"Is the old man such a teaser?" Song Dongyuan's face was pale. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info If it weren't for the fact that Oh Sam-gye had agreed in advance that the tax burden would be borne by them, he wouldn't have bothered to come to see Park Ji-eun.

Since the government does not have the name of collecting this part of the tax, it should not give them a chance.

But he also understands Wu Sangui's hard work.

The situation varies from country to country, but if we want to talk about the common point of official responsibility, the first thing that can be determined is taxes!

A government that can collect taxes is a strong government, and officials who can collect taxes are capable officials.

What's more, is it still such a new tax that does not disturb the people and does not need to fight against the powerful?

Relying on this alone is enough for Park Ji-eun to get a first-class evaluation in the evaluation.

Hearing this, Park Ji-eun already understood why Jung Ji-ju was so enthusiastic about Lincheongju.

Each workshop represents a new source of tax. The port of Incheon was previously just a small fishing village with little tax. Later, a commercial port was opened here, and the Ming merchant ships came to do business, and the logistics and military supplies of the empire were also transferred here, which quickly gave birth to a county seat.

You must know that the finances of the Joseon royal court have not been rich in recent years, if it were not for the fact that Incheon Port was very bright in tax revenue by relying on customs and commercial taxes, and there would not be so much silver to spend on the financial expenditure of a county government.

It is precisely because of this that Park Ji-eun understands the importance of taxes to a government more than any North Korean official.

As for the boost to the economy, the improvement of people's livelihood, and the support for employment after the opening of the workshop, Park Ji-eun couldn't think that far. Nor will I know the deeper motivation of Linqingzhou.

At this time, Li Yan pulled the scribe who had just spoken to Park Ji-eun and handed out a green voucher. I saw that the words "Song's Workshop Share Capital Certificate" were written on it. Quietly handed out a silver ingot, the scribe weighed it, and handed Li Yan an expression that was all in his words.

The scribe whispered in Park Ji-eun's ear for a while, and in an instant, Park Ji-eun's two eyes were like light bulbs, looking at Wu Sangui and saying with a smile: "Okay! This official will do his best to escort the proprietors, and never let the treacherous people intrude! ”

"The parents are so attentive, which really makes the people admire!" Wu Sangui cooperated with the acting, and for a while, they took care of each other on the field.

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At this time, Zhu Cihong quietly got up and left the Liaodong Hall at some point.

Zhu Cihong strolled down the street, listening to the Chinese words ringing in his ears from time to time, and showed a cheerful smile.

"Dingsheng, our work has been fruitful." Zhu Cihong said with a smile: "Immediately, I saw this land of North Korea, and I could hear Han everywhere." ”

Chen Zhenhui saw Zhu Cihong leaving, so she naturally followed, and at this moment, she heard Zhu Cihong say this, and said: "Your Majesty is still in good command, and the humble post has only done some small work." ”

The corners of Zhu Cihong's mouth twitched, and he waved his hand and said: "Language and writing are the most significant characteristics of a strong civilization. At that time, the first emperor had the same track and the same book, which created the Han family and Kyushu China. Conquest with the power of civilization and the means of civilization is the foundation of the foundation of all ages. What I did today, after I return to China, I am expected to have a lot of criticism. But I hope someone can actually see that. Understand the meaning of all this. ”

Chen Zhenhui quietly listened to Zhu Cihong's words and pondered every word of Zhu Cihong.

For countless courtiers, figuring out the meaning of the heavens is almost a compulsory course for officials. And Zhu Cihong, the emperor's countless actions, have obviously undergone countless N-power studies.

Those dazzling victories became the teaching materials of the army school.

The drastic reforms have also become the nightmares and surprises that linger in the minds of countless ministers.

Naturally, there is inevitably a lot of analysis of all Zhu Cihong's actions. Some people think that Zhu Cihong is a saint from heaven. But many measures also made Zhu Cihong receive a lot of doubts, and even secretly disrespected him as a madman.

For example, the Tianfu reform, some people conclude that this must be the root cause of the Ming Dynasty's future demise.

One step ahead is a genius, and ten steps ahead is a madman.

Looking at all this in front of her, Chen Zhenhui understood everything Zhu Cihong said. As for whether he himself will become a madman in the eyes of those philistines in China......

