The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 573 Zhu Di’s Weakness

Zhu Gaochi returned to Wenhua Hall.

The eunuch in charge of Wenhua Palace, according to Zhu Gaochi's request, brought the personnel list of Chunhe Palace and Wenhua Palace.

Chunhe Palace is connected to Wenhua Palace.

The former is Zhu Gaochi's palace, where he lives with his family, and the latter is where he works. It is not only a main hall, but also a cabinet, a storage building for ancient and modern historical materials and official documents, and a warehouse for various supplies.

In the corner of Donghua Gate, stables, carriage rooms, etc. were set up according to Zhu Gaochi's instructions.

In addition to the main hall, Wenhua Hall also has two main halls, with many corridors on the left and right, which have become the offices of the cabinet, cabinet officials and other officials. As for the offices of the officials of the Sixth Section, they are opposite the gate of Wuying Hall.

There are two canteens in the east and west. All officials, guards and civil servants eat in the kitchen, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four meals a day are provided, as well as tea, drinks and snacks.

"The number of maids, maids, and maids around the empress, as well as the maids who take care of the brothers and sisters, as well as the number of people who maintain the daily life of the two palaces, total 59 people, including 32 from Goryeo and nine from Japan."

The eunuch in charge said calmly.

This number is quite large.

Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but compare it with the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty was the dynasty that used the least eunuchs. During the reign of Song Taizu, the number of eunuchs was approximately 50.

The Ming Dynasty experienced the Yuan Dynasty and vigorously used eunuchs.

During the period of the two emperors Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di, a large number of captives became eunuchs, and tribute was paid by vassal states such as Korea. In the later period, due to the economic bankruptcy of the Ming Dynasty, a large number of people came from the palace, hoping to find a job in the palace.

In some respects, the Ming Dynasty was regressive.

In order to strengthen local rule, various bureaus and departments were established, which not only served the royal family, but were also equivalent to military-industrial conglomerates, providing gunpowder and firearms to armies in various places.

The demise of the Song Dynasty is not a pity, but the regression of civilization is really a pity.

"The stables, carriage house, kitchen, warehouses, library, official document warehouse, and palace material warehouse will be handed over to Zhang Quan in the future, and Zhang Quan will come to me." Zhu Gaochi ordered.

After hearing this, the eunuch in charge wanted to give some advice, but seeing the look in His Royal Highness’s eyes, he could only retreat.

soon.

Zhang Quan is here.

"Meet His Royal Highness the Emperor."

"You sit."

Zhu Gaochi said unceremoniously that he had grown up with Zhang Quan. Although Zhang Quan had no ambitions, Zhang Quan was an ordinary person, and not everyone was a talent.

As the center of the world, Zhu Gaochi has seen too many talents.

"I wonder what your Highness has to say to your ministers?"

Zhang Quan knew that Zhu Gaochi was very busy. He suddenly came to see him. He must have something important to explain. The two of them knew each other well. Although they were superior and inferior, they were not overly restrained.

"I want you to come forward and organize the Palace Affairs Bureau."

"what?"

Zhang Quan was stunned.

Although I knew His Highness was very kind, I didn't expect that he would take such big steps.

"All various affairs will be borne by the Palace Affairs Bureau from now on. The servants used by the Palace Affairs Bureau are recruited from good families in the private sector and are given first-class treatment. They are also protected by the rights of the Migrant Workers Joint Office."

Zhu Gaochi said carefully.

Chunhe Palace uses female workers, and Wenhua Palace uses male workers.

If you encounter heavy work such as repairs, the female relatives of Chunhe Palace can avoid it.

Isn't it normal for the Jia Mansion in the Red Mansion to build the Grand View Garden? It is also normal for there to be only women in the Grand View Garden.

With female workers and male workers, there are female officials.

Start with the royal family first.

"The cabinet, kitchens and other places where people are employed serve the country and cannot be counted on our royal family. They should be maintained by the Ministry of Household Affairs. As for the palace's supplies, etc., they are paid for by the palace."

"Then Wuying Hall, there is the back."

Zhang Quan pointed behind him.

"Father, it's the same as mine. Grandpa Huang, everything is as usual."

Zhu Gaochi said in one breath.

He only has one wife, and Zhu Di is in love with the Xu family. In this case, there is no need for so many people.

