My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 332 Zhu's Ambition

Facing Zhu Di's question, Xu Jingchang considered it for a while, and said seriously: "Your Majesty, whether this is successful or not depends on your Majesty's attitude towards this matter... It may be successful or it may not be successful. If it is not successful, it can be considered successful, and it may be successful It will become impossible in the future... In short, success and failure..."

Snapped!
Before Zhu Di could get angry, Empress Xu patted the table first.

"Xu Jingchang, we are all close relatives, what are you talking about here?"

When the aunt was angry, Xu Jingchang couldn't help it, and quickly said: "Auntie, it's hard to say whether this is true... Just now Xu Qin talked about the example of the three generations. Yes. But right now there is a bad example, and I have to say it!"

"Which example?"

"It's the Mongolian Khanate." Xu Jingchang said: "Genghis Khan was a great hero. He conquered the South and the North and conquered a huge world. …In the hands of Kublai Khan, he can no longer order other countries, but can only guard the land of the Central Plains, more as the emperor of the Great Yuan.”

There is no need for Xu Jingchang to say more about the history of the Mongols sweeping the world, everyone is very clear.Genghis Khan rose rapidly and conquered a huge territory. When he was alive, he continued to divide the land among his sons.

With the continuous expansion of the territory conquered, the Mongolian nobles successively established the Chagatai Khanate, the Golden Horde Khanate, the Wokuotai Khanate, the Ili Khanate, and the Yuan Dynasty. The territory ruled by the Mongols was unprecedentedly vast.

But this territory is only for viewing.

Even if Genghis Khan is alive, he can only rely on his super high prestige to barely unify the Quartet, and the nobles still occupy one side.

And as time went by, more and more princes were entrusted, and the Mongol Empire became more and more fragmented... In name, it was a large area, but in reality no one obeyed, and many civil wars broke out.

Finally, in the period of Kublai Khan, it completely fell apart.

So you say the encapsulation was a success?
Unsuccessful, and did not achieve the purpose of consolidating the Mongolian world.

But, do you say it was unsuccessful?

It doesn't seem right either.

Even though the Great Yuan Dynasty was wiped out by Lao Zhu, other Khanates still existed, and the Golden Family still owned many countries, and their power was huge, which was no small matter.

From the point of view of continuing the family business, this is again a success.

But how much gold does this success have?

Not much actually.

Although the Mongols conquered a huge area, in order to achieve effective rule, they had to compromise with the local forces. As a result, the Golden Family continued to localize... On the Central Plains side, they began to accept Confucianism, change their past habits, and conform to the Central Plains customs.

Other khanates are similar, compromising with local powers. For example, the Timurid Empire, which has just risen, is known as the descendant of Mongols, but the difference between them and the Tatars is even greater than the gap between the Tatars and Ming!

Although he is a Mongolian, he also lost himself.

Is this a success?

It also seems debatable.

Xu Jingchang's explanation silenced both Zhu Di and Empress Xu... It is a very good thing to entrust the prince out. Even if the Ming Dynasty falls, there are still people who can continue the Zhu family's blood.

But the question is if they betray their ancestors, are they still the blood of the Zhu family?

What is even more frightening is that the Zhu family who betrayed their ancestors turned against the Zhu family of the Ming Dynasty... Isn't this a greater tragedy?

Empress Xu looked at Zhu Di bitterly, "Your Majesty, why don't you make such an effort."

Zhu Di frowned deeply, our Emperor Yongle has nothing else but to be strong in his life.

"Xu Jingchang, give us a careful analysis, what should we do in the end?"

Xu Jingchang restrained his smile, and said seriously: "Your Majesty, the most advanced outward development is to establish a stable rule, and change the style of each country, let them return to China, and bathe in the king's transformation. Over time, they will become part of the Central Plains. The Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties , Qin Shihuang dug the Lingqu Canal, passing through the south of the Lingnan River. The Han Dynasty opened the Western Regions and opened the Silk Road...these are the best examples."

"The next level is like North Korea, Annan and other places. Although they have not been merged into Ming Dynasty, they still take pride in speaking and writing Chinese characters, and they regard themselves as a small China."

"Again, there are many barbarian countries. Although they are not educated, they admire the scenery of the Ming Dynasty. They traveled thousands of miles to do business, purchase goods, and send gold and silver to the Ming Dynasty."

"The last class is those barbarians who neither bathe in the king's transformation nor have any real contact with Daming."

Xu Jingchang said: "Your Majesty, I have roughly summed up that we need to divide the land... First, we must control the place, which is the premise of everything. Second, we must spread civilization, change the composition of the population, and allow people to The local people sincerely attached themselves, and over time, they are no different from Daming... This is the best result."

"Secondly, we must control the region, but we must also compromise with local customs and adapt to local conditions...However, we must still maintain the core of China, have a considerable number of forces close to Daming, and be able to cooperate with Daming on key matters."

"Furthermore, although Huaxia Jiaohua has taken control of the place, it has not stood still. Faced with the continuous counterattacks of local forces, it ended in dismal end."

