The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 146 Lao Zhu, you actually competed with me for my son-in-law
Looking at the growing Yingtian City, cheers rang out from the ship.

After leaving home for so long, I finally came back.

Bai Ying saw Ying Tian for the first time, and her heart was also filled with excitement.

But there was also some nervousness.

He is about to face the emperor, and he doesn't know what the result will be.

The one who felt the biggest emotion was Zhu Biao.

I left Beijing in March last year because of the new policy of Baochao, and it was March again when I came back, no more, no less, exactly one year.

This is the first time in my life that I have been away for so long.

I didn’t feel much about it before, but the closer I got to Beijing, the deeper my feelings became.

He wanted to write a poem about this situation.

The emotion was just half brewing when Chen Jingke said happily:
"Look, Your Highness, the grandson and his ministers are waiting for you at the pier."

Being interrupted, Zhu Biao glared at him angrily:
"I know, I've seen it a long time ago."

Chen Jingke felt baffled. Did the prince take the wrong medicine?

Forget it, who made him the prince? Just love him as you like.

The boat docked quickly. After it stopped, Zhu Biao took the lead to disembark, followed closely by Chen Jingke.

Zhu Xiongying led the ministers to greet him:
"The child meets his father and welcomes him back."

Zhu Biao was very happy to see his son, patted him on the shoulder and said:
"No gift. We haven't seen each other for a year, and we have grown a lot taller..."

After that, he went to chat with other ministers, and Zhu Xiongying automatically fell behind.

Chen Jingke followed up quietly and bumped him with his shoulder:
"We haven't seen you for a few months, and you don't even acknowledge me when I say hello."

Zhu Xiongying rolled his eyes and said angrily:

"Why, do you want me to cry with joy in front of so many people?"

Chen Jingke said with a serious look on his face: "It's not impossible that my grandson burst into tears when I saw my long-awaited companion."

Zhu Xiongying sneered: "If you come back a few days later, my reading companion will be replaced."

Chen Jingke was stunned for a moment and said, "What? Someone wants to take my position?"

Zhu Xiongying was happy: "There are always people who want to rob me. You don't know it until you know it."

Chen Jingke said suspiciously: "Who is it this time? It can't be your dandy uncle, right?"

Zhu Xiongying paused and said angrily: "Your uncle is the playboy, and your whole family is a playboy..."

"It's those scholars who want Ye Yunliu to take your place."

Chen Jingke frowned and said, "Ye Yunliu? What do you think, Mr. Ye?"

Zhu Xiongying shrugged: "What else can I say? Just pretend to be confused and just go with the flow."

Chen Jingke looked around and saw Ye Yunliu in the crowd.

He should have been paying attention here. When he saw Chen Jingke looking at him, he quickly turned his head away, looking embarrassed.

"Sure enough, there is no father and son in front of interests, let alone a mere life-saving favor."

Zhu Xiongying asked: "Aren't you angry?"

Chen Jingke smiled and said: "It's not that I'm angry. It's inevitable that I'm a little stuck in my heart. Let them go."

"I like to see them being upset with me and looking at me as helpless."

Seeing that he really didn't take it to heart, Zhu Xiongying breathed a sigh of relief.

He was still afraid that Chen Jingke would misunderstand.

Chen Jingke's external identity is that of a doctor, but privately he also has the title of a master of arithmetic.

But whether he is a doctor or a master of arithmetic, it makes the scholar feel very uncomfortable when his great-grandson is his companion.

I have long wanted to replace him.

Especially when the grandson fell from his horse last time, the scholar found an opportunity.

However, they did not attack Chen Jingke directly, but said that as the crown prince of the country, the grandson should not wield swords and guns as he could easily be injured.

As a prince, you should read more books by sages and rule from the ground up in the future. This is the way of a wise king.

Especially when Chen Jingke left Beijing for Chang'an, they thought an opportunity had come.

Since Chen Bandu is not here, let's find one temporarily.

But everyone knows their purpose. What is temporary?

The presence becomes a reality.

And they were very smart. They elected Ye Dui's great-grandson Ye Yunliu this time.

Ye Dui is the master of Dabentang and Taisun's teacher.

Ye Yunliu was also studying in Dabentang and became acquainted with Taisun.

If you recommend him, the probability of success will be higher.

As for Ye Dui and Ye Yunliu, if I don't support or oppose them, if you recommend me, I will be on the job. If you don't recommend me, forget it.

In fact, this attitude is a default attempt to grab this position.

It's just that I'm embarrassed to speak because of the life-saving grace.

