Leveraging the power of the emperor's personal conquest and victory, a bigger storm arose in the Ming Dynasty.
Kong Wenxun, the head of the Confucian school in Qufu, united eight major business houses in Shandong and Shanxi, and the people petitioned the imperial court to collect commercial taxes. After the emperor repeatedly refused, he finally could not overcome the persistence and enthusiasm of ministers and merchants, and decreed that all scholars, farmers, industry and merchants should pay taxes together.
Long live the emperor~!
As soon as the news came out, the world was shocked.
A moment ago, only the news came out that the royal merchants and merchants in the capital paid taxes. It has only been a while now. In the blink of an eye, all the merchants and gentry in the world are paying taxes. If in the past, this imperial edict was issued, I am afraid that the world will collapse and the earth will collapse. War smoke is everywhere.
If the scholars don't stand up and criticize, the imperial court will have to fall apart. But now it is strangely quiet. No scholar stands up to speak out about the rights and wrongs of the imperial court and the emperor, just because the person who said this is the head of Confucianism, Yanshenggong Kong Wenxun, a saint. Descendants of Confucius.
Originally, when the imperial edict was delivered to the center of the cabinet, the three cabinet ministers hesitated for a moment whether to ask His Majesty to reconsider. However, when they thought that His Majesty would never make the wrong decision, this time they had already thought of a way out and had a brief discussion. After the meeting, the approval was approved, and the Secretary of General Affairs conveyed it to the various administrative envoys of the Ming Dynasty, without causing any turmoil.
It's just that the voice of the people is rising. For this Majesty, I wish you long live long live. It would be better if they could be exempted from these painful taxes.
The most dissatisfied are some of the vested interests, but in the face of the general trend, they are nothing more than dust. Even several major imperial merchants, as well as Shandong and Shanxi, basically the entire northern business houses have united to cooperate with the court, plus the southern ones. Some businesses are cooperating, but you dare to go against the court? Aren't you afraid of having your family confiscated and your clan wiped out?
Forget it, it's better to be honest. Zhu Houzhao's move can be said to be quite successful. Even he himself did not expect it to be so smooth.
Originally, we planned to chop off a few heads, and some of the Weihe people were no longer needed, but it was better this way.
After meeting the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, Zhu Houzhao joined the Royal Manufacturing Bureau again. If he had been impeached and censured by the imperial censor before, since he changed the rules and improved the welfare benefits of officials, he has the sense to shut up when he finds trouble. As long as he It is enough for the emperor to show his face to the court during the court meeting. Who cares what the emperor does in the inner palace?
"Your Majesty, the production of cement is no longer suitable for the palace. If it is only used by the imperial city, it can be done. If it is used by the capital, it will not work. Moreover, the smell of cement is unpleasant and harmful to people's health. Your Majesty The city is no longer suitable for production.”
Zhu Houzhao nodded. His original intention was to do it in the imperial city, announce it when the time is right, and then let the royal merchants help the royal family sell it out and make money. He did not expect that it would be done so quickly. The capital and the imperial city There are too many places where cement is used, and the amount is constantly increasing. If this continues, the imperial city will not be a mess.
He looked at the chimney with black smoke and thought speechlessly.
"Liu Jin, ordered the Xishan regiment camp to be withdrawn, and the Royal Manufacturing Bureau to move to the former site of the Xishan regiment camp."
Liu Jin took the lead.
Zhu Houzhao went to look at the R&D room again. What left him speechless was that each of these craftsmen seemed to have figured it out and started to engage in mass shooting. However, they seemed to have not found the trick yet. Seven or eight firearms were put together to play mass shooting. , this is a bit interesting, but just changing the ammunition is troublesome.
He couldn't stand it any longer, so he went up in person, picked up a ruler, pen and paper, and immersed himself in it. Advanced weapons cannot be produced with today's industrial technology. Even if you know the principles and production methods, just stamping and molding It cannot be completed. In a word, the production equipment is flawed.
Since advanced weapons cannot be manufactured for the time being, the next thing that can be manufactured is the machine gun, a weapon that can be used for intensive shooting. With current technology, the Maxim machine gun and the Madsen machine gun may be rough to manufacture, but the technical requirements are not It's very high and you can do it.
