Daming, originally wanted to destroy it, but the system came

Chapter 394 Changes in Yunnan

In the more than a year since Zhu Chu left, the whole of Yunnan has undergone earth-shaking changes.

The first is the biggest issue of people’s livelihood, which is food.

With the success of the experimental field in Yunlong County, Li Shuran asked Mu Qiu and Muchun for instructions respectively, and reported it to the court, and then began farming throughout the territory.

Although Zhu's original plan to plant and promote hybrid rice went bankrupt, because hybrid rice could not save seeds (I didn't know this at first, thanks to the book friend for reminding me), so he had to replace other rice seeds.

But even so, the new rice seeds still have huge advantages, and the yield is several times that of previous rice seeds.

As a result, not only did the people get huge wealth for nothing, but every household had enough to eat and had food stored, so they naturally loved Zhu Chu even more.

"There is also cotton. Although I couldn't use it years ago, according to His Highness's instructions, I have asked people to try to weave cotton into threads. The textiles produced are very effective. Cotton fabrics can not only be used to make clothes, but also absorb sweat very well. The effect can also be used as cold-resistant products. So I specially hired some people to replant their fields with large areas of cotton this year. Of course, I will not treat them badly. Not only will I buy it at normal prices, but I will also give them food rations. "

Shen Rong then reported.

And although he hired people, he did not dare to buy their land.

Although it is not very comfortable, it is strong and not easily scratched, especially when moving in the forest.

Seeing Lie Xinxi, Zhu Zhen tried it on on the spot.

After a while, a carriage came to the courtyard. Shen Rong personally took a set and presented it with both hands.

It is equivalent to saying that when the employed people grow cotton, Shen Rong will not only give them money, but also a part of the rations. It is a win-win cooperation relationship.

In addition, there is a ready-made glass factory here. When the time comes, we will create a batch of exquisite perfume bottles, and we will not be afraid of not being able to sell them at high prices.

Since it was already summer, I took off my python robe and put it on.

Zhu Chu reached out and took it, unfolded it and saw that it was exactly what he expected.

Expressed high recognition for Shen Rong's ability.

Ever since he was reincarnated into ancient times, Zhu Xi had to grow his hair and live in a sloppy gown or robe, not to mention how irritable he was.

In addition, toothbrushes and toothpaste have also been fully developed in the Ming Dynasty and have become one of the indispensable daily necessities for all people.

Zhu Zhen heard that two hundred sets of military uniforms had been made, and quickly asked Shen Rong to send them in.

Because the technology was limited, the materials used were the fabrics of tents used for camping during marches and battles.

Zhu Chu simply asked him to try to sew a batch of modern military uniforms.

Candle production has also begun.

He used the excuse to plead guilty to pick out his long hair, and from then on, whenever his hair got a little longer, he would ask Xu Miaojin to help cut it secretly.

Although the production technology is too crude, for people of this era, it is something new that has never been seen before.

"Some time ago, according to His Highness's instructions, the prototype of the perfume was gradually developed using a still," Shen Rong brought another piece of good news.

However, the glass that Zhu Chu made in the early days has now been manufactured in a factory in Dalifu City. In addition to producing larger and more beautiful glass, the glass mirror technology has also matured. After the freshness of the glass has passed, mirrors are harvested. A wave of leeks.

Other uses of glass are also beginning to be developed, such as concave and convex lenses that can be used in magnifying glasses, glasses for people with presbyopia and farsightedness, microscopes, and telescope lenses.

Zhu Zhen himself has been on the battlefield all year round, and he knows how difficult it is for soldiers today.

Even many buildings in the city have begun to gradually replace glass windows to make the interiors brighter.

Since this is the first time it has been produced, it does not distinguish between dress uniforms, regular uniforms, and training uniforms, it is just the most basic camouflage combat uniform.

Shen Rong agreed: "Yes, the preparations have been completed according to the opinions and drawings given by His Highness. However, I only brought two hundred sets this time. I want you to take a look at the style first before deciding whether to mass-produce it."

After the bonus period passed, Shen Rong began to lower the prices of glass and mirrors, so that even ordinary people could afford to hang a pair of lenses in their homes.

