Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Chapter 796 Tribute System
"Your Majesty, should we seriously consider the matter of abolishing the country without conquest?" Xu Guangqi hesitated, looking at the copy in his hand, and said to Emperor Chongzhen.

"After all, the government's attitude towards the vassal state is clear. If this decree is to be made clear, it will inevitably be a little..."

"There must be something?"

Emperor Chongzhen interrupted: "Emperor Taizu Gao's "Emperor Ming Zu Xun" once said that all the barbarians in the four directions are limited to mountains and seas, and are secluded in a corner; the land is not enough to supply, and the people are not enough to make orders. If he doesn't think about it and disturbs our side, it will be bad luck. He is not a trouble for China, and it is bad luck for me to raise troops and attack lightly.

I am afraid that future generations will rely on the prosperity of China, be greedy for temporary military exploits, raise troops for no reason, and injure lives.However, Hu Rong and the northwest border are close to each other. After many wars, they must choose generals to train troops, and they must be prepared carefully.The names of the barbarian countries will not be collected today, and they will be listed later: North Korea, Japan, Greater Liuqiu, Xiaoliuqiu, Annan, Chenla, Siam, Champa, Sumatra, Xiyang, Java, Pahang, Baihua, Sanfoqi, Boni country……

I know the painstaking efforts of Emperor Taizu Gao, and I don't want to waste the country's power because of the war, but what I want to say is that the current Daming is completely different from the Daming where Emperor Taizu Gao lived. "

Xu Guangqi and Bi Ziyan, who were summoned into the palace, looked at me and I looked at you, showing complicated expressions.

If the "Emperor Ming Zu Xun" can be adjusted, it means that some things will inevitably go through a painful period, which is a shock to the civil servants.

In the past, civil servants often used the ancestral etiquette to remonstrate the emperor. If the "Emperor Ming Zu Xun" can be adjusted, then how can they base it?

Emperor Chongzhen had many ideas about changing the Ming Dynasty's tributary system and abolishing the Kingdom of No Conquest.

First, remove the last shackles of the Ming Dynasty, and speed up the transfer of domains overseas.

Second, deter the countries of Southeast Asia.

Third, it is clear that the attitude of "Emperor Ming Zu Xun" must be adjusted.

Fourth, the "Emperor Ming Zu Xun" should be regarded as the constitution of Ming Dynasty.

When it comes to the above ideas, Emperor Chongzhen must realize them one by one. Only by doing this well, can the Ming Dynasty have the source of power to continue moving forward.

The ancestral etiquette should not become a shackle that only restrains the emperor, but should become the basic law of the Ming Dynasty, so as to guide the Ming Dynasty to move forward.

Emperor Chongzhen already figured it out.

By changing the tributary system, we will prepare for the legislation of the "Emperor Ming Zu Xun" in the future. When the constitution of the Ming Dynasty really comes to an end, the future monarchs can only supplement the "Huang Ming Zu Xun" and cannot delete the previous ones. , this is the only place where he wants to double standard.

"I hope His Majesty can think twice."

Wen Tiren stepped forward and knelt down on the ground, "The matter of abolishing the country of no conquest, let alone the internal affairs of the country, what kind of impact will it have.

Let’s say North Korea, Annan, and Chenla, once they know that the dynasty has abolished this ancestral system, they will definitely react, and it will even destroy the prestige of our Ming Dynasty, if..."

"The national prestige of the Ming Dynasty was achieved by fighting, not by the so-called tribute."

Emperor Chongzhen looked arrogant, "I think the tribute system in the past should be abolished. Just come and offer something to the court, and you can get a lot of rewards.

This, in my opinion, is stupid.

Look at what the countries in Southeast Asia have become now. A group of maritime forces from the continent of Europa, relying on their own powerful ships and artillery, can dominate Nanyang at will.

As the suzerain of these places, Daming just watched it helplessly?
I don't think so.

In the future, Ming Dynasty will not only maintain the stability of its homeland, but also must take into account these areas. If the Southeast Asian countries allow foreign forces to wreak havoc, sooner or later, the coastal areas of Daming will also be wrecked. "

The abolition of the country of non-expropriation is not only to solve the shackles, but also to prepare for the large-scale transfer of domains in the future.

Emperor Chongzhen was really reconciled that a rich place like Nanyang was not controlled by Daming.

Even if Daming at this stage cannot actually control these areas, letting the suzerains and vassal groups who moved to the past, or even a group of honored relatives, settle in these areas, it can also bring many benefits to Daming.

To realize this strategic vision, according to Emperor Chongzhen's psychological expectations, it will take at least ten years, or even longer, before it can be steadily implemented.

In this longer period of time, there will be a steady stream of wealth and resources, which will be transported to Daming in batches, and then help Daming to promote changes.

When Daming has a certain industrial strength and can effectively control these regions, then a new round of overseas relocation of domains can be implemented.

However, Emperor Chongzhen never thought about how long it would take to wait until the second level of strategic deployment could be truly implemented.

Maybe 20 years.

Maybe 30 years.

Maybe longer.

But no matter how long it takes, as long as Daming can follow his ideas, he can take advantage of the trend of continuous external expansion and gradually increase the strength of the reform.

"The matter is so decided."

Emperor Chongzhen stood up and looked at Xu Guangqi and the others, "The cabinet will issue this decree, and if anyone has any objections, then submit it to the imperial court.

I really want to see if they are the courtiers of Ming Dynasty, or the courtiers of these vassal states.

Alright, let's all step back first. I'm going to the Hall of Martial Ying. The provinces in the south of the Yangtze River have made new progress in suppressing the rebellion. Your cabinet should also help. "

"The minister waits for the order."

Everyone bowed in response.

Although Xu Guangqi and Bi Ziyan still had a lot to say, the resolute attitude of Emperor Chongzhen made them dare not say anything else.

What's more, the matter of abolishing the country without conquest is important, but on the cabinet side, there are too many important things that come into contact with. Now Xu Guangqi and the others are really too busy.

In order to curb the party struggle between the DPRK and China, in addition to ensuring the check and balance of the forces of all parties, it is also necessary to find more things for them to do, so as to achieve unexpected results.

Emperor Chongzhen is now orderly handing over a batch of matters that need to be followed up to the responsible department, and the power is given to you, but at the same time, if any problems arise, you must be severely punished.

The game in the field of power is a process of repeated pulling and pulling. It is through this pulling and pulling that Emperor Chongzhen gradually gains momentum, laying a solid foundation for him to completely reform the Ming Dynasty system in the future, and then firmly grasp the great reform of the Ming Dynasty. flag.

(End of this chapter)