After initially stabilizing Beiyuan, the next step is to develop the black soil.
If this piece of black land could be thoroughly developed, it would be able to truly solve the problem of food and clothing for the current population of more than 60 million in Ming Dynasty.
Even if it costs tens of millions more, it is completely affordable.
Those pieces of black soil are really like pieces of fertilizer. If you plant food directly on the fertilizer, you can imagine the harvest.
But before that, we still need to do a good job of protection.
The black soil of Liaodong is unlike other places. It is a vast plain, and it is impossible to build defenses and cities.
The only way is to station large armies in the surrounding areas and bring all the scattered tribes in the surrounding areas under the direct rule of the Ming Dynasty.
This area involves grassland military bases.
At this moment, Zhu Di has returned to the grassland military base.
"Is this how we reached a peace treaty?"
Zhu Di asked speechlessly.
Zhang Yu next to him nodded helplessly: "Your Majesty, my subordinates have inquired everywhere. In order to express sincerity, Beiyuan gave up all the Han officials and truly reached a peace treaty with our Ming Dynasty."
"Now on the grassland, all Ming caravans will be protected by Mongolian cavalry. Taisun is also constantly transporting supplies to ensure the supply of the grassland."
Zhu Di snorted coldly: "He is raising tigers to cause trouble. When the grassland recovers its vitality, he will definitely invade our Ming Dynasty."
"This prairie wolf will never be full, no matter how much meat we feed it."
Zhang Yu smiled bitterly, but did not refute the prince.
Zhu Di asked in a deep voice: "Why, do you think what I said is wrong?"
Zhang Yu hesitated for a moment and said: "I heard that His Highness Taisun is negotiating with Bei Yuan about mercenary matters, saying that they want Bei Yuan's cavalry to go out and follow our Ming caravans to fight overseas."
"A settlement will be made based on the price of the guard, giving Beiyuan a way to develop."
After Zhu Di heard this, he suddenly became thoughtful.
After just thinking for a moment, he understood Zhu Ying's plan here.
This is tantamount to drawing a steady stream of troops from Bei Yuan, and simply treating the entire Bei Yuan as a reserve soldier.
Of course, Zhu Di was very aware of the overseas interests of the Ming Dynasty caravan. When Beiyuan's cavalry earned the first pot of gold, they would definitely want to earn more.
At first glance, it seems that the Ming Dynasty was training and providing cavalry for Beiyuan.
In fact, based on Zhu Di's understanding of the grassland and his familiarity with Zhu Ying, these cavalrymen were most likely to be beaten by meat buns and never come back.
Everyone wants to live a better life, let alone the current Beiyuan Cavalry.
They themselves have very beautiful thoughts about the Central Plains, and now they can come here justifiably. After they are used to the prosperity of the Central Plains, will they still think about going to the grasslands to live a hard life?
"Zhu Ying, he really has something, I have underestimated him after all."
Zhu Di sighed and said with a bit of helplessness.
Then he said: "I heard that wars are raging in the Japanese country. Zhang Yu, please tell me that the king is now asking Zhu Ying to go to the Japanese country. Will he agree?"
Hearing this, Zhang Yu quickly said, "Your Majesty, please lower your voice. This is a grassland military base, and there are people from His Highness Taisun everywhere. If some words are spread to His Highness Taisun, it will inevitably have some bad effects."
Zhu Di shouted: "Why, what bad influence can there be? I am his fourth uncle."
He said so, but even when Zhu Di shouted and asked, his voice was much softer.
It's really like a dead duck with a tough mouth.
Speaking of which, Zhu Di is really worried that Zhu Ying will target him again. If he is not allowed to control the military power and the battlefield is raging, it will indeed be more uncomfortable.
Zhu Di, who has been fighting for most of his life, doesn't want to be so idle now.
Capital Newspaper.
Concubine Yue, who went back to Annan to visit her relatives, will soon return to the capital.
Of course, Zhu Ying already knew that this news could be published in Di Bao.
Not only do you know, but people will continue to report the details of the entire trip within seven or eight days.
The Ming Dynasty's influence on neighboring countries, or the Central Plains Dynasty, was really too great.
