After talking about this topic, Zhu Yuan thought for a moment and knelt down solemnly again: "Ancestor, Yuan'er still has some words to advise."

no way.

You cannot look solemn without kneeling.

Even if we don't mention the status of the two emperors and empresses, they are actually several hundred years apart in age. There is nothing wrong with the younger one kneeling down to the elder.

Lao Zhu, who was just happy about Zhu Yuan's knowledge, saw him kneeling down again, and quickly raised his hands to support him: "Get up, get up quickly, as I said, why are you kneeling down so often?"

Ma was also a little surprised and curious about what Zhu Yuan planned to advise.

Zhu Yuan did not get up. He just stood up and raised his hands and said: "Ancestor, Yuan'er feels that you have been distracted too much by me recently. Yuan'er said that my knowledge cannot be achieved in one or two days or even one or two years. It takes several days." Ten years of careful planning. Our ancestors’ top priority was the Southern Expedition and the Northern Expedition. Our ancestors should put more thoughts on these two things. If we cannot pacify the Central Plains and restore China, no matter how many ideas we have in our minds, they will only be like castles in the air. , cannot be fully implemented. Yuan'er asks our ancestors to think twice."

After saying that, he bowed his head again.

This is advice, but it also has selfish motives.

If you do this every day and rack your brains, you won’t be able to bear it!

The production team's donkeys can't be used like this, right?

When Zhu Yuan said these words, let alone Lao Zhu, even the way Ma looked at Zhu Yuan changed, and became much softer without realizing it. Being able to say these words with such grace from her husband, she couldn't No matter what, he can't be just a sycophant.

Of course, Lao Zhu was a person who could better identify a good person. He stood up directly, walked around the round table and pulled Zhu Yuan up. He didn't know what to say for a moment, so he patted Zhu Yuan's shoulder lightly, and then said: "Yuan'er, what are you saying? I remember, thinking about recent days... I really should reflect on it, I am too impatient. I am very happy that you can say this, Yuan'er, um... If you have anything else you want, tell me, I will appreciate it. for you?"

Zhu Yuan was pushed back to sit down by Lao Zhu. Seeing that he was also sitting directly next to him, he shook his head and said: "Ancestor, Yuan'er... you have given enough, Yuan'er doesn't want anything." Thinking about it again. Added: "If there is a need in the future, Yuan'er will definitely not be polite to my ancestors."

So dangerous.

I almost said that I have lived two lifetimes.

After living two lives, Zhu Yuan has experienced everything and enjoyed everything. Whether it is material or spiritual, he really does not have too strong desires.

Seeing Lao Zhu's expression of both relief and emotion, Zhu Yuan could only take the initiative to find a topic again: "Ancestor, although I just said that, since you have come today, is there anything else you want to ask Yuan'er?"

Judging from the previous details, Zhu Yuan did not think that the emperor and empress just came to see him.

Lao Zhu came back to his senses, nodded and said: "There is one thing."

As he spoke, he mentioned the matter of transporting grain, and finally added: "Liu Ji proposed the method of diverting the Yellow River to facilitate transportation, and it has been implemented. However, it is known that the Yellow River is in a period of dry water, and the improvement is limited. Xu Da has written several memorials in recent times. When it comes to transporting grain, the people of Shandong experienced military chaos. Because the grain road was not smooth, the court could not provide relief, and it had to collect more grain and grass on the spot. I feel uneasy when I think about it. You talked to Xu Da about the matter of controlling Huang. , I just thought, do you have a better way?"

Zhu Yuan thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "If we want to solve this problem, we can only recruit civilians to dredge the canal thoroughly. However, there are priorities. At present, the four parties have not yet settled. If tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of civilians gather to repair the river, not to mention the consumption involved." , once someone secretly instigates, there is a risk of chaos again. Therefore, whether it is the canal or the Yellow River, in the next few years, we can only implement temporary measures and make temporary repairs in emergency areas. If you want to make major repairs, you will have to wait at least three years."

When Lao Zhu heard what Zhu Yuan said, he was not too disappointed, and was once again pleased with his twenty-third descendant's judgment of the current situation.

The beginning of the troubled times was not the words of Han Shantong after Emperor Zheng gathered 150,000 people to repair the Yellow River, "There is no way that a stone man with only one eye can instigate rebellion in the world on the Yellow River."

