Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

A few days later, Zhu Tao learned from Shen Wan'er that Gao Qi was fined three months' salary, a small punishment and a big punishment.

At the same time, because of the board, he was more restrained than usual, and he became more rigorous in doing things at the same time.

In fact, Zhu Tao knew it in his heart, but he couldn't say much. This Gao Qi also had some meanings in his mind as a survivor of the late Yuan Dynasty. Although he became an official, he was somewhat dissatisfied with Zhu Yuanzhang in his heart.

However, after this slap in the face, he will naturally be educated by reality, and then learn to be smarter.

Now, what Zhu Tao cares more about is nothing else, but the development of new crops, because his fertile fields in Huaxiang Village have almost been reclaimed, and as long as there are new seeds, new experiments can be carried out.

From the disaster victims fleeing to the outskirts of Beijing, to the price increase in Shaanxi famine, although they were all resolved quickly, it shows that food is still a big problem now.

It has been 12 years since the establishment of the Ming Dynasty. Although Lao Zhu worked hard, he was still doing reconstruction work on the basis of the war at the end of the Yuan Dynasty.

If we can fill up all the granaries in Daming's treasury, it is not enough to rely solely on the storage and promotion of potatoes. To make full use of the land, there must be a crop that can grow on any land, and the yield must be high. .

When Zhu Tao was worrying, he actually signed in and sold black beans that day, which made him clap his hands and laugh, and come to whatever he thinks.

This black bean is a good thing. The yield per mu can reach nearly two thousand catties. It is also rich in nutrients, with a strong vitamin and fat content. It can be eaten by humans or fed to horses.

The most important thing is that it doesn't need to be so delicate to choose the land at all, and it can be planted even in extremely cold places without being affected at all.

Thinking of this, he immediately called Old Tang over and asked, "Old Tang, how is the development of the experimental field at Huaxiang Village?"

Old Tang was about to report this matter, when he saw Zhu Tao asking, he said with great vigor.

"Master, even if you don't ask, I was just about to talk about it. Now the houses over there have already been built, and the workers can get their wages on time. They are very motivated, and the experimental field has already been prepared. Now, the greenhouse has been set up, as long as we find the right seeds, we can start anytime.”

Zhu Tao was naturally not worried about Old Tang's ability to handle affairs.

Therefore, he can rest assured that he can hand over these things to Old Tang, and he only needs to make a plan.

"Old Tang, these are the black bean seeds I just developed. You have to plant them right now. They must be carefully cultivated. Maybe they will be of great use in the future."

Old Tang asked some more about the specific situation of black soybean planting, and then took orders to leave.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was discussing with the important officials of the six ministries and nine ministers about attacking the Northeast.

Unexpectedly, regarding this idea, these officials even expressed their opposition with one voice, including Liu Bowen who had just recovered from illness.

After recuperating in Zhu Tao's private hospital for a period of time, Liu Bowen officially returned to court, and now he has fully recovered.

As the chief minister of the court, Liu Bowen's opinion is of course very important, and the reason for his opposition is very simple.

"Your Majesty, I think that the Northeast is an extremely cold place, and it is barren and barren. Even if we take it down, there is no point in it. Instead, we have to divide our troops to garrison and relocate the people. It is really a futile effort."

As soon as Liu Bowen's words came out of his mouth, the courtiers echoed one after another, and Song Lian also followed up with the words.

"Your Majesty, I think what Master Liu said is very reasonable. I don't agree with sending troops to the northeast, and even if the land over there is conquered, it will be impossible to grow food at all because of the weather. At that time, we will consume a huge amount of national power just by raising troops. , the gain outweighs the loss."

Two of the three chief assistants objected. Zhu Yuanzhang was annoyed, but he had to give them face, so he had to suppress his anger and ask.

"If you have any other opinions, why don't you express them and discuss them together?"

According to Zhu Yuanzhang's meaning, if there is an important minister from the six ministries and nine ministers who comes out to refute, then he has at least theoretical supporters.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang is an iron-fisted emperor, since he has established a cabinet discussion system, he has to save some face for the cabinet chief assistant.

At this time, he suddenly thought of his son Zhu Tao, so he waved his hand and said to the courtiers present.

"We're a little tired today. I'll be concerned about this tomorrow. You go back and think about it carefully, and then go to Zhen's South Study Room tomorrow afternoon to continue the discussion. Let's go."

After the dynasty was dispersed, Zhu Yuanzhang came to Zhujiazhuang alone with no entourage.

Seeing his displeasure again, Zhu Tao sighed and stepped forward to ask.

"Father, did you encounter something unsatisfactory outside, tell me and let the boy forgive you."

Somehow, every time Zhu Yuanzhang came to Zhuangshang and saw Zhu Tao, his spirit could be completely relaxed, because this adopted son could always provide him with different surprises.

Zhu Yuanzhang heaved a long sigh and said, "Tao'er, although father is only a vain duke of the rich country, he still has some right to consult. Today, the emperor wants to conquer the northeast, but the six ministers and nine ministers of the court are against it. It makes the emperor a little unhappy."

Zhu Tao was a little puzzled. He looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked, "Father, the emperor is not happy. What does this have to do with you? You are not the one who opposes him?"

"Hey, the emperor has made up his mind to send troops to the Northeast, but everyone is against it. They all say that the Northeast is a barren land. The weather is extremely cold, and the land is difficult to grow crops. Dividing troops to garrison will only increase the consumption of the pass! Dad, this Although Fu Guogong is only a vain noble, but if the emperor asks about it, I can't object, if I don't object, what can I do?"

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Tao was not surprised, he just said.

"Northeast is a key strategic point, and we really can't just say no to it!"

After hearing Zhu Tao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed at first. Judging from Zhu Tao's reaction, it showed that he at least agreed to send troops to the Northeast, and there must be a good solution.

So Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Tao'er, don't worry, just speak slowly if you have anything to say. If you have any good ideas, it can be regarded as a reassurance for my father. It won't be a mess when the emperor asks something, and don't know anything."

Zhu Tao nodded, and said: "The land of Liaodong can be regarded as the gate of Ming Dynasty, and it lives next to Korea and other countries. If Liaodong is abandoned, wouldn't the country be opened?"