Chapter 1310 Sun Chuanting's Speech
Zhu Xu got up first and left the seat, and then Sun Chuanting and Sun Chengzong went up to the third floor.
In Zhu Xu's small living room, Zhu Xu, Sun Chuanting and Sun Chengzong were sitting, eating simple meals, and discussing what happened just now.
Sun Chuanting said, "This year is a bit urgent. If next year, you can make more preparations in the early stage and make the meeting smoother."
Sun Chengzong also said: "This year is indeed not enough time. The matters in the General Manager's Mansion are relatively sensitive, so I will not give a speech. I will wait until it is stable."
Zhu Xu held the bowl, ate rice, picked up some dishes, and said, "Well, the important thing is consensus. As long as reform becomes something that everyone knows and yearns for, no one will openly jump out and oppose it. As the general trend is going, things will be simple."
Sun Chuanting held a bowl and ate while eating: "After so many years, more and more people have accepted the 'New Policy', and the opposition has become less and less. Now the dispute is the way to deal with it. We have no time to moisten things silently. I plan to deal with the issue of administration this year, complete the system reform, gather power, and then implement various plans rudely..."
Zhu Xu took a sip of the soup, calmed his throat, and said, "Well, hurry up, the Imperial Heaven Supervision said that the disaster will last for several years and will be completed during the disaster. Once the disaster is overcome, many things will be difficult to do."
During the disaster, even the court was reluctant to do things, let alone other people.
Sun Chuanting said: "I understand that the cabinet will be closed next year and will comprehensively formulate plans, from easy to difficult, from point to surface, and focus on promoting them. I have formulated ten major agricultural plans, including land, tax payment, population, irrigation, grain seeds, etc. The top ten major commercial plans, including the establishment of the General Administration of Commerce, the General Chamber of Commerce, the Import and Export Trade Bank, and upgrading the Shenlongfu Expo to the national level..."
Zhu Xu listened, nodded and said, "Business, agriculture is two legs, we have to walk on two legs. Agriculture is my chronic disease in the Ming Dynasty for two hundred years, so we must be mentally prepared. As for business, it is the beginning, it is relatively easy. It mainly involves building a good structure and formulating rules. As long as the rules are in our hands, our treasury will never be short of money..."
Sun Chuanting said: "Several European countries and city-states have sent envoys to trade and buy our Ming Dynasty goods and firearms. After the big discussion is over, I will find an opportunity to meet them in person and discuss them in detail. Also, the emperor and the envoys of the Ottoman Empire have also arrived. They visited a daily training of the navy in Taiwan and were very interested in our ships and cannons. One of them has also seen the Hongwu and seems to be interested in buying them."
Zhu Xu paused, stood up, his eyes flashed slightly, and a very playful look appeared on his face.
The Ottoman Empire is still quite powerful now. It can fight against the prosperous Spain for many years, with more victory than defeat, and less defeat, and can block the increasingly powerful Russia. It can be imagined that the Ottoman Empire is not simple at this time.
But the Ottoman had one shortcoming, that is, the navy. After its navy was completely wiped out by Spain in the Mediterranean, it seemed to give up and focus on expansion on the road.
Perhaps it was the emergence of the Ming Dynasty that made the Ottoman feel the crisis, or it rekindled the naval ambitions, or even wanted to win over the Ming Dynasty to check and balance Russia and weaken its relations with Spain.
But no matter what the Ottoman purpose was, it was the only country that had no conflict of interest with the Ming Dynasty and could cooperate with multiple parties, whether on land or at sea.
Zhu Xu put down the bowl and said, "If the Ottoman wants to rebuild the navy and can provide money and food, all cooperation will be easy. By the way, how is the expansion of the military factory and how is the output?"
In the last sentence, Zhu Xu looked at Sun Chengzong.
Sun Chengzong said: "At present, the Military Weapons Bureau has expanded three military factories, among which the exported weapons and equipment are all in Nanzhili, with an annual output of 500 units, which can double in two years. Muskets can be 2,000, and in two years, it can exceed 10,000. The hilts, armors, helmets, etc., are basically as much as you want, it is a matter of manpower. There are currently two shipyards, one in Tianjin and the other in Shenlong Mansion. There are up to two large ships like the Hongwu every year, and there are twenty medium ships a year. There are more shipyards that can be built by small ships, and even custom-made by the people. There are no problem with the annual output of hundreds of ships."
Zhu Xu said: "For this matter, let the Foreign Affairs Bureau, no, the Foreign Affairs Bureau will discuss it. The price is higher. Not to mention the Hongwu, let alone build a few more ships. The fleet of Xinwang can be given to him. The price will be increased by me. Don't be stingy with the army's equipment. You can do as much as you want."
