The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

The second child in July is a harvest season.

For the southern region, regardless of whether it is two-season rice or three-season rice, harvesting will begin in early July.

Early rice matures in July, and after harvesting, the field must be plowed and transplanted immediately, and the late rice seedlings must be inserted around the beginning of autumn, which is commonly known as double grabbing.

For Daming, which is based on agriculture, the harvest of rice, especially the season of double grabbing, is the most important.

The whole country is busy with this matter, which is really the key to livelihood, food and clothing, and peace.

Whether it is the capital or local officials, they have to go to the countryside at this time.

On the one hand, it is supervision, and on the other hand, it is also supervision.

Daming Palace, in Huagai Palace.

It was rare for Zhu Yuanzhang not to review the memorial, but kept checking some relevant news about the harvest.

Naturally, Zhu Ying was also by his side.

"This year's harvest is really good, especially the high-yield crops brought by Dasun before, although there are only some news about the surrounding areas of the capital."

"But as far as the current situation is concerned, the yield per mu has reached [-] catties."

"According to this calculation, the national treasury will definitely become more abundant this year."

"We heard officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs say that it is because of these high-yielding crops and because of this cheaper choice that it has already affected rice prices."

"The current price of rice on the market is already the lowest in the past 20 years. The last time the price of rice was so low was due to three consecutive years of bumper harvests."

"According to the estimates of officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs, the current rice price is far from reaching the lowest level, and it will continue to fall in the future."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled happily.

Because this year's Ming Dynasty is not considered a bumper harvest year, it can only be said to be passable, and because the 50 troops conquered the Wa Kingdom, the imperial court consumed too much food, and the treasury was about to bottom out.

Small famine events also occurred in some areas.

However, under such circumstances, when the rice is harvested, the price of rice shows a downward trend.

Once Zhu Yuanzhang was unfamiliar with business, especially the market price of market goods.

I don't understand the laws of business, and I don't have much feeling for the rise and fall of some prices.

But it is different now, because the continuous development of the Zhuying Chamber of Commerce in the capital has given Zhu Yuanzhang more attention.

Coupled with his own talent and quick learning, and the advice of his grandson.

This allowed Zhu Yuanzhang to have a detailed understanding of some commercial changes.

But in the current situation, the price of rice can fall so sharply, which can only show that the advantages of high-yield crops are reflected at this time.

Zhu Ying thought for a while and said, "Currently in Japan, because of the hurricane, the most severe area is the Kyushu Island where our army is currently staying."

"The rice planted by Japan in Kyushu Island is not small due to natural disasters and man-made."

"Fortunately, some time ago, Song Guogong arranged all the fleets back."

Hearing the news from Wa Kingdom, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "We have issued an order to let Shanghai County give priority to loading military rations."

"Fortunately, there are high-yield crops to support it now, otherwise it will be much more difficult to conquer the Wa Kingdom."

"A few days ago, when Dasun was still inspecting Hangzhou, we received a document from the Japanese envoy."

"These guys are really funny. They came here to seek peace with us. They really don't know what's going on without fighting."

"But it's too late to ask for peace with us now. Don't talk about other places, at least the silver mountain that Dasun mentioned must be occupied."

"Our Daming has food now, but we are still short of silver."

Wa country is also an agriculture-based country, mainly rice cultivation.

The production of rice in Japan has both advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage is that the climate is rainy and hot at the same time, the soil is fertile, and there are many rivers and lakes, which are conducive to rice irrigation.

The disadvantage is that the plain area is small and the paddy fields are scattered.

And because of the environment and climate, the rice in the Wa country is all grown once a year.

It is very difficult for the people of the Japanese country to be self-sufficient in terms of food, so after learning about these things, how could Zhu Yuanzhang have the idea of ​​conquest.

But now with Yinshan, it is completely different.

War is all about profit.

If there is not enough benefit, it is a loss.

At present, on Kyushu Island, there are not only famous generals like Song Guogong, but also Zhu Di, King of Yan, Zhu Wei, King of Jin, and Zhu Wei, King of Qi.

Among Zhu Yuanzhang's many sons, they all inherited excellent military talents.

Therefore, it is only necessary to maintain a good supply of food and salaries for the Japanese expeditionary army, then it is definitely not a loss in terms of conquest of the Japanese country.

