"How long?" Chen Da was taken aback. The conversation between the two of them has always been very in sync. Is Wang Xin trying to drive me away? He glanced at Zhu Youzhen, then quickly calculated it in his mind for a while, and then slowly said: "Five years, I intend to be the governor of five years, after five years, I will resign!"
"Why is it five years?" Zhu Youjian knew that Chen Da must have never thought about the tenure of office. I don't know why he gave a five-year period.
"Master Wang, you are not young anymore. If you have been an official for too long, then as you get old, your energy will definitely be inadequate." Chen Dawei closed his eyes with a thoughtful look, but used the corner of his eye. , Secretly glanced at Zhu Youjian, "Moreover, the subordinate officials have their own properties, and that is the root of the subordinate officials. After leaving the governor's position, the subordinate officials can help their children and grandchildren before they die."
"It's OK for Master Chen to think about it like this!" Zhu Youjian knew that Chen Dayan was insincere, but the current Lanzhu Province is indeed a waste of time, especially the ongoing system construction. In five years, I am afraid that only one can be built. Framework, if Chen Da left just after laying the foundation, it would be a pity.
He glanced at Chen Da indifferently, "To be the governor of a province, you must not only have the heart to serve the people, but also have some social and life experience, and have a certain prestige among the people. This determines He will not be too young. If he has been in office for too long, his energy will inevitably be inadequate. For example, his health is a problem. Even if he wants to achieve happiness for the people, he is afraid that he has more than enough energy and insufficient energy. Therefore, what Mr. Chen said In five years, can you understand it like this: the term of office of governor is five years, and when the five-year term expires, he will resign automatically."
"Automatic resignation?" Chen Da had never heard of this brand new system, and he could only wait for Zhu Youjian's further explanation.
"But the governor must complete the election of the next governor before he leaves office," Zhu Youjian thought. It is best to establish it in the form of law. "The governor can also participate in the election of the next governor, but he will be re-elected. , No more than twice, that is to say, a person can serve as governor for no more than ten years at most!" I don’t know how far away Europa is now. If they have not yet started the election, this will be the first in the world The Electoral Law.
"Ten years?" This is a time that Chen Da can accept. He is nearly fifty years old. After ten years, he is about to be in his sixties. It must be a bit difficult to manage this vast province with underdeveloped transportation. Besides, He still has his own business to operate, "but..."
"Master Chen has any concerns, you might as well speak up!" Once these principles have reached a consensus, they must be established in the form of laws, and new laws must be formed. Under the current circumstances, Chen Da's approval must be obtained. So Zhu Youjian must dispel Chen Da's worries and let him psychologically support such a law.
"If the governor completely resigns, can the handover with the succeeding governor proceed smoothly?" Chen Da hesitated, "Also, it is the chiefs of the various departments, what do they do?"
"Since these chiefs are all appointed by the governor, they will naturally leave with the governor," Zhu Youjian said as an elder, "As for the transfer of governors, there should be no major problems. Because the assembly that elected the governor has not been disbanded for the time being, that is to say, the election of members of the assembly and the election of the governor are not held at the same time. When the governor resigns, the parliament overseeing the governor is still exercising power."
"The governor? The council? The chiefs of the ministries?" Chen Da muttered to himself, as if reminiscing Zhu Youjian's words. After a long time, he asked: "Master Wang, will your majesty agree with what we have discussed?" Although he could barely keep up with Zhu Youjian’s rhythm, Chen Da still felt that these systems were too far apart from the mainland of Daming, and they might even violate the "Law of Daming." In the event that His Majesty the Emperor objected, he would be the biggest one to hold officials accountable. scapegoat.
"Master Chen don't need to worry, these are what your majesty meant." Zhu Youjian wanted to completely dispel Chen Da's worries. "Lanzhu is different from Nanyang provinces such as Luzon, Shunta, and Daiyan. It is the first autonomous province in Ming Dynasty. All the officials were not appointed by the court."
"..." Chen Da was speechless, but he had to admit that what Zhu Youjian said was the truth. He himself was one step up to the sky and was directly elected as the governor of the province from a businessman.
"If this system proves to be effective in curing greed and ink, other provinces in Nanyang will adopt this system in the future," Zhu Youjian beat Chen Da while worrying that Chen Da had misunderstood what he meant. "Not only Nanyang, but also Daming’s mainland may also adopt this system," he lowered his voice and smiled mysteriously: "Master Chen understands now? Your Majesty will use Lanzhu Province as an experimental field. Once the Lanzhu system is successfully tested, Master Chen will be To be included in the annals of the Ming Dynasty!"
"Really?" Chen Da's eyes flashed brightly. As a businessman, it would be unthinkable if he could be like Yu Qian and Zhang Juzheng who were born in Shilin!
However, the opportunity lies ahead.
"I won't leave Lanzhu for the time being, Master Chen might as well organize manpower and design a preliminary rule. After I read it, I will sign my name." Zhu Youzhen straightened his body and looked extremely solemn. I will not compete with Master Chen, but will take all possible responsibilities together with Master Chen!"
"So there is Lord Lao!" Chen Da once again made a deep cast to Zhu Youjian. "The official will immediately organize the manpower, no, the official will do it himself, and the framework must be taken out before Lord Wang leaves."
