National War (9)

For several days on end, Kublai Khan was excited. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 infoDuring the day, he rewarded the meritorious officials who accompanied him on the expedition in the Daming Palace, and at night he chatted with the prince Zhenjin in the Yanchun Pavilion in the inner city and the concubines who stayed in Dadu during his expedition. The Mongols did not pay much attention to etiquette, and if it was thirty or fifty years earlier, after the death of the Great Khan, his concubines could be inherited by his sons as property. Therefore, Jin Jin is not restrained among the young concubines who are half younger than him, and tries to tell all kinds of anecdotes to amuse the favorite concubines, while trying to create a family atmosphere to shorten the distance with his father.

It is almost old, but the years have not left too many traces of aging on Kublai Khan's face. His instincts are still sharp, his mind is still clear, and he is becoming more and more proficient in the use of power. Such a wise and healthy father is by no means something to celebrate for the crown prince Zhenjin, on the contrary, he also needs to be careful not to avoid Kublai Khan suddenly moving the mind of the crown prince one day. Although Kublai Khan did not have this idea in the current situation, judging from his thunderous means of being thousands of miles away and still being able to eradicate Ahma and his own henchmen, Zhenjin did not have the certainty of sitting firmly on the throne of the crown prince.

Then Anthony saw that the queen's ship had fled, and pursued it with concern. As a result, Octavian, who had already lost, took advantage of the situation and counterattacked, burning most of the Egyptian fleet. Upon returning to Egypt, the queen, fearing being liquidated by the Romans, bit her own throat with an eye snake. When Anthony saw that the queen was dead, he also drew his sword....... "The real gold gestured vividly, as if he were the general who followed Caesar for many years and finally committed suicide."

"Ahh Several young favorite concubines of the Western Regions half-covered their mouths with spring-like fingers and exclaimed. Someone listened too fascinated, and tears were faintly visible in their blue eyes.

"It's an amorous seed, but it's a pity that I have lost both the beauty and the country!" Kublai Khan picked up the luminous glass in front of him, took a sip of the blood-thick wine in his mouth, and commented in a low voice.

The logic of the Mongols is different from that of the Han Chinese, and if this story is heard by a few Confucian ministers, they will definitely condemn the Egyptian queen with a twisty name as a red face and a curse, and Antony's name is enough to be ranked with Chen Shubao, Li Yu and others. But in the eyes of the Mongols, Anthony is just an unlucky guy who has not kept his wife or private property, and the ending is neither sympathetic nor pitiful, let alone any reference.

"Yes, this man is a young hero, and he once accompanied Caesar to defeat half of Rome!" Zhenjin said regretfully, as if there was once such a tiger under his command who would die on the battlefield.

"Where did you hear this story?" Kublai Khan did not have the same sympathy as real gold, and turned the wine glass in his hand to ask. The red wine in the cup is a Fujian specialty, and the taste is not as pure as the wine transported from the Western Regions, but it is fresh and sweet, and a few glasses can burn people's blood like fire.

"Two months ago, a couple of Western missionaries came to the city. Claiming to be some Roman Empire, their teachings differed greatly from Nestorianism. So, the sons kept them! Real gold whispered.

Since the remnant Song Dynasty opened up a sea route to reach the heavens, some people with strange faces compared to Ahma and Marco Polo have come one after another. Some people quietly left after a few circles in the capital, while others stayed in the city, trying in every possible way to get in touch with the imperial court.

For the right to free mission, the Great Yuan Dynasty has never been stingy. Kublai Khan promised a few years ago that no matter what scriptures you recite, as long as it blesses the prosperity of the Great Yuan Dynasty, you can recite it, and the Mongols don't care whether you believe in God, the Jade Emperor or the Buddha. But the missionaries were not reconciled, and they hoped that the court would recognize their doctrine as the only one, and that the sects different from what they said were all heretical.

Because the Nestorian Sect supported Nayan's rebellion, Zhenjin deliberately left a living son. If Kublai Khan could not quickly defeat Nayan militarily, he would have turned to the side of faith and used true Christianity to make the Nayan people rebel. Now that Kublai Khan has returned triumphantly, Zhenjin can't say what he thought at the beginning, but explained in another way: "Liaodong was initially decided, and Nayan used a cult to bewitch the people. These people claim to be true believers in God and use them instead of the Nestorian ....."

