Hongwu Survival Guide

Chapter 38
After talking about this topic, Zhu Yuan thought about it for a while, then solemnly knelt down again: "My ancestor, Yuan'er still has some words to persuade."

no way.

You can't look solemn if you don't kneel.

Even if you don't mention the status of the two emperors and empresses, there is actually a difference of hundreds of years in age, and there is nothing wrong with the younger generation kneeling before the elder.

Seeing him kneeling down again, Lao Zhu, who was delighted with Zhu Yuan's general knowledge, quickly raised his hand to support him: "Get up, get up quickly, if you have something to say, why do you kneel so often?"

Mrs. Ma was also a little surprised, and was curious about what Zhu Yuan planned to persuade.

Zhu Yuan didn't get up, but stood up and cupped his hands and said, "My ancestor, Yuan'er feels that you have been distracted too much by me recently. Yuan'er said that my knowledge can't be achieved in a day or two or even a year or two. It takes a few days. It took ten years to figure it out. The most urgent task of the ancestors was the Southern Expedition and the Northern Expedition. The ancestors should put more thoughts on these two things. If the Central Plains cannot be pacified and China is restored, no matter how many ideas Yuaner has in his mind, it will be like a castle in the air , unable to fully implement it. Yuaner asks the ancestors to think twice."

After finishing speaking, he made a speech again.

This is persuasion, but it is also selfish.

If you come here like this every day, you can't bear it if you rack your brains!
Donkeys in the production team can’t use it like this, can they?

When Zhu Yuan said these words, not to mention Lao Zhu, even Ma Shi's eyes on Zhu Yuan changed, unconsciously softening a lot.To be able to say these words under the grace of her husband, no matter what, it is impossible to be a sycophant.

Of course, Lao Zhu is a person who is more recognizable, so he got up straight away, walked around the round table and pulled Zhu Yuan up. He didn't know what to say for a while, so he patted Zhu Yuan's shoulder lightly, and then said: "Your words, Yuaner, I remember, thinking about it recently... I really should reflect on it, I am too impatient. Yuaner, I am very pleased that you can say this, um... What else do you want, tell me, I will appreciate it To you?"

Zhu Yuan was pressed by Lao Zhu to sit down again, seeing him also sitting directly beside him, he shook his head and said, "My ancestor, Yuan'er...you have given enough, I don't want anything." Added: "If there is a need in the future, Yuan'er will definitely not be as polite as my ancestors."

so close.

He almost said that he had already lived two lifetimes.

After living for two lifetimes, Zhu Yuan has experienced and enjoyed everything, whether it is material or spiritual, he really does not have any strong desires.

Seeing Lao Zhu's expression of relief and emotion, Zhu Yuan could only take the initiative to find the topic again: "My ancestor, although I just said it, but you have come here today, is there anything else you want to ask Yuan'er?"

Judging from the previous details, Zhu Yuan didn't think that the emperor and empress just came to see him.

Lao Zhu came back to his senses, nodded and said, "There is one."

While talking, he mentioned the matter of grain transportation, and finally added: "Liu Ji mentioned the method of diverting the Yellow River to improve transportation, and it has been implemented. It can only be said that the Yellow River is in a dry period, and the improvement is limited. Xu Da's recent memorials are all When it comes to transporting grain, the people of Shandong experienced military turmoil. Because the grain roads are not smooth, the imperial court can’t provide relief, and even if they want to collect more grain and grass on the spot, I feel uneasy. You talked to Xu Da about the management of the Yellow River. , I thought, do you have a better way?"

Zhu Yuan thought about it for a moment, then shook his head and said: "To solve this problem, we can only enlist civilians to dredge the canal thoroughly. , Once someone secretly provokes, there may be another chaos. Therefore, no matter whether it is the canal or the Yellow River, in the next few years, we can only implement palliative measures and make temporary repairs in emergencies. If you want to overhaul, you have to wait at least three years.”

Lao Zhu was not too disappointed when he heard what Zhu Yuan said, and he was once again pleased with his 23rd grandson's judgment on the current situation.

Wasn't it the beginning of the troubled times that after Emperor Zhizheng gathered 15 civilians to repair the Yellow River, Han Shantong said, "Mo Daoshi has one eye, and provokes the Yellow River to rebel against the world"?
Therefore, it seems that this canal can only make do with it.

