Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Chu Ze originally planned to return to Fengyang to handle the handover after his promotion, and then come to the capital to take up his post. Unexpectedly, the news spread quickly, and when he returned to Fengyang, he found a new scene there:

The whistle blew, the black smoke billowed, and steam trains shuttled back and forth, transporting passengers and goods from north to south. In the villages and towns along the way, many farmers put down their hoes and became workers in railways and factories.

On the docks, boxes of goods with local railway logos were ready to ship; in the markets, merchants gathered to sell all kinds of mechanical products; many schools also opened new courses such as steam engine principles and railway management.
Chu Ze could not help but be moved. He knew that the railway was just a trigger, a fulcrum to pry open the era. With the implementation of the new policy, the pace of civilization will march forward without hesitation, and sooner or later it will benefit every corner of China.

Thinking of this, Chu Ze was full of confidence. Accompanied by Zhao Si and other close associates, he boarded the "Enterprise" and headed for the capital to welcome a new chapter in his life. On the platform, Li Changji, Li Si and other old subordinates bid farewell, and the people lined the streets to cheer and wish the "railway king" of Fengyang a bright future and great achievements.

Along the way, Chu Ze repeatedly pondered how to realize his "grand blueprint". He opened a new school to recruit talents; founded a bank to activate finance; reformed the military system to strengthen national defense; rectified the administration of officials to fight corruption; emphasized agriculture and suppressed commerce to support the people and enrich the country. He was determined to simplify things, improve both internal and external aspects, and take every step carefully.

Soon, the Enterprise arrived at the Beijing Station. Chu Ze was not the least bit timid when he entered Beijing. He strode forward with his head held high, his eyes deep and firm, like a rising sun.

When the officials saw Chu Ze coming, they all stood in awe. They had already heard of the new Prime Minister's reputation, knew of his ambition to support the country, and had witnessed with their own eyes the miracles he brought in Fengyang.

Chu Ze looked around, his eyes swept across the civil and military officials in the court, and suddenly he felt like a king. He secretly swore: This time, he must not repeat the mistakes of history, but use the power and wisdom in his hands to turn the tide and create the glory of China again!

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was also looking forward to the arrival of this capable minister. He knew that he had finally found a pillar of talent to be entrusted with the country and society, and the Ming Dynasty would also enter a new era under the leadership of this "strange man".
Zhu Yuanzhang was secretly delighted. The Chu Ze in front of him was not only talented, but also loyal to the emperor and patriotic. He was exactly the candidate he had been longing for.

As soon as Chu Ze arrived in Beijing to report on his work, he immediately threw himself into his work. He made arrangements during the day and planned and strategized at night, working non-stop.

Soon, officials from all over the country came one after another, vying to ask the "railway governor" for advice on how to govern the country and learn advanced technology. Chu Ze accepted everyone who came and taught them carefully and imparted all his knowledge.

Under Chu Ze's careful guidance, officials from all over the country followed the Fengyang model, building large-scale projects and building railways. For a time, the whole country was in full swing.

In the capital, novel steam engines and textile machines appeared in the eyes of the people. People were amazed and discussed how many wonderful ideas the new prime minister had.

Zhu Yuanzhang was delighted when he saw this. He ordered Chu Ze to recruit talented people to implement the new policy faster and better.

Upon hearing the order, Chu Ze immediately established a new system of imperial examinations in the capital. Not only did it test classics, history, and literature, but it also tested practical skills. All talented people with real talents and knowledge could become officials and serve the country.

The news caused a sensation throughout the country. Many children from poor families were able to enter the officialdom with their skills, attracting the attention of high-ranking officials.

Li Changji, Li Si and other former subordinates of Chu Ze were naturally favored as well, and they all went to Beijing to serve and became Chu Ze's capable generals.

On this day, Zhao Si came in exhausted and reported: "Sir, there is a locust plague in the suburbs of Beijing. The people are suffering terribly. It seems that there will be no harvest again."

Chu Ze frowned upon hearing this, thought for a moment, and suddenly slapped his thigh and ordered: "Quick, go inform the pharmacy to mass-produce the insecticide "Dichlorvos" and send it to the suburbs of Beijing overnight. Make sure to kill all the locusts within three days!" Zhao Si was full of doubts upon hearing this, but he did not dare to neglect it and made arrangements overnight. In less than two days, the locusts in the suburbs of Beijing disappeared, and the farmland regained vitality.

The news spread quickly, and the people of the capital praised him, saying that Lord Chu was a real benefactor to the farmers. Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed when he saw this, and immediately issued an order to reward him generously.

But the good times didn’t last long. Just as the locust plague subsided, the plague broke out again. In the capital, many people suddenly had high fevers, fell into comas, or vomited black blood, dying tragically.

The imperial doctors were helpless, and officials from all over the country were also at a loss. Seeing that the capital was on the verge of collapse, people were in a panic.

Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked upon hearing the news and summoned Chu Ze overnight, hoping that he could come up with a way to save the people from the dire straits.

Chu Ze calmly analyzed the symptoms and judged that it should be plague. He immediately ordered people to burn sulfur in the infected area to fight poison with poison, and started to develop penicillin and gave it to patients, finally controlling the spread of the epidemic.

In the capital, the people gradually recovered and were all smiling. Everyone praised Lord Chu for his amazing plan, saying he was simply a medical god who had descended to earth.

Zhu Yuanzhang was even more surprised and praised him highly. He knew that if Chu Ze had not been so wise and brave, the capital would have been doomed.

When the news reached the local area, officials from all walks of life were in awe. They secretly felt lucky that Lord Chu was in charge of the capital. If it had been someone else, who knows what kind of disaster would have happened.

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it has been nearly a year since Chu Ze came to Beijing to report on his work. Under his planning, the reform of the Ming Dynasty has made rapid progress.

The national railway network gradually took shape, and the travel between the capital and the local areas became increasingly convenient; machine production flourished everywhere, and the folk handicraft industry achieved unprecedented development; the new imperial examination system brought forth talents in large numbers, and the officialdom showed a new look.
The miracles of Fengyang in those days have now been reproduced one by one in the land of China. The people live and work in peace and contentment, the national strength is growing stronger, and the Ming Dynasty presents a new and prosperous situation.

Inside and outside the court, all the ministers were amazed that Chu Ze had been able to accomplish such a great feat in just one or two years. He was truly a genius of the time!

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at all this with great emotion. He knew that under Chu Ze's leadership, the Ming Dynasty was moving step by step towards the road of great rejuvenation.

This reminded him of the passion he felt when he started his army. At that time, he had also set up the ambition to change the world. Now, this dream was being helped to come true step by step by this strange young man, Chu Ze.

Zhu Yuanzhang was sincerely moved that it was a blessing for the Ming Dynasty and for himself to have such a pillar of talent as Chu Ze to assist him!

He secretly vowed that he would give Chu Ze the greatest trust and support in the future, let him go ahead and create a new era for the Ming Dynasty!

At this moment, an urgent call interrupted Zhu Yuanzhang's reverie. The caller reported that the leader of the Shanxi Mongolian tribe, Yesen, had violated the border and besieged Datong. The situation was critical!
Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked and asked for advice. Chu Ze heard this, pondered for a moment, and suddenly said: "The barbarians who invaded the border must be severely punished. But in my humble opinion, the most urgent task at the moment is to stabilize the people's hearts and appease the rear. How about I lead a group of elite troops to rush to Datong overnight, and the emperor stays in the capital to call on the world to raise more military supplies? "(End of this chapter)