Although the current Ming Dynasty was in a state of disarray, the situation of power-for-money transactions, embezzlement and fraud, and using power for personal gain was extremely complicated.

But the Ming Dynasty was a whole after all, and Emperor Chongzhen was the emperor of the Ming Dynasty after all. In some matters, he had to express his due political attitude.

Even in the three years of temporary stability period, we will build a core basic foundation around Northern Zhili, temper the new army, strengthen the state-owned economy, focus on internal rebellion in the Ming Dynasty, and build military storage warehouses. We will expand our main energy.

Invest in these areas.

However, the territory outside of Northern Zhili, especially the finance department, must be managed by the civil servants led by the cabinet.

If the political attitude is clear, the responsibility system and accountability system are implemented, and if corresponding things happen, then you should do things according to the rules, catch them and kill them.

After repelling the invading Jianlu, after returning to the capital triumphantly, Emperor Chongzhen made a high-profile announcement of the Yuan case, but quietly planned and implemented it. It was already a sign and implemented by the Ming Dynasty.

"Your Majesty... If you include all the main river basins and river channels in the General River Office, it is probably not easy."

Nan Juyi frowned slightly, feeling worried, and bowed: "It's not because I intentionally refuse, or..."

"Nanqing, I understand what you mean."

Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and interrupted, "Nanqing, please look at this document first. It is some changes I have imagined about the Zonghe Yamen.

After reading it, we are discussing the General River Affairs Office together.”

Han Zanzhou, who was standing beside him, respectfully took over the documents received by Emperor Chongzhen, and under the gaze of Xu Guangqi and Sun Juxiang, he quickly walked towards Nan Juyi.

“…”

Nan Juyi, who had a complicated expression, took the document submitted by Han Zanzhou and started reading it. However, as he looked, his expression became different.

Clarify the local river chief system.

Refine river and lake management affairs.

Special Yellow River, Grand Canal, Yongding River, and Yangtze River Xieli Yamen.

Preparing to establish a direct inspection system for the General River...

When one by one, Nan Juyi saw his conception, his whole state became different.

If these plans and deployments in the documents can be implemented one by one, then the matter of rivers and lakes after the Ming Dynasty will definitely be a drastic change.

Of course, if you want to implement these plans and deployments, the money the imperial court allocated to manage rivers and lakes will be a considerable amount.

"Your Majesty, if you want to realize all the plans and deployments you have conceived, it will be very difficult and will be a heavy burden on the country."

Nan Juyi, who was excited, held the document in his hand and trembled slightly, said, "But if it can be realized all of it, then under the rule of the Ming Dynasty, if the disaster or drought is encountered again, it can be controlled independently to minimize the situation of floods and droughts.

Losses ensure that the people in the affected areas do not suffer excessive losses and casualties.”

“It’s very difficult, that’s for sure.”

Emperor Chongzhen looked resolute and said, "This is the overall concept of the initial construction of a river and lake management system in five years.

So Nan Qing doesn't need to think that I want to solve this problem in one go. That would be impossible and unrealistic.

There is no unity between the local river chief system and the four major assistant yamen, and it is directly under the jurisdiction of the Zonghe yamen.

If these plans and deployments can be implemented one by one, it will also mark a new situation in the territory of the Ming Dynasty with three horizontal and two vertical branches."

The feudal dynasty under the small peasant economy can be said to have been dynasties that attach great importance to the governance of rivers and lakes. After all, this is related to the lifeline of the country.

Especially in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the emphasis on the Yellow River and the Grand Canal was definitely the best in all dynasties.

If the Yellow River dares to flood and if a certain section of the river dares to break, the destructive power formed is indescribable. Wherever it passes can only be described as a country of water.

If something happens to the Grand Canal, it will directly endanger the stability of the capital and shake the foundation of the country. If time dares to delay it for a long time, countless places will rise up.

"During this period, I have checked the documents on this issue and found many problems."

