Zhu Ying explained the track in great detail, including the difficulty and requirements of production.
How much benefit will it bring to Ming Dynasty in the future.
There is no doubt that if Ming Dynasty now has rail lines across the country, then the overall combat power of Ming Dynasty will be qualitatively improved.
Zhu Yuanzhang listened very carefully, but under Zhu Ying's impassioned explanation, his brows furrowed deeper and deeper.
"Dasun, have you ever thought about how much manpower and material resources the people of Ming Dynasty need to mobilize to achieve this level?" After Zhu Ying finished explaining, Zhu Yuanzhang asked calmly.
When Zhu Ying heard this, she suddenly became silent.
In the narration just now, in order to achieve my own purpose, I inevitably used a lot of Spring and Autumn writing techniques.
That is to say more about the advantages of the track, while mentioning the disadvantages in one sentence.
Even though Zhu Ying was so good at speaking, one sentence from Zhu Yuanzhang hit the center of the story.
Why did Zhu Ying go directly to Zhu Yuanzhang to discuss the production track, and only talked about the track and nothing else?
The new work-for-relief system is actually a brand-new project contracting system, but when it comes to tracks, Zhu Ying is silent on the concept of project contracting.
The reason is very simple. The manpower and material resources required for the laying of tracks in Daming are beyond imagination.
After a moment of silence, Zhu Ying finally spoke: "My grandson made a rough calculation and found that there should be five million people in the early stage, which is roughly the same."
This is the reason why Zhu Ying did not talk about the new work-for-relief program.
Five million people cannot be replaced by a little money. With the current financial situation of the Ming Dynasty, it is completely impossible to implement any new relief for work.
The only way is: corvee.
Recruiting civilians and using corvees to repair the tracks is the only way at present.
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "Grand Sun also said that five million people is not enough for the initial stage. If it is completely completed, it may take nearly several years. The corvee required before and after will reach at least 20 million people."
"Now in our Ming Dynasty, the total number of people registered in the household is only a few."
"Nowadays, the household count of the Ming Dynasty is 1,652,789, and the population count is 6,545,812."
"This also means that 30% of the Ming Dynasty's labor force will be used to make such tracks, and how many of them will obey the corvee."
Zhu Ying heard this and explained: "There can't be so many people. Grandpa must have misunderstood. What the grandson meant is that this is a long-term matter, and it is not necessary to exhaust the power of the whole country within a few years."
Finish."
"Of course, there are not many lines needed to lay the track. It only needs a few trunks."
Even if he said this, Zhu Yuanzhang did not relax his brows.
It sounds like a lot less, but Zhu Yuanzhang knew it clearly.
Just these few tracks alone are equivalent to the corvee labor of hundreds of millions of people.
All the armies of the Ming Dynasty combined were only 1.2 million strong, and the construction of tracks was almost ten times the difference.
This made Zhu Yuanzhang find it difficult to accept.
"Da Sun's method is indeed good. If it is really implemented, it will be extremely beneficial to our Ming Dynasty. We can also think of it."
"However, the Ming Dynasty seems to be peaceful now, but in fact there are internal and external troubles, and there are constant natural disasters. The people's life is not very good, and most people have difficulty eating enough."
"From what we see, let's just leave this matter alone. In a few years, when crops like sweet potatoes are widely spread, it won't be too late to start making tracks."
Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was already a little impatient, but facing Da Sun, he still suppressed his emotions.
Liu He, the eunuch and eunuch who was in charge of rituals, had his hands trembling slightly at this moment, and even Jiang Wei, the royal guard, had cold sweat on his back.
As the people closest to Zhu Yuanzhang, they were of course very familiar with His Majesty's character. It was completely unprecedented for them to be able to let His Majesty talk about this.
Even the former Crown Prince or the Queen, upon hearing His Majesty's words, understood that this matter must come to an end.
And the reason why they behave like this is because the current His Highness Changsun has no intention of stopping at all.
Sure enough, Zhu Ying seemed not to be aware of Zhu Yuanzhang's state at all, and said to herself: "Grandpa, the impact of the orbit on the Ming Dynasty is far beyond grandpa's imagination."
[To be honest, I have been using Yeguo to read and catch up on books recently. I can switch sources and read aloud with many sounds. www. Android and Apple are available.]
"The mobilization of soldiers is only one aspect. It is more about the rapid transportation of goods from various places. Although it cannot be started at once, Sun'er feels that we can already start preparing in advance."
"The route of the track and the need for lumber cannot be completed in a few days. It may not be possible to complete it by next year."
"Grandpa's worries are naturally known to his grandson, but the promotion of sweet potatoes and other crops will almost be able to travel throughout the Ming Dynasty next year, and the survey and determination of the track can also be carried out."
After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his breathing became rough, which was a sign that he was about to become angry.
Liu He and Jiang Yu next to them were too frightened to raise their heads. They were preparing to face the coming storm.
However, Zhu Ying, faced with the old man's oppressive gaze, looked at him calmly.
This expresses the persistence and stubbornness in Zhu Ying's heart.
Just when everyone thought that Zhu Yuanzhang was about to get angry, he took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed it.
After a long time, he said: "My grandson knows that the First Emperor built the Great Wall and Afang Palace, which made the people of the pre-Qin Dynasty miserable, and the second generation died as a result."
