"I estimate that if we follow the cannibalization plan, we can achieve control of the entire Fusang in as little as three years or as slowly as five years."
"Three to five years?"
Chongzhen said calmly: "It takes too long, I don't have the patience to wait!"
Listening to the emperor's words, Hong Chengchou's heart tightened. Although this method is slower, it is the most reliable, has the least casualties, and can also train troops!
But now the emperor is not satisfied.
Then he gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, two years!"
"I give you half a year, and you must cripple Fusang within half a year!"
hiss……
Despite Hong Chengchou's arrogance, the emperor was so frightened that his scalp went cold and his eyes were full of shock.
He really didn't expect that the emperor would be so urgent.
You must know that if there is no war, once the war starts, it will be a war to destroy the country. In this case, Fuso will definitely recruit the army and people from all over the country.
He didn't know how many troops Fusang could recruit, but the emperor had just said that Fusang had 15 million people. Excluding the old and young women, Fusang could mobilize at least 3 million adult men.
To cripple these three million people in half a year is not difficult, it is even more difficult.
"Your Majesty, it's not the minister Fusang's ambition, this..."
"Don't deny yourself!"
Seeing Hong Chengchou eager to explain the difficult problem, Chongzhen interrupted him and said calmly: "During this period, you should do nothing. First, go to the testing site of the Firearms Research Institute for a month.
I will go to Tengxiang Four Guards for another month, and then go to the Ministry of War to sort out the files of the Northern Army for a month.
If you need any information about Fusang, you can get it from Jin Yiwei, but only you can know it.
Three months later, you can give me an accurate answer.
Whether he can become the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Expedition will be revealed later.
Remember, what I just said was complete disablement, not control. This is very important!
Big companion, take Hong Aiqing down and say hello to several ministries! "
"My slave obeys the order!"
"I resign!"
Hong Chengchou immediately saluted and exited Dongnuan Pavilion with a confused look on his face.
In Dongnuan Pavilion, only Chongzhen and Du Yinxi were left.
Looking at Du Yinxi who was also shocked, Chongzhen said calmly: "Du Aiqing, you have been practicing here for more than two years. Now I give you three choices.
The first is to go east to Fusang with Hong Chengchou, serve as a military advisor to Hong Chengchou, and also go to the battlefield to gain some experience.
Second, the imperial court has just established a Department of Commerce. You can go to the Department of Commerce to serve as the head of a department and learn the skills of merchants.
The third is to give you a county and one party to govern. "
Du Yinxi's eyes flashed, and Chongzhen didn't rush him.
This was the last strategic master of the Ming Dynasty in history. Although there is no hell-like environment forcing him now, the most indispensable thing now is time, and some time can be spent slowly.
I am still looking forward to the feeling of personally cultivating a qualified strategic master, famous minister, and capable minister.
After a while, Du Yinxi raised his head and said in a firm voice: "Your Majesty, on my way back to Beijing from Shaanxi, I met some businessmen and had some conversations with them. I guess that the imperial court may fully promote the development of business.
Commercial affairs are related to whether the national treasury is abundant, and the prosperity of commercial affairs is also related to the strength of the country and the wealth of the people. This has been verified by both the Northern Song Dynasty and the Southern Song Dynasty.
It's just that while they were developing commerce, they neglected and relaxed the building of a strong army, so that they were beaten by the Liao, Jin, Xixia, Yuan, etc.
Now that Northern Mongolia and Eastern Mongolia have surrendered, the slaves have been eliminated, the southwest has been pacified, and Fusang has been crippled, the Ming Dynasty has basically no war, and there are ten famous generals, and there is no shortage of ministers.
The minister rashly guessed that in the future, the officials in charge should not only know how to govern, but also know how to do business and lead the people to get rich.
Therefore, I forgive you for being greedy, merchants and politicians. I want to study at the same time, please allow your majesty. "
"You dare to think!"
Chongzhen listened to Du Yinxi's request, chuckled, and then continued: "Since you mentioned it, you probably have an idea. Can you tell me where you want to go?"
"An Dongcheng!"
Listening to Du Yinxi's answer, Chongzhen was stunned. He didn't expect that after working for a long time, he chose a small town by the Yalu River in Liaodong.
Before he could think about it, Du Yinxi continued: "Your Majesty, it is nothing to govern a wealthy and stable county.
But Liaodong had just experienced war, the people were displaced, and there was a lack of officials, which meant reconstruction. I went there and some of the ideas I learned could be quickly implemented.
Moreover, it is connected to the Chief Secretary of Korea and is close to the seaside, so business can be developed rapidly. I want to learn business and put it into practice in governance.
Another point is that there is the junction between Liaodong and North Korea. Although both places have surrendered, it will take time to relax. I can just look over there when I go there.
In this way, military, political and business affairs can basically be taken into consideration. "
Huh……
Listening to Du Yinxi's analysis, Chongzhen nodded. Although Du Yinxi was young, his goals were very clear, his mind was very clear, and he knew what he wanted.
"You have to think clearly. In the forty-sixth year of Wanli, in order to establish a border, Jiannu built wicker borders at the side gates of Kuihe River and Fenghuang City.
Farming, animal husbandry, fishing, hunting, logging, and mining are prohibited in areas outside the border wall. The population in the entire territory is less than 10,000.
The people are impoverished, hostile to outsiders, and a mixed bag of fish and dragons. It is not wrong to say that it is a barren land now.
You will be here for at least three years. If you fail to pass the exam after three years, you will have to stay there for another six years. In serious cases, you will be directly demoted or even dismissed.
I can pull you along, but I can't arrange it all the time. I'll give you another chance to choose again. "
"I am still firm in my opinion!"
Du Yinxi did not waver at all and continued: "Your Majesty, Dandong is already like that. I don't believe it can be any worse. It is easier to achieve results in such a situation.
In other words, if I don’t have this ability, then I am a mediocre person and not worthy of Your Majesty’s attention. Please allow Your Majesty! "
"You are confident!"
Chongzhen shook his head: "That's all, since you have already thought about this matter clearly, I won't dissuade you."
Having said this, Chongzhen thought for a while: "In this way, I will transfer one hundred thousand taels of silver to you from the Ministry of Revenue. Whether you want cash or materials is up to you, but it must be returned to the Ministry of Revenue after three years.
In addition, two thousand sergeants will be transferred to you from Shanhaiguan. They will be responsible for cleaning up the remaining enemy slaves who have slipped through the net, and they will also be responsible for guarding the pontoon bridge on Moon Island.
Don't be in a hurry to go to Dandong first. Stay in the capital first, look through the files with Hong Chengchou, give him advice, and then set off after all the officials have opened the seal! "
"I thank you for your trust, Your Majesty!"
"you……"
"His Majesty!"
Chongzhen was about to explain a few more words when the voice of the Fang family who was on duty at the door rang out: "Your Majesty, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, Li Ruolian, asked to see him, saying that it was the Nanhai Navy's 600-mile rush!"
