Three hundred and thirteen chapters blessing and misfortune depend
Richelieu had a headache. He had not spoken since he indirectly learned about Zhu Youcong's plan. Even though he entered Beijing in a daze, he stayed in the secret house arranged by Honglu Temple and refused to see anyone.
As a seasoned political elite, he knows very well why people show him so many things. If Mingguo uses conspiracy in this negotiation, he may be able to crack it. But now the other party is using conspiracy to put everything aside.
In front of him, the seemingly free choice actually has no retreat.
Those who know say that the more you know, the more scared you become. There are only two ways to get rid of the current predicament. Follow the example of our ancestors and launch a large-scale crusade to bring this empire to its knees? Let alone the chaos in the Western world now.
He couldn't organize such a huge army with just a pot of porridge. Even if everyone gave up their differences and united to resist, the final outcome could only be death.
Richelieu could not make an accurate judgment on the combat effectiveness of the regular army of the Ming Empire, but the reputation of the overseas legions was well known. The knights in the Western world were good at fighting, but when they faced a group of soldiers with better equipment, they never
Can you still maintain high morale after putting your own life and the enemy's life at the devil's heart?
The knights on land cannot be counted on, let alone the fleet at sea. Richelieu also made his own judgment on the Battle of Dongfan Island, and his conclusion was completely consistent with Zhu Youcong's original plan. It is not that he could not destroy the Dutch fleet.
But to eliminate the fleeting loopholes. Put aside the temporary hatred, turn opponents into allies, ask them to help suppress potential opponents, and take this opportunity to reach out to the West. Even thinking about it now, Richelieu can
Sighing at the knot.
Richelieu once privately asked his military advisers if he could find a way to deal with Ming warships. The answer given by Admiral Mondy was that there was, but he couldn't. You don't need to know the defense capabilities of that monster warship.
How powerful it is. With only the two characteristics of fast speed and long range, he needs to use several times or even dozens of times the force, and then block the opponent in a narrow harbor. The answer of the naval admiral is very disappointing. And Richeille
Liu Ye was not stupid enough to think that what Zhu Youcong showed him was the most advanced. He firmly believed that this empire that was good at disguising must be hiding something more terrifying.[
It was not possible to directly send troops. Richelieu even thought of wooing small neighboring countries to encircle the Ming Dynasty, constantly creating small frictions that made the Ming Dynasty tired of coping. At the worst, he could use this to undermine their military morale and public opinion, but after some
After analysis, he gave up. Because this powerful opponent appeared to be benevolent and moral but was actually ruthless. They would not just protest and condemn in the same way. The foolish emperor of the Ming Dynasty obviously would not impose any economic sanctions to stop the import of bananas. Once they were defeated by them, he gave up.
If you pay attention to it, you will definitely kill an empire. Containment of an empire that has not lost its blood? In addition to allowing them to take the opportunity to kill the two leading birds to strengthen national pride, the entire nation will become more united and more aggressive.
What else can you do?
In addition to engaging in armed occupation, Westerners will also play a trick called peaceful evolution. However, after learning about the actions of the Ming Dynasty in recent years, Richelieu had to sigh that they were indeed ahead of the curve. If the Donglin Party, which had brought disaster to the country and the people, had not been
How good it is to clean up. If those scholars who can only smash money to gain face externally and only care about the common people internally can continue to rule and preach the kind of religion that is kind to the enemy and ruthless to oneself, no matter how powerful the country is, Richelieu will not
I won’t worry. It’s a pity that the current decision-makers in this empire are a group of sycophants who can keep their faces in their pockets at any time. The only belief left in their hearts is the interests of the empire. Alas... If this could have happened decades earlier, the East would never have been like this
Now this is the outcome.
There is no use regretting. The rising Eastern empire is using more skillful means than Westerners to play with the cultural invasion that Westerners are good at. They have not forced new religions to deceive people. What is more terrifying than this is that they want to use Westerners
Use your own hands to change thousands of years of faith beyond recognition.
It was a questionable choice to form an alliance with the Ming Empire. A heroic Richelieu could not defeat the huge and highly intelligent criminal group in the East. But Richelieu had no intention of surrendering. The fire of Western civilization must not be extinguished because of him. Since they are allies
Then there should be equal status. While obtaining help from the Ming Dynasty through negotiation, the impact of Eastern ideas on the West should be minimized. This is the problem that Richelieu needs to solve.
