The construction of Yinli is very good, and the unique Ming Dynasty style makes this group of Russians linger.
The wide streets, lined shops, and crowded crowds all indicate wealth and taxation.
The poor and backward Anxi Province is more prosperous than Moscow. No one would believe it, but this is the reality.
Boris was walking on the street, thinking a lot in his mind, but his eyes were constantly searching, full of greed.
Spices, silk, porcelain, tea, these European luxuries are displayed randomly in shops like stones on the ground, without protection.
And as long as he takes part of it back to Moscow, he can double the profit.
Unfortunately, he has a mission, and Yinli is just his temporary residence.
Suddenly, a group of businessmen appeared in front of him.
The hair is loose and braided, and the whole body exudes the smell of mutton. The unique customs of the nomadic people are all over the body, which is impressive.
Boris is a Russian, and his identity is immediately clear at a glance: Kazakh.
"Can they come here too?"
Making a guess in his mind, he kept walking and followed slowly.
Obviously, the Kazakhs also saw him, but they didn't take it seriously and continued to move around in groups, as if they wanted to sell a group of goods.
But when I met several officials carrying knives, they pointed at me without knowing what they were accusing me of.
Soon, Boris was surrounded by this group of subordinates.
"Don't try to do anything wrong in Yinli." Zaoli said with a serious face: "In Yinli, no matter how much hatred there is between you, private fights are not allowed."
"Once caught, we will be severely punished."
The translator translated tremblingly, and Boris could only sigh: "Don't worry, we won't do it knowingly."
After taking a deep look at this group of Kazakhs, Boris felt filled with gloom.
His Majesty the Tsar has sold a lot of muskets to the Kazakh Khan over the years. Is he really going to rebel?
impossible……
Among this group of Kazakhs, the leading businessman looked at the Russians in the distance and said, "What are the Russians doing in Yinli?"
"Is it also for business?"
His subordinates guessed: "After all, Yin Li accepts all comers now..."
"possible--"
A group of people happily roamed the streets, looking for all the products that could bring profits.
The prosperity of Yinli made Kazakhs come to do business and enjoy the convenience brought by the Silk Road.
At the same time, Anxi Province continued to attract and divide the merchants of the Kazakh Khanate.
Kazakhstan is divided into big Yuzi, middle Yuzi and small Yuzi. It can be said that it is divided into four parts, and the power of the Khan is weak.
In this case, after the Bukhara Khanate finished eating, they naturally became the Kazakhs.
A divided Kazakhstan is best for Ming Dynasty.
The so-called distant friendship and close attack!
And the benefits are all-encompassing.
Li Dingguo proved with ironclad facts that it was easy for a businessman to sell his country as long as the profit was sufficient.
At the same time, a large number of businessmen have taken refuge, no less than a living map.
On the vast grassland, it is difficult to move without a map or guide to guide the way.
As for why Anxi is so aggressive, it is nothing more than profit.
The Uighurs in southern Xinjiang and the Mongols in northern Xinjiang not only have different beliefs and languages, but they also hate each other.
Hundreds of years of fighting have left it scarred.
In order to consolidate rule, using war dividends to establish prestige is the best way.
The Bukhara Khanate was trying, and naturally it tasted the sweetness in dealing with the Kazakh Khanate.
After Boris met the group of Kazakhs, he met Kazakh businessmen one after another in Yinli. Only then did he feel normal.
When it comes to making money, purchasing is the most common way, just get used to it.
The next day, officials of the Ming Dynasty received him, and then sent people to escort him all the way to the east. The route was towards the east.
Along the way, there is nothing but grassland and Gobi. There are no cattle and sheep, which is dizzying.
The vast grassland is even more invigorating.
Soon, he passed through Urumqi and came to Gaochang Prefecture, which is the Turpan area.
There is a long-term drought here, and the high temperature can almost cook people to death.
Boris felt like he was about to explode and had to ask the entire team to stop and rest.
At this time, suddenly a large number of people ran out of a cave. Although they were all disgraced, their faces were full of excitement.
"this?"
A mole emerged from the ground like a mole, startling Boris and others:
"Is there anyone in your country who likes to live underground?"
"That's a karez."
The translator hurriedly went over to inquire and learned the answer.
The so-called karez is actually an underground river built in arid areas to irrigate crops and conserve water to reduce evaporation.
In other words, it is a river flowing underground.
Ordinary people's collection of water is like digging water from a well, hanging a wooden bucket to get water, but the rope is longer.
The well mouth that is more than a foot wide, the bottomless underground river, and the tinkling spring water all make Russians dizzy.
