Chapter 54: Zhu Yunwen's Determination

Therefore, Zhu Yunwen knows about railways, but he doesn't know much. The specific impact on the railway is not very clear.

Ding Xian also knows this. He could have told Zhu Yunwen about these things very early. But he selectively cooperated with Fang Xiaoru, just to point out some, not to tell everything. The reason is also very simple, Ding Xian is waiting for the opportunity.

After all, if I said it before, even if Zhu Yunwen had some reactions, he wouldn't be filial to the other party.

Between Zhu Yunwen and Fang Xiaoru, there was originally an estrangement. It's just that these estrangements are deeper.

Ding Xian wanted to wait for a time to ignite Zhu Yunwen's anger.

Now is the time.

Ding Xian unceremoniously summarized the various aspects of the railway, the most important of which is the military, and said: "Beijing is already building a railway from Beijing to Shaanxi. Even if this railway is not repaired to Shaanxi, but only to Datong, Beijing's logistical consumption will be reduced by more than half. That is, for every foot of the railway, Beijing's logistical consumption is reduced by hundreds of taels. If the railway goes straight to Shaanxi, then Beijing will not consume more to fight in Shaanxi than in Hebei. That's what Beijing feels is the key to beating us."

Zhu Yunwen is calm as if he is a sculpture.

Ding Xian knelt on the ground and didn't dare to get up.

With his understanding of Zhu Yunwen, now Zhu Yunwen is already on the verge of breaking out.

Yes, Zhu Yunwen is lenient on the outside and jealous on the inside, and follows Zhu Yuanzhang everywhere. But what Zhu Yuanzhang can do is something that he can't do at all. He has actually been holding his breath on the various methods that the ministers have done to him.

Now this breath has reached a critical point.

In the final analysis, Fang Xiaoru and Fu Youde are different.

Fu Youde's basic plate is very hard. To put it mildly, if Fu Youde is really angry, he can rebel. Success or unsuccess is one thing, whether or not you have the ability is another, Fu Youde defected to Beijing, and the so-called northern defense line immediately disappeared.

Therefore, Zhu Yunwen's patience with Fu Youde from his previous actions to his current endurance is essentially a respect for Fu Youde's strength.

And Fang Xiaoru seems to have a very high status in the court, and he is the head of the dragon heroes and the leader of the civil officials. But Fang Xiaoru didn't have a knife handle in his hand. When Zhu Yunwen first ascended the throne, he needed Fang Xiaoru to stabilize the situation for him.

But that's no longer the case.

Now Zhu Yunwen has sat down in the situation.

Although Fang Xiaoru is useful, it is only useful. It's not optional. Otherwise, Zhu Yunwen would not have moved the other party's filial piety. It's just weighing the pros and cons.

Therefore, Fu Youde let Zhu Yunwen eat deflated, and Zhu Yunwen had to endure it, but Fang Xiaoru was not like this. It's just that Fang Xiaoru has always been very respectful, and he doesn't have the idea of opposing Zhu Yunwen in major matters. Even concealing the matter of the railway, it is difficult to say that Fang Xiaoru did it deliberately.

It is very likely that Fang Xiaoru deliberately avoided this matter, and the people below understood his mind and suppressed this matter. I didn't think it was a big deal, and I didn't think about hiding it for so long. Look at the book

But now nothing is used.

Zhu Yunwen's shock and fear of the railway were transferred to Fang Xiaoru in an instant. It's anger, and it's not just anger.

Zhu Yunwen has been by Zhu Yuanzhang's side for several years, and Zhu Yunwen has some political ability. is even much stronger than Zhu Yunwen's ability in history. Naturally, he understood the role of the railway.

It's not just a military role, it's more of a political role.

Not to mention anything else, why are the two capitals and thirteen provinces in Daming Pass only so big? It's not because it's only so big, but as a feudal dynasty, it's only able to maintain such a large territory. No matter how big it is, it can't rule directly.

The war against Annam in the early Ming Dynasty is an example, many people in the Ming Dynasty said that if Zhang Fu was allowed to follow the example of the Mu family at that time, there would not be so many things, and Zhang Fu could also have a good death.

This shows that the loss of Jiaozhi by the Ming Dynasty is not a military problem. It's a political one.

whereas

As soon as the railway came out, the boundaries of Daming's external expansion were broken at once.

