Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

Chapter 302 Zhu Yuanzhang's Worries About Ming Dynasty's Future

Sapphire has made a good start in India, and similarly, several other fronts are also slowly advancing.

If one could look down at the earth from the sky, one would find that Daming's territory, like a greedy snake, nibbled away the land all over the world bit by bit.

Daming's territory is too big.

Sometimes it takes nearly a year for a decree or a memorial to be delivered to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Han already knew that the Ming Dynasty would face this situation. After all, the territory is too big, so before the army marched into the world, Zhu Han had already prepared for it: choose trustworthy generals, and then find scribes to assist, to achieve border expansion The purpose of border governance.

No matter what, these lands must belong to Daming!
However, this situation can only be satisfied for a while, but not for a lifetime. If Zhu Han wants the world to plant the flag of Ming Dynasty, he cannot just rely on the loyalty of overseas generals and officials to Ming Dynasty. Now those generals who are sent out are with Zhu Yuanzhang The military generals who fight the world together are loyal to Zhu Yuanzhang, so there is no need to worry about their betrayal.

But what about later?

Not to mention whether these military generals will betray, when their children grow up, will they still be loyal?

Zhu Han thought it was unlikely.

The reason is simple, everyone has desires, once they cannot control desires, they will be driven by desires.

Now, the method Zhu Yuanzhang adopts is that the generals go out to fight, and the family stays in Daming, and then send the children to top schools, let them learn literature and martial arts, and wait for the generals to stay overseas for a few years, and then return to Daming to reunite with their families Opportunity, this kind of practice is called care at best, but family members stay in Yingtian as hostages at worst.

Therefore, Daming needs to solve the problem of difficult communication as soon as possible.

How to deal with it?

Still have to rely on craftsmen.

Zhu Han knows about telephones in later generations, and he has seen telegraphs and other things in TV dramas... But the emergence of all of them requires a kind of energy: electricity!
There are also composite metals.

All in all, it is not easy to achieve the leap.

First of all, everyone is not materialistic, and they don't talk about studying things to gain knowledge. What they believe in is gods, even the craftsmen of Ming Dynasty are no exception. If Zhu Han wants to use electricity, he must first change some people's thinking.

For example, Zhu Han obtained some products and some materials through the golden finger, and these things were taken out by Zhu Han and handed over to the craftsmen, so Zhu Han became a "god" in the eyes of the craftsmen.

However, it is not enough to just take out these products and materials. No matter how much Zhu Han gets through cheats, it cannot satisfy the needs of the entire Ming Dynasty.

In the final analysis, we still have to rely on the craftsmen of Ming Dynasty.

For example, the steam engine...but what Zhu Han got at the check-in was an internal combustion engine, which was much more advanced than the first one used in cars and trains, and he couldn't make it out of it.

Fortunately, Zhu Han also got a book that recorded the first industrial revolution. Zhu Han regarded it as a treasure. With this book, it can be used as a guiding book in the craftsman camp.

At the same time, Zhu Han selected a group of craftsmen who were courageous and did not believe in ghosts and gods from the craftsman camp, and formed a research and development team to focus on the research and development of electricity.

Spring goes and autumn comes, and it's another winter.

As the weather gradually turned cold, Zhu Han also turned on the radiator at home, so that the house and the yard were two worlds. In the room, he didn't feel cold even wearing only unlined clothes.

Although the palace was also remodeled by Zhu Han, Zhu Yuanzhang still brought Ma Xiuying, Zhu Biao, Zhu Di and others to Zhu Han's house on Lidong's day.

Compared with the palace, Zhu Han's house is much smaller, but it looks extra warm.

Everywhere is well organized, and in Zhu Yuanzhang's view, this place has a more 'home' atmosphere.

It was also walking out of the palace and coming to Zhu Han's house. Zhu Yuanzhang was the most relaxed moment.

Sitting on the recliner, drinking tea leisurely with squinted eyes, and chatting with Zhu Han from time to time, there are no outsiders here, and Zhu Yuanzhang can speak without any scruples: "Lanyu sent us a letter, He said he was going to hold a ceremony to review troops in India, and he wanted to invite you to participate, do you want to go out for a walk?"

"We'll wait until the baby is born."

