Zhu Yuanzhang can see my dreams

Chapter 267 Chapter 267 Learn another trick

Many things in Goryeo were learned from Ming Dynasty, or from ancient China, and were deeply influenced by Chinese culture.

Even though Li Renren and other powerful ministers in Goryeo were pro-Yuan faction, they still wore Ming Dynasty clothes, even if they were made in North Korea.

China's civilization has always influenced the surrounding small countries. After Li Chenggui's coup and the establishment of North Korea, Zhu Yuanzhang agreed that his country name was allowed to be used.

As for Korean scholars who have studied Chinese culture since childhood, it would be an extremely lucky experience if they could serve as envoys and see the Central Plains with their own eyes.

After arriving at the Central Plains Dynasty, these envoys all carefully recorded what they saw and heard in the Central Plains, and were extremely proud to go to Yanjing and other places.

"Consort, please teach me." Zheng Mengzhou quickly looked at Wang Buli again.

"Now that the Ming Dynasty still has the enemy Beiyuan, it is obviously unrealistic to rush to send troops to the Japanese country." Wang Buli first set the tone:
"What's more, the Mongols' expedition to Japan encountered storms twice, so Your Majesty will consider this risk. Not to mention that you, Goryeo, came to pay tribute and encountered storms several times.

If it weren't for this reason, Li Renren wouldn't have sent you to Ming Dynasty as the chief envoy. "

Zheng Mengzhou also understood that it was unrealistic to fight against Japan, but the Ming Dynasty had many naval forces!
In the future, when the Ming army inspected Shandong and other places, he would be able to accept it if they came a little closer to the Goryeo coastline.

In short, the younger brother is in trouble, and I hope the older brother can come to the rescue.

As for the risks Wang Buli mentioned, they exist objectively. In addition, Zheng Mengzhou has experienced it once, so he is not so afraid anymore.

"When you go back, tell Li Renren that Ming Dynasty will sell you silk, porcelain and other goods.

You sent envoys to the Japanese country to ask their authorities to restrict the actions of the Japanese pirates, and promised to open a treaty port with the Japanese country in Goryeo.

You, Goryeo, sold bits and pieces of the silk that the Ming Dynasty sold to you to the Japanese country, and you could even sell silk from the Ming Dynasty to the Mongols.

A piece of goods, whether it is Goryeo, Japan, or Beiyuan, those in power can benefit.

Who can not support it? "

Zheng Meng was stunned on Monday. He really didn't expect Wang Buli to use silk as a medium.

This is used to mediate wars between several countries.

"Prince-in-law, I remember that at the beginning of the founding of the country, His Majesty issued an order not to allow films to go to sea. Now we are all in tribute trade."

Lao Zhu implemented a maritime ban, which acted as an economic blockade against Japan and strengthened coastal defense, but it also cut off the country's maritime trade.

Chinese businessmen are not allowed to go overseas to do business, and foreign businessmen are not allowed to come to China.

Zheng Mengzhou also knew that the former Goryeo envoys came to the Ming Dynasty to bring private goods for trading, and were discovered by Zhongshu Province and asked to collect taxes. However, the emperor was very generous and said that the barbarians came all the way and there was no need to collect taxes.

Seventeen years after Hongwu, Lao Zhu directly ordered that all those who came to pay tribute and buy and sell private goods would be tax-free.

In this way, Ming Dynasty can expand its influence on overseas countries and achieve an environment of peaceful coexistence.

When Zhu Di came to power, in the thirty-fifth year of Hongwu, he sent people to inform overseas countries of the news of his succession, and at the same time continued his father's policy of not collecting taxes.

In this way, it expanded its overseas influence, encouraged other countries to pay tribute, and at the same time disrupted overseas smuggling forces to ensure the smooth progress of tribute trade.

After Zhu Di relaxed the maritime ban, China dominated shipping and trade in Southeast Asia for a hundred years until Jiajing ascended the throne.

At that time, Japan re-entered the melee, and the Japanese pirates made a comeback. In addition, internal uprisings occurred one after another during the Zhengde period, so much so that in the second year of Jiajing, a maritime ban was issued, which led to Japan competing for tribute.

At this time, the southeastern landowners had already tasted the benefits of overseas trade.

They collude up and down, and the Japanese pirates may not be real Japanese pirates.

Hu Zongxian's predecessor, Zhu Zhi, came to Zhejiang and other places to suppress Japanese pirates and imposed strict maritime restrictions. He did a great job, but it delayed other people's financial opportunities and was overthrown by a petition from vested interests.

As soon as he died, the Japanese pirates from Zhejiang and other places came back again.

Zhu Biao thought Wang Buli's method was quite good.

