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Sun Jiagan, He Xianzu, and Zeng Yishu left first. When they left, Sun Jiagan felt thoughtful. He Xianzu looked calm and Zeng Yishu was filled with joy.

It was natural for the three of them to look like this. Sun Jiagan was devoted to serving the people and was even more a disciple of the saint. Although the business of the Ming Dynasty was booming and the benefits brought to the world by industry and commerce were obvious, Sun Jiagan still valued agriculture and neglected business.

Although Sun Jiagan would not deliberately suppress industry and commerce, once there was a conflict between agriculture and industry and commerce, he naturally favored agriculture. Moreover, Dong Ming, the person who wrote this memorial, was also a Jinshi. The memorial mentioned Sun Jiagan's heart, so he naturally agreed with Dong Ming's view.

The previous dispute with He Xianzu was mainly for this reason, but what Zeng Yishu said later also made Sun Jiagan think of something he had ignored before. At this moment, Sun Jiagan was confused about whether the things he had always thought were deviated from before, and he was a little self-reflective about this, which was also the reason why he thought about it.

As for He Xianzu, he was much calmer. Although he was the one who argued with Sun Jiagan, he was also a person who clearly expressed his support for industry and commerce. But in fact, He Xianzu is not the same as Sun Jiagan. To put it bluntly, He Xianzu is a deliberate person. He did not have a real distinction between rural and commercial. The reason why he supported industry and commerce was because he was overseas before and knew the interests of industry and commerce, and the other was the most important thing, that is, Zhu Yicheng's attitude.

For He Xianzu, the only one who really made the decision in the Ming Dynasty was Zhu Yicheng. As a minister, of course he had to follow the emperor's footsteps. When the Ming Dynasty promoted business, He Xianzu supported industry and commerce. When the Ming Dynasty valued agriculture, He Xianzu naturally had to be based on agriculture. The result also confirmed this point. Although this incident eventually made Zeng Yishu famous, from Zhu Yicheng's attitude, the Ming Dynasty's policy of attaching importance to industry and commerce remained unchanged. His statement was definitely politically correct.

After the three left, Liao Huanzhi stayed, which was what Zhu Yicheng asked him to leave. After the outsiders in the hall left, only Zhu Yicheng and Liao Huanzhi were left, Liao Huanzhi stood up and said, "The emperor is so arranged? I admire him very much? Zeng Yishu is very good at governing, and he also takes into account the overall situation. I Zhu emperor is keen on the bride and sees talents again."

"Zeng Yishu is indeed quite talented, which is inseparable from Liao Qing's past guidance? I remember when Zeng Yishu was in the imperial examination, Liao Qing was still the chief examiner? So? He is also a student of Liao Qing." Zhu Yicheng said with a smile.

Liao Huanzhi hurriedly said, "I was just taking on this false reputation back then? Zeng Yishu was a Jinshi appointed by the emperor. In other words, he was a disciple of the emperor."

"You, you..." Zhu Yicheng shook his head and smiled, and then said: "This matter is my negligence. Today's memorial reminds me. It is also suitable to ask Zeng Yishu to carry this burden? What do you think about this?"

Of course, Liao Huanzhi understood that Zhu Yicheng's question was not about asking whether Zeng Yishu was competent? This was already expressed by Zhu Yicheng's designation to let Zeng Yishu take charge of this matter, and now he is just asking for help.

Liao Huanzhi thought about it and immediately made a suggestion. It is impossible to achieve comprehensiveness in this matter. The central aspect is just a general approach through various means, and we need to pay attention to all aspects of the problem during implementation. Never do one-size-fits-all behavior.

After all, the prosperity of industry and commerce in the Ming Dynasty is obvious to all. If the local turmoil causes great problems, it will lead to major problems in the industry and commerce? Then it will affect the finances of the entire Ming Dynasty. Although the finances of the Ming Dynasty are increasing year by year, their expenditures are still high? In addition to military investment, warship manufacturing, etc., there are also a large number of factories and local investments? Even the construction of railways, etc.

