Chapter 102 Nanjing Railway Plan
Precisely because of the two failed canal projects in the Tang and Song dynasties, in Ding Xian's view, there was almost no need for on-the-spot investigation. Even if something goes wrong, Ding Xian has a way to shirk responsibility.
The most important thing now is to deal with Zhu Yunwen's anger.
Zhu Yunwen was indeed attracted by this plan.
Now Zhu Yunwen has an interesting thinking mode, that is, if there is something in Beijing, just copy it.
For example, the railway, the more he looked at it, the more he became more and more greedy. If he had a railway connecting the northwest, there is no telling whether the Battle of Yulin could be won. At least the troops that have withdrawn from Yulin can recover.
Instead of the front lines crying for supplies, a large amount of supplies in the rear are being transferred on the road. More importantly, Sichuan has complained for no other reason. It’s the pain of transit.
From Sichuan to Guanzhong, if the plank road over the mountains and ridges was easy to walk, Zhuge Liang would not have died of exhaustion. And if the Lantian Railway is opened, Sichuan's supplies can be transported from the Yangtze River to the Han River, all the way to Guanzhong.
This is a huge savings.
Zhu Yunwen said: "Is this really possible?"
Ding Xian said: "I think it's okay. Lord Qi also suggested it. The so-called heroes have the same idea."
Zide wanted to say something, but couldn't.
He had this idea because he knew that the transportation consumption along the way was too great. In his opinion, the biggest consumption was nothing else, but the large amount of manpower and material resources consumed in transportation, and a large number of strong laborers could not farm.
This will affect local farming.
It’s different from Beijing.
Beijing’s grain structure is based on large-scale outsourcing. But even so, Hebei and Liaodong are Beijing's breadbaskets. Coupled with the low transportation consumption, the population base under the government is small. So it's enough.
But Nanjing is different. The Nanjing imperial court has a dense population.
This point is a big problem, which means that the Nanjing court needs to be self-sufficient in food, and a large number of strong men are transported to transport baggage, which affects food production. Although the situation is not obvious now, without him, Hongwu had left a strong foundation for him.
This foundation is not only the imperial treasury, but also the homes of the people.
Therefore, the people can still bear the consumption for a while, but it will take a long time. This can cause big problems. If the people have nothing to eat, they will rebel.
This is why Qi Deming knew that the people's manpower was severely depleted, and he decided to build the railway, even a temporary horse-drawn railway was necessary. Without him, it’s because long-term pain is not as good as short-term pain.
Therefore, he did not verify the two railway plans, but he did not object to them. These are all traffic thoroughfares. Very necessary. Let’s talk about more in the future.
Zhu Yunwen said: "Then this matter should be dealt with immediately. In addition, Song Sheng is not good, Guanzhong needs to be replaced."
Zhu Yunwen was still dissatisfied with the outcome of the Battle of Yulin.
Zhu Yunwen had given everything to Song Sheng, and Nanjing had given everything that could be given to Song Sheng.
But Song Sheng gave him this answer, which disappointed Zhu Yunwen.
What he likes most is naturally that Song Sheng can withstand the Northern Army's attack. But even if it cannot withstand it, it will try to gain as much time as possible to allow Nanjing to make internal adjustments. Read the book
But Song Sheng disappointed him too much.
Song Sheng was not Zhu Yunwen's first choice.
Without him, Zhu Yunwen's method of selecting generals is very simple, that is, looking at resumes. Because he couldn't understand the changes in these frontline battles. So as to grasp the characteristics of each general. So as to arrange the generals reasonably. He can only look at resumes.
The reason why Song Sheng was not replaced before was because Guanzhong wanted to start immediately. A general familiar with the situation must be used.
That’s why I chose Song Sheng.
Now Song Sheng had disappointed him. Naturally he wanted to replace him.
But will the substitution be effective?
It's hard to say. But Zhu Yunwen had no more patience and trust for Song Sheng.
Qi De said: "Your Majesty, I have read the frontline intelligence and thought that General Song had already
We have tried our best, but in such a situation, if we let anyone go, it will be nothing more than this situation. I thought General Song should be given a chance. "
Zhu Yunwen frowned slightly.
Ding Xian immediately understood and said: "Your Majesty, I also think that there is no big problem with Song Sheng's command. It's just that in the current situation in Guanzhong, is it possible for a person without problems to turn the tide?"
