Moving the capital is Jinling's sorrow.
Zhu Yunwen sat in the jade chariot and never ordered to stop or say anything to the people of Jinling. Until the convoy had traveled several miles and approached Longjiang Pier, countless people were still following the convoy to see them off.
At this time, the Longjiang Wharf was completely controlled by the navy. There was no civilian ship. Even the ships entering and leaving Jinling were blocked at the ferries on the upper and lower reaches of the Yangtze River or on the other side to ensure the safety of the imperial fleet.
The people responsible for escorting Zhu Yunwen were none other than Li Jian and Luo Guanying of the Navy.
Zheng He needed to coordinate the global voyage and the Yan King's fleet to the Yan Kingdom in North America. There were many things to do, and he could not spare time to escort Emperor Jianwen. After all, the round trip took at least a month, and he could not leave at the most critical time of preparing for the voyage.
The Navy Governor's Office also needs to be moved to Beijing, and the Tianjin Port and the East China Sea Navy will be strengthened. However, Jinling will still retain a Navy Governor's Office as a place for official business, responsible for Jinling's shipbuilding, sea trials, and ship distribution. , material dispatch, etc.
Although Zheng He did not have time to go to Beijing, like Zhu Di, he arrived at Longjiang Wharf very early.
"Your Majesty, we are less than a mile away from Longjiang Pier, and the people are still following us."
Tang Buping said through the curtain of the jade chariot.
Zhu Yunwen said in a deep voice: "Let's go to the pier first."
Tang Buping understood it and ordered someone to report to the dock to prepare the reception. In fact, there was no need to spread the news. People at Longjiang Pier had already seen such a large team and organized themselves to welcome the team.
After Liu Changge led his people to inspect the ship for the last time to ensure that there were no hidden dangers, he also appeared at the Longjiang Pier.
There were so many people accompanying Da Jia Lu Bo, and it was impossible for Longjiang Pier to squeeze in 100,000 people at once. The honor guard did not stop after arriving at the terminal, but was led directly to the ship. Those who should raise the flag on the ship Flag, gongs and drums should be beaten, gongs and drums should be beaten.
The car arrived at Longjiang Pier and was greeted by Zhu Di, Zheng He, Zhu Neng and others.
Zhu Yunwen got off the jade chariot, raised his hand to excuse Zhu Di and others, and asked Zhu Di with a smile: "Fourth uncle, are the preparations for the voyage going smoothly?"
Zhu Di solemnly said: "Everything went well."
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly: "It will be good if everything goes well, but don't over-staff too much. Li Jian complained to me, saying that the fourth uncle asked for more ships because of the large family. I made the decision and allocated two more treasure ships to the fourth uncle to accompany him. If there’s more, there won’t be any more.”
Zhu Di smiled and thanked him.
There is really nothing to say about Li Jian, a member of his own family.
What Zhu Di wanted was a boat. He originally required a lot of manpower, but after making preparations, he discovered that talents in all aspects must be talented. Masons are needed, and craftsmen who make pens, inks, paper and inkstones must also follow suit. Who else knows how to brew soy sauce? Jealousy, we still want to eat some sour cabbage when we get to Yan State, and we have to take away the Korean Fire Master as a reward from the palace.
Zhu Gaochi is not in good health, so there must be no shortage of doctors. Zhu Zhanji is growing up, and his clothes have to be changed every year, so textile talents are needed. There is also Tang Saier, who insists on taking the person who makes candied haws with him...
There is a shortage of everyone, so naturally you need a little bit of everything. When these little bits are added up, the population will increase. That is to say, the imperial court has never stopped building ships in these years, otherwise it would not be able to support this global voyage in parallel with the Yan King's voyage.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Zheng He: "There are so many things to coordinate, but I need to work harder for you. I have trust in your ability and loyalty. On a long voyage, you can make decisions on small matters, and you can take action on big matters first. The message goes to Beijing It’s so far away that there’s no room for delay.”
Zheng He saluted solemnly: "I am determined to live up to the emperor's trust and complete this circumnavigation of the world!"
Zhu Yunwen looked at Mei Yin again and warned: "If you stay in Jinling, you must restrain the generals and soldiers and never do anything that harms the people. The training of soldiers must not be slack. The Ming Dynasty does not have no enemies, but the enemies of the Ming Dynasty." In the distance. The enemy may come, and the Ming Dynasty may also go."
Zhu Di frowned when he heard this.
The enemy is far away?
Why do you feel like you are saying this to yourself, telling yourself not to come back and torment Daming? What are you thinking about? North America is such a big land, etc.
After finishing chewing, it is estimated that one hundred or two hundred years have passed...
Zhu Yunwen didn't care about the overthinking Zhu Di. Zhu Di went to a barbaric land, and after decades of hard work, he made little progress. What he cared about was the West, not to interrupt their civilization process and not destroy their foundation for entering the steam age. Sooner or later it will become a threat to Ming Dynasty.
Perhaps the Ming Dynasty could not fundamentally cut off the development of Western science and technology, but Zhu Yunwen believed that the Ming Dynasty had the means to delay their progress for decades, or even longer!
It will take time for Ming Dynasty to open a greater distance and form a true technological supremacy.
"Father."
Zhu Wenkui walked over and pointed outside the pier.
Zhu Yunwen looked back and saw countless people gathered outside the pier, and it was so dark that there was no end in sight.
"Come on board."
Zhu Yunwen turned around and gave the order.
Zhu Wenkui hesitated for a moment, but finally said nothing. The etiquette officer was guiding everyone to get on the boat. As for the Beijing troops, they would cross the river via pontoon bridges and escort them along both sides of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
An hour later, Zhu Yunwen took the harem, east palace and others onto a steam-engined iron river boat. In addition to the six cabinet ministries and the chief navy officer, other civil and military officials boarded other boats.
Standing on the boat, looking at the countless people in the distance, Zhu Yunwen ordered Zhu Di, Mei Yin and others: "Let go of the dock and let the people in. Maintain order and don't push."
Zhu Wenkui breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.
The Queen Mother and the Queen looked at each other with smiles on their lips.
After years of expansion, Longjiang Wharf has been able to accommodate more than 50,000 people at the same time. But even so, when the crowds poured in, there were still countless people outside the wharf who couldn't get in.
The crowd shouted for the emperor one after another, and waved goodbye.
The drums sounded, silencing the noise.
Zhu Yunwen stood at the bow of the ship, looking at the people who came to see him off, with anger sinking in his Dantian: "People of the Ming Dynasty, my people, moving the capital is the foundation of the eternal country, and it is an act of prosperity for all people! Come here today. I feel so relieved to see you off!"
The messenger conveyed Zhu Yunwen's words word for word.
Zhu Yunwen took a deep breath and shouted again: "Although I went to Beijing, Jinling will always be my foundation. In order to thank the people of Jinling for their kindness and support, I decided to be buried in Zhongshan a hundred years later, accompanying Taizu and watching you!"
As soon as these words came out, countless people cried with joy.
This means that the tomb of Emperor Jianwen will be built at Jinling Zhongshan. In the future, he will always stay in Jinling and stay on this land.
"Sail to the new capital of Beijing!"
Zhu Yunwen turned around and ordered.
The steam of the ship sounded and the water began to ripple. The sorrow of parting waved in the haze of tears.
At this moment, the sun and moon flags fluttered high.
