Ming Dynasty: Cured The Emperor's Grandson At The Beginning, And Relied On Science And Engineer

"No!" Su Ran immediately objected: "I am very happy to be able to marry Miaoqing.

It's just that I've been too tired recently. "

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "Don't think that we don't know your tricks.

You follow the example of those naughty civil servants who come to punish our foreign workers!

Now that the Ming Dynasty is in the process of transformation, there are not many officials who understand.

You can only work harder,

Let’s wait until a group of Royal Academy students come out!”

Zhu Yuanzhang looked very angry on the surface.

Actually he wasn't that angry.

Su Ran is inherently lazy.

It is better to expect a lazy donkey to pull the mill than to expect a sow to climb a tree.

On the contrary, if Su Ran is active and forms gangs everywhere.

That would really arouse Lao Zhu's fear.

After all, he now has a lot of resources in his hands.

Even the nobles came closer to him.

Su Ran scratched his scalp and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, those deputed Dali Chiefs are now available. How will Your Majesty arrange it?"

"Well, doesn't the academy have an assessment method?"

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and said: "Then pick a few suitable ones and put them in the secretary's prison first.

The rest were promoted to county magistrate, county magistrate or county captain!

Isn’t that enough of a favor for you?”

Su Ran despised Zhu Yuanzhang in her heart.

These feudal emperors all had the same character.

Even if you don’t bring enough to take advantage, you obviously took advantage of yourself.

But he had to say it in a far-fetched way to give himself face.

In fact, the original intention of implementing the plan of expanding the territory and increasing the number of officials with fewer officials was to maximize the role of those redundant scholars.

It can not only exercise capabilities at the grassroots level, but also quickly restore people's livelihood and economy.

It can be said that every aspect of Zhu Yuanzhang's heart was satisfied.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang asked again: "These young people,

You won’t follow the old path of those civil servants, will you?”

Su Ran shook his head: "Your Majesty, although they spend little time in the academy.

But the title of disciple of the emperor has been established, and it is impossible to mix with those old scholars.

Wei Chen promised them,

They will also be allowed to enter the academy for further study in the future.

After further studies, it is up to the court to decide whether to stay where he is or to work elsewhere. "

"Um!"

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao's eyes lit up at the same time.

Then he nodded with satisfaction: "In this way,

This will prevent them from forming cliques for personal gain and becoming entangled under the rule.

This is a great idea!”

At this point, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly squinted his eyes and said, "I heard that you borrowed a huge sum of money from Shanxi merchants, Lu merchants, and Hui merchants?"

"Exactly." Su Ran said seriously: "Report to your Majesty,

All the merchants in these places have been recruited by Weichen and included as imperial merchants.

The minister borrowed a sum of money from them to use as military expenses. "

"What are the conditions?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked calmly.

"The right to train transportation, and I promised them that after the Northern Expedition, train tracks will be laid throughout these areas."

Su Ran said: "In addition, they will also have priority in purchasing the spoils from the Northern Expedition."

"You really value these merchants."

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a long time and let out a long breath.

"We know you have a big plan, tell us what's wrong with it!"

"Your Majesty's memorial comes from a saying from Chen Shimen: In times of war, military power is in your hands; in times of prosperity, you are in charge of finance."

"Um?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao suddenly heard this sentence, they were shocked.

Zhu Yuanzhang took a few steps in succession and thought about it carefully for a while.

The more I think about it, the more enlightened I become.

In times of war, we control military power; in times of prosperity, we control finance!

After pondering for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "You are lucky, boy.

The master has left you such a large fortune.

We have experienced the chaos of the previous dynasty and know that in troubled times,

Having military power in your hands is the most important thing.

The military power must not only be powerful, but also elite! Only in this way can we fight big battles and win them!"

When Lao Zhuhao finished sighing angrily, he sighed.

After remembering the past years, Su Ran continued: "Now that the world is approaching peace and prosperity, this money is the soldiers in your Majesty's hands, and the merchants are the generals!

Banks set up in various places are health centers.

Your Majesty only needs to take charge of finance from the source.

Keep the construction of Ming Dynasty continuous,

The more money is spent, the more powerful the country becomes and the more money is earned.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied and nodded in agreement one after another.

"The general direction of the business community, workers and peasants has been set."

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly thought of the army again.

Then he asked: "Su Ran, what reform methods do you have for the army now?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the current guard system is more in line with the current situation."

