Prince of Chaos

The theory of strange powers and chaotic gods has been a mysterious belief that has been deeply believed and flourished since ancient times.

This kind of belief has nothing to do with religion, but just a kind of awe that arises involuntarily in people's hearts towards nature and unknown things.

Even in later generations with an extremely developed civilization, this kind of "strange power and chaotic gods" will still have a market.

Because there will always be a group of ignorant people who attribute things that they cannot understand or change to "fate" or "feng shui", "luck" and so on.

And this is the breeding ground for the theory of strange powers and chaotic gods. As long as people still have classes, injustice, fear of the unknown, and incomprehension of their own experiences, people will always think that their misfortune or incompetence is due to Caused by these mysterious and incomprehensible reasons.

Now, Zhu Changluo once again stood at a new height and reiterated the importance of "silent words, strange powers and gods".

However, Zhu Changluo also understands that he can't change the status quo, at most he can change the status quo a little in a limited space.

However, even so, Zhu Changluo thought it was an improvement!
Thinking back more than 2000 years ago, Confucius said sharply, "Zibuyu speaks strange powers and confuses gods", but after more than 2000 years, how powerful is this sentence?

Anyone with a discerning eye understands that the results are not particularly ideal, because the mainstream thinking is still more mysterious and conservative.

However, the power of this sentence is beyond doubt!

It is precisely because of the existence of this sentence that the ancients have been aware of the issue of theocracy for more than 2000 years, and the ancients could not allow the restoration of theocracy to suppress secular power.

Therefore, this sentence naturally came into being.

Even the later rulers still emphasized that their power comes from heaven, and that they are the sons of heaven.However, these rulers knew in their hearts whether they were humans or gods.

Therefore, when these rulers find that someone is doing things under the banner of "God" or "God", they will spare no effort to attack and eliminate them.

Because they know that this is nonsense. If they do not suppress it forcefully, when the foolish people are coerced and bewitched by this unhealthy trend, the problem will become more serious.

Therefore, in the eyes of the rulers, apart from being the real representative of heaven, anyone who dares to claim to be an angel is heresy.

And this has created an oriental civilization that is completely different from world civilizations!
Among other major civilizations in the world, their divine power can more or less suppress secular power.

However, in the eastern land, the theocracy can only belong to the Son of Heaven, and anyone other than the Son of Heaven who dares to speak of the theocracy will be destroyed and attacked without exception.

Although the rulers did not complete the eradication of religious theocracy during this process, these religions that have been suppressed to the extreme have long since lost the power to contend with the imperial court.

Moreover, if they want to claim to be orthodox, they must be approved by the imperial court.

Therefore, in the past dynasties, whenever a strange person appeared, the court would give a corresponding title, which not only comforted people's hearts, but also declared the majesty of the court.

Because these so-called strange people and immortals must be recognized by the imperial court to be "true gods" and "true immortals", otherwise they are just demons and heretics who are not popular in the wild. …

Therefore, no matter what kind of gods are in the eastern land, they have to obey the orders of the imperial court honestly, do their jobs well, and persuade others to be good. A good god and a good religion are good gods and religions.

But all teachings that do not persuade people to be good and keep themselves safe will all be destroyed and attacked.

But even so, for thousands of years, there are still many people who like to rebel under the banner of gods, such as the White Lotus Sect.

However, these reactionary sects that have been attacked and cannot be brought to the table will not be able to shake the foundation of any generation of court, unless they encounter the troubled times of regime change once in hundreds of years, but even in such troubled times, such reactionary sects can at best be regarded as It is a challenge, and the final fruit of victory is definitely not there.

Because, most people who have ambitions to compete in the world, their hearts and ambitions are beyond the control of gods, they will think that they are the real dragon emperors with destiny, how can they follow the instructions of so-called "gods" peacefully?
Therefore, no matter how the times change and the court changes, cracking down on cults will always be the court's top priority!
In a sense, Zhu Changluo reiterated the will of "the son does not talk about strange powers and confuses the gods". In a sense, it is to maintain the authority of the court and the emperor. After all, he does not really want to kill gods and Buddhas.

What Zhu Changluo wants to do is to hit those people or things who like to talk about gods and ghosts.

Because, once someone pushes the problem to gods and ghosts, the consequences of this cannot be underestimated.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo also expressed this attitude to Wang Xijue and Shen Sixiao, and as the two vested interests in the court system, they naturally did not want their power to be divided by the so-called "Gods and Buddhas". Therefore, for Zhu Changluo Emphasizing the will of "the son does not talk about the strange power and the gods", both of them agree with both hands.

Moreover, this decree is not only approved by them, but also by officials from the top and bottom of the ruling and opposition parties.

