Chapter 941: Foreign tribes attack, strategy of sending envoys
The two discussed for a while, and Zhu Han patted Zhu Biao's shoulder and said, "Biao'er, it's getting late. You should go back and rest early. There are many things to be handled tomorrow."
Zhu Biao bowed and saluted: "My nephew, please retire. Uncle Han, please take care of yourself."
After Zhu Han watched Zhu Biao leave, he sat alone in his study, looking at the darkening sky outside the window, with many thoughts in his mind.
In the early morning of the next day, Zhu Han got up early and walked into his study, preparing to continue reviewing documents related to the reform of the imperial examination and the anti-corruption struggle. Zhu Biao was also busy in the East Palace, arranging an in-depth investigation into the case of the missing treasury silver.
Zhu Han was sitting in the study, with the morning light shining through the window lattice and shining on his focused face. He was flipping through a mountain of official documents, each of which was related to the stability and prosperity of the Ming Dynasty. At this time, an attendant hurried in and bowed
The body report: "Your Highness, Mr. Li, the Minister of Civil Affairs, has asked to see you. We have something urgent to discuss."
Zhu Han put down the pen in his hand, his eyes narrowed slightly, and then said: "Invite him in."
After a while, Mr. Li, the Minister of Civil Affairs, walked into the study with a hurried look. After saluting, he said bluntly: "Your Highness, King Han, when Wei Chen was sorting out official evaluation records recently, he discovered that many local officials had serious malfeasance in their duties. Some even
It involves corruption and perversion of the law. If this matter is not dealt with in time, it may endanger local public security and people's livelihood."
When Zhu Han heard this, he frowned and said in a deep voice: "What Mr. Li said is absolutely true. Local officials are the cornerstone of the country. If they do anything wrong, it will definitely shake the country. Do you have any conclusive evidence?"
Mr. Li took out a thick stack of files from his sleeve and presented it with both hands: "Your Highness, this is the evidence collected by the ministers, including reporting letters, accounting records and correspondence between some officials, which is enough to prove their illegal behavior."
Zhu Han took the file and read it carefully. The more he read, the angrier he became. He closed the file and looked at Mr. Li with burning eyes: "Sir Li, you have done a good job. This matter must be investigated to the end and will never be tolerated. You
Immediately submit the evidence to the emperor and prepare a detailed report explaining the situation."
Mr. Li bowed to the order and was about to retreat when Zhu Han added: "In addition, you need to go to these places in person and investigate secretly to see if there are more clues. At the same time, strengthen coordination with other departments to ensure the smooth progress of the investigation.
conduct."
Mr. Li took the order and left, and the study became quiet again. Zhu Han thought for a moment and decided to go to the East Palace in person to discuss the matter with Zhu Biao. He stood up and told his attendants: "Prepare your horses, I am going to the East Palace.
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Soon, Zhu Han arrived at the East Palace. Zhu Biao was reviewing the memorial in the study. When he saw Zhu Han arriving, he quickly stood up to greet him: "Uncle Han, why are you here? But we have something important to discuss?"
Zhu Han nodded, and with a solemn face told Zhu Biao in detail what Mr. Li, the Minister of Civil Affairs, had reported. After Zhu Biao heard this, he also looked angry: "How dare these moths act so boldly! Don't worry, Uncle Han, Biao'er will definitely do it."
We fully support your investigation and will punish you severely!"
Zhu Han nodded slightly, with a hint of worry in his tone: "Biao'er, this matter is not trivial and must be handled with caution. We must not only find out the facts, but also take this opportunity to rectify the local administration and prevent similar incidents from happening again."
Zhu Biao said in a deep voice: "What Uncle Han Wang said is absolutely true. Biao'er thinks that we can set up a special investigation team composed of loyal and reliable people to be responsible for this matter. At the same time, strengthen the assessment and supervision of local officials to ensure
They are honest and honest."
Zhu Han nodded approvingly: "This is a great plan. However, the selection of the investigation team must be carefully considered to ensure that they are impartial and impartial and free from any interference."
Zhu Biao thought for a moment and suggested: "Uncle Hanwang, we can select elites from the Metropolitan Procuratorate and Dali Temple. They have rich experience and a deep hatred of corruption in the court. They will definitely be qualified for this job."
