Facing Zhu Di's inquiry, Xu Jingchang pondered for a moment and said seriously: "Your Majesty, whether this success or failure depends on Your Majesty's attitude towards this matter...... It may or may not be, it may not be done, it can be done, and it may not become a ...... in the future. All in all, success and failure ......"

Syllable!

didn't wait for Zhu Di to attack, Queen Xu slapped the table first.

"Xu Jingchang, they are all close relatives, what are you playing here?"

Aunt was angry, Xu Jingchang couldn't resist it, and hurriedly said, "Auntie, it's not easy to say that this matter is true...... Fang Cai Xu Qin told the example of three generations, Xia Shang and Zhou continued to divide the feuds, and the clan spread out its branches and leaves, and magnified China, which is naturally good. But there is a bad example right now, and I can't help but talk about it! ”

"Which example?"

"It's the Mongol Khanate." Xu Jingchang said: "Genghis Khan is a hero, he fought in the south and the north, and won a huge world...... In the hands of Kublai Khan, he could not command other countries, but could only guard the Central Plains, more as the Son of Heaven. ”

The history of the Mongols sweeping the world, there is no need for Xu Jingchang to say more, everyone knows it very well. Genghis Khan's rapid rise to prominence led to a huge territory, and during his lifetime, he continued to divide the land among his sons.

As the territory of conquest continued to expand, the Mongol nobles successively established the Chagatai Khanate, the Golden Horde, the Ögedai Khanate, the Ilkhanate, and the Great Yuan Dynasty, and the territory ruled by the Mongols was unprecedentedly vast.

But this territory is just a matter of looking.

Even if Genghis Khan was alive, he could only rely on his super prestige to reluctantly unify the four directions, and the nobles below were still on their own.

And as time went on, more and more princes were divided, and the Mongol Empire became more and more fragmented...... Nominally a large area, but in reality no one obeys anyone, and many civil wars have broken out.

Eventually, during the time of Kublai Khan, it fell apart completely.

So you say that the partition was successful?

Unsuccessful, it did not serve the purpose of consolidating the Mongol world.

But what, don't you say it didn't work?

It doesn't seem right.

Even if the Great Yuan Dynasty was destroyed by Lao Zhu, the other khanates still existed, and the Golden Family still owned many countries, and its power was huge, which was not trivial.

From the point of view of continuing the family legacy, this is again a success.

But how much gold does this success have?

Actually, there aren't much.

Although the Mongols conquered a large territory, they had to compromise with local powers in order to rule effectively, and as a result, the Golden Family continued to be indigenized...... On the Central Plains side, they began to accept Confucianism, change their past habits, and conform to the customs of the Central Plains.

Other khanates were similar, compromising with local powers, such as the newly rising Timurid Empire, although it claimed to be a descendant of the Mongols, but the difference between them and the Tatars was even greater than the gap between the Tatars and the Ming Dynasty!

Although he is a Mongol, he has also lost himself.

Is this considered a success?

It also seems debatable.

Xu Jingchang's explanation made Zhu Di and Queen Xu silent...... It is a good thing to divide the prince out, even if the Ming Dynasty dies, there are still people who can continue the bloodline of the Zhu family.

But the question is, if they turn their backs on their ancestors, are they still considered to be the bloodline of the Zhu family?

What's even more terrifying is the Zhu family who turned their backs on their ancestors and turned around to fight the Zhu family of the Ming Dynasty...... Isn't that an even greater tragedy?

Empress Xu looked at Zhu Di bitterly, "Your Majesty, don't bother with this effort." ”

Zhu Di frowned deeply, our Yongle Emperor has nothing else, but he must be strong in his life.

"Xu Jingchang, let's analyze it carefully, tell me what to do?"

Xu Jingchang restrained his smile and said: "Your Majesty, the best way to develop outward is to be able to establish a stable rule, and change the style of various countries, so that they can belong to Huaxia and bathe in the king." Over time, it became a part of the Central Plains, and in the third dynasty of the Xia and Shang dynasties, Qin Shi Huang dug a spiritual canal and passed through Lingnan. The Han Dynasty opened the Silk Road to the Western Regions...... These are the best examples. ”

"The second class, just like North Korea, Annam and other places, although they were not incorporated into the Ming Dynasty, they are still proud of speaking Chinese and writing Chinese characters, and they regard themselves as Little China."

"Again, there are many barbarian countries, although they are not educated, but they admire the Ming Dynasty, and they come from thousands of miles to trade and purchase goods, and send gold and silver to the Ming Dynasty."

"The last class is those who neither bathe in the king, nor do they really interact with the Ming Dynasty."

Xu Jingchang said: "Your Majesty, the minister has roughly summarized that he wants to divide the seal outside...... The first is to control the place, which is the premise of everything. Secondly, it is necessary to spread civilization to the past, to be able to change the composition of the population, and to make the local people sincerely follow, and over time, there is no difference from the Ming Dynasty...... This is the best result. ”

"Secondly, we must control the locality, but also compromise with local customs and adapt to local conditions...... However, it is still necessary to keep the core of Huaxia, have a considerable number of forces close to the Ming Dynasty, and be able to cooperate with the Ming Dynasty on key matters. ”

"To put it down, although it controlled the place, Huaxia education did not stand, and in the face of the continuous counterattack of local forces, it ended miserably."

