Zhu Youxiao made a judgment from the historical trajectory, although North Korea changed hands, it would still be deferential to the Ming Dynasty. As for how much power there is to contain Houjin, that's another matter.

However, Sun Chengzong and others came to the conclusion based on cultural inheritance, historical traditions, etc., that Li Liang would definitely express a pro-Ming tendency, in order to get the canonization of the Ming Dynasty and prove the legitimacy of his accession.

Feudal society attaches great importance to orthodoxy, and whether you are in the right position or not, you have to find a legitimate reason for yourself.

And only when the Ming Dynasty recognized and canonized, Li Liang threw off the hat of a usurper and a thief.

In other words, Li Hui, who was originally legally on the throne, could only be called Gwanghaejun in the lineage of the Joseon king, and Li Ju became the orthodox Joseon king Injo.

Although Bi Zisu is solemn and strong, he is not pedantic.

Even, the wait-and-see he proposed is a bit cunning. To put it bluntly, it is to wait for the price and sell, to see how Li Ju performs, and how much benefit Daming can get from it.

This coincides with Zhu Youxiao's thoughts, although there is not much oil and water squeezed out from North Korea, and the North Korean soldiers are also war scum, but they can also play some role.

It was rare that everyone's opinions were unanimous, and the emperor was quite happy, and they all rewarded them, and also drank tea and chatted with the ministers, expressing their closeness and trust.

In ancient times, this was called "sitting and talking about the Tao", which was very tall and very bullish, and it should be written into the history books.

Of course, this kind of high-level tea party can't be nonsense. They are all cultural people, they are all leaders, and it is also a national event to talk about.

"I plan to level Liao for three years." Zhu Youxiao finally said the goal that he had hidden in his heart for a long time, and looked around the courtiers with earnest eyes, "To achieve this goal, we must do our best to all the secretaries, and the monarchs and ministers will work together." ”

In the current situation, Pingliao in three years is not bragging, but very likely. But it's hard for others to say this, and when the emperor says it, it is on this occasion, it seems that he is in his heart, and the monarch and the ministers are harmonious.

Sun Chengzong pondered for a moment and arched his hand: "Long live this ambition, the ministers dare not bow and do their best, and serve loyally." ”

Li Qiyuan and others also showed loyalty, the emperor's reliance, and their glory. Those who can hear the emperor say what he said in his heart, Quan Daming is just a few people in the palace.

Zhu Youxiao was very pleased, and he also said some of his thoughts and plans on the military, economy, and government affairs. They are all the right officials, they know his ideas and plans, and their work is easy to carry out.

"I'm so urgent, and I can't help myself." Zhu Youxiao finally said a big thing, which shocked everyone.

"Zhongqing must know that the wars in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the Three Kingdoms, and the Western Jin Dynasty were continuous, as well as the turmoil in the late Tang Dynasty, the Five Dynasties, and the early Song Dynasty. In addition to political and economic reasons, there is also the issue of climate change. Sharp drops in temperatures, frequent disasters, and a massive reduction in grain production have led to continuous wars and social unrest. ”

After a pause, Zhu Youxiao continued: "I asked Xu Guangqi and others to study and collect disaster records from the Yuan and Ming dynasties, and the general trend is to become more and more frequent. From the Hongwu period alone to the present, there have been more than 1,000 recorded disasters, more than double that of the Yuan Dynasty. ”

This is not Zhu Youxiao's casual nonsense, but data. From the conclusions of meteorological research in later generations, the Xiaoice River period has occurred several times in China, not counting the late Yin Shang period, and the fourth time in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

In a strict sense, from the Yuan Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, it belongs to the Xiaoice River period, and the Chongzhen period is the peak period.

During the first three Xiaoice periods, the Chinese population plummeted by more than four-fifths. The fourth time it was cut in half, and the credit went to the potatoes, corn and sweet potatoes.

Zhu Youxiao is worried about the peak of disasters for more than 10 or 20 years, and the famine is the catalyst for war and chaos, and it is also the root cause of social unrest.

Even if the Jiannu were eliminated within three years, the northern nomads would still go south to plunder in order to survive under the persecution of the famine.

At the peak of the Xiaoice River period, the Daming government was able to appease and help hundreds of millions of people, which was already very difficult, how could there be extra materials to appease the northern peoples?

Moreover, the promotion of sweet potato cultivation alone is not enough to tide over the famine. Grain storage and preparation for famine in advance are also being implemented, but it is obviously not enough for Zhu Youxiao to pay attention to it alone.

Large-scale infrastructure construction, roads, water conservancy, bridges, etc., requires huge investment and collective efforts; The intensity of grain storage and preparedness for famine should also be greatly strengthened, and governments at all levels must attach importance to it and accomplish it as an urgent task.

These are the reasons why Zhu Youxiao wants to tell everyone, while quelling the chaos in Liao, he also has to step up preparations to survive the catastrophe and famine.

