Prince of Chaos

Chapter 718 Southern Tour
Xishan Palace.

Emperor Wanli, who had been looking forward to Jiangnan for a long time, finally waited for Zhu Changluo's order to make a southern tour.

As soon as this decree was issued, Sun Xian immediately went to the Xishan Palace non-stop to tell Emperor Wanli the great news.

When Emperor Wanli heard that the southern tour had been scheduled for half a month, he was immediately overjoyed and overjoyed.

In Jiangnan, Emperor Wanli has been thinking about it for almost 20 years.

Now that it is finally time to go south to the south of the Yangtze River, one can imagine how excited Emperor Wanli was.

"Sun Xian, go back and tell the prince, I want to eat hot pot tonight, let him accompany me!"

Emperor Wanli wanted to share his happiness with Zhu Changluo immediately.

Sun Xian replied: "Your Highness, when His Royal Highness asked your servants to report to them, you have already told your servants. Your Highness will come to the palace to accompany the Emperor after handling the political affairs."

When Emperor Wanli heard what Sun Xian said, the smile on his face became even wider.

"Hahaha, it's still my son who understands my heart. You go and tell the small kitchen to let them prepare and make arrangements for the Ningxia cow that just slipped and fell off the cliff today. I have worked hard all my life this year, and the prince and I can't treat you badly." If you kill it, you must give it the highest courtesy to show the mighty grace of the emperor!"

Sun Xian was also immediately happy. He knew what Emperor Wanli meant by killing a new cow and eating fresh beef tonight.

Sun Xian replied: "Your servant obeys the order, and my servant will arrange it now."

Emperor Wanli said with satisfaction, "Okay."

Then, Emperor Wanli explained: "Remember to marinate with the secret sauce invented by Shangzhen, so that the meat will be more delicious and more delicious."

The current Emperor Wanli has become an all-round talent, from eating to playing, to financial inventions, he is good at almost everything!

It can be said that apart from the things that a normal emperor has to do, he knows how to do it, and he is quite good at it.

It's lucky that he has a prince like Zhu Changluo to help him oversee the country's political affairs, otherwise, the great situation of Ming Zhongxing will definitely be like Tang Xuanzong's prosperous Tang Dynasty.

Zhu Changluo sat in the Qianqing Palace and looked at the state affairs piled up in front of him. He couldn't help sighing from the bottom of his heart, "It's better to be a foolish king."

After sighing, Zhu Changluo moved his body and continued to read the memorial in front of him. During this time, Zhu Changluo not only asked Sun Siam to collect intelligence on the south, but also ordered the Memorial Office (the former Secretary of General Administration was abolished and established The Memorial Office) sorted out the memorials related to the Jiangnan area and other aspects in recent years and sent them to the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Changluo does not fight unprepared battles, although Zhu Changluo also knows where the problems in the south lie.

However, the aristocratic families in the south are all big families that have been entrenched for hundreds or even thousands of years after all. Such a big family's influence among the common people is bound to be stronger than the imperial power.

If Zhu Changluo simply relied on the strength in his hands to make a wave, it might have an unexpected effect, but in that case, it would definitely lose the public opinion in the south invisibly.

After all, Zhu Changluo can't stay in Nanjing for a long time to suppress these people with evil intentions, he still has to return to the capital to preside over the overall situation of the government.

Therefore, this time Zhu Changluo had to have a three-dimensional understanding of the south before he could decide how to subdue these southern aristocratic families.

While reading these memorials, Zhu Changluo was not idle either. The order of the southern tour had been sent out through the cabinet, and the latest imperial palace newspaper also spread the news of the emperor and the crown prince's sacrifice to the ancestors in Nanjing through the post station of the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, apart from looking at the intelligence and memorials about the south, Zhu Changluo has another important matter to do at this time!
Zhu Changluo ordered Xiao Ruxun to go to the palace to have an audience, and now Xiao Ruxun was also promoted by Zhu Changluo once, and now he has been transferred from Tianjin Wei back to the capital and appointed as the Minister of Military Aircraft of the Military Aircraft Department.

Of course, his ranking is lower than that of Dong Qichang and Ma Gui, and he is the third military minister.

According to the new system reformed by Zhu Changluo, there are three Ministers of Military Aircraft in the Military Aircraft Department.