His father strengthened the policy of maritime ban in the seventh year of Hongwu. After all, the Mongols are the main enemies of the Ming Dynasty.

For this reason, all Lao Zhu's domestic and foreign policies revolve around this center.

In its foreign policy, it adopted a strategy of distant diplomacy and close attack. Against Mongolia, it was necessary to select generals and train troops and be ready at all times. For the envoys sent by other distant neighbors, it adopted a strategy of win-over.

"I've also seen the tribute items from Goryeo, but they're just ginseng, cotton, some Tripitaka and the like, and a small amount of gold and silver."

Wang Buli added a little more: "There are still ores from Korea that can be transported, and they can all be traded.

In this way, the people in your country can also work in exchange for food and reduce conflicts. "

North Korea's gold and silver reserves are also very small, and most of them are made of silver bottles as tributes to the Yuan Dynasty.

After arriving in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang asked them to pay tribute of gold and silver. The total amount of silver mined in Goryeo was only 104 taels, so much so that the King of Goryeo wanted to learn from the Ming Dynasty and abolish the idea of ​​gold and silver as currency.

Zheng Mengzhou was surprised why Wang Buli didn't continue the conversation along the topic he mentioned.

Didn’t the emperor impose a sea ban? Why didn’t the prince respond?
"These are all carried out under the tribute trade. Moreover, I believe that in order to help Goryeo, the emperor will open a small door of convenience."

Wang Buli then explained to Zheng Mengzhou.

"Hey." Zhu Biao quickly took over the conversation: "Brother-in-law, this kind of thing depends on the father's will. Don't make the decision casually."

Wang Buli then raised his hand and said, "Brother Prince, I just made a suggestion, and didn't say it could be done immediately.

If merchant ships are developed, everyone can make money through regular channels, and the banditry of Japanese pirates will be much less. "

Zhu Biao also pretended to be enlightened and nodded:
"Yes, although our Ming Dynasty also has a lot of navy troops, my father also sent people to negotiate with the Japanese countries and tried to use peaceful methods to stop the Japanese pirates.

Now that the Ming Dynasty has just been established, all wastes have been prospered, but we still have to focus on dealing with the Mongols, and the destruction of the Northern Yuan Dynasty is the first priority. "

Wang Buli glanced at Zhu Biao.

Lao Zhu sent an envoy to Japan again, but he didn't hear any news about it.

Zheng Mengzhou sat down again and thought carefully about Wang Buli's words.

If the trade between Ming Dynasty and Goryeo could be strengthened, those pro-Yuan faction would definitely agree. Wouldn't they be happy to make money?

Then use some of the best goods to do business with Beiyuan, and drive back some cattle and sheep to sell to the Ming Dynasty. You can also make a lot of profits.

To be honest, Zheng Mengzhou himself found that this business opportunity was huge.

Who can not be moved and refuse to join this carnival?

In this way, the suggestions put forward by Prince Consort Buli are really worth thinking about.

At least there is no way in Korea to completely defeat the Japanese pirates, so this is the only option for now.

After the powerful ministers of Goryeo became rich, Zheng Mengzhou believed that they would oppress the people at home much less.

"What the Prince Consort said makes sense, this matter is feasible." Zheng Mengzhou first agreed: "Your Highness, but Li Renren and others will sell silk and other things to Beiyuan instead of selling them to Japanese pirates. Is this possible? ?”

"This kind of thing is unavoidable." Wang Buli shook his head slightly and said: "After all, the prince is kind, how can he not help a small country that pays tribute to me, the Ming Dynasty, just because he is worried about such a trivial matter?"

Hearing this, Zheng Mengzhou was almost moved to tears.

This is exactly the image of the heavenly kingdom he yearns for.

If something goes wrong, the overlord country is really here!

When the Ming Dynasty finishes taking care of Beiyuan, it will have the opportunity to free up its hands to attack the Japanese country.

Before that, it is perfectly normal to let them enjoy some benefits for a short period of time and relax their vigilance.

Zheng Mengzhou immediately understood Wang Buli's plan.

Wang Buli said again: "But if you want to implement this method, there must be a prerequisite."

"What premise?"

Zheng Mengzhou immediately became energetic again: "I hope my consort will teach me!"

"The Goryeo army must defeat the Japanese pirates head-on. Otherwise, why would they sit down and listen to this envoy?"

Zheng Mengzhou nodded slightly. Only by letting the Japanese pirates know that Goryeo is not easy to mess with can they choose a more peaceful way to make money.

"Don't worry, Prince Consort, Marshal Li Chenggui of the Northeast is good at fighting. He has fought against the Yuan Dynasty, the Red Scarf Army, Japanese pirates, Jurchens and other forces with great achievements.

