Ming Dynasty now needs a large number of personnel to support construction.

Most of the people who committed the crime this time were good citizens, but because it involved the royal family's reputation, nine clans were implicated.

Giving him a chance is not a big deal. The key is that the old man needs to have a way out.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang did not want to kill so many people at once. Although it seemed that Zhu Yuanzhang was bloodthirsty, killing civilians was very rare in Zhu Yuanzhang's records.

The main reason is that there are too many corrupt officials or nobles who affect the stability of the Zhu family's throne.

With the steps, Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated for a moment and said, "Then let's do as Grandson says."

As soon as these words were spoken, Yang Jing, the Minister of Justice, was the first to breathe a sigh of relief.

No one wants to be responsible for such a massive massacre. Just thinking about so many people dying makes me unable to sleep well at night. The key point is that these people really died unjustly.

His Majesty is naturally not afraid of the mighty power of the dragon, but they, as his subjects, cannot bear it.

The case in Shanxi has become a lonely one here.

Even so, in the end nearly 7,000 people were executed without even the chance of exile.

The amount involved is too high. This is even more outrageous than the Guo Heng case in the 18th year of Hongwu.

From a side perspective, it is too easy for officials nowadays to engage in corruption.

In this regard, Zhu Ying is also powerless.

Anti-corruption is a long-term task. No matter what the policy is, there will always be people implementing it and there will always be loopholes.

Not to mention now, even in the future, how can we truly eliminate the phenomenon of corruption?

What's more, in today's society where officialdom is the most important thing, we can only continue to increase the intensity of supervision.

As the New Year approaches, the weather is getting colder.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who had always been in good health, also caught a cold.

For young people, catching a cold may be okay if you just endure it without taking any medicine, but for an older person like Zhu Yuanzhang, it is quite painful.

Since it concerns His Majesty's health, the doctors at the Imperial Medical Bureau suddenly became nervous.

After having his pulse examined by three of the best imperial physicians, they had to go back to the council meeting to discuss the final prescription.

The combination and dosage of each medicinal ingredient must be carefully considered and studied without any delay.

Zhu Yuanzhang, lying on the bed, said to Zhu Ying, who was serving him, with a smile, "Look how scared you are. It's just a cold, it's not a big deal. Why are you so nervous?"

"I know my body very well. I'll be fine in two or three days at most."

"Thinking back to the time when we... cough cough cough."

Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to talk about his experience of enduring illness when he was down and out, but he started coughing violently before he could even catch his breath.

Zhu Ying hurriedly half-supported the old man and patted his back to help him calm down.

"Grandpa is in very good health, and I know that, but the weather is very cold now, and Grandpa's health is related to the fate of our Ming Dynasty, so it is normal to be a little nervous."

Every winter is a difficult time for the elderly.

The death of the elderly is also most common in winter.

Zhu Ying didn't want his grandfather to pass away so soon. It wasn't that he didn't want to shoulder the responsibility of being the emperor, but Zhu Ying now truly regarded his grandfather as his own grandfather and closest relative.

"Well, I am just old. Actually, I really want to go out and take a look at our Ming Dynasty."

"I guess the changes in the past few years have been huge. Compared to when we were young, things are much better."

"Since Nanjing was established as the capital, we have rarely left the city."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked out the window and said in a somewhat gloomy tone.

I didn't go out before because I was busy with government affairs, and there were too many things in the Ming Dynasty that needed to be dealt with personally, so I simply didn't have the time.

Speaking of which, who likes to bury their head in work every day? It is true that Zhu Yuanzhang was a workaholic, but as the emperor, the most powerful person in the world, his greater motivation was to ensure the eternal stability of the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty had just been founded and had suffered the ravages of the chaotic times at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. It was in tatters and full of holes.

He wanted to leave a good family business to his descendants, not a mess.

Of course, the reason is also because of the older sister.

When the eldest sister was around, although Zhu Yuanzhang was also a model worker, he also paid attention to rest.

Later, his eldest sister passed away. Zhu Yuanzhang felt sad every day, so he put all his attention on government affairs to ease the pain of missing her.

Today, thanks to the efforts of the eldest grandson, the Ming Dynasty is now blooming with unimaginable splendor. And with the reform of the system, the emperor himself needs to be involved in fewer things, so he finally has some free time.

