After talking about this topic, Zhu Yuan thought about it for a while, and knelt down solemnly again: "Ancestor, Yuan'er still has something to advise. ”

No way.

You can't look solemn without kneeling.

Even if you don't mention the identities of the two emperors and queens, in fact, there is a difference of hundreds of years, and it is understandable for the younger generation to kneel to the elders.

Lao Zhu, who was happy for Zhu Yuan's various knowledge, saw him kneeling down again, and hurriedly raised his hand to help: "Get up, get up quickly, if you have something to say, why do you kneel down at every turn?" ”

Ma was also a little surprised, and was curious about what Zhu Yuan planned to advise.

Zhu Yuan didn't get up, but just stepped forward and said, "Ancestor, Yuan'er thinks that you have been too distracted by me recently. Yuan'er said that my knowledge cannot be done in a day or two, or even a year or two, but needs decades to be slowly figured out. The top priority of the ancestors lies in the southern expedition and the northern expedition. The ancestor put more thoughts on these two things. If we can't pacify the Central Plains and restore our China, no matter how many ideas we have in our minds, they will only be like a castle in the air, and we can't fully implement it. Yuan'er, please think twice. ”

After saying that, he looked at it again.

This is exhortation, but it is also selfish.

If you come like this every day, you can't stand it!

You can't use the donkeys of the production team like this, right?

Zhu Yuan's words, not to mention Lao Zhu, even Ma's gaze at Zhu Yuan has changed, and he has softened a lot unconsciously. To be able to say such a thing under the grace of her husband, no matter what, it is impossible for him to be a courtier.

Of course, Lao Zhu is a person who can hear the good things better, he got up directly, went around the round table and pulled Zhu Yuan up, didn't know what to say for a while, and gently patted Zhu Yuan on the shoulder, and then said: "Yuan'er, I remember what you said, think about it recently...... I really need to reflect on it, I'm too anxious. I am very relieved that you can say this, don't you...... What more do you want, tell me, and I will reward you? ”

Zhu Yuan was pressed by Lao Zhu to sit down again, and when he saw that he was also sitting directly beside him, he shook his head and said, "Ancestor, Yuan'er...... You've given enough, and you don't have much to want. Thinking about it, he added: "If there is a need in the future, Yuan'er will definitely not be polite to the ancestors." ”

It's dangerous.

I almost said that I was already a person who had lived two lifetimes.

After living for two lifetimes, Zhu Yuan has experienced everything and enjoyed everything, whether it is material or spiritual, he really doesn't have any too strong desires.

Seeing that Lao Zhu looked both relieved and emotional, Zhu Yuan could only take the initiative to find a topic again: "Ancestor, although I just said it, but you have come here today, is there anything else you want to ask Yuan'er?" ”

Judging from the previous details, Zhu Yuan didn't think that the emperor and queen just came to see him.

Lao Zhu came back to his senses, nodded and said, "There is one piece." ”

As he spoke, he mentioned the matter of transporting grain, and finally added: "Before Liu Ji proposed the method of leading the Yellow River to help transport, it has been implemented, but now the Yellow River is in a dry period, and the improvement is limited." Xu Da's recent letters have mentioned the transportation of grain, and the people of Shandong have only experienced the chaos of the army, because the grain road is not smooth, the court can not provide relief, and it is necessary to levy some grain and grass on the spot, I think about it is uneasy. You talked to Xu Da about curing pornography at the beginning, and I thought, do you have a better way? ”

Zhu Yuan thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "If you want to solve this matter, you can only requisition and send people to completely dredge the canal, but there are priorities, the Quartet has not yet been calmed, if tens of thousands of hundreds of thousands of people are gathered to repair the river, not to mention the consumption, once someone secretly provokes, I am afraid that there will be chaos again." Therefore, both the canal and the Yellow River can only be treated as a symptom in the next few years, and temporary repairs will be made in emergency areas. If you want to overhaul it, you have to wait at least three years. ”

Lao Zhu was not too disappointed when he heard Zhu Yuan say this, and he was once again pleased with his judgment of the twenty-third grandson on the current situation.

The beginning of the troubled times was not the sentence of Han Shantong after Emperor Zhizheng gathered 150,000 people to repair the Yellow River, 'Mo Dao Shiren has one eye, instigating the Yellow River to rebel in the world'.