But Zhu Yuan remembered one thing: "My ancestor, I just remember that you discussed with the ministers that day, and you also talked about shipping?"

Old Zhu nodded.

Then he briefly introduced his recent understanding of shipping.

Finally said: "It's too risky, too risky, I'm afraid the gain outweighs the loss."

Zhu Yuan felt confused, got up and took a pen and paper from the desk, briefly drew the coastline of the mainland in his memory, and said to the old Zhu beside him: "Ancestor, as far as I know, even from Fujian to Shandong, the coastline is at most [-] kilometers. Even if you go around a little, it is impossible to be [-] miles away. Eastern Zhejiang is closer to Shandong, so two thousand miles is more than two thousand miles, and it is not five thousand miles."

Because he knew Zhu Yuan's background, Lao Zhu opened his eyes wide when he heard him say this: "According to what you said, those people are deceiving me?"

Seeing the old Zhu's temper, Zhu Yuan thought for a while, then quickly shook his head: "My ancestor, it's not possible. Um... I understand, it's still in this age..." At this point, Zhu Yuan stopped in time, glanced at it and was still concentrating Ma Shi, who was listening, changed his wording slightly: "...there is still a lack of accurate measurement methods at the moment. Everyone can only judge by feeling, and then say it is thousands of miles away."

Because the two men were talking about business, Madam Ma has been quietly listening in without interjecting. When she noticed Zhu Yuan's gaze, she was puzzled in her heart. After thinking about it, she didn't find anything wrong.

Lao Zhu thought for a while, nodded in approval, and calmed down.

Zhu Yuan talked about the geography of the world yesterday. What kind of "earth" is the world where everyone is currently, with a diameter of only [-] miles. Thinking about the simple world map I brought back to the palace, I can find out after a little memory that from Fujian to Shandong, there is no There may be thirteen thousand miles, five thousand miles at most.

Zhu Yuan saw that Lao Zhu understood, and said again: "As for the loss of drifting along the way, such a big loss... Yuan'er didn't see it personally, so he didn't dare to talk nonsense..."

Having said that, Zhu Yuan looked at Lao Zhu after thinking about it for a while: "My ancestor, how about I go to Mingzhou in person to help my ancestor plan the shipping?"

Before Zhu Yuan finished speaking, Lao Zhu shook his head: "Your body is just right, how can you travel far, no, absolutely no."

As Lao Zhu said, he thought of the "Book from Heaven" again.

My eldest son just took a trip to Shaanxi... How could he let this happen again?

However, Zhu Yuan insisted, pointing again to the simple map drawn just now: "My ancestors, Yuan'er's body really can't bear it, even if my ancestors drive me away, I won't go. But from Jinling to Mingzhou, along the river Next, cross Hangzhou Bay, all the way is waterway, and there is no risk, so it is no problem for me. Yuan'er came to Jinling from Shandong, and her health is much worse than this time, so I have come here..."

Lao Zhu interrupted with a wave of his hand: "It's the same for you to make suggestions in Jinling."

Zhu Yuan shook his head: "It's not the same, my ancestors, Yuan'er doesn't want to be Zhao Kuo who talks about military affairs on paper. If he doesn't see it on the ground, he will command randomly from thousands of miles away, and it may ruin a big event. In addition, Yuan'er has not made an inch of success since he arrived in Jinling. Li, has been conferred by the ancestors as a third-rank Hanlin scholar, and the officials will inevitably criticize..."

"Who dares, I..."

Zhu Yuan hurriedly replied: "My ancestor, I don't really care about it, but I really want to do something. Do you still remember the three things I suggested to you that night?"

Old Zhu paused, then nodded slightly.

Zhu Yuan said: "Taxation and firearms need to be done slowly. But the last one, 'opening the sea', happens to be an opportunity now. Yuan'er thinks that with the help of this sea transportation of grain, we can take the opportunity to establish the Ming Dynasty Navy. Ancestor, according to my plan yesterday, the navy will be more important than the army in the future. If the ancestor wants a millennium prosperous age, the navy must be one of the foundations of the prosperous age. Although my Ming navy is the strongest in the world, the navy and the navy are actually There are two branches of the military. Regarding the navy, no one knows how to do it. Only I know a little bit. Therefore, this matter really belongs to me, and I have to take this trip sooner or later."

