The first person to leave the list against Xia Yuanji was completely beyond Zhu Gaoxu's expectations.He is Zhao Ping, the Marquis of Yongqing.
After the deaths of the first batch of founding heroes with the highest prestige in the early Ming Dynasty, they soon followed the Jingnan Battle, the Annan Battle, the Battle of Crime Battle, and the Tatars in the north. The frequent wars in the Ming Dynasty made the generals' status high.
Although the system had been changed during the Hongwu period and most military and political yamen no longer allowed military generals to take power, the great generals still had the power to public opinion, and speaking in the court has always been very effective; the participation of military generals in the discussion of politics was not unique to Zhu Gaoxu.
When Zhao Ping was in Yunnan, he had dealt with many chieftains. He was not very good at fighting, but before joining the army, he was a scholar and was said to have taken the exam for the Tongsheng exam.
He said: The emperor clearly understands that the barbarians exploit the people so much, and they are far away from corrupt officials in our dynasty.Now the country of Manobaxie is obedient and respects the court, and has the heart to look after it.If the priest waives the compensation, the monarch and ministers will be grateful and respect the Ming Dynasty. It is not a small profit of 60,000 gold...
Yongqing Hou breathed a big tone!Xia Yuanji interrupted him very rudely.
Xia Yuanji's eyes were wide open, and he stared at Zhao Ping with an incredible look, as if saying: Do you only know how to ask for military expenses and salary? Let's try to get the money by yourself?
Xia Yuanji was a little excited, and turned around and clasped his fists to Zhu Gaoxu and said: The ancients said, "Barriages and beasts are afraid of power but not virtue!"If it weren't for the nearly 30,000 officers and soldiers of the navy in our throne, would the king of Java be so afraid and respectful?Java Island is not a place of royalization. The Marquis of Yongqing used himself to save others, which would only make the court find nothing.
The Minister of Rites Hu Yi stood up and said: I dare not agree with the words of Xiamen Hall.If our dynasty treats all the people from the foreign vassals as beasts, how can we educate them?
If Hu Butang didn't believe what happened to the Nanyang barbarians, he asked the eunuchs Wang Jinghong and Hou Xian.Xia Yuanji said angrily.
Zhu Gaoxu was a little confused for a moment and didn't understand what was going on.
The civil servant fought with the military general, and another civil servant helped the military general speak.
In Zhu Gaoxu's concept, the game of the power field is inevitably formed, just like the reforms of the Song Dynasty divided the two parties into groups, and the political demands of both civil and military sides were contradictory; so the situation in front of them was a bit chaotic.
Ahem.Zhu Gaoxu made a sound.
The several people who were arguing heard this and bowed to the north together.
Zhu Gaoxu didn't want to hear these useless disputes, so he spoke: King Manobaxie killed someone. Although he was accused of a crime and apologized, we still have to ask for money. I turned back to the cabinet and the Dianbao Office and approved the memorial.
Xia Yuanji shouted: The wisest!
Zhu Gaoxu said again: But we practice benevolence, righteousness and kingship, and we cannot go outside and say that the wise ruler and minister treat others as beasts.At that time, Chen Zuyi harmed the countries in Southeast Asia and often exploited and robbed them, and the countries suffered a lot.The Ming Navy defeated the pirates in the South China Sea and offered prisoners to the capital, so that the sea routes were smooth and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.Therefore, our Ming Dynasty collected compensation and taxes for everyone's good, aiming to maintain the maritime military strength and protect the military and civilians of all countries.Dear friends, do you understand what I mean?
The ministers all bowed and said, "I will receive the order."
Just like Zhu Gaoxu's idea, people have multiple standards and use different principles in different occasions. Anyway, they can always justify themselves.
It makes sense clearly, but of course it must be reasonable. It will not seem so rough and terrible and can alleviate the conflict.
His words were deeply rooted in the essence of his uncle Xu Huizu: I am for your own good.
Since Zhu Gaoxu had dealt with his good uncle, he had realized some of the mystery in the clan. Many people always instill a feeling in others, that is, everything is for others' sake, as if everyone is a selfless sage.
Of course, if someone wakes up, he will feel that the world is very hypocritical and cunning; however, at some point, it is still quite confusing.
However, Zhu Gaoxu also felt that the emperor who rose to power through bloody suppression and forceful seizure of power had a more arbitrary prestige.
