Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

Liu Hongxun was a Jinshi in the 41st year of Wanli. He was first awarded the title of Shujishi, and later he was awarded the title of Editor and Editor of the Hanlin Academy. He participated in the compilation of national history. In the first year of Taichang, he went to North Korea as an envoy. The main reason why he was sent as an envoy to North Korea was to eliminate the Ming Dynasty in Sa. The Battle of Erhu was a disastrous defeat, which subsequently had a negative impact.

The Jianlu rebels committed rebellion in the Three Guards of Jianzhou. They defeated the Ming Dynasty successively in the Battle of Fushun, the Battle of Qinghe, and the Battle of Sarhu. They captured Fushun, Qinghe and other places in one fell swoop, and even used the victory in the Battle of Sarhu to defeat Yehe. The four tribes in Haixi were all conquered by Jianqi, which had a great impact on the Ming Dynasty.

Compared with the fact that the army suffered heavy losses and some important places were stolen by the rebels, the biggest loss to the Ming Dynasty was the national prestige, which made many forces no longer fear the Ming Dynasty!

After that, the Battle of Kailin, the Battle of Shenyang, the Battle of Liaoyang, the bloody battle of Hunhe, and the Battle of Guangning not only caused the Ming Dynasty to lose a large number of elite divisions, but also killed a large number of tiger generals, and the most critical The most important thing is that Ming's confidence was completely broken, and the trend of talking about slavery became stronger and stronger day by day!

"I dare to ask Your Majesty, if you send me as an envoy to North Korea at this time, is it because Your Majesty wants to mobilize the army to suppress the Jianlu and quell the rebellion?"

In the Dongnuan Pavilion, Liu Hongxun, who had been summoned to meet him, knew the purpose of his visit and after pondering for a long time, he bowed to the emperor and saluted.

"If this were not the case, as a cabinet minister and minister of military aircraft, I was ordered to go to North Korea to negotiate with Li Zhu on the matter of canonization. I think this is detrimental to the prestige of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Exactly."

Zhu Youxiao, who was leaning on the throne, glanced at Zhu Youjian standing next to him, then nodded to Liu Hongxun and said: "I asked the Qing family to go to the court to negotiate on the canonization, precisely because I wanted to mobilize the army to suppress Jianlu. Counterinsurgency.”

"I have previously stated my strategy for the Liao Dynasty to the military. I believe that the Qing family can also see my determination to suppress the Jianlu rebellion. The Qing family's trip to the DPRK is an important part of my planned strategy for the Liao Dynasty!"

It seems that the emperor's brother still has reservations about Liu Hongxun's plan to go to the DPRK.

When Zhu Youjian heard this, he couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart, but it was right to think about it. If he wanted to start sea trade with North Korea, it would eventually fall into the hands of the Tianjin Thirteenth Bank. This matter would definitely cause dissatisfaction among many people.

It was also at this moment that Zhu Youjian realized that his royal brother, as the Emperor of Heaven, often considered some things from multiple angles, and even had to hide some things from others. The purpose of all this was In order to facilitate the implementation of what is planned!

"I beg your Majesty to think twice!"

While Zhu Youjian was sighing with emotion, Liu Hongxun remonstrated: "Not to mention my trip to North Korea, can I get Li Zhu to agree to North Korea lifting the maritime embargo and handing over Jeju Island under North Korea's jurisdiction to our country as a means of suppressing the rebel rebellion? Fortress on the sea.”

"I would like to mention one thing. Your Majesty really wants to suppress the rebels and suppress the rebellion. Can the treasury alone really support this war? After all, the cabinet must promote the breeding of people, never increase taxes, reform the Salt Law, and in addition to the previous The abolition of assessed taxes will probably limit the amount of taxes that the state treasury can collect from this year to next year. If this war is launched rashly, if there are any problems in supplying frontline food and wages, I am afraid that it will cause us to go to court. Suffered huge losses!!”

After staying in Beijing for a long time, especially when he was selected as one of the cabinet group assistants, he was exposed to more matters. In addition, the situation in the DPRK and China continued to change, which made Liu Hongxun think about more things.

Daming is so chaotic! !

Under this premise alone, it is definitely not a wise choice to rush to launch an offensive against the rampant rebels without solving the internal chaos.

Ming Dynasty cannot afford to lose! !

"It involves the battle to suppress the Jianlu rebellion. The money and food consumed during this period, including the consumption of various firearms and ordnance on the battlefield, the Qing family does not have to worry about. I will try to solve it."

Zhu Youxiao said calmly: "If the national treasury cannot allocate money to support the various expenses of this war, I will allocate it directly from internal funds."

"Now I just want to ask the Qing family, if the Qing family goes to North Korea with an order and asks Li Jian to open the North Korean maritime ban and ask Li Jian to hand over Jeju Island to our DPRK for actual control in order to solve the needs of the rebels and suppress the rebellion, sir. Can we do the above things well?"

"I'm afraid it will be difficult."

Liu Hongxun frowned and said in a low voice: "Even if Li Zhuo is willing to finalize all the above things in order to be canonized by our court, I am afraid that the Westerners Party, which Li Zhuo relies heavily on, will not agree."

"Your Majesty does not know that this Western party, by supporting Li Jianxing's treason, has a great say in the North Korean political arena. It is internally divided into the so-called hero faction and the wait-and-see faction."