For most of the day, Zhu Houzhao carefully wrote and drew on the paper, gradually completing the parts and production and assembly processes. He was very satisfied with his masterpiece and handed the drawings to the craftsman; "Try Go and build it, there will be a lot of rewards for doing it.”
The craftsmen held the drawings and were amazed. There was such a magical weapon in the world. I don't know how His Majesty's head grew. Such a magical weapon could be made.
Zhu Houzhao marked the usage method and shooting standard requirements on the paper. At a glance, you can see what real intensive shooting is. Enjoying the admiration and admiration from the ancients, Zhu Houzhao's vanity was greatly satisfied.
"If you have any questions that you don't understand, please send me for instructions. I'm waiting for your good news." After saying that, he put his hands behind his back and hummed a tune before leaving.
It's the end of the year, and the monument to heroes that Zhu Houzhao asked to build has been completed. The contribution of cement is indispensable. It was also Zhu Houzhao's request that it be completed by the end of the year. He is going to make some changes at the New Year's Eve. He can't just have fireworks and eat like in previous years. Just having a banquet is not festive enough or lively enough.
It is Zhu Houzhao's nature to like to be noisy. Since it is the end of the year, let's organize a unique event to make the people in the capital lively and lively. In addition, he is about to officially adopt the reign title, and the court is already busy with this, so , he thought for a while and issued another imperial edict.
From now on, there will be a grand military parade every year. This year it will be held on the first day of the first lunar month, the Zhengdan Festival, and the year name will be changed to Zhengde.
So the history of Zhengde Emperor Zhu Houzhao officially entered the stage of history.
Zhu Houzhao's words made the ministers quiet. Zhengde's reign name was also what they wanted to say, but what the hell is this military parade? I don’t know what the emperor is up to, but the 12th Regiment Battalion in the capital, as well as the Iron Eagle Guard, have been named to participate in the military parade, and have already begun training.
The generals from the garrison stations in various places must rush to the capital on the eve of the first day of the new year. Those who fail to do so after the deadline will be dismissed from their posts.
The order was delivered eight hundred miles away and was rushed to the entire Ming Dynasty. There was a lot of complaints in the army. They murmured in their hearts, Mom, there are still a few days until the first day, and I can’t make it in time to fly. I have no choice but to complain, so I’d better hurry up and pack my bags. , and rushed to the capital with a few guards.
The military boss, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Husbandry, and the three cabinet ministers came to the palace to see His Majesty and asked for instructions on the rules of etiquette. Zhu Houzhao said, "You don't need to worry about it. I have my own plans."
They asked no more questions. Yang Tinghe and Yang Shen, father and son, were called into the palace and discussed in the palace. Zhang Zhong was busy following Zhu Houzhao's instructions to start training soldiers. The 12th Regiment Camp was also temporarily taken over by Zhang Zhong, including the Forbidden Army. We also have to train, which is very busy.
The envoys from various vassal states in the capital were also invited to visit the Zhengdan Military Parade. This was a new word. They accepted the imperial edict with half understanding and half understanding, and eagerly waited to see what they would see in the Zhengdan Military Parade.
Zhu Houzhao intended to take advantage of this good opportunity to demonstrate the power of the Ming Dynasty and conquer the barbarians in a fight? That's not enough. I not only want to fight, but I also want you to fear the Ming Dynasty in your hearts. I want you to obey, but you can't accept it. If I want to bully you, then I will bully you, don't you? The fate of the Tatars and the Duoyan Tribe is a lesson for you. Think about it yourself, and who else is dissatisfied?
Although there are not as many vassal states in the Ming Dynasty as in the past, there are still some, such as the envoys of Goryeo, the envoys of the Japanese, etc., and there are even business travelers from the Oara people, who were found by the Jinyiwei and invited them to participate. Grand military parade.
There are also some people from Western countries, although not many, but there are still some. In this era, the navigation technology of Portugal and Spain was relatively powerful. These are considered pioneers, preparing for the future discovery of the New World.
There are still ten days before Zhengdan.
The continuous-fire Maxim still hasn't been built. After counting the time, I'm afraid it's too late to show it off. This makes Zhu Houzhao very regretful. However, because the airship technology has been gradually mastered, ten of them were built. Together with the original one, Zhu Houzhao now has eleven airships. When they appear in the sky, these bumpkin ancients will probably be stunned.