As the Chief Minister of Military Aircraft, Dong Qichang is in charge of all the daily work of the Military Aircraft Department, and leads the entire Military Aircraft Department to implement Zhu Changluo's army building ideas.

After Ma Gui was transferred back from Daxing'anling City, he took over from the elderly Xing Jie and became the second seat of the military aircraft. At the same time, he was in charge of the current Ming Army in the military aircraft department.

Today, Zhu Changluo has initially divided the military of the Ming Dynasty. The original traditional land force was named the Ming Army, and the army included two heavy firepower troops, the Shenji Battalion and the Firearms Battalion, as well as all the guards in Jiubianyan Town. military.

And Xiao Ruxun was appointed as the Minister of Military Aircraft in charge of the Ming Navy. The Laizhou Navy from the Zhili Navy of Tianjin Wei to the Laizhou Harbor, and the Guangdong Navy were all under the Ming Navy.

These three naval fleets are centered on the Zhili Navy of Tianjin Wei. The current Zhili Navy not only undertakes the escort work of the Tianjin Ship Division, but also undertakes Tamna Island (Jeju Island) and Busan Port. On-duty and defensive work in Genxian and other overseas places.

It can be said that the current Zhili navy pulls out any of its subordinate garrison fleets that are several times stronger than the rest of the other naval fleets of Ming Dynasty.

The current Zhili navy not only has first-class weapons and equipment, but even warships have begun to evolve in the direction of iron-clad ships.

After the Beijing-West Railway was completed, Zhu Changluo had ordered Tianjin Shipyard, Tianjin Iron and Steel Works and Xishan Steam Research Institute to jointly develop iron-clad steamships.

If they can build the finished steamship within 20 years, by then, the navy of the Ming Dynasty will be able to roam freely between the four seas and the depths of the ocean, becoming an invincible existence at that time!

For the arrival of this day, Zhu Changluo is still looking forward to it.

After all, these achievements were all done by him, so the pride and expectation in Zhu Changluo's heart can be imagined.

In the previous life, it was difficult for Zhu Changluo to win in his own class. Now that Zhu Changluo in this life has the opportunity to control the power of the world, he will naturally have to give it a go. Had a wonderful world.

Although, after that world has developed to a certain point, hard work will not be rewarded as it should be, but it is thousands of times better than this cannibalistic and numb world.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo does not regret what he has done these years. If he is given another chance, he will still make such a choice!

I can't wait!
If Zhu Changluo does not promote the steam revolution, Taixi will embark on the road of the steam revolution and the industrial revolution under the huge historical inertia.

When the Taixi people, who are armed to the teeth with industrial technology, suddenly realize that the oriental behemoth they once thought was such a weak and malnourished lion, they will definitely bite like a shark that smells fishy. On Daming!

And the fate of Daming has been somewhat deflected by Zhu Changluo. If Daming cannot continue to lead the times in the future, Zhu Changluo really can't believe that there will be a group of people with lofty ideals who will ignore life and death for this poor and weak country in a few hundred years. Looking for a way out?
Zhu Changluo didn't dare to gamble on the consciousness of future generations, so what he can do now is to do what he thinks of as far as possible, and form a general trend and a mighty trend, so that this general trend And the trend continues to replace Zhu Changluo to push Daming's endless creative spirit to sail into the sea of ​​stars that Zhu Changluo can't reach!

Of course, these are just Zhu Changluo's fantasies.How the future generations will do and how the future generations will choose, after Zhu Changluo dies, he will not know.

Therefore, for Zhu Changluo, it is better to do his best to do the things in front of him well.

Xiao Ruxun quickly arrived at Qianqing Palace from the duty room of the Military Aircraft Department.

After arriving at the Qianqing Palace, Xiao Ruxun respectfully paid homage: "Minister of Military Aircraft and Chief of the Ming Navy will pay a visit to His Royal Highness the Holy Prince."

"Flat body."

Zhu Changluo moved the joints of his body, changed to a more comfortable position, gently put down the memorial in his hand, and then looked at Xiao Ruxun who was kneeling on the ground.

After hearing Zhu Changluo's voice, Xiao Ruxun bowed again: "Thank you, Your Highness."

After Xiao Ruxun got up, Zhu Changluo asked, "How about the treasure ship trial?"

