu? ”
“Of course you do.”
Wei Guangde was stunned when he was suddenly asked. , He immediately nodded and said: "According to the "Ming Huidian", the person who conveys the emperor's will or the person who the emperor specially decrees to use the post station, the person who conveys important military events, the civil and military officials who have traveled more than 1,500 miles, and the prince. Foreign envoys, imperial envoys from various ministries, and supervisory censors who came to Beijing for pilgrimage, performance, or tribute to the Ming Dynasty went to various places to handle affairs, disabled soldiers, military widows, and family members of officials who died of illness returned home.
These few cases can use the inn, but others are not allowed to pass through the inn.
However, after the Jiajing Dynasty, some rules have become established rules. I am afraid it will be difficult for my uncle to change them. "
"Ming Huidian" is not static, and has been revised many times. The biggest change was during the Jiajing Dynasty.
After all, Emperor Jiajing was the more unique one among the Ming emperors. man, and his cousin Emperor Zhengde Not to mention more concessions.
It’s just that although Emperor Zhengde acted erratically, he didn’t change the old rules much, while Emperor Jiajing liked to change the system. Emperor Zhengde would try to get around anything that went against his will. He changed it directly.
Many ministers who were punished during the Jiajing Dynasty were punished because they opposed his reforms.
Yan Song catered to his ideas, and then he became famous and prosperous.
During the Jiajing period, the regulations regarding the provision of suitable inns were greatly changed.
These regulations include useless examples such as Yan Shenggong, a descendant of Confucius, and Zhang Zhenren, a Taoist, coming to Beijing to pay tribute.
What is even more dissatisfying is that the followers, servants, and post stations brought by these people all need "a ration for each, and a donkey for each post."
The irony is that the imperial court classified kanhe into five types: "gentle, respectful, thrifty and accommodating", and issued them to officials and envoys according to regulations.
But in fact, these people are not gentle and courteous at all. Instead, they are more like vicious bandits, greedily plundering the meager family assets of Shengdou people.
Wei Guangde’s posts, as well as the Kanhe he took out, actually belong to this category, gathering wool for the imperial court.
Of course, it's all within the rules. Even if it falls into the hands of Ge Shouli, who is known for his integrity and strictness, at best he can't correct anything if he makes one indiscretion.
In the late Ming Dynasty, the ability to use the post station has become a "gift".
If the Ministry of War or the governors and governors of various places give it to others, it will become the pass for their life. If they don't want to use it, they can also give it to others again. Just erase the name that can be closed and refill it.
It’s that simple, just modify it and use it.
Wei Guangde's prospectus was also sent over by Huo Yi and Tan Lun. He just talked about it and they sent it over immediately.
“No matter how difficult it is, we must change.”
Zhang Juzheng’s answer was decisive, without any hesitation.
Wei Guangde had no intention of drinking at this time. After all, he was the one who caused the incident, and he didn't know if it would affect his reputation.
Well, I can’t say whether this reputation is good or bad.
Anyway, if someone says you are good, you are good, and if you say you are bad, you must be bad.
Historical classics may not necessarily be true. Even the serious "Historical Records" has actually found a lot of misguidance.
“In the tenth year of Jiajing and the fifth year of Longqing, the imperial court issued documents to rectify the post stations, which seems to be the last time.”
Wei Guangde did not continue. He had already remembered some court documents, which seemed to have been issued by the Long Qing Dynasty.
“Yes, but it’s all gone.”
Zhang Juzheng said calmly, “But Shandai should know what the lives of the people are like where these post roads pass.
< br> It was already very difficult, and the expenses of the post station made their lives even more difficult.
But the decree issued by the court was just a piece of paper in the backlog of government offices at all levels.
Now that the imperial court is vigorously promoting the examination method, it is the right time to carry out the reform of postal services.
Use the examination method to urge local stations to strictly inspect the survey and crack down on illegal activities such as pretending to be on official business and using the survey without authorization.
If the local area does well, the cost of postal delivery will naturally be greatly reduced; if it does not do well, the cost will remain the same.
In this way, even if you and I are in the capital, we can clearly see whether the local examination law has been implemented or not. ”
Hearing Zhang Juzheng’s thoughts, Wei Guangde couldn’t say anything else.
Now anyone who obstructs Zhang Juzheng's implementation of the examination method is Zhang Juzheng's enemy.
Wei Guangde doesn’t want to fight with Zhang Juzheng in the cabinet. He may not win both.
