Prince of Chaos

Chapter 683 The Importance of Food

In Fengchen Palace.

Zhu Changluo was walking slowly with the pregnant Shangguanshi on his arm again. Shangguanshi was very happy to be supported by Zhu Changluo like this.

Shangguan said understandingly: "Your Highness, this concubine is going to have a second child soon. Can your highness agree to this concubine's request?"

Zhu Changluo said: "My concubine just talks."

Shangguan said softly: "Your Highness, please don't let the sisters in the palace drink the soup. The concubine has almost two children. If they still have nothing to do, everyone in the world will say that the concubine is jealous. .”

"The concubine also wants His Highness to be full of children and grandchildren, surrounded by knees. The concubine is so favored by His Highness, it will create a gap between the concubine and the sisters in the palace."

When Zhu Changluo heard that this was the case, Zhu Changluo laughed, "Aifei is too worried. Gu understands Aifei's mind. The reason why Gu made such arrangements is for their own good. If so, they gave birth to the eldest son before you, and You have given birth to a son for Gu, which will cause unnecessary dirty thoughts in the harem to be born."

"So, in order not to make the same mistakes again, Gu has no choice but to make a bad decision. Now, the school is not too young, and you are pregnant again, Gu should also be exposed to the rain and dew, and the branches and leaves will spread."

Zhu Changluo supported Shangguan Shi and said this. After Shangguan Shi heard Zhu Changluo's answer, the knot in her heart was finally untied.

Before Zhu Youxiao was born, whether it was Emperor Wanli, Empress Wang, Concubine Wang Gong and others, they all acquiesced in Zhu Changluo's actions.

Because they knew very well that the dispute between the concubine and concubine, if not handled properly, would once again shake the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, they also acquiesced to Zhu Changluo's behavior.

However, since the birth of Zhu Youxiao, whether it is Emperor Wanli or Queen Wang, they all began to urge Zhu Changluo to spread his branches and leaves as soon as possible.

At that time, Zhu Changluo didn't have the heart to father so many children, so he blocked it for a while with the excuse that Zhu Youxiao was still young.

Now, seeing that Shangguan's second child is about to be born.

Both Queen Wang and Concubine Wang Gong went to Shangguan to have a heart-to-heart talk.

Shangguan was very wronged when he heard the words of Queen Wang and Concubine Wang Gong.

This kind of thing is not something she can control Zhu Changluo's will.

Therefore, the last grievance can only be suffered by Shangguan.

Now, taking this opportunity, Shangguan brought up this matter again.

Zhu Changluo didn't avoid it anymore.

This made Shangguan's heart both relaxed and empty.

However, as a woman of the royal family, how can she stop other women from spreading their wings for the royal family?

Therefore, Shangguan must also look at this matter with the mentality of a normal mother.

Shangguan stopped in his tracks, bowed slightly to Zhu Changluo with his bloated body: "I thank Your Highness for your kindness on behalf of my sisters."

Zhu Changluo said: "You're still sensible, I don't love you for nothing."

After Zhu Changluo supported Shangguan Shi for a while, he carefully handed Shangguan Shi over to the servants in her palace.

Zhu Changluo said: "There are still some dignitaries in Guqiandian who need to deal with them, so I won't accompany you for now. Cultivate well by yourself, and don't treat yourself or your child badly."

With a happy smile on Shangguan's face, he replied: "The concubine has made a note."

Zhu Changluo lightly stroked Shangguan's little hand again, and left Fengchen Palace.

When they arrived at the front hall of Ciqing Palace, Duke Zhang Weixian of England, Duke Xu Xigao of Dingguo, and Shangshu Xing Jie of the Ministry of War were already waiting.

Seeing Zhu Changluo's arrival, the three of them immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I will see you."

Zhu Changluo stretched out his hand and said, "Be flat."

Then Zhu Changluo went straight to his seat and sat down.

Zhu Changluo picked up the paperwork on the case and said: "I have already read the plan you have drawn up. I think there is nothing wrong with this plan. The Ministry of War can prepare according to this plan."

"Opening up the Western Regions is not a one-day achievement, nor is it a feat that can be accomplished in a year or two. Therefore, I hope that you can calm down and stop looking at this matter with the mentality of seizing the day and night."

"Besides, I'm still young, so I can afford to wait. The Western Regions can take ten or twenty years to manage. Therefore, the preparation of the Ministry of War must be a long-term plan. This time, we should not be impatient about the expansion in Lanzhou. The most important thing is to gradually attract the surrounding tribes and surrounding Han people to Lanzhou."