After all, Ye Dui has come to teach at Dabentang. It would be a lie to say that he doesn't want to give his great-grandson a better starting point.

It's a pity that even though they made all kinds of calculations, they couldn't imagine Chen Jingke's true status in Lao Zhu's mind.

No matter what they said, Zhu Yuanzhang would not let go.

To ask Queen Ma, either do Tai Chi or ask His Majesty.

After working hard for several months, I tried my best to get nothing.

However, these people did not give up. In their opinion, Zhu Yuanzhang was afraid that Chen Jingke would not treat the prince attentively, so he was unwilling to change his companion.

Once the prince's body recovers, it won't be too late to find a solution.

But Chen Jingke didn't care. As long as he wanted to, no one could touch his status as his great-grandson's companion.

This confidence is still there.

All the way back to the capital, Bai Ying was arranged to stay temporarily, and Chen Jingke followed Zhu Biao into the palace to meet Zhu Yuanzhang.

Entering the Qianqing Palace, I was surprised to find a beautiful girl of fourteen or fifteen years old standing next to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Princess Fuqing?

Why is she here?
Chen Jingke was puzzled.

After more than a year in the palace, he knew all Zhu Yuanzhang's concubines and children.

This girl is Lao Zhu's eighth daughter, Princess Fuqing, and she is deeply loved by Lao Zhu.

The frequency of appearing next to Lao Zhu is the highest among the princesses, even more than some princes.

It's just that the prince has returned from an outing today and has a lot of work to report.

Unexpectedly, she could appear on such an important occasion.

You must know that Lao Zhu's attitude towards raising his daughter is completely opposite to his attitude towards raising his son.

Treating his son, he wished he could be an all-rounder in both civil and military affairs.

Raising daughters is all about being a good wife and mother.

His daughter was never allowed to participate in government affairs.

Princess Fuqing's appearance here can be said to be unprecedented.

But this is all a royal matter. No matter what Lao Zhu thinks, it has nothing to do with him as a foreign minister.

So I just glanced at it and didn't bother to think about it.

On the other hand, Zhu Biao understood everything when he saw his eighth sister appearing here.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, but I still took a step slower.

He had already planned to marry Chen Jingke, and his first choice was Princess Fuqing, his eighth sister.

But Lao Zhu was worried, so he put the idea aside for the time being.

Later, I went to Taiyuan to meet Zhu Fan. Under his reminder, I decided to use my eldest daughter to marry.

I had already planned to discuss it with my parents when I returned to Beijing.

Who knew that Lao Zhu would suddenly do something like this.

All his plans were ruined.

Faced with this situation, what can he do?
You can't shout loudly, Lao Zhu, you are trying to compete with me for your son-in-law. Isn't it too disrespectful of martial ethics?

So I can only eliminate this idea completely.

However, Bamei was originally his favorite candidate, so he was happy to see her succeed.

They are similar in age, both smart and versatile.Although Chen Jingke's talent is so much higher than that of Diudiu, his girl's appearance is also second to none.

A talented man and a beautiful woman, they are a match made in heaven.

Chen Jingke didn't know this yet. After saluting, he stood aside and waited for questions.

Zhu Yuanzhang winked at Princess Fuqing, "How about that?"
Princess Fuqing's face turned slightly red and she turned away from looking at him.

"Ahem." Zhu Biao coughed dryly and reminded Lao Zhu that there were still two living people standing here. Can we talk about anything later?
"Dad, this is the Shaanxi and Luoyang information I brought back. Please take a look at it."

Zhu Yuanzhang directly put the materials on the table and said: "What should be known has already been said in the letter, what else is there to see."

Then he said seriously: "Are you sure you want to put the new capital in Luoyang?"

Zhu Xiongying on the side was surprised.

What, Xindu?Is it confirmed so quickly?

Don't you want to discuss it any more?

Moreover, why does no one ask me for my opinion? I am a great grandson.

Princess Fuqing also opened her eyes in shock.

Xindu?

Should we build a new capital or prepare to move the capital?

His eyes "accidentally" glanced at Chen Jingke, and when he saw that his expression did not change, he knew that he had known about this for a long time.

He could know such a big thing in advance.

Sure enough, as dad said, he is very valued by everyone.

Zhu Biao nodded and said: "My child thinks that Luoyang is the most suitable place at the moment."

He took out a large map with many lines marked in different colors.

"Place the new capital here...the mountains on all sides are the best line of defense..."

"In terms of transportation, the Yellow River will return to its original course and wide channels will be dug...to connect the east and west."

"The restoration of the Sui-Tang Canal can connect the north and the south..."