"In other cases, such as not establishing a rule at all, or although the rule is established, it will soon become a Hu Dynasty, which in turn will endanger the Ming Dynasty...... Xu Jingchang said: "If Your Majesty wants to do this, you must consider all the problems properly, and you must not be wishful thinking and blindly think of the good aspects." ”

Zhu Di nodded seriously, "Naturally, I know that the descendants of the Zhu family may not be bastards...... But we have to take this step forward, and we can't rest on our laurels, don't you say? ”

Xu Jingchang is quite excited, and Zhu Di's ambition is always satisfying.

Having such a resolute Son of Heaven is indeed a blessing for those who do it.

Although Xu Jingchang is not a cadre, but Zhu Di thinks so, it is convenient for him to plan.

"Your Majesty, since you have fully considered these circumstances, the first thing to let the minister say is to strengthen the ties with all parties, be able to control the countries, and let these countries accept the protection of the Ming Dynasty. Then the Ming Dynasty sent the children of the clan to become the lord of the country. ”

Zhu Di nodded, "Yes, you're right." ”

Xu Jingchang said: "In this case, the minister happens to have a proposal here, that is, to ask the corresponding vassal states to accept the settlement of commercial goods with Daming treasure banknotes...... In addition, the Ming Dynasty was allowed to set up banks in treaty ports to facilitate transactions. ”

"Let the vassal state accept the Ming treasure banknote?"

Zhu Di paused, "Can this work?" ”

Xu Jingchang smiled: "It's better than using soldiers directly, right?" The minister named this plan the Huaxia Settlement Alliance. Once this thing is pushed away, it will be a great help to the business and trade exchanges between Daming and other places. If the money and goods are unimpeded, it will be convenient for education. With the same money, reading the same books, thinking about the same things, over time, they will naturally become a family. ”

After Zhu Di groaned, he said with a smile: "Qin Shi Huang is the same car and the same book. You're going to unify your money first! ”

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Chen is a person who lives a life, so he naturally cares about this very much." ”

Zhu Di smiled: "It's the same reason, no one does the loss-making business, you go and do it." ”

Xu Jingchang said again: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing, since we want to spread Chinese civilization and strengthen the Central Plains education. When we use troops abroad, we can't just send troops to fight. It is also necessary to spread civilization, which has been strengthened for the vassal kings when the school was run in Beiping. Now that you are here for the emperors and grandchildren, should you start as soon as possible? ”

"Yes!" Zhu Di looked at the emperors and grandchildren suddenly, and snorted, "Do you understand?" Dingguo Gong said, you have to learn your skills in the future, you know? ”

The emperors and grandsons seem to understand whether they understand or not, anyway, when the emperor and grandfather speak, they will agree.

It's Xu Xianzhong, the little guy, who shouts louder than anyone else.

"Got it!"

Xu Jingchang couldn't help but glare at this kid.

"This is a matter for the descendants of the heavenly family, don't join in the fun."

Xu Xianzhong flattened his mouth, very unconvinced, "Why can the younger brother go, but the eldest brother can't go, it's not fair?" ”

The little guy was quite into the play, Zhu Di smiled: "Okay, naturally yes!" There is no difference between our Zhu and Xu families. You kid has the ability, when you grow up, you will lay down a piece of land, and I will also give you the title of king. ”

"It's a deal!" Xu Xianzhong shouted excitedly.

Zhu Di smiled: "I am the king of a country, and I will deceive you as a child!" ”

Xu Xianzhong was so proud this time that he couldn't help jumping off the chair and running in front of Xu Jingchang, triumphant, "Dad, my title in the future will be higher than yours, do you want to listen to me?" ”

"I listen to you big-headed ghost!" Xu Jingchang almost wanted to beat up this little fool, what are you doing with that fun?

You really care about whether you divide the Zhu family or not, what I want is to promote the treasure money, not to mention anything else, it is true to increase some income first.

If I don't know the price of firewood and rice, I, the general political envoy, am responsible for Kyushu Wanfang, and I can't do it without money.

Xu Jingchang couldn't say anything, but Zhu Di was very satisfied, "Boss, what else do you guys have to say?" ”

Zhu Gaochi said: "Father, if the child wants to come, in the future, not only will we train the children of the royal family, but also arrange the corresponding personnel to study together and learn skills...... In the future, when conquering various places and establishing a vassal state, it is necessary not only to send people and troops, but also to send civil servants to govern the localities, and to arrange for the establishment of schools and the promotion of education. That's not a decimal! ”

Zhu Gaoxu followed: "In this case, it is better to set up a royal academy to specialize in this matter, as for the expenses, if the household department is not enough, I am willing to pay." ”

Our Han King has nothing else, but he is rich.

Xu Jingchang coughed hurriedly, "This matter is not bothering His Royal Highness King Han, you just need to train technicians...... In this way, I personally cultivate overseas talents, and the household department naturally has the means to bear the cost. ”

Zhu Gaosui blinked, "What about me?" What's wrong with me? ”

Xu Jingchang glanced at him, "If you want to help, just inquire about it, see how many Yi people are willing to take the initiative to naturalize, and tell me as soon as possible!" ”

(End of chapter)