After thinking carefully about another possible existence, cold sweat broke out on Zhu Cihong's forehead.

In fact, there is nothing to think about at all - when the Ming Dynasty does not need the existence of the Wa Kingdom, the Wa Kingdom naturally has no need to exist, such as Europe, the Mughals, and the Ottomans.

Guoheng is destroyed by weakness, and Han is dying by being strong, even if the strong man is torn apart and wants to sing Liangliang, he can still beat those foreigners.

What a resemblance to today's Ming and strong men!

Different from the strong Han, the strong Han in the north against the Xiongnu, the east to conquer Korea, the southern expedition to Baiyue and the southwest Yi, west to expand the Western Regions in the countless victories behind the "end of Emperor Wu, the sea waste, the household registration halved", and the Ming Dynasty does not have these problems, "the treasury is abundant, the household registration is increasing" is the best portrayal of the Ming Dynasty.

But what happens when you lose your enemies? The reason why the strong man played himself to death is not unrelated to the fact that he lost all his foreign enemies.

The Ming Dynasty still has three hostile forces in Europe, the Mughals, and the Ottomans, but as long as you have a long brain, you can know that these three are likely not to survive when they ascend the throne.

And then will Da Ming face the situation of playing his own when he is a strong man?

Looking at Zhu Cihong, who was constantly breaking out in cold sweat on his forehead, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly smiled: "How is it, what do you think?" ”

Seeing that Zhu Cihong was a little hesitant, Emperor Chongzhen simply encouraged: "Don't worry, boldly say, you are the crown prince of my Ming Dynasty, what do you look like if you are timid?" Even if I make me angry, can I still hang you up and smoke you like before? ”

Zhu Cihong resisted the urge to reach out and scratch his back, bowed down and said, "Father, if I have no foreign enemies after the Ming Dynasty, my sons are worried that they will be like strong men?" ”

Emperor Chongzhen laughed and said: "It seems that your books over the years have not been read in vain, and you finally have a little brain." It's a pity that you forgot one thing. ”

Zhu Cihong asked with a confused expression: "Please make it clear to my father?" ”

Emperor Chongzhen said: "Daming is now a cost pass-on!" ”

Seeing Zhu Cihong's curious baby Xiaomeng's new appearance, Emperor Chongzhen, who had the opportunity to pretend to be forced in front of his son, was naturally capitalized: "The so-called cost is everything that the Ming country needs to prosper, such as population and taxes, etc., all of which are a kind of cost."

And the so-called pass-through is to transfer all these costs to other countries, let them lose the people who need to lose, and let them pay the gold and silver treasures that need to be paid.

As for the means of passing on costs, they include, but are not limited to, arms sales, Fushou paste and cottonseed oil sales, and indirect or direct intervention in the war.

Zu Long overhauled the Great Wall of the Six Kingdoms and the straight road, Han Wu conquered the Xiongnu in the north, and Sui Yang repaired the Grand Canal, these large-scale financial expenditures eventually affected the stability of the country, because there was not so much silver taels in the treasury, and all the costs were eventually apportioned to the people.

Do you know what it was like when I first ascended the throne? There are Jiannu in the east, there are Dutch barbarians in the southeast, and the feudal clans in the south are also honest on the surface and dirty behind their backs.

But now? The straight roads and railways I built together were several times larger than the Great Wall and the Qin Straight Road, and the territory I conquered was several times larger than what the Han Wu had gained from attacking the Xiongnu in the north, and the rivers I overhauled were twice the size of the Grand Canal, and the people did not add a single endowment.

Knowing that the people do not give more and the country has enough money, right? "Xunzi Imperial System" chapter "Monarch, Zhou also; Those who are common to the people, the water is also; The water will carry the boat, and the water will overturn the boat", I thought it was true, so I not only did not add the tax, but also simply exempted the tax, and only collected commercial taxes.

Among the thousands of people in the world, what are the people? Quotient geometry? Merchants were taxed, and no matter how dissatisfied they were, did they have the courage to rebel? Look at the changes of dynasties in history, which time is not because the people can't live anymore?

So what I want to tell you is that if the commercial tax is not enough to support it, you must find a way to pass on all the costs to the outside world, instead of making up for it from the people.

When you know how to pass on the cost to other countries, use their flesh and blood to complete the road to the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty.

