Daming: I, Zhu Di, threatened to seize the heir apparent at the beginning!

Chapter 521 Arrival in Yanjing!

The original capital of the Chen Dynasty.

After more than a month of patrolling Zuyi Province, Zhu Di returned to the capital, now renamed Xinghan County.

The carriage drove on the cement-hardened central avenue of the capital city.

Xinghan County was the original capital of the Chen Dynasty.

As the face of a country.

After Chen Zuyi won the country, he also carried out large-scale construction of this city.

Although the infrastructure construction is not as good as that of Yanjing, it is still pretty good.

The cement hardened and eight horse-drawn carriages could be driven abreast on the Central Avenue.

Along Central Avenue, there are brand new shops.

……

After Yanhua captured Xinghan County, the biogas lighting system was rapidly expanded.

So, even though it is already evening.

Under the bright orange street lights.

There are still many people on the street.

Some were wearing Malacca native clothes, some were wearing Chen Dynasty clothes, and some were already wearing Yanhua clothes.

Chen Zhong sat cautiously opposite Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun.

He accepted King Yan's recruitment and served as the top civil official of Zuyi Province.

This time, he accompanied the prince and princess to visit various parts of Zuyi Province. On the way back, they were able to ride in the same carriage with the prince, which fully showed that the prince recognized him for his presence in Zuyi Province these past few months.

This honor makes him proud.

Likewise, I also feel a lot of pressure.

"good."

At a certain moment, Zhu Di's voice sounded.

Chen Zhong was shocked and concentrated his attention.

Zhu Di withdrew his gaze and looked at Chen Zuyi, "The war is over and all places have been stabilized in just a few months, which is extremely rare."

Chen Zhong explained with a modest smile: "I am just beating the drum at best. In my opinion, the real reason why Zuyi Province was able to settle down so quickly is mainly from two aspects. First, the governance in Chen Zuyi's era has completely lost the support of the people. The family dynasty has already collapsed, and the people here are looking forward to a change of dynasty. "

"Secondly, thanks to the good governance of the prince, it has already deeply attracted and influenced many people in Zuyi Province. Many people are looking forward to the early arrival of Master Wang. After our Yanhua soldiers take the lead in entering Zuyi Province, It has also been proven with practical actions that the rumors about our Yanhua are all true. In this way, after the war is over, the people can quickly feel at ease and settle down..."

This is not because he is a minister, bragging about the prince in front of him.

Although Chen Zuyi has been blocking Yanhua's maritime merchants from passing through the Strait of Malacca.

But other businessmen would still frequently travel between Yanhua and Chen Chao.

Frequent trade had already spread everything about Yanhua to the Chen Dynasty.

However, except for a few very courageous people who smuggled themselves to Yanhua, many people in the Chen Dynasty did not believe the rumors about Yanhua's good qualities!

Or to be more precise, I couldn't believe it.

This is normal.

Not to mention, a dynasty like the Chen Dynasty, which was based on an ethnic group that was not highly civilized.

Even the Ming Dynasty.

I'm afraid many people in the inland areas can't believe all the rumors about Yanhua, right?
But these are unbelievable rumors.

When the Yanhua Army landed in Malacca, they showed high quality and strict discipline during the war, and they did not do any harm to the people.

He also tried his best to help some people who encountered difficulties.

All the unbelief and unbelievable rumors.

With the performance of the Yanhua Army, even if these good governance had not had time to be implemented in the Chen Dynasty, they all became convinced.

Countless people at the bottom are eagerly looking forward to the rumored good governance that can benefit them as soon as possible.

Zhu Di smiled and pointed to the bright street lights outside, "When you arrive here, it is a good idea to ask the central government to dispatch an engineering team to help you establish a lighting system in Xinghan County as soon as possible..."

The importance of establishing a lighting system in Xinghan County.

It’s not about developing the night-time economy or anything like that.

But the 'miracle' of lighting up the darkness has a great effect on gathering stability and uniting people's hearts.

"The geographical location of Xinghan County is very important. This strait is also the most important node of our Maritime Silk Road. Therefore, we must build this place into the strongest territory that our Yanhua will never lose... …”

……

"As for Yanhua, our expansion to the west will also end at Malacca, which means that we will no longer expand to the west..."

Chen Zuyi's eyes widened in surprise, "Your Majesty, why?"

He really couldn't understand it.

Why stop expanding westward?
With Yanhua's current strength, apart from population constraints on expansion, everything else is not a problem at all.

As for population, it is not unsolvable.

It can encourage the people in the acquired territory to have more lives.

