Chapter 109 It only takes two hours from Peiping to Jieshi? ! (Please subscribe!!)
The rule of Hongwu! ! When he heard these four words, Zhu Yuanzhang's pupils suddenly shrank and he breathed heavily.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was not highly educated, he had studied a lot over the years in order to be able to compete with civil servants, so he knew the meaning of the words "Hongwu rule" very well.
Normally, each emperor has one or several reign names, but if the words "zhizhi", "ruling the world" and "prosperous age" can be added after the reign name, it will be a great tribute to the emperor. affim!
In other words, only by turning a large business into a prosperous era can it be possible to win the title of "Hongwu Rule"!
Prosperity! It's better to be a dog in the prosperous times than to cause trouble and leave people! This is the simplest pursuit of the "prosperous age" by the people.
Because once war breaks out, the people who suffer the most will always be the ordinary people at the bottom.
Zhu Yuanzhang has the deepest memory of this, and it can be said that it is engraved in his bones.
Therefore, if you want the Ming Dynasty Zuo Zuo to live forever and the Lao Zhu family to rule the world forever, then you have to let the people live a comfortable life. Only fools will rebel after they have already lived a comfortable life! This is also the simplest logic for Zhu Yuanzhang as a peasant emperor.
But how difficult it is to create a prosperous world! Since Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor, he has hardly had a day of enjoyment. He has been dealing with government affairs until late at night every day. This is a common thing and is more tiring than when he was conquering the world. However, corruption is rampant, tax revenue is low, natural disasters are constant, and Japanese pirates invade the southeast coast. There are remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty on the northern border who are watching with eagerness, trying to come back!
For corruption, kill him!
In the face of natural disasters, he provides relief! If Japanese pirates attack, just ban the sea! If there are any remnants of the Beiyuan Dynasty, we will defend them with heavy troops! These methods are simple and crude, useful but not very useful. Corrupt officials killed waves after waves, killing more and more, providing disaster relief and causing disasters every day. The ban on the sea made the Japanese pirates more rampant, but Beiyuan became weaker and weaker as they fought. But it can't be completely eliminated.
There are also taxes and natural disasters, and there is really nothing he can do about it.
If these problems are not solved, let alone creating a prosperous age, it will be extremely difficult to maintain the current situation of the Ming Dynasty. In some places, people may even be unable to survive. Like rebellion, Zhu Yuanzhang is most afraid of the words of those rebellious people.
Zhu Yuanzhang once asked those rebellious people.
"Why are you rebelling?"
"If you can't survive, of course you will rebel. You Zhu Yuanzhang can become an emperor from a beggar, why can't we?"
"Why don't you report it to the official?"
"Did Zhu Yuanzhang report to the official when he rebelled? Was it useful?"
These two questions made Zhu Yuanzhang speechless. He cried out and killed these rebellious people.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to run the Ming Dynasty well and create a prosperous age more than anyone else, not to prove how great he was, but to give an explanation to the people of the world!Give yourself an explanation! Huhu——
Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about this in his mind, and his chest kept rising and falling.
When Prince Zhu Biao saw his father in such a state, he dared not disturb him at all. He was also very aware of his father's desire for a prosperous life.
Why did Ouyang Lun talk about "Hongwu's rule" so easily? Could it be that Ouyang Lun really has the ability to create a prosperous world? ! ?
However, just when Zhu Yuanzhang was expecting Ouyang Lun to tell him how to create the "Hongwu Rule".
inside the prison.
"Brother Lun, how can we bring about the Hongwu Reign?" Zhu Di asked urgently.
Ouyang Lun waved his hand, "It's a bit late today, and I've almost finished eating this hot pot. Go back to your prison quickly. Although you bribed the jailer, the Jinyi Guards will come to inspect later. I have committed many crimes, and you will be punished when the time comes." It would be a shame to wait a little longer.”
"Well" Zhu Di also wanted to hear the rest, but Ouyang Lun was unwilling to talk anymore.
"Okay!" Zhu Di had no choice but to leave.
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly.
Zhu Yuanzhang originally wanted to hear Ouyang Lun's strategies for solving natural disasters during the extreme cold period or other good methods, but he heard these words.
Although it is a good way to completely capture the nomads in the north, this method has been thought of by many people before, and there are many of them.
And the Ming Dynasty has been implementing it over the years, but it is extremely difficult to actually achieve it. The reason is also very simple. The country's national strength cannot be reached, but when it comes to Ouyang Lun, it is an understatement.
