Zhu Han saw the suspicion hidden in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart and said with a smile: "Brother, do you think it's incredible? Do you think what I said is a bit unreal?"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, but Zhu Han said very confidently: "If it is not incredible, how can I say that the train is a tool that can change the Ming Dynasty?"
Zhu Han took Zhu Yuanzhang to the train. Instead of staying on the front of the locomotive, he sat in the middle carriage. The layout of the carriage was similar to Zhu Han's layout in later generations.
"Brother, here are the seats, and here at the door is the toilet. We have designed a toilet. As long as the rope is pulled open, the water will draw the feces out of the car, and there will be no odor..."
After Zhu Han entered the door, he introduced various functions on the train to Zhu Yuanzhang, "In addition, there are kitchens on the train. As long as people get on the train, they can eat, drink and have sex on the train."
Of course, this is just preliminary planning and setting, and I really can’t say what will happen in the future.
Zhu Yuanzhang came to the carriage and looked at the rows of chairs. He was very surprised: Can people really sit on these?
"Brother, not only can it seat people, but it can also seat many people."
Zhu Han saw Zhu Yuanzhang's doubts and said to him: "Now in the experimental and research stage, because the power generated by the locomotive is insufficient and the sealing materials used cannot be perfect, so now only three of the trains can be driven."
"train?"
Zhu Yuanzhang expressed that he did not understand the name Zhu Han gave him, "Why is it called a train? Didn't you say it is driven by boiling water? Why not call it a waterwheel?"
"..."
This question... Zhu Han had never thought about this question at all. It was just a habit of later generations. He never struggled with this matter at all. He just shouted it out casually. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang find such a boring question.
However, since Zhu Yuanzhang asked, he would say: "This, this... Although it is driven by boiling water, but... Brother, just understand it this way. Do you think it is better to call a train or a waterwheel?"
Zhu Han could not explain the specific working principle of the steam engine to Zhu Yuanzhang. The more he explained, the more confused Zhu Yuanzhang became. Looking for a reason that was not a reason, Zhu Yuanzhang thought it made sense and replied without thinking: "The train sounds nice."
Zhu Yuanzhang is still a bit aesthetic.
Zhu Han didn't know whether to laugh or cry about this. Lao Zhu was indeed a layman and had to mention his name.
Of course, this is just a small episode, the most important thing is the train!
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the rows of seats and asked Zhu Han: "How many people can sit in this carriage?"
Zhu Han immediately explained: "It can seat forty people, and there are aisles and eating places. If it is full, it can seat almost sixty people."
Sixty people.
Three carriages can seat 180 people.
This number is not very large. For Ming Dynasty's current war, more than a hundred people are just a drop in the bucket.
However, what Zhu Yuanzhang valued was the convenience of trains.
Think about it, before the Ming Dynasty, why did everyone worry about long-distance raids when fighting? Because of the fatigue of traveling and traveling, it would take a very long time for the soldiers to just travel. Who can guarantee that nothing will happen on the way?
The cavalry moves quickly, right?
But it's useless. Long-distance raids consume more physical energy of the cavalry. With the train, the Ming Dynasty's sergeants can be supported in long-distance raids. They can rest on the train and eat, drink and relieve themselves. After arriving at the place, they can make simple adjustments and then put in. to the battle.
Moreover, this does not require any force from the sergeant, and it will be fine even if the train runs for twelve hours.
nice one!
Although the train in this experiment currently only has three carriages, Zhu Yuanzhang is more willing to believe Zhu Han. As Zhu Han said, as long as the power of the train is strong enough, they can add more carriages.
Moreover, the role of trains is not only to transport sergeants, but also to transport food, ordnance, and even war horses... If this carriage can carry more supplies than carriages and carts, right? Moreover, the train relies on the power provided by boiling water, not manpower. How much food will be saved?
Just when Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about the huge strategic value brought by the train, he suddenly made a long "woo" sound, and then Zhu Yuanzhang felt that the truck under his feet was moving.
Ku~chacha!
Then Zhu Yuanzhang saw the trees on both sides beginning to recede.
"Is this starting?"
Zhu Yuanzhang felt the surroundings in surprise, then lowered his head to look at the carriage, stamped his feet vigorously, and said to Zhu Han: "There is no bumpy feeling at all."
"Really? There are shock-absorbing springs under the carriage, specially installed underneath."
Zhu Han explained, and then said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "However, the train can only go forward ten miles and then come back."
