Chapter 8 September 18 (Three)

Two years later, the population of the Ming Dynasty suddenly exceeded 100 million, and the death rate of newborns also decreased significantly, and grain production steadily increased. Especially the imperial court called for the development of the Northeast. A large number of Han people moved to the Northeast. Many of them attracted the rich minerals of the Northeast, including rich iron ore and coal mines. In order to develop these mines, the imperial court needed a lot of labor. Some of them were naturally prisoners, and more were prisoners of the Eight Banners soldiers. Although they had to serve three to five years of labor, they could at least eat enough and wear warm clothes. They could continue to work in the mine after serving in the labor and gain freedom. The annual income was stronger than their salary when they served in the army. In this way, the prisoners of the Eight Banners put down their swords and guns, picked up the mine shovels in their hands, and honestly built the stronger Ming Empire.

Judging from the total economic output, although there is no effective statistical method, the Ming Dynasty is already the world's largest country. With its strong land area and population base, no country in the world can rival the Ming Dynasty.

The tax revenue was enhanced very fast, increasing at a rate of almost ten percent per year. By the 12th year of Chongzhen, the total tax revenue of the Ming Dynasty had reached an astonishing 200 million silver dragon yuan, achieving the goal of doubling in five years.

In terms of culture, although the imperial examinations are still in progress, the methods of obtaining talents have become diversified, and various schools have been organized like mushrooms after a rain. The imperial court's annual investment in basic enlightenment education reached one-tenth of the total treasury income, and there are as many as 100 new schools every year. Small and medium-sized schools have basically covered the prefecture-county level. Except for newly established provinces, basically every province has one or two higher education institutions, which has basically reached popularization.

In terms of military affairs, after two years of refined military and government streamlining, although the number of troops has increased, the combat effectiveness and quality of soldiers have changed qualitatively. The army is quietly transforming into a mighty and invincible lion brigade in the city.

In other aspects, such as grain production, infrastructure construction, road and bridge construction, textile industry, metal metallurgy industry, weak heavy industry, etc., all have achieved gratifying achievements, especially grain production, domestic political stability, and the people have fields to plant. Due to the characteristics of the Chinese people's arduous farming and fine planting, although there are occasional disasters, the grain output is still increasing steadily. The annual increase in grain can fight a local war of 100,000 people in the Ming Dynasty.

The progress in science and technology has been even more remarkable. A man named Qian Zhigang used purely manual methods to create the world's first steam engine. Although its sealing problem has not been solved, the emergence of the steam engine caused a huge industrial revolution in the Ming Dynasty. This man named Qian Zhigang was awarded the "Spark" medal that year and recorded it in history.

Zhu Yinglong did not want things from later generations to influence the current historical process. However, since he had already done it, he simply wrote out the three laws of mechanics in later generations and made a plagiarism. The three laws of mechanics first appeared in the textbook "Basic Physics" compiled by the Ministry of Education, but the real significance of them was discovered a few years later. When someone found out who discovered these three laws, no one knew. Finally, after countless people's argumentation and research and investigation, it was finally discovered that many of the contents in the textbooks of various disciplines promulgated and promoted by the Ministry of Education were actually circulated from the emperor. Therefore, a big

A bold guess was formed in the hearts of these people. Everything was discovered by the emperor. The emperor was unwilling to let others know that this was his discovery, and he quietly wrote it into textbooks in various ways, and even quoted classics to set up many undetectable ways. However, this bold voice of doubt disappeared, and the suspicious people kept silent and remained silent. It was not until after Zhu Yinglong's death that many confidential documents in the palace were declassified that they learned the truth. After Zhu Yinglong's death, the three laws of Newton were always called the "Three Laws of Chongzhen" by the physics community. From then on, Zhu Yinglong's head had a halo of the greatest physicist of the seventeenth century.

Of course, in the end, Zhu Yinglong himself didn't know how many titles he would have, so that everyone believed that he was a god and a god, because he seemed to be able to do anything!

There is only one Chahar Mongolia left in the southern Mongolian in the desert, but Lin Danhan is increasingly unable to prevent it from integrating into the Ming Dynasty. Although Chahar Mongolia is relatively independent, its surrounding areas are surrounded by the Ming forces. Whether it is actively accepting the adaptation or having to make a choice under pressure, it is now living a better and more prosperous and peaceful life than Chahar Mongolia, which is enough to attract thousands of Mongolians to the rapid development of the Ming Dynasty.

Lin Dankhan wanted to resist, but the surrounding area was surrounded by the Ming Dynasty. Even Khalkhatu Xietu Khan, who was once his hard-core ally, turned to the Ming Dynasty for his own reasons. Gu Shihan from Xinjiang, Baturhuntaiji, the Junggar tribe of Erut Mongolia, all expressed goodwill to the Ming Dynasty and was willing to establish a peaceful relationship with the Ming Dynasty. Chahar Mongolia has now almost become a country in the middle of the country. Lin Dankhan is no longer able to do so. Su Tai and his son, as well as the lowly ministers and princes, are also inclined to the Ming Dynasty, but no one dares to propose it in front of Lin Dankhan.

