Chapter 349 Strategy for the North of the Ming Dynasty
Chapter 349 Strategy for the Northern Territory of the Ming Dynasty
Huadang's son Daha entered the city wall from the east of the capital and saw the prosperous light industrial park, as well as the mountains of cloth, ironware, and various exquisite goods piled next to the canal dock.
His eyes were filled with wonder and salivation, and then he pointed to the southeast: "Is there a fire there?"
The doctor from the Ministry of Rites who came to greet him smiled lightly and said, "That's an iron factory there."
"...When I came to Dadu, it was not like this."
"It's Beijing, not the capital of Mongolia and Yuan Dynasty."
After correcting him, the doctor from the Ministry of Rites raised his hand and said, "Let's go into the city and rest for two days. I'll see you in the palace in two days."
During the Zhengde period, Hua Dang offended the border, and later sent Daha to Beijing to plead guilty.
Duoyan Sanwei and the Ming Dynasty actually had a lot of history of paying tribute, but this time, Wang Shouren conveyed a different message to Huadang.
Daha entered the city with high expectations. The first thing he saw was a three-wheeled car running around on people.
"This..." He pointed to the person in surprise and wanted to ask for advice.
"The rickshaw is not worth mentioning." The doctor from the Ministry of Etiquette said calmly, "It is of no great use. It can only be used in places with smooth roads like the capital. It does not require mule or horse traction, and it only saves a little more manpower than a two-wheeled cart.
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But Daha didn't think so, because the people riding these bicycles were all wearing the same clothes. The carriages of the bicycles were covered with papers and letters.
Then, something even more surprising appeared.
A young man who was blind in one eye but dressed in fine clothes rode a bicycle with only two wheels at the front and rear.
He actually stopped and then tilted his head to look at himself.
"Is this the Duoyan Mission?"
"I've met Mr. Yan." The doctor of the Ministry of Rites immediately smiled at the young master, the boss of his family's Ministry of Rites, "Exactly."
Yan Shifan was one of the first young men in the capital to start riding a bicycle. Although he bumped his butt, he was much more stylish than riding a horse. Riding this bicycle showed off his skills even more than riding a horse!
Now Yan Shifan is practicing up and down East Chang'an Street, taking the opportunity to see the Duoyan delegation that will enter the city today.
"What tribute did you bring?" he asked.
"Going back to Mr. Yan, I don't want to pay tribute now. The Duoyan envoy only brought some wild ginseng, mink skins, and horses as a national gift to His Majesty."
"Where's the horse?" Yan Shifan put his foot on the ground and looked up.
"It has been sent to the Qunmu Supervisory Horse Farm."
"...It's boring, I'm going to meet the King of Shu." Yan Shifan quickly got on the car and turned a corner.
Daha was stunned and waited until he came and went like the wind before asking: "Who is this young master?"
Daha saw the performance of the fifth-rank official of the Ministry of Rites of the Ming Dynasty in front of him.
The doctor of the Ministry of Etiquette now put on airs again: "The master of Grand Zongbo is a man whose knowledge makes me sincerely admire him."
It seemed as if his flattery towards Yan Shifan was just because of his talent and knowledge, not his status.
As we headed all the way to Huitong Pavilion from Daha, we couldn’t help but being looked at along the way.
The rural examination is approaching, and there are many scholars in the capital who have participated in the Beizhili Township Examination. I can faintly hear them talking about philosophy. There are more people in the capital than I remember. Now I can faintly hear them talking about railway tracks and buses.
Carriage, I just feel that my head is getting more and more dizzy.
The Ming Dynasty was becoming less and less the Ming Dynasty he knew.
In the southern suburbs of the capital, King Zhu Rangxu of Shu also stared blankly at the broad avenue in front of him.
His identity was enough for Yan Song and Lu Bing to greet him in person.
After seeing the ceremony, Yan Song explained in person: "This is the newly fired cement. Zheng Kui was promoted to the county title for his meritorious service. This cement can stick to the bricks and stones better than the mortar and rice slurry. The reason why the outer city wall has not yet begun
When building, we are waiting for cement and new bricks. They are used to pave the road, which is also very solid and stable."
Zhu Rangxu just pointed in surprise at the craftsman who was carrying the rails and preparing to lay them on the road: "There is already so much iron, can it be laid on the road?"
"But there are not that many." Yan Song said with a smile, "There is only one major road in the entire Ming Dynasty. Let's try this track carriage first. It doesn't use much iron. However, now Datong coal and iron are being transported to Huailai through Xuanfu.
