Ming dynasty grand dude

In the seventh year of Yingzong Tianshun, the Ming Dynasty measured more than 420 million hectares of cultivated land.

Hongzhi 15 years re-measurement, the actual amount is only 420 million hectares.

This also aroused the anger of Emperor Hongzhi and began a large-scale investigation.

Now the land acquired by the imperial court, including those seized and confiscated in various places, has increased to nearly 700 million hectares in a short time.

The land owned by Neiku also increased to 300 million hectares.

If it is counted from the end of the Yuan Dynasty to the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, plus a lot of privately owned land.

In the past 50 to [-] years, the cultivated land has grown in a large area, and the amount is also comparable.

"Hearing is believing, seeing is believing! Mr. Qian left a thousand acres of land unpicked, and waited for the court to inspect it."

Only at this time did everyone notice that Young Master Zhang was here.

But Yu Chihu slowly stood up, and said in a deep voice: "I suggest that your Majesty use the Senate, the cabinet and other important officials to investigate and recruit imperial envoys."

"Go directly to Yizhou and personally check whether the grain harvest is real!"

Zhang Xiaogong's words made several elders and pavilion elders nod their heads incessantly.

Only in this way can it be confirmed whether this grain is really harvested so much.

"If this crop is really so rich, Mr. Qian should be the first to contribute! It is not an exaggeration to enter my Senate and be named a Marquis by Your Majesty!!"

Liu Jian is looking away now, so what if there is really a great reward? !

In the past, they were worried that the eunuchs would suppress the civil service system and cause them to have no successors and bring disaster to the country.

But now this problem does not exist, the status of the elders of the Senate should not be too detached.

The internal officials who can enter the Senate are also people who are dedicated to the country and have selfless thoughts.

If Qian Nengruo's report this time is true, it is not an exaggeration for such a huge achievement to be named a Marquis.

"No! This time... I want to go in person!"

Emperor Hongzhi stood up suddenly, and his words made all the courtiers dumbfounded.

Liu Jian bowed anxiously: "Your Majesty!!..."

"Ai Qing, don't try to persuade me, my trip this time is not only to inspect the grain and hay in person."

Before Lao Liu could speak, he was interrupted by Emperor Hongzhi.

"The navy is getting more and more serious now, and the threat of Europa is close at hand! Going to Yizhou to meet the generals of the navy is something I must do."

The words of Emperor Hongzhi made Lao Liu silent.

Indeed, the Europas called.

This is already an existing fact, and now the four major shipyards are rushing to work crazily.

A large number of National Defense Forces were transferred to the navy, and many children of coastal fishermen were recruited.

The purpose is to form combat power as soon as possible to deal with the possible Europa army.

At this time, Emperor Hongzhi went to the navy base in person, and it was very appropriate to meet with the generals and school to boost morale.

"The prince is getting older, but this time when I go to Yizhou, it happens to let him take charge of the state affairs temporarily."

Emperor Hongzhi paused for a moment, then continued: "The Great Ming Dynasty will eventually be handed over to him."

"Now that the love ministers of the Senate are still here, and the virtuous ministers of the cabinet are also there, I will let him have a try when I still have a strong fortune."

"Even if there are mistakes, omissions and omissions, I and all my lovers can still make up for it."

As he said that, Emperor Hongzhi smiled wryly and said, "I think back then, when I first came to the throne, I was at a loss! It is true that I missed a lot of state affairs."

"Since we have this opportunity now, the prince should exercise more. Only when we know that the country's affairs are difficult, can we understand that our ancestors are not easy."

The rest of the ministers who originally planned to dissuade them heard this and were speechless.

What Emperor Hongzhi said makes sense, now that the prince is getting older.

And he has done a good job on several trips. It is time to relieve the burden and let him experience what it feels like to run a country.

Anyway, with their old fellows around, Emperor Hongzhi was in the prime of his life.

Even if the brat makes a mistake, they can clean it up.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, it is also a good thing for the prince to exercise.

"That's it! King Zhongwu will temporarily lead the defense of the capital, Lord Zhenghui'an of the Senate, and Lord Xiya of the Cabinet will follow me to Yizhou to investigate."

"All ministries and divisions, choose your servants to accompany you! You foolish tiger, follow me too!"

Jade Chihu stayed on the side obediently, but he couldn't help but "Ah?! Ah?!" upon hearing this.

But looking at Emperor Hongzhi's expression, he still folded his hands and sighed helplessly: "Minister, obey the order!"

But this matter was not announced to the public. The imperial decree the next day only said that Emperor Hongzhi would drive to Xingyi Prefecture.

The prince was ordered to supervise the country, the cabinet and the Senate to assist, and the defense of the capital was handed over to Zhang Mao, the governor of the Senate, the Zhongwu King Zhang Mao.

And Jade Chihu, who had just returned to Beijing for a few months, was ordered to accompany him to Yizhou again.

Fortunately, it seems that there is no need to fight this time, but it is a lot easier.