When Xiao Ruxun heard Zhu Changluo's question, he understood what was going on.

Xiao Ruxun reported truthfully: "Returning to Your Highness, the trial of the treasure ship went well. After two years of commissioning and running-in, the three existing treasure ships of the Zhili Navy have all completed the trial and can carry out any mission."

Zhu Changluo smiled with satisfaction, this was exactly what Zhu Changluo expected.

The new treasure ships built by Tianjin Wei Shipyard are different from Zheng He's treasure ships in the Yongle period.

Although the treasure ships at that time were huge, they were still slightly insufficient in terms of power and firearm loading.

When rebuilding the treasure ship this time, Zhu Changluo specially mobilized shipwrights from Daming and Taixi to combine each other, and then sent bachelors from the School of Mathematics to participate in the design, ensuring that the newly built treasure ship would not be reduced in size. The test with greater load and greater power has been completed.

However, these ships are still a new type of ships in the final analysis, and they cannot be allowed to undertake the main combat mission without going through strict sea trials.

After all, the cost of the navy is extremely high!

Any mistake that is overlooked may cause irreparable losses, so Zhu Changluo also gave Xiao Ruxun and others a death order. Before the running-in between the Zhili Navy Fleet and the treasure ship is completed, the treasure ship cannot easily participate in any important battle. on duty.

Now after several years of running-in, the Zhili Navy has also built three treasure ships successively, and the latest one is the one that Zhu Changluo just asked.

Compared with the previous two treasure ships, this treasure ship has also been upgraded to a certain extent. Zhu Changluo asked Tianjin Iron and Steel Works to participate in the design and development of a strong and anti-corrosion iron-clad steel for the bow ship of this new treasure ship. on the body.

Although there has been a precedent for such an iron-clad ship a long time ago, it is still the first time for such a huge iron-clad ship, so whether it is Xiao Ruxun and other executors, or Zhu Changluo attaches great importance to the results of the sea trial of this ship .

Now that Xiao Ruxun said that the sea test was completed, Zhu Changluo's mood can be imagined.

Zhu Changluo said: "Okay! Xiao Qing has worked hard. This treasure ship is the work of Xiao Qing and the Zhili navy, and I am very gratified. It is Daming who can have a navy chief like Xiao Qing who dares to try." Blessings of the Navy!"

"When this kind of armored warship can be included in the naval fleet of Ming Dynasty in the future, Xiao Qing's contribution will be indispensable!"

When Xiao Ruxun heard Zhu Changluo's praise, he was immediately flattered, "I dare not, I acted in accordance with His Highness's instructions. The establishment of the Ming Navy and the strength of the Zhili Navy were completed under His Highness's visionary and wise leadership." Yes. This minister is just a tool used by His Highness to complete the construction of the Ming Navy, and I dare not take credit for it."

Zhu Changluo smiled, "Xiao Qing is a bit self-deprecating. How can one person monopolize such credit? Without the active cooperation of Qing and others, it would be difficult for Gu to achieve what he is today. Besides, even if Qing thinks he is a tool, he is still a great tool! How can there be no reason not to love a talented person?"

After praising Xiao Ruxun, Zhu Changluo also began to return to the main topic.

Zhu Changluo said: "This time Gu asked you to come because I entrusted you with an important matter. Gu and his father want to return to the south to worship their ancestors, and report to Emperor Gao of the great prosperity of the Ming Dynasty. For the safety of the period, Guben wants to leave Tianjin flows directly down the canal to Nanjing."

"But after thinking about it, the canal is the main place that is related to the lifeline of the north and the south. If the dragon boat of Gu and the father sails on the canal, it will definitely delay the water transport grain ships on the canal that go back and forth between the north and the south."

"Although the supply in Beijing has been nearly self-sufficient in recent years, Gu can't use it to occupy the lifeline that the people rely on for survival. Therefore, Gu decided that the guards for the southern tour will be served by the Zhili Navy, and Gu and his father will take advantage of it." The treasure ship went all the way south from Tianjin Port to Wusongkou, Songjiang Prefecture, entered the Yangtze River, and went straight to Nanjing."

Xiao Ruxun never expected that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would travel by sea with Emperor Wanli!