Zhu Han also received Lan Yu's letter and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "He wants to hold a military parade to deter Ottoman and other kingdoms, as well as pirate gangs around India. Brother, do you read what Lan Yu said in the letter? When the time comes he will Not only invited me, but also invited neighboring countries that have professed vassalage to Ming Dynasty, as well as Ottoman, Persia, Ilkhan... Oh, the Ilkhanate is being dealt with jointly by Wang Baobao and Chen Youliang. They probably have no chance, Lan Yu thought. To invite them, we must let them see the deterrent power of our Ming Dynasty, otherwise how could they go to India?"

"It will take a long time just to prepare, let's talk about it after I finish my work."

From Zhu Han's point of view, any major national event is not as important as the birth of his own child. This is also due to Zhu Han's personality. There is no problem, even if it fails, it will not hurt the fundamentals. After Lan Yu arrived in India, he directly engaged in such a big battle. This kid not only wants to defeat Wang Baobao and Chen Youliang in the military, but also wants to do everything from the political and diplomatic perspectives. Crack down on Wang Baobao and Chen Youliang, this kid... has been beaten up by you, and he has matured a lot. If it were him before, he would only fight in silence and would not think about these issues at all."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and also praised Lan Yu's approach: "Well, it is indeed mature, but not mature enough."

"Brother is right, this kid is a dangling guy with less than half a bottle, not stable enough, he has to knock it from time to time to put down his raised tail."

Zhu Han smiled and commented on Sapphire, and then said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "It's just right, when I have time next year, I'll go to India for a visit, just in time to knock on Sapphire, and save him from causing trouble for us."

"Well, that's fine."

Zhu Yuanzhang believed that Zhu Han knew Lan Yu thoroughly, so he was right to entrust the education of Lan Yu to Zhu Han: "That kid Lan Yu met you, he was in bad luck, haha... this kid was taken by you." You can handle it to death."

Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang talked about another very important issue: "July [-]th, we have been studying the Yuan Dynasty recently. He is the closest dynasty to us. His demise is of great reference value to us."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't finish his sentence, but how did Zhu Han understand Zhu Yuanzhang?He immediately heard the meaning from Zhu Yuanzhang's words: "Brother, are you worried that it will be very difficult to manage such a large land we have conquered?"

"Correct."

Zhu Yuanzhang clenched his fists and said to Zhu Han: "Qiwu, it's not that we don't believe you, it's just... such a large area of ​​land is very inconvenient to manage. It sometimes takes more than half a year for letters from Yinzhou to Daming , for such a long time, the day lily has been cold. We looked at the map of the Yuan Dynasty, and the area was larger than ours now. Temujin and Kublai Khan conquered these places, fighting and robbing them. In the end, although these lands belonged to the Yuan Dynasty But they have no way to manage it at all, they can only fight on their own, if those places outside the Yuan Dynasty could be united with Meng Yuan when we rebelled, we would have no chance of success in the rebellion, don't you think?"

After a pause, Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "If, in the future, our descendants become foolish kings and the Central Plains falls into war again, can those people outside come to support? Even if they can, it may take a long time to lead the army to arrive Bar?"

"Yes!"

Zhu Han agreed with Zhu Yuanzhang's words a hundred times.

Zhu Han also understands why Zhu Yuanzhang has such worries. Now that Zhu Yuanzhang is the emperor, he hopes that the world in the future will be the world of the old Zhu family, and the emperor will be the descendants of the old Zhu family. This kind of thinking cannot be said to be narrow-minded. Zhu Han, he would think so too.

After all, now is home, not like the future.

"So, our goal is not to fight down, but governance is the goal. This is the biggest difference between us and the Yuan Dynasty."

Zhu Han expressed his point of view, "At the same time, if we want people from all over the world to be loyal to our court, then we need something that they can't live without. Brother, didn't you entrust the craftsman camp to my management? Is it? There is a research and development center there, which specializes in researching things that our Ming Dynasty does not have."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't understand: "What?"

"We have conquered such a large area of ​​land, how can we make all places loyal to the court? Then we need to take out what they need. Only our Ming Dynasty has this kind of thing, and only the court has it, and nothing else."

Zhu Han explained to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Brother, you just mentioned the Yuan Dynasty, so let's use the Yuan Dynasty as an example."

Zhu Han is very good at persuading others. Aren't you Zhu Yuanzhang studying the Yuan Dynasty?Then let's use the deeds of the Yuan Dynasty to convince you: "Brother, how did the Yuan Dynasty conquer the world? It was by killing and robbing. This kind of work has no technical content. Nine out of ten people can do it. The land that was conquered was divided. For the descendants of the golden family, they feel that they will live better if they leave the Yuan Dynasty. Coupled with the fact that the sky is high and the emperor is far away, their feelings for the Yuan Dynasty will gradually fade. To put it bluntly, those people do not listen to the court because There is no core competitiveness in the court.”

