Domineering Daming

Zhang Weixian glanced at him and said: "After entering the military academy, don't come out casually for two or three years."

Zhang Zhiji immediately said: "Yes."

Next year, the imperial court will implement various "new policies", which will inevitably cause huge disturbances. I don't know how many people will be involved in it. If you want to avoid it, the Royal Military Academy is indeed a suitable place.

Qianqing Palace, Nuan Pavilion.

After Zhu Xu had lunch, there was a stack of thick notebooks on the table at hand.These are all decrees approved by the cabinet, a series of personnel appointments and new policies that need to be promulgated.

Quickly turned over a stack, Zhu Xu pushed it down, and said: "After stamping, send it to the cabinet, and promulgate it as soon as possible."

"Yes." Liu Shimin stepped forward and said.All kinds of Zhu Xu's big seals are in Qianqing Palace, ordinary seals require Cao Huachun, the palm-print eunuch, to nod, and important ones need Zhu Xu's permission.

Just as Liu Shimin left, Cao Huachun came in from the outside and said, "Your Majesty, the soldiers and weapons for the military exercise have been properly arranged, and the formal exercise can begin later today."

Just as Zhu Xu picked up the notebook in his hand, his expression moved slightly when he heard the words, and he said with great interest: "Well, tell me it's started, let's go and have a look."

After so much waiting, it finally came.

The big wedding, the big martial arts performance, and the big discussion, these three things will be the highlight of next year.

Fortunately, the big wedding, everything is simple, but the significance is extraordinary, it marks that he, the emperor, has come of age and is completely in charge of the government!

The Great Martial Arts Show is for everyone at home and abroad to see, to boost the morale of the Ming Dynasty, to curb foreign ambitions, and at the same time it will have immeasurable influence and benefits.

The big discussion contains Zhu Xu's various thoughts, too many big plans, schemes, rough plans, will start from here!

Chapter 944 Fast Advance

Chengtianmen.

There are two large flags fluttering in the wind, full of chilling air.

On the tower, Sun Chengzong, Sun Chuanting, Shen Yongmao, Lu Xiangsheng and others stood and looked down.

Both the east and west gates of Chang'an were open, but farther away were sealed off. People under the Chengtian gate were hurrying, running around, shouting.

Holding the binoculars in his hand, Shen Yongmao said to Sun Chengzong and others: "Because it's the first time such a big martial arts performance, it's a bit messy. They are still organizing and ordering..."

In Sun Chengzong's hand is a "Great Martial Arts Manual", which was discussed by the Supervisor of Rites, the Cabinet, the Ministry of War and other departments.He looked down, nodded slightly, and said: "There are two days left before the Chinese New Year, the training here cannot be stopped, this martial arts performance is very important to me, Da Ming, and there must be no mistakes!"

Sun Chuanting and the others nodded. This big martial arts performance was to boost morale internally, and to show off externally, to warn those "potential enemies" who were about to move, to calm them down, and to free up time for Daming to fix his internal affairs.

Not long after, dull drums sounded on both sides of Chengtianmen, followed by the flag-raising ceremony.

As soon as the flag-raising ceremony was over, a group of shield soldiers appeared from the west gate of Chang'an after a dull drum sound, wearing heavy armor and steel helmets, holding a shield in their left hand and a knife in their right, appearing calmly and powerfully.

Then there was a team of about 600 people, wearing silver armor, boasting knives around their waists, and holding long guns, as if stomping forward, walking slowly and powerfully from west to east.

This team is followed by infantry, then archers, followed by arrows and artillery, followed by cavalry, engineers, artillery and so on.

Almost all military branches of Ming Dynasty can be seen here.They are all elites, with strict steps and solemn expressions, and they strictly abide by military regulations in every move, without any disorder.

This is just a simple rehearsal. After going through it again, people on the gate tower watched each other for a few days and didn't know what to say.

After a while, Lu Xiangsheng said: "Although there is nothing wrong with the military appearance, the lower officials always feel that there is something wrong..."

Sun Chuanting also nodded, his eyes still looking down, and said: "It's too complicated, not only does it not show might, but it looks a bit different..."

Shen Yongmao and Sun Chengzong also agreed. Seeing the last artillery entering the east gate of Chang'an, Sun Chengzong pondered and said, "Then, all of them will be changed to infantry, and we will display some cannons and muskets for the sake of military appearance. Before, we asked the emperor to take hundreds of officials and envoys from various countries to the Jingdong camp in the east of the city to demonstrate the power of artillery, only artillery, simple and direct!"