Zhu Yuanzhang now gradually approved of his eldest grandson's way of handling things. Apart from firmly grasping the military power, he basically let the ministers handle other matters themselves.

Just look at the final results and political achievements.

"Grandpa, when you recover, we can go out and see the present Ming Dynasty and the places you have been to."

Zhu Ying thought about it and suggested.

In fact, Zhu Ying had this idea a long time ago and took the old man for a stroll.

Although the palace is nice, it is very boring to stay here every day.

Going out to relax and see different scenery can help you relax your mind better.

If a person is in a good mood, he will naturally be healthier.

"Okay, I've always wanted to go to Annan. I heard that it's very warm there even in winter, so I've wanted to go there for a long time."

"When this cold weather passes, let's go to Annan."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard his eldest grandson's proposal, he spoke directly.

Now that he is getting older, he wants to do more while he is still strong.

In the end, after a few years, I will have to stay in Nanjing.

Zhu Ying didn't expect that the old man actually wanted to go to Annan.

Now the pressure came.

But looking at the old man's hopeful eyes, he nodded and said, "Okay, let's go to Annan."

Your Majesty and the Crown Prince are going to Annan.

This is a huge matter for the entire Ming Dynasty.

The first thing is to determine the route, which is naturally to take the land route rather than the sea route.

The risks at sea are too great, and there are always unexpected events. If we really encounter a storm at sea, it will be a huge blow to the entire Ming Dynasty.

It's basically very safe on land.

The situation in the Ming Dynasty is relatively stable now, and the security team for the grandfather and grandson's travel is of course very large.

It is inevitable to have an accompanying army. Although the cost will certainly be considerable, it is not a big burden for the current Ming Dynasty.

The news that the grandfather and grandson were going on a southern tour quickly spread in the court.

This will naturally be opposed by many civil servants.

In fact, as far as going out is concerned, Zhu Yuanzhang once took his sons to the countryside for private visits to understand the people's sentiments.

This time, the opposition from the civil officials was not due to safety or anything like that, but mainly due to concerns about Your Majesty's health.

Now that Your Majesty has already caught a cold, and yet he still wants to go out and run around, submitting a memorial of opposition is a filial act on the part of the ministers.

Of course, this is just a formality. Things that Zhu Yuanzhang has already decided will rarely change.

The ministers were not really opposed.

Now, there are less than two months left until the end of the 30th year of Hongwu.

According to calculations, we planned to spend this winter in the south.

If this is the case, they are certainly not just a simple grandfather and grandson.

Basically, anyone in the palace who can be together will be brought along.

These concubines in the harem, including the princes and grandchildren who are already quite old, will be taken out to broaden their horizons.

For example, Ye Yueqing and several other concubines, except Sultana who cannot go because of pregnancy, all the others will be brought along.

As you go further south, the temperature will be much higher.

As the temperature warms up in spring, we can return to Nanjing again.

Preparations will begin soon.

The first is the dissemination of court bulletins.

The emperor was going to tour the south, so it was impossible to keep it a secret; on the contrary, it had to be done with great fanfare.

It would be better to let local officials know as early as possible that the emperor is coming and they need to make preparations in advance.

There are also the Royal Guards following.

The army that can protect the emperor's safety is naturally the most elite army in the entire Ming Dynasty.

The number of troops cannot be too small or too large.

According to the current situation, Zhu Ying's temporary plan is to have 50,000 people.

In fact, this number is already very large for emperors of all dynasties to go on tour. Generally speaking, there are only 10,000 or 20,000 people, and it is rare for them to bring 50,000 people.

After all, the Ming Dynasty’s treasury is full and there is no need to worry about spending.

Fifty thousand people may not seem like a large number, but in fact, when they arrive at the place, there will be local troops following them.

It can also be considered a kind of military parade.

Every time other emperors went on a tour, they had to carefully do the accounting and calculate the costs.

The purpose of this tour was, firstly, to understand the people's sentiments, and secondly, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the country.

Of course, famous places of interest and beautiful scenic spots are not to be missed.

Similar to later generations, the emperor also needed a strategy when he went on tour.

These strategies were naturally arranged by the ministers.

Wherever there is fun, delicious food, and beautiful things, they must all be arranged.

And there is another key point during this tour.

That is, every time we arrive at a place, we will notify the local people.

