In this memorial, Zhu Yijun also saw a problem, and that was the problem of the merchants.
This group of people had all gone to do business. Obviously, the Ministry of Internal Affairs had brought about a wave of business fever, and it was estimated that there would soon be a gold rush in the grasslands.
It wasn't that there was really gold there, but that they could make a fortune there.
If they were willing to give up the money for the officials to pay for grain, it would be troublesome to collect commercial taxes in the future.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yijun thought of the matters in the northwest and wondered what was going on there.
Looking up at Zhang Jing, Zhu Yijun asked, "Is there a memorial from the northwest?"
"Yes, Imperial Majesty. Governor Ceng Shengwu has submitted a memorial. It's just below!" Zhang Jing quickly said.
Zhu Yijun flipped down and found a memorial. Two days ago, Ceng Shengwu had submitted a memorial to him, but that memorial was to ask for forgiveness, and then introduced some of his experiences in the northwest, as well as his determination for the next step of his work.
Obviously, the words that he had asked Zhang Weixian to bring were effective. Zhu Yijun couldn't help but sigh. Appeasing the ministers was also a technical job. The relationship between the ruler and the minister was really similar to that of a husband and wife.
Opening the memorial, Zhu Yijun found that it was about the purchase of land.
Of course, he knew about this matter. This was his own doing.
Zhu Yijun didn't care about what Ceng Shengwu thought. After all, it was a memorial, and his attitude had already been expressed. The key was what other people thought.
Flipping to the back of the cabinet's proposal, Zhu Yijun's face immediately revealed a smile.
The cabinet's proposal was very simple, and it was enough to recommend implementation.
Zhu Yijun folded the memorial, then picked up a red brush and drew a red circle on it.
Zhu Yijun had already approved the purchase of land, and the memorial had not been returned to the governor's office. In fact, the Datong Residence was already busy.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs had already brought people to measure the land, and Li Zhonghang had begun to preside over the land distribution.
In fact, the merchants didn't dare to offend Li Zhonghang, but they still cursed him in their hearts.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs had found a good deal for everyone, but the Ministry of Internal Affairs wanted to take a bite out of everything. This made people unhappy, and it was a big bite.
However, it was impossible not to let the Ministry of Internal Affairs bite them. They held the power.
Who came up with the idea of a business license? It was too sinister.
If you don't have a business license, you can't do it. This is similar to the salt permits in the past. If you do it, you'll be charged with a big crime.
They could only beg the Ministry of Internal Affairs and let the Ministry of Internal Affairs bite them. Even if they went to court, they would not be able to win.
Some time ago, there was a vigorous rebellion against the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the impeachment memorials almost flooded the palace. What was the result?
Li Zhonghang didn't care what other people thought. Right now, he was thinking about how to make money and how to complete the task given to him by the emperor.
Seeing that almost everyone had arrived, Li Zhonghang purposely glanced at one of the people below.
This person was a middle-aged man in his forties. He was thin, had a beard, and his face was expressionless.
His name was Jin He, and he was from South Zhili. To be exact, he was from Song Jiang. A few days ago, in the auction of the last spot, he was the one who bought the last spot with 370,000 taels of silver. It could be said that he came aggressively.
According to the investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Jin family was very famous in South Zhili, not to mention in Song Jiang.
The famous Song Jiang cloth was most likely from the Jin family. It was rumored that they had some connections in Jiangnan's officialdom.
However, Li Zhonghang knew that this wasn't a legend. If they had no connections, the Jin family wouldn't dare to intervene here.
Li Zhonghang smiled and said, "Everyone is here. Let's talk about the land."
"Everyone knows that I got a piece of land from the governor's office to build a textile factory."
"This is what I want to talk about today. The land is there now. Everyone, let's talk about which piece you want. It's all here." Following Li Zhonghang's words, a map was hung behind him.
After measuring the land, Li Zhonghang divided the land into ten pieces according to the different positions.
The ten people looked at the map and then looked at Li Zhonghang. How could they not understand what Li Zhonghang meant? It was clear that he wanted them to spend more money to buy the land.
It was impossible to get the land at the price that the Ministry of Internal Affairs got from the governor's office.
Obviously, this was a big pit. And looking at the ten pieces of land, how big was it?
Li Zhonghang obviously didn't want to give all the land that he got from the governor's office to them. He wanted to keep a part of it and wait for the price to be higher before selling it.
This was so bad that people didn't know what to say.
For a moment, there was an awkward silence. Wasn't the Ministry of Internal Affairs's behavior too ugly?
These people obviously hadn't seen the sale of approval in the future. Otherwise, they wouldn't think like this.
However, Li Zhonghang also knew that he couldn't force them too much. Otherwise, things would become very troublesome. So, Li Zhonghang smiled and said, "After you buy the land, each family can get 500 mu of the 5,000 mu of barren mountain. This is free.
"Use it to build warehouses or houses for craftsmen. It's up to you. Only one condition, you can't build shops."