The Ayayang-kun of Joseon and the king of Burma, Ta Long, were truly intelligent people, and unlike King Shangfeng, Shangfeng simply wanted to seek the protection of the Ming Dynasty and asked for attachment.

And Ayayang-kun and Ta Long saw through some of my thoughts, but they couldn't say it clearly, for fear that I would make them disappear completely, so they also asked for the annex one after another, but they just sold their country to protect their country.

However, you remember, no matter what time it will be in the future, even if the Ming Dynasty is completely dead, my son of heaven can die, and no one will be allowed to surrender, it is what Emperor Chengzu said that the Son of Heaven guards the country, and the king dies. ”

Zhu Cihong's expression was grim, first straightened his clothes, and then bowed down and said, "Yes!" The sons must remember it and pass it on to future generations! ”

After Emperor Chongzhen nodded, Zhu Cihong continued: "According to what my father said, businessmen can be ignored, and the cost can be passed on, but what about scholars?" Erchen once heard of a word called sword and pen officials, even if the court's good policies are lower, it can't be ruled out that it may be misinterpreted, right? And there is also the mouth of the reader, which seems to be always crooked? ”

Emperor Chongzhen laughed and said, "What about Jinyiwei? What about the East Factory? What about the West Factory? At the beginning of my ascension to the throne, I issued the "Edict of Never Add Endowment", in order to prevent the following bastards from coming to China, I deliberately sent Dongchang and Jinyiwei out to let people read the "Edict of Never Add Endowment" to the countryside, just to prevent the following bastards from misinterpreting my will.

Of course, it's all up to the landlords. I don't add more or even keep exempting them, and those landlords add a layer and a half of land rent, and the result is that the people know that I am a good emperor, and I love the people like a son, and the reason why they can't live is not because of me, but because the rent collected by those landlords is high, so their lives are not easy.

But I tell you a cruel thing, that is, the landlords have raised their rents, and when they sell their grain, I have collected commercial taxes, and the treasury has more silver, and the people do not know it.

Therefore, if necessary, I will not hesitate to let the treasury subsidize the people with money, so that they can grow food, as long as there is food, the people will be stable, the people will be stable, and all the remaining problems will not be a problem. ”

The cold sweat on Zhu Cihong's forehead was even worse.

Zhu Cihong never thought that there were so many twists and turns in Emperor Chongzhen's every move, since he was a child to the present, all the contacts with Emperor Chongzhen's image of loving the people like a son began to distort at this moment.

Emperor Chongzhen, who had a full view of Zhu Cihong's entire expression, chuckled lightly and said, "Do you think I am very ruthless and wantonly playing with people's hearts?" ”

Zhu Cihong bowed and said, "Erchen doesn't dare!" ”

Emperor Chongzhen flicked his fingers on the table and said with a smile: "I didn't say no, but I said I didn't dare, which means that you really think so in your heart."

But silly boy, what is the result of my playing with people's hearts? It is the people of the Ming Dynasty who no longer have to wander away, it is the people of the Ming Dynasty who can be fed and clothed, it is they who can cross the ocean to do business, and it is they who can straighten their backs in front of everyone.

Silly boy, this is my ultimate goal, for this purpose, what means do I dare not use?

Remember, if the people's hearts are stable, the country and the society will be stable, and if the country is stable, the people's livelihood will be prosperous. ”

After a slight pause, Emperor Chongzhen continued: "Whether it is a sword and pen clerk or a scholar, it is just for fame and fortune.

In fact, none of this matters, as long as Jinyiwei and Dongchang can solve them, there is no need to treat them like a big enemy, if you can't kill one, then kill a few more, and the problem will always be solved. ”

As the saying goes, pretending to be cool for a while, pretending to be cool all the time, Emperor Chongzhen naturally doesn't mind pretending to be forced in front of his son: "First of all, you have to remember one thing, that is, the people's will can be guided."

When the Ming Dynasty needs war, guide them to think about war, how many means can be used in this, and you can figure it out slowly.

When the Ming Dynasty didn't need war, it guided the people to think about farming and making a fortune, and there were also means to use it. ”

Emperor Chongzhen got up and walked in front of Zhu Cihong, and patted Zhu Cihong on the shoulder, and Zhu Cihong was a little shorter like all sons in front of their father.

