Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 455: Windmills stand to help farmers, and a good harvest of grain depends on them

The atmosphere in the hall was a little solemn.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat upright on the dragon throne with a serious expression.

There was a hint of displeasure in his eyes at this moment, as if he was upset about the unfavorable war situation at the front.

Zhu Gang stood under the throne, frowned slightly, and said solemnly, "Father, please calm down.

The land of Yunnan is by no means something that can be taken over easily.

You see, the terrain here is very complicated, with mountains stacked up one after another, and the mountains are so high that they seem to reach the sky.

The mountains are always shrouded in mist, like a veil, covering their true colors.

It looks quite artistic, but it is actually dangerous.”

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted slightly but said nothing, but his eyes remained serious, motioning Zhu Gang to continue.

Zhu Gang cleared his throat and continued, "Father, the more terrible thing is the miasma in the mountains.

Those miasma are like ghosts, silent and without any trace.

But once the soldiers accidentally get infected, their bodies will immediately be unable to bear it.

How many good men have been tormented by this miasma and have found it difficult to adapt, and have even lost their usual energy and spirit, so how can they have the strength to fight? "

The ministers on the side listened and nodded.

They echoed in a low voice, and the sound of whispering could be heard in the Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Gang took another small step forward and continued, "Besides, Father, it's not easy to win over the people of the local tribes!

Those tribes all have their own plans and thoughts. How can they easily obey the orders of our Ming Dynasty?

Perhaps General Fu encountered some difficult problems this time, which led to the unsuccessful progress.

But General Fu is also loyal and has made great military achievements for our Ming Dynasty in the past.

I hope that the emperor will give him another chance in consideration of his past contributions.

Besides, I think the situation in Yunnan is so complicated that it is understandable that the progress is not as expected for a while."

Crown Prince Zhu Biao, who had been standing nearby and usually lived in seclusion, bowed slightly and placed his hands respectfully in front of him.

He stood beside a thick temple pillar. The vermilion paint on the pillar was slightly mottled by the years, but it still exuded a solemn look.

Zhu Biao raised his head, his tone gentle but revealing unquestionable fairness, and he softly agreed: "Father, what my third brother said makes sense!

General Fu's loyalty is known to everyone.

I have had several conversations with him and I know very well that General Fu is eager to share his father's worries.

His undying loyalty to expanding the territory of the Ming Dynasty was pure in thought.

Please forgive General Fu this time and allow him to make up for his crime with merit.

I believe that with General Fu's ability and loyalty, we will be able to turn the tide of the war as soon as possible and live up to your father's expectations!"

After listening to his two sons' words, Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes slightly.

There was a gleam in his eyes, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

He was silent for a long time, placing his right hand on the armrest and stroking it slowly.

The wooden texture of the handrail seemed to be imprinted with traces of time as Zhu Yuanzhang touched it.

At this moment, Li Shanchang, the only regent minister of the Ming Dynasty, stepped forward.

He stroked his beard and said cautiously, "Your Majesty, what the Crown Prince and the Prince of Jin said is absolutely right.

There are many variables in war.

General Fu has always been reliable, but this time he might have been tripped up by the complicated situation in Yunnan.

Give him a chance, maybe he can pacify Yunnan in one fell swoop. "The other ministers also echoed: "Yes, Your Majesty, we also think that we should give Yingchuan Hou another chance."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked around at everyone, sighed softly, and then slowly said: "Forget it!
In view of your earnest pleas and Fu Youde's past contributions, we will give him a chance to redeem himself with meritorious service.

I hope Fu Youde can turn the situation around as soon as possible and don't let us down again.

Yunnan will be pacified soon, so that the people of the Ming Dynasty can live a stable and prosperous life soon."

Zhu Gang breathed a sigh of relief and quietly looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang.

Seeing that the other party's expression had eased a little, he finally felt relieved.

With the heavy weight put down in his heart, Zhu Gang stood up, slightly stretched his numb legs, and looked up at the night sky outside the palace.

At this moment, the sky outside the palace looked like a piece of silk soaked in ink.

The darkness was thick and deep, without a trace of stars or moon.

Only the wind lanterns hanging on the four corners of the palace walls swayed in the wind, casting circles of dim light.

In the halo, you can see some moths, flapping their wings constantly, as if chasing the little bit of light.

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Zhu Gang seemed to remember something and cleared his throat again.

He clasped his fists and saluted again, then said, "Father, I want to tell you more about the situation of the Wusa tribe.

Take Zhenxiong County in Yunnan for example, the mineral resources here are richer than you can imagine.

You haven’t seen it, there are treasures everywhere!
There are more than 30 kinds of mineral resources that have been discovered so far.”

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, curiosity showed in his eyes and he leaned forward slightly.

"Oh? Is there such a thing?"

Zhu Gang quickly replied: "Father, everything I said is true.

After hearing about this, I dare not be careless.

Not only did I consult information from various sources, but I also carefully asked people who were familiar with the local conditions, and only then did I realize its value.

Those minerals are used in military manufacturing, such as making armor, arrows, etc.

The armor created is extremely strong and the arrows are exceptionally sharp, which can give our soldiers a better chance of winning on the battlefield.

It can be used in many aspects such as city construction, strengthening city walls, building fortifications, etc., and it can play a big role.

If it can be successfully mined and used, it will greatly enhance the national strength of Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, and the expression on his face eased a lot.

"Well, that sounds good. If it is true, it will be a great thing for our Ming Dynasty."

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was interested, Zhu Gang continued, "Father, there is also Weining County in Guizhou. This place is not only known as the 'Sunshine City', but also the 'Source of Four Rivers' in the southwest region.

Due to its unique geographical features of low latitude, high altitude and plateau, the sky there is always as blue as a gem, and the sun pours down without reservation.

Among them, solar energy resources and wind energy resources are the best in Guizhou.

Although the Ming Dynasty's current use of solar energy resources is still quite limited, the wind resources can be converted into power for farmland irrigation through windmills."

An official from the Ministry of Works nearby asked curiously, "Your Highness, Prince Jin, how does this windmill convert power for irrigation? I haven't heard much about it."

Zhu Gang smiled and explained, "Haha, this gentleman doesn't know something!

Whenever the wind blows, the windmills all over the mountains will start to turn.

The windmill is connected to some ingenious mechanisms that can convert the wind power into a force that drives the water flow.

The water can flow into the fields along the ditches, as if playing a different kind of music.

This windmill can not only ensure local food production, but also provide solid support for military supplies. "

(End of this chapter)