It is best to solve the problem through diplomatic means. Both Champa and Annan are the vassal subordinates of the Ming Dynasty. It will be difficult for Tai La to convince the public if he goes too far.
What's more, Zhu Biao still hopes to unite the Southeast Asian countries to wipe out the Japanese pirates entrenched in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. Since the Ming Dynasty defeated Mongolia, it can be said that it is invincible in the world, and its navy is also quite outstanding. The Poyang Lake water battle was brilliant.
It's just that the navy that crosses the rivers rarely goes to sea to fight. Rivers are different from the sea. Zhu Biao hopes to cultivate an elite force at sea within 20 to 30 years. In addition to constantly building warships, soldiers with rich combat experience are also a top priority.
Heavy.
It seems that we have to find a time to meet with the envoys from the Southeast Asian countries. The raging Japanese pirates have had a great impact on them. The Ming Dynasty helped them protect the coast across the sea. Even if they can't send many people to help, they should provide at least combat supplies and pensions.
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Zhu Biao was not afraid that they would not agree. After the Ming Dynasty's own coastal defense lines were stabilized, the pressure of Japanese pirate intrusion on other countries was already increasing.
It would be fine if none of them agree. The more vassal states that agree, the one that does not agree will become a target. The Japanese pirates are soft persimmons in the eyes. It is conceivable that the Japanese pirates who should have been allocated to the vast coastal countries are forced to focus on plundering.
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I dare not say anything else. At the very least, Goryeo and other countries will definitely agree. On the Goryeo side, it is because Zhu Biao's will has penetrated into it. Let alone agreeing to such a thing, even the dethronement of the King of Goryeo is at his whim.
between.
As for Champa, it is almost in a situation where Annan and Japanese pirates are attacking from the north and south. Although the two parties did not intend to join forces, they have indeed pushed him into an extremely dangerous situation. No matter which side is in urgent need of help from the sovereign state, it is just that
Paying some money is just a dream.
"Tell me about other things."
Liu Jin knew that His Royal Highness was accustomed to thinking carefully, so he had not spoken again just now. When he heard the order, he agreed and then waved to the other serving eunuchs to come over and add hot water. He continued to use a steady voice to recount what he had seen this morning.
"The three prefectures of Fengxiang and Qingyang in Xi'an were exempted from renting more than 193,300 shi of land due to drought."
"The governor-general reported that the military officials in the inner and outer guards could not restrain the soldiers and caused many people to flee. It was appropriate to establish regulations to show punishment. Therefore, it was established that anyone who fled with a small flag would be demoted to the commander-in-chief of the army. If a flag fled with 15 people, he would be demoted to a small flag.
Fifteen people fleeing from a hundred households..."
"The Ministry of Household Affairs reported that there are 1,487,146 households in Zhejiang Province, with an annual grain output of 933,268 dan, and a grain chief of 134 people."
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Data after data constituted the current size of Ming Dynasty in Zhu Biao's mind. After comparing the situation at this time two years ago, he couldn't help but feel happy. The progress was substantial every year, and the people's livelihood was recovering faster every year.
One year is fast.
Although it seems that the Ministry of Household Affairs does not collect much grain now, that is because the imperial court has exempted and exempted too many taxes from local and state governments. Several provinces and governments even directly exempted taxes for one or two years, and so on.
Not only was the situation unable to receive food, the court also had to subsidize it a lot.
But this is just like planting crops and applying fertilizer, they will always last until the day when spring and autumn harvest, and then the court will have enough energy to do more things, and the Ming Dynasty's national power will eventually flourish.
Zhu Biao stood up and stepped out of the bathtub, standing in the misty inner hall. The drops of water dripping from his body were the color of soup. Liu Jin picked up the clear warm water and carefully poured it on him.
Zhu Biao went into another bucket of clean soup and soaked for a while. At least he had finished bathing. Under the service of the palace ladies, he changed into a warm red dragon round collar robe with the scent of incense, feeling tired from the sacrifice just now.
Sweep it away.
He stepped out of the Renyi Hall in high spirits, bowed when passing by the Fengxian Hall, and then passed through the middle right gate to the front of the Fengtian Hall. The morning court had been over for a while, and the officials should be working in their respective government offices at this time.
Zhu Biao walked towards the Ministry of War first. The more than 200,000 soldiers in the Beijing camp had to be given rewards and favors. This had to be discussed with the Ministry of War and the Governor's Office first, and then passed through the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Zhongshu Province. Regardless of what rewards were given, take advantage of them.
Two hundred thousand is definitely not a small amount. If it is not coordinated, it will easily lead to trouble.
What's more, not only the Beijing camp needs rewards, but also the naval soldiers on Jinghaihou's side, the soldiers who recaptured Bashu, and the border guards waiting on the northern border. This is also customary, more or less.
It's a wish, otherwise who would be willing to sacrifice their life.
"Go to the Governor's Mansion and ask Duke Ying to come to the Ministry of War."
Liu Jin promised, and then winked at Liu An behind him. Liu An immediately stopped and bowed to watch the prince and his entourage go away. Once he was sure that His Highness could not see him, he ran towards the Governor's Mansion.
After leaving Chengtianmen and crossing the Waiwulong Bridge, you will find the official office of the Liubu Yamen. It is very lively here, with countless officials coming and going. When seeing Zhu Biao, he was not surprised and just stepped forward to salute. When His Highness nodded, he retreated.
Get out of the way.