Emperor Chongzhen continued: "Everyone has not attached great importance to rivers and lakes under management. Even problems occur in widening and blocking rivers, removing silt, building canals and reservoirs, etc., and report them to the court, eagerly

Only by staring at the money allocated by the state government can the people under their rule solve the problem.

This passive and negative attitude led to the fact that every flood and drought occurred during the Ming Dynasty, it would cause serious disasters and even bad situations.

Therefore, the implementation of the river chief system and the four major assistant yamen must be promoted at the same time. As for the subsequent planning and deployment, it can be implemented year by year.

At the same time, in order to block the mouths of local officials and strengthen the power of the Zonghe Yamen, the four major assisting yamen must be planned and implemented as soon as possible.

The local river chief system can be first tried in Northern Zhili. The governor of Northern Zhili is also the chief river chief of Northern Zhili. The prefectures and counties under its rule are also the river chief at all levels.

In the future, if there are major problems in the river sections under their respective rule, the State and the State will hold them accountable at which level.

A problem occurred in a certain county, and the county magistrate was removed and transferred to a department for investigation and prosecution. At the same time, the prefect of the prefect was scolded.

A problem occurred in a certain government, and the prefect of the government was removed and handed over to a department for investigation and prosecution. At the same time, the governor of the local government was scolded.

If a problem arises in a certain place, the governor of the place will be removed and handed over to a department for investigation and prosecution, and at the same time, the Zonghe Yamen was scolded.

In addition, those who dare to reprimand more than five times will be removed from their posts and transferred to the department for investigation.

It is impossible for those who dare to conceal the country and cause major disasters under their rule to save their heads!

The Zonghe Yamen established will be directly under the inspection and will be held jointly and severally liable."

Listening to what Emperor Chongzhen said, whether it was Xu Guangqi, Sun Juxiang or Nan Juyi, there were shocks deep in his heart.

The emperor must make up his mind to solve floods and droughts at the most root. If this is the case, then he will inevitably face serious opposition at the beginning.

"His Majesty……"

Nan Juyi was a little confused and looked at Emperor Chongzhen, wanting to express his concerns.

However, Emperor Chongzhen did not give him such a chance at all.

"Nanqing, I know this is extremely difficult, but if this matter can be done well, it will be a major event that benefits the country and the people."

Emperor Chongzhen walked forward, held Nan Juyi's hand, and said, "I have only been three years since I ascended the throne, and the dynasty has encountered so many disasters.

If I do not rectify the rivers and lakes, how many such disasters will occur in the future? How much money and food will the state dynasty lose? How many innocent people will die in the Ming Dynasty."

Emperor Chongzhen's attitude was not optimistic about whether the local river chief system could be effectively operated and under their respective rule, and to effectively achieve rectification results.

After all, the whole country is ruined, and the corruption of the administration is serious. In addition, the emperor is far away, especially the provinces in the south, let alone the provinces.

but!

The political attitude that should be revealed must be revealed.

The governance concept that should be clear must be clear.

With this advantage, Emperor Chongzhen was able to take action during these three years of temporary stabilization period, including after the temporary stabilization period, which launched corresponding major cases, cracked down on corrupt officials and punished lazy officials again and again.

Nan Juyi was the initiator chosen by Emperor Chongzhen.

Emperor Chongzhen could submit the appointment and removal of officials from the Great Assistant Yamen to Nan Juyi to recommend them and give relative authority so that he could plan the framework system and take root first.

If you have any difficulties, don’t think about taking over the monopoly. The Emperor of Ming Dynasty controlled the overwhelming power, but he could not control everything.

If all of them can be controlled well, why do you do with so many officials?

Are you staring at me?

If this is true, why would the state pay so much salary for imperial grain?

Asking officials who are capable of doing practical things to get to their respective positions, gain corresponding authority, stand behind them, cheer them up, and stand up to support them if necessary. This is the symbol of a good emperor.
Chapter completed!