After hearing Zhu Yuan's words, when it came to the thousand-year-old foundation, Lao Zhu's attitude was slightly relaxed, but he still said: "Since it can be sooner or later, why don't you continue to take care of your body?"

Zhu Yuan shook his head: "Ancestor, Yuan'er has cultivated these days, and she has no serious problems. It's just that her body is naturally weak and impatient. This may not be changed, but working two or three hours a day , it's still fine."

After Zhu Yuan's words fell, Ma Shi, who was listening, showed doubts.

Heart disease?

Old Zhu was lost in thought, and unconsciously held Zhu Yuan's little hand. After a while, he finally said, "When you arrive in Mingzhou, you are absolutely not allowed to go to the sea in person. At most, you are only allowed to go to the seaside to have a look."

Zhu Yuan nodded: "I promise."

Old Zhu said again: "Let Tang He handle the specific matters, but..."

Zhu Yuan also remembered that Lao Zhu had just mentioned that he planned to call General Tang He from the South and return to Mingzhou from the North to be responsible for transporting food by sea. At this time, he interrupted: "My ancestor, can you change someone?"

Old Zhu looked puzzled.

Zhu Yuan said: "Master Tang, I am not familiar with Master Tang, um... I think Master Hua Gaohua is quite suitable."

After a long talk yesterday, Lao Zhu originally planned to let Hua Gao retire.Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuan wanted to bring Hua Gao out again.

Can't help laughing: "This is not in line with your thoughts yesterday?"

Zhu Yuan also laughed, and said: "Yuan'er's thoughts have not changed, but Mr. Hua's retirement... is indeed a bit early. It is better to let him work for another three years. When the world is peaceful and the ancestors have made great achievements, let him take him with him. The knighthood has retired in a glorious manner. In addition, it is also Yuan'er's selfishness. I don't understand Mr. Tang's temperament, but when he wants to establish a navy, Yuan'er hopes to take my opinion as the main. In comparison, since Mr. Hua has no ambition to make progress, Thinking about it, he is very willing to cooperate with me, I make plans, and he does things, the two fit together. Moreover, the navy is extremely important to my Ming Dynasty, and Master Hua will not take power, and it will be more smoothly handed over to the ancestors in the future."

Hearing Zhu Yuan's argument, Lao Zhu nodded again and again, but said again: "I'm sure of your idea, but you are good at evading the goods, and I can't force it..."

Zhu Yuan said: "As long as the ancestor agrees, I can leave the matter of persuading Mr. Hua to me."

Old Zhu became interested: "What are you going to do?"

"My ancestor just appointed me as a deputy envoy of the imperial hospital yesterday..." Zhu Yuan suppressed a smile and said, "It just so happens that I know where Lord Hua's fate is."

Old Zhu understood it once he thought about it.

Almost laughed, then shook his head quickly: "You...you can't lie to him, he is over fifty and has no children, he is also a poor man."

Zhu Yuan said: "Yuan'er doesn't understand medicine, but he does know some other things, maybe he can help Mr. Hua see where his problem is. Yuan'er won't joke about such things."

After confirming that Zhu Yuan was not talking nonsense, Lao Zhu nodded slightly, and said: "I said before... oh, Tang He is replaced by Huagao, it's up to you to talk about it. Besides, since you are going to be responsible for this matter, you should I have a military post. Coincidentally, Qingyang came to me the day before yesterday, and I didn't want Huang Chen, the captain-in-law, to be the commander of the Mingzhou Guard, so I transferred him to the Huai'an Guard. The vacant Mingzhou Guard commander is exactly the same. Zheng Sanpin, you come and be it."

Prince Consort...Princess Qingyang?
Zhu Yuan was curious about the two names mentioned by Lao Zhu, and quickly realized that they should be the daughters left by Lao Zhu's elder brother. After all, it will be some years before Lao Zhu's eldest daughter will marry Li Shanchang's son, which he happened to remember. .

Without asking too much, Zhu Yuan nodded after a little consideration.