Especially when the Central Plains Dynasty was at its peak, no matter how noisy small countries were around, they would all become obedient little brothers.艼
For example, the current culture of Champa has been greatly influenced by Tianzhu. As the Ming Dynasty's caravans continue to come, Chinese schools have been opened in all the cities in Champa.
Of course, these Chinese schools were mainly studied by the nobles or their children who occupied the city.
Champa is a caste system. With the blessing of surname, nobles are born and noble.
Regarding these, Ming Dynasty did not interfere and did not pay too much attention to the education of Champa.
A culture similar to this kind is actually very obedient, so why bother with it.
Today, Champa already has troops stationed by the Ming Dynasty. It is not their needs, but Champa is responsible for providing them.
Even if Chen Muyue returns to the capital, half of the naval forces have already returned, and the remaining more than 10,000 naval forces cannot be offended casually.
Chen Muyue's trip to Annan can be said to have been very smooth, with almost no disturbances.
Especially after arriving in Annan, under the protection of Xuanjia Guards, it had a great impact on the entire political situation in Annan.
The current situation in Annan itself is very complicated. Annan, which seems to be prosperous, is actually leaking from all sides.
Just like the separatist vassal towns in the Tang Dynasty, each place had its own commander-in-chief, and they paid little attention to the Annan royal family.
Coupled with the involvement of Hu Jiyou, the situation became even more complicated.
But now Chen Muyue's arrival is like a shot in the arm in the hearts of the Annan royal family.
After arriving, in just seven days, the Annan royal family gained the allegiance of several forces surrounding the royal capital.
The situation is changing. With the Ming Dynasty as its support, the Annan royal family has become more powerful. Others are not fools. Princess Anxiu is back, so she still doesn't understand the Ming Dynasty's attitude.
Especially the appearance of the Xuanjia Guard made all the Annan people who saw it truly understand what it means to have elite soldiers and strong generals.
Compared with Annan's army, this majestic style is completely in the sky and on the earth.
With Chen Muyue returning to the capital, it was time for Zhu Yunwen to go to Champa City and declare vassal status.
Lu, who understood the truth, had already started to ask the servants to pack things at this time.
Once you go, you may never come back.
"Wen'er, have you ever regretted it?" Mrs. Lu looked around the palace and finally said with a sigh.
Zhu Yunwen was stunned for a moment, and then said: "My child doesn't understand what mother means."
Lu was immediately embarrassed. After a slight pause, he continued, "Actually, there are many areas where you can attack your elder brother's identity."
"Even my mother has made a lot of preparations for this."
"If my mother had stood up and fought for that chance for you, it wouldn't have been impossible."
"Your Majesty, his love for your eldest brother is naturally extremely doting, but there are some things that, once they are really put on the table, we may not lose."
Lu's mood was somewhat complicated.
Although she has been giving in, it is not that there is no opportunity to attack. An eldest grandson who has been dead for many years suddenly appears, and there are many doubts that can be discussed.
As the Crown Princess, Lu's words carry a certain weight even after the Crown Prince has passed away.
The reason why he remained silent was not that Lu was afraid, but that he was worried about his son, and ultimately failed to win.
In matters like this, if you can't compete, you can imagine what will happen next.
So Lu finally chose to remain silent and avoid it.
It is also because of the original choice that we have the vitality we have today.
Zhu Yunwen is relatively simple. In fact, in his world, many things are not complicated.
"Mother, maybe you will say that the child is too cowardly, but the child still wants to say it."
"Look at today's Ming Dynasty, it is no longer the Ming Dynasty of the past. The eldest brother may not be able to recite poems and do not understand the Four Books and Five Classics, but in terms of governing the country, he is far better than the child."
"Haier thought carefully in his heart, if he were to be the great-grandson, would Ming Dynasty be as grand as it is now?"
"Probably not, it might even be worse."
"The emperor once asked me what I should do if the vassal kings made any changes."
"The boy's answer is, be polite first and then fight."
"It can be seen that brother, the threats to the capital from various vassal kings have gradually disappeared without a trace amid many plans."
"Whether it is the imperial uncles or the younger brothers, who can have any room to resist the elder brother's arrangements?"
"This is something only a big brother can do."
"So I have no regrets, and I am very happy that my eldest brother has returned. When my grandson was designated as the great-grandson, I was actually scared."