Therefore, it seems that this canal can only be used improvised.

Zhu Yuan remembered one thing: "Ancestor, I happen to remember that day you discussed with the ministers, and you also talked about shipping?" ”

Lao Zhu nodded.

Then he briefly introduced his recent understanding of shipping.

Finally, he said: "It's too dangerous, it's too dangerous, I'm afraid the gains outweigh the losses." ”

Zhu Yuan only felt confused, got up and took a pen and paper from the bookcase, briefly drew the mainland coastline in his memory, and said to the old Zhu beside him: "Ancestor, as far as I know, even from Fujian to Shandong, the coastline is at most 5,000 miles, even if it goes around a little, it cannot be as long as 13,000 miles." Zhedong is closer to Shandong, saying that 2,000 miles is more, and there are no 5,000 miles. ”

Because he knew that Zhu Yuan was fine, Lao Zhu heard him say this, and his eyes suddenly widened: "According to what you said, who are coaxing me?" ”

Seeing that the old Zhu was angry, Zhu Yuan thought for a while, and quickly shook his head: "Ancestor, no." Well...... I understand, it's still ...... this era" Speaking of this, Zhu Yuan immediately stopped, glanced at Ma, who was also listening intently, and changed his wording slightly: "...... There is still a lack of accurate measurement methods, and everyone can only judge by feeling, and it will be said that it is thousands of miles away. ”

Because the two men were talking about business, Ma Shi had been listening quietly and did not interject, noticing Zhu Yuan's gaze, she was puzzled in her heart, and pondered, but she didn't find anything wrong.

Lao Zhu thought about it, nodded in approval, and was discouraged.

Yesterday, Zhu Yuan talked about the geography of the world, what kind of 'earth' everyone is in at the moment, the diameter is only 80,000 li, think about the simple world map he brought back to the palace, and a little memory can also find that from Fujian to Shandong, it is impossible to have 13,000 li, 5,000 li at most.

Zhu Yuan saw that Lao Zhu understood, and said: "As for drifting along the way, such a big loss...... Yuan'er didn't see it in person, and he didn't dare to talk nonsense......"

Saying this, after a short period of consideration, Zhu Yuan looked at Lao Zhu: "Ancestor, why don't you go to Mingzhou in person and help Ancestor plan the shipping matter?" ”

Before Zhu Yuan finished speaking, Lao Zhu had already shook his head: "Your body is just right, how can you travel far, no, absolutely not." ”

Lao Zhu said, remembering the "Book of Heaven" again.

Since the parents and sons have been on a trip to Shaanxi, they have ...... How could he let this happen again?

Zhu Yuan also insisted, and re-signaled the simple map he had just drawn: "Ancestor, if you run around on land, Yuan'er's body is really unbearable, even if your ancestor drives me, I won't go." But from Jinling to Mingzhou, down the river, and then across Hangzhou Bay, all the way is a waterway, and there is no risk, so it is no problem for me. Yuan'er came to Jinling from Shandong, and his health was much worse than at this time, so he also came......"

Lao Zhu waved his hand and interrupted: "It's the same when you give advice in Jinling. ”

Zhu Yuan shook his head and said: "It's different, ancestor, Yuan'er doesn't want to be the Zhao Kuo who talks on paper." If you don't see it on the spot, you can command indiscriminately thousands of miles away, and it is likely that something bad will happen. In addition, since Yuan'er arrived in Jinling, he has not made an inch, and he has been awarded the title of Zhengsanpin Hanlin Bachelor by his ancestors, and the ministers will inevitably criticize ......"

"Who dare, I ......"

Zhu Yuan replied: "Ancestor, I don't really care, but I really want to do something." Do you remember the three things I told you that night? ”

Zhu Yuanzhang paused and nodded slightly.