After Zhu Yuanzhang was instructed by Zhu Han, he felt as if he had become transparent: "What is core competitiveness? Do we have Ming Dynasty Hall?"

"Yes, but not much."

Zhu Han counted for Zhu Yuanzhang with his fingers: "High-yield seeds, large ship-building technology, artillery and gunpowder... These are the core competitiveness of the court, but as time goes by, these core competitiveness will be weakened, so We have to come up with new things, let the managers of those overseas enclaves know that they cannot survive without Daming, this is the most important thing.”

Zhu Han immediately explained to Zhu Yuanzhang from various fields such as military affairs, political affairs, commerce, and agricultural trade, trying to make him understand. Even if Li Shanchang came to listen, he would be dumbfounded!
Hearing Zhu Han said so much, Zhu Yuanzhang also understood the meaning of Zhu Han's words: "You mean that the R&D center of the craftsman camp is the key to ensuring our court has core competitiveness?"

"Yes."

The tacit understanding between Zhu Han and Zhu Yuanzhang cannot be described in words at all, and everyone can understand the meaning of each other's words.

But immediately, Zhu Han's next sentence made Zhu Yuanzhang silent: "However, this R&D center has a disadvantage, that is, he can spend a lot of money...too much money bro."

"..."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Han, raised his hand and pretended to hit him: "Stinky boy, are you stingy by mocking us?"

Zhu Han hid away with a smile, Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Han: "We are not stingy, how can money be spent? We have to spend the money wisely! This R&D center is really as good as you said, we don't care about money at all, how much is there?" How much to spend! Give as much as you want!"

"How can I not understand what brother thinks."

Zhu Han smiled and talked to Zhu Yuanzhang, but Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes. Zhu Han didn't hide any more, and said to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Brother, let's find time, how about going to the craftsman camp?"

"just go."

Zhu Yuanzhang did not refuse, and he thought more: "If they are really that powerful, and if the things they make are useful, we will give them the title of Marquis! Duke of the State!"

The former craftsmen, especially the craftsmen who entered the craftsman camp, their personal freedom was restricted. As long as these craftsmen were registered in the register, they would automatically convert to the status of craftsmen, that is to say, their sons, Grandchildren and descendants will all be craftsmen.

This is very unfair to the craftsmen. Zhu Yuanzhang himself thinks it is unfair to do so, but there is no way. There are too few craftsmen in Ming Dynasty, and this craft can make money. The Ming Dynasty will have no craftsmen available.

This is a problem that has existed for thousands of years. People will not choose to become craftsmen if they have other ways out.

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard what Zhu Han said, he thought of a way to change the living environment of craftsmen.

If it is done well, it can also solve the problem of craftsmen who have no successors.

That is: give titles and elevate the status of craftsmen.

If you invent an item that is helpful to Daming, you can be given a title, and by the way, you can get rid of your status as a craftsman, and your descendants can also participate in the imperial examination in the future.

Most of the enfeoffments of titles are military generals and civil servants, and they have to be very outstanding and excellent civil servants to have a chance to obtain titles. Now Zhu Yuanzhang wants to directly give titles to craftsmen. This alone is enough to change the living environment of craftsmen.

There are also businessmen, if they are very good businessmen, and at the same time they are loyal to Daming and are willing to help Daming selflessly, Zhu Yuanzhang believes that they can also get the chance to have a title.

Knighthood, who doesn't want it?

Zhu Han didn't consider these things, but Zhu Yuanzhang did. Not only did he consider them, but he also continued to follow the ideas provided by Zhu Han to create a better scene.

Zhu Han didn't care too much, just like Zhu Yuanzhang thought he was the most relaxed in Zhu Han's home, Zhu Han also had no scruples when speaking to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Brother, if the craftsmen in the craftsman camp hear you, they will have to confess you at home."

"The craftsmen are too bitter. We couldn't change it before. Isn't there a way now?"

Zhu Yuanzhang pointed to Zhu Han, "If it can be implemented, we will not lack craftsmen after the Ming Dynasty."

The two brothers still wanted to continue chatting, Ma Xiuying came over and called them to eat: "You two brothers will talk later, go to eat first."

(End of this chapter)