Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 160
In Qianqing Palace, Zhu Xiongying held the official newspaper and said to Lao Zhu, "Grandfather, I have too much iron in the Ming Dynasty, and it's time to stop ironing everywhere."

Old Zhu was stunned for a moment, and asked, "Too many?"

"Too many." Zhu Xiongying laughed and said, "Now there are more than two hundred and three iron mining counties in Daming, and there are countless iron smelting factories. It is better to stop the government-run iron factories, or there will be no more stocks here. "

This is not an exaggeration. In fact, in the 18th year of Hongwu, Daming once stopped the official operation of Tieye.The reason is that there is too much iron in the inner library, and it is really hard to know where to use the iron that has been smelted.

For the specific weight, Zhu Xiongying made a rough calculation. Daming's current government-run iron smelting has reached about [-] tons per year.The number of folk iron smelting is more.It is estimated that this easily exceeded the annual iron output of the Song Dynasty by [-] tons.

Zhu Xiongying laughed and said, "Now our cauldron is very good in Mongolia, Nanyang, Dongying, North Korea and other places."

This big iron pot is not a joke, it is made of white iron, wear-resistant, hard, but relatively brittle, which means that such a pot cannot be used as a weapon.And now in places like Mongolia and Japan, they like big iron pots. These are strategic materials that need to be imported from Daming.

An iron pot with a diameter of three feet, two bolts of silk, or mink fur filled with the pot, if you go to Dongying, it will be two hundred samurai swords.

This is not an exaggeration, Zhu Xiongying robbed the prices of "children and grandchildren", and also established several pot factories specializing in export trade.Guangdong pots are still very good, and they are specially used for trade.

Lao Zhu also laughed, contented, "Then let's stop for a while, we can't hold iron in our warehouse. We have to make steel. Our government factories don't smelt iron, but private iron factories can smelt iron."

Think about the current era, the current technology, how powerful a dynasty like Ming is.Daming's iron output accounts for [-]% of the world's iron output, and the rest of the world's iron output is not as much as that of Daming.The Ming Dynasty's internal storage can't hold iron, and many countries can't even make a pot now.

Old Zhu pointed to Zhu Xiongying, and said, "Yinger, according to your wishes, we are going to start lifting the ban. In recent years, many Mongolian and Yuan ministries have begged us, all wanting us to give them a few pots."

"It's better not to give them the pot, but to give them a few bites." Zhu Xiongying still had a very clear attitude, and said, "Just give them some weapons. The grandson's idea is to give those Mongolian tribes a chance to become stronger. If you are tired, you should Tired."

Tea, here.Silk cloth is available for sale.Even I can give you some horseshoes and give you some weapons.But it is not so easy to buy a big iron pot. This is a strategic material. If you want to buy it, you have to keep begging and see the mood of the Ming monarch. If you are in a good mood, you can sell a few more pots.

Old Zhu also laughed, and said to Zhu Xiongying, "When your father was around, he always said you were the worst. Few of the things sold to Nanyang, Dongying, and Korea were good. It is to bully their small country with few people who have no knowledge, always give high prices, and do not allow bargaining."

Then there is no way, the monopoly business is such a huge profit, and what's more, Daming's technology is advanced.They have the right to be so proud, but those small countries and tribes can only accept the reality that they will be beaten if they lag behind, and are bullied by Ming.

Zhu Xiongying wasn't embarrassed either, but he still defended, "Grandpa Huang, grandson is pretty good. Grandson gave them the good things they lacked, and those people would be grateful. If it wasn't for my generosity, they would What can I do?"

Old Zhu was also happy, and continued, "It's private trade, which should be banned or banned, or everyone will stop farming."

Lao Zhu was originally such an old farmer's mind, and he always put farming in the first place.For trade and so on, Lao Zhu doesn't like it, and he doesn't like some businessmen, and feels that they need to be severely suppressed.

However, Zhu Xiongying always feels that Lao Zhu is not allowed to completely let go of the sea ban now because he thinks that maritime trade is really profitable.So at this time, Lao Zhu still wants official trade, and the court is responsible for such things.

Profits, of course, belong to the imperial court, not just private trade.This is not to take advantage of the people. Lao Zhu's mind is not to give the people too much to participate in maritime trade. This is to completely eat alone.

"So grandson thinks that it is right to give some inferior products to these tribes." Zhu Xiongying smiled and said to Lao Zhu, "In recent years, grandson has not been able to use large-scale troops against those Mongolian tribes. It’s better to let them kill each other. Once they rely on my Ming weapons, they will be controlled by others.”

This is also what Zhu Xiongying said in his heart. The Mongolian tribe is struggling to make a living and their weapons are relatively poor.Then give them some opportunities and let them have some weapons.Let the descendants of the golden family continue to fight and crusade against non-officials.

