Emperor Chongzhen, Wen Tiren and other ministers present were quite surprised when they heard that Zhong Jinwei said that he had an idea and that it was a method that met Wen Tiren's idea of a bloodless attack.
"Master Zhong, if you have any clever ideas, tell me quickly!" Emperor Chongzhen said quickly in surprise.
Zhong Jinwei's strategy was actually based on the current situation and some experiences of later generations. Just listen to his answer to Emperor Chongzhen: "Peaceful evolution!"
"Ah! What peaceful evolution?" Emperor Chongzhen didn't understand and asked quickly.
Judging from the name, it seems that fighting does not require bloodshed, but I don’t know what the word evolution means after it. Both Wen Tiren and Sun Chengzong looked at Zhong Jinwei, waiting for him to answer Emperor Chongzhen’s question
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Just listen to Zhong Jinwei's reply: "Your Majesty, peaceful evolution is to encourage Mongolian people, nobles and other people from all walks of life to voluntarily ask to become a member of our Ming Dynasty, to submit to our Ming Dynasty and no longer exist as a Mongolian vassal state."
When Wen Tiren heard this, he was a little disappointed. He first commented: "Xingguo Gong, for such an important matter, you can only rely on words to encourage them to join the Ming Dynasty!"
Emperor Chongzhen also nodded slightly and agreed with Wen Tiren's opinion: "Yes, Master Zhong, I'm afraid this method won't work!"
Sun Chengzong on the other side directly expressed his opinion: "Maybe when the Mongolian armies of all ethnic groups are out, just let a few border towns send troops to destroy Mongolia. I believe that the strength of the reorganized army is no longer what it is today."
In the past, I was fully capable of this."
After hearing this, Wen Tiren quickly shook his head and objected: "It's inappropriate, it's inappropriate. There are too many variables in starting a war. It's better to be safe."
Just when they were about to think of another way, Zhong Jinwei smiled and said: "Listen to my analysis first, and then evaluate whether this peaceful evolution is feasible or not!"
Upon hearing what Zhong Jinwei said, several people who knew him couldn't help but turn from disappointment to surprise. Emperor Chongzhen among them quickly said: "Yes, yes, yes, Master Zhong, please tell me your specific method!"
Zhong Jinwei saw that everyone was staring at him, but he explained calmly: "In recent years, the Mongolians have benefited from trade with our Ming Dynasty, and their living standards have improved a lot. Some nobles are even addicted to enjoying the Ming Dynasty.
Luxurious things and never get tired of them.”
"As for the Mongolian tribes, there is no one who has great talent, great strategy, and impressive prestige to lead them. Although there was Lin Dan Khan in name, of course he is gone now, and they all work on their own, and they are actually just a piece of loose sand."
What he said are objective facts that currently exist on the Mongolian grasslands. All the big guys in the Wenhua Palace knew it, so no one asked questions.
Zhong Jinwei continued his analysis there: "In this case, if they lose their current lifestyle and enjoyment, they will inevitably complain and demand to return to this living condition."
After hearing this, Wen Tiren frowned and guessed: "Dong Xingguo, do you mean that the imperial court will cut off this trade and let them come to me to beg the Ming Dynasty?"
When Emperor Chongzhen heard Wen Tiren's guess, it was similar to what he thought. So he also expressed his own opinion: "This is inappropriate, and it is likely that the Mongolian tribes will feel resentment towards the Ming Dynasty, and thus unite to deal with me, the Ming Dynasty."
It was also because of this reason that Anda Khan invaded the capital area before and approached the capital. After regaining the government's promise and reopening the border market, he finally settled down.
Sun Chengzong was a man of confidence. He said in a loud voice: "Then it's just one sentence, send troops to destroy them."
It was under his hands that the reorganization of the Border Army was completed. He witnessed the changes in the Border Army before and after its reorganization, and his confidence in his heart was the strongest among all.
Wen Tiren turned sideways and shook his head at Sun Chengzong behind him and said: "Now that the vassal feudalism in North America is a major issue, it is not appropriate to restart the military unless it is absolutely necessary."
Zhong Jinwei was speechless that these big guys liked to interrupt his speech and express their opinions. Now that he heard that they were going to talk about military matters again, he quickly said: "If I, Ming, have legitimate and reasonable reasons to put this kind of trade
Reducing prices does not mean closing border markets, it just makes them feel that their quality of life is not that good."
"The so-called transition from frugality to luxury is easy, but from luxury to frugality is difficult. When they encounter this situation, they will inevitably seek ways to restore their previous lifestyle. At this time, as long as I, the Ming Dynasty, provide correct guidance, peaceful evolution may not be impossible
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When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he only had Zhong Jinwei in his eyes. He stared at Zhong Jinwei and asked quickly: "Master Zhong, what is the proper and reasonable reason?"
Wen Tiren and Sun Chengzong also stopped talking and looked at Zhong Jinwei.
"Your Majesty, the Horqin tribe has surrendered to our Ming Dynasty. The construction of Horqin City where Kolbo is stationed has been basically completed. Therefore, our Ming Dynasty can completely shift the focus of border trade to Horqin City. This is completely natural no matter where we go.
Things." Zhong Jinwei reminded with a smile.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he remembered such a thing and immediately said happily: "Okay, okay, if Master Zhong didn't tell me, I almost forgot about the Horqin tribe!"
Wen Tiren and Sun Chengzong also nodded. The grassland tribes under the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty should have been supported. In this way, the grassland tribes that did not submit to the Ming Dynasty could not find trouble.
Of course, if there is a king of the grassland with great talent and strategy, or if the Ming Dynasty's military is very weak, it can speak with its fists, but unfortunately this will not happen now.
Zhong Jinwei continued: "In this way, each Mongolian tribe will have their own ideas. At this time, I, the Ming Dynasty, will send the Mongolian Jinyiwei and Dongchang Fanfu, or directly let the Horqin tribe's eloquent people go to the grassland to spread the word and join me.
The benefits of the Ming Dynasty. With the Horqin tribe as an example, it is more likely to encourage the grassland tribes to come back. There may be a small number of stubborn ones who do not want to join, and then we can take countermeasures, either re-dividing or directly sending troops.
is allowed."
Emperor Chongzhen nodded repeatedly when he heard this. After Zhong Jinwei finished speaking, he turned to Wen Tiren, Sun Chengzong and others and asked: "My dear friends, what do you think of Master Zhong's strategy?"
This strategy did not have immediate results, but the Ming Dynasty was not in a hurry to incorporate Mongolia into its territory. Therefore, Wen Tiren and others nodded in agreement. They could try it, but if it didn't work, they would say no more.
So Emperor Chongzhen said to Zhong Jinwei: "Master Zhong, this policy is yours, so you should be responsible for implementing it!"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhong Jinwei agreed and remotely controlled it, so naturally he had no objection.
Emperor Chongzhen turned to Wang Chengen and said: "Dongchang must actively cooperate in this matter!"
Even if Emperor Chongzhen didn't say anything, Wang Chengen didn't dare not cooperate with Duke Xingguo's work. Therefore, he quickly agreed.
None of them expected that half a month later, news came from the Mongolian grassland, making Zhong Jinwei's peaceful evolution strategy smoother.