Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 384 Zhu Ying returns to Yingtian in triumph, welcomed by all the people!

"You kid."

"I only said one thing, do you think I'm really angry?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said in an annoyed tone.

Obviously.

His complaints just now were also a reflection of his concern for his grandson.

He's really missed me since I haven't been back for so long.

"Back to business."

"As the year draws to a close, the reform of the imperial examination system has been announced to the world."

"Gentlemen, how is the livelihood of the people under heaven?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked, looking at the assembled officials.

Obviously.

This statement was obviously intentional.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard existed.

Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally aware of the public's reaction.

The Imperial Guards dared not deceive him.

"Reporting to the Emperor."

"The reform of the imperial examination system has generated a great response from the people, who are full of anticipation for it," Liu Jing stepped forward and loudly announced.

"As Minister Liu said, after the Ministry of Revenue announced the reform of the imperial examination system to the world, it also investigated the public's opinion. All people were looking forward to the reform and hoped to participate in it, especially those with a skill who were quite enthusiastic."

"only."

"Students who were preparing for the civil service exams were worried, and many were even concerned about the reform of the civil service exam system."

“After all, the imperial examinations used to focus on the Four Books and Five Classics. They are worried that the reform of the imperial examination system has changed the way the examinations are conducted, which will be detrimental to their future participation in the imperial examinations,” Yu Xin also stepped forward and said with some concern.

Hear this!

Zhu Yuanzhang calmly replied, "My grandson once said, 'Times are progressing, and the Ming Dynasty is undergoing a continuous transformation.'"

"Nothing in the world can remain unchanged."

"Moreover, for some reason, my grandson said that he would set all the exam questions for this first reform of the imperial examination system, in order to select the promising talents of our Great Ming Dynasty, rather than those who only know how to read books."

"all in all."

“Anyone with talent or skill is welcome to participate.”

"As for what the future outcome will be, we'll have to wait and see next year."

As Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking.

All the officials could clearly hear one key point: the reform of the imperial examination system was completely set in stone and would not be changed for any reason. It would not favor former scholars, and the Ming Dynasty would select those who were truly talented.

"All right."

"Let's choose a different memorial."

"Has the Great Ming Bank now spread throughout the entire Great Ming region?"

Zhu Yuanzhang then turned his attention to Zhao Mian, who was now the general manager of the bank and the former Minister of Revenue.

Although it is not the position of Minister now, the position of Banker is in no way inferior to that of Minister, and may even be more powerful.

"Return to the Emperor."

"In our Great Ming Dynasty, banks have already been established in the capital cities of all prefectures and regions."

"They have also been established in most of the county towns in the southern prefectures."

"According to my estimation, by the time of next autumn's harvest, banks will be spread throughout all the cities of our Great Ming, and there will be no shortage," Zhao Mian immediately reported.

"As the bank manager appointed by the Crown Prince, and formerly a Minister, we trust your abilities." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

immediately.

The court discussions continued.

……

Northern Xinjiang!

Peking City.

More than eight months have passed since Zhu Ying began his Northern Expedition to fight the Tatars.

The palace is now almost fully completed.

Compared to the Yingtian Imperial Palace, this place is much more magnificent. The palace walls are all built of concrete, making them more solid than those of Yingtian. Moreover, unlike the walls of Yingtian, these walls are like city gates, where people can patrol and guard, just like city gates.

This city gate surrounds the entire palace, protecting it, and has four palace gates.

Watchtowers were built in every direction, overlooking the entire palace and ensuring that assassins had no chance.

now.

On the watchtower of the North Gate Palace Wall.

Zhu Ying stood with his hands behind his back, with An Tong, the Vice Minister of Works, behind him.

Under Zhu Ying's gaze, the entire palace was laid out before him, completely visible.

In terms of layout.

The layout was still based on that of the Imperial Palace of Emperor Ōten.

Even the Fengtian Hall, Wenyuan Pavilion, and Cining Palace—everything in those inner palaces—is a one-to-one replica.

However, it occupies a much larger area.

but.

Although concrete was used, the architecture of the entire palace was still mainly in the style of Han Chinese architecture, except for the palace walls.

Inside this palace.

It has two layers of defense.

The first layer is the outermost palace gate that surrounds the entire palace.

The second is the palace gate of the inner palace.

“An Qing.”

"You did well."

"You deserve much credit for the fact that this palace was built so perfectly and on such a grand scale."

Zhu Ying turned his head and praised An Tong.

now.

Zhu Ying's gaze wasn't limited to looking at the palace from this watchtower; high above, golden eagles were surveying the entire palace from above.

Naturally, he saw everything in the palace.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Highness."