, the capital city produces much more iron than before."
It is precisely because of the large purchases from Baojin Bureau that Shanxi businessmen will be more supportive of building the Sanggan River Dam in the first step and the Yongding River Dam in the second step. Now, Tang Shu is in charge of the project there, Huailai Ordnance Park
Some factory buildings have also been initially built.
Zhu Rangxu looked back: "This railway...will be built outside the city in the future? If the people steal it..."
Yan Song shook his head: "I don't know how many years later, how can there be so much iron? However, I heard that cement is not expensive. Chidao will probably be gradually renovated first, making travel between provinces faster."
"...Your Majesty is wise." Zhu Rangxu could only sigh with emotion.
Yan Song immediately heard the sound and agreed, then smiled and said: "Your Highness, let's get on the carriage and go to the palace."
Starting from today, the King of Shu will become the first vassal king to live in the capital permanently.
His two sons have died, and now he only has a five-year-old third son who is a concubine. The emperor's imperial chariot has returned victoriously from the expedition, and now he can do whatever he wants. Zhu Rangxu is just worried about the lack of walls in the outer city of Beijing.
After testing it out, since the emperor did not reprimand him, he would only be a peaceful and wealthy prince from now on.
Zhu Rangxu also had no ability to make meritorious deeds. His son would be the king of the county, and that was his destiny.
His Majesty has been on the throne for eight years. He has seen the changes in the Ming Dynasty. No one in the clan can dare to make irresponsible remarks on any of the emperor's arrangements.
Zhu Rangxu saw the royal palace located to the west of the Temple of Earth, and also saw many private residences being built next to the Temple of Earth.
When passing by, he saw two princess mansions and looked at Lu Bing.
"It's very close to the Prince of Shu's Mansion." Lu Bing grinned, "Your Highness, we will be neighbors from now on."
"... Lu's consort is getting married. I only have time to send someone to send a congratulatory gift. Now I am out of the city to welcome you into the city..."
Zhu Rangxu said polite words, but his heart was pounding: This man had been promoted to the commander of the Jinyiwei because of his status as the consort. As the confirmed commander of the Jinyiwei in the future, with him as his neighbor, Zhu Rangxu did not dare to move at all.
The other kings weren’t moved, were they?
Lu Bing also said: "After settling down, the prince can be sent to the palace to study every day, with five days of study and two days of vacation. Now, it is time for the two princes to be enlightened. Your Majesty will teach one in person every three to five days.
As for the young sons of the kings and the young sons of the distinguished relatives, Your Majesty also hopes that they will become talents and serve the country in the future."
"...Your Majesty is so kind to me. The little king is in tears."
He also wants to send his children to the palace from time to time, so he dare not move.
But going to school with the prince, being taught by famous teachers, and Your Majesty will teach in person, this is a great favor!
"Dad! Dad! Why is it so fast?"
Zhu Rangxu turned around in shock, only to see a one-eyed young man riding that weird-looking car with sweat all over his face, and shouted happily to Lu Bing: "Brother Lu! How do you think I ride?"
Lu Bing stared: "Why are you riding so fast? I told you that this car is not that good, and the iron wood is not good enough to stop the wheels!"
He walked over and held down the front of the car with one hand, and pushed Yan Shifan out of the car with the other hand. Yan Song said with a stern face: "Nonsense!"
"...You asked me to take the martial arts exam again in the future, so I had to step up my physical training by riding a bicycle." Yan Shifan didn't take it seriously. He came over and glanced at Zhu Rangxu, then saluted, "Your Highness!"
"...Quinzi Shifan made His Highness laugh."
"Do you want me to take the martial arts examination? Guan Shicai... riding a bicycle is amazing, he must be in high school!"
Yan Shifan thought he was very discerning and raised his eyebrows at Lu Bing.
Yan Song felt a headache. Since he returned to Beijing to take up a post, Yan Shifan has become more and more public. He is too young and has learned nothing in Jinyi School of Health. Now that Huangming University is on summer vacation, he has nothing to do.
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"Your Highness, the dog is really naughty..." Yan Song scolded his son sternly, "What are you doing here? Go home! You will be punished by copying Xin Xinhou's "Test of Practical Studies and Dialectics" three times! Before you copy it well, you will be punished.
Don't go out! Prince Consort Lu, you really shouldn't give him this car..."
Lu Bing said with a smile: "It's a congratulatory gift from Duke Dingguo. Now I'm the consort, but it's hard to ride. It's not a bad thing if Shifan is willing to learn."
"You see, Brother Lu said this..."
