In June of the 10th year of Datong, after an election by the Consultative Bureau, Li Gang became the first prime minister of Daliangzhong Province!
After being elected, Li Gang felt no pride in his heart, only anxiety. He was afraid that he would not be able to govern the country well and that he would fail Wu Dong's trust! After personally visiting several important ministers, Li Gang decided not to change Wu Dong's national policy and continue to follow the path of
Wu Dong's national policy moved forward! Even though Wu Dong had already made major changes, he decided to seek stability! In the early Han Dynasty, Xiao Gui and Cao followed him, and he was also prepared to learn from Cao Shen.: Read the novel
However, his decision is in line with the current situation. It has been ten years since the world changed drastically. In the past ten years, Liangshan has introduced countless new policies. These new policies are different from those of previous dynasties. Now it needs a period of stability.
After Wu Dong and Li Gang talked in person, they felt relieved!
Two months have passed in the blink of an eye, and the political situation in Daliang is stable! Except that Wu Dong no longer participates in politics, there seems to be not much change in the entire Daliang! By this time, officials from various places, and the military and civilians across the country are gradually relieved! However,
There are still some people who are reluctant to let Wu Dong leave. They often ask Wu Dong to come back, but how can Wu Dong agree to this request?
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In August, autumn has arrived! The autumn air is crisp and clear, and Wu Dong lives in the palace in Yanshan. In the past twenty years, this has been the most relaxing time for him!
In the afternoon of this day, the guards came to report that it was Chai Jin. Lu Junyi asked to see him, and Wu Dong had people invite them in.
"Brother Chai, Brother Lu, long time no see!" Wu Dong looked at the two of them with a smile, and found that both of them were now dressed like rich men, and they were full of aura of wealth.
"See Your Majesty!" Chai Jin and Lu Junyi saluted hurriedly.
"No need to be polite! You all sit down and watch the maple leaves in autumn with me... You two are both big businessmen now, and there is no profit in getting up early. When you two came to me, you must have something to ask for, but so
?" Wu Dong said.
Chai Jin and Lu Junyi had already sat down. After hearing Wu Dong's words, their faces couldn't help but turn red! They indeed wanted something from each other.
"When Daliang was founded, you were very kind to Daliang! Now if you have any requests, just say it. If I can help you, I will definitely help you." Wu Dong said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, we want to get the sea map to the New World! In addition, we want to know some detailed information about the New World." Chai Jin said.
"Oh? Are you going to the New World?" Wu Dong said in surprise.
"That's right! When the fleet went to sea, we also sent people to follow it. We also recorded charts and recorded the situation in the New World, but our records were not detailed enough! We heard that the Navy has the most detailed records. We want to
I want to get these records, so I came to beg Your Majesty." Chai Jin said.
"This matter is easy to talk about. I promise you! Are you two going to the New World and preparing to do business?" Wu Dong said.
"Of course it's business! We heard that there are many novel crops in the New World, and maybe they can be introduced to the Central Plains! We heard that there are also a lot of minerals and gems there, and we are also planning to transport some back to see if we can open up the market."
Chai Jin said.
"There are extraordinary dangers on the sea. Since you are going, you must be well prepared! Your ship must withstand strong winds and waves and can withstand long journeys. In addition, it is easy to get sick at sea, so you must be prepared.
To have enough medicine, you need a good doctor!" Wu Dong said.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. We have been in the maritime trade business for many years, so we naturally know what to pay attention to when sailing on the sea! In the past few years, we have also gone to Nanyang, Tianzhu and other places, and there was no danger. This time we just went further," Chai Jin said.
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"You can go to Chao Gai, Yelu Dashi and others. They have been to the New World once and already have a certain understanding of it. Yelu Dashi's nephew Yelu Jinning is a talented person. His records of the New World are particularly good.
He is detailed and many of his insights are unique. He will definitely be helpful to you." Wu Dong added.
"Thank you for your advice, Your Majesty!" Chai Jin said hurriedly.
In August, Chai Jin and Lu Junyi personally led the team. They took more than 20 ships and more than a thousand people to the New World! This time, Chao Gai, Yelu Dashi and others followed again, and some from the Academy of Sciences
People also went with them. These people from the Academy of Sciences wanted to establish a base in the New World and conduct long-term inspections there.