Zhu Youjian knows that Chen Da can only come up with a preliminary draft now. If it is really implemented, it needs to be revised continuously. "Then it will be determined. A few days later, I will come to see Mr. Chen's plan!" He Weiwei With a smile, Chen Da just asked for his signature. As long as he was signed by a fake Wang Xin fake imperial envoy, even if the emperor blamed him, Chen Da would not be blamed on him.
Chen Da looked at Zhu Youjian like an alien.
Zhu Youjian didn't understand what Chen Da meant for a while, "Master Chen, you..."
Chen Da arched his hands, "Master Wang doesn't have a picture, it seems... it doesn't seem to have any benefit, but he has to sign the plan... to bear such a heavy responsibility... The official is dull, and the official can't understand it!"
"Haha," Zhu Youjian returned with a smile, "all for Daming!"
"It's all for Daming?" Chen Da's eyebrows were visibly bent, and then stretched out, "Yes, all for Daming!"
"Haha, everything is for Daming!" The two laughed at each other.
Chen Da immediately smiled and changed a hesitant expression, "Master Wang, the imperial commissioner came to Nanyang this time, and when he arrived in Lanzhu Province, he didn't even enter the Yamen, do you..."
"Master Chen is talking about the Royal Army seat?" Zhu Youjian chuckled. "In the capital, your Majesty gave an explanation. The Royal Army seat is in charge of military affairs and the civil affairs. Now the Royal Army seat is accompanied by Commander Zheng to inspect the Nanyang Sea. , Army political affairs are gone," he said after a pause: "The throne is a real soldier, and he doesn't bother to care about the tedious affairs of civil affairs. Master Chen doesn't need to care!"
Chen Da let go, not only laughed: "That's it!"
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Zhu Youjian set off from Kuching and followed the coastline all the way to the north, inspecting the people’s livelihood along the way. On the third day, when he first arrived in Siwu, Chen Da sent someone to the Management Law of the Lanzhu Provincial Government. "Lanzhu Provincial Government Management Law" was formulated based on the content of the conversation between Chen Da and Zhu Youjian. After Zhu Youjian revised it, there are mainly 11 articles:
1. Lanzhu Province has a governor. The governor is elected by the Lanzhu Assembly for a term of five years and exercises civil power independently. When there is a conflict between the governor and the assembly, he has the right to dissolve the assembly. The governor shall be the third in the term of office. In 1988, he must go to Beijing to report to the emperor;
2. Below the provincial governor, the departments of industry and commerce, finance, taxation, education, agriculture, transportation, and police shall be established to exercise the corresponding civil power. The heads of the departments shall be appointed by the governor, and the term of office shall be equal to that of the governor after approval by the assembly;
3. The capital of Lanzhu Province is in Kuching. Pontianak Mansion is established in the west; Kuching, Sibu, Baga and Balu are established in the north; Tarlac and Sanmas are established in the east; Machen Mansion is established in the south. Kuching and Balu serve as trading ports.
4. The Orchid Bamboo Council has a total of 20 members, including Kuching, Sibu, Baga, and Balu provinces, each with three members, Tarlac, Sanma, Machen, and Pontianak four provinces, each with two Members are elected for a term of five years and can be re-elected. Members are elected in the third year of the governor election. The parliament convenes an annual meeting in March every year to review major events and major expenditures of the provincial government. The parliament can remove the governor, but The dismissal must be approved by 70% (14) members of the parliament;
5. Establish the Lanzhu Provincial Court, the president is elected by the Lanzhu Provincial Assembly, and the court exercises its judicial power independently;
6. The whole province of Lanzhu will implement compulsory education. All children between the ages of seven and eleven must enter schools to study, and adults should also enter corresponding schools to learn Chinese;
7. Implementation of ethnic integration, free intermarriage among people of all ethnic groups in Lanzhu Province, all personnel must use Chinese and write Chinese characters;
8. Encourage the development of industry and commerce, protect the legal rights of individuals, and private property is sacred and inviolable;
9. Thirty percent of the tax revenue of Lanzhu Province will be submitted to the Department of Taxation of Daming, and it will increase to 50% after five years. After ten years, the proportion will be re-determined according to the specific amount;
10. Lanzhu Province is an autonomous province of Daming. Sovereignty, diplomacy and national defense belong to Daming. It enjoys certain autonomy in accordance with the law, but it shall not have its own military land. Daming National Defense Agency can station troops in Lanzhu Province to protect the safety of Lanzhu;
11. The prefects of each region are appointed by the governor for the same term as the governor. After the local assembly is established, the prefects shall be elected by the assembly.
These provisions were later called the "Orchid and Bamboo System" or the "Eleven Orchid and Bamboo Rules". They were not much in content, nor were they specific and detailed enough, but they pointed out the direction for the development of Orchid and Bamboo.
Zhu Youjian also did not put forward specific requirements to Chen Da. This kind of brand-new system must be put into operation first, and problems can be corrected in a timely manner.
There is no universal political system and legal system. The Lanzhu system is now only a framework. Lanzhu Province, the Ming court, and Zhu Youjian are all crossing the river by feeling the stones. Although Zhu Youjian has rich experience in later generations, But he is not sure that this system is suitable for Ming and Han people.
But Daming is now a leading country in the East in economy, culture, and science. She has the obligation to explore an advanced way forward for the East.