"Who cares...... I don't care anyway. Chen Zhenhui muttered in her heart, and said: "If it weren't for the crazy promotion of the reform of land endowment by my colleagues back then, there would only be more and more bankrupt yeoman farmers in the world." And the days when the court even releases the official money will only increase. Listening to the words of mediocrity is far better than witnessing this magnificent change. ”

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Zhu Cihong and Chen Zhenhui walked on the streets of Incheon, and soon arrived at a small hill in the city, which is the back mountain of Incheon County School.

On the top of the back mountain, there is a small pavilion, stand in it, climb high and look into the distance, and the entire Incheon Port can be seen.

Perhaps because of Zhu Cihong's strong aura and the impression of playing Zhuge Liang's wisdom and approaching demons, many Korean scholars stopped to watch from afar, but they didn't dare to come closer.

Of course, Chen Zhenhui was much more approachable, and after Chen Zhenhui finished selling the plan to study in the Ming Dynasty, she finally sent away the Korean scholars who came to watch.

"It's too hard...... Chen Zhenhui touched her forehead, and a handful of sweat: "Your Majesty's ...... Ya, IELTS is a really good name. If you don't speak Chinese well, stumbling and talking, and even guessing, it's really enough. ”

Zhu Cihong recalled that the Korean scholars had stumbled in Chinese just now, and even used gestures to gesticulate, and couldn't help laughing: "It's a good start." Jeongseong, we don't have much time to stay in Incheon. After calculating the time, the royal car is about to enter North Korea. You should arrange for someone to change the Wonderful Book House into a consulate in the DPRK as soon as possible...... These official matters must be implemented as soon as possible. The little saplings have been cultivated with great painstaking work, and it will soon be time for them to blossom and bear fruit. Establish the Incheon Consulate and complete the procedures for those Korean scholars who are interested in studying in Daming, so that this round of fruits can be harvested into the basket of the empire. ”

"Yes!" Chen Zhenhui responded in a loud voice: "Wechen will do it." ”

Incheon ...... Inchon...... North Korea is not the only one who has entered the game. Zhu Cihong looked at the port from afar.

There, one after another blessed ships docked again. Of course, the most eye-catching are the three clippers that have already docked at the front.

Obviously, this is the merchant ship directly under the expeditionary company.

Many of the maritime merchants traveled in groups. The expedition company has a strong principal, amazing background and a rare reputation, and many large and small merchants and trading companies love to travel with the expedition company.

This time, the three clippers of the expedition company departed from Jeju Island, bringing together many Chinese businessmen to set off for North Korea.

Since Zhu Cihong knocked on the door of North Korea in Incheon, the number of merchant ships coming and going to North Korea has increased a lot. Of course, they were also afraid that they would be robbed on the road and blackmailed after entering North Korea, so they all set off in groups. Even on the same ship, there are many large and small businesses.

At this moment, they poured into the city of Incheon.

"Da Ming Erlang, go to the four seas...... It's a sight like this, it's really exciting. Zhu Cihong squinted his eyes and said, "Chen Aiqing, do you know why I want to come to North Korea in person this time?" ”

"Korea is the first friendly country among the feudal kingdoms of our Great Ming Dynasty. However, the rise of Jiannu before is no longer the previous goodwill. At present, the Ming Dynasty will forge ahead in the four seas and be the first to consolidate relations with North Korea. Or rather...... Strengthen control over North Korea. Chen Zhenhui said.

Zhu Cihong glanced at it appreciatively and said, "That's right." Korea was the first step of the empire out of the world. The countries around the Ming Dynasty, especially Korea and Japan, have a long history when it comes to relations, which is a huge advantage. Both countries are densely populated and have large markets. If even these two countries can't handle it, and talk about the trade of the rest of the other countries, it will be a sacrifice of the basics. ”

"Actually, the minister also has a big doubt in his heart, and he is very puzzled." Chen Zhenhui was bold and said: "North Korea is a vassal state of my Ming Dynasty, and it is usually very respectful. I wonder what Your Majesty wants to do with North Korea? ”

The implication is that Chen Zhenhui obviously doesn't understand why Zhu Cihong is so obsessed with North Korea. There is even a state visit with great fanfare.

After all, North Korea is already deferential to the Ming Dynasty.

Even, the Incheon Military Port has a Daming Navy Division stationed.

"The clan system...... It's already behind the times. Zhu Cihong turned his back to the sea, looked at the three thousand miles of mountains and rivers in North Korea, and said: "In my opinion, the tributary system of the clan belongs to the past. I want a new diplomatic system. For example, North Korea is still like a country, such as Japan, which is still an independent country. This makes me feel unsatisfied. ”

"Your Majesty...... Do you want to annex a state? Chen Zhenhui frowned.