This was exactly the plan he had discussed with Chen Jingke before, and he had also discussed it with Zhu Yuanzhang in his letter.

But in person, the meaning is completely different and can be explained in more detail.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but nodded repeatedly. If this plan can be realized, Ming Dynasty's future potential will be even greater.

Zhu Xiongying and Princess Fuqing could not help but be shocked when they saw this plan for the first time.

Moving the capital, changing the course of the Yellow River, and restoring the Sui-Tang Canal were all major events that attracted worldwide attention.

But now, a plan can cover all of this, it's so grand.

Princess Fuqing said with admiration: "Your Highness, this plan was made by you? It's too grand."

Zhu Biao said jokingly: "We haven't seen each other for a year and we are already strangers? Why should I call you Your Highness? I should call you Big Brother."

Princess Fuqing was so surprised that she quickly made a Wanfu gift:
"Big brother."

You must know that the princesses and younger princes in the palace have been calling His Highness Zhu Biao since childhood, and she is no exception.

She didn't expect to be asked to call her "Big Brother" today. How could this honor not surprise her?

But a doubt also arises: why is the eldest brother suddenly getting close to me?

Could it be because of him?

She glanced at Chen Jingke from the corner of her eye.

He shook his head quickly again.

How is it possible? What virtue and ability does he have to allow the prince to treat him with such courtesy?

Besides, the two of them haven't done it yet.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Biao's next words made her widen her eyes in surprise again:

"No, actually this plan was made by Jing Ke, I just summarized it."

"Ah... how is this possible?" Princess Fuqing said in disbelief.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Hey, Jing Ke is very capable. You will know it later."

Zhu Xiongying, on the other hand, looked as expected.

Let me just say, how could my father have such far-reaching vision? It must have been Jing Ke's plan.

It was exactly what I expected.

Chen Jingke was a little confused. What happened to Lao Zhu and his son today?
Have you joined the Kua Kua group?
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the compliment. I just got it occasionally."

Zhu Biao smiled and said: "Excessive modesty is hypocrisy... Jing Ke's plan is not just these."

"He also plans to sort out the Huaihe River system after the Yellow River diversion is completed..."

"Then make Peiping a major town and serve as the support point of the northern strategy..."

He revealed all his longer-term plans.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't even know about some of these plans, so he couldn't help but be shocked when he heard about them.

But it’s more exciting.

Because he saw the way forward, a clear and feasible way forward.

Don’t think it’s just a few words, who can’t say it?

With Zhu Yuanzhang's ability, would he not have thought of this?

However, there is another saying that the authorities are confused.

We find it simple because we stand at a historical height.

People in that era were confused.

They can only look for answers from their predecessors and find their way step by step.

This is the case with Zhu Yuanzhang.

No one could tell him whether this was possible.

Coupled with his more suspicious personality, he is unwilling to trust others.

You just have to bite the bullet and do what you want.

It wasn't until Chen Jingke appeared that he realized his shortcomings.

Especially the economics, he is still confused to this day.

The same is true for this capital relocation plan.

He never thought that a capital relocation plan could involve so many things.

In his mind, he just wanted to find a suitable place and rebuild a capital city.

But in Chen Jingke's hands, it turned into a plan involving the entire country.

With the help of Luoyang's status as the capital, it can restore the vitality of the north, balance the gap between the north and the south, and reduce conflicts between the two places.

Everything here was beyond his expectation.

If Zhu Biao hadn't explained it to him bit by bit, he would have thought Chen Jingke was talking nonsense.

This made him feel again that he was old and could not keep up with the times.

But what makes him happy is that his son and grandson understand.

So this time, he completely handed over the capital selection to Zhu Biao.

He himself hid behind the scenes and checked for Zhu Biao's mistakes.

Zhu Biao did not disappoint him. He did an excellent job, even better than he thought.

This made him feel very relieved.

What he didn't expect was that Chen Jingke's new city plan was far more than what he had mentioned before.

It even included Peiping. Through this place, a huge overall situation was laid out.

Although he didn't understand some things, he also knew that this plan was very feasible.

Or you can say directly that this is Daming’s plan for the next ten years.

Once completed, Ming's strength will climb several levels.

Only then will the true heavenly kingdom come.

Zhu Xiongying was very excited. He was indeed Jing Ke, he was so awesome.

Princess Fuqing was so shocked that she was a little numb. What kind of person is this?

Really only 15 years old?
But she soon came to her senses, looked at the map, and asked a question:
"How many civilians need to be recruited for such big projects."

"Will it cause public resentment?"

(End of this chapter)