Lao Zhu has many children, Zhu Tan is only three years old, Zhu Chun and Zhu Bai are only two years old, Zhu Gui will be born next year, and there are several little princesses. There is still a market for a few strollers.
But it’s unreliable to expect Lao Zhu to buy it for a big price, but it’s just something that the royal family uses. If the gentry and nobles in Jinling don’t use it, the wives won’t be able to get through it...
Queen Ma would meet with those noble ladies every once in a while. She didn't need her to sell anything. She just ordered people to push the carts around. That was advertising. It was not difficult to open up sales. But if it didn't work, then she could only advertise and do marketing. …
But a small cart can feed a group of people, but it requires skills, and not everyone can easily learn and master it in a short period of time.
Therefore, in addition to the trolley, other industries must be arranged.
Jurong is quite rich in resources, including copper mines, limestone mines, coal mines, iron mines, etc. From the current simple and feasible perspective, it is appropriate to develop the coal industry, which will naturally be matched by the coal furnaces of later generations.
There were small stoves in the Ming Dynasty and charcoal basins in ordinary people's homes, but these all carried the risk of poisoning. In the Dazhuoshan copper mine, copper was smelted in caves behind curtains. As a result, many people were poisoned. If they were not carried out, they would be poisoned. Morning, probably someone will die. The poisoning here is caused by both lack of oxygen and insufficient coal combustion.
If you build a stove that can exhaust smoke outside the house, you will definitely be able to start a business. Even though this is Jiangnan, when it gets cold in winter, you will shiver and greet God.
What's more, the Ming Dynasty is facing the Little Ice Age, and there is no greenhouse effect at this time. Frostbite on fingers, ears, and toes is very common in winter.
It's not a problem to always be smoked by coal stoves and smell of charcoal fire.
The idea of an indoor smokeless stove was brought up, and everyone looked at each other, not knowing what it was.
Gu Zhengchen did not explain much. He looked at everyone and shouted: "How to make carts and smokeless stoves will be arranged after the autumn harvest. After you go back, you need to think carefully. If you are willing to work for the county government, the county government will pay If you don't want to work if you don't want money and food, then stay at home. Whether it's women spinning cotton or men making utensils, it's not government service, it's all voluntary."
Lu Wu picked up a sweat towel and wiped the corners of his mouth: "Master, after harvesting the crops, we will bring my mother-in-law with us."
"Work for the county government together."
Wu Dasheng shouted with his fist raised.
Gu Zhengchen walked down from the bunk bed and said to the excited people: "No matter whether you come alone or in two, you must arrange your parents and children at home. Open your parents, even if you are all here, I will not accept them. The Ming Dynasty established a country based on filial piety. If anyone is not filial to his parents, what kind of person is he? "
"Master, although my father is fifty-five years old, he is still in good health and can take care of the family without any problem."
Lu Wu quickly explained.
Gu Zhengchen nodded slightly, and then waved to the workshop Tao Zhen.
Tao Zhen whistled, and two government servants brought a wooden box. Tao Zhen opened the box, revealing a pile of copper coins inside.
Luo Shao from the household had already brought pens and ink and found tables and stools.
Gu Zhengchen looked at Wu Mazi, Ma Li and others: "I said that if we finish the job on time, you can take away two hundred coins. If you can't finish it, you won't get a penny. Now you have finished the job one day ahead of schedule, and the food has not been distributed today. , I added forty coins here, three hundred coins per person, and took the money and went home to harvest in the autumn."
"Thank you, sir."
Ma Li, Wu Dameng and others were overjoyed.
Luo Shao took out the corvee list and wrote down the amount of money after the food item.
Xu Erjiu got the copper coins and grinned widely, but was disliked by the builder Guo He. When he turned around and it was his turn to receive the money, he immediately started laughing and got a look from Xu Erjiu...
Gu Zhengchen waved his hand and said goodbye to everyone. After returning to the second hall of the county government office, he drank a bowl of tea and fell asleep on the table.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Pei and Gu Cheng moved Gu Zhengchen to the magistrate's house.
On this day, the county government office was exceptionally quiet, and the streets around the county government office were less noisy. Even the butcher selling meat had stopped talking and was haggling with others...
In the afternoon, it has just entered You hour.
The two horses entered Zhengyang Gate and went straight to the Governor's Mansion.
Mu Ying was studying the military situation and military affairs, her eyes constantly moving between Shanxi and Shaanxi on the map.
The defeat of Lingbei in the fifth year of Hongwu caused the Ming army to lose the cavalry force that supported the deep Mobei. At this time, it could only be forced to defend. The Beiyuan cavalry was too mobile and fast. It was seen in Shanxi, Shaanxi and other places. The army could only defend, but it was so bold that twenty cavalry dispersed and attacked!
Twenty riders dare to attack the Ming border town. This is not robbery, this is humiliating!
Mu Ying clenched her fists. His Majesty had no intention of issuing an expedition. Xu Da and Li Wenzhong could only stay in the north to train troops. When would this frustrating life end!
Tang Shengzong, the governor-general, came over, looked at Mu Ying who was contemplating the situation, and said, "There is news from the Ministry of Household Affairs that His Majesty plans to disciple the people in Shanxi."
Mu Ying was a little confused and asked sideways: "Your Majesty has approved the matter of the Duke of Wei and his people. Is the Ministry of Household Affairs just giving the approval now?"
