Prince of Chaos

Wa's surrender marked the official end of the Eastern Front.

To be honest, when Zhu Changluo knew that Wa was going to surrender, he was really disappointed. Originally, he wanted to persist for another two years.

As a result, Wa country couldn't hold on anymore.

The people's sentiments in Japan are turbulent, and they are already on the verge of erupting. If measures are not taken in time, those daimyos who are fighting in the Korean battlefield are likely to suffer backlash.

So, at this time, Tokugawa Ieyasu appeared.

Tokugawa Ieyasu stood up in the Wa country, severely reprimanded Toyotomi Hideyoshi for his madness, and instilled in the people of the Wa country that life is so miserable now because of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's own selfish desires.

In this way, Tokugawa Ieyasu's righteous words soon won the support of most middle and lower class samurai in Wa Kingdom.Tokugawa Ieyasu also took advantage of this morale and went all out to fight while pulling, intimidating and attracting the daimyos who were still loyal to the Toyotomi clan, as well as those daimyos who had long harbored different intentions.

Convicted the deceased Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and at the same time uprooted the Toyotomi family and replaced it as the Taiko of Kyoto, Japan.

As the new Taiko, Tokugawa Ieyasu's most important task is to conform to the people's hearts and end this protracted war of aggression against Korea that consumed countless young people from the Wa country.

After Zhu Changluo saw the result, he also knew that this battle could not continue.

So, while fighting, they sent special envoys to discuss the truce with the Japanese country.

In the end, under the absolute pressure of Ming Dynasty, after the Zhili navy of Ming Dynasty carried out several rounds of long-distance bombardment on the main island of Japan, Tokugawa Ieyasu could only humiliately agree to the terms of peace talks with Ming Dynasty.

Of course, Zhu Changluo would not let Tokugawa Ieyasu suffer.

As a good friend of Daming, Zhu Changluo also gave Tokugawa Ieyasu considerable support, enabling him to sit firmly in the position of the Wa Kingdom Taige.

Of course, as a reward, Tokugawa Ieyasu will donate Tone County in the name of the king of Wa, and sign the "Seoul Treaty" to pay war reparations to Ming Dynasty.

When these news reached the Ming capital, the entire capital was in a state of boiling.

Especially the honorable and wealthy families who lent boats to the Zhili Navy at the beginning, they were even more excited!
Because Zhu Changluo did not treat them badly.

Zhu Changluo promised them a 30-year mining right in Tone County, Japan!

The situation in Tone County has long been known to these distinguished and wealthy households.

They know that there is a huge silver mine in Tone County - Iwami Silver Mine!
According to the information they have learned, the Iwami Silver Mine has been continuously producing silver since it was discovered. Over the years, the Iwami Silver Mine has produced hundreds of millions of silver!
Such a frightening mountain of silver has already made the group of nobles in the capital of the Ming Dynasty very hungry.

After Xiao Ruxun was ordered to manage the shipyard in Tianjin, they made selfless dedication and efforts, hoping that the Tianjin Shipyard can go online as soon as possible to build ocean-going giant ships!

Therefore, when the Wa country wanted to withdraw its troops in North Korea, these noble and powerful families immediately refused to agree.

This battle is only halfway through, how can we not fight it?

Therefore, the nobles headed by Zhang Weixian and Xu Xigao began to impassionedly go to Shu, requesting to attack the main island of the Wa Kingdom and punish the disobedient officials of the Wa Kingdom.

Under such a high spirit of asking for war, Zhu Changluo naturally couldn't ignore the righteousness of the nobles to serve the country generously, so he ordered Xing Jie to send troops to prevent the Japanese pirates from retreating. all ships.

In this way, the hundreds of thousands of Japanese soldiers trapped in North Korea could not retreat to the island, and finally, they could also beg for surrender, begging Ming to let them go.

However, a war is a war. If a war is fought, how can it be said that if it is not fought, it will not be fought?What's more, this is still a national war!

Therefore, Zhu Changluo sternly rejected the Japanese country's begging for surrender, saying that he must seek justice for North Korea and demand the blood of the Japanese pirates!
In the end, just when the tens of thousands of Japanese soldiers stranded in North Korea were desperate.

Under the mediation of Daming's kind and righteous "maritime merchants", Tokugawa Ieyasu finally sent a secret envoy to Daming to discuss post-war compensation.

After reaching an agreement on these compensation issues, Zhu Changluo issued a decree to approve the Japanese pirates' begging and surrender, and accepted the war compensation from the Japanese country.

Therefore, the victory of this war is really hard-won.

