Chapter 88 Peking
Beiping.
Zhu Yuanzhang has been staying here for more than half a month, more than half a month. Zhu Yuanzhang did a lot of things, reviewed the Peking army, and had a long talk with Feng Sheng. Inspected the fields in various places, etc. The issue of clearing one's land is not a big deal in the north.
Because there is a large area of land in the north that is not yet wasteland. Hidden can't say no. Very few.
The biggest problem in the north is corvee labor.
The corvee is too heavy.
The more Ming Dynasty did, the more it relied on the costless labor force of corvee labor. And He Xi did it in Liaodong. If Liaodong was not under military control, there would be guard posts below. That is a very heavy corvee. But there is no way.
There is a shortage of people in the north. The remaining people will have to shoulder more of the burden.
Zhu Yuanzhang mainly came to get this vaccination.
But Zhu Yuanzhang was different today. He took King Yan to climb up.
This is a mountain in Changping.
If someone comes from later generations, they will naturally know that this is where the Ming Tombs of Beijing are located. King Yan didn't know this. However, King Yan couldn't help but praise: "It's a good place. The two mountains are spread out, and there is flowing water outside. It's quite good."
The knowledge of the ancients is very similar.
The theory of Kanyu Feng Shui is basically Yin Yang and Five Elements. Yin and Yang are Yi Ye. The Book of Changes is a must-read for many readers. It is easy to understand everything. King Yan was not very accomplished in Kanyu, but he could still read the most basic mountain topography.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "That's right. I also came here because I heard that this is a treasure land. Fourth child, would it be okay to build an imperial mausoleum here?"
King Yan's heart suddenly suddenly changed, and his expression changed slightly.
A kind of desire suddenly emerged from his heart, and he thought secretly: "Could it be that my father intends to save money easily?"
The word "imperial mausoleum" is too suggestive.
Thousands of thoughts went through King Yan's mind and he said: "Father, you are joking. All the dragons in the world are in Jinling. Since ancient times, Jinling has the spirit of the emperor. These hills look good, but how can we bury the emperor's tomb?"
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said: "Jinling is short of breath. No country in the Six Dynasties is as long as Zuo. Over the years, I have always wanted to move the capital. At the beginning of the country, Kaifeng was designated as Beijing. But Kaifeng is dilapidated and not enough to be the capital. I thought about Xi'an and Luoyang. It's a pity that thousands of Over the past hundred years, the water and soil have changed, and it is no longer the original Guanzhong Henan. Some people suggested that I move the capital to Peking, control Liaodong on the left, and connect the Hetao on the right. There is also the western Mongolia, facing the south and the world. You have been in Peiping for a long time, what do you think? "
King Yan was slightly disappointed. According to Zhu Yuanzhang's statement, he was interested in Peiping, not King Yan. If Peking is really chosen as the capital. He, the King of Yan, will definitely be moved away. And it's fast. Although King Yan knew that sooner or later such a day would come. But now I still feel a little disappointed.
I don’t know, but Zhu Yuanzhang was disappointed because he had no idea of Yi Chu, but because he was about to leave Peiping.
King Yan said: "Father, there are advantages and disadvantages to making Peiping the capital. The advantage is that we have all the border troops in our hands. The disadvantage is that the north is in ruins and cannot support the capital's food supply. I am afraid we have to rely on water transportation. Nowadays, there are 10,000 to 20,000 yuan a year in sea transportation. Stone, I’m afraid there will be more in the future.”
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "This is not a problem. Fourth son, what should the imperial court do after it establishes its capital in Peiping?"
Zhu Yuanzhang really wanted to ask this question.
The estrangement between the prince and Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang had to think of another possibility. Although Zhu Yuanzhang did not want to depose the prince, there were many things that Zhu Yuanzhang could not control, even if he was the emperor. He still hopes that the prince can return to the path Zhu Yuanzhang hopes for. But at the same time, he also had to arrange things behind him.
Hongwu was only thirty-one years old, and now Hongwu is twenty years old. Ten years, or eleven years. It looks very long. But really, if he wants easy storage, he needs to do it now. After establishing the new crown prince, allow a smooth transition between the new crown prince and the prince. After all, Zhu Yuanzhang really loved his eldest son. I don't want him to end well.