"Other situations, such as not establishing a rule at all, or even establishing a rule, but quickly disintegrating it, which in turn endangers Daming..." Xu Jingchang said: "If your Majesty wants to do this, you must consider all issues properly. , must not be wishful thinking and blindly think of the good side."

Zhu Di nodded earnestly, "Naturally, I know that the descendants of the Zhu family may not be assholes... But we must always take this step forward, and we must not rest on our laurels, don't you think?"

Xu Jingchang was quite inspiring, and Zhu Di's ambition was always satisfying.

It is really a blessing for those who do things to have such a resolute emperor.

Although Xu Jingchang is not an official, but Zhu Di thinks so, and it is convenient for him to plan.

"Your Majesty Qizuo, since these circumstances have been fully considered, let me tell you that the first thing to do is to strengthen ties with all parties, be able to control the countries, and let these countries accept the protection of Ming Dynasty. Then Da Ming will send the clan's children to become Lord."

Zhu Di nodded, "Yes, you are right."

Xu Jingchang said: "Since this is the case, I just have a proposal here, which is to ask the corresponding vassal state to accept the settlement of goods with Daming treasure notes... and allow Daming to set up banks in treaty ports to facilitate transactions."

"Let the vassal state accept the Ming Dynasty's banknotes?"

Zhu Di paused, "Can this work?"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "It's easier than directly using troops, right? I named this plan the Huaxia Settlement Alliance. Once this matter is pushed forward, it will be a great boost to the business exchanges between Daming and other places. It will be convenient if money and goods are unblocked." Enlightenment. Use the same money, read the same books, think the same things, and over time, they will naturally become a family."

After Zhu Di pondered, he said with a smile, "Qin Shihuang's cars are on the same track, and the books are on the same text. You are unifying the money first!"

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "The minister is just a person who lives, so naturally he cares about this."

Zhu Di smiled and said: "It's also the same reason. No one will do business at a loss, so you can handle it."

Xu Jingchang said again: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing. Since we want to spread Chinese civilization and strengthen the enlightenment of the Central Plains, we can't just send troops to fight when we use troops abroad. We also need to spread civilization. This point has been strengthened against vassal kings when the school was run in Beiping. Education. Now that you are here with the emperors and grandchildren, shouldn't you start as soon as possible?"

"Yes!" Zhu Di looked at the emperors and grandchildren suddenly, and snorted, "Did you understand? Duke Ding said that you should learn your skills well in the future, you understand?"

All the emperors and grandchildren seem to understand but do not understand. Anyway, the emperor grandpa said, so he agreed.

But the little guy Xu Xianzhong yelled louder than anyone else.

"understood!"

Xu Jingchang couldn't help but glared at the kid.

"This is a matter for the descendants of the Tian family, don't join in the fun."

Xu Xianzhong pursed his lips, very unconvinced, "Why can the little brother go, but the big brother can't, it's not fair?"

The little guy is quite into the show, Zhu Di smiled and said: "Okay, of course I can! There is no difference between us, Zhu and Xu. You are capable, and when you grow up, you will lay down a place, and I will also give you the title of king." .”

"It's a deal!" Xu Xianzhong shouted excitedly.

Zhu Di laughed and said, "The king of my country will still lie to your child!"

Xu Xianzhong was very proud this time, couldn't help jumping off the chair, ran to Xu Jingchang, triumphantly said, "Father, I will have a higher title than you in the future, do you want to listen to me?"

"I hear you big-headed ghost!" Xu Jingchang almost wanted to beat up this little idiot, why are you joining in the fun?
As a father, you really care about whether to entrust the Zhu family or not. What I want is to promote the treasures. Among other things, it is true to increase the annual income first.

If you are not in charge of the family, you don't know how expensive the firewood is. As the general manager, I am in charge of the Kyushu, and it is absolutely impossible to have no money.

Xu Jingchang couldn't explain it, but Zhu Di was very satisfied, "Boss, what do you guys have to say?"

Zhu Gaochi said: "Father, my son wants to come. In the future, we will not only train royal children, but also arrange corresponding personnel to study with us and learn skills... In the future, we will conquer various places and establish vassal states. We will not only need to send people, send troops, We also need to send civil servants to govern the region, and arrange to set up schools and educate people. This number is not a small number!"

Zhu Gaoxu then said: "In that case, why not set up a Royal Academy to do this specifically. As for the expenses, if the household department is not enough, I am willing to pay for it."

Our King of Han has nothing but money.

Xu Jingchang coughed hastily, "Don't bother His Highness the King of Han with this matter, you just need to train technicians... I will train such overseas talents personally, and the Ministry of Households will naturally have the means to bear the mere cost."

Zhu Gaosui blinked, "What about me? Is there nothing wrong with me?"

Xu Jingchang glanced at him, "If you want to help, go and inquire to see how many barbarians are willing to take the initiative to naturalize, and tell me as soon as possible!"

(End of this chapter)