Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Soon, the new year arrived.

The 27th year of the Hongwu reign officially began!
During the Spring Festival, the entire Ming Dynasty was bustling with activity.

Thanks to the economic improvement in the past two years, people have a lot of money in their pockets.

Naturally, during the Spring Festival, everyone enjoys the lively atmosphere.

During the Lantern Festival, Yingtian City even held a huge lantern festival.

The colorful lanterns greatly impressed the people of Yingtian City.

Looking at the colorful lanterns, the people of Yingtian City were filled with hope for the Ming Dynasty and their own future.

For the common people, the future of the Ming Dynasty is like these colorful lanterns.

Incredibly brilliant.

……

The festive atmosphere lasted until the end of January.

now.

Within Yingtian City, at the Royal Winery.

Looking around, you can see a lot of people drinking and feasting here! They're eating meat and drinking alcohol in large quantities.

They lived a very comfortable life.

One of the young men, while drinking, said to the group in front of him, "The New Year is almost over, brothers, let's drink until we drop tonight!"

After saying that, the young man and his brothers raised their glasses and drank the wine in one gulp.

"I must say, there are so many people at the Royal Winery! Look, another wave has arrived." One of them couldn't help but exclaim after seeing the large number of people arriving at the entrance, "Luckily, we came early today!"

"Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to enjoy such fine wine!"

Upon hearing this, an elderly man at the next table chimed in, "It seems that the Royal Winery should expand its operations!"

"As people's lives get better and better, more and more people can afford to drink good wine!"

"Yes, last year, my brother and I worked on the railway, and we earned ten times more money in just six months than we did in previous years!"

"That's right, that's right! We ordinary people really made a lot of money last year! Hopefully, it will be the same this year!"

"The development of the Ming Dynasty in the past few years has been too fast. It feels like a dream. Just a few years ago, our common people couldn't even get enough to eat, but now? Everyone is rich!"

Inside the Royal Tavern, after several rounds of drinks, the commoners became increasingly excited as they talked.

Everyone is praising the Ming Dynasty!

At that moment, an elderly man suddenly raised his wine glass.

After taking a deep breath, he shouted excitedly to the crowd, "Brothers, I propose that we all raise this glass to our Emperor, His Highness the Crown Prince, and His Highness the Grandson of the Crown Prince!"

"If it weren't for the new national policies implemented by the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince, we ordinary people would never be so wealthy!"

As soon as the old man finished speaking, the people inside the Royal Tavern cheered.

The people all raised their wine cups and shouted "Long live the Ming Dynasty!"

"Nowadays, our Great Ming Dynasty is truly powerful. The chaos in the north has been quelled, the sea ban on the coast has been lifted, and in addition, railways have been built, as well as the Royal Bank and so on."

"It is truly an honor for us to be citizens of the Ming Dynasty!"

"That's right, especially after the Crown Prince began to promulgate a series of national policies, the quality of life for ordinary people like us has increased dramatically!"

"I believe that as long as we people continue to support the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince, our lives will definitely get better and better."

"Of course! For the sake of the court, for the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince, we would gladly give our lives!"

At this moment, an old man who looked like a teacher came up to the crowd carrying a gourd of wine. He said excitedly, "Having read so many history books, I can say without exaggeration that the lives of the Han people today are absolutely the best in history!"

"Looking at the entirety of history, no period can compare to the Hongwu era!"

After the old man finished speaking, everyone offered their praise.

It can be said.

Whether they were commoners drinking inside the royal tavern or outside, they were all quite satisfied with the Ming Dynasty.

after all.

Their income and living standards have visibly improved.

And it's a significant improvement!!
at this time.

Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves rang out on the street outside the Royal Tavern.

At this moment, more than a hundred cavalrymen and hundreds of imperial guards appeared on the bustling streets of Yingtian City.

The locals who witnessed this scene also stopped to watch.

after all.

It had been a long time since so many soldiers had been seen on the streets of Yingtian City.

Just then, the Imperial Guards and cavalry suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

The most bustling place.

For a moment.