The prince is only thirty-two years old now!
Thirty-two years old!
Not to mention living a hundred years.

Give the prince another thirty years.

It would be no problem for Yanhua's population to triple or quadruple to reach 15 million.

A population of 15 million, coupled with advanced technology, is enough to help the prince's rule extend further west.

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun looked at each other and smiled.

After pondering for a while, he said: "There are several reasons for not expanding further west. First, the ethnic groups within Yanhua are already very complex. Although, we have been promoting the theory of descendants of Yan and Huang over the years, and the results are very good, but We must clearly realize that this theory is not a panacea. When ethnic groups become more and more complex, the effect of this panacea will become weaker and weaker. This is just like people getting sick. The more serious the illness, no matter how good it is, the better. The effect of any medicine will be greatly reduced.”

“If we, as politicians, do not clearly understand this and just love great success, we will eventually reap the consequences and swallow this bitter pill ourselves.

Secondly, our territory is already large enough. In the Pacific Ocean further south, not only are there a series of islands of considerable size waiting for us to develop, but there is also a larger Dragon Island whose territory is not inferior to that of the Ming Dynasty. In such a large territory as mainland China, there is only a local population of more than 200,000..."

Chen Zhong knew about Longzhou.

This was discovered by Yu Jing's expedition.

The name Longzhou was named by the prince.

In the navy, since the emergence of steam-powered ships, there have been calls to develop Longzhou.

“In the next ten or even twenty years, we will have to cultivate internal strength and deepen our recognition of the theory of descendants of Yan and Huang. At the same time, we will encourage relocation and adjust the proportion of local residents in various provinces on a large scale so that any One by one, in the areas where the population is concentrated, the immigrants from the Central Plains and the population with high enough identification with Yanhua culture and sufficient identification with the concepts of descendants of Yan and Huang will occupy a dominant position."

"Your Majesty, it would be very difficult to mobilize the population on such a large scale!" Chen Zhong reminded with a shocked face. "Since ancient times, forced population migration has been the most likely to cause problems. In the final analysis, the Chen Sheng and Wu Guang Uprising during the Qin Dynasty was also a kind of population migration.”

Zhu Di nodded, "Yes, this kind of forced population migration from the government is indeed easy to cause trouble, especially as the people become stable and live a better life, their love for their country makes the people even more reluctant to migrate, in the environment of a small-scale peasant economy. , this situation is more serious.

But our Yanhua is not a traditional small-scale peasant economy. Last year, according to statistics, our Yanhua’s industrial and commercial output value has risen to 30% of the total output value! "

Today's Yanhua is not yet an industrial country with industry as the main body.

Even.

At this moment, Yanhua has the highest level of industrialization among all political powers in this era.

But in terms of the proportion of industrial output value, it is still not an industrial country.

In his view, an industrial country can only be considered an industrial country if its industrial output accounts for at least 50% of all output.

"But if we open up Malacca, the situation will become different. From now on, our Yanhua's industrial and agricultural products, especially industrial products, can flow unimpeded through sea trade and further west. After this battle, we Yanhua's industry and commerce will definitely usher in a period of explosive growth, pushing the industrial output value to over 50% in one fell swoop. I guess it won't be a problem."

"In the industrial era, under the environment of commodity economy, there is no need to use official power to forcefully promote the flow of population. As long as the center negotiates with the chamber of commerce, the chamber of commerce can carry out commerce and build factories in various places according to the guidance of the center. In the process, we can quietly and skillfully allow the population we want to migrate according to our economic baton.”

"Regarding these measures, the Economic Policy Research Office under the Central Committee has formulated a set of detailed measures. When the time comes, they will be issued to you, the civil affairs officials in various places. You must sum up experience and evaluate this set of measures in cooperation with practice. , to improve.”

Chen Zhong nodded.

Economic and Policy Research Office.

he knows.

This is a place specifically designed to provide theoretical basis for the center and the prince to make decisions.

And all of Yanhua's policies are not decided by slaps on the forehead.

All are supported by theoretical basis.

The three most classic theories were written by King Yan himself: people's economy, elite economy, and monopolistic elite economy.

It can be seen that, in fact, Yanhua's prosperity is not unreasonable.

"Finally, you should be clear, right?"

And based on what he learned when he arrived in Zuyi Province and inspected.

It also proved that his caution was correct.

