Li Qing took a sip of wine and muttered:
"This matter cannot be accomplished overnight. It requires a long period of accumulation and operation. Such a large grassland is a problem that has not been solved by all dynasties. It was even occupied by the Yuan people in the Central Plains. How can it be said that it can be conquered?"
Putting down the wine glass, Li Qing picked up a chopstick and leaned back comfortably on his chair, "Actually, it's not necessary to conquer the entire grassland at once, it's not realistic.
We can radiate a little bit. For example, there is a large area outside the customs that belongs to the Ming Dynasty. If the Yuan people step on the boundary monument, they will violate the border, which can be used at that time. "
Yu Qian's eyes lit up: "Sir, what you mean is... to build a ranch?"
"No, the correct way is to open up wasteland and plant the land!" Li Qing said with a smile. "The benefits of nomadism are far less than those of farming. One acre of crops can easily feed a young man, and one acre of grass... can produce How much meat?
Farming is the only way to attract grassland tribes to come closer to the Ming Dynasty. "
Li Qingdao: "The grassland tribes regard robbery as a matter of course. The fundamental reason is that grazing is not enough to support survival;
They are tough and ferocious, not because they are naturally bloodthirsty, but because they want to survive. "
Yu Qian was startled and nodded: "Sir, it's true, Sir, it's true, but... Liaodong has just stabilized, and if people go to open up wasteland outside the customs, it will inevitably give people the feeling of being abandoned by the Ming Dynasty. I'm afraid this is not good. !”
"The road is still long, there is no need to worry about this now." Li Qing said with a smile, "This is not something that can be solved in one generation. There is no need to rush, and there is no need to rush."
Yu Qian smiled bitterly and nodded, sighing: "Yes, no matter what, I won't be able to see that day."
"Uh... let's not talk about this." Seeing Li Qing's silence, Yu Qian quickly changed the subject, as if he was more taboo about these things than Li Qing, "The prince has grown up vigorously and now has the demeanor of a wise king. Although he is young, he is quite mature."
How can he be immature? Falling in love with a palace maid who is seventeen years older than him at a young age can no longer be said to be mature, but rather premature.
Li Qing thought of this and couldn't help but wonder: "By the way, does he hate me to the core?"
"Uh..." Yu Qian hesitated, "The prince does have some complaints about sir..., but it's okay."
It's a hammer. I'm afraid that naughty boy will kill me... Li Qing didn't expose Yu Qian, and said in a wicked way: "If you hear him say bad things about me again, just say that I am doing it for his own good." .”
"..." Yu Qian was speechless: Killing people also requires killing one's heart? Do you still think he doesn’t annoy you enough?
"Sir, I think... you'd better not have such a quarrel with the prince." Yu Qian advised: "The prince is the crown prince of the country and will take over the great treasure in the future. If you do this..."
Li Qing said indifferently: "It doesn't matter. I will leave the court for a while and will not use this identity again."
He sighed and said: "The course of this giant ship of the Ming Dynasty has been deflected, and it is developing in a good direction, a more correct direction, and there will be fewer and fewer places where I will be used in the future;
I won’t be so urgent anymore. After so many years, I also want to take a break, and it’s time to take a break. "
Yu Qian was silent for a moment and sighed softly: "Sir, you have devoted your whole life to the Ming Dynasty. It is a great contribution to the Ming Dynasty that the Ming Dynasty can be what it is today, but... it is too painful."
"You don't need to say this. If you really want to say it, it's the Emperor of Ming Dynasty who owes me." Li Qing hummed, "The Zhu family owes me more than I can finish in three days and three nights."
Yu Qian chuckled and nodded. He was used to Li Qing being arrogant, and he also felt that Li Qing was not arrogant. ΟиЪ.ōΓＧ
When he entered the court, Li Qing was already a man of great influence and his achievements were extremely dazzling.
After entering the court, he deeply understood Li Qing's abilities and contribution to the Ming Dynasty.
