Chapter 561: Expedition on the Grassland(1/2)
The situation in Goryeo was implemented according to Zhu Ying's estimation.
For now, stability is a prerequisite.
Now the Ming Dynasty is fighting against the grasslands, constantly absorbing the population on the grasslands, and implementing embargoes, just to completely solve the troubles on the grasslands.
Because of the lack of talent gap, absorbing Korea has become a problem.
Yao Guangxiao is also very clear on this point.
Therefore, since he arrived in Goryeo, apart from the initial support, Zhu Ying had not given him any other arrangements.
This is a kind of containment.
But Yao Guangxiao was unwilling to give in.
His Royal Highness Taisun is very young, but he is already old. How can he have time to wait.
For a major national event like this, it is very possible to wait for more than ten or decades, let alone a few years.
But on the Goryeo side, Yao Guangxiao nominally leads the forces that once belonged to the Qunying Chamber of Commerce, but in fact the main arrangements these people follow still belong to Zhu Ying.
Since it doesn't work here, then Yao Guangxiao can only find a way elsewhere.
The Japanese country that had been conquered before was Yao Guangxiao's best target.
When both the Ming Dynasty and the Japanese Kingdom wanted to go through a period of stable development, Yao Guangxiao must find some way to bring conflicts into conflict.
"National Master, this is a letter from the Crown Prince of Yan from the Japanese Kingdom."
When Yao Guangxiao came over, his subordinates immediately reported the situation.
In the Imperial Preceptor's residence, Yao Guangxiao took the letter and began to read it.
Here is Zhu Gaochi’s account of the current situation in Japan.
It has to be said that Yao Guangxiao is still very good at deceiving people. Unknowingly, Zhu Gaochi has become his helper willingly.
Even though he knew the purpose, he still chose to side with Yao Guangxiao.
Teacher Jiang is very old. Zhu Gaochi, who is less than 20 years old, is no match for conspirators like Yao Guangxiao. Not to mention that Zhu Gaochi not only has a teacher-student relationship with Yao Guangxiao, but also has been very familiar with Yao Guangxiao for many years.
Completely unprepared.
Now that the goals are the same, of course they are very cooperative.
After reading the letter, Yao Guangxiao tore it into pieces and threw it into the pool in front of him.
The ink on the note smeared with the water, and it was torn into many pieces, so the writing could no longer be seen clearly.
Only Yao Guangxiao knew the contents inside.
Just when Yao Guangxiao was thinking, Wei Guang came.
Wei Guang glanced at the piece of paper in the pool, clasped his fists and bowed, "Master Imperial Master, I heard that there seems to be news from the Japanese country. I don't know what the situation is. Can you tell me about it?"
Obviously, Wei Guang also knew about some things that happened in the Japanese country.
But he also chose to help Yao Guangxiao.
Of course, this does not hinder his loyalty to Zhu Ying.
After a long period of contact, Yao Guangxiao had a good grasp of Wei Guang's pursuit, and it was this that made Wei Guang willing to follow Yao Guangxiao.
Without Wei Guang, Yao Guangxiao would not be able to implement many aspects.
At least there was no way to secretly go to Japan to spy without being noticed.
He is just a human being, not some god.
If you can't hide the past, how can you plan secretly if it is exposed all at once.
"The affairs of Japan are currently proceeding smoothly according to plan."
"It's just that Prince Yan had an accident and was injured. He has recovered now."
"The next step is to see if Kurosawa will act according to our plan."
Yao Guangxiao said slowly.
Wei Guang heard this and said: "The Japanese will really do what the Imperial Master wants."
"This is what I'm most worried about. If he doesn't follow the instructions of the Imperial Master, then there will be no way to proceed."
Yao Guangxiao nodded and said: "Indeed, but now we can only wait for Kurosawa's confession to Daming."
"For such a big matter, Kurosawa must be escorted to the capital for interrogation. The time to go back and forth here is relatively long, and some accidents may occur."