When everyone heard this, their expressions became better. This was more like it.
After receiving this news, everyone turned their attention to the ten pieces of land. At a glance, they found that it was different.
It was clearly marked on the map. There were docks and roads. As a result, the price of the land near the docks and roads was naturally higher than other places.
Everyone wanted a good piece of land, and no one wanted a bad piece of land.
Moreover, the size of these pieces of land was different. These pieces of land were not regular. After they were divided, there were big and small pieces.
Some were long, and some were square. Naturally, everyone wanted a good piece of land.
"Well, after everyone has seen it, let's start bidding!"
Li Zhonghang said with a smile, "Plot No. 1 is the closest to the dock. It's 436 mu, and the terrain is flat. The starting price is 120 taels per mu. Everyone can start bidding."
At the Governor's Mansion.
Ceng Shengwu had been very busy these days. He didn't have the mood and energy to deal with the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
In the past few days, Ceng Shengwu had been busy trying cases. He had gone to several places to try cases.
Although the public trial was very troublesome, it was a lot easier after he had experience.
Sitting in the chair, Ceng Shengwu took a deep breath. These two days had really tired him out.
However, Zhang Cheng and Ma Gui next to him didn't feel much. Compared to them, Ceng Shengwu's health was the worst.
"Lord Ceng, the charges have been determined, and the sentence is over. The rest is up to you."
Zhang Cheng looked at Ceng Shengwu and said.
Ceng Shengwu nodded. "Okay, I will report to the court as soon as possible. When the court's reply arrives, those who should be beheaded will be beheaded, and those who should be exiled will be exiled."
"Lord Ceng, we have arrested so many people this time. Although the morale of the army is still stable, without so many generals, there will be trouble sooner or later." At this time, Ma Gui said, "Let's appoint the generals as soon as possible!"
Compared to others, Ma Gui was the most worried about this matter. A little carelessness would cause problems.
Ceng Shengwu glanced at Ma Lu. In fact, at this time, it was not suitable to hide it from Ma Lu. After pondering for a moment, Ceng Shengwu slowly said, "Commander Ma, what I am going to say next, you can't mention it to anyone outside this room."
Ma Lu was stunned. Didn't he just say the appointment of generals? Why did he suddenly become so serious?
But seeing Ceng Shengwu's expression, Ma Lu hurriedly nodded and said, "Rest assured, Lord!"
Ceng Shengwu nodded and slowly said, "In fact, I came to Xuanda this time with the Emperor's orders.
The imperial court is preparing to abolish the garrison system and change the garrison to recruit soldiers. The first place to reform is Datong. "
"The imperial court will not appoint new officers. Even if they are appointed, it will be after the reform."
When Ma Lu heard Ceng Shengwu's words, he was immediately stunned. Reform?
Abolish the garrison system and change it to a recruit system?
Ma Lu naturally knew about the recruitment system and the military household system, and he was very clear about it.
He also knew that the imperial court had been arguing about this matter, but the most intense period of the argument had long passed because the imperial court had no money.
Not to mention the recruitment system, the imperial court didn't even have the money to pay the garrison.
Most of the time, the recruits didn't even get their rations. Previously, there were people who submitted a petition to disband them. Now, the situation was reversed. They actually wanted to abolish the garrison and change it to a recruit system. Ma Lu knew that this matter was serious.
Looking at the calm and unperturbed Zhang Cheng, Ma Lu finally understood the reason for this purge.
It looked like these people had committed a crime, but this was all to prepare for the recruitment of soldiers.
Only by getting rid of these vermin could the recruitment process continue.
Otherwise, once the recruitment system was implemented, these people would definitely cause a ruckus.
Seeing that Ma Lu was silent, Ceng Shengwu looked at Ma Lu and said, "Commandant Ma, do you have anything to say?"
Ma Lu hurriedly raised his head and said, "Sir, there is nothing. I will do whatever the imperial court tells me to do!"
At this time, Ma Lu also reacted. He couldn't let others misunderstand that he was against the recruitment system, especially under these circumstances.
Hearing Ma Lu say this, Ceng Shengwu nodded and said, "That's good. Commandant Ma, what you need to do is stabilize the morale of the troops. When the imperial court's document arrives, this matter will begin. Do it well, and when the time comes, this official will help you ask the imperial court for merit."
"Sir, rest assured. I understand!" Ma Lu replied and opened his mouth.
After Ma Lu and Zhang Cheng left, Ceng Shengwu sighed. His big matter was coming.
Two days later, the reply from the capital arrived. Both were for the governor's yamen.
One was a reply about the sale of land. The imperial court had agreed.
The second was an imperial edict about abolishing the garrison system and changing the garrison system to a recruitment system.
The first piece of news was targeted at the merchants, while the second piece of news was targeted at the military towns.
Originally, the first piece of news could shock many people, but the appearance of the second piece of news made the first piece of news pale in comparison.