The weather is not cool yet, but the season is already autumn.

Compared with the disasters in Shaanxi, the Ming Dynasty, which had pacified Liao and suppressed the rebellion, dispelled the dark clouds of the war and allowed the people to see the arrival of the peaceful years.

"A Qianqiu Festival-" The emperor pondered for a while before looking up to the Minister of Rites Dong Qichang and said: "As compared to last year, it is more grand, and it is necessary to withdraw money from the inner treasury, but it cannot be extravagant or levy to the people. It is entirely voluntary."

After pausing, the emperor added: "Don't increase the burden on the people during the Qianqiu Festival, but instead, let the people get some benefits so that I can enjoy the people."

Dong Qichang bowed and said, "I obey the order."

Although there was a major disaster in Shaanxi this year, the autumn harvest situation in other provinces has been reported one after another. Although there were local disasters, the total output did not decrease but increased, which made the emperor feel relieved.

This is mainly due to the replacement of crop varieties and the forced cultivation of governments. The yield of northern potatoes and southern sweet potatoes is two to three times higher than that of grain, which immediately makes up for the poor harvest in Shaanxi Province.

Yes, the large-scale disasters in Shaanxi have not yet ended. It doesn’t rain, and there are water irrigation land near the rivers. The water conservancy facilities built by Zuo Guangdou during the presidency of Shaanxi Governor also played a significant role.

Of course, if the drought continues, it will not be a bad harvest, but a dead harvest.

Because the autumn harvest in neighboring Henan, Shanxi, Sichuan and other provinces is in good condition, it can be transported to Shaanxi nearby, which has alleviated the consumption of disaster relief and grain transportation.

Even so, the action to buy grain from overseas did not stop. According to the emperor's request, northern provinces must store crops that can be consumed for at least one year.

If the official warehouse is not enough, it will be scattered among the people and the people's homes.

Cellar storage has long been promoted and popularized. The corn is dried and the wheat is ground and processed and dried into noodles. Various means to increase storage time are also widely carried out in various places.

After nearly a year of immigration, labor-for-relief, grain delivery, storage and shortage, local governments have become more and more proficient in the policies and procedures of the imperial court, laying the foundation for dealing with persistent disasters.

The grand celebration of Qianqiu Festival is not just for birthdays. The emperor also figured it out that such activities are of great benefit to improving authority.

Moreover, this year the royal family added a new student. The queen gave birth to a dragon son. Although it was not enthroned, it was just a form that had not left. It was certain that the emperor had successors.

Concubine Wang Liang also gave birth to a boy, Concubine Duan Chun gave birth to a princess, and the newly promoted Concubine Fan Hui also had a big belly, and she had many children and good fortune. The emperor's children were all connected.

The emperor was in a good mood, and he usually smiled during court meetings, and the ministers felt relaxed.

Nearly two months before the Qianqiu Festival, the Ministry of Rites reported that as long as the emperor nodded, he would start to prepare nervously. Small foreign countries should notify them and send people to join in the fun and show the grand occasion of the coming of the country.

"Buhe, I heard that you have a grandson, it's a joy to congratulate me!" The emperor turned to Borjijit Buhe, who had been standing in a regular manner at Dong Qichang, and said with a smile.

Buhe hurriedly bowed and said, "Long live thanking the golden mouth, I am grateful to you."

The emperor pursed his lips, didn't care about Buhe's Chinese wording, and said, "This is for your grandson. I hope he will grow up healthily and become a new generation of grassland eagle in my Ming Empire."

Buhe knelt down and received rewards, kowtowed and thanked him.

The emperor felt that there were a few Mongolian officials in the court, so it was not enough to promote Buhe to outsiders. There were also Manchu officials, and the emperor had made a decision to transfer two people into the capital.

Some policies and measures involving Mongolians or Manchus will be better conveyed, promoted and implemented by their own officials.

The plan to expand north with Liaodong as the base remains unchanged, and the determination remains unshakable.

Since the cold did not destroy the polar bears and did not block their expansion, the Ming Empire could do it, or even do better.

Whether it is Mongolian, Manchu, or even the Koreans who escaped the Yalu River, as long as they are naturalized and naturalized, they are all citizens of the Ming Dynasty and become valuable human resources to develop the Northeast.

The same is true in the south. In Guangxi, Yunnan Province, ethnic minorities have long been the people of the Ming Dynasty, and there is no question of naturalization and naturalization.

Only through orderly immigration can the social instability caused by land tension be solved, and the stability of the Ming Dynasty has a stronger foundation.

"If you want to visit your grandson, I will also give you a holiday here." The emperor's face Hexi said with a smile: "Look at the changes in his hometown, don't worry."

Buhe was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly kowtowed, saying earnestly: "I thanked Wansui Long's kindness, but I never dared to forget my public because of my own. As for my hometown, the dog son had already written letters, and his words changed a lot, and the tribes and people lived better than before. This is all wise, and I really have nothing to worry about."

Regardless of whether the emperor is tempted or not, humility is necessary.

Buhe knew his identity, but was only a nobleman of the Korqin tribe. The emperor was released from prisoners of war, and the emperor was already very grateful. He did not dare to show any dissatisfaction, and he did not dare to express his feelings about his hometown.

The emperor smiled and said, "Well, there is no reason for elders to see younger generations. When I am on the northern tour, you will be with me. The Korqin Grassland is very beautiful and I have been loving it for a long time."

Buhe thanked again, his thoughts fluttered.

The emperor had the intention of going to the north, but it was the first time he said it clearly today, which was of great significance. And when facing Buhe speaking, it also showed a kind of trust.

After the report was finished, Dong Qichang and Buhe, the Minister of Rites, left.

The emperor drank tea, calmed down, and took the memorial and read it.

The figures of autumn harvest made the emperor relax, and the next big thing was to attack Myanmar.

After the new combat purpose was determined, Wang Sanshan quickly sent a secret memorial, declaring the specific changes.

Although the conquering Awa City was one step further than the original plan, Wang Sanshan discussed with the generals and believed that there was no need to increase his troops for this.

This is not arrogant. The previous plan was decided by the emperor, who was worried that the whale would be indigestion after swallowing it. In the eyes of the frontline generals, the attack to the Ava River and the conquering Ava City were just a river.

Although the Ming army lacked heavy artillery to attack the city, it had rockets and the defense facilities of Awa City were not as strong as those of the domestic big cities.

Therefore, Wang Sanshan explained this in his secret memorial and revised the original combat plan.

It turned out that it was a quick attack, relying on its firepower advantage, quickly defeating the enemy in front of the face, until the Ava River, shocking the Burmese King's courage, signing a treaty and stopping the battle.

Now, Wang Sanshan and the generals believe that slow progress can better achieve the goal of capturing Ava City. Slow progress is to give the Burmese people time to assemble and resist, and then give them major damage in a decisive battle.

The loss of vital forces is heavy, and it will be quite easy to conquer cities and land in the future. The city defense power of Awa City is weak, which is more conducive to the Ming army's capture.
Chapter completed!