The Battle for Moving Taiwan

Kangxi issued this edict with the nature of a guilty edict. He originally wanted to remove several of the Crown Prince Yinreng's followers in the name of a drought. As a result, the news of changing lenient to strictness spread in the capital immediately, which made him have to temporarily dispel this idea.

The current situation is subtle, and the stability of the court must be maintained. Once people are in panic and the court is in turmoil, it will inevitably give the crown prince Yinreng an opportunity to take advantage of. In this way, even if the crown prince is deposed, it will implicate a large number of officials, which will damage the court's dignity, damage his own reputation, and hinder the implementation of subsequent plans.[.]

Li Guangdi was not only an old minister, but also a minister whom Kangxi was extremely favored. Kangxi was very helpful to his comments and was just right to follow the flow. He immediately said: "Since ancient times, the monarch and ministers have a deep sense of their morality. Only when the superiors and subordinates are united in order to achieve harmony, they will not only be able to impress the hearts of heaven and to be harmonious. They are not just empty words, but also to be honest with their reputations. Now, in this drought, our monarch and ministers should be united in our hearts, and be peaceful day and night, and always think of the people, so that we can expect a rainy day and early growth."

As soon as these words were said, the ministers completely relaxed. Crown Prince Yinreng and eighth prince Yinsi also breathed a sigh of relief. Kangxi glanced at the ministers in the hall and said slowly: "The fourteenth son of the emperor, Yinzhen, wrote a letter to let Fujian go to Taiwan to move 300,000 hungry people into Taiwan, please let the restrictions on entry into Taiwan be relaxed, please allow officials to enter Taiwan, gentry and people bring their families to Taiwan. What are the objections of the ministers and workers?"

The ministers had just breathed a sigh of relief, but unexpectedly Kangxi raised such a big issue. The three requests from the 14th Prince Yinzhen completely subverted the court's policy toward Taiwan. The ministers' hearts that had just been relieved suddenly became raised again.

In order to regain Taiwan, the imperial court had only "relocated the boundary and banned the sea" for more than 20 years, and the losses caused were incalculable. The price paid for this was too great. Even the losses caused by the "Three Feudal Rebellion" were far from keeping up with the losses caused by the "relocated the boundary and banned the sea". It was precisely because of this reason that after regaining Taiwan, all the Manchu and Han officials in the court strongly supported the adoption of an extremely perverted suppression policy against Taiwan, just for fear that Taiwan would rebel again and become a base for resisting the court, and to "relocated the boundary and ban the sea" again.

After the reopening of the maritime trade, the huge profits of the maritime trade caused the officials in the court, princes and relatives, to get a piece of the pie. It can be said that most of the civil and military officials in the court were vested interests in the maritime trade, and no one would want to have another tragedy like "relocating the boundary and banning the sea".

Yinzhen's three requests were to fully open Taiwan. Taiwan was isolated overseas and the government's control was weak. Who can guarantee that there would not be a second Zheng family or Lin family or Chen family to seize the island and occupy it? Could it be another conquest for Taiwan?

What is even more interesting is that Kangxi actually raised this issue to discuss at the court meeting. What does he mean? Is it support or oppose? Is it full support or semi-support? All the officials are still carefully thinking about it.

Zhao Shenqiao, the left censor of the Censorate, took the lead in standing up, "Emperor, it is better to have less things than more things. Promoting one thing will lead to a disadvantage. Since the court recovered Taiwan, its policies toward Taiwan have been consistent. For thirty years, the world has been peaceful and the Southeast has no worries, which is enough to prove that the policy toward Taiwan is effective and correct. If there is a rash change, it will only increase the variables. I personally think that Taiwan is isolated overseas and is not as good as inland. Development and development are the second priority, and stability is the first priority."

After hearing this, the ministers secretly praised Zhao Shenqiao for being brave, "It is better to have less than more things. If you make a profit, you will suffer from a disadvantage." This is the original words of Kangxi's reprimanding Pan Zongluo in March. He dared to quote the original words. If Kangxi supported changing the policy toward Taiwan, wouldn't he be willing to do so?

This comment was too shocking, and the ministers who agreed with each other did not dare to stand up and discuss. They all remained silent and there was no risk. Then, the comment was only discussed. Zhao Shenqiao's comment was too risky. Whoever dared to discuss it might become his scapegoat. Although Zhao Shenqiao was smelly and hard, he was as honest as water. Even if Kangxi was dissatisfied, he would not have caused him. It was hard to say about them.

When Kangxi heard this, his expression on his face did not change at all. Zhao Shenqiao's words were indeed a conspiracy for the country. Taiwan's stability is indeed much more important than development. However, he dared to quote his original words to block himself. His intentions were a bit impure, but he did not make a fuss, just silent.

Zhang Penghong, the Grand Secretary of Wenhua Palace and Minister of the Study Room, couldn't hold back when he heard this. Immigration into Taiwan and changing the policy toward Taiwan was proposed by the 14th Master Yinzhen. He, the leader of the 14th Party, had to support him no matter how hard he was. He stood up and said calmly: "I will report to the emperor, but I dare not agree with Lord Zhao's opinion. As the saying goes, at this time and at that time, the court's policies toward the local areas have never been static. Taiwan is alone overseas, and stability is the first, and there is no doubt about this.

Policy to Taiwan is a major priority for the court. Since Prince Xun proposed to immigrate to Taiwan and change the policy to Taiwan, it must have been carefully considered. Which of the things Prince Xun has done in recent years is not effective?

