When later generations evaluate this policy, they often regard it as a new starting point for the Ming Dynasty.

At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zhu Yuanzhang set up a fifteen-year country not to be conquered, and warned future generations not to send troops to conquer neighboring countries at will.

The reason why Lao Zhu has such an idea is completely for the sake of the common people.

Under the constraints of the level of productivity and transportation conditions at that time, in addition to the war that had to be fought for defense and counterattack, going to other countries to conquer other countries was a complete burden for the common people.

The monarch uses martial arts to mark himself, and the generals make meritorious achievements, but what about the common people?

Except for the fact that a large number of soldiers died on the battlefield, countless people were conscripted to serve, and logistics such as transportation support, there was no benefit.

It is not like those overseas colonies of the West, which can scavenge resources and feed back to the mother country, which is profitable.

It was from this point that Lao Zhu made a rule that he was not allowed to conquer at will.

Although the world is safe, forgetting the war will be dangerous.

But all the same.

Though the kingdom is great, the belligerent will perish.

In Lao Zhu's view, the Ming Dynasty is big and all-encompassing.

It is enough to defend one's own territory and fight back against foreign aggression.

Be kind to your neighbor and not attack any country lightly.

From the perspective of the time, this view was undoubtedly extremely correct.

But.

It ignores the development of the times and the progress of the productive forces.

If the Ming Dynasty does not expand, it will always be on the defensive.

Instead, it leads to its own decay.

The failure to build the Great Wall marks a complete shift in this strategy.

Offense is defense.

If you don't give anyone a chance to attack you, you naturally don't need to defend.

Lao Zhu took Zhu Yunxi's hand and walked around the Yangshan Palace.

The residence of the emperor is very beautifully repaired, and the scenery is also very good.

It was difficult for Zhu Yunxi to get out of the city, and he also enjoyed such a relaxing time.

And at the same time.

Just when Zhu Yunxi and Lao Zhu got together, there was also an undercurrent surging in the Jingshi.

In a room near the city gate, Xu Miaojin and Yao Guangxiao sat opposite each other, and their expressions were very serious.

"If the poor monk expects it to be true, the Japanese should attack the holy car within the next day or two."

Yao Guangxiao's tone was very solemn.

Just now Xu Miaojin has received the news that Chang Mao disguised himself and left the mansion, and Zhu Yunwen also left the mansion, and the two met quietly in private, which should be a conspiracy.

Xu Miaojin frowned and said: "Why don't you transfer the new army to Yangshan to deploy defenses, in this way, no matter how much trouble the Japanese invaders make, there will be no risk." ”

"No, you can't!" Yao Guangxiao shook his head and said: "Your Majesty is outside, and the safety of the holy car is not the responsibility of His Royal Highness the Taisun, not to mention that His Majesty has already explained that he will be prepared so that the Taisun does not need to worry." ”

"If you randomly transfer the new army to escort the car, may I ask whether it is to escort the car or force the palace?"

"As long as someone with a heart does something from it, such as the guns in the new army going off, and then picking them out, then His Royal Highness Taisun can't wash it even if he jumps into the Yellow River."

Xu Miaojin's face changed slightly, and said: "The emperor's family is trouble, you always suspect me, I suspect you, and there is no trust from the family." ”

"Jiangshan Sheji, weighing more than 10,000 jun. The emperor's house cannot be regarded as an ordinary person. ”

Yao Guangxiao said: "This is a conspiracy, they just took it because we couldn't transfer troops to escort it, so they were so fearless." ”

Xu Miaojin said with a smile: "The new army can't be adjusted, so Jiang Xuan's brocade guard, there is no problem after all, right?" ”

Yao Guangxiao still shook his head: "Of course Jinyiwei can be transferred." But in doing so, surveillance of the city will be weakened. ”

"It's the end of the year, and there are a lot of people and things in the city that need to be monitored by the Jinyi guard."

"The officials of Ying Tianfu have all been dispatched, and they are still only barely maintained."

"It's hard for Jinyiwei to draw too many people."

"What's more, His Royal Highness Taisun has other arrangements for Jiang Xuan."

Just like later generations, every Chinese New Year is the busiest time for the security department.

It's not easy to just maintain order.

