The seventh year of Yongle, December, the winter solstice.

This year, a lot has happened.

Yongle Emperor Zhu Di left Donghai Mansion in August, set up Donghai Mansion Mansion, controlled Donghai Prefecture counties, and sent two military generals, Qiu Fu and Tan Yuan, to guard the town.

The others returned to Beiping.

After coming back, there was a rebellion in Annan, Mu Sheng's conquest of Jianding failed, begging for reinforcements, Zhu Di and Zhang Fupei recruited the deputy general Yin Chong as the chief military officer, Qingyuan waited for Wang You as the deputy, and sent 47,000 troops from Nangi Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Huguang, Guangdong, Guangxi and other guards to Jiaozhi, together with Mu Sheng, worked together to conquer Jianding, which was very smooth.

In addition, there are many miscellaneous little things, which are ignored.

And the most striking thing is that Zheng He was ordered to go to the West for the third time with a huge iron wheel.

Because of the giant ship, Zheng He went to the West faster and farther than the normal historical line.

When he first went to the West, he had already arrived at the port of Xinzhou in Champong, then sailed south to Java, went west to Manraka, and arrived in Ceylon via Aru, Sumatra, and Nanhuli.

The second time, after arriving in Indonesia, Zheng He brought special products and animals from all over the world, known as the Heavenly Dynasty, so that the kings of those small countries came to pay tribute and show their national prestige.

Every time the direction of going to sea is different, the third time, that is, this time, Zheng He has already taken the giant ship, using Donghai Mansion as a springboard, and directly headed east.

According to the world map given by Li Xiao, Zheng He crossed the Pacific Ocean, set foot on the American continent earlier than Columbus, and discovered the existence of Indians.

After investigation, Zheng He found that the Indians were of the yellow race, some similar to the northern Mongol race, their civilization was very backward, and they were still in a very primitive society, existing in the form of tribes.

Both agriculture and animal husbandry are very backward, the production capacity is extremely low, and most of them live by hunting.

Not only Zheng He, but also the generals and soldiers brought by Zheng He have a strong interest in this continent.

However, the local Indians did not have a good impression of these outsiders, and immediately initiated an expulsion, because of the language barrier, they could not communicate well, and the first conflict broke out.

The result was obvious: the Indians, who had never even seen a horse, found that they could fight on horseback, coming and going like the wind.

Not to mention that Zheng He's troops are also equipped with the most advanced weapon in the world at the moment, flintlock pistols.

Zheng He only sent a cavalry of twenty people, and he could easily defeat the tens of thousands of Indian warriors united by several tribes.

These inhabited and backward natives simply cannot compete with them.

After the 5,000 soldiers that Zheng He brought to sea landed on this continent, he scattered and sent them out to draw more detailed maps and records of the local climate conditions, so that they could be brought back to the Holy Lord to see.

In a month, Zheng He sorted out the documents on the topography and climate of this continent.

After watching it, Zheng He's whole person became excited.

What a magical land this is, born to farm.

It's simply the Jiangnan of overseas.

After a rough estimate, Zheng He got a data that there should be 280,000 mu of cultivated land here, and now Daming only has 80,000 mu of arable land, which is 200,000 mu more than Daming.

The most important thing is that the land here is fertile and gentle, and the real super-large plains are very easy to open up.

Definitely a great place to farm and produce.

The ancients had a very great dedication to farming and grain, and Zheng He was no exception, he could also think with his eyes closed that once he brought the news back to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di, then this place would belong to the Ming Dynasty.

The local natives here, for Da Ming, are simply weak and ridiculous, and vulnerable.

It is absolutely possible to get such a wonderful land without much effort.

After this thought arose, Zheng He immediately took action, sent ten generals, and left 3,000 soldiers to establish a city base here, and he drove back to restore his life.

By the way, Zheng He also caught a few cougars, short-tailed crocodiles, and a few bald eagles and brought them back, intending to dedicate them to Zhu Di.

When Zheng He returned to the dynasty, Li Xiao also embarked on the road back to Beiping.

"A lot has happened this year."

Li Xiao was sitting in the No. 1 private room of the train returning to Beiping at this time, looking at the information in his hand.

This information was sent by his intelligence services.

Looking at what happened in the Ming Dynasty this year, there are many things, in addition to solving a few rebellions, there are also a few disasters, a series of fragmentary things, Li Xiao didn't pay much attention to it, just a glance.

He focused on Zheng He's trip to the West.

Zheng He went to the Western Ocean and opened the road to the sea in advance, which was very important, and even more important, discovered a new continent, which was a rich land.

"It seems that Zheng He has already ascended to this land."

"In other words, the pattern of the world in the future is about to change, and the Eagle Sauce Country will not be born on this continent, and this rich continent should belong to the Ming Dynasty."

"This land is very suitable for farming, you must know that the arable land area of the Eagle Sauce Country occupies one-third of the national territory, which is very exaggerated."