Xu Miaojin refused to agree at first. Every time she cut his hair, she would secretly wipe her tears, feeling unworthy and distressed for Zhu Miao.

As a result, whether it is fruits, vegetables or meat, it is easy to deteriorate and spoil.

Later, she realized that this guy just didn't like growing his hair. The minister had already forgotten about it, but he remembered that he had to get a haircut every ten days and a half.

There are also soaps and soaps, which have been sold as daily necessities.

"By the way, are you ready for the military uniforms I asked you to prepare?" Zhu Zhen asked.

Perfume is actually not difficult. Although there was no perfume in ancient times, there were spices. For example, putting some in your purse can also have an aromatherapy effect.

Due to the birth of white sugar technology, and the fact that white sugar has now reached the level of white sugar, especially explosives, white sugar has become a strategic reserve material and will no longer be sold to the outside world for the time being.

"Including the canning technology mentioned by His Highness, we are also looking for ways to implement it. Now we have begun experiments. If everything goes well, the food and grass baggage for this expedition may be used."

The three girls blushed a little. They didn't care that Zhu Ming took off his clothes, mainly because Shen Rong was still there.

Zhu Ming changed his clothes carelessly, and suddenly felt an indescribable sense of relief. He couldn't help but wipe the short hair on his head with his hand, and exclaimed that he was happy.

Because Shen Rong wants to develop cotton fabrics here, he can open a textile factory and also take care of the business of manufacturing garments.

The perfume Zhu Chu and Shen Rong mentioned was made by soaking flower petals in water, allowing the water to fully decompose the fragrance of the flowers, and then distilling and purifying it, adding alcohol to facilitate evaporation.

Including sights can also be used.

Because in ancient times there were almost no means of storing food except in winter. After all, there were no refrigerators and no preservatives.

I was so angry that I didn't want to cut him off several times, but I couldn't resist Zhu Chu's plea.

In addition, there are many business matters.

Therefore, Zhu Chu has long thought of developing canning technology, and once applied to the army, it can improve the living conditions of soldiers.

After all, ancient times were very pedantic and rigid about many things. If you wear a monk-like hairstyle all day long, people who don’t know would think you have become a monk. How do you behave?

It's simply shocking.

But at this time, as Zhu Chang put on a modern-style military uniform, he stood upright with his back straight. Not to mention how chic and handsome he was, the key was neatness.

I saw that Zhu was wearing trousers on his lower body, a belt around his waist, and a top without a long hem on his upper body, which was still open at the chest and tied with buttons.

Too bad there are no zippers yet.

Zhu Tie tightened the cuffs slightly. Not only was it easy and convenient to put on, but it was also very flexible, making it comfortable to move the limbs.

"And the military boots you mentioned," Shen Rong also took out a pair of special shoes.

The soles are made of cowhide, and the uppers are made of the same material as clothes, with the main purpose of being easy to move around.

It's actually quite comfortable too.

Zhu Ming took it and put it on his feet immediately, and found that the shoe soles were already contained inside, so that the cowhide would not 'burn' his feet.

And there are ropes on the shoes that can be tightened, making them more convenient for running activities than today's shoes.

Zhu Ming stood up and moved for a while, then praised with deep satisfaction: "Mr. Shen, Mr. Shen, thank you for not being a woman, otherwise, I would have to fall in love with you."

Shen Rong laughed dryly: "Your Highness is joking. Even if the common man is a woman, she is still over forty years old and should have married a long time ago."

"Okay, after all, I also have three lovely and beautiful wives (I dare not say concubine), so it's not a loss," Zhu Ming winked at the three women proudly.

The three women all rolled their eyes and couldn't help but keep looking at his clothes, curious.

If Shen Rong hadn't been there, they would have wanted to try out the benefits of this so-called military uniform.

"But then I still have to wear armor outside, so it doesn't feel like there's much difference?" Tang Xin couldn't help but say.

Zhu Ming shook his head and said: "Have you forgotten our four hundred cannons? Silly Xin'er, future wars will no longer be as clumsy as before. And although the previous guns were still unsatisfactory, they have always been in accordance with Long Qu and If Wu Yong continues his development, he will be able to perfect gun barrels and other technologies within three years. By then, he only needs to produce 100,000 guns. Who in the world can rival him?"

