Bright Spring

Song Li immediately agreed with the promotion, and the rest also agreed with Xia Yuanji.Ru Yuan then also seconded Xia Yuanji's proposition.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "It makes sense." Looking around, his eyes stayed on Xia Yuanji's face, "There are silver mines in Japan, minerals transported by water from Zi'an in Yunnan, and the Mint has enough raw materials. And these years, new coins have to be used to replenish the money." Entering the market, the life of the imperial court may be much easier. But this method cannot last long. If there is no limit to continuously increase the number of coins, but the goods do not increase, it will definitely lead to rising prices, making the central bank unprofitable after deducting the cost of coinage; Taxation management and foreign trade must also be pre-deployed."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Buy raw materials such as sulfur, silkworm cocoons, cotton, and grain from various countries, and circulate the Ming currency to Japan, North Korea, Annan, Champa, Chenla, Siam, Java and other places; and then sell industrial products to other countries. Bringing back the money... Once you come and go, you will be able to replenish domestic materials and commodities. There are many conflicts in various countries, so we can sell firearms, armor, and ammunition first."

He looked at Qian Xun: "Is the firecracker for export still in production? What's the progress of the flint-fired firecracker?"

Qian Xun said: "I have followed the order of the Holy Master, and set up various factories under the iron factory to make it... Your Majesty, please see the file drawings. This kind of firecracker is not connected to the barrel, the body is shorter, and the shooting range is also smaller. Still a sharp weapon."

Zhu Gaoxu looked at the place where Qian Xun opened, and said without raising his head: "We must continue to improve the operation method of the iron factory, and strive to make the weapons produced by Ming Dynasty 'cheap and reliable', so that imitation is not as good as buying. We must continue to develop more Only sharp firearms can maintain technological leadership."

Qian Xun turned a few more pages, pointed to a picture above, and said, "My lord, this is the firing mechanism that Nanshu tried to make recently, and it can only be fired occasionally, and the spark when the reed strikes the flint often fails to ignite the primer. The officials and others are offering rewards at the iron factory to find new methods from the formula of priming medicine, mechanism structure, and strength of the reed."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said: "Very good. The matchlock is reliable to start a fire, as long as the fire is pressed into the priming pot, it can be ignited, but there are many disadvantages. The first is to expose the target when the light is dim, and the second is to keep the fire. The most important thing is tactically. It is impossible to form a denser firepower; the wind blows or the sergeant is too close, it is easy to ignite the pot by mistake. And as long as the flintlock is successfully manufactured and does not rely on open flames, tactics will also change accordingly.”

Qi Tai said: "The Holy Majesty is good at weapons, and I will worship you."

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at the kettle on the stove emitting white smoke, and said calmly: "After several battles, I have realized that some strength is not comparable to that of human and animal power. , nor can it be done. Using the power of technology is the right way."

Qian Xun and others nodded in agreement, Xia Yuanji and Ru Yu did not object either.

After discussing for a while, everyone got up and said goodbye.Zhu Gaoxu left Qian Xun alone.

Qian Xun bowed and stood opposite the coffee table, Zhu Gaoxu greeted him, "Sit down and talk." Qian Xun thanked him and took his seat again.

Zhu Gaoxu stared at the kettle for a long time without saying a word.Seeing this, Lian hurriedly wanted to lift the kettle down, but Zhu Gaoxu said, "Don't move."

Qian Xun also turned his head curiously, and stared at the kettle together with Zhu Gaoxu.

"The New Deal came about because of it." Zhu Gaoxu said.

Qian Xun said carefully: "I am stupid."

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Didn't you read the "Scientific Translation of Various Countries" presented by the fake museum?"

Qian Xun cupped his hands and said, "I have read it through. This is a gift from Yao Fang, the son of Marquis Pingyi."

Zhu Gaoxu said: "The law of energy conservation, heat energy is converted into kinetic energy. Isn't this the case with firecrackers and cannons, whose power far exceeds that of humans and animals. Look at the lid of the pot, can it move without burning it?"

Qian Xun responded, and continued to stare at the kettle, frowning in thought.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Someone has offered a plan before, maybe steam can be used to drive the machine to run. That is an unknown person. This idea is made by Qian Youshi. You were born in the history of the palace of the Han Dynasty, and you were born and died for me. You should be honored in history. That's right."

Qian Xun hurriedly said, "I dare not."

Zhu Gaoxu looked directly at him: "I am the emperor, so I don't need to use this fame. If you don't want it, who will want it?"

Qian Xun glanced at Zhu Gaoxu and nodded slightly.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Hydraulic machinery, whether it is water row, water cone, row cone, or impact hammer, has great restrictions. The river must be cut off to build embankments, which can only be used by the river, and the efficiency is also low. Only the steam engine is future.

But if there are no workshops such as mining and textile industries, and it is urgent to improve the efficiency of transportation and manufacturing, the world only wants to grow the land to eat enough. Who will continue to develop this kind of power?What is the use?

I support the New Deal because of something like this, it can change everything today.The truth has gradually emerged. If we don’t do it first, someone will do it first, and we will be miserable at that time.

Earlier, I discussed with the ministers and talked about some currency and trade matters.You should be able to comprehend that industry and commerce need a market for raw materials, capital seeks profit, and investment must want the greatest return.Once this kind of thing develops, it is doomed that part of the world will become the object of economic plunder, a link that bears hardships and little profit.I don't want Daming to act as that link. "

Qian Xun said: "The wisdom of the Holy One is beyond human comprehension."

Zhu Gaoxu said: "This is your proposition."

Qian Xun was silent for a moment, then solemnly clasped his fists and said, "I wish to be the saint's predecessor."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded in satisfaction, and looked at the curious Lian Shi, not paying attention.She couldn't understand anyway, and she couldn't get out of the palace.