"Why?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was puzzled, "Is it because of insufficient motivation?"
"no."
Zhu Han shook his head and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Now we have only built ten miles of railway. It is a test product. Laying too many rails is a waste, and the manufacturing cost of rails is very high. If you want to build trains in the future, you still have to be closer to coal, iron and other raw materials." It will save a lot of money if it is nearby.”
In fact, Zhu Han, like Zhu Yuanzhang, both spent money wisely, but Zhu Yuanzhang spent his money 'only' on the wisest edge, while Zhu Han spent it when he needed to, and didn't take the money to heart.
"How can it be a waste? An extra mile is a mile."
Zhu Yuanzhang was very interested in trains, and he secretly made up his mind to vigorously develop trains. He wanted to cover the entire Ming Dynasty with rail tracks.
Zhu Han smiled and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Brother, our Ming Dynasty is now rich in materials, coal, iron and other resources, but these are gifts from nature, and they may be used up anytime, so we have to find them from other places, you understand me Do you mean it?"
Understand!
Of course I understand!
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "You are talking about the enclave outside, right? Are these resources also available there?"
"Yes! Not only yes, but a lot!"
Zhu Han laughed and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "If you don't talk about other places, let's talk about Yinzhou. That place is very rich in coal, iron, gold and silver resources. There is also the Australian island that was captured by blue jade. Under that island , hidden are coal, iron and various metals, we have to find a way to dig out these things and send them to Daming!"
Not only in North America and Australia, but also in Europe and north of the northern grasslands, there are also many in South America.
If oil is developed and utilized in the future, Zhu Han can draw a circle on the world map and let people dig for oil...
Those are all the riches of Chiguoguo. If Zhu Han doesn't take them, it will be intolerable to heaven!
As for the resources of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Han is not prepared to dig. At least he cannot dig too much. He will hide them underground if he can. He will not use the resources on his own territory until all the resources in the world are hollowed out. Other Zhu Han Han does not consider it.
What is this called?
This is plundering the whole world!
Zhu Han rubbed his hands and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Brother, we need to make use of the craftsmen. Their value will be very great, so great that it is unimaginable. We divide these craftsmen according to their types of work. There are blacksmiths and blacksmiths. Those who dig coal, or even set up an exploration team to find resources around the world, we can use them."
"Okay, let's do this!"
Zhu Yuanzhang also patted his thigh in agreement, and said to Zhu Han: "You are not willing to dig resources under our feet. We know that you don't want to over-consume the resources under our feet, but you want to tell people at home that there are enclaves outside. Endless wealth encourages people to go out, is this what you mean?"
"Yes! Brother, you really understand me."
Zhu Han gave Zhu Yuanzhang a thumbs up and praised Zhu Yuanzhang's understanding.
The understanding ability is not even 100%, it is just 150%.
Zhu Han didn't think much about many things when he did them. He just thought it would be good for the Ming Dynasty, so he did it. Zhu Yuanzhang considered it more comprehensively and thought of all aspects to further supplement Zhu Han's methods.
For example, Zhu Han said that digging resources under overseas lands would cost a lot of money in freight costs alone, but Zhu Yuanzhang didn't even think about it. He didn't even need to doubt Zhu Han's words, he just went ahead and did it.
It's not unreasonable for these two brothers to succeed.
As long as the two of them complement each other without any deliberate reminder, they are much faster than others.
Zhu Han: Brother, let’s do this!
Zhu Yuanzhang: OK! Listen to Qiwu!
How can it be possible that the saying that brothers working together can cut through metal is just talk?
"To build a railway, we must build it!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang got off the train, he said to Zhu Han with excitement: "Qiwu, I came to the craftsman camp with you today. I really gained a lot of knowledge. You are right. The future Ming Dynasty will be with the people." The common people who built it together include farmers and craftsmen, they are the real two legs of our Ming Dynasty!"
With them around, Zhu Yuanzhang was not afraid of anyone with evil intentions who would rebel.
What's the use of rebellion?
If the people don’t recognize it, it’s useless for anyone to rebel!
…
Zhu Yuanzhang came to take advantage of the excitement and returned to take advantage of the excitement.
After returning to Yingtian Mansion, he accepted Zhu Han's suggestion and left the matter of annexing the land to Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao was happy and surprised when he learned the news.
I'm happy that I can finally do big things.
But there is also a reason for surprise: this matter is too big.
