Five years of garrison on the border, shocked Zhu Yuanzhang who went south to inspect

Chapter 12 Zhu Tuo’s achievements

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Tuo with a flattering look on his face, and murmured to himself, was this emperor a wise emperor?

This is too strange.

Zhu Tuo said with a smile: "Aren't these two guys here to work in Lingnan?"

Zhu Yuanzhang added: "We are here to inquire about the situation in Lingnan and report to the emperor."

Zhu Tuo looked anxious.

I have finally taken care of Lingnan. If the court finds out that Lingnan has so much wealth, won't it be remembered?

His majestic eighteenth highness doesn't have many backers in the court. If he is targeted by someone, what will he do?

What if he was not caught and was caught in court?
Doesn't this make anyone become a prince?

"No!" Zhu Tuo quickly took Zhu Yuanzhang's arm and said: "The folk customs in our Lingnan are miserable. Although my rule is good, it is nothing more than this. There is no need for the two of them to report to the court.
Zhu Yuanzhang showed a hint of joy on his face.

Now that I think about it, the rumors are indeed true. Zhu Tuo was afraid that the court would increase taxes again, so he deliberately hid the fact about Lingnan.

What a painstaking effort.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Nowadays, the court is very worried. The Ming Dynasty has a vast territory. Many times, they know the orders in the court. Moreover, more than 20 years after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there are still some people from the Yuan court who are causing trouble. How can we eradicate it?"

When Geng Bingwen heard this, he suddenly realized that it was Zhu Yuanzhang who wanted to assess Zhu Tuo.

You know, although the Ming Dynasty has returned to the Han people, there are still many remnants of the Yuan Dynasty. They are loyal to Mongolia, but they often caused trouble during the Ming Dynasty.

In a short time, it can't be killed at all.

What's more, the Mongols are eyeing the Central Plains covetously, and they always have the idea of ​​making a comeback.

Therefore, even Zhu Yuanzhang was helpless.

Zhu Tuo said oh, and said proudly: "What's the difficulty? Set some severe punishments, such as gouging out the eyes, cutting out the tongue, burning copper, etc., catch a remnant of the Yuan Dynasty, torture them out, and then kill their whole family." killed."

"Re-establish a 'word prison', and anyone who dares to openly oppose the Ming Dynasty will be put in prison!"

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly looked depressed.

This bastard!

In that case, wouldn't it be the same as his son?
In a few years, there will be a rebellion in the whole country!
When Zhu Yuanzhang was about to go crazy, he added: "But this shortcoming is really big, and I don't recommend it to the court. I do have a better method that can completely crack it."

Zhu Yuanzhang composed himself and couldn't help but said: "Tell me and listen."

Zhu Tuo smiled slightly and said, "It's very easy. It's just to establish a place called "Official News". This is our southern part. You must have read it."

"Paper?" Zhu Yuanzhang first arrived in Lingnan and took a look. He was surprised by the texture of the paper, but he didn't know that it was something related to the Yuan people.

Could it be that Zhu Tuo was trying to flatter him?

Zhu Tuo shook his head: "The court's decree cannot be passed on to all regions, and in my country, it is harassed by remnants. In the final analysis, the Ming Dynasty has not been established for a long time, and its power is not strong enough, so I need to find a way to make the Ming Dynasty stronger. Some."

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help asking: "How can we improve our strength?"

"A Dibao, or rather a newspaper, was established. There should be Dibao everywhere in the Ming Dynasty, so that people everywhere can know the decrees of the imperial court from Dibao."

"This is not a simple order, but war, the flow of personnel, and even the contribution of the emperor. If this continues, the people will know Daming!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback and said in disbelief: "How can a small newspaper have such power?"

Zhu Tuo chuckled, "What age are we in, and we still don't know what public opinion is."

"Before my king came to Lingnan, Lingnan was in chaos. So, I founded a newspaper to strengthen the government." "The people can learn from the newspaper that I led the army to conquer the enemy, and that I have reduced the land tax. New crops were planted, new instruments were developed, and a medical facility was established that reduced infant deaths."

“As time went on, the imperial court became more and more powerful.”

"The people will feel that everything the court does is a good thing."

"Gradually, these people will obey the orders of the imperial court, and are even willing to obey the imperial court's orders. In the end, the days will get better and better, and the people will gradually trust the imperial court."

"Nowadays, in the Lingnan area, in addition to the Yuan people, there are also some local officials and people from the south who were secretly sent to Lingnan. In the final analysis, it is still the feelings of the Lingnan people."

Under Zhu Tuo's narration.

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback.

After the shock, there was another burst of joy.

I never imagined that a small newspaper could have such great influence!

After returning home, I will publish it in this way so that every household can read it, which is a great achievement!
"This is not the advantage of news." Zhu Tuo continued.

Zhu Yuanzhang said, "What else do you want?"

Zhu Tuo smiled and said: "Of course, there are still many illiterates in Ming Dynasty. When it is published in the future, we can teach them some basic languages ​​to make their reading rate higher."

"Perhaps, it won't be long before everyone can read, and by then there will be no illiterates in the Ming Dynasty. By then, it will be a peaceful and prosperous age!"

"Everyone is a scholar?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback by Zhu Tuo's words.

Now he can't wait to return to the palace immediately to carry out this will.

Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed and couldn't help asking: "How did you come up with it?"

Zhu Tuo looked proud and said triumphantly: "My father, my father, no, my father, I am a real prince, and my wisdom is far beyond ordinary people!"

For some reason, when Zhu Tuo saw Zhu Yuanzhang, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not expect that Zhu Tuo was still thinking about his name while he was still alive.

He almost kicked his shoe off.

Fortunately, he calmed down quickly and felt that Zhu Tuo really had a good idea.

He must remember the lesson this time, and when he has time, he must teach this guy a good lesson.

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang left, Lu Qing asked uneasily: "Your Majesty, what do you think of the emperor's name? If this matter is reported to the court, I'm afraid our heads will be cut off."

Zhu Tuo also spoke freely, but he still sneered: "Lingnan and the imperial court are far apart, how can any news reach the imperial court? You are worrying too much."

Lu Qing also thought it made sense, but still reminded him: "Fortunately, the current emperor hasn't found out yet, otherwise we would be dead."

After Zhu Yuanzhang left, Geng Bingwen praised him: "His Eighteenth Highness is generous and outspoken, which is really rare."

Zhu Yuanzhang's face darkened and he cursed loudly: "I gave myself a name before I died. I think this guy wants me to die early."

"Your Highness, you really know how to joke."

Having said this, Zhu Yuanzhang rubbed his cheek, pondered for a moment, and said: "Among my children, Zhu Di is a combative person, Zhu Baishan is good, Zhu Tong is a brave and ruthless person, but this Zhu Tuo, he has a weird temper, he doesn't have any rules for doing things, and he's also quite smart. I really don't know what to do."

Geng Bingwen pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, the Eighteenth, is well versed in strategizing, turning the tide, turning the tide, turning the tide!"

(End of this chapter)