As the marshal of the General's Office, Sun Chengzong naturally had a strategic vision and agreed: "Yes, the specific ones will be arranged."
Zhu Xu picked up the bowl again, looked at Sun Chuanting, and said, "Our Ming Dynasty has great potential for maritime trade. The joint fleet will be classified as cabinet management. We must take it seriously and plan carefully."
The Ming Dynasty was still unable to colonize overseas on a large scale, so Zhu Xu stopped.
Naturally, Sun Chuanting could not imagine the wild world overseas, nor could it imagine its significance to the Ming Dynasty, nor could it understand that an era had quietly begun, but he had a high degree of political sensitivity, and thought for a while, saying, "Yes, I will talk to Cao Bianjiao, Wang Wensheng and others, formulate a detailed plan and hand it over to the emperor to read."
Sun Chuanting's rise to power itself indicates that the Ming Dynasty's "new policy" has entered a new stage, so naturally there are too many things to do.
The three kings and ministers were discussing each other, confirming the framework of a series of things after the New Year. The person outside was already in full swing. Various voices were circulating inside and outside the conference room, inside and outside the cabinet, and even inside and outside the palace. Countless surprises, surprises, and then questioning and sneering were flowing.
The adults of the six ministries have long agreed to take this opportunity to solve some things that were not available to deal with, win over some people, and ensure that there will be no delays in the votes, and no trouble will occur.
Some officials who were adjusted and "referred to him" such as Xu Dahua, Liao Changyong and Guo Guangxin gathered together, seemingly calm, and it is hard to say the bitterness in their eyes.
Sun Chuanting did not arrange a new position for them and had never disclosed it privately. According to their ideas, they might have to retire or go to the bench.
People like Fu Tao and Gong Dingzi who have a relationship with the court that seems to be in progress but not far away are more relaxed. Judging from the institutional reform just now, their departments will have further strengthened their power and will not be reduced or bound.
But more of it is anxiety and anxiety, Sun Chuanting's actions are too big!
No matter what, they suffered and finally ushered in the second half of today.
The afternoon is quieter than the morning, as if everyone has endless thoughts hidden in their hearts.
Fu Changzong stood on the rostrum, looking around the audience with an eagle, as if he wanted to find out who would jump out of chaos with ulterior motives.
Fu Changzong cleared his throat and said, "The conference continues. Now, do you have any different opinions on the morning cabinet reform plan? If not, vote?"
There was a buzzing sound in the huge chamber, as if some people were huddling uneasy. But at this time, Zhou Yingqiu suddenly stood up from the seat, raised his hand and fist towards Zhu Xu, and then walked towards the ten seats where Zhu Xu was, reaching the left side of the Fu Changzong position.
He is now the sixth-ranked cabinet minister in the cabinet.
Zhou Yingqiu's actions made the conference hall quiet for a while, and everyone stared at his back.
After this period, Fu Changzong said directly: "If you have no objection, then vote. Those who agree to these reforms, please raise your hand!"
After Fu Changzong finished speaking, there was another chaos in the conference hall, whispering, and some people didn't want to speak.
Zhu Xu sat there, laughing in his heart. Although Sun Chuanting's method of playing was small, it was indeed very useful.
After Fu Changzong finished speaking, the people who had already arranged the arrangement raised their hands one after another. Then some swaying people followed, and finally had to raise their hands.
There were cabinet officials staring at the record all around. If they didn't raise their hands, Sun Chuanting would settle the accounts afterwards.
After a while, Fu Changzong got these votes and said in a deep voice, "There are 436 people who agree with each other, and the opponent is zero, and pass. Next item, the new chief minister's policy speech!"
The whole room was staring at Sun Chuanting who was standing up intently, watching him exchange positions with Fu Changzong.
The audience was silent and staring at it quietly.
Zhu Xu stood up, raised his hand, and clapped with a slap.
Zhu Xu's movements, Sun Chengzong, King Jing and others stood up one after another, clapped their hands together with his movements.
After their actions, the MPs stood up together and applauded, and the applause echoed in the chamber for a moment.
Sun Chuanting stood at the hosting table, raised his hand to signal Zhu Xu, and raised his hand to the congressman seat.
Zhu Xu sat down, Sun Chengzong and others followed, and then the Councillor Xi sat down with a confused look on his face, as if he didn't quite understand the meaning of Zhu Xu's movements.
