Xie Jin really didn't say anything, and he couldn't stop talking.

Xie Jin, who returned to Beijing from Jiaozhi Province to report on his work, also brought Chen Jikuo's chief and deputy envoys. The day after Xie Jin entered Beijing, he took a piece of music and sent it to the imperial gate from the political envoy: he thought that the "abolished prince" was a bit wronged!

Because the confession of evidence that can convince everyone can only confirm that the first emperor collapsed in the East Palace, and there was a matter of entering the palace today. Although the deposed prince and the officials of the East Palace are guilty, they may not be the masterminds of the murder of the first emperor.

When Zhu Gaoxu saw this recital, his head was a little big, and he immediately felt that his bad premonition was very accurate.

He stuffed Xie Jin's recital into his sleeve pocket, glanced at Gao Xianning, who was still in the imperial gate, and walked out through the north gate; also called Hou Xian, the eunuch on duty, to call Gao Xianning over.

On the spacious and neat brick floor behind the imperial gate, the monarch and the ministers saluted. Zhu Gaoxu handed over the music in his sleeve pocket.

Gao Xianning followed with both hands and immediately opened his look.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "I don't know what's wrong with this Xie Jin, if I didn't know him before, I must have thought that he was a henchman of the East Palace!" But during the Hongwu period, this person said everywhere that Li Shanchang was wronged; In the Yongle Dynasty, he questioned the record of Taizu, and had to say that the first emperor was not the son of Taizu. Now that he is speaking for the abolished prince, I can't believe that he is a member of the party of the abolished prince. ”

"What the Holy Lord said is extremely true, the minister previously served in the Hanlin Academy, and he knows what Xie Jin has done." Gao Xianning finished reading the concert and said.

Zhu Gaoxu groaned.

When he first saw this recital, he was very angry and wanted to kill Xie Jin! However, he thought again: Taizu, Jianwen, and Taizong did not kill Xie Jin, if I ascend the throne and kill this person, wouldn't it make the scholars think that I can't tolerate people? What's more, Xie Jin said that the abolished prince was a bit wronged, and said everything, if he was killed immediately, would it lead to suspicion?

So Zhu Gaoxu has given up the idea of getting rid of Xie Jin immediately.

Gao Xianning hugged his fists and said: "During the Three Kingdoms period, there was a person named You Heng, have you ever heard of it?" ”

Zhu Gaoxu shook his head.

Gao Xianning said: "He is Kong Rong's friend. ”

"Oh!" Zhu Gaoxu suddenly said, "Kong Rong knows, Kong Rong makes pears familiar." ”

Gao Xianning said: "You Heng has scolded many people, and he also scolded Cao Cao for holding the Son of Han hostage. But Cao Cao didn't dare to kill him, so he gave the hot potato to Liu Biao; You Heng insulted Liu Biao and had no ability. Liu Biao was very angry, but he still didn't dare to kill him, so he thought of a way to give You Heng to Jiangxia Taishou Huangzu; Huang Zu finally got rid of him! ”

After listening to this story, Zhu Gaoxu paced on the brick floor for a while, and suddenly stood still and said in a deep voice: "I asked Xie Jin to go to the Hanlin Academy and become an official under Hu Guang, the first assistant of the Hanlin Academy's bachelor's cabinet." ”

Gao Xianning hurriedly bowed and said, "Holy and sage." ”

That Hu Guang and Xie Jin have a deep grudge. Between the two, not only did they have a grudge of tearing up the marriage contract, but Xie Jin also spread the story of "optimistic about pigs" all over Shilin, which made Hu Guang have a very bad reputation! The two of them are talking about righteousness and other things, and it is not once or twice that they tear their faces and quarrel.

Now Hu Guang is the prefect of the Hanlin Academy; Let Xie Jin be Hu Guang's subordinate, he must have a good feeling. Hu Guang should try his best to find Jin's fault!

Now Zhu Gaoxu has given Xie Jin the title of official to the Hanlin Academy, which is exactly what celebrities and Qingliu value most, and it seems that he is very good to Xie Jin. But in the future, Zhu Gaoxu really can't stand it, so he can use Hu Guang's impeachment to deal with Xie Jin in accordance with the law; There is no need to worry about being felt by civil officials and Zhu Gaoxu cannot tolerate people.

