Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

In Shuangshui Village, a smile appeared on Mei Yin's face.

You can see that he is in a very good mood.

Mei Yin was of course in a good mood, after all, the Beijing-Shuangbanna Railway was officially opened to traffic today.

After a lot of hard work and multiple verifications, it has been confirmed that the railway he built is fully usable.

Not only the railways that were built were qualified, but the steam locomotives were also qualified.

Today, Zhu Yuanzhang, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Empress Ma, the Empress of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Biao, the Crown Prince, and many prominent people from the Ming Dynasty have come.

Everyone gathered together, the atmosphere was joyful.

Everyone came to participate in this ceremony.

From this we can see how much importance Zhu Yuanzhang and others attached to this matter.

You can know how significant this matter is!
Under the auspices of officials from the Ministry of Rites in the court, Zhu Yuanzhang performed a series of rituals.

Finally, the plaque of Shuangshui Village Station was unveiled.

The opening ceremony was completely completed.

As a whistle sounded, a steam train slowly came over, spewing smoke.

There was a huge red flower made of red silk tied on the front of the train, which looked very festive.

Zhu Yuanzhang, Empress Ma, Zhu Biao, and so many people including Mei Yin, boarded the train.

After everyone was ready, another whistle sounded.

The steam locomotive spewed smoke and rumbled along the constructed railway, rolling towards the capital city.

It was not the first time for Zhu Yuanzhang, Empress Ma and others to ride on a steam locomotive.

Previously, Mei Yin had made the steam locomotive, and after it was successfully verified, everyone had ridden it.

But at this time, he still seemed extremely excited.

Sitting here, looking out the window and watching.

Everything is new and interesting.

After all, the train they had taken before was just running around in circles.

It is in the experimental stage.

I have never run such a long distance.

Both the comfort and the scenery outside are completely different from what they are now.

However, when Zhu Yuanzhang and others were riding on the train, there was a guard around the train, riding a horse and following the train.

The speed of a war horse is more than enough to keep up with that of a train.

This was because these cavalrymen did not go at their full speed.

If it really speeds up, it can even overtake a train.

That is why some people do not care much about steam locomotives.

I think this thing is just a little bit novel, so I pull it more often.

If you really compare them, it's just like that.

But it is obvious that people with real insight, such as Zhu Yuanzhang, do not think so at all.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat in the train compartment, looking out the window at the scene that was constantly receding as the train moved forward, and his heart was filled with expectations.

My heart started flying.

It feels so good to ride on the train!
Although Mr. Zhu sometimes looks rather old-fashioned and serious, he is actually quite reasonable in many cases.

As a whole, I actually pay more attention to practicality.

For example, when he was riding on the train, he didn't care at all about such boring and ridiculous issues as the so-called king of a country did not sit in the front seat but instead sat behind the train driver's butt.

In addition to some soldiers who rode on horseback to protect the emperor.

There were also many people standing on both sides, waiting to see the strange scene.
Although, according to Mei Yin's previous suggestions, corresponding protective nets have been built on both sides of this railway.

Prevent people and livestock from accidentally entering the tracks, causing unnecessary casualties.

But nowadays, steam locomotives, which are rare things, still attract a lot of people running here, and they try their best to watch the fun.

Faced with this situation, Zhu Yuanzhang did not expel them.

People can watch it if they want, as long as it doesn't cause any trouble.

Moreover, the people can also watch and get a good look at the new technology of the Ming Dynasty.

Let them gradually get used to the existence of these things.

This may not be a bad thing.

Most people seem very excited and amazed when riding on a steam train.

But there are also some people who are full of worries.

For this reason, someone soon came to Zhu Yuanzhang's side and made some brilliant remarks.

It is said that when the train is running, it makes a rumbling sound and emits smoke, like a prehistoric monster, making too much noise.

When building a railway, various ground-breaking activities are carried out, which can easily disturb the gods and damage the earth's veins.