"Of course, it's not that we won't expand westward, but the expansion westward will be more of an economic expansion. The military operations farther west in the future will, at best, occupy some geographical areas at important nodes of economic sea and land routes. Islands with very important locations should be built into strongholds that can provide repairs and supplies for warships and merchant ships. "

"By the way, when you go back, bring Chen Zuyi and his son. It's time to meet Chen Zuyi and his son."

Chen Zuyi and his son did not choose to die in battle.

At the last moment of defeat, he chose to surrender.

After he arrived in Zuyi Province, he did not see Chen Zuyi and his son immediately.

After the inspection to understand the overall situation of Zuyi Province, it was time to meet the father and son.

Chen Zhong nodded and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, will you give Chen Zuyi and his son a way out?"

Chen Zuyi and his son, no matter what, were the people he had loyal to.

He still hopes that the prince can give Chen Zuyi and his son a way out just like he gave a way out to the Japanese princes.

Zhu Di glanced at Chen Zhong with a smile.

Chen Zhong's heart suddenly tightened. "I appreciate your sincerity." Zhu Di looked out the car window and said, "As for whether to give Chen Zuyi and his son a way out, I can't decide until I meet the father and son."

……

The royal palace, the royal study.

Chen Zuyi and Chen Shou, father and son, followed Chen Zhong nervously. In just a few months, the father and son were like frightened birds, and their bodies became extremely thin.

Close to the Imperial Study Room.

Both father and son looked a little strange.

Once upon a time, their father and son were in this palace, guiding the country.

How many years ago?

In just a few months, the situation reversed and he became a prisoner.

All the way to the door of the study, Chen Zhong stood outside the door and said respectfully: "Your Highness, please bring Chen Zuyi and Chen Shou."

"come in."

Zhu Di's voice came from the door.

Chen Zhong opened the door, turned sideways, and made an invitation gesture. His voice was neither high nor low, making sure that Zhu Di could hear him, and said: "Master Chen, Master Chen, please come in."

I watched Chen Zuyi and Chen Shou walk in.

Hey!
Chen Zhong sighed silently and said to himself: "I hope you can let the prince see your value."

He still hopes that Chen Zuyi and his son can survive.

"Mr. Chen, Master Chen, we meet again."

In the imperial study room, Zhu Di was sitting behind the imperial desk, with Yong Ming standing next to him. Zhu Di looked at Chen Shou and his son and stood up with a smile.

Chen Zuyi and his son were busy saluting.

Zhu Di walked up to the two of them, helped Chen Zuyi up, and said comfortingly: "Don't be nervous. The war is over now. You are no longer our enemies in Yanhua. At most, you can only be prisoners under Yanhua's rule."

Chen Zuyi's lips twitched.

Somewhat humiliating.

I was relieved.

He could hear the implication of Zhu Di's words.

Enemies must be eradicated.

But prisoners under Yanhua's rule may not necessarily die.

"Sit down, let's sit down and talk." Zhu Di pointed to the chair behind Chen Zuyi and his son.

After Chen Zuyi and his son sat down.

Zhu Di sat down on the chair opposite, with Yong Ming standing beside him.

Chen Shou looked at Zhu Di.

Starting from Fujian, he and Yan King Zhu Di were rivals. No matter how hard they tried to catch up, they were defeated in the end.

Not to mention the complete failure.

He also became a prisoner.

Zhu Di waited for Chen Zuyi to take a sip of tea and gradually calm down before saying, "I heard that in order to rule here, Mr. Chen himself became one of the leaders of the sect here?"

Although Chen Zuyi didn't know why Zhu Di mentioned this matter.

But now they are all prisoners, and they have nothing to hide. He nodded, "In the early years, the Chen family converted to the sect here in order to survive here. As the Chen family's power grew, my position in it also increased. The higher, but the sects here are very exclusive, and the former Malacca dynasty was a dynasty that combined politics and religion. "

"After the establishment of the Chen Dynasty, in order to put this sect under the rule of our Chen family, instead of them influencing and intervening, and even ruling the dynasty of my Chen family, the criminals used some means, intimidation and inducement, and became leaders. one."

……

Zhu Di listened carefully.

I have to say that Chen Zuyi's move is considered a clever one.

As for why Buddhism was not introduced to the Central Plains and became secular, I am afraid that Chen Zuyi's foundation was too weak to achieve it.

So we can only settle for the next best thing.

After Chen Zuyi finished speaking, Zhu Di said bluntly: "I hope Mr. Chen will stand up and continue to be a leader..."

Chen Zuyi and Chen Shou looked up in surprise.

