Over the course of several years, not only was the external enemy Jiannu defeated, but the purge of the court and the Ming system also continued.
Retiring and returning home was still considered honorable, but those who committed crimes such as corruption would be beheaded or exiled. The emperor's treatment of bad officials was cruel and ruthless.
Public opinion over the past few years has attributed the greatest responsibility for the rise of the Jiannu and the fall of Liaodong to factional struggles and the corruption of civil servants.
This big hat is enough to crush anyone, even if you are in a high position and have great power, you cannot bear it.
What about the Donglin Party, the Chu Party, and the Zhejiang Party? Anyone who dares to carry such labels can forget about getting into officialdom, let alone standing in the court.
With the surveillance and suppression by the Censorate, and several years of purges and rectifications, if the emperor is still in danger in the capital, wouldn't all the work be in vain?
It wasn't that he had to go on an incognito tour to understand the people's sentiments; the emperor simply wanted to step out of the palace and take a look. If he didn't even have this level of confidence, how could he talk about launching drastic reforms?
Returning to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the emperor briefly dealt with government affairs before leaving for the carpentry workshop. With victory in Liaodong already secured and all work arranged, he didn't need to work too hard before the New Year.
Carpentry was not a hobby, but the emperor was keen on inventing and creating things to improve the productivity of the Ming Dynasty.
When the emperor arrived outside the carpentry room, he heard voices inside.
One voice was louder, as if giving instructions or pointing out something wrong; it was the girl from May; the other voice was rougher, but it was explaining and accepting.
After listening to a few words, the emperor pushed the door open and said with a smile: "Dabao has some truth in what he said. Let's try it first and see if it works. Don't jump to conclusions in May."
Zhao Dabao looked dull, but he possessed a pair of deft hands. In the emperor's opinion, he wasn't stupid, just a bit quiet. Especially in front of Wu Yue, he would smile and coax her, like a big brother who obeyed his every command.
At least when it comes to carpentry, Zhao Dabao can learn it quickly. The emperor felt that he could inherit his skills and considered giving all future work to him.
"Long live!" Zhao Dabao quickly knelt down and saluted.
The emperor smiled, raised his hand, and walked to the prototype of the new spinning machine to examine it.
"Your Majesty, you said that it could at least drive eight spindles, but he insisted on trying two or four first." May glared at Zhao Dabao and complained to the emperor.
The emperor smiled, shook his hand, and nodded slightly, saying, "Not bad, not bad. This shuttle is perfect, better than the previous one."
The flying shuttle is a weaving tool that can speed up weaving. With it comes the demand for cotton yarn.
Historically, it was not until the mid-18th century that the invention of the Jenny hand-cranked spinning machine announced the beginning of the First Industrial Revolution, although it still required human labor.
The emperor walked over to the spinning machine again, fiddled with it for a while, and said, "Eight spindles is just my idea. Let's make two or four first, and then gradually improve it. This is a safe and good way to go."
"Hurray! That's not right!" May pointed and said, "Changing the spindles from horizontal to vertical can indeed drive all eight spindles. Why not do it all at once?"
Zhao Dabao chuckled and said, "Wansui, Wuyue is right. I've figured it out. According to her drawing, we can make eight spindles."
The emperor opened his mouth, and the victims all spoke, so his role as peacemaker was in vain.
Well, whether it’s four or eight, a fourfold or eightfold increase in labor efficiency is enough to boost the cotton textile industry of the Ming Dynasty.
Moreover, in his memory, the eight spindles of the Jenny machine were not the limit, and it seemed that the final version could drive eighty.
"Okay, you two can figure it out and build it slowly."
The emperor had never seen the actual Jenny machine, but he knew its principles. However, with his extraordinary knowledge of physics and mechanics, he was able to provide guidance while observing it, and he was able to do it.
After staying for a while, the emperor turned around and left. Outside, he ordered the palace servants to make a few more dishes for the two children.
The Ming Dynasty not only wanted to conquer the vast land, but also the sea. It did so not only by force, but also by productivity and cultural influence.
The emperor walked along the corridor in the palace, the cool wind blowing on his face, the majestic royal buildings came into view, his thoughts spread their wings, flying higher and higher, farther and farther.
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The fireworks on the battlefield had not yet completely extinguished, and wisps of green smoke floated up into the sky, drifting farther and farther away, becoming fainter and fainter.
Xiong Tingbi walked on the devastated battlefield, with Mao Wenlong beside him, explaining the situation to him.
"These are all the death-defying soldiers of the Jianlu army. None of them surrendered, and we eliminated them all." Mao Wenlong pointed at the bodies lying in the weeds in the wilderness. "Among them are the fake Jianlu princes Huang Taiji and Du Du."
"Huang Taiji?!" Xiong Tingbi nodded and said, "Your Majesty holds this beast in high regard. Offering him his head will surely please His Majesty greatly."
Mao Wenlong chuckled and said, "This beast has been beheaded. I don't know what he is capable of."
Since he was already dead, Xiong Tingbi didn't want to talk about this Jianlu anymore. He smiled and said, "Dongjiang Town's victory is all thanks to Marshal Mao. Congratulations!"
Mao Wenlong quickly said modestly, "The Jian'an enemy were utterly devastated after the battle at Jinghaicheng and the subsequent loss of Liaochen. My Dongjiang Town was merely an advantage, and I do not deserve such undue praise from the Governor."
Xiong Tingbi waved his hand, looked off into the distance, and said, "The Jianlu were defeated and fled north. It will be difficult for them to recover in the short term, but we still cannot let our guard down."
Mao Wenlong listened respectfully. Apparently, Xiong Tingbi got some news from the court faster than others because he was in Liaoning.
"Your Majesty wishes to vigorously develop Liaodong." Xiong Tingbi bowed and said, "Stability is paramount. Not only the Jianlu, but also the various Mongolian tribes, are destabilizing factors. If we can't protect the borders and the people, how can we talk about development?"
Mao Wenlong nodded repeatedly and said, "Your Majesty's concerns are very true. As long as the Dongjiang garrison is there, Liaodong will be safe and foreign enemies will not be allowed to invade and cause trouble."
Xiong Tingbi glanced at Mao Wenlong and shook his head, saying, "Foreign enemies have entered the country? If so, then we have fallen short. Your Majesty will certainly not be satisfied."
Mao Wenlong was stunned for a moment, his heart awe-inspiring, and he quickly bowed to receive the instruction.
"Although Your Highness has some complaints about the Earl of Ningyuan, he believes that his rising status has led to excessive extravagance, and he even falsely reports military achievements. The rise of the Jianlu is also his fault."
"But," Xiong Tingbi changed the subject and said, "Ningyuan Bo's active defensive strategy of 'attacking as defense', attacking without waiting for the enemy to get close, is quite commendable..."
Ningyuanbo Li Chengliang's strategies and tactics are indeed worthy of praise and learning. Facing the enemy's massive attack, he did not just defend himself, but led his elite cavalry to directly attack the enemy's nest.
This strategy, also known as "raiding the nest," was used to repeatedly achieve remarkable success in war.
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