"You always make people feel at ease when you do things, and you have always been very generous, aboveboard, and scheming, and you are always able to predict things in advance. I am not very worried, not to mention that there is a South African colony, where It can be regarded as the backbone of our family, and it is already doing very well now."
"It's just a pity that I won't be able to see it in my lifetime."
Zhang Mao nodded happily when he heard Liu Jin's words.
He is quite relieved about Liu Jin. Liu Jin is actually thinking about this issue himself. He must be able to find a way to retreat safely, so he doesn't need to worry too much.
"Mr. Zhang, take care of yourself. When you feel better, you can go to South Africa to see it. Not long ago, Lord Du sent a telegram saying that he wanted to invite everyone to come and have a look."
Liu Jin comforted him with a smile.
"You know how to make people happy, how could I not know my own situation?"
When Zhang Mao heard this, he couldn't help laughing again.
"It's time for us to get old too, times are changing too fast."
"Steam engines, trains, cars, ships, telegraphs, factories, these things are all springing up like mushrooms after a rain. We old guys are really not used to new things and new changes. Sometimes we go out for a walk. I can¡¯t even cross the street anymore.¡±
"After all, this world still belongs to you young people."
"Mr. Zhang has changed a lot now, and the changes will be even greater in the future. This is what I'm most worried about now. Many things are bound to happen, and I can't hide even if I hide."
"Boy, you have to remember that one generation does its own thing. We can't do things too full. If it is too full, all our escape routes will be blocked. You have done enough. Good enough."
"Mr. Zhang, I know, but sometimes when I'm in this position, I always think about doing something instead of doing nothing and living a simple meal. My Ming Dynasty is in a moment of great changes that have never happened in history. There¡¯s just too much to worry about in a position like this.¡±
¡°Boy, this is what I admire about you.¡±
This time .com Zhang Si. "In fact, everyone knows and understands many things, but there are only a few people since ancient times who have the courage, perseverance and courage to do it. You are one of them."
"Everyone in the world knows that you have a heart for the country and the people, but you should also remember that this country is named Zhu. There are many things that you don't need to worry too much about."
¡°Mr. Zhang, I understand, I will keep it in my heart.¡±
"Well, if you really want to do a good job, you can go to South Africa in the future. Wherever our families belong, it is your own. You can run whatever you want and do whatever you want."
"The current system in South Africa is actually very good. As a noble family, we all vote together, speak together, and elect the governor-general. This is actually quite good. It will not lead to a dominant family, and everyone will restrict each other. Let¡¯s discuss it.¡±
"Now I think this is indeed very good. I don't know how you came up with it in the first place. Since ancient times, the power of emperors has been too concentrated. When encountering a capable monarch, the people can still live a good life. The words of a foolish king will make life difficult for the people."
¡°Coupled with the over-centralization of power, everyone is digging into the core of power, which naturally causes all kinds of strange things.¡±
"The model of South Africa and the Western United Trading Company is very good. The power of the governor is greatly restricted, and there are term limits. It is also recommended by everyone. Those who can become the governor have their abilities recognized by everyone. people."
¡°Everything is regulated by the code established by everyone, and everyone does things according to the rules. This is actually quite good, as it can ensure stability and the common interests of everyone.¡±
"This may become a trend in future development."
When Zhang Mao talked about the South African colonies and the Western Joint Trading Company model, he admired them very much. After spending his whole life in officialdom and being familiar with history, Zhang Mao was also thinking about many issues and things.
Does a country really have to have an emperor?
???????? Is it true that a country has only one surname? Doesn¡¯t it belong to the entire world?
The excessive concentration of power in the hands of the emperor caused too many problems.
The biggest problem is corruption.?I was always listening and rarely said anything.
This time *.com Zhang Si. After Liu Jin left, Zhang Mao's condition became more serious. He often coughed violently, vomited blood, and fell unconscious.
Emperor Hongzhi, Prince Zhu Houzhao, Liu Jian in the capital, even Li Dongyang who was ill, and many princes and ministers in the court also visited Zhang Mao one after another.
And Zhang Mao has been holding on strong, until the beginning of the 28th year of Hongzhi, he finally couldn't hold on any longer.
Control the big one and control the owl. After Zhang Mao's death, Emperor Hongzhi was so grieved that he stopped working for Zhang Mao for the first time. At the same time, he posthumously named Zhang Mao the King of Ningyang, with the posthumous title of "Gongjing". At the same time, Zhang Mao's grandson Zhang Lun also inherited the title of the British Duke. He became a new generation of British Dukes.
Zhang Mao¡¯s departure also marks the end of an era.
He is a representative of the traditional Ming Dynasty nobles, and he is also a representative of the traditional Ming Dynasty officials and noble class system. When he gets old, he also represents the gradual end of traditional feudal society