Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 699 For the Southwest forever!
Chen Ju is not dissatisfied with Gao Yushi. He has always been Gao Yushi's ally, and to some extent, he is one of Gao Yushi's two helpers in the inner court.

Of course, this can only be "to a certain extent", because whether he or Huang Mengyu, in the final analysis, he is the emperor's domestic slave, not a highly pragmatic domestic slave.Therefore, if it is necessary to "divide into divisions", the two of them can only be regarded as highly pragmatic allies, but this "alliance" is mainly based on high pragmatism.

Therefore, when facing Zhu Yijun, although Chen Ju could be more pragmatic, he couldn't completely speak from a high-pragmatic standpoint.

The two points he raised were not aimed at Gao Yushi. In fact, according to his understanding of Gao Yushi, it is impossible for Gao Yushi to be unaware of such an obvious loophole, and it is impossible not to plug the leak. Therefore, he proposed, It can not only show that one's position is consistent with the emperor, but also attract highly pragmatic backers, so that the emperor can dispel the last trace of worry.

Sure enough, when Chen Ju said this, Zhu Yijun laughed, and said: "It's really hard for me to say whether the chieftains can beat Annan, but a pragmatic person is in Guangxi, and his strength against the chieftains is better than mine in the palace." Understand clearly, since he dared to do this, he should be somewhat sure."

"What's more, taking ten thousand steps back, even if the chieftains can't win in the end, it's not a big problem. It's not unacceptable for me to lose some strength. And Annan's threat... Heh, even if the chieftains After defeat, I don't believe that Annan dared to attack Guangxi without solving the Li Dynasty."

This is true, if Mo Chaogan's army goes northward to send troops to Guangxi, Zheng Song on Li Chao's side will definitely lead the troops to Shenglong without saying a word, so Zhu Yijun's judgment is no problem.

Although there is an old saying, "Brothers fight against the wall and defend against their insults", the Li Dynasty did not regard Mo Chao as a brother, they regarded Mo Chao as rebellious. Instead of applying this sentence, it is better to apply it later. The words of the old witch Cixi of the Qing Dynasty: "It is better to give it to friends than to slaves"!Because Li Chao and Mo Chao have been fighting for so many years, the two sides have already forged a deep blood feud, and there is no end to death at all.

Zhu Yijun said Shi Shiran again: "As for whether the chieftains are willing to send troops, I don't worry about pragmatic means, not to mention that these chieftains themselves were targeted by Mo Maoqia, even if they didn't, they probably have to give face to being pragmatic. "

Chen Ju fully played the role of fancier, and said with a surprised face: "Why is this?"

Zhu Yijun sat on the imperial couch, leaned back, and said comfortably: "First of all, he is an inspector, and none of these chieftains dare to be read by him, otherwise, even if they don't die, they will lose their skin." "Secondly, he just negotiated such a big deal with these chieftains, and the chieftains are waiting for his rice to be put into the pot. If they don't listen to his call at this time, can this deal continue? It's because they are afraid that there will be too much money." Will it hurt your hand?"

Chen Ju suddenly realized, and praised: "So that's the case, the servant understands, it's really wiser than the emperor."

Zhu Yijun chuckled, but accepted the flattery unceremoniously, and then said: "As for whether it will be a big loss in practice, it depends on which aspect you are talking about. Although he said that he would mobilize some servants to follow the chieftain Let's go, but as far as I know, his servants have never fought any battles. In the past few years, they often suppressed bandits near Gyeonggi. Combat with a large army, I think it should be very different...

I reckon that if he doesn't send his servants to fight a big battle, but just beats the side drum, then it may be okay, but it will be hard to say if there is a big war.But based on what I know about him, I'm afraid he won't easily let his servants fight too dangerous battles. The losses should be relatively limited. The main functions of these servants... In my opinion, one is to show their attitude, and the other is to deter toast. "

Chen Ju naturally flattered again, and then said: "What about the financial loss? Gao Zhi pointed out that he not only sent thousands of troops, but also supported some expenses of the chieftains. No matter how much 10 taels, you can’t afford it, it’s a bit distressing to spend this money.”

