The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

A sky lantern rises into the air.

There are people on the Kongming Lantern.

Flags of various colors are placed on all sides of the Kongming Lantern bamboo basket. The flags are round, square, and triangular. The soldiers on it hold monocular binoculars in their hands and can see far away.

In the bamboo basket, there was a young man of eighteen or nineteen years old shivering.

He couldn't stand up.

"I haven't gotten used to it yet. How do you speak Sichuan dialect? You're a coward."

The Ming Dynasty Guard implemented a system of military service in remote locations. After the military reform, this tradition was inherited. However, in the past, remote locations may be within the province, but today's remote locations are mostly in other provinces.

on the ground.

The military attaché held up his telescope and looked up at the sky, where the flag was exposed from the Kongming Lantern.

Different directions represent enemy tracks in different directions, and the shape of the flag represents the number of arms. Based on the trajectory and frequency of waving, the size and number can be roughly known.

The military attaches in the artillery battalion were also observing the Kongming Lantern in the sky.

Prince Gaoyang arrived in Shandong.

A total of [-] troops from each battalion were assembled and a drill was carried out. The men arranged by Prince Gaoyang would appear at unknown locations from time to time, leaving a few flags behind.

The artillery battalion must follow the instructions of the Kongming Lantern and fire in directions that cannot be seen from a distance.

The range of cannons is getting farther and farther, even beyond what can be seen by the naked eye, and the improvement of Kongming Lanterns over the years has finally led to the military figuring out the correct usage.

However.

It turned out that the businessman who made the manned sky lantern could not withstand all these years of waiting and had already gone bankrupt and moved away. Although the businessman left, the patents and technical personnel remained and were taken over by the Military-Industrial Joint Office.

A new factory for making Kongming lanterns was established in Zhejiang.

Zhejiang is a good place.

Developed low-cost water transportation, coupled with the popularity of rail tracks, have brought about exponential effects.

Originally, the Zhejiang region had to provide a large amount of taxes to meet the imperial court's expenses in the north. With the economic rise of the north, agricultural self-sufficiency gave the Zhejiang region a stronger market.

in short.

One good makes a hundred good, one bad makes a hundred bad.

Peiping's good start brought advantages to Ming Dynasty in all aspects.

The developed industrial chain in Zhejiang allows for low production costs and high efficiency, which can well meet the demands of the Military-Industrial Joint Office. Either no order is placed, or a large amount is suddenly placed at one go. The ordinary local industrial chain cannot reach the level of the Military-Industrial Joint Office. requirements.

"Boom."

The artillerymen adjusted the angle of the gun barrel according to the meaning of the flag. After the military attaché gave the order, dazzling fire flashed on the position.

outside the mountains.

The mountain shook for a while.

The hot air balloon in the sky quickly waved the Yanzi flag, telling the comrades below that the bombardment was successful.

But it's not over.

Those "cunning" "opponents" did not change their direction, but planted new flags farther in the same direction.

The cavalry followed the instructions and rushed eastward quickly.

Soon, they found a hidden shooting range made of straw. In order to save grenades, the training was changed to using cavalry swords. They were skilled in "cutting melons and vegetables". After each straw target became two sections, the cavalry attaché used a telescope to look at it. Light the Kongming Lantern and observe the flags above to rush to the next location.

"Now that I have clairvoyance, I wonder if I will have good ears."

stands.

Several general soldiers accompanied Prince Gaoyang. Zhu Gaoxu was extremely excited. He liked the atmosphere of the army.

More than ten years ago, his father went south to regain Jiaozhi. Ten years ago, his father went west to open up seven western provinces, and there were many people like Gaoyang County King. But in recent years, Zhu Gaoxu has become more and more uncomfortable.

Civil servants suddenly began to target themselves.

There was even an impeachment by the censor. The memorial stated that the close relationship between the Prince of Gaoyang and the army was not conducive to the peace of the country, and he hoped that the prince would be vigilant.

So Zhu Gaoxu became quiet, but the fire in his heart did not go out.

When I came to Shandong, I had my own old subordinates in Shandong.

He has been fighting for many years, and there have been many officers under his banner in the past.

"If you have Shunfeng Er, fighting will be much easier and you can solve a lot of troubles." General Wang Zhongpei said with a smile.

Historically, Wang Zhong surrendered to the King of Yan with the command of Weizhou Guards Li Yuan, and won a lot of military exploits in the Battle of Jingnan. Li Yuan was the No. 4 hero of Jing Nan, and Wang Zhong was the No. 11 hero of Jing Nan.

Today is different.

The two of them did not have a closer relationship, nor did they have close contact with Prince Yan and his son. If it were not for Zhu Gaochi's special arrangement, Wang Zhong might not even be able to get the general.

Wang Zhong naturally didn't know this and was very satisfied with his situation.

He participated in the war to regain Jiaozhi, and participated in the battle to annihilate the ghost force Red Khan who invaded Hami. He was promoted to a general because of his merit, and was stationed in Shandong. From a low-level military attache to a mid-level military attache, he had a reputation.