There was another little thing that gave Richelieu a headache. Based on the intelligence obtained from various sources, he could tell that the legendary General Zhen Guo of the Ming Dynasty was a scoundrel. Faced with such an unreasonable bastard, it was difficult to do it in advance.
Targeted deployment can only rely on on-the-spot performance, but will this strategy work since this is someone else’s home court?
In fact, Richelieu didn't have to worry about this last thing at all. Because the fat man didn't plan to show up at all. Zhu Youcong didn't participate? As the top decision-maker of the empire, Chongzhen needed to be busy planning his own luxurious wedding, so he chose
Not having time to grind teeth with Richelieu is understandable even though it is unreliable. But how can the fat guy who first proposed cultural aggression be lazy? Even if he wants to change his ways and stop lying, he should just sit back and be a fool.
The Clay Buddha scares people and makes Richelieu take the initiative to commit an irreparable mistake because of his scruples.
There are many reasons why Zhu Youcong did not go. When the entire nation got rid of its shackles, the thorny trail was gradually becoming wider and smoother, and countless outstanding talents were constantly emerging. Zhu Youcong's advantages as a traveler were gradually lost.
, of course he happily accepted the result he had been pursuing. What he can do now is to use his memory to make the Ming Empire avoid detours and save the Chinese people from suffering.
Whether in military, science and technology, politics or diplomatic activities, Zhu Youcong is changing from an executor to a decision-maker. Most of the time, he is more important to point out a direction. This time his negotiating opponent is the famous Richey
Liu, although Zhu Youcong didn't remember the name, he was somewhat self-aware and did not take over everything. Instead, he left the opportunity to deceive people to the treacherous sycophants in the court.
Therefore, Xiong Wencan and the new talents of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who are facing off against Western allies at the negotiating table this time, stand behind them not only Han Xu and other older generation scholar elites who deceive others but not pay for their lives, as well as Zhou Yanru and other profit-seeking elites.
Confucian businessmen in the new era, as well as Mao Wenlong and other military advisers who aspired to the world. Even Zhu Youcong's most loyal henchman Nan Juyi and the self-proclaimed scoundrel Sun Qifeng also infiltrated the delegation, preparing to secretly give romantic gifts to
The French dug two holes.
Zhu Youcong fully believed that after so many years, none of the ministers in the DPRK and China would forget what national interests are. As long as the representatives of the Ming Dynasty can remember these words, Richelieu may not be enough for them. Moreover, he
Now we still have to plan the battle and be ready to deal fatal blows to the enemy on three fronts at any time, but we really can't spare the time.
In addition to these, there is another reason why this fat man who likes to fool around chooses to give up. Prince Fu and Princess Fu, who are responsible for escorting, oh no, should be escorting the Western princess to Beijing, have arrived. My parents have arrived, so they have to go on strike? This reason
It seems a bit incomprehensible...
It was not a big deal for King Fu to bring his wife back to Beijing. Under normal circumstances, he would not bother to care about what Zhu Youcong was busy with all day long. However, Princess Yao, who always loved her daughter-in-law, discovered that the Zhang sisters had a loss of appetite at the Jie Feng family banquet.
After some inquiring, I found out that they had caught a cold on the way back to Beijing, and they didn't want to distract Zhu Youcong who was busy making strategic arrangements, so they kept it secret.
How can this be done? Looking at the two slightly thin girls, Princess Yao immediately became angry and ignored the emperor's presence. She first scolded the careless Zhu Youcong. Then she summoned the palace doctor through Queen Zhou.
.However, this time the situation of the Zhang sisters seems to be very critical. Even Yu Jiayan, the head of the accompanying medical school, is a little unsure. As the imperial doctors from the palace continue to arrive, the hearts of Prince Fu and the Chongzhen family are also mentioned.
Throat.
After struggling for several hours, the final diagnosis made the fat King Fu almost pick up the door latch and greet Zhu Youcong. What kind of disease are the Zhang sisters? They are so happy! Yes, they have been married for many years.
General Zhenguo has a child, and Zhu Youcong is going to be a father! But this confused boy doesn't know it, and allows the two troublemakers to continue to hide it! If something goes wrong... no one dares to imagine the consequences.
