In Liaodong, Nuergan is too cold and has been a bitter cold place since ancient times.

It’s the current season, with layers of snow and ice covering thousands of miles.

People could only hide indoors under the heat of the kang. The snow was a little heavier and even the doors had to be sealed.

It's like a water tank at home. When you wake up the next day, it looks like a big lump of ice. It can't be broken by an axe. It's as solid as a rock.

The so-called scenery of the North is nothing more than snow falling thousands of miles away.

This is the consensus of the people, so if you want to get so many people to migrate, even if the government comes forward, there will be some resistance.

For example, Jiangnan has experienced two large-scale migrations and is now severely weakened.

This time, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying focused on the people at the lowest level who did not have their own houses.

Among them, refugees and beggars are the most common.

Early the next morning, I went to Fengtian Hall.

"We want to announce a news, a news that will affect our Ming Dynasty and thousands of generations in the future."

"According to Jin Yiwei's investigation, there is a large amount of black soil in the Nuergan area in Liaodong. These black soils, which are not taken seriously, are the most fertile soil in the world today."

"The fertility of the black soil does not require any irrigation. As long as crops are planted on it, the yield can be measured, especially sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn and other crops that have recently been planted in the capital."

"Planting on this black soil will produce a yield of a thousand or even thousands of kilograms per mu at best. How can we let such a fertile land go unchecked?"

"If God doesn't take what he wants, he will suffer the consequences."

"Ministers, please discuss what should be done about this matter."

Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon chair did not sit down, but stood and said loudly.

After the words fell, there was a huge wave of joy in the hall.

"It's incredible that there is such a fertile land in the world."

"The world is so big, there are all kinds of wonders. Crops that can produce thousands of kilograms per mu can appear. Naturally, there is such fertile land. In my opinion, these Liaodong black soils are prepared for the sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corns of the Ming Dynasty."

"Otherwise, why would it suddenly appear when there is abundant food? As your Majesty said, it is truly a gift from God."

"It's just that Liaodong, where Nuergan is located, is on the border of the Ming Dynasty. The west is threatened by grassland tribes, and the southeast coast is even more dangerous by Japanese pirates. It's close to Goryeo, and there are many changes."

"How many soldiers and civilians are needed to hold on to the reclamation? It's so vast, it could take millions of people."

After the officials were shocked, they immediately started discussing with great interest, whispering among themselves.

Apart from anything else, no one doubts that there is something fishy about what His Majesty said about the black soil.

Although Jinyiwei is notorious, when it comes to running errands, people are really speechless, especially when it involves the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, I have a memorial." Hanlin Academy Liu Sanwu stepped forward and said loudly.

The noisy atmosphere suddenly subsided and began to quiet down.

"Sure." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in response.

Liu Sanwu said: "Your Majesty, how can such an important matter, related to the fate of the Ming Dynasty, be openly announced to the public in the court? This is a small matter. If this matter is passed on, it will have a huge impact."

"There are many ethnic groups in Nurgan, Liaodong. The Ming Dynasty has few Han people and it is a bitter cold land. The people are extremely vicious. If we get the news and occupy this good black soil, it will be a huge loss to our Ming Dynasty!"

Liu Sanwu's tone was full of regret.

After hearing this, many ministers nodded in agreement.

Among the many princes and civil and military officials, Zhu Di opened his eyes half-closed in vain.

Liaodong is close to Peiping, and he knows the situation there best.

Zhu Di had also seen the black soil that his father mentioned, but he had never thought that this black soil could be so fertile.

For a time, Zhu Di's thoughts about going to Japan began to fade.

'What if we can stay in Peiping and guard Liaodong.'

Thinking of this, Zhu Di felt a trace of regret in his heart.

In the court, Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said: "My dear, you are worrying too much. This black soil does not mean hundreds of acres, but thousands of acres. According to investigation, the black soil covers millions of miles, and it is all top-grade fertile land."

place."

"It would take hundreds of thousands of people to make it so big. How can such a movement be hidden from the sky?"

Hearing this, Liu Sanwu said: "This is your minister, Meng Lang. You are worrying in vain."

