Time goes by and the weather gets colder.
Su Jing and the others have already entered Shandong. To be precise, they have now arrived at Jining Mansion.
Although it is also a place of great wealth, it is still far inferior to Yingtian.
At this time, they came to Jiaxiang County.
Because she happened to be passing through a small county town, Su Jing also chose to stop here to have a good rest and replenish supplies.
In the inn, Su Jing and the other three simply washed up and went out directly.
The carriage is placed behind the inn, and a waiter is dedicated to feeding it, which is very reassuring.
All the valuables on the carriage were also taken off.
All silver coins and other items are carried close to the body.
It's a little bulky, but at least it's better than having it stolen.
On the streets, the cold wind was blowing and there were few people.
"Master Su, why are there so few people here?"
Zhu Biao asked curiously.
Having stayed in Lishui County for a long time, Zhu Biao was really not used to the situation in such a small county.
"It's just that small. It's just a small county. How many people can there be?"
Su Jing replied: "Niu Yi, don't regard all places as Lishui County."
"The population of each place is closely related to the economic level."
Where there is no money, there are few people.
It's the same everywhere.
Zhu Biao nodded and continued to observe this place.
They had also passed through some larger cities before, but the obvious feeling was that they were desolate.
It is not only reflected in various buildings or objects, but also reflected in people's mental state.
The life of ordinary people is not that easy.
The war had just ended, there were many casualties, and the population had not yet recovered. Even though Zhu Yuanzhang took great care of the people, they still had to endure their days.
This is the life of ordinary people.
Therefore, many people are so surprised when they visit Lishui County for the first time.
The smiles on people's faces cannot be faked.
After simply purchasing the supplies, the three of them returned to the inn.
"Master Su, along the way, the further away from Yingtian, the more difficult the lives of the people will be."
Zhu Biao said with some emotion.
As a prince, he spends most of his time in the palace.
Even when Zhu Yuanzhang had not yet proclaimed himself emperor and was only the king of Wu, Zhu Biao mostly studied in the prince's mansion.
Only when Zhu Yuanzhang moved, Zhu Biao would follow him.
Over the years, I have been to many places, but I have not seen much about people's livelihood.
On the contrary, during the six months I studied with Su Jing, I stayed in Lishui County and gained a deeper understanding of the lives of the people.
Su Jing said: "That's natural. Since ancient times, this land in Gyeonggi has had innate development advantages. With the country's manpower and material resources concentrated, development will naturally be better than other places."
"Then with the capital as the center, we will continue to spread our influence outwards. The closer we are, the easier it will be to develop."
"It's just like the relationship between our earth and the moon or other stars."
"The moon is not the biggest and brightest, but it is the closest to us, so it reflects the most sunlight, so it looks like the biggest and brightest."
Su Jing's description immediately made the relationship between urban development clear.
Zhu Biao listened and felt that it was quite reasonable.
Even Mu Ying on the side was also attracted.
"Then Master Su, if he didn't rely on the capital, there would be no possibility of development?"
Zhu Biao asked Su Jing.
Su Jing smiled and said: "Of course not. The development of each region is affected by many factors, and the distance from the capital is only one of them."
“The core elements of urban development, to put it bluntly, are two: politics and economy.”
“As long as these two elements are present, even if only one is present, then development will naturally be good.”
Politics and Economics.
Even if it is placed in Su Jing's previous life, this is extremely applicable.
Zhu Biao carefully remembered what Su Jing said and was thinking in his heart.
"Mr. Su, can I ask what you mean by the word city?"
Mu Ying suddenly spoke and asked Su Jing.
He is not Zhu Biao. He has been exposed to many things and understands them quickly.
Su Jing smiled and said: "Of course, the so-called city refers to the agglomeration of population, resources, capital, technology, information and other elements within a certain spatial range. It is the transformation of nature and the objective material world by human beings in the long historical development process. , a way of human survival and settlement built for political, military, economic and survival needs."
As soon as Su Jing opened her mouth, it was a definition.
This caught Mu Ying off guard, because it was too direct, which made it difficult for Mu Ying to understand for a while.
In fact, it can't be said to be very complicated. Mu Ying is not very comfortable with these more professional terms.