Moreover, Zhang Juzheng's reforms were actually beneficial to the court.
Although some policies will cause the people below to feel pain for a short period of time.
But long-term pain is not as good as short-term pain. As long as you straighten it out, you will be fine after the labor pain.
Wei Guangde stopped talking, which was actually acquiescing to Zhang Juzheng's plan.
"Okay, let's drink tonight, why are we talking about official business again, haha"
Zhang Juzheng smiled happily at this time, raised his glass and signaled to Feng Bao and Wei Guangde Together.
Soon, the three of them put aside the previous matters, started laughing and drinking, and the atmosphere suddenly returned to the previous one.
When everyone had finished their meal and Feng Bao and Wei Guangde were saying their goodbyes and leaving, Zhang Juzheng seemed to have just remembered, holding Wei Guangde's hand and saying, "Shandai, I forgot to tell you something before. Mr. Ge handed over a note today, saying that he planned to add two Fujian Taoist censors.
However, whether to add new personnel or transfer people from other departments depends on the coordination of the Cabinet and the Ministry of Human Resources. ”
“Fujian Taobu people? Wei Guangde asked strangely, "Why?" ”
“Although Dongfan Island and Luzon are under military control and are managed by the Nanhai Navy, you also know that there are no prefectures but there are still patrols. . "
Zhang Juzheng replied.
Initially, there were no prefectures or counties in Liaodong, which were all managed by health offices. However, the Shandong Province censor still sent a patrol inspector to Liaodong every year to monitor officials for lawlessness.
It was also based on this precedent that the Metropolitan Procuratorate set up patrol censors in Dongfan Island and Luzon.
Wei Guangde nodded and said with a smile: "At that time, just follow the court rules. Let the Metropolitan Procuratorate negotiate with the Ministry of Personnel, and the cabinet vote will be submitted."
Want to understand the joint, Wei Guangde I don't want to stop it either.
Accompanied by the bright moonlight, Wei Guangde walked out of Zhang's Mansion under the courtesy of You Qi, got on his own sedan and went back to rest.
On the southwest border of the Ming Dynasty, in Baoshan City, Yongchang Prefecture, Li Chengliang, the left commander of the right army of the Fifth Army Commandery Office of the Ming Dynasty, stayed up late thinking about tactics against Burma.
In the past two days, he tried his best to collect intelligence about the Burmese army, as well as battle reports from previous expeditions, to understand the strength of the Burmese army.
At the same time, while urging the coalition forces from the three provinces to come as soon as possible, they also had to worry about tactical arrangements.
According to Luo Rufang's suggestion, taking advantage of the opportunity when the Burmese army was still besieging Mengyang, the Ming army suddenly left the border, which indeed had the best chance of winning.
But according to the intelligence currently available, the various armies assembled by the Burmese King have not arrived, and some are still on the way.
Although victory can be achieved by fighting in this way, the result is likely to be only a defeat, and it will not be able to kill a large number of the effective strength of the Burmese army.
What Wei Gelao wanted was long-term peace and stability in Myanmar, not just defeating the king of Myanmar.
It is necessary to set up a big trap, put the main force of the Burmese army in it, and then kill a lot of people to scare the Burmese people, so that this goal can be achieved.
At this time, there was a map in front of Li Chengliang, the Yunnan border map.
"Dad, why are you thinking so much? When the third brother's troops arrive, I will lead the vanguard. We will fight all the way to the capital of Myanmar, killing everyone along the way. I don't believe anyone dares to rebel.< br>
When the time comes, it will just be a matter of migrating people from the south to Burma to open up wasteland. The imperial court did not always do this before.
Once you are convinced, then immigrate to the real border. "
Li Rusong watched his father staring at the map and thinking, and said disdainfully.
Although the Ming Army in the southwest is not even a little bit worse than the Liaodong Army, in Li Rusong's opinion, if the Ming Army continues to If the surrounding troops can't be defeated, why not disband early?
With superior firearms and cavalry, he still doesn't believe that he can't deal with the Burmese army on the opposite side.
Li Rusong already knew that the Burmese army's cavalry, or that they had no cavalry at all.
In addition to relying on large numbers of people, the Burmese army also relies on war elephants.
When the foreign countries in the southwest fight, they actually compete to see who has more war elephants. If they directly overwhelm the opponent's formation, they will win the war.