Su Ran thought for a while and said: "But in the future, as the imperial court's economy develops,

It is necessary to abolish the guard system and replace it with a recruitment system. "

"Let's not talk about this for now."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand involuntarily.

In fact, he had thought of it when he first established the health system.

How can a group of farmers who only know how to cultivate the land have any fighting power?

Then he waved his hand and said: "The army cannot always maintain combat effectiveness.

But just throwing money at it won’t do! The Ming Dynasty had millions of troops.

"Your Majesty, the army cannot just spend money."

Su Ran said: "But I thought that research with large ordnance!

Establish an army that truly focuses on firearms and make the military overly dependent on firearms for combat effectiveness!"

There was a sound of gasping for air.

Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang were stunned when they heard this.

"Boy, they say you are a prodigal, but we think you are not bad at all."

Zhu Yuanzhang chewed his teeth and said: "They all use firearms.

The maintenance alone is a huge expense!”

Su Ran's words still triggered Zhu Yuanzhang's small farmer consciousness complex.

Lao Zhu's stingy temper broke out again.

"So Your Majesty, economy is the backing of force."

Su Ran said firmly: "At this point,

It is necessary to consider the overall professionalization and specialization of the army. I would like to apply for the mobilization of a uniformed guard.

Prepare to train an army composed of all firearms,

When the training is complete, His Majesty will be invited to visit in person. "

"Um?"

Zhu Yuanzhang became interested immediately.

He nodded and said, "Okay then, we'll talk about it after you and Miaoqing have decided to get married.

Let us have a good look at what this kind of all-firearms army looks like.

Also, the betrothal gift for marrying Miaoqing cannot be light.

If you dare to wrong my daughter, I will skin you!"

After threatening Su Ran, he just told him to get out.

This made Su Ran very sad.

I'm afraid I'm very busy, and I'll have to pay for all the glazed wares I fired during this period.

They also had to order a batch of novelty jewelry from a jewelry workshop.

Now all the nobles in Jinling City are staring at him.

If he does not come up with a batch of peerless jewels, it would be inconsistent with his status as a master of objects.

As for the white sugar and refined green salt workshops, they have been included in the strategic material reserves of the country and the DPRK.

Naturally, it cannot be given to the Xu family.

From this point of view, the only way to treat the spirits workshop and the rock candy workshop is as a betrothal gift.

After all, he is the current Duke of Wei and the future King of Zhongshan County.

After two lifetimes together, Su Ran has long given up hope for love.

After three days of preparation, Su Ran officially delivered the prepared gifts to the Prince of Zhongshan.

It really caused quite a stir in Jinling City.

He didn't know how happy Xu Miaoqing would be.

But at least I've earned a lot of face.

Zhu Yuanzhang was a bit stingy and chose a good place in Jinling City to give him the title of minister.

The Northern Expedition is about to begin.

The huge Jinling City immediately entered a state of intense preparation for war and seemed extremely busy.

Su Ran, who was the first to bear the brunt, was naturally too busy to keep her feet on the ground.

There is no way, I have to pretend at this level.

Otherwise, Zhu Li would have to be aggressive with him again.

At this pass, Xu Da, the unreliable father-in-law.

But he brought his second daughter to Nanhu Village.

Looking at the blushing Xu Miaoqing behind Xu Da, Su Ran was speechless.

"Don't you always say that I have my share in this prosperous age?"

Xu Da looked at Su Ran who looked unhappy and acted like his father-in-law: "What?

Can I come over and take a look?"

"Of course." Su Ran could only say helplessly: "Where are you going to see first?"

"Let's go to the shooting range first."

Xu Da scratched his back, shook his head and said, "I haven't been out since I got gangrene.

My mind is almost numb. Miaoqing, please stay.

You will be the mistress of the house from now on, how can you do this if you don’t know your own battlefield?"

He is worthy of being the God of War of the Ming Dynasty, and his export is an occupational disease.

Before Su Ran could speak, the discerning Lao Xue and Fei Yan had already put on their green hats.

They formed a neat team and sang in unison: "Welcome to the Mistress!"

Xu Miaoqing's cheeks turned red, but she still said calmly: "You are all excused."

Feiyan was the most lively and mature person. She stepped forward and grabbed Xu Miaoqing and said: "Madam,

Let me show you around first. "

After saying that, he pulled Xu Miaoqing, who was still a little overwhelmed, down.

Xu Da waved his hand and dragged Su Ran towards the firearms bureau.

After testing several new types of firearms one after another, Chu Yin seemed very happy.

