Morning ends.
The prince of Han Dynasty left behind six ministries, nine ministers and cabinet ministers.
He chose to bring Mitsubishi Hosokawa to the morning meeting just to send a signal.
However, the people who really made the decision were these court giants.
Zhu Gaoxu led them to Xinuang Pavilion. After all the giants were seated, he said calmly: "Everyone knows about the Japanese country. Let's talk about it. How to deal with this matter?"
All the giants looked at each other and started talking.
It is true that the Japanese incident was a good thing for the Ming Dynasty.
Since people have taken the initiative to appeal to the Ming Dynasty and asked the sovereign country to send the angel of the Ming Dynasty to come and mediate their domestic conflicts, then the Ming Dynasty should not give up this great opportunity.
After all, if this matter is done well, it will greatly enhance Ming's prestige among overseas countries and further establish the status of Ming's suzerainty!
This is not only in line with the national policy of being gentle and distant, but also perfectly consistent with the Confucian concept of persuading people with virtue and abandoning war to maintain peace.
Therefore, few of the giants objected, and they were all discussing with great interest who should be sent as angels and how many people should be sent as envoys.
There were only a few smart people sitting quietly in their seats, saying nothing.
For example, Yang Shiqi, who had been watching with a cold eye since the early dynasty, was still thinking about the purpose of Prince Han.
It can be believed that the Japanese country did not take the initiative to ask the Ming Dynasty for mediation. Hosokawa Mangen was tortured by the King of Han to become like this. He said whatever the King of Han asked him to say, and became a puppet on strings.
So, the King of Han wanted to deceive the entire court and then interfere in Japan's internal affairs!
What does he want to do?
What is there in Japan that is worthy of such calculations?
For a moment, Yang Shiqi was puzzled.
Zhu Gaoxu glanced at everyone's performance and noticed that the Husky was out of place, and he suddenly understood.
This old guy is really shrewd and saw through his little tricks at a glance.
If we continue to delay, other giants may also react.
Thinking about this, Zhu Gaoxu immediately shouted: "In that case, I will give the old man a piece of advice and send Zheng He and Wang Jinghong as envoys to lead a fleet to the Japanese country to mediate their domestic struggles and promote the prestige of our Ming Dynasty!"
After hearing this, all the giants were stunned.
Zheng He and Wang Jinghong?
Why these two eunuchs again?
Can't literati be allowed to do such things as honoring one's ancestors and promoting one's country's prestige?
It happened that two dead eunuchs took the lead and seemed to have become professionals!
"You all know in your heart that Zheng and Wang Jinghong made many voyages to the West, and resolved many civil strife and conflicts in overseas vassals along the way. Not only did they demonstrate their outstanding abilities, but they also demonstrated the majesty of our country, the Great Tomorrow. So they are the best candidates."
"Especially Zheng He himself, who demonstrated his outstanding diplomatic skills and military strategies in many conflicts, the Japanese incident was just a small matter for him."
Although everyone was very unhappy after hearing this, they could not refute it.
After all, Zheng He's achievements in three voyages to the West are here. He easily solved the war between the two kings of the Maho Baxi Kingdom and the East and West. He dealt with the arrogant pirate Chen Zuyi. He was ordered by the emperor to erect a monument and establish the Kingdom of Manlajia to protect him from Siam. Luo's intrusion, and the plan to capture alive the king of Mount Ceylon, Ariel Kunel, who tried to murder the captain...
Each of these brilliant achievements demonstrates Zheng He's outstanding talents.
If it were another Confucian minister, he might not be able to do a better job than him, and he might even have died in the hands of Chen Zuyi.
It's a pity that Zheng He is a eunuch and has no eggs.
Everyone thought this and could only hold their noses in recognition.
Yang Shiqi remained silent until Prince Han announced the end of the discussion, and then left worriedly.
After the giants left, Zhu Gaoxu immediately ordered people to summon Zheng He, Wang Jinghong and Wu Xuan.
After receiving the news, the three people immediately set off and rushed to Xinuang Pavilion.
"I will see His Highness the King of Han."
"Well... please get back on your feet. I'm calling you here. I think you already know what I'm doing."
Zhu Gaoxu smiled and helped the three people up, giving them high respect.
After all, these three were meritorious officials who went to the Western Ocean. They have been wandering the sea all year round for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, so they should be worthy of respect.
When those giants heard that Zhu Gaoxu was going to send them as envoys to Japan, many of them showed dissatisfaction.
Zhu Gaoxu naturally noticed it, but didn't mention it.
In the past, when Zheng He traveled to the western seas, they did not take the initiative to ask to go with him.
Now when I go to the Japanese country, everyone starts to get excited and wish they could go there by themselves!
Why?
Because the voyage is too long, life is too hard, and it is easy to get sick and die!
But going to Japan is different. If you endure it for a few months, you can go to Japan to eat delicious food and drink spicy food, and you can also make political achievements for yourself. Why not?
However, it was a pity that Prince Han did not give them this opportunity.
The shameless nature of these intellectuals and officials is evident.
Hearing Prince Han's question, Zheng He thought for a moment and reacted immediately.
"His Royal Highness the King of Han is saying that he will send his ministers and others as envoys to the Japanese country to mediate their domestic conflicts?"
"Well, you were only half right."
Zhu Gaoxu smiled and then gave Nie Xing, who was standing by the side, a look. The latter immediately walked out of the Nuan Pavilion and stood in wait, and no one was allowed to eavesdrop.
"I do want you to go to the Japanese country, but not to mediate their domestic conflicts, but to conquer the entire Japanese country!"
"The Japanese country did not send envoys to ask for help at all. These Japanese envoys are just here for trade. The words I spoke to the court this morning were all spoken by my king, Hosokawa Mangen."
As soon as these words came out, Zheng He and the other three turned pale with fright and looked at Prince Han in disbelief!
Japan did not ask for help at all!
All this is Prince Han’s plan!
This is deceiving the entire Ming court!
What exactly does Prince Han want to do?
What's the point of conquering Japan?
Zheng He suppressed the fear in his heart and persuaded: "Your Highness the King of Han, the Japanese country is far away overseas with barren land, and it is separated from the Ming Dynasty by the vast sea. Even if the Ming Dynasty conquers the Japanese country, it will not be worth the gain!"
"What's more, this Japanese country is an enclave. The indigenous Japanese have no sense of belonging to our Ming Dynasty. Revolts will only occur one after another. When the time comes, our Ming Dynasty will be constrained by this and have to invest a lot of manpower and material resources... The gains are not worth the losses, Your Highness!"
These words can be regarded as sincere advice.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded after hearing this and praised Zheng He's military vision.
"First, the land of Japan is barren, but it is rich in minerals. One Ishimi silver mine produces tens of millions of taels of silver every year, and this is just a silver mine. There are also many gold mines, iron mines, and salt mines. Just talking about these In terms of minerals, will the gains outweigh the losses for Daming?"
Upon hearing this, the eyes of the three of them suddenly widened!
Tens of thousands of silver are produced every year. What is this concept?
For a moment, the minds of the three of them were filled with white patterns of silver flying.
"Secondly, the Japanese country is indeed an enclave, but I, the Ming Dynasty, do not need to govern there. I only need to continue to seize wealth, resources, and even the population in the Japanese country. After grabbing all its resources, then throw them away!"
Three people: "!!!"
grab!
Keep grabbing!
Until the Japanese country is captured!
Then...just discard this enclave!
This can no longer be described as ruthless, this is simply heartless and crazy!
