Chapter 104: Preparation for the Relocation of the Capital

He Xi came back to his senses and found that Zhu Yuanzhang was watching him. Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Do you understand? ”

If He Xi had just come to Daming, he might not have understood that Zhu Yuanzhang could play this big game of chess, but at this moment, under Zhu Yuanzhang's teaching, he would not have been Wuxia Ameng for a long time. Immediately nodded and said; "Erchen understands."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It's good if you understand. The burden on your shoulders is heavy. First of all, Liaodong can supply at least 4 million stone of grain from Beijing to Beijing a year. You should know the number. ”

He Xi secretly complained bitterly, so the grain output of the entire Liaodong today may not be four million stones. This is not a few times, but at least ten times, because to supply four million stone grain to Beijing, then at least Liaodong must produce one or two million stone grain. For man eats. You can't let the people below go hungry and hand over their rations.

That's forcing people to rebel.

But He Xi understands the importance of four million stones.

He Xi said: "This is the number of Cao Yun. ”

Yes, Caoyun.

Zhu Yuanzhang is already deducing the possibility of the future struggle for power between Beijing and the south, and after thinking about it, he feels that Cao Yun is a key point in any case. Whether it's by sea or by water. All of them pinned the food security of Beijing on the south.

In the future, in the midst of political disputes, it will be very passive.

What? Ministers won't be so bottomless?

The dirtiest places in the world, one is the court hall and the other is the green building. We must not overestimate the brutal forms of future struggles.

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally wanted to clear mines.

Therefore, he is so supportive of Liaodong. Guy knew that the future of the Northeast would be a big granary. With this big granary, Beijing will be even more tough on the south.

However, He Xi still has confidence in this matter.

There are two reasons for this, the first is Goryeo. That is, there is also a large amount of fertile land in the southern part of the Chaoxian Peninsula.

As far as the Imperial Court Peninsula itself is concerned, it is natural that there are many mountains and few fields. However, rice is abundant in many places in the southern part of the peninsula. Although it is said that there is not enough food to eat on the Chao-Xian Peninsula in later generations, it is related to the number of population, and now the entire Northeast, the three provinces of the Northeast, the Outer Northeast, and the Chao-Xian Peninsula. Combined, there are not 10 million people.

Add to that the fact that the population is always on the move. There will definitely be a surplus of grain on the Chaoxian Peninsula.

This will give Liaodong some help.

Second, it is to provide 4 million stone of grain, which may not be all produced locally.

In the mid-to-late Ming Dynasty, Jiangnan still bore a large amount of grain taxes, but they all purchased grain from Huguang. He Xi can also do this. Coupled with the convenience of shipping, it can be purchased not only from Jiangnan, from Liangguang, but also from Annam and Nanyang Governor's Palace.

Of course. External procurement is just a supplement. If He Xi didn't have enough grain in his hands, it would be easy to be controlled.

When the grain production in the northeast is insufficient, it may not be impossible to do some means, but it is not a long-term solution.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Second, it is the strategic security of Beijing. Mongolia must be dismembered. Mobei must be conquered. I won't let you do this alone. However, when you go north in the future, you probably can't count on the south, so you have to be mentally prepared. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang's words are not without reason.

What is the biggest disadvantage of the North? It's strategic security.

If Mongolia is there, Beijing is only two or three hundred miles away from the battle line. Two or three hundred miles, if it is in the water town south of the Yangtze River, it may be a natural danger that cannot be crossed. But in the north, especially in the steppes, it is a day or two journey at most. So the only ones that Daming can defend are those few levels. Even if there are some cities outside the fortress, if the enemy really wants to bypass them.

That's pretty easy, too.

So, if Beijing-Beijing is in danger, then don't talk about anything else.

It's easier to be passive.

He Xi secretly complained in his heart, because he found out that he was in Liaodong, and he was afraid that he would have to support two wars at the same time. One was the battle of Blue Jade against Japan. The other one is the battle to sweep away Mobei. It's a bit too much of a burden.

Zhu Yuanzhang regarded him as a golden hand. It seems that all of a sudden, a lot of materials can be conjured.

