The Wanli Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was extremely rebellious

Chapter 680 The Prince Supervises the Country
The Beijing garrison is also going to be relocated.

In the warm spring of March, the ice and snow in the capital region had completely melted, and both land and water routes were fully open to traffic.

Emperor Wanli also began to summon civil and military officials to arrange the relocation.

This time, it wasn't just the Beijing garrison that had to relocate; Xuanfu Town, Pianguan Town, and even Jizhou Town also had to be relocated.

Xuanfu Town and Pianguan Town were to be relocated to the Americas, while Jizhou Town was to relinquish the western part of Beiping Commandery and Liaodong Commandery and take over the defense zones of Xuanfu Town and Pianguan Town.

This migration was no ordinary event; the number of soldiers and soldiers from the capital garrison and the three border towns who needed to be relocated totaled over a million households.

Emperor Wanli was also aware of how many soldiers were involved in this relocation and how vast the area was.

He couldn't just issue an imperial edict for such a big matter and then ignore everything else; he had to arrange many things personally.

On the second day of the third month, around 7 a.m., he summoned the relevant civil and military officials to the golden hall of the Qianqing Palace.

At this time, Wang Zheng, Peng Zungu, Yu Zigao, and others, who were far away in Southern Zhili, had already arrived.

Emperor Wanli gestured for everyone to sit down, then ordered a map to be laid out before solemnly asking, "Liangfu, how is the speed of the Flying Dragon Ship? How many have you built?"

The Flying Dragon is actually a newly built speedboat.

Although this thing is called a speedboat, it weighs over a thousand tons. The hull is too big to sail into the imperial city, so he hasn't seen it yet.

Wang Zheng quickly explained in detail: "Your Majesty, the speed of the Flying Dragon Ship is about two hundred li per hour."

"As per your decree, I halted all flying shuttles and devoted all my efforts to building dragon ships. Finally, two days ago, I completed three hundred of them."

This construction speed is twice as slow as that of the flying shuttle. Previously, the two large shipyards in Southern Zhili could build 600 flying shuttles in three months.

However, considering the speed of the flying dragon ship, a construction speed that is twice as slow is not a big deal.

The shuttle ship was not actually suitable for long-distance ocean voyages because it could carry too little cargo and was not as fast as the Weiyuan warship.

If we consider the transport of personnel and supplies, it is more cost-effective to build the Weiyuan warship without armor and cannons. If we consider the communication speed, it is more cost-effective to build the Feilong ship.

More importantly, the shuttle boat only weighs 800 liters and its hull is too narrow, making it easy to capsize in sea storms. It is not suitable for sailing alone. The dragon boat, on the other hand, weighs over 1,000 liters and its design and construction took these factors into account. It is perfectly capable of sailing alone.

Perhaps, the flying shuttle should be phased out gradually.

After thinking carefully, Wanli asked again, "How many people and how much cargo can the Flying Dragon Ship carry?"

How do you say this?

Wang Zheng considered it carefully before cautiously saying, "Your Majesty, the Flying Dragon Ship is over a thousand tons, so the space inside is quite large."

If it's just for carrying people, it can hold five hundred people without any problem; if it's for carrying goods, it can hold thousands of bushels of grain without any problem.

However, loading too many people and too much cargo will affect the speed.

Your humble servant has already tested it. If the Flying Dragon Ship is only carrying a hundred or two hundred naval soldiers, it will not affect its speed.

If we add more, the speed will slow down; the more water we add, the deeper the draft, and the slower the speed.

Yes, that's normal, since the power of steam engines is limited at present.

Wanli nodded slightly, then solemnly said, "Then let's stop building the flying shuttles and focus all our efforts on building the flying dragon ships and the Weiyuan warships."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zheng nodded repeatedly and said, "I understand."

Wanli thought for a moment and then asked, "Kemai, how many naval ships have been mobilized this time?"

Without hesitation, Yu Zigao replied, "Your Majesty, I have mobilized all 1,800 Weiyuan warships that are not equipped with armor and cannons, and I have also mobilized 6,000 flying shuttle ships."

Well, that's enough.

Wanli nodded slightly, then pointed to the map and explained in detail: "Yiming, all the soldiers of the Shenwu Camp and their families must be relocated to the Beiping Regional Military Command."

From now on, they will stop farming and switch to herding. I will purchase cattle, sheep and horses from the major border towns and provide each household with two horses and two cattle.

As for the sheep, it depends on the number of people in their family. Regardless of gender or age, each person is initially allocated ten sheep.

I will purchase cattle, sheep, and horses in batches from various border towns, starting from Jizhou Town. After purchasing them from other border towns, I will order them to be driven to the Northern Pacification Commandery. You don't need to worry about that.

"Just tell the Shenji Battalion soldiers to pack up quickly and prepare to take their families on the ship to migrate."

You need to purchase two horses, two cows, and dozens of sheep for each of the soldiers in the Divine Martial Camp.
The Divine Martial Camp has expanded to 400,000!

How much will this cost?

Upon hearing this, Qin Yiming was taken aback for a moment before nodding repeatedly and saying, "Your Majesty, I understand."

Wanli then pointed to the map and explained in detail: "The soldiers of the Shenji Battalion and their families should also make good preparations. I plan to relocate them all to Yongping Prefecture and the western part of Liaodong Commandery. I will also arrange for naval ships to go and bring them there."

The soldiers of the Shenshu Camp and their families took over the farmland originally established by the Beijing Garrison in Shuntian Prefecture, Baoding Prefecture, and Hejian Prefecture. However, the banks of the Chaobai River and the Wenyu River were freed up and allocated to the Summer Palace.

