Zhu Yunwen lowered his eyes and looked at the name on the paper:
Sheng Yong!
Xie Jin and Yang Rong, one is a world-famous talent and the other is a rising star. They both chose one person at the same time and responded with one sentence:
The heroes see the same thing.
Xie Jin glanced at Yang Rong and was surprised by this man's ability. You must know that he was already in the court during the Hongwu period. Although he was arrogant and was demoted from the capital, his political eyes still existed. He treated court personnel, both civil and military, He knew a lot, so he was able to choose Sheng Yong among many generals.
But Yang Rong, who had entered the Ming Dynasty court less than four months ago, had a very good understanding of the Ming Dynasty's military and border generals. He was extraordinary both in terms of the overall situation and the details.
It can be seen that this person cannot be underestimated in the future.
Big new star!
It seems that after this, Yang Rong needs to be regarded as his friend and managed well.
Xie Jin made up his mind, then looked at Zhu Yunwen and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Sheng Yong was born in the army. He was a general who was good at literature and martial arts and had great strategic skills. In the fifth year of Hongwu, he was awarded a floating official. In the sixth year of Hongwu, he was transferred There were ten thousand households in the left guard of Liaodong. Later, due to his meritorious service in the Northern Expedition, he was promoted to the command of the capital. It can be seen that he is not only rich in experience, but also has outstanding abilities. He also has military experience in Liaodong, is familiar with the terrain of Daning, and is a general on horseback..."
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly. What Xie Jin didn't know was that Sheng Yong was famous in history. Together with Tie Xuan, he broke the myth of Zhu Di's invincibility.
From a historical point of view, Sheng Yong is definitely a general who can withstand pressure and has brains. There is no problem with his loyalty. Choosing him to succeed Fang Kuan and command Daning and the surrounding guards is a good choice.
Yang Rong added: "Ping'an's implementation of the New Army's strategy in Peiping is on the right track. Sheng Yong's march north to Daning will not hinder the implementation of the New Army's strategy in Peiping, and Beiping is currently stable, while Daning seems to be in danger. Love requires a general to be competent. Shengyong has a strategy and a reputation, which makes it easier to win over the army."
"In addition, once there is a change in Daning, Sheng Yong may not be able to break through with his riding skills and bodyguards. The person guarding Shanhaiguan and Xifengkou is General Qu Nengqu who pacified Luchuan. If Sheng Yong asks, Qu will Whether you can decide on the fly, whether to open and close to fight, or retreat to defend, as long as the two of you are there, there will be no major problems on the front lines of Shanhaiguan, Xifengkou, and Juyongguan."
Zhu Yunwen nodded in agreement and said: "In that case, the cabinet will draft an order to transfer Fang Kuan to the capital to await trial, and issue a transfer order for Sheng Yong to go directly from Peiping to Xifengkou, pass through Songtingguan and other places, and recruit guards all the way to Da Da. Ning, take over as the capital of Da Ning."
Xie Jin solemnly said: "I obey the order."
Zhu Yunwen picked up the tea cups and sent them away. It was getting late now. Looking at the memorials piled beside the table, Zhu Yunwen sighed: "Go tell the Queen that I will stay in Wuying Hall tonight."
Shuangxi took a step forward and reminded softly: "Your Majesty, tomorrow is the Queen's birthday..."
Zhu Yunwen patted his forehead, stood up and said, "I almost forgot about this. Is the Second Artillery Bureau ready?"
"Back to the emperor, it's ready. In order to keep it secret, the Second Artillery Bureau specially arranged for the craftsmen to go to the mountains. The preparations are complete and there will be no problem."
Shuangxi replied with a smile.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Shuangxi with satisfaction and said: "This matter is done, you go and receive the reward. If it doesn't work, go to Xiaoling Mausoleum to sweep the tomb."
Shuangxi was not worried and replied easily: "Then our family will thank the emperor for the reward."
Zhu Yunwen was in a good mood and returned to Kunning Palace.
After Ma Enhui and Zhu Yunwen had dinner together, they asked: "Your Majesty,
, it’s already September now, when will the stove thing be put on the agenda? Hoarding and shelving like this is not an option. "
Zhu Yunwen shook his head slightly and said: "Queen, this matter cannot be rushed. The new stove and briquettes are used to earn silver to finance the central bank and ensure the operation of the bank and the harem. Once this furnace is released, coal will become an important item in the world. , when officials and businessmen from all over the country see that there is profit to be found, they will dig deep into the coal mines."
“Isn’t it good to dig deep into the coal mine?”
Ma Enhui asked doubtfully.
Zhu Yunwen nodded solemnly and said: "It's good, but for the sake of money, some people don't treat people as human beings. The Queen must remember that capital drinks human blood. I want to control capital and make it less Smell a little bit of blood.”
"What is capital?"
Ma Enhui was even more puzzled.
Zhu Yunwen pondered for a moment and explained: "Capital can be simply understood as money. Many government offices and businessmen are only interested in profit. Take coal as an example. Once new stoves and briquettes become popular, there will be businessmen monopolizing coal mines and digging coal. But Coal is not on top of the land, but underground. Once dug to a certain depth, the danger will increase."
Ancient mining is not the future. There are ventilation equipment, pumping equipment, support templates, and adequate life-saving systems. If something goes wrong, excavators and drilling machines can be mobilized...
In ancient times, there was nothing, and mining depended on fate.
If you dig deep, use a piece of wood to support it. If the support becomes unstable and collapses, then you will be completely lying inside, and there is no need to save it.
Use a small shovel to save people, but by the time they are rescued, they will be reduced to bones. If you waste this time, you might as well find another pit and dig more coal.
What to do if someone dies?
