Jinyi Night Walk

Xia Xun waited until the end of noon to arrive at the palace. His timing was just right, and Zhu Di had just finished his nap.

Zhu Di got up, drank a cup of strong tea, and when he was refreshed, the eunuch in the respect room came and reported some internal affairs to him.

This old eunuch is called Ye Duoge, and he is really old. He is an old eunuch who has experienced the three dynasties of Hongwu, Jianwen, and Yongle in the palace. In the three dynasties, it was not until the beginning of the year before last that he got into the position of eunuch in the respect room.

Eunuch Ye bowed and said: "Your Majesty, no one has entered this palace for several years. Your empress is merciful, and she has eliminated the elderly maids in the palace several times. The maids in the palace have been repatriated back home, the manpower needed in this palace is really insufficient, right now there are only a few noble concubines and empresses, there are enough manpower, and there are not enough people to clean and take care of the other halls..."

It turned out that the main sources of eunuchs in this palace were self-eunuchs, contributions and prisoners of war.At this time of the Ming Dynasty, there were still a small number of people who survived until they were eunuchs into the palace. Therefore, the number of internal affairs who were eunuchs into the palace was the least, and there were two main sources: one was to choose from the families of defeated prisoners of war and suppressed rebels. Select young children to be castrated and enter the palace.The second is to ask North Korea and other dependent countries for it.

But the origin of the court ladies is different. You can’t enter the palace voluntarily, except to ask for some beautiful ladies from the vassal states, which are drafted by the court.And the imperial court hadn't selected a show since the early years of Jianwen. As soon as Jianwen came to the throne, he was busy slaughtering his uncle, and then King Yan rebelled.

After Zhu Di came to power, he was busy with the South and North Wars, and the affairs of the harem were generally managed by Empress Xu. Xu Niangniang was also a frugal person, and no draft was held.It has been more than ten years from the end of Hongwu to the present. Many palace people are getting old and have been sent out of the palace one after another. There are not enough manpower in the palace, which is the responsibility of the old eunuch.So he came to report to Zhu Di.

Zhu Di didn't take it seriously, nodded and said: "I know. Wait until the end of the Spring Festival. Just choose a beautiful girl once."

Eunuch Ye was very unhappy and quickly agreed.He nodded and stepped back.

At this time, someone reported.Duke Fu has arrived.

When Zhu Di saw Xia Xun, he smiled and said: "You can't stay, you just came back from Wala, and you were about to ask you to rest at home for a few days, why did you come here again? You come to see me, and you will never chatter." Homely."

Xia Xun also laughed: "Your majesty is wise, I do have an urgent matter to report!"

"Oh?"

Zhu Di knew that Xia Xun was a human being, so he definitely wouldn't lie, so he hurriedly asked someone to show him a seat.After he sat down, he asked, "What is so urgent?"

Xia Xun said: "Does your majesty still remember the double islands in the East China Sea?"

Zhu Di moved, "What happened to Shuangyu?"

Xia Xun said with a smile: "Shuangyu is calm and nothing has happened. Does your majesty still remember that when Shuangyu was still in the hands of pirates, those thieves rescued the three princes? The imperial court is asking for security, because the people of Shuangyu have always relied on sea trade to make a living, the emperor is sympathetic and allows them to continue to trade with the tribes?"

Zhu Di nodded and said, "Oh, remember, why?"

Xia Xun said: "I heard that there are generals in the Nine Borders who secretly traded with foreign tribes. This is against the rules of the court. This does not include ordinary people. However, Yu Shiji, the imperial envoy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, visited the border affairs. When he arrived in the East China Sea, he did not care about the indiscriminate trade and banned the trade of the people in Shuangyu. The people there had no land to grow and only relied on fishing. There were few gains, and many merchants were in distress, because it was humble ministers who were ordered to go to Shuangyu to recruit peace, so they found the way of ministers, and expressed their feelings to the emperor..."

