People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

The emperor was full of malice, rushing towards his face.

Cold sweat gradually broke out on Li Shanchang's forehead.

Before he answered, Minister of the Ministry of War took the initiative to stand up and excuse Li Shanchang:
“Your Majesty, Prime Minister Li probably didn’t mean this!
I, the Ming Dynasty, will reward you based on your merits, and you will be rewarded if you have merit!

If the heroes of the Xuanwu Army should have the power to become a marquis, then naturally they can...

It’s just that the Xuanwu Army only killed hundreds of Japanese pirates, but it’s not enough to explain anything..."

The meaning of the Minister of War was very clear. Mu Ying and the others fought well in this battle, but they were not enough to deny Li Shanchang's previous words.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report to you, Yang Zai!"

As soon as the voice on this side fell, a minister stood up on the other side.

Yang Zai was the Japanese envoy sent by Zhu Yuanzhang in the second year of Hongwu, but he was arrested by the general of the Southern Dynasty and killed the envoy of Ming Dynasty.

Although he escaped, he was also under house arrest by the general of the Southern Dynasty.

After Yang Zai returned to Daming, he still thought about it and asked Zhu Yuanzhang to send envoys again to persuade Japan.

"Say!"

Zhu Yuanzhang squinted at Yang Zai and asked him to speak.

Yang Zai said:
"Your Majesty, the sea is vast, even if General Mu wins one or two victories, it will not be enough to change the situation in the southeast coast!

Those Japanese pirates come and go without a trace, and our Daming Navy looking for them is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

The so-called keeping the enemy out of the country is really too difficult..."

What he said, in exchange for most of the civil servants nodding.

This statement actually makes sense.

The Japanese pirates' rebellion and the pirates' infestation were not because of their strength, but because of the geographical advantage of the sea.

Just like the Mongols retreated into Mobei, the reason why the disasters in the north are difficult to solve is because the vast area of ​​Mobei has become a natural retreat for the Mongols.

The Ming army retreated if they couldn't fight, and there was always a time to recuperate.

The situation of pirates is even more troublesome than that of the Mongols.

After all, it is actually more difficult to find Japanese pirates and pirates on the sea than to find the Mongolian royal court in Mobei.

"So... I think that even if you defend against the enemy outside the country, you don't need to talk about the victory or defeat of a military strategist!
This is only a temporary solution rather than a permanent solution. I think we should send envoys to Japan again to force them to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty!

Only Japan cooperates with us and restrains its samurai, which is the fundamental solution to the Japanese pirate rebellion! "

After Yang Zai finished speaking, he knelt on the ground and said loudly:
"I am willing to go to Japan again to resolve this matter for His Majesty..."

After he finished speaking, Li Shanchang said:

"Your Majesty, I feel that Master Yang's words are reasonable, and I second my opinion!"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

"Using the kindness of my celestial dynasty to influence the barbarians is the kingly strategy. Your Majesty, I am willing to go..."

The voices of hundreds of officials seconded their proposals one after another, which further fueled Yang Zai's ambition.

He once again asked Zhu Yuanzhang to send an envoy, but put aside the reward for Mu Ying and others.

Zhu Yuanzhang was well aware of the scene in front of him.

He doesn't blame Yang Zai for daring to risk his life to go on a mission again. His courage and responsibility are beyond doubt.

It's just that when he comes out now, it is inevitable that he is fishing in troubled waters and deliberately confusing the public. Zhu Yuanzhang doesn't mind suppressing the other party.

"If influence is useful, why don't I send Yang Aiqing to the north to persuade Emperor Yuan Shun to surrender?"

In Fengtian Hall, a needle can be heard instantly.

Yang Zai's face was full of embarrassment. The emperor's words were too strong and unreasonable.

His face was flushed, and it was not wrong to get angry. If he didn't get angry, he would feel very uncomfortable.

"I understand what Yang Aiqing means, but it's not very practical!
The Japanese killed my Ming envoys, and I haven't settled with them yet..."

Zhu Yuanzhang revealed for the first time his dissatisfaction with the incident two years ago.

Yang Zai and others were about to speak:

"Yang Zai, you are going to Japan as an envoy, so let me ask you, what is the situation in Japan now?"

Yang Zai opened his mouth, but no words came out.

Zhu Yuanzhang said:

"Then do you know who the ruler of Japan is?"

There was another silence in Fengtian Hall!
"Then I can tell you that today's Japan is divided between north and south, and what you have encountered are just the remnants of the Southern Dynasty!
The Northern Dynasty is the orthodox of Japan, but they are no longer able to control the whole territory!

Those Japanese pirates who went to sea to rob are wandering warriors who lost their land and their lords...

Japan at this time is the end of the Yuan Dynasty more than ten years ago!
You said you were on a mission, where are you going to bet on? "

Yang Zai couldn't say a word for a long time, and Li Shanchang and others were also surprised.

