Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 192 Zhu Gaochi is here

In the impression of most civil and military officials, all Cao Wei did since he first rose to fame was to destroy the Beiyuan Royal Court in one battle, gain a great reputation, and even become a marquis based on this battle!

The rest is to build steam engines, trains, steel, lift the sea, set up steel plants and shipyards, recruit tens of thousands of craftsmen from all over the world, and give them jobs to make a living.

Later, they found the Iwami Silver Mine for the Ming Dynasty, found several high-yielding crops from overseas, improved repeating muskets, improved the Divine Thunder Cannon, built generators, light bulbs, and wireless telegraphs...

What Cao Wei did has benefited many people in the Ming Dynasty.

Each of these things made people think that Cao Wei was a kind man who was devoted to the country and the people and full of compassion and compassion.

But Cao Wei's words today reminded everyone that Cao Wei was a ruthless man who easily annihilated Beiyuan's 400,000-strong army with a heart attack strategy! The damage to Daming at that station was almost negligible!

The people in Henan were in trouble this time, coinciding with the new emperor Zhu Xiongying's first accession to the throne.

As Zhu Yuanzhang's real grandson, Zhu Xiongying was highly anticipated by everyone, and the voices in the court were consistent, that is, he focused on appeasing him, minimizing major issues and trivial matters, and the emperor's reputation always came first.

However, at this moment, Cao Wei suddenly stood up and said, "He deserves to be killed!"

This made everyone in the court not only surprised and shocked, but also felt a sense of panic!

Is Cao Wei trying to make Zhu Xiongying the next iron-blooded emperor of the Ming Dynasty?

Everyone was talking and talking in low voices. They didn't understand why Cao Wei was so uncharacteristic today.

"Master Cao."

Finally, the Hanlin spoke again. His name was Luo Zhen. It was said that his ancestor was related to the patron king during the Tang Dynasty.

Luo Zhen bowed his hands to Cao Wei respectfully and said:

"Grand Master Cao's words are really enlightening, but I can't understand why I, my ministers, should not think about the people's livelihood and Your Majesty, why do we take such extreme actions?"

"Doing this will most likely affect His Majesty's reputation..."

Cao Wei waved his hand, "It's too small."

"What?" Luo Zhen was confused.

"The situation has become too small!" Cao Wei looked at him with a look that looked down on a junior.

"Your Majesty's reputation depends on whether you can enhance and develop the national power of the Ming Dynasty so that the people of the Ming Dynasty can live a good life."

"Building railways is an act to enhance national strength and is a top priority! No one can obstruct it!"

"What Luo Hanlin said, using appeasement measures to increase compensation can indeed solve the immediate problem, but will Ming Dynasty only build this railway?"

"The reason why the first railway was built between Yingtian and Henan was because Yingtian was the transition point of the Ming Dynasty, and Henan Province was located in the center of the Ming Dynasty's hinterland."

"Railways can be used not only for military deployment, but also for people's livelihood. However, this one railway is far from enough. In the future, Ming Dynasty will build more railways to extend in all directions!"

"Hundreds of people in Henan are making trouble, and there are indeed a lot of them. But if the problem is solved today by means of compensation, and the Ming Dynasty builds railways in other provinces in the future, the local people will follow suit and cause trouble again. Is it possible that the problem will be increased? Compensation intensity?”

"Once this kind of thing starts, it can't stop! Today there are only a few hundred people making trouble. How many people will make trouble across the country tomorrow? There will definitely be more than a few hundred people! Is it a thousand people? Or ten thousand people? Does the imperial court want to blindly insist on making trouble? Compensation for setbacks? How big of a hole will this make financially?"

"Or should we wait until then, when the imperial court is financially strapped and have no other choice, then use extreme means to deal with it and kill thousands of people at once?"

"In my opinion, the impact on His Majesty's reputation is fatal!"

"Extraordinary measures are used in extraordinary times. More than tens of thousands of miles of railways will be built in the future. For today's plan, the only way is to kill one person to serve as a warning to others!"

Having said this, Cao Wei turned his head and looked at Zhu Xiongying with a faint tone, as if he was speaking to the officials or Zhu Xiongying:

"In everything we do, we must focus on the overall situation and take a longer-term view. Not only must we complete the railway construction this time, we must also completely eliminate future troubles!"

"When the railway is opened to traffic, the people of Ming Dynasty will know how powerful it is, and they will understand your Majesty."

After Cao Wei finished speaking, you could hear the needle drop in the hall.

Luo Zhen's forehead was already covered with sweat. Following Cao Wei's words, he realized how serious this matter was!