You are responsible for the specific scheduling and allocation of these military farms. In short, you must ensure that each family of soldiers in the Beijing garrison has at least fifty mu of land or one hundred mu of grassland, and the rest will be distributed to families with more members.

You need to speed things up. They must complete the migration and settle down before May, so it won't affect the farming season or the military campaign. This is a massive migration!
Upon hearing this, Qin Yiming nodded repeatedly and said, "Your Majesty, I understand."

Wanli then pointed to the map and explained in detail: "Yi Kui, the soldiers of Xuanfu Town must also begin preparing for relocation."

You should have the soldiers who were moved to Datong Town move back first. They must be moved in by April. The original defense zone of Datong Town should also be handed over to Yiyuan.

You'll need to head to the docks near the capital in early April, and in May, the entire Xuanfu Town will be relocated to the Eastern Capital Commandery in North America.

They moved to Datong Town less than a year ago and are now moving back!

Fortunately, their original houses, stables, cattle sheds, and sheep pens are still there.

Upon hearing this, Dong Yikui nodded repeatedly and said, "This subordinate understands."

Wanli then pointed to the map and carefully instructed, "Yiyuan, you first send someone to take over the defense zone of the former Datong Town, and at the same time, command the soldiers of the garrison battalion to quickly repair the railway from Beiping Commandery to the former Datong Town."

In April, you took over the defense zone of Xuanfu Town and directed the garrison troops to complete the railway from Xuanfu Town to Hailar Grassland.

Also, Pian Guan Town will be relocated to the Americas around November this year. You should also have the garrison troops build the railway to Pian Guan Town in advance, so that it will be easier for you to take over the defense there.

I will order General Ma and Ruxun to lead the garrison troops there to build the railway from Gansu Town to the Qiantao Plain. At that time, the railways on both sides will connect and merge on the Qiantao Plain.

In this way, your defense zones will be connected by rail, and the defensive line in the northwest of the Ming Dynasty will also be linked.

Upon hearing this, Dong Yiyuan nodded repeatedly and said, "This subordinate understands."

Emperor Wanli nodded slightly, then instructed, "General Du, after you return, make preparations. Around November, naval ships will come to take you to the Americas."

Upon hearing this, Du Song nodded repeatedly and said, "This subordinate understands."

After thinking for a moment, Wanli instructed, "Kemai, in March you will first help the soldiers of the Beijing garrison relocate."

By April, when the soldiers of the Beijing garrison had mostly moved, you should send fast boats to the docks west of the capital to pick up the men, women, children, cattle, sheep, and horses from Xuanfu Town.

Remember, the men, women, children, cattle, sheep, and horses of Xuanfu Town should be transported in two trips. The first trip should not carry too many people because there is not enough food there.

On the first trip, try to bring along strong, able-bodied men and women and sheep that can eat. On the second trip, bring along the remaining elderly, weak, women, children, cattle, sheep, and horses.

In early May, the two hundred Weiyuan warships that had been built in Southern Zhili arrived, and we were about to set off for the Americas.

After you finish your first trip, hurry back. Ideally, you should be back by early August to take the remaining elderly, weak, women, and children from Xuanfu Town over.

In November, before the north freezes over, you must rush back to the vicinity of Pianguan Town and make one more trip.

"This time, we'll first take the able-bodied men and women who can work, and the sheep that can eat. Next March, when the ice and snow in the north melt, you can then take the remaining elderly, weak, women, children, cattle, sheep, and horses from Pianguan Town."

Upon hearing this, Yu Zigao nodded repeatedly and said, "This subordinate understands."

That should be about right.

Wanli thought about it carefully again, then waved his hand and said, "Alright, you can all go about your business."

Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials quickly rose to take their leave.

Emperor Wanli also stood up and slowly walked into the Imperial Study.

Right now, Zhu Changxun and Song Yingxing are learning how to handle important memorials from Li Tingji.

Xiao Zhu Changxun has become increasingly composed, and he is handling important memorials with increasing ease.

Seeing this, Wanli nodded to himself and then solemnly said, "Xun'er, your father will lead a large army by land and sea to the Americas in May to establish a defense line. You will stay behind to oversee the country at that time."

what?
You asked me to stay and govern the vast Ming Dynasty!
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhu Changxun, feeling somewhat guilty, said, "Father, why don't you take me to the Americas with you?"

How can that work?
Wanli slowly shook his head and said, "Xun'er, this time your father is going to the Eastern Capital in North America. You know how far that is from the capital. Even the fastest flying dragon ship would take one or two months to make a round trip."

In other words, if you go to the Eastern Capital in North America with your father, even the most important matters in the court will take one or two months to be sent there for approval, and another one or two months to be sent back. This is too much of a delay, do you understand?
"It's different if you stay in the capital to oversee the country. You can handle important matters every day, which will ensure the smooth operation of the Ming Dynasty."

I!
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhu Changxun still felt somewhat guilty and asked, "Father, do you think I can do it?"

Why don't you have any confidence at all?

After thinking for a moment, Wanli comforted him, saying, "Xun'er, you must believe in yourself. You can do it."

Governing a country is indeed difficult, but it's also quite easy. The current Ming Dynasty's policies are smooth, and corrupt officials have disappeared. It's actually quite easy to govern; you just need to get used to it.

"Don't worry, Father hasn't abandoned us. If you encounter any problems you can't handle, you can send someone to the Eastern Military Command in North America. It's alright."

Ok.

Then I'll try it.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhu Changxun nodded solemnly.

(End of this chapter)