Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 147 Yichen Heihuang
After entering the Ministry of War, Zhu Houzhao sat on the main seat, and Liu Daxia accompanied him. Zhu Houzhao looked around curiously, and then showed a faint smile on his face: "This is the first time I have come to the Ministry of War. Wait a minute, why don't you accompany me around?" Zhu Hou looked at Liu Daxia as he spoke.

"Since His Highness has such a taste, I am naturally willing to accompany His Highness around the Ministry of War." Liu Daxia said with a smile.

Zhu Houzhao nodded, and he didn't continue to make detours. If he continued to make detours, Liu Daxia probably should have thought more.

In fact, at this moment, Liu Daxia had already thought too much about it. The crown prince went to the Ministry of War in person.

"Sir, I heard a few days ago that my husband refused to hand over the records of using troops against Annan during the Yongle period?" Zhu Houzhao said these words in a gentle tone, but the words themselves were very blunt.Refusing to hand over the records of the use of troops against Annan during the Yongle period is not what a courtier should do, especially if this is His Royal Highness asking you.

Liu Daxia was startled suddenly, who is this slander in front of the prince, it's too bad, don't let the old man know who he is.

"Return to Your Highness, there is indeed such a thing!"

Liu Daxia is the Minister of the Ministry of War and has been in office for a long time. Although he was very upset in his heart, his face did not change at all, and he replied calmly. It felt like you were saying "Have you eaten?", and then he Answer you "I ate", as if this is a very common thing.

"That was an old story in the Chenghua period. At that time, I was still a doctor in the Ministry of War. Wang Zhi came to the Ministry of War to ask for the records of the British Gongnan expedition in the Yongle period, but it was not hidden by the minister as it was said outside. It was burned by the officials as said outside." Liu Daxia explained with a smile: "Don't talk about burning it, hiding it privately is a serious crime."

"I just didn't hand him over to Wang Zhi, but went to Lord Shangshu, and Lord Shangshu went to meet the emperor, and nothing will happen afterwards."

Zhu Houzhao nodded suddenly, and then said: "I still don't understand, it should be a good thing to conquer Annan and promote our country's prestige. Why do you want to do this?"

"Your Highness, at that time the imperial court was not well prepared, the soldiers were not well trained, and the treasury was empty. How difficult was it to conquer Annan? The British government also spent a lot of effort to conquer Annan." When Liu Daxia mentioned this, his emotions became a little excited: " How can Wang Zhihe De lead the army to conquer Annan, can he be compared with the British Duke?"

"Annan is remote, and the miasma is everywhere. If you are not careful, you will lose the battle. The land of Annan does not have to be conquered. Why bother increasing the country's consumption to conquer them? If you lose the battle, it will cause corruption in Yunnan and Guizhou. The gains outweigh the losses!"

"Wang Zhi wanted to ask for credit, but he shouldn't be thinking about it. This is a state matter, and he shouldn't be allowed to spoil the state by asking for credit."

Zhu Houzhao looked at Liu Daxia, his expression became serious, and then he said: "Mr. is indeed righteous, I have been educated!"

Liu Daxia hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Your Highness, these are just the duties of a courtier. They are nothing. These are old things, and it is rare for His Highness to be interested in them. It has been so many years, if His Highness hadn't mentioned it, the minister would have almost Forgot, Your Highness, remember, don't use weapons rashly!"

"I know!" Zhu Houzhao quickly put on an appearance of being taught, and then said respectfully: "I have been learning these things these days. I originally wanted to ask my husband when he came to the East Palace. I can't bear to be curious, sir, don't blame me!"

"It's my honor to be able to explain His Highness's confusion!" Liu Daxia also stroked his beard with a smile, feeling relieved.

Zhu Houzhao saw that the atmosphere was getting better, and he had a little bit of confidence in his heart, so he said directly: "Sir, apart from this matter, I have one more thing to do when I come here today."

Liu Daxia was taken aback for a moment, then squinted his eyes and said with a smile: "Your Highness, if you have anything to ask, just ask!"

Although he didn't care much and was very indifferent, Liu Daxia's heart was raised, and he was carefully prepared to deal with Zhu Houzhao's tricky questions.

"I want to find some old files from Taizong's reign. About the old files of the Sanbao eunuch who went to Nanyang, I heard people talking about this a few days ago. Ships and going to Nanyang." Zhu Hou took care of Liu Daxia and said with a gentle smile.

Liu Daxia was stunned when he heard Zhu Houzhao's words, and then he thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid I need to look for it!"

"It's okay, I'm free today!" Zhu Houzhao said to Liu Jin who was behind him, "Take a few people to look for it with the people from the Ministry of War."

Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Liu Daxia's expression turned a little ugly, but he still didn't understand, why?But Liu Daxia can be sure that this is someone who has played a trick on him behind his back.His Royal Highness first asked about the old records of the conquest of Annan, and now he asked about the old records of Zheng He's voyages to the West, which must be related.

Now sending someone to follow him to look for it, it's obvious that he doesn't believe in himself, it's strange that Liu Daxia is in a good mood, it's just terrible.

Zhu Houzhao naturally saw Liu Daxia's face, but he couldn't care so much at this time. Although Zhu Houzhao believed that Liu Daxia hadn't hidden Zheng He's files, Zhu Houzhao still didn't dare to take risks. What if Liu Daxia hid now?At this moment, Zhu Houzhao doesn't believe anyone, the matter is too big.

Through the conversation just now, Zhu Houzhao can confirm that it is true that Liu Daxia hid Annan, but he didn't really hide it, but just didn't hand it over temporarily. These are completely two concepts.

Judging from Liu Daxia's reaction, he never hid or burned the charts. Now it is the Hongzhi period, not far from the Chenghua period. Zhu Houzhao checked it. There is no such thing, obviously this is fabricated by later generations.

You must know that Liu Daxia's most famous deed in his early years was hiding files to fight against the power eunuch Wang Zhi.With the passage of time and word of mouth, the fact is recolored by those who are preached according to their own misunderstandings or preferences. What about carrying a eunuch who fell down a long time ago?How can it be more enjoyable than fighting against the emperor's demands?Annan?How can a place that no one has heard of compare to the Treasure Shipyard built in the city of Nanjing!
Unknowingly, Liu Daxia inexplicably became a greater and more dramatic hero than his original deeds. He bravely used acts that violated the laws of the Ming Dynasty to stop the emperor's frivolous actions, and thus won respect , is considered to be the real weapon of important ministers.

Liu Daxia is different from most Ming officials. He was one of the seven Zhu Ming officials who were recognized as qualified to worship the temples of successive emperors during the Yongzheng period. He was listed alongside Li Wenzhong, Yang Shiqi, and Yu Qian. Emperor Jiajing and Yu Qian were fighting against Emperor Yingzong, publicizing his courtiers and raising their status, so as to achieve the goal of the black emperor. This is not a great routine at all.

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