Zhu Di was stunned, and thought in his heart: "It turned out that I came here for the business of Shuangyu. What kind of urgent matter is this?"

Xia Xun's words changed, but he said: "I think, whether the people live in peace or not is the foundation of the stability of the court. Although this matter is limited to a corner of the East China Sea, it should not be taken lightly. I left the sea merchant and asked carefully. Some of the trade situation in the East China Sea, in order to present the situation to the emperor, and discuss a proper way out. I don’t want to ask a few random questions, but a big matter comes out of their mouths!”

Only then did Zhu Di realize that what Xia Xun really wanted to say hadn't been said yet, so he concentrated his attention and stared at Xia Xun.

Xia Xun explained to Zhu Dizai the two matters of Japan's struggle for the power of the emperor and the struggle for the succession of the great general who conquered the barbarians. It is simply a place to collect the essence of my Chinese literature. But his adopted son Ashikaga Yoshichi hates me very much.

The so-called emperor of Japan is just a symbol, and the real power is in the hands of the shogunate.If Ashikaga Yoshimitsu passed away and Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was in power, I'm afraid he would be disrespectful to me, Daming.Although my Ming Dynasty is not afraid of a mere island country in the East China Sea, sending troops across the ocean to attack is ultimately a waste of money and people.If my Celestial Dynasty can help Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and help his own son ascend to the throne, it will save a lot of trouble. "

Zhu Di nodded and said: "Ashikaga Yoshimitsu has always been obedient to me, and has sent envoys to pay tribute year after year. The remnants of the Japanese pirates in the East China Sea occasionally violated the border. After a decree passed, he can seriously suppress the bandits and do things carefully. That Ashikaga Yoshimitsu is his own son. Since there is a parent and child, it is natural that the parent and child should succeed, not to mention that Ashikaga Yoshichi is quite hostile to me, um..., he should help."

Xia Xun said happily: "Your Majesty sees it clearly! I think, it won't be long before Ashikaga Yoshimitsu will send an envoy again. He wants to change his own son to be the Great General of Zhengyi. Naturally, he wants the Emperor of Japan to nod, but he needs you more, Your Majesty." Approval is done!"

This compliment made Zhu Di stroke his beard and smile.

Xia Xun said again: "There is also the dispute over the Japanese emperor. Although the real power in Japan is in the hands of the shogunate, the emperor has a lot of prestige among the people. The Japanese shogunate is still under the control of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and they are still respectful to me, Ming. However, instead of relying on the friendship of others, it is better to take the initiative in your own hands. I think that if we cleverly use the dispute between the two emperors of the North and the South in Japan, it will be more beneficial to our Ming Dynasty. In this way, if the two emperors confront each other, they will be more dependent on our Celestial Dynasty, and at the same time Once the two emperors confront each other, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu will have a lot to do, and he will have a lot of opportunities to let Ashikaga Yoshimitsu succeed him."

There are some purposes that can't be said nakedly, and Zhu Di will understand if Xia Xun is a little bit.

Divide and rule has been an excellent means to control other forces and regions since ancient times, either to instigate or support them.Or support two forces at the same time, making him subject to you.And be willing to ask for your help.This method has been played by politicians as early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

Zhu Di lifted his spirits and said, "That's right. If you use it well, you can defeat the enemy without fighting, and hold it firmly. So, what do you mean?"

Xia Xun said: "Ashikaga Yoshimitsu came to ask the emperor for help, and the emperor naturally expressed his support for his parent and son Ashikaga Yoshimitsu."

Zhu Di nodded.

Xia Xun said again: "In this way, the imperial court is on the side of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. At the same time, it is necessary to deal with the current Japanese Empress Komatsu."

Zhu Di heard his insinuation, his eyes flashed slightly, and said: "The imperial court should support Go Kameyama to fight for the position. But Ashikaga Yoshimitsu is also on Go Komatsu's side. Help Ashikaga Yoshimitsu to compete for the position of general, and It is beneficial to my Ming Dynasty, and it is also beneficial to my Ming Dynasty to support Guishan to fight for the throne. But these two people are enemies, we can't make them feel that I, Da Ming, is helping him and his opponent at the same time."

