Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 46 Discussion (2)

"Thank you for your respect, sir. Xiao Tang has nothing to repay, but he can only repay your favor with all his strength!" Xiao Tang's eyes were already wet.

I was a little emotional, but I still nodded with a smile, "Well, then I'll see your performance."

Seeing that Ling Tianfang's face after reading the information was a bit gloomy, my originally smiling face also became heavy, and even Xiao Tang who was beside me felt the change in the atmosphere.

"What? Finished reading? What do you think?" I picked up the lid of the tea bowl, and the milky white water mist curled up. Everything that seems comfortable.

"I didn't expect the situation to be so serious, but why didn't the central government know anything about it?" Ling Tianfang's voice became a little erratic, appearing a little unpredictable.

"Tian Fang, have you heard of the Taiping Sect?" Although my complexion was ugly, my expression was still relaxed.

"Well," nodded, "I heard about them when I was traveling in the Central Plains a few years ago, and I also witnessed their gathering by chance. I didn't know enough about them at the time, but at that time Their power doesn't seem to be that great." Ling Tianfang had a lot of doubts in his eyes.

Xiao Tang has already accepted the intelligence materials that Ling Tianfang handed over to him and buried his head in reading. To be honest, I am also very upset. A Taiping sect, it seems that the agenda of chaos in the world is a foregone conclusion, and he thinks [it is impossible to stay in a corner, and will eventually be dragged into the quagmire of war, so we have to seize the period before the outbreak, plan ahead, and do some contingency work.

"According to information, this Taiping sect is developing quite fast now. Except for our Northwest County, which has not yet established itself in the ten counties of the empire and the special administrative region of the imperial capital, it seems that other places have already established a considerable scale, but they are still there. Hiding in the dark, I don’t think it will be long before they surface.” I am quite relieved that this Taiping sect does not have much influence in Northwest County, but we must guard against it before it happens.

"Well, this situation should arouse our great attention. Once these messy things mixed with religious beliefs infiltrate our territory, it will take a lot of energy to eradicate them. However, there are some capable people in this Taiping Sect However, their patriarch, You Daofang, known as the great master, his three disciples, and several important figures in their teaching should not be taken lightly. I don’t know how the empire’s huge intelligence department can’t detect it? This is really puzzling.” Ling Tianfang’s attention has always been focused on how the empire should respond.

After reading the information, Xiao Tang also expressed his opinion: "I had heard of this Taiping Sect when I was still in my hometown in Beiyuan County. Preaching some things like gods, Buddhas and ghosts to deceive the foolish men and women in the village. Only after reading these things today can I understand what these people are planning. But in just ten years, they can use this cover to spread their influence All over the country, this Youdao side is definitely not simple. The slogans they put forward, such as freedom and fraternity, equalization of the rich and the poor, distribution of land, and the equality of all beings, brothers and sisters who are equal in the world, the abolition of slavery, and the abolition of class divisions, etc. are indeed very interesting. It is attractive and appealing, especially it has a great influence on the middle and lower class people, and it can speak their minds. The sky will be chaotic, and evildoers will emerge! However, these teachings of theirs are obviously incompatible with the laws and systems of the empire Contradictory, after so many years, how could the empire be ignorant? If they knew, why didn’t they take any measures?”

"There may be many reasons for this." I have also carefully analyzed and studied this information, combined with my usual views, "There are several possibilities. First, a few years ago, the Taiping Church It only carried out activities in the name of evangelism and medical treatment in the middle and lower levels of the empire. It is reported that this Taiping religion was also registered in the name of a social organization in the local internal affairs department of Yanyun County in the empire, and they did not propose any equalization of the rich and the poor. The relatively obvious slogans that are contrary to the imperial legal system, such as the abolition of the hierarchy system, have only been put forward in the past one or two years and are only spread among those who have relatively high loyalty in the religion. ;Second, I estimate that in recent years, the Taiping religion has also infiltrated into the upper echelon of the empire, and some officials of the empire must have been bought and controlled more or less, and it is very likely that some local officials are also covering them up; , Their power has deep roots in the Central Plains and western counties where the gap between rich and poor is relatively serious, and even Jiangnan County and Wuhu County. I judge that there are some people with ulterior motives in the empire who want to use them, so they are so laissez-faire ; but the people in charge of the Taiping Sect are also extraordinary people, you have Zhang Liangji, I have a wall ladder, everyone uses each other to see who is the ultimate beneficiary."

