Domineering Daming

Shen Yongmao's eyes changed slightly, he was really afraid that Lin Danhan would show up again, and he said enthusiastically, "That's natural, but the emperor has already entrusted the matter to me, let's go into the back hall and discuss it later."

Nicklu worried in his heart that the Ming Dynasty would support other tribes at the same time. Seeing Shen Yongmao's unhurried expression, he frowned even tighter, and said in a deep voice, "Shangshu Shen, there are still many things that I need to do in our country. If Your country has no sincerity, and Daming is not the only one we can form an alliance with!"

Shen Yongmao was convinced right away that this old boy was bluffing him, besides Daming, who else in the grassland has the ability to support Chahar?

A thought came to Shen Yongmao's mind, Chahar couldn't be chosen, but Daming had plenty of options, and the Chahar tribe was not the only one near the Great Wall, so he couldn't help thinking deeply.

Nicklu looked at Shen Yongmao's expression, and the bad premonition in his heart seemed to come true, and his tone became more decisive: "Shen Shangshu, I am willing to surrender to the Ming Dynasty. This is the greatest sincerity! The Great Khan of Mongolia is the best ally in the world, and I hope your country can understand the importance of our covenant! This is irreplaceable!"

Shen Yongmao was still speculating about the possibility in his heart, and after listening to what Nicklu said, he said calmly: "Of course, the national teacher, why don't you tell me which conditions Lin Danhan is not satisfied with?"

Nicklu was just trying to test Shen Yongmao, wanting to find out the fundamental thoughts of the Qing Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty. Seeing Shen Yongmao's questioning, he said as usual: "I am sweating profusely, hoping to increase food and reward silver. The importance of the covenant!"

Shen Yongmao secretly laughed in his heart, that number was indeed very low, but Chahar couldn't become a fat man, he continued to put on a show: "I can ask the emperor for more for King Shunping, but if the terms of the kingship are revised, it will Take more time."

Nicolu was naturally unwilling and unable to wait, his face changed for a while, and he said: "Then if I agree now, will the Ming Dynasty be able to fulfill the covenant immediately?"

Shen Yongmao didn't make things difficult for Nicklu this time, and nodded, "Of course."

"it is good!"

Suppressing the depression in his heart, Nick Lu said in a deep voice, "On behalf of us, I accept the covenant with Daming!"

The so-called "covenant" and "clause of kingship" are just different names of the two parties, and the two parties also know each other well that this transaction is not strictly binding, and if either party wants to tear it up, it can do so at any time.

Of course, the initiative is in the hands of the strong!

Now that Niklu agreed, he naturally had to formulate a formal document for the Emperor Ming and King Shunping to sign, and declare it to the world.

Another full hour later, Nikolo left the military department with a sigh of relief, and not long after, Shen Yongmao also entered the palace with the playbook.

What he went to was not Jingyang Palace, but Wenzhao Pavilion.

In Zhu Youjian's class, after Shen Yongmao handed over the memorial and explained it in detail, Zhu Youjian's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and he didn't say a word.

He does not agree to give Mongolia "reward silver", and he does not agree to take a barbarian woman as a side concubine!

First of all, he felt that "rewarding silver" to Mongolia was equivalent to giving tribute to the Xiongnu in the Han Dynasty, and giving gold coins in the Song Dynasty, which would damage the prestige of tomorrow!Second, there are so many disasters today, so much money and food are used in various places. Why did you give these money to Mongolia?

But he knew very well who was the leader of this matter, even if he couldn't understand it, he couldn't hinder him, so he said in a deep voice, "Well, this king knows."

Shen Yongmao was taken aback, "This king knows", what does this sentence mean?

He glanced at Zhu Youjian thoughtfully, raised his hand and said, "Yes, I will retire."

In the imperial study room, Xu Dahua, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, was reporting to Zhu Xu with a solemn expression.

"Your Majesty, according to Qin Tianjian's forecast, within the next ten days, there will be heavy rain near the capital. This heavy rain may be far more than before, and there is a danger of flooding." Xu Dahua raised his hands, his face full of worry.

Xu Dahua is the backbone of the post-eunuch era, but now he is also cutting off Wei Zhongxian intentionally or unintentionally.In the past, Wei Zhongxian could rely on Wei Zhongxian to take the position, but now if he wants to keep it, or even go further, it depends on the emperor in front of him.

Zhu Xu looked at Xu Dahua's memorabilia, the content was detailed and well-founded, and he even bluntly said that not only the Yellow River, but also the Yangtze River may also rise sharply, causing the danger of flooding.

Zhu Xu was satisfied with Xu Dahua's work for more than a year. At least road construction and river digging exceeded his expectations. With a rather appreciative tone, he smiled and said: "Well, Xu Shangshu has done a good job, so plan ahead , it is your duty, tell me what are the countermeasures?"

Xu Dahua did not get overjoyed because of Zhu Xu's praise, and said more calmly: "Your Majesty, since the reign of Yongle, our dynasty has been dredging the Grand Canal, and the Yangtze River and the Yellow River have been slack, but since the second year of Chongzhen, we have also been dredging. Dredging was stopped, and many tributaries were even excavated, and many obstacles between rivers were opened up. These will help divert the flow. In addition, the minister has ordered three members of the Ministry of Industry, Wailang, to investigate in person, and has also strictly ordered the Yanhe county government to closely observe. Eliminate disasters, build dams..."

Zhu Xu listened to it from time to time. Road construction and dredging of rivers are all basic projects, which are accompanied by many ideas of Zhu Xu, such as facilitating exchanges between different places, commercial development, and fighting drought. The huge project period is also the same. A silent redistribution of wealth.

