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When they retreated from the court, Eqirtu and other Mongolian envoys went back in high spirits to wait for the news. However, Mao Yuanyi, the chief instructor of the New Army, Rong Zu Dashou, the temporary commander-in-chief of the Beijing camp, Wen Tiren, the first assistant of the Ming Dynasty, and Shen Yongmao, the minister of the Ministry of War, were retained and transferred to Wuying Hall for a meeting.

After the ceremony was over, Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said to his ministers: "Do you have any objections to my previous agreement to the request of the Mongolian envoys?"

After hearing this, several ministers looked at each other, and finally Wen Tiren replied: "Your Majesty, since Eqirtu said it was an unkind invitation from the beginning, it means that he himself knew that the request was a bit excessive. In this case, It’s reasonable not to agree!”

The implication was that he actually had an opinion in his heart, but he just couldn't express it openly in front of the emperor.

Emperor Chongzhen smiled after hearing this and did not take it seriously. He just smiled and asked again: "Then I ask you, what is the influence of the Ming Dynasty on the Mongolian tribes of Oirat in the Western Regions?"

Suddenly hearing that he had taken the topic far away, Wen Tiren and others paused for a moment, and then Wen Tiren answered truthfully: "The Western Region is really too far away for our Ming Dynasty. I think that my influence on the Ming Dynasty may be limited!" "

"Yes, I think so too." Emperor Chongzhen listened, nodded and then said, "If we follow past practices, even if the Oirat Mongolian tribes pay tribute to our Ming Dynasty, the impact will still be limited. This kind of relationship, In fact, that’s not what I want. What I want is for Ming Dynasty to have huge influence over Oirat Mongolia. For example, those who are close to Ming Dynasty can support it, and those who hate Ming Dynasty can suppress it. What does Ming Dynasty want them to do? You can do whatever you want..."

Having said this, he paused, glanced at the stunned ministers below, and then his face became a little more serious and said: "I am not just satisfied with having a river trap! Do you understand?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the courtiers in Wuying Palace were stunned. They were very happy and satisfied that Ming Dynasty occupied the Hetao area. But I didn't expect that the emperor would have such great ambitions... His ambitions even required more territories first. The implication behind these words seems to be that he also has a plan for the Western Region. This...this is really...

They didn't know. If they knew that Emperor Chongzhen's goal was not only the Western Regions, but the Caucasus region far away in Tsarist Russia, they would probably be so shocked that they could stuff duck eggs in their mouths.

In Emperor Chongzhen's plan, if he only relied on the Mongolian tribes currently controlled by the Ming Dynasty, even if he reorganized the eastern Mongolian tribes, if he wanted to conquer Tsarist Russia westward or start a war with European countries in the future, this amount of troops would still not be enough. Therefore, when the Mongol envoys from Oirat set out for the Ming Dynasty, he had his mind set on them. Even their journey all the way here, including the arrangements after arriving in the capital, were actually designed to arouse enough interest from these Mongolian envoys, especially Oqirtu.

Only with this foundation can we further influence Oirat Mongolia. In the future, we can choose the opportunity to intervene in Western Mongolia, and even annex Oirat Mongolia through operations. This is something that can be expected in the future. Otherwise, if you eat it raw, you will easily suffer from indigestion, and it may relapse if something goes wrong.

Therefore, the main reaction of Eqirtu and others, including the unkind request just now, was actually expected by Emperor Chongzhen and was the desired result. Naturally, it was impossible not to agree!

After a while, Wen Tiren came back to his senses, suddenly thought of a word, and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty's strategy, is to engage in distant relations and attack closely? My Ming Dynasty reorganizes the central and eastern Mongolian tribes, and for the Oirat Mongols far away in the Western Regions , are you adopting the strategy of making good friends?"

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he thought for a moment. It seemed that his strategy was a step further than making friends at a distance and attacking at close range, but it seemed to have this meaning. Thinking like this, he nodded and said: "You can put it that way! At present, the national strength of our Ming Dynasty cannot take into account the Western Regions. The temporary focus is still to solve various domestic difficulties, pacify Liaodong, and restore the internal stability of our Ming Dynasty. No more problems. No more worries, so that no matter what new interests come out, we can still win one or two.”

Hearing this, Shen Yongmao was a little puzzled and couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, in a place like the Western Regions, are there any new benefits worthy of my Ming Dynasty?"

Emperor Chongzhen frowned slightly after hearing this. It seemed that he couldn't explain the oil matter to them now, so how should he answer it?

While he was thinking, Wen Tiren took the initiative to answer for him. Wen Tiren turned to face Shen Yongmao and said: "In order for the imperial treasury to be full, it must increase revenue and reduce expenditure. Your Majesty has issued a decree to lift the sea ban and collect customs duties on sea trade for national use. If the ancient Silk Road is reopened, it will be a big blow to our Ming Dynasty treasury. It will be another big source.”

Since the Han and Tang Dynasties, the Silk Road on land has been very prosperous. Now that the sea ban has been lifted, it is reasonable for the land trade to resume.

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen glanced at Wen Tiren and couldn't help but secretly praise him. He was worthy of being chosen by me. This idea is good. I had forgotten it before. Before he could speak, he heard Wen Tiren say something meaningful to Shen Yongmao: "The land outside the Ming Dynasty is also useful, just like the example in the Tang Dynasty!"

Shen Yongmao was a little stunned at first, but then he immediately understood and knew that the examples of the Tang Dynasty that Wen Tiren mentioned were actually referring to the feudal overseas affairs of the Tang king. This matter is still top secret, and only a few of the most senior officials of the Ming Dynasty know about it. Among the people present, none of the generals were qualified to know. Therefore, Wen Tiren spoke a little more cryptically.

After understanding this, Shen Yongmao no longer had any objections to Ming Dynasty's interests in the Western Regions. On the other hand, Mao Yuanyi and Zu Dashou sounded a little confused.

Seeing that the civil servants had reached an agreement, Emperor Chongzhen told Mao Yuanyi and the others: "When Eqirtu goes to visit the New Army, feel free to let him visit, including the courses at the Sorting Arms Academy, etc. If he wants to learn, he can learn it. Even if it is They also want to listen, watch, or even participate in the training, it doesn't matter. The road to a strong army does not just rely on this. I am still waiting for him. It is best to let more people from the Oirat Mongolia come to study in the Ming Dynasty. , take what you saw and heard in the Ming Dynasty back to the Western Regions."

When talking about this, Emperor Chongzhen thought of future generations. Military officers from a certain African country studied in Chinese military schools and were trained by China. In the end, all aspects of that country were marked by China.

The next chapter will be in the late afternoon. Thanks to the Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang in the Ming Dynasty for the reward!