The poor brat was still happily playing with cannons in the Ordnance Construction Bureau, but in a blink of an eye he was ordered to supervise the country.

The bear boy was dumbfounded: "Didn't this play say that the emperor's personal conquest is the only reason why he needs to supervise the country?! Why should I supervise the country now!"

8 Chapter Fifty

Grandpa Zhang looked at the pitiful little eunuch next to him, so he stepped forward with drooping eyelids.

"Your Majesty said, you can choose not to supervise the country..."

The bear kid was happy when he heard it, but he didn't wait for him to laugh like a ghost.

Yu Chihu's words then sounded again: "Either supervise the country, or your majesty will cook your highness into a pancake."

"You have a choice."

What a fart I choose!The bear boy was very sad and angry, how old am I? !

Father, this is abusing young people and using child labor illegally!This is a crime!

Young Master Zhang told His Highness very politely with his eyes that your own father is the law in Daming.

Believe it or not, he will ask the cabinet, the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and the Ministry of Justice to issue regulations tomorrow, directly stipulating that the prince does not belong to the category of child labor? !

Private use of public equipment!This is for private use! !

Xiongzi was very sad and angry, but unfortunately his own father was too arrogant.

Even if he is as strong as a brat, he can only bow his head and accept his fate.

"Your Highness is not bad, I have to go to Yizhou with His Majesty."

Grandpa Zhang lamented, it has only been a few months since he came back.

I have to go out again.

"I really want to go out to play, but... Father doesn't allow it!"

The bear boy waved his hands desolately, then left with his hands behind his back and sighed.

"Eat pot tonight?!"

"I want clear soup! Three catties of meat, and some tender vegetables!"

It was at this time, on the distant ocean.

A fleet of fifty warships adjusted their sails mightily with the monsoon.

The sailors who put it on drilled occasionally and mostly idled.

But the nobles on board were very busy.

Everyone is required to learn Daming Mandarin.

Even some important members are required to know how to read and write certain Chinese characters.

Fortunately, it is really boring on the boat, and they have nothing else to do except practice these things every day.

Under such high-intensity study, a group of Europa nobles actually spoke the official language of Ming Dynasty in a decent way.

Several of them can even write a few characters with a brush, although the writing is a bit ghostly.

"God! These characters are so difficult to learn. Their language system is completely different from ours."

After all, it was the first contact between the two sides, and no one wanted any problems.

Therefore, the people sent this time are all the elites selected by Europa, and many of them claim to be extremely proficient in Latin.

But now, when it comes to learning Chinese characters and Ming Dynasty official dialect, it is simply horrible.

"After all, this is a different civilization and a different language system. The Ming Empire has a history of thousands of years."

Heinli hoped for them, said in a deep voice.

"I hope you learn to respect, especially since we are negotiating this time."

"Only by fully respecting Daming can this negotiation go smoothly."

Heinrich in one side was giving them a lecture, and "George" in the other side was the representative of investors.

It was sitting down with a cardinal and envoys from various countries to discuss strategies.

"We need to show that we are strong, even though we don't have much of a fleet right now."

Looking at the special envoys present, George said in a deep voice.

"We don't have many bargaining chips to negotiate a deal with Daming."

Mentioning this, the special envoys suddenly became a little sad.

According to Heinrich's news, Ming's smelting, warships, planting, craftsmen...etc.

Even the city is countless times more advanced than Europa, they really can't come up with anything worth trading with Daming.

But the negotiation itself is at a disadvantage. If there is nothing to exchange, wouldn't it be a loss? !

More importantly, if they are seen by the Ming Empire...

Do you still have the qualifications to negotiate with others? !

"The Gold Coast, and the route to the Americas."

Finally, the cardinal uttered these words.

But these words made the Portuguese envoy take the lead in jumping up, it's a good place now!

"Impossible! We absolutely disagree with this!!"

However, others quickly interrupted him: "Do you think that Daming can't sail there?!"

These words directly silenced the Portuguese, and Ming's warships were more advanced than theirs.

Bigger and faster than theirs, how could it not sail there.

The reason why they didn't find it there, Heinrich also said.

As early as a hundred years ago, Daming had a huge fleet exploring the world along the coastline.

It's a pity that what they found were countries and lands that were poorer than theirs.

Daming's own territory is already extremely large, and managing such a large territory itself is an extremely difficult task.

Even many neighboring countries and small countries may rebel from time to time.

This led to the fact that Daming did not have much interest in the territories that did not border its own territory.

Although their powerful army even defeated the opponent's kingdom, they only asked the opponent to come to Daming to pay tribute and recognize their status as a country.

Claiming to be Daming who inherited the Chinese civilization, he not only proudly accepted the tribute from the other party.

They also gave the other party a large number of gifts in return, and those gifts were all silk and porcelain produced in Ming Dynasty.

From the perspective of the Europa people, this transaction is actually a loss for Ming.

However, in order to show his generosity, strength, and etiquette passed down, Daming still prefers to do so.