Chen Ruyan was silent for a while, "Your Highness, please allow me to speak boldly. In fact, the current situation of the countries surrounding our Ming Dynasty, with the emergence of the East Palace Young Army, it is no longer a concern if the Mongolian tribes have not evolved militarily. What about Annan...
...is at its peak, and Korea has always been a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, so we can ignore the threat. Japan, which has harassed the coast of the Ming Dynasty for a long time, the Ashikaga shogunate is in decline, and Ashikaga Yoshimasa is also a mediocre person. In recent years, Japan will enter civil strife.
At this time, there is nothing to worry about. The real threat to our Ming Dynasty is the Jurchens. Why does Your Highness want to stew the Jurchens slowly? Aren't you worried about some uncontrollable changes?"
Zhu Jianji sighed, "You are such a beautiful lady!"
Chen Ruyan is truly a visionary.
It's a pity... he has bad conduct.
Even if he has bad character, he is still on the wrong team. It is a great kindness not to kill him now.
If it weren't for other arrangements for the Jurchens, Chen Ruyan would also be dead.
Chen Ruyan sighed, "The guilty minister didn't even open his eyes. How could he have imagined that things would develop like this!"
Zhu Jianji was secretly amused.
really……
Judging from the historical trajectory, Chen Ruyan made a perfect investment. After Yu Qian's death, Chen Ruyan was recommended and reused because of his attachment to Shi Heng, and he took over as Minister of War.
It's a pity that his investment was ruined by his unexpected appearance.
He smiled and said, "Then tell me why the Jurchens are the biggest hidden danger to our Ming Dynasty right now?"
Chen Ruyan said: "Li Manzhu has been rectifying the Jianzhou, Savage, and Haixi Jurchen tribes in recent years. The Jurchen clan has shown signs of unification and its power has soared. Moreover, Li Manzhu has been eyeing Liaodong over the years. If he captures Liaodong, he will
Then our Ming Dynasty will have to spend a lot of time to deal with the Jurchens, which is not terrible. What is terrible is that now that the Mongolian tribes are declining, they are afraid that the Jurchens will march westward, unify the Mongolian tribes outside the pass, and establish a unified northern dynasty."
Zhu Jianji nodded, "This is indeed what the Jurchens want to do."
The Jurchens in history also did this.
I have to admit that there are still sane people in the Ming Dynasty.
He added: "But the Dongfeng firearms of the East Palace Young Army are the best in the world. Is it possible that I am still afraid of the Jurchens?"
This is a test of Chen Ruyan.
Chen Ruyan shook his head, "Your Highness, if I understand correctly, the Dongfeng series of firearms still have major shortcomings that have not been solved. Otherwise, Your Highness will never let Wei Chen become the Jurchen Qin Hui. Your Highness's plan is to prepare for two things. On the one hand, it will be improved."
Dongfeng firearms, on the one hand, are located in Jurchen."
Zhu Jianji was convinced this time.
Dongfeng rifles do have problems. After the two wars in Mobei, the first war in Taiwan, and three wars, the scrap rate of 20,000 Dongfeng rifles was too high, causing the cost to soar.
It still does not meet the requirements for nationwide installation.
Needs improvement.
In addition, the Jurchens are in the Northeast, and the time window for killing the Jurchens in a year is only a few months in the summer. Once winter comes, marching in ice and snow will not only be difficult to solve logistically, but firearms are also prone to failure in a humid environment.
Therefore, until this problem is solved, we will temporarily tolerate the Jurchens' wild leaps and bounds.
There will definitely be a Liting Court in Jingtai, but it will not be like the Liting Court in Chenghua. We still have to use firearms to cleanse the Jurchens, reduce our own war losses, promote the prestige of our Ming Dynasty, and frighten foreign countries.
This is the best solution.
Zhu Jianji's heart suddenly moved.
Since Chen Ruyan has this ability, if he can really make meritorious deeds, he might as well be allowed to go to Annan as Chief Secretary in the future, but he is a little worried about Chen Ruyan's character.
When the Ming Dynasty conquered Annan and established the Chief Secretary of Cochin, it was because the eunuchs in the garrison had poor conduct and used all kinds of corruption to crazily bully and squeeze the people of Annan, which led to what happened next.
Wait a few years to conquer Annan again, and while plundering Annan's resources, we must also implement benevolent policies.
I'm afraid Chen Ruyan doesn't have the foundation for benevolent government.
That’s all.
I'll think about it later, but now I'd better make clear arrangements for the Jurchens.
Zhu Jianji pondered and said: "Your analysis is correct, it is indeed the truth, but there is another reason that you didn't expect. One of the biggest reasons why I let you go to Jurchen as a chess piece is that I don't have so much time to waste on
Regarding the Jurchens, the Ming Dynasty is now focusing on developing its naval power. The Ming Dynasty's maritime strategy will become more intense than ever before, thereby establishing the Ming Dynasty's dominant position in overseas trade within a few years. So the Jurchens and Mobei have been China's territory since ancient times.
, it is an internal conflict between our nations and can be easily resolved, so it should not be wasted too much time and energy."
Chen Ruyan was confused after hearing this.
From ancient times to the present, the Central Plains dynasties have not been able to include Mobei within their territory.
On the contrary, Mobei has always been a stubborn problem for the Central Plains Dynasty.
Zhu Jianji didn't have the time to explain to him, and said: "As for you going to Jurchen, how to get there is a problem. Gu's initial plan is to take advantage of this Jinyiwei general reorganization. There will definitely be a group of people who want to behead their heads. By then, these people will be in advance.
If they know the news, they will try their best to escape from Gyeonggi, and you are their staff, so you can leave Gyeonggi in a reasonable way. As for how to get out, that is your business. The ugly words are ahead, I will not help you take care of everything.
Guardsmen of Daguan City, you will die if you are caught. Whether you can escape is the first test I will give you."
Chen Ruyan understood instantly, "Some people will have to die. Only when we escape to Jurchen with great difficulty will Li Manzhu and Li Gunaha believe that we went to Jurchen for survival."
Zhu Jianji hummed, "That's the truth."
He added: "Your family members, after you escaped, the Guhui ordered them to be exterminated, but you don't have to worry. This is just superficial. In fact, the Guhui arranged for the Jinyi Guards to hide them in the East Palace Military Research Institute."
Do a full set of dramas.
In addition, holding onto the family members of Chen Ruyan and others is also a bargaining chip.
Lest this guy fakes the show and becomes a staff member instead of returning to the Ming Dynasty.
Chen Ruyan immediately saluted and said, "I would like to thank Your Highness for your kindness."
Zhu Jianji glanced at Zhu Xiang and Liu Jing, "Only you and I know about this matter. If Chen Ruyan is with the Jurchens and his identity is exposed for no reason, you and I will be questioned!"
Liu Jing and Zhu Xiang complained secretly.
If Chen Ruyan was exposed by himself, then we wouldn't be blamed.
But I dare not say this.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's intention is very clear. The Jinyiwei will be responsible for blocking the news. As long as the Jinyiwei does everything in a flawless manner, Chen Ruyan will not arouse any suspicion after the play is over and he runs to the Jurchens.
Zhu Jianji waved his hand and said, "This matter has been settled. Zhu Xiang and Liu Jing will take Chen Ruyan back. Be careful not to be discovered by others. No one will know that Chen Ruyan has been to the East Palace. Let Tang Zhan go back as well."
Originally, he wanted Tang Zhan to give Chen Ruyan some eye drops, but it turned out that Chen Ruyan was too sensible...
