Jingtai two years.

In late February, Li Qing returned to Beijing.

Nearly a month beyond the holiday, he was somewhat embarrassed.

So he didn't return home, so he went directly to the palace.

Zhu Qiyu didn't say anything, but simply asked about the Jiangnan Weaving Bureau.

I have to say that the new boss is still very interesting, Li Qing took half a year off, but Yu Lu paid it as usual, not a little bit, because of the humble substitution.

Although I don't have much money, this attitude is very pleasing.

Living up to the kindness of others is Li Qing's code of conduct.

Of course, except for the kind of bribes with a strong purpose, as well as giving a little favor and wanting him to die.

For example, Zhu Laosi, who was still the king of Yan back then, wanted to deprive him of the right to supervise the army with a leg of mutton.

Li Qing put down the teacup and said, "Your Majesty, it has been nearly two years since the defense of the Beijing Division, and it is time to start the grassland tribal forces. ”

After taking a break for half a year, it's time to do something, Li Qing also wants to keep himself busy and get out of the haze of the old man's long resignation.

"Not yet." Zhu Qiyu said with a smile, "Mr. doesn't know yet, Wara came to pay tribute." ”

"Tribute?" Li Qing was stunned for a moment, "So ......"

"The imperial court has expanded its trade with them, and Warat is willing to continue to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Qiyu is in a good mood.

This is another of his political achievements after defending the Beijing Division, and at the same time, it also elevates his political status from the side.

Even the strongest Warat tribe on the grassland today is loyal to him, which is enough to prove that his prestige against foreign Yi is not weaker than that of his eldest brother.

The situation in the court tends to be stable, Mobei is called the minister and the tribute, and in just two years, he has such political achievements, which makes Zhu Qiyu feel a sense of achievement.

"I asked the household department to calculate that those leather goods on the grassland can be sold overseas at a good price after processing, at least three times more than that of the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Qiyu said with a smile,

"However, ginseng is not too popular, except for Japan and North Korea, other countries don't recognize this thing, but it doesn't matter, Daming can completely digest it, it's just to make less money."

He smiled happily and was expected to repay the loan early.

Li Qing thought for a while and asked, "Is it the emperor's proposal this time, or is it the suggestion of the hundred officials?" ”

"It's the suggestion of the hundred officials, and it's also my opinion." Zhu Qiyu said that seeing that Li Qing was not as happy as he expected, he said suspiciously, "What hidden danger did Mr. Mo Fei find?" ”

"Not really." Li Qing shook his head slightly, "It is a good policy for mutual benefit for both sides to increase trade, and this can also effectively suppress the occurrence of war. ”

Zhu Qiyu relaxed, smiled and quipped: "I also said that Mr. disagrees, or he notices that there is a problem." ”

"Question... There are also yes. Li Qing nodded, "Admittedly, this is a strategy that will make sure you don't lose money, and it can also make the border stable, but it is not harmless." ”

"Huh?" Zhu Qiyu was surprised, then his smile retracted, and he frowned: "What Mr. means is that this will make Warat bigger and then unify the grassland." ”

"No, Warat can't unify the grasslands." Li Qing said categorically, "The only one who unifies the steppe can be the Tatar Department." ”

"Hey~ What else should I be?" Zhu Qiyu leaned back, leaned back comfortably, and chuckled, "As long as Warat can't unify the grassland, other things won't be a problem." ”

It can also make money, reduce wars, and stabilize the border gates, and in the face of such interests, some minor issues are irrelevant.

Li Qing picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "Your Majesty, there are always two sides to things, and you can't just look at one side. ”

"Sir, you might as well say it explicitly." Zhu Qiyu's heart moved, sat up straight, and motioned for Li Qing to continue.

"Does the emperor know that Warat is unstable?"

"I know that when Warat came to pay tribute, the envoy said this." Zhu Qiyu nodded, "But in my opinion, increasing trade can effectively increase the prestige of the Warat chieftain, Boyan Timur, so as not to give the Tatar Ministry a chance." ”

"What the emperor said is very reasonable," Li Qing quite agrees with this point of view, but the crux of the matter is here.