Thus causing trouble.

In order to prevent instability in the world, Zhu Yuanzhang was asked not to continue building the railway.

So as to avoid bringing great disaster to the Ming Dynasty in the future, or even destroying the fortune of the Ming Dynasty.

This made Zhu Yuanzhang laugh out of anger.

For such a stupid person, Lao Zhu took actions that were very typical of his style.

He ordered people to strip the person who said such words.

It was tied with a rope and hung on the locomotive to allow it to get plenty of air.

After hanging the man half to death, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered his men to let him down.

And it is clearly stated that trains are a powerful tool that benefits both the country and the people.

So if you dare to spread rumors and mislead the people again, if you dare to do these things to mislead people, I will kill you without mercy!

Never tolerate!

After Zhu Yuanzhang did this, there were many people who were either really stupid, or appeared stupid but were actually very bad at heart.

He immediately gave up his restless thoughts and became honest.

I don’t dare to continue using some theories to attack steam locomotives and say some incredible words.

To achieve some ulterior purpose.

It was just a test, but it made them completely convinced of the emperor's attitude on this matter.

Of course it’s better not to commit suicide!
Of course, if you meet other emperors, other dynasties.

After the emperor did this and said these words.

Many of them will definitely not believe in it.

In the next offensive, he will continue to argue with the emperor.

But things are different now.

Now, they are facing Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

At this point, even many people who did not believe in evil became obedient.

They really believed it, and they really didn't dare to do it again.

I really don’t think that the current emperor is joking with them.

If any of them really doesn't know what's good for them and continues to talk about this matter.

The emperor is really capable of doing it and solving their problems.

When it comes to killing people, the current emperor always has the final say!
Mei Yin was standing by and witnessed the whole process.

I couldn't help but nodded secretly.

I just feel that Lao Zhu is worthy of being Lao Zhu, he is extraordinary and decisive.

To deal with these people, Lao Zhu has to take action.

When it comes to killing people, Lao Zhu is absolutely honest.

If I say I will kill your whole family, I will definitely not just kill you.

And obviously, the effect is really good.

"Hahaha..." Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help laughing out loud, and it was obvious that he was very satisfied with this train ride.

“Xiao Yin, you did a good job.

This train is awesome!

Next, you should immediately recruit more workers and craftsmen, using the current railway construction craftsmen as the backbone, and start building the railway from the capital to Suzhou.

We need to build a sufficiently long railway network as quickly as possible and in the shortest possible time.

At the same time, the production of steam locomotives also needed to be accelerated.

The current eight trains are still too few and far from enough.”

Before getting off the steam locomotive, Zhu Yuanzhang had already looked at Mei Yin with a smile and made this decision.

This wonderful experience of riding a steam train gave Zhu Yuanzhang a particularly good feeling.

Did it also completely strengthen his confidence?
This good thing must be promoted throughout the Ming Dynasty!

As for why the railway from the capital to Suzhou was built at the beginning.

That is naturally because these places are rich in resources and are purses.

The wealthy areas in the south of the Yangtze River need to be more closely connected with the capital through railways.

“You don’t have to worry about money.

No matter how much money is spent on this, the court will tighten its belt to provide support.

What you need to consider is not the issue of money, but how to train a large number of qualified craftsmen as quickly as possible.

Speeding up the construction of railways and the manufacture of steam locomotives as quickly as possible is the most fundamental thing! "

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished saying this, he looked at Mei Yin and added something.

Now, with the establishment of the Maritime Customs, the Ming Dynasty spent more and more time conducting overseas trade.

A large amount of endless wealth was transported from overseas by the Maritime Customs' fleet.

By this time, Zhu Yuanzhang had a lot of money.

That is why I feel particularly confident when I speak.

Mei Yin naturally agreed to it and would do his best to do these things in the future.

It can be said that in these matters, Mei Yin and Zhu Yuanzhang's ideals are highly overlapping.

