The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 586 Zhu Yuanzhang passes away

"Mother-in-law."

"Mother-in-law."

The beautifully carved bed was covered with a quilt and silk quilt, and the corners of the old man's mouth seemed to be moving.

Zhu Di, who had been sitting in front of the bed for half the night, suddenly became excited and came back to his senses. He felt what his father had said and hurriedly leaned forward and asked with concern: "Father, did you say something?"

The eunuchs and female officials in the palace heard the noise and hurriedly came closer. The doctor on duty outside was also awakened.

The old man remained motionless.

"The saint seemed to be smiling."

The female officer said in shock.

People looked over and saw that the corners of the old man's mouth were indeed slightly raised.

People can't help but marvel at this phenomenon.

"Chongpachi, you are too stubborn."

"You mother-in-law, is it we who are stubborn or you who are stubborn? You actually have the nerve to complain about me and say that we are stubborn."

The man shouted loudly.

"Women are not allowed to participate in politics."

The woman remained motionless and paid no attention to the man. The angry man couldn't help but jump on his feet. The only woman in the world who dared to be so angry with him didn't listen to her own words.

I am not doing it for Daming, but for the overall situation.

"You are just a little girl."

"Madam, do these flowers look good? I picked them with my own hands."

"lady?"

"lady?"

"Okay, okay, we were wrong."

The man said something apologetic loudly, but for those who didn't know, they thought he was losing his temper. The maids around him couldn't help laughing, but the woman stopped them with her eyes.

"Boss, you are good at everything, but you are too gentle. You don't know how bad scholars are. Although they talk about courtesy and integrity every day, in fact they care about their own interests most."

"Boss?"

"Boss?"

"You are so young and powerful, how can you abandon your father? It is really unfilial. Also, we are old and our energy is not as good as before, but if you leave like this, what will happen to the country of Ming Dynasty? What will happen to the safety of the people in the world?"

"Boy, you are so incompetent."

"What's wrong with my son? Didn't he just sleep with a few women? There's no need for his son to be strong. Which family's daughter in the world doesn't want to marry into the Wang family?"

Hearing his son's complaints, the old man hated iron for not becoming steel.

"Third brother, why don't you have any skills at all?"

The old man said disappointedly.

"Although my son's talent is not strong, it is not weak either. At least it makes the feudal country stable and protected from military disasters."

"It's unreasonable to be so petty."

"Fourth brother, you are incredible. Even we often hear about your reputation in Peiping."

"this is not good."

"It's so brilliant. Even if your elder brother doesn't care, the civil and military officials under your elder brother will definitely deal with you. Look, the commanders of your own personal guards have been taken away by them."

"Lao Wu, we are too lazy to care about you. Just go and do your flowers and plants. It will be beneficial to the people."

That day.

The crowd was watching, and everyone's face looked excited and full of expectation as they looked at the figure on the stage.

The man declared proudly.

"We, the monarch of the Chinese people, have lost the world since the end of the Song Dynasty."

"In the land under the rule of the previous dynasty, the cities were destroyed, the mature fields were turned into pastoral areas, women did not dare to go out, men did not dare to raise their heads, the population withered, the people were in dire straits, the people were in poverty and did not dare to laugh."

"Only we are ordered by heaven to pacify the four directions, quell the army and quell the people, restore the Song Dynasty, and return China's mountains and rivers to me."

"Now the country is named the Ming Dynasty, and the Yuan Dynasty and the Hongwu Period are established, and the world begins to revive. We will not resort to war rashly, and strive to make the people live and work in peace and contentment, and create peace for all generations."

Zhongshan Altar.

Men tell the world.

The old man's face is covered with traces of time, and his skin is like the pages of an old book, full of wrinkles and spots. His eyes are closed tightly, and people cannot see his usual sharp eyes.

His breathing seemed to have become weaker, and he no longer had the sharpness of the past.

"Father?"

Zhu Di tried to call out for the last time, but when there was no movement, he could only think that he had heard wrongly, and sat back on the chair helplessly.

The doctor also checked the pulse, but also said nothing.

