First Prince of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 494
It is best to solve the problem through diplomatic means. Both Champa and Annan are the younger brothers of Daming, and it will be difficult to convince the public if they are too sideways.

What's more, Zhu Biao still hopes to unite the countries of Southeast Asia to wipe out the Japanese pirates entrenched in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. The Daming Army can be said to be invincible in the world after defeating Mongolia.

It's just that the naval forces across the rivers rarely go to sea to fight. Rivers are different from the sea. Zhu Biao hopes to cultivate a sea elite in 30 to [-] years. In addition to constantly building warships, soldiers with rich combat experience are also the top priority. .

It seems that we have to pick a time to meet the envoys of the Southeast Asian countries. The Japanese pirates have had a great impact on them. Daming crossed the sea to help them protect the coast. .

Zhu Biao was not afraid that they would not agree. After Ming's own coastal defense line was stabilized, the pressure of Japanese pirates' invasion on other countries was already increasing.

If you don’t agree, that’s all. The more vassal states that agree, the one that doesn’t agree will become a target. The soft persimmon in the eyes of the Japanese pirates, it can be imagined that the pirates who should have been distributed to the vast coastal countries were forced to concentrate on looting. ...

I dare not say anything else, at least Goryeo Zhancheng and other countries will definitely agree. Goryeo is because Zhu Biao’s will has penetrated into it. Let alone agreeing to such a thing, the abolition of King Goryeo is all in his mind. between.

As for Champa, it is almost in a situation where Annan and the Japanese pirates are attacking from the north and the south. Although the two parties did not intend to join forces, they did push him to an extremely dangerous situation. Paying some money is almost a dream.

"Tell me about something else."

Liu Jin knew that His Royal Highness was used to being thoughtful, so he didn't make any noise just now. After hearing the order, he beckoned for other eunuchs to come over to add hot water, while he continued to use his calm voice to relay what he had seen in the morning court.

"The three prefectures of Fengxiang and Qingyang in Xi'an exempted land rent for more than 19 shi with the decree of drought"

"The Metropolitan Governor's Mansion said that the military officials of the internal and external guards could not restrain the sergeants, and the fugitives were numerous. It was appropriate to establish regulations as a punishment. Therefore, it was stipulated that those who escaped with three small flags were demoted to the army general, and those who escaped with 15 flags were lowered with small flags. Fifteen people escaped from the household..."

“户部奏浙江行省民140八万七千140六户，岁输粮93万三千260八石，设粮长130四人”

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Each item of data constitutes the current size of Daming in Zhu Biao's mind. After comparing the situation at this time in the past two years, he can't help but feel happy. One year fast.

Although it seems that the Ministry of Households does not receive much food, it is because the imperial court has reduced and exempted too many taxes from local and state capitals, and even several provincial capitals have directly exempted taxes for one or two years, etc. The situation not only failed to receive food, but also had to subsidize a lot.

But this is like planting crops and fertilizing them. It will always last until the day when spring blossoms and autumn fruits will come. At that time, the imperial court will have the spare power to do more things. After all, the national strength of the Ming Dynasty will flourish day by day.

Zhu Biao stood up and stepped out of the bathtub, and stood in the foggy inner hall. The drops of water dripping from his body were the color of soup medicine. Liu Jin picked up clear warm water and poured it on him carefully.

Zhu Biao soaked in another bucket of clean soup for a while, at least he was finished bathing. Under the service of the maids, he changed into a warm red dragon round collar robe with a scent of incense, feeling the exhaustion caused by the sacrifice just now Swept away.

He stepped out of the Hall of Kneading Instruments in good spirits, bowed as he passed the Fengxian Hall, and then walked through the middle and right gate to the front of the Fengtian Hall. The morning court was over for a while, and the officials should be working in their respective government offices at this time.

Zhu Biao first walked towards the Ministry of War. The more than 20 soldiers in the Beijing camp had to be rewarded and gracious. This had to be discussed with the Ministry of War and the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion first, and then passed through the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Education. Don't care about the rewards. With [-], it will never be a small amount, and it is easy to cause trouble if there is no coordination.

What's more, not only the Beijing camp needs to be rewarded, but also the navy soldiers on Jinghaihou's side, the soldiers who recovered Bashu, and the border guards who are waiting on the northern border have to be rewarded. This is also a common practice, more or less It is a heart, otherwise who would be willing to sacrifice their lives.

"Go to the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion and ask Duke Ying to wait until the Ministry of War."

Liu Jin promised, and then winked at Liu An behind him, Liu An immediately stopped and bowed to watch the prince and his party go away, and ran towards the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion when he was sure His Highness would not see him.

Going out of Chengtianmen and passing the Waiwulong Bridge is the official office of Liubu Yamen. This place is very lively, with countless officials coming and going. They were not surprised when they saw Zhu Biao, but they just went forward to salute politely. Seeing His Highness nodded, they retreated to the Get out of the way.

It is true that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is about to live in the Ministry of Rites of the Ministry of Industry recently. They were fearful at first, but then they got used to it.

