"I urgently summoned all the ministers to hold a court meeting today because Xu Xianchun, a member of the Jinyi Guard stationed at Yangon Port, brought something back to me!"

At 12:30 in the morning on February 8, as soon as the emperor's car entered the capital, Zhu Youdong immediately rushed to Huangji Hall, without even bothering to eat lunch.

The emperor didn't eat, and of course the officials below him didn't eat either. However, in recent years, the Ming Dynasty has become increasingly strict in its regulations, and now no official dares to jump out and make a fuss.

I didn't dare to explode, but everyone also had questions on their minds: What happened to the emperor? Although he is an iron-fisted emperor, he is still reasonable on the whole, and there is absolutely no such thing as tormenting the officials to make them happy. It is so urgent.

A temporary meeting of the imperial court was held? Could it be that there was some big event happening in the imperial court?

But what's the big deal? In recent years, the Ming Dynasty has become increasingly powerful. Not to mention its dominance in East Asia, even Mongolia has basically been conquered. The Mangui side of the Western Expedition also received frequent good news - even if it suffered a sudden defeat,

So why can the Yarkand Khanate counterattack and kill the Ming Dynasty? Is there any need to convene an emergency meeting?

When the emperor came to the throne and said this sentence, all the ministers in the meeting were even more surprised: What is this thing? Is it worth convening such an urgent meeting?

"This thing is called opium, which is made from the fruit juice of a plant called opium poppy and then refined. This thing appeared very early in China. According to textual research, it can be confirmed that Zhang Qiantong of the former Han Dynasty

During the Western Regions, this thing had already entered our country. After that, this thing appeared in the history books of the Later Han, Tang, and Song Dynasties. But!" Zhu Youdong suddenly emphasized his tone when he said this: "In the records of the previous dynasties,

, this thing is used as a medicine. What effect does this thing have as a medicine? It relieves coughs, diarrhea, and bleeding... It relieves pain, and it relieves all pain!"

Huh? The emperor said this to promote this thing?

It is true that opium was introduced to China very early. But in terms of history, it has been used as an analgesic drug for a long time - in fact, the entire world has used it as a medicine for a long time. Opium

It was not smoked by the Chinese until the late Ming Empire. After the Dutch occupied Taiwan, they imported Indian tobacco leaves, pipes and opium into China.

At that time, the import of tobacco leaves caused panic in the Ming Empire. Emperor Chongzhen was the first emperor in Chinese history to explicitly issue a ban on smoking. However, due to insufficient understanding of this kind of thing, tobacco was banned. Purely

Opium smoking became widespread.

Fortunately, in the historical plane, Zheng Chenggong expelled the Dutch from Taiwan, and the import of opium was temporarily cut off. This interruption lasted until the 19th century.

Of course, in this dimension, let alone the Dutch. The Spaniards were driven away by Zhu Youdong's navy before they could stay in Taiwan for long. Therefore, at this time, there was no opium for sale within the Ming Empire.

"My lords, what I want to say is that although this thing has a lot of value in medicine, it is indeed necessary to use it. But for ordinary people, it is a big harm! For me, the Ming Dynasty, this is enough to make people suffer.

We, the Chinese people, are the devil who have fallen into the abyss of eternal destruction!"

The officials below suddenly started to make a fuss, regardless of court etiquette, and began to whisper to each other unconsciously. Fang Zhenghua, who was under Zhu Youdong, glanced at the emperor and found that the emperor had no intention of stopping him, so he did not stand up and shout.

quiet.

After the ministers talked to themselves for a while, the hall became quiet again, and Zhu Youdong said loudly: "If this thing is used to smoke, it will make people feel ecstasy and forget themselves. Therefore, in ancient Greece,

In "Homer's Epic", this thing is called forget-me-not... However, this thing is extremely addictive. Once you become addicted, you will never be able to quit unless you have an extremely tough mind.

When addicted to it, the person will burst into tears, and his limbs will be too tired to lift. Even if a white blade is thrust in front, and a leopard and tiger press behind him, he can only bow his head and die without being able to move. Moreover, long-term use of this substance will cause damage to the entire body.

"Those who have been eating opium for a long time will have hunched shoulders, shriveled neck, withered skin, and will be as dying as a sick man..."

After these remarks, the buzzing sound in the hall started again, but based on the expressions of the ministers at this time, it should be said that this is when they really started to be surprised.

There is no doubt that all doctors in the Ming Dynasty have admired Jinshang's medical achievements over the years. Therefore, Jinshang's statement about the consequences this thing will have on the human body is completely credible. Only its credibility is

It just seemed scary.

