The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 134 The vision of heaven descending
In recent times, Ming Dynasty's series of policies have really confused the officials.

Regarding the new policy of Baochao, many people are still confused.

However, what puzzled them even more was that under this combination of punches, Bao Chao actually came back to life.

The new banknotes have gradually been accepted by the people, and the frequency of using treasure banknotes in private transactions is increasing.

The problem of money shortage has been effectively alleviated.

In particular, the effect is surprisingly good for small bills of five and ten cents.

Private transactions have been widely used.

According to the statistics of the Monetary Bank of China, there is a shortage of new banknotes in these two denominations.

This is not surprising. When the Monetary Bank Bureau was founded, it did not understand the economic aggregate of the Ming Dynasty.

Based on the principle that it is better to issue less banknotes than enough, rather than issue too many banknotes, the total amount of new banknotes issued this time is not large.

Not enough is normal.

On the contrary, it was a large denomination, which was a bit much.

For example, regular denominations cannot be used by ordinary people and are only used by large-scale trade.

Copper coins usually weigh about ten kilograms, but when replaced with treasure notes, they are just a piece of light paper.

As the credibility of new banknotes increases, more and more businessmen prefer to use Bao banknotes for settlement.

In bulk trade, the proportion of treasure banknotes has exceeded that of copper coins.

This is also what makes Baiguan confused.

Aren't you businessmen afraid of the sudden depreciation of your treasure banknotes?

Even if it fluctuates slightly, it will be a huge loss for you.

What makes them even more incomprehensible is that the treasure banknotes really have not depreciated in value.

Prices are quite stable.

They could vaguely guess that it might be related to the warehouse of the Monetary Bank of China.

But now, fewer and fewer people go to the Monetary Banknote Bureau to exchange supplies.

Although people have both copper coins and treasure banknotes, they still habitually spend the treasure banknotes and save the copper coins.

But after receiving the treasure money, I was no longer as anxious to spend it as before.

It’s about spending money when there is a need.

In the past, the entrance to the warehouse of the Monetary Bank of China was always lined with people exchanging supplies.

Now there are only a few people here.

And most of these people are businessmen.

Yes, businessmen are increasingly fond of going to the Banknote Bureau to exchange supplies.

Generally, merchants need to pay various miscellaneous taxes when transporting goods from other places.

The Monetary and Banknote Bureau transports supplies from other places without paying a penny of tax.

Without these many taxes, the prices of the goods in their hands are lower than those in the hands of normal merchants.

And the quality is guaranteed.

With such a good thing, who would work so hard to transport the goods themselves?

Fortunately, the Monetary and Banknote Bureau only provides a few basic goods, otherwise all the merchants running transportation would go bankrupt.

Even so, it has affected normal business practices.

At Chen Jingke's reminder, Zhu Yuanzhang changed the rules in time.

There is a limit on the amount of supplies that each person can exchange per day.

We will also severely crack down on merchants who hire people to exchange supplies, and severely punish them if found out.

This rule did cause some commotion when it was first implemented.

Many people thought that the imperial court would change the order every day and would not allow people to exchange it.

The Financial Bureau and various government offices quickly came forward to explain.

Big businessmen are the most supportive of this new regulation. After all, the actions of the Monetary Bank of China affect their profits.

Therefore, they spontaneously stood up to explain to the court.

And their explanation is more direct:
The merchants had a lot of money and exchanged all the goods in the warehouse, leaving the people with nothing to exchange.

The imperial court restricted merchants' exchange in order to protect the interests of the common people.

This sentence worked better than anything else, and the people immediately changed their attitude.

If the restrictions are good, there will still be capable people in the court.

A small disturbance made the people trust Baoqian even more.

Without the group of merchants to join in the fun, even fewer people would go to the Treasury to exchange supplies.

Although the officials didn't understand why, they also understood that the emperor had revived this dead situation.

Generally speaking, officials are happy to see success.

The value of treasure banknotes is stable, and they are also beneficiaries.

After all, half of the salary is in treasure banknotes, and they hope more than anyone else that the value of new banknotes will be stable.

Because Baochao's New Deal was too smooth, officials gradually paid less attention to it.

What really concerns everyone is the diversion of the Yellow River.

After all, this is a big deal, and it's a first-rate deal.

Although the reformists have produced sufficient evidence.

Although there are many people who support this faction.

Although both the emperor and the prince seem to be inclined to change their ways...

However, it was not a stream or ditch, but the Yellow River.

It would be too risky to try to divert it.

It is so big that no one can bear this responsibility.

This is the only reason for the opposition. Who can be responsible for the millions of people living on both sides of the old Yellow River?

