Bright Spring

In the Palace of Rouyi in the imperial city of the capital, the cabinet ministers and dignitaries of the Ming Dynasty have reached the decision-making stage for opening up a new battlefield.

The Ministry of War has drawn up a perfect offensive strategy.

On the large table in the middle, there is a large map of the northeast region of "Shenzhou".Originally, the Asian region was named Shengzhou, but someone made a typo. As a result, everyone got used to Shenzhou within two years, and Zhu Gaoxu followed suit with a new name.

The yellow dragon, sun and moon picture drawn on the map looks like a burning flame, and there are some small wooden boats on it.

Qi Tai said to the ministers sitting around, "According to reports, there are many mountains and less fields in Tsushima Island. There are about 600 samurai Minding who guard the daimyo Zongshi's control, and they are alienated from other daimyos in Japan. They live together. There are three points, the main walled city is located in Tsushima Port on the southeast side of the island.

The Ministry of War plans to mobilize both land and water armies to attack. There are two six-masted treasure ships with a displacement of about [-] tons (according to the measurement standard of the Ming Dynasty) to transport five hundred troops of the land division, as well as firearms and ordnance.Three Mengchong warships equipped with water wheels, ten fast boats and sentry boats are used to prevent Japanese pirates from attacking and harassing tactics at sea.The Ming army sailed in a formation of fifteen large and small warships, and at the same time ordered North Korea's land and water assistance.The North Korean army mainly provided reinforcements for possible raids at sea, as well as transporting food and grass reinforcements from Geoje Port.

After the Lu division occupied Tsushima Port, the soldiers of the Ming army, Korean soldiers and civilians, as well as the captured local Japanese | built a bastion together, thinking it would be a long-term solution.Along with the army, officials from the Ministry of Industry and Construction were in charge of this matter.In addition, the Japanese commander of the North Department of the Defense Department accompanied him in order to inquire about the situation of the Japanese islands and report to the imperial court. "

The matter has come to this point, but Xia Yuanji, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, still did not give up. He stood up and faced the silent Zhu Gaoxu, and once again tried his best to persuade him, "The Mongolian tribes are the biggest scourge to my borderlands. Our national power is limited, so we should Avoid the light and focus on the heavy. Japan is just an insignificant place. When the Holy Appeal resorts to war, you must be cautious. Once the war starts, you may not be able to stop it if you want to.

During the Hongwu period, Japanese spies were suspected of colluding with Hu Weiyong in an attempt to assassinate Taizu.Taizu was furious, and issued an edict to angrily reprimand the Japanese monarchs and ministers, intending to conquer Japan.Taizu never did this, and for this reason.Japan hangs alone overseas, has a long way to go, and has no profit. "

Qi Tai said, "It is said that the Japanese state-owned gold mines and silver mines."

"It is said?" Xia Yuanji faced Qitai with a sarcastic look.

At this moment, Zhu Gaoxu finally spoke, "Even if there are not many gold and silver mines, Japan still has high-quality sulfur and a market with a large population. This is a long-term plan for hundreds of years, and the present payment must be worth it."

He went on to say, "Both the Sui and Tang dynasties made expeditions to Korea and re-opened the Silk Road. From a strategic perspective, I think the superiors in the Sui and Tang dynasties were right.

At that time, Koryo's territory had expanded to the Liaodong area.Such a large country with a stable farming industry and towns has greater threats and hidden dangers than nomads.Because nomadic peoples come and go, it is difficult to maintain it for hundreds of years; while farming countries have their own civilization and expand steadily. Once they lose control, it will take years and months to recover. Please see An Nanguo.

It was later confirmed that Goryeo had always wanted to expand to the Liaodong region. It was not until the Ming Dynasty that the Li Dynasty of North Korea realized the reality that it could not compete with the Central Plains Dynasty.

The Central Plains Dynasty has been unable to restrain Japan and make it completely break away from the rules set by the great powers. It will be the next Korea.There are many disasters in Japan, and there are too many mountains, they have not given up on expansion.During the Tang Dynasty, Japan was still a barbaric tribal alliance, and wanted to invade Silla.Our Ming Dynasty does not have a deadly and powerful enemy now, the opportunity is just right, and we should no longer sit idly by.

However, the Silk Road in the Sui and Tang Dynasties is no longer accessible.The sea route is the direction of the future. "

"Everyone loves you." Zhu Gaoxu looked back at the left and right, "If there is no long-term consideration, there must be near-term worries."

The generals agreed one after another.

Qi Tai also said, "I choose the Zongshi of Tsushima Island to attack. I can advance, attack and retreat, and I will not fall into the situation of conquering the southern kingdom during the Yongle period. The Zongshi protected the Japanese pirates. I have repeatedly warned, It is justifiable to use troops now. Besides, the vassal states on the Japanese island are far away from the Zong clan, and the vassal states are too busy to take care of themselves, and I am afraid that it will not be so easy to help it."

Zhu Gaoxu didn't wait for others to object, and immediately said, "I have made up my mind, there is no need to persuade me anymore."

Everyone stood up one after another, stood on the south side of the table, and then knelt down on the ground, "The minister waits for the decree, long live the sage."

Zhu Gaoxu stood up from the chair, took a few steps, hesitated for a while, and finally said, "I'm afraid everyone has forgotten how our ancestors survived in the first place. Before Shennong called on the people to cultivate five grains, the world used hunting, Gathering to make a living. Then there were grains, agriculture, towns and countries. Since then, the Chinese civilization has expanded from a corner of the Yellow River Basin to thousands of miles, and has embarked on a road of continuous prosperity."