Since he wants to establish the Ming Dynasty Navy according to his own ideas, there should indeed be a group of people who can directly command it.

As for whether it can convince the crowd, or whether it will be messed up... Anyway, the sky is falling, and there is a tall person around to support it.

So he nodded in agreement.

Lao Zhu said again: "Since that's the case, do you have other needs, and mention them together?"

Zhu Yuan shook his head and said: "My ancestor mentioned it temporarily, and Yuan'er couldn't think of more for a while. Hmm...My ancestor, what I will do in the future may go against the current cognition and cause criticism. If my ancestor trusts Yuan'er, I think The right to do things cheaply. Ancestors is the kind of joke that people like most in folk dramas. The imperial envoys go down to the people with the sword of Shang Fang, and when they encounter corrupt officials who bully good people, they can kill them first and then play them, pleading for the people."

Lao Zhu didn't remember such jokes in folk operas, but he understood it. He thought about it and said, "The general is out, and he must do things cheaply. What are you talking about... Shang Fang's sword, how the sword can cut people, I still remember I kept the plain knife used in the early battles, and someone will bring it to you tomorrow. If someone doesn't obey your order, just cut it off without notification."

Zhu Yuan: "..."

From "Shangfang Baojian" to "A Simple Sword", the style has dropped too much, right?

Zhu Yuan still accepted the little complaints.

After all, it is the simple knife used by His Majesty the Emperor!
The matter was settled, and we continued to talk about some details. Seeing that Zhu Yuan's face was starting to look tired, Lao Zhu was about to get up, and then remembered something, and turned to Ma Shi with a smile: "My lady is curious why I named you the deputy envoy of the imperial hospital. Yuan'er, why don't you talk to her?"

Zhu Yuan didn't know why, but since Lao Zhu asked, he thought for a moment, turned to Ma Shi and said, "Madam, it just so happens that I will sort out a list of precautions for daily diet and daily life in the near future, and each item will roughly explain the reason. The empress is in charge. When the time comes, the empress will be able to understand Yuaner's general idea after reading this notice. If the empress thinks the items in it make sense, she can implement it. If she thinks it doesn't make sense, or can't understand it, wait until I return from Mingzhou , and then explain it to you personally."

After watching Zhu Yuan's various performances from the sidelines today, Mrs. Ma no longer thinks that this young man will be a treacherous person who deceives the king, and even thinks... this is too good.

Therefore, he no longer has too many scruples about the post of deputy envoy of Zhu Yuannatai Hospital.

Such a child will never mess around.

Hearing Zhu Yuan's words right now, Ma smiled and nodded: "I've heard you say so much, I'm also curious, just your body, pay more attention, take your time, don't worry about anything."

Zhu Yuan nodded yes.

Seeing that his wife was gone, Lao Zhu got up.

After Zhu Yuan sent the emperor out of the living room, he was told by Lao Zhu to stay, but after thinking about it, he called to Lao Zhu, and said, "My lord, Yuan'er has one more thing to do."

Old Zhu stopped patiently: "What's the matter, what do you remember?"

Zhu Yuan said: "About my return of the land, my ancestors, Yuan'er must lead by example, but I don't want to be harsh on others. Therefore, please don't talk about it with others. There is also salary, Yuan'er's rewards from ancestors are enough. A few years, plus the business. So, please wait until the ancestors decide on the salary of hundreds of officials in the future, and then give it according to the system, and don't need it now."

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, there was no clear salary system for hundreds of officials, but a land-based model, which was to reward all officials with land and collect rent as salary.The ten hectares of land that Zhu Yuan first acquired were actually similar to this.

Mentioning these is to avoid being hated.

Don’t everyone who is an official pursue a wife, shady son, and fertile land, if you say no, then don’t, what should everyone do?
and also……

Zhu Yuan knew how exaggerated the salary that Lao Zhu set for the clan in the early years of Hongwu was. If he was given an annual salary of [-] shi, it would be higher than the prime minister in the future, what would everyone think?
Old Zhu was well versed in the ways of the world, and when Zhu Yuan said this, he quickly understood, just smiled and nodded in agreement, this time he didn't even think about Zhu Yuan's "slickness" in his heart.

Such a good boy, it's slippery there.

This is decent!

(End of this chapter)