As a traverser, the emperor pointed out the country and made great plans, so that the Ming Empire, he preferred to be called Huaxia, is thriving and standing on top of the world.

Yes, in terms of the equipment and number of troops, there is already no country in the world that can compete with it. Despite the size of the world, the emperor did not have the idea of fighting all over the globe.

As long as this momentum is maintained, as long as the emperor can still reign for twenty or thirty years, and he doesn't need to worry about it, and he doesn't need to light a lamp to boil oil, it is not difficult for the Ming Dynasty to become an empire on which the sun never sets.

The emperor also knows this, is quietly delegating power, handed over to the cabinet and hundreds of officials to deal with, he only needs to point out the strategic direction of the Ming Dynasty, solidify the national policy, correct the problem of government affairs, and the strength of the Ming Dynasty is just around the corner.

The rule of man is not as good as the rule of law, and having a good system is much stronger than the death of the people.

Perhaps accustomed to the emperor's strong leadership, after Yuan Keli and other old ministers became officials, the new cabinet was still a little uncomfortable with the emperor's gradual decentralization, and felt that this was a manifestation of the emperor's neglect.

Yes, the strong enemy has been destroyed, the expansion has risen, and the great disaster has not shaken the foundation of the country and the stability of society, does the emperor feel that he can enjoy it and be lazy.

The feeling of the cabinet also makes some sense, the emperor's red words are getting fewer and fewer, and most of them are a "quasi" word. It's so concise and simple, it's like it's tiring to write one more word.

Moreover, the emperor began to lose his business. He even built a workshop in the palace, as if he had picked up a skilled carpenter's craft.

Now, the emperor is almost done with his affairs. Except for the two Zhu criticisms that are more serious, the others are all "accurate".

Stretching his waist, the emperor felt very relieved. The cabinet and officials are increasingly reassuring him, or rather, they have fully agreed with the national policy they have formulated, and they have a deep understanding of it.

It is normal for each to perform its own duties. The emperor is so tired that he wants to live and die, so what do you need your courtiers to do?

Grasp the general direction and be the helmsman of the empire, this is what an emperor should do. The previous strength was nothing more than the need to promote the good and eliminate the disadvantages, to create a new strategy for the empire, and to shape the new ideas of the subjects.

"Emperor, do you still want to go to the East Courtyard?" Wang Tiqian smiled and bowed down to ask for instructions, "The two princesses are about to get out of school." ”

The emperor nodded helplessly and said, "Then wait!" ”

I have promised my two precious daughters that I want them to see their father's first-class craftsmanship. Of course, carpentry is only one aspect. The emperor is studying weaving machinery and is preparing to make another *** in the cotton spinning and wool spinning industry.

The funds of the Academy of Sciences began to have patent income, and the emperor also wanted to increase some for it. As for the steam engine, he just let it go and let the Academy of Sciences study and improve it on its own.

Compared with expanding the territory, it is science and technology that wants to keep the Ming Dynasty strong and prosperous, and it is the cultural knowledge system that extends a little deeper.

After several years of forced advancement, the level of education of the people increased, and although the state collected a lot less taxes in order to encourage the common people, the emperor thought it was worth it.

When the level of knowledge and culture is improved, the horizons will be broadened; The thinking has changed, and the policies implemented by the emperor and the national policies adopted by the emperor are logical and not strange.

This is one of the ways that the emperor thought of to allow Daming to continue to move forward and develop along the path he guided. This, he thinks, could be very effective.

After all, the previous reforms were suspected of being promoted by pulling out seedlings, and they were implemented by virtue of the authority of the emperor and the prosperity of the country.

However, after the baptism of the catastrophe and the popularization of knowledge and culture, more and more people will recognize and support him.

For example, when you are an official, you must read "Geography", "World History", and "Natural Knowledge". This is the emperor's appoint, to be examined, and the results are included in the official evaluation.

Officials should at least know that there are many countries outside the Ming Dynasty, especially Xiyi, which is thousands of miles away, and is looting land everywhere.

What Africa, the Americas, the indigenous people are weak, everywhere gold, although the Xiyi country is small, but because of this, it is strong, especially at sea, has run to Asia to make waves.

With such an understanding, we can understand that Daming seems to be calm, and external threats already exist, but it can't shake the big tree of Daming.

But in Luzon, the Xiyi have slaughtered tens of thousands of Chinese, and this is not a wake-up call. If you don't want to forge ahead, you feel that it is a peaceful and prosperous world, that is, you sit in a well and watch the sky.

What's more, overseas land is vast and the strong can be based, and the Ming Dynasty opened up its territory to fight for living space for future generations, rather than to overthrow the army.

In fact, the effect is also significant, and the feedback from Mekong Province, Luzon and other places is crucial to surviving the catastrophe.

If the ideological understanding is improved, the national policy will last for a long time. This is also where the emperor is pleased and satisfied with the cabinet and officials, and the handling of government affairs is more and more in line with his mind, and he can naturally rest assured to do something else.

The same will be true for the education of children. Let them learn knowledge, open their eyes, and travel outside, experience the suffering of the people, and see the vastness of the world.

Only in this way will there be no stupid emperor and mediocre emperor who nests in the palace and doesn't understand bullshit.

After drinking tea, the emperor decided to finish all the government affairs and rest again, or rather relax.

