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Chapter 748 Geography

Although Yang Reform didn't know much about how to survey and survey maps, he was a master who could make demands. After making demands, he waited for the results. He chatted with Tang Ruowang and Li Tianjing for a long time before letting them go back.

During the chat, Yang Reform learned a lot about the map of the Ming Dynasty, which was quite a gain.

It is not that the Ming Dynasty did not edit maps. Since the founding of the country, it has begun the work of compiling geographical records. After 200 years of development, it has accumulated a lot of experience in surveying, mapping, and making maps. It is also similar to Western cartography. Experience confirms each other. The emergence of maps of such a high standard as "Kun Yu Wan Guo Quan Tu" is not weak in terms of the actual level of cartography. Therefore, although Yang Reform's requirements for new maps are somewhat high, they are actually not. It's not too much, and it's not intended to be drawn in a purely "overhead" way. In fact, there are traces to be found.

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Regarding the emperor's new move, there was a lot of discussion among the ruling and opposition parties.

"I heard that Your Majesty is going to revise the will again..." The officials who were originally in the court meeting were currently free because the emperor was late.The officials gathered together in twos and threes, talking about the new trends in the court today. The most talked about was the Human Altar, but recently, the emperor's practice of geography has become a hot topic.

"That's right! This time, I don't know what His Majesty is thinking of, but suddenly he wants to practice geography..."

"...Didn't you say that the Altar of Humanity is going to be built? Why is the Altar of Humanity not yet completed, and you are busy repairing Geography?" Someone asked in confusion.

"...Let me tell you! Your Majesty has never been aimless. I am afraid that the revision of geographical records this time is not just for the simple purpose of compiling geographical records..." Some officials immediately said this, because of their usual understanding of the emperor. , This kind of speculation is indeed very marketable. Once it is said, it will immediately get the approval of the people around it.No one believed that the emperor had nothing to do to study geography when he was full. This matter will definitely be pointed out in the future, but he doesn't know what the emperor's current action is pointing to.

"...This statement is true. The compilation of geography is a huge project, which requires countless human and financial resources. I heard that His Majesty's requirements this time are very high, even a little harsh. So, I am afraid that His Majesty will not only It’s because it’s so simple to build the will, I’m afraid it means something else..." The officials chatted in twos and threes.

Guessing the emperor's intentions has become a passion for many people.

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"Master Ge, what do you think of His Majesty's sudden decision to revise his will?" Several officials surrounded Han Yu, and one of them asked.

Han Yu pondered for a while, and then said: "Of course there is something to point...".

"...Dare to ask what Elder Ge refers to when he refers to something..."

"...Yes! I would like to ask Mr. Ge to enlighten me..." The officials surrounding Han Yu immediately flattered and asked.

"What is His Majesty most concerned about now?" Han Yu thought for a while and asked back.

"Old Huige, what His Majesty cares about now is the Human Altar, and the war outside the pass. Could it be that they are all related to these two?" An official guessed.

"...Could it be that His Majesty really thinks that the geographical atlas is not very detailed and has misled the command of the war, so it is necessary to rebuild the geographical records? But now that the eastern captives are about to be pacified, it is too late to rebuild the geographical records now. Some?" Another official guessed.

"No, it shouldn't be a war. The Eastern Captives outside the pass are already at the end of the road. There is no need for His Majesty to spend so much energy on doing this for an Eastern Captive. It should not be this matter..." Some officials immediately denied this statement.

Several officials looked at Han Yu, hoping that Han Yu would give a more convincing answer. Everyone knows that the emperor will not be aimless. Now that he has made an action, he will naturally point it out. It means to figure it out, make some preparations in advance, so that you can take action before the emperor, and you can benefit from the emperor's big moves in the future.

"I'm afraid this matter is indeed related to the war, but it is more definitely related to the altar of humanity..." Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Han Yu said.His news has always been much better than that of ordinary people, and inside information is not something that ordinary ministers can have, and his words are generally more reliable.Han Yu is also more confident, because when the emperor wants to do something, sometimes he will give some instructions in advance, and these words are a very important source of information.

"It really has something to do with the war? Mr. Ge, no way, my Ming Dynasty's national power is in full swing, who else would dare to act presumptuously in front of my Daming?" Some officials asked in disbelief.

"Elder Ge, what does it have to do with the altar of humanity?" Some people are not very concerned about military issues, but the altar of humanity.

Han Yu smiled slightly, stroked his beard non-stop, but didn't talk to him, with a profound appearance.

"I would like to ask the old man to clarify the confusion..." Several officials flattered.

Just as he was speaking, he heard "Your Majesty is here", which shocked the discussion of the ministers.

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After bowing and saluting, today's court meeting will begin.

"I'm a bit late today... so I'm sorry first..." Yang Reform said first.

All the ministers said they dare not.

"Is there anything to play today?" Yang Reform asked.

Shi Fenglai was the first to stand up and said two unimportant things.

The ministers also paid attention to it, but they didn't get too entangled in these insignificant matters.

After Shi Feng had finished speaking, an official stood up and said, "I would like to report to Your Majesty, there is something I don't understand, please express it clearly..."