If we really want to reward based on merit, Li Qing will definitely be crowned the king, the only living king with a different surname.
…
When Li Qing returned home, it was late at night.
Zhu Gaoxu and his grandson both went to bed. Li Qing took a bath, leaned on the recliner and admired the night view and enjoyed the refreshing night breeze.
Before I knew it, I fell into a deep sleep...
Just after dawn, there was a knock on the door. Li Qing got up and opened the door. He looked at the craftsmen with their things and said in surprise:
"Come so early? Have you eaten yet?"
"Come back to me, sir, the kids have all eaten." The foreman smiled apologetically, "Isn't this because I'm in a hurry? I didn't disturb my rest, right?"
Li Qing shook his head and chuckled: "No, everyone come in."
A group of people filed in and started working hard.
In this era, people who rely on craftsmanship pay great attention to reputation and never engage in such nonsense.
The jobs they can take are only as big as Shiliba Village. If their reputation is bad, their jobs will be gone. There is no need to worry about the quality of the projects.
Li Qing was bored, so he chatted with the foreman.
"How many houses can you build this year?"
"Hey~ How can I say that? It mainly depends on luck. If you are lucky, you can build fifty or sixty houses no matter what." The foreman smiled, "I am not prepared. In fact, if you have the materials, it will be quite fast. of;
To build a house, you mainly need to lay the base, mix the clay, and install the beams..."
He talks eloquently and talks about his professional knowledge. While showing off, he also advertises in disguise, so that customers can believe in his ability and think of him immediately when they want to build a house in the future.
Three hundred and sixty lines, and he will be the number one scholar.
Being a bricklayer requires more than just strength. Li Qing also gained a lot of knowledge along the way. Although he probably won't use it, it was quite interesting.
Digging the foundation is a very tiring job. It was still very cold in the early morning in mid-February, but they were all sweating profusely and even their clothes were wet.
"Everyone take a rest, I'm not in that hurry." Li Qing said.
The man grinned and said, "We are all used to it. We are not afraid of being tired, but we are afraid of not having any work to do. Old Sun, don't just chat with me. Come over and lend a hand. Move the stone roller over. It's time to pound the stone."
"Here we come." The foreman laughed and scolded, "You can't bear to see me idle for a while!"
Not afraid of being tired, but afraid of having no work to do... Li Qing sighed and felt a lot.
This is a true portrayal of the people at the bottom of the Ming Dynasty. Although the vertical comparison shows that the Ming Dynasty is already very good at this stage, the people are still suffering.
Of course, this is just what Li Qing thinks.
In fact, the people do not think so. They feel very happy. They have enough to eat, clothes to wear, and occasionally a meal of meat. They are very satisfied.
As for being tired...it's nothing.
As the man said, we are all used to it!
Yes, after thousands of years, they have become accustomed to it... Li Qing sighed, quite sentimental.
These people have never tasted that extremely splendid and prosperous age, and they have no chance.
"Sir, I bought some steamed buns, please try them." Zhu Qijin handed over the paper bag politely, "They are still warm."
"No, I'm going out for a walk." Li Qing waved his hand gently, "You can eat with your grandpa."
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Li Qing was walking around Lianjiatun, watching children playing with urine and mud, smoke curling from the kitchens of every house, and people squatting in front of their homes eating breakfast while chatting with neighbors across the street, and habitually licking the rim of the bowl when eating porridge.
A hundred years ago, people would not dare to eat porridge at the door.
After breakfast, the adults went to the fields with hoes on their shoulders, while the old man took care of the children...
Li Qing whispered: "Perhaps, for them, this is happiness."
Very miserable, but very satisfied.
Their ancestors have been pursuing this kind of life for generations.
Li Qing looked towards the direction of the Fengtian Hall of the Imperial Palace, his eyes were cold, and he whispered to himself: "If we don't let them live such a life, then... you don't want to live it either."
