Foreign trade is what Zhu Houzhao has always wanted to do.

Whether it is sea trade or road trade, for the current Ming Dynasty and the current Zhu Houzhao, this has only advantages and no disadvantages. This is because it can stimulate domestic production and promote the prosperity of the domestic commodity economy.

Zhu Houzhao paid special attention to trade in the northwest. The people there were poor and there was no way out without doing business.

Shanxi merchants and Huizhou merchants were forced out by the poor living environment. Our new salt policy has cut off the Shanxi merchants. If we don't find an exit, the northwest will decline even more.

What did Shanxi merchants do in history?

They relied on smuggling, smuggling various items for back money, and made very huge profits. After the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, these people even established the Eight Great Imperial Merchants.

If I traveled to the late Ming Dynasty, then these people would be a matter of one blow, and they could also make money and provide a large amount of income for the court. But it is not possible now, but foreign trade cannot be stopped. It can be sold to the grasslands, to the northwest, or even

Sell ​​to East Asia.

In this era, Ming Dynasty was not afraid to trade with any place because they all had a trade surplus.

"This is a big thing, and I have never found a suitable person to do it." Zhu Houzhao looked at Tang Bohu and said with emotion.

The meaning of this statement couldn't be simpler, that is, I think you are a talented person, and I have the idea to leave matters in the northwest to you.

Tang Bohu did not climb the ladder. He also knew that this was a big deal and it would be useless if he had a lower position. With his current qualifications, he would only serve as county magistrate.

It is basically impossible for a county magistrate to do such a thing. Tang Bohu simply did not speak, and he also knew that His Highness the Crown Prince had his own arrangements.

Zhu Houzhao was really satisfied with Tang Bohu's performance. He had vision and patriotism for the people. This was the minister he needed.

"Let's put this matter aside for now, and you can be your Uji Naozu!" Zhu Houzhao looked at Tang Bohu and said with a smile: "Wait a moment, things can't be too urgent."

Tang Bohu also had a smile on his face. When he saw the prince today, he was not disappointed. He was friendly and contagious, ambitious and steady. This was the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty.

In Tang Bohu's opinion, with such a prince, why would the Ming Dynasty not be prosperous?

Thinking of this, Tang Bohu quickly bowed and said: "I must abide by my duties and live up to the kindness of His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Okay, let's go back and prepare before taking office!" Zhu Houzhao looked at Tang Bohu and said with a smile.

After Tang Bohu left, Zhu Houzhao also swept away his previous depression and stood up to stretch his body. It was really noisy these days.

Stepping out of Xianyang Palace, Zhu Houzhao took a deep breath, and the expression on his face became much more relaxed. With officials like Tang Bohu, the hope of the Ming Dynasty was not far ahead.

In the following days, the court was quite peaceful, disaster relief work in various places was almost in progress, and no civil unrest occurred.

The central government's examination method was also implemented very smoothly. There were some officials dismissed, but the number was far less than that of Zhang Juzheng. Firstly, there was no party exclusion, and secondly, the Ming Dynasty's officialdom was not that bad at this time.

The imperial court has decided to fully launch the examination next year, which can be considered a very good progress.

"Your Highness, this is a memorial from Guangxi." Liu Jin caught up from behind at this time, holding a memorial in his hand and said eagerly.

Zhu Houzhao was stunned, a memorial from Guangxi?

He picked up the memorial and took a look at it. It was actually a military report. There was another war in Guangxi.

The past two years have not been peaceful in Guangxi, and Zhu Houzhao knows that.

In the third year of Hongzhi, when Cen Ying's grandson Cen Jun was appointed magistrate, he rebelled against the imperial court, attacked the government troops, robbed Wuyuan (today's Wuming) and Shanglin County, and expanded his territory.

In recent years, the imperial government has been short of funds and has basically been unable to support the war. However, the situation has been much better in the past two years, and it seems that the war has begun.

As for Cen Jun's invasion, Zhu Houzhao didn't believe it. Cen Jun didn't have the strength.

Opening the memorial, it turned out that it was Guangxi that took action. Pan Fan, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, led the official army of Guangdong, Guangxi and Huguang, and the Turkish army of more than 18,000 people, together with the chief military officer Mao Rui and the eunuch Wei Jing, divided into six groups to conquer Si'en Prefecture. The general of Guangxi

Bing Maorui was ordered to mobilize 20 million troops to conquer.

As for the outcome of the battle, there was basically no suspense. Cen Jun was defeated and retreated to Zhaicheng Mountain. The officers and soldiers pursued him, and Cen Jun died among the rebels.

After reading the memorial, Zhu Houzhao handed it to Liu Jin beside him expressionlessly, and then said: "Send it to the cabinet and tell your merits according to the rules!"

"Yes, Your Highness." Liu Jin agreed, then turned and walked towards the cabinet. This was not the first time he had done this.

This kind of thing also represents the importance of Liu Jin. Don't underestimate this kind of communication. Those who can do this are the leaders' confidants.

All the ministers in the court knew that as the Crown Prince Zhu Houzhao became more and more involved in political affairs, Liu Jin's status was also rising.

Many people think that the future Chief of Ceremony will be Eunuch Liu.

Therefore, there are many people who are fawning over Liu Jin, but his family knows his family's affairs, and Liu Jin does not dare to mess around. It is not easy for His Royal Highness to explain things to him.

Liu Jin came back soon, with an anxious look on his face because he was a little out of breath. After seeing Zhu Houzhao, he said quickly: "Your Highness, Your Majesty has summoned several cabinet academicians to the palace. It seems that there is something big going on."

Zhu Houzhao was stunned. What big thing could happen in the court?

Just when Zhu Houzhao was wondering what happened, he saw He Neng running in his direction.

"His Royal Highness, Your Majesty has summoned you." He Neng was also very anxious and seemed to have come running over. Although he tried his best to control himself, he was still breathing heavily as he spoke.

"What happened?" Zhu Houzhao asked, looking at He Neng. At the same time, he walked towards Qianqing Palace without stopping.

He Neng heard Zhu Houzhao's question and quickly said: "I don't know the specific situation, but your Majesty is very angry and lost his temper."

Zhu Houzhao didn't ask any more questions, but walked quickly to Qianqing Palace. Before he walked in, Zhu Houzhao heard his father losing his temper, and his voice was very loud.

"Is this still the world of the Ming Dynasty? Is this how you serve as an official for me?" Zhu Youtang's tone was very stern, showing his anger: "Did they rebel one day and only then did they find out about this? Local officials

What are they doing? Are all the people in the Metropolitan Procuratorate dead? They usually impeach this and that, but they turn a blind eye to such a big thing."

After listening to his father's words, Zhu Houzhao also thought about it. You must know that his father is famous for his kindness and rarely criticizes ministers harshly, let alone such a severe scolding.
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