"I am afraid that the countries and forces around the empire will not turn a blind eye to such opportunities. Maybe there are foreign hostile forces behind the Taiping sect. Otherwise, even if there are some talents among them, it is impossible to develop So fast, it must be inseparable from a large amount of financial and intelligence support." Xiao Tang further expressed his opinion.

"The prosperity of the world is all for profit; the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit. People say that businessmen are like this. As long as they are profitable, they will try their best to obtain them. In fact, is this not the case among countries? The development of the Taiping Sect will inevitably endanger the rule of the empire, and it will definitely lead to civil strife in the end. Whether the Taiping Sect rebellion is successful or the empire suppresses it, it will hurt its vitality. In the end, the fishermen in the surrounding countries will benefit. The more internal chaos the better, the more opportunity they can take advantage of, and of course they will spare no effort to support the development of Taiping Sect. It’s just that the people of the world will suffer.” I sighed and nodded, expressing my agreement with Xiao Tang view.

"Prosperity, the people are suffering; death, the people are suffering. Winners and losers, on the political stage you step down and I appear on the stage, competing for the top, no one cares about your people's life and death." Xiao Tang was also deeply touched.

"We don't have the energy to lament for the time being, we should first implement the work we have to do." Ling Tianfang was much more realistic, "Information shows that although the Taiping Sect has not yet taken root in our northwest, due to Qingyang and Jinzhou They have received a large number of immigrants, and many immigrants come from areas where the Taiping religion is quite rampant. There must be some of their personnel among them. We must immediately start investigations and monitor these people. If there are key elements, we must take special measures. and necessary means to resolve it resolutely.”

"I think all these crooked ways have their foundations and conditions. The empire now has many internal and external troubles, domestic class conflicts have intensified, and the gap between rich and poor has intensified. Step up the development of the economy so that the common people can live and work in peace and contentment. I think it will be difficult for them to do something in the Northwest. Of course, we should not take it lightly. There will always be some stubborn people who want to make trouble. Self-monitoring forces, we must suppress those dangerous elements with an iron fist, and we cannot be soft-hearted. In addition, I think we have to make precautionary preparations early, and we can send people to try to break into them, just like dealing with rebels, but I guess this is one of them. It must be quite difficult, this Taiping sect is no better than those rebels, it will take a lot of work to get in, we can discuss it carefully." I synthesized their opinions and analyzed them.

Immediately afterwards, I raised my concerns, "But now the Taiping Sect has formed a considerable climate. Even if nothing happens to them in the northwest, according to my judgment, within two years, they will definitely be in the empire." At that time, all forces in the entire empire will inevitably be involved, and there will be foreign forces contributing to the flames. I don’t know how we will deal with it at that time? So we can only hurry up now, and on the one hand, hurry up Strengthen your own strength in all aspects, and on the other hand, develop the army at all costs, even if it has some influence on other aspects. I invite you two to come today to explain this to you."

Seeing that both of them nodded in understanding, indicating that they understood what I meant, I changed the topic back to the question of the candidates for the city guards, "Okay, let's not talk about the Taiping Sect for now. So far, I don't think a mere Taiping sect can scare us, not to mention that our northwest is still relatively stable. Let's talk about the candidates for the city guards of the four prefectures and the officials of the subordinate departments. I don't know if you have any outstanding ones in mind Talent recommendation?"

The two looked at each other, and then closed their mouths cautiously, as if they were scrupulous about something.

"What? I don't think you two don't even have someone you can look up to, do you? Or do you think it's not recommended to avoid suspicion?" I smiled and looked at the two of you. After staying for a few years, I also learned the word cautious.

"I think there should be a suitable candidate in your mind, why don't you ask your lord to bring it up first, and Master Ling and I will give you a reference, what do you think?" It was Xiao Tang who broke the embarrassment and expressed his opinion.

I shook my head, "This is not good. Although I have some candidates in my mind, they are still immature. I want to hear whether your opinions have something in common with mine. At the same time, you have to talk about recommending them What is the basis for it."

