Chapter 154 Where is the Emperor?
After the Japanese envoy Dong Changyuan left, Zhu Qiyu summoned Cao Nai and others to Wenhua Palace.
"I decided to issue a letter of nationality to the Kingdom of Japan in the name of the court, ordering him to strictly investigate sea smuggling and help our Ming Dynasty suppress the Japanese. What do you think?"
When Zhu Qiyu spoke, she changed her indecisive appearance and her tone was very decisive.
Cao Nai and others looked at each other, and then said, "Does it be like this!"
If the Japanese pirates can be cut off from the root, it will be equivalent to losing supplies in the war. At this time, the results will be twice as effective as possible.
Zhang Yi said thoughtfully: "I am worried that Japan will most likely be in vain. On the surface, it will continue to secretly support the Japanese pirates behind the scenes..."
"This is easy to deal with!"
Before he could finish his words, Zhu Qiyu said, "The so-called capturing the thief first, and directly issued an order to order the Japanese guards to go to Japan and warn the king of the country. If the other party ignores it, don't blame our Ming soldiers for siegeing Japan. In this way, there will be no Japanese attacks again!"
Cao Nai took a deep breath. When did His Highness King Hui become so radical?
Just for some Japanese pirates who were wandering along the coast, they declared war on Japan directly?
What's more, those bandits are all desperate people who have been tragic overseas from the territory of Japan, and it's reasonable that they can't control it...
"Your Highness's proposal...is related to the diplomacy of the two countries. Should we report it to the emperor first and then make a decision?"
Zhu Qiyu said with a bad expression: "Even if we report to the emperor, we ministers should give us a charter. Master Cao, the matter of sending troops to the cabinet and the Ministry of War, and give us a charter as soon as possible. I will submit it to the imperial court."
Cao Nai was very confused. Logically speaking, as long as the six ministries and the cabinet handed over the charter, the matter was basically decided. What we just said was to tell the emperor and ask about the emperor's meaning, but he didn't say that he suggested starting a war...
Zhu Qiyu didn't feel anything was wrong at all. He looked at the few people and said, "Do you think it's inappropriate?"
Cao Nai frowned and said, "If this is the case... isn't it a little overreacting?"
I didn't figure out anything, I just wanted to do it. It's too cruel!
Zhu Qiyu asked back: "Since Master Cao feels it is inappropriate, why not talk about what to plan for the Japanese pirates?"
Cao Nai coughed, and then said, "The officials just felt that it would be too much to mobilize troops. Besides, what if... our Ming Dynasty was not good at going to the army and the imperial court was unable to get rid of the tiger, what would happen? Although Japan is poor and weak, it is not a good idea. Besides, Japan and our Ming Dynasty are across the sea, and they are in large numbers because of sporadic Japanese pirates. Isn't it... too radical?"
This is not wrong. From the perspective of the chief minister, you cannot fight and kill at any time, and take into account the interests of the entire country.
Gao Gu followed and said, "The officials also think that we should consider it carefully and slowly."
All three of them felt that King Hui was a little over. If the emperor said this, everyone could discuss it. However, after all, you are just a governor. Before the emperor could speak, you were just shouting for war. What would the ministers in the court think?
What will the emperor think?
Zhu Qiyu shook his head and said, "If this is the case, this Japanese pirate problem will never be solved. Even if the Ming Dynasty suppressed the Japanese, it will suppress a group of Japanese and a group of people, and in the end it will waste money and food, which will be troubled."
Cao Nai and others looked at each other, and the words "helpless" were written on each of them.
War means countless money and food, and it also affects the attitude of neighboring countries. Whether the Ming Dynasty is famous and has various other cumbersome questions is indeed a big deal.
However, if you let it go, it would not be a big deal if the Japanese pirates go ashore every now and then.
Thinking of this, Cao Nai seemed to compromise a little and said, "You can issue an order first. If the Japanese country is sincere, then conduct the next negotiation. Otherwise, consider the issue of going to war."
Zhu Qiyu nodded and said, "Other place an order to the Japanese envoy, and severely criticize his faults!"
Cao Nai felt more and more that King Hui seemed to have a little intention of expanding the situation. He just wanted to urge him, but he also harshly scolded him. Is he worried that the two countries would not be able to fight?
The emperor jumped and wanted to hit Annan, and you were going to hit Japan again. You brothers are really good!
First, I was scolded. If Japan did not respond, it would be a more severe reprimand. But what if Japan still did me?
Is it really necessary to fight a war?
The three of them were speechless. My Ming Dynasty has always been a teacher of benevolence and righteousness. When did he become so warlike?
Now that things are happening, there is no good idea, so I can only take one step at a time.
Back at Wenyuan Pavilion, the three of them began to look at each other, staring at each other with big eyes.
After a while, the civil servant served hot tea. Cao Nai picked up the tea bowl and said, "Two, don't sit down. As King Hui said, prepare the rules."
Gao Gu said: "If Japan still violates my Mingwei, will the Ming Dynasty really reach the point of conquest? Since the maritime ban, our army has not fought naval battles for many years. Is the navy available?"
Zhang Yi also frowned and said, "I heard that the Japanese are so brave and fierce. Even a group of wandering warriors who went into the sea have amazing combat power. Otherwise, the southeast would not cause harm to the Japanese for a hundred years. Just Japanese pirates have made the court uneasy. But the huge Japanese country is even more incomparable. It is really worrying to fight a war."
The three of them were chatting when Chen Ruyan, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of War, arrived.
"I have met Lord Cao, Lord Zhang, and my mentor!"
Gao Gu nodded and said, "Ru Yan, you are here just in time!"
Chen Ruyan is Gao Gu's student. The two have a close relationship on weekdays, so Gao Gu talked about the matter.
"Your Highness wants to send troops to Japan?"
After Gao Gu finished speaking, Chen Ruyan was startled.
I just returned from Mobei, but the matter about Annan has not been explained clearly. Now I am going to fight again?
What are you doing?
Is it easy for our Ministry of War? This is the day after day...
"Why don't the three adults persuade me? This battle... can't be fought at any time?"
Gao Gu waved his hand and said, "I didn't say I was going to fight. I first issued an order, and then according to Japan's attitude, your Ministry of War will first take out a charter, just in case."
"But Lord Yu went to Huai'an Prefecture, and Bei Zhi was worried..."
Gao Gu said dissatisfiedly: "If Yu Qian is not here, you can't do anything?"
Chen Ruyan thought about it and finally sighed and said, "Okay, the Ministry of War is fully responsible for cooperation. But when the charter is brought to the emperor, the three adults must persuade him. National affairs are not a joke!"
"Don't worry, we know it!"
Chen Ruyan bowed and then turned away from Wenyuan Pavilion.
The three of them continued to stare at each other. After a while, Cao Nai suddenly said, "No!"
Gao Gu asked, "What's wrong?"
Chapter completed!