Fengyang.
Longxing ancestral land.
Zhu Gaoxu stayed here for several days.
After all, Fengyang is the land of prosperity of the old Zhu family.
Moreover, it is also the famous Zhongdu City, which is known as the Three Capitals together with the Northern and Southern Capitals, and it almost became the permanent residence of the emperor.
Looking at the majestic and magnificent palace in front of him, Zhu Gaoxu could only lament the luxury.
At that time, Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang intended to make Fengyang his capital, so he ordered Korean Duke Li Shanchang to build a large-scale construction project in Fengyang. The layout and construction were the model for the later Nanjing city. The whole city was magnificent and majestic, and the buildings were also exquisite and gorgeous. "Using nine dragons and four phoenixes and clouds", the city wall is as solid as iron stone, and the city foundation is cast with molten iron.
It is a pity that Fengyang's geographical location is not advantageous, and the cost is too much, which consumes the people's wealth and anointing. Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang had to stop the construction of Zhongdu. As a result, countless super projects that had been spent on it came to an abrupt end and became the first in the Ming Dynasty. A bad project.
However, although Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang ordered to stop the construction of Fengyang Central Capital, he also canceled the plan to move the capital to Fengyang.
But nine-tenths of Zhongdu City has been built, and it has a population of hundreds of thousands, making it a metropolis.
Moreover, as the hometown of the emperor and the location of the ancestral mausoleum, Zhongdu also enjoys the political status of a companion capital.
The imperial court also built buildings such as the Imperial Tomb City, Longxing Temple, and the Tombs of Ten Kings and Four Concubines in Zhongdu. During the Hongwu period, Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang often called his princes to Zhongdu for training, which he called "Yuewu Zhongdu".
Therefore, Fengyang, the central capital, presents a prosperous and prosperous scene of "agricultural and commercial cooperation".
It's a pity that as the imperial court moved its capital to Beijing, the emphasis on Fengyang Zhongdu naturally gradually declined. The best troops stationed in the city were transferred to Beijing or transported by water, and the luxurious and grand buildings in the city gradually began to decay.
"Talk about Fengyang and talk about Fengyang. Fengyang is a good place, but since Emperor Zhu came out, there have been nine years of drought in ten years."
Zhu Gaoxu was walking on the street and couldn't help but sigh when he heard the ironic Fengyang Flower Drum Song.
In order to build Fengyang, the central capital, Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang forcibly moved hundreds of thousands of people. However, these large numbers of people who were moved by Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang were depressed and decadent, and lacked food. Many of them had no choice but to sing. Escape and survive.
After all, it was the Longxing ancestral land of the old Zhu family, and Zhu Gaoxu did not want to see Fengyang decline like this.
Soon the Nanjing court learned of the prince's arrival in Fengyang, and three people, Nanjing's Minister of Household Affairs, Zou Ji, the Minister of Nanjing's Ministry of Rites, and Zeng Qi, the Minister of Nanjing's Academy of Sciences, hurried over.
They are all confidants of Prince Zhu Gaoxu, and they are also out-and-out princelings.
Now that the prince is here, they naturally want to come and pay their respects.
Inside the Fengyang Palace, Zhu Gaoxu and the three of them took their seats.
Before Zhu Gaoxu could speak first, Zhou Chen took the lead with a strange look on his face.
"Ahem, Your Highness, how long are you planning to have fun this time?"
Zhu Gaoxu was stunned when he heard this, and then looked at him slightly blankly.
Zhou Chen hurriedly explained: "The news that His Highness had a big quarrel with the Emperor and ran away in anger has spread throughout the Ming Dynasty."
"His Royal Highness Taisun has given orders for officials from all over the world to be prepared and ready to receive His Highness the Crown Prince's inspection and inspection at any time."
Zhu Gaoxu: "???"
Damn it?
Inspection inspection?
I came out to enjoy the mountains and rivers, right?
This is really unreasonable!
"You can play as long as you want!"
"What? What's bothering you?"
Zhu Gaoxu smiled angrily and glared at Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen smiled bitterly and shook his head. It seems that the prince is still angry!
The emperor's grandson also sent an order to them, trying his best to persuade the prince Zhu Gaoxu to go back as soon as possible after having fun outside, and don't play for too long.
But now it seems like this is still a troublesome task.
"Okay, let's talk about business. Fengyang Zhongdu is the ancestral land of Longxing after all, and now it is showing signs of decline!"
"The Nanjing court cannot ignore it and find ways to vigorously develop Fengyang!"
Zhu Gaoxu was the first to bring up the matter, which put Zhou Chen and the other two in a dilemma.
"Prince, Fengyang's conditions are limited."
"Back then, Marquis Chengyi made it clear that although Fengyang was the hometown of the emperor, it was not the capital of the emperor. The reason was the vast terrain."
"Fengyang is adjacent to the Huaihe River and is prone to floods. Long-term floods have led to salinization of the land and low food production. Moreover, Fengyang is located in a hilly area and is not an important transportation route, so boats are blocked and merchants cannot gather."
"In the past, Fengyang could still prosper and develop with the attention and support of the imperial court. But now that the imperial court has moved its capital, the emphasis on Fengyang has dropped, and it will inevitably decline as a result."
Zhou Chen is the Minister of Household Affairs in Nanjing. After so many years of experience, he has grown up a long time ago. In a few simple words, he explained the real reason why Fengyang is difficult to develop.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded after hearing this. This is indeed a difficult problem.
The land is severely salinized and prone to floods, which makes Fengyang unsuitable for food cultivation.
However, Fengyang is not without its advantages. For example, the special status of the old Zhu family's Longxing ancestral land should be well developed and utilized.
"If you are poor, you will change; if you change, you will be successful; if you are popular, you will be long-lasting!"
"Since the previous development model does not work, we need to change our thinking."
"Fengyang is obviously not suitable for the development of agriculture, so we should go all out to develop industry and commerce. Have you ever considered this?"
Zhou Chen was shocked when he heard this and shook his head subconsciously.
"Prince, it's not that I don't want to develop industry and commerce in Fengyang. After all, Fengyang is the capital of China!"
In other words, Fengyang has a special status, and Zhou Chen doesn't dare to mess around here.
If this is not done well and cannot bring livelihood to the people of Fengyang, it will be taken advantage of by the courtiers.
If the charge of "disrespecting the ancestral land" is slapped on his head, Zhou Chen's life will be over!
Zhu Gaoxu also understood Zhou Chen's worries, so he made the decision directly.
"I didn't notice it before, but it's different now."
"I personally ordered you to reform in Fengyang and develop industry and commerce with all your strength!"
"There is a royal palace in Fengyang City, as well as many mansions of the founding fathers. These are all ready-made attractions. We can develop tourism business and organize activities to attract merchants and people to visit, and make Fengyang a The first tourist city in Ming Dynasty.”
"In addition, Fengyang is rich in mineral resources, which can be contracted and sold to the people for self-exploitation. The imperial court has issued corresponding mining policies to ensure the basic welfare of miners and provide employment opportunities for Fengyang people. Several more factories will be built to provide employment. The positions are assigned, isn’t this solved?”
Zhou Chen was shocked after hearing this and was speechless for a while.
Tourism City?
Visit the royal palace and the prince’s mansion?
Damn it, Zhou Chen wouldn't be beaten to death if he did this, right?
"Don't worry, everything is endorsed by this prince, so just go ahead and do it!"
"Instead of letting these palaces and mansions eat ashes there, why not let them use their residual heat to bring benefits to the people of Fengyang!"