"I know, you just let it go. But be careful, no matter what sutra they recite, don't come to the court. Otherwise, there will be no mercy. Kublai Khan ordered in a somewhat encouraging tone. The disposition of Zhenjin was very much in line with his heart, although in Liaodong he had announced that he would not hold the Christians accountable, but the doctrinal dispute was related to God and the devil, and he could not help but not pay attention to it as an emperor.

Thinking of this high-sounding excuse for revenge, the old emperor proudly poured himself another big glass. While tasting the lingering aroma of the wine in his mouth, he asked, "Those mules, what do people in the Horse Empire say about our capital, have they ever seen such a magnificent city?" ”

"They say that in all of Europa there is no city of kings as grand as most of them. Compared to the imperial city, those kings in the West lived in pigsties! Jinjin took a glass of wine and pretended to be proud to reply.

"Europa, the 20,000 army of Batu Khan swept through that year, and those kings and emperors rushed to climb over and add boots to him!" Kublai Khan shouted happily, not noticing that in Zhenjin's reply, he cleverly replaced 'have the missionaries seen it' with 'Europa didn't'.

The same question was asked by Zhenjin to the missionary, and the answer given by the missionary at that time was that except for Quanzhou and Fuzhou, the capital city was the most beautiful city in the world. This answer used to hurt Jinjin's self-esteem very much. But he also knew that the priests were telling the truth, and that the princes and nobles in the capital were now proud to have access to the goods of the south, and since the quality of luxury goods produced by the north and the south was so different, the difference in the prosperity of the city was estimated to be equally large.

"Hehe, they say that we Mongols will only destroy, not build. I have never believed in this truth, and the city we build will always be the largest and most prosperous in the world. Let's build a country, and we will always be the strongest and the most extensive!" Under the dual effect of wine and pride, Kublai Khan was somewhat incoherent. The scenery he saw at the entrance ceremony still stayed in front of his eyes, wide and straight streets, neat and clean houses, tall and majestic temples, palaces, and volleys erected, from the Xishan Ganquan Palace to the water pipes in the imperial city, all the missionaries said that the facilities that represent human civilization, the capital city has everything.

A few years ago, Wen Tianxiang "slandered" the Great Yuan Dynasty in the newspaper as a robber who shared the spoils, which would only destroy, not build. It is said that the Mongols' conquest of China is definitely not a change of dynasty, but a barbaric destruction of civilization. Kublai Khan laughed at these words at the time, pretending not to care on the surface, but his proud heart was deeply pierced.

The Mongols were a fast-rising people who had not experienced a slow gestation process, so the Mongols wreaked havoc on the civilizations of the conquered regions while deep down they admired the way of life of others. They were not assimilated by the local civilization almost undefendedly, becoming less and less like the Mongols. Today, some of the khanates of the Western Regions are Muslims, and some are converted to God. And the Great Yuan Dynasty also slowly adopted the Confucian classics as its own governing policy. Wen Tianxiang's "slander" of Dayuan from the perspective of civilization and barbarism is poking at the sore spot of the entire Mongolian nation.

Kublai Khan wanted to fight for this, so he changed the design of the capital city, which had been built for nearly 20 years and was on the verge of completion. He wanted to use this largest and most prosperous city in the world to refute Wen Tianxiang's crooked theory, and use this splendid city to prove to the world that the Mongols would not only loot and destroy, but also build. The cities they built were not only more gorgeous than all the cities in the world, but also represented the pinnacle of human civilization.

Looking at his father's intoxicated expression, Zhenjin secretly sighed. What means Lu Shirong used to raise funds for the grand celebration ceremony, and what methods Zhao Bingwen and others used to make the capital city clean and tidy in an instant, he looked at them one by one. Back then, Xu Heng, a Confucian scholar hired by Kublai Khan, instilled in him the principle of governing the country that he was diligent in government and loving the people, and it was by no means this kind of disturbing the people and enriching himself. But in order to satisfy the vanity of his father, Emperor Kublai Khan, he had to go against his original intention and acquiesce in the dirty deeds of Lu Shirong and others.