Because these court officials are all vested interests in secular power, they have no reason to oppose this will, unless their thinking is wrong and they think their power is illusory.

But is this possible?
After emphasizing this matter with Wang Xijue and Shen Sixiao, the two of them stopped talking about demons, as if they had heard a rumor and made a fuss.

Zhu Changluo looked at the two people who were already normal, and Zhu Changluo picked up the secret folder he had received on his body.

Zhu Changluo said: "Second Minister, let's take a look too. This is Zhong Huamin's memorial to Gu. It tells about his visit to Lanzhou. You two should take a look too, and then share your views."

As soon as Zhu Changluo's words fell, Wei Zhongxian immediately brought Xiaobu over, took the booklet from Zhu Changluo respectfully, and passed it to Wang Xijue and Shen Sixiao.

The two carefully browsed through the contents of Zhong Huamin's booklet, and then, the two revealed expressions of contemplation.

Zhu Changluo didn't ask directly either, he picked up the teacup on the eucalyptus and blew gently, took a sip of tea carefully, and slowly waited for Wang Xijue and Shen Sixiao's response.

After a while, Shen Sixiao spoke first.

Shen Sixiao said: "Your Highness, I think we should send people to verify Zhong Huamin's statement before drawing conclusions. Lanzhou is going to be built, but the key points should be in order. The order agreed by the court is to build roads first, and then expand. Lanzhou.” …

"However, Zhong Huamin's memorial did the opposite. He wanted to expand Lanzhou first, and asked the imperial court to support cement technology to go to Lanzhou. I think this is inappropriate."

"Although Lanzhou is the land of my great Ming Dynasty, the location of Lanzhou is too sensitive. Han and Hu live there mixed, Mongolian tribes, Qiang tribes in the Taohe area, and Tibetans on the Qinghai Plateau all gather here."

"If such a sharp weapon as cement is placed in Lanzhou, I am afraid that the secret recipe of cement will be leaked to those alien races with ulterior motives, causing losses to my Ming Dynasty."

Shen Sixiao put forward his own opinion on this issue.

He didn't agree with Zhong Huamin's proposal in the secret compromise. He believed that cement was a sharp weapon of the imperial court, and it should be safely controlled in the hands of the imperial court and could not be leaked out easily.

If a cement workshop is established in such a remote place as Lanzhou, it is very likely that the secret recipe of cement will be leaked, which will damage Daming's interests.

After Zhu Changluo heard this, he didn't express his opinion immediately, and he turned his attention to Wang Xijue.

Feeling Zhu Changluo's gaze, Wang Xijue began to express his opinion.

Wang Xijue said: "My minister thinks that Zhong Huamin's request can be approved. Cement is certainly a powerful weapon of the imperial court, but the development of the Western Regions is also a major national policy formulated by the imperial court. Now Lanzhou, as a bridgehead for the development of the Western Regions, has some key supports, which are also very necessary."

"If Lanzhou can produce cement nearby, it will not only meet the needs of Lanzhou, but also build cement hardened roads directly from Lanzhou to Ningxia. This will not only shorten the construction time of Lanzhou, but also make Lanzhou an important town in the Northwest to the greatest extent. Provide a steady stream of assistance for the next expansion of the Western Regions."

Zhu Changluo nodded slightly when he heard Wang Xijue's words. There was nothing wrong with what Wang Xijue said.However, there may be some time constraints in terms of structure.

However, it is still remarkable for him to be able to say this step.

After listening to Wang Xijue's words, Shen Sixiao immediately became a little furious!

Who doesn't know that cement is the lifeblood of the Ministry of Industry!
If Lanzhou really plans to build a cement workshop, where the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, it is not as controllable as the capital. If the cement formula is leaked and the interests of the Ministry of Industry are damaged, Shen Sixiao is absolutely unacceptable.

Shen Sixiao immediately retorted: "His Royal Highness, Wang Shoufu's words seem to be old-fashioned, but they are actually useless! What an important thing cement is, whether it is to control the river or strengthen the nine border defense lines, it has an irreplaceable role. If the secret recipe of cement is to develop Lanzhou, it will be leaked."

"At that time, it will not only be the interests of the imperial court that will be lost, but also the interests of the people of the world. The efficacy of cement is well known. In case, those people of other races also master this technology, they will also use cement to build one after another indestructible The walled city will not only affect the imperial court's plans for the Western Regions, but will also create endless troubles for the imperial court!"

Shen Sixiao's point of view is different from Wang Xijue's. Let's not talk about whether Shen Sixiao is for the benefit of the Ministry of Industry. Just talking about him is enough to see the conservative character of the ancients.

