"This matter cannot be accomplished overnight. It requires a long period of accumulation and operation. Such a large grassland is a problem that has not been solved by all dynasties. It was even occupied by the Yuan people in the Central Plains. How can it be said that it can be conquered?"
Putting down the wine glass, Li Qing picked up a chopstick of food and leaned back comfortably on the chair, "Actually, it's not necessary to conquer the entire grassland at once. This is unrealistic.
We can radiate a little bit. For example, there is a large area outside the customs that belongs to the Ming Dynasty. If the Yuan people step on the boundary monument, they will violate the border. It can be used at that time. "
Yu Qian's eyes lit up: "Sir, what you mean is... to build a ranch?"
"No, the correct way is to open up wasteland and plant the land!" Li Qing said with a smile, "The benefits of nomadism are far less than those of farming. One acre of crops can easily feed a young adult, while one acre of grass... can produce
How much meat?
Farming is the only way to attract grassland tribes to come closer to the Ming Dynasty."
Li Qingdao: "The grassland tribes regard robbery as a matter of course. The fundamental reason is that grazing is not enough to support survival;
They are tough and ferocious, not because they are naturally bloodthirsty, but because they want to survive."
Yu Qian was startled and nodded: "Sir, my opinion is that it is true, but...Liaodong has just stabilized, and if people are allowed to open up wasteland outside the customs, it will inevitably give people the feeling of being abandoned by the Ming Dynasty. I'm afraid this is not good."
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"The road is still long, there is no need to worry about this now." Li Qing said with a smile, "This is not something that can be solved in one generation. There is no need to rush, and there is no need to rush."
Yu Qian smiled bitterly, nodded, and sighed: "Yes, no matter what, I won't be able to see that day."
"Uh... let's not talk about this anymore." Seeing Li Qing's silence, Yu Qian quickly changed the topic, as if he was more taboo about these things than Li Qing, "The prince has grown up vigorously, and now he has the demeanor of a wise king. Although he is young, he is quite mature."
How can I be immature? Falling in love with a palace maid who is seventeen years older than me at such a young age cannot be said to be mature, but rather premature.
Li Qing thought of this and couldn't help but wonder: "By the way, does he hate me to the core?"
"Uh..." Yu Qian hesitated, "The prince does have some complaints about sir..., but it's okay."
Fortunately, he is a hammer. I am afraid that naughty boy will kill me... Li Qing did not expose Yu Qian and said in a bad way: "If you hear him say bad things about me again, just say that I am doing it for his own good."
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"..." Yu Qian was speechless: Do you want to kill someone and kill him? Do you still think he doesn't annoy you enough?
"Sir, I think... you'd better not have such a quarrel with the prince." Yu Qian advised: "The prince is the crown prince of the country and will take over the great treasure in the future. If you do this..."
Li Qing said indifferently: "It doesn't matter. I will leave the court for a while and will not use this identity again."
He sighed and said: "The course of this giant Ming Dynasty ship has been deflected, and it is developing in a good direction, a more correct direction, and there will be fewer and fewer places where I will be used in the future;
I won’t be so urgent anymore. After so many years, I also want to take a break, and it’s time to take a break.”
Yu Qian was silent for a moment and sighed softly: "Sir, you have devoted your whole life to the Ming Dynasty. It is a great contribution to the Ming Dynasty that the Ming Dynasty can be what it is today, but... it is too hard."
"You don't need to say this. If you really want to say it, it's the Emperor of Ming Dynasty who owes me." Li Qing hummed, "The Zhu family owes me more than I can finish in three days and three nights."
Yu Qian chuckled and nodded. He was used to Li Qing being arrogant, and he also felt that Li Qing was not arrogant.m.gΟиЪ.ōΓＧ
When he entered the court, Li Qing was already a man of great influence and his achievements were extremely dazzling.
After entering the court, he deeply understood Li Qing's abilities and contribution to the Ming Dynasty.
