Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1656 The Beginning of the Three Years of Taiwu

The new year arrived as scheduled in a snowstorm, and the world was still in turmoil, but Yudu City was still a safe city under the turmoil.

The stronger the Ming Dynasty, the more prosperous Yudu will be.

The weather of this capital city is enough to reveal the current situation of Ming Dynasty. The people welcome the new year happily, as if they have never been worried about the so-called war.

This is the success of Ming's ruling.

A court that can bring a sense of security to the people can be considered a successful court.

This year is different from previous years. On the night of the alternation of New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve, the entire Yudu City entered a state of carnival under the organization of the Yudu Government Office.

In the streets and alleys, there are red lanterns one after another. Although there are snowflakes on the streets, they are still full of people. There are shops and theaters around.

The flow of people is like water, and everyone is wearing new clothes, walking on the street festively, welcoming the arrival of the new year.

And there's another good show tonight.

That is, the emperor will parade through the streets, have fun with the people, and welcome the new year together. In this era, the emperor is sacred. Even if they live in the capital at the foot of the emperor, they are unfamiliar with the pastoral scene of the emperor.

And compared to some meanings that deify the emperor, the common people believe that being able to meet the emperor and get some blessings is the reason for making their lives better in the future.

In this way, the streets and alleys are full of people.

Around midnight, Mu Jing started to walk out of the Daming Palace in a chariot of sixteen horses, traveling through the streets one by one.

Sitting on the chariot, watching the shouts and shouts of the people on both sides, Mu Jing had some special feelings in his heart.

This feeling is never before.

Even though he has always been a high-ranking lord, even though he has always emphasized that the people are the first, but sometimes he doesn't understand these things very well.

But when he was sitting in his chariot and walking through this ordinary street, those people were shivering in the wind and snow, and they had to stand on their toes, hoping to block his face.

That kind of feeling made his soul tremble a little.

Maybe what they are looking at is not themselves, but a kind of hope, a kind of hope that allows them to live.

After walking around, it was already midnight, and we arrived at the clock tower in the center of the city. Besides the Daming Palace, the clock tower was the tallest building in Yudu City.

Mu Jing got off the chariot, escorted by Ma Chao, and went up to the clock tower. The clock tower is surrounded by a wide square without buildings, which is the widest place in the entire Yudu city.

Standing on the bell tower, Mu Jing looked down at the face under the tower that was raised up to look at him, and took a deep breath. This is his own people, and it is also his responsibility.

It has strengthened his willingness to rule the world even more, and he has also strengthened his efforts to change this era.

No one can stop his footsteps.

"Your Majesty, it's a new year!"

Beside, Ma Chao reminded.

"Light the beacon fire!"

Mu Jing said in a low voice: "Let the people of the whole city welcome the new year together. This is their hope for the future. I have to let them have hope!"

"Yes!"

Ma Chao walked to the beacon tower next to him. The clock tower is a relatively tall building in Yudu, and it is also an observation post in Yudu, with a beacon tower for early warning.

The beacon tower was lit up, and its light reached the sky.

"boom!"

"Bang, bang, bang!!!"

To the east, bursts of fireworks burst out suddenly.

"boom!"

"Bang!!!! Bang!!!"

Next, south.

Then west, north...

In the four directions of Yudu City, the sound of fireworks and firecrackers sounded at the same time, and the sky seemed to be illuminated brightly at this moment.

Colorful fireworks exploded in the void, and the whole world became colorful. What the people saw was no longer a white snowflake, but a glorious sky.

"miracle?"

"A miracle happened again!"

Countless ignorant people shouted and drank, and they knelt down at the same time.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

There was a burst of yelling, loud back and forth, shaking the entire city of Yudu.

"Is this a miracle?"

"Bullshit, even if it is, it should be controlled by His Majesty, otherwise why don't you come late, why don't you come early, why come at this time!"

"The previous ones were not miracles either!"

"Isn't Your Majesty the Son of Heaven bestowed by heaven?"

"Whether he is or not, His Majesty can make us live a good life, that is a good Majesty, whether others recognize it or not, I will recognize it!"