In fact, there is someone who can take responsibility, and that is the emperor.

It is also possible to avoid these risks by moving the people along the coast away and then come back after the diversion is completed.

But to migrate millions of people, only the emperor can make this decision.

But who dares to ask the emperor to stand up and take this responsibility?
So the matter has stalled.

When Wang Shi, Minister of Industry and Commerce, heard about the diversion of the Yellow River, he felt that his heart could not bear it.

Why does this kind of thing happen on my watch?
No, resign immediately.

So he wrote several memorials one after another, devaluing himself as useless, hoping that the emperor would choose someone else who could take on the important responsibilities.

Zhu Yuanzhang actually wanted him to leave for a long time, but now is really not the time.

He wanted to find someone with real ability and courage to be the Minister of the Ministry of Works, and then preside over the major event of diversion of the Yellow River.

Wang Shi cannot be allowed to leave until this person is selected.

Wang Shi didn't know this and thought the emperor was trying to trick him, but he was so frightened that he fell ill.

Chen Jingke personally went to his house to treat his illness, and it was indeed a serious illness.

I couldn't help but feel a little more sympathy for this old man.

So, he revealed some news to Wang Shi.

The emperor is not trying to mess with you, but he has not found a good replacement for you.

Just occupy this pit first, don't worry.

It's not that he was lax, but Zhu Yuanzhang asked him to say so.

Queen Ma personally begged for mercy, and Lao Zhu didn't want him to die in this position.

When Wang Shi heard this, he immediately recovered from his illness.

Then it's time to go to work, and it's time to go to bed.

A group of river workers from the Ministry of Works are also considering diversion.

In fact, they were dismissive of the diversion at first.

No one understands the dangers of the Yellow River better than them.

Diversion?It's noisy.

But as more and more evidence was presented, their minds were shaken.

is dangerous.

But once it succeeds, it will fundamentally solve the two major problems of the Huai River and the Yellow River.

Their work difficulty and workload will be reduced dozens of times.

So someone said quietly: "Maybe changing the route is really feasible?"

Although no one answered him, everyone showed a tacit understanding and took out the Daming Water System Map.

Start planning how to reroute on a map.

Even if the Yellow River changes its course, it will not be able to follow its original path.That road is more than ten meters above the ground. Using it is courting death.

The best way is to re-plan a route on the flat land near it.

Although the Yellow River is gone, there are still many rivers and ditches in Henan and Shandong.

By connecting these rivers and ditches and raising some of the river banks, the Yellow River becomes a ready-made waterway.

And doing so can greatly reduce the difficulty.

After more than ten days of research, a more feasible route was planned for them.

After everyone's evaluation, we are at least [-]% sure of success.

The reason for being so conservative is that they thought this route was based on data.

On-site visits are also required.

If there is no problem with on-site inspection, we can increase our confidence by [-]%.

Seventy percent is already very high.

"If it is placed in the dry season from May to July, the probability of success can reach [-]%."

"The sediment content in the Yellow River decreases during the dry season, and the water becomes much clearer."

"This kind of Yellow River water is most suitable for scouring and widening the river channel."

"When the flood season arrives, new river channels have been formed and there will be almost no danger."

"Even if the embankments burst somewhere, it won't cause much harm because it's the dry season."

Everyone spoke to each other and quickly came up with a complete set of implementation plans.

The success rate has also increased to more than [-]%.

For such a dangerous project, with a success rate of more than [-]%, it is actually ready to start.

But then someone asked the core question: "Who will come forward to report to the court?"

Everyone was silent.

Don’t be afraid of [-], just be afraid of the eventuality. No one dares to take this risk.

The face of Lian Sishan, the doctor of the Ministry of Water, keeps changing. He has a unique miracle right in front of him. It would be a lie if he is not tempted.

But if something goes wrong, it will be a major crime that will kill the Nine Clans and will be infamy for thousands of years.

In the end he gave up on the idea.

The time came to the first day of August before I knew it.

This is a normal day, everyone is doing their own thing as usual.

Zhu Xiongying got up early in the morning and dragged Chen Jingke up.

"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious. I know today is the day for you to learn riding and shooting, but don't be in a hurry."

Chen Jingke said repeatedly: "Eat first, then you can practice well after you are full, right?"

Zhu Xiongying urged: "I know, but we only have this opportunity to practice riding skills once a week. We must seize the time to practice more."

Chen Jingke was helpless: "Okay, okay..."

The two of them ate breakfast in a hurry and walked out of the palace. They happened to meet Zhu Yuanzhang who was going to the morning court.

Lao Zhu said kindly: "My dear grandson, practice hard and become a man of both civil and military skills. Don't be like your father, who has no power to tie a chicken."

