Chongzhen Chat Group

"What? King Fu is the vassal of Annan? Annan was changed to Fuguo?"

"The King of Tang has already sealed Dongwu, and Prince Fu has sealed him again. Does the court want to seal away all the vassal kings?"

"You must be ignorant. In fact, the court has already heard about this, but you haven't heard of it!"

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Here in Jiangnan, unlike other places, many people's business sense is obviously higher than that in other areas.

"There are many good opportunities in Fuguo's new construction. Who is interested? Let's go and take a look?"

"My uncle in Yunnan made a lot of money when the Tang Dynasty became a vassal. Even if it was some ordinary things in our Ming Dynasty, as long as they were sold to the Tang Dynasty and then resold back with their special products, the pure profit would be Twice as many!”

"Yes, I've also heard that the new vassal state is lacking everything!"

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In addition, there are some craftsmen who are also ready to make a move.

"Over in the Tang Dynasty, even a carpenter would be treated very well. He would be served by servants and would have no worries about food and drink!"

“Not only are there carpenters, there’s also a shortage of painters!”

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If when the Tang Kingdom was established, its influence was only in Yunnan and other nearby places, now King Fu is a vassal, and his influence is in many places. Not only in Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan, but also in the south of the Yangtze River, because of the demonstration effect of the Tang Dynasty, the news of making a lot of money spread quickly and aroused heated discussions among many people.

Salt merchants have money. Even if they are hit by the "New Salt Law", the money they made before will still be there. Now it happened that his financial path was cut off, and he was shocked by Dongchang again. After hearing the news that King Fu was leaving the feudal clan, he was immediately moved.

Many salt merchants no longer thought about how to confront the court, but instead thought about other ways to make a fortune.

There is a saying that goes well, the more money you have, the better you make money.

Things like establishing a new vassal state are full of waste, there are many opportunities, and there is a lot of money. This opportunity to make money is naturally much better than making a small fuss. As a result, the salt merchant's thoughts were diverted.

Of course, there are some salt merchants who are unwilling to give up after eating enough meat on salt. They study the "New Salt Law" and think about how they can still make money from the "New Salt Law". .

The news in Jiangnan was quickly reported to Emperor Chongzhen through the chat group. In this regard, he is relatively satisfied. In Jiangnan, the place where the "New Salt Law" is most likely to rebound, after careful preparation, no major troubles occurred in the end. Moreover, there are external things to divert attention, or this is also a way for Western countries to divert domestic conflicts through colonization.

Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen's thoughts turned to Nanyang. During last year's Haojing'ao rebellion, many Ming people were robbed. This matter cannot be forgotten. Dongchang and Jinyiwei have already been sent to Nanyang. At present, the focus of the court should also shift. Or, the next vassal king can be enfeoffed in Nanyang.

The shipyard in Tongzhou did not conduct further tests at the end of the year due to weather conditions. However, the theoretical research and the construction of hull components were not completed. For now, the method of covering wooden ships with iron and using iron sheets to insulate the wooden boards and seal the propeller part seems to be a feasible approach. In addition, some people have already mentioned that other construction methods for armored battleships can use technologies handed down from the pre-Qin period.

When he saw this statement, or because the achievement points were consumed too much, the memory of later generations became clearer and clearer. Emperor Chongzhen suddenly remembered that when later generations visited the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang, he had seen the inscriptions about Qin Dynasty carved on the wall there. Technical introduction to the copper carriage. If I remember correctly, the connection methods of components include metallurgical connection and mechanical connection.

Among them, metallurgical connections include insert casting, encapsulation casting, and cast welding. This casting and welding method also includes fusion welding, mortise and tenon combination and welding, casting, inlay and brazing, welding and copper bolt plate connection, plug-in welding and supplementary casting.

Additionally, there are mechanical connections. Including buckle and pin connection, living hinge connection, button ring connection, sub-waisted shaft connection, taper fitting connection, riveting, bent nail connection, socket connection, snap connection, etc.

There are also many kinds of locking devices and machining techniques. Just a copper carriage brings together the various skills of ancient Chinese craftsmen. With so many skills, can’t they be used in shipbuilding? The ancients could figure out the method, but the Ming craftsmen couldn't figure it out?

Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but feel more confident. I don’t believe it, Ming craftsmen are stupider than the ancients, stupider than the Western Yi! What I have to do is to mobilize the enthusiasm of the craftsmen and give full play to their subjective initiative. This approach has already shown its benefits in the previous creation of new equipment and guns.

Thinking like this, Emperor Chongzhen thought of another aspect. The quality of Qin Dynasty has always been very high. Even the differences between the same parts are almost exactly the same. And this is all due to strict quality management. It means that the craftsmen are specifically responsible. Each product is engraved with the craftsman. If there is a problem, the corresponding craftsman can be directly found.

In the past, the Ming Dynasty was actually doing it, but it was not thorough. Emperor Chongzhen felt it was necessary to strengthen management in this area. From now on, all products produced by Daming must be of high quality!

Suddenly, Emperor Chongzhen thought of these two aspects, and summoned the Minister of Industry and the heads of various bureaus to discuss with them a strict quality management system and rewards for craftsmen. , it must also be specific to the system, and is no longer just a temporary gift from the emperor. Everything from now on must be made clear in the form of a system.

After finishing this matter, Emperor Chongzhen received news from Yingtian Mansion. After some consideration, he decided to tour the south of Beijing incognito again.

However, because of the last mob riot in Nanxun Town, Queen Zhou was very worried, and the first assistant Wen Tiren was also worried, and they all tried again to dissuade him.

However, Emperor Chongzhen had made up his mind. He said to his subordinates: "Last year, when I visited the south, I set up township-level government agencies and implemented many policies. I won't go there to see it in person. After all, it is in my heart No bottom."

To be honest, Wen Tiren was a little resistant to this reason. He thought about it for a moment, and then said: "Your Majesty, I think that there may be some things that can be recorded by factory guards, so that it can be like seeing them in person."

He didn't dare to ask the subordinate officials to take the video. What if the subordinate officials were fooled and only took the good ones? At least the factory guards are trusted by the emperor, so it’s okay to have the factory guards take the photos, right?

However, Emperor Chongzhen still shook his head and said: "My decision to go to Jiangnan is more than just this one thing. Do you know what I value most now?"

"Your Majesty, please make it clear!" After hearing this, Wen Tiren thought about it and thought of several possibilities, such as the implementation of the "New Salt Law" in the Jiangnan region, changes related to the opening of the sea, etc. But he knew the emperor well and felt that he might guess wrong, so he asked directly.

Emperor Chongzhen's face was serious and he said seriously: "What I value most is the dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge. Wen Qing doesn't know that I actually wish that this year's imperial examination content would include scientific and technological knowledge. I wish that the southeast, northwest and northwest of the Ming Dynasty, Yamen and institutions that study scientific and technological knowledge are booming. But reason tells me that this is unrealistic. Only with a sufficient popularization foundation can scientific and technological knowledge be officially included in the scientific examination! Do you know why I value this science and technology so much? Knowledge?"

Sure enough, I didn’t guess correctly! Wen Tiren thought, and at the same time he was a little curious. He did know that the emperor attached great importance to this content. The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel are now also promoting scientific and technological knowledge. Originally, he thought that this intensity was already very high. Unexpectedly, the emperor was not satisfied at all. He even showed eagerness and wanted to go further.

Thinking this way, he tentatively replied: "Because this scientific and technical knowledge is practical?"

The scientific and technological knowledge promoted by the emperor has been confirmed by new orders and other aspects. He believes that his answer should be accurate.

Sure enough, Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said seriously: "I can tell you clearly that the future strength of the Ming Dynasty, to put it bluntly, will all depend on the intensity of the promotion of scientific and technological knowledge. This science and technology can only It’s the number one factor that drives productivity!”

When he said this, he saw Wen Tiren open his mouth slightly, as if he was very surprised, and asked: "Wen Qing, don't you understand? It doesn't matter. As long as you remember this sentence and work hard to promote scientific and cultural knowledge, you will be fine." Okay. Whether the Ming Dynasty will become a true kingdom in heaven and the most powerful country in the world, I say that to truly be a powerful country in the world, including the East and the West, it must rely on scientific and technological knowledge, not the Four Books and Five Classics!"

