Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 1027: New Geopolitical Outlook (3)

"Your Majesty, I have one more thing to ask."

Zhu Youdong thought about it and bowed to Zhu Youxiao.

"speak."

Zhu You's speech is concise and concise.

Zhu Youxiao was satisfied with this clan leader. At least he did a good job in matters concerning the clan affairs office, unlike Zhu Gongyao who was hesitant and cautious.

This is how a Ming Dynasty official should behave.

In the grand chess game of reform in the Ming Dynasty, the areas involved by the Zongrenfu occupied a special position, and there were many things that required the intervention of the Zongrenfu.

This can not only play an effective intervention role, but also play a role in talent cultivation.

The education system of the clan school has become increasingly mature. Every year, a group of members graduate from here. Arranging them to gain experience and training is something Zhu Youxiao must solve.

"As of now, the ancient tea-horse trade under the jurisdiction of the Zongrenfu has formed a certain scale."

Zhu Youdong said without hesitation: "During this period, the intelligence gathering involving Sichuan, Snow Region, and Central and South countries has also been initially filed."

Ok?
Zhu Youjian looked surprised and suspicious.

He was well aware of the ancient Tea-Horse Road trade, which was a new form of trade opened up by the central government after maritime trade, Korean trade and grassland trade.

In addition to some nobles, those who participated in it also included chieftain groups from Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other places. Because of the rise of this trade, there have been no chieftain rebellions in the southwest in recent years.

As far as Zhu Youjian knew, the Ancient Tea-Horse Road trade was also intended to include the chieftains under the jurisdiction of Guangdong and Guangxi. However, what he did not know was that the Ancient Tea-Horse Road trade led by the Clan Court actually involved intelligence spying.

"Among them, the Dragon Guards have discovered through their investigations of the Central and Southern countries that many of them have been infiltrated by a large number of Western barbarian advance forces," Zhu Youdong said with a serious expression.

"According to some intelligence gathering, we also discovered that some of the past wars between the Central and Southern countries were caused by the shadow of this group of Western Yi advance forces."

"It is precisely because of this that these Western Barbarians' advance forces have a strong influence in various places in Central and Southern China, and they also occupy a certain amount of land."

"There's nothing strange about that."

Zhu Youxiao was not surprised at all. "This is their usual tactic. Led by the European maritime forces, whenever they arrive in a strange place, they use the three tricks of missionary work, massacre, and trade. In this regard, the Ming Dynasty was indeed not as good as them in the past."

"However, since the dispute that started two years ago, the situation in Nanyang has at least changed. Those forces that are still entrenched in the region no longer dare to break off relations with the Ming Dynasty."

"But just because they don't dare to tear each other apart on the surface doesn't mean there are no actions behind the scenes. Some changes in the Indochina Peninsula are caused by these people."

"indeed."

Zhu Youdong nodded in approval.

For example, the southwest strategy and even the grassland strategy currently under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Clan Affairs should be placed under the jurisdiction of the Lifanyuan if they are to be divided according to responsibilities.

But Zhu Youxiao did not do so.

One is that the Manchuria and Mongolia strategy, which was under the charge of the Lifanyuan, needed a good answer sheet to prove itself with its strength and then shut up the critics and critics.

One is that the Imperial Clan House needs to train a group of talents through some things, and then build two systems at home and abroad. Another point is that Zhu Youxiao needs to unite and win over a group of groups through some huge benefits so that they can turn to the new policy reform.

Of course, when a certain period of time comes, the powers and responsibilities must be returned to the right place. However, at that time, some redistribution of interests will have to follow.

This is the essence of reform.

"It seems that some things need to be accelerated in the Central and Southern regions."

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment, frowned and said: "Now in Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, the abolition of the guards and the preparation for the construction of garrisons have basically been implemented. The policy of equalizing the land tax in Sichuan has also been expanded to Yunnan and Guizhou for trial implementation."

"According to this trend, Sichuan and Guizhou can try to implement the new military reform, so that when something really happens in Central and South China, the Ming Dynasty will not be without soldiers to command."

"Your Majesty, are you planning to intervene in Central and South China?"

Zhu Youdong said with some excitement.

After taking charge of the Ministry of Clan Affairs, Zhu Youdong was excited when he learned some important secrets, such as the grassland strategy that extended from the grassland trade, and the southwest strategy that extended from the ancient Tea-Horse Road trade... These strategies all involved areas that the Ministry of Clan Affairs would be involved in.

The expansion of territory cannot be supported by a certain government office or a certain group of people. A large number of manpower and resources need to be mobilized behind it.

What Zhu Youxiao wanted was not to fight a few battles in a certain area, spend countless money and food, kill many people, and then withdraw from the area in the end, but to be able to take root in the place he conquered after completing these things.

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To realize this vision, multiple fields must unite.

"Intervention is definitely necessary."

Zhu Youxiao said calmly: "I want to rebuild the three Xuan and six Wei that were forced to be abolished in the past due to various reasons. However, if I really want to do this, I am afraid that some forces in Central and South will not agree."

“Why would they disagree?”

Zhu Youdong snorted coldly: "This is the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Besides, they are vassal states of the Ming Dynasty. Does the Ming Dynasty need to seek their consent for anything it wants to do?"

"Look, you're anxious again."

Zhu Youxiao laughed and scolded: "Whether it is old territory or vassal state, the indisputable fact is that the Ming Dynasty does not control these places now, so some wars are unavoidable."

"But even if we have to fight, we must figure out how to fight this war. The greater good must be firmly in our hands. This is the key to controlling Central and South China in the future."

"In addition to the clan affairs office, other departments are also actively preparing for this matter. When the time comes for a fight, we need to work together."

"Okay, everyone, go and get busy. I still need to think about this matter."

"I'm waiting to retire."

Upon seeing this, Zhu Youjian and Zhu Youdong hurriedly bowed and saluted.

Under the new geopolitical pattern, Zhu Youxiao had to take all aspects into consideration. Only in this way could the Ming Dynasty gain enough benefits from it.

In order to completely take over the entire Indochina Peninsula, Zhu Youxiao needed to solve a practical problem, namely, how to strengthen the connection between Indochina and the Ming Dynasty.

We cannot say that the Three Xuans and Six Weis and the Governor-General's Office in Central and South are being established as a transitional mechanism for fully controlling Central and South, but the Ming Dynasty is unable to effectively maintain contact with these places. If that is the case, even if we conquer them, we may not be able to gain a firm foothold and defend these territories. That is another matter. Zhu Youxiao will not do business that loses money.

(End of this chapter)