"We want the people around Lanzhou to feel the sincerity of Ming Dynasty and the care that Ming has for them, and we must not show off excessive force among the tribes around Lanzhou. We must find ways to win them over and let them be the pioneers of Ming Dynasty to open up the Western Regions." Pioneer, providing accurate and detailed information for Ming to follow up to open up the Western Regions is the focus of this strategy."

Zhu Changluo designated Lanzhou as a bridgehead for opening up the Western Regions. However, Lanzhou was not paid much attention by the court at this time, except in the early Ming Dynasty.

Due to the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, Lanzhou, which was actively developed once, was almost a small transparent existence for the remaining hundreds of years.

If it weren't for the opening up of the Western Regions this time, Zhu Changluo would not have known that there is actually a Ming Dynasty vassal king in Lanzhou who has been there for more than 200 years.

From this, it can be seen that there are so many vassal kings in Ming Dynasty that people can't remember it. It seems that a few vassal kings can be drawn from any place.

The fiefdom of the No.14 son of Zhu Yuanzhang, the No.11 son of Zhu Yuanzhang in Lanzhou. The current Su King is the No.[-] Su King Zhu Shenyao.

Because during the reign of King Su in Lanzhou, he actually practiced benevolent government. He not only took good care of the local people in Lanzhou, but also reduced the labor of the local people.

Such a style among the vassals of the Ming Dynasty is really an outlier among outliers.

Originally, Zhu Changluo was thinking of finding a reason to transfer the feudal domain to the king of Chu in Zhangjiakou as a neighbor.

However, after passing the actual investigation by the clan's mansion and the local area, Zhu Changluo was embarrassed to treat a virtuous king with a good reputation like this.

Therefore, this time, Zhu Changluo also gave Zhu Shenyao enough honor to serve as the nominally supreme military officer of Lanzhou Camp, so as to unite the hearts of the people around Lanzhou and reduce the hostility of the local tribes towards the Ming army that is about to go to Lanzhou Camp.

It can be said that no vassal king has ever won this honor after the early Ming Dynasty.

It was unexpected that Zhu Shenyao could receive such an honor this time.

When Zhu Shenyao was appointed by Zhu Changluo as the head coach of Lanzhou Daying, the vassal kings all over the world were extremely excited. They all mistakenly thought that their own spring was coming.

Everyone was so excited that they couldn't sleep at night, and wrote Zhu Changluo letter after letter to express their loyalty overnight.

After Zhu Changluo saw these memorials, he also laughed, fooled around a few words, and praised the loyalty of these feudal lords, which seemed to appease them.

After listening to Zhu Changluo's words, Xing Jie replied: "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I have already arranged capable generals to assist King Su in Lanzhou. Now in Lanzhou, I have used the prestige of Ningxia Town to gain a foothold. Follow-up, work The Ministry of Construction and the Construction Bureau of Xishan Huangzhuang will gradually extend the Jingning Cement Road to Lanzhou according to the plan."

"At the same time, the expansion and farming work in Lanzhou is also progressing steadily. The potatoes and sweet potatoes provided by Niutougou Town in Ningxia have also been trial-planted in Lanzhou. By this autumn, we should be able to see the power of these two gods in Lanzhou. .”

Zhu Changluo affirmed Xing Jie's actions. Zhu Changluo said: "Lanzhou is located in Xichui, but its strategic location is extremely important. It is also an important gathering place for Han people in the northwest. The education work there must not be left behind. Over the years, due to the imperial court's own The reason is that so little attention has been paid to Lanzhou, so that Ajiao has blossomed everywhere in Lanzhou and gradually became popular."

"Gu is deeply worried about this. If the sage's education is replaced by the Ajiao, will Lanzhou and the Western Regions that are about to be developed still have people's hearts attached to it? After this discussion is over, you have to communicate with the cabinet and select a group of highly respected people. Great Confucianism and great monks who have enlightened merits are stationed in Lanzhou Xuanhua Confucianism and Buddhism, so that the people around Lanzhou can be bathed in Confucianism again, devoutly in the truth and goodness of Buddhism."

"Gu will also send a note to the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Officials to increase the number of candidates in the Lanzhou area, and to increase the promotion and appointment of some Lanzhou officials. This will enable the Lanzhou scholars to clearly feel the importance the court attaches to Lanzhou."