With the level of productivity and technology at that time, it was basically all human labor. To accomplish so many and such a large project, it takes three or four years to complete it in a hurry, and it may not be able to be completed.

The first one who was shocked and had a big head was Li Qiyuan, the head of the household, which was just enough to support the war, and the emperor proposed to spend more, where did the money come from?

"Hooray." Li Qiyuan said: "These measures and expenses are very huge, and they are invested for several years, and the financial situation will definitely not be able to support them." ”

"What if—" Li Qiyuan hesitated, but still expressed euphemistic skepticism about the catastrophe, "If the investment is divided into more than ten years, the financial pressure may be reduced." ”

It's too late for more than ten years!

Zhu Youxiao smiled bitterly and said: "I know the difficulties of the household department, Li Qing doesn't have to worry, this year's financial plan will remain the same, and there will be no major changes." I will find a way to solve the problem of funding. ”

"To discuss this matter with the secretaries today, one is to plan together, and the other is to pay attention to it." Zhu Youxiao said in a deep voice: "Even if we can destroy Jiannu within three years, but what about the western captives, disasters together, war or inevitable, we must prepare in advance to ensure safety." ”

Sun Chengzong's face was worried, but he secretly glanced at others, relying on his age, qualifications, and identity as an emperor, he suppressed everyone's doubts and spoke.

"Long live the wisdom and take precautions is a good way to solve a major disaster." Sun Chengzong arched his hand and said: "Wechen will discuss it when he goes back, and draw up a charter and submit it to the emperor." ”

Zhu Youxiao smiled and bowed his head slightly, feeling very satisfied.

After the ministers got up and retired, Zhu Youxiao sat in the hall, still in a good mood. I think it's really effective to confess to my cronies and courtiers today!

It's time to go see the little milk cat, it's really a good psychological healing agent, cute and cute, and the mood is more relaxed.

As soon as Zhu Youxiao stretched his waist and got up from the throne, someone from the palace came to tell him that Sun Chengzong, the secretary of the military department, was waiting to see him outside.

Hey? Didn't you just finish the meeting, did you remember something important?

Zhu Youxiao was a little puzzled, sat back down, and summoned Sun Chengzong into the hall.

After Sun Chengzong came in, he was courteous and courteous, and he was also given the treatment of a seat.

This is not an embroidered pier, but a backrest chair designed and built by Zhu Youxiao, and only two teachers and Xu Guangqi are qualified to sit on it.

Sun Chengzong thanked him again and sat down respectfully.

"What is Master Sun's important thing to do?" Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and ordered the palace people to serve tea, and asked with a smile.

Sun Chengzong hesitated for a moment, and said euphemistically: "Long live Since he ascended the throne, he has worked hard and had the courage to innovate. The external setbacks to the east, the internal pressure to raze the chaos, and the reduction of the people's taxes, and the increase of security officials. In terms of wisdom, it is enough to compete with Tang Taizong. ”

Yes, I'm so powerful, I've caught up with Li Er?

Zhu Youxiao blinked his eyes, he couldn't help but feel a little proud, but when he thought about it, he felt that it was wrong, this didn't look like Master Sun's style?

Seeing the emperor's face with joy, and soon his eyes were constricted, Sun Chengzong was relieved. The emperor is already young, much more mature and stable.

Looking at the emperor's face, Sun Chengzong asked tentatively: "Long live the second year of Zhenguan, there was a great drought in Shandong and Henan, and the drought and locusts came, and the people were not ......able to make a living."

Zhu Youxiao slapped his thigh and said, "I know, I know." Li Ersheng eats locusts! ”

After a pause, the emperor smiled and said, "Master Sun is high-minded." When there is a locust plague, the whole people will come and eat locusts. In fact, locusts are still very nutritious, fried in oil, and they taste delicious! ”

Sun Chengzong was very happy to stroke his beard, this student taught very well, and he remembered it very clearly. But when I got to the back, my hand shook, and I almost pulled off a few whiskers.

Some tears and laughed and stroked his forehead, and Teacher Sun said: "Long live, in addition to eating locusts, Tang Taizong also issued an edict against himself, attributing these disasters to his own improper governance. ”

Natural disaster? Improper governance? Isn't it because some people talk about the locusts that Li Er killed his brother and slaughtered his brother to force his father to abdicate, which caused a warning of natural disasters and was forced to eat locusts in desperation?

Natural disasters warn, self-condemnation?!

Zhu Youxiao's eyes flashed, and he somewhat understood the reason why Sun Chengzong went and returned, and spoke tactfully.

In ancient China, it was not uncommon to blame the monarch for his immorality in climatic anomalies and natural disasters. It is not uncommon for emperors of all dynasties to issue edicts because of this.

Of course, some emperors were purely for show, or took the opportunity to put on a show.

