Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 76: Is it possible to conquer Japan across the sea?

In the Fengtian Temple in midsummer, even with cooling measures, the heat wave is still intense.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on the dragon chair, and the two maids behind him were fanning. Their fanning hands were almost cramped, but they did not dare to say a word.

Except for King Zhu Di of Yan, all the people he summoned to discuss the matter have arrived.

However, Prince Zhu Biao, Korean Duke Li Shanchang, and Cao Guogong Li Wenzhong were able to maintain their temper. Except for Zheng Guogong Chang Mao, who moved uneasily, everyone else was calm.

Zhu Yuanzhang convened everyone today, naturally to discuss the information and items he had just obtained from Yin Yang Qihai.

The most important among them are the world topographic map obtained from the Yin Yang Qi Sea, and the mysterious heavenly information about Japan's gold and silver mountains.

These things are enough to fill the Ming Dynasty's treasury, expand the Ming Dynasty's territory by thousands of miles, and make the Ming army's prestige spread far and wide.

While everyone was waiting, King Yan Zhu Di arrived belatedly with a happy look on his face.

Of course, it was not that Zhu Di was unconscious and didn't realize that so many people were waiting for him, but that as Xu Da's son-in-law, he had just returned from taking care of Xu Da who was suffering from back gangrene in the Duke of Wei's mansion.

I saw Zhu Di striding forward, bowing and saluting: "Father, I am so happy! Wei Guogong's illness has indeed been relieved!"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was happy.

You know, Xu Da's back gangrene was so severe that many doctors were helpless.

Moreover, back gangrene has been difficult to treat since ancient times. It can kill a person by accident, but now it is said to have been relieved. How can this not surprise people?

Zhu Di continued: "This is all thanks to my nephew's magic medicine! If he hadn't sent the medicine through the Yin and Yang Qihai, Wei Guogong would have been in trouble!"

Having said this, he couldn't help but sigh again and again, admiring Zhu Xiongying so much that he fell to the ground.

After hearing this, everyone realized that it was the medicine sent by Sheng Sun.

For a moment, everyone was amazed.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw this, he was secretly pleased. Then, he pressed his hand down to signal everyone to be quiet, and then spoke slowly.

"The Duke of Wei has been able to improve, and it is because of his great contribution to the great grandson. However, the reason for calling you here today is not for this matter."

"Oh? I wonder what your Majesty is doing?"

This surprised everyone.

What else is more important? Could it be the three-hundred-year dynasty periodic law mentioned last time? Zhu Yuanzhang first talked about the essential connection between the dynasty periodic law and involution, and then talked about the method of cracking involution. When they heard that the sea was about to be opened, everyone frowned unconsciously.

The reason is simple. These people have never paid attention to the navy, nor to overseas trade. For them, the navy is to transport troops across rivers or conduct water wars, and overseas trade will only destroy the existing stable rule of the empire. structure.

However, their frowns suddenly relaxed with the news that "Japan has a Jinshan Mountain with an annual output of 10,000 taels of gold and a Yinshan Mountain with an annual output of 8 million taels of silver."

This news was like a huge boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing thousands of waves.

No, to be precise, this was a nuclear bomb thrown in!
"Eight, eight million taels?"

Prince Zhu Biao's eyes widened and he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in disbelief, as if trying to find a trace of joking on his father's face. However, Zhu Yuanzhang's serious expression told him without a doubt that all this was true. .

Zhu Biao took a deep breath and tried to calm down the shock in his heart. As the prince, of course he knew what this news meant to the Ming Empire. This was a historic opportunity!

King Yan Zhu Di was full of ecstasy. He had just been overjoyed because of the improvement of Xu Da's condition, and now he had learned such shocking news. He was so happy that he was grinning because he wanted to attack Japan. The specific situation of the first cross-sea expedition to Japan must be to use generals with good physical fitness who can withstand the torment at sea. No matter who leads the army as the commander, Zhu Di's identity and ability are destined to be suitable for him to be the deputy general and represent the emperor. It plays a role similar to that of "supervising the army" that is not exposed openly, so it is easy to get a share of the pie.

Korean Duke Li Shanchang stroked his long beard, with an elusive light shining in his eyes. Although he knew the importance of these mountains of gold and silver, compared to others, Li Shanchang, who knew more about economics and finance, also understood better that although gold and silver were precious, But if a large number of people poured into the Ming Dynasty in a short period of time, it would only bring disaster. Therefore, he felt that careful planning was needed to use these resources to enhance the national power of the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, the cross-sea expedition to Japan also involved many factional disputes. .

Chang Mao, Duke of Zheng, jumped up with excitement. He had always been a pure martial artist, and he greatly admired his father Chang Yuchun's feat of "generating hundreds of thousands of soldiers across the world". He had endless desire to expand territory and make achievements. Now that we have heard the news that Japan has gold and silver mountains, Ming Dynasty must not remain indifferent! Therefore, Chang Mao seemed to have already seen the scene of him leading an army across the sea to conquer the sun.

Cao Guogong Li Wenzhong is relatively calm. He knows that the authenticity of this news has yet to be verified, and even if it is true, it is not easy to take possession of these gold and silver mountains. No matter how much gold and silver is said It is also in Japan, across the vast sea. If you want to occupy it, you must first defeat Japan.

However, he also clearly realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If he could seize it well, it would definitely bring endless wealth to Ming Dynasty.

For a moment, there was silence in Fengtian Hall, except for the heavy breathing of everyone.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the shocked expressions of everyone and was secretly satisfied. He knew the importance of this news to the Ming Dynasty, and believed that he and everyone could seize this opportunity and push the Ming Dynasty to a new peak.

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath and said loudly: "We have issued an order to Jin Yiwei to select capable personnel to go to Japan to investigate whether the news is true or false. Let's talk about it. What do you think about this matter?"

As Zhu Yuanzhang's nephew and one of the most educated people in the royal family, Cao Guogong Li Wenzhong, who was familiar with historical books, took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, you still have to act with caution. After all, Japan is not easy to control. With the Mongols sweeping the world back then, It was so powerful that it failed to cross the sea twice to conquer Japan and was driven into the sea by the Japanese. If the Ming Dynasty mobilized a large number of troops, it may not necessarily be able to win. Moreover, there is also the possibility that the three conquests of Goguryeo, similar to the Sui Yang Emperor, would bring down the national power. sex."

Li Wenzhong's words were like a basin of cold water poured on everyone's heads, cooling their emotions slightly.

Indeed, Japan is not an easy opponent to deal with. The Mongols' past mistakes are clear to our minds. Although the Ming Dynasty is strong, it cannot be taken lightly.

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