In fact, His Highness the Crown Prince has almost been living in the Ministry of Industry and Etiquette recently. They were frightened at first, but later they got used to it. His Highness the Crown Prince is like a bright jade, and he doesn't like to be flattered, as long as he can run his errands safely.
Nodding all the way to the Ministry of War, the Minister of the Ministry of War led a group of people to greet him. After some salutes, they entered the main hall of the Ministry of War. After Zhu Biao sat down, he ordered: "Those below the fifth rank do not need to accompany you. They can each perform their duties."
After the neat promises, the hall suddenly became much empty. The Minister of the Ministry of War saluted and said: "I don't know what His Highness the Prince's instructions are when he comes in person. I am here to listen to your instructions."
Zhu Biao smiled and waved his hand and said: "It's about the rewards for the Beijing Camp and other garrison troops. I'm here to discuss it with the ministers of the Ministry of War. The generals from the Governor's Office will be here soon. Let's come up with a charter together so that we can make it easier."
The Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Education will coordinate as soon as possible."
The Minister of War said with a smile: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can just summon the ministers and others to the palace to discuss these matters. Why bother to go there in person?"
After exchanging a few polite words, I heard the noise outside. Not long after, Ying Guogong Fu Youde led several distinguished generals in charge of various departments in the capital and strode in.
The Secretary of the Ministry of War and others stood aside. Fu Youde was tall and majestic, and the marquis commanders behind him were also very powerful. This group of people did not even look at the senior officials of the Ministry of War. They walked to the center of the hall and prostrated themselves on the ground. "General, please see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
, His Highness Qianqiu!”
Zhu Biao felt happy when he saw them. He stood up with a smile and stretched out his hands to help them: "Forgive me, you don't have to give such a big gift when you go out in the future."
"No!" After a crisp reply, the generals stood up. At this time, the Minister of War led the ministers and said, "I have seen Duke Ying..."
After both sides had seen the ceremony, they each took their seats. The Governor's Office of the Ministry of War can now be said to be a family. Perhaps it is because no one can control the Governor's Office, or it may be because it is clear that there is only one true master of the Governor's Office, so the Ministry of War is keeping to itself.
Very.
After Zhu Biao named the main topic to be discussed this time, he said softly: "This year, the Ministry of Household Affairs is a little better off than in previous years, and this year, whether it is the border army in the north, the Western Expedition Army led by Duke Ying, or the Marquis of Jinghai,
The coastal guards have made great contributions this year, and it can be said that good news has been reported frequently. Both the Holy Emperor and this palace are delighted to hear it. All the officers and men deserve to be commended for their loyalty and diligence in serving the country."
The people sitting there all looked at each other happily after hearing this. His Highness the Crown Prince clearly told them that they can order more this year. The court will not dig and swish like in previous years, and the Holy Emperor will also play it accurately, so feel free to speak up.
Everyone stood up and bent down and shouted: "This is all due to the wisdom of the Holy Spirit and the majesty of His Majesty the Crown Prince. How can I dare to take credit for myself if I cannot do my duty faithfully?"
Zhu Biao smiled and said: "Any merit must be rewarded, and any fault must be punished. This is the iron law of my Ming Dynasty. My dear friends, there is no need to be modest. Let's start discussing specific rewards."
Then Zhu Biao stopped talking, and the subordinate officials began to discuss with the generals of the Dudu Mansion. It was a rare moment of generosity from the imperial court, and the generals were very open-mouthed. Fortunately, the officials of the Ministry of War were still able to persuade.
In fact, it's not much. It's just a matter of a soldier getting more than a few dozen copper coins and a few feet of cloth. But the total is too big, and when you calculate it, it's a huge amount.
I don't know where the Minister of the Ministry of Finance heard the news, so he ran over in a hurry. When he entered the house and heard their conversation, he almost jumped to the rafter.
"No! The Ministry of Revenue can't produce so much. You bunch of stinky people can't get that much even if you tear down the Yamen of the Ministry of Revenue and sell them!
"When I see that your Ministry of War and the Governor's Office are together, there will be no good thing. Fortunately, you arrived just in time. You want to empty out the imperial court. When the end of the year comes, the salaries of the officials in the various states have not been paid, so you are all ready to take them away.
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"Shameless, I despise my mother, you are my mother and maidservant!"
"Damn it, I've endured you for a long time and you haven't finished yet. I'll give you a punch!"
"Old Zhao, be careful, don't really beat this old man to death..."
"Come on, don't stop if you have the guts! If you want so much, you will either beat me to death or kill me in Fengtian Hall. In short, the Ministry of Finance will never agree to give out so much. Go and live your mother's spring and autumn dream.
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After the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance arrived, the lobby of the Ministry of War was in chaos. I don't know how courageous this short, fat little old man was. He just shouted provocatively and shouted at a group of strong men who were eager to try.
If Zhu Biao hadn't been here, the Minister of Hubu would probably have been beaten. Zhu Biao really wanted to reward the soldiers and was even prepared to pocket the money he got from Shaanxi and Gansu.
Money is only called money when it is spent, otherwise it is just a pile of metal. Since the issuance of banknotes still takes time, it is better to reward the armed forces first, subsidize the lives of the soldiers at the bottom, and stimulate economic circulation at the same time.
What's more, all the armies have indeed made contributions this year. In the past few years, the government's finances were difficult, and the military pay was often delayed for two or three months. It is time to make up for it. The northern frontier army is about to face a war, and it is also time to encourage the morale of the army.
