The bustle is followed by silence.

All the courtiers, including Zaiyan, told him to 'boom' away, today can be regarded as tired of him as the emperor, the palace ceremony does not seem to require much effort, but because it is very boring, and you have to be patient, so basically you will feel a little tired after a game.

However, the Ryukyu envoys in the back gave him a good impression.

Historically, the Ryukyu Shang Dynasty has always maintained a good tributary relationship with the Ming Dynasty, and the country itself is located in the sea, with a small territory, scarce natural resources, barren land, and scarce products.

In the original tributary trade, the pepper, sumac, spices, etc. he paid tribute to the Ming Dynasty were all purchased from Southeast Asian countries.

In addition, it is relatively backward in various aspects such as handicrafts, ceramics, and sake making.

However, it is also recorded in the history books that the Ryukyu Kingdom had a prosperous business.

This is also true.

That's because the Ming Dynasty at that time adopted a policy of locking down the country by banning the sea, and the Ryukyus maintained good relations with the Ming Dynasty officials, so they actually acted as a 'window' to the outside world.

This made Ryukyu a transit point, and he resold medicinal herbs and porcelain produced in the Ming Dynasty to Japan and Korea, as well as rhinoceros horn, sumac, and spices from Southeast Asia, India, and the Arabian Peninsula to China, Japan, and Korea.

Entrepot trade became the backbone of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

To put it bluntly, it is more troublesome for goods from other places to enter and exit the Ming Dynasty, but it is relatively easy to get from the Ryukyus.

But the Ryukyus of this world have lost such a special position, as a subject country that is dependent on the existence of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty has no way to adjust the maritime ban policy.

Goods from Southeast Asia and India can directly enter the Ming Dynasty, so naturally no one wants to take a long detour to Ryukyu again.

Therefore, the Ryukyus have been in a relatively withered state for more than ten years.

And the more he withered, the more he relied on Daming.

It is not surprising that such an attitude has been shown this time.

Zhu Houzhao naturally welcomed this.

It's a pity that such a small island country, if the geographical location is good, it is difficult for him to make up for the global trade of the Age of Discovery.

Of course, there is no need to mention much military value, in the era of focusing on coastal defense,

This island in the eastern part of the mainland is called the current Ming monarch and minister, and it is impossible for people to give it up.

Anyway, so be it.

Zhu Houzhao lay down on the recliner and was comfortably ready to take a nap.

It was almost evening, and there was a reddish sunset in the sky, reflecting the warmth of people's faces.

"Your Majesty, do you want to sleep for a while?"

"No, I'm not sleepy, just rest for half an hour. You have some snacks for you to bring over, I'm hungry. ”

"Yes."

It didn't take long for He Tingren from the chamberlain to take a secret letter and present it, saying, "Your Majesty, this is the recital of the Third Highness. ”

"Oh, bring it."

Zhu Houzhao scratched his eyebrows, and just half-lay down and finished reading everything Zai Yao had to say, and he didn't say anything after reading it.

At this time, Yu Guang noticed that He Tingren was still there, so he said: "This letter will be written later, don't wait." ”

He Tingren looked at the emperor and nodded without saying anything.

Just as he was about to leave, he heard the Son of Heaven say, "Say whatever you want." ”

"Wechen lost his temper. Wei Chen is looking at His Majesty's face is a little tired, so he is hesitating whether to make his own opinion. ”

"What's wrong? What's up? ”

"It's the new governor of Xinjiang, Wang Xianwang arrived, and he handed over a note to ask for a meeting."

"Oh." Zhu Houzhao wanted to get up, but he was really a little uncomfortable, "That's it, I can't get up." You let him in. ”

"Your Majesty, do you want to ...... Or let him wait a while? ”

"Let him in. Everyone has arrived, why make an old man in his early sixties wait so long? Hurry up. ”

He Tingren was slightly moved.

The Son of Heaven is the Ninety-Five, and it is not easy to say this.

"Yes."

It is said that Wang Xian received an order more than a month ago, but this guy dragged on for a while, and if he had to say that the disaster in Henan had not eased, he would leave immediately if he was not at ease.

This Zhu Houzhao can only understand,

The atmosphere of this era is like this, it is not as good as the organizational and political nature of the later period, that is, it is necessary to act and obey the command. Now, these literati and Confucian scholars must show their love for the people, otherwise where is the moral standard reflected?

Therefore, Zhu Houzhao also followed the customs of the villagers, and left and right for the common people, and Xinjiang was not eager to do that.

Not long after,

A gray-haired, but cheerful man walked in quickly, bowed his head quickly, he searched for it first, and saw the chaise longue of the Son of Heaven and then quickly approached,

"The new governor of Xinjiang, Wang Xian, respectfully invites Sheng'an."

"I'm there. Flatten. ”

"Your Majesty."

Wang Xian lowered his head and stood up, he glanced at the emperor with his spare eyes, and saw that the emperor was not in good spirits, not only that, but even listening to the tone, he didn't think it was in a good state.

"The emperor works day and night, and I hope to take care of the dragon's body."

