Ming Dynasty: Evolution from snake to national guardian beast

Chapter 44 Agree with the fourth child to go to sea
  However, just when Zhu Yuanzhang was about to issue an imperial edict to reject Zhu Di, Zhu Yunwen became anxious. Isn't this a God-given opportunity?
  Zhu Yunwen quickly said:

"My grandson thinks that Grandpa Huang should support his fourth uncle in going to sea."

"Now that the canal is blocked, it's difficult to get from south to north."

"If we can't connect the north and the south, then my grandson will have to recruit troops and dig canals in the future."

Zhu Yunwen didn't say much, but his meaning was very clear. The north-south passage must be solved.

If it couldn't be solved in Zhu Yuanzhang's time, Zhu Yunwen will handle it himself when he becomes emperor.

The solution to this problem is simple, let the people work and then dig canals so that they can go from north to south.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he immediately glared at Zhu Yunwen with anger.

Zhu Yunwen's eyes were calm and he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang unabashedly.

In fact, several ministers in the court told Zhu Yuanzhang that the canal needed to be renovated.

However, just like the ministers of the previous dynasty who suggested building the Yellow River, they may not have good intentions, and they may have ulterior motives.

Zhu Yuanzhang sent him to Yunnan without saying a word, never to see him again.

From then on, no one dared to say anything about the canal in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

But in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, he couldn't say it in front of Zhu Yunwen.

Huang Zicheng had already discussed with Zhu Yunwen that after he became emperor, he would have a canal to build.

Therefore, Zhu Yunwen paid special attention to the repair of the canal.

This time, he took this opportunity to express his thoughts, which seemed natural. This is what Zhu Yunwen has always thought.

Zhu Yuanzhang observed for a while, Zhu Yunwen's expression was as usual, and he knew in his heart what Zhu Yunwen's intention was.

In fact, this canal was his contribution to Zhu Biao. Unfortunately, Zhu Biao died too quickly.

But he was getting older and was no longer able to continue building the canal.

If he died suddenly during the construction of the canal, then the hundreds of thousands of people he recruited would become a huge threat, and Zhu Yuanzhang did not want this.

But when Zhu Yunwen said it, Zhu Yuanzhang was not sure whether this canal was good or bad.

Compared with Zhu Biao, Zhu Yunwen was still too young. Zhu Yuanzhang did not want Zhu Yunwen to complete his great cause so quickly.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen's stubborn face and understood that without a legitimate excuse, he would not be able to stop Zhu Yunwen from building the canal.

After thinking about it, Zhu Yuanzhang thought of Zhu Di's sailing plan again.

Zhu Yuanzhang carefully recalled Zhu Di's memorial. Zhu Di seemed to be very confident about this trip to sea.

This actually surprised Zhu Yuanzhang. After knowing that Zhu Di had fought on the battlefield all his life, when did he become so confident in water warfare?
  Could it be said that Zhu Di's subordinates also have a master who is proficient in water warfare?

Zhu Yuanzhang recalled Jin Yiwei's excerpts, and then recalled everyone around Zhu Di. Finally, Zhu Yuanzhang thought of Mr. Bai.

Could it be Mr. Bai's fault?

Zhu Yuanzhang remembered that Zhu Di had been causing trouble for Mr. Bai since he and Zhu Di were together.

After much thought, Zhu Yuanzhang decided to test Mr. Bai.

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and glanced at Zhu Yunwen. Seeing that he still looked respectful and stubborn, he smiled lightly and said:
  "Okay, stop digging."

"Then let your fourth uncle try it."

Zhu Yunwen showed a hint of joy on his face.

"Really?"

Zhu Yuanzhang only thought that Zhu Yunwen was thinking about the people of the world. Zhu Yuanzhang was relieved when he saw that he was dedicated to the people. No matter what, with such a successor who cares about all the people in the world, the people of Ming Dynasty can live a happy life.

Only by making people's lives better, there will be no turmoil, and Lao Zhu's family will always be prosperous.

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Yunwen:
  "It's not impossible to let your fourth uncle go to sea, but there is one thing. You have to do what I say."

"You can just ask, but don't say one. Even if it's ten or a hundred, my grandson is willing."

Zhu Yunwen was very happy because he could finally put an end to his worries. How could he not be happy about this?

"What we are going to say is a major matter that affects our Zhu family. You must remember it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen's indifferent expression and couldn't help but raise his voice.

As expected, Zhu Yunwen suppressed the smile on his face and said seriously
  "Grandpa Huang said it doesn't matter. My grandson will definitely keep it in mind."

"When you ascend the throne in the future, within ten years, you cannot reduce the vassal state or build canals. This is the most important thing. You must remember it, understand?"

"Yes!"

Both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Yunwen were quite satisfied with this conversation.

Zhu Yuanzhang once again warned Zhu Yunwen not to be impatient, so that the country can be peaceful and the people are safe. Zhu Yuanzhang was still very satisfied with Zhu Yunwen's approach.

At this time, Zhu Yunwen was very proud that he had tricked Zhu Di, and he never thought that Zhu Di would get stuck and want to go to sea.

The two separated happily, but they didn't know that Zhu Di was in extremely happy mood at this time!

Miyun in Beiping.

"Mr. Bai is so awesome!"

Among the dense clouds, under a deserted mountain, Zhu Di laughed.

Zhu Gaoxu, the old monk, and Bai Chu all stood beside Zhu Di.

Not long after the New Year, the group followed Bai Chu's instructions and headed for Miyun County.

Of course, they hid their identities and walked very low-key, as if they were on a secret trip.

The reason why it appears here is because there is not enough iron ore. After two days, all the iron ore was consumed.

If the iron problem is not solved, the iron problem will be exposed.

Bai Chu had no choice but to go to Miyun with Zhu Di.

Their purpose in going to Miyun is simple, that is, there is a large amount of iron ore there, which is a kind of iron ore of excellent quality.

Zhu Di heard that there was an iron mine nearby, so he hurried over.

Then, after a special survey team, the iron mine was discovered in just one day.

Even with a rough estimate, Zhu Di was shocked.

According to the exploration team, this area contains a large amount of iron ore, weighing tens of millions of kilograms.

But he only observed it for a day and made a rough judgment based on the area of ​​the mineral vein, which was not accurate.

As for the real mineral deposits, it is estimated that there is more.

Zhu Di was overjoyed when he heard this, and the faces of the old monk, Zhu Gaoxu and others next to him showed surprise.

After all, if such a huge mineral vein is used to forge armor and weapons, it can equip hundreds of thousands of armies.

Only Bai Chu looked calm. He still remembered that there were once hundreds of millions of tons of iron ore here, and more than half of it was high-quality iron ore.

(End of this chapter)