My Daming New Empire

"Around Daming, there are dozens of small countries. Although these small countries are small and have few people, my Ming has no meaning of occupying them, but Ming can't let these countries lose control. Therefore, the Jinyiwei in the future can't just stare at them. As for domestic ministers, it is even more necessary to broaden their horizons and monitor all the countries around Daming."

"This..." Ji Gang lowered his voice and asked: "Has Your Highness discussed this matter with His Majesty? Honglu Temple and the Department of General Affairs also have such institutions, and the cost of personnel stationed abroad is much higher."

"The royal family and the state are one, but there are differences. Otherwise, why set up Jinyiwei outside the Metropolitan Procuratorate? Set up an internal treasury outside the national treasury? Don't worry about the cost. I will allocate funds separately in the future, let alone the future The Beizhen Fusi has been abolished, and these officials can also be sent abroad after training. Of course, this mainly depends on young people, and they mainly rely on volunteers. Jinyiwei can set up a reward and punishment mechanism in the future, and young people who volunteer to serve in other countries , give priority to promotion."

"Chen..." Ji Gang's head was a little confused, but he still gritted his teeth and said, "I'll start working on it when I get down."

But Zhu Zhanji said again: "This matter is urgent or urgent, and it is not urgent."

Ji Gang was completely dazed by Zhu Zhanji, so he just waited for Zhu Zhanji to finish speaking directly.

"To develop foreign power, we need to divide it into two parts. The first part is the directly affiliated members of the Jinyiwei. These people need to undergo various professional training. The second part is mainly to develop local people, such as those foreign students who admire my Ming culture in the Imperial College and their students. Followers, they are all the targets that Jin Yiwei can develop. In addition, some merchants who followed Zheng He's fleet to trade with Western countries, they are also downlines that Jin Yiwei can develop."

"Offline?"

"It's just ordinary people who are not directly under the Jinyiwei officials, but can get some rewards, information, and even convenience by serving the Jinyiwei."

Before Ji Gang could think about this matter clearly, Zhu Zhanji bypassed the topic again. "Having said so much, what I mean is to ask Jin Yiwei to give up part of his power and then develop outward. But you have to do this in secret, at least before the Northern Expedition returns to the court, it is not appropriate to make it public."

This is not difficult to understand. Zhu Di and Zhu Zhanji will go to the grassland to fight this time, so Jin Yiwei should not do too many actions during this period.

This is the most sensitive period. The emperor is not in the capital, and if he does something wrong, it is a serious crime of ransacking his family and exterminating his family.

"However, recruiting students from Japan and dispatching officials to Japan can be done now. I need you to place at least [-] people in Japan within two years. Whether it is the Muromachi Shogunate or the Izumo Kingdom, whether it is Ashikaga Yoshichi, or Empress Kameyama, I need the most detailed information."

Ashikaga Yoshichi was the fourth general of the Muromachi shogunate, and Emperor Kameyama was the last emperor of the Southern Dynasty. Zhu Zhanji said this, which means that Ji Gang sent people to establish an intelligence network in Dongying.

At this time, Ji Gang understood completely, and the grandson went around this big circle to tell Ji Gang that Jin Yiwei needs to change, if he changes, he will live, if he does not change, he will die.

Moreover, use the institution of Jinyiwei to start preparing for the acquisition of Dongying Yinshan in two years.Whether it is to sow dissension, or to bribe and win over, in short, Jin Yiwei must act from now on.

After doing this well, Ji Gang will be safe in the future. He no longer needs to be afraid that civil servants will deal with him, no longer need to be afraid that the prince will deal with him, and don't have to worry about the King of Han dealing with him again.

Thinking of this, Ji Gang felt a rush of pride.

And he also had a kind of heartfelt admiration for the grandson who was only 16 years old this year, he was only 16 years old, he was so monstrous, and he was so dazed that he was so old.

Moreover, where did Taisun get the news from?Why didn't Jin Yiwei notice it?

However, thinking of Taisun having a fleet trading with Dongying, he somewhat understood.

In addition, the Xingqing Palace was only tightened after Jin Kuo came back years ago, so it is easier to connect all these.

At this time, he no longer dared to regard his grandson as just a grandson favored by Zhu Di. Just because of how he dealt with him today, he already felt tremendous pressure.

Whether it's setting up a two-level intelligence network or setting it up quietly, Ji Gang feels that he is in front of a mature politician, not just a child.