Therefore, it seems that this canal can only be used as a makeshift one.

But Zhu Yuan remembered something: "Ancestor, I happen to remember that day when you were discussing matters with the ministers, and you also talked about shipping?"

Lao Zhu nodded.

Then he briefly introduced his recent understanding of shipping.

Finally, he said: "It's too risky, it's too risky, I'm afraid the gain will outweigh the loss."

However, Zhu Yuan was confused. He stood up, took a pen and paper from his desk, and briefly drew the mainland coastline in his memory. He said to the old Zhu next to him: "Ancestor, as far as I know, even from Fujian to Shandong, the coastline is at most five thousand

Li, even if it is slightly detoured, it cannot be as long as thirteen thousand miles. East Zhejiang is closer to Shandong. Two thousand miles is too much, and it is not five thousand miles."

Because he knew the details of Zhu Yuan, Lao Zhu opened his eyes wide when he heard what he said: "According to what you said, are those people deceiving me?"

Seeing that Old Zhu was getting angry, Zhu Yuan thought for a moment and quickly shook his head: "Ancestor, it's not like that. Well... I understand, it's still this age..." At this point, Zhu Yuan immediately stopped, glanced and concentrated.

Ma, who was listening, changed his words slightly and said: "...or there is still a lack of accurate measurement methods at present. Everyone can only judge by feeling, and that's why they say it is thousands of miles away."

Because the two men were talking about business, Ma had been listening quietly without interrupting. When she noticed Zhu Yuan's gaze, she was confused. After thinking about it for a while, she didn't find anything wrong.

Lao Zhu thought for a while, nodded in agreement, and calmed down.

Yesterday, Zhu Yuan was talking about the geography of the world. The 'earth' that everyone is currently on is only 80,000 miles in diameter. Thinking about the simple world map he brought back to the palace, if you recall a little, you can find that from Fujian to Shandong, there is no distance.

Maybe thirteen thousand miles, five thousand miles at most.

Seeing that Lao Zhu understood, Zhu Yuan added: "As for drifting along the way, such a huge loss... Yuan'er has not seen it in person, and he dare not talk nonsense..."

After saying this, after a brief deliberation, Zhu Yuan looked at Lao Zhu: "My ancestors, how about this, I go to Mingzhou in person to help your ancestors plan the shipping matter?"

Before Zhu Yuan finished speaking, Lao Zhu had already shaken his head: "You are in good health, how can you travel far, no, absolutely no."

Lao Zhu said, thinking of the "Book of Heaven" again.

The eldest son only took a trip to Shaanxi...how could he let this happen again?

However, Zhu Yuan insisted and re-gestured the simple map he had just drawn: "My ancestors, if I travel on land, Yuan'er's body really cannot bear it. Even if my ancestors chase me away, I will not go. But from Jinling to Mingzhou, along the river

Next, we cross Hangzhou Bay. There are waterways all the way and there is no risk. It is no problem for me. When Yuan'er came to Jinling from Shandong, his health was much worse than now, and he has also come here..."

Lao Zhu waved his hand and interrupted: "It's the same when you make suggestions in Jinling."

Zhu Yuan shook his head and said: "It's different, ancestors, Yuan'er doesn't want to be like Zhao Kuo who talks about military affairs on paper. Without seeing it on the ground, giving random orders thousands of miles away may ruin the big thing. In addition, Yuan'er has not achieved anything since he arrived in Jinling.

Before he was established, his ancestors had already awarded him a third-grade Imperial Academy degree, and the officials would inevitably criticize him..."

"Who dares, I..."

Zhu Yuan rushed back: "My lord, I actually don't care, but I really want to do something. My lord, do you still remember the three things I suggested to you that night?"

Zhu Yuanzhang paused and nodded slightly.

Zhu Yuan said: "Both matters of 'taxation' and 'firearms' need to be done slowly. But the last thing, 'opening the sea', happens to be an opportunity now. Yuan'er feels that with the help of this time's sea transportation of grain, we can take the opportunity to establish

The Navy of the Ming Dynasty. My ancestors, according to my plan yesterday, the navy will be more important than the army in the future. If our ancestors want a prosperous age for a thousand years, this navy must be one of the foundations of the prosperous age. Although our navy of the Ming Dynasty is the strongest in the world, the navy and navy

In fact, there are two branches of the military. Regarding the navy, no one knows how to do it. I am the only one who knows a little bit about it. Therefore, this matter really has to be mine, and I have to make this trip sooner or later."

