The spring day in Beijing was warm, and the emperor changed his regular clothes and left the palace to live in the manor of Meifu outside Beijing.

After all, there are many rules in the palace, even the emperor sometimes can't come at will, after all, so many rules are set to maintain his authority.

So it's more comfortable to be outside.

The manor is surrounded by Shenwu guards dressed in brocade clothes, but there is no need to worry about safety.

Ningbo Port has an urgent delivery into Beijing, which touched the emperor's mind.

On the edge of the lake, the emperor and his three elders said: "Wu Wending came to report that the Japanese country had an unexpected gain. ”

The Son of Heaven set up a seat for each of the three of them, and then set up a table next to it, and there was tea on the table.

Such a monarch and minister, but it is a peaceful scene.

Yang Tinghe said: "Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty is the upper kingdom of the Celestial Empire, and Japan is just a small country. ”

Zhu Houzhao took the paper fan in his hand and knocked on his head little by little.

Wang Wei also felt that this was the case, and acting like this was definitely not a state of etiquette.

Originally, he thought that the emperor was hesitating, but he listened.

However, Yang Tinghe said: "You have to think of a reasonable reason." ”

"How in the name of punishment?" Zhu Houzhao is angry when he thinks about it now, "The Japanese state has a heart of disobedience, and at the same time there are many wrongdoings. The imperial court sent a large army to requisition, which was also to punish him. ”

Zhang Xuan said: "Since they know that the kingdom is angry, if they are sensible, they should also take the initiative to offer it." ”

"That's right."

Wang Wei sweated on his back when he heard this, "Your Majesty is cautious." ”

Zhu Houzhao laughed lightly, in fact, there is still a need to do this kind of thing to find a reason, why do you have to make yourself into the image of a demon? The US imperialists still boast of their freedom and democracy every day after doing all their bad deeds, and the key is that there are still a group of people who believe in it.

"Prudently, of course. If I am not careful, I will not look for a reason, and how can I do such a murderous and oversold bandit? However, as a great tomorrow, there are some things that I still have to plan in advance. Japan has the heart of disobedience, and there will be disobedience in the future, this kind of country with bad intentions, will it give him this mountain of gold and silver? Elder Wang Ge, we can't bury disasters for future generations of children and grandchildren, otherwise our descendants will complain that our ancestors are stupid. ”

Wang Wei said: "The Ming Dynasty sits on thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, and Japan is narrow and sparsely populated, and the old minister never believes that he has the power to rebel." ”

"You can talk about these debates, and I won't be involved." Zhu Houzhao shook his fan, he also knew that Wang Wei just wanted to say a few words, but in fact he would not resolutely oppose it to the end, "Wu Wending brought silver to the imperial court, which is always a good thing." The Marquis of Jingyu had already ordered his troops to go south, and he went to the ground, and there was no reason to ask people to turn back immediately, so he happened to allocate 300,000 taels of silver, and he could save it from being transported from Beijing again. ”

A few days ago, Zhou Shangwen was ordered to town Jiangnan.

Logically speaking, since Wu Wending has good news, his reason to prevent the Japanese from making trouble is no longer valid.

But this happened in the Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Houzhao could really continue to put the army there, instead of just sending it out and calling it back.

At the beginning of the Tumubao Change, the orthodox emperor led the troops to the expedition under the guidance of Wang Zhen, and the order was very urgent, and after a march, it was not easy to reach Datong, but suddenly he had to turn around.

What is this for?

Now, of course, Zhu Houzhao must avoid such old things as before, and the army must not be lightly adjusted, and it cannot be moved lightly, otherwise it will be like child's play, and he will have fun?

"Yes."

All three ministers received their wills. It's a simple matter to allocate silver taels.