With one word, he calmed down the endless quarrels and immediately made a big decision, with extremely high efficiency.
The Minister of Rites Hu Yi said again: According to the sage, there were originally two kings in Java (Manobahei State). After their internal strife, the Western King won.But the King of Eastern did not die and fled to the old port of Sanfoqi (now in Malaysia).Because gold mines were discovered in the old port of Sanfoqi, they had been occupied by the Han people at that time. During the Yongle period, the hero Shi Jinqing was appointed as the envoy of Xuanfu of the old port.Shi Jinqing collected a lot of money to protect the Eastern King.
When the King of the Western Republic wrote a letter to pay compensation, there was another memorial, hoping that the court could order Shi Jinqing and return it to the King of the Eastern Republic.I wonder how to answer this?
Zhu Gaoxu said: Since the Western King won, the court recognized him as the king.But the Eastern King cannot return it. If the country of Manobaxie is rude, we will treat him in the name of the Eastern King... Cough, of course, the most important thing is morality. Shi Jinqing first made an agreement with the Eastern King. Isn’t it a hard time to make people treason?You should use the principle of faith and righteousness to convince King Manobache.
Hu Yi bowed and said: I will receive the order.
Zhu Gaoxu looked back and said, "Let's stop here today."
All the civil and military officials gave their gratitude and withdrew from the East Nuan Pavilion one after another.
When the ministers left, Miao Jin looked at Zhu Gaoxu with an incredible look and said softly: Do the emperor have to write down all his words and deeds for the prince to read them?I am worried that the emperor will not be a noble saint in the eyes of future generations!
Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said: Remember it all! So that future generations will be fooled by some civil officials, and they will live in the deep palace and think that the world is in harmony. People are born to seek profit and avoid harm. Most people are seeking profit for themselves intentionally or unintentionally, and they will find any reason for their position. The emperors in the future must understand these things, otherwise they will easily be deceived into nerds; those ministers read the books of sages, but they are not nerds, and they have been struggling for many years.
Miao Jin sighed: The emperor really believes in Xunzi's sayings.
I don't believe it all... He thought for a while, then got up and left the chair and walked straight out. Miao Jin also followed, but Zhu Gaoxu didn't say anything.
Zhu Gaoxu and Miaojin went to Rouyi Hall in the same car, and ordered the eunuchs to summon Chen.Dongnuan Pavilion belongs to the harem, so Zhu Gaoxu went to Rouyi Hall to meet Chen, and thought it was more appropriate.
Soon, Zhu Gaoxu realized that it was a mistake to bring Miaojin to Rouyi Palace.
Chen came and saluted Zhu Gaoxu and Miao Jin. He recognized Miao Jin at once and knew that she was the imperial concubine.Chen has lived in the Hanwang Mansion in Yunnan for a long time, and probably has met Miaojin.
The two women looked at each other from time to time, their eyes very subtle.
Moreover, although Chen was hiding, her eyes could not be covered when she saw Zhu Gaoxu. She was a little dodged, a little distracted, a little resentful, a little shameful, and difficult to describe it all.
Miao Jin and Chen didn't say a few words, but just their eyes revealed a lot of subtle emotions and relationships.
Neither of them said it through, but in the occasional look at each other, they seemed to be speculating on each other's thoughts.
At this point, Zhu Gaoxu had no choice but to bite the bullet and talk about his affairs: Rebel leaders such as Chen Jikuo and Li Li are all ambitious people, and opposing the Ming Dynasty will only cause trouble to Annan. Why are so many people following him?There is also Chen Xianzhen who lives here. Isn’t she a member of the Chen clan? When the Hu family chaoticed the country, but the Ming army helped the Chen family, why didn’t she be grateful?
Chen said: During Yongle, the Ming army conquered Annan Kingdom, and the Chinese and civil and military officials all claimed that the army only wanted to help the Chen family restore the country.But later, the court established the Jiaozhi Administrative Office and annexed Annan Kingdom, which was the situation.
When Zhu Gaoxu heard this, he felt that his previous judgment was generally correct: after the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the people of Annan gradually became aware of independence.
He asked: Do the people of Annan no longer agree with the Ming court?
Chen turned his head slightly, as if he was considering the words. After a while, she said: I asked the emperor, but I couldn't answer this matter in one sentence.I think that those rich and powerful people in Annan Kingdom are both wary of the (Ming Dynasty) court and admire them.
