Daming: the Bear Child of the Yongle Family

Zhu Gaoyu's hand fell on the map, and he drew a few black lines, crisscrossing them like the lines on a chessboard.

With the capital as the center, the black lines spread layer by layer, intertwined into a large net, radially, expanding toward all directions, and finally converged to one place, which is the border gate and the place closest to the grassland.

"We can build a track into the grassland, and then build a city. With the track and the new multi-wheeled carriage, we can speed up the transportation of goods. Not only that, we can also transport troops and food to prepare for the unexpected needs of the army. ."

track?A multi-wheeled carriage?

Following the assimilation of the nation and the invasion of civilization, a row of question marks floated through everyone's head again.

Yang Pu curiously said, "The carriage is understandable. Literally, it is nothing more than a few more wheels. Dare I ask what kind of track your Highness is talking about?"

"The so-called track means that the carriage is driven on it, and the speed is extremely fast, which is several times that of an ordinary carriage. To use an analogy, it originally took more than two months to enter the grassland from Yingtian, but now it only takes ten and a half days. Just a month."

When everyone heard it, they couldn't help but take a deep breath, "How could there be such a speed, it's not an exaggeration to say that it is swift and fast."

Zhu Gaojiu subconsciously retorted: "Impossible! The fastest sweaty BMW takes more than a month to travel thousands of miles a day."

Moreover, at this speed, it is still sleepless, rushing day and night, not to mention people can't bear it, even the horses are afraid that they will be exhausted half to death.

Sweaty BMWs are generally used to convey emergency military information or things. Ordinary horses such as trade and transportation are used. Naturally, it is impossible to use such a large hand.

Otherwise, the cost is high, and it is not realistic. After all, there are not so many horses that travel thousands of miles a day.

Zhu Gaojiu smiled coldly, "Fourth younger brother, don't go to the doctor for a sudden illness, there is no reason to say here, what kind of multi-wheeled carriage is unheard of."

"Second brother, just because you haven't heard of it doesn't mean it doesn't exist, and there are so many things you don't know about."

Not to mention that King Han and King Zhao didn't believe it, even the other ministers were skeptical. After all, what Zhu Gaoyu said was really too surprising, but looking at his confident attitude, it seemed like it was a sure thing.

Zhu Gaojiu was so scolded, his eyes were full of coldness, and he said blankly: "Since the fourth brother said so, I must be sure, why not show us."

Zhu Gaoyu seemed to be waiting here, and that's what I meant, "Please move on."

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I saw Zhu Di get up from his seat, "The fourth has already said so, so it's okay to take a look."

After everyone changed into civilian clothes, Zhu Gaoyu took them to an open place in the suburbs. Several black things lay quietly on the ground, and they snaked into the distance like long snakes.

There is one on the left and right, and it looks like a small intestine, with a slight depression in the middle. The appearance looks unremarkable, but the polishing is very smooth, as if it can show a human figure. Other than that, there is nothing special about it. place.

"This is the track."

Zhu Gaoyu couldn't help laughing, "I thought it was something, but it turned out to be such a thing."

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His eyes were full of ridicule and contempt, "Fourth brother, don't you think that just using two steel frames can make the carriage speed up?"

"That is to say, I originally thought that the fourth brother would have some good idea, but it turned out to be this. Isn't this a clear trick to fool people."

The two breathed a sigh of relief in unison. In this way, Zhu Gaoyu could not solve the problems of transportation and distance, so the emperor might still use their methods in the end.

"If you want me to say what's the use of so many twists and turns, it's better to send troops directly, so as not to have too many dreams at night."

Facing the cynicism of Han Wang and others, Zhu Gaoyu looked indifferent, like a calm lake.

Although the others did not sneer like King Han and the others, their expressions were quite complicated, and the "track" in Zhu Gaoyu's mouth was a little unreliable no matter how you looked at it.

Just relying on these two railings, the speed of the carriage can really be extremely fast?

"Dare to ask His Royal Highness King Liang, is this track really that powerful?"