To put it bluntly, all these cost money. If there is no money, then everything will not continue. Furthermore, the folk customs are already like this, and forced reversal will inevitably rebound. Therefore, this matter is a very responsible and a long-term work. I am afraid that there will be no results in a short period of time.

Therefore, Liao Huanzhi proposed that several major grain-producing provinces can be selected as the focus, and move slowly with the point leading to the surface. In addition, the key point is the Taicang matter proposed by Zeng Yishu. Taicang has been built in all dynasties, and Taicang's grain is in case of unnecessary use. As long as the court holds Taicang, there is a large amount of grain that can mobilize turnover, and at least most of the problems can be solved.

While listening, Zhu Yicheng agreed in his heart that although Liao Huanzhi had all kinds of problems, he still had some methods of planning the country in a mature manner, and he did things safely and reassuringly.

"The Emperor, in order to avoid local concealment, the central news is blocked. In order to ensure smooth speech, I ask the Emperor to let Kedao intervene in this matter to monitor the world."

"Kedao?" Hearing this, Zhu Yicheng frowned slightly. Kedao is actually the general term for the Six Departments of the Censorate and the Thirteen Departments of the Censorate, especially the latter is the representative of Kedao. In terms of political status, Kedao officials belong to the Qingliu. Although the rank of officials is low, their power is not small and they are precious.

After the Ming Dynasty restored the country, the re-establishment of the six ministries was naturally rebuilt the Kedao. The Kedao's official administration and local supervision were his own job, so this institution was naturally indispensable. However, Zhu Yicheng did not want to repeat the same mistakes, and revived the problems caused by the Kedao in the previous Ming Dynasty, and he was even more unwilling to see that the Kedao's power was too great, which led to weakening the imperial power.

Therefore, although the current status of Kedao has not changed, its power is much smaller than that in the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, when Zhu Yicheng was supervising the world, he was more willing to conduct it through institutions such as the Jinyiwei, so as to bypass Kedao's official position. Now Liao Huanzhi suddenly mentioned the suggestion of let Kedao intervene in this matter, which was obviously to suggest that Zhu Yicheng appropriately delegate power to Kedao.

"The Emperor, supervising the world was originally the main task of Kedao, but now I, the Ming Dynasty, failed to fulfill my duties, which is a pity. It is true that Kedao had problems in the past, but when Taizu dismissed the Censorate and changed to Kedao, his intention was to do the actual things, rather than to use it to speak loudly. How to use it and how to use it is determined by the Emperor."

Liao Huanzhi naturally knew the reason why Zhu Yicheng suppressed Kedao, but Qingliu like Kedao cannot be suppressed too much, which is a disadvantage to the reputation of the Ming Dynasty and even Zhu Yicheng. The reason why he made this suggestion was to make Zhu Yicheng pay attention to this point, and at the same time he also planned to let the court release goodwill to Qingliu to win over officials at all levels of Kedao.

Zhu Yicheng thought about it carefully and soon understood the reason why Liao Huanzhi suggested. He nodded slightly but did not clearly agree. Instead, he asked if You Kedao intervened in this matter and chose one or several places as Liao Huanzhi suggested just now, then it is necessary to send the inspector and censor to go down to handle the matter in order to cooperate with the Military Affairs Office.

It is naturally impossible for the Thirteen Inspector Censors to be sent out, but it is okay to send some people, and the ordinary Inspector Censors must not be given too much power. There must be a leader to conduct full command. This candidate must be chosen well. First, the real Qingliu cannot be used. This kind of boastful guy Zhu Yicheng can be raised but he must not be allowed to do things. Second, this person must also have certain experience and ability in local governance.

"Emperor, I have a suitable candidate."

"Oh, who are you talking about in the Censorate?" Zhu Yicheng asked.
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