Zhu Gaoxu thought of this and said with a smile: "High."

The story of Siqing is very interesting. ”

In the afternoon of the same day, Zhu Gaoxu ordered the Ministry of Officials to give Xie Jin a letter of appointment. And because Xie Jin brought the envoy of the rebel Chen Jikuo of Jiaozhi Province back to Beijing, Zhu Gaoxu summoned the minister in the Dongnuan Pavilion to discuss the affairs of Jiaozhi Province.

Behind the chair directly above the East Warm Pavilion, the map has been changed. Now there is a map of Mongolian power and a map of Cochin Province hanging on the left and right, and the wall in the middle is empty, which seems a little abrupt.

Zhu Gaoxu stood behind his chair and was carefully looking at the map of Cochin Province on the right. On the imperial case behind him, there is Chen Jikuo's national letter.

Qi Tai, Xia Yuanji, Ru Yu, Hu Hui, Lu Zhen and other ministers walked into the Dongnuan Pavilion one after another, and they saluted to their superiors. The eunuch Wang Gui said: "The emperor has issued an order, all the ministers are exempt from courtesy, take a look at this Chen Jikuo's chapter first, and wait for the rest of the ministers to arrive." ”

Several people bowed and said, "The ministers obey the order." ”

After a while, Qiu Fu, Mu Sheng, Sheng Yong, Wang Bin and other nobles also came in, and there were more people in the Dongnuan Pavilion.

Zhu Gaoxu turned around, sat down on the chair, and everyone greeted him again.

Zhu Gaoxu pointed to the stool next to him and said, "Qi Guogong is old, just sit down and talk." ”

Qiu Fu suddenly showed a little joy, hugged his fists and said, "Thank you for the Holy Grace." ”

Qi Tai stepped forward and said, "The minister thinks that at this time, the imperial court still has 80,000 garrisons in Jiaozhi, but the situation in the Jiaozhi area has become more chaotic. Not only Chen Jikuo's rebel army, but also Li Li's rebel army in the south is constantly growing.

Previously, the Ming Dynasty was in the midst of a 'battle to fight crimes', and there was no time to look south, and Chen Jikuo and Li Li fought endlessly. The officers and troops held on to the Dongguan (Thang Long, Hanoi) plains and were not attacked on a large scale. If the imperial court transfers troops to quell the rebellion at this time, the two rebel forces may make a truce and deal with the official army together, and they have to be guarded. ”

Qiu Fu got up and said: "Our imperial court opened up the territory, and it was the Holy Lord who personally led the troops to defeat Jiaozhi Province!" If there is a rebellion, how can we sit idly by? Please send the general south to quell the rebellion by force! ”

Xia Yuanji, the head of the household, couldn't stand still, and immediately said: "The major event that was originally scheduled to move the capital during the Yongle period has been stopped; However, the construction of Emperor Taizong's imperial mausoleum could not be delayed, and money and grain had to be allocated every year to levy and distribute the people. The Ming clan, the honorable and noble; The pro-army and the actual military salary in Beijing are another big expense.

There were also some expected expenditures, such as the possibility that the Mongol tribes would disturb the border in the autumn and the nine northern sides would have to redeploy defenses. Such a major event that endangers the safety of my Ming Dynasty cannot be saved.

In the past ten years, the imperial court has suffered from the wars of the 'Battle of Jingjing' and the 'Battle of Crime', and the national strength has been damaged, so it is advisable to have a chance to respite and recuperate with the people. At such a war end in the land of Jiaozhi, please be cautious with the Holy Lord and your colleagues! ”

Ru Yu took two steps forward and said, "Holy Lord, the minister has a word, I don't know whether to say it or not." ”

"Speak." Zhu Gaoxu turned his head to look at Ru Yu.

Ru Yu bowed and said: "The matter of Jiaozhi Province is not only about Jiaozhi and one place, how the imperial court deals with it, but also should be consistent with the national policy.

The Holy Lord's accession to the throne has been more than a month, and it is reasonable that he has previously rewarded meritorious heroes and canonized queens, and has not yet decided on the national policy. However, in the subsequent major events of the imperial court, the national policy must be determined first, and the ministers can advocate accordingly; I am going to recuperate, or continue to open up territory for future generations, please God and Holy Judgment! ”

Xia Yuanji said: "Holy Lord, the people's livelihood in many places is withering, and it is not appropriate to make contributions at this time!" It is also the work of the Holy Monarch to educate and govern the world so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment. ”

No one spoke in the warm pavilion, and Zhu Gaoxu was silent.

