Domineering Daming

Under the eaves of the Fish and Algae Palace, Zhu Xu was cooking a small hot pot, drinking a small wine, and admiring the snow.

Sitting opposite Zhu Xu was Cao Wenzhao, with a hearty smile on his face.

Between the two was Li Jieyu, fiddling with the hot pot with chopsticks while heating the wine.

After Li Jieyu scooped up a bowl of wine for Cao Wenzhao, Cao Wenzhao quickly smiled and said, "Thank you, Madam."

Li Jieyu chuckled, and poured another small cup for Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu picked up the wine glass, looked at the snowflakes outside, and said with a smile: "I have to go to the cabinet later, I can't drink too much, you can do whatever you want."

Cao Wenzhao didn't meet Zhu Xu, took a big sip from the bowl, and said, "Your Highness... Your Majesty, it's better to take a big sip of wine, especially strong wine. It's comfortable to drink, and it's even more refreshing in winter..."

Zhu Xu looked at him and laughed, and said: "You also know that I also had the dream of being a general in the army, eating meat and drinking in big bowls, but unfortunately, I don't have the ability to lead the army, let alone win the battle .”

Cao Wenzhao chuckled, and said: "Who is that, Han Xin said, right? He said Han Gaozu would lead the generals, and the emperor is also like this, even more powerful..."

Zhu Xu took a sip of his wine, shook his head, and said, "The Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty experienced the battlefield. I am far behind the one who built the Great Han Dynasty. By the way, tell me about what you have seen and heard in the South China Sea."

Cao Wenzhao put down the wine bowl he had just picked up, pondered for a while, and said with a solemn expression: "Your Majesty, the size of the South China Sea is beyond imagination, Luzon, and the old port are also extremely vast. There are so many places, their strength should not be underestimated, the last big defeat, there must be another day!"

Zhu Xu nodded slightly. Cao Wenzhao had some discernment, better than those adults in the capital who were watching the sky from a well.

Cao Wenzhao looked at Zhu Xu, and said, "The people of Western Yi are also divided into multiple groups. The red-haired people are divided into two groups, one is translated as Scotland, the other is called Netherlands, and there are big and small Frangipani. According to the translator, they are all thousands of miles away, and they believe in a god called "God". Everywhere they go, they must force the local people to worship, otherwise they will kill and slaughter. Killing too much, without any enlightenment, will definitely be a disaster for me in the future."

Zhu Xu said "hmm", picked up the wine glass, and took a sip.

Today's Europe is not as clear-cut as the later generations, and it is quite complicated. Many countries and nations have not yet fully developed, and they are still struggling under the shadow of the Holy Roman Empire. distant.

"Currently, the Big Frang robot is the strongest."

Cao Wenzhao looked serious, did not touch the wine bowl again, and said: "In the far west, it is invincible and huge. In addition, the Netherlands is rising, occupying thousands of times the territory outside the country, and owning thousands of ships. Ships, traveling around the world, maritime trade, robbers, murder and robbery, rape and robbery, almost all kinds of crimes, for this reason, they harvest more than tens of millions of silver every year, which is hundreds of times the treasury income for their country, which is quite amazing... "

Chapter 898 Liaodong Policy

The Dutch are now on the rise and have not yet defeated the Spaniards. When they dominate the sea and become "sea coachmen", their profits will be even more astonishing!

Li Jieyu sat between the two of them, cooking the hot pot quietly, as if he didn't hear anything.

Cao Wenzhao looked at Zhu Xu, and continued: "They don't produce much locally, they are all plundered from various places, and they are monopolized everywhere. Among them, spices and opium are the most profitable, and the annual profit is millions of taels of gold. Pepper, cotton, some iron products, my Daming's silk, pottery, porcelain, etc. are all profiteering. Now these are all controlled by my Daming. There are many gold mines and silver mines, and the officials have ordered people to block them, waiting for the emperor's order..."

Zhu Xu nodded lightly, took another sip from his wine glass, looked at Cao Wenzhao and said with a smile: "Your worries are not unreasonable, but looking at all kinds of information, the Xiyi people are still fighting among themselves and cannot break free. They also don’t have the ability to send heavy troops to fight along the coast of our Ming Dynasty. Even if they do, the war will not last long if we are thousands of miles away from the mainland. Our Ming Dynasty is already invincible, and within the foreseeable 50 to [-] years, there is no need to worry about this. "

When Cao Wenzhao heard it, he laughed and said, "The emperor's holy light shines alone, so what he said must be right."

Zhu Xu pointed at him, and said: "I said before that I don't need the Great Wall in Ming Dynasty, both on land and at sea. My businessmen and navy in Ming Dynasty must actively explore overseas and learn more about this world. , sitting in a well and looking at the sky is suicidal..."

Cao Wenzhao followed Zhu Xu the longest and knew the most, listening with a "yes yes".

"I have already handed over the matter of maritime trade to Bumbutai, and I will restrain the cabinet."

Holding the wine glass, Zhu Xu said unhurriedly: "Since there are so many good things in hand, it is natural to make good use of them and sell them at a good price. My Daming is short of food now, and these Xiyi can get anything as long as they give them money. If you get me a few million stones every year, I can breathe a sigh of relief."

Cao Wenzhao restrained his smile when he heard the words, and then said: "I still feel that the emperor is a bit filtered. My Ming Dynasty is in the middle of the world, and Wuhua Tianbao. Although there are some disasters, it will not affect too much. It is nothing more than a few years of suffering. Days, it doesn't matter..."

Zhu Xu laughed, holding the wine glass in silence.