"The army near Jingshi, when they went out to Songjiang last time, most of them did not contribute to the work, and they could not be trusted." Xu Miaojin pondered and said, "Perhaps, I can go and find Lan Yu?" ”

Yao Guangxiao clapped his hands and said, "This is with the poor monk." ”

"According to the poor monk's opinion, you should not only go to Lan Yu, but also Feng Sheng and Fu Youde."

Xu Miaojin pondered for a moment and hesitated: "Feng Sheng is okay, he used to be my father's old department, and the relationship between the two families is not bad." I went to him, and I had no choice but to do it. ”

"But Fu Youde followed Chang Yuchun first, and Chang Mao is his eldest son, so he may not stand with him."

Yao Guangxiao said with a smile: "Move with affection, know with reason." ”

"Chang Mao is Chang Mao, Fu Youde is Fu Youde, even if it is Chang Mao's younger brother Chang Sheng, it may not be the same as Chang Mao."

"After all, the Chang family has a noble family of great merits, and Chang Mao did something wrong because he hated his grandson, this is possible."

"But to let the entire Chang family rebel, they don't have the courage yet."

"What Chang Mao wants to do, Fu Youde may not know."

"At least, the poor monk didn't think he would get involved. With his foundation in the army, he may hear some rumors, but pretend not to know, and that's all. ”

"Let's test the three of them and see how they react."

"It doesn't matter if you listen or not."

"His Royal Highness Taisun has already made all the arrangements, and it is not necessary to get their support."

Xu Miaojin nodded and said, "Old monk, do you mean to test the attitude of the three of them?" ”

"Not bad!" Yao Guangxiao nodded and said: "The three of them are all veteran generals who have led the army for many years, and their attitude also determines whether Taisun will use them in the future." ”

"Otherwise, why don't you just go to your brother Xu Huizu? The Xu family is still a little prestige in the army, right? ”

Xu Miaojin suddenly realized: "I don't understand, why didn't he severely punish the generals who dragged out the army in Songjiang, and didn't purge Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai's comrades, it turned out to be for today?" ”

"Not exactly!" Yao Guangxiao said: "Once a son of heaven and a courtier." Your Majesty is still alive, and the grandson can shake the court so that all forces dare not resist. Cleaning the court will do more harm than good, and it is unnecessary. What's more, Ouyang Lun's case has already dismissed many officials. ”

"If they can't hold it on their own and want to jump out, the emperor will do it himself." Xu Miaojin said: "Then I'll go find the three of them." ”

The little girl was resolute, said to go, and when she arrived at the door, she turned around and said, "Old monk, Your Majesty, there is really no problem?" ”

"You care about His Royal Highness Taisun!" Yao Guangxiao smiled and said: "Don't worry, although the new army can't go directly to Yangshan to escort it, His Royal Highness Taisun still transferred two new troops of 1,000 people out of the city in the name of drills." If something happens, we are always available to help. ”

"What's more, His Majesty the Emperor has long known that Yangshan is heavily guarded, and he has already made preparations."

"What we have to do is to guard the home of Jingshi."

"The poor monk is at the gate of this city, and see who is coming in and out."

"You go to see Lan Yu, Feng Sheng, and Fu Youde."

"If there is a change in Yangshan, the Jingshi must be uneasy, and if the Jingshi is stabilized, the Taisun can concentrate on the affairs of Yangshan."

Xu Miaojin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good, we must firmly guard the rear." ”

After speaking, she was a little uneasy and said: "He asked us to respond near the city gate, but he ordered Yang Shiqi to guard the court in the Wenhua Palace, can the person surnamed Yang be able to hold it?" ”

"This man has the talent to slaughter and assist." Yao Guangxiao sighed: "His Royal Highness Taisun really looks at people like a god. ”

"The People's Oversight Department is just a supervisory body, and it doesn't attract too much attention. At this time, it can come in handy. ”

"I see." Xu Miaojin no longer stayed.

She came out of her room, and the street was still crowded.

At the end of the year, people flock to the city to shop.

Ten times more people came in and out of the gates than usual.

Bustling, shoulder to shoulder.

She couldn't help frowning slightly.

With such a large flow of people, it is impossible to ride a horse and gallop.

The little girl took a deep breath, lifted her steps, and disappeared into the crowd in the blink of an eye.

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(End of chapter)