Now he is in his prime, a trustworthy person, and a person who aspires to the Ming Dynasty.

After I return to Goryeo, I will assist him in planning an attack on the Japanese pirates, strive for victory in the war, and then look for an opportunity to go to Japan as an envoy. "

Zhu Biao nodded slightly after hearing this.

He had some contact with the situation in Goryeo. Li Chenggui, who fought in the north and south, was considered a figure in Goryeo.

The possibility of Zheng Mengzhou assisting him to defeat the Japanese pirates is very high.

However, Wang Buli knew that it was this man who launched a coup to overthrow Goryeo and established the Kingdom of Korea. As a result, he became bitter in his later years and became the "Shangshang" king. There are three kings in a dynasty. The youngest king holds the military power and keeps his word.

"My Ming Dynasty not only has silk, but because the quality of Goryeo's copper coins is not good, we should barter." Zhu Biao also set the tone:

"The types of transactions are not limited to ores, horses, cattle, medicinal materials, mink skins and other local products."

Zheng Mengzhou had no objection at all. Daming had already made a lot of concessions.

Looking at the surrounding small countries, which one can have a small door that the prince of the dynasty allowed to open?

Zheng Mengzhou suddenly came to his senses. He was afraid that the Emperor of Heaven had completely left this matter to the Crown Prince.

"Without further ado."

He knelt on the ground again and saluted Zhu Biao, saying that he would return to Goryeo and tell him about the merchant ship. When March came, the ship would immediately set sail for Nanjing. He hoped that the prince could prepare the goods in advance.

Zhu Biao nodded slightly and didn't hold anything back. He took out a letter he had written long ago and handed it to Zheng Mengzhou.

After he returns, he will hand it over to the new king of Goryeo and ask him to cooperate well.

The two of them looked at Zheng Mengzhou's back as he hurried away. Zhu Biao put his hands behind his back:
"He is truly a loyal minister who works hard for his country."

"Loyal ministers in the last years of a dynasty often don't end well."

Wang Buli also raised his mouth with his hands behind his back without any scruples.

Zhu Biao was surprised at first, and then he remembered the treatment of his descendant Sun Chongzhen. He didn't even have loyal ministers even if he wanted to.

The landlords and intellectuals in Jiangnan were all deceived by Zhu Yuanzhang.

They previously supported the Southern Song Dynasty, but the key was that the Southern Song Dynasty could not defeat them. They thought that they would be persecuted after the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty came.

As a result, Kublai Khan said that you can govern yourself on this territory and have no other requirements, as long as you give money.

Anyone who doesn't pay will be killed!
Most of this group of literati were descended from a family of scholars. Even if there were a small number of people whose families had not studied for generations and became officials, they were all classified as Confucian households by Kublai Khan. Their ancestors were all from the Southern Song Dynasty.

After this group of people gained autonomy, they felt very happy, but they have been unable to participate in the Yuan Dynasty's governance, and they felt extremely distressed.

Because my Confucian knowledge is so good, you must learn from me when the Yi people come to the Central Plains.

What is the management method of the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats sharing the world?

But those vulgar Mongolians simply refused to be assimilated.

Prairie men have always been adhering to the experience of their ancestors.

The ancestors said that whoever has a big fist on the grassland listens to whoever has it.

Otherwise it's death.

You think reading a few crappy books will make me listen to you.

Being kicked in the head by a sheep was quite serious!
The Mongols mainly learned the lessons of Jin Liao and others and did not give these Confucian disciples the opportunity to display their "ambition".

But as the saying goes, people like Jiangnan want to "enter the club" one after another.

But there was never a chance.

So in the chaotic era, Zhu Yuanzhang came into being.

Compared to other forces, he knew how to unite the scholar-bureaucrats better.

Most of these people have fallen into the arms of Zhu Yuanzhang, and they want to enter the political stage of the new dynasty!
But Zhu Yuanzhang is an emperor who climbed up from the bottom. He is really a human spirit among human beings. How can he be manipulated by these people?
As a result, the Huaixi Group and the Zhedong Group engaged in party disputes under Zhu Yuanzhang's control, and even initiated major cases in an effort to cleanse this group of people.

Lao Zhu discovered the loopholes in the imperial examination system. They were completely controlled by the "student families" left over from the Yuan Dynasty. They married each other and accepted disciples. It didn't take long for the court to be filled with southerners.

This is not allowed by Lao Zhu.

So after listening to Wang Buli's complaints, he decisively stopped the imperial examination.

Zhu Yuanzhang found that the technocrats who could get things done may not be loyal to me;
The political bureaucrats who are loyal to me cannot get things done.

In contrast, he believed that restoring the imperial examination would have a greater effect on consolidating the rule of the Zhu family dynasty.