"Mingren, it's really strange."
Boris looked at the bottomless karez and couldn't help but sigh.
"Qanat can be seen everywhere in Gaochang, and hundreds of thousands of people have benefited from it."
At this time, the official who organized the corvee came quickly, raised his head and said: "After the Gaochang people harvest in summer, the karez will have to be repaired."
"Can I go down and have a look?"
Boris looked at the bottomless karez, and his interest suddenly increased.
The officials were a little curious, but followed him down the karez.
I saw that I thought it was cramped, but the water channel of the karez was extremely spacious.
There are rivers extending in all directions, making it difficult for people to know which one is the same. It seems that you can reach the bottom of a certain well by just walking on any one.
The traces of water erosion on the earthen walls are impressive.
But the underground river, which was no more than a few feet deep, made the officials frown.
"It's the dry season now, the water level is less than 30%, and there's not enough water in the karez underneath..."
The official said softly: "Nowadays, the number of entrances in Gaochang Prefecture is increasing day by day, so the karez needs to be extended and widened to irrigate more crops and feed more people."
"I don't think they look like serfs?" Boris asked carefully.
"They belong to ordinary people, and they can naturally be drafted into corvee service after the summer harvest."
When the officials learned that this person came to see the emperor, they instantly became enthusiastic:
"As long as the karez is dug deep enough, the dry season will not be terrible."
Boris was silent.
He looked around and saw that just a few government officials managed thousands of people in an orderly manner without making any mistakes, which was impressive.
"This is the magical art of Eastern management!"
In this regard, he eagerly sought advice.
In Russia, the management of serfs is very convenient, but the management of free people is difficult. If you learn from the East, it would be good to learn about management methods.
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The imperial tombs of the Ming Dynasty, also commonly known as the Ming Tombs, are located in Tianshou Mountain in Changping.
The scope of the mausoleum area is about more than 40 kilometers. The east, west and north are surrounded by mountains, which are like arches and screens. To the south is Mang Mountain and Huyu Mountain, which are guarding each other. The majestic Grand Palace Gate is located between the two mountains.
The room is the gateway to the mausoleum area.
Located here are Changling (Chengzu), Xianling (Renzong), Jingling (Xuanzong), Yuling (Yingzong), Maoling (Xianzong), Tailing (Xiaozong), Kangling (Wuzong), and Yongling
When the emperor came to visit, the shrine guards responsible for guarding the mausoleum area were greatly surprised. The mausoleum supervisor came eagerly and knelt down:
"Slave Zhang Cai comes to see Your Majesty——"
"Get up!"
There was a sound from the large carriage, and behind the hazy curtain was the figure of the emperor.
Zhang Cai desperately wanted to attract the emperor's attention and be promoted, but he knew what was right.
As the young eunuch of the direct palace eunuch, he was only responsible for the guarding and management of the tomb, and could not talk to the emperor at all.
Suddenly, the curtain moved, and a fair-faced man stepped out of the carriage. He had clear facial features, a short black beard, and looked mature and steady. His sharp eyes seemed to be able to see people's hearts clearly.
Wearing a pale yellow uniform and wearing a Yishan crown on his head, he looked forward to a majestic aura.
"Has the mausoleum ever been peaceful in recent years?"
Zhu Yixi asked casually.
"Your Majesty, I dare not hide the truth. Now the mausoleum is safe and sound——"
"Get up!" Zhang Cai was extremely happy and hurriedly stood up and waited for instructions.
After entering the mausoleum, it was naturally difficult for Zhu Yixi to take a ride. No one could do this in front of his ancestors.
Looking around, the flowers, plants and trees in the mausoleum area are as regular as ever, the Shinto road is smooth, and a sense of solemnity comes across.
Zhu Yixi couldn't pay homage to more than a dozen tombs, so he simply paid homage to Chengzu's Changling Mausoleum, which was fine.
In ancient China, the emperor regarded the construction of mausoleums and sacrifices as a top priority. It is said that "death is as important as life" and "death and life are important".
Because in terms of funerals, there is a tradition of treating death as if it were life, that is, serving the dead as if they were servants (the emperor had luxurious enjoyment during his lifetime, and the same was true after death).
"Historical Records" states that when Emperor Wen built the Ba Tomb, he only used earthenware and was not allowed to decorate it with gold, silver, copper or tin. He did not decorate the tomb because he wanted to be frugal and not disturb the people.
In fact, the construction of Ba Mausoleum consumed one-third of the country's fiscal revenue.
