Zhu Biao nodded heavily and sighed: "Yes, the situation overseas is completely different from that inside the Ming Dynasty. But if they are not allowed to go out, they will never understand the difference. It is precisely because of this that I will
Half of the quota was given to them, and they were also asked to serve as governors in some more stable governments. You don’t think I am favoring them, do you?”
Han Du quickly shook his head and said: "How could it be? I know that the emperor is considering the overall situation. After all, although military generals are good at opening up territories, they are used to using violence. Governing a place will inevitably bring some bloody atmosphere, and it is also good to have civilian officials to appease it.
It can make the natives in the Governor's Mansion feel the gentle side of the Ming Dynasty and make them sincerely join the Ming Dynasty."
After hearing this, Zhu Biao breathed a sigh of relief. He laughed and patted Han Du's shoulder a few times and said, "If you can think like this, I feel relieved. After all, I am no better now than when I was the prince. No matter what I do now
We must consider the entire Ming Dynasty."
"I understand." Han Du bowed slightly.
After a pause, Zhu Biao suddenly said: "By the way, I am going to make you the Duke of the country."
Han Du was stunned when he heard this sudden news, and it came from Zhu Biao's mouth.
It is certainly a good thing to be granted the title of Duke. After all, since Han Du has embarked on the path of nobility, he has naturally thought about being able to become a Duke one day.
Han Du didn't care about the Duke's reputation, he just felt that by then he would have reached the pinnacle of his life, so he should enjoy life and no one would have any objections, right?
Han Du, who was immersed in admiration, suddenly came back to his senses. Suddenly he met Zhu Biao's eyes. There was nothing wrong with his eyes.
But Han Du couldn't help but think deeply. If Zhu Biao really wanted to make him the Duke of the country, would he need to tell him in advance? It was still a negotiation attitude.
It would be fine if he just issued the order.
Since there is no direct decree, doesn't it mean that Zhu Biao is not actually eager to seal himself. The reason why he said this is just to test his own attitude?
Han Du's eyes suddenly lit up, and then he shook his head resolutely towards Zhu Biao and said: "Your Majesty, I have not made any merits, and if you are suddenly canonized, I am afraid that you will be criticized!"
Zhu Biao frowned, and then said: "Based on your past achievements, you have long been enough to grant a title. I have delayed granting you the title for so long, who will criticize you?"
Han Du shook his head resolutely and said: "Your Majesty, the past is the past, and the present is now. Besides, although I had some minor contributions in the past, the emperor always rewarded me. How dare I take credit? If the emperor wants to
As a vassal, let’s wait until I have made a great contribution before we talk about it.”
Zhu Biao shook his head with regret and raised his finger.
Han Du sighed: "You are just too humble in these matters. In fact, your achievements are obvious to all. Even if you are now granted the title of Duke, no one will say anything."
Han Du didn't know what others would think, but he knew that the civil servants would definitely disagree. After all, he had just fought with the other party, and he would be damned if the other party didn't interfere with it.
"Your Majesty, let's talk about it later." Han Du smiled nonchalantly.
Seeing Han Du insisting again and again, Zhu Biao had no choice but to nod, "Since this is your idea, I have no choice but to comply with you."
Han Jingyun happened to come back at this time, glanced at the two of them, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, brother, the royal meal is ready."
Zhu Biao immediately slapped his thigh and stood up, and said happily: "Okay, let's eat first."
Two days later, morning.
Zhang Yan once again handed a heavy memorial to the emperor. This memorial was not only heavy enough, but also painful enough. In these two days, they not only had to confirm the quota for civil servants, but also bargained with the nobles.
Every spot was fought for with fists and fists.
"I am reporting to your Majesty that I have re-drawn the list of new governors for your Majesty's approval."
Zhu Biao nodded and said to Wang Yue: "Send it up."
Wang Yue took the memorial and put it respectfully on the imperial desk in front of the emperor, then quietly stepped back to his original position and stood.
Zhu Biao reached out and picked up the memorial, opened it and read it. After a moment, Zhu Biao couldn't help but nodded. It was obvious that this time the list was drawn up completely according to his wishes, with civilian officials and nobles accounting for almost half.
The reason why it is almost is because there are now a total of sixty-three governor-general offices in the Ming Dynasty. It is an odd number. Naturally, one party will have one more, and there is one more distinguished person than a civil official in the list.
As for why the civil servants gave in, it was because they had other exchanges with the nobles, and Zhu Biao would not care about it.
He brought up the imperial pen in public and wrote two bright red words at the end of the memorial, "Accurate memorial!"
Then he handed the memorial to Wang Yue and said to the ministers: "Let the General Affairs Department draft an official letter and send it out."
"I obey your orders."
This list has not been disclosed, so although the people are eager to know who the new governors are, all kinds of rumors have been spreading wantonly. In the end, some people couldn't stand it and deliberately leaked the list of governors.
When I wanted to look at him with a straight face, there was no one at all
Believed.
