Chapter 142: Shanxi was assigned to Prince Jin, the first vassal state in the Ming Dynasty!

“And I reorganized the layout of Taiyuan according to the design of the cement road.”

"It's like a chess game, starting from the center point and extending outward, serving as the overall pillar of the entire Taiyuan layout."

"This will make management easier and ensure road access."

"And this layout is also very in line with the terrain. In mountainous or hilly areas, the roads may follow the ups and downs of the terrain instead of forcibly changing the natural landform."

"In addition, in order to manage traffic and prevent passing vehicles from accidentally injuring people, I have set up very iconic signs."

"Guiding people and vehicles, and setting up sentries or guards at important intersections to manage traffic and maintain public order."

"To this end, I have established a traffic department and integrated a set of traffic laws. All Taiyuan citizens must abide by the law, and those who violate it will be convicted according to the traffic law."

After a fight, Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Yuanzhang again, picked up a few tea cups and placed them on the table.

This is a general restoration of Taiyuan's construction priorities, as well as its convenient transportation and the corresponding Taiyuan plan.

At the same time, we should not forget that Taiyuan’s geographical location definitely makes it an important defensive town, so it cannot only be related to people’s livelihood.

Therefore, when Zhu Gang first built Taiyuan, he designed a main road that runs through Taiyuan from north to south or from east to west. This road is not only the main traffic artery of Taiyuan, but also a strategically important road.

There is also a ring road for defense. A ring road is designed around the city of Taiyuan to facilitate the rapid mobilization of troops. It can also serve as the first line of defense. Watchtowers and outposts are set up on the road to observe the enemy situation.

Next are the regional connecting roads, which branch out from the main roads into several secondary roads leading to various functional areas (such as market areas, residential areas, military camps, palaces, warehouses, etc.).

These roads are of moderate width, which can not only meet daily traffic needs, but also enable rapid assembly of troops for response, and have strong mobility.

And under the constraints of traffic laws, these roads also have different functions, such as sidewalks, driveways, and special passages for quick passage.

Such a design can achieve unified and effective management. Of course, it also comes from later generations and is combined with the layout of the current period.

As for Taiyuan’s urban functional layout.

The military zone established by Zhu Gang was close to the entrance to Taiyuan or the ring road, and included military camps, training grounds, armories, etc., to facilitate rapid response and troop deployment.

The administrative and royal palaces were located in key locations in the center of Taiyuan or near main roads, including palaces, government offices, etc., highlighting the central position of power.

Commercial and market areas should be set up in places with convenient transportation to facilitate the exchange of materials and the gathering of people. At the same time, strict fire prevention measures and public security management are required.

The residential areas for the people are distributed throughout the city. Different residential areas are divided according to identity and status, and are surrounded by high walls to ensure the safety of the people.

The storage and agricultural area, located on the edge of Taiyuan, is convenient for the storage and transportation of materials, while being connected to farmland to support the city's food supply.

Industrial areas are close to water sources and raw material production areas, which is convenient for production activities.

From this perspective, Taiyuan's layout and planning can not only make it more prosperous, but also build more defensive fortifications to ensure absolute defense.

Although in fact, building more fortifications is completely useless.

After all, Zhu Gang is not a timid person, but a young and brave god of war who gallops on the battlefield.

Therefore, the grasslands did not dare to invade Taiyuan at all, but the defensive fortifications must not be stopped, because the purpose was to lay a solid foundation for the future Ming Dynasty.

Because there is only one King of Jin, Zhu Gang, in this world.

"I also designed several secret passages around Taiyuan for emergency retreat or covert operations."

After Zhu Gang finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao, and Empress Ma were all stunned, with disbelief flashing in their eyes.

According to this layout, it is truly an unprecedented magical idea.

It can not only protect the interests of the people, but also resist invading powerful enemies. The city remains in order and even has secret passages.

Even if we suffered a great defeat, we could avoid heavy casualties among the people and arrange an effective evacuation of Taiyuan.

If used well, all supplies can be withdrawn from Taiyuan, leaving only an empty city.

"Is there a detailed distribution map of Taiyuan?"

While thinking, Zhu Yuanzhang grabbed his eldest son's hand again and asked impatiently.

If there is a detailed distribution map of Taiyuan, it can be promoted to the entire Ming Dynasty, which will be more conducive to stabilizing politics and the foundation of the country.