Zheng Yue looked at the music, and Wang Tiqian entered the palace again and announced: "Emperor, the first assistant of the cabinet, Bi Ziyan, the second assistant, Tao Langxian, and Xiong Tingbi came to meet him. ”

The emperor was slightly surprised, muttered for a while, and approved the word "quasi" on the recital, before he said in a deep voice: "Xuan." ”

The three cabinet assistants came at the same time, could something big happen? But the emperor felt that according to his own ears and eyes, it was impossible for them to know first.

Bi Ziyan, Tao Langxian and Xiong Tingbi entered to meet each other, and the mountain shouted long live.

"Let's get flat!" The emperor sat up straight, and ordered the palace people to move the embroidery pier, "Give the seat." ”

After thanking the three ministers, they sat down on the embroidery pier and were silent for a moment, Bi Ziyan took the lead in bowing and playing: "Long live Qiyu, Li Dan, the governor of Luzon, please set up a branch of the Bank of China to carry out foreign exchange." ”

In a few years, Li Dan did well in Luzon, and according to the emperor's thinking, the reputation of the Luzon Free Port grew, and commerce and trade were very prosperous.

The annual taxes sent to the imperial court were also stable at about one million, and basically invested in naval construction, making the Ming navy an invincible existence in Asia. Even compared to Xiyi, the gap is narrowing rapidly.

The emperor stretched out his hand and tapped the note on the table, and said, "I have seen it, and the Bank of China will send someone to inspect and verify, and if the conditions are qualified, we will add a branch." ”

Non-local exchange has long been done in the mainland, and Mekong Province is the first, but it is not overseas. Luzon is the real overseas branch, although it is possible that it will be under the direct jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty in the future.

At the beginning of Luzon, the emperor could foresee that the governors of Pontianak and Temasek would also make such demands. After all, the exchange of foreign places is convenient and fast, and the promotion of commerce and trade is very huge.

Of course, first of all, there must be strong financial resources, that is, a security deposit. Li Dan, the governor of Luzon, proposed 10 million, and the emperor asked the household department to agree, not wanting to make a final decision again.

"Long live the kick-starter." Tao Lang bowed down first and said: "The declaration of officials' assets, Weichen and the Inspectorate Bi discussed it, and it can be tried in Gyeonggi first. ”

The emperor nodded, and was even more puzzled in his heart, what kind of big deal is this, try it out or his own suggestion!

Seeing that the emperor's gaze moved to himself, Xiong Tingbi secretly smiled bitterly, so he had to bow down and play: "The Southwest Tusi Coalition Army has been launched this year, and I have asked the imperial court to send artillery support. In addition, if an agreement was reached with the Portuguese, the navy could also enter the Indian Ocean and stop at the Portuguese stronghold first. ”

"Okay." The Emperor said a simple word, his eyes scanning the three ministers, just waiting for them to say what they really meant.

Bi Ziyan and the others exchanged glances, and they were also very embarrassed and contradictory in their hearts.

Finally, Bi Ziyan still stood up stubbornly, bowed down and said: "Long live the wisdom and martial arts, the merits surpass the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty, the luck of this country, the luck of the ministers, and the luck of the people." Wechen and others hope that our emperor will continue to work diligently to govern the country, so that I will be able to live forever in the Ming Dynasty and the prosperous times. ”

"Wechen waits for my emperor to continue to work hard to govern the country, so that I will be able to live forever in the Ming Dynasty and the prosperous world." Tao Lang and Xiong Tingbi also stood up and bowed and echoed together.

The emperor lowered his eyes, and his heart suddenly dawned. The three important ministers came to admonish themselves. Obviously, the performance in the recent period has given them a feeling of neglect.

Well, it's reasonable to say that compared to previous years, I am indeed lazy, but it is by no means what they think.

Knowing the intention of the important minister, the emperor pondered for a long time, and the hall fell silent, not knowing whether it was the tranquility before the storm, or the tranquility was the depression that erupted.

"Give me a seat!" The emperor finally spoke, and his tone was kind, which made the three important ministers who bowed their heads a little relieved.

The emperor had already considered his words, and said slowly: "I am indeed not as diligent in government affairs as before this year, but it is not a neglect of government, but there is another deep meaning, which you must not know. ”

"Wechen and others respectfully listen to the teachings of Long Live Teachings." The three ministers bowed down and were taught.

The emperor waved his hand and motioned to the palace people to serve tea, which was already a high courtesy. After all, there are only three important ministers in the palace, and a slight violation of etiquette is nothing.

"Inheritance, I am for the inheritance of the Ming Empire." The emperor took a sip of water and said in a deep voice: "It's not the country, but the model and the concept." A hundred years later, I don't want people to die and the Ming Empire is back on the old path. ”

"Long live the spring and autumn season, don't talk about ominous things lightly."

The emperor smiled, waved his hand at the eldest Bi Ziyan, and said, "Long live what, it is rare for people to live for seventy years, and I said that it is in the year, so what's ominous?" ”

Pressing his hand down, the Emperor continued: "I only tell the three of you that this year's neglect of government is actually a move to delegate power. The system has become more and more perfect, the officials have become more and more capable, and the government affairs they handle are very satisfying, or in line with the national policies formulated and implemented by me. ”

The emperor's voice echoed in the hall, stirring the hearts of the three ministers, "The rise and fall of the empire will be determined by the emperor's wisdom and foolishness, and this is what I am most worried about, and I am trying to prevent it. What my successor will be like, no one can predict. There are even those who mislead the country and the people. ”

"The national policy of expansion for the people has taken shape, and the concept of pioneering and enterprising is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, even if there is a decline in the Ming Empire, there will be a day of revival. I seem to be leisurely, but I am observing and investigating, to ensure that one courtier after another can understand my intentions and understand my heart......"