Looking at the Western Regions that have been separated from the Central Plains for more than 700 years, and looking at the Ajiao in Lanzhou and Ningxia, Zhu Changluo was really worried.

People in this era may not understand the power of religion, but Zhu Changluo is too aware of the terrifying power of religion.

If you let it go, let the Ajiao flood in the Western Regions, Lanzhou, and Ningxia, and then let the west return to its heart, the difficulty is really not ordinary.

Therefore, at this very moment, Zhu Changluo must plan ahead and arrange cultural and educational arrangements in advance, so that the people here can clearly feel the deep concern of the Ming court for them.

Xing Jie said: "Your Highness is holy, if the people of Lanzhou can perceive His Highness's heart, they will definitely be grateful."

Zhu Changluo smiled and said: "I don't need them to be grateful. I just want to let the people of Lanzhou know that no matter how difficult the place they live in, the imperial court still has not given up on them. In the heart of the imperial court, in the heart of Gu, the people of Lanzhou will always be what Ming needs. Protecting the common people. Guhui will open up the Western Regions, re-open the Silk Road during the Han and Tang Dynasties, and bring them a peaceful and prosperous life."

The three people in the palace heard Zhu Changluo's affectionate confession to the people of Lanzhou, and all three of them were extremely moved. This is the Lord of Ming Dynasty who has the world in mind!

The three of them worshiped together: "Your Highness is holy, and I congratulate the people of Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Changluo smiled again: "Get up, today's matter has just begun, and there are still many people who haven't said anything. As for the matter of solitary holiness and unholiness, let the common people judge."

"Let's talk about the situation on the Nine Sides next. In the past two years, the northern region has been extremely cold, and the tribes on the grasslands have struggled to move forward. They will ride their horses to the side every July and August. Such a situation can only be seen in the eyes. It hurts in my heart."

"The people of the prairie are also the descendants of my Chinese descendants. Seeing that their life is so difficult, so confused, and they don't know their own history, just relying on the nature of survival, they want to attack the Great Wall crazily, thinking about looting the food in the Great Wall. Clothes to survive the harsh winter. It’s hard to be lonely!”

Now, by reconstructing the history of Liao, Jin, Meng and Yuan Dynasties, a consensus has been reached on the historical and cultural levels that the Central Plains and grasslands are integrated. Therefore, when Zhu Changluo said such words, Xing Jie and others followed suit and said: "Your Highness Don’t be sad. Heaven and earth are not benevolent, and all things are treated as grass dogs! Today’s reincarnation, causing the earth to return to cold, is not something human can control.”

Zhu Changluo said: "Wanfang is guilty, and I am guilty. I was ordered to supervise the country, and the way of heaven has changed, but I can't change it. Naturally, it is also my fault. I hope that in the next difficult time, I can do what I can." It is enough to do something for them so that they can survive the cold winter."

Xing Jie said: "Your Highness is unparalleled in kindness. I thank His Highness for your care for the people of the grassland. I have set aside a special trading area on the Nine Sides according to His Highness's will, for those who are willing to spend the winter with cattle and sheep. Cold clothes and Grassland people provide convenience. As long as they are willing to be included in the Yellow Book of the Ming Dynasty, graze nearby, and do not listen to the orders of the tribe, after three years, those who have learned Chinese can apply to settle in the Great Wall."

Zhu Changluo said: "This matter cannot be forced, it must be done gradually, and the people in the grasslands must feel my concern for them from Daming, which treats them equally. Only then can they be willing to submit to Daming."

Xing Jie said: "The minister has always adhered to His Highness's will, and has never forced a single citizen of the grassland."

Zhu Changluo hummed and said: "This matter is also a long-lasting and long process. Without decades of work, it is difficult to achieve anything."

"The bad weather is not only a crisis, but also a good opportunity! The world is extremely cold, and it is not only my Ming Dynasty, but also the grassland. If at this time, my Ming Dynasty can better open its arms and embrace these grassland people who yearn for peace and stability and return to China. .”

"After a long period of time, the enemy of the grassland will disappear. The vast Mobei grassland will also become my Daming's pasture! Provide my Ming people with a steady stream of meat, cattle, sheep, horses and other livestock."

Hearing Zhu Changluo's beautiful future plan, Xing Jie couldn't help but become fascinated.

If this is really possible, the Central Plains Grassland will really be like a family in the future.