It is a victory won by all members of the Ming Dynasty through bloody battles, and it is a victory that belongs to the Ming Dynasty.

The main hall of Ciqing Palace.

At this moment, Zhu Changluo is receiving Xing Jie, who has just returned from North Korea in triumph.

Xing Jie brought the "Treaty of Seoul" and the Kusanagi Sword, an artifact of the Japanese Kingdom, to the audience.

When Zhu Changluo saw Xing Jie standing in the main hall of Ciqing Palace again, he was very excited.

"Minister, Xing Jie, Governor of Jiliao and Commander-in-Chief of Chaozhan of the Ministry of War, greeted His Highness the Holy Prince."

After Xing Jie entered the hall, he immediately kowtowed.

Zhu Changluo got up from his throne, and came to support Xing Jie.

Zhu Changluo took Xing Jie's hand and said excitedly: "Xing Qing has worked hard."

Xing Jie looked at the Crown Prince whom he hadn't seen for several years, his eyes flushed with excitement, he really didn't expect the result of this court battle to be so unexpected.

Originally, Xing Jie was still worried about how much money, food and national strength Daming would consume after this battle.

But the result not only did not damage the national power of Ming Dynasty, but also greatly improved the national power of Ming Dynasty because of this protracted war, which opened Xing Jie's eyes.

He really didn't expect that one day the form of war would become like this.

It was so inspiring.

Xing Jie replied: "It is the duty of the minister, and it is the blessing of the minister to share the worries for His Highness."

Zhu Changluo said: "Xing Qing's heart, I know it well alone. Come here, give me a seat!"

When Xing Jie heard that Zhu Changluo was about to give him a seat, he immediately bowed again: "I dare not."

Zhu Changluo said with a smile: "There is nothing you dare to do. You are a hero of Ming Dynasty and deserve to be rewarded alone."

Xing Jie said: "Thank you, Your Highness."

In the end, Xing Jie carefully sat on the brocade pier bestowed by Zhu Changluo with infinite honor and favor.

Xing Jie said: "Your Highness, I have brought back the original copy of the "Seoul Treaty" and the Japanese artifact, the Grass Pheasant Sword. Please read it, Your Highness."

Zhu Changluo took a look and said, "Let's let it go. These things are not as important as Xing Qing. Tell Gu about your experiences in North Korea over the years. I just want to hear about it."

Xing Jie was moved. He never thought that the crown prince would still care about his subjects so much. If a king is like this, what more can a husband ask for?

Xing Jie sat in the main hall of Ciqing Palace and chatted with Zhu Changluo about the anecdotes on the Korean battlefield, especially when it came to the performance of King Li of North Korea, Zhu Changluo couldn't help laughing.

Obviously, Zhu Changluo really "likes" the performance of King Lee of Joseon.

Later, Xing Jie talked about Nurhachi's performance, saying that when Nurhachi had grown hair, spoke Chinese, performed Han etiquette, and asked to be admitted to Chinese nationality, the smile on Zhu Changluo's face was even weirder.

This made Xing Jie a little confused about the crown prince's intentions.

Originally, Xing Jie didn't care much about Nurhachi's Jianzhou soldiers. It was because of Zhu Changluo's special instructions that Xing Jie concocted Nurhachi in various ways on the Korean battlefield.

Now seeing the weird smile on the crown prince's face after hearing Nurhachi's current situation, Xing Jie was confused again.

Xing Jie asked cautiously: "Your Highness, I have a question that has been hidden in my heart for a long time. I want to ask what is so special about this general Jurchen?"

Zhu Changluo coughed, naturally he couldn't tell the truth.

Zhu Changluo said: "I just read the evaluation of Nurhachi by Gu Yangqian, the former governor of Jiliao, and the evaluation of Nurhachi by Li Chengliang, Minister of the Ministry of War. So, I have an impression of this person. I feel that such a talent should be honed and go to Go wild, maybe it can become my Ming Dynasty's general of the moment."

"Now from Xing Qing's words, I can be regarded as understanding some changes in Nurhachi. This makes Gu very pleased. It seems that the experience of the war in the past few years has indeed sharpened him, and the wildness in him has also been polished. You can be regarded as a qualified Ming general."

"After you go back, issue a military order to Nurhachi, asking him to put down what he is doing and go to the Jixian Military Academy for half a year. After half a year, I will arrange a new job for him."

Xing Jie immediately took the order: "I obey the order."

After chatting with Xing Jie again, Zhu Changluo was asked to resign from Xing Jie.