Since Lord Zhao was worried about the stability of Taiwan, I had to speak up. Last month, I returned to Beijing from Shanghai. Prince Xun trained the navy in Shanghai and built a long-distance fleet. Although the time was short, it was very effective. In less than a year, Prince Xun trained the navy into a majestic and mighty tiger and wolf army. The warships under construction were also 100 artillery pieces and a giant ship with a crew of thousands of people. It was far from comparable to the 400-material warships of the navy. With such a fleet and the navy in hand, why worry about Taiwan’s instability?

Taiwan has no trouble of instability, so why not develop and utilize it? The imperial court spent time and effort to seize Taiwan, and did everything he could tolerate. In addition, Fujian and Guangdong mountainous areas are all people with few lands and no land to be cultivated, but Taiwan's fertile land is left to be idle and deserted. Wouldn't it hurt the emperor's love for the people?"

As soon as Zhang Penghong finished speaking, the Minister of Revenue Gamintu immediately stood up, "What Mr. Zhang said is very good. Taiwan is vast and sparsely populated, with a suitable climate and fertile land. Once it is released, there will be no land to cultivate the coast, no labor to be mediocre, and no food to find. People who have no food to go there will be happy. In less than a few years, they will surely prosper. The court can consolidate it by sending condemnation officials to govern it. It is a move that benefits the country and the people."

The fourteenth party in the court was the two of them. After they spoke, the court became quiet.

Kangxi glanced at the ministers in the hall, but cursed in his heart that the fourteenth old man had established his own party, but he did not recruit people and was still waiting for me to build a team for him. It was really abominable. However, there were too few members of the fourteenth party. Yes, he stuffed a few more people for him, otherwise it would be difficult to gain a foothold in the court, let alone compete with the prince's party and the eighth party.

Kangxi did not speak out. The ministers could not understand his intentions and did not dare to speak randomly. They all responded to wait and see. Anyway, they all supported and opposed opinions, so it depends on what Kangxi's opinion was.

Seeing this, the Crown Prince Yinreng thought it was a good opportunity to give favors to the fourteenth family, so he turned around and said, "Emperor Ahma, my son agreed with what Lord Zhang said, Taiwan is as stable as a rock, so he naturally should not let it be desolate. If Taiwan can be developed, it will be a grand event for the court."

When the eighth prince Yinsi saw the prince's support, he knew that he wanted to win over the fourteenth brother with this, so he naturally did not want him to succeed. He also replied: "Emperor, the fourteenth brother recruited hungry people in Fujian, but was just a sea of ​​separation from Taiwan. At this time, he proposed to adjust the policy to Taiwan, and he must have a deep understanding of Fujian and Taiwan's people's sentiments. The fourteenth brother has always had unique vision, caring about the long-term and planning carefully. I believe that the adjustment of the policy to Taiwan will definitely be another good policy."

Grand Secretary Li Guangdi is from Anxi, Fujian. He is particularly familiar with the situation in Fujian and Taiwan. Seeing that it is already one-sided, he bowed and said, "I am calling the emperor that Prince Xun is a loyal and loyal country and has been planning the country. Once Taiwan is liberalized, it will become a large granary within five years. It can not only be self-sufficient, but also re-sell food in Fujian and Guangdong. Immigration and development of Taiwan is an innovative move that has not been seen in previous dynasties. I am begging the emperor to allow it."

The three of them made their statements one after another, and the ministers naturally followed the trend. Those who were willing to oppose them could only be kept in their hearts. Those who had not seen Kangxi had already smiled.

Sure enough, Kangxi immediately spoke: "Since all the ministers and workers strongly support me, I will immediately impose the world on the verge of allowing 300,000 hungry people from Fujian to immigrate to Taiwan, and also allowing officials and the people to bring their families to Taiwan. As for the lifting of restrictions on entering Taiwan, it will take a little more time to prevent people from landless and unregistered in various provinces from pouring into Taiwan, causing chaos."

Speaking of this, Kangxi glanced at Zhao Shenqiao who was still kneeling and said slowly: "For those who are in a high position, the primary responsibility is to weigh the pros and cons of government affairs. If there are more pros and cons, they will advocate it. If there are more pros and cons, they will be prohibited. If there are more pros and cons, they will be less. If there are more, they will be less. Think more about everything and don't just copy it."

After pondering for a moment, Kangxi said: "In the north, nine years of drought, the fourteenth son of the emperor, Yinzhen, proposed to promote high-yield crops with drought resistance, which is of great importance. Shi Shilun, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, assisted him to take charge of the promotion of high-yield crops with drought resistance. In addition, the position of deputy director and supervisor of the General Administration of Customs has been suspended so far, and it has been included."

Shi Shilun, the second son of Shi Lang, served as the prefect of the three prefectures of Yangzhou, Jiangning and Suzhou, Deputy Envoy Xu Dao of Jiangnan Huai, Anhui governor, Taipu Temple chief minister, Shuntian prefect, left deputy censor of the Ministry of Revenue, etc. He was very smart and decisive, accurate and cunning, banned clerks, lived in an official position, served the people in everything, and had a prominent reputation in the local area. He was famous for his priests and was a long-standing official for thirty years. He was innocent and self-reliant and consistent. He was also commended by Kangxi as the "No. 1 honest official in the world."

Shi Shilun did not expect that Kangxi would let himself serve as the deputy director of the General Administration of Customs, and also take charge of the promotion of drought-resistant and high-yield crops, so he stood up steadily to thank him.

The officials who wanted to join the 14th Party but were unable to enter were envious. They were also the deputy director of the General Administration of Customs and were responsible for the promotion of high-yield crops with drought resistance, but they became members of the 14th Party.

Shi Shilun was indescribable. Among the brothers, he and his sixth brother Shi Shipiao were the ones who had a great success. Now they all became the 14th party, and the Shi family was tied to the 14th master.

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