Liu Jing, the Minister of Rites, rode a white horse slowly to the front of the procession.

At this moment, an official standing next to Liu Jing, the Minister of Rites, suddenly shouted to the crowd, "Imperial edict announced!"

no doubt.

Upon hearing the words "imperial edict," excitement was evident on everyone's face.

They are clear.

Whenever an imperial edict is announced, it is always a major event!

Moreover, it is a major issue that concerns the lives of every citizen.

As a result, the once bustling streets of Yingtian City suddenly became crowded.

Almost all the civilians surrounded the Imperial Guards!
Meanwhile, inside the Royal Tavern.

Someone noticed the large crowd at the entrance and curiously asked the waiter, "What's going on outside?"

"Why are there so many people?"

The waiter quickly said, "Sir, you may be drunk and not have heard us. The Imperial Guards have arrived on this street."

"We need to prepare to announce the imperial edict!"

As soon as the waiter finished speaking, everyone in the Royal Tavern perked up.

"An imperial edict? This is a major event; we must go and hear it!"

"That's right, if I remember correctly, this should be the first imperial edict since the new year, it must be extremely important! Let's not delay, let's go and take a look!"

The patrons quickly paid their bills and then rushed out onto the street, squeezing into the crowd.

And this moment.

Before the Imperial Guards, Liu Jing, the Minister of Rites, began to formally read the imperial edict.

"I have come by order of His Majesty to read out the imperial edicts!" "There are two imperial edicts in total, both of which are closely related to your lives. Please listen carefully."

immediately.

Liu Jing took out the first imperial edict from his bosom.

And this moment.

The surrounding people also knelt on the ground, shouting "Long live the Emperor!"

Liu Jing, the Minister of Rites, read out in a loud and clear voice: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:!"

"With the decree of His Highness the Grandson and the Emperor's approval, the Ming Dynasty will recruit soldiers throughout the land."

"Anyone aged sixteen to twenty-five can participate in the recruitment examinations in various prefectures and regions. This time, the number of recruits is one million."

After Liu Jing finished reading the first imperial edict, the kneeling people immediately began to discuss it amongst themselves.

For ordinary people, they never expected that the imperial court would recruit a million soldiers right after the New Year!
Such a large number of recruits undoubtedly shocked everyone.

Of course, in addition to being shocked, the people also felt excited and thrilled.

because.

The people of the Ming Dynasty knew very well that if their children could become soldiers, they would receive very good treatment!

Since Zhu Yingcheng became the Crown Prince, he has attached great importance to the treatment of soldiers.

Those who joined the army received a considerable amount of pay, almost dozens of times more than those who farmed!
In addition, they receive substantial subsidies every year.

Moreover, if a soldier dies fighting for the Ming Dynasty, his family will also receive a huge sum of compensation!
This also made being a soldier a highly respected and promising profession among the people of the Ming Dynasty!

Furthermore, if one achieves military merit in battle, the wealth and fame will naturally be quite substantial.

and so!
Every household in the Ming Dynasty hoped that their sons could join the army, partly to serve the Ming Dynasty and partly to earn extremely high military pay.

At this moment, after Liu Jing, the Minister of Rites, finished reading the imperial edict for recruiting soldiers, the surrounding people began to discuss it.

"A million soldiers are needed! I must send some of my eldest sons to participate; this is a great opportunity to serve the Ming Dynasty!"

"Alas, it's a pity there's an age requirement. If there weren't, this old man would also like to go into battle and fight!"

"Brothers, I'm going first. I need to hurry home and tell my son. If I'm delayed, it could ruin his future!"

"The scale of this recruitment is unprecedented, a full million soldiers. It seems that in the new year, the Ming Dynasty is very likely to expand outwards!"

"This is great news! With our Ming Dynasty now so powerful, it's only natural that we should expand our territory!"

"My grandson just turned sixteen this year, and I hope he will do well in the recruitment exam!"

While the surrounding people were discussing it endlessly, Liu Jing, the Minister of Rites, announced a second imperial edict.

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:!"

"By imperial decree of His Highness the Grandson, and with the Emperor's permission, the Ming Dynasty shall reinstate the imperial examination system starting this year!"