After Xing Jie left, Zhu Changluo looked at the "Seoul Treaty" presented by Xing Jie and the Grass Pheasant Sword, an artifact of the Japanese Kingdom, and a smile appeared on the corner of Zhu Changluo's mouth.

"Sun Xian, take the "Seoul Treaty" and this Japanese sword with you, and go to the Xishan Palace to meet the emperor alone."

Alone Better Together.

Taking such a big advantage, I must share it with Emperor Wanli.

After Sun Xian heard Zhu Changluo's order, he immediately picked up the "Seoul Treaty" and the Grass Pheasant Sword and followed behind Zhu Changluo.

Galloping all the way, looking at the railway track being laid not far from the Ningxi Cement Expressway, Zhu Changluo was inexplicable.

Unexpectedly, Wang Watt was still playing with the steam engine to understand.However, such rapid progress is thanks to Xu Guangqi, Cheng Dawei and many mathematicians in the School of Mathematics for their great assistance.

Otherwise, with Wang Watt's talent, it would be very difficult for him to evolve the steam engine into a machine that can be put into use.

It can be seen that mathematics is really amazing.

It can really improve productivity, and it can really solve problems precisely.

After seeing these achievements, no one can know the glory in Zhu Changluo's heart.

"It seems that it's time to decree that the imperial examination should have an additional test of mathematics."

Zhu Changluo couldn't help but focus on the imperial examination again.

However, the interests involved in the imperial examination are so great that Zhu Changluo will not act rashly for a while.

Now that the power of the School of Mathematics is gradually becoming more prominent, Zhu Changluo feels that it is time. Although it will not be completely reformed, it is no problem to add at least one subject.

While Zhu Changluo was thinking about this question, his car finally arrived at the Xishan Palace.

Emperor Wanli was wearing a silk singlet at the moment, lying on a deck chair by the pond, blowing the cool breeze on the water, feeling very comfortable.

Zhu Changluo walked lightly to Emperor Wanli, thinking that Emperor Wanli was taking a rest, but when Zhu Changluo just arrived beside Emperor Wanli, Emperor Wanli sat up.

Seeing Emperor Wanli wearing sunglasses turning his head to look at him, Zhu Changluo smiled: "Father."

Emperor Wanli said dissatisfied: "Are you free to accompany me today?"

Zhu Changluo smiled embarrassingly, "The government affairs have been complicated these two days, and it is the son's fault for not being able to accompany the emperor in time."

Emperor Wanli snorted, "You have some conscience, come and drink a bottle of iced sparkling water to cool off the heat."

Emperor Wanli took out a bottle of chilled sparkling water from the ice mirror and gave it to Zhu Changluo.

After Zhu Changluo took the sparkling water, he said, "Thank you, father."

Emperor Wanli lay down on the recliner again and said in a dispirited manner: "Chang Luo, when will you start driving to Beidaihe this year? The capital is getting hotter and hotter. I can't wait any longer."

Zhu Changluo said: "My minister has arranged the affairs of the court, so I will accompany my father to Beidaihe to escape the summer heat."

Emperor Wanli said happily: "Okay, then you should do it quickly. I can't wait."

Zhu Changluo replied: "Yes."

After a while, Emperor Wanli seemed to think of something. He looked at Zhu Changluo and asked, "What's the good thing about coming to see me so early today?"

Zhu Changluo clapped his hands, and Sun Xian immediately came in from the outside, holding the "Seoul Treaty" and the Grass Pheasant Sword in his hands.

Zhu Changluo said: "Today, my ministers are here to announce the good news to the emperor. The Japanese kingdom has officially surrendered, and the "Seoul Treaty" was signed, and the grass pheasant sword, an artifact of the Japanese kingdom, was presented."

When Emperor Wanli heard this, he immediately became energetic.

Although he already knew the content of the "Treaty of Seoul", it would definitely be a joyous event to actually take a look at it again!
Emperor Wanli excitedly said: "Hurry up, hurry up, show me quickly."

Emperor Wanli couldn't wait to read the "Treaty of Seoul", and Sun Xian immediately bowed his waist and presented it.

Emperor Wanli directly took out the original copy of the "Treaty of Seoul" and read it, feeling extremely refreshed.

"Not bad, good job! Twenty million taels of silver, paid off in 30 years, equivalent to principal and interest of forty million taels of silver, is really a big deal! I haven't saved so much silver for so many years. Now I It can be regarded as elated."

After all, Emperor Wanli laughed excitedly.

This silver is really gratifying.