The relationship between this is huge!
Since ancient times, the son of a daughter can't sit still, and the sea is so dangerous. Although the treasure ship is strong and the Zhili navy is invincible, it is still insignificant in the face of the vast and boundless sea.

In case of encountering unpredictable winds and waves when driving in the deep sea, even if Xiao Ruxun and the Zhili Navy had 1 heads, it would not be enough to cut them off.

Therefore, Xiao Ruxun was also frightened and said, "Your Highness, please take back your life! The sea is dangerous, and Your Highness is a man of gold. How can you easily take risks and disregard all the people in the world? I dare to resist the order and hope that Your Highness will take back my life." , taking more secure land routes and canals is the surefire way.”

Zhu Changluo looked at Xiao Ruxun who was kneeling on the ground begging him to take back his life, and he was not surprised.

After all, for the ancients of this era, the sea represented uncertain danger.

Especially for a traditional land power like Ming Dynasty, no matter how many dangers there are on land, land countries don't think the danger is so deadly.

But once it reaches the ocean beyond the control of the land country, the natural fear of the sea and the unknown from the land country will be inadvertently magnified. In the inland areas of China, some old-fashioned people still think that the ocean is dangerous, and they don’t want their children and relatives to engage in ocean-related work, lest they have accidents at sea and become lonely ghosts, with no place to die !

Zhu Changluo stretched out his hand and pressed, and then said: "Qing's concerns are clear to Gu. It is nothing more than the deep ocean and unstable waves. I am worried that there are really sea monsters in the deep sea who will collide with Gu. But in fact, these are nothing in Gu's eyes. Gu himself has the destiny to add to his body, and he also has the blessings of his ancestors, how can the evil of Xiaoxiao dare to collide with Gu?"

"Besides, Gu also made it clear that the future world should belong to the world of oceans. If Gu is blindly afraid of the unknown and risks, how can he strengthen Da Ming and open up a foundation for Da Ming? When the Ming Navy was in the Navy, it had already decided the future status of the navy in the Ming Army."

"Now Da Ming also has several overseas enclaves, and the development plan of Dongzhou. As the prince who supervises the country alone, if he can't personally support the navy and the navy, how can he let the Ming fleet span the world and govern hundreds of millions of miles away? territory?"

"Therefore, some things must be done, and they must be done with great fanfare. We must set an example to break the inherent fear of the people of Ming Dynasty towards the ocean, and we must let the people of the world understand that the world is in all directions, regardless of land and sea, and Ming Dynasty can gallop. In all directions, across thousands of miles!"

Xiao Ruxun was stunned by Zhu Changluo's lofty arrogance, he really didn't expect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to be so ambitious!

I thought that His Highness the Crown Prince wanted to take the treasure boat to go by sea just to find something new, but after listening to Zhu Changluo's words, Xiao Ruxun understood.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to set an example for all people in the world, saying that from now on, no matter whether it is land or sea, it will be the land of Ming Dynasty!

Since it is the land of Ming Dynasty, then as the Son of Heaven and Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty, they can go wherever they want and visit all directions.

After thinking about this, Xiao Ruxun's body couldn't help but tremble.

As the crane tail of the military plane department, although Xiao Ruxun is also very satisfied, but for Xiao Ruxun who is still motivated, he naturally hopes that he can make further progress.

Although, this step is difficult.

However, as long as there is such a possibility, Xiao Ruxun is still willing to work hard for it!

Now, the opportunity is in front of us.

If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty the Emperor can go south to Nanjing on a treasure ship, it will undoubtedly be a boost to the morale of the Ming Navy led by Xiao Ruxun!
From then on, Xiao Ruxun will also stand tall and stand among the officials, let everyone in the world take a look at the Ming Navy, and the Daming Navy is also a top existence that is not inferior to the Ming Army!

"Your Highness is so far-sighted, I am ashamed of myself!"

Xiao Ruxun bowed to Zhu Changluo again with a sincere heart.

Zhu Changluo also said kindly: "Then I'll leave it to you, Qing will be in charge of the guards for Gu and Father Emperor's southern tour."

Xiao Ruxun bowed again: "Your Majesty must do everything in my power to defend His Majesty, to defend His Majesty! Remove all obstacles for His Majesty and Your Majesty, so that the Ming Dynasty will be at peace!"

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