"Your Highness has entrusted me with the important task of building the new capital. I have not failed Your Highness's trust, and that is enough," An Tong said excitedly.

"Having traveled alone along the way, I can see that the inner city of the new capital is also well-constructed."

"It should be completely completed in another year and a half."

"I still entrust this task to you completely. If you want people, I will give you people; if you want money, I will give you money."

"As long as you can perfect the new capital, I will remember your great contribution," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

"Your Highness, I will certainly not fail in your trust," An Tong replied solemnly.

Zhu Ying nodded and said no more.

Industry specializing in surgery.

Zhu Ying didn't understand much about the establishment of the capital or these planning matters.

Again.

Leave professional matters to professionals.

Zhu Ying will not interfere.

At this moment!

"Report."

"Your Majesty."

"All the generals have arrived."

Liu Lei strode up to the palace gate and respectfully reported.

"Yes," Zhu Ying nodded in response.

Then he said to An Tong, "An Qing, I'm entrusting Xindu to you."

"After I have settled the military and political affairs here, I will return to Yingtian."

An Tong immediately bowed deeply: "Your subject obeys."

Not a moment.

The former Prince Yan's residence.

The current residence of the Crown Prince!
In the main hall.

The four generals, Lan Yu, Xu Huizu, Chang Mao, and Li Jinglong, have all arrived.

Also present were Fu Youde, who was appointed by Zhu Yuanzhang to be in charge of expanding the northern frontier, and Guo Ying, who was originally stationed in Liaodong.

Zhu Ying walked quickly from outside the palace.

"Your Highness, we pay our respects."

All the generals in the hall bowed to Zhu Yingyi.

"No gift."

Zhu Ying waved his hand and strode to the main seat.

"Thank you, Your Highness," the generals said in unison.

"Just tell me about the troop movements," Zhu Ying said directly. "Your Highness."

"All the soldiers of the main battle battalion have been transferred back to Beiping Prefecture."

“Currently, the Tatar lands are being guarded by border troops and county soldiers from several prefectures, including the former Beiping Prefecture and Daning Prefecture, who are controlling various strongholds. This is being personally directed and arranged by the Duke of Ying,” Lan Yu stepped forward and respectfully reported.

Fu Youde immediately stepped forward and said, "Regarding the garrison of troops in the Northern Frontier XJ region, the main focus is on the defense of strongholds. Just as Your Highness arranged before, a stronghold is set up next to each tribe, and the troops are stationed according to the population of the tribe. 150,000 troops have been mobilized from the Northern Frontier region to garrison, which is sufficient."

"I will personally guard the former Tatar royal court and oversee military affairs."

Hear this!

Zhu Ying smiled and said, "With the old general personally guarding the area, I have nothing to worry about."

"However, in addition to the internal troubles of the Tatars, we also need to be careful of the Oirats and the Uriyangkhai, especially the Oirats. We need to maintain a tight defense in the border areas. Although they are afraid of our Great Ming now, I am also worried that they will resort to desperate measures."

"Our Great Ming Dynasty has expanded its territory so much this time that it will take time to govern it."

Fu Youde immediately nodded: "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I understand."

"Anyway."

"I entrust the military affairs of this newly added territory entirely to the old general."

“In the event of a battle, General, there is no need to report everything. I have never doubted the generals who command the troops,” Zhu Ying said to Fu Youde with great seriousness.

Fu Youde also bowed solemnly: "This old minister will certainly not fail Your Highness's trust."

Obviously.

Zhu Ying's words pleased Fu Youde and made him feel genuine trust.

With an army of over 100,000, they have absolute military control over the newly expanded territory.

This is not something that an ordinary powerful ruler can completely relinquish.

but.

Zhu Ying, however, trusted him completely.

This is an immense act of kindness and power.

"And the Tartars north of Liaodong, although they have not been completely pacified yet, are easier to deal with than the Tartars."

"General Guo, you should also pay attention to this matter. I have granted you permission to move the troops stationed in Liaodong. They will also be stationed at strongholds, using military methods," Zhu Ying said slowly.

"Now, in the newly opened territory of Tatars, His Highness has bestowed grace upon us, granting pastures and distributing land."

"I wonder if this national policy will also be implemented in these three Tartar tribes in the future?" Guo Ying asked tentatively.

While in Liaodong, Guo Ying had already noticed that Zhu Ying disliked the three Tartar tribes very much, even to the point of loathing them.

Just to be on the safe side, Guo Ying still wanted to ask a few questions.

"The fields and pastures will naturally be divided."

"In accordance with the imperial policy, land is state-owned, and commoners only have the right to cultivate it."

"but……"

Zhu Ying pondered for a moment, his face showing a coldness: "The Tartars' taxes are eight out of ten."