The king of Myanmar, Mang Yinglong, has hundreds of war elephants, which is the most powerful force here.
The war elephant is so easy to deal with. If you beat it with a ping-pong-pong-pong-pong-pong-pong-pong blow, you will be honest.
Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms used rockets to deal with war elephants. In the early Ming Dynasty, Prince Mu also used firearms to deal with war elephants, and the effect was very good.
"If we can eliminate a large number of enemy troops at the beginning, then the subsequent battles will be easier to fight."
Li Chengliang glanced at his son and replied seriously.
"Dad, you said you have been thinking about it for so long, what do you think?"
From this afternoon until now, Li Chengliang has locked himself in the room to think about tactics, but he has always been thinking about it. Without saying a word, Li Rusong, who was waiting at his side, had already been driven crazy.
"Meng Yangsi may have friendship with Mu Changzuo and Wang Ning, but so what, after all, he is just feeding an unfamiliar white-eyed wolf, and it would be better to kill him with the help of Myanmar."
Finally, Li Chengliang He spoke.
“The Burmese army has gathered troops in Mengyang, and it is bound to seize Nanya Pass and Tiebikuan Pass.
Listening to Mu Changzuo and Luo Rufang, Ganya, Longchuan and Nandian are not Reliable.
Since they are not committed to Daming, let them try Mang Yinglong. If they really have hooked up with the thief, let them go and deal with it when the time comes. br>
Just let the Yunnan Army maintain the current front line, keep Baoshan and Shidian, and prevent the Burmese Army from advancing eastward.
I intend to let Lao San lead troops to Mengding. "
Speaking of this, Li Chengliang pointed at a location on the map with his finger.
Li Rusong came over and took a look. It was a place where Daming and Mubang bordered.
" Dad, I heard that the mountains are high and the forests are dense, making it difficult for a large army to march. ”
Li Rusong frowned and said.
Li Rusong followed Li Chengliang on the battlefield for a long time, and he also knew about marching and fighting.
March and fight, it can be seen that marching is actually the most important, and fighting is secondary.
The army cannot reach the place, so the battle cannot be fought.
“So, the Burmese army is unlikely to attack Ming Dynasty from there.”
Who knew that Li Chengliang said this, "Surprise him and attack him unprepared. Wait until the main force of the Burmese army enters the front line of Baoshan and Shidian.
My Ming army suddenly appeared in Mubang, and then went north to capture Mengmi. Leaving the main force of the Burmese army in Qianya, Longchuan, they have nowhere to run."
Li Chengliang wanted to encircle and annihilate the main force of the Burmese army of 200,000 to 300,000 people, but Li Rusong was shocked.
"Dad, the art of war is to surround three buildings. We will not let the enemy fight to the death with us.
If you surround people like this and don't give them any way to survive, I'm afraid they will fight to the death."< br>
Li Rusong is reckless, but not stupid. He knows how to win and reduce losses.
"Sun Tzu's Art of War: Military Struggle" puts forward the saying that "a siege must be defended", which is one of the eight principles for using troops in warfare listed in the book.
Besieging Three Ques One is a psychological tactic. Specifically, it means that when attacking a city, the city must not be surrounded to death, because if the enemy is deeply encircled, they will have nowhere to run and there will be no way to survive. , will definitely resist desperately.
To make the opponent despair, you must first give him hope. This so-called besieging force must be lacking.
If the enemy is surrounded on all sides, it may prompt the enemy commander to make up his mind to fight to the death.
On the contrary, if a gap is deliberately left, it may cause the enemy commander to waver between fleeing or fighting to the death, and at the same time, it will also cause the enemy soldiers to lose their fighting spirit.
"We just want them to fight to the death so that we can go on a killing spree."
Who knows that Li Chengliang listened to his son's reminder and replied disdainfully.
“It’s just this, but it’s still not safe. I’m worried that something will go wrong in Baoshan and Shidian. I have to gather troops in Shunning, Dali and Yongping to prevent accidents in the Baoshi defense line. There is also a second line of defense. It can prevent the enemy from continuing to advance eastward."
Li Chengliang said thoughtfully, "But in this way, the small number of troops will be dispersed, which is also a taboo for military strategists."
In the past, the battlefield in Liaodong was mainly based on defeat battles, and Li Chengliang would not consider encircling and annihilating the enemy at all.
This time he went to Yunnan to fight, which really posed a difficult problem for him, which he had never done before. (End of this chapter)