"Whether it's powerful or not, you won't know if you see it."

Zhu Gaoyu clapped his hands, and saw a carriage driving towards the crowd. It was taller than an ordinary carriage. Not only did it spin so many wheels in a row, but the sound of the revolving shaft was endless.

"It does look unusual."

Compared to the track, this multi-wheeled carriage was quite distinctive, and everyone was amazed at it, and they all surrounded it for a while.earth.

Chapter 251

The Crown Prince and Zhu Zhanji had no idea that things would develop to such an extent. Originally, they thought that Zhu Gaoyu would be fine as long as he supported the negotiation, but they didn't expect that he had already thought of countermeasures and preparations, although it was a little strange.

"Father, what kind of medicine do you think the little uncle sells in this gourd, can his strange ideas come true?"

The Crown Prince is far-sighted and looks at the problem from a different angle than ordinary people. He listened to the words Zhu Gaoyu said just now, and even broke it into pieces and understood it carefully. It can be said that he was quite emotional.

"Actually, your little uncle's plan sounds good,"

Zhu Zhanji was a little surprised, as if he did not expect that the prince would actually support Zhu Gaoyu.

The prince touched his chin, "Think about it, you don't need to start a war, or even a soldier or soldier, to be able to incorporate the grasslands into my Daming's territory, why don't you do it? On the whole, yes We have nothing to lose."

He has always believed in benevolence and righteousness to govern the world, and naturally he does not want wars to happen again.

After listening to the Prince's analysis, Zhu Zhanji also recalled, "Thinking about it this way, it can also promote trade at the border, strengthen exchanges between the two sides, and promote economic prosperity, but there is still the most important premise."

That is how to establish a fast and efficient transportation channel, otherwise trade cannot be established at all, or it will be reduced to a display like before.

Zhu Zhanji squinted his eyes and looked a little unpredictable, "The premise of all this is that the track and the multi-wheeled carriage that my uncle said are really useful."

Zhu Gaojiu and Zhu Gaojiu also heard the words of the two and poured cold water unceremoniously: "If you don't spend a single soldier, there is no such good thing in the world, and others are not fools. You have all the benefits."

"Fourth brother is a child. I didn't expect you to follow along, eldest brother. It's fine if you don't dissuade him, and even take more and more duties. When there is trouble, I'll see how it ends."

The prince looked good-tempered, but what he said was a needle hidden in cotton, and returned all what Zhu Gaojiu said.

"What kind of trouble can happen, there are no outsiders here, and you also said that the fourth brother is a child, so you should be more tolerant."

Zhu Gaojiao smiled shyly, "I'm not worried too."

Hearing the conversation between the two, Zhu Gaoyu also interjected, "Don't bother second brother to worry, after all, solving problems for His Majesty is the big thing right now."

Looking at his generous speech and the appearance of worrying about the country and the people, Zhu Gaojiu is really ashamed of his acting skills, but Zhu Di is very useful, and he said a few words of praise, which makes people continue to envy.

Zhu Gaojiu quietly whispered in his ear: "Second brother, don't be angry, he boasted about Haikou, and there will be times when he will lose face."

Zhu Gaojiu clenched his fists secretly, "What's wrong with being angry with such a little boy, I want to see if he can continue to be complacent."

He pretended to show a smile, "Then ask the fourth brother to demonstrate it for us."

Zhu Gaoyu glanced at him strangely, probably never seen such a slap in the face, and nodded happily, "Okay."

He nodded to the coachman, and saw that the carriage began to run unhurriedly on the track.

Everyone was disappointed with this speed, which was not much different from that of an ordinary carriage. They said how could there be such a miraculous thing, how could it be possible to shorten the journey time in half with the track and the multi-wheeled carriage alone.

Zhu Gaojiu even laughed directly, "Fourth brother, are you going to laugh at me to death, at this level, I can pull a horse at any speed in my stable—"

While speaking, the originally slow carriage started to speed up.