Zhu Gaochi has issued an order to Goryeo, asking Goryeo to stop paying tribute to beautiful women to the Ming Dynasty.

Goryeo paid tribute to the Ming royal family and its concubines ended up in the Ming Dynasty.

Drinking and sex hurt people.

Lu Bu said.

Zhu Di has a heavy responsibility and cannot be delayed by women. Zhu Gaochi made an idea for Zhu Di.

Zhang Quan opened his mouth and finally closed it.

Daming is very strange.

The sage had long ago ordered the prince to supervise the country. As for the prince, he went on expeditions all the year round, and the affairs of the country were handed over to His Highness the Emperor Grandson. Even after the prince returned to the capital, he did not take back the right to govern the country.

It can be said to be a beautiful story in history.

The royal family has always been dangerous, with fathers and sons killing each other, but this dynasty has never done so.

Zhang Quan and Zhu Gaochi grew up together, and Zhu Gaochi was an easy-going person. When they were in Peiping, the two of them visited Peking.

"You can say whatever you want, and do whatever you want to say, hesitantly." Zhu Gaochi said directly.

Zhang Quan looked around and then said: "Master, you have a son and a daughter. They all look healthy and easy to feed. But what if something goes wrong with the heirs in the future?"

This is what Zhang Quan dared to say.

Zhang Quan’s worries did not come out of nowhere.

She only has one son and one daughter now. She doesn't know whether the child in Guo Cailian's belly is a boy or a girl.

Although there have been developments in medicine, it is not an epoch-making progress.

Only when you have a full stomach, keep up with physical nutrition, and balance work and rest can you give birth to healthy children who are less likely to die in infancy. However, there is always a probability. Even with the advancement of production and medical technology, it cannot be avoided.

"If the day comes when a son can't do it, a daughter can do it too."

Zhu Gaochi laughed.

Zhang Quan was dumbfounded. What did this sound like?

"Let the future worry about the future. Let's do our best in the present." Zhu Gaochi changed the topic and avoided this topic.

Women and men not only have different physical structures, but also different psychological structures.

In his previous life, he and his wife had been in love for half of their lives. Although they encountered ups and downs on the road, the two of them worked together to tolerate and understand each other. Along the way, Zhu Gaochi has gained a better understanding of women.

100 years later.

It is up to future generations to choose the era to which extent and civilization the Ming Dynasty has developed.

When this generation of eunuchs grows old.

The royal family no longer uses slaves, so what qualifications do noble nobles have to use slaves?

In fact, the most important thing is economic development.

Just like during the Wanli period, eunuchs were no longer wanted. However, with the bankruptcy of the country's economy, the people were unable to make a living, resulting in the capital being filled with self-castrated poor people. If they were not accepted, they would starve to death on the streets.

same.

When the people get rich, who would go to work as a slave in another family? On the contrary, if the people don't have enough food to eat, no matter how good the rules are, they can only be reduced to nothing. After all, people have to eat.

In the coastal areas of the 90s, people worked sixteen hours a day, all month long, and the wages they received were just enough to eat, but there were still a large number of migrant workers waiting at the factory gate.

20 years later.

A large number of people dislike the difference in treatment and wages, and would rather be unemployed than make money.

What is the difference?
It's just because people are rich.

It’s just like in the 90s when they didn’t have enough to eat, they would still bite the bullet and grab jobs. No matter how bad the job was, there were still people grabbing it.

So development is the last word.

After a few days, Zhu Di found that his Wuying Palace had changed. After asking someone about it, he found out about the changes in Wuying Palace and Wenhua Palace, but he didn't say anything.

The boss has changed too many things.

Big and small.

Some things will be announced, and some things he will make up his own mind.

Some fathers might be dissatisfied, but Zhu Di didn't care very much. He just felt that life was getting harder and harder, and he had to contribute more and more. He was busy with matters in Beijing Camp for a long time.

"There are generally no problems in the Beijing camp."

Zhu Di told Zhu Gaochi.

There are 15 troops in the capital camp, scattered in the capital and Yingtianfu area. It is the line of defense to defend the capital. It must guard against both external generals and internal generals.

"How did your father change it?"

"Geng Bingwen and Song Sheng are your imperial grandfather's people. Ge Bingwen is the only founding hero. We cannot neglect him. Old General Song Sheng has been in the northwest for many years and has made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty."

