"Fengxue, are you satisfied now?"
"Hu Weiyong sacrifices to heaven, his magic power is boundless."
Zhu Biao pushed the door open and looked at Xiao Han and said resentfully.
When Tong Zhangshun saw Zhu Biao coming, he immediately retreated.
"Ahem!"
"Isn't this also to get you to take an interest in our "Da Ming Economics" earlier?"
"Otherwise, my father and mother would drag me away to prepare for the wedding, and this book would have to be thrown aside."
Xiao Han coughed twice and said.
"We are clearing land and relocating refugees on a large scale in Lingnan, and the countries in the south have already responded."
"There is news from the Jinyi Guards in the south that many bandits from the Lancang Kingdom of Yue have sneaked into Southern Xinjiang and Lingnan."
"We are currently unable to determine whether this is the result of the instructions of those countries, but I think what is certain is that even if these people were not arranged by them, they acquiesced."
"What do you think about this matter?"
Zhu Biao asked Xiao Han.
"You are right. Even if it was not their instruction, it must have been their acquiescence to its existence."
"After all, our Ming Dynasty has been making a lot of moves in the south recently. It not only eliminated the Liang Wang and the Duan family, but also opened up wasteland and relocated refugees in Lingnan on a large scale. It would be abnormal if the southern countries didn't respond at all."
"Especially the Yue Kingdom. In the Tang Dynasty, they still belonged to the inherent territory of the Central Plains Dynasty. However, during the Five Dynasties, they took advantage of the chaos to stand on their own. In the Song Dynasty, they were unable to completely conquer them because they did not have enough force."
"The country of Yue must be frightened by our Ming Dynasty's move to increase its influence in the south."
Xiao Han nodded slightly.
"Oh? Then what do you think our Daming attitude should be when facing them?"
Zhu Biao asked Xiao Han.
"This is the post-war recovery period of our Ming Dynasty, especially when the remnants of the north are also recovering. It is not a suitable time to conquer the southern countries."
"Furthermore, taking action at this time is not in line with our Ming Dynasty's strategic goals in the south."
Xiao Han said to Zhu Biao.
"Don't we, Ming Dynasty, express anything at all?"
Zhu Biao said unwillingly.
"Of course it won't work."
"Even if we don't plan to hit them directly, we must make them have enough respect for our Ming Dynasty."
"In southern Xinjiang and Lingnan, we will send additional local troops and Jinyi Guards to suppress bandits, strengthen border supervision to prevent bandits from continuing to flow in, and then issue letters of credence to Yue and Lancang, requiring them to immediately cooperate with us in targeting bandits who repeatedly flee within the borders of both sides. Hang them, otherwise my Ming army will arrive and directly kill them together with the bandits."
Xiao Han said calmly.
"Aren't you asking them to become vassals and pay tribute?"
Zhu Biao asked Xiao Han in surprise.
"No need. If you can bring in some money by paying tribute, we will have to give them rewards when the time comes."
"And the most important point is that if our Ming Dynasty recognizes their vassal status, it means that their existence is allowed in terms of etiquette and law. It is not good to take action later."
"Anyway, when our various industries in the Ming Dynasty are developed, southern Xinjiang and Lingnan will be connected to them, and we can do business directly with them much more than the small tribute they pay. Why bother with this and add trouble to the subsequent strategy?"
Xiao Han asked Zhu Biao back.
"That makes sense."
"However, what if they take the initiative to ask to become our vassals and pay tribute?"
Zhu Biao asked again.
"If they are really so sensible, we can give them a chance to continue to exist independently, but this regulation must be changed."
"First of all, it is necessary to open the border unconditionally, allow free trade and personnel movement, and allow the Ming Dynasty to garrison troops."
"Secondly, their officials must participate in the Ming Dynasty imperial examinations and gain merit before they can take office."
"Finally, everyone from their prime minister to local officials must accept the verification of the Ming Dynasty. Once Ying Tianfu impeaches their officials due to poor performance, we have the right to remove their officials, big and small."
Xiao Han said to Zhu Biao.
"Um...then what's the difference between such a vassal state and directly becoming a province of our Ming Dynasty?"
Zhu Biao was in a daze.
"Their royal family is still there. And although their officials must stay in the Ming Dynasty and can be dismissed by the Ming Dynasty, the officials are still their locals. Only the Ming Dynasty garrison and the Jinyiwei office were sent by us."
"And the tax revenue still belongs to them, but some of it must be divided to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty."
Xiao Han opened his mouth to explain.
"Isn't this the same as the prefectures of the Han Dynasty?"
Zhu Biao found it interesting.
"There is still a difference."
