Ming Dynasty Gyeonggi,

West Garden of the Forbidden City.

Zhang Haogu told Zhu Youxiao about the changes on the grassland. When he heard that Cao Wenzhao had already pulled up 20,000 Mongolian cavalry on the grassland, Zhu Youxiao also laughed: "Hahahaha, this is Cao Wenzhao,

What a talent!”

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "If he hadn't deliberately controlled the number of people, there would have been 70,000 to 80,000 herdsmen in Balian's capital who were willing to serve as soldiers for the Ming Dynasty. These are all young and strong."

"Right now, he is training the Mongolian army according to the training methods of the new army. In time, he will be able to raise another 3,000 battalion for the Ming Dynasty from the Yongle period."

During the Yongle period, Chengzu's 3,000 battalions were not only 3,000 Mongolian cavalry, but also 78,000 to 80,000 Mongolian cavalry at their peak.

Now Cao Wenzhao almost pulled out such a large cavalry for Zhu Youxiao, which surprised Zhu Youxiao.

At the same time, thinking of a series of issues such as military expenditures and equipment, Zhu Youxiao also breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he did not pull out so many cavalry, otherwise the court would really have to think about how to raise them.

"Has the cabinet found a suitable candidate for the prefect of the Baliangadu Special Economic Zone?" Zhu Youxiao asked after looking at the report.

Zhang Haogu said: "The cabinet has also been looking for candidates recently."

Zhu Youxiao was a little surprised: "Can't Datong Academy choose someone?"

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the students of Datong Academy must be resettled in the north first. Shandong, Henan, Shanxi, Gansu, Shaanxi, and Zhili. After these places have been resettled, there are also Liaonan, Jiangnan, and

The whole Southland.”

"After such an arrangement, it will be difficult to choose someone who has the ability to serve as the prefect of a prefecture."

Zhu Youxiao nodded, yes, now there are not enough Datong students within the Great Wall. It is not easy to send a group of Datong students outside the Great Wall.

Those who can serve as the prefect of a prefecture are all talented people. It is not easy to squeeze out one of them.

Zhu Youxiao asked again: "Master, do you have any suitable candidates?"

Zhang Haogu thought for a moment and said: "I do have a candidate. I originally planned to place him in Jiangnan, but now, I can let him go to Balian's capital."

"Chen Yawan, the magistrate of Andong County, also graduated from Datong Academy and started as a farmer. Now he is the magistrate of Andong County. He received first-class scores in both assessments. The cabinet is preparing to add more responsibilities to him.

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Zhu Youxiao said: "Then let him go to Baliangadu. Since he is a talented person, it can be reflected in Baliangadu. If he performs well in Baliangadu, let him serve as a provincial governor when he comes back."

Governor."

After the candidates were finalized, Zhang Haogu also specially called Chen Yawan to give him a few words.

Chen Yawan, like all Datong students and new army generals today, came out of poverty and was very young.

However, thirty-year-old Chen Yawan bowed respectfully after seeing Zhang Haogu: "Student has seen the chief minister."

Zhang Haogu smiled and asked Chen Yawan to sit down: "The imperial court has decided to give you an extra burden."

After seeing that Chen Yawan did not appear too excited and remained calm, Zhang Haogu continued: "You must have heard about the fact that the imperial court sent General Cao Wenzhao, the commander of the fifth military camp, to go to the grassland."

Chen Yawan nodded: "Students know."

Zhang Haogu pushed several envelopes that Cao Wenzhao had delivered to the cabinet in front of Chen Yawan: "Now General Cao has integrated a piece of grassland and two large tribes. Now that this new large tribe has attached itself to the imperial court, it will naturally follow the

Follow the rules of the imperial court."

"Previously, the imperial court had designated this grassland as a special economic zone, named Balian Nadu. It provided various supports and concessions, and also sent a group of workers to distribute cattle and sheep pastures, and divided the herdsmen into individual areas.

The pasture is like a farm in the mainland."

"But with thousands of miles of grassland and four to five million herdsmen, there is always a need for someone to take charge. The cabinet discussed it, and I also discussed it with the emperor, and decided to let you be the prefect."

Chen Yawan said: "Students understand that students will never live up to the expectations of the emperor and the chief minister."

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Don't be too stressed. After all, General Cao is there, as well as our soldiers from the Ming Dynasty. They are your backing. Outside the Great Wall, it is no better than inland. You must be careful in everything, and your own safety is the first priority."

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"If you encounter any trouble, you can discuss it with General Cao. You are in charge of the government, and he is in charge of the army. We must ensure that Balian's capital is the Balian's capital of the Ming Dynasty, not the Balian's capital of a certain tribal leader."

"This is all General Cao's information about Balian's capital. You can read it on the way."

Chen Yawan took the fold and left. When he went to the grassland this time, he would go through Datong Pass. A batch of seeds and potatoes transported by the imperial court to the grassland were already waiting at Datong Pass, and Shanxi merchants who had been instructed by the imperial court were also waiting at Datong Pass.

The arrival of Chen Yawan.

As soon as Chen Yawan arrives, this large convoy of the imperial court and Shanxi merchants will set off for Balian's capital.

A few days later, at what is now the Balian Garden, a long motorcade, escorted by cavalry, arrived at the center of what is now the Balian Garden.

There are still many herders living here, forming a large settlement.

Cao Wenzhao also trained new soldiers here and controlled the entire Baliangadu grassland.

When Chen Yawan arrived, Cao Wenzhao checked the official seal, appointment letter and imperial household registration, and then invited Chen Yawan to the big tent: "Prefect Chen, I have been waiting for you for a long time. If you don't come, all these things will happen."

I’m really going to have a big headache with this matter.”

Listening to Cao Wenzhao's joke, Chen Yawan also smiled and said: "General Cao conquered this huge grassland with thousands of people out of the fortress. From now on, Chen will need more help from General Cao in Balian's capital."

Cao Wenzhao said: "We help each other. The first assistant also said that you are in charge of the government and I am in charge of the army. If Magistrate Chen needs to use Cao in the future, just say so."

Chen Yawan nodded and said, "You're welcome, Chen. Speaking of which, there is really a need for General Cao right now."

Cao Wenzhao glanced at Chen Yawan in surprise. He had just arrived in Balian's capital and was already ready to show off his talents?

Chen Yawan explained: "The chief assistant showed Chen some information about General Cao. Now Chen knows everything about Ba Lian and Nadu."

"In more cases, Chen will definitely go to various pastures in the grassland to investigate before drawing conclusions, but General Cao also knows that this time Chen came with the imperial grain transport convoy and the Shanxi merchant convoy, which spanned many areas along the way.

The vast desert is full of dust."

"Therefore, Chen felt that no matter what, it would be right to build the road from Balianna to the Great Wall first."

Build roads!

Cao Wenzhao nodded. Chen Yawan did not mess around when he came up. He also made his opinions based on his own experience.

"Building roads is a big deal."

Chen Yawan nodded and said: "That's it. The imperial court can't just attack Mongolia, it must completely make the people of Mongolia become the people of our Ming Dynasty!"
Chapter completed!