Chapter 121 The Thoughts of Emperor Tianyuan
Emperor Tianyuan discussed many things with Tamerlane. Finally, he got up and sent off Timur, and prepared to hold a conference a few days later to announce all appointments to Timur.
Then Emperor Tianyuan summoned the prime minister, Barbarian Hague.
Emperor Tianyuan treated Tuoin Timur differently from the barbarian Hague.
In the Yuan Dynasty, the most important thing in employing people was to follow their feet. But this unspoken rule has not changed even now. The heel of Tuoyin Timur lies with King Ruyang and Wang Baobao. The barbarian Hague is much worse. His ancestors were also officials. But when their names are mentioned, most people don't recognize them.
Although the Barbarian Hague also had some private soldiers, their scale was completely incomparable to that of Tamerlane. It is also because of the support of Emperor Tianyuan that Barbarian Hague is what it is today.
Therefore, even if Emperor Tianyuan secretly dealt with Timur, he still had to be polite when facing Timur. But it's different for Barbarian Hague.
Emperor Tianyuan first told the barbarian Hague about his conversation with Tuoin Timur and asked: "What do you think?"
Barbarian Hague thought to himself: "How can I see this?"
Tamerlane had the right to say no in front of Emperor Tianyuan. But Barbarian Hague did not. Barbarian Hague could only follow the thoughts of Emperor Tianyuan. He sighed and said: "It's not that the old minister slandered the Grand Master. It's actually the Grand Master's strategy. In fact, it is to lead the court to death with great vigor. It is easy to die but difficult to live. Who wants to die? No, maintaining the current situation is the most difficult thing. Not to mention anything else. As for the Taishi's recruitment order, maybe one or two hundred thousand troops can be obtained. But it will be good if it can last for three months. What will happen then? manage?"
"For big things, don't be impulsive."
Does what Barbarian Hague said make sense? It makes so much sense. The Mongols can certainly use everyone as a soldier. But logistics are a huge problem. This is also the problem with Timur's strategy. Tamerlane unleashed Yuan Ting's greatest military potential in a short period of time, as for the rest. Don't care at all.
In Timur's view, it is hard to say whether Dayuan will be three months away.
Emperor Tianyuan said: "Hey, the Grand Master is old. Some omissions are normal. However, now that the Grand Master is in charge of the entire army, we must not slander you. You can just say it here. Don't say it when you go out. .”
Manzi Hague said: "Old minister, I understand." At this time, Barbarian Hague also understood what Emperor Tian Yuan was thinking. To put it bluntly, Emperor Tianyuan actually didn’t want to fight. He hopes to solve the problem in other ways. It’s just that this is not a solution that decaf Timur can provide.
Barbarian Hague said: "I have a saying, I don't know whether to say it or not."
"Speak." Emperor Tianyuan said.
The barbarian Hague said: "Our dynasty has reached such a situation. It is probably not the best idea to use force alone. Gou Jian lay down his fuel and tasted courage, so that the Yue Kingdom could be revived. Now what we have to do is to refrain from haste but be patient, and use all means to recuperate. In order to do it again, rather than fight against the Ming Dynasty. I ask your Majesty to ignore the stigma and pay attention to this matter. This is the way to preserve the imperial court."
Emperor Tianyuan's favor towards Barbarian Hague was not unreasonable. Emperor Tianyuan gave a slight hint. Barbarian Hague sent the steps up. Emperor Tianyuan said: "Be brave, I asked for peace from the Ming Dynasty, and if the news spreads, how can I face the people of the world?"
The main thing I want to talk about is how to end this matter if it gets out. rather than anything else.
Barbarian Hague sighed in his heart and knew what to do. He immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. If this matter is leaked, it will be the fault of the old minister alone and has nothing to do with Your Majesty."
The Yuan Dynasty has reached this point and still puts on its own stinky airs. However, many people have recognized the reality. Even the most hard-line faction, such as Tamerlane, fully agreed with how to achieve long-term peace with the Ming Dynasty.
But the problem is, Tamerlane saw it all too clearly. This is simply impossible.
Because this is related to the legitimacy of the court.
That's why he doesn't really propose peace. It's useless to mention it. It's just a humiliation in vain, which will further shake the morale of the army.