"I'm fine, I'm tired, everyone will be tired. Wei Gang (Wang Xianzi), what is the situation in Henan? ”

"If you return to the emperor, all disaster relief matters will be implemented in accordance with the will of the imperial court, and Wang Ge Lao has also personally supervised it. Now the relief food is being delivered to the disaster area day and night, which is much better than the chaos in the early days. And the weather is getting warmer, so the victims don't have to suffer from the cold. Overall, the number of people dying of starvation per day has dropped dramatically.

But now is the time of the green and yellow, the local government is making every effort to ensure the spring ploughing of the people, the current pressure is still great, and the people can only feed themselves after the summer harvest. ”

"Then this time ......"

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the two million stone disaster relief ministers have been properly arranged."

Zhu Houzhao muttered, "I believe in your Wang Weigang's reputation, but Xu officials and others are greedy for ink, and Jinyiwei still has to investigate, lest the court think that he has done a good deed, but he turns out to be fattened." ”

"Your Majesty is right." Wang Xian agreed.

He is a Jinshi of Hongzhi for three years, and he is in his sixties, has experienced two generations of emperors, and has done a lot of various official positions.

For today's Emperor Zhengde, he worships from the top, not to mention anything else, the actual achievements are here.

Emperor Hongzhi also ruled the country for 18 years, what was the weather when Zhengde was 18 years old?

So between words and deeds, he is extremely respectful.

"What do you think about the affairs in Xinjiang?"

Wang Xian said: "What Weichen thinks doesn't count, what His Majesty says counts." ”

Zhu Houzhao laughed, "You're lazy." ”

"Your Majesty, don't blame, the minister is here to ask Your Majesty for instructions today, as a courtier, you must always follow the will of the monarch."

"Just two things." Zhu Houzhao stretched out his finger, "First, continue to promote cotton planting, the cotton in Xinjiang is purchased by the Shaofu in a unified manner, and the people have a livelihood with industrial income, so no matter how many ethnic groups live there, if it is chaotic, you have no excuse or reason."

Second, the Xinjiang Border Defense Region has been set up, with two armies and 60,000 troops. Although you can't manage the military affairs there, the military salary, grain and grass are all in your hands, so in fact, you still need to coordinate with Han Shishilang. In a word, I am optimistic about Xinjiang. ”

Wang Xian's mind turned slightly, and he already understood the meaning behind this sentence.

That is to say, you have to give me a little concern for the situation in the Xinjiang Military Region, not for you to take care of it, but you have to know the situation.

Wechen understood. So the foreign affairs of the Kazakh Khanate and other khanates on the frontier, I don't know if the emperor has instructions? ”

Zhu Houzhao blurted out, "So let's coordinate with Han Shishilang, one of you is in charge of the war, the other is in charge of logistics, and you can work together."

Unless it's a big matter like deciding whether or not to use troops against the surrounding khanates, the two of you will discuss and decide.

In a word, don't embarrass me, don't embarrass Daming. Don't be afraid of even some small frictions, I didn't give a ban on soldiers and horses not to enter other countries, I heard that the Kazakh Khanate is now in civil strife, if the war endangers Xinjiang, you have to react.

I hate that all the fighting takes place within our borders. ”

Wang Xian frowned, "I also heard that the Kazakh Khanate is in civil strife, shouldn't this be a good opportunity for me at this time?" The annihilation of Kazakhstan and the inclusion of new land in the territory of our Ming Dynasty are in line with the prestige of His Majesty's generation of holy monarchs! I am willing to make this contribution for Your Majesty! ”

"What's the matter...... The 60,000 elite soldiers of the Xinjiang Military Region are on target, but the northwest road is too far, and it will be too late to send troops immediately according to what you said. But if you can rely only on these 60,000 horses to defeat Kazakhstan, of course I will not veto. However, I want to say that the rational choice is to wait, wait for the civil strife in Kazakhstan to deepen, and wait for the imperial court to allocate all kinds of material support. ”

Wang Xian knew in his heart,

"What Your Majesty said, Weichen has understood, and after Weichen takes office, he will consult carefully with General Han Bing, and then play Your Majesty when there are results."

"Yes."

Well, Wang Xian also went out with a satisfactory answer.

Now the Ming Dynasty is marching east and west, showing force everywhere, although he does not directly agree here, but 60,000 elite soldiers and war horses, what is not enough?

In fact, he was already looking forward to meeting Han Shishilang, a young descendant who was born into a hereditary military family, attended the Army Academy, fought in Hetao, Datong and Liaodong, and had wonderful performances in every battle.

Mainly in the Liaodong period as a guard commander to make the performance more violent, he is known for being good at leading troops and cavalry to run on a large scale, Liaodong after his arrival on all sides can be too stable.

Now he is being used to guard Xinjiang, presumably so that these 60,000 people can play a greater role.

Where to play?

Kazakh, of course.

However, Han Shishilang was not in Beijing, he entered Beijing at the end of last year and already knew that the imperial court was going to form a military region, and he went directly to the west after receiving the order, and he didn't need Zhu Houzhao to say anything more.

As for the 60,000 soldiers of the Xinjiang Military Region, they will be carefully selected from among the guards in Xinjiang, Gansu, Guyuan, and Shaanxi.

This work cannot be handed over to the chief soldier of the military region, otherwise he will appoint a large number of his own people, and it will not be a good thing to combine the generals and soldiers into one.

So Yang Yiqing is in charge of this matter, and this is also the last thing he will do in Xinjiang.

(End of chapter)