After everyone was seated, Sun Chuanting looked at the manuscript on the table, looked up at the seat of the parliament and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, my colleagues, I am Sun Chuanting. The new cabinet will be committed to the promotion of the 'New Deal' in order to complete it as soon as possible. First of all, the cabinet will further optimize the system of our Ming Dynasty and establish a more complete, comprehensive and transparent system. This system will be superior to other countries around the world to ensure national security, progress, and the safety of people's well-being..."
"Governing the country requires governing officials. The cabinet will refresh the administration of officials and establish an honest, efficient and dedicated official system. To this end, reforms will be carried out in all aspects of selection, appointment, supervision, etc...."
"The court will establish a comprehensive organization based on the development needs of the country and the people. Change the management functions of the court and governments at all levels in the past, promote the service functions, promote the development and progress of our Ming Dynasty, and increase the welfare of the people..."
"Based on the existing foundations of politics, culture, agriculture, industry, economy, education, etc., the Cabinet formulates detailed development plans, sets goals, and strives to develop to build a powerful country that is ahead of the world in all aspects, has a strong country and a rich people..."
"In terms of politics, the court will formulate serious laws and disciplines to ensure that officials are honest and dedicated to their duties and are loyal to their duties. Severely crack down on the formation of party members and private interests, corruption, and overbearing people..."
"In terms of culture, the court is committed to developing the excellent culture of our Ming Dynasty, and encourages the development in many aspects such as poetry, songs, music, chess, calligraphy and painting..."
"In terms of economy, the court believes that commerce is an inevitable result of historical development and cannot be considered a stifle. It encourages the development of commerce, especially maritime trade, to establish a comprehensive management guarantee system and promotes the diversified development of the economy..."
"In terms of industry, the court will set up a special planning and development agency to vigorously promote industrial development with mining, iron smelting, shipbuilding, bridges and roads as the center..."
"Education, the cabinet will be upgraded to a national policy, planning to establish a comprehensive, objective and complete education system, and significantly increase investment, striving to complete the construction of academies in all prefectures and counties across the country in ten years, and ensure that full students are enrolled... Twenty years later, all children of appropriate age will receive education and achieve the goal of "there are no poor men in the Ming Dynasty, and everyone in the world will study."
On the rostrum, Zhu Xu listened silently. Sun Chuanting's speech was the last time he started to delete and add. There were many things in it, perhaps Sun Chuanting did not understand its meaning, reflecting Zhu Xu's strategic plan.
Sun Chuanting gave a speech for a long time, his mouth was dry, he drank a sip of tea and continued to speak.
"In terms of agriculture, the court is committed to clearing all the land acres in our Ming Dynasty, checking all households, strictly curbing land annexation, establishing fair land policies, and ensuring that the people of our Ming Dynasty have their own land and every family has surplus."
"Taxes are the guarantee of national security and people's welfare. The court will coordinate all aspects and formulate reasonable tax rules to ensure fairness and justice in all aspects, coordinate wealth distribution, and ensure the sustainable development of our Ming Dynasty..."
Sun Chuanting's speech report was kept confidential to the outside world, with only the cabinet ministers and the six ministers participating in the drafting. A group of congressmen listened to it and looked quiet.
Sun Chuanting's speech was a step further in the previous institutional reform and a concrete manifestation of Sun Chuanting's new cabinet's governance. These plans are huge, specific, extremely "destructive" and omnipotent. They target all aspects of the Ming Dynasty, which will have a fierce impact on the existing court and the situation in the Ming Dynasty.
Sun Chuanting's words continue, from the inside out, talking about local reforms.
"In the local area, a new system of administrative and judicial separation is established to curb local corruption and autocracy, and ensure that there will be no local emperors, fish and people, and act recklessly..."
"The local administrative power will be strictly divided, confirmed, and a comprehensive supervision system, inspection system, and self-inspection system will be established..."
"The Governor's Office will be fully reorganized and incorporated into the Governor's Office, with dual command from the cabinet and Governor's Office..."
The members of parliament clearly heard about these, that is, the cabinet collects power from the local area, and the governor collects power from the next level, and the power is concentrating and upward.
In other words, local governments are increasingly unable to "bargain" with the cabinet, and they have overwhelming administrative power downward.
These are undoubtedly for the purpose of the "new policy". Only by concentrating power can we concentrate our strength. Once Sun Chuanting completes this series of reforms, the new cabinet will be more powerful and more powerful. Faced with the complex situation of the Ming Dynasty, it will be more powerful to break through.
Most of the members of the parliament came from the local area and were full of anxiety about Sun Chuanting's plans.
The local area is too complicated, it has been a rude for more than two hundred years or even thousands of years. The court is so strong that it is to overturn all the past systems, which is equivalent to opposing the people of the world. I don’t know how much disaster it will lead to.
Chapter completed!