After saying that, he stepped back, with a look of excitement on his face.

In this Fengtian Palace, no matter which minister he is, there is no problem in being designated as patriotic.

The rise and fall, everyone is responsible.

Who doesn’t want their country to become more powerful?

Even if you are a corrupt official, you still hope so. It has to be easier to be greedy.

At this time, Rujun, the Minister of War, stepped forward and bowed: "Your Majesty, I have a memorial."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It's accurate."

Ru Yu said loudly: "Your Majesty, our Ming army has nearly half a million troops deployed to the southeast coast, and there are also hundreds of thousands of naval troops going there together."

"Shipyards in various places are also working hard to build sea-going ships. They will only wait for the spring after the new year to conquer the Japanese country to win over the disloyal ministers."

"Nowadays, Liaodong Nuergan has millions of miles of fertile land, and the army it belongs to is definitely not a small number. If we continue to mobilize large armies and act bilaterally, our Ming Dynasty will be empty inland."

"There are also Shaanxi rebels who have occupied one side and are waiting to suppress the rebellion with a large army."

"Which is the lesser of the two powers harming each other, so I think it is possible to temporarily conquer the Japanese country and guard Nuergan in Liaodong first."

As soon as Ru Yu said these words, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.

In fact, there is nothing wrong with what Rujun said. From the perspective of the Minister of War, he divided the Ming army into three groups.

Defeat the Japanese, rehabilitate the rebels, and suppress the Liao Dynasty.

Call the army in the millions.

If everything goes smoothly, then it goes without saying that as a general, you don’t think about victory, but think about defeat first, so you can fight a hundred battles without danger.

Among these three parties, the focus is on defeating the Japanese and suppressing the Liao Dynasty.

The Shaanxi rebels are still inland, and they also say that if any of the two parties has a problem, it will not be a small problem.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "Based on what Ru Shangshu has seen, what should we do?"

As the person who first met His Highness Taisun, Ru Jin naturally knew it well.

He went to conquer Japan for silver and money.

Guarding Liaodong is for fertile soil and food.

Food can be turned into money, but silver cannot be turned into food.

"I believe that guarding Nuergan in Liaodong should be the main task, followed by attacking the Japanese."

"Although the problem of Japanese pirates is extremely important, compared with millions of fertile lands, it is slightly weaker."

"If we can sow most grain seeds on fertile soil before spring this year, we can harvest a huge amount of grain by summer, and how many people can survive."

"Even if there is another natural disaster, there is no need to worry about insufficient food reserves. The north is barren and barren and the people are suffering. This will surely enrich the people in the north."

Ru Yu said with a heavy tone.

At this time, the one with the brightest eyes was Zhu Di.

I'm so sleepy that I give you a pillow.

Just now he was thinking in his mind that it would be better if he did not defeat the Japanese.

Liaodong Nuergan has a vast territory and sparsely populated areas. The folk customs of various ethnic groups are strong and fierce, and most of them are fishing and hunting.

And there are grassland tribes who are watching with eager eyes.

If a large army goes there, it must be led by a familiar general.

He, King Zhu Di of Yan, was a vassal in Beiping. He had been dealing with various ethnic groups in the grasslands all year round, and Nuergan of Liaodong was even more familiar with them.

After many years of fighting, there are few defeats.

In addition, now that Liang Guogong Lan Yu has been promoted to Governor of the Public Security Department, there is no one else in the court who has more qualifications and experience than him.

Even though it is unlikely that he will be the commander alone, as long as he can go over and control such a place, he is not much stronger than some barbarian Japanese country?

Moreover, places like this, important places in the country, are bound to have wars for a long time.

This gave him an opportunity to make meritorious deeds.

Thinking of this, Zhu Di's eyes revealed a hint of excitement.

"Don't think too much, you think His Highness is a vegetarian, will you let your fourth brother go?"

"Oh, even if Duke Tiaoliang goes there, he may not let you pass. Who else doesn't know your thoughts?"

Just when Zhu Di was secretly happy, a familiar voice whispered from beside him.
To be continued...