"After all, in the Han prefectures and states, the prime ministers were directly appointed by the court, but the ones they appointed were locals who passed the imperial examinations of the Ming Dynasty."
"Of course, if their royal family takes a fancy to talents from other parts of the Ming Dynasty and insists on becoming their prime minister, we won't be able to refute their reputation."
Xiao Han chuckled.
"It has to be you."
Zhu Biao cast an admiring look at Xiao Han.
"If that's the case, then I'm going to draft an imperial edict directly to the two countries."
"By the way, what if they reject our Ming Dynasty's conditions?"
Zhu Biao said.
"Don't worry, they won't refuse."
"We are not willing to fight now, and they are even less willing to fight with us."
"After all, if we fight, the worst result is to lose the troops and be depleted of vitality. They will directly destroy the country. If you let me start this kind of unfair war, I will not easily start it. Anyway, I will cooperate with the suppression." He's just a bandit, the worst he can do is engage in other small tricks later, there's no need to risk his life."
Xiao Han said firmly.
"It makes sense. Our Ming Dynasty swept across Yunei, and even Meng Yuan, who whipped all the nations, could only run away in despair when faced with our Ming Dynasty soldiers. Naturally, these small countries in Zuer are not willing to try our Ming Dynasty's edge easily."
Zhu Biao nodded, said in agreement, then turned and left.
"Your Highness, news from the paper mill."
"Although we have not met the requirements of those businessmen, those businessmen still hope to purchase a large amount of our paper."
Zhu Biao left, Jiang You walked over slowly and said to Xiao Han.
In order to prevent trouble in the paper industry chain, Xiao Han arranged for Jiang You to take his own manpower and watch over there.
"Oh, is it so?"
"It seems that these businessmen are still unwilling to give up. Do they want to use their financial resources to take over all our papermaking production capacity and continue to maintain high prices?"
"Haha, can you catch it?"
"Jiang You, tell the paper mill that they will accept all the orders they placed and go all out to produce. Even the printing factory can print less books. Let's see how many they can take."
Xiao Han narrowed his eyes.
In the paper industry chain, a large row of production lines are operating together. No matter how rich a few businessmen are, they will never be able to sustain it.
All their property was used to swallow up Xiao Han's production capacity. Xiao Han saw that they all wanted to switch careers to the transportation brigade.
After all, the production capacity of Xiao Han's papermaking industry chain is absolutely overcapacity to meet the demand in Yingtianfu area.
"As you command!"
Jiang You responded and slowly stepped back.
After sending Jiang You away, Xiao Han finally had some free time to start his own creative career.
Xiao Han was originally planning to build the earthen blast furnace for large-scale construction to increase Ming Dynasty's steel production.
After all, this thing doesn't have much technical content, and Ming Dynasty has no shortage of important raw materials, such as iron ore, coal ore and charcoal.
However, since he decided to write Ming Dynasty Economics first, Xiao Han had no choice but to let go of this matter.
There is no way. Although Xiao Han knows how to operate the blast furnace, the biggest reality is that Ming Dynasty does not have so many workers who can operate it.
If the Ming Dynasty fails to develop its industrial skills, the Ming Dynasty will directly bring in the refugees. Such quality will definitely not work.
Despite what it sounds like, filling and unloading the goods in one meal feels like driving screws in the factory, and it doesn't require much IQ.
But that is because education has become more popular in later generations and there is a surplus of human resources, so there is this feeling that anyone can do it. If we really put inexperienced farmers like Ming Dynasty directly, there would be an explosion every two days. Art.
Kunning Palace.
"What did that boy Feng Xue say?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Biao.
"Dad, Feng Xue also believes that our Ming Dynasty can warn and beat those small countries, but it is not suitable to go to war directly."
Zhu Biao said to Zhu Yuanzhang.
"snort!"
"Bei Yuan can't catch them. These small countries can't be destroyed directly. It really makes us upset."
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, feeling quite unhappy.
"father."
"Didn't I already tell you Feng Xue's strategy?"
"Since we can make money and conquer the land, why do we have to waste money and people?"
Zhu Biao advised Zhu Yuanzhang.
"We know."
"If you two little bastards weren't right, do you think we would be talking nonsense here?"
"I had already asked Xu Da and the others to lead the troops and kill them."
Zhu Yuanzhang curled his lips.
"Okay, since we have decided to let you take care of this matter, you can handle it."
"Biao'er, just write this edict to be sent to the two small countries. We will be upset when we see it."
Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Biao.
"Okay, I will obey your father's instructions."
Zhu Biao chuckled.
"Go away, stop doing this, we're tired of looking at it."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said.
