The Ming Dynasty had a relatively solid foundation, thanks to the hard work of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and Emperor Taizong.

After the Jingnan Campaign in history, Zhu Di was able to personally lead five expeditions against the Mongols, conquer Annam, and make seven voyages to the Western Ocean. Although this was not entirely due to his past achievements, it also owed to the diligent governance of the country by Zhu Di and his son.

However, we should not underestimate the solid foundation laid by Zhu Di; otherwise, the Ming Dynasty would not have been in turmoil despite Zhu Di's many major actions.

The Ming Dynasty's military strength was undoubtedly formidable, but Zhu Yunying also understood that, barring unforeseen circumstances, its military power might begin to decline slowly. Now, at the tail end of its peak, he needed to seize the time to accomplish something.

Once the wars with the Oirat Mongols and Annam are over, Zhu Yunying can slow down his military operations. At that time, the Ming Dynasty can focus more on the people's livelihood, as the surrounding environment will be largely determined.

Military action was still very necessary because Zhu Yunying needed to understand the surrounding environment. He also wanted to clearly define certain strategic situations so that future generations would have more room to maneuver.

"We won't be careless about managing the Yellow and Huai Rivers. If we can't do it well in one or two years, we'll do it in three or five years." Looking at Zhu Yunying, Zhu Yunying said with a smile, "As long as we manage the Yellow and Huai Rivers well, our hometown will become a land of fish and rice. Then we can also tidy up Jing and Xiang, and our Great Ming will have plenty of grain."

Zhu Yunying never relaxed his efforts regarding grain production. While he was merely establishing a basic foundation in Liaodong, the most crucial aspect was the grain-producing region in Jingxiang.

The saying "When Hubei and Hunan are prosperous, the whole country is well-fed" suggests that this wonderful situation should not have occurred only in the mid-to-late Ming Dynasty, but rather in the early Ming Dynasty.

Old Zhu was even more satisfied and proud of Zhu Yunying's statement.

His grandson was not only concerned with fighting wars and expanding territory, but he was also an emperor who loved his people and cared about their well-being.

With that in mind, Old Zhu felt even more at ease. He had no reason to be dissatisfied with such a successor!