"Scholars often say in newspapers that the most important thing for technological inventions is popularization. Only popular technology can be effective."

Zhu Gaoxu laughed in front of everyone.

Zhu Gaoxu, who is in his thirties, no matter what the civil servants think of him, many military attachés really don't have much idea in their hearts. Prince Gaoyang is really good at fighting, not only himself, but also the troops he leads.

Ten years ago, due to the need of the situation, the Prince of Gaoyang County, who had been stationed in Peiping for a period of time, raised the bronze tripod in public, shocking everyone.

Now that Prince Gaoyang has matured a lot, he will no longer do these childish actions. However, the saying that Prince Gaoyang is infinitely powerful still spread throughout the army, and everyone is admired.

With the development of military technology, personal bravery seems less important, but the heart can still be inspired.

However, Zhu Gaoxu also paid a certain price for his proud actions in his youth. Some censors used this news to impeach the Gaoyang County Prince, saying that the Gaoyang County Prince raised the tripod, but in fact he had disobedient intentions.

If it were 20-year-old Zhu Gaoxu, he would find the censor and beat him on the spot.

Zhu Gaoxu, who is in his thirties, chose to remain silent.

The behavior of Prince Gaoyang over the years has indeed received a lot of praise, and Zhu Gaoxu pays more attention to his elder brother's thoughts. Since his elder brother supports him in coming to Shandong, Zhu Gaoxu will not mess up things.

The Prince of Gaoyang is always the Prince of Gaoyang.

The emperor's legitimate son and the prince's younger brother.

The civil and military officials on the stage surrounded Prince Gaoyang. Zhu Gaoxu continued to smile and said: "In fact, the development of technology has changed the mode of military operations. When we are in the capital, we often listen to the teachings of His Highness the Crown Prince. His Highness the Crown Prince said that the army must carry forward Initiative, learning and adapting to new technologies, and mastering more advanced combat modes, I give you these words."

"Look at this sky lantern. Ten years ago, the Military-Industrial Joint Office used it. However, it did not have good results and could not meet people's expectations. So it was treated as a gadget and put into the warehouse. If it hadn't been for the unexpected discovery later, , such a good thing is still gathering dust.”

Wang Zhong on the side nodded repeatedly.

He said with a sigh on his face: "The same sky lantern, but with a different approach, has played a huge role." Then he cupped his hands to the south and said: "The initiative mentioned by His Highness the Crown Prince was a sudden enlightenment for us."

The biggest effect of Kongming Lanterns is not in plain areas, but in mountainous and forested areas, areas where the view is not expanded.

Especially the southern armies.

For example, Champa Dusi purchased a large number of Kongming lanterns.

The sky lantern was fixed with ropes to prevent it from being blown away by the wind. It fell slowly from the sky. The soldiers dug out the bamboo baskets one by one and sorted the flags and supplies. There were roars of laughter all around.

A recruit was so frightened that he peed his pants when he rode the Kongming Lantern for the first time.

The recruit burst into tears.

So shameful.He had never been so embarrassed in his life, but he was so scared.

His feet left the ground and he looked at the land farther and farther away. His heart went blank, leaving only panic, his legs were weak, and he couldn't control himself.

Wang Zhong, who was on patrol, heard the commotion here and came over dissatisfied.

"General."

"General."

The soldiers stood at attention.

"what's so funny."

Wang Zhong cursed.

The soldiers who were still laughing at others lowered their heads and did not dare to answer the general.

Wang Zhong knew the reason just by looking at the recruits' clothes.

"What's your name, where are you from, how old are you, and how long have you been in the camp."

"Go back to General."

"My name is Ma Dingguo. I am from Sichuan. I am 19 years old and have been in the camp for three months." The recruit straightened his waist, but the coolness in his crotch made him blush again and feel at a loss.

Wang Zhong was a little surprised.

Not only are the cows named after this, but also the Kongming Lanterns are mostly veterans, and recruits are generally not used.

"What does your father do?"

"My old man was a founding soldier and farmed in the garrison."

"Oh."

Wang Zhong understood.

Founding Soldiers is a new title, that is, the soldiers who followed Emperor Taizu to restore the mountains and rivers. Not every soldier could rise. Many soldiers were sent to various places to establish guard posts.

There are many such founding soldiers in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

Descendants of the founding soldiers who enlist in the army will receive certain care.

Kong Ming Lantern is a new military branch, technical soldiers, with a higher starting point than ordinary soldiers.

Wang Zhong patted the recruit on the shoulder and said, "Do it well, don't embarrass your old man, work out a future, and honor our ancestors."

Sichuan's new recruit Ma Dingguo has never received such a baptism.

I was so moved.

Shandong.

Although only eight thousand soldiers were assembled and the navy arrived, it frightened Goryeo and caused a lot of panic.

In the past, there was not much movement in Shandong.

But it was aimed at the Japanese country, and Goryeo was very excited. Now it is targeted at Goryeo, and only he knows how it feels.

Goryeo Cholla Road.

Statewide.