"Therefore, the Beijing camp is nominally under the control of the two of them."

"Below, there are Qiu Fu leading an army of [-] brave soldiers, Wang Cong leading an army of [-] loyal warriors, and generals such as Chen Gui, Zheng Xiang, Xu Zhong, Zhang Xin, Guo Liang, Xu Li, and Ping An are in charge of the capital camp."

"Safety?"

"He is your grandpa's adopted son."

"Oh."

Zhu Gaochi suddenly realized that he remembered this person.

The Beijing camp not only stays in the capital and Yingtian Mansion, but also in the surrounding provinces and at the junction with Yingtian Mansion, playing a role in monitoring the local army and ensuring that no force can threaten the capital.

This is not a blind worry.

In the history of Japan, Oda Nobunaga ended the Warring States Period in Japan. Who would have thought that there would be a change in Honnoji Temple.

The Tang Dynasty must be powerful enough.

In the most glorious period, an Anshi Rebellion kicked off the decline.

Beijing.

It must not become an empty city.

Not only is it the political center of the world, it is also the military center, so some precautions are necessary.

Zhu Gaochi didn't want that when Zhu Di led the army to fight thousands of miles away, some villains caused trouble and took the opportunity to steal his home. The emergence of the railway brought new changes.

I don’t have any communication equipment.

If the rebels arrive in the capital at a rapid pace, and there is no warning in the capital, and there is no army to defend them, wouldn't they be directly captured by the thieves and capture the king first?

"Do you have any other suggestions?"

"Nothing."

Zhu Gaochi shook his head.

Most of the list of people mentioned by Zhu Di just now are known to Zhu Gaochi. More than half of them are from the Peking clan and are all trustworthy people. The capital is already impregnable.

"In that case, have you decided whether to go north or south?"

Zhu Di asked curiously.

"My son has sent an envoy to Tamerlane."

"Again? Chen Cheng has no news yet."

"There is indeed a danger. I have told Yang Zhong, and this is my ultimatum. Either Yang Zhong and Chen Cheng return safely, or my father leads an army to punish Timur."

Zhu Di touched his beard.

He didn't want to move.

"My father's reputation will surely be sung throughout the world and respected by future generations for eternity." Zhu Gaochi said flatteringly.

Zhu Di smiled.

I have no other hobbies in my life, I just like things that are honorable, so what's wrong with that?

"Then have you considered how Timur would react if he saw our Ming envoy?"

Zhu Gaochi nodded.

He really thought about it. "Timur was concerned about the Ming Dynasty, so he submitted himself to the Ming Dynasty."

this era.

The prestige of Ming Dynasty is huge.

There are antecedents.

When Kublai Khan succeeded to the throne of Great Khan, it was not an orthodox method, and the Mongols were not convinced.

Therefore, Kublai Khan could not get the support of the Mongols. He had very few Mongolian troops and was weaker than his opponents, so he chose the Han princes in the north.

Shihou refers to the special system for managing the Han people in the north during the Liao, Jin and Yuan Dynasties.

Kublai Khan led the Han princes back to the grassland to massacre all directions, slaughtering all the dissenters, defeating all opponents, and securing his position.

Even later Mongolia did not have a good opinion of Kublai Khan, and there was even hatred for him, even if this man became the emperor of the Central Plains.

Dayuan simply conquered the surrounding khanates.

The Ming Dynasty defeated the Yuan Dynasty again. Since the Hongwu Dynasty, it has been famous for conquering the south and the north.

At this time, Mongolia was no longer a nomadic tribe that had declined from the world stage 300 years later and was blocked by the Ming Dynasty for hundreds of years. It could not even make an iron pot.

Whether it is the Golden Horde or the Timurid Empire, a large number of Mongols are still active, ruling Central Asia and Western Asia, and shocking the West.

Include some traditions.

For example, every time the Timur Empire conquered a country, it would first capture the local craftsmen, lose their freedom, and work for the Timur Empire like slaves.

Although this production method of fishing from the lake will bring about the regression of productivity and civilization, it is still effective in the early stage and ensures the urgent productivity needs of the nomadic civilization.

This is the reason why Timur surrendered to the Ming Dynasty.

He is just one of many, the difference is that he has become stronger.

"Things are different now. Timur has conquered a huge territory. According to the information I collected, this man has just defeated a very large country in the far west. He has mastered a lot of wealth by means of robbery. and food.”