The emperor lived in the deep palace for a long time, how did he know about Japan's intelligence?

It should be noted that after the Yashan Incident, the Mongols invaded Japan and encountered the so-called kamikaze.

Japan, a vassal state that has served China since the Tang Dynasty, has actually been separated from the Central Plains Dynasty for too long.

The Huaxia Dynasty is the suzerain country, and it will not take the initiative to pay attention to the situation in Japan.

But Zhu Yuanzhang spoke eloquently, explaining Japan's political system and local situation one by one.

It turns out that the king of Japan is called the Emperor, but he is just a puppet, and the real power is in the hands of generals and local daimyo...

Zhu Yuanzhang's information is tantamount to a slap in the face of these civil servants.

How did Zhu Yuanzhang, who lived in the palace, know?

The courtiers are the king's siblings, eyes and ears, and tongue...

Zhu Yuanzhang set up a royal guard, which was equivalent to finding another set of eyes and ears.

However, the power of the Jinyiwei, the officials in the long-term struggle, also probably understand that, except for a few state capitals and Yingtian, the influence of the Jinyiwei is not that great.

Therefore, there is only one channel through which the emperor can get news from Japan.

Muying, Marquis of Zhenhai...

All the officials are like enlightenment, and they have already figured out the ins and outs.

After Zhu Yuanzhang suffered that loss in the second year of Hongwu, he began to explore the situation in Japan.

This information can only come from Mu Ying.

And the title of Marquis of Muying Zhenhai is the emperor's expectation for him.

So two years ago, the emperor sent Mu Ying out to sea. In addition to going to the mysterious overseas fairy mountain, the main purpose was to spy on Japanese intelligence?
After Zhu Yuanzhang's words, no one mentioned the matter of wooing Japan.

How could a country that was in chaos and whose king did not control the political power restrain its wandering warriors?
Yang Zai knelt on the ground, his face turned blue and red.

Zhu Yuanzhang said:

"I understand that Yang Aiqing is dedicated to serving the country, but the situation in Japan is not suitable for your suggestions!

The people of this country are fearful of authority but not of virtue. If Japan is unified, it will definitely bring disaster to Ming Dynasty!

If you want Japan to surrender, you have to scare him, or simply wipe this country from the world..."

Zhu Yuanzhang finally expressed his truest thoughts in front of the ministers.

"It is said that there is a sacred mountain in Japan called Mount Fuji!
Yuchun! "

Zhu Yuanzhang called Chang Yuchun, and Chang Yuchun hurried out:
"Your Majesty, I am here..."

"Tell me, in the future, will I be able to drink from Mount Fuji?"

"Okay, definitely okay. I am willing to do my best for His Majesty's ideals..."

Chang Yuchun threw the ground with a loud sound, and his voice shook in Fengtian Hall.

The duo of the monarch and his ministers had a double reed, but it made other people depressed.

"You have recovered in recent years, but you can't sit still?"

After two years of cultivation, Chang Yuchun is indeed much better than two years ago.

He was broken by the emperor's words, and he laughed.

"Let's not talk about this beforehand..."

Zhu Yuanzhang returned to the original topic and asked Li Shanchang:
"Li Xiang, I asked Mu Ying and others to measure the sea charts, go back and forth to Neptune's Immortal Island, and now let him take the Xuanwu army to recover the islands in the East China Sea. Does it count as my Ming Dynasty's expansion of the territory?"

Zhu Yuanzhang has Prime Minister Li on his left and Prime Minister Li on his right.

The officials present were all good people, and they immediately heard the subtle change in the emperor's attitude towards Li Shanchang.

How could Li Shanchang himself not know?
He hastened to say:

"Naturally, it can be regarded as expanding the territory!"

"Then expand the territory, can you be worthy of the position of Marquis?"

"It's worth it!"

Li Shanchang had a bitter face and could only agree with the emperor.

"Then Li Xiang might as well watch with me, and see how many miracles this Xuanwu army can create...retire!"

After retiring from the court, Zhu Yuanzhang left Chang Yuchun behind.

The two monarchs and ministers appeared in the imperial study.

"Your Majesty, this is..."

Lao Zhu showed Chang Yuchun a map of the world, and Chang's eyes widened.

"This is the world map that Zhang Yi drew for me!"

Zhu Yuanzhang pointed to a small dot on the map and said:

"The place currently occupied by the Xuanwu Army is here..."

Looking at this map, Chang Yuchun understood why Zhu Yuanzhang was so confident.

A map of this level is priceless at any time.

Chang Yuchun on the sea looked unfamiliar, so he quickly looked for a familiar place on the map.

He found Daming, and he also found Mobei...

Even if it was a farewell, when he saw the familiar landmarks on those familiar maps, Chang Yuchun already understood the value of this map.

Go back and look at the sea. Those dotted islands and reefs are the bright lights on the sea.

Anyone who sails on the ocean can't avoid the supplies of these islands.

"No wonder His Majesty is sure that Mu Ying and the others can do meritorious service...