Zhu Gaoxu had endured it for a long time. At this time, he simply said, "We have been indulging in the rich products brought by agriculture for more than 2000 years. Instead of paying attention to technology, the officials in charge of farming, astronomical seasons, and persuading farmers are all conscientious and have improved Huaxia's farming technology to the extreme. But..."

"As long as you think about it carefully, you will find that agricultural civilization has come to an end, and there is no room for improvement. Who dares to say that the products of the Ming Dynasty must be more abundant than those of the Song Dynasty hundreds of years ago? Even if it is slightly better than the Sui and Tang Dynasties, I am afraid it is good Get limited.

You should be able to realize that since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, we have hardly made much progress in the millennium.Compared with the expansion of the Chinese ancestors back then, this is hardly worth mentioning.Moreover, due to technical limitations, it is difficult to continue to expand the land, but the population continues to grow, which cannot escape the 300-year reincarnation fate of each dynasty.Even Daming is no exception. "

Hu Wei, Minister of Rites, hurriedly said, "The Great Ming Dynasty will surely last forever."

Zhu Gaoxu was noncommittal, and then said, "It's time to step up to a higher level in technology."

Xia Yuanji asked, "I don't know what the Holy Majesty meant, what does the higher ladder mean?"

Zhu Gaoxu refrained from saying it, so as not to be suspected by others; moreover, he couldn't explain it clearly, and most people would not believe it until the cruel reality was in front of them, it was just a fairy tale.Zhu Gaoxu "recalls" those cruel realities, the only thing to be thankful for is that the Han Chinese are fortunately not Indians.

"How do I know?" Zhu Gaoxu said, "Isn't this something you rulers should worry about? I just have this feeling."

There was silence in the main hall, and no one spoke rashly about it.It is probably because Zhu Gaoxu's remarks are so rare that they have deviated from the various sage principles that people usually think about, so no one is prepared for it at the moment.

Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand.The ministers thanked each other and resigned.

That afternoon, Zhu Gaoxu left Rouyi Hall, returned to the East Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace, and summoned the virtuous concubine Yao Ji to meet him.

The eunuchs must have been very surprised, because the empresses and concubines that the emperor met in the office were usually Miao Jin, but today was different.Perhaps the palace will still speculate about what happened in the meantime.

Of course Zhu Gaoxu knew very well that nothing happened, just because Yao Ji had a good brother.

East Nuan Pavilion has windows for lighting, but its location is a bit high. Compared with the bright and bright main hall of Rouyi Hall, it looks a bit dark here.At this time, all the eunuchs and maids had gone out, and Zhu Gaoxu sat alone on an old and luxurious chair.

Yao Ji walked past the screen inside the door, stepped forward and bowed to Zhu Gaoxu.

"My concubine, get up." Zhu Gaoxu recovered from his contemplation, and made a motion to help.Then he took a thick book, walked past the case, and handed it directly to Yao Ji, "I have something for you to do."

Yao Ji took the book, and on her glamorous and aura-filled face, there was an expression that puzzled Zhu Gaoxu in an instant.She seemed to have a feeling of sudden enlightenment, and she was delighted as if she had received some kind of confirmation.

Zhu Gaoxu had already figured out what to do, so he continued, "My concubine gave it to Yao Fang, you should pay attention to the first thing, keep it secret for me, and you can't tell anyone, including Yao Fang, about the source of this book; Second, let Yao Fang transcribe a copy, and then return the book. Tell Yao Fang, he must keep in mind that he must keep it a secret, and he cannot say that this book was given by you, but that it is from someone he made friends with in HNA. "

After Zhu Gaoxu finished speaking, he asked again, "Can Aifei do it?"

Yao Ji didn't answer, but just smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust."

She immediately said, "What does the Holy Majesty mean, don't let people know that this book was written by the Holy Majesty and the imperial concubine?"

Zhu Gaoxu said, "That's exactly what I mean."

Yao Ji glanced at him and tried to open it, "What kind of book is this?"

"It can be said that it is something to write a book about, it is very important." Zhu Gaoxu said.

Yao Ji asked again, "After Yao Fang has transcribed a copy, what should I do?"

Zhu Gaoxu said, "Give it to Qian Xun, the right guard envoy of the Southern Guard Office, and said it came from all over the world."

The title of the book is written on the cover of the book, and it is written to the scientific translation of various countries.

Yao Ji flipped through it for a while, then raised her head and said, "Everyone in the world wants to be famous for all generations when they write books and talk about it. It's good that the Holy One is so careful, so he easily gave the name to Yao Fang."

Zhu Gaoxu said, "I don't care about fame for a long time."

Yao Ji looked at Zhu Gaoxu with a half-smile, "Then what does His Majesty care about?"

Zhu Gaoxu pondered for a while, and said, "The vast tide pushed me to this time and this position, and I have this insight, so I must do my best to do my best, not for myself. If because of my own stupidity and fear, let a A great civilization loses its chance and dies."

He murmured, "Natural selection, the way of heaven has no morals at all."

Yao Ji's misty smile disappeared, she thought very seriously about Zhu Gaoxu's obscure words just now.

Chapter 766 It's hard to find the trace

The dry season in Annan Kingdom is coming to an end, the Ming army has stopped almost all military operations, and all the soldiers are stationed in important cities in the plains to rest.Chen Zhengyuan's regime also gradually established an effective bureaucratic rule of the prefecture and county system in various places.

The Annan Governor's Mansion received reliable information that there were several farmlands reclaimed by the rebels in the mountains between the southwest of Dongguan City and Lixianjiang, and there were people from the Li Li Department operating there.

Perhaps because the mountainous area is very close to the ruling center of An Nanguo, the Dudu Mansion decided to send an army to destroy the farmland and warehouses of the rebels.