People in the Ming Dynasty are lawless

Chapter 267: Build towns and concrete roads in the vast Gobi Desert, eating away at the Tatar tribe bit by bit! !

The King of Jin, Yang Ruxiao, Du Qing, and other officials from the Prince's Palace were also stunned and stunned after hearing Chen Han's words.

However, Chen Han's words made him feel the same. King Jin had always been worried about the birth of his old father.

I feel that my background is too low. Compared with the backgrounds of Tang Zong, Song Zu and others, it is really too low.

Even if it can be traced back to the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, Han Gaozu Liu Bang, it is still lower than others.

After all, Liu Bang was a pavilion chief after all, and his family was extremely poor, which was really worse than ordinary people.

Even my grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt and other relatives starved to death.

Sometimes he doesn't dare or feel embarrassed to talk about his family's past.

But I didn't expect that when Chen Han told the story of his father's death in front of the people, the effect he achieved was astonishing.

King Jin was surprised. When he read the history books, he saw that the emperor's origins were given some mythological color, which made him feel excited.

I wonder why he has such a good family background, is so noble, and is the reincarnation of a god.

When it was his old father's turn, he was so humble.

But he didn't expect that the effect expressed in Chen Han's mouth would be different.

Not only did the common people not feel that the emperor's background was humble, but they thought it was so kind.

He even believed what Chen Han said.

Because Chen Han said that the current Emperor, when he was a common people, lived a more miserable life than they did.

Then you should be able to understand the experiences of yourself and others.

The life of ordinary people is indeed very difficult now.

If an emperor can speak for the common people, such an emperor will be a truly good emperor.

Sure enough, the common people believed that Chen Han was right, and His Majesty the Emperor admired him even more.

Many times some powerful people are thinking about it all the time.

If the emperor's background is too low, will it encourage the common people below to think that since the current emperor is not even as good as a common person and can still dominate the world, then we must also rebel against this idea.

It's simply ridiculous. You treat the common people as fools. Do you think rebellion is that simple?

If it were so simple, why were there only a few successful rebels?

Ordinary people are not stupid.

They are illiterate, but they are not stupid.

Just because people are illiterate doesn't mean they can't hear, and it doesn't mean they don't know the cruelty of war.

Whoever said that the emperor was born from the common people would lead more common people to want to be the emperor.

Thinking too much.

The thinking of ordinary people is very simple, just live quietly and have food to eat.

Therefore, one of the great things about Zhu Yuanzhang, the emperor, is that he never felt inferior because of his background.

On the contrary, the words "I am Huaiyou Buyi" are on my lips every day.

Chen Han even took the opportunity to promote it.

It has raised the glory of His Majesty the Emperor to a higher level.

Then he said, "In the future, there will be many factories in Ming Dynasty. Working in factories will improve your lives.

Don't worry, everyone, I, Chen Han, will guarantee you in the factory. No one will dare to deduct wages from you.

Although there is no guarantee that you will become rich immediately,

But it allows you to be one step ahead to find more opportunities. "

The common people were stunned when they heard that there was such a good thing.

"My lord, you can't make fun of me."

"Yes, as a grown-up like you, you can't make such a joke."

"Is it really such a good thing?"

Chen Han then looked at King Jin, who was also very knowledgeable, and immediately said, "Of course this is no joke. The Western Branch of our Daming Chamber of Commerce has just been established in the past month.

Did you see that the Shanxi merchants recruited by the Western Branch are all famous? "

When the Shanxi merchants heard this, they quickly greeted the people.

Although the smile is forced, I dare not not do it.

King Jin said again: "Our Western Branch will build a cement factory, a red brick factory, and a glass factory. At that time, we will not only lay cement pavement, but also bake red bricks to add new materials for our future houses.

When the time comes, I don’t know how much capacity will be needed to build roads, and you can all go to the factory to do the work.

I guarantee that you will get a very considerable salary every month, and this salary does not need to be taxed.

From now on, in addition to farming and doing small business, you can also work as a laborer to earn extra money.

In this way, your life will become easier and easier. "

As he said this, he looked at the Shanxi merchants standing beside him, "Do you think so?"