What needed to be said was already said yesterday.

Probably just these few days.

Unless there is a miracle.

The three brothers Zhu Gaochi came together.

"Father, my sons are here to take care of Grandpa Huang. Father, please go and take a rest. Your health is also very important." Zhu Gaochi looked at Zhu Di's pale face and said with concern, and his two younger brothers agreed.

Zhu Di shook his head.

Zhu Gaochi was a little helpless.

Zhu Di pointed at Zhu Gaochi and said, "Go and attend to your state affairs."

Zhu Gaochi whispered: "Son, please accompany Grandpa Huang."

"Alright."

Zhu Di agreed.

The three brothers stood behind Zhu Di. Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui both lowered their heads and did not dare to look around. However, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but look at the motionless old man on the bed, feeling deeply about the greatness of life.

Only after experiencing life and death can we understand the value of life and the importance we attach to it, but we will never lose control again.

"This is probably why Zhu Di is dissatisfied with himself."

Zhu Gaochi thought secretly in his heart.

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect.

But what you have experienced is what you have experienced. No matter how much pain you have experienced, it will not diminish just because you have experienced it. It is just because after the sadness has passed, your psychology will become stronger and it is enough to support you.

Therefore, those who have experienced suffering must have a strong heart.

And for a nation that has just experienced suffering, its centripetal force and tenacity must be extraordinary. Once the necessary conditions are met, this nation can burst out with huge energy.

"Although I am sad about Zhu Yuanzhang's illness, I cannot let go of national affairs. I cannot be like Zhu Di. He can ignore national affairs, isn't it because I am in charge of it."

"As small as an individual."

"Sadness is sadness and life goes on."

Zhu Gaochi thought so.

After staying with him for an hour, Zhu Gaochi finally said that he was going to the Wenhua Hall to handle state affairs.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui couldn't help but look at their elder brother.

Zhu Di thought for a while, but he was actually not angry with the boss. What the boss did was right, but Zhu Di just felt unhappy, but he didn't say anything more, feeling a little sorry for his eldest son.

"Go ahead."

Zhu Gaochi consoled him: "Grandpa Huang was ordered by heaven and is no ordinary human being."

Done.

I went to see Zhu Yuanzhang again, and finally the eunuch sent Zhu Gaochi away, leaving behind his two younger brothers.
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Wenhua Hall.

Officials from the Ministry of Rites were already waiting.

The envoys of the South King of Korea have been staying in the capital for three days, as well as people sent by the Laos ambassador, as well as the former royal families from Myanmar and Sukhothai who came to the Ming Dynasty.

The cabinet members and the ministers of the six ministries have formulated many plans, including military mobilization in the Western Region provinces, and even arrangements for people's livelihood, as well as civilian operations and production plans of military industrial enterprises.

Some need to be discussed with the Emperor Taisun, while others have their own regulations, which require His Highness the Emperor Taisun to review and sign for approval.

There are also many things in the country.

"The businessmen brought information. They said that Yang Zhong was quartered by Timur's five horses."

"Is the news reliable?"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned and asked seriously.

"It should be reliable."

Hu Guang's face was filled with sadness.

There are two people with the greatest influence in the cabinet at the moment. One is Xie Jin, who belongs to the staunch southward faction, and the other is Hu Guang. Hu Guang is not impersonal, but he can maintain general principles and is good at listening to opinions.

Zhu Gaochi did not expect that Timur killed the Ming envoy.

In fact, Chen Cheng was not dead, but was imprisoned and his freedom was restricted. The information brought back by many businessmen made Zhu Gaochi believe in history.

in history.

Timur did not kill the Ming envoys, and he did stay. After his death, his successors sent people to escort the Ming envoys back to the Ming Dynasty. It can be seen that the Ming envoys were not mistreated, otherwise they would not dare to send them back. .

As for trade.

Zhu Gaochi didn't think there was a problem, so he encouraged the businessmen early on.

The people of the Timur Khanate were in dire straits, but they still had wealth, but it was plundered into the hands of a small number of people. The poorer the people became, the richer the ruling class became, and the wealth was transferred.