The day when Chahar Mongolia was incorporated into the Ming Dynasty seemed to be no longer far away.

"Do you think I directly asked Chahar Mongolia to be incorporated into the Ming Dynasty. Is this too heartless?" Zhu Yinglong asked the two gray-haired Prime Ministers. In another year, they should retreat from the position of Prime Minister and live their lives. Zhu Yinglong's wish to form a national policy advisory organization has finally had hope of achieving it.

Emotionally speaking, Lin Danhan is indeed his brother-in-law. It is cruel to deprive him of his life's hope and revenge, but this conflicts with Zhu Yinglong's national policy and philosophy, so he has to go to this point. In fact, how many people can calculate the family and state affairs clearly?

"Chahar Mongolia has now almost become a country in the middle of the country. It is meaningless to hold on to Lin Dan's Khan. But if the court takes the initiative to ask this matter, it may have an impact on the reputation of the emperor and the court." Xu Guangqi said seriously.

"Old Sun, what do you think?" Zhu Yinglong looked at Sun Chengzong with fun.

"According to the old ministers, the court only needs to make a sound, saying that it is to set up a prefecture in Chahar Mongolia. First, test Lin Danhan's attitude. If Lin Danhan is tough, he can directly underestimate him and support Ezhe to the top. If Lin Danhan follows the flow, everything will be done." Sun Chengzong said.

"This method is good, just do it according to your wishes, Old Master Sun." Zhu Yinglong laughed. This is actually creating a momentum, and if the momentum is successful, it will be successful.

It has been a day or two for the rumor that the Ming Dynasty intends to annex Chahar Mongolia. However, there has been no definite news from the Ming court, and many important officials of the court denied it on many occasions. However, this time it seems a little different. The news came from the top-secret military plan of the Military Machinery Pavilion. The leaker is also a senior general of the military. Who is it? The Military Machinery Pavilion is also secretly secretive, but the Military Information Department seems to have intervened in the investigation, which also seems to prove the accuracy of the news.

When Lin Danhan heard the news, he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. He was turning around. The Ming Dynasty's military strength is now so powerful that it is unaware of it. If it is just a move, the entire Chahar Mongolian tribe will be included, which is not enough for someone to attack.

What to do is to worry about the discussion among the subordinates and subjects. Although many people were not resistant to the incorporation into the Ming Dynasty and were even a little happy, they did not dare to say it in front of Lin Danhan. More people hoped to maintain the status quo, while the young and strong faction most supported limited resistance so that they could take the initiative in possible future negotiations. They hoped that they could retain a certain army like E Linchen of Ordos Mongolian in Qingcheng, which was the best.

But the problem is that the 30,000 Mongolian troops under Elinchen have changed their surnames. It is probably difficult for Elinchen to command these 30,000 troops. Even if Chahar can retain the army, what can he do? In the end, he was constantly eroded by the Ming Dynasty and finally eaten!

This is the general trend, and people with strategic vision can see it.

Namuzhong's mother's family is Korqin Mongolia, but Korqin Mongolia was the first to surrender to the Ming Dynasty, and it also hit the Qing Dynasty, which was on the verge of destruction. Her family all surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, and Namuzhong's attitude also changed tremendously. After all, people are very realistic. The Qing Dynasty has perished and without this powerful backer, if Namuzhong wants to maintain her status, it is not enough to rely on her husband alone to support her. She needs stronger support. She is not inferior to Su Tai's internal strength, but

It is the external force but is far less powerful than Su Tailai. His son married the princess of the Ming Dynasty and the younger sister of the current Ming Emperor. But he relied on his mother's family, and his family had already turned to the Ming Dynasty. Other forces either could not relieve their near thirst, or their strength was not on the same level as the Ming Dynasty. So Namuzhong simply showed goodwill to Su Tai and put pressure on Lin Dankhan together, forcing him to constantly dispel the idea of ​​fighting in his heart, and then slowly change his mind. As long as he didn't fight, everything would be easy.

Zhu Yinglong was also very clear that it would be difficult to achieve Chahar Mongolia in one step if it were not for war. Therefore, the general policy is to make all preparations for negotiations, but also be prepared for fighting.

Chahar Mongolia bowed its head, which marked the Mongolian, a country that had established countless brilliant nations to move towards great ethnic integration. Although Chahar Mongolia finally retained 30,000 troops, its status was equivalent to that of Elinchen, who was named Khan, and was divided into one prefecture and six counties. Lin Dan was also awarded the rank of general!
Chapter completed!