"There is a miraculous crop in the New World, or it can be said to be a condiment. The condiment tastes great! I took some with me when I left the New World. I have already eaten it and I have endless aftertaste every day! If we can make that condiment
If you bring it back, you can sell it for a big price." Yelu Dashi said with a smile.
What he is talking about is chili peppers. Historically, chili peppers were introduced to China in the Ming Dynasty. After chili peppers entered China, they were rare and expensive at first, and the price was very expensive, even reaching the point where one pound of ten taels of silver! Now if we will
If the peppers are shipped back to China, they will definitely be sold at a good price.
"The land in the New World is extremely fertile, and there are many crops there. We can build a manor there and grow those crops." Yelu Jinning said.
"Now the New World has been classified as Daliang territory by Zhong Province, but Zhong Province has no specific plan to develop the New World! If we build a manor there, we will have to get the approval of Zhong Province first." Lu Junyi shook his head and said.
"Our main purpose this time is to conduct an inspection! We will stay in the New World for a long time. If there is really development value there, we will definitely pay a visit to all the adults in the Central Province after we come back." Chai Jin said.
Their fleet did not pass through the Southern Ocean, but headed eastward, heading straight for the North American continent.
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In October of this year, Wu Dong led hundreds of guards on horseback to the Mongolian grasslands.
The cold wind was howling, the snow was flying, everything in front seemed hazy, and everyone could not see clearly what was ahead.
"The snow in this grassland is much heavier than that in the Central Plains!" Wu Dong, wearing a felt hat on his head, laughed.
"Yes! It's really snowing here! Thousands of miles of ice and thousands of miles of snow drifting!" the captain of the guard said with a smile.
"Have you notified the death squads?" Wu Dong said.
"We have already informed them, and they should be here soon," said the captain of the guard.
Wu Dong continued to move forward with his guards. After walking for another hour, the sound of horse hooves was heard faintly in front of him. Gradually, the sound of horse hooves became louder and louder, and figures of people could be seen in the heavy snow.
"Here they come!" Wu Dong laughed.
After a while, those people finally arrived in front of Wu Dong and others. The leader of those people was a woman in military uniform. She had a pretty face and she was Hu Sanniang!
"Husband, why did you come to the grassland at this time?" Hu Sanniang said with excitement.
"I quit my job in Zhong Province and am now free. Now I just happen to come to the grassland to meet you! Spend the winter with you!" Wu Dong said with a smile.
"Husband, do you really want to spend the whole winter on the grassland?" Hu Sanniang said in surprise.
"Not bad!" Wu Dong nodded.
The two armies met and they headed towards the grassland military city together! It was snowy and the road was extremely difficult. Fortunately, they were led by elite cavalry and they arrived at the military city late that night.
Wu Dong entered the house of the Military City Military Headquarters. There was a stove and Wu Dong was holding hot milk tea in his hand. He gradually felt comfortable.
At this moment, a boy about ten years old broke in. When he saw Wu Dong, his eyes showed an excited expression. Soon he knelt down and said: "See you, Father!"
It turns out that this boy of about ten years old is Wu Yuan, Wu Dong's youngest son! Wu Yuan has been living on the grassland since he was born, and only occasionally goes to Yanjing during the Chinese New Year.
"Yuan'er!" Wu Dong laughed, he pulled Wu Yuan up and held him firmly in his arms.
Although Wu Yuan is only ten years old, he has grown extremely strong now! He grew up in a world of ice and snow, and his physique is much better than that of ordinary people.
"Is it cold?" Looking at Wu Yuan's face that was red from the cold, Wu Dong couldn't help but ask.
"It's not cold! It's nothing! I've seen colder weather!" Wu Yuan muttered as he was hugged a little tight.
Wu Dong laughed again.
"Father, will you never leave when you come here?" Wu Yuan said after a while.
"I will go back next spring," Wu Dong said.
