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

Chapter 478 If we don’t arrest Ma Zheng now, we will suffer a great loss in the future
The atmosphere inside the Fengtian Hall was a little solemn.

Zhu Gang stood on one side with a faint smile on his face, like a flower blooming in spring.

There was a hint of relief in that smile, as if he was immersed in something good.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne with his arms folded across his chest.

He looked at Zhu Gang with deep eyes and asked, "From what you said just now, it seems that there is a good way to mobilize the enthusiasm of the people to raise horses.

I'm afraid it's not enough to just rely on the people to raise horses, are there any other measures?"

Zhu Gang quickly straightened up, his expression as serious as a soldier about to be inspected.

Then he replied respectfully: "Father, you are wise. Regarding horse breeding, there are many things worth learning from the previous dynasty.

Take the Western Han Dynasty, for example. They set detailed rules for everything from horse breeding to horse maintenance. They were very clear.”

The Minister of Rites Zhu Mengyan stroked his beard and asked with some curiosity, "Your Highness, Prince Jin, can you tell me about these detailed rules? How detailed are they?"

Zhu Gang nodded slightly and continued, "Master Zhu, this rule even clearly states the best time for a mare to conceive.

Including how to feed foals at different stages, it is also written clearly and concisely.

In addition, the emperor also set up many official positions at that time, and each official performed his duties in managing horse affairs. "

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly and asked, "Oh?

What are the official positions and how do they perform their duties?
Third brother, please tell me in detail. "

Zhu Gang cleared his throat and continued, "Father, the division of labor is very clear.

There are officials who specialize in selecting stallions, and they have to be chosen very carefully.

That is to select the horses with the strongest physique and the best bloodline from among many horses.

Only by selecting good stallions can we breed excellent foals.

There are also officials who supervise the breeding of horses. These officials have to keep an eye on the growth of the horses at all times.

The horse's diet and health status must be recorded every day, and no carelessness is allowed.

If there is any mistake, you will be held responsible.

Then there are those who are responsible for training the cooperation of the war horses. They have to make sure that the war horses can cooperate well with the soldiers so that they can play their greatest role on the battlefield.

It can be said that everyone from top to bottom worked together, and no one dared to be lazy. "

When saying this, Zhu Gang's eyes revealed his admiration for this well-ordered system.

It was as if what he saw was a beautiful painting that was unfolding before his eyes bit by bit.

Zhu Gang himself seemed to be immersed in it. At this moment, he was imagining what a lively and orderly scene it would be if the Ming Dynasty implemented it.

Zhu Yuanzhang leaned forward and asked again: "So, what is the final result?"

When Zhu Gang heard this, he clenched his fists, his face was full of excitement, and his tone was as passionate as a charge horn blown on the battlefield.

"Father, the effect is so remarkable!

In many fierce battles, the Han army relied on its fine horses and brave cavalry to repel the border raids of the Huns.

Just imagine the battlefield, the sound of horse hooves like thunder, and the shouts of killing shaking the sky.

Our Han cavalry charged into battle like heavenly soldiers and generals, defeating the Huns and laying a huge foundation for our military strength.

It can be seen from this that if the horse policy is well managed, it will be a good way to protect the country!"

When he got excited, Zhu Gang raised his voice unconsciously.

His eyes were bright and sparkling with determination.

The light was like the morning glow that penetrated the clouds at dawn, able to penetrate the hall and reach the distant battlefield.

Zhu Gang paused for a moment, his eyes full of emotion.

It was as if he had seen through the barriers of time and space, and saw the battlefield filled with gunpowder and smoke, and the heroic figures of the Han cavalry charging into battle. At this moment, Zhu Gang's eyes were full of yearning and expectation. He also longed to continue to fight on the battlefield to defend his country like his predecessors.

At this moment, Zhu Gang's posture became more upright, and a heroic spirit emanated from him.

Like surging waves, it infected everyone in the hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, "Then how should we refer to the horse policy of the Western Han Dynasty in the current situation of the Ming Dynasty?"

Zhu Gang hurriedly stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "Father, isn't the situation that the Ming Dynasty is facing now similar to that of the Western Han Dynasty?
We are also surrounded by foreign enemies and the border is unstable.

The Mongols from the north would invade from time to time, and the dust raised by their horses' hooves could cover the sky.

Wherever he went, the people were suffering terribly.

On the eastern coast, Japanese pirates would occasionally appear to cause trouble, driving their small boats along the coast and running rampant.

They burn, kill, loot and commit all kinds of evil.

If the imperial court wants to protect the country and the people, how can it not pay attention to the horse policy?

If we don't arrest Ma Zheng now, we will suffer a great loss in the future. I hope you will think twice!"

When saying this, Zhu Gang's face was full of concern for the country and the people.

He bowed again and bowed deeply to Zhu Yuanzhang.

The degree of his bend was deeper than before, just like rice bent by the autumn wind, fully demonstrating Zhu Gang's sincerity.

It was as if he had incorporated all his hopes for the stability of the Ming Dynasty into this bow.

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up slowly with his hands behind his back.

He walked slowly to the front, looking up slightly.

Zhu Yuanzhang was seen looking at the dome of the hall, as if recalling the rise and fall of past dynasties.

Those scenes of history kept flashing through his mind.

There is prosperity when it is prosperous, and there is misery when it is declining.

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly asked, "What about the early Tang Dynasty?

We want to hear what the early Tang Dynasty did in horse politics."

Zhu Gang looked serious and quickly replied, "Father, I do have something to say about the horse policy in the early Tang Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked dignified and said concisely: "Speak."

Zhu Gang looked excited, and said with his hands clasped, "Father, during the early Tang Dynasty, the country's national strength gradually grew, and external expansion was frequent. The development of the horse policy played a significant role.

At that time, everyone in the court, from the emperor and ministers to ordinary people, knew the importance of horse management.

The emperor personally issued the order, and local governments actively cooperated. It was a scene of unity. "

Lu Zhen, the head of the Ministry of Personnel, smiled and said, "Your Highness, Prince Jin, just talking about working together, I can't imagine what it will look like.

So what did the imperial court of the Tang Dynasty do specifically in terms of horse policy?"

Zhu Gang took a step forward and said excitedly: "The court first built horse farms in places suitable for horse breeding. The horse farms were built one after another, like stars scattered across the vast land.

At that time, in order to make the horse breeds better, the Tang Emperor also introduced good horse breeds from the Western Regions.

Once this fine horse breed was introduced, it was crossbred with horses from the Central Plains to improve its bloodline.

The horses bred there are stronger and have better endurance, providing excellent support for the Tang cavalry."

As Zhu Gang spoke, he gestured with his hands to illustrate the size of the horse farm and the way the horses ran.

The vivid look was as if he had seen the grand scene with his own eyes.

It not only makes it easy for people to imagine the prosperous scene after the implementation of the horse policy in the early Tang Dynasty, but also makes Zhu Yuanzhang feel his son's eager anticipation for the implementation of the horse policy in the Ming Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)