Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 273 Zhu Biao: Father, the only emperor of all time, far away from the Han and Tang Dynasties
Fourth Master Zhu made up his mind to go into seclusion and practice, and he wanted to conduct a comprehensive and systematic deduction. The content of the deduction involves technologies from all walks of life, including iron smelting, forging, and even complex machinery such as steam engines. He firmly believes that in this era, Daming's technological strength is already at the forefront of the world. As long as it is guided and promoted correctly, it is entirely possible for Ming Dynasty to take the lead in starting its own industrialization process before the wave of the Western Industrial Revolution.

He remembered Song Yingxing's "Tiangong Kaiwu" written by Song Yingxing in the late Ming Dynasty, which was praised by European scholars as "the encyclopedia of craftsmanship in the 17th century". This shows that in the Ming Dynasty, China was leading in various technologies. What Mr. Zhu wants to do now is to deduce the current situation in each field and directly improve the technology.

Fortunately, in his current state, he has this talent. Although he cannot improve the level of all industries by himself, when the results of the deduction are released, he can promote the development of technology in various industries. He also decided to open various courses and cultivate various talents in the new school in Peiping.

"Grandpa, you want to be in seclusion for half a year?" Zhu Di exclaimed.

"It may take more than half a year. I will try to publish a guidance book for all industries." Fourth Master Zhu's heart was agitated. This was a big deal for the Ming Dynasty.

"How should the government and military affairs in northern Xinjiang be handled?" Zhu Di asked further.

"You are now the King of Yan, so these matters will naturally be left to you." Fourth Master Zhu spread his hands and warned, "Unless there is an emergency, don't disturb me. If I need it, I will give you instructions." Go and handle it.”

After hearing this, Zhu Di nodded seriously.

"Seize the opportunity, young man!" Fourth Master Zhu laughed. "Europe's great voyage has not yet begun. Their Renaissance and Industrial Revolution have not yet begun. We must be ahead of them at every step."

"Grandpa, please speak human language." Zhu Di looked confused.

He had read the report. The Timur Empire had destroyed the Eastern Chagatai and almost unified the Western Regions. Furthermore, the Timur Empire's cavalry continued to expand westward. An empire spanning the east and west was about to be born.

Swish!
A figure flashed past and took the child away, and the Westerner suddenly pulled on the reins. The one who took the child away was the commander of the Jin Yiwei, Mao Xiang. The long sword in his hand suddenly unsheathed, a cold light flashed, and the Westerner was beheaded off his horse. But he was not dead. The Westerner got up, grinned ferociously, and drew out his machete. The dozen or so people behind him also drew their swords.

"If I can make the price cheaper, then your goods should also be cheaper for me." Queen Ma said with a smile, "I need more crop seeds, please bring more next time."

The capital of the Ming Dynasty.

……

She warmly entertained overseas caravans. Recently, more and more caravans came from overseas, not only from the sea, but also from the ancient Silk Road in the Western Regions. People of all races can be seen on the streets of the capital city of the Ming Dynasty. The imperial court also allowed them to settle in the capital, open shops, etc.

As the head of the Ming Dynasty Textile Factory, Empress Ma received caravans from Southeast Asia and the West. This time, they needed a lot of silk and porcelain, tea, etc.

"Have you remembered that you are the envoys now?" Mao Xiang raised his arm and smashed it down, "Take them all away!"

The remaining people from the Western Regions were also brave and wanted to surround Mao Xiang with ferocious faces. However, Mao Xiang shouted loudly, and nearly a hundred Jinyiwei rushed out and surrounded the dozen or so Westerners. The Jinyiwei held muskets in their hands and were ready to attack at any time. Ready to shoot.

The Jin Yiwei rushed up, unloaded their weapons, captured them, and took them to the Jin Yiwei to imprison them.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was walking on the street incognito. Looking at the bustling streets, he felt proud in his heart. The current Yingtian City should be as good as Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty. People are coming and going, shouts and shouts are coming and going, and there are various shops on both sides of the street with a dazzling array of products.

"You have stolen half a day's leisure." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed at himself, "I have to go back to work and meet Timur's envoy."

Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves came. Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyes and saw a group of people from the Western Regions galloping on the street. Seeing that the leader was about to hit a child on the street.

"Oh, you dare to draw a sword and commit murder in the capital? Who are you?" Mao Xiang asked coldly.

"Get out and go do your business." Fourth Master Zhu waved his hand.

……

Peking City.

The group of people from the Western Regions were too scared to move. One of them bowed: "We are messengers, you can't treat messengers like this."

"We are the envoys sent by Timur Khan." The Westerner's eyes were full of disdain, "You, a Central Plains man, dare to block my horse? I will kill you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he swung his sword and rushed towards Mao Xiang. Unexpectedly, Mao Xiang was faster. In an instant, he was in front of the Xiyu man and slashed with his sword. With a scream, the Xiyu man's head came out of his body, and a cloud of blood fell down. Mao Xiang pointed his long sword and shouted: "Come to our Ming Dynasty, we welcome you, but if you don't abide by the laws of the Ming Dynasty, you will be severely punished! If you draw a sword against the Jinyi Guards of the Ming Dynasty, you will die!"

Zhu Yuanzhang watched this scene from a distance, with a satisfied smile on his lips. Mao Xiang handled it well, very well. He frowned slightly. The messenger just now said that he was sent by Timur Khan. This Timur Khan would be a new problem for the Ming Dynasty in the future.

