First Minister of Ming Dynasty

The big silk households who were used to being masters in the past were so angry that they couldn't do anything.

They took stock of the best methods in the past, and now they saw that none of them worked.

Compete in the background and bully others.

Sorry, it doesn't work anymore.

People are connected to the sky!

Relying on rich and powerful, spend money to spend.

It still doesn't work, they share the shares over there, as long as they do a good job, everyone will share the dividends together.

Another thing is to organize people to scold and slander the opponents, forcing them to stop working.

They have used this trick before, so don't even think about it today.

An imperial pen, together with Zhang Xiang's article, has provided two insurances for the female workers. Anyone who dares to touch them will be looking for death.

The next step is to fight for real skills.

But for the vast majority of big households, they discovered that they didn't have much real ability!

Is this the business master who claims to be able to manage, but can't do without them?

Where did your skills go?

Is there nothing else besides buying officials and colluding with each other?

The female workers in Suzhou attacked the city and pulled out the stronghold, advancing rapidly.

Even Lao Zhu had heard about their actions, and after careful understanding, he was deeply shocked.

"Purchasing raw silk in advance, grasping the supply of goods, attracting weavers, awarding dry shares, sharing dividends together, and proactively contacting merchants... All of this involves sleight of hand, swords, lights and swords, which are no worse than the methods on the battlefield. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are heroines. !"

Old Zhu couldn't help admiring: "Look, sir, is there any way to deal with those big silk households? Can they be brought back to life?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "What do you think, my lord?"

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered: "We rely on the common people to defeat the rich and powerful families, and we are today... In terms of speaking, we are willing to watch the female workers make drastic moves. After all, this is how we came here. But if these big families are defeated, it seems that it is not a good thing .”

Zhang Ximeng chuckled, "My lord's words may not be appropriate. If the big households can only resort to indiscriminate methods, I'd like them to be defeated...But as far as I know, the big households have also thought of a trick."

"What trick?"

"I heard from Qian Yongren that the Qian family has already contacted the Mechanical Engineering Department of Fudan School."

"What are they doing in contact?" Old Zhu was puzzled.

"The Qian family wanted to get the kind of loom that weaves 64 silk threads at a time."

"What? They want that?"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "So many weavers have left now, and their wages have risen again. In the past, it was enough to recruit [-] female workers, but now there are only ten left... I am forced to do it mechanically!"

Who would have thought that under such circumstances, people would be forced to care about the loom and begin to pursue technological progress.This was something Zhang Ximeng never expected.

Who said that we must colonize on a large scale and open up markets all over the world in order to tinker with industrialization?

Didn't I also show signs of this!

Although it is only by improving the status of female workers and increasing labor costs, merchants are forced to start caring about technology and machinery, but there is no doubt that this is a good start, and it depends on how far it can go in the future!

Old Zhu was very curious, "Can the Qian family do this?"

"Of course not!" Zhang Ximeng said bluntly, "Let's not talk about whether the loom can be produced quickly...even if it is produced, Fudan School will not just sell it to the Qian family. And I also instructed the newspaper , you should pay more attention to inventions and creations. As long as Shen Rulan and the others read the newspapers more, they might be able to get there first!"

Chapter 543 I am the right commoner

"A group of women who don't give way to men, run workshops, and can force a wealthy family for hundreds of years to have nowhere to go. They are real heroes!"

Old Zhu praised: "It's amazing, it's amazing! This is a feat that I can only have in Ming Dynasty. What do you think, sir?"

Zhang Ximeng shuddered, and hurriedly said: "My lord's words are justified!"

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes, paused, and said unexpectedly: "Our Huaiyou commoners started at the end of the century, and in more than ten years, there will be a world...Fight in Huaixi, go to the south of the Yangtze River, fight for Huguang, take the Central Plains, and take over the land of Wu. The world Three points, we already have two. Now only Fujian, Bashu, Guanzhong, Hebei, Yanyun, etc. have not been recovered, and it is almost time to rule the world."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was not high, it revealed an unquestionable tone.

His Majesty the Emperor is about to launch a war to unify the world.

Zhang Ximeng thought about it for a while, and felt that although there were still many incompleteness, judging from the current situation, it was not insurmountable.

It's time to do it!

"My lord, you can order all the ministers to gather in Yingtian and discuss the great cause of the unification of the world!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, his clenched fists showed his surging heart.

From a cowherd baby, a beggar, a little monk, to a king who ruled the world, and recreated the emperor of China.

His path is indeed not easy.

Up to now, it is about to enter the most splendid chapter.

The world is unified, and Kyushu is unified!

"Preach the decree!"

Zhu Yuanzhang finally nodded.

Following a series of decrees, sent from the capital, the strongest civil and military ministers of the Ming Dynasty, the top officials, returned to the capital one after another.

The first person to enter Beijing was actually Zhu Ying from Lingnan.

To be precise, this kid never left.