"Grandpa is still thoughtful." Zhu Ying said with a smile.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed, and said: "Okay, we still have a lot of things to deal with here, grandson, you should go and accompany your daughter-in-law first."

"In a few months, you will become a father, and it's time for us to hold our great-grandson."

"If we want to take good care of our great-grandson, it's best to give birth to a big fat boy."

Listening to the old man's words, Zhu Ying's face could not help but brimming with happiness.

Four months pregnant, Ye Yueqing's lower abdomen is already slightly bulging.

According to the imperial physician, it was almost certain that it was a boy.

Zhu Ying didn't care much about these things, after all, she was influenced by her previous life, so there was no need to entangle boys and girls.

As long as Ye Yueqing's body is well protected, there will definitely be more children in the future, and there will naturally be boys.

And the first boy born will be the heir of the Ming Empire.

In the next few days, Zhu Ying didn't do anything else, just read the memorial occasionally, and just took a walk with Ye Yueqing to rest.

Although she was conceived in October, it was only in the early nine months.

Calculated according to the current time, there are still five months left for Ye Yueqing to give birth, that is, it will happen to be at the end of the 26th year of Hongwu this year, or the beginning of the 27th year.

There is no need to worry too much about these, the imperial physician and midwife are already prepared in Kunning Palace.

No matter when it was born, it can be prepared in a very fast time.

However, the peaceful life lasted less than seven days before it was interrupted by an urgent military report from the southwest border.

"It's really against the sky, these small countries of Quer dare to violate the border at this time, it really depends on our age, so we can't be bullied."

Zhu Yuanzhang made an angry roar of filial piety in the early court.

The southwest region, which is the border of Yunnan where Mu Ying was guarded before.

The three neighboring countries, Awa, Luchuan, and Menggen, jointly sent troops to invade the border of Daming and Yunnan.

At the same time, harassment on the border of Ming Dynasty on the grassland also became more frequent.

The border issue between the north and the south is naturally extremely difficult for the current Ming Dynasty.

Not enough seems to be troublesome, but in fact it is not bad.

For example, in the southwest, the union of the three countries only has more than [-] soldiers.

In Yunnan alone, there are many guards, adding up to about 20 sergeants, there is no problem at all.

According to Zhu Yuanzhang's decree, Mu Chun, the son of Mu Ying, who had seized the title last year, had already begun to lead the soldiers to fight.

It's just that there are many mountains in Yunnan, so it's more troublesome to fight.

And above the court hall, more than a dozen foreign ministers were bound here.

"We are not mean to you, why are we still offending Daming at this time." Zhu Yuanzhang looked gloomy, looking at the foreign minister who was under pressure.

These people are basically resident in Daming, envoys representing their own country, and agreed to also undertake the task of paying tribute.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me, we don't know what's going on in the country, there must be villains at work."

"That's right, my country of Ava has always been loyal to His Majesty Daming, it is impossible to do such a thing."

"Your Majesty, how could our Luchuan Kingdom invade the Southwest? Our king admires the Central Plains the most, and it is absolutely impossible to do such a thing."

The foreign ministers kowtowed vigorously and kept begging.

But Zhu Yuanzhang, who has been angry for a long time, doesn't care about these.

"Could it be that our military newspapers are all fake."

"All of them were dragged out and beheaded. These small countries will no longer participate in the tribute trade in the future, and if they come again, they will be thrown out directly.

According to Zhu Yuanzhang's order, more than a dozen envoys who were escorted from Tianjie Temple were all beheaded at the entrance of Fengtian Temple after leaving a few screams at the end.

The officials in Fengtian Palace trembled because they knew that His Majesty had returned.

Once the murderous nature is opened, it is not so easy to take it back.

The guesses of the officials are very accurate, and this is the result of many years of court career.

In the next few days, several officials in Fengtian Temple were directly beheaded.

They all involved some corruption, and they were not so strict before, but when Zhu Yuanzhang was in a bad mood, he naturally had to use some people to vent his anger.

Naturally, it is impossible for Zhu Ying to say that he will keep the people who are corrupt and pervert the law.

The Yunnan area is located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The military report goes up the river, and it only takes four or five days to travel day and night to convey the general report to the capital.

The first round of military newspapers was not good news.