Fourth Master Zhu is still in retreat, but he is not in retreat alone. He recruited nearly a hundred students and asked them to record what he had deduced and compiled it into a book.

As Fourth Master Zhu continued to deduce, all the students were stunned.

"Your Majesty is so great. This is the real person who knows astronomy from above and geography from below. He understands everything and is good at everything." "This is book repair. The Supreme Emperor almost single-handedly wants to compile the most amazing book in ancient and modern times?"

"It's too complicated. Throughout history, there has never been a book that includes so many things. It's an honor for us to be able to do it at the right time."

Fourth Master Zhu held his forehead.

He recalled that the first encyclopedia in China should be "Yongle Dadian", which had to be written after Zhu Di ascended the throne. However, he did not want to make an encyclopedia, mainly focusing on technology.

After finishing the day's deduction, he was drinking tea alone on the porch. In a blink of an eye, it was already winter. This year has passed too fast, and soon it will be the 12th year of Hongwu, and it is getting closer and closer to the 15th year of Hongwu.

"After finishing this, I have to find Xuansu and go into Daozang to see what's going on inside so that I can be prepared." He said to himself.

"Grandpa." Zhu Di ran over, looking happy.

"What's the matter? I make you so happy." Fourth Master Zhu glared.

Zhu Di took out a few small paper boxes, pushed them in front of Fourth Master Zhu, and chuckled: "Grandpa, the cigarette factory has made cigarettes according to your requirements."

Fourth Master Zhu's eyes lit up instantly. Men just like to smoke a cigarette afterward. After coming to this Ming Dynasty for decades, he had not enjoyed this fun anymore, so he immediately lit one.

While smoking, he said: "If we go back and promote these cigarettes to caravans in Southeast Asia and the West, they will definitely sell well in the future. I have already told Shen Wansan that I want him to make cigars in the Americas. Hahaha, it is another way to make money." "

"Second Senior Brother will be back in a few days." Zhu Di spread his hands, "You can tell him yourself then."

"I hope he will come back with boatloads of gold." Fourth Master Zhu laughed.

……

At night, the cold wind howled.

But the room was very warm because there were earth dragons underground. Fourth Master Zhu was reading a book when Huang Lucai came in with a plate of snacks and said softly: "Fourth Master, let's have something to eat."

Fourth Master Zhu did not raise his head, but stretched out his hand to pick it up out of habit. However, what his fingers touched was not snacks, but soft and delicate hands with yellow-green calyx. This unexpected touch made him stunned for a moment, and then he quickly retracted his hand and raised his eyes, meeting the shy and expectant eyes of Huang Lucai. A flash of red clouds flew over her face in an instant, and her fair skin looked even more delicate in her shyness, like a blooming peach blossom.

"Uh, I'm sorry, I..." Fourth Master Zhu said awkwardly.

The yellow-green lips bit lightly, and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes. She suddenly approached Fourth Master Zhu, her bright eyes full of nervousness and expectation: "Fourth Master, I have always liked you."

"Ah?" Fourth Master Zhu was stunned, obviously not expecting this scene.

Huang Lv'e mustered up her courage, gently pressed Master Zhu's shoulders with both hands, and took the initiative to kiss his lips. This was the first time that Fourth Master Zhu was so passive, and he was at a loss for a moment. However, he soon became immersed in the tenderness of the yellow-green calyx, and couldn't help but put his arms around her waist and hugged her tightly. The two of them kissed passionately at this moment, and the whole world stopped.

After a long time, the two reluctantly separated. The yellow-green red lips trembled slightly, her eyes looked at Fourth Master Zhu with tenderness and sweetness, and she said in a charming voice: "Fourth Master, tonight, I am yours."

The tenderness in Mr. Zhu's heart was completely ignited. He gently picked up Huang Lvcai and walked slowly towards the soft couch in the corner of the room.

……

The capital of the Ming Dynasty.

Yao Guangxiao came back from Nanyang. This time, he also brought envoys from Nanyang countries. They all came to pay homage to the Ming Emperor. Zhu Yuanzhang summoned envoys from various countries in Fengtian Palace.

They went to the palace in batches, wearing different costumes, with tension and expectation to meet the Ming Emperor. Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the throne, felt as proud as joining a gang. History books always say that all nations will come to court, and the Ming Dynasty will soon do it. This time it was the Nanyang Mission, followed by the Western Region Mission.

After summoning the envoys from the Southeast Asian countries, Zhu Yuanzhang returned to the Wenhua Palace. Zhu Biao followed him and said excitedly: "Father, the Ming Dynasty is booming, and all the countries are coming to court. I just heard Yao Guangxiao say that the Ming Dynasty's guards are almost covered. After reaching Nanyang, it will be followed by the West. At that time, wherever the rivers reach and the sun and the moon shine, it will be the Ming Dynasty. Father, you are the emperor of the ages, no, you are the emperor of the ages. "

"Biao'er, we don't need these false names." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly, "What we need most is that the people of Ming Dynasty are well-off, the family has enough food, and the people are well-off, then we are satisfied."

"Father, you will see it soon." Zhu Biao said excitedly.

"Look how happy you are." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, "Call Yao Guangxiao. He doesn't have a formal court status yet, right?"

(End of this chapter)