"Old man, the distribution map of Taiyuan is only applicable to the frontier areas outside the Great Wall, because the Great Wall outside the Great Wall is the gateway to the Ming Dynasty, so an absolute defense must be constructed."

"But beyond that, the situation varies from state to state, so a map is not very useful."

"We still need to send people to conduct on-site inspections in order to draw up a perfect urban design map, so as to ensure construction and strengthen economic stability."

"Otherwise, relying solely on a city distribution map of Taiyuan would be nothing more than a copycat, a waste of manpower and material resources, and the gains would not outweigh the losses."

Zhu Gang naturally understood what Zhu Yuanzhang meant, but still shook his head.

Zhu Gang spent a lot of effort to design the most suitable urban construction plan for Taiyuan, so it is not that easy.

Moreover, the conditions in each state capital are different. Some places are close to mountains and rivers, while some places are flat. Therefore, the original intention of the urban construction map is to conform to the terrain.

That would require sending people to conduct on-site surveys and then build accordingly to ensure that such urban construction can strengthen economic stability and promote the administrative efficiency of the Ming Dynasty.

"I understand what you mean. That means you have prepared such talents for us, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded thoughtfully, then put his arm around his eldest son's shoulders and smiled meaningfully.

"There aren't many such talents, but we have them. It's also because of their concerted efforts that Taiyuan has been able to develop effectively in recent years and the people can live a better life."

"But if we want to include the entire Ming Dynasty in the urban planning, then these talents cannot be sent out, but must stay in the capital to shine."

"Give them some time to teach students so that there will be more and more talents like this in the Ming Dynasty."

"And urban construction is definitely not the focus. If they can develop effectively, all walks of life, from the homes of the people, can undergo earth-shaking changes."

"After all, learning never ends. As long as I support them and let them continue to improve and innovate based on what I have given them, I will definitely gain something."

"As I said, the greatest talents in the world are like the nobles crossing the river. A ray of talent is enough to govern the country and bring peace to the world."

“So maybe their abilities are not enough to govern the country and bring peace to the world, but they may be able to make a name for themselves in other industries.”

Zhu Gang first rolled his eyes at Zhu Yuanzhang, then nodded slightly.

Taiyuan's urban planning is indeed Zhu Gang's focus, but Zhu Gang will not really focus entirely on urban planning.

After all, Zhu Gang needs to consider all the internal and external troubles.

Therefore, Zhu Gang’s suggestion is to make the most basic design, and then have people innovate and develop it.

You must never underestimate the wisdom of the ancients. As long as you can give them a fulcrum, they can create a new world.

Because of the limitations of thinking, once it is opened up a little bit, there will be earth-shaking changes in the world.

To put it bluntly, Zhu Gang certainly made an indelible contribution to Taiyuan's current development, but those who contributed to this development, whether they were talented people or ordinary people, also made indelible contributions.

This is the so-called mutual achievement. Zhu Gang gave them strong support, and they lived up to Zhu Gang's expectations, which led to the unprecedented prosperity of Taiyuan today. However, Zhu Yuanzhang was a bit dishonest. He wanted to take advantage of them right away, and he knew everything.

It seemed that nothing could escape Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, because Zhu Gang was really thinking about Zhu Yuanzhang. He let these people contribute to the construction of Taiyuan while also teaching and educating them, leading them to practice and applying what they learned.

That is to say, we hope to cultivate a group of truly useful construction talents for the Ming Dynasty in the future.

Of course, there will be generous rewards for hard work, especially for talents. Zhu Gang was never stingy and never lacked high positions, generous salaries, and various preferential treatments.

In addition, these people were born in the lowest class, and the ancients attached great importance to integrity, and a gentleman would die for his friend.

It is a blessing to have such a close friend in life, and no less a close friend than Zhu Gang, the Prince of Jin of the Ming Dynasty, who is not only kind to others but also not arrogant because of his status. He also cares for them from the bottom of his heart.

How could these talented people not be moved and work hard for it?
Putting yourself in others' shoes is a truth that everyone can understand, especially the most simple people.

It’s still the same old saying, if you treat me as a national hero, I will repay you as a national hero, even if I die a thousand times, I will have no regrets.

"Then, without affecting the normal operation of Taiyuan, call some talents to respond to Tianfu."