"In the future, the country's oil reserves will be about 34.5 billion tons, ranking 11th in the world. Natural gas reserves are about 10.4 trillion cubic meters, ranking fifth in the world. Coal reserves are about 984.2 billion tons"

"Molybdenum, trona, boron, bromine, sodium sulfate, copper, gold, cadmium, silver, yttrium, phosphorus, sulfur, rare earths. All kinds of resources are ranked in the top three, which has created a large industrial country and an agricultural country."

Thinking that the scourge of the world will not appear on the stage of history, Li Xiao couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, and Meimei took a sip of good tea.

"National teacher, what are you so happy about?"

Li Jinglong, who was sitting on the side, asked curiously.

"You'll find out soon enough."

Li Xiao smiled and sold a pass, after all, with Zhu Yuanzhang's temperament, how could he give up such a land, he must be going to set off soon. The projectile places that Zheng He passed by when he went to the West before, Zhu Yuanzhang really didn't like it.

Li Xiao said: "By the way, how is your daughter?" ”

Under Li Xiao's matchmaking, Li Jinglong's daughter Li Ruxin has married Yu Qian, and the wedding presided over by Li Xiao is in Nanjing.

It can be regarded as pulling a big backstage for Yu Qian, backed by Cao Guogong.

Li Jinglong grinned and said: "Yu Qian is really good, Ru Xin likes it very much, and it can be regarded as a matter of my heart, and thank you for the matchmaking of the national teacher, after returning to Beiping to restore my life, I will definitely prepare a banquet and generous gifts to thank the national teacher." ”

"Adult beauty." Li Xiao smiled: "Okay, I will definitely take my wife to the banquet at that time, haha."

Looking at the scenery outside the window, the heart is like an arrow.

In the Yongle Mansion in Beiping, the maids and servants of the whole house are busy, and they have been busy for a few days to clean the mansion with a new look, and Cheng Guang is shining.

The flowers and trees in the garden are carefully pruned, and the flowers compete with each other, and the scenery is pleasant as the four seasons pass.

The weather has turned cooler, and Zhu Ningyun has prepared a new quilt and cotton wool, which is drawn from this year's newly spit silk, which is as thin as cicada wings and as warm as the morning sun.

The cooks of the palace were also busy, preparing for the evening feast.

[Madame, I'm back, and I'm going to see you soon.] 】

Li Xiao was on the train, and sent a message to Ning Yun, this time, it was a year, and the emotions of meeting were brewing, waiting to break out.

[Well, but you can't go back to the house directly, you have to go to see the imperial grandfather first, I just said hello to the imperial grandfather the day before yesterday, saying that you are going back today, and the imperial grandfather must also want to see you now. Moreover, today my father will personally greet you, and it is even more difficult for you to leave directly. 】

Zhu Ningyun replied to the message, thinking about Li Xiao in everything.

said that he should not go back to the mansion first, but go to see the emperor and his father.

[Madame, I can't wait to fly back to you at once.] 】

Li Xiao also knew that he had to do this, but he still replied with a smile and teased his daughter-in-law.

[Don't make trouble, I've been waiting for so long, it's been the last half a day, can't I wait? ] You went to Nanjing this time to do business, used too much power, and gave Yu Qian the gold medal given to you by the emperor's grandfather, if you don't go to see you first, what will the emperor think? 】

[Well, knowing Mrs., or Mrs. is the most sensible]

Li Xiao replied with a smile.

The scenery outside the window has arrived in Beiping.

The train arrives at the station.

Finally arrived in Beiping.

Walking out of the train station, Li Xiao heard a familiar voice sound.

"Virtuous son-in-law—"

Outside the train station, the people had already been cleared, leaving an open place, and Zhu Di personally led the hundred officials to greet him, and this kind of treatment was enjoyed by Lan Yu last time.

"Holy!"

Li Xiao looked extremely excited, rushed over in two or three steps, the two held hands, and then Zhu Di hugged Li Xiao fiercely, unable to speak excitedly.

Such a favor is simply envious of others.

It is not only the Emperor Taishang's grace to the national teacher, but even the saints.

He is really the first person in ancient and modern times.

"Congratulations on the return of the national teacher!"

The hundred officials bowed down and said in unison.

However, Zhu Di still hugged Li Xiao, and they separated for a long time.

Zhu Gaoxu on the side couldn't find a chance to step in, and when he saw the two separated, Zhu Gaochu was thinking about going over and giving his brother-in-law a warm hug.

However, Zhu Di took Li Xiao's hand and walked in the direction of the city gate, saying as he walked: "Go, go and meet your imperial grandfather and discuss the master." ”

“.” Looking at the two people walking away, Zhu Gaoxu was a little speechless, brother-in-law, and me, didn't you see me.

It's no wonder that as soon as Li Xiao came back, Zhu Di greeted him personally, and then pulled him to Hongwu Palace.

In just over ten years, Daming has undergone earth-shattering changes.

And all of this is also thanks to his son-in-law Li Xiao, not only Beiping has changed the sky, but now Nanjing has also been successfully transformed, and the north and south of Kyoto have changed the sky.

In the future, the national strength of the Ming Dynasty will rise to an unimaginable level.

In addition to this, there is a big thing.

