Chapter 542: National Preceptor Lin Che gives guidance Lin Che smiled and nodded, unfolded a map and pointed to relevant points, "Your Highness, first we need to understand the country's geography." "Understanding the territory's geography, resources and population distribution is important for formulating sound policies." “Then we can study historical records to understand past successes and failures, learn from them and avoid making the same mistakes.” "At the same time, we also need to pay close attention to the sufferings and needs of the people, and improve people's living standards through rapid response and timely improvement of policies." "Finally, understand the country's financial situation, master the country's revenue and expenditure, and rationally allocate resources to ensure the country's sustainable development." Zhu Biao listened carefully to Lin Che's suggestions and asked questions from time to time for further understanding. After that, he and Lin Che studied historical documents and government records together, communicated with experts in various fields, and worked hard to learn various strategies for governing the country. Every night, Zhu Biao and Lin Che spent time together in the spacious and bright imperial study room of the palace. The imperial study room is filled with books, maps and historical documents, as well as neatly arranged papers and pens. They sat at a large table, picked up pens and paper, and began to discuss the governance of the country.

It was already dark, and Zhu Biao and Lin Che were still discussing in the palace. At this time, Zhu Yunwen hurried over and saw Lin Che bowing deeply to Lin Che. Lin Che sat quietly behind the desk, watching Zhu Yunwen's actions and expression. Wen Sheng said: "Yunwen, it's great that you can come here. I hope to discuss the Ming territory issue with you." Zhu Yunwen was slightly surprised, but quickly regained his composure. He whispered back: "National Master, if you have anything to say, just give me your orders." Lin Che smiled and nodded, motioned Zhu Yunwen to sit down, and began to tell the history of the Ming Dynasty. He tells the territorial changes, important battles and border defense strategies of each dynasty one by one. He described in detail the importance and significance of every corner and city he knew. He did not just stop at political geography, but also talked about people's livelihood and economic development, as well as the impact of territorial expansion on the country's comprehensive strength. Zhu Yunwen listened quietly and was gradually attracted by Lin Che's words. In this quiet study, he seemed to see the true appearance of the Ming Dynasty's territory, and sketched out wonderful and solemn pictures in his mind. He not only lamented that the Ming Dynasty was so vast and its borders were full of endlessly intriguing places. Lin Che saw the love and yearning for the land of the Ming Dynasty in Zhu Yunwen's eyes, and continued with a smile: "The territory of the Ming Dynasty is not just a collection of pieces of land." “There is a profound cultural heritage and historical accumulation behind him. "We must protect this territory forever and let the Ming Dynasty's civilization be passed down for eternity." Zhu Yunwen nodded with emotion. He clearly loved Lin Che's intention at this moment. He stood up and saluted Lin Che, and solemnly said: "Master, thank you for your contribution to the Ming Dynasty's borders and territory history." "I will definitely keep your teachings in mind and do my best to work for the prosperity and stability of the country." Lin Che smiled and nodded. He knew that Zhu Yunwen had understood his intention. This young grandson of the emperor would definitely become a qualified king to inherit the will of the Ming Dynasty, surround this territory, and let the Ming Dynasty continue to prosper. He encouraged: "Yunwen, the future of Ming Dynasty is in your hands. I believe you can achieve great things."

Zhu Yunwen also answered solemnly. Zhu Yunwen may still be young, but he has inherited the blood and culture of the Ming Empire, and he will lead this country to glory. Lin Che walked slowly in the imperial study. There was a huge sand table in front of her, like a shrinking Ming Dynasty territory. Prince Zhu Biao and Zhu Yunwen stood quietly aside, waiting expectantly for Lin Che's explanation. Lin Che stared at the sand table and said with a gentle smile: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the Grand Sun, I have prepared this sand table especially for you today. Let us explore the geographical features of the Ming Dynasty together." He gently pointed to the eastern region on the sand table, "The territory of the Ming Dynasty started from Korea in the east, to Tubo in the west, included Annan in the south, and occupied the Northern Yuan Dynasty in the north." "The geographical characteristics of each region vary greatly, and therefore the roles they play in national planning cannot help but be the same." The prince and Zhu Yunwen both listened attentively, and Lin Che continued to explain: "In addition to understanding the geographical characteristics of the two capitals, thirteen provinces, and some important capitals and other core areas." "As descendants of the royal family, you cannot take the importance of this region lightly. Mastering the map of Kantu is equivalent to mastering the lifeblood of the country, and it is an important magic weapon in war." The prince nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Master, what are the characteristics of the Northeast region?" He has always paid attention to this place, because on the northeastern border, conflicts often occurred between the Ming Dynasty and neighboring countries. Lin Che smiled slightly, pointed to the vast land in the north on the sand table, and said: "The Northeast region is located north of the Liao River and is an important frontier land of the Ming Dynasty. The natural conditions are harsh and the country has also produced brave warriors. "The mountains and rivers here are magnificent, the grasslands are vast, and the terrain is dangerous. It is covered by ice and snow all year round. If you can master this vast land." "We will be able to effectively resist the enemy's invasion." Zhu Yunwen stared at the model of the Northeast region intently, and couldn't help but ask: "National Preceptor, are there any important cities here?" He heard that there was an important city in the Northeast called Shengjing. Lin Che smiled and said patiently: "His Royal Highness is right. Shengjing is an important city in the Northeast and the gateway to the Northeast." "It has a unique geographical location. It is at the junction of our Ming Dynasty and the northern grassland peoples. It also has solid city walls and complete military facilities. It is an important strategic location in the Northeast region." The prince raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "Master, what are the characteristics of Annan in the south?" He didn't know much about the geography of the south, but he understood that the south played an important role in the country's maritime transportation. Lin Che faced the prince's question with a smile and continued: "Annan is located on the southern coast of the Ming Dynasty and has unique marine resources." "The tropical climate here is warm and humid, and it is an important window for trade between the Ming Dynasty and Southeast Asia and other nearby countries." "Annan's strategic position lies not only in its ability to drive economic development in the south, but also in its ability to ensure Ming Dynasty's security at sea." Zhu Biao listened with great interest and couldn't help asking: "Mr. Lin, what kind of place is the north of Beiyuan?" He knew very little about the situation in the northern continent and was full of curiosity about this mysterious area. (End of this chapter)