When later generations evaluate this policy, they often regard it as a new starting point for the Ming Dynasty.
At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zhu Yuanzhang established a country without conquests for fifteen years and warned future generations not to send troops to conquer neighboring countries at will.
The reason why Lao Zhu had such an idea was entirely for the sake of the common people.
Under the constraints of the productivity level and transportation conditions at that time, in addition to defensive counterattacks, which were inevitable wars, going to other countries was a complete burden for the common people.
The monarch prides himself on martial arts, and the generals make great achievements, but what about the common people?
Apart from the fact that a large number of soldiers died on the battlefield and countless people were conscripted into service and engaged in transportation support and other logistics, there was no benefit at all.
It is not like those Western overseas colonies that can plunder resources and feed back to the mother country, which is profitable.
It was from this point of view that Lao Zhu established rules and did not allow arbitrary conquests.
Although the world is safe, it will be in danger if it forgets to fight.
But again.
Although a country is large, if it is warlike, it will perish.
In Lao Zhu's view, the Ming Dynasty was so great that it encompassed everything.
It is enough to defend one's own territory and fight back against foreign aggression.
We must be kind to our neighbors and not attack any country easily.
From the perspective of the time, this view is undoubtedly extremely correct.
but.
It ignores the development of the times and the progress of productivity.
If the Ming Dynasty did not expand, it would always be on the defensive.
Instead, it leads to its own downfall.
Not building the Great Wall marks a comprehensive shift in this strategy.
Use offense as defense.
If you don't give anyone a chance to attack you, you naturally don't need to defend.
Lao Zhu held Zhu Yunxuan's hand and walked around the Yangshan Palace.
The imperial residence is beautifully restored and the scenery is very nice.
Zhu Yunzhen rarely left the city and enjoyed such a relaxing time.
And at the same time.
Just when Zhu Yunzhen and Lao Zhu got together, there was also an undercurrent surging in the capital.
In a room near the city gate, Xu Miaojin and Yao Guangxiao sat opposite each other, both of them looking very serious.
"If the poor monk's prediction is correct, the Japanese pirates will attack the Holy Master within one or two days."
Yao Guangxiao's tone was very solemn.
Xu Miaojin had just received the news that Chang Mao left the mansion in disguise, and Zhu Yunwen also left the mansion. The two met quietly in private, probably conspiring.
Xu Miaojin frowned and said, "Why don't you deploy new troops to Yangshan to set up defenses? In this case, no matter how much trouble the Japanese pirates make, there won't be any risk."
"No!" Yao Guangxiao shook his head and said, "Your Majesty is out, and His Majesty the Grand Sun is not responsible for the safety of the Holy Driver. Besides, Your Majesty has already told you that he will make preparations so that the Grand Sun will not have to worry."
"If new troops are deployed at will to protect the emperor, are they to protect the emperor or to force the emperor into the palace?"
"As long as someone with a heart can do some tricks, such as the guns in the New Army misfiring, and pick some more, His Highness Taisun won't be able to cleanse himself even if he jumps into the Yellow River."
Xu Miaojin's expression changed slightly and she said: "The emperor's family is troublesome. You always doubt me and I doubt you. There is no trust from the whole family."
"The country, the country, the country, and the country are worth more than ten thousand jun. The emperor's family cannot be regarded as an ordinary family."
Yao Guangxiao said: "This is a conspiracy. They are just sure that we cannot send troops to protect them, so they are so confident."
Xu Miaojin smiled and said: "If the new army cannot be mobilized, then there will be no problem with Jiang Yu's royal guards, right?"
Yao Guangxiao still shook his head: "Of course the Jin Yiwei can be mobilized. But in this case, the monitoring of the city will be weakened."
"It's the New Year now, and there are many people and things in the city that need to be monitored by Jin Yiwei."
"All the Yamen servants of Yingtian Mansion have been dispatched, but they are still barely able to maintain the situation."
"It's also difficult for Jinyiwei to draw too many troops."
"Besides, His Highness Taisun has other plans for Jiang Yu."
Just like in later generations, every Chinese New Year is the busiest time for the security department.
Just maintaining order is not easy.