They are unwilling to be controlled by the court, as they will lose their family's power and wealth, and even their lives will be in danger.Therefore, the method that has always won the hearts of the country is to resist the court in the north and attack the barbarians in the south.During the "Advancement of Annan", Chameng Kingdom sent troops to assist the Ming army, but because he was attacked by Annan Kingdom for many years, he held a grudge.
Chen showed a self-deprecating smile. In the past, the monarchs and ministers of Annan called themselves "Chinese", called the Han people "Huaxia", and learned all the rhetorics of benevolence, righteousness, and kingly ways of the Ming Dynasty. As long as the Han people are in trouble, Annan will learn everything; he also called Zhenla, Chameng, and various tribes as barbarians, and the Annan army attacked them in the name of the royal army.
Zhu Gaoxu thought to himself: It turns out that everyone does the same thing, and it feels quite superior.
But he asked in confusion: The Queen’s intention, the Annan people do not think they are vassal states of the Ming Dynasty, but claim to be the justice of the world?
Chen said: The emperor should know that King Annan was vain to the Ming Dynasty, but he was the emperor in his country.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said: Chen Jikuo also became emperor, and he also took the national name "Da Yue".
He pondered and thought to himself that the place where Chinese civilization was learned was not only Annan, but also the emperor.
Such a situation may increase the cultural influence of the Ming Dynasty, but it should not allow more places to identify with the Ming Dynasty; except for the name of diplomatic relations, Japan and Annan actually do not believe that they are under the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty.
Only North Korea and Ryukyu are exceptions.
The King of Korea did not proclaim himself emperor, and the king's ritual system was in accordance with the specifications of the Prince of the Ming Dynasty; the three kings of Ryukyu (Shanbei, Zhongshan, and Shannan) were not proclaimer of emperors, and they considered themselves vassals of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Gaoxu said to Chen: The queen must teach Chen Zhengyuan that joining the vassal state of the Ming Dynasty was not a bad thing.Not only can it share the majesty of the Ming Dynasty, but its interference can also ensure that the Chen royal family is not threatened by strong ministers.
Chen said softly: I hope the emperor will restore the country, and I will be grateful and repay you without any worries.
After the deaths of the first batch of founding heroes with the highest prestige in the early Ming Dynasty, they soon followed the Jingnan Battle, the Annan Battle, the Battle of Crime Battle, and the Tatars in the north. The frequent wars in the Ming Dynasty made the generals' status high.
Although the system had been changed during the Hongwu period and most military and political yamen no longer allowed military generals to take power, the great generals still had the power to public opinion, and speaking in the court has always been very effective; the participation of military generals in the discussion of politics was not unique to Zhu Gaoxu.
When Zhao Ping was in Yunnan, he had dealt with many chieftains. He was not very good at fighting, but before joining the army, he was a scholar and was said to have taken the exam for the Tongsheng exam.
He said: The emperor clearly understands that the barbarians exploit the people so much, and they are far away from corrupt officials in our dynasty.Now the country of Manobaxie is obedient and respects the court, and has the heart to look after it.If the priest waives the compensation, the monarch and ministers will be grateful and respect the Ming Dynasty. It is not a small profit of 60,000 gold...
Yongqing Hou breathed a big tone!Xia Yuanji interrupted him very rudely.
Xia Yuanji's eyes were wide open, and he stared at Zhao Ping with an incredible look, as if saying: Do you only know how to ask for military expenses and salary? Let's try to get the money by yourself?
Xia Yuanji was a little excited, and turned around and clasped his fists to Zhu Gaoxu and said: The ancients said, "Barriages and beasts are afraid of power but not virtue!"If it weren't for the nearly 30,000 officers and soldiers of the navy in our throne, would the king of Java be so afraid and respectful?Java Island is not a place of royalization. The Marquis of Yongqing used himself to save others, which would only make the court find nothing.
The Minister of Rites Hu Yi stood up and said: I dare not agree with the words of Xiamen Hall.If our dynasty treats all the people from the foreign vassals as beasts, how can we educate them?
If Hu Butang didn't believe what happened to the Nanyang barbarians, he asked the eunuchs Wang Jinghong and Hou Xian.Xia Yuanji said angrily.
Zhu Gaoxu was a little confused for a moment and didn't understand what was going on.