With this map, Japanese pirates will no longer be invisible!

The so-called guerrilla tactics will eventually turn into tough battles! "

With Chang Yuchun's military literacy, he could see the tactical changes brought about by this map at a glance.

If it is a guerrilla war, between Da Ming and Japanese pirates, Da Ming is at a disadvantage.

But if it is a tough battle, to put it bluntly, it is still a process of everyone competing for strength.

In this world, even though China is riddled with holes, it is still number one.

"If Mu Ying can capture several key islands in the East China Sea, the defense line of the East China Sea will be formed!

Although it can't completely block the Japanese pirates, but lost these important routes, the Japanese pirates that bothered me in Ming Dynasty, they either came down from the northeast along the coastline.

or..."

Chang Yuchun was like a child, pointing and pointing on the map.

"In the future, the pressure on our coastal defense can be reduced ten times!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and Muying's return meant that Zhu Yuanzhang's forbearance in the past few years was finally coming to the time of collection.

"Guard the main routes and protect my production in Ming Dynasty!
From the coastline to dozens of miles inland, it is a land invaded by Japanese pirates!

Although the Ming Dynasty's military guards are not afraid of Japanese pirates, Japanese pirates have the habit of coming and going without a trace, and their drunkenness will still disturb the people!

There are countless fertile fields in these places. If we can defend the enemy from outside the country!

Local productivity will also increase rapidly..."

Chang Yuchun:
"Your Majesty, although the sea is banned, the ultimate goal is probably to open it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded silently:
"That's right, the temporary sea ban is for recuperation!

I give myself ten years to resume production for the world!

When the world is stable and the people who till the land have their own land and live and work in peace and contentment, I, the Ming Dynasty, should also find a way to extend the lives of our descendants! "

Chang Yuchun couldn't understand.

Zhu Yuanzhang said:

"Yuchun, do you know why the dynasty of the world has never been more than 300 years?"

Chang Yuchun shook his head:

"Your Majesty, you also know that Lao Chang is a vulgar person, so don't fool me!"

"To put it simply, the land of our Ming Dynasty can only support so many people. After 300 years, the world's resources will not be enough!
Using the power of the world to nourish China is the foundation for stabilizing the world!

And it all starts here! "

Zhu Yuanzhang's finger landed on a large island on the map.

This island, Chang Yuchun looked at the name on it, Japan.

Chang Yuchun knew about the legendary Japan, but Chang Yuchun also had a strange feeling when he saw the country on the map.

Zhu Yuanzhang's words made the long-extinguished flame in Lao Chang's heart gradually ignite.

"Zhang Yi told me that the Japanese have a spiritual symbol, which is this volcano called Mount Fuji!

I hope that in the next ten years, my Ming soldiers will be able to drink horses from Mount Fuji!

Winning this place is my first step towards going to sea for Ming Dynasty! "

"Your Majesty, why don't you replace the governor with someone else?"

Chang Yuchun said something inexplicably, which made Zhu Yuanzhang stunned.

"Look at what you said, I want to go to sea to conquer the world for His Majesty..."

Chang Yuchun's heart was moved, very much.

Ever since he fell ill in the tent on July [-]th of the second year of Hongwu, he always felt that he was half dead.

The general's death on the battlefield is the proper destination.

Zhang Yi used the method of writing military books to help Chang Yuchun go through the most difficult period. Now two years have passed.

He has almost finished the book on military training.

After two years of reconstruction, Chang Yuchun's body gradually recovered.

But Chang Yuchun understood that he, known for his bravery, could never return to his previous position.

Going back again, he is also lost to everyone.

Zhu Yuanzhang probably understood this, so he was allowed to preside over the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion with peace of mind.

but……

Is he really willing?

Zhu Yuanzhang looked Chang Yuchun up and down, and he saw the unwillingness of this old brother.

"You want to go to the Navy?"

"That place is perfect for who I am now!"

The battle on the water is another story.

Chang Yuchun, who could win the Ming Dynasty's most powerful general on land, may not be suitable for water battles.

However, Lao Zhu also understood what Chang Yuchun meant. With his current physical condition, if he returned to the northern battlefield, he would not be able to compete with Xu Da.

Beauty always grows old, but she is not old yet, but she is also old.

After seeing this map, Chang Yuchun seemed to have found his new battlefield.

If you can't take the Mongolian royal court for Ming Dynasty,

Then the next best thing is to conquer the world for Ming Dynasty!
"Yuchun, have you really decided?"

"Your Majesty, please complete it!"

Chang Yuchun knelt on the ground, kneeling three times and knocking nine times.

"Everything, let's talk about it after the New Year. You should spend time with your wife and children first!"

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't seem to agree to anything, but he seemed to agree.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Chang Yuchun stood up and returned to his playful smile. Zhu Yuanzhang was not angry:

"I just said to think about it, but didn't say what to promise you?" (End of this chapter)