On the contrary, because of the destruction of productivity in the Timur Khanate, external supplies were urgently needed.

Therefore, historically, the Timur Khanate often sent missions to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. In addition to ensuring that the Ming Dynasty would not threaten Timur's rear, it could also obtain a large number of needed goods and alleviate domestic demand.

Therefore, when the Ming Dynasty's caravan appeared in the Timur Khanate, not only was it not suppressed, but it was warmly welcomed.

Zhu Gaochi was silent.

If it was just political and military needs before, and it was a country-to-country conflict, then now, with the killing of the Ming envoy, the meaning has changed. This is an insult to the Ming Dynasty.

Looking at the battle plan drawn up by the Ministry of War and the Fifth Army Governor's Office, Zhu Gaochi felt uneasy.

The two brothers Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were kicked out by Zhu Di and asked to go to the Wenhua Palace to assist their eldest brother. It was not that Zhu Di was unaware of what was currently happening in the Ming Dynasty.

As soon as the two brothers entered the Wenhua Hall, they were shocked by the oppressive atmosphere in the hall.

Wenhua Palace was not like this before.

"Big brother."

"Big brother."

"His Royal Highness."

The ministers paid homage to the two brothers, who responded politely.

Zhu Gaochi pointed to the memorial.

After the two brothers picked it up and read it, they realized what had happened and were very angry.

Zhu Gaoxu said loudly: "Brother, this revenge must be avenged. Let the younger brother go. The younger brother promises to the elder brother that he will take off Timur's head. I am willing to issue a military order."

Zhu Gaosui's eyes also gleamed.

Although he is not as good at fighting as his second brother, he can still contribute to his eldest brother. "My younger brother is willing to lead the Jin Yiwei and take the lead in entering the Timur Khanate and become the eyes and ears of the army."

Zhu Gaochi shook his head.

Zhu Gaochi had no doubt about Zhu Gaoxu's ability to charge into battle, but commanding an army and charging into battle were not the same thing.

in contrast.

Zhu Gaoxu is not strong enough in the overall situation.

Zhang Fu, Zhu Neng, Chen Heng, Zhang Yu. One famous general after another flashed through Zhu Gaochi's mind, and he even began to think about veterans, Geng Bingwen, Song Sheng, etc.

However, Zhu Gaochi gave up using veterans.

Before coming to the capital, Song Sheng had been stationed in the northwest for decades and was capable of leading an army against Timur.

But Song Sheng is too old.

Historically, Timur's army invaded the Eastern Chagatai Khanate, entered Yiliba, and threatened Hami. Song Sheng's response was not strong enough. He mainly focused on setting up defenses. In addition to the difference in military strength, the more important thing was that Song Sheng was older. , knowing his own situation, so Shangshu had rebelled against Zhu Di, who had ascended the throne, and asked the emperor to quickly send new military officers and support more troops.

However, at that time, the Ming Dynasty did not fully understand the Timur Khanate and subconsciously thought that it would attack from the north. Therefore, the military layout was mainly directed to the north.

The old ones are too old, the young ones are too young.

Lan Yu is the middle tier, the link between the past and the next in the military. It's a pity that this person can't be retained. He has committed too many crimes. Anyone else would kill this person.

Everyone seems to be a famous general, but no one can completely reassure Zhu Gaochi.Zhang Fu and Zhu Neng were still too young and had not experienced the Jingnan War. Although they had participated in the Northwest War and the Southwest War, they were only under the command of Zhu Di.

Their starting point is low, with just one hundred or one thousand households.

Should we let them go and try to let them go it alone?
But the Southwest War was a national war.

Zhu Gaochi hesitated.

Outside the Imperial City.

restaurant.

Zhu Gaochi did not issue an order to ban folk entertainment. Everything remained as usual. The restaurant's business still declined somewhat, but there were still many customers.

in the private room.

There were noisy voices and arguments.

The Korean envoy heard the news and smiled, feeling very happy.

"It seems that there is a lot of trouble in the country."