The two wives of General Zhenguo were pregnant with Liujia at the same time! When the imperial doctors confirmed the diagnosis, they had not even left the palace gate. The news had already spread out as if it had wings. The capital was abuzz with excitement!
With Zhu Youcong's current status, he is far from being a leader in the Ming Dynasty. He is as simple as a general who controls the country and spreads thousands of miles. More often, he has become a symbol. This symbol is the existence of a god, but
After all, he is not a god. He will die one day. The people do not doubt whether the court officials can continue their current policies in the future. They just hope that the general Zhenguo can leave his descendants and continue to guide the empire to become stronger.
That night, the road leading to Prince Fu's Mansion was busy with traffic. Officials of the fifth rank and above in Beijing came to congratulate one after another. The reaction of the people was even more amazing. All firecracker shops opened their doors and provided free firecrackers. The sound did not stop from Xu Shi to Chou Shi the next day.
.The fireworks blooming all over the sky are more lively than the Chinese New Year. Children's lanterns, pictures of unicorns sending children, and blessing bags filled with fruits and grains are hung all over the streets and alleys of the capital.
There were more and more people congratulating him, so that Prince Fu's Mansion had to break the rules and keep the door open in the middle of the night. Zhu Youcong was also surprised when he saw this scene. The child was not even there yet, so he made such a big fuss.
Is this too exaggerated?
Chongzhen looked at the crowds of people at the gate of the palace, which was illuminated by red lanterns as bright as day. The people and ministers came in droves with happy faces. Instead of feeling a little angry, they even took the initiative to join in the fun. The emperor, who was also jumping up and down with joy, immediately issued an oral edict.
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As if this was not enough trouble, Chongzhen finally added one more after being reminded by the traitors in the court. If the Zhang family sisters gave birth to a baby boy, they would both be given the title of Duke of the country and enjoy a first-class salary, which meant that the unborn baby would be given the title of Duke.
The little brat is higher than Zhu Youcong in terms of title and salary. Even if he gives birth to a daughter, he is not afraid of it. Chongzhen is too lazy to use the title of princess, and directly advances to the status of princess and the emperor's biological daughter yyng.
"Brother Emperor, have you had enough trouble?" Such a weird reward gave Zhu Youcong a headache. After finally waiting for the enthusiasm of the people to subside, and what the officials should have done, he finally found the opportunity to ask
Chongzhen, who was staying in the palace, began to complain.
"Brother Cong, look at what you said, what are you making a fuss about?" Seeing Zhu Youcong's black face, Chongzhen, who was good at betraying himself, quickly explained: "This idea is not for brother, your master
I said, since you don’t want to be crowned king, then let’s start with your descendants! After all, we are all a family, and they have all crowned the king. You, the father, have the nerve to continue to hang out without any name or status? "
"What?" Is there such a trick on someone? He won't even let go of such a happy day, and actually uses this opportunity to set a trap for himself? To return the favor to Master, that Han is taking advantage of the situation and taking the opportunity to take revenge.
"Uncle Emperor, can I have a younger brother?" A well-dressed child with a runny nose pulled hard on Zhu Youcong's lapel for fear of being ignored.
"Brother? Why do you want a younger brother?" Although he was very angry, Zhu Youcong still decided to be patient and correct this misconception of favoring sons over daughters.
"Because my father said that if my uncle's family had a younger brother, I wouldn't have to be the unlucky emperor!" Children are always the most innocent. They say whatever they think of, without any idea that this will give him that...
What kind of trouble does this unlucky father, whose face is getting more and more ugly, bring about?
"Don't you want to be the emperor?" He glared at the giggling imperial brother next to him. Zhu Youcong was not at all ashamed of his behavior of deceiving a child. He said seductively: "Why don't you want to be the emperor? The emperor is the biggest in the world.
Now that you are an emperor, look at how majestic your father is. What does he want in this world? How can you wear such fine clothes and live in such a big house if you don't become an emperor?"
"Shame! Shame!" The little boy scratched his face twice. Pointing at Zhu Youcong, he said: "Father, tell me, uncle, you like to lie the most. What's so good about being an emperor? Look, father.
The emperor has become so thin, but you are so fat, and you still say that the food in the palace is better than that in the palace..."