Why did military uniforms change after World War I and why there was no armor after World War II?

Because it is meaningless. No matter how thick the armor is, it cannot withstand a cannon. No matter how thick the armor is, it cannot withstand the bombing of a tank unit.

Even if five heavy machine gun bunkers were erected in front of the trench, no troops of any kind in ancient times would be able to charge forward.

At that time, the competition was about who had more firepower and who had more people, not who had thicker equipment.

Even the four hundred Hongyi cannons controlled by Zhu Zhen at this time are invincible.

This made Zhu Zhen so confident that he never thought of asking the court for support. Instead, he asked his father Zhu Yuanzhang to prepare an army in the Central Plains. When the time was right, he directly marched into the grassland and made another expedition to Mobei, this time to attack Oara and Wuliangha. Killed in one fell swoop.

After that, Shen Rong reported on a lot of work.

For example, Zhu Chu had explained the plan regarding animal husbandry before going to the capital.

Since Yunnan had a bumper harvest in the past two years, this aspect went very smoothly.

In addition, Shen Rong also brought back a lot of livestock from the grasslands outside the pass and intended to go to the Western Regions for business.

Pig farms, chickens, ducks and geese farms have all been opened.

"But the breeding of cattle and horses is a bit troublesome. Horses are generally war horses, and they are not beneficial to the people."

Horses are mostly used for riding horses. Horses have sufficient explosive power, but their strength and endurance are not as good as those of cattle. Therefore, whether they are used for farming or pulling carts, most of them use ox carts.

Carriages are either for the pursuit of speed, or they are war horses raised by the army.

Moreover, horses are very expensive, and the fodder they eat also costs a lot of money.

As for the cattle. "Cows are used as cattle for farming. They are generally managed by the governments of various prefectures and counties, or purchased by large landowners. If people want to use them, they only need to rent them from the government. So the villain has not started a business yet. Horse farm and cattle farm," Shen Rong explained: "But there are also some horses and cows. If His Highness wants to eat meat, we can secretly slaughter a few."

He also reserved some for Zhu Chu to satisfy his craving.

Zhu Ming was secretly amused and nodded to accept Shen Rong's kindness.

Then he said: "The purpose of letting you develop animal husbandry is not for anything else, but to benefit the people. Although Yunnan has developed agriculture now, the living conditions of the people are still too poor. Raising some livestock can also give the people some meat. . Don’t just sit there and raise the price. We don’t make a fortune from this.”

"Yes," Shen Rong agreed: "Besides selling meat, raising pigs is also beneficial. Pig fat can be refined into lard to make soap. I found that pig skin can also be used to make leather. Although it is not as good as cowhide, it is not bad. There are too many. And although pig hair cannot be used as a writing brush, it can be used as a brush."

"As for chickens, ducks and geese, although the skins are not used, the down can be made into high-quality textiles and even down quilts. The eggs can also be sold for a lot of money."

In short, you won’t lose anything.

The three women on the side, except Mu Qiu, Xu Miaojin and Tang Xin, were all dumbfounded.

Is this Yunnan or the entire Ming Dynasty?

I always feel that what Zhu Zhen is discussing is no longer local political affairs, even if it is placed in the court, it is also a very big political matter.

But they made the decision in just a few words?

Xu Miaojin's heart moved and she reminded in a low voice: "Your Highness, pigs should be called dolphins."

Zhu Ming said funny: "My surname is Zhu, and I'm not afraid of you. Even in front of my father, if you should call it pig, it is a pig. Among the twelve zodiac signs, it is also a pig, not a dolphin. You are a dolphin. ?"

"You are the little pig," Xu Miaojin rolled her eyes. She just reminded her kindly, but she was scolded as a pig.

What a bad guy.

"It's just a title. Why add trouble to the people? You must know that the official level can kill people. One sentence above can even turn into a major civil matter below," Zhu Zhen sighed.

Pigs and dolphins are not just a matter of changing their names. Once people with ulterior motives take advantage of the loophole, how many innocent people will be harmed?