Emperor Chongzhen sighed and said: "Since you are the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, you have to know these bright and dark things, and you must also bear these light and darkness." ”

After sighing again, Emperor Chongzhen returned to his seat, picked up a piece of music sent by the Zhongji Hall and handed it to Zhu Cihong: "The Zhongji Hall thinks that it is more in the interests of the Ming Dynasty to let Muhammad IV disappear, I want to know your opinion." ”

After Zhu Cihong took the chapter and read it, he bowed down and said: "Back to my father, my sons also think that it is more in the interests of the Ming Dynasty to let Muhammad IV disappear.

From the current information, it can be known that Mehmed IV is more inclined to Europe and more inclined to continue to ally with the Dutch, which means that the Ottomans will become the enemy of the Ming Dynasty.

Since it is possible to become the enemy of the Ming Dynasty, it is better to let the Ottoman fall into a fight, and at the same time support the people in the Ottoman who are close to my Daming. ”

Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said, "What about the Mughals?" When do you think is the best time to get rid of the Mughals? ”

Zhu Cihong pondered for a while before he spoke: "Erchen thinks that the Mughal is completely unnecessary for me to solve the problem by the Ming Dynasty, and it can be completely handed over to the Ottomans to solve it, as long as I provoke the Ming Dynasty, I can completely let the Mughals and the Ottomans fall into a war."

The current situation is clearly not good for the Mughals, as long as they go to war with the Ottomans, it is only a matter of time before they perish. ”

Emperor Chongzhen nodded with a smile at this time, expressing his recognition of Zhu Cihong.

But before Zhu Cihong could be happy for too long, Emperor Chongzhen then threw out another question: "What about Tsarist Russia?" What were the consequences of the Poles' drive to lure Tsarist Russia into Europe? ”

Zhu Cihong suddenly felt a little numb.

After all, Zhu Cihong is only the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty and not the emperor, a lot of information is known to Emperor Chongzhen, the Zhongji Palace, and the Governor's Office and the Cabinet of the Five Armies, but Zhu Cihong does not know.

Emperor Chongzhen now suddenly threw out the question of Tsarist Russia, and Zhu Cihong didn't know how to answer.

Emperor Chongzhen said with a smile: "Go back to the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies and Jinyiwei to obtain relevant information, think about what kind of impact Tsarist Russia will have on Europe after entering Europe, and then tell me." ”

After Zhu Cihong got out of the way and left, Emperor Chongzhen ordered someone to summon Zhang Zhiji into the palace.

Faced with Emperor Chongzhen's question, Zhang Zhiji, who knew the intelligence of Europe and Tsarist Russia, replied much more simply: "Your Majesty, I think that the intervention of Tsarist Russia in Europe will not have much impact on Europe, but will affect the Ottoman side. ”

Emperor Chongzhen hummed and said, "You mean that Mehmed IV was inclined to form an alliance with Europe?" ”

Zhang Zhiji bowed and said, "Yes." The Dutch were clearly allied with Tsarist Russia against the Holy Roman Empire and the Holy See, and Muhammad could not remain indifferent at this time, and most likely would have sided with the Dutch and Tsarist Russia. ”

Emperor Chongzhen snorted and nodded, "What is the opinion of the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies?" ”

Zhang Zhiji said: "Send people to secretly get rid of Muhammad, or provoke the Ottomans to attack the Mughals, and involve their energy on the Mughals, and then they will look to the west without flaws." ”

Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said, "Is the opinion of the military government to let Muhammad disappear, or to provoke them to attack the Mughals?" ”

Zhang Zhiji bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Weichen has discussed with his colleagues in the military government, and I think it is better to let the Ottomans attack the Mughals." ”

To save face! Pay attention to people! It's still not ruthless enough and not bad enough!

Emperor Chongzhen had an expression that Lao Tzu had already guessed, and said with a smile: "Then according to the meaning of the military government." I asked the crown prince to go to the military palace and the Zhongji Hall to collect relevant information, and this information can also allow him to have more contact. ”

After Zhang Zhiji bowed down, Emperor Chongzhen continued: "In addition to the Ottoman side, the north should no longer move, and Tsarist Russia must not be allowed to go to Europe so easily to cause chaos." ”

Zhang Zhiji bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, Liu Hou's side, are you looking for someone to replace him?" ”

Emperor Chongzhen shook his head and said: "No need, don't let him lead the troops to the front line, if he makes trouble with the military government, tell him that this is what I mean, and let him find me to make trouble." ”

……

Liu Xingzuo, who was far away in Beishan, smashed the teacup in his hand to the ground with hatred, and scolded angrily: "Zhang Zhiji! ”

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