"That's right, since Your Majesty ruled the Southwest, our life is getting better every day. This must be the emperor sent by God to redeem us!"

Some people have doubts about the miracles back then, but it seems that you are no longer important at this time. Many people have quickly suppressed this doubt in a few words.

For the common people, the so-called miracles and divine gifts are insignificant. They will recognize whoever can feed them well and lead a good life.

"Look!"

"So beautiful!"

"Sure enough, His Majesty is the Chosen Son, the righteous Son of Heaven!"

"My Daming wants the country to be obedient and the people safe!"

"Even God has recognized Da Ming, and Da Ming will rule the world!"

Countless people in Yudu raised their heads and looked at the sky, where a large character made of glorious colors appeared in the sky.

Bright!
The sun and the moon are bright.

This Ming character was constructed from fireworks, which Mujing and the people from the Academy of Science and Technology had studied for a long time before they could barely do it.

In fact, it is not made of fireworks, but by launching fireworks from different directions, and continuing for a while when they explode in the void, and then constructing a picture.

This is already a breakthrough in science and technology, and it also belongs to the new progress in the development of gunpowder. The development of fireworks has a lot to do with the promotion of gunpowder development.

This word can make the fireworks gather, and it will definitely bring an incomparably shocking feeling to the people. This word will penetrate deep into the hearts of everyone in Yudu in the future.

"Taiwu three years, hello!"

Mu Jing stood on the clock tower, looked at the sky, smiled inwardly, and calmly welcomed the arrival of the new year.

This is the third year since Daming was established.

In fact, Daming is still less than two years old, but this is already the third year. In a sense, the three years of non-war that Mu Jing said is almost the same at this year.

Now that the battle begins, it is not a broken promise for Mu Jing.

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New Year, the second day of junior high school.

Mujing hid in the warm blanket, unwilling to get up.

But in the end, the other daughters-in-law pulled it up.

It was freezing cold.

Annual leave does not make people feel safe.

Daming has annual leave, and the time for taking a bath during the Chinese New Year is not counted. At least he will not return to the court until the seventh and eighth day of the new year. During this period, he can rest.

It's a pity that there will always be people who will dislike him for living a more comfortable life.

Like the old man sitting in front of him.

His name is Cai Yong, he is an annoying old man, and he is also an old man who can make Mu Jing helpless in this era.

This is the study. The door on one side of the study is still open. The outside wind howls in, and sometimes some snowflakes come in. Although there is a brazier inside, it is still shivering from the cold.

However, this old man didn't seem to be afraid at all. He sat upright in Siping, staring intently, holding sheets of paper in his hand, and was sorting them into a file.

"Father, it's time to rest, can't you take a good rest!" Mu Jing endured his trembling body, and was pulled up early in the morning. It was fine, and he had to blow the cold wind here. He was also very curious , How did he offend this old Taishan, so he had no choice but to say in a deep tone: "As the saying goes, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. Anyone who leaves the court can turn around. We don't need to burn our bodies for some trivial things. You have to learn to flow slowly, and the work of longevity has to be done slowly..."

He rambled a lot, but the old man on the other side didn't respond at all.

Still flipping through the files in his hand.

Then he said to Mu Jing as if nothing had happened: "Your Majesty, the snowstorm this year has caused heavy losses in Daming, and most of the winter crops have been lost. This has caused us a big problem, perhaps in terms of our current grain storage. , it can still be sustained, but once we fall into a war, none of us can guarantee how long the war will last. Once our food supply crisis occurs, it will be a terrible thing for the entire battlefield, so we must Plan ahead!"

Mujing pressed his temple, it didn't make sense.

"Our Zhengshitang's opinion should be in the south, such as Jiaozhou, where there is no wind and snow, and some crops should be replanted as soon as possible!"

"However, the Privy Council gave us some advice!"

"The two naval divisions of the Ming Army live in the South China Sea. They can bring some food and grass from the wild land in the south. This will allow us to be fully prepared. However, this is not a long-term solution. After the beginning of spring, we must resume farming as soon as possible!"