Finally, without going into details, this feeling is too uncomfortable, just like when we, Lao Zhu, take off his pants when facing a stunningly beautiful woman, but the stunningly beautiful woman quits.
boast!
Who wouldn't!
Without mentioning specific measures, it would be bragging. Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang's face darkened again.
"Both of them are very good at speaking. No wonder they are mixed together. They are the same!" Zhu Yuanzhang growled, then turned to look at Zhu Biao with sharp eyes, "Biao'er, you must not imitate these two guys. Let's You have to be down-to-earth, as an emperor you can be pragmatic, but you can’t talk nonsense!”
"Yes, Father." Zhu Biao nodded quickly.
"Now that the Yong'an corruption case has come to light, can we release the fourth brother-in-law? The fourth sister is still crying in her mother's harem!"
Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "We didn't say that we wouldn't let it go!"
"But we still have to get more things out of Ouyang Lun's mouth. In this way, you can find a chance to talk to the fourth child and let him run to Ou Yangyan if he has nothing to do. Anyway, they are close to each other. , we must figure out how to create a prosperous world."
"But you must remember that this is not what I told you, but the solution you two brothers came up with."
Zhu Biao smiled understandingly and nodded, "Father, please rest assured. I will definitely discuss it with my fourth brother. But what should I do if there is a censor in the imperial court and some officials in Peking impeach my fourth brother for leaving Peking without permission?"
"You're stupid! Who asked the fourth child to go to Ouyang Lun openly! Didn't that expose us all? The fourth child is very clever. Let him find a way. Anyway, in one sentence, we need a way to create a prosperous world. , but the identity cannot be exposed!!"
"Yes, Father!"
Zhu Biao nodded again.
Get out of the dungeon.
Zhu Yuanzhang spoke suddenly.
"Jiang Yu."
"The minister is here."
"What are Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi doing right now?"
Jiang Wei clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, when we went to court, the two adults, Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi, were surrounded by a group of officials. They all asked about Yong'an Mansion, especially after hearing about Heaven and Earth and Lucky Gambling House. , many ministers are interested and are vying to invite these two adults to their respective mansions. I believe that by now the two adults have become guests in a certain adult's mansion."
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth twitched, "I knew that these officials would have some ideas if they knew about the situation in Yong'an Mansion!"
"Go, bring Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi to the Hall of Supreme Harmony. I have something important to ask them!"
"Yes!"
Jiang Wei nodded, then turned around to call someone.
"Father, Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi are no longer suspects and have been restored to their posts. This time, they will bring all the officials of Yong'an Mansion to the capital to report on their work and gather at their colleagues' homes. This time It's human nature." Zhu Biaozhai was kind-hearted and took the initiative to say good things to Li and Wu. "Biao'er, you are just too soft-hearted." Zhu Yuanzhang sighed: "We just went to see Ouyang Lun and forgot to tell Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi. These two know a lot. If they are at the reception, If you let it slip, it will ruin our affairs."
"Okay, you go to work first."
"Yes." Zhu Biao did not dare to disobey and could only leave.
soon.
Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi were taken to the Hall of Supreme Harmony by Jiang Wei.
The two of them were waiting outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
At this moment, both of them were very nervous, with their heads lowered and their eyes staring at their toes, not daring to make any other movements.
The two of them were just at the house of Lu Chang, the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province, accompanied by Guo Zi, the Minister of Household Affairs. They all had a few drinks, but the Jin Yiwei broke in and took them away directly.
Is it possible that the corruption case is not over yet?
This was also the reason why the two of them felt uneasy.
After a while.
Wang Zhong walked out of the hall, glanced at the two of them, and smiled slightly, "Master Li and Master Wu, your Majesty calls you two in."
"Yes."
Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi looked at each other, straightened their clothes and hats, mustered up their courage, and walked into the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
In the main hall, Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon chair and reviewed the memorial. Although he said nothing, he was calm and majestic.
He is completely different from the "Lao Zhu" who went to Jieshi County for investment observation in Yong'an Mansion.
"Your Majesty, Li Fuyuan (Wu Jingzhi), is here to greet you!"
According to etiquette, given their rank, they did not need to kneel down, but after they saw Zhu Yuanzhang clearly, they naturally knelt down.
"Get up."