"Oh, what's the matter?" Yang Reform asked.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I heard rumors in the capital today that His Majesty intends to rebuild Geography. I wonder if it is true?" the official asked.After the official finished asking, all the ministers in the first hall looked at Yang Reform.

Yang Reform secretly laughed a few times, your sense of smell is quite good, and I have been quite successful in putting this bait.

"This matter, but there is this matter. I feel that the error of the geographical atlas is still too large, which will lead to misjudgment of the military situation. Without a precise and accurate map, there is no basis for making a sand table, which is very inconvenient. ,...Han Qing's family, if I remember correctly, I haven't studied the geography of Ming Dynasty for many years, right? It's always been useful..." Yang Reform said.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is indeed the case. I have compiled the geography of the Ming Dynasty since the founding of the country. It is called "The Unification of the Ming Dynasty". However, this record is not very accurate and there are many mistakes. Later, it was added and revised, and it was slightly better, but it was still not precise..." Han Yu immediately stood up and replied.

"That's right! My official geographical records compiled by the Ming Dynasty have countless errors, are full of loopholes, and are basically unusable. Now there is a precise and accurate map like "Kun Yu Wan Guo Quan Tu". The Geographical Chronicles I ordered are miserable and shabby. I feel that, taking advantage of my ability now, I still have to rework this Geographical Chronicle...Since I want to revise it, I must repair it well, at least not better than "Kun Yu Wan Guo Quan Tu" Poor, otherwise, I am a dignified man, and the kingdom of heaven can't afford to lose that face..." Yang Reform said.

"Your Majesty's words are very true..." Seeing the emperor say this, Han Yu immediately accepted the words and agreed.

This court is indeed relatively active, or maybe it is Yang Reform's habit, no matter what, there are always people who oppose it.

"Report to Your Majesty, I think it's inappropriate." As soon as Han Yu's words fell, someone stood up to object.

"Oh, what's wrong?" Yang Reform asked.

"Your Majesty, revising geography has always been a huge expense. Think twice, Your Majesty..." the minister said, but he couldn't come up with any reason, so he could only talk about it. In fact, the emperor is not short of money now. The reason is the same as not saying.

"I know that the Ministry of Households doesn't have much money, so I paid for this money..." Yang Reform said.

The official shrank his head, and it was as he thought, the emperor would say that, since the emperor said so, then his work will be done, and the rest is not his business, his most important thing I still want to show my attitude and show my existence.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I believe that the geography compiled by my official Ming Dynasty is indeed full of loopholes and unusable. Compared with today's exquisite geographical atlases, it is really shabby. It is really incomparable. It is really necessary to revise it. ..." On this issue, Shi Fenglai quickly stood up and spoke for the emperor. The revision of geography, this thing, was done by almost every emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The issue of compiling geography has always been a matter of great importance to every emperor. Therefore, it is not a big deal for the actual emperor to re-draw the map and revise the geography, and there is no need to fight again. This is the emperor's right.

"Well, that's right... I'm really planning to re-map the map, re-draw up a rule for surveying and mapping maps, and map out more detailed and accurate maps, so as to surpass the current finer and more accurate maps. Solemn..., I am still inquiring about this matter, how to do it, I have to ask clearly..." Yang Reform said.

None of the ministers really intended to stop the emperor from compiling geography, but were more concerned about the meaning behind the emperor's revision of geography.But the emperor talked for a long time, but he didn't reveal anything about what was implied in this matter, which made many ministers very anxious.

There was nothing else to do with this small meeting, and after such a matter was easily settled, it also dispersed.The thoughts of all the ministers are not on the government, but on what is the purpose of rebuilding the geography here.

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The court meeting was dispersed.

There are still many people around Han Yu, begging Han Yu to give some clarification. Now there are different opinions on this matter. If you don't get accurate information, you will miss a very important opportunity to invest first.

"Ge Lao, Ge Lao, you are always so kind, please explain to your subordinates, what's going on here?..." An official flattered him very much.

Han Yu had a smile on his face. If he hadn't received the emperor's "pointing", he might not have been so clear about this matter. After getting the emperor's pointing, then looking at the gap between these people and the emperor, it was too obvious .

"Master Ge, it's not that your Majesty wants to take advantage of the rebuilding of geography to measure the acres of land in the world..." An official expressed his inner thoughts.

"No, no..." Han Yu, who knew the inside story, laughed immediately after hearing this.

"...Your Majesty may not be in the mood to do this matter of clearing up the acres of land. Even if you really clear up the acres of land in the world, how much more tax can you charge? Does Your Majesty care about it? Your Majesty has many ways to gather wealth. Yes, His Majesty disdains such thankless things..." Han Yu said with a smile.It is not surprising to have this kind of thinking. Officials all over the world have tampered with the fields and are taking advantage of the court. It is natural to be afraid that the emperor will clean up the fields, but Han Yu knows that the emperor will never offend the world just to collect a few more stones. With so many people, the emperor may not be interested in the tax revenue that has been cleared.

(End of this chapter)