If we really want to reward based on merit, Li Qing will definitely be crowned the king, the only living king with a different surname.
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When Li Qing returned home, it was late at night.
Zhu Gaoxu and his grandson both went to bed. Li Qing took a bath, leaned on the recliner and admired the night view and enjoyed the refreshing night breeze.
Before I knew it, I fell into a deep sleep...
Just after dawn, there was a knock on the door. Li Qing got up and opened the door. He looked at the craftsmen with their things and said in surprise:
"Come so early? Have you eaten yet?"
"Come back to me, sir, the kids have all eaten." The foreman smiled apologetically, "Isn't this because I'm in a hurry? I'm not disturbing my rest, right?"
Li Qing shook his head and chuckled: "No, everyone come in."
A group of people filed in and started working hard.
In this era, people who rely on craftsmanship pay great attention to their reputation and never engage in frivolous things.
The jobs they can take are only as big as Shiliba Village. If their reputation is bad, their jobs will be gone. There is no need to worry about the quality of the projects.
Li Qing was bored, so he chatted with the foreman.
"How many houses can you build this year?"
"Hey~ How can I say this? It mainly depends on luck. If you are lucky, you can build fifty or sixty houses no matter what." The foreman smiled and said, "Master is not prepared. In fact, if you have the materials, it will be quite fast.
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To build a house, you mainly need to lay the base, mix the mud, and install the beams..."
He talks eloquently and talks about his professional knowledge. While showing off, he also advertises in disguise, so that customers can believe in his ability and will think of him immediately when they want to build a house in the future.
Three hundred and sixty lines, and he will be the number one scholar.
Becoming a bricklayer requires more than just strength. Li Qing also gained a lot of knowledge. Although he probably won't use it, it was quite interesting.
Digging the foundation is a very tiring job. It was still very cold in the early morning in mid-February, but they were all sweating profusely and even their clothes were wet.
"Everyone, take a rest, I'm not that anxious." Li Qing said.
A man grinned and said, "We are all used to it. We are not afraid of being tired, but we are afraid of not having any work to do. Old Sun, don't just chat with me. Come over and lend a hand. Move the stone roller over. It's time to pound the stone."
"Here we come." The foreman laughed and scolded, "You can't bear to see me idle for a while!"
Not afraid of being tired, but afraid of having no work to do... Li Qing sighed and felt a lot.
This is a true portrayal of the people at the bottom of the Ming Dynasty. Although vertical comparison shows that the Ming Dynasty is already very good at this stage, the people are still suffering.
Of course, this is just what Li Qing thinks.
In fact, the people do not think so. They feel very happy. They have enough to eat, clothes to wear, and occasionally a meal of meat. They are very satisfied.
As for being tired...it's nothing.
As the man said, we are all used to it!
Yes, after thousands of years, they have become accustomed to it... Li Qing sighed, quite sentimental.
These people have never tasted that extremely splendid and prosperous age, and they have no chance.
"Sir, I bought some steamed buns, please try them." Zhu Qijin handed over the paper bag politely, "They are still warm."
"No, I'm going out for a walk." Li Qing waved his hand gently, "You can eat with your grandpa."
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Li Qing was walking around Lianjia Village, watching children playing with urine and mud, watching the smoke rising from the kitchens of every house, and watching the people squatting in front of their homes eating breakfast while chatting with the neighbors across the street, and habitually licking the rim of the bowl when eating porridge.
A hundred years ago, people would not dare to eat porridge at the door.
After breakfast, the adults went to the fields with hoes on their shoulders, while the old man took care of the children...
Li Qing whispered: "Maybe, for them, this is happiness."
Very miserable, but very satisfying.
Their ancestors have been pursuing this kind of life for generations.
Li Qing looked towards the direction of the Fengtian Hall of the Imperial Palace, his eyes were cold, and he whispered to himself: "If we don't let them live this kind of life, then... you don't want to live it either."