Daming: I am the most powerful emperor grandson, please abdicate the throne

The world is so big, if we don't expand, Zhu Xuan won't know where the limit of the Ming Dynasty is.

Everything illuminated by the sun and moon is Ming Dynasty.

Even if we cannot achieve this, we must try our best to continue expanding the territory of Ming Dynasty. From today's perspective, the land outside Ming Dynasty seems to be very barren, with a small population and is not very important, but it will have a different meaning in the future.

If we occupy it now, our descendants will be able to rule it forever.

As for those areas that are really impossible to occupy, Zhu Xuan also plans to control them through various means like Amei did, such as building military bases, etc., so that even if those foreigners want to leave, they will not have the ability to do so.

They will always be the younger brothers of the Ming Dynasty, and they have to do whatever the Ming Dynasty asks them to do.

There is actually a lot that needs to be done to achieve this. Zhu Xuan is worried whether he can do it during his tenure, so he can only do his best.

"Your Highness!"

When Jin Youzi heard Zhu Xuan's question, he added, "Because it's not worth it! We, the Great Ming, incorporated them into our territory and sent people to educate them, but they were ungrateful and refused to obey the king's rule. They started a rebellion and a border war would consume our Great Ming's national strength. It's really not worth it!"

He spoke with certainty.

It's just not worth it at all, and I think Zhu Xuan doesn't need to do this.

"Your Highness!"

Wang Shuying also stepped forward and said, "Opening up the territory and expanding the territory is indeed a supreme merit, but I still ask Your Highness to do it within your ability and not to rush and cause greater trouble."

They believe that the current border chaos is caused by being too eager for quick success and instant benefits.

"Expanding the territory is your highness's great contribution to the Ming Dynasty."

Hu Yan also said: "But we also need to consider whether we can completely control it after the development. It is also very important whether the people in those barbaric lands are willing to obey the discipline."

They mainly talked about the current chaos on the border.

The border of the Ming Dynasty was indeed in chaos again.

This cannot be denied.

What they said must make sense.

"You asked me to think carefully about it, but in fact you were worried about continuing the war."

Zhu Xuan thought about it and had to explain: "But let me ask you a question. Before I expand the territory, won't the borders of the Ming Dynasty be in chaos?"

When this was said, they didn't know how to respond.

There will definitely be chaos, and it will happen very frequently, so troops will often have to be sent in to suppress it.

Seeing that they did not respond, Zhu Xuan continued, "There are Japanese pirates on the sea, the Tartars in the north often invade the south, and in the southwest, Daogan Meng once caused chaos. Annan also often invaded the territory of the Ming Dynasty. As for Tibet, although it appears to be at peace with our Ming Dynasty, it also wants to send troops to attack us secretly."

"If we don't expand our territory, will there really be no chaos?"

He looked at them again.

Jin Youzi and others all lowered their heads.

They simply don't want to fight and are against war!
As a civil servant, I have always been against war and do not want the Ming Dynasty to continue fighting. However, the Ming Dynasty seems to have to fight wars frequently. However, with the current national strength, there is no problem in supporting the consumption of war.

"Sometimes, even if we don't infringe on others, it's hard to guarantee that others won't infringe on us."

"I conquered the places outside of Ming Dynasty. Did Ming Dynasty have peace for a long time? There were no more wars on the border?"

"The Royal Guards have found out that the White Lotus Sect was behind this incident."

“Otherwise, there would be no chaos at all.”

Zhu Xuan said calmly.

"Your Highness, please…"

Jin Youzi still needs to persuade.

However, Zhu Xuan interrupted him directly and said loudly: "I don't need to think twice, and there is no need to think twice. Wars need to be fought, turmoil needs to be calmed down, and the territory of the Ming Dynasty also needs to be developed."

That's how he made sure of these things.

Jin Youzi and the others wanted to object, but they didn't know what else to say, so they could only suppress their objection. After the court session ended, they all walked out together.

"Your Highness is still so warlike, alas!"

Jin Youzi sighed.

"Your Highness is warlike, but he won't be too bad to us civil servants."

Hu Guang walked over and said, "I think you should stop talking too much and be careful of what you say. I don't think there is a big problem with what Your Highness did."

After a pause, he continued, "Your Highness has always been farsighted and has a long-term vision. When the trade zone first came out, you all opposed it, but what about now?"

Now, not only do I not oppose it, I also strongly support it.

The officials in the Ministry of Revenue, in particular, wished they could have more trade zones.

The salaries of their officials all come from taxes in the trade zones. Now that Ming Dynasty is rich, it can do whatever it wants. This is the national strength of Ming Dynasty!

"What Lord Hu said may be right."

Hu Yan said.

They discussed it briefly and went back to work without thinking about anything else.

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Zhu Xuan returned to Wenhua Pavilion and rubbed his temples.

He knew that those civil servants would continue to oppose his actions, but he did not take their opposition seriously. The Ming Dynasty really needed to expand. If you don't expand now, it may be difficult in the future.

"Let Mr. Ji come in."

Zhu Xuan said again.

After a while, Ji Wenjing walked into Wenhua Pavilion and said, "Your Highness, do you want to talk to me about the unrest on the border?"

Of course he also knew what happened exactly.

It is also very clear what the current situation on the border is. There is no need to deduce this matter, as it has long been spread throughout the court. Now that Jin Youzi and others mentioned it just now, everyone knows about it.

"Mr. Ji, what do you think the White Lotus Sect did this for?"

Zhu Xuan asked.

Ji Wenjing thought for a moment and said, "I think it may be related to that letter. The purpose of the letter may be to interfere with the Jinyiwei and create conditions for their unrest."

Zhu Xuan nodded in agreement, and thought the same in his heart.

"Usually, the purpose of creating a riot is probably to cover up the next riot."

Ji Wenjing said again.

"Cover up the next unrest?"

Zhu Xuan thought about it and shook his head, "There haven't been any other disturbances recently."

Ji Wenjing added: "It is also possible that it is not a turmoil, but a distraction from other things of the Ming Dynasty, so that the Ming Dynasty cannot do other things."

This reason sounds more reasonable.

Zhu Xuan had another question and asked, "Why do they want to distract me? What's the point of distracting me?"

"It will certainly be of great use."

Ji Wenjing thought for a moment and said, "The Pseudo-Ming has always been a thorn in your Highness's side, and you want to remove it. I think this is the purpose of the White Lotus Sect."

"Are they worried that I will destroy the Pseudo-Ming?"

After hearing this, Zhu Xuan felt as if everything had suddenly become clear.

That being said, it seems to make sense.

Han Jun and his men must be worried that Zhu Xuan will attack the Pseudo-Ming. Once he attacks, the Pseudo-Ming will certainly not be able to stop him. So they are using some special means to stop Zhu Xuan from attacking. (End of this chapter)