Right Army Temperance Mansion.

"The Kingdom will not launch troops against Goryeo."

Liu Yiquan guessed.

In the hall, there were more than a dozen civil and military officials, all of whom were close confidants of Li Fangyuan.

Over the years, the development of Jeolla Province has been very slow. The trade with the Ming Dynasty, Japan, and Ryukyu in the place closest to Japan should have developed very quickly, because Li Bangyuan controlled it very strictly.

Normal trade is allowed, but there is some control over Ming merchants.

The merchants of the Ming Dynasty were very angry and accused the Southern King of Korea of ​​being wrong in favoring agriculture and suppressing business. The remarks of the Ming merchants won the support of many local landowners, but the Southern King of Korea remained unmoved.

Therefore, although the land annexation that occurred in northern Goryeo was also spreading in the southern region, it was not as out of control as in the northern region. Most of the profits in the northern region fell into the hands of Ming merchants.

Part of the profits also fall into the hands of the local yangban class. Even if the meat is rotten, it is still in the pot.However, the two classes in northern Goryeo bought houses in Peking and Beijing during the Ming Dynasty, and a large amount of wealth was transferred to the Ming Dynasty.

Their children were left to serve as officials in Goryeo, and their relatives moved to the Ming Dynasty. They indulged themselves in the country like "grabbing money" to provide their relatives with a luxurious life in the Ming Dynasty.

In contrast, some knowledgeable people in Goryeo believed that King Nan was the master of the Ming Dynasty, which allowed King Nan to acquire many talents.

The development of southern Goryeo is very slow and has not changed from the traditional agricultural society. However, it has retained its vitality. The people are still living in poverty, but they do not have enough to eat like the people in the northern region.

Therefore, the strength of King Nan of Goryeo has always been the strongest in Goryeo. The army in King Nan's hands has been expanded to 12. What will the army of 12 do? King Nan's thoughts are known to everyone in the world.

Ming Dynasty has been suppressing King Nan for many years.

The Ouchi clan of Japan, which originally had a close relationship with the Nanwang, was also influenced by the Ming Dynasty, especially the war between the Ouchi clan and the shogunate in the past few years, which forced the Ouchi clan to rely more on the Ming Dynasty. As a result, the relationship between the Ouchi clan and the Nanwang became more and more serious. Come less and less.

Internal and external troubles.

King Nan had always seen the opportunity in the north and wanted to find an opportunity to capture Seoul. He believed that his second brother could no longer stay on the throne, but the subsequent actions of the Ming Dynasty made King Nan not dare to act recklessly.

"Why are you so sure?"

Xun Chen next to him asked worriedly.

Some people want to fight, some don't want to fight, and even more people are unwilling to fight, because there is no hope for a war with the country above. Many people just want to keep their wealth and status. The more such people there are, the less they want to fight. fight.

"The territory of the Kingdom is too large, just like everything has its pros and cons."

Zhu Gaochi's mantra has become a common language in various countries. Liu Yiquan said this sentence in Chinese.

The people present all came from two classes, and no one could not understand Chinese.

Liu Yiquan said confidently: "The last dynasty's military mobilization in the seven western provinces can be said to affect the whole body. In addition, the troops maintained in Ryukyu to contain the Japanese situation, the troops maintaining stability in Nanyang, the troops needed domestically, etc. "Wait, there are too many places where the upper court uses troops, and the distance between each place is so far. The drill in Shandong only used [-] soldiers, which shows that the upper court is exhausted."

Goryeo is like a sieve.

With the frequent trade between the Ming Dynasty and Goryeo, news from Goryeo was continuously sent back to the country, and news about the Ming Dynasty was also sent back to Goryeo. After all, many people from Goryeo lived in the Ming Dynasty, and it was the kingdom with the largest population among the vassal states who went to live in the Ming Dynasty.

Liu Yiquan's statement was recognized by Li Fangyuan.

He thought so too.

But he couldn't make up his mind whether to fight or not.

The Ming Dynasty's Associated Defense Corps had an incident in the north and had a domestic conflict with them, so the Chinese army in Seoul was not in Li Fangyuan's eyes.

In addition to the fact that the third brother of the Chinese Military Controller was unwilling to intervene in the struggle for power between brothers, Seoul's military force has always been the weakest and smallest in strength over the years.

What Li Fangyuan is worried about is whether Ming Dynasty is willing to accept the status quo after winning Seoul.

Starting from Li Fangyuan's heart, as long as Daming is willing to admit himself, he can actually give Daming more compensation. Li Fangyuan is confident that he will slowly develop back.

soon.

Liu Yiquan once again went to the Ming Dynasty as an envoy.

Jeolla Province, Chungcheong Province, Gyeongsang Province, and dozens of state capitals in the three provinces also mobilized their troops. Materials were exchanged frequently in southern Goryeo, and the atmosphere of war became stronger and stronger.

The merchants quickly brought back the news.

After the spring of the tenth year of Yongle, the situation in the eastern part of the Ming Dynasty became increasingly chaotic. (End of chapter)