Zuo Guangdou had no knowledge of military affairs, and his main job was to govern the local area and develop water conservancy projects. In other words, if nothing unexpected happened, the military affairs of Shaanxi would be managed by Sun Chuanting.
Could it be that the Emperor sent me to Shaanxi for this purpose?
When Sun Chuanting saw Wang Wei leaning towards him, he quickly put his thoughts aside, walked over with a smile, and prepared to listen to the old man's advice.
The military system of the garrisons had been developed for more than a hundred years, but it had accumulated many problems and was difficult to use.
In fact, after the "Tumu Incident", the Ming Dynasty had to adopt the conscription system, also known as the "camp system" to supplement the defense of the border.
During the Jiajing period, which was plagued by frequent wars, the "camp system" gradually developed from the border to a national system.
Many of the soldiers in the garrison were also recruited into the battalion. Although they were still registered in the garrison's account, they had actually become part of the battalion.
However, the Weisuo system was not abolished throughout the Ming Dynasty. The reasons for this were complex, both political and financial.
But for Zhu Youxiao, no matter how many difficulties there are, he must carry out the reform to the end. This is not only related to the country, but also to himself.
Faced with the fact that the military system of the garrisons was almost abolished, the combat effectiveness of the garrison soldiers was low and they were unusable. The military households were burdened with heavy burdens and most of them fled.
Zhu Youxiao felt that even if the reform measures were not perfect, how bad could it get if they were implemented?
To put it bluntly, in Zhu Youxiao's view, the military system of the garrisons has reached its lowest point so far. Even if it does not rebound, how can it sink further?
With this bottom line in mind, Zhu Youxiao continued to work hard, using Shaanxi as a pilot province to perfect the policies and measures before implementing them elsewhere.
The idea that the military system of the guards was established by the Taizu and cannot be changed does not exist. Can Zhu Baba still jump out of his coffin and hit me?
At this time, the young emperor was not staying in the deep palace playing games with his good sisters, but had just finished inspecting the glass factory and returned to the palace happily.
Why is it beautiful? My plan to make money has taken another step forward!
Glass could be made. Under the guidance of Zhu Youxiao, craftsmen rolled and rolled smooth metal plates to produce flat glass.
Although the flat glass produced by this method was not too large, it was satisfactory for Zhu Youxiao.
Of course, the emperor still had to do the final process himself, but with all the materials available and the glassware obtained through foreigners, making a mirror was no longer a difficult task.
Moreover, the mirror Zhu Youxiao wanted to make was not the tin amalgam method that Venice tried so hard to keep secret, but the high-end and classy silver mirror reaction method.
Of course, Zhu Youxiao also made a few tin-mercury mirrors, mainly for comparison. He also asked foreigners about the approximate price of such mirrors in Europe.
Hehe, with this crappy trick, Venice still keeps it secret and makes dirty money. Let me use my magic mirror to beat you to a pulp and let all the money flow into my pocket!
Hehe, Zhu Youxiao was thinking about making a fortune, and he would use his money to kill anyone who disobeyed him. He gently waved his folding fan in his hand, and even the hot weather didn't feel uncomfortable at all.
"Your Majesty..." Zhang Yuer suddenly called out in a low voice, attracting Zhu Youxiao's attention.
Frowning, Zhu Youxiao found that Zhang Yuer was frowning and her face was a little pale, as if she was in great pain.
"Where do you feel uncomfortable?" Zhu Youxiao reached out and touched Zhang Yuer's forehead, but didn't feel it was hot.
Zhang Yuer put her hands on her chest, trying to suppress the nausea, and said softly, "I just feel stuffy. It must be because of the heat in the workshop."
After a pause, Zhang Yuer pleaded, "Your Majesty, can I get off the carriage and walk around for some fresh air?"
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "I also feel stuffy in the car. Let's go together!" As he said that, he knocked on the car with his folding fan.
The carriage slowly stopped, the curtain was lifted, and Wang Tigan bowed and waited outside.
Zhu Youxiao and Zhang Yuer got off the carriage and came to the roadside.
The sun was shining obliquely, just blocked by the shops along the street. Even though it was a little exposed, it was not too hot.
Zhu Youxiao walked slowly, waving a folding fan, and Zhang Yuer followed him half a body behind.
"I feel better." Seeing the young emperor's concerned look, Zhang Yuer smiled back.
Zhu Youxiao nodded and continued walking forward, looking left and right, watching casually.
Wang Tigan came over and bowed, saying, "The shop that the emperor ordered to be run is nearby, and business is pretty good. Would you like to take a look?"
Zhu Youxiao laughed and said, "I have seen the accounts presented to me, and the business is doing well. Since I am on my way, I might as well take a look."
"It's all thanks to the Emperor's brilliant ideas." Wang Tigan complimented him with a flattering smile, "With the royal family's wealth and splendor, it's hard for business to fail."
Zhu Youxiao smiled, accustomed to this level of flattery. He pointed with his fan and ordered, "Wang Ban leads the way."
Wang Tigan hurriedly led the way, and after turning a corner, they saw the large plaque. It was still the name Zhu Youxiao had given it, "Palace Jade Liquid," and it cost one hundred and eighty yuan a cup!
Zhang Yuer looked up and murmured, "Palace Jade Liquid, is it selling wine?"
"We not only sell wine, but also some snacks and sweets." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "And the silk nest tiger eye candy you like to eat."
Zhang Yuer smiled and said, "It should taste the same, right?"
"Buy some and try it, and you'll know." Zhu Youxiao said as he was about to walk over.
After hesitating for a moment, Wang Tigan bowed and said, "Your Majesty, can we just take a look here? I personally selected those palace maids, and they all know me."
Zhu Youxiao thought for a moment and asked, "They probably don't know me, right?"
"I'm not sure about this." Wang Ti Gan hesitated and wanted to object, but saw the young emperor had already walked forward.
Wang Tigan hurriedly waved to the guards, and several plainclothes guards scattered around hurriedly followed.
Inside the store, Li Chengcheng was sitting at the counter, calculating on an abacus, while two palace maids and sales clerks were huddled together, talking and laughing in low voices.
Even if someone didn't know the background of the royal shop, there were people sent by the East Factory to secretly protect it.
When it first opened, there were some people who came to cause trouble, or to see beautiful young women. But after being punished a few times, they basically became quiet. Except for the real customers, no one dared to cause trouble anymore.
"Sister Chengcheng," a palace maid turned around and called out, "Have you settled the bill? How much more silver can we get?"
Li Chengcheng chuckled and said without looking up, "Xiaomo, what do you want the money to buy, or do you want to save it for your dowry?"
"She's got her eyes on the young man who came to buy wine yesterday!" another maid teased. "When he comes again, have Xiaomo greet him and leave his name and address so she can look for him later."
"Nonsense." Xiaomo's face turned red and she rushed forward to hit the palace maid who was making fun of her.
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