Zhu Yijun laughed so hard that Chen Ju couldn't understand it, and said with some embarrassment: "Slave...do you want to go wrong?"

"It's okay to think about it, but you underestimate the pragmatism too much. When did Gao Qiuzhen make a loss-making business?" Zhu Yijun stroked his chin, where there was no thick beard at all, and said: "He has two considerations. First, if he can occupy Annan and truly open up the territory for our Ming Dynasty, then he will ask me to give him the right to open mines and ports in Annan at will; , give Shenglong City to... um, clean it up."

After all, he was the emperor of the Celestial Dynasty, so it would be disgraceful to talk about looting, so Zhu Yijun temporarily changed the term, "looting" became "cleaning up".

However, what Chen Ju cares about is not the idea of ​​looting Thang Long City, but the first idea, Gao Zhizhi wants to occupy Annan?
"My lord, that place in Annan... really want us to occupy it ourselves?" Chen Ju asked tentatively.

Zhu Yijun waved his hand: "No, what are we going to take it for, and think that we didn't lose enough money back then? Pragmatically, let the chieftains take it, and the court only needs to give the chieftains a name."

Chen Ju couldn't believe it, and asked: "But the chieftains are not stupid, go to occupy Annan...will they be willing?"

Zhu Yijun smiled and said: "Their original land is not as good as Annan. Now that there is an acre of land in western Guangxi and southern Guangxi, if you change it to two or even three acres in Annan, do you think they will refuse? This is like you are a court official. You were originally Prefect of Liuzhou, now I am transferring you to be the prefect of Suzhou, are you happy?"

Nonsense, of course I would be happy. In the era of Daming, even ten Liuzhou mansions can’t keep up with one Suzhou mansion’s wealth. Idiots are not happy.

Chen Ju understood now, and also laughed: "It turns out that Gao Zhizhi is generous to others, clever, clever!"

Zhu Yijun laughed out loud. Gao Wushi did a good job, and his classmate was also very happy, saying: "It's not just about being generous to others, he's actually chasing tigers and wolves away. He wants the chieftains to bring the hereditary lands to us." The exchange of Annan land with him may be one for two, or one for three, but no matter what the exchange is, in a word, they will hand over their "ancestral property" in Guangxi and go to Annan to seek greater benefits."

As Zhu Yijun spoke, he felt more and more that Gao Yushi was really the best minister left to him by his father, and said with a smile: "If one is exchanged for one, then no one will. It’s hard to say, this is a good deal, and they are practically ready to allow them to relocate the natives from their ancestral land. If it’s a one-for-three exchange...I really can’t think of anyone who would refuse, it’s equivalent to one county for one prefecture , One house for one house, this deal is simply too cost-effective, even if I am in the position of those chieftains, I can't help but eat this bait!"

"Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the emperor!" Chen Ju hurriedly said: "Gao Zhi pointed out that if this plan is realized, it will not only expand the territory, but also lay the most solid foundation for the imperial court to completely stabilize Guangxi. When the local people moved south, the imperial court could move a large number of Han people to Guangxi, and once the Han people accounted for the majority, there would be no trouble like the Yao people’s rebellion.”

Zhu Yijun said with emotion: "Yes, yes, if this matter is done, it will be a great achievement for thousands of years. This is true for me, and it is also true for Yu Pragmatic. Before that, Pragmatic was forced to go to Guangxi for a foreign post, and I really felt sorry for him. , but now it seems that he is not discouraged in the slightest, let alone resentful, he is still conscientious and doing his best for me, this is the minister of the prime minister who has the world in mind."

He suddenly said resolutely: "Chen Ju, since this matter was reported to me pragmatically in the form of a secret memorandum, it can be seen that the inside story cannot be disclosed to the outside world, but you can let it out quietly so that the outer court knows that my intention has been decided. We must help Pragmatic to settle this matter, not only for him, but also for my sake, and for the eternal future of the southwest of Daming!"

"The slaves obey!"

(End of this chapter)