He picked up his revolver and fired a few shots at the target in the distance.

Another addiction to throwing grenades has passed.

Su Ran took Xu Da to the [Fire Dragon Out of Water] next to it.

……………Please give me flowers………………

After being transformed by the magic, the fire dragon is out of the water, and a simple launcher is specially set up.

There are also specialized sights on the rack.

It’s just that the originally flashy faucet was changed into a spiral round head by Su Ran.

"DEE!"

After igniting the twister, the fire dragon cannon suddenly spurted out a thick flame.

Carrying the spiral scream all the way across three or four kilometers, hitting the target accurately!

In an instant, fire broke out and explosions followed.

A huge crater appeared where the fire dragon had bombed.

"Nice firearm!"

Xu Da took a breath of cold air.

He held the entire launcher and looked carefully inside and out.

"How did you do this?" Xu Da stared at Su Ran and said:

"It's more powerful than the Hongyi cannon, and it's more accurate! The most important thing is..."

He reached out and picked up a fire dragon that was about the size of a firework.

"Much lighter than the Hongyi cannon."

"My father-in-law."

Su Ran grinned, unable to explain the recoil and jet launch principles to Xu Da.

He could only spread his hands and say: "If you want to understand, you have to go to the academy and spend a few years."

"That's fine."

Xu Da also knew how to ask Yu Blind, and put the fire dragon into Su Ran's hand.

"This is the only one I will use for this Northern Expedition. Prepare several thousand more rounds!"

As he spoke, he picked up a gun again and skillfully filled the revolver magazine with bullets.

Narrowing his eyes, he took aim at the target in the distance: "I said son-in-law

I see you are unhappy.

Do you feel it’s a loss to marry my daughter?”

"I'm just not mentally prepared."

Su Ran shrugged, spread his hands and said: "Men on both sides have taken advantage.

The question is, is your daughter happy with her pregnancy?

Just leave it to a man?"

"boom!"

The gun in Xu Da's hand suddenly exploded into a cloud of smoke.

"You hermit sects are so pretentious!"

Xu Da glanced at him disdainfully.

He raised his gun again and aimed it into the distance.

"Unlike those hypocritical Confucians, you are all wild.

Pursue freedom in everything and consider other people's feelings. "

Xu Da swore, fired another shot, and said with a sneer: "People live in this world.

Where did all this trouble come from? Those wealthy families,

Not as pretentious as you educated people!"

Su Ran said unconvinced: "What do you think?"

"I think." Xu Da fired another shot and said with a cold snort: "These prudes, fake Taoism, and your pretensions are all bullshit!

People have no choice when they come to this world. If you don't have a choice, just live well.

Su Ran was a little surprised. It was the first time that her father-in-law felt so profound.

"But what you just said was very pleasant to my ears, considering Miaoqing's feelings."

Xu Da put down the gun in his hand: "If you say this, I don't think it's a loss to marry my daughter.

My own daughter knows it herself,

The second girl is different from the eldest girl. Although she has a good personality,

But if you don’t have any ideas, you need a good husband to guide you.

Miaoqing will follow you, I can rest assured!"

As he said that, he picked up a blunderbuss and fired a few shots at the target in the distance.

The target that was hit directly was filled with sparks.

After putting down the gun, Xu Da took a long breath: "So far,

I am very satisfied with everything about you, except for one thing, which is consistent with Confucianism.

This was a bit stupid. "

"There is no way, now we have to find ways to deal with the Confucians!

And it has to be as stupid as possible!”

Su Ran sneered: "With the development of Confucianism, there are too many clever ways.

The Thirty-Six Stratagems were renovated by them!

But none of them are aimed at improving people's livelihood.

I will fight them in smart ways,

You see, I will be disabled by them.

So at this time, we had to use stupid methods to overthrow Confucianism from the roots. "

Xu Da closed his eyes for a long time, put away the gun and took Su Ran to the shade of a big tree aside.

Let the general bring a pot of wine.

After taking a small sip, he muttered: "Although I despise Confucianism.

But it’s not what you think, right?”

"It's much worse than I thought."

Su Ran sneered and said: "Look, who has come out of Confucianism in these years?

Fang Xiaoru, Huang Zicheng,

Such idiots can get on the stage and be popular among others.

If this continues, the IQ of the people of Ming Dynasty will be completely lowered.

This is a cultural weakening, more hidden and worse than the fourth class of people set by Meng Yuan!"

Xu Da remained silent after hearing what he said.

His fingers gently moved the revolver on the gun. .