Chapter 215: The Resolute Zhu Yuanzhang(2/2)
Perhaps some ministers fish in troubled waters when writing memorials.
However, they all write about big things in small aspects. It seems a little fake to dare to deal with such big things, but it is actually more believable.
"Of course we believe my grandson's words, but this is a bit too scary. Europa is so far away. Where did my grandson get the news? Maybe he was deceived."
Zhu Yuanzhang asked, of course the eldest grandson would not lie to him, but he was afraid that the eldest grandson would be alarmed by villains.
Zhu Ying shook his head and said: "Europe is located far away, and the Ming Dynasty doesn't care much about it. The reason why my grandson knows about it is entirely because he has contacted businessmen from Europa."
"And such a big thing has long been a secret in Europa. Almost everyone knows about it."
"However, due to the name problem, our Ming Dynasty did not associate the plague with the Black Death of Europe. My grandson also learned about the symptoms of the Black Death, and then he realized that it is exactly the same as the plague."
After hearing Da Sun's explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang still had some doubts in his heart and asked: "Europa is far away from our Ming Dynasty. It will take at least several years to visit."
Zhu Ying understood what the old man meant and replied: "The Black Death in Europe did not occur in recent times. In fact, the time when the Black Death in Europe occurred was about forty-five years ago, which was the eighth day of the Qing Dynasty."
Year."
"The Black Death lasted for a total of six years in Europe. It was not until the 13th year of Zhizheng that it came to an end."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly.
Calculating it this way, there is really no problem in terms of time.
In the thirteenth year of Zhengzheng, Zhu Yuanzhang was returning to his hometown to recruit troops. He recruited more than 700 people. He returned to Haozhou and was promoted to the post of governor by Guo Zixing.
At that time, the land of China was in chaos, so it was naturally impossible to care about the situation in Europa.
By the time the Ming Dynasty was founded, more than ten years had passed since the plague in Europe, and even if there was some news, no one cared about it.
Therefore, what Da Sun said is very credible.
"Your Majesty, I have a memorial."
While Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about this, Zhao Mian, the Minister of Household Affairs below, stood up, bowed and said.
"Tell me, what does Zhao Shangshu think?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
Zhao Mian first bowed to Zhu Ying again, and then said: "I am scared, but I have indeed heard people talk about the Europa matter that His Highness Changsun mentioned."
"Oh, tell us in detail." Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly surprised.
Zhao Mian replied: "Reporting to your Majesty, I don't have much to add. I just want to provide evidence to His Highness Changsun. This is indeed what happened when I was chatting with foreign envoys and paying tribute."
"I still remember how the extra envoy looked frightened when he talked about the plague. However, he did not explain in detail the specific number of people who died from the plague. However, the extra envoy at that time responded with the words of our Ming Dynasty, saying that
Across the wilderness.”
Many officials in the Six Ministries, especially those at the ministerial level, rotate their posts.
Generally, after working for three years, you will change positions and flourish.
In the early years, Zhao Mian worked in the Ministry of Rites for a period of time, and was responsible for receiving tributes.
It was also because of Zhao Mian's outstanding performance in the tribute trade at that time that he could now hold the position of Minister of Household Affairs.
Resume is very important in today’s Ming Dynasty.
The main body of the Ministry of Households is the finance of the Ming Dynasty, so Zhao Mian can become the Minister of the Ministry of Households.
After a minister like Zhao Mian came forward to support it, it was obvious that Zhu Ying's words were more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Several ministers, including those from Diange University, are very familiar with each other, and they know that Zhao Mian will definitely not lie, especially when he is supporting His Highness Changsun, who has just appeared.
The oppression of 30 million people was overturned in one fell swoop.
The breathing of many ministers, including Zhu Yuanzhang, became a little rapid.
Obviously, the plague currently occurring in Henan is extremely likely to affect the entire Ming Dynasty.
Not to mention the death of 3,000 people, but tens of millions and millions of people. For the Ming Dynasty, which had just been founded for only twenty-five years, it was an extremely heavy blow.
If it affects the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, it is considered a trivial matter. If it is not good, it may lead to a change of dynasty.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Ying: "How is the plague situation in Henan now?"
The reason why I asked Da Sun directly was that Da Sun obviously discovered the situation and other ministers must not have paid attention to the matter.
Zhu Ying replied: "The current impact is still being endured, but my grandson is afraid that the scope of the plague will expand and a situation like Europe will occur."
"My grandson calculated before coming here that there are about thirty cities affected by the plague, and the number of people involved should be hundreds of thousands."
"The plague is extremely strong and there is no good medicine to cure it. Those who suffer from the disease will die within two or three days. Sun'er suggested that an order should be made immediately to isolate all the cities affected by the plague and send doctors in for treatment."
Zhu Yuanzhang did not hesitate and directly issued an edict: "Liu He, hurry up for eight hundred miles. Within the Chief Secretary of Henan, all cities affected by the plague are strictly prohibited from walking around, and checkpoints are set up so that no matter who they are, they can only get in and out."
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"I obey the decree."
Liu He did not dare to neglect and immediately drafted an edict.
"Ruyu."
"I'm here."
"Immediately mobilize 200,000 troops and seal off all the checkpoints outside the plague-stricken cities. Anyone who dares to break through the checkpoints will be killed without mercy!"
"I obey the decree."
"Zhao Mian."
"I'm here."
"Immediately pass on the message that the grain harvested around Henan will begin to be transferred to the plague areas in Henan. Remember, no one who transports grain is allowed to enter the city, and those who enter the city are not allowed to return!"
"I obey the decree."
Zhu Yuanzhang issued three edicts in one breath.
First, the cities in the Henan plague area were notified, and then the army blocked them, followed by food supply.
From the time Zhu Ying entered the house to the present, there was not even a moment to burn a stick of incense. Zhu Yuanzhang, who was resolute and resolute, ordered changes in corresponding measures without believing it, and he was extremely quick.
The inns are already 800 miles away and are urgent.
Prince Zhu Biao passed away, and it was only six hundred miles away.
Eight hundred miles of acceleration, that's a speed that can really kill several horses.
"Dasun, if you have anything else to add, just say it."
Chapter completed!