At the end, the horse's hooves flew up, and countless dust was splashed, and before Zhu Gaojiu's last word fell, the carriage just passed by him.

"Cough cough!"

Everyone was stunned, the wheels were rolling, as if they had become afterimages, and they were dazzled by what they saw. At such a speed, it is not an exaggeration to say that they travel thousands of miles in a day!

"Good! It's really good!" Zhu Di said a few good words in a row because he was excited, "With such a speed, why can't the transportation time be shortened."

Whether it is goods or grain, the efficiency has been greatly improved.

"We can also open up special rail lines and set up relevant post stations along the way to supply the carriages."

"You can also hire talented people who are willing to join, or herdsmen and refugees, to form a small protective force, which can greatly reduce the risk of being robbed, and there is no need for a special organization by the court, which saves our manpower...  "

The reason why those refugees and border herdsmen robbed is because they have no source of life and cannot eat enough to eat, but if the court can provide them with jobs, and they cover all food, clothing, housing, and transportation, they will definitely not take risks anymore.

The person who robbed the goods has become the person who protects the goods. I have to say that Zhu Gaoyu's trick is really clever, not to mention saving manpower for the court, and even reducing the risk cost and preventing the intrusion of bandits and grassland people along the way.

And they all have some foundations more or less, and their overall physical quality is on the high side, so that the speed and efficiency can be greatly improved.

"His Royal Highness Prince Liang can be said to be looking forward to the future, it is really beyond ordinary people."

It can be said that Zhu Gaoyu took one step, thought about the next ten steps, and even solved all the problems.

"In this way, the capital can establish a trade route with the border, which can not only drive economic growth, but also provide conditions for the stability of both sides. It is really a good thing for the country and the people."

"In this way, the relationship between the two sides will deepen day by day, and the connection will become more and more close. What His Highness said about national assimilation, civilization invasion is not impossible."

The more everyone talked, the more excited they became. From the unbelievable before to the amazement now, all the people present were flexible and responsive.

They were worried that they could not carry out trade because transportation was the biggest problem. Now that this problem has been solved, the rest is not difficult.

Thinking about it carefully, what Zhu Gaoyu said is not unreasonable. Using their culture to gradually erode those people on the grassland, I feel a little excited when I think about it.

"Fighting is just the last resort, and fighting without blood is the best strategy. I really admire it."

Everyone was full of praise for Zhu Gaoyu. In contrast, King Han and King Zhao were so gloomy that they could almost drip out of water.

Seeing that Zhu Di couldn't close his mouth with laughter, they didn't need to ask questions, they all knew what the final result was.

Sure enough, I only heard Zhu Di say: "Then according to what King Liang said, accept the return of the grasslands.".

Chapter 252

Han Dynasty Palace.

The decoration in the room is quite luxurious. There are four-clawed python patterns everywhere, or auspicious cloud patterns. There has always been a rule in dynasties. Only emperors can use the five-clawed golden dragon. .

Although Zhu Gaojiu did not act arrogantly, so many dragon decorations are enough to give a glimpse of his ambition.

The atmosphere at this time was a little dull, Zhu Gaojiu frowned, and Zhu Gaojiu's face was also slightly gloomy. The maid walked over cautiously with tea, and the sense of oppression in the room made her lower her head and sound like a mosquito.

"Your Highness, please have some tea."

"roll!"

Zhu Gaojiao roared, all the coffee tables on the case fell to the ground by him, and the crackling sound was incessant. The priceless kiln-fired white jade porcelain was destroyed like this, and the dark water stains spread to the side, soaking the intricately patterned carpet. .

"My lord forgive me."

The maid knelt down on the ground, her face was pale, trembling and trembling, the two people in front of her were like two mountains, and they were deeply overwhelmed.

Zhu Gaojiao's face was still calm, "Second brother, why are you so angry with this girl." After he finished speaking, he winked, "Why don't you step back quickly, and stay here is an eyesore."

"Thank you lord, thank you lord."

The maid rushed out as if she had been granted amnesty, as if she had recovered her life,