Chapter Five Hundred and Fifty Second Zhang Xiangfeng
The army went north to conquer Yanyun.
Yingtian has never been so lively these days.
Not only Yingtian, but also Suzhou, Hangzhou, Jiangzhou, Ganzhou, and even Wuchang... cities related to trade routes will be more sensitive.
The industrial and commercial layout of the entire Ming Dynasty also presents a relatively interesting situation. Yingtian is the main military production base. Armor, swords, crossbows, matchlocks, and even some artillery for sieges are all placed there.
Yingtian.
Hangzhou is the center of foreign trade, and it also plays the role of a maritime grain hub and a raw silk trade center. Due to climate conditions, areas near Hangzhou have begun to increase mulberry planting and abandon some rice fields.
Zhang Ximeng's view on this is that it is better to plant more mulberry trees than to block them. This is economic rationality. Although there are still a considerable number of people who are unwilling to change planting for safety reasons. However, Zhang Ximeng is not willing to suppress it. His request is to start from Lingnan
, find ways to mobilize grain from overseas, and must ensure relatively low grain prices. At the same time, the price of raw silk must be kept under control to ensure the interests of mulberry farmers.
Zhang Ximeng is almost the only authority on this kind of economic layout.
Li Shanchang and his gang can't play any tricks. Once they get involved, they will definitely turn it into a profit for everyone and line their own pockets. There is no need to have the slightest doubt.
As for Zhu Yuanzhang, although he did a good job in economics, he was always not so bright, so he couldn't get involved.
Zhang Ximeng does not pursue how many rice fields will be converted into mulberry fields within one year. Anyway, let's just go with the flow and develop at a constant speed... The direct result of this is that the raw silk trade in Hangzhou has attracted a considerable number of Suzhou silk workshops.
These Suzhou businessmen began to purchase raw silk from Hangzhou on a large scale to increase production capacity.
As silk production capacity increases, Songjiang's cotton fabrics will also seek breakthroughs.
The climate is suitable, and the land price must be cheap to facilitate large-scale planting... Businessmen have set their sights on Huguang, especially the Han River Basin, where some people have begun to plant cotton on a large scale.
Raw materials, production, sales... industrial chains were established one after another, business exchanges became intensive... the entire Ming Dynasty began to move towards a whole.
Although it is just the beginning, with the deepening of the concept of Huaxia, people everywhere can feel that everyone is the same and that we are one family.
The concept of a country that transcends regions quickly takes root in people's hearts.
With this foundation, propaganda work can be carried out smoothly. Every trade route not only transmits raw materials and wealth, but also transmits information and concepts.
Yingtian's newspapers will appear in Jiangzhou, Ganzhou, and Luling in less than ten days.
In front of Wen Tianxiang's temple, people come and go constantly every day.
Including many schools, teachers and students paid homage to Prime Minister Wen and recited righteous songs in unison.
The heaven and earth are righteous, and the mountains and rivers are magnificent.
How can such a great country be handed over to others?
It is urgent to restore the Central Plains and regain Yanyun.
Scholars of our generation must change the habits of the scholar-bureaucrats of Zhao and Song dynasties, learn the skills of civil and military affairs, have poetry and calligraphy in one hand, and a sword in the other, be able to serve as generals and prime ministers, mount horses to govern the army, and dismount to govern the people.
Just like Mr. Zhang!
Yes, under this round of publicity, Zhang Ximeng has become a national idol, even though it is very inconsistent with his humble position as a social instrument.
But that's the way it is.
With both civil and military skills, he will be the prime minister when he enters and assists the emperor of the left. When he goes out, he will lead the army and restore the mountains and rivers.
And I heard that Zhang Xiang is still very young and a handsome scholar. Just as the word says, he has a majestic appearance, a feather fan and a turban, and while talking and laughing, his boats and oars were turned into ashes!
Even the governors of Zhou are not as good as our Xianggong Zhang.
Someone immediately said that comparing Zhou Yu to Prime Minister Zhang was to show Zhou Lang's face. He was just a battle in Chibi. Our Prime Minister Zhang was a man of virtue, words and deeds. He is the only one among the three generations!
Someone said again, you can pull him down. Confucius took his disciples to various countries, but no one used him.
There are so many sages from hundreds of schools of thought who can be valued by kings, perform great feats, and be respected by all the people, but there are almost none.
Taoism talks about inaction and Confucianism talks about benevolent governance, which were both on the sidelines in the pre-Qin period.
The military strategists and legalists were highly praised by the king, but the problem was that their reputations among the people were not very good.
We, Mr. Zhang, are the only one who can govern the country and benefit the people with his majestic teacher and splendid knowledge through the ages!
Zhang Ximeng, who was in front of the army, was already vaguely aware of it. He rubbed his temples and said helplessly to his wife: "Am I a bit too high-profile? Logically speaking, I shouldn't get involved in such a big fortune during this expedition.
It should be left to His Majesty."
Jiang Nan was knitting a sweater and said with a smile: "Why, are you worried that your great achievements will shock the emperor? If you are worried, just retreat to the forest and take care of the children at home honestly. Anyway, I can support my family."
Zhang Ximeng rolled his eyelids and said amusedly: "Madam, you are really ambitious!"
Jiang Nan chuckled and said: "What else can I do? Don't you know that His Majesty deliberately pushed you to this position? It depends on whether you have the ability to take it."
Zhang Ximeng was really curious and asked: "Why did Madam say that?"