The civil servant fought with the military general, and another civil servant helped the military general speak.
In Zhu Gaoxu's concept, the game of the power field is inevitably formed, just like the reforms of the Song Dynasty divided the two parties into groups, and the political demands of both civil and military sides were contradictory; so the situation in front of them was a bit chaotic.
Ahem.Zhu Gaoxu made a sound.
The several people who were arguing heard this and bowed to the north together.
Zhu Gaoxu didn't want to hear these useless disputes, so he spoke: King Manobaxie killed someone. Although he was accused of a crime and apologized, we still have to ask for money. I turned back to the cabinet and the Dianbao Office and approved the memorial.
Xia Yuanji shouted: The wisest!
Zhu Gaoxu said again: But we practice benevolence, righteousness and kingship, and we cannot go outside and say that the wise ruler and minister treat others as beasts.At that time, Chen Zuyi harmed the countries in Southeast Asia and often exploited and robbed them, and the countries suffered a lot.The Ming Navy defeated the pirates in the South China Sea and offered prisoners to the capital, so that the sea routes were smooth and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.Therefore, our Ming Dynasty collected compensation and taxes for everyone's good, aiming to maintain the maritime military strength and protect the military and civilians of all countries.Dear friends, do you understand what I mean?
The ministers all bowed and said, "I will receive the order."
Just like Zhu Gaoxu's idea, people have multiple standards and use different principles in different occasions. Anyway, they can always justify themselves.
It makes sense clearly, but of course it must be reasonable. It will not seem so rough and terrible and can alleviate the conflict.
His words were deeply rooted in the essence of his uncle Xu Huizu: I am for your own good.
Since Zhu Gaoxu had dealt with his good uncle, he had realized some of the mystery in the clan. Many people always instill a feeling in others, that is, everything is for others' sake, as if everyone is a selfless sage.
Of course, if someone wakes up, he will feel that the world is very hypocritical and cunning; however, at some point, it is still quite confusing.
However, Zhu Gaoxu also felt that the emperor who rose to power through bloody suppression and forceful seizure of power had a more arbitrary prestige.
With one word, he calmed down the endless quarrels and immediately made a big decision, with extremely high efficiency.
The Minister of Rites Hu Yi said again: According to the sage, there were originally two kings in Java (Manobahei State). After their internal strife, the Western King won.But the King of Eastern did not die and fled to the old port of Sanfoqi (now in Malaysia).Because gold mines were discovered in the old port of Sanfoqi, they had been occupied by the Han people at that time. During the Yongle period, the hero Shi Jinqing was appointed as the envoy of Xuanfu of the old port.Shi Jinqing collected a lot of money to protect the Eastern King.
When the King of the Western Republic wrote a letter to pay compensation, there was another memorial, hoping that the court could order Shi Jinqing and return it to the King of the Eastern Republic.I wonder how to answer this?
Zhu Gaoxu said: Since the Western King won, the court recognized him as the king.But the Eastern King cannot return it. If the country of Manobaxie is rude, we will treat him in the name of the Eastern King... Cough, of course, the most important thing is morality. Shi Jinqing first made an agreement with the Eastern King. Isn’t it a hard time to make people treason?You should use the principle of faith and righteousness to convince King Manobache.
Hu Yi bowed and said: I will receive the order.
Zhu Gaoxu looked back and said, "Let's stop here today."
All the civil and military officials gave their gratitude and withdrew from the East Nuan Pavilion one after another.
When the ministers left, Miao Jin looked at Zhu Gaoxu with an incredible look and said softly: Do the emperor have to write down all his words and deeds for the prince to read them?I am worried that the emperor will not be a noble saint in the eyes of future generations!
Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said: Remember it all! So that future generations will be fooled by some civil officials, and they will live in the deep palace and think that the world is in harmony. People are born to seek profit and avoid harm. Most people are seeking profit for themselves intentionally or unintentionally, and they will find any reason for their position. The emperors in the future must understand these things, otherwise they will easily be deceived into nerds; those ministers read the books of sages, but they are not nerds, and they have been struggling for many years.
Miao Jin sighed: The emperor really believes in Xunzi's sayings.
I don't believe it all... He thought for a while, then got up and left the chair and walked straight out. Miao Jin also followed, but Zhu Gaoxu didn't say anything.