There was another moment of silence. Seeing that I was a little impatient, Ling Tianfang couldn't help but speak in the end: "Since your lord said it this way, let me mention a few things first, please consider your lord. Like Mo Lun and Su Minshun Anyone can take on the important task of guarding the city of a prefecture. I think adults know it well, so I don’t need to say more. I think that James, the Director of Finance of Jinzhou Prefecture, and his deputy and his classmate Yang Zhengbin are rare talents. , especially in financial work, and he has a very innovative view on financial work. In addition, Tang Qiren from the Jinzhou Economic Development Agency is also quite capable. Although he is young, he has the style of a general. I will mention these three people first, please adults to decide."

I nodded. I have already had a deep impression of James' ability. He is also one of the candidates in my mind. I have also heard about his deputy Yang Zhengbin, but Tang Qiren is not very clear. It seems that You have to understand it carefully.

Seeing that Ling Tianfang had already spoken first, Xiao Tang no longer held back, "I recommend two young men, Mu Haoran from the Administration Department of Qingyang Prefecture, and Jin Ning from the Intelligence Department. These two adults know each other well. Their abilities are obvious to all. Mu Haoran is very good at administration and diplomacy. Thanks to his help, I have been able to run all aspects of the Qingyang Mansion. Jin Ning, a young man, is born to be engaged in intelligence. A good seed for collection and analysis, I know that Mo Lun’s intelligence agency has made great contributions to many achievements, and Mo Lun has recommended him to me many times.” After hesitating for a while, Xiao Tang expressed his opinion again, “There is another person He is also very talented, but he has not been in our government department for a long time. He is an immigrant from the Indian Kingdom. He is now working in the Agriculture and Water Conservancy Department of Qingyang Prefecture. He has worked in the government department of the Indian Kingdom. This person is very comprehensive. He is not limited to agriculture and water conservancy. It's called Leo."

I nodded, "National background is not a problem, the problem is that this Leo's origin must be clarified, and it will become a joke not to let people with ulterior motives sneak into us and hold important positions. You can let the security department carefully check his background. This is also a necessary procedure. Anyone who needs to be promoted to an important position must go through the review of the security department, and those who meet the conditions and have no problems will be appointed."

Xiao Tang and Ling Tianfang have no objection to this point. They both know that since they recommend these people, they must bear the responsibility of recommending them. If there is a problem, they will also be implicated. Of course, they hope that the problem can be solved in the front.

"I know most of the candidates recommended by you, and I have heard of those who don't. They are roughly the same as the candidates in my mind. That's what the so-called hero sees the same." I already had a conclusion in my mind. "I think Xiao Tang will be the director of the Northwest County Administration, and you will be in charge of the administrative affairs of the entire Northwest County. In addition, I will soon form the Northwest Army, and I will be the head of the army for the time being. I think, Tian Fang, you will be the Chief of Staff of the Northwest Army Corps that is about to be formed~IndoMTL.com~ responsible for all matters related to the formation of the Army Corps, and I will entrust you with more military matters in the future."

When the two of them heard my arrangement, although they were psychologically prepared, they still couldn't suppress their excitement. They stood up almost at the same time and saluted, "Thank you for your kindness, sir, I will never let you down. .”

I waved my hand to signal to the two of them that there is no need to do this, and then paused before continuing, "The economic construction of Qingyang Prefecture is basically on the right track, and all aspects of development are proceeding step by step, and Qingyang is The capital of Northwest County has a special geographical location. In order to ensure stability, I decided to let Mo Lun be the city guard for the time being. The situation in Jinzhou Capital is also satisfactory. This is also our current financial pillar. There must be no mistakes here. , let James serve as the city guard. As for Guide and Bonan, I think the economy of these two places has slipped to the lowest point now, and the agriculture in these two places is not well developed. They used to be mainly industrial and commercial. If you want to revive the economies of the two places in a short period of time, you must work hard."

Both of them nodded their heads to express their agreement with me, especially Xiao Tang, who thought further. Since the moment he was appointed as the administrative director of Northwest County by default, his head has been spinning rapidly. How to restore the economies of Guide and Bonan to their former glory as quickly as possible has become the most important issue before them, but it is no longer possible for the empire to develop as Qingyang did for these two prefectures. How much financial support is there? Now the empire itself has a lot of troubles. Many places need to spend a lot of money. In addition, there are many ministers in the center of the empire who are dissatisfied with the change of ownership in the northwest. It is already the greatest support not to cause trouble for the future work of the northwest county. So don't think about anything else, Xiao Tang sees this very clearly.