At that time, there will be no more disasters in the north, and the Ming Dynasty will reach an unprecedented prosperity and become a peerless dynasty admired by future generations!
Of course, the reason why Zhu Changluo dared to do this is also very simple.

That's because of food!
With the addition of potatoes and sweet potatoes, the north will no longer be short of food as before, and rely on the supply from the south to survive.

With these grains, Zhu Changluo can not only settle down the common people in the north, but also use it as the most powerful weapon to attack the grassland.

After getting enough food, the grassland people are not fools. They naturally know that a stable life is much better than their precarious and wandering nomadic life.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo was not worried that he would not be able to seduce the huge Mobei grassland at all!

After all, food!
Regardless of ancient or modern times, as long as people still need to eat, it will always be an important cornerstone of peace and stability!

If a country runs out of food, so that the common people cannot eat a full meal, no matter how powerful it is and how advanced its weapons are, it will only collapse in the end and die with hatred!

Because, this is the inevitability of history!
No matter how developed civilization is, as long as people still need food to supplement energy, then food security will always be an unavoidable topic.

Unless one day humans evolve to the point where they can live without food.

Otherwise, it would be nonsense to talk about ideals, strength, and the motherland without eating enough.

Although, Mencius said: "A gentleman does not eat what is cheap."

However, among the countless living beings, how many are gentlemen?

Most people are busy all their lives, isn't it just for the one bite in their mouth?

As long as there is that stutter, it doesn't matter to the common people who becomes the emperor.

Anyway, in the end they all had to bow down.

It's nothing more than changing from one surname to another.

These are not changes for the common people.

Only being able to eat enough is the best reward for all living beings.

Don't let people have enough to eat, and expect all living beings to continue to bow their heads and act like cows and horses, that is simply a fantasy!
Therefore, food has always been a dynasty, the most important cornerstone of security for a country.

If this stone is shaken, and you want to fool the common people, talk about the future, talk about ideals, then you are playing hooligans!

In the end, it will definitely be backlashed.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo is very aware of this, he understands the importance of food too much.

If Zhu Changluo didn't have the two bug-like artifacts of sweet potatoes and potatoes in his hands, he wouldn't dare to stay on the Korean battlefield for a long time, let alone open up the Western Regions without shame.

After all, the foundation of all this needs to be supported by food security.

The soldiers can't get enough to eat, and they are still expected to defend their homes and the country?
Just kidding!

Therefore, in the original historical time and space, the death of the Ming Dynasty is not wronged at all!

In addition to the exploitation by vassals, landlords and scholar-bureaucrats, the six northern provinces also have to face the torment of the Little Ice Age once in hundreds of thousands of years. How do these suffering people live?

They all began to change their sons and eat them, turning into primitive beasts with only one bite in their eyes, expecting these people to continue to bleed and sacrifice for the Ming Dynasty, pay Liao's salary, and fight against the Manchu Qing.

It's just a dream!
Therefore, in the original historical time and space, the death of the Ming Dynasty is not a loss at all!

As a traveler who has witnessed history, and has experienced many years of governing the country, Zhu Changluo has long understood where the crux of the Ming Dynasty lies.

Now, what Zhu Changluo has to do is to unravel this problem, and then rectify the extremely distorted status quo of official administration and clan.

Only in this way can Zhu Changluo give Daming a new life!
Otherwise, even if Zhu Changluo handed over sweet potatoes and potatoes and popularized them, what he would get in the end would be to give Daming an extra ten or twenty years of life.

As for the real problem, there is really no way to solve it.

Therefore, while solving the food problem, we must also solve those people who rob the common people of their jobs, so that the Ming Dynasty can enjoy long-term peace and stability, and only then can the Ming Dynasty be rejuvenated with infinite vitality!

Otherwise, Daming would still jump out of the vicious circle of fate of the feudal dynasty, and would still be crushed to pieces by the mighty historical trend.

Of course, Zhu Changluo has never seen a dynasty or country that has truly escaped the vicious circle of historical fate.

After all, in the history of later generations that Zhu Changluo knows, it has only been two to three hundred years since the rise of the Industrial Revolution and the emergence of constitutional politics. Moreover, two world wars occurred in the last 300 years of these two three hundred years.

It can be seen from this that many problems have not been fundamentally changed at all. If you want to maintain them, the only thing you can do is to follow the trend of history and do a good job in reforms that conform to the hearts of the people. The best result.

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