Nodding all the way to the Ministry of War, the Minister of the Ministry of War led a group of people out to welcome them. After a salute, they entered the main hall of the Ministry of War. Zhu Biao took his seat and ordered: "You don't need to be accompanied by those below the fifth rank, and go to your duties."

After the tidy acknowledgment of promises, the hall was much empty in an instant, and the Minister of the Ministry of War saluted and said: "I don't know what orders His Highness the Crown Prince has personally, and I will listen to the admonition carefully."

Zhu Biao smiled and waved his hands and said: "It's about the rewards of the Beijing camp and other garrison troops. I'm here to discuss with the Aiqing of the Ministry of War. After a while, the generals of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion will arrive. Let's come up with a charter together, so that we can let everyone know." The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Education should coordinate as soon as possible."

Minister of the Ministry of War smiled and said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince directly summoned the ministers to the palace to discuss such matters, why bother to go there in person."

After exchanging a few polite words, I heard movement outside, and after a while, Ying Guogong Fu Youde led several honorable generals who were in charge of various ministries of the Beijing camp, striding in.

The Minister of the Ministry of War and others stood aside, Fu Youde was tall and majestic, and the Marquis commanders behind him were also very powerful. This group of people didn't even look at the senior officials of the Ministry of War. , Your Highness Qianqiu!"

Zhu Biao was delighted to see them, stood up with a smile and stretched out his hands to support him: "Excuse me, you don't have to do such a big ceremony when you go out in the future."

"No!" After a crisp reply, the generals stood up. At this time, the minister of the Ministry of War led the servants to cup their hands first: "I have seen Duke Ying..."

After both parties have seen the ceremony, they sit down separately. The Metropolitan Governor’s Mansion of the Ministry of War is now a family. Maybe it’s because there is no one in the Metropolitan Governor’s Mansion, or it is also clear that the real master of the Metropolitan Governor’s Mansion has always been only one, so the Ministry of War is safe and secure. very.

After Zhu Biao named the subject of this discussion, he said softly: "This year, the household department is a little more affluent than in previous years, and this year, whether it is the frontier army in the north or the Western Expedition Army led by Duke Ying, or the Marquis of Jinghai, The coastal guards have made great contributions this year, it can be said that there are frequent reports of success, the Holy Majesty and the palace are delighted to hear it, and the loyalty and diligence of the soldiers should be rewarded for the country."

The sitting people looked at each other happily when they heard this. His Royal Highness is clearly telling them that this year can be more important, the court will not be as usual as in previous years, and the Holy Majesty will also play accurately, just speak up.

Everyone stood up and bent down and shouted: "This is all thanks to the sage's brilliance and martial arts, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is majestic and majestic, and the ministers are only loyal to their duties, so how dare they claim credit for it!"

Zhu Biao said with a smile: "If you have meritorious service, you must be rewarded, and if you have done something wrong, you must be punished. This is the iron law of my Ming Dynasty. You don't have to be modest, and start discussing specific rewards."

Immediately, Zhu Biao stopped talking, and the tool officials below began to discuss with the generals of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion. It was rare for the court to be generous, and the generals were like lions, but fortunately, the officials of the Ministry of War were able to persuade them.

In fact, it is not much, it is just a matter of a soldier receiving dozens of copper coins and a few feet of cloth for less, but the total is too large, and it is a huge amount when calculated.

I don't know where the Hubu Shangshu heard the news, so he hurried over and almost knocked on the beam when he entered the room and heard their conversation.

"No! The Ministry of Households can't bring out so much, even if you group of stinkers dismantle the yamen of the Ministry of Households and sell them, you still don't have so much!
"Old man, I saw that nothing good will happen if your Ministry of War and the Governor's Mansion get together. Fortunately, you came in time. You can't empty out the court. At the end of the year, the salaries of the state officials have not been paid, and you are all ready to take them away. ?”

"Shameless, contemptuous of his mother, your mother and servant!"

"Damn, I can't bear you for a long time, so I'll give you a punch!"

"Old Zhao, take it easy, don't really beat this old man to death..."

"Come on, don't stop if you have the guts! If you want so much, you will either kill the old man or crash the old man to death in Fengtian Temple. In short, the Ministry of Households will never agree to give so much. Go and dream of your mother's Spring and Autumn Dream !"

After the Hubu Shangshu arrived, the lobby of the Ministry of War was a mess. I don't know how brave this short and fat little old man is.

If it wasn't for Zhu Biao being here, it is estimated that the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs would have been beaten up. Zhu Biao really wanted to reward the soldiers and soldiers, and he was even going to take out the money he got from Shaanxi and Gansu.

Money is called money when the money is spent, otherwise it is just a pile of metal. Since the issuance of banknotes still takes time, it is better to reward the armed forces first, subsidize the lives of the soldiers at the bottom, and stimulate economic circulation by the way.

What's more, all the armies have made contributions this year. In the past few years, the imperial court had a difficult financial situation, and the military pay was often delayed for two or three months. It was time to make compensation, and the northern frontier army was about to face a big battle, so it was time to encourage the morale of the army.

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