"The former is called "Gongxi" or "Xunxi", and its core figures include Jin Yao, Shen Qiyuan, Li Gui, Jin Zidian, Shen Jingzhen, etc.; the latter is called "Qingxi", with Jin Shangxian as its leader. Later "Gongxi" is divided into "Old West" and "Shaoxi", which originated from the confrontation between Jin Yao and the opposing Young Zhuang faction when he thought of appointing a Northerner and a Southerner as the Grand Secretary Xian."

Zhu Youjian's eyes widened. He had never thought that such a complicated situation existed within the vassal North Korea.

I really didn’t choose the wrong person!

On the other hand, Zhu Youxiao showed a happy smile.

Because Zhu Youxiao knew that Liu Hongxun went to North Korea as an envoy in the first year of Taichang. In addition to having clear business affairs with the court, he also established a reputation in North Korea.

"What if Ming Dynasty denies Li Hui?"

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Liu Hongxun with a smile.

"Your Majesty, you can't do that!!"

Liu Hongxun was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly made an admonishment to Zhu Youxiao, "If this is really the case, then Li Zhuo's usurpation has really become the truth anyway. North Korea will follow the Ming system, with direct descendants and no direct descendants. But Li Li is neither his direct descendant nor his eldest son. If he really wants to do this, then where is Gang Chang!?"

"What about Li Hui?"

Zhu Youxiao asked back: "If you really want to talk about it, he is just the second son of Li He. As for Li He, because Li He died without heirs, he succeeded the king as the heir and changed his name to "He"! "

Liu Hongxun: "..."

"I know your family's intentions."

Zhu Youxiao leaned forward and said: "I emphasize this to the Qing family to clarify the fact that North Korea is a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. Whoever the Ming Dynasty says is Zhengshuo is Zhengshuo."

"The real purpose of sending the Qing family as envoys to North Korea is to temporarily stabilize North Korea. After the Liaodong incident is resolved, we can then turn around and deal with Li Jie's usurpation!!"

this! !

Liu Hongxun was shocked.

If this is the case, this will probably be a big blow to the Ming Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, you can't!"

Thinking of this, Liu Hongxun hurriedly spoke up and admonished: "If you really want to do this, who will believe in the Ming Sect Master in the future?"

“The Kingdom of Heaven is won by fighting!!”

Zhu Youxiao said in a sonorous tone: "How many of the many vassal states do you think the Qing family still believes in the Ming Dynasty's identity as a heavenly kingdom?"

"I must fight this battle in Liaodong!!"

"I want to regain the national prestige that Ming Dynasty once lost, bit by bit, but this recovery requires methods and methods. Relying on tolerance and compromise is humiliating oneself. Only on the battlefield can it be washed away with blood. , Only in this way can we once again promote the prestige of our Ming Dynasty!!"

At this moment, Liu Hongxun completely understood the emperor's thoughts.

The emperor wanted to lose face temporarily, so he had to control Lizi first. As long as Lizi was in his hands, the face would naturally come back! !

But what if you lose?

Not only was your dignity lost, but your face was also completely lost! ! !

"I asked the Qing family to go to court. In addition to the above-mentioned things, there is another important thing." Zhu Youxiao said with a serious expression as if he could see Liu Hongxun's concerns.

"I hope that the Qing family can actively win over a group of people who are committed to the Ming Dynasty in the court. One is to scare Li Zhu and others and let them know the power of the Ming Dynasty. The other is to let them participate in maritime trade and control the maritime trade in North Korea. The right to speak on trade.”

"If the Qing family completes this matter, they will purchase a large amount of grain from our territory in the Ming Dynasty in their name. This grain will be transported to Dongjiang Town through North Korea. It will be of great use to me!!"

Ok?

Liu Hongxun had doubts in his heart. He didn't know what the emperor meant by these words.

But Zhu Youjian's expression changed slightly.

Right! !

On the one hand, there are people who are loyal to the Ming Dynasty, and on the other hand, the Thirteen Banks established by the Ming Dynasty in Beijing and Tianjin are established, so that the sea trade from Korea to the Ming Dynasty is completed.

Even his royal brother mentioned that he would purchase grain and transfer it to Dongjiang Town through North Korea. I am afraid that after the war really starts, the Dongjiang Army led by Mao Wenlong will start in Dingliao Youwei, Kuandian Forts and other places. Offensive, this will greatly restrain Jianlu! !

"I would like to say one last thing. Everything I have done is for the sake of the Ming Dynasty." Under such circumstances, Zhu Youxiao leaned forward and stared at the surprised Liu Hongxun, "The Qing family is my ally, the Ming Dynasty." Pillars, are you willing to help me solve problems for the Ming Dynasty?"

"I am willing to go to court!"

Having said this, although there are still many doubts and puzzles in Liu Hongxun's heart, Liu Hongxun bowed and saluted with a serious expression.

This is the Ming Dynasty!

Although in the fifth year of the Apocalypse, many problems have been exposed in the Ming Dynasty, there are still a large number of people who are willing to fight for the Ming Dynasty.

This is also Zhu Youxiao’s confidence! !

"Okay! This is my buttocks, the pillar of Ming Dynasty!!"

Zhu Youxiao held his hand and laughed and said: "The Qing family will leave for the DPRK immediately. After the above things are done, the Qing family will not be in a hurry to leave the DPRK and return. I will send someone to tell the Qing family what else they have to do in the DPRK. thing."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Liu Hongxun bowed and bowed before him.

At this moment, Liu Hongxun suddenly understood that the goals he wanted to achieve when he went to court this time were more than just mentioned, but what he would do next, Liu Hongxun could not figure out what the emperor was thinking.

But when things have reached this point, the only thing Liu Hongxun can do is to properly handle the next errands. As for what to do next, that can only be said after he has made progress in the government.