Daming: I really don’t want to be an emperor!

This imperial edict seemed to have life, crossing mountains and rivers, crossing plains and valleys, and quickly spreading across the country.

At the same time, another imperial edict was issued shortly afterwards. Zhu Yunhuan ordered the extensive recruitment of laborers from the vast newly opened up territories of the Ming Dynasty. These laborers would be sent to Beiping to participate in the massive construction project of the Forbidden City.

In order to ensure the smooth progress of the project, the materials required for various construction projects will be allocated and supplied from all over the country on a priority basis.

According to the plan, the Forbidden City will officially break ground this year. It is expected that the entire project will take a long time, but no matter what, it must be completed within the ten years of Chengqian.

If everything goes well, the construction of this magnificent palace complex could be completed within five years. Even if there are some difficulties and challenges, it would not exceed the twelfth year of Chengqian at the latest.

It is conceivable that in the next few years, countless craftsmen and laborers will gather in Peiping and work hard together to build this world-renowned Forbidden City.

In the areas newly ruled by the Ming Dynasty, not all citizens are employed yet.

Let them move too.

It didn’t matter that there were not enough people. Zhu Yunhuan issued another decree, ordering the Prince of Yan who had sailed to the West to bring back the captives.

Gold, silver, and treasures must be transported, as well as prisoners.

If the countries I pass through on my voyage to the West respect my Celestial Empire, I will not fight them first; if they humiliate my Celestial Empire, I will destroy them first.

The purpose is to act immediately.

In March of the fifth year of Chengqian, Zhu Di was ordered to command the navy, set sail, and officially sailed to the Western Ocean.

In the same month, the imperial edict to establish the capital in the north had reached the north.

Every household in Peking set off firecrackers.

Not only was it suddenly designated as a special economic zone, but it was also designated as the new imperial capital, haha.

"Oh my, a big piece of cake has landed in our Peking. Hahahaha, I want to help build the Forbidden City. No matter what, I want the imperial court to move the capital as soon as possible."

"How dare he say that we in the north were raised by a stepmother? The capital is in our north!"

"It's a pity that the capital is not in Liaodong, alas."

"Brother, don't be discouraged. Didn't His Majesty order the development of Liaodong? I guess the last special economic zone quota belongs to you, Liaodong."

"Thank you for your good words. I will move to the capital immediately and try to get a new household registration as soon as possible."

"Moving? Haha, the real thing is to quickly build an industry in the imperial capital, haha, the future of Beiping will be no worse than Jinling, hahaha."

"Since Your Majesty wants to move the capital, why not move it to our divine capital Luoyang, woo woo."

"You idiot, His Majesty is far-sighted. He established the capital in the north to thoroughly promote the integration of the north and the south. How could he move the capital to Luoyang? If so, it would be better not to move the capital."

"Oh my god, Peking is going to become the imperial capital. I now have more energy to work. Hahahaha."

The people were talking at once, some were happy and some were disappointed. This news was not easy to digest.

Moving the capital is easier said than done, but there are many things to do in reality.

The court officials' properties were in the south, so they had to sell them quickly and then go to the north to start over.

The south's industries were instantly hit by the news of the capital's relocation.

At the same time, officials did not dare to kneel down to make suggestions and could only write memorials.

Memorials opposing the relocation of the capital floated to the cabinet like snowflakes, and Wang Chunsan had no choice but to ask Zhu Yunhuan for the decision.

Zhu Yunhuan ordered that the memorials of opposition be moved outside the Fengtian Hall and convened a grand court meeting at the same time.

Then, after the grand court meeting, Zhu Yunhuan burned all the memorials opposing the relocation of the capital in front of all the officials in Beijing.

Now we can see Zhu Yunhuan's firm determination to move the capital to the north.

I didn't dare to write any more memorials to express my opposition and could only obey obediently.

Because a Maxim gun was set up in front of the Fengtian Hall.

If they objected at this time, no one would doubt whether Zhu Yunhuan dared to give the order to shoot them.

Since no one objected, they had no choice but to accept their fate and start preparing to move the capital.