Jiang Nan simply put down the knitting needle in his hand and said with a smile: "What's so hard to guess! It's been so many years. Although your Majesty is talented and resourceful, he is too forceful and unsophisticated. The master is very thoughtful and well-planned.
There is no match in the world. The two of you are truly perfect for each other, and you work together so well that even I, the person next to me, would be jealous."
Zhang Ximeng was startled, "Don't talk nonsense!"
"What nonsense?" Jiang Nan said amusedly: "The Queen said the same thing! She told me that she had never guessed that Your Majesty gave up the imperial chariot to go on a personal expedition, but the master is very knowledgeable about events. You are better than the Queen.
I need to get to know His Majesty!"
The corners of Zhang Ximeng's mouth twitched and he groaned slightly.
He was also quite helpless. Although Lao Zhu and Empress Ma spent more time together, there was no way they could do it. Most of the time they just rested and slept... In contrast, between their monarchs and ministers, they discussed more issues and understood more.
Going deeper, there is nothing we can do about it.
"Hey, whatever you say! But you are right. After the world is unified, the pattern of the Han and Tang Dynasties is basically restored. How to go further, how to layout, how to surpass the Han and Tang Dynasties, and surpass the Yuan Dynasty in terms of territory... these things
His Majesty alone cannot do it alone. He needs me to provide theories and come up with plans. The most important thing is to coordinate all parties, allocate resources, and distribute benefits. Otherwise, we will be like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and the early Tang Dynasty.
, the country prospers but then declines. In the prosperous times, people's livelihood is difficult and the foundation is ruined!"
Jiang Nan pondered for a while and then said: "Don't you see it clearly, sir? In fact, what you are afraid of is not that you will be so successful that you will shock the master, but that you will not be able to live up to your reputation! Are you afraid that you will not be able to shoulder this mission?"
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but laugh, "Madam, you really hit the nail on the head, I'm so impressed."
Zhang Ximeng reached out and grabbed the knitting needle and said with a smile: "Madam, should we do something more important?"
Jiang Nan: "..."
The fleet sailed out of Yingtian, took the canal, and finally stopped in Linqing.
This is also the place where Xu Da's army gathered.
Zhang Ximeng was a little embarrassed when he saw Xu Da.
"In the real swearing-in ceremony, you should be the protagonists. But you all left. Just letting me show my face in Yingtian is really unkind!"
Xu Da couldn't help laughing and said: "What Mr. Zhang said is wrong. Do you think that we people are not willing to let Mr. Zhang show his face? Needless to say, you are kind to the big guys. Who in the army does not miss Zhang?"
Well done! Besides, since you have come forward in the swearing-in ceremony, won’t there be a triumphal ceremony in the future, and won’t you have to drink Yanshan? Then we can get the superiors drunk together! Wouldn’t it be better!”
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help clasping his hands and laughing, "Well said, well said! In this case, I will accept it calmly. How to fight the next battle is up to you to discuss. I have come all the way and am a little tired. I need to rest.
Some days."
Xu Da smiled and nodded, "This is natural, but when the army moves out and officially launches an offensive, the Prime Minister also needs to show up to boost morale."
"good!"
Zhang Ximeng readily agreed and went to accompany his wife again.
But just when Zhang Ximeng left, a small boat quickly descended from the Yellow River, reached the Kaifeng section, and then changed to a fast horse and rushed towards Linqing.
The horse runs like flying and is as fast as a spark of fire.
The message was sent to the Linqing camp, with only one line of text on it.
"Tongguan is here!"
What?
Feng Guoyong and the others have recovered Tongguan!
Oh my God!
Tongguan is often a dangerous place, the gateway to the middle of Guanzhong and the chokepoint!
Li Siqi has been in business for many years and has stationed troops at all levels.
Everyone is wondering, there will be a bloody battle in Tongguan, how can it be obtained so easily?
Didn't Li Siqi resist?
This is unscientific!
But no matter what, with Tongguan in hand, this battle has already won a good start. Blocking Guanzhong is equivalent to breaking an arm of the Yuan army.
"Captain Feng has made a great contribution!"
Zhang Ximeng hurriedly ordered to report the victory in the direction of Yingtian. At the same time, he also ordered Xu Da and others to attack without waiting any longer. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Yuan army was defeated.
In this way, under Zhang Ximeng's order, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, and Hu Dahai sent out troops separately according to the original plan... The battle for liberation suddenly began.
The news quickly spread to Yingtian.
Tongguan?
The legendary and dangerous Tongguan was acquired so easily?
It’s still our Mr. Zhang!
Nothing more to say, just one word: awesome!
The people were laughing and talking, and the teahouses and restaurants were full of talk. Everyone seemed to be celebrating the New Year. Our Xianggong Zhang was so awesome. He wore Tongguan on his sleeve with just a wave of his hand.
He's not a good old man, right?
Good guy, Zhang Ximeng is about to become a god.
The Northern Expedition got off to a good start.
Quietly, the issuance of national debt increased by another three points.
Some merchants who have not bought it, or who dare not buy it, are now willing to buy it at a premium.
Our soldiers of the Ming Dynasty are really powerful, with divine soldiers and heavenly generals, they can conquer every attack and defeat them. I'm afraid it won't be long before even most of them can be taken back.
The people were excited and excited. Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally happy, but he knew more news. For example, Li Siqi gave up Tongguan on his own initiative...