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The emperor showed a domineering attitude, and it can even be said that he showed the kind of stubbornness that he had only seen many years ago.

It is hard to believe that there is no other reason for being so determined to conquer Japan.

At this point, no matter what other ministers say, the matter is no longer negotiable. Is there anyone who dares to resist the decree?

This is the tenth year of Zhengde, not the tenth year of Hongzhi.

Therefore, it is difficult to continue the political discussions outside Fengtian Gate. After all, this is the atmosphere.

But what Zhu Houzhao didn't expect was that Wang Hua, the Minister of Rites, suddenly took off his crown and knelt down, and said with dignity: "Your Majesty inherited the destiny and came to the palace. He enriched the country and strengthened the army. He ruled with dignity and was respected by the people of the world. However, the Eastern Expedition to Japan This incident happened suddenly and had wide implications, which shocked everyone. Not only that, His Majesty sent troops to the northwest, marched to the south of the Yangtze River, and also wanted to conquer the desert in the north. I don't know your Majesty's intentions, and it is extremely disrespectful to speculate on your own.

We can only think that since the Ming Dynasty, when the country has become stronger and the people have become more liberal, His Majesty has started wars. Is it possible that he is eager to achieve success?It’s not that I don’t understand the holy will, but I am actually worried about the country and Your Majesty.Furthermore, the Holy King maintained peace and governed the affairs of the people. Now that His Majesty rules the world and lives in the vastness of the four seas, he should regard peace as the most precious thing in order to support all people.However, displaying great power on the border and deploying troops in all directions is not the intention of harmonizing the people.These are my sincere words, and I hope your Majesty will investigate them in detail! "

After finishing speaking, an old man banged his head on the ground.

As a veteran of four dynasties, his behavior caused the surrounding people to suddenly become quiet.

These old civil servants always seemed to have a special kind of courage to bring the emperor back to what they thought was the right track.

"Wang Hua, your words are soft but hard at the same time. It really hurts me."

"The old minister dare not."

"You mean, my whole person has changed, and I suddenly want to establish my own achievements. Let me ask you, if the northwest can be defeated with troops, what do you think I will ask the Ministry of Rites to do?" The emperor then expanded the scope and asked: "You guys Think about it in your mind, do you think that I want to imitate the Han and Tang Dynasties, set up some kind of protective palace, indulge in the great achievements of opening up territories, and be satisfied with this?"

The ministers dare not speak.

"Wang Hua, tell me!"

"Your Majesty, I believe that your Majesty restored the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties and restored the great achievements of our ancestors. This is an eternal achievement, which is also something that future generations will admire. I am just worried that fighting everywhere and spending countless national resources will make the hard-won achievements The good situation has disappeared!"

"Don't beat around the bush. I tell you, I am by no means a warrior emperor who only cares about conquering the world. I originally wanted to discuss this matter with you. In this case, let's make it clear. Hami City will be included in the Ming Dynasty from now on. Territory, since the original Zhongshun King Baiya has rebelled and moved to Turpan, he will be dealt with as a traitor, and I will not seal the Zhongshun King in Harbin again.

Outside Jiayuguan and around Hami, the imperial court wanted to establish three new divisions to take charge of the area. They named it Xinjiang, which means the newly returned territory. When the war calmed down, the three divisions wanted to control the area in Chinese and build a new city in the Central Plains. They were built one after another on the way to the Western Regions as commercial bases. Their purpose was not only to recreate the ancient Silk Road, but also to make the Silk Road more prosperous!
If you don’t understand, just look at the southeast. After sea trade, have Zhejiang and Fujian provinces gradually become richer?So have you ever thought about the Northwest?The land there is barren and the climate is arid. Although it is completely different from Zhejiang, which has seven mountains, two rivers and one farmland, it is essentially a province unsuitable for agricultural cultivation.Have any of you ever thought about this? ! "

Zhu Houzhao patted his chest, "I have thought about it! I want to use Xi'an and Ganzhou as the starting point to rebuild the commercial corridor on land, so that merchants from the Ming Dynasty can go to the Western Regions, and merchants from the Western Regions can also enter the Ming Dynasty. This will increase the flow of people, Promote commercial development and let Xi'an regain the glory of the ancient capital Chang'an!

In Ningbo, a small prefect talked to me about trade and the market. He told me how suitable the cotton spinning industry was and how more people could make a living. He was just a prefect, but he knew that the purpose of the war was not It lies in the war itself, but in opening up the market.Why can't you, as my loyal ministers, understand this? ! "

Except for Mao Ji and Wang Hua, everyone else knelt down consciously.

Gu Renyi was the first to say, "I am too stupid to understand your majesty's painstaking efforts. Only after listening to your majesty's words today did I wake up!"

Zhu Houzhao's young face turned red and white, "Who will draft the declaration of war?"

Even a bachelor's degree can do this.

However, by agreeing to draft this declaration of war, he was actually tacitly supporting the emperor.

Some people know they are not qualified, others also have doubts...

"Old minister, I would like to draw up a plan." Zhu Houzhao turned his gaze away. He originally thought that the person making any movement over there was Wang Hao, but he didn't expect it to be Yang Yiqing.So he looked a little calmer, and if the cabinet chief was willing, he could give him a lot of steps.

"Okay, leave this matter to Mr. Yang Ge."

"Your Majesty, the old minister has an unfeeling request."

"Say."

"I would like to ask Your Majesty to clarify the word 'industry' for me and others. Perhaps the officials will understand a lot after hearing this."

Zhu Houzhao said: "If we think more about it, we won't be unable to talk about it at all. The cabinet will convene people to discuss it first and then talk about it. Sometimes I will talk about it, but it will make you preconceptions. But the word industry is indeed extremely important."

industry?

Question marks began to appear on many people's foreheads.

It's a pity that the emperor didn't want to say more. Not only did he not say anything, he was ready to leave.

Anyway, the matter in Japan has been decided, and Zhu Houzhao is too lazy to talk nonsense with them anymore. Why do he talk so much? Just obey and do it.

Yang Yiqing did not expect this.
But he did have some interest in the matter.

After the hearing in front of Fengtian Gate ended, he did not let these people go. After thinking about it, he said: "Since His Majesty has made the decree, then all of them should go to the cabinet. This matter is also related to the Eastern Expedition to Japan."

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"This matter can only trouble you, Minister Li. You and the Emperor discuss this matter most frequently. Please tell us all about it."

"Yes." Gu Zuo saluted Yang Yiqing and then stood up.

On both sides of him sat two rows of ministers, with Yang Yiqing and Wang Hao sitting on the left and right.

"You don't know, but I have known the man named Xing Guan that His Majesty summoned in Ningbo this time. He is indeed a talented and learned man. In fact, what he said about the industry was also related to us earlier. Several friends discussed it together. At that time, it was just a new thing that was interesting, and I never thought that it would make him stay in the emperor's heart."

"Li Qing, please don't show off. It's better to speak quickly."

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It's not that Zhu Houzhao doesn't want to teach by himself. The reason he said is true. It's best to let people of this era do some thinking on their own first.

You Zhi came back and reported to him that the cabinet was indeed discussing the matter.

This gave him some relief from his originally blocked heart, "It's a big credit to me that I was able to get them all to sit down and talk about this matter."