Daoguang, the poorest and most frugal man, also spent four million taels of silver.
Zhu Yixi is not immune to this.
Although he knew that people cannot be resurrected after death, going to great lengths to build a mausoleum would only attract tomb robbers.
But there is no way, the custom is like this, the tomb is shabby and it is embarrassing. There have been so many emperors in the past dynasties, and you, the unified one, can't compare with the separatists, which is more embarrassing.
Moreover, Zhu Yixi knew the urine of future generations. Even if he buried some books and porcelain with him, the officials would still not be able to help but cut them open.
Because it is an imperial mausoleum, even a book contaminated by this is worth thousands of gold.
In all dynasties, from the Qin and Han Dynasties to the Qing Dynasty, imperial tombs were stolen, but the Ming Dynasty was better. Only the Dingling Tomb of Ming Shenzong suffered a disaster.
"Sir, the Wanshou Palace has been under construction for thirteen years. Everything is complete and there are no leaks or anything like that..."
The names of mausoleums are usually place names, such as Changling and Anling in the Western Han Dynasty, which were named because they were located in Chang'an.
The other type is derived from the posthumous title and honorary title. For example, the word "Zhao" in the Zhaoling Mausoleum of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty is a word of praise, which is consistent with the title of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty: "The Civil and Military Sage, the Great Guangxiao Emperor".
The mausoleums built during his lifetime are all collectively called the longevity palace.
Visiting the tomb after your own death is a wonderful feeling, which makes people feel absurd, but also novel.
Not to mention the palace on the mausoleum, all the wood comes from Taiwan. The expensive wood from Luzon can be said to be worth thousands of gold, and the decoration is also magnificent, no less than the real palace.
This is the first time I have seen the underground tomb, and it is really interesting.
Different from the TV series, the underground palace in reality does not have any mechanisms, only a thousand-pound gate that can be closed when falling.
The positions of the emperor, empress, concubines, etc. have all been repaired and ready for move-in.
Zhu Yixi naturally wanted to look carefully.
For this longevity palace, the imperial court spent nearly 10 million yuan one after another, which can be said to be a huge project.
You must know that in order to repair the Yellow River, it is not even half of it.
"Not bad." The emperor nodded. Although he didn't know what it was like inside, it was much better than the leaky underground palace of the Qing Dynasty.
The tomb area chosen by Chengzu is really good.
After praising Zhu Di, the emperor walked out of the underground palace and welcomed the dazzling sunshine.
"Go to Dailing and have a look!"
"yes!"
The so-called Dai Ling refers to Emperor Daizong Zhu Qiyu.
In this emperor's tomb area, there was no place for him at first.
However, Zhu Yixi wanted to pursue the title of Dai Zong, so he built his mausoleum at the foot of Tianshou Mountain.
Compared with other imperial tombs, the scale of Dai Tomb is not large, but it is much better than before. At least it is a regular imperial tomb.
Paying homage and offering incense, Zhu Yixi admired him for taking orders in the face of danger.
Although Daizong was just Yu Qian's tool, it was good to be this tool well, at least he did not let Daming become Nanming.
"Go to Siling——"
Compared to the ordinary Dai Mausoleum, the Siling Mausoleum is huge and is already considered one of the top five mausoleums.
As the mausoleum of Emperor Chongzhen, Siling was originally just the sleeping place for Concubine Tian.
After Emperor Shaowu returned to the old capital during his Northern Expedition, he spent millions to expand the Siling Mausoleum, making it truly an imperial mausoleum.
Just as he treated Princess Kunning favorably, this also won people's hearts.
Things that can be solved with money are nothing.
"It's a pity, it's a shame."
After offering incense, the emperor muttered a few words, then turned away resolutely.
The person is already dead and it's too late to say anything.
If it were possible to channel spirits and the dead could speak, this book would change from historical to supernatural.
Obviously this is impossible.
Back in front of the Shougong Palace again, there were more than a hundred craftsmen working on it. They were working calmly, obviously confident.
Zhu Yixi looked back deeply and then left the mausoleum area.
"Sir, do you still need to practice some more?"
Liu Afu came over.
"Repair what?"
Zhu Yixi slumped down on the chair: "After death, there is nothing more than a handful of loess. Why do you cultivate so well? Just be on par with Changling."
"By the way, tell them to build a storage room and make a copy of the Yongle Dharma and other books to be placed in the past. I may not be able to read them during my lifetime, but there will be plenty of them after my death - "
The eunuch was so embarrassed that he was so open-minded about death. It was the first time they had seen him.