It is not limited to the original pass.

As for the benefits of other things, the material transfer aspect. Not to mention. In short, the emergence of the railway had a very profound impact on the Ming court. Zhu Yunwen simply felt that this world was different.

His first instinct was disbelief.

Felt like someone was lying to him.

But after thinking about it seriously, I have to admit that no one dares to lie about such a thing.

Immediately I felt scared that Beijing could do such a thing, but Nanjing could not do it. What he had to deal with was definitely not the passivity of a northwestern strategy, because land transportation was too expensive, and such a situation was applicable in most places in the entire north. That is to say, in the whole north, Nanjing is not as good as Beijing in terms of transportation. The whole north will be passive.

Unless the battle is on the Yangtze River, Nanjing's transportation efficiency may be comparable to Beijing's.

If it really comes to that time, it will be to the point where you want to be a northern and southern dynasty, but you can't get it.

How could Zhu Yunwen not be afraid? He was terrified.

After all, he knew that it was impossible for him and Zhu Xiongying to coexist, and two people could only live one. Zhu Xiongying's victory means that he will die.

His fear and anger were all angry with Fang Xiaoru. At the same time, Zhu Yunwen also determined one thing, that is, what kind of sage learning. It's not as good as He Xi's new learning. In order to survive, in order to win, he must use the most decisive means to advance the change.

Otherwise, victory is simply impossible.

If Fu Youde gave Zhu Yunwen his advice before, Zhu Yunwen would still be suspicious. Now, Zhu Yunwen is convinced. Nanjing has fallen behind Beijing in all respects. Don't make changes. Only wait for death.

How do you express a resolute attitude?

Naturally, let the people of the world see the means against the opponents.

Zhu Yunwen is much more ruthless than Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao and Fang Xiaoru are also teachers and friends, and their feelings are complicated, and one of the reasons why Zhu Biao resists changing the law in his heart is that he can't bear to attack his mentors and friends. But Zhu Yunwen doesn't have this idea, from this point of view, Zhu Yunwen is much more ruthless than Zhu Biaoxin.

"Smack" Zhu Yunwen got up angrily and slammed all the things on the table on the ground, he said angrily, "Fang Xiaoru deserves to die."

Ding Xian knelt on the ground. After a long while, the crackling sound passed. Only then did I hear Zhu Yunwen say, "Master Ding."

Ding Xian immediately said, "The minister is here."

Zhu Yunwen said: "What Beijing has, we must also have, and it is impossible to hand over the management of the surname Fang in this world." It's just that the first auxiliary is the most important in the world, and it cannot be changed suddenly. Do you understand?"

Ding Xian said, "The minister understands, and the minister will go and prepare."

Zhu Yunwen said: "When the war in the northwest is stabilized, it will be almost over."

Ding Xian was ecstatic in his heart. Under one person, above tens of thousands of people, it was finally his turn.

Zhu Yunwen's meaning, how could Ding Xian not understand.

The preparations that Zhu Yunwen said are two preparations. The first preparation is the new law. Zhu Yunwen has decided to change his appearance. This has been clearly demonstrated. And the candidate is Ding Xian. Ding Xian must be ready to take the position.

After Ding Xian ascended to the throne, he must do what Beijing has, and Nanjing must have it.

The second preparation is the transmutation.

You can't ask Zhu Yunwen to take action in person and replace Fang Xiaoru. The emperor should not be overly involved in such a thing, since Zhu Yunwen has allowed Ding Xian to take the throne, this is already the greatest support for Ding Xian.

The rest is up to Ding Xian himself.

Ding Xian had to find a way to replace Fang Xiaoru by himself.

And time was given, after the situation in the northwest stabilized.

The war situation in the northwest was a surprise for Nanjing. I didn't think that there would be a lot of things going on without a stable center to make such adjustments. Fang Xiaoru is now stepping down, and within a month or two, it is impossible to straighten out the internal court.

This affects front-line operations.

That's why, Ding Xian had to deal with Fang Xiaoru only after the war in the northwest stabilized.

But no matter what, Fang Xiaoru's fate has been decided. He must have ended badly. In this way, the people of the world can see that Zhu Yunwen's determination to change the law can implement the new law as quickly as possible.

It's too late.