Xia Xun said: "Exactly! Therefore, the emperor needs some people, some people who appear to be not on the side of the imperial court, but are actually controlled by the imperial court, to stand on the side of Hou Guishan, pay him money and food, and help him recruit soldiers and horses! "

"Well……"

Zhu Di stood up, walked slowly in the hall for a while, then turned around and asked, "It took a lot of money to fund Hou Guishan's rebellion against Hou Xiaosong, are these businessmen reliable?"

Xia Xun hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the roots of these merchants are in our Daming. If we want to use them, their wives, children, and children must naturally be controlled in our Daming. Besides, they are all merchants. If they want to do this kind of thing, they must naturally Maintain the status of merchants and reach Japan through commerce and trade. Funding Houguishan is just a sum of money. They can get the emperor's permission to resume maritime trade. The benefits are endless. How can they give up because of temporary interests? This long-term benefit?"

Zhu Di nodded slightly upon hearing this.Since ancient times, merchants have been used the most to subvert, instigate rebellion, and collect intelligence. This is indeed the most suitable identity, especially since Da Ming cannot expose his attitude of supporting both sides at the same time, using them is the best choice.

Zhu Di nodded his head and said: "Hundreds of thousands of troops, marching thousands of miles, spending tens of thousands of gold a day for the common people, internal and external scrambles, and those who are not allowed to do things, hundreds of thousands of families, fighting for several years, can win in one day, can be superior to wisdom. Only when you achieve great success for a short time can you be called a wise king and virtuous general!

Just do it!In the specific situation, you go to take care of it, calculate the operating expenses, and calculate the figure, which will be allocated by the household department.The East China Sea Patrol Department is only responsible for general affairs such as anti-piracy and public security. Whether the people in the East China Sea are qualified to do business is subject to the approval of the local Maritime Department.However, court officials are not allowed to do business, but this prohibition is still untouchable! "

"The minister obeys the order!"

After Xia Xun's words, the two important matters were settled, and he immediately slapped Chen Ying back, and he immediately led the order away excitedly.

As soon as Xia Xun left, Ji Gang got into Jinshen Hall.In fact, he had come a long time ago, only one step later than Xia Xun. He didn't want to meet Xia Xun, so he waited outside until Xia Xun left, and then entered the palace to meet him.

Ji Gang embellished the story of Yashitie Muer's connection with the Tatar envoys to the emperor, and Yongle suddenly became alert, and immediately ordered: "Although the matter of Wala is top secret, those who can go to Wala with them are all There are thousands of soldiers in the army, thousands of soldiers, and many people with mixed opinions. It is inevitable that some news will be leaked, and it will fall into the ears of those who are interested, and maybe they will be able to detect something.

Even if the mute Tie Muer was never bought by the Tatars, if he accidentally heard these things and accidentally leaked the secret to the Tatars, my plan will be ruined once!Don't be careless about this matter, you have to check it out!If there is anything suspicious, it's okay to control him first. In short, there must be no delay in the matter of Wala! "

When Ji Gang got this sentence, he was overjoyed immediately.

Zhu Di didn't notice the change in his expression, and was about to tell him to back down, when he suddenly remembered something, he called him and said, "Oh! By the way, there are not enough people in the palace. I have already ordered the respect room, and the end of spring Afterwards, the draft will be held, and this matter will be handled by you Jin Yiwei and the internal supervisor together!"

Ji Gang got another beautiful job, and couldn't help being overjoyed, he hurriedly said: "Yes, I obey the order! I will definitely choose all the beauties from all over the country..."

Zhu Di interrupted him and said, "Don't make such a big fuss about drafting girls. It's only in Yingtian Mansion, just choose [-] girls to enter the palace!"

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