Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

After hearing Zhu Tao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed a light. He looked at Zhu Tao and found that this son also had a domineering face at this time.

Zhu Yuanzhang admired secretly in his heart, and he couldn't help thinking.

"If one day we and Tao'er reveal our identities, we must at least make him a county king. From now on, he will be Prince Zhu Biao's right-hand man."

For Zhu Tao's suggestion of colonization, Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally very happy and very happy.

He conquered the world immediately, so he naturally has a natural excitement for war.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it again and felt something was wrong, so he asked Zhu Tao.

"Daming is a kingdom of heaven. Although the national power is strong, if we rely on these to conquer other countries as colonies, is it suspected of bullying the weak by the strong? We are also victorious and unreasonable."

Zhu Tao shook his head, and he answered Zhu Yuanzhang with a smile.

"Father, there is absolutely no problem with your benevolence and righteousness, but there is a good saying, when you meet King Wen, you pay attention to etiquette, and when you meet Jie and Zhou, you go to war. Not all countries are worthy of Ming's respect, and some places should be respected." It is a natural colony, their resources and population, do not take it for nothing, do not take it for nothing!"

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't understand what Zhu Tao meant, so he continued to ask.

"Tao'er, tell me which country should be a colony!"

Zhu Tao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, almost gritted his teeth and said.

"If I were His Majesty the Emperor, then I would fight Dongying first, and then Tianzhu! Dongying is rich in rogues and Japanese pirates who have been harassing my coast, and Tianzhu is the origin of those Buddhism. Since the Buddha is to be destroyed, it is natural to destroy them first. Besides, those Tianzhu Asan are born to work like animals."

When Zhu Tao said this, his face was very determined, and his tone was very decisive.

This made Zhu Yuanzhang feel that Zhu Tao was not a dandy at all, let alone a small farm owner. He was the commander-in-chief of the Ming Dynasty, and even the person who made decisions for the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. Of course he couldn't say anything else, so he continued to ask Zhu Tao.

"Then you said what are the benefits of conquering Dongpu, what are the benefits of conquering Tianzhu, and what are the specific strategies and suggestions? Tell me in general. When the time comes, Dad will make a statement to the cabinet."

Zhu Tao smiled, and he immediately analyzed it to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"We have to eat food one bite at a time, and do things one by one. Let's not talk about Tianzhu, just talk about Dongying. Don't look at those Japanese pirates who are making a lot of trouble. They are actually grass without a source. Their country is now making trouble. .”

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately understood that the more chaotic a place is, the easier it is to take the opportunity to subdue it.

But how could Zhu Tao know that his country is in chaos? It seems that this son really stays at home, so he can know the world's affairs.

What kind of dude is this, he is simply Mr. Wolong among the high crouching dragons, evildoer, absolutely evildoer!
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't speak, Zhu Tao continued his journey of key administration, and said again.

"At this time, the so-called Japanese emperor in their country can no longer control the shogun and the princes below. The princes are fighting with each other. At this time, as soon as the army arrives, they can be wiped out one by one. These people will immediately disperse like birds and beasts. .”

Now that Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his eyes shone brightly, and he had decided to conquer Dongying immediately.

"Tao'er is right! Dad will go back and arrange this matter right away. As long as my booklet is uploaded, this matter will be considered a success."

Seeing his father so excited, Zhu Tao said.

"What are you in a hurry for? I haven't finished my words yet. If we use troops against Japan at this time, it will not only turn their entire territory into our colony, but also fundamentally ease the Japanese pirate rebellion in the southeast coastal area. More importantly, Yes, Dongpu not only has relatively more seafood and inexhaustible fresh water, but more importantly, they have a large amount of rare earth resources for collection, which are priceless treasures."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't understand why Zhu Tao was so excited. Isn't rare earth just soil?
Zhu Tao clarified the value of rare earths in one sentence.

"Do you know how the best refined steel is produced? Once this kind of rare earth is refined on a large scale, the output of refined steel will be doubled, or even increased several times! And I am currently researching yellow Gunpowder and bullets, with these rare earths, I will definitely be able to increase the power of gunpowder and bullets by more than several times!"

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were not bright, but his eyes were about to burn. It turns out that rare earth is such a good treasure, and just for this, Dongying must be taken down, and arrangements must be made immediately.

After returning to the cabinet, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately summoned three cabinet ministers to continue the discussion.

In fact, they didn't leave at all, they had been waiting outside the cabinet until Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Tao about it, and they must have something to say when they came back.

After Zhu Yuanzhang talked about this colonial idea and the plan to fight Japan first in the first war, Li Shanchang hesitated.

"Your Majesty, let me see if this matter can be discussed in the long term. After all, Dongpu is a foreign land, not the land of Great Xia. If our Ming army fights across the sea, all losses will be irreversible!"

After hearing Li Shanchang's words, Zhu Yuanzhang knew that this was an old man's words to seek the country, so he looked at Song Lian and asked.

"Jing Lian, what do you think of this matter?"

In this regard, Song Lian and Li Shanchang had almost the same opinion. After thinking for a while, he replied to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Your Majesty, according to the report sent by Hu Yin, the defense history of the Haiphong Yamen, he has repelled the Japanese pirates and beheaded more than [-] people. It is a serious threat, it is better for the soldiers to recuperate at this time!"

Among the three cabinet ministers, two already held a clear opposition attitude. At this time, Liu Bowen's attitude became very important.

If Liu Bowen also expressed an opposing attitude, then Zhu Yuanzhang might not be able to step down.

Although that only has the right to draft votes and not approve the red, all decisions are still in the hands of Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.

However, as members of the cabinet, the three of them still have to give face to the emperor and the officials below.

Fortunately, Liu Bowen was not as cautious as the two of them, so he said something first.

"Your Majesty, I am in favor of sending troops to Dongpu and turning it into our colony! The two cabinet ministers cherish the power of the people very much, and they also think that they are not good at using weapons. This is advisable, but instead of passive defense, it is better to take the initiative to attack and break it in one fell swoop. , this is the kindness of the kindness!"