After the main hall was quiet again, Zhu Youdong continued: "Recently, a large number of these objects have appeared in the Yangon Port of our Central and South Governor's Palace. The Spaniards also built them in Yangon Port and Shalian, across the river from Yangon.

There are several opium dens that attract the Han people in Yangon and the local people to smoke. It is obvious that the Spaniards have a vicious heart!"

"ah?!"

As soon as the emperor said these words, the emotions of the ministers exploded instantly!

But Zhu Youdong did not let them release their emotions this time. Instead, he pressed down his hands and silenced the hall before continuing: "My lords, once you become addicted to this substance, you can do anything to continue taking it. You can deny your parents."

It is not uncommon for people to abandon their wives and children. It is also common for people to kill their family members with sharp knives and sell all their belongings in order to get some poison. Moreover, long-term use of this substance will cause people's bodies to gradually collapse.

, and finally turned into a walking corpse that is neither human nor ghost! It is said that this thing has been popular in Yangon Port for more than three months... If this thing is popular throughout the Ming Dynasty, within three years, our Ming Dynasty will be

Human relations will be ruined, and all the people will become sick! The country will have no silver to use, and no soldiers to defend the enemy!"

Xu Xianchun was in a corner of the hall at this time. Hearing these words of Zhu Youdong, he was already dripping with cold sweat. In fact, on the way back, Zhu Youdong told him more.

Before his departure, he smoked opium for the first time in an opium den in Yangon Port. In order to understand the real situation, he went there in casual clothes. To be honest, the first time he felt bad: nausea and coughing. But

The local Spanish boss told him that this was normal and that the more you smoked, the better and better you would feel. Not only did the boss say this, but other smokers in the opium shop also said so. So he bought some extra opium.

and a few pipes, ready to try again.

On the way to send the Ottoman envoy to the Ming Dynasty, he smoked twice more on the boat. The uncomfortable feeling became less and less, and the feeling of relief and ecstasy became more and more obvious - Zhu Youdong told him, wait until you are basically

When it doesn’t feel uncomfortable and feels completely refreshing, you are completely addicted!

As a courtier who had followed Zhu Youdong for more than ten years, Xu Xianchun was completely convinced and loyal to the emperor, so he believed what the emperor said! Because of this, he was truly frightened.

No matter what, I must quit smoking from now on. Hey, it doesn’t matter if I quit smoking alone. In the entire Yangon Port, there were hundreds of Han Chinese who smoked opium more than a month ago, right? Even if I rush back now, the round trip time will be gone in a blink of an eye.

At least three months have passed. How much has the number of smokers increased?

Especially his colleague Luo Sigong, who stayed in Yangon during this period of time, has he become completely addicted?

Thinking of this, he felt annoyed: TMD, when I return to Yangon, that Spaniard named Fernando will see how I will use all his tricks to manipulate you!

He was fearful and angry. Next to him, Hong Chengchou, the governor of Yangon, who came back to ask for someone from the emperor, was trembling with anger: Has it been easy for me in the past few years? It was not easy for me to manage such a scene.

It's such a disaster to sneak in! Although it is estimated that this thing entered the port after I left. But I am the chief officer! You can't escape responsibility for anything that happens! TMD, I have to hurry up after the meeting.

Let's go, we don't need anyone anymore. When we get back to Yangon, we immediately organize people, contact the Bamar and Mon people, and capture the Sha Lian on the other side of the river!

"My lords, I have made it very clear about the dangers of this thing. Today, I will first set some rules with you!"

"I respectfully request your Majesty's orders."

"First, this is a poison that will harm the country and the people. Officials and people throughout the country are strictly prohibited from taking it! Since my decree arrived, if anyone is found taking it, for the first time, he will have his hands engraved on his buttocks and he will be detoxified at a designated location. For the second time, he will be beheaded!

Secondly, anyone who dares to sell this stuff in our Ming Dynasty will be killed no matter how much drugs they sell, once the evidence is solid! Anyone who dares to resist arrest will be killed on the spot!

Third, the Ministry of War immediately organized a force to follow Hong Chengchou and Xu Xianchun southward. After arriving in Yangon State, they arrested the local Spaniards who were selling opium. They crossed the Yangon River and captured Sha Lien. The local Spaniards, who were involved in opium trafficking,

Yes, kill them all!

Fourth, the Ministry of War and the Governor-General’s Office of Central and South China will discuss and formulate a plan immediately after the meeting. I will capture Luzon within this year and expel the Spaniards there! If the local Spaniards dare to resist, they will be killed!"
Chapter completed!