Now I am naively using gentle compensation to open a hole, but the dike may burst in the future!

Many other officials also reacted and must not let this happen again!

Even if a few hundred people are killed, they will be killed. Although there will be a temporary disturbance, it will eventually pass. If the day that Cao Wei said comes true, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people will stand up and threaten the imperial court for immediate self-interest. That would be a huge turmoil with deep implications!

"I think what Grand Master Cao said is reasonable. Although this incident is small, the future disasters cannot be ignored!"

Yan Zhenzhi, as an official who had a close relationship with Cao Wei, immediately stood up to support Cao Wei.

"I second the proposal!"

"I also second the proposal!"

"Those who are causing trouble will never be tolerated!"

……

Zhu Xiongying, who was sitting on the dragon chair high up, also suddenly became enlightened after listening to Cao Wei's words.

Finally he nodded, "On this matter, we will do as Master Cao said. Anyone who dares to obstruct the railway project will be severely punished!"

"Although I am young, I also understand the meaning of being the king of a country. For the sake of the entire Ming Dynasty, so what if I bear some infamy? As long as it is beneficial to the development of the Ming Dynasty, I will be happy to do so!"

All His Majesty’s ministers immediately shouted, “Your Majesty is wise!”

"Retreat!"

……

Zhu Xiongying came out of Fengtian Palace and drove all the way to the imperial study room to start processing the memorials presented from various places today.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang came over after a while.

"Grandpa Huang," Zhu Xiongying stood up quickly when he saw him arriving.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand to him, indicating that he didn't have to go through such trouble. The eunuch on the side moved a chair with great discernment, and Zhu Yuanzhang sat down calmly.

"We heard from the maid outside the door that you came to see us last night."

Zhu Xiongying nodded, with a look of embarrassment on his face, "My grandson is stupid and has let Grandpa Huang down."

"Hahahaha," Zhu Yuanzhang grinned.

"This is nothing. When we first became emperor, we saw that the memorials submitted from various places were the first and second largest. We also didn't know how to make decisions when we encountered problems. Fortunately, your grandma was here at that time, and she gave us some advice. Don’t suggest..." As he said that, Zhu Yuanzhang had a look of reminiscence in his eyes.

"You are still too young now, so it is understandable that you would be confused when things happen. How could we be disappointed in you? You are our grandson!"

Zhu Xiongying was moved and nodded again,

"Then... Grandpa Huang must also know what happened in the palace today."

"Yes, I heard about it."

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang continued:

"Xiongying, do you still remember when we killed Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong?"

"remember."

"That's it. They conquered the world with us. When we became emperor, we actually wanted them to live a good life. That's what we did. But they were nepotistic and formed cliques in the court. This move But it can be punished as a crime of stealing the country! Do you think we can bear it?"

Zhu Xiongying shook his head, "I couldn't bear it either, so Grandpa Huang killed them all."

"Alas!" Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and shook his head slightly. "They are all our deceased brothers, how can we not miss some feelings? There is really no way! We can't watch the newly established Ming Dynasty suffer another turmoil!"

"We still hesitated and killed too late. If we could have made up our mind earlier and eliminated the culprit, maybe we wouldn't have to involve so many old friends and lose their lives..."

"But... you see, we have killed so many people, and there is no opposition from the people to us. Why? Because they deserve to be killed!"

Hearing this, Zhu Xiongying already understood what Zhu Yuanzhang meant. Just like what Cao Wei said, the overall situation must be the top priority in everything!

The Ming Dynasty is developing rapidly, and development and change will inevitably involve bloodshed and sacrifice. It is common sense that everything must be given and gained.

Zhu Xiongying looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with firm eyes!

"Grandpa Huang, my grandson knows!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, "The emperor's seat is easy to sit in, but it is also difficult to sit in. You must have a strong balance in your mind about priorities and how to choose."

"Cao Wei...he is a good teacher."

After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up holding the chair.

"We just came to see you, you can continue your work..."

Half a month later,

Zhu Xiongying's imperial edict reached Henan, and an order was issued to kill him.

After receiving the imperial edict, the local officials no longer had any worries, and immediately used thunderous means to arrest all the hundreds of people who had made trouble before, preparing to be executed.

At this time, a dramatic scene occurred.

Those who made the trouble grabbed the ground with their heads, cried for their fathers and mothers, and shed tears. They all expressed that they knew they were wrong and would never do it again, and begged for their lives.

To put it bluntly, no one is truly not afraid of death. The reason why they dare to cause trouble is because the law does not punish others and the court does not dare to do anything to them.