Emperor Tianyuan said: "How do you think we should talk about it?"
Barbarian Hague said: "I feel that no matter how we talk about it, there is one thing that will never be lost."
Emperor Tianyuan said: "That one."
Barbarian Hague said: "Remove the title of emperor. Become a vassal."
Emperor Tianyuan was silent for a long time. He touched the faded dragon chair beside him, sighed and said, "Come on, what's the use of having a false name?"
In fact, this false name is still useful.
It is precisely because of this false name that he is the co-owner of the grassland, although he does not have much strength now. Can't control the heroes of the grassland. But this title is still a sharp weapon. As long as it has the strength, it can unify the grassland.
Of course, this title also has its drawbacks.
If it wasn't for this title, why would Daming chase him? That kind of momentum that he would not hesitate to fight to the ends of the earth was because of the false reputation of Emperor Yuan.
Once this reputation is given up, of course, there is a possibility of successful negotiation. But at the same time, they also gave up their nominal rule over the vast grassland. From then on, even tribes like Wu Liangha would not listen to Yuan Ting's call. Since they are all surrendered. Wouldn't it be better for them to join the Ming Dynasty directly?
Why should a Yuan Ting who defected to the Ming Dynasty act as a middleman to earn the price difference?
However, for Emperor Tianyuan, living is the most important thing.
Barbarian Hague said: "What about the war?"
Emperor Tianyuan said: "You don't know this, you just need to send someone to talk about it. All matters on the battlefield will be left to the Grand Master."
Emperor Tianyuan was still very conscious. One hand is for war, and the other is for peace. Only when you can fight can you make peace. Even if there are peace talks, military actions cannot be stopped and may even be intensified.
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He Xi and King Yan were unaware of all the changes in the Yuan court.
Although King Yan wanted to leave Peiping immediately. But it turns out. impossible.
Because of He Xi's status and relationship with the prince, many people wanted to see He Xi, and He Xi had a close relationship with the Kaihai faction. What's more, the fierce struggle between Nanjing Jie Jin and Ding Xian had already brought many people together. The scholar-bureaucrats were involved.
Regarding the matter of opening up the sea, the interests are related, and many nobles also attach great importance to it.
Naturally, he had to communicate with He Xi.
As for the welcoming and sending off in other official circles, it is even more indispensable.
At least He Xi's status has not reached the point where he can not give face to anyone.
So, even though He Xi hurriedly hurried, it took him nearly ten days to finish the affairs in Peking. Go to Yingkou with King Yan.
Only five days. They have arrived at Yingkou.
Practice makes perfect in many things. The same goes for sailing. Nowadays, the Bohai Sea has become one of the most prosperous bays. From Tianjin to Yingkou, it is the busiest route and the most important transportation of raw materials. Cotton, linen, etc. Then transport the goods back from Yingkou.
Such as cotton, linen, soybean oil, paper, wood, etc.
It can be said that many raw materials in this era are grown on the land. Liaodong's agriculture has seriously hindered Liaodong's industry, but agricultural production cannot be expanded in a day or two. Therefore, trade exchanges between Liaodong and the north are very frequent.
Although compared with the south, the north is sparsely populated and has less abundant products, but in any case, there are more than 10 million people in these northern provinces. More than ten years have passed since the large-scale relocation of people to cultivate land and open up wasteland, and it has long since entered the harvest period.
Zhu Yuanzhang's twenty years of management still has something to offer.
Therefore, He Xi relied on southern maritime merchants to supply raw materials. But during this period of time, trade with the north became more frequent.
King Yan was unaware of the changes.
Anyway, he boarded the ship from Tianjin to Yingkou and spent two days and nights on the ship. Ships are seen almost every day. Let him have a feeling that from Tianjin to Yingkou, the boats are almost next to each other.
This situation is actually very common in some busy rivers in the south. For example, if you are lucky enough to be on a boat on these rivers entering Suzhou City during busy periods, you can feel that there may be no traffic jams in Daming. However, ship jams have become a common occurrence.
But this kind of situation is difficult to happen in the north.
King Yan sighed and said, "Brother He, why don't you come and help me? In the future, you and I will join forces to sweep across the Western Regions and conquer a huge world."
