Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 1032 Ming Dynasty Politics (3)

As time went by, the series of policy guidelines conceived by Zhu Youxiao were implemented in a decentralized manner in the Ming Dynasty and the affected areas.

When the scale was small, it could be implemented through consultation, but as the scale gradually increased, necessary authoritarian rule became necessary.

Zhu Youxiao knew better than anyone what problems would arise from authoritarian rule, especially when the fate of a country revolved closely around one person, personality cult was inevitable.

But given the current situation, Zhu Youxiao felt that it would be right to proceed in this way for a period of time, and then adjust this mechanism when the destiny he knew gradually tilted in a direction favorable to the Ming Dynasty.

When it really came to this point, Zhu Youxiao's reform of the Ming Dynasty's national system had entered a crucial stage. As for how to make subsequent changes, that was not his concern.

He was already old by then.

That requires young people to think about.

But now, he is still very young, and there are still decades to make the Ming Dynasty move according to his will, so he must centralize power! !

a few days later.

Ok Hee Palace.

"Your Majesty, from what I have learned so far, it is urgent to formally establish the Ministry of Civil Affairs in Dongfan to strengthen the central government's control over the area."

Jin Xuan, the Prime Minister's Counselor of the Imperial Library, pointed to the map in front of him and said with a serious expression, "In the past two years, affected by the conflict in Nanyang, the number of naval officers granted by the Dongfan Garrison Office has reached an abnormal level."

"In addition to the Taiwan Strait Fleet and the Ryukyu Fleet, the scale of the non-directly-administered naval fleet active in the Ryukyu, Dongfan, and Nanyang waters cannot be underestimated."

"And just at the beginning of this year, small-scale ambushes occurred in many waters of Luzon and Champa. Such incidents may become more frequent in the future."

Zhu Youxiao frowned and looked at the map in front of him.

One important reason why he was eager to expand his naval power was that if the Ming Dynasty wanted to gain a foothold in Dongfan and develop these non-directly governed naval fleets, it would inevitably need some unconventional means.

Now, some of the measures are starting to have a counterproductive effect.

"According to the intelligence gathered by the officials, the conflict between the forces headed by Zu Dashou and the forces headed by Zheng Zhilong is becoming more and more prominent."

Another person followed closely and said: "This has had a certain impact on the order in Southeast Asia. Even some Westerners have begun to secretly contact Zu Dashou, Zheng Zhilong and others."

"In the past, the garrison office model was used to continuously absorb resources and strength from various places and feed them back to the construction of Dongfan. This is no longer able to meet the needs of Dongfan today."

"Your Majesty, there is one more situation."

Jin Xuan stepped forward and said, "In the past, the eunuchs sent by Wei Zhongxian to various places in Southeast Asia gradually began to levy heavy taxes in their respective areas, and even allowed the maritime forces under their command to rob some ships passing by."

"If this trend continues, the order that the Central Government has been trying to establish in Southeast Asia in the past may be destroyed and severely damaged in three years at most."

Zhu Youxiao frowned even more tightly.

He was well aware of the eunuchs' greed.

What's more, the situation in Nanyang is high and the emperor is far away. It might be fine if the time is short, but people's hearts will change over time. Zhu Youxiao had anticipated this result when he sent Wei Zhongxian and others south.

"Where is Wei Zhongxian?"

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao said in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, according to the report submitted by the officials."

One person stepped forward and reported truthfully: "Wei Zhongxian has collected a lot of money in Dongfan over the years. In addition to those godchildren he recognized, there are also a group of Han merchants and even Western Yi sea merchants. Wei Zhongxian accepted everyone who came."

"This is also the reason why the Western Barbarians did not continue to persist after the war." "However, Wei Zhongxian recorded all the money he collected and asked Cao Huachun to be responsible for transferring it to Xin'an and Songjiang in batches. After the officials received this part of the money, they used it for various construction needs under their rule."

It seems that Wei Zhongxian has not dared to forget what I said to him.

Zhu Youxiao felt sad in his heart, but he also knew that the reason Wei Zhongxian acted like this was because his inner fear was growing stronger and stronger.

Wei Liangqing has had more things to do in the past two years.

"Regarding the establishment of the Dongfan Administration Office, please quickly compile all the facts and submit a memorial to the emperor. I will then hold a court meeting with the cabinet."

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao leaned forward and said, "Once this matter is clarified, we will quickly select officials and go to Dongfan to clarify the establishment. Dongfan's affairs really can't be delayed any longer, especially the plans of the Zongrenfu, Shaofu and other officials. We must hurry up to prepare for it now, and Dongfan must not make any mistakes."

"Also, in the name of the Emperor, send an order to the Military Affairs Council, ordering the Bohai and Beihai fleets to dispatch a number of warships to the Taiwan Strait. The more the situation is like this, the more we need to deter all forces."

"I can allow the undercurrents of order in Nanyang to surge, but I will never allow anyone to openly challenge the majesty of the Ming Dynasty. Anyone who dares to do so will be resolutely struck down!"

"The ministers obey the order."

All the ministers before the emperor bowed and kowtowed.

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Because of what Zhu Youxiao said, the ministers in the two study rooms needed to clarify the details one by one, and this only involved the Dongfan and Nanyang aspects.

As the business grew bigger and bigger, the two study rooms had to take care of more things, which was also the basis for ensuring Zhu Youxiao's powerful rule.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Xin sent someone to deliver the message."

Under such circumstances, Liu Ruoyu walked into the hall with his head lowered. Seeing this, Jin Xuan and others immediately lowered their heads and left the hall.

"What are you talking about?"

Zhu Youxiao frowned.

"Qian Qianyi's attempted suicide failed."

Liu Ruoyu said, suppressing his fear.

"what is going on!"

Zhu Youxiao's tone turned cold. Qian Qianyi, who was in custody, still had many secrets on his body, and no accidents could happen at this time.

"His Royal Highness Prince Xin is still investigating."

Liu Ruoyu hurriedly said: "After everything is investigated, I will go to the palace to report to the emperor."

"Go, ask Li Ruolian to come see me!"

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao said immediately.

"The slaves obey the order."

Liu Ruoyu said hurriedly.

Looking at Liu Ruoyu's departing back, Zhu Youxiao's eyes immediately turned cold. His intuition told him that someone was afraid of finding out something, so they wanted to silence him in this way. But Qian Qianyi had been involved in so many troubles with great difficulty, so how could Zhu Youxiao let Qian Qianyi die so easily?

There are some things hidden in the dark, it's time to root them out completely. If these dregs are not completely eradicated, then the Ming Dynasty will not be able to move forward as he wants! !

(End of this chapter)