Once the court's attitude weakens, they will become more aggressive, but once the court becomes tough, they will be dumbfounded!

Even if the family has some wealth, how can they fight against the central court?

Only now do they realize that the imperial court will not let them control it, and the new emperor is not a soft persimmon!

It's just that it's too late to say anything now. The emperor's imperial edict cannot be changed no matter what.

The next day, all these hundreds of people were taken to the execution ground.

Witnessed by countless people, they were beheaded!

After this incident, everyone in the world understood one thing, the new emperor of the Ming Dynasty was capable and courageous! I will never let anyone bully me!

Since then, the railway construction work has become extremely smooth, and both local officials and people have cooperated excessively...

……

Two months later.

A young man of medium height and slightly fat came to Yingtian.

Behind him was a long motorcade, with a large number of followers.

The colors of the clothes worn by young people are not eye-catching, but if you look closely, you can see that they are top-quality fabrics that even ordinary rich people cannot use!

The young man entered Yingtian Mansion City with his entourage. He first came to Prince Yan's Mansion and directed his followers to place things. Then he turned around and headed directly to the west, arriving at the Manufacturing Bureau.

At this time, in the manufacturing bureau, Cao Wei was fiddling with a light bulb on a wooden socket alone, trying to make this primitive lighting fixture brighter.

At this time, a craftsman came to report,

"Sir, there is a fat man at the door who wants to see you."

Cao Wei raised his head, "Little fat man?"

I don’t know any fat guy.

After cutting off the power to the light bulb on the table, Cao Wei walked out of the room and saw a fat young man with a kind face in the courtyard looking around curiously.

Cao Wei saw that he was dressed unusually, so he walked over.

"Are you looking for me?"

The fat young man was stunned for a moment, then realized, "You are Grand Master Cao, right?"

Cao Wei nodded.

Then the little fat man bowed, cupped his hands towards Cao Wei and said:

"I have met Grand Master Cao. This kid is the son of King Yan, and his name is Zhu Gaochi. Come to think of it, I have to call Grand Master Cao my uncle."

Cao Wei suddenly realized that he was Zhu Di's son.

"When did you arrive Yingtian?"

"My nephew has been in Yingtian for less than half an hour. My father said that after coming to Yingtian, I must visit you first. In addition, my father also asked my nephew to bring a small gift to the grand master."

As Zhu Gaochi spoke, he took out a small box from his wide sleeve. After opening it, a tree root-like thing with a human shape was revealed.

"This is a thousand-year-old ginseng that my father accidentally obtained in Changbai Mountain."

"I heard that Aunt Hanming is raising a fetus. This ginseng can be used to replenish Aunt Hanming's energy and blood. It's a small gift, but it's not respectful. I hope Grand Master Cao will accept it."

Cao Wei raised his eyebrows and finally took the small box.

Thousand-year-old ginseng, what a guy! Zhu Di is really willing to spend money. He just doesn't know if Zhu Hanming can take such a great tonic during pregnancy. If he has time, he can ask Lao Chentou.

"Come in and talk."

Cao Wei introduced Zhu Gaochi into the room. As soon as the latter entered the room, his eyes fell on the light bulb on the table.

"I dare to ask my uncle, is this the light bulb that my father told my nephew a few days ago?"

Cao Wei put the box in his hand on the table and nodded.

"Pull that switch up and the light bulb will come on."

Zhu Gaochi got permission and turned back the switch. The light bulb immediately glowed, not too bright, but bright and warm enough.

Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but admired,

"My nephew is in Peiping and has heard of his uncle's reputation. He is the most talented in the world. To see him today, he is indeed worthy of his reputation..."

After a brief conversation, Zhu Gaochi said goodbye to Cao Wei.

"Uncle, please forgive me. My nephew has just arrived in Yingtian and must go to the palace to see His Majesty. I will visit you again in the future."

Cao Wei nodded,

"Go ahead. If you encounter any difficulties in Daming in the future, just come to me. There are still many people in Yingtian who can sell me thin noodles."

Zhu Gaochi saluted again and then left.

Cao Wei smiled and shook his head. This little fat man was well-founded, courteous and thoughtful... Zhu Di has a good son!

at the same time,

Lan Yu, who was far away in the Kingdom of Sardinia, was depressed.

He was ordered to lead troops to the Kingdom of Sardinia to help the King of Sardinia quell the war. It went smoothly at first, but after seeing the Ming Dynasty's artillery, many surrounding countries ran away as soon as they saw the Ming army.

However, Lan Yu only had 300,000 troops in hand, which was a bit stretched for the moment.

(End of this chapter)