Zhu Yuan said: "Both 'taxation' and 'firearms' need to be done slowly. But the last thing is to 'open the sea', and now is an opportunity. Yuan'er felt that with the help of this sea transportation of grain, he could take the opportunity to establish the Ming Navy. Ancestors, according to my plan yesterday, the navy will be more important than the army in the future, and if the ancestors want a thousand years of prosperity, this navy must also be one of the foundations of the prosperous era. Although my Ming Navy is the strongest in the world, the Navy and the Navy are actually two branches of the military, and everyone doesn't understand what to do about the Navy, only I know a little bit. Therefore, this matter really belongs to me, and I have to go this way sooner or later. ”

After listening to Zhu Yuan's words, when it came to the thousand-year-old foundation, Lao Zhu's attitude was slightly loosened, but he still said: "Since it can be early or late, why don't you continue to cultivate your body?" ”

Zhu Yuan shook his head: "Ancestor, Yuan'er has been cultivating for these days, and he has no heart disease, in fact, there is no big problem." It's just that this body is naturally weak and impatient, which may not be changed, but working two or three hours a day is still no problem. ”

Zhu Yuan's words fell, and Ma, who was listening, looked puzzled.

Secret trouble?

Lao Zhu fell into a deep groan, unconsciously held Zhu Yuan's little hand, and after a while, finally said: "When you arrive in Mingzhou, you are never allowed to go to the sea in person, at most you are only allowed to go to the beach to see." ”

Zhu Yuan nodded: "I promise." ”

Lao Zhu said again: "Let Tang He do the specific affairs, and then ......"

Zhu Yuan also remembered that Lao Zhu had just mentioned that he planned to transfer the southern general Tang and the north to return to Mingzhou, specifically responsible for transporting grain by sea, and interrupted at this time: "Ancestor, can you change someone?" ”

Lao Zhu looked puzzled.

Zhu Yuan said: "Ancestor, I don't know Master Tang well, huh...... I think Hua Gaohua is quite suitable. ”

After a long conversation yesterday, Lao Zhu had already planned to let Hua Gao retire. Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuan wanted to take Hua Gao out again.

couldn't help laughing: "This doesn't match what you thought yesterday?" ”

Zhu Yuan also smiled and said: "Yuan'er's mind hasn't changed, it's just that Huada has retired...... It's a little early, indeed. It's better to let him work for another three years, wait for the world to calm down, and let his ancestors be crowned heroes, and then let him retire with the title of scenery. In addition, it is also selfishness. I don't know about the temperament of Lord Tang, but to establish a navy, Yuan'er hopes to take my opinion as the mainstay. In comparison, since the people of Huada are not motivated, they are willing to cooperate with me, I will plan, he will do things, and the two are suitable. Moreover, the navy is extremely important to my Ming Dynasty, and if the Huada people do not take power, they will be able to hand it over to their ancestors more smoothly in the future. ”

Lao Zhu listened to Zhu Yuan's arguments, nodded again and again, but said again: "I have the right idea, but the rammer, and the ability to shirk is also good, and I can't force ......."

Zhu Yuan said: "As long as the ancestors agree, the matter of convincing Huada can be left to me." ”

Lao Zhu was interested: "What are you going to do?" ”

"The ancestor just sealed me as a deputy envoy of the Tai Hospital yesterday," Zhu Yuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "It just so happens that I know where the fate of Huada people is." ”

Lao Zhu understood when he thought about it.

almost laughed, and quickly shook his head: "You ...... can't deceive and tease him, he is over fifty years old and has not yet had a son and a half daughter, and he is also a poor man. ”

Zhu Yuan said: "Yuan'er doesn't understand medicine, but he does know some other things, and he may be able to help Huada people see what his problem is." This kind of thing, Yuan'er won't be joking. ”

Confirming that Zhu Yuan didn't talk nonsense, Lao Zhu nodded slightly, and said, "I said it before...... Oh, and the soup and the change to Hua Gao, it's up to you to say the item. Furthermore, since you are to take on this matter, you should also have a military position. It just so happened that Qingyang came to me the day before yesterday and didn't want Huang Chen, the commander of the horse, to serve as the commander of Mingzhouwei, so I transferred him to Huai'anwei. The vacant commander of the Mingzhou Guard is also the third product, you can do it. ”

Captain of the Horse...... Princess Qingyang?

Zhu Yuan was curious about the names of the two people mentioned by Lao Zhu, and quickly reacted, it should be the daughter left by Lao Zhu's brother, after all, Lao Zhu's eldest daughter will not marry Li Shanchang's son until a few years later, which he happens to remember.

Without asking more, Zhu Yuan thought about it a little and nodded.

Since they hope to establish the Ming Navy according to their own ideas, there should indeed be a group of people who can directly command.