Qi De was stunned. He couldn't say that if Song Sheng continued to lead the army, he could turn the tide.
Ding Xian continued: "Whether or not you want to change generals actually depends on how Your Majesty views the situation in Guanzhong?"
Zhu Yunwen sighed, and said a little lost, "What can I think? It's nothing more than procrastination. The decisive battle between the north and the south must be in the Central Plains, but if you want to capture the Central Plains, you must first determine the corner. Guanzhong is the corner. If you can, Naturally, I don’t want to lose an inch. But the current situation can only wait for future counterattacks. Mr. Ding, I have high hopes for you. I hope you will not let me down."
Zhu Yunwen naturally knew that Ding Xian was not actually a gentleman.
But so what?
Although Zhu Yunwen was a little late-minded, he is now very sober. He clearly knows the strength gap between the two sides.
Therefore, it is impossible for Fang Xiaoru to make Nanjing's national power develop by leaps and bounds. Only the unscrupulous Ding Xian can do this.
Now it seems that Ding Xian is also capable. With various methods, even if he drinks poison to quench his thirst and eats as much food as possible, at least the current situation can be sustained.
Just taking it a step further, Zhu Yunwen didn't know if it was possible, but he had no other choice.
Ding Xian obviously didn't want to talk about this topic.
Deep in Ding Xian's heart, assisting Zhu Yunwen to pacify the north could only be ranked second. The first place was always Ding Xian's own wealth and power.
Ding Xian is simply the roundworm in Zhu Yunwen's belly. He knows one thing very well. Once the north is pacified, his position as Ding may not be stable. The reason is also very simple. If it is just to stabilize the world, there is no need for such incentive reforms.
Without the stimulation of external factors, the only consideration is to secure the throne. In fact, Confucianism is the best.
In other words, for what Ding Xian did today, it is very likely that others will retaliate against him a hundredfold.
In Ding Xian's view, the separation of the north and the south is the best situation for him.
Of course, Ding Xian was determined not to want the Nanjing court to collapse. So he also actively worked for Zhu Yunwen. There is no discounting this at all.
Ding Xian said: "Since Your Majesty wants Guanzhong to wait for changes, then I recommend Changxing Marquis Geng Bingwen to replace Song Sheng. He has trained troops in Shaanxi many times, and to be honest, the battle of Sanggan River was fought well. And it was even more so. He is known for being good at keeping things safe. Using him must be in line with His Majesty’s ideas.”
Zhu Yunwen sighed softly after hearing this.
Yes, the Battle of Sanggan River, although it cannot be said to be a victory. But Geng Bingwen also performed well.
Coupled with Geng Bingwen's qualifications. Not only can Zhu Yunwen believe it, but also everyone in the world can be convinced.
Zhu Yunwen nodded and said, "Go ahead and make arrangements."
Yes, it's a small meeting. If it is in political affairs, it can be decided with one word. As long as Zhu Yunwen and Ding Xian agree, no one will dare to object in political affairs, and there will be no setbacks.
But this is not the case in the military.
There are a lot of people to consider here. The thoughts of Duke Han, the thoughts of Duke Ying, and the thoughts of so many distinguished nobles, even Zhu Yunwen had to integrate the thoughts of many people before he could finally promote the decision.
These are complicated things.
Zhu Yunwen used to do it himself, such as going to see Xu Da. But now Zhu Yunwen's influence in the court has increased. Xu Da died, and Feng Sheng closed his door to talk about government affairs. The Duke of Ying, Fu Youde, is far away on the front line. There is no one who can make Zhu Yunyu condescending. And Ding Xian got Zhu Yunwen's ideas the most on many things. Such matters of vertical and horizontal manipulation will be left to Ding Xian.
Ding Xian immediately agreed.
This matter is not a problem for Ding Xian, right? It's just that such a big adjustment to the frontline war will affect the war situation? Missed the opportunity?
This idea flashed through Ding Xian's mind.
After all, this issue is not important to Ding Xian. The important thing is that he can agree with Zhu Yunwen's thoughts. This is the most important.
In addition, Geng Bingwen is also a safe person. There shouldn't be any big problems. As for whether there is a fighter plane or not, in Ding Xian's opinion, it is even less important.