Zhu Xiongying hurriedly saluted: "I understand. Grandpa Huang, please go to court as soon as possible."

Before he finished speaking, the person had disappeared.

Seeing such a lively grandson, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled so happily.

When Zhu Xiongying's back disappeared, the smile on his face disappeared instantly, and he turned into the decisive and decisive Hongwu Emperor.

Step towards Fengtian Palace.

The Ming Dynasty also inherited the previous dynasty in its early dynasty system.

On weekdays, it is a small court meeting, held in Jinshen Hall, and only important officials in the court can participate.

In fact, it is called a small court meeting, where important ministers meet to discuss any major issues that need to be resolved.

The true meaning of the court meeting is the court meeting held on the lunar day.

It is held on the 15th day of the lunar month, and officials of fifth rank or above in Beijing must participate.

If you have something to do if you are below level [-], you can also participate.

Because there were so many people participating, the ceremony was held at Fengtian Hall.

The first day of the Lunar New Year is the Great Court Meeting, and all officials in Beijing, regardless of their positions, must participate.

However, court meetings are basically ceremonial in nature and generally do not deal with official business.

Today is the first day of August, and the meeting place is Fengtian Hall.

All the way to Fengtian Hall, where hundreds of officials knelt down to welcome him, the morning court began.

Let’s talk about Chen Jingke and Zhu Xiongying, they came to Arrow Pavilion all the way.

This is a place specifically for the princes and grandsons to practice riding and shooting.

When the two arrived, they found that Zhu Chun, Zhu Bai, Zhu Jixi, Zhu Gaochi and others were already waiting here.

After seeing the ceremony, there was no nonsense and he began to select horses for training.

Chen Jingke grabbed Zhu Xiongying and pointed to a pile of protective gear next to him:
"Put it on."

Zhu Xiongying said with a grimace: "I can already ride a horse, can I not wear it? It's very uncomfortable to wear this."

Chen Jingke's attitude was very firm: "Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just in case."

"If something happens to you, we will all be punished, and all the guards at Jianting will die."

Zhu Xiongying had no choice but to say unhappily: "Okay, just wear it."

The guards around him quickly put on the protective gear for him.

In my heart, I was extremely grateful to Chen Jingke.

If the grandson refuses to wear it, there is really nothing they can do.

Fortunately, Chen Bandu was considerate of everyone and was able to persuade his grandson.

The protective gear is made of iron and rattan and protects key parts.

The protective effect is very good. In tests, horses and people stepped on it and it was fine.

It just looks bloated and makes it difficult to move after wearing it.

This is why Zhu Xiongying is unwilling to wear it.

But fortunately, it wasn't affected much after I got on the horse.

When the others saw that Zhu Xiongying was wearing protective gear, they had no choice but to put it on no matter how reluctant they were.

Zhu Xiongying's riding skills are very good, highlighting his stability.

Even if you are running fast, you can shoot normally with a bow.

The only shortcoming is that he is too young and lacks strength, so he can only pull a relatively light bow.

The training process went very smoothly and everyone had a great time.

Zhu Xiongying even rode a horse, running around on the special man-made terrain, showing off his horsemanship.

Chen Jingke was intrigued by the sight and was about to ask the guards to bring a horse over so that he could go up and play with it.

Before he could speak, he suddenly noticed that the sky was getting dark.

The speed is very fast, and in the blink of an eye I can't see my fingers.

The sudden change from day to night made it difficult for everyone's eyes to adapt, as if they were blind.

Chen Jingke was surprised, Zhu Xiongying was still on the horse.

Then a loud bang was heard, followed by the wail of war horses, which was also mixed with Zhu Xiongying's frightened cry for help.
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In Fengtian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang was handling official duties as usual.

Nothing major has happened recently, and Baochao's new policy has been implemented smoothly.

Everyone knows about the fight against pornography, but no one dares to speak out.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also disappointed, but he was not in a hurry.

Such a big thing cannot be solved overnight, so you should give it more thought.

After handling the government affairs, he was ready to announce his resignation.

My dear grandson is contacting the cavalry and shooting team. We want to go over and have a look.

Well, by the way, let me show my good grandson my skills and let him see our majesty.

Thinking like this, I suddenly found that the sky was getting dark.

He was curious, was it going to rain?But the dark clouds came too quickly.

The ministers all had similar thoughts.

But the next moment, a heart-rending cry was heard from outside the hall:

"A solar eclipse is a solar eclipse."

In the 4080th year of the Yellow Emperor's calendar, the 16th year of Hongwu, there was an eclipse in the eighth month of Renshenshuo.

(End of this chapter)