"Ah?" Is this a reason? Just because the emperor who cheated on his younger brother didn't eat for a long time, it actually affected the values of the princes? In order to gain two pounds of fat, he didn't even want to be the emperor? What kind of logic is this?
ah?
"Also, my father has said that he, the emperor, is the most unlucky messenger in the world. He works tirelessly all day long and still has to take the blame for you and be scolded..."
"Ahem!" He couldn't let this stupid son continue talking. Now Chongzhen regretted that he often said bad things about Zhu Youcong in front of his descendants. He quickly coughed twice and said: "Ci, you go to your mother first."
Let’s play for a while, my father and uncle still have something to talk about!”
"Yes! My dear, please retire!" Zhu Ci wiped the snot that was almost on his lips. Then he bowed and left in a graceful manner.
"The most unlucky job? Often taking the blame? Brother Emperor, are you talking about me?" With a sneer, Zhu Youcong approached Chongzhen step by step. Anyway, no one here could argue with this foolish king.
"Tong Yanji! Tong Yanji! Brother Cong, don't be too serious." He took a few steps back, not because he was afraid that Zhu Youcong would beat him, but because he was worried that his spit would splash on his face. That would be
It was too disrespectful of the emperor's dignity. Chongzhen changed the topic and said: "By the way, if you are not accompanying your two sisters-in-law in the backyard, why are you hanging out here?"
"You think I am willing? I was kicked out!" Zhu Youcong felt sad when he talked about this. His wife was pregnant, and anyone could go to visit her, but he couldn't.
It was decided by everyone in the palace to not let Zhu Youcong get close to the two troubles that have been listed as national treasures. The reason is very simple. The murderous aura in this fat man is too strong, and they are afraid that he will accidentally affect the child's health.
Growth. Princess Fu specially moved to live in a small courtyard for this reason, and told the Zhang sisters that during the first three months of pregnancy, he was not allowed to approach the courtyard gate, otherwise don't blame the mother-in-law for not recognizing her!
"Brother Emperor, do you think this is justified? I am also a husband after all, why can't I be allowed to see my wife?" As if he had grasped a life-saving straw, Zhu Youcong suddenly grabbed Chongzhen's hand and begged: "
How about you give me an imperial edict and let my parents go out for a walk again?"
"No!" Rolling his eyes, Chongzhen pointed at Zhu Youcong's nose and said: "You think you are a brother, are you stupid? Are you going to provoke the emperor and the others at this time? I can guarantee that they will not move even if there is an imperial edict.
, the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty would still point at my brother and scold him!"
"What should we do?" After turning half a circle, Zhu Youcong suddenly had an idea and stopped and said: "Brother Emperor, how about you issue an imperial edict to the officials and ask them to lend me the archaeological team?"
"Archaeological team? Brother Cong, it's okay for you to borrow someone, but I'm warning you. If the emperor discovers that you are digging a tunnel in your own courtyard, the consequences will be very serious!" The Royal Archaeological Team is best at it.
Of course Chongzhen knew very well. If those disasters were allowed to come over, they would be able to build an underground passage extending in all directions in the palace in less than two days. But if Prince Fu knew about this, it would not only be the construction workers who would be unlucky, but also
He, the emperor, will also suffer. Maybe someone will do something during the year-end review and ask him to supplement the salary of the archaeological team out of his own pocket.
"What should we do?" Zhu Youcong was anxious. According to the diagnosis of the imperial doctors, his two misfortunes were only more than a month pregnant, which meant that he would not be able to see his wife for at least two months. In normal times,
That's all. The days of gathering with less and more separation when I was busy fighting here and there in the past few years have passed, but it's different now.[
"Brother, let's just say you don't have enough concentration!" After scolding him for a while, Chongzhen tactfully reminded him: "Isn't it the Buddhists who say that you are murderous or not? Now that there are three religions and nine streams in the capital, you still can't
Find someone else to fool the emperor's uncle? Let people tell them that if you, the general who leads the empire's millions of troops, went to see it, not only will it not affect the growth of the children, but it can also exorcise evil spirits?"
"That's right! Brother Emperor, you are still smart!" In addition to Buddhism, there are also local Confucianism and Taoism. It seems that the White Lotus Sect has not yet announced its dissolution. If these are not effective, just give up the real red archbishop.
Get it here, at worst, tell the negotiating team to dig a little deeper when digging a hole for the West in return. (To be continued...)