"I always feel that virtue is not suitable for me, but it turns out that my eldest brother is the most suitable person."
Zhu Yunwen's tone was somewhat relaxed, and he looked at the place where he grew up, feeling somewhat nostalgic.
He had never traveled far before, and leaving this time almost meant that it would be difficult to come back.
And when you come back, it won't be the same as it is now.
After listening to Zhu Yunwen's inner monologue, Mrs. Lu paused for a moment, and finally nodded lightly.
I am very lucky to have the current results.
This is also the generosity of Taisun, who never thought of any suppression.
In fact, even if overseas vassal territories were not given, no one would say anything.
Now that I have given it, it shows that I still care about this brotherhood.
As long as you stay in the overseas vassal territory, you don't have to worry about settling accounts later.
This is also the reason why other vassal kings admire Taisun.
After all, overseas and Ming Dynasty are two completely different concepts.
"I received news a few days ago that the Navy has made preparations, and your eldest brother has also arranged troops for you."
"In the past few days, you can pay more regards to His Majesty and your eldest brother, and try to get to know your future soldiers more."
"Be kind to the soldiers and don't have the bad habit of being a scholar. From now on, we and I will be relying on them the most when we are occupying the city."
Lu ordered.
She knew very well that internal affairs were necessary, but military power was more important. Only when the soldiers returned home was the foundation for a stable life.
In other aspects, even if it is slightly worse, the impact will not be too great.
After all, there is Da Ming behind him.
There is nothing to be afraid of.
"My child understands." Zhu Yunwen nodded seriously.
In Kunning Palace.
Zhu Ying was looking at the simple map on the desk and thinking deeply.
His purpose is of course not just Annan and Champa.
Speaking of these places, there is really no challenge for Zhu Ying now.
Most of the countries close to the territory of the Ming Dynasty used to be counties and counties belonging to the Central Plains Dynasty. As long as they had enough talents, they could be easily controlled.
However, an army of 200,000 people can easily sweep the entire Nanyang region.
Pure war is not the outcome Zhu Ying wants.
The development and advancement of the Nanyang region was Zhu Ying's ultimate goal.
Now over in Annan, the Ming Dynasty's army is constantly reclaiming farmland, hoping to develop Annan into the back garden and granary of the Ming Dynasty.
"I hope Mr. Lu will not disappoint me. After all, I sent 30,000 soldiers this time."
Zhu Ying never said that the possibility of taking root in the city was placed on Zhu Yunwen, but on a woman like Lu.
Going overseas to join a feudal clan is not something you should do to keep track of your achievements, but you need to have an enterprising spirit.
Lu is such a good candidate.
If not for other reasons, Zhu Ying really wanted to hand over the army directly to Lu for control.
Judging from the current situation, it can be said that almost all the arrangements and preparations for Zhu Yunwen's appointment as a vassal were handled by Lu.
Even scholars like Huang Zicheng were deceived by Lu into going to Champa together.
Huang Zicheng had a bad reputation in history. After all, it was because of his mistakes that Zhu Di was able to successfully seize the throne.
But whether in terms of loyalty or personal ability, Huang Zicheng is a first-class player.
Otherwise, Zhu Yuanzhang would not have been entrusted with it, and he would even have been allowed to accompany him as a reading companion in the East Palace.
Without real materials, how could he be favored by Zhu Yuanzhang?
With the help of people like Huang Zicheng, it can be said that at least there is no need for people to worry about the internal affairs of the Champa vassal territory.
After Chen Muyue came back, Ye Yueqing's body could basically be said to have recovered.
The imperial doctors in the palace were naturally very capable, especially when it came to taking care of the body.
Next, which can be considered a relatively important step, is Ye Yueqing's re-pregnancy.
Only if Ye Yueqing gives birth to a boy can the inheritance be guaranteed.
And other concubines can also start to get permission to get pregnant.
In just one month, the imperial doctor diagnosed the Ximai pulse again on Ye Yueqing's side.
In other words, in September, it is possible to welcome the great-eldest grandson of Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yuanzhang has been looking forward to it.
He has always wanted to hold his great-grandson.
Whether it is a boy or a girl will be decided after ten months.