The discovery of the New World, how can such a thing not be exciting?

Hongwu Palace.

"Son-in-law, you're back!"

Li Xiao, who Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about, finally came back, and immediately waved his hand to let him in, and when he entered the courtyard, the eunuch brought a few chairs, and the family sat down.

Zhu Di, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu, and Zhu Gaosui were also present at the same time.

Now the changes in Nanjing City have reached Zhu Yuanzhang's ears.

Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally happy, he still remembered that he had a conversation with Li Xiao at the beginning.

At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang said: If your drastic reform touches the interests of certain strata, it will be very difficult, and they will join forces to deal with you.

And Li Xiao's answer was not afraid.

Now, he has fulfilled his promise and is a man who does what he says.

Of course, the process of this is a bit bold, and it is not allowed to exist in all dynasties, such as the blank holy decree, the sword of Shang Fang, and even the brocade guard were given to Li Xiao, and Zhu Yuanzhang's trust in Li Xiao is very high.

"Big brother, I miss you!"

Li Xiao rushed over and grabbed Zhu Yuanzhang's hand.

It's another greeting, but it's not a false feeling, but a real feeling.

Hearing the word "big brother", Zhu Di frowned slightly, good guy, I have become your nephew again.

"Nanjing's affairs, you have done a good job, you have done all the most difficult places, everyone is treated equally, even the land of the princes and marquis of the country that we have to seal, the land we have rewarded our daughter, you have collected the land."

Zhu Yuanzhang took Li Xiao's hand and said, "However, you don't dare to take the land of those vassal kings, let's help you collect it, you don't have to worry about it." Let's also let them follow your method and implement the new law in other places, and soon after, the Ming Dynasty will change, and you will be able to build a new system. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang is very satisfied with this new system, no matter how you look at it, it is impeccable.

The decree of the dynasty went straight to the end, selected talents, appointed people for use, entered industrialization, the people had enough food and clothing, and the court was rich.

Completely overthrow his previous policy of fooling the people and letting the people keep to themselves, and replace it with a completely new system.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang also weighed that the people would not have other thoughts about getting education, as long as they could live and work in peace and contentment, everyone would be willing to live in peace.

Moreover, the innovation of weapons made Zhu Di and Zhu Yuanzhang realize that cold weapons are not so strong, and the innovation of weapons is created by the emergence of talents.

The people get educated, and more talents will be created, and the court only needs to strictly control the weapons and master the weapons, and no one will be able to succeed in the rebellion in the future, and the Ming Dynasty will be immortal.

In fact, if Zhu Yuanzhang was directly asked to implement this policy from the beginning, Zhu Yuanzhang would never dare to gamble and would scoff at it.

The reason why he is so supportive is because when Zhu Yuanzhang came to Beiping, he had already been changed by Li Xiao, and it took him five years of observation to approve this policy.

Everything, no problem.

"Hmm!" Li Xiao nodded vigorously.

The vassal kings of various places are also implementing their own changes, so in the near future, the Ming Dynasty will truly enter a new era.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile: "Son-in-law, you say, whatever reward you want, we will satisfy you." ”

Li Xiao shook his head: "Imperial grandfather, the minister doesn't want any reward, he doesn't lack anything."

Zhu Di made a wink, and then said: "Son-in-law, your merits are so high, if you don't reward them, how can anyone be willing to make contributions in the future, just say it, what do you want." ”

Li Xiao showed a helpless look and said, "But. There's really nothing you need."

"Who says no?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and waved his hand.

The eunuch on the side smiled and took out the holy decree, then looked at Li Xiao and said, "Guogong, listen to the decree!" ”

When the words fell, Li Xiao, Zhu Di and others knelt down to listen to the instructions.

"Emperor Taishang's edict, Li Xiao has made meritorious contributions to the reform of the law, and rewarded the fiefdom Donghai Mansion! The treatment is the same as that of the vassal king, with armor and three guards. ”

As soon as these words came out, Li Xiao's whole person was shocked.

What?

Gave me the Tokai Mansion?

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di did plan to start the feudal system, but it was not the Ming mainland that was divided, but overseas countries.

But even so, that's the treatment of a vassal king, and only a vassal king can be divided into other countries.

In other words, he is now enjoying the treatment of a vassal king?

Li Xiao looked up flattered and looked at the Zhu family around him.

Whether it is Zhu Yuanzhang or Zhu Di, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaochu and others all showed a natural expression, and there was no sense of surprise.

And Li Xiao made it clear just now that he didn't want any reward, which made Zhu Yuanzhang more relieved and wanted to give it.

If you don't want it, I'll just give it, hehe.

Li Xiao was slightly stunned, this is a good discussion, everyone has already discussed it, and handed over the Donghai Mansion to me.

It is true that Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di have considered, Donghai Mansion is the closest to Daming, and the geographical location is also very important.

"The minister is frightened, and he deserves it!"

Li Xiao knelt down and thanked him, "The minister will live up to the emperor's grace." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, pulled Li Xiao up and said, "This is what you deserve, okay, since the reward is over, let's discuss business together!" ”

(End of chapter)