Zhu Di met Xu Qin in Wuying Palace. This was a more formal meeting. Although this kid is still a child, every time he sees him, he wants to kick him and vent his anger.
But after all, he is also the one in charge, so he cannot always be treated like a child. Official business must be done openly.
When Xu Qin arrived at Wuying Hall, he saw that several great scholars from the cabinet and several members of the six ministerial books were there. It seemed like they were discussing something.
Probably a new Jurchen Guard, Maolian Guard, was set up in the northeastern region, which belonged to the sub-guard of Jianzhou Guard.
Xu Qin was weighing the approximate location of that place in his mind. Converted to a map for later generations. Probably in the Jilin and Heilongjiang areas.
In later generations, it was a food production base, but now it is a barren land, a place where savages are raging. The current traffic situation is beyond the reach of the Ming Dynasty.
"Both Jianzhou Guard and Mao Lian Guard are too close to North Korea, and Meng Ge Timur and others have repeatedly vacillated between North Korea and the Ming Dynasty. We need to warn North Korea."
Cabinet scholar Jin Youzi said to Zhu Di.
"North Korea is very respectful on the surface, but in fact it keeps making small moves in the Jianzhou Guard, and it always has the intention of expanding northward to control the Jurchens. It should be taught a lesson."
Yang Rong followed Jin Youzi and said. He was also a militant.
Zhu Di had no reaction to the words of the two cabinet ministers and instead looked at Prince Zhu Gaochi.
"What do the prince think?" Zhu Di turned his attention to the fat Zhu Gaochi.
"My sons and ministers think that Jianzhou is too far away, and the Jurchens are wild and untamable, so we should be gentle and gentle. As for Korea, I think we should wait."
The prince said.
"The prince is old enough to plan for the country, and his orders will not have any effect. The Jurchens are as far away as the Ming Dynasty and close to North Korea, and sooner or later something will happen. You need to plan slowly."
Yang Shiqi said.
Jianzhou? When Xu Qin heard this word, he finally remembered, is Jianzhou Jurchen? Later, the ancestor of Old Boar Skin, a savage who was not taken seriously by the Ming Dynasty, became the mourner of the dynasty.
However, he was not impassioned, nor did he have a particularly strong desire to express himself. After all, if you tell them things that will happen more than two hundred years ago, they will be regarded as crazy.
At this time, the Ming Dynasty's biggest concern was Mongolia in the north. Even the Japanese pirates were more of a threat than the Jurchens, and they were not able to take their turn in terms of seniority.
At this time, it is obviously unrealistic to expect the Ming monarchs and ministers to pay attention to them.
Many times history is accidental. If a dynasty is destined to perish, there will be others if there are no Jurchens. If a dynasty can continue, it cannot be destroyed by one or two foreigners.
Xu Qin was thinking wildly, but Zhu Di called his name.
"Xu Qin, what are you thinking about?" Zhu Di asked.
"Oh, I heard that you adults were discussing the Jurchens, and I was thinking about a question. In fact, it is easy to get the Jurchens to return home. Uncivilized savages, who are afraid of power but not moral, are nothing more than carrots and sticks. Naturally, they will be obedient."
Xu Qin said.
Although the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty had never heard of Carrot and Stick, they probably understood its meaning. It was just giving sweetness with one hand and threatening with a big stick in the other.
"Don't you hate giving sweet treats to this country? Why do you have carrots when you get to Jurchen? Jurchen is a barbaric land, and the effort of the expedition outweighs the gain. How can you wield this big stick?"
Zhu Di asked strangely.
"That's different. After all, the foreigners are not of the same mind, but the Jurchens are different. They are my people of the Ming Dynasty. I still have to give them some benefits."
Xu Qin said.
Zhu Di and other ministers in the court were all interested. Xu Qin was famous for his eclectic approach. Moreover, discussions between Haifansi and Enshe have proven that Xu Qin is at least an extremely capable official.
So you still have to listen to what he says.
He must make these Ming emperors and ministers realize that the Jurchens are the people of the Ming Dynasty, and the Jurchen territory is an integral part of the Ming Dynasty.
"Set up a foraging field in Peiping and ask the Jurchens to return furs, ginseng, sea greens, dongzhu, medicinal materials, wood, mushrooms, iron, salt, grain, tea, wine and other things they need."
Xu Qin said. The so-called oneness must be economically dependent to become one.
"Is this what you call sweetening? This will help them to aspire to the Ming Dynasty." The prince nodded and said.
"And there is no need for the court to do this. The court only needs to open a market, and profitable businessmen will naturally go there. Cultivate the Jurchens to be economically dependent on the Ming Dynasty. If you let them go in the future, they will not leave. .”
Xu Qin said.
"I'm afraid that the Jurchen tribe has become too powerful and difficult to control." The prince said he was worried.
"How can we be strong without unity?" Xu Qin said Chi Guoguo's conspiracy remarks.
Yang Shiqi paused slightly. Yang Rong also liked this. Everyone is smart, but Xu Qin doesn't need to make it so obvious.
"In addition, miners can be sent to help search for mineral veins around the Jurchen tribe. If you find some gold or silver ore, that would be even better!"