"With their battle-based fighting method, they can probably assemble a combat army of 20 infantry and 30 cavalry, and carry out long-term expeditions."

"so smart?"

Zhu Di looked weird.

An expedition with 50 troops and even 30 cavalry was not an easy task. Zhu Di thought that only the Ming Dynasty could do it.

"They're different."

Zhu Gaochi shook his head.

Robbery is the guarantee of their centripetal force.

When the robbery was over, it immediately fell apart.

This is indeed the most glorious period for Timur. He has robbed the largest country. Both his own troops and materials are the most abundant period. He does not need to produce, let alone the life and death of the local people.

Just like the same natural and man-made disasters.

Well done, old slave.

Kill the poor households first, leave the rich households untouched, kill all the poor households, and then kill the rich households. It can be said that the method is sharp, which not only solves the own food crisis, but also eliminates the signs of resistance.

Later Jin entered the customs.

Hou Jin did much better than Li Zicheng.

He directly distributed local houses, shops, fields, and food to his own soldiers. As for where the people slept, what they ate, how many days they could survive without food, and what happened to Houjin.

All the trouble below, completely eliminate the people who caused the trouble.

All the dissatisfaction from above will take away all the interests of the people.

In short.

The people will make up for the loss and satisfy the upper class.

If the ruling class really does not regard the people as human beings and uses the most ruthless means, the people will not be able to resist because the people have no organizational power.

Even when you are not full.

According to later research, as long as natural disasters restrict the movement of people from various places, people can only wait to die locally.

The Qing Dynasty could do it.

Because the Qing Dynasty had many cities in various places, there were naturally opposing classes and they would not go along with the locals.

The feudal era was about kings, kings, ministers, fathers, fathers and sons.

There are stories of harming people, but this is morally condemned by society and is illegal.

The Qing Dynasty was a slave country and did not talk about this.

Just like a person who breaks the law and a thug who is extremely vicious and has no respect for human ethics, the harm of the two is completely different.

"They were only strong for a while. Now Timur's territory has reached its limit. It is difficult to go to the land further west. It is not easy to do it geographically. There is no area around that can be plundered. I'm afraid it won't be possible for three years. In five years, Timur's country will fall apart and fall into civil strife."

"So we are the only ones who know it."

Zhu Di narrowed his eyes, showing murderous intent.

"Yes."

"Only we are enlightened."

Zhu Gaochi nodded.

Timur's only way to maintain a strong national power was to find new countries that could be plundered and obtain large amounts of supplies that could meet Timur's needs.

Just look at Asia.

There is only Ming Dynasty now.

Historically, Timur did not dare to fight. Later, during Zhu Di's battle of Jingnan, Timur felt that he could take advantage of the opportunity to invade.

But he fell ill and died on the road.

What Zhu Gaochi doesn't know now is whether history will change.

Timur's attack on the Ming Dynasty was an inevitable direction to maintain the country, but his death was uncontrollable.

Timur's attack on Ming Dynasty had more advantages than disadvantages.

The Ming Dynasty's attack on Timur would do more harm than good.

"I'll go to the Western Regions."

Zhu Di took the initiative and said.

"Don't rush."

Zhu Gaochi wanted to wait and see.

If Timur died, that would be the best thing. The war would naturally stop and Ming Dynasty would concentrate its efforts on governing overseas and Southeast Asia.

"First let Zhang Fu go to the Western Regions to prepare for war in the Western Regions. If Timur turns around and attacks the Ming Dynasty, my father will lead the Beijing camp, gather the armies from all over the northwest, and fight Timur in the eastern Chagatai capital."

"Can Zhang Fu do it?"

Zhu Di hesitated.

During the Annan war, Zhang Fu's outstanding talents were recognized by Zhu Di, but now he was asked to rule alone. Zhu Di was a little worried that Zhang Fu was young and would ruin big things.

Zhu Gaochi supported Zhang Fu.

The generals of the Beiping faction proved their talents through the Battle of Jingnan, but the failure of the initial expedition to the grassland also showed that these heroes were not comprehensive enough when they were acting alone.

Only Zhang Fu.

This man made extraordinary contributions in the Battle of Jingnan. Later, he went south to Annan and conquered the desert in the north. His performance was amazing and he can be said to be a handsome man.