"Ashikaga Yoshimitsu is also very worried. He is afraid that Kurosawa will talk nonsense and affect the current situation in Japan. In all likelihood, he will set an ambush on the road and assassinate him."
Wei Guang frowned and said, "According to the National Master's estimate, Kurosawa will be assassinated in the Ming Dynasty, but if he is assassinated in the Japanese Kingdom, there will be nothing we can do."
Yao Guangxiao was speechless.
These are variables and a given inference.
If it changes here and there, then what's the point?
However, facing Wei Guang, Yao Guangxiao didn't feel comfortable complaining, so he could only say: "Just do your best and obey fate."
"Under normal circumstances, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu would not dare to take action in the Japanese territory. After all, as long as you are in the Japanese territory, there is no way to hide many things."
"The Japanese lurking in the Ming Dynasty are somewhat different from the situation in the Japanese country. Moreover, taking action in the Ming Dynasty can also confuse the public to a great extent. When the news reaches the Japanese country, even some speculations will be difficult to confirm."
"The most important thing is that there is no contact with the Japanese country here, and there is no evidence from the left and right."
Wei Guang nodded and said, "Okay, just listen to the Imperial Master."
"After a few days, I will set off with my brothers and provide good protection so that Kurosawa can reach the capital smoothly."
Yao Guangxiao clasped his hands together: "I'll leave this to General Wei."
Wei Guang chuckled and said, "It's all for a better future."
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In the Ming Dynasty Palace.
Zhu Ying slowly watered the flowers and plants in Kunning Palace.
Unlike the Peking Palace in later generations, there are still quite a lot of flowers, plants and trees in the Nanjing Palace today, and it is considered very good in terms of greening.
The former Empress Ma was also interested in planting flowers and plants. Naturally, these preserved precious flowers and plants have always been in Kunning Palace.
Even when he was in power, Zhu Ying felt more relaxed.
The current Ming Dynasty is developing according to the established schedule. If it wants to go faster, it will only need the accumulation of talents.
Industry is not something that one person can advance quickly just by knowing it. Now that there is no industrial foundation at all, what kind of iron-clad ships and flintlock guns are there to be realized?
Facts have proved that it is still very different from imagination.
But Zhu Ying is not in a hurry. After all, the days are long and he still has time now.
On the other hand, looking back at the current changes in power in the Ming Dynasty, there are too many differences from those in history.
The first is Huaixi Xungui Group.
Because of Zhu Ying's appearance, Blue Jade Eucalyptus did not happen, and a large number of generals and officials who were implicated because of Blue Jade Eucalyptus are naturally still alive and well.
Even in terms of military power, Zhu Ying had begun to continuously cultivate his own direct lineage, but in various parts of the Ming Dynasty, the power of the Huaixi nobles was rapidly expanding with the development of the Ming Dynasty.
After all, they already have very good connections, and can easily acquire a large amount of wealth even without breaking the law.
The land they control is flowing into Zhu Ying's hands through various means, or internal funds.
According to Zhu Yuanzhang, money is one aspect of a country's stability, but food is the cornerstone of the country.
When faced with a famine, no amount of money can buy enough food.
Only with enough food can the court be able to stabilize.
As for money, these can be obtained through taxes. When the entire Ming Dynasty becomes rich, then the country will naturally not be short of money.
After all, this is a society where power reigns supreme.
As long as the emperor has military power in his hands, there is no need to worry about lack of money.
Anyone who disobeys will be killed.
It doesn't matter what a tyrant's name is.
In the afternoon, the sun is shining brightly.
Zhu Yuanzhang came to Kunning Palace with relaxed steps.
This is almost Zhu Yuanzhang's daily routine.
Come to see your great-granddaughter, and also come to see your eldest grandson.
He was always worried that such indulgence of the court would cause some problems. Even now, it seems that the current operation of the court is still very good.
"Dasun, actually you still have a lot of free time every day. If you have nothing to do, you should go and pay more attention to government affairs."
"You spend all your time raising flowers and grass. Why do we feel that you are much more leisurely than us?"
To be continued...