If in other eras, Zhu Yuanzhang could not do this. But now it is possible. For example, let Zhu Biao take his local area to establish a country overseas. Within ten years, we can have some foundation. Unless the new king goes on an expedition, there is nothing he can do.
After establishing a new prince, cultivate prestige for the new prince. In charge of government affairs.
Even ten years may not be enough.
This sentence is exactly what Zhu Yuanzhang tested against King Yan and Ming Taizu against Ming Taizong. If King Yan's answer satisfies him, he would not mind letting King Yan avoid a trouble and get in touch with the throne.
For a moment, King Yan seemed to be aware of what was behind this question, but soon he denied it himself. Because he seemed to have misunderstood just now. Now he just treats it as a simple test. King Yan said: "Father, between our sons and ministers, the most important issue in establishing the capital of Peiping is nothing else. It is Mongolia. There is no danger to defend the Monan grassland. The Tatars can go straight to Monan from Mobei. Attack the Yanshan area. If Mongolia is not destroyed, if something happens, it will be like a beacon surrounding the capital, and the world will be uneasy."
"The first task of establishing the capital of Peiping is to chase the enemy north and destroy this imperial eclipse."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "And ------?"
When King Yan heard what Zhu Yuanzhang said, his mind turned quickly and he said: "The other thing is to repair the Grand Canal. It is indeed inappropriate to rely only on sea transportation for water transportation in the north. The troops in the north need a lot of food and grass. The canal must be repaired."
Zhu Yuanzhang remained calm and said, "Any more?"
King Yan was silent for a while and said: "Shanxi, Shandong, and the left and right arms of Peiping are the south of Nanjing. There should not be vassal kings here. They should move out early."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly and said, "Aside from that?"
King Yan smiled bitterly and said: "Father, I really can't think of it?"
"Didn't you think more about the issue of land clearing?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
King Yan said: "My father's genius has solved the problem that has not been solved by successive emperors for thousands of years. From now on, the court will be able to save a lot of manpower and material resources. The foundation of the court's taxation will not be shaken. - ----"
"Okay." Zhu Yuanzhang said, "I'm not here to listen to your flattery. I'm asking you, what do you think?"
King Yan said: "My father's strategy is based on the theory of gold and stone. It is already impeccable. My sons and ministers are stupid, so how can they have any ideas?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at King Yan, smiled slightly, and said: "Hello, it has not changed. One general has more wisdom than ten thousand talents."
Zhu Yuanzhang once again expressed his evaluation of King Yan after seeing the history of the Ming Dynasty. In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, there are many problems with the current situation of the Ming Dynasty. But the best solution is precisely Mongolia. Historically, the military power of the Ming Dynasty was stronger than that of Mongolia. Today, military equipment has been reformed. The combat effectiveness of the Ming Dynasty's army was several times what it was back then. Can't we destroy Mongolia?
After Zhu Yuanzhang learned many views from later generations, he deeply realized that the biggest problem of Ming Dynasty was internal.
This is what Zhu Yuanzhang thought even if he had not been exposed to the thoughts of later generations. The problem was that King Yan was not aware of this at all.
The military is certainly important. But the Ming Emperor may not be a famous general, but he must be a statesman. We must understand what is the internal crisis in Ming Dynasty? At this point, King Yan is worse than the prince, facing the internal problems of the Ming Dynasty. Although the prince uses Confucianism. Seems pedantic. But in fact, the prince knew the least. Solutions to some hidden dangers within the Ming Dynasty.
This method is an old method.
If there are such and such problems, at least the problem can be solved. Even if it’s a matter of suppression.
But King Yan never thought about this at all.
During the time of Jingnan, King Yan went around saying that Emperor Jianwen had tampered with Hongwu's government. It is not known whether he had tampered with it or not. But Hongwu's government actually started from martial arts to civility. Jingnan broke the process, but it did not end. After the death of King Yan, Ming Dynasty resolutely embarked on this path.
In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, it is better to use the prince than the king of Yan.
King Yan was shocked by this sentence.
He knew the origin of this sentence, which was made by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty when he evaluated Cao Cao. And why does the emperor use it here?
King Yan had many thoughts in his heart. In the end, there was only a long sigh. Regardless of whether he was determined to give up or not, he knew that he still had not passed his father's assessment. Perhaps, the only opportunity he had to touch that throne was missed by him.
Just a sigh.