After listening to Zhu Yuan's words, Lao Zhu's attitude was slightly relaxed when it came to the thousand-year foundation, but he still said: "Since it can be sooner or later, why not later, you continue to take care of yourself?"

Zhu Yuan shook his head: "My ancestors, Yuan'er has been cultivating these days and has recovered from a certain mental illness. In fact, it is no longer a serious problem. It's just that his body is naturally weak and can't stand fatigue. This may not be changed, but he works two or three times a day.

Time, it’s still no problem.”

After Zhu Yuan finished speaking, Ma, who was listening, looked puzzled.

Heart disease?

Lao Zhu was lost in thought and unconsciously held Zhu Yuan's hand. After a moment, he finally said: "When you arrive in Mingzhou, you are not allowed to go to the sea in person. At most, you are only allowed to go to the beach to have a look."

Zhu Yuan nodded: "I promise."

Lao Zhu added: "Let Tang He handle the specific matters, but..."

Zhu Yuan also remembered that Lao Zhu had just mentioned that he planned to recruit the Southern General Tang Hebei back to Mingzhou to be responsible for transporting grain by sea. At this time, he interrupted: "Ancestor, can you change someone?"

Lao Zhu looked confused.

Zhu Yuan said: "My ancestors, Master Tang and I are not familiar with each other. Well... I think Master Hua Gaohua is quite suitable."

After a long conversation yesterday, Lao Zhu had originally planned to let Hua Gao retire. Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuan wanted to bring Hua Gao out again.

He couldn't help but laugh and said: "Isn't this inconsistent with your thoughts yesterday?"

Zhu Yuan also laughed and said: "Yuan'er's idea has not changed, but Mr. Hua's retirement... is indeed a bit early. Why not let him work for another three years, wait until the world is peaceful and the ancestors have made great achievements, and then let him take care of him

I want to retire in glory with my title. In addition, it is also Yuan'er's selfishness. I don't know Mr. Tang's temperament, but when it comes to establishing a navy, Yuan'er hopes that my opinions will be the main ones. In comparison, since Mr. Hua has no ambition to make progress,

I think he is very willing to cooperate with me. I make suggestions and he does things, which is suitable for both parties. Furthermore, the navy is extremely important to our Ming Dynasty. If Mr. Hua does not take power, it will be more smoothly handed over to the ancestors in the future."

After listening to Zhu Yuan's arguments, Lao Zhu nodded repeatedly, but then said: "I'm sure of your idea. It's okay to just shirk the goods, and I can't force you..."

Zhu Yuan said: "As long as our ancestors agree, I can leave the matter of persuading Mr. Hua to me."

Lao Zhu became interested: "What are you going to do?"

"My ancestors just made me the deputy envoy of the imperial hospital yesterday," Zhu Yuan suppressed a smile and said, "It just so happens that I know where Mr. Hua's destiny is."

Lao Zhu understood it immediately.

He almost laughed, then quickly shook his head: "You...can't trick him. He is over fifty and has no son and a half. He is also a pitiful person."

Zhu Yuan said: "Yuan'er doesn't understand medicine, but he does know some other things. Maybe he can help Mr. Hua figure out what his problem is. Yuan'er won't joke about this kind of thing."

After confirming that Zhu Yuan was not talking nonsense, Lao Zhu nodded slightly and said: "I mentioned before... Oh, Tang He is replaced by Hua Gao, it's up to you to say it. Furthermore, since you have to take responsibility for this matter, you should also

I have a military position. It just so happens

, Qingyang came to me to beg me the day before yesterday. I didn’t want Prince Consort Huang Chen to serve as the commander of the Mingzhou Guard, so I transferred him to the Huai’an Guard. The vacant commander of the Mingzhou Guard happens to be the third grade. You can be the commander.

stop."

Prince Consort...Princess Qingyang?

Zhu Yuan was curious about the two names mentioned by Lao Zhu, and quickly realized that they should be the daughters left by brother Lao Zhu. After all, it would take some years for Lao Zhu's eldest daughter to marry Li Shanchang's son, which he happened to remember.

.

Without asking any more questions, Zhu Yuan thought about it for a moment and nodded.