"The forest is big, and there are all kinds of birds. Although the country is strong, it is not as peaceful as usual." Other officials laughed. They heard that the monarch of the country was seriously ill, and the social chaos in the country along the way made them endure. Can't help but be happy.

"There will definitely be wars in the Japanese country, and the northwestern part of the Shangguo country is not peaceful. It has only been more than ten years. The pace of the Shangguo country is too fast and there are many contradictions. We, the King of the South, still have a chance."

"We can't miss this opportunity and ask more about Shangguo."

Everyone, you say what you say.

"I heard that the envoy sent by the superior country to a great country named Tamerlane was killed by the other country's monarch."

"This thing was said by the businessmen. There is no way of knowing whether it is true or not, but whether it is true or not, we must treat it as true and tell every scholar in China."

Liu Yiquan explained to his colleagues.

Among the vassal states, Korea had the most frequent contacts with the Ming Dynasty. Now with the opening of the sea in the Ming Dynasty, not only official but also private exchanges have become increasingly prosperous. With the rise of the shipbuilding industry and the gentle wind and waves in the sea between the two countries, provided better conditions.

There are not many Koreans in the capital of Shangguo.

They represent the Southern King.

There were also envoys from the King of Goryeo. These talents represented Goryeo and enjoyed official preferential treatment. Liu Yiquan and others had private contacts, so they did not live in the official rooms provided by the Ministry of Rites for envoys from the vassal state.

All their expenses in the capital must be paid for by themselves, unless there are special circumstances.

The news of Yang Zhong's brutal murder was brought home by merchants and was not prohibited from being spread. Moreover, it could not be hidden from anyone. There were so many people in the caravan coming in and out, and it had already spread in the northwest.

The Minister of Rites personally sent officials to visit Yang Zhong's family.

The Fifth Army Governor's Office also promoted the fallen soldiers and gave their widows the treatment of martyrs' families.

The social system is functioning.

Various groups spontaneously went to express condolences, and long reports were published in newspapers.

"We argue or even scold each other not because we have hatred, but because we all love Ming Dynasty, so we act radically and want to make Ming Dynasty a better place."

"But."

"Our envoy was brutally murdered by the traitor Timur."

"Soldiers were also killed."

"According to businessmen, the Timur Khanate is very powerful, with at least hundreds of thousands of troops, mostly cavalry. It is the most powerful opponent of the Ming Dynasty, and this army has begun to return to the east. , the next step is us.”

"Their army has been fighting all year round and has rich combat experience. They have also plundered a large number of craftsmen from various places. They not only have firearms, but also many siege equipment and even various tools for war service."

"The Timur Khanate is a military system centered on war, using force to the greatest extent."

“When the former Song Dynasty was overthrown, one hundred thousand people took the initiative to die for the country.”

"So when the Ming Dynasty fell, how many people took the initiative to die for the country."

"Why do people have to die for their country? That's why the Ming Dynasty must win its wars. Failure is not allowed in foreign wars."

"People all over the world unite and speak to the outside world as one!"

"Unite as one and work together to fight the enemy!"

"It is everyone's responsibility to protect our country and our country."

"Why!"

Imperial College in Beijing.

A student stood on a high place and shouted hysterically, "Why do they want to rob us? Why do they insist on plundering us despite their own backward production and their own responsibilities?"

"What did we do to them? Nothing!"

"Why!"

"Destroy him!"

"Destroy it!"

More and more students came around, raising their hands and shouting.

"Who says good people have to be bullied?"

"We will not be good guys. If anyone bullies us, we will fight back ten times or a hundred times, so that they will never dare to bully us again!"

In the crowd, another student climbed up excitedly and shouted loudly.

"Destroy all enemies!"

"Defend Chinese civilization!"

The sons of the country are the most proud group in the world.

Reading is the most respected thing.

It is a Chinese tradition since ancient times, deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and no one questions it.

Imperial College of the Ming Dynasty.

He is the seed of scholars in the world, and naturally he is the most proud person in the world.

Because they are teenagers.

High spirits.

Most of the fourth-grade Imperial College students have left the Imperial College and entered society early, and are now returning to school one after another.