"Not only must we open this school, but we must also not lag behind in the construction of Yingtian Prefecture. How can the capital of the Ming Dynasty be inferior to your Taiyuan?"

Zhu Yuanzhang also nodded in agreement and spoke.

But his yearning for Taiyuan became stronger and stronger, and he really wanted to see with his own eyes the prosperity of Taiyuan.

Don't get me wrong, Zhu Yuanzhang was not doubting or exaggerating, he really wanted to go and see it for himself.

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang was deeply relieved about his son.

"This is natural."

"The south has never had any urban planning and construction, so we should first turn Yingtian Prefecture around. As for whether it can surpass Taiyuan, that is unknown."

Zhu Gang's lips curled up into a meaningful smile again.

Taiyuan has always been his base camp, and coupled with long-term operations, if Yingtian Prefecture wants to surpass Taiyuan in a short period of time, even with Zhu Gang's help, it will probably take five or six years.

After all, the order in Taiyuan had already been established. Even if Yingtian Prefecture wanted to copy it, it would need to be redesigned and detailed. Judging from the time cost alone, Zhu Yuanzhang could only think about it.

"Hey"

Looking at the somewhat smug look in his eldest son's eyes, Zhu Yuanzhang sighed softly in his heart.

At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang was a little doubtful whether he really knew how to govern the country.

After all, look at Zhu Gang. Although he only ruled Taiyuan, its prosperity was far greater than that of the Ming Dynasty by decades.

If Zhu Gang had been allowed to govern the country and his national policies had been adopted, the Ming Dynasty would have been prosperous today.

When he thought of this, a trace of regret arose in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.

But the old man had been strong-willed all his life, so naturally he couldn't say it out loud, especially to his most beloved son.

In fact, there is one thing that Zhu Yuanzhang did not say, that is, the Jinyiwei had been to Taiyuan more than once.

But every time I feel like I am just seeing things in the fog and I still can't figure it out.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very annoyed about this, but he could do nothing about it. After all, he was an old man with a thin face and a stubborn temper.

If Zhu Yuanzhang had not been unable to bear it any longer, he would not have chosen to ask Zhu Gang again.

After all, can't we, Zhu Yuanzhang, think about making some progress?
We really want to make progress!
So even if he had to be thick-skinned, Zhu Yuanzhang had to ask today, what exactly is this so-called country within a country?

"Dad, I have a suggestion and would like to ask for your consent?"

"Of course, if you disagree, your son will do as he wishes."

"When that time comes, don't blame your son."

At this moment, Zhu Biao raised his head and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"You are just blocking the conversation. Whether we agree with you or not, you will do it anyway."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes.

Zhu Biao asked this question unnecessarily. As an old man, looking at the actual situation, the imperial edict could not leave Kunning Palace unless our Crown Prince was willing.

So what are you talking about? Just say it directly?

Don't bother with these unnecessary, meaningless things.

"I want to give the entire Shanxi to the Third Brother. From today on, the entire Shanxi will be under the control of the Third Brother."

"The meaning is very clear. The first vassal state of our Ming Dynasty is the Jin vassal state. From now on, you will be in charge of Shanxi and live and die with the country."

After taking a deep breath, Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and blurted out slowly.

"?"

As soon as these words were spoken, not only did a big question mark rise over Zhu Yuanzhang's head, even Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Biao with surprise.

Did you take the wrong medicine?
Dividing the entire Shanxi Province to Zhu Gang, isn't this equivalent to enfeoffment of kings and a country within a country?
How big is Shanxi?
Who here doesn’t understand this?

If Shanxi is really used as Zhu Gang's vassal state, then the royal power will be supreme and the imperial power may not be effective.

After all, with Zhu Gang's prestige, commanding Shanxi was definitely what everyone wanted.

"Boss, do you understand what you are saying?"

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes and said.

"That's right, you want to cause division?"

"My future journey is to the stars and the sea, to become an emperor overseas. Who would want to stay in Shanxi forever?"

Zhu Gang also said with a look of dissatisfaction and indignation.

"We agree."

"Give Shanxi to the third brother."

But as soon as Zhu Gang finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao, which was unusual for him, and nodded heavily.

"Your Majesty is holy."

Zhu Biao bowed immediately.

"?"

Zhu Gang's eyes widened again instantly. What was he trying to do?
(End of this chapter)