Li Qing analyzed: "Your Majesty, think about it, with the increase in trade and the increasing wealth of Warat, will there be more grassland tribes to join them?" ”

"Hmm... It should be. Zhu Qiyu bowed slightly, "As Mr. said, the grassland tribes are also trying to survive, and they will not choose if there is a better choice;

However, as the gentleman said, Warat is a foreigner, and it is difficult for them to achieve reunification. ”

"Here's the problem, Warat is an outsider, so only the power has no status." Li Qingdao, "And as more and more steppe tribes join, the internal contradictions will be further intensified, and the steppe is recognized by the descendants of Genghis Khan, and Warat is not a native of the steppe;

When a large number of grassland tribes join, there will be a situation of dominance, and there is always a lot of trade, which cannot satisfy all the tribes of the grassland;

Do not suffer from widowhood, suffer from unevenness; At that time, the leaders of the tribes of the steppe raised their arms and shouted, and Warat would be attacked by the horde. Li Qingdao said, "Warat can't bear it at all, either go back to his hometown or be devoured by the grassland tribes;

Then, there is unification. ”

Li Qing sighed: "At that time, the support of the Ming Dynasty for Warat will be transferred to the Tartary, which is known as the orthodoxy of the steppe, in disguise. ”

"This ......" Zhu Qiyu's face changed, he didn't expect that the strategy he thought was excellent would hide such a big hidden danger.

"Sir, do you have a good plan?"

"The specific situation of Warat is unknown, and there is no point in discussing a solution now." Li Qing shook his head slightly, "I have to go as soon as possible." ”

Zhu Qiyu didn't say anything this time, he had already realized the seriousness, and at the same time, he also understood the power of the family heirloom.

Li Qing's long-term vision and profound understanding of the overall situation are simply ...... Terror!

There is an old man in the family, if there is a treasure...... Zhu Qiyu thought secretly, and then felt that it was wrong, after all, Li Qing was so young.

"What do you need, gentleman?" Zhu Qiyu asked, "How many people are needed?" ”

Li Qing thought for a while and said: "20,000 people are enough, 5,000 combat soldiers, 15,000 supplies, and more grain and grass, because I also have to appease the families of those who took refuge in Daming last time." ”

"No problem." Zhu Qiyu agreed, and then asked: "Twenty thousand is not a lot?" ”

"It's a lot, the Tatar department was seriously damaged in the last battle, and the scars haven't healed yet," Li Qing shook his head, "As for Warat, now is the time for them to beg for the Ming Dynasty, and they won't use troops against us." ”

"That's right." Zhu Qiyu nodded, "When will you leave?" ”

"The sooner the better." Li Qingdao said, "Warat has been in internal friction for a long time, and blindly letting it go is at risk of getting out of control." ”

Zhu Qiyu didn't pretend anymore, walked to the imperial case and sat down, wrote the imperial decree and handed it to Li Qing, saying:

"Mr. and Yu Aiqing are familiar with each other, and you are both my ministers, so I have nothing to worry about."

Li Qing smiled: "The minister retired." ”

…

Out of the palace, it was almost evening, Li Qing simply went directly to Yu Qian's house.

Yu Qian hadn't come back yet, Li Qing chatted with Yu Mian for a few words, and then chatted with the donkey, until the donkey's forage was not fragrant.

The sky was dark, and Yu Qian came back.

Seeing Li Qing coming, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he smiled happily: "Sir, you are back, I thought you were going to renew your vacation again." ”

"It's a bit of a delay." Li Qing smiled and asked, "Now that the situation is calm, why are you still so busy?" ”

"The prince's course is a bit long today, so stay in the East Palace for a while." Yu Qian smiled, "When did Mr. come back?" ”

"I just came back in the afternoon, and I came to you after a trip to the palace." Li Qing patted the donkey, turned around and said, "I came to you for business." ”

Yu Qian was stunned, nodded and said, "Let's go to the study." ”

…

"Sir is afraid that the tail of Warat will not be able to fall, and then make it possible for the grassland to be unified?"

"Not bad." Li Qing sighed lightly: "This situation is very likely to happen, we must prevent it, if we really let the grassland be unified, then it will be difficult to calm the Daming border pass in the future." ”

Yu Qian groaned: "When is Mr. going?" ”

"As soon as possible, prepare the grain and grass as soon as possible, and I will go to Jingying to find Shi Heng tomorrow," Li Qing said, "This time is not a war, there is no need to make any deployments, everything is simple and fast." ”

"Understood." Yu Qian nodded and reminded, "Mr. went to the grassland this time, Yu Qing wanted to go to see the Emperor Taishang, and if the Emperor didn't come back, Mr. couldn't be the master, but if he didn't go to visit, it would be inevitable that someone would pick a bone in his eggs when he came back." ”

After a pause, "There are not a few officials who hate Mr. Hat, and there are also Queen Mother...... At the very least, bring back a letter from the Emperor so that some people can shut up. ”

Li Qing smiled and nodded: "I know this." ”

Actually, he's all ready.

…

ps: I'm too tired today, take a day off, look at Baozi Haihan, and resume the third watch tomorrow!