The Shanxi merchants had long been frightened by Chen Han and others, and they all nodded immediately: "It is true, we will build more factories in the future, and you can all come to work in the factories. We will definitely pay you the highest wages."

How dare these Shanxi merchants hesitate even a little now.

The Zhang family was exterminated because they were too arrogant.

If they hesitate, they will be next.

After the people learned such good news, they became more and more looking forward to their future life.

That night, after completing the work, Chen Han followed King Jin and returned to King Jin's Mansion.

After the accommodation for the entourage was arranged, Chen Han and King Jin did not just fall asleep, but started discussing under the light.

"Your Highness, when I passed by Xuanfu, I discussed with Zhao Huaide, the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu, and asked him to work with the commander-in-chief of Datong to find several suitable places to build towns at the border.

Draw a planning map and set up a large market along the border to open up mutual trade.

This time I visited several large markets in Xuanfu. Although the trading volume was not large, it was more harmonious.

I think since Xuanfu can do it, Datong should also do it.

If we can connect the hundreds of miles of border between Xuanfu and Datong into a mutual trade market, it will not only facilitate the people on the border to trade with each other, but also

We can also use this as an opportunity to reduce the Mongolian invasion southward.

The reason for building several towns is, on the one hand, to facilitate mutual trade and to have a stable site to avoid being invaded by wind and sand;

Secondly, it also attracts more businessmen from outside and within the customs to settle in.

Come three..."

After hearing this, King Jin immediately interjected, "Sir, you probably want to use the purpose of advancing the town to form our own town defense city in the long desert.

Push the defense forward from the border to form a second defensive wall? "

Chen Han smiled and nodded: "Your Highness, you are indeed smart, that's true.

Nowadays, the border area is limited to the protection of this city wall, which is not only passive, but also too expensive.

If we can continue to advance forward, set up castles along the way, and use our cement roads to connect them while the town advances,

Then a bridgehead can be formed in the vast Gobi Desert, which will not only buffer the defense pressure of Datong and Xuanfu, but also

It can also be used to penetrate deep into the interior of Tatar, and even build a tic-shaped cement road to cut off the mobility of large cavalry.

Your Highness, you should understand that our soldiers in the Central Plains are good at infantry combat, but they lack horses and cavalry. It would be too passive to fight them on the vast grassland. And if we mobilize a large army and go deep into Mobei, the cost will be huge.

But using this method of excavation to advance our defense step by step, given the Ming Dynasty a few decades, these towns will be like city walls, blocking the Tatars further away. What do you think? "

After hearing this, King Jin's eyes lit up: "Sir, this is really a plan that will benefit people forever.

Okay, like Zhao Huaide, the commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu, I went deep into Mobei to look for several suitable places to build towns.

At the same time, the foundation for the establishment of the Western Branch of the Ming Dynasty Chamber of Commerce was just used to allow Shanxi merchants in Shanxi to provide their previous Shanxi merchant trading partners.

This formed a huge market outside Datong Pass.

I have been in Shanxi for so many years and know Shanxi merchants here.

They sell mutton, wool and sheep felt and make a lot of profits. They should have ready-made business partners.

Sir, this must be the reason why you asked me to gather Shanxi merchants to take advantage of them. "

Chen Han took a sip of tea, "I didn't expect it before. After arriving at Xuanfu, I found that they were in full swing, and then I realized that the Tatars did not necessarily want to fight.

Maybe they also want to stabilize, but because we often launch the Northern Expedition, they can't stabilize.

And if we build a few important border towns, we can use this as a starting point to push the entire border forward.

Maybe it can occupy some more territories. "

King Jin was very moved by Chen Han's suggestion.

They, the vassal kings who serve as border gates, have fewer and fewer opportunities to make contributions.

But if you can win some territory for the imperial court, you can also add a glorious touch to your resume.

Thinking of this, King Jin's eyes also lit up: "Okay, since you said so, sir, there must be a future.

I will definitely walk around the area as soon as possible and then bring you a suitable plan. "

After the two discussed it, they took a rest.

Chen Han stayed in Taiyuan Mansion for half a month.

During this half month, he met with officials from the Taiyuan Prefecture Baochao Duti Judging Department and the Tax Inspection Department.