At this moment, there were only Wu Dong, Wu Yuan and Hu Sanniang in the room. His wife was so beautiful and his son was so strong. Wu Dong felt a sense of joy in his heart! He felt very warm. There were few such warm moments in his life! He thought of
He gave birth to several of his children, especially his three sons. The eldest son Wu Hai grew up in Liangshanbo.
He went to Nanyang when he was young, and until now, he and Wu Hai have not met a few times! Wu Liao, the second son born to Master Li, grew up beside him, but Wu Liao was sent to Korea University a few years ago. Now in winter
He won’t come back either! The third son, Wu Principle, grew up in the grassland and has been through many hardships since he was a child! If you think about it carefully, he doesn’t care enough about his children.
Thinking of this, he hugged Wu Yuan even tighter.
"Yuan'er, what do you want to do when you grow up?" Wu Dong said.
"I want to be like my father, expand the territory and conquer the world!" Wu Yuan said.
"Haha!" Wu Dong laughed.
Wu Principle stared at Wu Dong, as if he was disapproving of Wu Dong's laughter.
"Husband, this autumn, three tribes from the grassland went to the Qinchak Grassland." Hu Sanniang suddenly said.
Daliang unified the grassland, and the grassland has been divided into ten major tribes, each with a population of more than 100,000. Three tribes went to the Kipchak Grassland, which means that more than 300,000 people went to the Kipchak Grassland.
"Oh?" Wu Dong couldn't help but be stunned.
The Kipchak Grassland is located to the north of the Mongolian grassland, probably from what is now Kazakhstan to southern Russia! There are many ethnic groups there. From the ninth to the eleventh century, these ethnic groups once established tribal alliances and occupied the Eurasian grassland! The Kipchak Grassland is now
It has declined, but the number of races there is still quite large, and the overall strength is only slightly less than the original Mongolian grassland.
"After the new year, more people from the death army may go to the Kipchak grassland." Hu Sanniang said.
"Why didn't the military get the news?" Wu Dong asked in surprise.
"We have already sent people to report... The distance from the grassland to Yanjing is really too far. When my husband arrived, the messenger from the grassland should have just arrived in Yanjing." Hu Sanniang said.
Wu Dong nodded.
"The death-defying army's desire to conquer is getting stronger and stronger, and I can't control it now! During the meeting of the death-defying army's military headquarters, I originally suggested waiting and entering the Kipchak grassland in a few years, but most people
I don’t agree! I don’t know if it’s a good thing or a bad thing to have such a strong desire to conquer,” Hu Sanniang said.
"Of course it's a good thing! Isn't it a good thing that they conquered foreign lands and opened up territory for Daliang?" Wu Dong said.
"I'm afraid that I won't be able to control these people in the future! What if the death-defying army breaks away from the Central Plains?" Hu Sanniang said.
"How could it be? They are also Han Chinese!" Wu Dong said.
"They are no longer the same as the Han people in the Central Plains! They are now more cruel and ruthless than the Mongols in the past. They dare to fight and are never afraid of death. I don't know whether we are training warriors or tigers and wolves."
Hu Sanniang said.
"Don't worry, the grassland and the Central Plains are inextricably linked! Every year, the Central Plains transports a large amount of supplies to the grassland. Without these supplies, the grassland would not be able to support so many soldiers! In addition, the soldiers of the death-defying army have sent them
Send our children back to China to receive domestic education! Also, every year we will transfer some of the Death Army soldiers back and send fresh blood to the Death Army, so there won't be any big trouble here," Wu Dong said.
"I hope so." Hu Sanniang said still worried.
"Daliang is constantly promoting the nationalization of the army, and the grassland is also being implemented! These are enough to ensure that the army will not cause chaos!" Wu Dong said.
Hu Sanniang nodded gently.
"Yu'er, you have been in the grassland for many years and have suffered a lot. Why don't you go back with me?" Wu Dong said.
"Go back?" Hu Sanniang was stunned.
"I don't want you to suffer anymore!" Wu Dong said.
"What will happen to the grassland if I go back? There are millions of people and hundreds of thousands of elite warriors on the grassland! I'm afraid that after I leave, other people will take control of this place and there will be trouble." Hu Sanniang shook her head.
Wu Dong frowned, and after a while he nodded, no longer forcing Hu Sanniang to leave.