Killing blood into rivers and attacking each other is also an indirect help to Daming.Even if one or two forces cultivated are superficially powerful, they are just puffy.Once Daming cut off the supply of weapons, those tribes would feel uncomfortable.

Just like Lao Maozi of later generations likes to sell monkey version weapons, and Lao Mei likes to sell some simple weapons, it is the same reason.

Even if one day they meet each other on the battlefield, Da Ming's weapons are still more advanced.By that time, Daming will naturally have a certain advantage.Although it cannot be said that there are no accidents, but no matter how you look at it, there are some advantages.

Lao Zhu pointed to the map and said to Zhu Xiongying, "Right now, let's help you move the capital. In the past two years, Dongying should have been defeated, and Koryo sent troops to help fight the war, and the cannon fodder was consumed a lot. After a few years, it should be Take it over there and place your uncles."

Zhu Xiongying smiled and said to Lao Zhu, "Grandpa Huang, when the time comes, go to Korea and take back the four counties of my Han family. Grandpa can definitely see it."

Lao Zhu was noncommittal, and then continued, "After Koryo is taken down, we can consider sending troops to Mobei. What we mean is that the Tatars are powerful now, and when the time comes, troops will be sent from Liaodong and Koryo, and also from Beiping and Taiyuan. You can send troops, you can go all out for the northern expedition, and the northern border can be regarded as safe and sound."

Zhu Xiongying was not so optimistic. He just said, "Grandpa, it's not a one-and-done thing. It's just that those people don't have the strength to go south for a short time. The nomads fled if they couldn't beat them. They have already fled back to Mobei, and they can continue to flee north."

Old Zhu still ignored Zhu Xiongying, and continued, "It's just the development of the Western Regions, or the pacification of Lingnan, this is a dilemma."

Zhu Xiongying also fell silent, and now he also feels a little pressure. This choice is not so easy to make.

To put it simply, if you go south, you can definitely see some benefits.It's just that today's Nanyang land is relatively wild, and the miasma is a bit overwhelming for many Central Plains soldiers.And in a short period of time, there is no way to get enough benefits there. It may take decades for Daming to see some returns, or even longer.

But no matter what, the land of Nanyang must be won, and the potential there is indeed quite large.

But in the Western Regions, they are not particularly dependent on the Silk Road nowadays.But over there, some benefits can be brought back to some extent. If the trade route is opened, it can also be connected with the Central Asian region.

Furthermore, once places like the Western Regions are abandoned, Zhu Xiongying will be a sinner through the ages, and he really needs to take back the Western Regions from some nomads.The present territory of Ming Dynasty is not a complete territory yet.

The grandparents and grandchildren are happily communicating, thinking about laying down a bigger piece of land for future generations.The grandpa and grandson are also completely ambitious. They are full of pride and think that they have reason to create a prosperous world, create a great and glorious dynasty, and leave behind a powerful empire.

Confidence, this is definitely not lacking, because the current Da Ming seems to be developing on the right path.As long as you give them some time, as long as you follow these established plans, naturally you don't need to worry about some things.

Back in the East Palace, Zhu Xiongying was in a good mood because he saw the fat son with a fat milk.

Seeing Zhu Xiongying holding her son, Xu Miaoqing said with a smile, "The concubine congratulates His Highness, the side concubine is pregnant."

Zhu Xiongying was stunned for a moment, then became happy again, "The side concubine is pregnant?"

"The side concubine has not been in good health for the past two days, so the concubine asked the people from the imperial hospital to take a look." Xu Miaoqing smiled and said to Zhu Xiongying, "Your Highness should go to the emperor's grandfather to announce the good news, and you should also go to the side concubine's place to have a look." Look."

Zhu Xiongying smiled and said, "This is indeed good news. Let's go to the emperor's place right now. Wang Chengen, go and call the concubine, and we will go to the emperor's place for dinner."

This is definitely a happy day, and such good news naturally needs to be shared.Although Zhu Xiongying understands that in Lao Zhu's eyes, Lian Qiongqiong's children may not be valued much, but at any rate they have blossomed, which is something to be happy about.

Although the current old Zhu is not a widowed old man, Zhu Xiongying still knows the depression in his heart and so on.So with such good news, of course it needs to be reported to Lao Zhu.

Lian Qiongqiong was a little embarrassed, but at this time she was more happy.Naturally, she didn't dare to think about other positions. She deserved to be happy to be able to give birth to an heir for her grandson.And her child is at least a prince or princess, and she can be as precious as a mother.

"Ah!" Zhu Wenyin, who was fierce and fierce, was restless, and couldn't bear the unscrupulous old man, so he opened his mouth and bit him.

Zhu Xiongying laughed and quarreled with the fat son, but it was a little strange, "You can walk, why are you so reluctant to speak? I have been calling you daddy for a year, you should talk too!"

Zhu Wenyin didn't say anything, don't be in a hurry to 'call him daddy', just wait!

(End of this chapter)