These young people led the students out of school. One night, they made a large number of banners and tools based on their years of experience in participating in social activities.

And a complete plan was formulated.

Every scholar wears a bachelor's uniform.

morning.

when the sun rises.

The first team appeared on the street.

golden state.

"Woo~"

Large ships transported large quantities of grain and timber to the dock in Tianjin. From the railway at the dock in Tianjin, they were transported directly to the city of Hami, a distance of thousands of miles.

Military industrial companies across the country received emergency notices.

The supervisors solemnly told the workers what had happened recently and were prepared to leave room for further announcements.

at this time.

Starting from the student activities in the capital, the first to respond was the Imperial College in Peking, then the Imperial College in Zhejiang and the Imperial College in Guangdong.

The Imperial College is the highest academic institution in the world.

The actions of the Imperial College were learned by teachers from all over the country, and students from all over the country also imitated the senior fellows of the Imperial College. In just one month, this activity became more and more intense.

"Needless to say, class leader, whoever is still ignorant at this time has no conscience!"

The worker said proactively.

Factories began to work overtime, and the workers worked diligently. The output increased rapidly, producing boxes after boxes of military supplies.

In the spring of the 36th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty was like a machine that started running spontaneously. The court did not issue a decree and had no experience in this area, but society took the initiative to move in this direction.

From newspapers to what people are talking about.

All the topics were basically war, and people supported war.

"We are a just war!"

There are only a few large characters on the front page of the newspaper.

Such an extraordinary thing made the people more and more excited, "Hey, the shorter the newspaper says, the bigger the matter will be!"

Read the newspapers in Peiping.

Gao Liliu Yiquan was dumbfounded.

These sights he had never seen before made him feel terrified.

Ming dynasty.

Is it still the gentle Daming in his impression?

Shangguo, which was not feared by people in the past, became so ferocious and terrifying overnight that people did not dare to resist or even have the slightest thought.

"Tell King Nan that you will never disobey Ming Dynasty."

"We were wrong."

"You don't have to hold on to old ideas."

"The current moment is no longer a good time. On the contrary, the more it is now, the less likely it is to trigger Ming's reverse scale!"

"quick."

"Go see King Nan quickly!"

Gao Liliu urged people to return home like crazy, fearing that if they went back a day late, King Nan would already raise his flag and make people regret it too late.
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The warmth of the outside world cannot change the chill of the palace.

The old man suddenly woke up.

People were caught off guard and stepped forward one after another, showing joy in their eyes. Zhu Di thought his father was getting better.

"Father, have some porridge, you haven't eaten for three days."

Zhu Di said.

As long as he can eat, he will be fine, his eyes are full of expectation.

Zhu Yuanzhang seemed not to recognize his surroundings. He looked around, and finally stared at Zhu Di. Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang's appearance, people felt horrified and couldn't help but get goosebumps.

Zhu Di was also a little uneasy being stared at and was about to ask the doctor.

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke.

"Fourth."

"My son is here."

"The country and the country of the Ming Dynasty are delivered to you today."

"Don't forget to let the common people have enough food and make the people well-off. Don't forget that scholars are the worst. The rich only care about their own interests and will never care about the interests of the common people."

"If the people are stable, the country will be stable."

"What people hate most is corrupt officials. We must not be lenient towards corrupt officials. We will kill every one we find."

Zhu Di looked at his father who was talking endlessly, thinking that his father had just recovered from a serious illness, and was about to dissuade him, hoping that his father would take a rest and wait until he recovered.

Bystanders are clear.

The people around showed grief, the doctor was also prepared, and the historian recorded everything, including the saint's own words, handing over the country to the prince.

"when!"

"when!"

"when!"

Imperial City.

The bell rang.

The whole old city heard the ringing of the bells in the direction of the Imperial City.

"One blast, two blasts, three blasts."

Some people were counting in their hearts and suddenly broke down and started crying.

Some scholars ran into the streets, their faces full of sorrow.

The bell struck 45 times.

Tell the whole world that the Ming Emperor has passed away.

(End of this chapter)