After a brief period of recollection and taste, Mu Ying finally understood the meaning of the city.
"Master Su, since the city is such a product with complex functions, why do you say that it only needs to have a little bit of politics and economics to develop?"
Zhu Biao continued to ask: "Just a little, is it enough?"
Su Jing smiled when he heard Zhu Biao's question. He looked at Zhu Biao and said:
"Niu Yi, then what do you think can be separated from politics and economy?"
"If you think about it carefully, all aspects that politics and economics can cover have basically covered what I said before."
"Don't get too caught up in the description, but think carefully about the reality."
"Just like this Jiaxiang County, if you were asked to develop it, what would you do?"
After Su Jing finished speaking, Zhu Biao really started thinking seriously.
Unfortunately, this question is a bit difficult for him.
Even though he is a prince, development in an agricultural society itself depends on the right time, right place, right people, and the right people.
Mu Ying listened silently. At this time, he finally understood why Zhu Yuanzhang wanted Zhu Biao to study with the teacher Su Jing.
Although the things Su Jing taught before were quite important, they did not seem to be necessary for a prince.
"Students think that we must first build roads and improve transportation."
Zhu Biao thought for a moment and said seriously: "Master Su said that if you want to be rich, you must first build roads."
"Only when traffic is cleared, people and goods can flow smoothly, and the efficiency of doing things is improved, making it easier to develop the economy."
Su Jing smiled and said: "Don't be in a hurry to answer me. You have to think about this matter carefully. Don't be in a hurry. I'll order the food first. Eat dry food every day. No matter how delicious it is, it won't taste good in your mouth."
He knew that Zhu Biao had a serious personality and would definitely think seriously about the questions he asked.
But developing a place, even a small county town, is not something that can be thought of in a short while.
It’s even harder to say whether this will still be a feudal small-peasant society.
This is just a question to think about, just to let Zhu Biao think more.
"Yes, Master Su."
Zhu Biao nodded.
"Mr. Su, let me go and take a rest first."
Before Su Jing got up, Mu Ying said.
Su Jing immediately said: "Don't say that. You were the one driving the car all the way. You were the one who was tired. I'll order the food. If you want to eat anything, you can tell me."
Running all the way, Su Jing was actually quite relaxed.
You don’t have to drive yourself, and you’re not exposed to wind, sun, or rain, so it’s really not that tiring.
"Anything is fine, I'll eat anything."
Muying replied.
After spending this time together, Mu Ying also understood Su Jing's personality and did not argue with Su Jing.
Su Jing left the room and went to find the guy.
Although she could just ask the waiter to arrange the dishes, Su Jing didn't want to be casual when it came to food.
In the guest room, Zhu Biao was still thinking.
If you look at it as a normal prince, Jiaxiang County has no development value.
Such a small county has a small population.
Why develop at all?
In a feudal society, where the small-scale peasant economy was the basis, and where large cities had not developed, it was not a viable place.
But this was a question Su Jing gave him to think about, and he had to think about it seriously.
Not long after, Su Jing came back.
"I ordered a few special dishes and drank some wine. I can have a good sleep at night and relax my muscles and bones."
Su Jing said with a smile.
When sleeping outdoors, no matter how big-hearted a person is, rest is still not as good as in an inn.
Nothing happened along the way, it was quite comfortable.
Just after eating for a while, there was a noise in the inn.
The sound of laughter and laughter was extremely loud, and even Su Jing and the three people in the guest room could hear it clearly.
"Mr. Su, let me see what's going on."
Mu Ying stood up, opened the guest room door, and looked at what was going on downstairs.
With just one glance, Mu Ying's anger suddenly rose.
A group of soldiers below were eating and drinking, wearing armor and carrying knives, but their clothes were disheveled.
He was yelling at the shopkeeper and waiters, and the guests at the surrounding tables had long been scared away. They were still unaware and continued to drink and laugh wantonly on the first floor.
The shopkeeper looked trembling with fear, as if he didn't dare to provoke him.
Such soldiers have no military discipline.
As a general who has led troops for many years, Mu Ying despises these kinds of soldiers the most.
He only dared to be arrogant towards the common people, which almost brought Ming Dynasty into disgrace.
