Chapter 413: The Best Way to Expand Han Territory: Build Bridges and Pave Roads

The pattern of the world was as early as when Qin Shi Huang swept the six countries and leveled the hundred Yue.

It's already settled.

After all, most places are very suitable for farming.

And the later dynasties will develop these wild lands little by little.

With the blood and sweat of I don't know how many people, it was completely included in the category of Han soil.

This is also the reason why later dynasties received more taxes.

When Zhu Bai heard this, he immediately drew inferences: "In that case, when my Ming Dynasty thoroughly educates the land of Yungui, won't there be a large area of traditional Han land." ”

You must know that because of the Great Song Dynasty, the land of Yungui was once out of the control of the Han family.

If it weren't for the sudden rise of the Ming Dynasty, they drove away the brutal and unkind Northern Yuan and swept away the rebellious army of Yungui.

He also sent Mujiayong Town to the land of Yunnan, completely cutting off the disobedience of many Tusi.

I am afraid that such a large piece of land will be separated from China like Annan.

"As I said, the land of the Han family will change over time."

Lin Che gave Zhu Bai a look of praise.

Then he pointed to the outline map of the Great Song Dynasty just drawn.

Snorted and said: "If the emperor of the Han family in the current dynasty fights for strength, then the land of the Han family will continue to expand." ”

"But if it's as weak as the Great Song Dynasty, the so-called homeland is just a horse farm for foreign races."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang does have big problems in some decisions.

But with his ability to subdue the territory of Shanhaiguan and other places that had been lost since Shi Jingtang.

It was once again included in the scope of the Han family.

With such merits, it is enough to counteract his bad decisions.

"Sir, it's easy for the Han family to have less land, but how can you make it more?"

When Zhu Bai heard Lin Che take the Great Song Dynasty as an example, he couldn't help but ask: "Can we only wait for a few hundred years as you said, and wait until this place is suitable for cultivation, and then the imperial court will develop it?" ”

Zhu Yuanzhang and others in the secret room also concentrated their spirits.

After they heard the theory of the limits of the empire's territory just now, they all had a feeling of sudden enlightenment.

They also understand why many former dynasties first threw money to appease the frontier issue.

Instead of directly gathering a large army and pacifying the unsubsistors here.

In the past, although they also had it, it was similar to the concept of pacifying the rebels and sending troops to exterminate them.

But it's just a copy of the old wisdom of the previous dynasty. I know it, but I don't know why.

Under Lin Che's teaching, Zhu Yuanzhang and others had a more thorough understanding of the territorial issue.

At the same time, he is more and more concerned about how to expand the homeland of the Han Dynasty.

Lin Che next door faced Zhu Bai's expectant gaze.

The answer was given directly: "This matter is simple, but in four words, it is to build bridges and pave roads." ”

"Huh?"

Zhu Bai didn't quite understand.

Exploring the Han soil, how to build bridges and pave roads.

"Have you forgotten so quickly that I just said the limit of domination?"

Lin Che pointed with his index finger, and the map drawn with wine on the table was not yet dry.

He coughed and said: "Back then, the Qin army swept through the Six Kingdoms, in addition to the military merit system that made the soldiers fearless of death, plus a more advanced military system and weapons. ”

"The biggest reason is that wherever the Qin Dynasty fights, it will build the Qin Straight Road."

"Whether it is marching or transporting grain from this road, it will improve the efficiency very much, and the loss of grain will be less than that of the six countries."

In ancient times, the fortress was relied on for victory.

The speed of the march means that you can be one step ahead of the enemy and occupy the advantageous terrain.

Seize the opportunity to win.

Second, the loss of the food fleet is less than that of other countries, which means that the army can support it for a longer time.

These two formed the cornerstone of the Qin army, which swept the world that year.

Simply looked at the two students.

After telling about the role of the Lower Qin Straight Road, Lin Che couldn't help but sigh and said: "It's a pity, since the Qin Dynasty, no one has built a military highway like this. ”

"Even the so-called official road is just a matter of forbearance and repair."

"I never thought about whether this road was the best way forward after the changes of the times."

Including the official road of the Ming Dynasty, as Lin Che said, it is just tinkering with the road of the previous dynasty.

No one thought at all to plan a new road that would be more passable.

Zhu Bai reluctantly understood what Lin Che meant by 'highway'.

But some disagreed with his words: "Sir, it takes a lot of money to build roads, if you don't repair the old roads." ”

"And as you said, create a 'Ming Straight Road' in the territory of the Ming Dynasty."

"I'm afraid the imperial court doesn't know how much money it will cost, and how many people's bones have returned home."

Listening to Zhu Bai's nonsense, Lin Che did not refute, but followed his words and said with a smile: "Haha, you are right, it costs a lot of money to build a new road. ”

"If it weren't for the Ming Dynasty, there were talented economic talents like Liu Sanwu and Fu Youwen."

"I'm afraid that Emperor Hongwu's several northern expeditions and expeditions to Mobei will collapse the finances of the Ming Dynasty."

"But these people can solve the problem of military spending, but because of the limitation of their vision, they don't know how to find money to build roads."

As soon as these words came out, the two broken children here didn't react at all.

Liu Sanwu, who was in a nervous mood in the secret room next door, was overflowing before hearing Lin Che mention that he was excited.

He never thought that he and Fu Youwen were just trying their best to maintain that Daming's finances would not collapse.

can get Lin Che, such a high evaluation.

You must know that in the eyes of everyone now, Lin Che is no different from an immortal.

And in his mouth, it seems that he has crossed the Qin Emperor and Han Wu, as well as Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.

Although Emperor Hongwu of today's dynasty has been praised by the people, he has been scolded a lot of words.

But he, Liu Sanwu, appeared in Lin Che's mouth for the first time and was highly praised.

This made Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao feel like they had picked up a treasure.

Liu Sanwu himself directly regarded Lin Che as a confidant.

I can't wait to climb over the wall now, Bai Linche as a teacher, and make up for his missing 'vision'.

After being shocked, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately took Liu Sanwu's hand.

began to buy people's hearts, and said: "Liu Aiqing, for so many years, you have been in charge of the court's finances, it is really hard, let..."

A classic picture of a gentleman and a minister is about to be staged.

Lin Che, who was next door, seemed to suddenly think of something funny, and added: "You just said wrong, if the Holy Lord wants to cultivate the 'Ming Straight Path' today."

"According to Liu Sanwu's character, he does beg for bones, but he is not a deserter, but wants to retreat as an advance and admonish."

"But according to His Majesty's style, he will definitely be imprisoned in a fit of rage, just like the previous empty seal case."

(End of chapter)