The days when I fished in Daming

The dragon slayer eventually becomes a dragon.

Lao Zhu wants the people to live and work in peace and contentment, but his strength does not allow it.

Life is very difficult, not to mention paying wages to the corvee.

Feeling it, Lao Zhu regained his clarity in a blink of an eye, and muttered to himself.

"Let's toss him for a while first!"

The truth was revealed, and Empress Ma didn't say much when she saw this.

On the morning of the next day, Tieniu really followed Zheng Xiong's advice and thanked Lao Zhu.

Lao Zhu gave some encouragement and admonishment, all the same.

The general meaning is to do a good job. If you do a good job, you will be promoted and raise your salary. If you don't do it well, you will lose your life.

The sword is sharp, don't try it yourself.

At the same time, Zheng Xiong also boarded the city wall under construction.

In the 17th year of the Zhizheng period of the Yuan Dynasty (1357), Zhu Sheng put forward the proposal of "building high walls, accumulating grain widely, and becoming king slowly", and the construction of Nanjing Ming City Wall officially kicked off.

In August of the 26th year of Yuan Dynasty Zhizheng (1366), Yingtianfu City was rebuilt and a new palace was built to the south of Zhongshan.

From the second year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty to the sixth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1369-1373), the second phase of the project was built, mainly to build a new city, and widen the old city to the north to the riverside.

In December of the 19th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1386), the third phase of the project continued until this period, ending with "newly building Houhu City", and building the main gates of Jubao Gate, Sanshan Gate, Tongji Gate, Houhu City and main streets.

In the 23rd year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1390), after the construction of the capital was completed, Zhu Yuanzhang and his ministers and princes went to Zhongshan Mountain to observe the shape of Nanjing City. potential concern.

At the same time, Yuhuatai in the south of Nanjing City and Mufu Mountain in the north were left outside the city, which was extremely unfavorable for the defense of the capital.

So Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the construction of the outer wall to make up for the shortcomings of the capital city wall. The brick sections of the outer wall add up to about 40 miles. The height of the outer wall is about 8-10 meters, and the upper width is 6-8 meters.

The layout of the quadruple city Huan took a long time.

It is feasible to take it slowly, and many jobs have been added.

Of course, take Zheng Xiong's salary as an example.

If wages are not paid and corvee is collected completely, that is to increase the burden on the people.

If Zheng Xiong insists on paying his salary, he will be dragged down sooner or later.

Fortunately, the second phase of the project is now starting to finish.

The difficulty is not too great, and it can be completed in a few months at most.

This is also one of the reasons why Lao Zhu entrusted this project to Zheng Xiong.

A few months will be considered as an experiment, and some compensation will be made to the corvee.

The generosity of others, only Lao Zhu can do it.

New city, old city, to the riverside.

The corvee is working in full swing.

Rammed earth walls, masonry, and earth bricks.

A steady stream of bricks and stones come from the riverside ferry towards the city wall, which is spectacular.

The conscripted laborers were chanting, shirtless, carrying their hands on their shoulders and dedicated their efforts.

Zheng Xiong walked all the way, looking around, they were all people.

Every time he passed by, Zheng Xiong's official uniform made the corvee avoid and salute.

Walking to the riverside, Zheng Xiong gradually gained confidence in his heart.

It's just a matter of time and money, but it's not a problem.

The Ministry of Industry dumped such a pot, but underestimated its own financial resources.

Just wanting to drag myself down, what a fool's dream.

At the moment, I was not in a hurry, and ran to the workers slowly to give care like greetings.

A hardcover man with an unshaven beard was fortunate to be the object of Zheng Xiong's care.

"This uncle, dare to ask how to call him?"

Flattered, more frightened than pleasantly surprised, the man almost knelt down.

"I don't dare to let the adults call you Uncle, and the younger ones call you Chen Er. I'll show you my respects."

Chen Er made a gesture to kneel, but Zheng Xiong, with sharp eyes and quick hands, supported him in time, and said softly.

"It's just an uncle, it's okay."

Chen Er was terrified. Although Zheng Xiong was approachable, it made him even more terrified.

"Young people can't afford to be called adults. They just turned 25 this year. No matter what, they can't afford to be called adults."

Forehead!His face froze, he had seen a lot of young and mature people, and you are too old, a bit embarrassing!

"Then how many years older than me are you, let me call you brother!"

Chen Er repeatedly waved his hands.

"Don't dare, dare not, adults can call the young Chen Er, but I dare not let adults call me brother."

It's boring, I wanted to get along as an ordinary person, and I didn't give it a chance.

"Forget it, I'm here today, and I want to ask you if you have any difficulties? Just mention it, and I will try my best to solve it for you."

There are many difficulties, but there are many opinions.

But Zheng Xiong's youthful face made people look down upon him a bit.

Even if he is an official, his achievements are not estimated to be great.

If you can't solve it, you will inevitably cause trouble.

So it is wise to speak up.

"No, Shangguan is very kind to us, and we don't have to worry about eating and drinking. We are already very grateful, but we dare not make any more demands."

He seemed to be an honest and responsible person, but Zheng Xiong didn't believe it at all when he said it.

"Okay, I'll take me to your place later, and I'll go and feel it up close."

"This~ the residence is simple and crude, and my lord's body is full of gold. I'm afraid it will dirty my lord's body."

"It's okay, you lead the way."

After finishing speaking, Zheng Xiong found the second lucky person and questioned him.

The results were more or less the same.

Simply having a negative teaching material, Zheng Xiong didn't make a fool of himself.

Randomly checked a few people, and without asking any questions, Zheng Xiong dragged them by force and went to their resting place.

Dirty is not enough to describe.

A row of small wooden houses is their residence.

There is a small river ditch in front of the door, exuding a foul smell.

Entering the house, a thatched bed, a little luggage, and a few pairs of bowls and chopsticks in the corner are all their belongings.

Extremely crude.

Slightly wrinkled nose, smell a little bad.

It was stuffy inside, so Zheng Xiong quickly walked out the door and asked.

"Is this where you live? It's too shabby alone."

"It's not shabby, it's a bit crowded for three people, but everything else is fine."

Slightly surprised, it really can endure hardship.

What really surprised Zheng Xiong was that there were three people crammed into a thatched hut, and that was the point.

"In this weather, isn't it hot for the three of us to live together?"

Just like why not eat minced meat, how can they make the decision.

Zheng Xiong also quickly realized his own problem and added.

"It's not good to live like this, I will improve it for you later."

"How's the food and drink?"

Walking forward, passing by rows of rooms, casually looking inside the room, Zheng Xiong asked a few people behind him.

"Consumption is high, you can eat enough, and you won't be hungry."

"What are you eating?"

Glancing at Zheng Xiong, Chen Er didn't know how to answer, he hesitated and couldn't speak.

"Say it! I don't eat people."

"Wheat bran, porridge made from rice bran."

(End of this chapter)