Seeing his son's resolute attitude, Zhu Di stopped trying to persuade him.

The veteran of the Peking Department was useless, so Zhang Fu was used.

in Beijing.

Zhang House.

Zhang Yu and Zhang Fu, father and son, are now the most dazzling noble families in the Ming Dynasty.

"The son is dragging his father down."

Zhang Fu said apologetically.

"What are you talking about?"

Zhang Yu shook his hand indifferently, "Staying in the capital for my father's sake is the trust that the prince and his son have in me. The capital cannot afford to lose anything. When you go to the Western Regions, you must be careful."

"The situation in the Western Region is complicated, and there is a powerful enemy on the side. If you are not careful, there is a risk of total annihilation."

Zhang Yu did not lead the army directly, but served in the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army.

The person who directly led the army was Zhang Fu.

"Father, don't worry. Your Highness the Emperor Taisun will use me. I will not let His Highness the Emperor Taisun down and ensure the national peace of the Ming Dynasty."

Zhang Fu said firmly.

"Good good."

Zhang Yu laughed.

soon.

Zhang Fu was ordered to go to the Western Regions.

Also accompanying them were Liu Zhen and Huo Zhen.

Liu Zhen was originally a general of Daning, while Huo Zhen was a Mongolian. He also fought for Zhu Di and participated in the Jingnan Campaign. He ranked ninth among the heroes and had a strong ability to charge into battle.

This arrangement shows the arrangement of Shuai and General.

Zhang Fu is the main one, and Er Zhen is the auxiliary one.

Jiayuguan.

The local general is a young man named Zhao An, who is from Shaanxi.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"As it should be."

After the two parties met, Zhao An met with Zhang Fu and others. Zhang Fu had a gentle face, like a gentleman, and there was no trace of a general, which was surprising.

in the afternoon.

Pointing to the map on the wall, Zhao An smiled and said: "The local people are accustomed to calling the provinces of the Western Regions the Eastern Provinces of the Western Regions. They also call the Provinces of the Western Regions the Western Provinces of the Western Regions, and the Eastern Chagatai Dusi is called the Anxi Dusi. "

Ming’s plan.

The Western Regions Province extends to Ningxiawei in the east, including the three weiwei of Ningxia, and borders the Hetao area of ​​Shaanxi. It includes the Kuoyibuci mountainous area in the north, the Yanhai area, and the south of the Altai Mountains.

It reaches the Kunlun Mountains in the south, borders Duogan Dusi, and contains Hamiwei in the west.

Yili also took control of the Yining River Valley in the province, including the large deserts on both sides of the north and south.

The Eastern Chagatai Capital Division is farther west. The main forces are east of Qian, and the west is full of mountains and plateaus. Although it belongs to the Ming Dynasty in name, no one is sent to garrison it.

It is the same as the original Liaodong Dusi and Nuergan Dusi in Northeast China.

The Eastern Chagatai Dusi, also known as the Anxi Dusi, all supplies come from the Western Region Province and the Yilibali Province.

The Yining River Valley is the main grain-producing area.

Then there is the area around Hami in the Western Region Province, as well as the Hexi Corridor and Lanzhou area to produce food to meet the needs of the local people. Hundreds of thousands of people have immigrated, and they have accumulated some savings in a few years.

Relying on the cotton trade, the economic development of the Western Provinces is not slow.

"There are only one million people in the entire region. If Anxi Dusi starts a war, they will have to mobilize at least 30 troops, which will definitely not be supported by the local area."

Zhang Fu felt the pressure.

The railway has indeed reduced the burden of transportation, but the provinces of Yili and Anxi are different from those in the mainland.

The supplies needed by the army still need to be borne by the civilians.

From Weelumu to Angan, it is thousands of miles away. In order to ensure the supply of the army, at least hundreds of thousands of civilians are needed.

No wonder His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is reluctant to fight Timur.

This is different from the original recovery of Hami and Yili.

Looking at the mountains to the east of my Qianyi, Zhang Fu couldn't help but think that sometimes fighting to support war is indeed an advantageous means in the military. Unfortunately, according to the wishes of His Highness the Emperor Taisun, Tiemu has long been able to grab it. Son robbed.

Eat when you've finished grabbing, and grab again when you're done. If there wasn't room for grabbing, people wouldn't dare to come to Daming.

(End of this chapter)