The end of court did not mean the end of the day's work; Zhu Yunying still had other matters to attend to. A diligent emperor obviously could not afford to slack off; he had to be even more diligent and do his job well. This was what Zhu Yunying was currently responsible for.
It wasn't just Zhu Yunying who needed to do certain things well; many civil and military officials also needed to do certain things well.
Although it is now the Five Military Commands, not the seemingly more prestigious Grand Commands, and although its prestige has diminished considerably, it still possesses considerable power.
In the Wuying Hall, Zhu Yunying took a sip of tea, waiting for some important officials to arrive to discuss some matters.
Xu Huizu and his entourage arrived, and they had many matters to discuss with Zhu Yunying. The reform and adjustment of the military garrisons was a major undertaking, and many of the subsequent matters involved the court's strategic plans and arrangements for the next few years.
Zhu Yunying smiled and said, "Wang Daban, please offer seats to all my beloved ministers."
Xu Huizu and the others naturally expressed their gratitude, even though they were all familiar with each other. However, some things cannot be accomplished simply by being familiar with each other. The emperor could grant a seat or not, but every time he did, it was a form of favor.
Thunder and rain are both expressions of imperial favor; this is no joke. To Xu Huizu and others, Emperor Zhu Yunying may appear lenient, but they all know that when he becomes strict, he is no less so than the Hongwu Emperor, both possessing extremely harsh natures.
Seeing that everyone was seated, Zhu Yunying smiled and said, "Everyone should be aware of the changes to the garrisons this time. Although the changes are significant and the actions are substantial, we should prioritize stability."
Xu Huizu and the others naturally understood that although the changes and adjustments to the garrisons this time seemed to be in line with Zhu Yunying's large-scale development, some things could not be judged by appearances alone.
At this moment, Lan Yu also said, "Your Majesty, we have also discussed this, and this relocation is mostly due to changes in some military households engaged in land reclamation."
This was a reply that Zhu Yunying was quite satisfied with, and ultimately, a degree of prudence should indeed be prioritized. Even if the garrisons were adjusted, it shouldn't affect the Ming Dynasty's border defenses or the various military forces within the Ming Dynasty's territory.
Zhu Yunying looked at it and asked, "In recent years, many military households in our Great Ming have deserted, and I am aware of these things. If the military households are moved to remote and desolate places this time, I estimate that even more military households will desert."
Such cases of military households absconding do exist at this stage, and Zhu Yunying is more or less aware of them. Everyone knows that such things are unavoidable.
After all, Old Zhu is an extremely strict person, and he has very strict requirements for those household registration restrictions. Many people naturally find it hard to bear and want to make some changes.
Xu Huizu spoke to Zhu Yunying, saying, "Although the Jingxiang region is remote, I believe the military households can manage it."
There's nothing wrong with saying that. Although places like Jingxiang haven't yet reached the point where the people of Hubei and Hunan are well-fed and the world is prosperous, their foundation is still very good. After all, they have developed over hundreds or even thousands of years.
The Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, the Seven Warring States, and even the Three Kingdoms period all saw development. Therefore, there's no need to worry too much about fully developing Huguang now, as the foundation is quite solid.
Zhu Yunying nodded slightly and said, "First, we'll move three military garrisons to the area. Next, the court will begin relocating people to Jing and Xiang provinces. This will allow the court to cultivate more farmland and further develop the region."
Three military households were set up to cultivate land, which wasn't actually a big problem. Of course, these were the first batch of military households to be relocated, and there would be many more military households and civilians to be relocated in the future.
Lan Yu glanced at Zhu Yunying's expression and then said, "Your Majesty, it's just a transfer to Liaodong. I'm afraid many people will resent it."
Liaodong was indeed an important place, but it was also a truly harsh and cold place, so it was perfectly normal for the people not to want to go there.
The imagery of "beating roe deer with sticks and scooping fish with ladles" suggests a land of plenty. However, the reality is that the people living there today are mostly so-called barbarians or savages, and their living conditions are extremely harsh.
Even during the Qing Dynasty, the so-called Shengjing, which later became Shenyang, was considered by many to be a harsh and cold place. This was only a secondary capital, and it was after Nurhaci's decision to move the capital. As for Liaoyang, the earlier capital of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, it was also quite harsh and cold.
The legendary Ningguta was an absolutely barbaric place, where many serious criminals from the Qing Dynasty were exiled.
Even now, people still live a primitive life mainly based on fishing and hunting. Even in places where the Qing Dynasty rose to power, it is hardly a human world. Exiles often get eaten by tigers and wolves on the way, or are even devoured by starving locals. Few survive.
Zhu Yunying nodded calmly and said to Lan Yu, "The court will definitely have to use force against Goryeo in the future, and Liaodong must be defended. Furthermore, although the Tartars have been driven to the northern desert, the court must also guard against their return."
Lan Yu immediately said with confidence, "The former Marquis of Shenyang, Nahachu, was stationed in Liaodong, and his son, Chahan, is now stationed there. The Liaodong region is entirely under the control of the imperial court, and with the establishment of the Nurgan Regional Military Commission, the imperial court's control over Liaodong is even more solid."
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