Zhu Yuanzhang indeed had high hopes for Zhu Biao and handed over all the world-conquering team to Zhu Biao. Zhu Biao did not disappoint Zhu Yuanzhang. He quickly stepped into the role and became the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty that everyone praised. But Zhu Yuanzhang is still the emperor now. Zhu Biao was just there to help with many things, and Zhu Yuanzhang taught him how to deal with them.
Land annexation is a big deal!
It was so big that Zhu Biao's hands trembled after seeing it.
Most of them are the military generals who followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world. They occupied the land and caused complaints in the local area. However, they were powerful and the local officials were helpless. However, the news of their occupation of the land reached Zhu Yuanzhang. in the ears.
After knowing what was going on, Zhu Biao cursed angrily.
Why do all these generals have no brains?
The civil servant group has seen that Zhu Yuanzhang wants to vigorously develop business, so they do their best to invest and strive to make themselves have more money, but what about these generals? Always keep your eyes on that one-third of an acre of land.
Let’s not mention the overseas enclaves for now, but in the original land of the Ming Dynasty, land annexation was Zhu Yuanzhang’s biggest taboo. He would never allow anyone to own too much land, not even the generals who followed him to conquer the world!
Zhu Yuanzhang mentioned this red line more than once in court or in private, but these generals did not take it seriously and continued to go their own way... Isn't this just hitting Zhu Yuanzhang's knife edge?
Could it be that these generals felt that their good life was uncomfortable and were prepared to use their lives to help Zhu Yuanzhang emphasize the majesty and inviolability of Ming law?
Zhu Biao felt incredible, but at the same time he also felt how difficult this matter was.
Killing them all will make the general group become alienated from Zhu Biao.
Not killing will affect Zhu Yuanzhang's prestige. They say that the emperor sticks to his word, how can he change it so easily?
Zhu Biao wanted to call Zhao Yong over and ask him for his opinion.
Zhao Yong was one of the first people to follow Zhu Yuanzhang. When he was in Longxing Temple, he followed Zhu Yuanzhang to fight in the north and south. As a fellow villager of Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhao Yong was a rare man who had both civil and military skills, and his ability to handle political affairs was even better than when he was fighting. He excelled, so Zhu Yuanzhang placed him next to Zhu Biao and asked him to teach Zhu Biao.
However, Zhu Biao saw that Zhao Yong's name also appeared in the files Zhu Yuanzhang gave him, and that the land his family had annexed and occupied was among the top five in the files Zhu Yuanzhang gave him.
Who should I consult with to discuss it?
After thinking about it, Zhu Biao thought of Xu Da.
It stands to reason that as Zhu Biao's father-in-law, Chang Yuchun is the one who is closer to Zhu Biao, but Zhu Biao knows that Chang Yuchun is a military general, not a handsome man, and his performance in the court is not as good as Xu Da .
Land annexation is a major event in the court, and Xu Da, who also serves as Prime Minister Zuo, is the best candidate for Zhu Biao's inquiry.
Moreover, Xu Da was fair and just in dealing with things. Zhu Biao thought it was most appropriate to ask Xu Da now.
Zhu Biao met Xu Da, explained his purpose of coming, and told him exactly what Zhu Yuanzhang told him. Xu Da frowned after hearing this. The matter Zhu Biao asked him about was really a hot potato.
Most of the names Zhu Biao mentioned were his friends. Now Zhu Biao wanted to turn his sword inward to deal with Xu Da's old brothers. How could Xu Da come up with an idea?
A long military career taught Xu Da how to stay calm in situations. The more anxious he felt, the more he had to stay calm. He carefully went over what Zhu Biao told him in his mind, and honed his skills on the battlefield. With his sense of smell, Xu Da quickly discovered something unusual.
Zhu Yuanzhang had high hopes for Zhu Biao and wanted him to become a qualified successor as soon as possible, but he was also very protective of Zhu Biao. For example, in the matter of land annexation, the network of relationships was intricate. How could Zhu Biao handle it well?
But Zhu Yuanzhang handed this matter over to Zhu Biao. Based on Xu Da's understanding of Zhu Yuanzhang, he believed that this move was not in line with Zhu Yuanzhang's character.
Suddenly, Xu Da thought of Zhu Han, and it suddenly became clear in his heart: He dared to hand over such an important matter to Zhu Biao. Apart from Zhu Han, no other person in the entire Ming Dynasty dared to suggest such a suggestion to Zhu Yuanzhang.
(End of chapter)