"The Ministry of Agriculture has given us some suggestions, but the Zhengshitang is still considering it. There will be a lot of expenses involved. After all, if the burden on the people is too heavy, it will be difficult for them to complete the farming ahead of schedule!"

"..."

Cai Yong spoke every word very carefully.

Mujing listened without saying a word, he had already accepted the result of not having a rest during the Chinese New Year this year, but he still felt a little resentful towards the old man.

So don't want to talk.

"Your Majesty, you should give me some advice!" Cai Yong narrowed his eyes and looked at Mujing.

"I have no objection!"

Mu Jing trembled and said, "As long as your political affairs hall can solve it!"

"But without His Majesty's holy will, we have no way to mobilize the strength of the navy to help us collect food, and no one knows what is going on at the edge of the South China Sea. Jiangdong, without the support of the navy, we will lose more than we gain!"

Cai Yong mentioned a problem.

Under the command of the Ming army, the Jingping Navy and the Stormy Bear Navy are both in the South China Sea. On the one hand, they are facing the Jiangdong Navy that controls the East China Sea. On the other hand, they are also exploring the South China Sea waterway.

Gan Ning, the general of Jingping's navy, has sailed more than once. Along the South China Sea, there are many continents, and there are indigenous tribes.

Population and food can all be plundered.

Jiaozhou has brought back a lot of people because of the navy's several voyages. Last year, the population increased and the productivity increased a lot.

That's why they put their minds overseas, hoping to supplement the shortage of domestic food and grass through the food and grass plundered overseas.

Of course, in this case, there will also be very huge dangers.

Because the unknown is the scariest thing.

No one knows what is on the other side of the coast, whether there will be a powerful regime waiting for him, even if Mu Jing knows the history, he cannot guarantee that what he knows is correct.

After all, it is a different world and a different era. If you refer to history in everything, you will not be far from death.

To maintain a certain respect for everything in the world, this is the attitude to live on.

"Let Gan Ning come back for a review!"

Mu Jing pondered for a while, and said: "For this proposal from the Zhengshitang, let's push it first, and I have to understand the surrounding area better before making plans!"

Since Mujing was forced to open his business, he had no choice but to correct his attitude, otherwise the old man would not let him go: "As for farming, let the Ministry of Agriculture plan it, and the Zhengshitang will fully support it. No one has to do anything about farming. People in the Ministry of Agriculture understand better, if you command more than you have authority, you will make more and more mistakes, and it will be our people who will suffer in the end!"

"That makes sense!"

Cai Yong nodded, and said in a deep voice: "However, the Zhengshitang can't just ignore it. This is not conducive to the people's support for our court!"

What he needs to consider is the big picture.

"A lot of times, you just need to show your sense of existence, and let the appropriate department do the right thing, otherwise the Zhengshitang will be busy to death!"

Mu Jing curled his lips. He has always flattered a principle, that is, let the most suitable people do the most suitable things, which can save time and manpower.

Including fighting.

This is a matter of the Privy Council, whether it is Zhaoming Pavilion or Zhengshitang, at most it will give a piece of strategic trends, and rarely intervene in the battle situation.

"It makes sense!"

Cai Yong wrote it down, his face was a little pale at this time, and he couldn't help coughing twice.

"Father, can't you take good care of your body?" Mu Jing couldn't help but began to scold, this old man is getting more and more desperate.

"The old man's body, the old man knows that the old man will not fall until the Ming Dynasty has ruled the world!"

Cai Yong said in a low voice: "Now the Ming court is not only thriving, but also at the juncture of unifying the world. I hope to see the day when the world will be unified, so we must do our best in everything. As long as the Zhengshitang does things well, the front line will be easier and the war will end sooner!"

He looked at the snow scene outside the door: "The old man always thought that the day of peace in the world would never be seen. Now there is hope. No matter what, the old man must persevere!"

This is his thought.

Mu Jing didn't say anything anymore, he was also looking at the snow scene outside, he suddenly understood Cai Yong's thoughts, the world has been in turmoil for too long, for their generation, that kind of attachment has already originated from the depths of the soul .

(End of this chapter)