The first is the people's warm welcome to the emperor, and the pomp and circumstance must be sufficient to fully reflect the people's recognition of the imperial power.

Then there is the issue of petitioning.

Local officials have the right to file a complaint directly to the Emperor if there are cases that have not been handled properly, or if some citizens have been wronged, after His Majesty arrives for inspection.

If there are local officials who are corrupt and commit crimes, they will naturally be dealt with directly.

Who doesn’t want to go out and play?

On the third day after the appointment, Zhu Yuanzhang woke up from his illness, his complexion suddenly improved, and his face was filled with smiles.

Everyone likes traveling.

Especially the emperor.

This time the route starts from Nanjing, then passes through Hefei, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangzhou and Guangxi.

Then take a boat from Qiongzhou to Annan.

The last stop is Champa.

Zhu Yuanzhang also wanted to see his grandson.

Zhu Yunwen had been in Champa for quite some time. Although his eldest grandson was the most important one, it did not mean that Zhu Yuanzhang had no feelings for Zhu Yunwen.

In terms of time, Zhu Yunwen was actually always with Zhu Yuanzhang.

He grew up in the palace.

Now he has gone to Champa to be a vassal. Although Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say anything verbally, he still misses her a little in his heart.

I can take advantage of the southern tour to go and have a look.

And this trip to Champa also had a good impact on the expansion of the Ming Dynasty.

As the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the Crown Prince.

It is entirely possible to replace Champa’s defenses in the name of ensuring safety.

You can't just say that the emperor has come and let the Champa army garrison there. Of course, they must all be Ming troops.

On this point, King Zhan had no choice but to agree.

By then, there will be at least 200,000 troops stationed in Champa.

Speaking of which, the happiest people are naturally Chen Muyue and Ananiya.

This was the first time that Ananiya returned to Champa since coming to Ming Dynasty.

This was Chen Muyue’s second trip back to Annan.

There was an ocean-going fleet before, and this time His Majesty is on a southern tour.

Many smart ministers already had guesses in their minds.

It was rare for an emperor to go beyond his own borders during his inspection tour, but this time, His Majesty's destination was Annan and Champa.

Politically speaking, this is a good guide for the migration of the people of the Ming Dynasty.

The imperial court had been constantly encouraging the people of the Ming Dynasty to settle in Southeast Asia.

Even the imperial court is already planning to allocate a portion of the national treasury funds as fixed expenses for the migration.

In other words, travel expenses are covered for people who are willing to migrate.

Of course, water transportation is the main method, while land transportation would be more expensive.

Starting from the Yangtze River Basin, they then migrated to Annan and Champa by sea.

This includes Qiongzhou.

Recently, Dongfan has issued a bounty of 100,000 strings of precious money. Anyone who can find a safe passage to Dongfan can get this 100,000 strings of precious money.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that the Ming Dynasty court has millions, even tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of treasure coins.

In fact, 100,000 strings of treasure notes were already a huge fortune for these sea merchants.

It can be predicted that after Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yingtai and others' southern tour, there will inevitably be a large-scale migration boom.

This is also the result that Zhu Ying has always wanted.

Without the incorporation of a large number of Han people, how could the Ming Dynasty have gained control of Southeast Asia?

As long as there are enough Han people in Nanyang, it will become a very simple matter to bring the entire Nanyang under the rule of the Ming Dynasty.

With Nanyang, the Ming Dynasty had the guarantee to break the 300-year national prosperity.

Even if there is some damage, it is no longer a delusion to safely survive the Little Ice Age and break the curse of historical dynasties changing due to climate.

It is obvious that developing Southeast Asia will become the national policy of the Ming Dynasty.

This southern tour is the first one and it will definitely not be the last.

It was very easy for the Ming Dynasty to gather tens of thousands of people.

The time for the start of the southern tour currently depends mainly on Zhu Yuanzhang's physical condition.

"It's been seven days already. I'm well now and can leave at any time."

Zhu Yuanzhang helplessly watched the imperial physician taking his pulse, and then spoke to his eldest grandson.

For the sake of the old man's health, even after he recovered from his illness, Zhu Ying asked the imperial physician to observe him for three days to make sure there was no problem before starting the southern tour.

This made Zhu Yuanzhang, who was already impatient, unable to contain himself.

It was not until the imperial physician replied and confirmed that the emperor had fully recovered that Zhu Ying agreed to start the southern tour.