After a long time, Zhu Gaoxu opened

He said: "What the ministers said is very reasonable, and I have been thinking about it for more than a month...... I don't want to work the people and lose money, just to make meritorious contributions and open up the territory; I don't want to be complacent and affect the prestige of the Ming Dynasty. I wonder if there is a way to gain practical benefits and expand my sphere of influence. ”

The crowd looked at each other at first, and then began to discuss.

Xia Yuanji arched his hand and said: "Holy Lord, the army goes out to fight, and the cost of men and horses is a huge amount, and there is no way to fight without losing national strength!" ”

"That's just fighting the Mongolian nomadic tribes, it's not profitable." Zhu Gaoxu said quietly.

Xia Yuanji said: "Holy Lord, when I conquered Annan before, the minister was also the head of the household. Before and after the imperial court got the province of Jiaozhi, the treasury has been losing money, and the income is far less than the military spending! ”

"Hmm......" Zhu Gaoxu said thoughtfully.

But he didn't approve of Xia Yuanji in his heart.

In the past, the Ming army attacked Annan, and the reason why it became a loss-making business; That's because the imperial court only chose long-term interests, wanting to annex Jiaozhi and get more arable land permanently. Isn't it normal for the sake of a long-term grain tax for hundreds of years to lose money in the first few years?

But if people's eyes are not only on arable land, but also choose to plunder, extort, and unequal trade, and win over local forces to save costs...... Maybe you can turn a profit right away!

But these ideas are exaggerated and completely out of touch with the experience of the ministers; It's too embarrassing to say what "plundering, plundering, extorting, and blackmailing", everyone is a gentleman who reads sages and talks about benevolence, righteousness and morality, how embarrassing is that?

Zhu Gaochu observed that even Qi Tai, Gao Xianning and others did not second, so Zhu Gaochu did not speak out.

He no longer talked about the issue of national policy, and immediately patted his thigh and said: "Xia Butang's advice is out of public intentions, and I should accept it." In order to avoid the loss of labor and money, the relocation of the capital will be completely stopped! In matters relating to Cochin Province, every effort was made to avoid the use of large armies; The strategy of responding to Chen Jikuang's envoy was based on 'Zhao'an'. ”

Qiu Fu looked up at Zhu Gaoxu with a complicated expression, and probably felt that Zhu Gaochu was a little cowardly. However, Zhu Gaoxu had been instigated more than once before, and Qiu Fu finally recognized that he was right...... Therefore, this time, Qiu Fu did not rush out and say anything.

The civil servants were very satisfied, and nodded their heads in agreement.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "It is best for us to avoid a war on the north and south fronts. As Zhu Aiqing said, Mongolia in the north endangers our country's border defense; The imperial court had to stabilize the north first, and then if it wanted to turn back to deal with the rebels in Cochin Province, the two sides had to use troops and stagger the time as much as possible. ”

He paused and said, "I also want to abolish the Jiaozhi Political Envoy. ”

At this time, Qiu Fu finally couldn't help it, stood up again and hugged his fists and said: "Opening up Jiaozhi Province is the merit of Emperor Taizong, and the current imperial court not only does not hold it, but if it also gives up this place, I am afraid it will ......."

Xia Yuanji was a little emotional when he heard that Zhu Gaoxu was going to give up the loss-making place, and hurriedly interrupted Qiu Fu rudely: "The subjects of the world want to live and work in peace and contentment, prosperity and peace!" The Holy One is wise and sympathetic to the people, and this is the work of the Holy King, who will blame him? ”

Zhu Gaoxu raised his hand and said, "I didn't say that I wanted to give up Jiaozhi, I only said that I would cut the province." You can refer to the Tang Dynasty's fetters and states, first fetter governance, and then think about it in the long run; Otherwise, if you are in a hurry, there will inevitably be a continuous rebellion of ambitious people in the local area, and the imperial court will have to endure many military expenses and casualties for counterinsurgency. ”

The two people who advocated the strongest were only then calmed down a little.

Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but sigh to himself. His vision is not understood by anyone at all! He can only find another reason to explain it, and directly implement his own philosophy.

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