Therefore, not only during the Zhu Yuanzhang period, but also during the entire Ming Dynasty, pigs were not specifically called pigs or pigs. The reason why most of the classics refer to pigs and dogs as pigs or dogs is because these are big words. fold.

Let’s not talk about far away, just talk about Journey to the West, everyone knows that there is Zhu Bajie in it.

Zhu Chongba, Zhu Bajie, many people say that Zhu Bajie actually satirized Zhu Yuanzhang.

But Journey to the West was never banned in the Ming Dynasty. Journey to the West was not a banned book in the Ming Dynasty.

Not only is Journey to the West not a banned book, but it is also very popular. It is said that the plot of the Bhikkhu Kingdom criticizes Emperor Jiajing's obsession with alchemy.

Comparing the Daxing Literary Prison in the Qing Dynasty and the treatment of Dream of Red Mansions, this can be seen.

Zhu Zhen obviously didn't care about this trivial matter.

And it was only later that Zhu Zhen learned that the pigs he raises today are black pigs, or that these are China's native pigs since ancient times. This kind of pigs do not grow fat very quickly. They can usually be put on the market in three years, which means they can be slaughtered for meat. .

But the black pig is delicious. When cooked, it is fat but not greasy, and lean but not dry.

If you could make a pot of twice-cooked pork, it would be so delicious.

So why would Zhu Zhen care about his surname Zhu? He should eat and drink as he should.

The main character is heartless.

After asking these questions, Zhu Zhen suddenly put on a serious expression and asked Shen Rong again: "How are those schools developing now?"

School.

Do you still remember that when I was in Guangxi, I said that Zhu Zhen had great experience in malaria?

It was because he had prevented the plague outside Dali City in advance. At that time, a group of people brought back by Shen Rong from the Central Plains got malaria.

Among those people, there were many who were literate.

"I remember there were five hundred households at that time?" Zhu Zhen recalled.

Shen Rong nodded: "Yes, there are about 2,000 people in total, 800 of them are literate and good at arithmetic. Before leaving, His Highness told me to build more schools in Yunnan to enlighten the people."

Xu Miaojin and Tang Xin opened their mouths and looked at Zhu Chu in disbelief.

Are you serious?

Zhu Zhen had previously cursed Confucian disciples and aristocratic families, as well as those civil servants in the DPRK and China, saying that they were dogs.

He also said that he should open up the people's wisdom so that people all over the world have the opportunity to study.

But I never expected that he had already started doing it in Yunnan?

"Your Highness, do you want to be a saint?" Xu Miaojin looked at Zhu Xi with red eyes, already about to become a nymphomaniac.

Xu Miaojin is both civil and military. Not only can he go into battle to kill enemies, he is also known as the true successor of Xu Da, the sharpshooter of this era.

At the same time, Xu Miaojin is also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and it is not a problem to obtain academic honors.

So Xu Miaojin is not an ordinary woman. She is as smart as ice and snow, and even among the three women, she is also responsible for the wisdom.

She was also the first to notice Zhu Ming's many ambitions.

He also has a deep understanding of what kind of status he will get and what kind of reputation he will achieve in the Ming Dynasty once the unprecedented war breaks out and he finally wins.

That would be unparalleled in the world.

But these are not even as great as Zhu Chu's feat of enlightening the people's wisdom.

Even though the sage Confucius claimed to teach without distinction, he did not really achieve enlightenment for all people in the world.

"Your Highness, are you serious?" Xu Miaojin was stunned, and looked at Zhu Ming with great admiration. Since ancient times, all dynasties have implemented the system of obscuring the people, using Confucianism to manage the country, and Confucianism to govern the people.

Even after the imperial examination system came into being, it was boycotted by aristocratic families and scholars all over the world. Even the scholars boycotted it, because those who could study in ancient times were the so-called poor families, and poor families were not ordinary people, but people in decline. The descendant of aristocratic family.

A humble family is also an aristocratic family.

Or a poor family is a family where the children of aristocratic families are separated.

In the past, it was a recommendation system based on nepotism, and the status in the court was controlled by aristocratic families. How about you establish an imperial examination system? If you don’t oppose it, who will you oppose?

That's why Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was vilified, and even said that he killed his brother and his father.