For such a conservative behavior, Zhu Changluo also understands that this is just a manifestation of self-protection. …

However, at this time, the last thing Zhu Changluo needs is to be conservative.

At the beginning, Zhu Changluo's power was not stable, and before the military power of Nine Sides was in his hands, Zhu Changluo was very cautious and conservative.

However, it is different now.

The current overall situation has almost been grasped by Zhu Changluo, so at this time, what Zhu Changluo needs is drastic reforms, not conservative sticking to interests.

Zhu Changluo stretched out his hand to suppress Shen Sixiao's words, and then said: "Second Minister's meaning is completely clear. Cement is a sharp weapon of the country, and this is something my mother can doubt. Opening up the Western Regions is also an established national policy of the imperial court, and it is even more related to the revival of the Ming Dynasty!"

"So Gu is also very cautious in dealing with this matter. What Shen Qing means is that he is worried that the secret recipe of cement will be leaked, which will damage the interests of the imperial court. What Wang Qing means is to use the power of cement to complete the construction of Lanzhou as soon as possible and open up the Western Regions. put it on the agenda as soon as possible."

"These orphans know it, and the orphans are also very urgent. However, everything must be done step by step, and it must be deduced according to the actual situation in order to obtain the corresponding plan and expected results."

"If you want to speed up, the only thing you can do is to create conditions that can speed up. Gu thinks it's okay to open a cement workshop in Lanzhou."

After hearing this sentence, Shen Sixiao became anxious, "Your Highness."

Zhu Changluo pressed his hand again, "Wait for Gu to finish speaking."

When Shen Sixiao was so pressured by Zhu Changluo, he immediately stopped his eagerness and waited anxiously for Zhu Changluo's words.

But Wang Xijue felt relieved, because he could see that His Highness paid more attention to his suggestion.

And as the head of the cabinet, if his suggestions are often adopted by His Highness, wouldn't that mean that the cabinet is more effective and useful than the Military Aircraft Department?
Zhu Changluo didn't have the time to think about the open and secret struggle between Wang Xijue and Shen Sixiao at the moment.

Zhu Changluo continued: "There is nothing wrong with setting up a cement workshop in Lanzhou, but before setting up, the rules and regulations must be clarified. In the past, the imperial court did not have any practical plans when dealing with these issues. It was carried out by the court's will."

"Such an approach is absolutely unacceptable for the solitary, and rules must be established for the solitary! It is not impossible for industries like cement workshops to involve places other than the capital. However, how to involve places other than the capital is an issue It must be studied and understood.”

"Otherwise, when the restrictions on cement workshops are really released, so that cement workshops can be built in various places in Ming Dynasty, then how should the imperial government agency that manages the world's operations deal with this problem. I don't know if you have thought about it?"

"The reason why the imperial court is the imperial court is that it needs the support of the people of the world to reflect the detached status of the imperial court. Cement, as a sharp weapon in the hands of the imperial court, naturally cannot be easily released to the localities. I think that if the localities want to build cement workshops, then You must respect the regulations drawn up by the imperial court."

"For example, the pricing of cement, the sales channels of cement, the distribution of profits in cement workshops, the tax system of cement, the punishment for privately opening cement workshops, and other measures must be formulated into detailed rules, and Ming Ming is required to All cement workshops up and down must follow this rule to operate, and this is the long-term solution.”

"Speaking of this, I also think of the cooperation between the Ministry of Industry, Xishan Huangzhuang and the Cement Industrial Park. I remember that you have also drawn up a more detailed specification for this matter."

"I just thought that the rules and regulations could be carefully re-examined, and based on the rules, a rule that can be applied to the world was sorted out and promulgated by the imperial court."

"This will not only solve the construction problem of the cement workshop, but also increase the imperial court's control over the entire cement market, so as to obtain greater benefits from it, and support the imperial court's taxation and other financial issues."

As soon as Zhu Changluo finished speaking, Wang Xijue's eyes lit up. If he really did this, wouldn't the cement interests that originally belonged to the Ministry of Industry become the interests of the imperial court? Cabinet interests?

Therefore, Wang Xijue agreed with one hundred people and supported it by one hundred people.

After Shen Sixiao listened to Zhu Changluo's words, he also fell silent. Hearing what the Crown Prince meant, it seemed that after the cement workshop was released, not only would the interests not be damaged, but it would even get bigger. Shen Sixiao couldn't help but feel nervous swayed.

After all, as the person in charge of the Ministry of Industry, Shen Sixiao has to consider not only the so-called major policies, but also for the Ministry of Industry, because the stronger the Ministry of Industry, the stronger he is, so when it comes to cement In fact, Shen Sixiao didn't want to take advantage of the cabinet.

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