It's simple. The price of one person and one cow is five to eighty taels of silver. Is that enough?
Businessmen consider the overall interests and do not care about human lives.
Zhu Yunwen knew this very well. It is impossible to count how many black kilns and how many lives were buried in later generations. In an era of extremely developed information, some people concealed mining disasters. If in ancient times, there were no system constraints, once driven by capital, black people would The kiln will go crazy. If you dig down without your life, wouldn't it be a disregard for human life?
The most important capital of the Ming Dynasty is its population. This land can accommodate more than a billion people, but now there are only more than 60 million people, too few, too few, and there are countless wastelands waiting to be reclaimed and planted.
The population is far from enough, and every death will weaken the national destiny, so arrangements must be made in advance.
Ma Enhui heard for the first time that there were so many dangers in coal mines. Her face turned pale and she said uneasily: "Your Majesty, we should not push out the briquettes. If it harms the people, the profits will be stained with blood."
Zhu Yunwen looked at the kind-hearted Ma Enhui and said: "briquettes are far safer and more practical than lumps of coal. If implemented, it will benefit all people. This is a good thing that we should not block. However, both the government and private and commercial coal mines should have The system must be supervised by someone, and no digging should be done randomly or act recklessly..."
"Is that why the Emperor is so busy?"
Ma Enhui lowered her eyebrows and asked.
Zhu Yunwen pulled Ma Enhui to sit down and said, "Yes, the Ministry of Industry has arranged for many people to go out during this period in order to bring those unowned coal mines to the court and buy back the coal mines sold to businessmen. The court will come Control, as for the coal mines that cannot be recovered, I have arranged for the Three Law Departments to issue decrees and put them under supervision. Only after everything is in place can the new stoves and briquettes be launched."
"The emperor is more concerned about Zhou Xiang than I am for you."
Ma Enhui sighed.
Zhu Yunwen smiled lightly and slowly
Xu said: "Actually, it's not that long since the stove was introduced to the world. The Queen should know that I have arranged for people to go to Beiping, right?"
"I know it, and I took away eight thousand taels of silver from my concubine."
Ma Enhui felt a little distressed.
Zhu Yunwen's eyes showed a bit of expectation as he said: "When the first cold wave enters Peiping, new stoves will be sold. When the capital gets colder, the shops in the capital will be opened."
It is not appropriate to sell stoves in the summer. This thing is most eye-catching when it is sold in winter.
Ma Enhui looked at Zhu Yunwen with a smile on his face. The two chatted and laughed until they forgot the time. After the second watch, Ma Enhui stood up and said: "Your Majesty should rest early. Tomorrow the envoys who occupy the city will come to visit. Don't lose your energy." .”
Zhu Yunwen didn't want to rest, so he pulled Ma Enhui out of Kunning Palace and walked towards the back garden along the starlight.
"In previous years, I never spent a single birthday with you. This year and from now on, I will be with you, from this day to your birthday."
Zhu Yunwen looked at Ma Enhui affectionately.
Ma Enhui was a little touched. She was happy to have Zhu Yunwen take care of her with such care. However, she thought that waiting until the third watch would definitely delay Zhu Yunwen's rest. What should she do if she felt sleepy the next day?
Without waiting for Ma Enhui's persuasion, Zhu Yunwen squeezed Ma Enhui's hand and said, "No need for persuasion, I know what's going on. Let's go up to the rockery and have a look."
Ma Enhui had no choice but to accompany him with a smile, climbed up the rockery, looked at the dim palace wall in the distance, and said: "In the dim night, there is not much scenery."
Zhu Yunwen looked at the night sky and said slowly: "Yes, but the starry sky is still beautiful."
The starry sky in early September is prosperous and bright. It seems that the stars are not far away and can be picked by climbing high.
Ma Enhui looked at the Big Dipper and said: "Your Majesty, there is a letter from Concubine Shu, saying that over in Jurong, the Guo, Luo and other families have reached an agreement to cooperate in the development of lime mines in the future, and the profits will be divided according to manpower and input. As for Concubine Shu, The profit share is left to Jurong County. The county government has the right to apply for the use of funds, but it needs to be approved by the Guo and Luo families. Now there is something going on in Jurong, and Concubine Shu is about to return to Beijing. Who should be arranged to greet her? "
Zhu Yunwen thought for a while and said: "She should arrive in Beijing in two or three days. I will pick her up in person then. I also want to take her to see the concrete road outside Dongshui Pass and let her know that Lime is very important to Ming Dynasty." importance."
"This is what it should be. If Concubine Shu knew that what she was doing was related to the Ming Dynasty's infrastructure strategy, she would be deeply honored to participate in it."
Ma Enhui smiled and said.
Zhu Yunwen glanced at Shuangxi, who made a gesture. Zhu Yunwen nodded, took Ma Enhui's hand and said, "Listen."
"Duh, duh—boom, boom."
The sound moves from far to near.
"Isn't this the sound of the night watch?"
Ma Enhui listened, with a smile on her lips.
Zhu Yunwen took Ma Enhui's hands, looked deeply at Ma Enhui, and said: "Happy birthday, Queen."
Bang bang bang.
Not too far away, there were bursts of dull sounds, followed by a stream of light rising into the sky, exploding suddenly, and colorful fireworks lighting up the sky.
A moment is short, but it is eternal.
Ma Enhui looked at the color and beauty of the sky in surprise. What caught her eyes was a series of fireworks, so beautiful and dazzling...
There was a bit of pride in Zhu Yunwen's eyes. He used the Second Artillery Bureau as a firework. He didn't know if he would be scolded by the historian, but he didn't care. Researching explosives is important, and coaxing his wife is also important...