And Zhu Houzhao pondered other thoughts, and then showed a slightly embarrassed smile, "Elder Wang Ge, Elder Yang Ge, Elder Zhang Ge." Wu Wending made me a windfall, and we also recorded it a year ago, and now there are more than 10,000,000 taels of silver in the treasury. A while ago, Wang Shouren came to report on this year's sweep of the northern border, and he said that the preparations were basically complete. I...... I want to fight this battle. ”

As soon as he said this, don't talk about Wang Wei, Yang Tinghe immediately shook his head, "Your Majesty, the Son of Heaven is Chrysostom, and Chrysostom is open, how can it be changed?" Last year, His Majesty said that he would conquer Japan, transferred the materials and military supplies that were originally used for personal conscription, and made it clear that even if he did not personally conquest this year, he would teach Japan a lesson. How is this year good...... How is it good...... Your Majesty, this is a dilemma for us. ”

Zhu Houzhao touched his nose, he did say such things last year, so he laughed embarrassedly, after all, he was not cheeky to that extent.

Wang Wei also puffed his beard, "And Your Majesty is now repeatedly warlike, which also makes the ministers uneasy." ”

"Ugh." Zhu Houzhao sighed, "I have tried my best to govern the country, and now that I have been effective in governing the country, of course, I want Yang Wei to be outside." That should make sense, right? ”

Wang Wei still strongly admonished, "Your Majesty, there are still people in the world who are living in poverty, and even sleeping in the open air, if the court has spare strength, it can reduce taxes and exempt from labor, so it is the right way to show grace to the world." ”

"It's not like I haven't thought about it." Zhu Houzhao was ready to retreat, "Of course, my mind is still for the people of the world. With regard to the matter of labor, Shandong, Yingtian, and other provinces have gradually changed to paid labor, and the common people should benefit from this. Including the labor requisitioned for the war, it is now not unpaid, but paid, and the common people have money to take, and the people's strength will not be exhausted. As for tax deductions...... In some poor places, the cabinet will report it, and I will approve it. ”

The three ministers all heard that the emperor was bargaining.

Yang Tinghe thought about it, but still said: "I hope Your Majesty is cautious, if this word comes out, the ministers are afraid of the government and the opposition making a noise, which is always unfavorable." Moreover, Wang Bo'an will go on the expedition, and he must have thought about it a lot, and the way to use troops should not be neglected. His Majesty had no intention before, and now he went suddenly, and the minister did not say that Wang Bo'an would definitely lose the battle, but if he was caught off guard, he would definitely be affected. This kind of thing is not child's play. ”

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but be a little silent when he heard this, this is the reason why he can't be 'wanton', he is rational, can explain some reason, and takes his own selfish desires as the last, and puts the great cause of the country and the society first.

Yang Tinghe said very reasonably, Wang Shouren was completely unprepared, he was the Son of Heaven, and he was suddenly going again, and he would be caught off guard up and down.

This kind of stubborn heart is not the same as the orthodoxy of the past.

Zhu Houzhao was a little helpless, but he actually thought in his heart. Tangled, and finally said: "Then you can't fight without a battle this year, right?" ”

As soon as his words came out, the courtiers were relieved, and it seemed that the emperor would not be too 'willful',

Wang Wei couldn't cry or laugh, "Zhengde was indeed a powerful country, and it is difficult to find anyone as bold as Your Majesty if you look through the seventeenth history." Your Majesty, there won't be no battle this year, isn't the court going to solve the scourge of Tusi? ”

"That's not counted, toast is a long-term kung fu, maybe there are some small battles every year."

"And Yang Yingning, and Yaerqiang." Zhang Xuan, who hadn't spoken for a long time, spoke.

This one will look like this.

"Come on." Zhu Houzhao was slightly irritable, "Okay, okay, then you guys should go their own ways, and I will endure it for another year this year." Zhang Zhang, how are your people trained? When will it be sent? ”

Zhang Xuan got up and arched his hand, "It's almost in another month." ”

"You have to arrange it."

Zhang Xuan could feel the burning of the emperor's eyes, which was actually much more important than whether to fight or not.

"Wechen understands."

(End of chapter)