Zhu Cihong said: "Everything depends on the gain or loss of interests. If it is the largest benefit from annexing provincial capitals, prefectures and counties, it will naturally act like this. But obviously, Liaodong is still thousands of miles wild, how can there be leisure to annex Korea and Japan? In a few days, we will be leaving for Seoul. I might as well say a few more words to you, and I want to build a new world in my heart. In the past, tributary trade was backward, and a close economic relationship between China and North Korea is a more stable relationship. Of course, there is another place where I also plan to give a big gift to the king of Korea this time. ”

After that, Zhu Cihong handed Chen Zhenhui a plan.

On it, there are four big characters written on it: "China and North Korea Military Strategy".

"As the suzerain, the DPRK's national defense and military security should carry forward its glorious tradition and shoulder its responsibilities to protect the DPRK's national defense and military security. First, expand the military presence in the DPRK. Second, to assist the DPRK in building a modern and new army. Third: Building a Joint Operations Command Model ......"

"This is to seize military power!" Chen Zhenhui's eyelids jumped, and she couldn't help but take a deep breath.

As a vassal state, it is obedient again, unless it encounters the Korean War when Japan invades the country. Otherwise, military command will not be ceded.

For the king of Joseon, the two classes of nobles, I am afraid it is difficult to accept this.

When the time comes, it will definitely be a dragon fight.

No wonder...... His Majesty the Emperor is coming here in person.

For Zhu Cihong, this step is inevitable.

Just as in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Ming Dynasty also fought a war to resist US aggression and aid Korea at the expense of the national treasury.

Victory, of course, is glorious and great.

But the heavy consequences of the war also depleted the national strength of the Ming Dynasty, so that many people thought that if it were not for this war, the Ming Dynasty would not be easily defeated by the mere Jiannu.

It's just that under the backward and old tributary vassal diplomatic system, it is difficult for the Ming Dynasty to profit from such a system and feed the domestic economy, but instead have to put huge costs on it and lose money.

So much so that later the rise of Jiannu, the king of Korea was perfunctory, and the Ming was helpless.

Coming from later generations, Zhu was also concerned about current politics and understood the influence of Northeast Asia on the rise and fall of empires. At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea gave rise to China's backbone and established a position that cannot be taken lightly among all countries in the world.

But China is not as good as the United States, which still has troops stationed in South Korea and has a deep grip on South Korea's national defense lifeline. On the contrary, China has repeatedly lost control of North Korea, and even North Korea has built a nuclear bomb that cannot control the situation.

If China, like the United States, stationed troops in North Korea after the war, how could it allow North Korea to do its own thing? So much so that it eventually provoked a "THAAD incident" that caused a national boycott of South Korea.

Although it's a matter of another time and space. But in this time and space, Zhu Cihong still has a deep uneasiness in the face of North Korea.

In his opinion, the control of the previous tributary system of the clan was too weak. Economically they are almost independent of each other, and militarily they also go their own way, which is really difficult to satisfy Zhu Cihong.

Of course...... If you want to control the country deeply, culture is also a soft knife.

The expansion of study abroad and the promotion of Chinese language and Chinese dialect are all moves to seek a foundation for a hundred generations.

"Wechen...... I see. Chen Zhenhui took a deep breath and did not doubt Zhu Cihong's plan anymore. He just thought about it for a moment, and whispered a plan.

After Zhu Cihong listened, his eyes lit up, and he looked at this famous fourth son of the Fushe Society, as if he had seen it for the first time: "Chen Aiqing's strategy, I know it." I intend to add a foreign minister to the cabinet, divide the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple, and merge them to establish the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Now, I have a new mission for you. First: Find out where my Da Ming Erlang often goes to the world. Second: to find out the distribution of my Han family sons and daughters in the world for thousands of years. Third: I want to make a grand wish: from now on, everywhere Daming Erlang goes, will be protected by my Daming swords and guns. In order to achieve this, I want to build a new diplomatic system that covers the whole world! You...... Do you have the courage and responsibility to create this new world with me? ”

"Weichen, never give up!" Chen Zhenhui said generously.

Zhu Cihong patted Chen Zhenhui's shoulder and looked up to the sky and laughed.

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In Gyeongbokgung Palace, Zhao Xian Shizi looked at the people in the audience, and Jin Xishi knelt on the ground for a long time, not daring to get up. He furrowed his brows, exhaled deeply, and said, "That's it, everything that should come will come." I'm ready, just see if the Ming Emperor really has the courage to do anything wrong! ”