If Emperor Chongzhen had talked so eloquently to his chief minister when he had just traveled through time in the second year of Chongzhen, he would probably have been regarded as crazy. At that time, Wen Tiren had been the chief assistant for so many years and had witnessed the changes in the Ming Dynasty over the years. More importantly, he is also a member of the chat group. When he first joined the chat group, the system explained to him that the origin of the chat group was the result of future technological development. Therefore, it was naturally easier for him to accept Emperor Chongzhen's words than someone who was not a member of the chat group. It's just that his understanding of scientific and technological knowledge was far less important than Emperor Chongzhen himself.

"Your Majesty, I understand!" Wen Tiren bowed. This means that he no longer holds any objection to the emperor's patrol again.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that Emperor Chongzhen acted steadily and everything he did was eventually proven to be right.

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen immediately laughed and said: "As for my safety, you don't have to worry. Now the court's prestige is higher, and the court's control over the local area is much stronger than before. Besides, , I am familiar with it once and twice, and I believe that the factory guards can better ensure my safety. "

Having said this, he thought for a moment and then added: "Actually, what happened in Nanxun Town last time was all under my control. Even if the number of mobs doubled, they would not be able to harm me at all!"

After persuading Wen Tiren, Emperor Chongzhen stood up and prepared to return to the harem. Before leaving, he said to Wen Tiren who was standing in front of him: "Before I leave, I will add all the members of the cabinet and the Supervisor of Ceremonies to the Wenhua Hall discussion. '. Whether I am in the capital or not, it actually doesn't matter much!"

Wenhua Hall is discussing matters. This is a temporary group name. Currently, there are only a few people including Wen Tiren and Cao Huachun. Emperor Chongzhen had made up his mind to spend seven to eighty-eight achievement points before leaving the capital, and then go all the way south to earn achievement points.

Hearing what Emperor Chongzhen said, Wen Tiren was speechless. Only the current emperor has this method. It would be really weird if the Ming Dynasty does not revive!

When Emperor Chongzhen returned to the inner palace, he softly comforted Empress Zhou and repeated the reasons he told Wen Tiren. Empress Zhou agreed because state affairs were the most important thing.

In the end, Queen Zhou, as the mother of the country, accompanied the emperor on a private visit incognito, and her identity prevented her from going with him.

Concubine Tian Guifei had already accompanied her on her last private tour incognito. But this time, the emperor went to Jiangnan. She was from Yangzhou and wanted to go back to visit relatives. The emperor had promised her at the beginning that he would take her for a walk in Yangzhou City when he returned to Yangzhou. However, due to the mob incident, the visit was not completed in the end and he returned directly to the capital. This time he took her with him.

It was better to have her and other concubines taking care of the emperor personally than those maids and chambermaids, so Queen Zhou had no problem with it.

A few days later, Emperor Chongzhen, escorted by Liu Xingzuo, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, quietly left the capital again and headed south to the south of the Yangtze River!

On this day, the envoy sent by King Tang finally arrived at the Governor's Mansion of Bengal, but was ignored. The Governor's Palace arranged for him to stay at the inn, and then he was not allowed to go out or let outsiders visit. He was not treated badly in terms of food and drink.

This made the envoy very angry, and at the same time he was wondering, what did the Mughal official mean by doing this?

He didn't know that the Governor-General of Bengal was actually waiting for Shah Jahan's order.

At this time, large-scale construction projects were underway in Delhi, the Mughal capital. Shah Jahan means ruler of the world in Persian. This was due to Shah Jahan's southern and northern conquests, which greatly expanded the territory of the Mughal Empire, making them feel as if the entire world belonged to the Mughal Empire, hence the name.

Shah Jahan was very dissatisfied with the palace and city where he lived, and felt that they were not worthy of his status. Therefore, there were large-scale construction projects everywhere. At the same time, Shah Jahan was also competing for hegemony with the Safavid Empire of Persia.

In the early years, Kandahar was lost to the Safavid Empire, and this has always been the shame and heartache of the Mughal Empire. Therefore Shah Jahan has been seeking to recapture Kandahar. At this time, Abbas I of the Safavid Empire had died, and the country was not as strong as before, which gave Shah Jahan an opportunity.

In the original history, in 1638, he sent heavy troops to force Ali Mardan Khan, the governor of Kandahar in Persia, to surrender, which was regarded as retaking Kandahar. This also made Shah Jahan's reputation at the height of his popularity.