Since he hopes to establish the Ming Navy according to his own ideas, he should indeed have a group of people who can directly command it.

As for whether it can convince the public, whether it will mess up... Anyway, if the sky falls, someone tall around you will hold it up.

So he nodded in agreement.

Lao Zhu said again: "In that case, do you have any other needs that you can mention as well?"

Zhu Yuan shook his head and said: "Ancestor mentioned it temporarily, Yuan'er couldn't think of anything else at the moment. Well... Ancestor, what I do in the future may be contrary to current knowledge and cause criticism. If ancestor trusts Yuan'er, I think

Asking for the power to act expediently. Ancestors, this is the kind of joke that people like most in folk operas. The imperial ministers hold Shangfang swords and go down to the people. If they encounter corrupt officials who oppress good people, they can kill them first and then report them, and ask for orders for the people."

Lao Zhu didn't remember that there was such a joke in folk operas, but he understood it. After thinking about it, he said: "When you are outside, you must act cheaply. What are you talking about... Shang Fang's sword, how can the sword cut people? I remember it."

I have left a simple sword that I used in my early battles, and I will let someone bring it to you tomorrow. If someone doesn't obey your order, just chop it down without reporting it."

Zhu Yuan: "..."

From "Shang Fang's Sword" to "A Simple Sword", the style has dropped too much!

Zhu Yuan accepted the small complaint.

After all, it is a simple sword used by His Majesty the Emperor!

After the matter was settled, we continued to talk about some details. When Lao Zhu saw that Zhu Yuan's face was beginning to look tired, he was about to stand up. He remembered something again and turned to Ma with a smile: "Madam, I'm curious why I made you the deputy envoy of the Taiyuan Hospital.

Yuan'er, why don't you talk to her?"

Zhu Yuan didn't know why, but since Lao Zhu asked, he thought about it for a moment, turned to Ma and said: "Mother, it just so happens that Yuan'er will compile a list of daily dietary and daily life precautions in the near future, and each item will roughly explain the reason. These things are also

I want my mother to fuck me

Hold on, when the time comes, the empress will be able to understand the general idea of ​​Yuan'er after reading this note. If the empress feels that the items make sense, you can implement them. If you feel that the items are unreasonable or you can't understand them, you can wait until Yuan'er returns from Mingzhou.

, and then I’ll explain it to you personally.”

After watching Zhu Yuan's various performances today, Ma no longer thinks that this young man will be a treacherous person who deceives the emperor. He even thinks... this is too good.

Therefore, Zhu Yuan no longer has too many scruples about the position of deputy envoy of Natai Hospital.

Such a child will never mess up.

Hearing Zhu Yuan say this, Ma Shi smiled and nodded: "I'm also curious after hearing what you said. It's just your body. Pay more attention to it, take your time, and don't rush anything."

Zhu Yuan nodded in agreement.

Seeing that his wife's grudge was gone, Lao Zhu got up.

Zhu Yuan saw off the emperor and left the reception hall. He was just told by Lao Zhu to stay. After thinking about it, he called out to Lao Zhu and said, "My ancestors, Yuan'er has one more thing to do."

Lao Zhu stopped patiently: "What's wrong? What did you remember?"

Zhu Yuan said: "About my return of the land, my ancestors, Yuan'er must set an example, but he is not willing to be harsh on others. Therefore, please don't talk to others about it. There is also a salary, Yuan'er's ancestral reward is enough." A few years, plus the business. So, I ask my ancestors to set a salary for hundreds of officials in the future, and then give it according to the system. There is no need for it now."

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, there was not yet a very clear salary system for officials. Instead, there was a job-field model, which was to reward land to officials to collect rent as salary. The ten hectares of land Zhu Yuan initially received was actually similar to this.

I mention this just to avoid making people hate me.

When you are an official, don't you all pursue a wife, a wife, a son, and fertile land? If you say you don't want it, then you don't want it. What do you want everyone to do?

besides……

Zhu Yuan knew how exaggerated the salary that Lao Zhu had set for the clan in the early years of Hongwu was. What if he was given an annual salary of 10,000 dan and would be higher than the prime minister in the future? What would everyone think?

Lao Zhu knew the world well, so when Zhu Yuan said this, he quickly understood and just smiled and nodded in agreement. This time he didn't even think about Zhu Yuan's "slickness".

Such a good kid is so slick.

This is decent!


Chapter completed!