The problem is that when Emperor Sui Yang became the crown prince, his brother was already dead. He didn't need to do anything to inherit the throne. Why did he need to kill his brother and his father again?

Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was most criticized for his construction of the Grand Canal and his three conquests of Goguryeo.

But in fact, what really caused the collapse of the Sui Dynasty was the rebellion of the aristocratic family.

Even Boss Cao was strongly opposed by the family because of his meritocracy.

It can be said that what Zhu Ming did was both great and dangerous.

Once he wants to break the aristocratic family's monopoly on culture, there will definitely be a backlash. The aristocratic family, and even the world's literati, will all turn against him.

So Xu Miaojin was happy and surprised, and also worried about Zhu Min's future situation.

Zhu Ming looked at Shen Rong disapprovingly.

Shen Rong took a deep breath and said: "Your Highness, Yunnan now has: Dali Prefecture, Lijiang Prefecture, Heqing Prefecture, Yongchang Prefecture, Shunning Prefecture, Jingdong Prefecture, Chuxiong Prefecture, Menghua Prefecture, Yao'an Prefecture, and Wuding Prefecture. . Guilin. Guangxi (Guangxi is Guangxi Prefecture, and Guangxi Province is Guangxi Province), Guangnan Prefecture, Lin'an Prefecture, Yuanjiang Prefecture, Chesi Kaicheche Prefecture, Mengding Prefecture, Mubang Prefecture, Mengmi Prefecture, Luchuan Prefecture and Yunyuan Prefecture Mansion. A total of twenty-four mansions.”

Many of them were originally under the chieftain system, including Lijiang Prefecture and Heqing Prefecture. They are still in the hands of the Mu family and are under the control of the chieftain of the Mu family, Mu Chu.

But as Zhu Chu swept away all Yunnan chieftains, including Luchuan Prefecture, Mubang Prefecture and Chesi, all of them later changed their organizational systems.

In particular, Yongchang Mansion was once invited by Hu Yuan to report to Zhu Yuanzhang, who abolished the government system and replaced it with the Golden Teeth Guard military and civilian government.

It was later changed back.

So Shen Rong actually read out twenty-four mansions in one breath.

Even Zhu Zhen was shocked. Did he have such a big territory under his control?

I'm afraid the combined territory of Guangdong and Guangxi can be compared with Yunnan in size.

"All the twenty-four prefectures have opened schools. And after one year of sinicization, it has begun to bear fruit. Now children of all ethnic groups are learning Chinese characters. In less than three years, results will be produced," Shen Rong said with some excitement.

But Zhu Ming shook his head and said: "It's too slow. Once Tibet and Xinjiang are conquered, I hope to Chineseize them as soon as possible. It would be great if the Confucians can be persuaded to send a group of students over. Alas."

After all, he still wanted to focus on Confucianism.

After all, it can suppress all the disciples of various schools. After so many years, Confucianism has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. No matter what religion comes in, it will not affect the status of Confucianism.

This shows the ability of Confucianism.

If Confucianism is used to fight Tianfang Sect and Tibetan Buddhism, will there be much to achieve?

"How about I write a letter to my father and bring Fang Xiaoru over? It would be best to bring Qitai and Huang Zicheng," Zhu Zhen gritted his teeth with a sneer on his face.

Tang Xin curled her lips and revealed his true intention: "Then Fang Xiaoru is here, can he still come back alive?"

Isn't this just wanting to seek revenge for personal gain? Who doesn't know how petty you are?

The father and son of the Zhu family have nothing wrong with them other than being petty.

Tang He made a mistake while drunk and was hated by Zhu Yuanzhang for the rest of his life.

Good guy, if you, Fang Xiaoru, embarrass Zhu Chu in public, why don't we do this to you?

"Okay, let's put the overall situation first," Mu Qiu said and walked over, holding a letter in his hand and handing it to Shen Rong, saying: "Mr. Shen, please ask someone to go to Lijiang Mansion and deliver it to Give it to my eldest brother and ask him to prepare as soon as possible. When our army passes through Lijiang in the near future, I, Mu Jiaerlang, will be asked to march together and serve His Highness."

"Yes."

Shen Rong then took Mu Qiu's letter and left.

(End of this chapter)