Xu Qin said with a smile. He remembered that there were many gold mines in the three northeastern provinces. He was still famous in later generations.
"What if iron ore is dug out?" Prince Zhu Gaochi said worriedly.
This was also what the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were worried about. Iron is not only used to make pots and pans, but also used to make weapons. Once a Jurchen tribe became strong, they began to equip iron weapons on a large scale.
"If they find iron ore, they have to be able to mine it? Even if they can mine it, ironmaking is a technical job. By then, the Jurchens will probably be reduced to labor."
Xu Qin said coldly.
He is very clear about the thinking of the entire country. These people think that the Jurchen land is bitter, cold and barbaric. Once you discover where there are veins of gold and silver ore, or even iron ore. Where can I give up easily?
As long as it is profitable, most people are not fools.
"Then how do you plan to wield this big stick?" Zhu Di asked at this time.
"My wife has run away, probably back to the country. I want to pick up my wife. If there is nothing serious, I will stop by Jianzhou Jurchen."
Xu Qin said with a smile.
"Nonsense, a side wife doesn't need you to mobilize an army? The Min family will naturally send her back. What do you want to do? Tell the truth."
Zhu Didai understood Xu Qin's character. This guy was surprisingly lazy. If there was nothing special, he would never move around.
"Oh, the last time I killed the remaining Japanese pirates, I once said that North Korea sold the stolen goods for the Japanese pirates. Moreover, the fish that escaped the net, Dai Dehai, ran to North Korea. I want to ask how North Korea dares to hide Japanese pirates and collect stolen goods. Of course, the main thing is I’m going to pick up Mrs. Side.”
Xu Qin said it lightly.
"I'm afraid it will be difficult to get North Korea to admit guilt based on just the words of a few Japanese pirates." Prince Zhu Gaochi said calmly.
"That's true, so I have to go there in person." Xu Qin said something incomprehensible.
Zhu Di's eyes lit up, and Yang Shiqi seemed to understand.
Where did Zuo Liangmou go? Needless to say, I'm afraid I went to North Korea to sell off the stolen goods. Where have Xu Qin's four thousand troops gone? I'm afraid that instead of going to sea to practice leading the battle, I went to North Korea.
I'm afraid the evidence is conclusive now. North Korea is in trouble, so why does it care about the Jurchens? As for the side wife Min Zhengying.
Why! Is the Min family lucky or unlucky? Zhu Di and Yang Rong had this idea in their minds.
As for North Korea's little actions, Zhu Di had already heard about it. However, North Korea appeared to be respectful and just reprimanded him.
Now that Xu Qin is famous, he can teach North Korea a lesson.
"The Haifan Division is responsible for overseas affairs in Tibetan countries. Since it involves Japanese pirates, you can handle it yourself. In addition, I will appoint you as the imperial envoy with full authority to appease the Jurchens. Choose a day to travel."
Zhu Di immediately made a decision. Xu Qin was idle when he was idle. If he wanted to do something, give him the power.
"In addition, I also want to second two thousand Shenji battalions to accompany them to intimidate the Jurchen tribes." Xu Qin said.
"No, once the Shenji Battalion moves, the amount of food and supplies is not a small amount. We can mobilize the garrison troops nearby Beiping."
The first person to object turned out to be Xia Yuanji, the Minister of Household Affairs. Xu Qin doesn't want any troops near Peiping, which is King Zhao's territory.
I can trick King Zhao, so it’s amazing that I can cooperate.
"Master Xia, what I want is the muskets and cannons from the Shenji Battalion, so that those Jurchen bumpkins can see the power of God. What's the use of the guards' troops?" Xu Qin argued.
"Impossible. The Shenji Camp is one of the three major battalions in the capital. How can it be moved? Haifansi has already left 500 troops, and it is impossible to move them again."
Bastard Xia Yuanji was determined to eat the weight.
"I heard that Shenji Camp has expanded to 10,000 people. What's wrong with borrowing 2,000? I know, Mr. Xia is worried about the money of the Ministry of Finance. He can't afford the grain, grass and baggage. The Haifan Division is responsible for it, but I will take it out. Just leave me alone regardless of how you fight."
Xu Qin said.
"Excellent, I have no objection." Xia Yuanji said to Zhu Di.
Xu Qin almost died of anger. Do you need to deduct it like this?
"Sir, Mr. Xia, during this period, Haifansi and Enshi Consulting have sent a lot of money to the Ministry of Revenue. Why are they still deducting money like this?"
Xu Qin asked doubtfully.
"You are not a householder and don't know that firewood and rice are expensive. Why don't I trade you the position of Minister of Household Affairs?" Xia Yuanji said, stroking his beard.
"Pull him down. I'm the best at spending money. You can carry the big hole in the household department." Xu Qin was unwilling.
Zhu Di was a master of spending money, whether it was repairing books, building the city of Beijing, or preparing for war. Those are all gold-swallowing beasts, and he doesn't have the ability to fill them up.
"Okay, that's it. The Shenji Battalion will set off first, and you will follow later." Zhu Di said with a smile.
"Thank you, Your Majesty..." Xu Qin said respectfully.
He had finished what he had to do today, but he always felt that the smiles of Zhu Di, Xia Yuanji and others were a little strange.
What are they laughing at?
