Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 317

Zhu Houzhao immediately became interested in Tang Bohu's thoughts, and said with a smile: "Then let's hear it."

"Your Highness, the Ming Dynasty is vast, and the south of the Yangtze River is a fertile land, rich in products, and the people's lives are relatively rich. But the northwest is different. The northwest is bitter and cold, and the people's life is difficult." Tang Bohu saw Zhu Houzhao's interest, and quickly said: "The minister is in the northwest. At that time, I thought hard about it, and the differences in the regions of Jiangnan and Northwest caused the different situations of Jiangnan and Northwest.”

"The land in the northwest is barren, the weather is cold, and the products are not plentiful. It stands to reason that the imperial court can move the people inward, and go wherever is good."

"But no, not only can't the people move inward, but they have to immigrate to the border, otherwise the Northwest is empty, and the grassland tartars will take advantage of it. Although the Northwest is bitter and cold and the products are not abundant, it is a place that my Ming cannot give up. It's just that , even if the imperial court forcibly confiscated the people in Shibian, the people will run back by themselves, after all, it is too bitter there."

Zhu Hou took care of Tang Bohu and was very satisfied.This is how an official should think and behave.

"I have investigated the activities of the people in the Northwest in detail over the years, and found that there were a lot of people in the Northwest before, and the people were willing to live in the Northwest, but at that time the court was still paying for food, and a large number of merchants were farming in the Northwest. The common people live well." Speaking of this, Tang Bohu sighed: "The common people don't ask for much, they just eat their clothes."

"As long as they have enough food and warm clothes, these people are willing to live in the Northwest, even in the bitter cold of the Northwest."

Zhu Houzhao nodded, leaned back and leaned on the back of the chair, and then said with a smile: "Aiqing really thinks a lot, that's good. If the officials of the Ming Dynasty are like Aiqing, they should be less flattering and less sympathetic. Ingratiate yourself, put your mind on political affairs, why should I worry about being unhappy? Okay, let’s continue, Bengong, listen.”

"Thank you for your compliment, Your Highness." Tang Bohu hurriedly bowed his thanks before continuing: "Northwest is a land that the imperial court cannot give up, but to raise the northwest requires the efforts of several provinces, and the imperial court cannot bear it."

"Even if the imperial court is willing to spend this effort to keep the Northwest stable, the people still live a very hard life. If there is a slight natural disaster or man-made disaster, the people in the Northwest will not be able to survive, and there is a danger of turmoil." Tang Bohu's face was very heavy. , as if he had seen all of these things: "I have been thinking about this every day, and even stayed in the Northwest for more than two years. It is true that I have sorted out some ideas, but it is still not enough."

Zhu Houzhao looked at Tang Bohu in a little shock. This idea, this vision, and this bearing already had the meaning of being a great official in the frontier.

"You're already fine." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, the expression on his face was full of appreciation: "Actually, I'm thinking about it too, but I'm thinking farther ahead."

Immediately, Zhu Houzhao said to Liu Jin who was beside him, "Go and get the Northwest map of my palace."

Naturally, Liu Jin didn't dare to be negligent, and quickly brought the map of the northwest to Zhu Houzhao, and quickly spread it on the desk.

Tang Bohu didn't know what His Royal Highness asked the map to do, but he still hurriedly stood over it.

Glancing at the unfolded map, Tang Bohu looked up at Zhu Houzhao in shock.

This map is obviously used frequently, and there are many places on it that are linked. Obviously, His Royal Highness is not lying when he says that he thinks about the Northwest!
"This is Fengzhou Beach." Zhu Houzhao pointed to a place on the map, and then said to Tang Bohu.

"Wang Shouren made a surprise attack on Fengzhoutan and killed Huozhai. When he came back, Wang Shouren reported to me that Fengzhoutan is rich in water and grass. It can not only herd horses but also cultivate. I plan to build a city here."

As he spoke, Zhu Houzhao tapped the position of Fengzhou Beach a few times vigorously, and then recited: "Chilechuan, under the Yin Mountain. The sky is like a dome, covering the four fields. The sky is blue and the wild is vast. The wind blows the grass and sees the cows. sheep."

Tang Bohu didn't expect His Royal Highness to build a city in Fengzhoutan. This is a huge place!The key is to have money?After building the city, can you afford it?

"After the Fengzhoutan city was built, the vast grassland between Fengzhoutan and Guyuan came into my Ming Dynasty. Here is the Hetao. Although it can't farm land, it can herd horses and sheep. The palace plans to build a wool spinning factory in Guyuan. It’s for weaving plush.” Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, “We also need to build a canning factory.”

"This woolen mill official knows that the plush material in Liaodong sells very well, and the price is also high, which is rare." Tang Bohu said quickly: "But what is this can?"

When Zhu Houzhao heard Tang Bohu's words, he laughed immediately, turned around and said to Liu Jin, "Go and get a can for Wang Aiqing."

Liu Jin quickly bowed and backed out, quickly brought a can of food over, and then opened the can and placed it in front of Tang Bohu.

This is a round glass jar with red pieces of meat inside. It smells delicious and looks very good, which makes people move their index fingers.

Tang Bohu looked up at Zhu Houzhao, and said in disbelief, "Is this meat?"

"Beef." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Beef from the grassland, I won't tell you how to make it. It's too complicated. You can try it."

After speaking, Zhu Houzhao made a gesture of please.

Tang Bohu picked up the chopsticks that Liu Jin had already prepared, picked up a piece of beef and put it in his mouth. After chewing a few times, the smell of meat filled his mouth.

Tang Bohu quickly swallowed the meat in his mouth, and said, "It's delicious!"

"This kind of canned meat can be stored for several months without spoiling." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, "Take some back when you leave."

After this kind of canned food was developed from glass, Zhu Houzhao asked people to study it, but the effect has not been very good. You must know that the canned food of later generations has been very well sterilized and vented, so that the canned food can be preserved for three years.

Daming didn’t have that technology. Sterilization can be done by high-temperature steaming, but exhausting is not enough, and sealing is not good, so it can only be stored for a few months.

"Can it be kept for a few months?" Tang Bohu's eyes widened suddenly, he looked up at the map on the table, and said, "In this way, the Northwest Grassland is a source of income!"

"With the woolen mill and the cannery, the common people will have a place to make money." Tang Bohu became more excited as he spoke.

Zhu Houzhao had a different expression, looked at Tang Bohu and said, "Without agriculture, there is no stability, and without business, there is no wealth. If this land in the northwest wants to attract more people and more people, this alone is not enough."

While speaking, Zhu Houzhao made gestures on the map, and then said: "After Fengzhou built the city, the road to the west of Ming Dynasty was swept away, and trade can be carried out to the west, and maybe the Silk Road can be re-opened."

(End of this chapter)