Tang Shengzong shook his head: "It's not that the Duke of Wei and his people consolidated the border defense areas of Datong, but that His Majesty lived in Shanxi's Hongzhou, Yuzhou, Anding, Tiancheng, Baideng, Dongsheng and other prefectures and counties in the desert, and they were repeatedly plundered by Hulu bandits. , the people are in dire straits, and we plan to move more than 8,000 households and nearly 40,000 people from these places to the Central Government."
"Neutral Mansion?"
Mu Ying frowned, and seeing no one around her, she asked, "Is there any news about moving north?"
Tang Shengzong smiled helplessly: "You are His Majesty's adopted son, especially if you don't know. How could I possibly know this kind of news? However, judging from His Majesty's various actions, the move to the north is probably a foregone conclusion."
Mu Ying couldn't say anything.
The neutral mansion is Fengyang mansion.
Nowadays, Zhongdu Construction has begun to move to the outer city. In less than two years, Zhongdu Construction will be finished.
However, with Zhongdu as the capital, Mu Ying did not approve of this strategy in her heart, but she could not express her disapproval, nor could she openly oppose it.
Fengyang, the central capital, is the land of Huaixi. It is not only the place where Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang rose from the throne, but also the homeland of Huaixi people who hold great power in the imperial court. Returning to their hometown in rich clothes and honor is everyone's desire.
Liu Ji objected, but was suppressed by Li Shanchang and others.
It's not that no one among the generals in Huaixi admired Liu Ji, but his opposition to making Zhongdu the capital of the country touched the interests of too many people.
Mu Ying cannot object. No matter whether he is a son or a general, he should not oppose Zhu Yuanzhang.
However, China is not suitable as the capital, this is reality.
This matter is worrying.
Seeing that Mu Ying was silent, Tang Shengzong said, "There is one more thing."
"What's the matter?"
Mu Ying looked solemn.
Tang Shengzong took out a document from his sleeve: "This is a copy of the memorial to the supervisory censor Da Lu and Quan. Take a look at it."
Mu Ying took the document, looked down, and her eyes became sharp: "Is this true?"
Tang Shengzong sighed: "You should be clear about salary and power. This person must have a basis for every performance. Otherwise, he has offended so many people over the years and would have been driven away long ago."
Mu Ying's face looked a little ugly, and she gritted her teeth and said: "There was such a thing as stealing official property in the Zhongxing Governor's Mansion, and the ones who committed such a capital crime were Qian Shi Zhang Ling and Wang Jian! These two people are trying to conquer the world. At that time, he had made great achievements. He had survived the hard times back then, so why did he fall like this!"
Tang Shengzong sat down and did not answer.
The construction of the Central Government and the Central Capital is a big project, involving countless materials, money and food, which can be enough for several years if you just stretch out your hands. The world is stable, and the emperor has not improved everyone's life, so those generals who cannot endure hardship will naturally have to Reach out proactively.
Mu Ying was hesitating whether to intercede for these two people. After all, they were generals who had gone through life and death together. At this moment, someone reported: "Mu Tongzhi, Zhao Hailou and Wang Liang are bringing people back to Beijing to resume their duties, and they are sending sergeants first." Send me the paperwork."
"Oh, are you back?"
Mu Ying put down the documents for the impeachment of Zhang Ling and Wang Jian, and took the documents handed over by the sergeant. There were three documents. She found her own one, opened it and looked at it. She felt a little dark in front of her eyes. After reading it bit by bit, His face became even more gloomy. He looked at Tang Shengzong and asked, "When was the impeachment document for Alu and Quan handed over? Has His Majesty issued a decree to deal with it?"
Tang Shengzong picked up the teapot and said, "Your Majesty did not mention what was handed over to you yesterday morning. This shows that the matter still needs to be investigated. Once confirmed, these two people will be in danger."
Mu Ying secretly felt sad for Zhang Ling and Wang Jian. Gu Zhengchen's document came at the wrong time, and the two of you committed the crime at the wrong time.
Once the matters reported in Gu Zhengchen's documents are handed over to the emperor, it is inevitable that the emperor will be angry. Under the anger, Zhu Yuanzhang will not be lenient. Some things that can be forgiven or relaxed will definitely be dealt with severely and without mercy. .
In this way, Zhang Ling and Wang Jian originally had hope of avoiding death through meritorious deeds, but since they were "affected" by the Jurong case, their chances of survival are very small...
These two unlucky ones!
Mu Ying was extremely depressed, but what Gu Zhengchen reported could not be postponed.
"Tell Zhao Hailou and Wang Liang to stop outside the city and wait until the report is made."
After Mu Ying gave the instructions, she left in a hurry.
Tang Shengzong squinted his eyes, puzzled: "Zhao Hailou and Wang Liang, these two are not the two deputy Qianhu of Shence Guard. When did they leave Jinling?"
Mu Ying's steps were hurried, and the fear in her heart still hadn't calmed down.
The case in Jurong is too shocking. This series of cases will set off a storm, and it is impossible not to die.
did not expect.
Such a huge case occurred in a small Jurong!
No, you can't enter the palace directly. Once the emperor gets angry, he won't be able to intercede at all. He may not be able to get a word in, so he has to take the prince with him.
With the prince in the way, at least I can get less saliva...
Not long after Zhu Biao returned to the East Palace, he was having dinner with the princess.
Mu Ying arrived. After saluting, she looked at Zhu Biao, shook the document in her hand, and said seriously: "Your Highness, please have your meal first. If you read the document at this time, you will definitely have no intention of eating."
Zhu Biao took a deep look at Mu Ying. Seeing that Mu Ying had no intention of joking, he picked up the chopsticks and started moving...