Artillery barrels, cannon barrels, grenades, made in Hanyang, these hot weapons that transcend the times will not only be displayed this time, but also strike drill phalanxes, air strike phalanxes, and joint land and air strikes. Zhu Houzhao specially prepared them for them. Enjoy the viewing experience.”
In the future, when the navy is trained, rich ships are built, and there is a grand military parade and a trinity strike drill of land, sea and air, then it will be exciting. For now, let's do this.
The destruction of the Tatars indeed gave a deterrent to many surrounding vassal countries. Unexpectedly, even the powerful and arrogant Tatars were wiped out. The Ming Dynasty was indeed the behemoth that could not be offended. Awe quietly arose, and all countries is reconsidering whether to resume court meetings.
Especially Wala, their current strength is not as strong as a hundred years ago. Now that the Ming Dynasty's defense line is advancing, they once again face the Ming Dynasty's army. It is false to say that there is no pressure. However, their grand master is not smart enough and still looks at it with the same eyes as before. Ming dynasty.
The Ming army will not stay for long. It will not be long before the Ming army withdraws and continues the policy of restraining the Tatars. The territory of the Tatars will be theirs. At that time, Oara will rise again and compete with the Ming Dynasty. With the capital, is it possible to repeat the Tumu Fortress incident again?
It's a good idea, but if they knew what the Tatars were facing, would they still have the courage to do it?
Because of this great victory, the army of the Ming Dynasty took on a completely new look. It was no longer the muddled appearance it had been before. The emperor valued them so much and raised the status of the soldiers. Everyone gradually began to think that it would be an honor to serve as a soldier. In this way The army is the most terrifying and most effective army.
Zhu Houzhao promulgated the basic requirements according to the script, dare to fight, win the war, fight when called, and win the war. Although the cold wind blew, his enthusiasm was still undiminished, and he shouted slogans on the training ground.
The military song, written by the emperor himself and composed by Yang Shen, was sung loudly in the military camp and became popular among the people. They could learn it almost immediately. After they knew that His Majesty composed it specially for them, they sang even more energetically.
In short, we are busy preparing to report back to the emperor during the military parade.
Zhu Houzhao's wedding was not far away, and Xia finally met Zhu Houzhao. However, when Zhu Houzhao saw her for the first time, he was startled and felt in a trance, as if time and space were confused.
Isn't this the woman who has been entangled with him for eight lifetimes? She also appeared so soon. Could it be that my destiny has not changed in this life? Xia is very beautiful, agile and dignified. If you say you don't like it, you are deceiving yourself, but there is a shadow in your heart. layer shadow.
Since crossing over, he has chosen to forget his destiny. Now Xia's appearance seems to remind him that he will still follow the same path in this ninth life. Zhu Houzhao's face became uncertain. When the Queen Mother saw him His expression was wrong, he would not like Xia from now on, and Xia was also very frightened, not knowing what she had done wrong to make the emperor unhappy.
"Your Majesty, why are you standing there in a daze? Why don't you ask Miss Xia to get up? It's so cold on the ground." The Queen Mother said in a bad tone, some of which were strange.
After being reminded by the Queen Mother, Zhu Houzhao came back to his senses and suddenly thought, what is wrong with me? She is a little girl. Even if she is destined, it is not her fault. Do I have to blame her for this? Since it is already destined. , then just let nature take its course. In previous lives, I was able to risk my own life to save her, but in this life, I will be timid, haha.
He figured it out and hurriedly explained: "Mother, I just thought about other things. I've been busy these days. It's my fault."
The Queen Mother breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
Zhu Houzhao told Xia to get up, and Xia's panic gradually relaxed under Zhu Houzhao's relaxed words. They had a great conversation, and Xia was full of joy without any resistance. The Queen Mother was also happy to see that the emperor was satisfied.
[The author is most excited today because as the country becomes more prosperous and the army becomes stronger, we can have a stable home environment for us. It is a pity that the overlord cannot go to Beijing to witness the National Day with his own eyes. It is a pity. Here, I would like to congratulate the 70th anniversary of New China and the motherland. I love you, long live, long live! 】