Zhu Gaoxu and Miaojin went to Rouyi Hall in the same car, and ordered the eunuchs to summon Chen.Dongnuan Pavilion belongs to the harem, so Zhu Gaoxu went to Rouyi Hall to meet Chen, and thought it was more appropriate.
Soon, Zhu Gaoxu realized that it was a mistake to bring Miaojin to Rouyi Palace.
Chen came and saluted Zhu Gaoxu and Miao Jin. He recognized Miao Jin at once and knew that she was the imperial concubine.Chen has lived in the Hanwang Mansion in Yunnan for a long time, and probably has met Miaojin.
The two women looked at each other from time to time, their eyes very subtle.
Moreover, although Chen was hiding, her eyes could not be covered when she saw Zhu Gaoxu. She was a little dodged, a little distracted, a little resentful, a little shameful, and difficult to describe it all.
Miao Jin and Chen didn't say a few words, but just their eyes revealed a lot of subtle emotions and relationships.
Neither of them said it through, but in the occasional look at each other, they seemed to be speculating on each other's thoughts.
At this point, Zhu Gaoxu had no choice but to bite the bullet and talk about his affairs: Rebel leaders such as Chen Jikuo and Li Li are all ambitious people, and opposing the Ming Dynasty will only cause trouble to Annan. Why are so many people following him?There is also Chen Xianzhen who lives here. Isn’t she a member of the Chen clan? When the Hu family chaoticed the country, but the Ming army helped the Chen family, why didn’t she be grateful?
Chen said: During Yongle, the Ming army conquered Annan Kingdom, and the Chinese and civil and military officials all claimed that the army only wanted to help the Chen family restore the country.But later, the court established the Jiaozhi Administrative Office and annexed Annan Kingdom, which was the situation.
When Zhu Gaoxu heard this, he felt that his previous judgment was generally correct: after the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the people of Annan gradually became aware of independence.
He asked: Do the people of Annan no longer agree with the Ming court?
Chen turned his head slightly, as if he was considering the words. After a while, she said: I asked the emperor, but I couldn't answer this matter in one sentence.I think that those rich and powerful people in Annan Kingdom are both wary of the (Ming Dynasty) court and admire them.
They are unwilling to be controlled by the court, as they will lose their family's power and wealth, and even their lives will be in danger.Therefore, the method that has always won the hearts of the country is to resist the court in the north and attack the barbarians in the south.During the "Advancement of Annan", Chameng Kingdom sent troops to assist the Ming army, but because he was attacked by Annan Kingdom for many years, he held a grudge.
Chen showed a self-deprecating smile. In the past, the monarchs and ministers of Annan called themselves "Chinese", called the Han people "Huaxia", and learned all the rhetorics of benevolence, righteousness, and kingly ways of the Ming Dynasty. As long as the Han people are in trouble, Annan will learn everything; he also called Zhenla, Chameng, and various tribes as barbarians, and the Annan army attacked them in the name of the royal army.
Zhu Gaoxu thought to himself: It turns out that everyone does the same thing, and it feels quite superior.
But he asked in confusion: The Queen’s intention, the Annan people do not think they are vassal states of the Ming Dynasty, but claim to be the justice of the world?
Chen said: The emperor should know that King Annan was vain to the Ming Dynasty, but he was the emperor in his country.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said: Chen Jikuo also became emperor, and he also took the national name "Da Yue".
He pondered and thought to himself that the place where Chinese civilization was learned was not only Annan, but also the emperor.
Such a situation may increase the cultural influence of the Ming Dynasty, but it should not allow more places to identify with the Ming Dynasty; except for the name of diplomatic relations, Japan and Annan actually do not believe that they are under the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty.
Only North Korea and Ryukyu are exceptions.
The King of Korea did not proclaim himself emperor, and the king's ritual system was in accordance with the specifications of the Prince of the Ming Dynasty; the three kings of Ryukyu (Shanbei, Zhongshan, and Shannan) were not proclaimer of emperors, and they considered themselves vassals of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Gaoxu said to Chen: The queen must teach Chen Zhengyuan that joining the vassal state of the Ming Dynasty was not a bad thing.Not only can it share the majesty of the Ming Dynasty, but its interference can also ensure that the Chen royal family is not threatened by strong ministers.
Chen said softly: I hope the emperor will restore the country, and I will be grateful and repay you without any worries.