"One exam per year! Anyone with a student status can participate in the exam!"

no doubt.

When Liu Jing announced the second imperial edict, the surrounding people began to discuss it again.

For ordinary people, the imperial examination was the best opportunity to rise in rank.

Especially for impoverished people, learning can change their own destiny, and even the destiny of their entire family.

Therefore, the people of Yingtian Prefecture were naturally extremely excited and thrilled when they heard the imperial edict to reinstate the imperial examination system!
"Thank you, Your Highness! Our Great Ming Dynasty has finally reopened the imperial examinations! This is a great blessing for the people!"

"That's right! Nowadays, people's living standards have improved, which means that more families can afford to send their children to school! Opening the imperial examination system at this time is naturally an opportunity for children from ordinary families!"

"I have to say, in recent years, our Great Ming Dynasty has really become more and more open. To be honest, before, I wouldn't have even dared to think about the imperial examination system!"

Many people had tears in their eyes.

Even some middle-aged people were incredibly excited, as there was no age limit for this imperial examination.

In other words, regardless of age, everyone had the opportunity to participate in the imperial examinations.

It can be said that everyone is equal.

The schoolteacher who had been drinking in the royal tavern was quite excited when he heard Liu Jing announce that the imperial examinations would be reopened and held once a year.

He immediately shouted, "Long live the Emperor!"

"This is a great policy that benefits the country and its people! I am already over seventy years old, and I never thought I would still be able to participate in the imperial examination!"

"It's truly not easy. It's really not easy!"

now.

However, some people are caught in a dilemma.

After all, with the imperial examinations and military recruitment taking place at the same time, these people did not know whether to let their children join the army or prepare for the imperial examinations.

"It's a truly blissful dilemma! Tell me, should we let our child join the army or take the imperial examination?"

"Yes, I want my child to take the imperial examinations and also join the army... but unfortunately, I can't be in two places at once!"

"If you ask me, it would be better for the eldest son to join the army and the younger son to take the imperial examination!"

"If there is only one child, let them join the army first. If they fail the examination, then prepare for the imperial examination!"

"That makes sense! That makes sense! Since the imperial court has issued two favorable policies, we should naturally try them both!"

"Actually, it mainly depends on the child's interests. If the child likes martial arts, then he/she can join the army; if he/she likes literature, then he/she can take the imperial examination. These two policies do not affect each other at all!"

For a time, the people of Yingtian City were quite excited, because for most young people, they now had two main paths to take.

On the one hand, one could join the army, become a soldier of the Ming Dynasty, receive a high salary, and later establish merit through war, thus becoming a military general.

On the other hand, some chose the imperial examination system, hoping to change their fate through learning and then embark on a career in officialdom.

The main purpose of Zhu Ying issuing two imperial edicts in one day was to encourage young people in the Ming Dynasty to make choices based on their own circumstances.

If someone is exceptionally brave and physically strong from a young age, they would naturally choose to join the army.

If one is intelligent and loves reading and learning, then the imperial examination is the most suitable path.

In this way, young people can choose the path that is most suitable for them based on their specific circumstances!
The two imperial edicts announcing the recruitment of soldiers and the commencement of the imperial examinations were not only announced in Yingtian City, but were also read aloud by corresponding officials in various prefectures and cities throughout the Ming Dynasty at the same time.

so.

These two imperial edicts were aimed at all the young people of the Ming Dynasty.

all in all.

Upon hearing the imperial edicts announcing the recruitment of soldiers and the commencement of the imperial examinations, the people were all extremely excited.

After these two imperial edicts were issued, the people of the Ming Dynasty had more choices.

now.

The Ming Dynasty was at the height of its power, and it was expanding rapidly in both commerce and military.

The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying chose to recruit soldiers and launch the imperial examination was mainly to replenish the manpower and talent during their rapid expansion.

For the Ming Dynasty in the twenty-seventh year of the Hongwu reign, the contents of these two imperial edicts were enough to show that the future of the Ming Dynasty was bright!
...(End of chapter)