"My son, isn't there something that doesn't go your way?" Kublai Khan's drunken voice came, interrupting Zhenjin's thoughts.

"No, Erchen just remembered the national economy and people's livelihood, so he was a little distracted!" Zhenjin didn't expect that after Kublai Khan was slightly drunk, his vision was still so sharp, and he hurriedly explained.

"You will be a good emperor who governs the country and keeps it, and I will be very relieved to hand over the country to you in the future!" Kublai Khan patted his son on the shoulder, drunk and disgusting. Didn't Lu Shirong say that this year's treasury revenue has soared, and it is expected to save millions of taels? With so much money in hand, why are you in a hurry? ”

"Father doesn't know that the money in the treasury is all recently entered into the treasury!" Zhenjin shook his head and explained with a wry smile.

"What's wrong with that, do you say that the Yan people don't pay back the money they owe, and leave him alone. Tomorrow morning, I will personally issue an order to ask for it, and see which of them dares not to pay the bill! Kublai Khan obviously misunderstood the meaning of Zhenjin, thinking that during his expedition, the princes with deep roots had violated the authority of Zhenjin, and smiled and promised to save face for Zhenjin among the ministers as soon as possible.

"Father, this matter is not about Nayan. Instead, Erchen is worried that this year's treasury surplus is millions, and next year there will be no harvest! "Real gold straightens up the clothes, Zhengse said.

A few concubines who were drinking on the side were startled, and quickly put away their coquettish and stupid appearances, and sat up straight on their knees in a proper manner. A favorite concubine of Kublai Khan poured wine and kept giving the real gold envoy a look and asking him not to talk about state affairs.

Kublai Khan knew that Zhenjin did not like Lu Shirong, and he also knew that there had been a very unpleasant quarrel between the Mongol ministers and the Han ministers recently. This son of his own, who is good at everything, is taught a little by the Confucian ministers, and does not know that most of the Confucian classics are used to deceive people, and only a small part is the way to govern the country. But the father and son had just been reunited, and some reprimands could not help but spoil the atmosphere. So he put down his glass and asked as kindly as possible, "My son, what is the reason why you say that there will be no harvest next year?" ”

"Does my father know that Lu Shirong and Guo Shoujing colluded to forcibly relocate the people through the theory of celestial phenomena, so that they could collect so much silver taels in a short period of time?"

"This is naturally known to the Father. Guo Shoujing's knowledge is very good, and he is also honest! Kublai Khan replied lightly. In the eyes of the capital, he had already reported the behavior of Lu, Guo and others and the movements of the princes and nobles to buy the people's houses at a low price, and then make a fortune by taking advantage of the imperial court's migration policy. In addition, Kublai Khan also clearly knew that most of the so-called treasury revenue this year is still on the books, and many new houses whose prices have increased several times have just begun to be delivered, and it will take a long time for the silver taels to be put into storage.

"Guo University's knowledge is naturally good, but good learning does not mean good character!" Prince Zhenjin disagreed with his father's opinion. Guo Shoujing and Zhao Bingwen took advantage of this relocation of the people, and they all made money. For the emperor, the corruption of a courtier is equivalent to digging his pocket, and no matter how good this kind of person is, he should be thrown into prison. But he didn't dare to say too deeply, the price paid to eradicate Ahma back then had already taught him enough lessons.

"He's already told me about stargazing. As for the dividends earned from the sale of real estate, I have already given it to him. Real gold, if you want to use them, you have to give them some sweetness from time to time. Good horses must be fed night grass, otherwise they will not be able to gallop on the battlefield, and the same is true for employing people! Kublai Khan exhorted earnestly. Zhenjin now looks very much like when he was young, when he was punished by the Great Khan for impeaching Möngke Khan's close ministers for corruption, and his heart was also full of indignation. After so many years, after years and tempering, he understood the truth of Meng Ge's connivance with the corruption of his courtiers.

Those who can serve the Great Khan are elites of all ethnic groups, and the needs of elites are always higher than ordinary people. Allowing them to use their power to seek personal gain within a certain scope is the most effective means to bind them. Once the emperor finds out which courtier is not good, there is no need to fabricate the crime of killing him. At that time, he robbed his home for the crime of embezzlement of ink, which could not only make the people feel that the emperor was sacred, but also increase the revenue of the national treasury.