Chapter 839 It's hard to get rid of the traitor

Zhu Gaoxu's daily emotions of joy and anger are very abstract.Because most of him can only use the words on the memorial to give full play to his imagination to understand what happened in various places in the territory of Ming Dynasty.

And this kind of mood is sometimes joyful, as if I got the news that Sheng Yong is in Japan.Sometimes I am very irritable. In the past two days, bad news has been sent from both the north and the south.

One is a memorial from Wei Yinchuan in Ningxia. In autumn, the Waci tribe went to the Hetao area to graze.The local generals played to warn the court and asked for reinforcements.

Zhu Gaoxu felt a sense of frustration.As soon as he took the throne, he carried out the Northern Expedition, and he was born and died in the ice and snow, which severely hit the Tatar tribe; but the result of this incident seemed to reduce the pressure on the Wacha tribes in the west, and there were signs of going south to the Hetao area.Zhu Gaoxu had to admit secretly that Wu Dechu's Northern Expedition had no effect.

The courtiers recommended Song Hu, the second son of Song Sheng, to lead troops to Ningxia to rectify military affairs.Song Hu inherited his father Song Sheng's official position and title as General Pingqiang and Marquis of Xining, and married Zhu Gaoxu's younger sister, Princess Ancheng, and became his son-in-law. He is currently living in Xining.

Song Hu was not only married to the royal family of Taizong, but also a descendant of a fierce general, so he was recommended by a minister.After the death of Timur, who had expanded his power to the Western Regions, it was reported that there was internal strife within him, and the threat from the west was almost gone; therefore, the court believed that Song Hu could be transferred to Ningxia.

Although Zhu Gaoxu recognized Song Hu's father Song Sheng, he didn't know much about his brother-in-law Song Hu.He has a better candidate He Fu in mind.

In both the "Battle of Jingnan" and "Battle of Conquest", He Fu led troops on the losing side, and his record was really unbearable.However, Zhu Gaoxu got to know him better because of his many fights on the battlefield, and believed that He Fu still had the ability.Moreover, He Fu led soldiers in the Northwest during the Hongwu period, and he has experience and old troops.

However, He Fu had made great contributions in the battle against criminals, and now he was well-clothed and well-fed in the capital, and he was sent to the northwest border. I don't know if he is satisfied.

And Zhu Gaoxu no longer has a younger sister, and married He Fu as his daughter-in-law.On the contrary, Zhu Gaoxu's confidant general Wei Da has a daughter who is waiting to be married; however, is it really a good thing that the generals continue to marry each other?

Zhu Gaoxu remembered that he also had a little aunt, Princess Baoqing. Although the little aunt was the youngest daughter of the Taizu, she was raised by Zhu Di in Yanwangfu, and she was barely a relative of Yanwangfu.During the "Battle of Jingnan", Zhu Gaoxu personally promised a general named Zhao Hui that he would marry Princess Baoqing to him, as long as Zhao Hui helped Li Jinglong open the gate of the capital; The emperor has said bad things in front of him.Later, Zhao Hui asked Taizong for the princess many times, and Taizong cut him off when he got upset.

So Zhu Gaoxu suddenly had an idea, let He Fu's family marry the royal family, and then go to the northwest to lead the army, which can also make people feel more at ease.It seems that He Fu has six sons, but there must be one who is of good character and who is unmarried?

The other is the just-received report from the Annan Governor's Mansion. A fleet sailing from Yunnan to the Red River was attacked and plundered by the remnants of the Annan rebel army, the Li Li Department.More than a hundred people were killed or injured by the Ming army, and all the silver, copper, jadeite, ruby, and high-quality tea on board were looted.

Zhu Gaoxu was furious.The imperial court suffered a heavy loss of income, and the Shen family also suffered a huge loss.This transportation route was also designed by Zhu Gaoxu himself. He was quite proud of it before, so he was very angry.

Na Lili also instigated the assassins, trying to harm Zhu Gaoxu.Now he is still at large, making it difficult for Zhu Gaoxu to control his resentment.

Zhu

Gao Xu's complexion was very bad, but he finally did not lose his composure.

Fortunately, there was his favorite seafood for lunch, and there was a plate of steamed abalone, which gave him some relief.After the abalone is steamed, the meat has been taken out and cut into the shell, and the onion and ginger seasoning is sprinkled on it, which is very convenient to eat.Zhu Gaoxu was so depressed that he only ate one thing. Seeing this, the eunuch hurriedly sent someone to the imperial kitchen to ask someone to fetch it again.

So on the table in front of Zhu Gaoxu, a large pile of shells gradually piled up.Just wait for the frantic repair of the car at night, and when the feeling of emptiness fills my heart at that moment, all emotions will disappear.

He can't manage many things, so he has to rely on the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs.And Zhang Fu in An Nanguo, what has he been doing for so long?

... On the banks of the Annanguo River (Red River), the sky is clear and blue in the dry season.

This place is located in the upper reaches of Dongguan City, which no longer belongs to the plain area.Zhang Fu, Hou of Xincheng, was sitting on his horseback, looking across the river, he could see hills of all sizes.The line of sight is not very wide, and the farthest can only see a high mountain about four or five miles away.

Zhang Fu jumped off his horse and walked to the beach by the river, and saw some black and broken logs by the water, floating on the water with the prodigal son.On the other side of the river, many Annan people are using nets to catch something in the water.

Huang Zhong followed, and said in a deep voice, "Ruan Jingyi went to Li Li's side, and there was almost no news for a long time. This time, he didn't send any news. Could it be that he has already taken refuge with Li Li?"

Zhang Fu didn't respond, and bent down to pick up a piece of wood.