Chapter 439

Seeing Zhu Xu nodding, Xu Dahua was encouraged and continued to eloquently, "Your Majesty, in addition to dredging the river, various places are also clearing up the silt of the Great Lake, building reservoirs, and mitigating the disaster. In addition, the Ministry of Industry has arrived this year. In the following year, it is planned to build three official roads. One starts from the capital, enough for ten horse-drawn carriages to run in parallel, and passes along the coast until Yunnan. The second one starts from the capital, passes through Henan, and branches to Huguang, Jiangxi, Huguang passes through Guizhou, and then to Henan. From Jiangxi to Guangdong, into Guangxi, and then to Yunnan. The third line runs from the capital, through Shanxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and then to Yunnan, so as to run through the whole country. Once the three official roads are completed, the time to go to the capital will be greatly shortened. reduce……"

While Xu Dahua was talking, Liu Shimin had already spread out the map of Daming in front of Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu looked at it seriously and nodded slightly, which connected the whole Daming together.

Seeing Zhu Xu nodding, Xu Dahua hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, there are no problems in other places. When the two provinces of Shaanxi and Sichuan are discussing...all my colleagues are worried."

Zhu Xu also frowned, these two places are places where civil disturbances are everywhere, there are endless wars, and the area is huge, not to mention that there will be civil disturbances, but the fact that tens of thousands of people gather together will make Da Ming feel uneasy .

He tapped his fingers lightly on the map, looking thoughtful.

It is necessary for Shaanxi to build roads, but in Shaanxi where disasters are severe and rumors are flying everywhere, shaking large-scale people to build roads is of course conducive to disaster relief and control, but without the care of the army, it is easy to cause chaos.

Zhu Xu thought for a while, and said: "Shaanxi, Sichuan can be temporarily released. I will order the local area to find a way to build according to the requirements of the Ministry of Industry. The Ministry of Industry will not take care of it for the time being. Other places will start first. In addition, tell me about shipbuilding. things."

Xu Dahua responded, raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, in the Royal Political Academy, there is a ship department, which is responsible for researching warships. There is also a special research shipyard in Tianjin Wei. Brass is very effective, strong and corrosion-resistant. Ordinary firearms are impenetrable. The hull is twice the size of Zheng He’s westbound ship in the Yongle period. According to the new measurement, the tonnage exceeds [-], and it is equipped with a hundred cannons. It can walk on the sea like walking on the ground. The Langji people are nothing to be afraid of!"

Judging from the information Xiong Wencan collected, the relationship between the red-haired man and the Frangji man is becoming increasingly tense, and naval battles occur from time to time, but there has been no decisive battle, and they are deliberately avoiding it, as if they are planning something.

Zhu Xu knows that there is not much time left for Daming. If the red-haired man, that is, the Dutch, becomes a sea coachman in the South China Sea or the Pacific Ocean, it will be a big threat to Daming's maritime trade, especially since the Daming navy is unable to go far. when.

"be quick!"

Zhu Xu looked solemn, and said: "The speed of construction must be fast, the speed of launching must be fast, and the formation of combat power must be fast! The red-haired men in the southern sea are about to move, and I must have enough sailors to destroy them before they attack my Daming! "

Xu Dahua knew that this was a responsibility, and even more trust, he had a serious face, and became more calm, and said: "Don't worry, your majesty, this matter is personally supervised by the minister, and you will definitely live up to your majesty's expectations!"

Zhu Xu felt relieved about this point, even though Xu Dahua had selfish intentions, he was not as upright as Donglin or Qingliu, but when it came to doing things, a hundred Qingliu could not match him.

There is no party dispute, no rivalry, and endless dragging.

"Okay, if you need money or people, just tell me, if there is someone you can't invite, I will come forward to invite them!" Zhu Xu said.

The civil servants and military generals in Ming Dynasty all have "personality". If one is not good, he will resign from office, and even "not be an official for life".

Xu Dahua realized the importance of the emperor more and more, and said: "Yes! I have already invited Li Zhizao, and Master Xu Guangqi also participated. There is a special research institute at the Royal Political Council. I believe it will not be long before the new warship can be launched!"

Li Zhizao and Xu Guangqi are people who have had a lot of contact with Western missionaries. They also know a lot of Western languages ​​and have translated many books. They are also specialized talents.

Zhu Xu smiled and said: "Well, you did a good job. By the way, I heard that you are going to move to a new house. When the time comes, I will write you a plaque."

This is the great grace of the emperor, so far I have never heard of any minister who has received the emperor's personal plaque, hurriedly raised his hand and said: "I thank the emperor for his great love, I dare not do it!"

Zhu Xu smiled. The reason why he dared to write was because his handwriting had become quite famous in the past few years, and he could be regarded as someone who could be seen under the "running brush" of the supervisor of ceremonies.

"Your Majesty, Shen Shangshu is asking to see you." An inner eunuch turned around and stood outside the door and said.

Upon hearing this, Xu Dahua said, "Your servant will leave."

Zhu Xu shook his head, and then Xu Dahua and Shen Yongmao walked in, Shen Yongmao was about to raise his hand, but Zhu Xu waved his hand, and said with a smile: "Excuse me, did Chahar hear back?"

Shen Yongmao raised his hand and said with a smile: "Yes. Your Majesty, Lin Danhan has fully agreed to the terms of the Ministry of War."

Zhu Xu was not surprised, and said: "Well, then come as promised. Remember, the support for Chahar must be moderate, or even weaker, and they must be hungry, so that the grassland can't stop."

Shen Yongmao said clearly, "Yes, I will strictly control it. Another thing is the Tiger Wolf Guard. I wonder who the emperor wants to be in charge?"