He kept traveling to and from the capital in the name of escorting goods.

But this time Zhu Ying told Zhang Ximeng that in addition to sending 200 million yuan in profits, he also prepared [-] elite soldiers.

"Brother, if there is a decree, I can march into Guangxi, take over Yunnan, and take back this piece of land for Daming!"

Zhang Ximeng lowered his head, pondered for a while, and then said slowly: "Are you ready?"

Zhu Ying suddenly felt that the elder brother's voice was a little trembling, he hesitated a little, then nodded and said: "I'm [-]% sure... Bazarvalmi from Yunnan is a greedy and lustful soft-boned. I have placed no less than ten people around him, I know his every move clearly. As long as the heavens don’t oppose me and the soldiers and horses don’t get troubled by the miasma, we can take Yunnan smoothly.”

After listening to Zhu Ying's words, Zhang Ximeng said again and again: "No, no! God is on our side!"

Zhu Ying looked at the elder brother who was losing his composure, and couldn't help laughing: "Why does elder brother believe in God?"

Unexpectedly, Zhang Ximeng said solemnly: "Although the theory of the relationship between heaven and man is not worth refuting, the country's luck is not completely absent. All in all, we are a new country with high spirits, and even if there are any difficulties, they will not hinder us!"

Zhang Ximeng patted Zhu Ying vigorously, "If you don't count the Yuan Dynasty, we have lost Yunnan for hundreds of years since the Tang Dynasty, and the time is even above the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun. This treasure land, no matter what, must be taken back , run well. The depth of the southwest, the wider the better, this is a gift we can leave to future generations. Even after hundreds of years, they will be grateful to us!"

Zhu Ying grinned and said, "I know what big brother means. All we can leave to our children and grandchildren is a vast territory and a way to overcome difficulties. We are writing the annals of history. I am so lucky to be able to be the one who writes it! Don't worry, big brother. Come on, I won't embarrass you when it comes to big things!"

Zhang Ximeng nodded happily, finally I didn't hurt you in vain!

However, it is clear that Zhu Ying is not the only flag in this huge game of chess, nor is it even the most important one.

Tang He also returned to Yingtian.

Although he was granted the title of Duke, he was still dressed in civilian clothes. When he came back, he was still wearing straw sandals. He was tanned by the sun. If he was thrown into the peasants' pile, he probably wouldn't attract attention.

But it is such an ordinary person, he has completed the equalization of fields in the Miao tribe, beating countless chieftains.Those tribes, chieftains, and native officials who have existed widely since the Tang and Song Dynasties trembled in front of Tang He.

A considerable part of the toast has become history.

Those Miao people who had always only known the tribe regarded Tang He as a god, as a benefactor who gave them land and changed their destiny.

There is no doubt that Tanghe has an unparalleled appeal in the Southwest.

"Zhang Xiang, I can mobilize 20 young men from the Miao tribe to march all the way to Yunnan and Bashu. It's the right time!"

Zhang Ximeng thought for a while and said, "General Tang, will doing so consume people's strength? Affect people's livelihood?"

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Tang He replied affirmatively, and then said: "But if you delay, the loss will be even greater! During this period of time, I carried out the suppression of bandits, but many bandits simply fled to Yunnan and entered Bashu. , and Ming Yuzhen colluded with them, using their influence, frequently invaded the bandits, harassed the people, robbed money, and did all kinds of evil. If they are not dealt with, there will be no peace!"

"For long-term peace and stability, the Miao people are willing to work harder, and the soldiers are not afraid of dangerous mountains and rivers!"

After Zhang Ximeng listened, he was quite emotional.

"Yes, although it is still very difficult, the sooner we can unify the world, the better we will be able to create favorable conditions to solve the difficulties... I am afraid that General Tang will be responsible for the overall situation in the Southwest!"

Tang He nodded vigorously.

Following him, Feng Guoyong from Nanyang, Xu Da from Kaifeng, Liu Bowen from Shandong, and Li Wenzhong who was still suppressing bandits in the Central Plains... several people returned to Beijing one after another.

These few people have different cultures and martial arts, and the burdens on their shoulders are also different, but without exception, they all sent good news.

The first is Feng Guoyong, "Master Zhang, according to my contacts, Li Siqi already intends to surrender to Ming Dynasty."

"Oh! Seriously?"

Feng Guoyong said with a smile: "It's true, but someone like Li Siqi also knows clearly that he will never give up easily until the last moment. I have already asked Feng Guosheng to prepare elite soldiers. He and Fu Youde are stationed in Shanzhou. As long as there is an order, immediately attack Tongguan, take this terrible place, and Li Siqi will probably surrender!"

Zhang Ximeng knew Feng Guoyong's ability very well, so he immediately understood it.

"The responsibility to collect Guanzhong and recover Longxi rests with you."

After encouraging Feng Guoyong, Zhang Ximeng asked Li Wenzhong about the situation.