He Xi said: "Erchen do his best. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It's not about doing your best, it's about what you must do." Even if I don't admit it, I'm old. Last year, several times when I was reviewing the recitals, I fell asleep. Something that has been done before. Can't remember at all. You can't be reminded of it. So, if you can't pick up this burden. Our business will always be in vain. ”

In Liaodong, Zhu Yuanzhang experienced a fierce ideological struggle. Many things were churning in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind. Daming Jiangshan, Prince, Future. Right now. But everything Zhu Yuanzhang saw. Finally made up his mind.

That is, Da Ming can't go the old way. The law of dynastic cycles must not be repeated.

He didn't know if this road would work, as if he had rebelled back then, and he hadn't thought about whether he would win.

But Zhu Yuanzhang never lacked courage.

Although the choice of the future heir, Zhu Yuanzhang has not yet been completely sorted out. But there is one thing, which has been determined. That is, after his death, He Xi must be the one with special powers. As for things further away, Zhu Yuanzhang can't see it anymore.

He Xi didn't know at the moment that Zhu Yuanzhang was in a state of mind when he said this. By the time he really understood, the Great Tomorrow would already be another world.

However, the more he saw in this era. The more pity there is in my heart, the more a fire is lit. The more I want to do something.

For antiquity, many people saw poetry elegantly. He Xi saw women who had no clothes to wear and could only hide in a haystack. Some people saw the idyll, but He Xi saw the flood and drought locust plague, and some people saw the exquisite artwork that could not be reproduced by future generations. He Xi saw the people plowing with wood.

What He Xi thought in his heart:

As long as I do something, they can live better.

Why didn't I do it?

Life is only 30,000 days. If I had to spend the next 20,000 days with one thing, I would choose this one thing.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "In the next few years, you don't have to worry about the affairs in the south. Do your own thing. For all things in the Northeast, there is the right to cut first and then play. Including sapphire below, you can do it. ”

Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang untied the long sword from his body and said, "This is the long sword I used when I started the army. It has long been rebuilt, although it is not as sharp as the sword it is today. But it's also a thought in my heart. It is given to you today, and it has already been filed in the DPRK. You're the last vassal king with it. There is also a chance to explain in front of me. ”

He Xi was excited in his heart, so that he could almost be free from checks and balances in the entire Northeast. Single-mindedly to build the world in his heart.

At this moment, someone suddenly came in a hurry from the bottom of the mountain and knelt down a hundred meters away.

Zhu Yuanzhang beckoned, and this person dared to come in, and then handed over the two letters.

Zhu Yuanzhang opened it and looked at it, suddenly stunned, sighed, and said, "Li Shanchang is dead." ”

He Xi also had some thoughts about Li Shanchang's death in his heart. But at the moment did not dare to expose it.

In Zhu Yuanzhang's heart, his mood is very complicated. His lifelong friendship with Li Shanchang flashed in his heart. There is nostalgia and hatred. Now there was only one sigh. Zhu Yuanzhang muttered: "The golden cup is drunk together, and the white blade is not forgiving." That's a good sentence. It's really mine. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang then said: "Order." ”

Immediately two secretaries and supervisors came from afar and knelt on the ground. Open the Four Treasures of the Study. Spread on a large stone.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "The Ministry of Rites and Rites will deal with the affairs of the Han Guogong and let Li Qi be the heir of the Han Guogong." After the expiration of the period of filial piety, he was transferred to the command of the Duke of Song in Beiping. ”

He Xi suddenly thought in his heart. It seems that the founding of the six dukes, except for Xu Da, Tang and the two Zhu Yuanzhang irons, are now in Beiping, which is not a coincidence.

The secretary and supervisor listened to Zhu Yuanzhang's words and wrote beautiful calligraphy on the uneven stones. Not affected at all.

Zhu Yuanzhang then read another letter. After he saw it, he first chuckled, and then laughed, but in this laughter, there was no slightest smile, but a killing intent permeated. said: "I really think that Zhu is old and can't lift a knife?" Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang said to He Xi: "I thought I could get together with you for a while longer, but now it seems that it can't be done." ”

He Xi immediately asked, "What's wrong?" ”