"Go back and copy the books!" Yan Song looked like he wanted to kick him over.
In this way, Yan Song seemed to have no intention of being polite to the King of Shu anymore. After welcoming him with courtesy and sending him to the palace, he hurriedly prepared to go back to the palace to teach Yan Shifan a lesson.
Lu Bing returned to the palace and reported the mission to Zhu Houcong, and also mentioned the matter.
Zhu Houcong just smiled and said: "That kid is energetic and smart. Yan Songfei is suppressing him. How can he vent his energy without any use? Why did you bring this up?"
Lu Bing bowed and said: "Last year, there were people in the capital who were hoping that the Civil Engineering Revolution would happen again, and a state minister resigned because of it. Now Mr. Fei is resigning, Mr. Wang and Mr. Yang are getting old, and Mr. Zhang Lun is even more senior.
He has not made much achievements, and he has to resign after hearing about it, so he moves around the capital frequently. Based on my understanding of Yan Shifan, he should not make it public like this. Now, it seems that Yan Shangshu wants him to do this so that others can talk about it. "
Naturally, the state minister didn't really have any intentions, but he was old and wanted to retire early so as not to be watched and exposed this year. It was his ambiguity that exposed more than ten officials in the capital. Zhu Houcong returned
After Beijing, everything was done. The state affairs officer who was itself a marginal state resigned, and Wang Xian, who returned to Beijing with meritorious service, took his place.
Zhu Houcong looked him up and down, and then said: "After getting married, I have become a lot more stable. Yan Song is a smart man. He will not be in a hurry to enter the State Palace. He can return to Beijing and help me with the errands of the Ministry of Etiquette. This will make him more stable."
It’s important. It’s not the first day that Yan Shifan rode a bicycle through the city in the capital. By doing this, everyone else understood that Yan Song had no intention of competing for the Minister of State. The vote in his hand is very important.”
"Your Majesty is aware of everything."
Zhu Houcong waved his hand: "This is not a big deal. I want to make progress, which is a good thing. It is normal for you to move around frequently when you are in the National Policy Hall and the State Affairs Hall. As long as you don't miss your work and have no other plans. Just keep an eye on it more.
Regarding the matter reported by Wei Bin and the problems in Huang Ming Ji, we must investigate and report them as soon as possible."
"I accept the decree!"
After Lu Bing resigned, Zhu Houcong thought for a moment.
Fei Hong resolutely resigned. Zhu Houcong could actually accommodate him for two terms, but Fei Hong was afraid of blocking the way of too many people. Jiang Mian was already sixty-six years old, and he heard that he was going to return to Beijing with his resignation to attend the last major national policy meeting.
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Yang Tinghe's health began to fail, and Wei Bin's health also deteriorated. The group of veterans who had served when Zhu Houcong ascended the throne were now beginning to retire on a large scale.
Nowadays, one of the six prime ministers has to leave three of the six state affairs at once. Zhang Lun, who has done nothing but achieves nothing, is also someone who is preparing to become an official.
At the moment of a major change of leadership, Zhu Houcong felt a little embarrassed.
Zhang Fujing's problem is that it would be difficult for him to convince the public if he became the general assistant after eight years of service, even though his talents are the most suitable.
This time, it is only suitable to enter the State Palace, and this is just one of them.
Although Mao Ji is sixty-five years old, he is in very good health and can supplement one of them.
Wu Tingju has good talents and is very practical, so he can complement him.
Xia Yan...let him work in Zhejiang for another three years.
So if Fei Hong resolutely resigns, there is still one person missing in the State Council, or even a general assistant, and Zhu Houcong has no other good candidates in mind.
So who is the general assistant? After thinking about it now, Fei Hong is still more suitable.
In the past two years or so, he has done very well and very steadily.
The main reason is that Zhu Houcong wants to set a rule that each person can only work for three years, which is really not conducive to the continuity of some things.
Although the continuity depends on Zhu Houcong, the change of general assistant will still have a considerable impact.
"Huang Jin, go to Xuan Feihong, Yang Yiqing and the others. The Duoyan envoy has arrived. Come to the imperial court to discuss how to talk to them."
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Yan Song was the last one to arrive at the Yangxin Hall. When he came in, Fei Hong, Zhang Zilin, Wang Qiong, Yang Yiqing, Wang Xian, and Gu Dingchen were all present.
After meeting the emperor, Yan Song sat down and listened to the emperor talk about topics unrelated to Duoyan.