This time, the list of governors has not much suspense except for the nobles. On the civilian side, almost everyone has been replaced. Among them, Beijing officials still account for the majority, but there are also several chief envoys.
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Before the governor went to sea, Zhu Biao summoned Han Du.
"Your Majesty." Han Du was very confused. What did he want to do when he came to him so unexpectedly?
Zhu Biao stretched out his hand and signaled, "Please sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Han Du sat down quietly.
Zhu Biao frowned at first, and then said: "The seven governor's offices in Tianfang have suffered considerable losses in the past few years. What do you think?"
Han Du nodded and replied: "I also know that the reason why Tianfang is getting more and more difficult is because since last year, the Ottoman Empire has paid attention to our Governor's Palace."
Zhu Biao nodded slightly and sighed: "There is nothing we can do about it. Such a large piece of land suddenly changed its owner. It would be strange if they didn't test it."
"But such temptations have put our Governor's Palace under great pressure. Now the canal digging project has been completely stopped. It is already extremely difficult to deal with the harassment of the Ottoman Empire, and there is no spare time to do anything else." Han Du.
I took this opportunity to explain it to Zhu Biao.
After all, the property paid tribute by the seven governors of Tianfang was completely at the bottom among all the governors. I hope Zhu Biao can forgive them. After all, the Ottoman Empire is constantly harassing them, and they have no spare time to search for wealth. And because of the war,
, and almost no businessmen will go there to do business.
Without business, you can't sell specialties, and naturally you can't receive taxes.
Zhu Biao sighed and said: "I understand, I don't mean to blame them. But Tianfang's problem must be solved. Do you have any ideas?"
Han Du thought for a moment and said: "With the seven governor-general offices in Tianfang, the Ming Dynasty has nearly 50,000 troops. If we continue to increase the number of troops, it may be unrealistic."
Zhu Biao pondered and frowned: "But if we don't increase our troops, how can we resist the harassment of the Ottoman Empire?"
As he spoke, Zhu Biao sighed and said: "It would be great if the canal could be dug. The Ming Dynasty navy fleet could sail over and see who dares to attack the Ming Dynasty Governor's Mansion."
After saying that, Zhu Biao slapped the table hard.
Han Du glanced at him and couldn't help but shake his head and throw this idea out of his mind. If the canal is dug, what else is there to say? Isn't it because we are overwhelmed by attacks and there is no time to dig the canal?
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br> "If you don't want to continue to increase troops, but also want to resist the Ottoman Empire's attack, I have an idea." Han Du thought of an emergency solution.
"Oh? Do you have any good ideas? Can you tell me quickly?" Zhu Biao was immediately happy. He came to Han Du just to let him think of a solution.
Han Du did not hide anything and said directly: "Didn't we transport a lot of Japanese people there? I thought that we could transform them into soldiers, equip them with swords, and let them fight for the Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Biao couldn't help being stunned when he heard this, and asked a little strangely: "But haven't you always wanted these Japanese to have swords? Don't you want them to be slaves until they die?"
Han Du sighed and said: "At this time and that time, if the lives of the Japanese are not needed to fill this hole, then the lives of the Ming soldiers must be used to fill it. In this case, the Japanese should be exempted from their status as slaves and transformed into soldiers.
, it’s not unacceptable. Besides, these people were originally prisoners of war. As long as they are equipped with swords, they will have good combat power, which is a very good deal."
Of course Han Du didn't have the slightest fondness for the Japanese, otherwise he wouldn't have tried every means to plot against the Japanese.
But there is really no way now. The seven governor's offices in Tianfang lose more than 10,000 Ming soldiers every year. In other words, with the current strength of 50,000 soldiers in the seven governor's offices, they will have to be completely replaced in five years.
Although for these soldiers, dying for the Ming Dynasty to expand its territory was considered a worthy death. But Han Du was still unwilling to let the Ming Dynasty's most elite soldiers fight against those brainwashed lunatics.
But the Japanese are different. Anyway, these Japanese have some psychological perversions. Abnormality and crazy fighting complement each other.
"Okay, you might as well give it a try." Zhu Biao thought about it and decided to give it a try first.
Even if something went wrong during the trial, the people who died would not be Ming people. And there are currently three to four hundred thousand Japanese slaves in Tianfang. Even if half of the soldiers are transformed first, there are still two hundred thousand soldiers.
The 50,000 Ming Dynasty soldiers were enough to keep these 200,000 Japanese slave soldiers in check, and they were not afraid of any trouble caused by them.
The day when the governor went to sea was the first governor to go to sea after Zhu Biao became emperor. Therefore, he came specially to see them off.
"My dear friends!" Zhu Biao picked up a bowl of wine, gestured solemnly to all the governors, and said: "You are far away overseas, guarding the territory for the Ming Dynasty. I will go on a grand trip for you today, please leave it to you!"
"I should go through fire and water to repay the emperor's kindness!"
Zhu Biao suddenly drank all the wine in the bowl, and the other governors also drank all the wine.