Emperor Wanli, who had been happy for a long time, finally calmed down, but he still just held the "Seoul Treaty" and was unwilling to change direction.

At this time, Sun Xian was tired of holding the Grass Pheasant Sword, so he reminded in a low voice: "My lord, there is still a Japanese artifact."

Unexpectedly, Emperor Wanli said directly: "What kind of scrap copper and rotten iron dare to be called a magic weapon. If you lose it, don't get in my eyes here."

Sun Xian was stunned, not knowing what to do, and looked at Zhu Changluo as if asking for help.

Zhu Changluo also smiled and said, "Didn't you hear the emperor's will? What kind of scrap copper and rotten iron dare to be called a magic weapon, so throw it away immediately!"

Sun Xian hurriedly bowed, "The servant obeys the order."

Then, Sun Xian found a trash can with great disgust and threw the Grass Pheasant Sword into it.

After seeing this scene, Zhu Changluo felt extremely refreshed.

What artifact?What Grass Pheasant Sword?

In the eyes of the Ming emperor, it was a piece of scrap copper and rotten iron.

It's just worthless junk.

Emperor Wanli looked at the "Treaty of Seoul" over and over again, and his heart was filled with emotion.

"I never thought that Chaozhan could earn such huge profits for Ming Dynasty. I really underestimated Wa Kingdom. I didn't expect Wa Kingdom, a small overseas country, to be so rich. It's really enviable!"

Wanli sighed.

Zhu Changluo said with a smile: "Father, there is no need to feel sorry. The Japanese country is rich in silver, but the land is barren. They have silver mountains but not enough food and supplies. In the end, they can only fall to the bottom."

"This time the Wa Kingdom paid a huge amount of compensation, and I was also worried that such a huge silver reserve would affect the price situation of Ming Dynasty after it arrived in Ming Dynasty. Therefore, I made my own claim, and all the silver from the Wa Kingdom will be put into the warehouse and stored in the Royal Bank of Xishan. Among them, it is forbidden to directly flow into the market and cause disturbances in the prices of Ming Dynasty. However, those who smuggle Japanese silver into Daming, regardless of their status, will be punished by the Nine Clans!"

Emperor Wanli said: "Okay, it's up to you, and I will support it, as long as the money can be safely stored in the treasury. Anything will do."

Emperor Wanli didn't understand the economy, nor could he understand the economic consequences of a large amount of silver pouring into Ming Dynasty.

However, Zhu Changluo understood more or less.

The legal currency of Ming Dynasty is silver. If there is more silver pouring out from Japan, then this is equivalent to a money printing machine activated by Ming Dynasty in disguise.

With such a huge amount of silver appearing on the market, Ming's inflation problem will inevitably intensify.

At that time, prices will skyrocket.

In addition to making the rich richer, it also makes the poor poorer.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo must formulate relevant monetary policies, and never allow these silver to be filled in the economic system of Ming Dynasty in such a grandiose manner.

Zhu Changluo must establish good rules, control the source, and return the silver that is rich in the Japanese country directly to Kuda, so as to prevent them from impacting the fragile economy of Ming Dynasty.

Although, during this period, some people would smuggle silver into Daming in a desperate manner, but as long as the laws and regulations are implemented in place, the problem can always be prevented from getting out of control to the greatest extent.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo issued a strict decree that anyone who smuggled silver would be punished by the Nine Clans.

Of course, if these people enter the customs normally with silver, Zhu Changluo will be friendly and pay the equivalent amount of silver bills from the Royal Bank of Xishan to buy the silver after collecting the relevant tariffs.

In this way, the direct entry of these silvers into the market can be restricted to the greatest extent, and at the same time, the silver bills of the Royal Bank of Xishan can quickly become hard currency equivalent to real gold and silver in the hands of the people of Ming Dynasty.

As long as Zhu Changluo mastered this financial weapon, Zhu Changluo would not be afraid of further problems.

Because, after these people exchanged the same amount of Xishan Royal Bank notes, Zhu Changluo would also use the interest rate weapon to control the excess currency in their hands.

Bringing it back to the books of West Hills Royal Bank will no longer have a strong impact on the real economy.

Afterwards, Zhu Changluo can free up time to gradually digest the silver and provide a steady stream of financial power for Ming's economic development.

And this is the charm of modern finance.

As long as you have financial weapons and military power, you can definitely go sideways.

Therefore, no matter what, Zhu Changluo must firmly control Daming's economic lifeline, just like he grasps the military power of Nine Frontiers, he must firmly hold it in his own hands, so that he can feel at ease, otherwise, he will really have trouble sleeping and eating.

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