For example, His Majesty Li Er once issued such an edict to himself: "If the year is abundant, the world is peaceful, the disaster is moved, and the whole country is saved, it is the wish, and he is willing to be willing." ”

As long as the wind and rain are smooth and the people have something to eat, God will bring all the disasters to me, and I will have no regrets.

Doesn't it sound very moving, such an emperor who sympathizes with the people and loves the people, isn't he a Ming Jun, isn't he selfless and great?

Well, that's a long way off.

What made Zhu Youxiao wake up was not these, but the impact that natural disasters and governance might have on him.

Improper governance? Zhu Youxiao definitely doesn't admit it, he is taking Daming to regain his strength!

Reunification? That's even more unlikely. The reform promoted by Zhu Youxiao has just begun, and it has not yet advanced its development in depth!

So, how could he make an edict against himself and add obstacles to his road to reform and revitalization?

What's the matter, natural disasters have a fart relationship with the emperor? Natural phenomena, can it still be relied on on my head? This, this should be regarded as touching porcelain, right?

Zhu Youxiao was quite depressed, his face fell into thought, and he was speechless for a long time.

Sun Chengzong smiled bitterly, and he couldn't comfort him, so he could only wait for the emperor to come up with the result.

In his opinion, the emperor was not polite enough to some civil officials, and some methods could not be put on the table. However, judging from the results, the government is improving, the war situation is stable, and many ordinary people have also benefited.

To say that the emperor did not govern properly, it should be the complaints and attacks of those whose interests have been harmed; Scholars, gentry, officials, merchants, and nobles, these people could hardly guarantee that they would not take advantage of natural disasters to make trouble, and to achieve their goals by inciting the people.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a long time and thought of a way. Although he is not yet mature, he is not too worried.

"Master Sun, I understand." Zhu Youxiao sat up straight, smiled, and said, "If there is nothing else to do, Master Sun can retreat first." I have already asserted it. ”

Sun Chengzong's heart was a little calm, and he got up and retired.

If the emperor really has a way, it is naturally good; There is no way, he and a few close ministers will also meditate and share their worries for long live.

When Sun Chengzong retired and came out, Zhu Youxiao thought for a long time before ordering the palace people to summon Ni Wenhuan to see him.

got up and walked outside the hall, Zhu Youxiao was still doing chest expansion exercises, and most of the depression just now had dissipated, and he was going to see the cute and cute kitten.

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Zhu Youxiao wanted to wait for Mao Wenlong and Gou Zhenhuai to receive further news from the DPRK, and then discuss it in the court so that a final decision could be made.

But he didn't expect that the recital presented by Teacher Yuan in Dengzhou directly stabbed this matter to the court, setting off a big controversy.

It is not surprising to say that in a country with deep-rooted Gangchang ethics, Yuan Keli naturally holds such universal values.

In his view, North Korea's unauthorized coup d'état to abolish a legitimate and well-connected monarch is absolutely a major matter of disobedience and unacceptable.

"Li Hui has been attacking the foreign domain for fifteen years, and Yu Zi is a pro-faction, and he is also a minister of the country. Monarchs and ministers have fixed points, but the crown and shoes cannot be reversed. Even if Hunguo is not Tao, it is also advisable to listen to the concubine's performance, and wait for China to change. Xi Zhi usurped the king with his ministers, and abolished his uncle with his nephew, Li Liang's heart not only has no Hui, but also no China, so he should be punished for the crime to revitalize the king. ”

Mr. Yuan's view is clear, the coup d'état is illegal, it is against the ethics of the program, "even if Hunguo is not Taoist", he should also "wait for China to change", and he even advocated sending troops to "condemn the crime".

The so-called "revenge for crimes" is to send the Ming army into the court, and then support Li Hui to be the king.

Because he was not occupying Korea, Yuan Keli did not think that the Koreans would submit to Li Liang and fight against the officers and soldiers of the Celestial Empire. Therefore, to send Li Hui to the throne again, it may not be necessary to mobilize the people.

Even so, Zhu Youxiao did not agree with Mr. Yuan's judgment, let alone rashly take action to disrupt the military plan against Jiannu.

Li Hui is a wall-riding faction, although he does not dare to hate Ming and pro-Jin, but his help to the Dongjiang Army is also very limited; If Li Liang can accept the conditions he came up with, he will be able to pose a greater threat to Houjin.

Only in terms of interests, recognizing Li Liang's legitimacy is also Zhu Youxiao's choice. As for what procedures are legal and what are usurpations, what does it matter if you turn a blind eye?

Holding Teacher Yuan's recital, Zhu Youxiao thought about it again and again, and did not stay in the middle or use the form of secret music to do Teacher Yuan's ideological work first, but chose to conduct court discussions in the court.

The North Korean side must be made aware that the Ming court has different opinions on recognition and canonization, and let them try to defend themselves, make commitments, and accept the terms of the Ming court.

If it is easily recognized and canonized, Li Liang will not cherish it, nor will he work hard, how can it become a key part of the Quartet's arrangement?