It can be said that there is a common goal.

Under such circumstances, it is naturally easy to reach some consensus.

Some decisions are naturally made quickly.

Next, Mei Yin began to build the railway from the capital to Suzhou with all his strength.

At the same time, they began to recruit workers and higher-level craftsmen on a large scale.

After the news spread, a lot of people came to apply for the job.

After all, Mei Yin's reputation has already spread.

Everyone knows that Mr. Hou Mei in Shuangshui is treated very well.

After coming here, it's like a stable job.

The treatment of ordinary workers is already very good.

If you can make a name for yourself among the craftsmen, you will be treated better.

The money and other things that the highest-level craftsmen could receive every month could even exceed the salary of a third-rank official in the imperial court!
Such excellent treatment makes countless people jealous.

That is why, after learning that Mei Yin was recruiting on a large scale, many people immediately rushed over.

Such a great opportunity really cannot be missed.

If you really miss it, you will regret it for the rest of your life!

With the experience of building the Beijing-Shuangshui Railway from Shuangshui Village to the capital, and having trained many skilled craftsmen, there are also corresponding technical personnel.

And there is the emperor's super strong support.

Under such circumstances, the speed of building the railway from the capital to Suzhou was much faster than before.

With all the efforts in various aspects, a giant steel dragon is extending from Shuangshui Village towards Suzhou.

This section of the railway trunk line from Shuangshui Village to the capital will naturally not be abandoned.

According to Mei Yin’s plan, he will start from Shuangshuishui and then move on to Suzhou.

In the future, Shuangshui Village will also become a transit station.

With this railway station, it will be impossible for Shuangshui Village not to continue to prosper in the future.

He knew very well how much transportation hubs could promote economic growth and business prosperity.

……

"Are you Ma He?"

Mei Yin looked at the dark and thin young man who was brought in front of him and asked.

"Little...little centaur and meet the Marquis!"

Ma He is a smart man.

Although he is a teenager, he is very smart.

Apart from anything else, in such a short period of time, he had already learned a lot of Chinese from the Han soldiers who were traveling with him.

And it's very fluent.

"Get up."

Mei Yin looked at him and said, "No need to be polite."

"You... weren't castrated?"

Mei Yin looked at Ma He and immediately became concerned about his vitals.

"Reporting to the Marquis, no."

Hearing what he said, Mei Yin secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It is said that Zhu Yuanzhang would order people to look for Ma He there.

In fact, it was the advice he gave to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Old Zhu was very straightforward. He didn't ask any questions and immediately did what he was told.

Mei Yin naturally knew that the dark and thin young man in front of him, whose name was Ma He, was not that simple.

The name that Ma He changed later became even more well-known.

Zheng He!

It would have been fine if he had not come to Ming Dynasty in the past, but now that he has come, he naturally has to do something.

For example, being able to save Zheng He's life is a very meaningful thing.

Although he also knew that Zheng He at that time was just a young man, far from the man who led a fleet and sailed on the sea during the Yongle period.

He made an extremely shocking achievement, traveling to the West seven times.

It is still a long way from being perfect.

But this did not prevent him from looking up to the young man.

This is the respect he deserves for what he did in history.

Moreover, now that the Ming Dynasty has opened up to the sea, it will go further and further overseas in the future.

Under such circumstances, it is necessary and meaningful for him to find Zheng He and train him.

Who knows, Zheng He will be able to shine in this area in the future as well.

Of course, even if he fails to shine, he still has his reputation in history and the things he has done.

It’s still meaningful to do this yourself.

"Why don't you change your surname from Ma to Zheng?

It would be nice to call him Zheng He.”

Mei Yin looked at Ma He and suddenly spoke.

Although I don’t understand why Shuangshui Hou suddenly wanted to change his surname.

However, Ma He immediately accepted the kindness of this top figure, and expressed his gratitude...

(End of this chapter)