Mu Ying, who was furious, immediately prepared to go downstairs and teach these people a lesson.
However, just as he was about to leave, a hand was already pressed on his shoulder: "Brother Wenying, calm down, we are not here to fight against injustice."
Mu Ying looked back and saw that it was Su Jing.
"Mr. Su, I'm so sorry, I really can't stand it anymore."
Mu Ying apologized to Su Jing.
At this moment, Zhu Biao also walked out, and the scene downstairs was clear.
"Go back first, the room said."
Su Jing said.
He was really afraid that Mu Ying would go straight up and get entangled. Even if Mu Ying could fight with four fists, it would definitely be troublesome.
When you go out, the most important thing is to avoid causing trouble.
Mu Ying glanced at the arrogant soldiers below, and finally chose to listen to Su Jing's words.
"Mr. Su, I am also a soldier, these people are simply embarrassing me!"
Mu Ying said quite indignantly.
As the adopted son of Zhu Yuanzhang, Mu Ying entered the army very early and personally led the troops for a long time.
In terms of military discipline, he has always learned from Zhu Yuanzhang. He has strict discipline and will never prey on the common people.
At the beginning of Zhu Yuanzhang's uprising, it was precisely because of military discipline that he won the love of the people. Many generals took the initiative to join him, and then they grew stronger step by step.
Chang Yuchun is one of them.
As the adopted son, Mu Ying inherited this aspect very well.
So when he saw this situation, he naturally couldn't help but want to teach them a lesson.
"Master Su, the students also think what Brother Mu said is right, and he must be punished."
Zhu Biao echoed from the side.
One of them is Zhu Yuanzhang's adopted son, and the other is the prince.
They are all in high positions, and when they see this kind of thing, they want to take care of it.
Su Jing shook her head and said: "I understand that you want to settle the injustice, but is this appropriate in this situation?"
"As soon as we leave, the store owner will definitely be retaliated against."
"You are not ordinary people. I know that it is easy for you to teach those soldiers a lesson."
"But we are not here to settle injustices. We only think about doing it when we see it. Isn't it a bit too fake? If we have this time, we might as well think about how to put an end to this phenomenon. The Ming Dynasty will not be the only place with such things. Question."
Su Jing said calmly that he was not a nosy person.
It's not that Su Jing is cold-blooded, it's that she can't handle it at all.
This is the way this society is in this era.
Listening to Su Jing's words, Mu Ying and Zhu Biao fell silent.
Su Jing is right. This is Jining Mansion, and such a phenomenon has already occurred.
What about further afield?
There must be similar situations. Even for the soldiers led by Mu Ying himself, he could not guarantee that every one of them would strictly abide by military discipline.
"Master Su, since we have encountered him, we can't really just ignore him."
Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing and said.
This is the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and he is the prince.
Zhu Biao would not be able to do it if he sat idly by and ignored such things during the journey.
"Really want to take care of it?"
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and asked.
"Yes, Master Su."
Zhu Biao nodded and said seriously.
Su Jing said: "Then don't cause trouble for these soldiers, go to their general."
"As the saying goes, it is the fault of a son not to teach his father, and it is also the fault of a general to be lax in his military."
"Even if you have a distinguished family and can directly deal with the soldiers, have you ever thought about what the master of these soldiers would think?"
"They may be afraid of your identity, but they also have to manage their soldiers. Protect or scold them. What do you think they will choose?"
"He doesn't just have a few soldiers under his command. How can a general who can't even defend his own soldiers get the support of his soldiers? It's easy for him to embarrass himself if he loses control."
"Recognize the stakes involved. The more senior you are in a position, the less likely you are to act rashly."
"Besides, this is Jining Mansion, not Yingtian. It is outside after all, so we still have to be careful."
Listening to Su Jing's words, Zhu Biao and Mu Ying's expressions were a little abnormal.
Because Su Jing's words were too cautious.
At first glance, it sounds like it is indeed for their own good and the situation of the local generals must be taken into consideration.
When you are away from home, people may not show off their face.
But what are their identities? They are the sons of Zhu Yuanzhang.
This is laid out directly, what else needs to be considered?
(End of chapter)