So when he resumed the imperial examination again, he always wanted to find a way to check and balance these people.

We can see his method from the two cases in the following lists and the formulation of obscure eight-part essays.

According to Zhu Yuanzhang's system design, the core function of the imperial examination is no longer to select qualified management talents for the Ming Dynasty.

Rather, it was to destroy the "intelligence of the world" and to waste the energy of those "bloody people" on the long road to the imperial examination.

This is also the main reason why Zhu Yuanzhang chose stereotyped writing, which is useless for governing the world, as the core content of the imperial examination.

Since you are interested in entering politics, I will give you the opportunity to take the exam to further weaken the family advantages of these "study families" in Jiangnan.

It can also be regarded as giving other registered residents the opportunity to rise to become officials, such as Zhang Juzheng and others in the later period.

So when the Jiangnan scholar-officials discovered that they had been deceived by Lao Zhu, many of them missed Dayuan's ability to come back.

After the Qing Dynasty invaded, the landowners in the south of the Yangtze River thought that the Jurchens were the same as the Mongols.

Therefore, not many people resisted, and they all looked forward to the arrival of Master Wang. As a result, they found that the Jurchens were more ruthless than the Mongols.

Not only do they want your money, they want your life!
This is it, you still have to kneel on the ground and beg me to use you.

If you want to be a slave, you have to be flagged.

Do you still want autonomy?
Go underground to meet Emperor Yuan who can give you freedom.

Zhu Biao coughed: "Goryeo's current situation can still last ten years. I hope that within these ten years, Beiyuan's strength can be effectively weakened."

"ten years?"

Seeing Wang Buli's suspicious look on his face, Zhu Biao nodded slightly:
"The judgment given by my father is that the giant centipede will die but not freeze. It can last for ten years if it is tinkered with."

"Who cares whether Goryeo will be destroyed or not?" Wang Buli glanced at Zhu Biao and said, "What I'm saying is that my father plans to destroy Beiyuan in ten years?"

"Stop."

Zhu Biao shook his head repeatedly: "Don't over-guess. There is absolutely no rush to destroy the Yuan Dynasty, especially on the grassland. There is still a big gap between the Ming Dynasty's cavalry and the Mongolian cavalry.

Even if you want to fight them, it will be difficult to achieve such a thing if they are scattered. "

Wang Buli nodded slightly. Compared with the Qin, Han, Tang and other dynasties, the cavalry of the Ming Dynasty did not have many advantages, at least Ma Dengzi had some.

This reduces the gap in horseback riding skills with the Mongols.

"It's better to find a way to collectively recruit three or five Mongolian tribes and let them be the leaders." Wang Buli looked at the winter sunshine: "It is much better than us running around randomly."

"My father has never thought about this kind of thing." Zhu Biao shook his head slightly:
"Their trust level is low, and their loyalty to our Ming Dynasty cannot be guaranteed. Once they become spies of the Mongols and deliberately lure our Ming Dynasty soldiers into an ambush, the consequences will be disastrous. This matter needs long-term consideration."

"Not bad." Wang Buli nodded slightly:

"But I believe there will always be people who want to gain the glory and wealth of the Ming Dynasty. I think the court needs to create an example of a Mongolian low-class person who can become a marquis to attract them to serve the Ming Dynasty, instead of naming a famous Mongolian family and then becoming a marquis. "

"Huh?" Zhu Biao also glanced at Wang Buli: "What do you mean?"

"Does Beiyuan have more nobles or ordinary people?"

"No need to think about it."

“So why don’t we start with ordinary people and have to choose those nobles.

They originally enjoyed the glory and wealth in Mongolia, and they can still enjoy the glory and wealth in the Ming Dynasty, so why do they come to the Ming Dynasty to enjoy it? "

Wang Buli patted the dust on his sleeves: "But those soldiers and herdsmen who fought for the Mongolian nobles were different. They suffered under the rule of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, but they could enjoy the glory and wealth in the Ming Dynasty after they made great contributions.

Just if this method of motivation is spread to Beiyuan, how many people will be tempted? "

Zhu Biao heard what Wang Buli said. His father came up from the bottom, and of course he wanted to seize this hard-won opportunity to change his destiny.

The same is true for the people under Bei Yuan's rule.

"But where are we going to find such a low-class Mongolian?"

"We compile a real name, a specific identity information of the Mongolian lower class. It doesn't matter whether he is here or not. The important thing is that this false news must be spread to Mongolia and Yuan for them to discuss with each other."

Wang Buli chuckled: "Information, it's true or false, as long as someone believes it."

Zhu Biao opened his mouth slightly. This was a method of war that he had never expected.

(End of this chapter)