Mekong Province needs to be developed on a large scale to make it a major granary and make a huge contribution to overcoming major disasters.
This was the plan set by the emperor. As the first governor of Mekong Province, Dong Yingju had received the emperor's oral instructions. How could he not know it?
The Mekong Delta is undoubtedly fertile, ideal for growing rice and allowing three harvests a year. However, like the fertile black soil and the Great Northern Wilderness, it needs transformation and development to unleash its vitality.
To accomplish great things, you need money and people, without exception.
Previously, the imperial court had to support two major wars in Liaodong and Southwest China, and its support for Mekong Province was limited. It could only offer preferential policies, and even suspected of selling official positions.
Dong Yingju shouldered a heavy responsibility and worked tirelessly to do his job well. The pacification of Liaodong naturally gave him greater hope.
However, he didn't know that the emperor's plan was not just about Mekong Province, nor was it about surviving a major disaster the top priority.
Liaodong needs to be rebuilt and expanded northward; the navy needs to increase investment, add ships and guns, to compete with the Western Barbarians; after the rebellion in the southwest is successfully suppressed, the army will march into Yunnan...
"Long live, long live, long live!"
The roar of thunder and sea interrupted the emperor's thoughts. He rolled his eyes, a smile appeared on his face, and he said in a loud voice: "My lords, please stand up. I will grant you a feast."
It is the Spring Festival again, and it is another royal banquet. Compared with previous years, the atmosphere is more festive, the emperor's smile is more harmonious, and he seems to be in a happier mood.
Ping Liao! The Ming Empire defeated the Jianlu and regained control of Liaodong.
Everyone from top to bottom was happy and excited. There were no more alarms at the border, and even the common people knew how precious a peaceful life was.
But despite this, no one was as relieved as the emperor.
Because no one knew that if history did not change, more than a decade later, the Jianlu, who had always been looked down upon by the Ming Empire and had a population of less than one million, would rule the Central Plains.
If he hadn't known that the Jiannu were a major threat to the Ming Empire, he wouldn't have felt as relaxed as the emperor.
This is why the sorrows and joys of time travelers exceed those of ordinary people.
No one will believe something that has never happened no matter how much you say it; and if you wait for it to happen, there will be no chance to salvage it.
If you know too much, you will have to do more, and you will be tired mentally and physically; if you don’t know anything and just live day by day, you will have fewer worries.
But the emperor also has his own happiness, because he is the emperor, and he enjoys sitting firmly on the throne and living out the days of being loved by everyone and being the only one in power for a long time.
Holding up the wine glass, the emperor looked up high, and wherever his eyes went, all the ministers raised their glasses respectfully to congratulate him.
After taking a sip of wine, the emperor's gaze rested on Prince Xin Zhu Youjian. He smiled slightly and nodded.
Zhu Youjian came forward to congratulate, holding a wine glass. As a prince with an errand and the emperor's younger brother, he certainly didn't know that because of his brother's efforts, he didn't have to be a miserable king who lost his country, let alone hang himself.
"You Jian." The emperor smiled and said to his brother in front of him, "You have reached the age of marriage. The Queen told me about it and was very anxious. It was also because I was too busy that I forgot to arrange it for you."
"Thank you for your concern, my brother and my wife." Zhu Youjian showed a hint of shyness and said, "I think there is no need to rush. It will be fine to wait another year or two."
The emperor pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Since you think so, then wait a moment. The Empress and I will help you find one. If you find someone you like, feel free to tell me."
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