I also went to see some of the current situation of the construction of these two yamen.

At the same time, he was also waiting for the information brought by Zhao Huaide from Xuan Mansion.

Finally, seventeen days later, the drawing information of Zhao Huaide arrived from Xuan Mansion.

After checking Zhao Huaide's information, Chen Han didn't stay too much in Taiyuan Mansion.

Instead, he headed back home and headed towards the capital.

It took almost half a month to get back to the capital.

In total, he had been away from the capital for five months this time.

He was out even during the Chinese New Year.

He is really irresponsible towards his wife.

He was very sorry to Princess Jiangdu.

As his own wife, we spend less time together and more time apart.

Originally, he was supposed to preside over reforms and remain as immovable as a mountain in the capital.

But in the past two years, he hasn't spent much time in the capital. Apart from arranging reform matters, he has been running around.

But what pleased him was that as soon as he returned to the capital, he received a piece of news that pleased him.

It turned out that it was during the two months when he went to Xuanfu, Datong, and Taiyuan.

The first batch of iron ore excavated from the Liaoyang Iron Mine in Liaodong Province has begun to be shipped.

From Liaoyang all the way south, passing through Jinan Prefecture, the king of Qi and the king of Lu sent people to escort him back to the capital.

Chen Han was quite pleased to learn the news.

At least it showed that the path he was taking was the right one.

When the red brick factory, glass factory, cement factory, and steel factory are in operation at the same time, what kind of scene will it be?

That would be the beginning of industrial reform.

It will inject new vitality into the Ming Dynasty.

Chen Han was particularly happy when he saw the letter sent from Liaodong in the study room. Princess Jiangdu came to the study room with a pregnant belly of seven months.

Seeing Chen Han's expression, he was a little bit amused: "You, you, I guess you are not as happy as you are now after the birth of the child in my belly."

When Chen Han saw the expression on his wife's face, and thought about what he had done in the past two years, he felt really sorry.

He took a step forward and put his wife in his arms, then helped her sit on the chair. He squatted next to Princess Jiangdu and put his ear close to Princess Jiangdu's belly.

Listening to the regular and rhythmic heartbeat of the fetus inside, I felt a lot more peaceful for no reason.

He raised his head and looked at his wife with affectionate eyes: "Madam, the past two years have been really hard on you.

If you hadn't met me, you might have a stable family.

But after getting to know me, you have to worry about me every day. I am really ashamed of you. "

Princess Jiangdu is still the fierce-tempered Princess Jiangdu,

After hearing Chen Han's words, he chuckled: "Look at you, do you still look like a man?

You are the Duke of the country now, how can you be such a mother-in-law? I was just joking with you.

If I were really dissatisfied with you, I wouldn't be so indulgent towards you now.

You are a person with the world in mind, and you come from later generations. The knowledge in your mind is such a huge treasure house for today's Ming Dynasty.

And as your wife, if I can only be a stumbling block for you, then I will really be that ignorant little woman. "

Chen Han raised his head and looked at Princess Jiangdu, "Now and then, you are pregnant now, but I can't be by your side to take care of you every day. I really feel guilty."

Princess Jiangdu caressed her husband's face, "With these words from you, I am much better than any company.

As a member of the royal family, I understand that most marriages are transactions. Only my marriage, Zhu Youwei's, is so happy and perfect.

Not only did I marry a man I liked and admired, but I also discovered that my husband was a man of extraordinary talent.

It took only two years to push the Ming Dynasty to its peak, which can be recorded in history.

From now on, even if you and I are buried in the grave, this event will be recorded in the history books.

I can even imagine that my epitaph will definitely say that because Duke Qianguo has a considerate wife, he can explore the outside world with confidence and boldness;

Because of having such a good wife, Duke Qian could concentrate on making more contributions to the Ming Dynasty. "

Chen Han laughed when he heard Princess Jiangdu solemnly speaking with her big belly and words that were only used on the stage.

Then there were tears in the corners of my eyes.

How could he not hear that this was Princess Jiangdu comforting him.

How could a woman, or a pregnant woman, not want her husband to be by her side?

But such a wife dares to push her husband outside and let him do his career. With such a wife, what more can the husband ask for...

(End of this chapter)