"The troops near the capital were mostly ineffective when they went to Songjiang last time, and they cannot be trusted." Xu Miaojin hesitated and said, "Perhaps I can look for Lan Yu?"
Yao Guangxiao clapped his hands and said: "This is what I thought of going with the poor monk."
"In my opinion, you should not only go to Lan Yu, but also Feng Sheng and Fu Youde."
Xu Miaojin pondered for a while and then said hesitantly: "Feng Sheng can just pay it back. He used to be my father's old subordinate, and the relationship between the two families was not bad. I went to find him, and it was natural."
"But the first person Fu Youde followed was Chang Yuchun, and Chang Mao was his eldest son, so he might not stand with him."
Yao Guangxiao smiled and said: "To move things with emotion, to understand things with reason."
"Chang Mao is Chang Mao, and Fu Youde is Fu Youde. Even Chang Mao's younger brother Chang Sheng may not be the same as Chang Mao."
"After all, the Chang family is a noble family with great achievements. It is possible that Chang Mao did something evil because he hated his grandson."
"But they don't have the guts to let the entire Chang family rebel."
"Fu Youde may not know what Chang Mao wants to do."
"At least, I don't think he will participate. With his foundation in the military, he may have heard some rumors, but pretended not to know, and that's all."
"You go test the three of them and see how they react."
"Whether you listen or not is actually not unimportant."
"His Royal Highness Taisun has already made complete arrangements, and it does not necessarily require their support."
Xu Miaojin nodded and said: "Old monk, do you mean to test the attitudes of the three of them?"
"Not bad!" Yao Guangxiao nodded and said: "The three of them are all veteran generals who have led troops for many years. Their attitudes will also determine whether the grandson will use them in the future."
"Otherwise, why not just go to your brother Xu Huizu directly? The Xu family still has some prestige in the military, right?"
Xu Miaojin suddenly realized: "I have never understood why he didn't severely punish the generals who delayed when he sent troops to Songjiang, and why he didn't purge the associates of Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai. It was just for today?"
"Not entirely!" Yao Guang said filial piety: "There is an emperor and a courtier. Your Majesty is still alive, and your grandson can shake the court so that all forces dare not resist. Purging the court will only arouse suspicion, and it will do more harm than good. It’s unnecessary. Besides, many officials have already been dismissed due to Ouyang Lun’s case.”
"If they can't hold themselves back and want to jump out, the emperor will do it himself." Xu Miaojin said, "Then I will go find the three of them right now."
The little girl acted resolutely and left immediately. When she reached the door, she turned back and said, "Old monk, is there really no problem with your majesty?"
"You are concerned about His Highness Taisun, right?" Yao Guangxiao pointed out with a smile: "Don't worry, although the new army cannot go directly to Yangshan to escort them, His Highness Taisun still mobilized two thousand-man teams of new troops out of the city in the name of training. If something unexpected happens, support is always available.”
"Besides, His Majesty the Emperor already knew that Yangshan was heavily guarded and had already made preparations."
"What we have to do is to protect our home in the capital."
"The poor monk is at the gate of the city, looking to see who is coming in and out."
"Go and see Lan Yu, Feng Sheng, and Fu Youde."
"If there are changes in Yangshan, the capital will be uneasy. Only by stabilizing the capital can the grandson deal with the affairs of Yangshan wholeheartedly."
Xu Miaojin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good, we must secure the rear."
After saying that, she said a little uneasily: "He asked us to support him near the city gate, but he asked Yang Shiqi to guard the court in the Wenhua Hall. Can that man named Yang be able to control him?"
"This man has the talent of being a prime minister and an assistant." Yao Guangxiao sighed: "His Royal Highness Taisun looks at people like a god."
"The People's Supervision Department is just a supervisory agency, and it won't attract too much attention. It can be of great use at this time of year."
"I understand." Xu Miaojin stopped staying.
She came out of the room, and the street was still crowded with people.
At the end of the year, people flock to the city for shopping.
The number of people coming in and out of the city gate was ten times more than usual.
Bustling and crowded.
She couldn't help but frown slightly.
With such a large flow of people, it is impossible to ride horses and gallop.
The little girl took a deep breath, picked up her steps, and disappeared into the crowd in the blink of an eye.
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(End of chapter)