Zhu Yuanzhang put down the memorial and writing brush in his hand and smiled slightly, "Master Li and Master Wu, we have met in Yong'an Mansion, there is no need to be so angry."
"Yes Yes!"
"When Your Majesty went to Yong'an Mansion, it was the two of us and Mr. He who failed to entertain us well! Your Majesty, please punish me!"
Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi said quickly.
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, "I am very satisfied with the trip to Yong'an Mansion. I don't need to prepare carefully so that I can see the most authentic life of the people there!"
"I called you here today. Rather than saying that Emperor Zhu asked you to come, it would be better to say that Boss Ma invited you to come."
Li Fuyuan shook his head repeatedly, "Your Majesty will always be Your Majesty, we dare not overstep our bounds!"
Wu Jingzhi quickly agreed, "That's right, we don't dare to call you random names in front of His Majesty."
Seeing the fear and panic of the two people, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slowly, "Actually, the main reason I came here today is to ask you again, are there any official corruptions in Yong'an Mansion?"
puff-
Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi, who had just stood up, immediately knelt down again after hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words.
"Your Majesty, please take a closer look. I can guarantee that there is really no official corruption in Yong'an Mansion!"
"That's right! As Mr. Li said in the Taiji Hall, officials in Yong'an Mansion have many benefits and there is no need to engage in corruption!"
After hearing what the two said, Zhu Yuanzhang's voice became softer and said, "I hope you two will remember what you said today."
"By the way, has Ouyang Lun told you your next plan?"
Hearing this, Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi immediately looked at each other. His Majesty the Emperor came to them to inquire about the news!
Seeing the hesitation of Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately realized that these two people must know something and just have some scruples. He immediately said: "Don't worry, Ouyang Lun is my son-in-law. After all, I am going to His, and I also invested in Yong'an Mansion, tell me everything you know."
"I will definitely use you!"
Hearing this, Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi knew that if they didn't say it today, they would probably be unable to leave the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Li Fuyuan took a deep breath and said, "Then let me tell your Majesty."
"Prefect Ouyang has indeed discussed it with the two of us. There are three key points next. The first is naturally the establishment of an ocean-going fleet, which consumes a lot of money. Only sea trade can relieve financial pressure and at the same time promote Yong'an. The development of Jieshi County."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded heavily, "Indeed, Jieshi County is too remote. If it cannot develop, the people there will not be able to live a good life."
"The income of the people is not high, and there are no businessmen willing to run the business."
He remembered clearly that when he first went to Jieshi County for inspection, the development of Jieshi County was still far behind Funing County and Kaiping County.
"You keep talking."
Li Fuyuan, "The second step is to continue to implement the 'relief for work' approach to increase people's income and bulge their pockets."
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and asked doubtfully: "Are you still doing 'relief for work'? As far as I know, your Yong'an Prefecture has almost completed the construction of cement roads in every county. Even if it is still a little short of it, it will take about a year at most." The roads between counties will be declared repaired, and the county seats, county offices, and government offices have also been renovated, so what else can you repair?"
"The key is that repairing these things requires money, and they are all spent in real money. Have you ever thought about where the money will come from? Just relying on Yong'an Mansion's own taxes and stock stamp taxes alone can't add up to more than More than 300 million yuan, but I remember that you seemed to have spent more than 2000 million yuan just to build the road. Can you build it in the future?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicion can be said to be very reasonable.
After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's rebuttal, Li Fuyuan and Wu Jingzhi, instead of panicking, smiled.
"Why are you laughing? Is it because I said something wrong?"
Zhu Yuanzhang is a little depressed. Are you two mocking me?
Li Fuyuan quickly explained: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. We thought that when Magistrate Ouyang described this beautiful vision to us, we were also as confused as His Majesty."
"But Magistrate Ouyang patiently explained it to us later."
"He said that Yong'an Prefecture is full of money, and the stamp duty collected is nothing more than a sesame seed. Roads and city walls have been repaired, but they are far from finished. In addition to connecting counties with cement roads, they can also connect counties with villages. To connect villages with each other, in addition to building cement roads, we can also build highways, wider and better roads, and even want to build railway tracks. He also gave us an analogy. Once the railway is connected between Beiping and Jieshi County, then It only takes two hours from Jieshi County to Peking."
Two hours! ? ?
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened, he held it in for a long time, and scolded: "Do you think I am a fool? How can it only take two hours to get from Peiping to Jieshi?!"
(End of this chapter)