Zhu Di calmly explained: "Of course, I have conditions. Mr. Chen will, as a leader, help Yanhua to eradicate those stubborn senior officials who are unwilling to accept secularization. I can promise Mr. Chen that he will help Yanhua in eliminating the stubborn senior officials." In the future, I can support Mr. Chen, lead the religious people, imitate the alliance of Japanese princes, join Yanhua's lease bill, go out, expand the territory in the west, and establish another Chen Dynasty. As far as I know, there is a war in the west now. In the lively atmosphere, Mr. Chen led his followers to join the war as brothers, bite off a piece of fat meat in the area ruled by the Cross Church, establish the Chen Dynasty, continue to enjoy the glory and wealth, and taste the taste of power. It should not be difficult. I can also promise In the future, the regime established by Mr. Chen in the West will be Yanhua’s strategic ally..."

Yanhua supports the Chen family?

Isn't Yanhua expanding westward?
Chen Zuyi was shocked, excited, and couldn't believe it.

Until he reached an agreement with Zhu Di and left, he was dubious.

Zhu Di stood at the door of the study, watched the Chen family and his son leave, and said to Yong Ming: "Our attitude towards the local sects of the Chen Dynasty is very simple. While introducing Buddhism and Taoism to compete for believers, we also used the power of one of the leaders of the Chen family and his son. Identity, eradicate those staunch believers in the internal high-level, and bribe those greedy people, not afraid of their greed for money and lust. This kind of money-grabbing and lustful people are what we need to help us complete the secular transformation. "

"Only if these people are around and condone these people, can the people at the bottom corrupt their devout belief in their doctrines for twenty or thirty years. When the people can't bear it anymore, if by that time, I am no longer around, you will not hesitate to take action. Take up the butcher's knife and eradicate this group of greedy and lustful people. Only then will we be completely secularized."

……

Yong Ming listened carefully and nodded: "Dad, I understand, but it's up to dad to help the child do this."

Zhu Di smiled and rubbed the brat's head.

This brat just wants him to live a few more years.

……

Half a month later.

Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Xie Jin suddenly arrived in Xinghan County in a hurry.

"My eldest brother is coming to Yanjing?"

In the study room, Zhu Di couldn't help but get up in surprise when he heard the news.

Xie Jin nodded, "It's confirmed. No, at this time, I'm afraid, His Majesty's cruise ship is already under naval escort and is on its way to Yanjing."

Zhu Di sat down slowly.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table and frowned in concentration...

Big brother is coming.

To be honest, the situation has reached this point.

He no longer knows how to get along with his elder brother.

I'm afraid, this is even more true for my eldest brother.

After all, he is still the reasonable party.

After a long time, Zhu Di turned to look at Yong Ming, "Go and tell your mother to get ready. It's time for us to go back."

No matter how you get along with Big Brother.

They should all hurry up and go back.

……

Just when Zhu Di turned back in a hurry.

Off the coast of Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

A fleet moved southward in mighty force.

Zhu Biao was not the only one accompanying him.

The vassal kings headed by Zhu Fang and Zhu Fan also accompanied him.

Zhu Biao stood alone at the bow of the ship, looking at the magnificent sea, in a daze.

A group of brothers, Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan, stood at the stern of the boat, seemingly raising their guns to shoot seabirds, but out of the corner of their eyes, they all looked at Zhu Biao quietly.

Zhu Ru whispered: "What the eldest brother did this time was a bit too much. I don't know what he will say or do when he meets the fourth brother."

snort!
Zhu Ping snorted, "It would be best to apologize to the fourth child, but I don't know if he can do it."

since the crisis.

They kept giving discounts to the eldest brother.

But the eldest brother would be better off sending eunuchs directly to warn them and ask them to take care of themselves.

For some brothers who spoke poorly, the eldest brother directly sent someone to question them: Should they also imitate the fourth brother?

He was one of the people sent by Big Brother to question him.

"I heard that Lao Si's train was invented. My father intends to sign a grand cross railway plan with Lao Si when he goes there this time."

Zhu Fan's words instantly shifted the brothers' thoughts to the Grand Cross Railway plan.

Zhu Xiang glared at the brothers who were eager to try. These brothers all wanted to pass the Grand Cross Railway through their fiefdom.

After all, Lao Si has long said that the completion of the Grand Cross Railway will have a huge impact on the economy.

However, his Peiping must be along the Grand Cross Railway, right?

After all, the importance of Peking is obvious, needless to say.

He can sit back and relax.

For other brothers, it’s hard to say.

……

After another half month, Zhu Yuanzhang went south to visit the Yanhua team, and finally approached the sea outside Yanjing...

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