The Allied Forces of the Three Kingdoms destroyed the city and the village in a very short period of time, and quickly approached, but Mu Chun was obviously not ready yet, and was taken advantage of.

"Your minister, although Mu Chun, the current Marquis of Xiping, is the son of King Qianning, his ability to command troops is weak, far inferior to his father's. As a result, many cities were lost and the people under his rule were displaced. Mu Chun should be held accountable."

"My minister seconded the proposal. Now that Ming Dynasty is fighting on multiple fronts, our military strength is a little weak. However, the current Marquis of Xiping, Mu Chun, has gathered 20 troops, and he is still bullied by a small country. It is really a big mistake."

"My minister said that there are many mountains on the border, and the situation is complicated. Most of the soldiers of the Three Kingdoms are natives, and they are very good at fighting in the mountains. Therefore, it is difficult for Xiping Hou to defend the barrier. This is a common thing for military strategists."

In the court hall, because of Mu Chun's relationship, there was a sudden quarrel, and the courtiers kept coming out, or they were severely punished, or they asked His Majesty to arrange soldiers to support him immediately, all in a mess.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and looked at Zhu Ying beside him.

"Grandpa, Mu Chun's grandson has seen it before. He has followed King Qianning since he was a child, and he is quite organized when he leads the army to fight."

"This time, it should be done intentionally or unintentionally. A temporary loss is nothing."

"Yunnan has a vast territory and there are many mountains and forests, so it is already a relatively urgent time."

"Grandson believes that it won't take long for Mu Chun to win."

Zhu Ying said slowly.

But these words made the officials below shut their mouths.

From what Zhu Ying said, it was basically a matter of certainty. Although some officials wanted to use this to suppress the military officer, His Royal Highness Taisun directly determined the general direction.

Naturally, there is no room for impeachment.

At this moment, the border of Yunnan.

As the new generation of Marquis of Xiping, Mu Chun personally takes charge.

In the face of the Allied Forces of the Three Kingdoms, there is no fear of fighting.

There are many mountains and dense forests here in Yunnan. If the Central Plains army came over, their combat power would drop by at least [-]%. However, in Mu Chun's place, the main sergeants led were not Han Chinese.

Of the nearly 20 troops, 15 are local Yunnan natives who have lived in the lush forest for a long time.

The army seems chaotic, but in fact each has its own method.

"This Luchuan country is full of hundreds of catties, and nearly 99% of them are rebellious bones. In the 21st and 22nd years of Hongwu, King Qianning defeated Luchuan twice, and he went all the way to his lair."

"It's only been a few years, and it's back again. At the beginning, King Qianning was too kind. If you want me to say, just beat them all."

In the army, a general next to Mu Chun said.

This general followed Muying in the South and North for many years, and then settled down in Yunnan with peace of mind, and followed Muying ever since.

I have a very good understanding of some of the previous things.

Mu Chun was more intimate and gentle to these generals who followed his father's older generation, and said: "Uncle Zhang, this time Luchuan must have been coerced, and he was pacified several times by his father, and his country has long since lost its vitality."

"The main force is either Ava or Meng Gen. The possibility of coming to Ava is higher."

General Zhang asked with some doubts: "This Awa country does not border our Ming Dynasty, and its territory is still behind Luchuan and Meng Gen. Why do you come here to join in the fun? We really think that our Mu Palace is easy to bully."

Mu Chun paused slightly, and said: "I read the newspaper of the capital's mansion some time ago, we, Ming Dynasty, are now conquest against the Wa Kingdom, with 50 troops, and have already occupied the Wa Kingdom's Kyushu Island."

"On the grassland, because of the fertile soil in Liaodong, a large number of people gathered again."

"Seeing this, these small countries want to fish in troubled waters. It's really ridiculous."

At this time, a postman galloped over on horseback in the army behind.

"Marquis Xiping, urgent report from the capital."

Mu Chun took the document, checked it, and snorted coldly: "The court officials, at this point, want to impeach Yu Benhou. They really don't know what to say, and death is not a pity."

The generals accompanying him hurriedly asked, "Master Hou, what happened to the capital?"

Mu Chun shook his head and said, "It's just some civil officials who impeached us for abandoning the city, but His Royal Highness has already rejected it."

"Don't worry about them, just march according to our designated plan."