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Chapter 563 Compared to Lao Deng, Chang Yuchun is just a naive and innocent fool!
Emperor Zhu then smiled and said, "You have all performed very well since you arrived in Ningyang County."
“Our son-in-law is a scoundrel who does things without any method; most of the time he makes decisions on a whim.”
"In addition, there are many things to deal with in Dengzhou, and he can hardly take care of both sides at the same time."
"The affairs of Ningyang County, from top to bottom and big to small, have all been greatly helped by you guys."
"Your contributions are recognized and appreciated by both the Crown Prince and us."
Hearing that Emperor Zhu still remembered him, Chen Mo was deeply moved.
What is a wise ruler?
This is what a wise ruler is like!
If a ruler can remember the name and deeds of a mere scholar, then what kind of emperor is a wise and virtuous ruler?
Seeing Chen Mo's face full of excitement, looking like he was ready to "serve the emperor's favor and die for him", Yang Shaofeng couldn't help but secretly curl his lips.
Look at how worthless that is!
You were bought off with just a few kind words?
Wake up! This old man is so stingy, he won't even give you a pound of dragon balls!
Besides, you idiot, have you forgotten who you are?
You were a scholar when you came to Ningyang County!
In the second year of the Hongwu reign, or even up until the third year of the Hongwu reign, scholars were considered rare talents. It was not uncommon for them to be appointed as county magistrates, registrars, or clerks in a county, let alone reach the fifth rank or even higher.
So, when Zhu Biao transferred three scholars to Ningyang County, how could the old man not be curious?
Out of curiosity, how could I possibly forget your names?
Besides, even if he can't remember, Ningyang County sends a large number of official documents and memorials to the capital every month. This old man sees your names at least three to five times a month, if not every day. Isn't it normal for him to have an impression of you?
Thinking about this, Yang Shaofeng's thoughts inevitably started to wander off course again.
In a way, the early years of the Ming Dynasty were very similar to the early years of the People's Republic of China.
In the early days of the People's Republic of China, many intellectuals were still reminiscing about the so-called "golden decade." Many students followed the brigade leader without hesitation, and as a result, graduating from junior high school was considered intellectual, and graduating from vocational school meant being directly assigned a job, with many starting as deputy section chiefs.
Coincidentally, in the first few years after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, many scholars were also reminiscing about Hu Yuan, and just as many scholars followed Hu Yuan to flee north to the desert, vowing to be loyal to the Yuan Dynasty to the death.
In the early days of the People's Republic of China, the country vigorously carried out literacy campaigns. It took several generations and decades to finally complete the literacy work. Nine-year compulsory education was fully implemented, and not only vocational school graduates, but even undergraduates became worthless.
After experiencing the prosperous reigns of Hongwu, Yongle, and Renxuan, the Ming Dynasty also successfully lowered the prestige of scholars. Although Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) were still assigned to official positions, the system had changed from begging scholars to become officials to scholars queuing up to be appointed. Tongsheng (successful candidates in the lowest level of the imperial examinations) became worthless, Xiucai (successful candidates in the county-level imperial examinations) also lost their value, and Juren (successful candidates in the provincial-level imperial examinations) had to queue up to become officials and were not even guaranteed a position. Going home to be a local worthy felt stifling.
And then it was just a coincidence that couldn't be more coincidental.
For a period of time, that gentleman, who was comparable to a saint or even surpassed a saint, was relentlessly smeared, and all sorts of jokes about him emerged one after another.
The same goes for Emperor Zhu. There are countless stories about him stealing cattle before he became rich, being cruel and tyrannical after becoming emperor, slaughtering meritorious officials, requiring officials to prepare coffins before going to court, sending steamed geese to Xu Da, and bombarding Qinggong Tower.
If one had to find a difference, the gentleman emphasized hard work and self-reliance, while Zhu Chongba, that old scoundrel, preferred to use force.
He robbed good things from Ningyang County, good things from Dengzhou Prefecture, and even my own Little Dragon Buns. But he even robbed the officials I had painstakingly trained, not even sparing the yamen runners and clerks.
What's even more infuriating is that this old man actually tried to rob the people of Ningyang County!
Grandma!
It is said that Chang Yuchun was originally a bandit, and even had a dark history of robbing people with his brother-in-law Chang Yuchun.
But compared to that old fogey Zhu Chongba, Chang Yuchun was simply a naive and innocent fool!
Just as Yang Shaofeng was mentally ranting, Chen Mo bowed to Emperor Zhu and said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your kind words."
"Most of the matters, big and small, in Ningyang County were arranged by the Prince Consort himself. I merely followed his lead and helped to fill in the gaps within my capabilities. I really dare not say that I have made any contribution."
Emperor Zhu smiled and nodded, saying, "Now that Lü Peng and Wu Yanhu have been transferred to other places to serve as county magistrates, you are left alone to serve as the executive deputy county magistrate of Ningyang County. It is a disservice to you."
Chen Mo was immediately startled.
What to do?
Do you want to transfer me to another place to serve as a county magistrate?
As expected, after praising Chen Mo a couple of times, Emperor Zhu said directly, "How about we change your post as county magistrate?"
Chen Mo was startled and immediately bowed, saying, "I am grateful for Your Majesty's favor, but the reform of Ningyang County has just begun and there are still many things to be done. I wish to stay in Ningyang County and help the Prince Consort to get the reform done."
Emperor Zhu gave a regretful "hmm," and then continued to ask, "Is the reform very troublesome?"
Chen Mo cupped his hands and replied, "Your Majesty, the structure of the county government office has been almost completely changed. What remains is to add a small office between the county government office and the village offices."
"At the prince consort's request, this small government office was renamed a township."
"Those areas that are primarily engaged in farming are called 'xiang' (乡), while those that are primarily engaged in workshops and mining are called 'zhen' (镇)."
"Moreover, the Prince Consort also said that although the township-level government offices are smaller, they still need to be fully functional."
"Such as the executive deputy mayor and the mayor in charge of the relevant departments, there should be the same for the corresponding sub-departments of the county."
“For example, the schools in various towns and villages need to correspond to the small education classes under the rites department of the deputy county magistrate in charge of culture and health.”
"..."
When the topic of the Ningyang County government reform came up, Chen Mo seemed to have opened a floodgate and kept talking, explaining in detail all of Yang Shaofeng's original plans.
The more the Emperor Zhu listened, the more shocked he became.
Damn it!
Based on Chen Mo's fluent and adaptable skills, he would be more than qualified to be a county magistrate or even a prefectural governor, let alone a county magistrate.
How many scholars like Chen Mo did that little beast Zhu Biao send to Ningyang County?
Doesn't he know how to consider the interests of the court?
At the very least, the fact that the imperial court is short of manpower is a stark reality!
Emperor Zhu once again began to curse Zhu Biao in his heart with a smooth, unyielding rage.
Yang Shaofeng was almost completely numb.