Although the King of Han usually pretended to be heroic and mighty, in his opinion, he was just putting on an air, without any pressure.Compared with the grandson in front of him, he is not worse than 01:30!

He also really understood why the emperor would unswervingly make Zhu Gaochi the prince.The grandson alone already has the upper hand, not to mention the prince has the support of civil servants.

This time, Ji Gang said convincingly: "Your Highness, please rest assured, this humble minister will definitely do his best and die."

"There is another thing... I need Jin Yiwei to help me understand the family assets and wealth-making channels of all large commercial families in Daming. Remember, this matter is done in secret!"

Sending Ji Gang out of the Xingqing Palace, Zhu Zhanji thought about the process of meeting him today, and felt that there was nothing wrong with him, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter how complacent he was, he didn't think that a general who could leave a notoriety in history would submit to him wholeheartedly from the very beginning.

If you want to completely subdue Ji Gang and make Ji Gang work for him wholeheartedly, in addition to using the current situation to force him, you need to put enormous pressure on him step by step from the very beginning, so that he not only accepts his words, but also his heart.

"Your Highness, the Crown Princess urged you several times to come over earlier."

"What time is it now?"

"It's a quarter to you."

That is, it was almost five o'clock in the afternoon, but it was still during the New Year, and it was getting dark early, and it was almost dark now.

The palace is closed at Xushi, and the guests who come to the palace will leave at that time, so the guests who come to the palace will have to open the banquet at the latest at Youshi.

Today's guest is the uncle's house that Zhu Zhanji went to in the morning. There are two aunts and a few cousins. It is reasonable that Zhu Zhanji should also attend.

"Bring my coat, I'm going out. Also, prepare all the Chinese medicine I want, I'll make it tonight."

"Your Highness, you are ready."

Zhu Zhanji looked at Li Liang, who had a flattering face, and praised: "That's right, do things well in the future, and Gu won't tease you."

Li Liang remembered the head that was thrown into his arms last time, and his chest suddenly felt tight. He wanted to retch, but he swallowed it quickly, with a sour smile on his face.

Chapter 33 Experience

At four o'clock in the morning on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, Zhu Zhanji had already gotten up and put on a new dress.

Today is the day for the army to leave, and I am afraid that half of the capital city did not sleep peacefully last night.

The princess Zhang also stayed up all night, and personally helped Zhu Zhanji put on a pair of fat jackets, and brought Zhu Zhanji a set of silver armor with mountain characters that Zhu Di specially rewarded Zhu Zhanji to put on.

The armor worn by generals in the Ming Dynasty was made of copper and iron. The shape of the armor plate was mostly the pattern of "mountain". It was precisely made and light to wear.

Zhu Zhanji's set is a collection of the craftsmanship of the Ming Dynasty, and the materials are exquisite, showing the royal style.And durable, more powerful and safer than later generations of body armor.

In addition to the complicated workmanship and high price, this set of armor has almost no disadvantages.

Of course, these are the biggest disadvantages, because the process is complicated and expensive, and it is almost impossible to popularize.

Zhang's body was weak, and he was panting tiredly holding this suit of armor, but he didn't ask Xue Shanggong to help him, and personally helped him tie the straps everywhere.

"Mother, is the child brave?"

Mrs. Zhang didn't know what she thought of, her eyes became moist. "My son is going to fight, remember not to be arrogant, everything is safety first."

Zhu Zhanji said with a smile: "Mother, don't worry. Although the child goes out to fight, most of them stay with the emperor's grandfather in the Chinese army. There is no danger."

Mrs. Zhang's mouth trembled a few times, but she didn't say anything.It's the first time for my son to go out for a long time when he grows up, and he still goes to the battlefield, so there is no possibility that he is not worried.

However, as a princess, she naturally knew that she could not speak of frustration now, so she suppressed all the reluctance and worries in her heart, and prevented her son from worrying about him in turn.

Although this son has been independent since he was a child, he was occupied by the queen when he was a child, and when he grows up, he has more than respect for her, but not enough closeness.But after all, this is the eldest son she has placed high hopes on, and her greatest expectation is still on this son.

The royal family loves the eldest son, and the common people love the youngest son.

This is an unbreakable truth.

Xue Shanggong brought a bowl of dumplings, and Mrs. Zhang personally fed Zhu Zhanji with a spoon, but tears fell down.

Zhu Zhanji ate it in one gulp, and said with a smile: "Mother, don't worry, the child will come back safely."