Historically, this year is 1633 A.D. The "Little Glacier" has only just begun to become truly powerful, and it will take another ten years to count as the past. Ten years is enough to use up the foundation of Ming Dynasty.Europe is already ahead of Daming in many aspects, and it will be even more difficult to catch up in ten years. Zhu Xu wants to keep Daming's vitality as much as possible, and compete with Europeans in all aspects in the future!

To put it mildly, it is about world hegemony and the struggle for leadership. To put it more seriously, it is about whether the status of the Han nation is first or third in the world, or even life and death!

Daming can't go back to the way it was, and even allows it to be closed to the outside world!

After a while, Li Jieyu looked at Zhu Xu and said softly, "Your Majesty, the wine is cold."

Zhu Xu was slightly stunned, and immediately looked at Cao Wenzhao and said, "You don't have to be restrained here, you can drink as much as you want, after writing the memorial, send it to the cabinet, and I will ask Cao Huachun to print dozens more copies, and give it to the adults in the capital. Open your eyes."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty, that minister will not be polite." Cao Wenzhao chuckled, picked up the bowl as he spoke, and emptied it.

Li Jieyu added a glass of wine to Zhu Xu, and handed a spoon to Cao Wenzhao, "Master Cao, if you want to drink, you can fill it yourself."

Cao Wenzhao was quite polite to Li Jieyu, and quickly said: "Yes, please trouble your mother."

Li Jieyu smiled slightly, looked at Zhu Xu and said, "Your Majesty, Ciye, Shuxian is probably awake, I'm going to take a look."

Zhu Xu nodded, and after Li Jieyu had left, he looked at Cao Wenzhao and said, "How is the 'military reform' going?"

Cao Wenzhao drank his wine, wiped his mouth, and said: "It is basically completed, roughly according to the emperor's intention, but Mr. Sun Ge and others added a lot of checks and balances, so as not to let someone sit on the throne and threaten the safety of the country. The other is to command There are still some disputes."

Zhu Xu glanced at him with a smile, and said, "Didn't you be bought by Mr. Sun Ge to find out my words?"

Cao Wenzhao laughed immediately, and said, "Sun Ge always has to make an offer if he wants to buy me."

Zhu Xu also laughed. Indeed, it is possible for the entire Ming Dynasty to bribe anyone, but only Cao Wenzhao is impossible. What price is there?

After drinking another cup, Zhu Xu thought about it and said, "You can discuss it again. The leader is free first. You must consider all the details carefully. Don't rush to make a decision. Wait until the generals from all over the country enter the capital, and then carefully deduce it. Soldiers, the most important weapon of the country, should not be taken lightly."

Cao Wenzhao, Sun Chengzong and others also thought so, but the premise was to get Zhu Xu's approval before continuing to discuss with the generals from all over the country.

Zhu Xu and Cao Wenzhao sat opposite each other, drinking wine, admiring the snow, talking about things inside and outside the palace, inside and outside the capital, and inside and outside the Ming Dynasty. The topics were quite extensive.

It wasn't until Zhu Xu was a little drunk that Cao Huachun came over and said, "Your Majesty, it's almost time."

Zhu Xu glanced at the sky, and said to Cao Wenzhao: "Today Zhou Yingqiu leaves Beijing, and Zhao Han enters Beijing. I have to see him off and pick him up."

Cao Wenzhao got up quickly and said, "Yes, that emperor, do you want me to go with you..."

Zhu Xu smiled and waved his hands, stood up and said: "Although I can't drink, it's okay. I can't drink anymore recently. Let's find a few meetings and let's have a good drink."

Cao Wenzhao smiled and said: "I will listen to the emperor for everything. By the way, our kid is almost ten years old. When, I want to let him run errands for the emperor. Although he is a bit stupid, he is stronger than his peers." , can be manipulated at will, beaten and scolded at will..."

Zhu Xu moved slightly in his heart, pointed at him, and said: "You are really a roundworm in my stomach. Last night I was thinking about forming an infantry army, so you came here. How about it, you take the time to find the British princess. , Ding Guogong, court generals, general soldiers, governors, and children between the ages of eight and 14. The specific lists are all registered, and we will discuss it in detail next year to see how it works. These are the pillars of my Ming Dynasty in the future. You can't be negligent, you must cultivate carefully..."

Cao Wenzhao originally wanted to pave the way for his son, but he did not expect to attract such a big game of chess from Zhu Xu. After a pause, he said with high spirits: "Yes, I will do it now!"

"Go." Zhu Xu took the cloak and looked at Daxue again. Zhou Yingqiu might not be able to travel this far.

Cao Wenzhao went out of the palace first, made some plans, and then started running around.

Zhu Xu went out from the Donghua Gate, sat in the carriage, and talked with Zhou Yingqiu as they walked.

"The situation in Liaodong is complicated. Not only are various ethnic groups living together, but also the Mongolian tribes have not completely surrendered. Chahar is also harboring evil intentions and keeping a low profile. These are direct threats. There are as many as 600 million immigrants from various places in the pass. It is also very complicated. Once there is Chaos is bound to be a major event, and it will have an extremely adverse impact on the important matter of the court, immigration. You must be cautious! If you go here, I will not ask too much. If you go through three years safely, I will remember you Great job!"

Zhu Xu staggered and spoke slowly.

Zhou Yingqiu bowed slightly and listened quietly.

"I have seen Sun Chuanting's plan. It is quite meticulous and there are basically no mistakes or omissions. If you make a major move, you must sort out a detailed plan and implement it after the cabinet approves it. You must not go it alone. Treat Liaodong's original officials. You have to move carefully, so as not to cause a backlash, in short, I will never allow you to see the infighting in the past..."