Moreover, the day after Guo Shoujing returned to the city, he had already made clear the whole story of forcibly evicting the people under the pretext of celestial phenomena. For such a talented man who is not only knowledgeable, but also loyal, and knows how to do things, the emperor should give special attention.

"Father had ever thought that this year's income was insufficient, and they scavenged from the housing prices in the capital. Where will I find my income next year, and where will I find my income in the next year? Zhenjin listened to Kublai Khan's speech for Guo Shoujing for no reason, and reminded him unconvinced.

"My Dayuan is rich all over the world, and there are many states and counties in the world!" Kublai Khan laughed in response. In his eyes, Lu Shirong can still come up with this way to make money for the country when the wealth of the two Zhejiang provinces is lost and the southern taxes are fully supported by Boyan, which can be regarded as a capable minister. What the Great Yuan Dynasty needs to consider now is not long-term peace and stability, but to seize every opportunity to conquer the remnants of the Song Dynasty that have recovered their vitality. And enough silver taels is the guarantee that the soldiers kill the enemy with their lives, and the craftsmen rush to produce new weapons. As for the sacrifices made by the people when raising the silver, it doesn't matter at all, when Cao Cao used human flesh as military food, didn't he still achieve a hegemony?

"The people have moved out of the state and county, where are they going? The people are safe, why is there a shortage of money and food, the people are uneasy, although there is a lot of money and food, can the court be safe? As soon as Zhenjin was in a hurry, he blurted out a Confucian scripture.

Kublai Khan's eyebrows jumped up sharply, he only cared about the heroes, where the people lived, he didn't think about it, and he didn't bother to think about it.

"The emperor's father and son have just been reunited, why bother talking about these trivial things. Besides, we Mongolians have been making homes around felt, and it has not been very good for so many years! Kublai Khan's favorite concubine Salina saw that the father and son were stiffening more and more, and hurriedly stepped forward to play a round. While pouring the wine glass in front of Kublai Khan and Zhenjin, he reminded the prince not to be too impulsive with his eyes.

"Felt to make a home....." Zhenjin was completely speechless. It is a fact that the Mongols on the steppe can build a tent and multiply by pulling a few pieces of felt. The missionaries who came from afar said that the prosperity of Fu and Quanzhou was completely different from that of Dadu, and the self-confidence of the people of Fuzhou and Quanzhou was all written on their faces, and even if they were middle and upper families, their faces were full of sorrow.

"The criterion for judging civilization and barbarism is not the beauty of the city or the height of the building." Wen Tianxiang's words in the southern newspapers once again echoed in the ears of Zhen Jin, and he could not fully understand the words "whether the officials are honest, whether the people are rich, and whether people's property and lives are ......guaranteed." But he knew that his father didn't understand it even more. The views of the father and the thief on the country, the nation, and the civilization are not at the same level at all, and the onlookers can see at a glance who is superior and who is low.

If this is the case, will the father be able to defeat the thief as quickly as he thinks? Zhenjin didn't know the answer, and in his anger, he only heard Kublai Khan count unhappily: "Father and emperor are not doing this for you. The power of the remnant Song Dynasty is getting bigger and bigger, if I don't raise enough food and pay to go south as soon as possible, once Boyan loses ......"

Is Boyan missing? The concubines all looked up in surprise. Among the younger generation of Mongols, Boyan is an undefeated myth. He now has the upper hand everywhere on Jiangnan West Road, and has broken through the defense lines of Huangyeling and Xie Mountain. The good news said that the Song general Zou Xun had to shrink the whole line and give up the entire Yuanzhou and the small half of Yunzhou. In this situation, how can he be defeated?

"Our family talks behind closed doors, the war in the south is not easy to fight, and I don't know how long it will take." Kublai Khan sighed and whispered. "So even if Lu Shirong is a pig, he can't kill it now. He was also able to get silver for the treasury, which his father still needed. When your father has leveled Jiangnan and snatched back all the workshops that can make silver in Fuzhou and Ganzhou, no matter how you toss, you don't care for your father. But now, he must not touch a single cold hair! ”

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