Over the past year or so, the soldiers in charge of suppressing bandits have crossed mountains and ridges, worked tirelessly, and were not afraid of sacrifice... A total of more than 10 bandits have been eliminated, and property equivalent to more than 300 million coins has been seized.

With the Yellow River as the boundary, the bandits in Henan are basically extinct.

Similarly, there are still many bandits hiding in Hebei, living on the border between Ming and Yuan courts, usually looting people, and running away when the Ming army passes by.

"Ms. Zhang, Yuan Ting gave these bandit leaders a lot of badges and titles of ten thousand households. They also said that killing a Ming army can get a promotion and rewards. They are very arrogant and often Killing the good and posing for meritorious service will cause great public resentment, and not killing will not be enough to cause the people's resentment!"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "I understand. The most important thing now is the people's livelihood in the Central Plains. If the people can't support it, the Northern Expedition will be under great pressure at this time!"

Li Wenzhong immediately said: "Mr. Zhang, it is impossible to say that all the Central Plains have been restored. But as far as I know, since last spring, water control in various places has been successful, and grain has been planted on a large scale. Places such as Chenzhou are not only self-sufficient in grain , can still be sold in small quantities, and it has already been sold to Kaifeng. The vitality of the Central Plains is recovering!"

Zhang Ximeng was overjoyed when he heard this, "I don't ask the Central Plains to produce much food, as long as the Central Plains can be self-sufficient, the pressure on our Northern Expedition will be much less, well, that's great!"

Apart from Henan, the situation in Shandong is even better.

"Zhang Xiang, I'm ashamed to say that the lower officials served as procuratorial envoys, and the number of people who were executed before and after was less than [-], which is far inferior to what Zhang Xiang did in Suzhou!" Liu Bowen said humbly.

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help rolling his eyes, you think I'm willing to kill people?

How can it compare to this?

Besides, you, Liu Bowen, are less likely to lie. You were in Shandong, and you also suppressed bandits. You killed tens of thousands of bandits from Mount Tai and pirates along the coast. You think I don’t know?

"Mr. Bowen, is the support of the people of Shandong available? After all, the Lord's Northern Expedition must take the canal. Whether the elders in Shandong can support it is of great significance!"

Liu Bowen nodded vigorously, and stretched out a finger!

"Shandong's elders have always been loyal and brave. This time, at least a million civilians can be mobilized! Even if they are carried by poles and pushed by small carts, they must push the Northern Expeditionary Army to Dadu! Expel the Hulu and restore China. For such a big event, Shandong's elders are obliged !"

After listening to Liu Bowen's statement, Xu Da was left.

"Zhang Xiang, there are currently 15 troops stationed in the Central Plains, including the Shandong direction, and the total strength is almost 20. If you include the Nanyang direction and the navy, there are 30 troops."

When Xu Da said this, he explained to Zhang Ximeng: "Master Zhang, the Northern Expedition to the capital is indeed indispensable for soldiers and horses. But there is no need for too many people. After all, the more people, the more food, grass and supplies, and the greater the consumption. I thought With 20 people, it is enough to conquer Dadu."

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "For military affairs, you have a plan, and then discuss it with the lord. I just want to remind you that there are still Guanduo's Northern Expeditionary Army in the direction of Koryo. If they can take the opportunity to use troops westward, will it be better? ?”

Xu Da immediately said: "That's natural, I'm just afraid that they will not have enough troops, and that Gao Li and Yuan Ting are colluding, and I am afraid that they will hinder them."

"It's up to Fang Guozhen." Zhang Ximeng said in a deep voice, "If Goryeo is sensible and surrenders as soon as possible, there will still be a chance of life. If they continue to fight at both ends, they will die without guilt!"

After some discussions, all directions have been prepared, and children only make choices. Zhu Yuanzhang naturally means to want all of them!

It's just that Zhang Ximeng suddenly noticed something negligent, "My lord, we seem to have forgotten about Chen Youding!"

"Chen Youding?"

Lao Zhu also took a deep breath, "Yes, we only took down Zhang Shicheng, while Chen Youding is still alive...By the way, sir, what about letting Zhang Shicheng persuade Chen Youding?"

Zhang Ximeng was slightly taken aback, and couldn't help stretching out two thumbs, you are trying to exhaust Zhang Shicheng's resources, and you will never give up until you drain the last drop of Zhang Shicheng's oil and water!

Chapter 544 Let's Stay in Yingtian

Zhang Ximeng reported the situation to Zhu Yuanzhang after discussing with various civil and military personnel. Although Li Shanchang was usually responsible for the task of conveying the situation from the top to the bottom, it was related to military affairs and he really did not dare to intervene casually.

For Li Shanchang, he is more responsible for preparing sufficient food and supplies, as a good nanny, and the real decision-making power is not in his hands.

It's just that this time Zhang Ximeng asked Li Shanchang seriously, and the two of them sat together and discussed carefully.