"General Manager Fei has submitted his resignation letter three times, and I will say it again today in front of all the ministers." Zhu Houcong looked at Fei Hong, "You have to work for another three years."
Yan Song was shocked and saw Fei Hong with a complicated expression on his face: "Your Majesty, I am old..."
"It's just sixty-one." Zhu Houxuan shook his head, "Since I have entrusted you with a heavy responsibility, and I am not suspicious, you don't need to worry. Dehua and Zongyuan are indeed old, and Zhang Lun intends to leave. Ministers of State Affairs
Seven out of four, the changes are too big. What’s more, in the past, the chief ministers and assistants of the cabinet had served for more than ten years, so why should the chief minister be like this?"
"It is really difficult for me to take on such a big responsibility. With so many people in the court, I don't know how many people are more talented than me. Your Majesty..."
"Those who are mature and respected are few." Zhu Houcong paused and then said, "Furthermore, if the general assistant has no major faults, he should serve at least two consecutive terms, so that many government affairs will not be handed over frequently.
Ding. Fei Qing, you are the first Chief Assistant, and you must make a good start for those who come after you. Resolutely resigning after three years, it seems that I am too suspicious of the Prime Minister."
"...I am terrified."
"That's it, I won't allow it!" Zhu Houxuan said, "Let's discuss business. I have already read the strategy discussed at the State Council. Generally speaking, this is the decision. It's just that the place where the market will open will be opened.
Originally, it would be better to settle in Guangning."
Yang Yiqing was stunned: "Guangning?"
Zhu Houcong nodded: "Guangning! As long as the market opens and there are more and more people in the Liaohe River area, farming will begin. The land in Liaodong is fertile. I looked through the history books. During the Jin Dynasty, when they went to Beijing and waited, there were only more than 176,000 households in Liaodong.
, the annual tax on millet can reach more than 25,000 shi. After that, during the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties, there were many tribes and endless wars, and Liaodong's agriculture regressed. The start of trade was not only to divide the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, but also to develop Liaodong.
Naturalize the people of all ethnic groups outside the border wall along the Liaohe River."
Zhu Houcong did not forget the Jurchens who finally destroyed the Ming Dynasty, and Liaodong was really a place that must be dealt with carefully.
Before the Little Ice Age completely arrives, we must eliminate any future troubles there.
Starting from the opening of the market, we should try our best to restore the agriculture in the Liaohe River area. This will also be the basis for some food and grass for future troops there.
For the Duoyan Sanwei who have been close to the Ming Dynasty, this time they should no longer worry about making money by being a wallflower, but should cut off their herdsmen roots from their willingness to fight for the descendants of Huadang in the future.
The Northeast can safely support many people, Zhu Houcong is convinced of this.
And Duoyan Sanwei, who has mastered many good things such as iron pots and ironware exported to the north by the Ming Dynasty, will certainly have a greater say in the grassland, but will also become the target of public criticism.
Yan Song was the first to praise: "This is a thousand-year plan! If all the Northeast is subject to the king's rule, why worry about the insurgency of the captives?"
"The Ming Dynasty is going to give Duoyan three guards, and they will be overjoyed. It's just that the border wall in Liaodong needs to be guarded." Zhu Houcong looked at Wang Xian, "Whether this plan can succeed, Liaodong needs capable ministers and good generals, which is more important than how to discuss trade.
It’s important. In this major national policy meeting, you and others will also think about these things.”
The Northern Yuan Khanate is now unable to compete with the right wing, and the Northeastern tribes that now occupy most of the Songnen Plain will probably become their new target.
In my impression, after the rise of Anda, the Khan Court moved eastward. Since they are moving eastward, sooner or later there will be friction with Duoyan Sanwei.
Only by destroying the Khan's court and driving away Anda can the invasion of the north of the Ming Dynasty be completely eliminated.
Wei Bin reported that the descendants of the Li family in Jiaozhi could not be found, but no one has come to the Ming Dynasty to ask for help. Mo Dengyong is busy suppressing the rebellion. Now, his most important enemy is those who have fled into the Ming Dynasty.
Ruan Gan, the former general of the Li Dynasty's right guard palace in Ailao. I heard that Ruan Gan was looking for the descendants of the Li family everywhere to use as a banner.
In this case, it is better to take advantage of the formation to defeat Bodi's prestige and plan the northern territory of the Ming Dynasty.
The Ming Dynasty had to lead An Da by the nose, so that he had to deal with it. Next, the Ming Dynasty was only prepared to defend the front line of Xuanda. Liaodong valued peace and opened the market for trade. The next step for the north was in the Hetao.