Hearing the figure of eight out of ten taxes.

The generals inside the hall were all taken aback.

This is an unprecedentedly high tax rate in the current tax system of the Ming Dynasty.

Even if they have their own farmland to cultivate and pastures to graze, the taxes they will have to pay in the future will be very high, and they may only be able to barely survive.

and this.

It was Zhu's way of dealing with these Tartars that led the Tartar court in history to set a tax rate of thirty-three taels of silver for the Han Chinese. No matter how hard they worked, their annual income was always thirty taels, and they would always be in debt. They could only barely survive by continuing to work.

and this.

That's exactly what Zhu Ying wanted to do for them.

Let them live, let them work their whole lives.

Repay the other person with his own way.

"Your subject understands." Guo Ying nodded immediately.

Even if these foreign enemies were included, Guo Ying would naturally not plead for them.

In the current Hongwu court of the Ming Dynasty, there are not many pedantic people. Even the self-proclaimed benevolent Duke Yansheng of the North dared not criticize the Northern Expedition.

If he dares.

His position as Duke Yansheng will be abolished in the future.

After all.

The Ming Dynasty no longer needs the existence of the Duke Yansheng.

It's just a mascot; it doesn't really serve any great purpose.

future.

Zhu Yingye will make a move sooner or later.

It is useless to keep such people who have cultivated their virtues through generations.

"Because of the delays in the war in the northern border region, the reorganization of the main combat battalion has been delayed. Now that the end of the year is approaching, this matter will be temporarily put on hold and will continue to be reorganized next year."

"The soldiers have endured a long and arduous campaign. In addition to the rewards for these past few days, there is also the issue of compensation for the wounded and injured. This matter must be settled as soon as possible and reported to the Ministry of War."

"There are also rewards based on military merit, with those who make contributions being promoted."

"This matter is of utmost importance," Zhu Ying said in a deep voice.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, we will do our utmost to supervise this matter."

The generals responded in unison.

Regarding this matter.

They certainly wouldn't dare to be negligent.

Now everyone in the world knows how much Zhu Ying values ​​the army and how much favor he bestows upon soldiers. Such a matter is something no one would dare to delay.

after that.

Zhu Ying then explained all the matters concerning the northern frontier, including military and political affairs.

Until everything is said.

"Everyone."

"Since ancient times, it has been easier to conquer the world than to govern it."

"Moreover, this is an unprecedented expansion of our Great Ming Dynasty's northern borders, which is of great significance."

"To fully integrate this newly expanded territory into the Ming Dynasty, the military and government must work together."

"I hope that in the near future, the Tatars, the Tartars, will completely submit to the Ming Dynasty," Zhu Ying said solemnly.

"Your Highness, we swear to support your decision to the death."

The generals shouted in unison.

……

Time flies!
We have now reached the coldest period of winter.

but.

The strength of the Ming Dynasty is now vastly different from what it used to be.

As winter approached, the Ministry of Revenue had already allocated various winter supplies and distributed them to prefectures and counties throughout the country.

People could purchase charcoal and other items to keep warm by presenting their household registration.

Apart from that.

Because many official roads were converted into concrete ramps, the transportation of supplies became more timely.

Half a month had passed since Zhu Ying handed over military and political affairs in Beiping Prefecture.

Outside Yingtian City.

A cold wind was blowing, and snowflakes were even falling.

The entire city of Yingtian was transformed into a snow-covered landscape.

But in such a cold winter, the area outside Yingtian City was unusually bustling.

There was no snow on the official road.

Moreover, countless people gathered on both sides of the official road. Even though some were shivering from the cold, they were still waiting.

The Imperial Guards personally escorted the official road to prevent any trouble and to protect civilians from the severe cold.

Obviously.

Today is different.

And at the city gate.

The current emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, the current crown prince, Zhu Biao, and a child a few years old were waiting at the city gate. This child was Zhu Ying's eldest son, Zhu Wenxi, who was also the heir apparent of the Ming Dynasty.

Given such a grand occasion, it is obvious.

This means that the current Crown Prince Zhu Xiong Ying is about to return.

"Look."

"They're coming from afar."

"His Highness the Crown Prince has finally returned."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is a hero of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"He pacified the Tatars, wiped out the Tartars, and expanded the territory. He is undoubtedly the number one in martial virtue in our Great Ming Dynasty."

"With His Highness the Crown Prince in power, our Great Ming Dynasty will surely prosper. Today, the Crown Prince has returned, and we should respectfully welcome him."

"Yes."

"I came here specifically to welcome His Highness the Crown Prince's triumphant return."

"..."

(End of this chapter)