As for whether it can convince the public, will it be messed up...... Anyway, the sky is falling, and there is a tall person next to him.

So he nodded in agreement.

Lao Zhu said again: "In this case, do you have any other needs, do you mention them together?" ”

Zhu Yuan shook his head and said: "The ancestor mentioned it temporarily, and Yuan'er couldn't think of more for a while. Well...... Ancestor, what I will do in the future may be contrary to the current perception and cause criticism. If the ancestor trusts Yuan'er, I want to ask for the power to act cheaply. Ancestor, is the kind of folk drama in the people's favorite joke, the minister of the Qin sent down to the people with the sword of Shang Fang, and encountered corrupt officials and corrupt officials who oppressed the good, but they could first cut it and then play, and asked for the people's life. ”

Lao Zhu didn't remember that there was such a joke in the folk drama, but he also understood it, thought about it and said: "If you are outside, you must act cheaply." What do you say...... Shang Fang sword, how the sword can cut people, I remember that I still left a simple knife used in the early war, and Ming'er asked people to bring it to you. If someone doesn't listen to your orders, they will be cut directly, and there is no need to report it. ”

Zhu Yuan: "......"

From 'Shang Fang Sword' to 'A Park Knife', this style has dropped too much!

complained a little, but Zhu Yuan still accepted it.

After all, it is the Pu knife used by His Majesty the Emperor!

The matter was settled, and he continued to talk about some details, Lao Zhu saw that Zhu Yuan's face began to appear tired, and was about to take the initiative to get up, but he remembered something again, and turned to Ma Shi with a smile: "The lady is curious why I made you the deputy envoy of the Tai Hospital, Yuan'er, you can tell her?" ”

Zhu Yuan didn't know why, but since Lao Zhu asked, after thinking for a while, he turned to Ma Shi and said: "Niangniang, it just so happens that Yuan'er will sort out a list of precautions for daily diet and daily life in the near future, and each of them will roughly explain the reason." These things also have to be handled by the mother, and when the time comes, the mother will be able to understand the general idea of Yuan'er after reading this note. If you think the entries are reasonable, you can implement them, but if you think they are unreasonable, or you can't understand them, you can wait for Yuan'er to return from Mingzhou, and then explain to you in person. ”

Today, after watching Zhu Yuan's various performances throughout the whole process, Ma Shi didn't think that this young man would be a traitor who bewitched the king, and even thought that it would ...... That's great, too.

Therefore, he no longer has too many scruples about the post of deputy envoy of Zhu Yuan's Natai Hospital.

Such a child will never mess around.

Hearing Zhu Yuan say this, Ma smiled and nodded: "I heard you say a lot, I'm also curious, just your body, pay more attention, take your time, don't rush anything." ”

Zhu Yuan nodded yes.

Seeing that his wife was gone, Lao Zhu got up.

Zhu Yuan sent the emperor out of the hall, and was just told by Lao Zhu to let him stay, thinking about it, he called Lao Zhu again, and said: "Ancestor, there is still one thing about Yuan'er." ”

Lao Zhu stopped patiently: "What's the matter, what do you think of?" ”

Zhu Yuan said: "Regarding my return of the field, ancestors, Yuan'er should lead by example, but he is unwilling to be harsh on others. Therefore, please don't talk about it with others. There is also Yulu, and the ancestral reward that Yuan'er has received has been enough for a few years, plus that business. Therefore, please ask the ancestors to set a hundred officials in the future, and then give it according to the system, there is no need for it now. ”

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, there was no too clear salary system for 100 officials, but a model of vocational fields, that is, rewarding 100 officials with land to collect rent for money. The ten hectares of land that Zhu Yuan first got were actually similar to this.

Mention these to avoid attracting hatred.

Isn't everyone an official pursuing a wife and a good field, you say you don't want it, you don't want it, let everyone do it?

And also......

Zhu Yuan knows how exaggerated the salary that Lao Zhu set for the clan in the early years of Hongwu, if he is given another annual salary of 10,000 stones, he will be higher than the prime minister in the future, what does everyone think?

Old Zhu is familiar with the world, Zhu Yuan said this, and he quickly understood, just smiled and nodded in agreement, this time he didn't even think about Zhu Yuan's 'slippery' in his heart.

Such a nice child, there is slippery.

It's decent!