Shen Yongmao took over the conversation, and said: "The lower officials agree. My Ming Dynasty wants to stand up, and the real artillery is more deterrent."

Lu Xiangsheng thought for a while, and said: "The lower officials also agree, if the artillery fire shows enough power, walking through the Chengtian Gate again, it will be more popular and make Xiaoxiao dare not act recklessly!"

Sun Chuanting said: "Alright. Then I will enter the palace later to speak to the emperor and call in more cannons, arrows, and heavy armored cavalry. In a short time, I will show the strongest military strength of Ming Dynasty!"

"Jingdong camp is basically empty."

Sun Chengzong said: "When the time comes, it will be open to the common people and allowed to enter and watch. We will let everyone see that my army of Ming Dynasty has been reborn and is the strongest army in the world!"

The other three nodded in agreement.

Seeing that a few people had no objections, Sun Chengzong said: "The heavy armored cavalry taught by Zhao, the light cavalry from Mangui, and the artillery were personally commanded by Cao Wenzhao. They were transferred to the Jingdong Camp overnight. Training will begin tomorrow. Use duds first. Startle the people."

"Yes." Shen Yongmao responded, ready to deliver the order.

As soon as he left, Sun Chengzong looked at him again and said, "Governors from all over the place, when will the commander-in-chief arrive?"

Shen Yongmao said: "The emperor's wedding is scheduled for the ninth day of February, and they should arrive before the sixth day."

Sun Chengzong looked in the direction of the Daming Gate and thought about it: "Alright, the new military system, military positions, military ranks, etc. have been clearly determined. There is still plenty of time before the Great Court discussion. We must all pay attention."

Sun Chengzong's "intentions" everyone present understands that the Qianqing Palace has always been vague about the "military reform" they are brewing, and obviously there are still many dissatisfaction. The reforms -- not conducive to the long-term stability of the Ming Dynasty, and rule for thousands of years!

"You mean, it's just a formality?"

Qianqing Palace Zhu Xu got the news before he left, and couldn't help being startled.

Cao Huachun stood behind him and said, "Yes, it's over in a hurry, it seems that I want to change it again."

Zhu Xu sat on the soft bed and was looking at the playbook. Hearing this, he nodded and said, "Okay, keep watching."

"Yes." Cao Huachun said.

Zhu Xu continued to look at the playbook with a relaxed expression.Regardless of whether the cabinet satisfies him or not, after all, it has shared a lot of his work and pressure, and he does not need to do everything by himself.

The memorial in his hand is from the Ministry of Industry, which is the Ministry of Industry's plan for next year, with the cabinet's proposal attached.

The Ministry of Industry was ambitious before and planned to build roads across the country to connect major cities. This is a rather huge project. In the past, it was a waste of money and people. Now it is "relief with work", which has indeed played a very good role, and It has immeasurable benefits to all aspects of Daming and the future.

The Ministry of Industry stated in the report that it will continue, and the annual expenditure will be more than 700 million taels of silver, excluding Migu, which is a big burden for the current treasury.But this plan has been started for four or five years, and many works have already been halfway through, and are even about to be completed. Naturally, we cannot stop, even if we grit our teeth, we must continue to invest.

The Ministry of Industry has reduced the plan and removed some projects, but still retains a huge plan-two major arteries.An attempt was made to build two of the widest official roads, one leading to Gansu Town and the other along the coast to Kunming.As for the plan to connect various cities, it can only be put aside for the time being.

Zhu Xu watched slowly and deliberated.Now the number of refugees summoned for bridge and pavement is as high as 300 million, all over the north, south, east, west, and east of Ming Dynasty. If the plan of the Ministry of Industry is terminated, what should these 300 million people do?

After thinking for a while, he turned to Cao Huachun and said, "Did the cabinet mention how these farmers will be settled after the Ministry of Industry's plan is completed?"

Cao Huachun took a step forward and said, "I have read the briefing of the cabinet meeting. These farmers were all summoned locally, which probably meant that they were dismissed on the spot."

Zhu Xu frowned slightly. These people were originally disaster victims, and the disaster situation is getting worse. What's the point of letting them back?

After thinking for a while, he said: "Send a message to the cabinet. Before the project of the Ministry of Industry is completed, these people will arrange to go to Liaodong or Bei'annan to reclaim wasteland nearby. They cannot be rescued and left alone."

"Yes." Cao Huachun said.Just as he was about to leave, Cao Huachun suddenly said: "Princess Ping went to see the old concubine yesterday and talked for a long time."

Zhu Xu said "hmm", and was about to turn over the book when she raised her head and said, "What's the matter?"