My subjects are too rebellious!

Then, Li Qiliang dispatched several experienced officials from the Ministry of Works, riding on fast horses and holding tokens, to various places to convey orders.

Wherever these officials arrived, they met with local officials and explained in detail the intentions of His Majesty and the Ministry of Works.

Such major events require the support and cooperation of local governments in order to proceed smoothly.

Within the Ministry of Industry, Li Qiliang personally supervised the work and organized craftsmen to develop cement formulas and test the mixing effects of various proportions.

He also personally designed the construction drawings of the cement road, marking details such as the road direction, width, thickness, etc.

.........

If the power of the aristocratic families is used in the right way, it can stabilize the country and benefit the people.

If used for selfish desires, it will easily lead to disasters and cause endless harm.

Therefore, the aristocratic families taken over by the three thousand young men had a completely new look.

Some people donate money to support education to cultivate talents, some people build bridges and roads to facilitate travel, and some people provide disaster relief to help the poor and the needy to relieve people's difficulties.

The atmosphere changed, and the people were no longer afraid of the aristocratic families like tigers and wolves.

......

As night falls, silver light fills every corner of the Forbidden City.

Inside the Qianqing Palace, Qin Chuan stood alone in front of the window, staring at the night sky outside, with a turbulent flow of thoughts in his heart.

Inside the hall, the scent of ambergris rose up with a faint fragrance, mixing with the scent of agarwood in the air.

The golden glazed tiles shimmered softly in the moonlight, and his figure was elongated in the candlelight.

He stroked the jade seal tightly in his hand. This jade seal was a symbol of power and proof of his identity as an emperor.

"Separation of military and political power, with the cabinet assisting in government..."

Qin Chuan silently recited these words in his heart.

The night breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness and also blowing away some of the irritability in his heart.

.....

The huge fleet was like a giant dragon sailing out to sea. The warships blocked out the sky and the sun, with masts standing in rows and sails everywhere. At first glance, it seemed endless.

Each warship was well-equipped and the decks were filled with fully armed soldiers.

However, the journey at sea was not all smooth sailing.

As the fleet went deeper into the ocean and away from the familiar land, the power of nature began to become apparent.

At first, there were continuous strong winds and huge waves that hit the sides of the warships hard, making a deafening sound.

But Zhu Di's flagship was as steady as a rock. He stood at the bow, not afraid at all.

As time went on, the storm not only did not weaken, but became more and more severe.

In the dark clouded sky, there were flashes of lightning and thunder. Flashes of lightning streaked across the sky, illuminating the rough sea.

But in the end, after more than a month of arduous sailing, Zhu Di and his fleet finally crossed the Bering Strait and arrived at the strange continent.

It was a vast land with magnificent mountains, crisscrossing rivers, dense forests and galloping wild beasts.

Everything here seems so novel and full of vitality.

As Zhu Di watched all this, his heart gradually began to heat up.

Without any hesitation, Zhu Di immediately ordered preparations for landing.

Zhu Di, Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng personally took charge of the operation to ensure that every detail was foolproof.

After the successful landing, Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao stared at the precious map given by His Majesty.

Although this map is not very detailed, it clearly marks the name of the continent.

North America.

The name felt strange to them.

"Old monk, look at this map, given by His Majesty, it is indeed extraordinary!"

There was a gleam of excitement in Zhu Di's eyes.

Yao Guangxiao also had a look of emotion on his face. He stroked his beard and said slowly: "Yes, General, this is God's will."

Zhu Di stood on the shore of the New World, the sea breeze blowing on his face, his eyes far-reaching, he turned to Yao Guangxiao and said: "Old monk, now that we have come here, we should live up to your majesty's high expectations and build a country here to promote the prestige of our Wu Dynasty."

Upon hearing this, Yao Guangxiao stroked his beard and smiled, and replied: "General, this is a good idea. This is a move that has the right time, right place, and right people. However, building a country is not a trivial matter. It requires careful planning to accomplish great things."

Zhu Di nodded and said in a deep voice: "You are right. I think the name of the country should reflect the spirit of our Wu Dynasty and be easy for the people here to accept. What do you think, old monk?"

Yao Guangxiao thought for a moment and replied, "This place is vast and rich in resources, and it is thousands of miles away from our Wu Dynasty. Why not name it 'Da Ming'? It not only shows the bloodline of our Wu Dynasty, but also implies a new beginning."

Zhu Di was delighted when he heard this and praised: "Da Ming! What a good name, it is both true to its roots and profound in meaning. Then, how about the location of the capital?"

Yao Guangxiao looked around and pointed to a place with high terrain and a confluence of rivers. He said, "This place is surrounded by mountains and rivers, easy to defend and difficult to attack. The land is fertile and suitable for farming. It can be a good choice for the capital."

Zhu Di nodded and asked, "The troops must be sent before the food and grass. We are new here, how can we ensure the food and grass supply?"

Yao Guangxiao was confident and replied, "Don't worry, General. I have sent people to investigate. This place is rich in resources, especially fishing, hunting and animal husbandry. We can trade with the local aborigines to exchange for the necessary materials, and organize soldiers to reclaim wasteland and be self-sufficient."

Zhu Di nodded in approval and continued, "In addition, laws and regulations, official selection, cultural education, etc. all need to be considered together."

Yao Guangxiao pondered for a moment and said, "The laws and regulations should be based on the laws of the Wu Dynasty, combined with the actual situation here, and slightly adjusted. The selection of officials can be combined with recommendation and assessment to ensure that the selected people are both virtuous and talented. As for cultural education, private schools should be opened to teach the writing and etiquette of our Wu Dynasty so that the people will be loyal to us."

Zhu Di was pleased after hearing this and said, "Your Excellency's thoughtfulness is very comforting. So, I will follow your advice and start preparing for the founding of the country. I hope that our Ming Dynasty can be as prosperous as the Wu Dynasty and benefit the people."

Yao Guangxiao also bowed his hands in greeting and said, "I am willing to take on this mission with the general and do my best for the country of Ming."

The two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with infinite longing for the future.

.......

At noon, the sunlight shines through the gaps in the tent, casting mottled shadows.

Zhu Di strode into the tent with big strides, his face filled with relaxation and satisfaction.

Xu Miaoyun had already prepared the meal in the big tent. She was dressed in elegant clothes, with her hair tied up high, looking dignified and virtuous.

The three sons sat around her, some playing with their heads down, while others looking up at the door, waiting for their father to return.

"Father!"

As Zhu Gaochi called out, the three children looked up, their eyes sparkling with joy.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui couldn't wait to run up to him, pulling at Zhu Di's clothes and talking about the interesting things that happened in the morning.

"Father, look, this is the picture I drew with branches today!"

Zhu Gaosui held up a slightly crude painting, on which was drawn a house and several human figures crookedly. Although simple, it was full of childlike innocence.

"Oh? The painting is good. You have made progress."

Zhu Di praised with a smile, his eyes full of love.

He turned to look at Xu Miaoyun and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work, Miaoyun. This meal looks very appetizing."