"The Sui Dynasty was so powerful. Together with China, they forcibly opened the Grand Canal. How much money and manpower was spent. Under such a waste of people and money, it was just like the pre-Qin Dynasty and the death of the Sui Dynasty II."
"It has been twenty-five years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Over the years, we have lightened corvees and paid low taxes, allowing the people to recuperate and recuperate. However, it has only been more than twenty years since the chaos at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. The people have not yet recovered, and the Ming Dynasty is in dire straits everywhere."
"Under such circumstances, why would Da Sun be so impatient? Admittedly, we also know that both the Great Wall of the First Emperor and the Grand Canal of the Sui Dynasty are extremely important to China."
"But, they died. Why can't my grandson take a lesson from them?"
Zhu Yuanzhang quoted scriptures and said earnestly. This was the first time he had tried to persuade like this since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.
When Liu He and Jiang Wei heard this, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At least His Majesty was not so angry as Long Yan. His Highness Changsun here should be restrained.
However, Zhu Ying's gaze remained unwavering.
He knew very well that whether it was now or in the future, this collision of thoughts with the old man would never stop.
Zhu Ying also knew very well what the old man wanted to express. In the old man's heart, Daming belonged to his family.
What he hopes more for is not any achievements that will go down in history. He just hopes that future generations can take good care of the family and maintain the family well to prevent any major problems from arising.
This is the truest thought in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.
The laying of tracks was like a gamble for the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang had no idea whether it was necessary in this case.
If the bet is successful, of course, as Da Sun said, Ming Dynasty will enter a new round of take-off, and even its name will remain in history because of the orbit.
If you lose the bet, you will face the same situation as the Qin Dynasty and the Sui Dynasty. War breaks out throughout the Ming Dynasty, and people everywhere continue to revolt.
The tribes on the grassland, seeing the decline of the Ming Dynasty, would never miss the opportunity to take a big bite of meat.
Under such an encounter, today's Ming Dynasty is very likely to follow the path of the Qin and Sui dynasties and die.
This is definitely not what Zhu Yuanzhang wants to see. Why should he gamble on this? He has no need at all. As long as he doesn't gamble, the status quo of Ming Dynasty can be maintained.
Managing a big country is like cooking a small one. Just take your time. Just wait until the population increases, wait until the Ming Dynasty's treasury is rich, and wait until there is enough financial support to do it.
Doesn’t Zhu Ying know what Zhu Yuanzhang thought of?
He knew it very well, and even Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction was within his expectation.
But he might have to do it.
I can't wait for such a thing. For the Ming Dynasty, I can't wait until it is destroyed.
Without injuring one's muscles and bones, the laying of tracks takes at least ten years, and this is only the laying of a few tracks.
Animal-drawn tracks may also be called horse-drawn trains.
This is completely different from the trains of later generations or the situation in Europe and the West.
The territory of the Ming Dynasty was not covered by many plains like Europe. There were mountains and rivers in many places.
It is necessary to build a bridge, go around the mountain or even open the mountain before the track line can be laid. This is why Zhu Ying said that the survey alone will take nearly a year.
Using so many corvees will definitely cause public dissatisfaction. If you want to do it, it is inevitable.
In fact, Zhu Ying himself also thought about not taking the land route, but going all out to develop maritime trade, build more sea-going ships, and increase maritime power.
But this part is not enough.
The speed of information dissemination is the degree of control the court has over the local area.
The faster information spreads, the stronger the court's control over local areas.
It is true that maritime trade will make the Ming Dynasty rich as a whole, but in fact, the strength of its control will be reduced as a result.
Because sea voyages often last for more than half a year, or even several years.
There will be some disobedience to foreign military orders.
This means that the imperial court's ability to restrict maritime trade will become very small.
It can easily lead to a situation where the localities are rich and the central government is weak.
Horse-drawn trains are completely different. Land is the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. It can quickly convey orders from the court, and even quickly dispatch troops to suppress rebellions, mobilize logistics, and a series of other measures.
For the imperial court, or for the Ming Dynasty royal family, it is the only way to achieve long-lasting prosperity.
Wherever the track lines are laid, there is the territory that the Ming Dynasty and the imperial court can truly rule, not just a nominal surrender.
Zhu Ying could not and could not wait for the laying of tracks.
Only when the old man is alive can these public grievances be forcibly suppressed.
Only the old man's huge influence among the people can make the laying of tracks truly sustainable.
If he waits until the old man dies and he succeeds to the throne.
Perhaps at that time, the Ming Dynasty was richer and its army was more powerful, but Zhu Ying knew very well that she would never have the influence of the old man.
The difficulties we faced at that time were, to some extent, even more difficult than they are now.
And without the suppression of the old man, the interests of people like Lan Yu will be harmed during the track laying period. If they raise objections, Zhu Ying will be forced to stop, making it difficult to proceed.
The local gentry and nobles wished that the sky was high and the emperor was far away, so why would they want to be under the strong rule of the imperial court.
Therefore, after being silent for an unknown amount of time, Zhu Ying's head, which was slightly lowered, slowly raised.
Just like before, he looked at the old man with calm eyes and said with a firm voice: "Grandpa, my grandson wants to do something about the track."
Bang!
Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the table so hard that the whole table shook and the dishes splashed everywhere.
"If you want to do it, just wait until we are dead!"