The imperial edict was issued from Zhu Biao's East Palace, and the green light was given all the way to the border.
After a day and a night, he was sent to the territory of Yue Kingdom and Lancang Kingdom.
After all, the imperial edict is not an army. It is much more convenient to mobilize than a large army. Under the eight hundred mile rush, they continuously change horses and riders and run day and night. Sometimes they can take the waterway along the way, so it is naturally much faster. .
Thang Long City.
The Royal Palace of Yue Kingdom.
"Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty sent someone to deliver an imperial edict personally signed by you."
Outside the palace, a eunuch came in after encountering a brocade box.
"oh?"
"What did Emperor Ming write to me?"
"Li Qing, read it to me."
The Yue Emperor Chen Hao raised his head slightly and said to his confidant, Privy Councilor Li Ji Yao.
"Blessed by heaven."
"The emperor issued an edict."
"There is a small country in Nanbang that has failed to supervise the bandits and bandits in our Ming Dynasty. I order the king of Yue to mobilize the troops of Yue to cooperate with the Ming Dynasty to eliminate the banditry on the border without delay."
"If there is any neglect of the heavenly envoys, the army will..."
Li Jisha reached out and took it and started to read, but his face gradually turned pale as he spoke.
"What's wrong?"
"Keep reading."
Chen Hao frowned slightly.
"Then the army will go south and all the thieves will be destroyed."
Gudong!
Li Jima persisted in reading the last few words, swallowed, and his hands were shaking slightly.
The current Yue Kingdom is no longer the Yue Kingdom that remained immortal despite fighting against the Mongolian soldiers going south.
At this time, the Chen family of the Yue Kingdom could barely get out of the Yang Rili Rebellion. It took only one year to regain the power of the country, and the entire country was in chaos.
In the south, the occupying power Penge was eyeing it, and kept invading the weakened Yue Kingdom. On the battlefield, the situation was extremely unfavorable.
If Zhi Pengge had not known that he was not strong enough to occupy the country and could not annex the Yue Kingdom in one fell swoop, he would have already divided the territory of the Yue Kingdom, and the little southern overlord who was once able to resist the Mongols was torn apart.
"well!"
"Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang is as domineering as ever."
Chen Hao sighed.
"Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty is powerful. Why don't we resume our tribute to the Ming Dynasty and bow our heads?"
Li Jihao said tentatively.
Originally, two years ago, during the Chen Yuzong period, tribute was paid to the newly established Ming Dynasty.
However, a year ago, during the Yang Rili Rebellion, the Yue Kingdom was in chaos and cut off its tribute to the Ming Dynasty. In fact, it broke away from the relationship with the tributary country.
This is why Zhu Biao did not use words such as "subordinate state" and "subordinate state" in his imperial edict to Yue State.
Instead, "Nampang is a small country" is used to describe Yue.
"I'm afraid..."
"It's not that simple. During Yang Rili's period, the tribute with the Ming Dynasty was cut off. But it stands to reason that if I successfully succeed as the Chen royal family, I should naturally resume the relationship as a tributary monarch. As long as I send an envoy to pay tribute this year, I will just go with it. nature."
"But the Ming Dynasty's imperial edict did not describe our country, Dai Viet, as a 'vassal state' of the Ming Dynasty. Instead, it used the term 'Nampang small country'. This shows that the Ming Dynasty refused to recognize our country's status as a vassal state. Logically speaking, as a suzerain state, this situation is Won’t do that.”
"There is a high probability that the Ming Dynasty is very angry at our actions of allowing those bandits to escape, and they have really had the idea of crushing us."
Chen Hao sighed softly and said solemnly.
"What...what should I do?"
"Dai Viet's national strength has long been equal to what it was back then, and it is impossible to withstand the Ming Dynasty's military front."
Li Jihao said nervously.
"How dare you say that!"
"If you hadn't told me not to ignore the little thieves, how could this scene have happened today!"
Chen Hao said angrily.
"This... Your Majesty, I didn't expect that an empire as big as the Ming Dynasty would be so petty. A few thieves only caused dissatisfaction with me, Da Viet."
"However, Wei Chen feels that His Majesty's judgment is still too early. Since the Ming Dynasty has mentioned the requirement of cooperating with the suppression of bandits in the imperial edict, there is still a chance for relaxation. At that time, we will send envoys to request the restoration of tribute to the Ming Dynasty. Maybe I can be forgiven by Ming Dynasty and sit back and relax."
Li Jihao said to Chen Hao.
"Hmph! You said it simply, I'm afraid Daming won't agree so easily."
Chen Hao snorted coldly.
(End of chapter)