When Zhu Han heard this, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes: "What a great idea. You should start making arrangements immediately. Make sure that the investigation team is quickly established and put into work."
Zhu Biao bowed and obeyed, and then asked: "Uncle Han Wang, how is the progress regarding the reform of the imperial examination?"
Zhu Han smiled slightly, with expectations shining in his eyes: "The reform of the imperial examination is advancing steadily. The practical inspection plan proposed by Li Mubai has been widely recognized, and the implementation details are currently being refined. At the same time, we have also strengthened the fairness guarantee of invigilation and marking, and strive to
The imperial examination system is more perfect."
When Zhu Biao heard this, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes: "Uncle Han Wang and all the staff have contributed a lot. The imperial examination is the foundation of the country and is related to the future of the Ming Dynasty. We must go all out."
While the two were talking, an attendant hurriedly came in and reported: "Your Highness, there is an urgent document coming from the northern border. Please read it quickly."
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao looked at each other, feeling that the situation was urgent. Zhu Han said in a deep voice: "Send it up."
The attendant handed over the official document, which Zhu Han and Zhu Biao quickly read through. The official document reported that the northern border had been frequently invaded by foreigners in recent days, and the pressure on the border defense had increased sharply, requesting the imperial court for reinforcements.
Zhu Han frowned and looked at Zhu Biao: "Biao'er, this matter is related to the safety of the Ming Dynasty. We must discuss countermeasures immediately."
Zhu Biao nodded with determination in his eyes: "What Uncle Han Wang said is absolutely true. We need to immediately dispatch reinforcements, strengthen border defense, and at the same time send envoys to negotiate with foreign tribes to find a peaceful solution."
Zhu Han nodded in agreement: "You immediately go to the Ministry of War to discuss reinforcements with the Minister of War. I will go to the imperial study to report the matter to your father and request the allocation of supplies, troops and horses."
After Zhu Biao heard this, he immediately stood up, saluted Zhu Han solemnly, and then hurriedly left the study and went straight to the Ministry of War. Zhu Han tidied up for a while and also set off for the imperial study. His heart was full of worries about the situation on the border and his concern for the prince.
trust.
In the imperial study room, Zhu Yuanzhang was reviewing the piles of memorials with his head down. When he saw Zhu Han hurried in, he couldn't help but raised his head slightly and asked: "Brother Han, why are you in such a hurry?"
Zhu Han took a step forward, bowed and saluted, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the northern border has been frequently invaded by foreign tribes in recent days, and the pressure on the border defense is huge. The Ministry of War has requested the imperial court for reinforcements. This matter is related to the safety of the Ming Dynasty. We are here to report and please
Your Majesty decides."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, put down the pen in his hand, pondered for a moment and said: "The peace of the northern border is the foundation of our Ming Dynasty. Brother Han
, you immediately order the Ministry of War to mobilize elite soldiers and generals to ensure that the border is safe. At the same time, order the Ministry of Rites to select eloquent people to send envoys to foreign nations to find a peaceful solution."
Zhu Han accepted the order, but there was still a trace of worry in his heart: "Your Majesty, I am worried that it may be difficult to maintain peace for a long time with force alone. Is it necessary to strengthen border defense construction and improve the combat effectiveness of the army to prevent unexpected events?"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement: "What Brother Han said is absolutely true. You can discuss with the Ministry of War to formulate a detailed border defense construction plan, including strengthening city defenses, adding outposts, training soldiers, etc., to ensure that the Ming Dynasty's border is impregnable."
Zhu Han bowed to the order and was about to retreat when Zhu Yuanzhang added: "Brother Han, this matter concerns the Ming Dynasty. You need to personally supervise and ensure that every measure can be implemented. At the same time, strengthen cooperation with local officials.
communication to ensure that they fully cooperate with border defense work."
When Zhu Han heard this, he became even more determined: "I will do my best to live up to His Majesty's high expectations." After saying that, he bowed and left the Imperial Study Room quickly, with a preliminary border defense construction plan in mind.
Returning to the palace, Zhu Han immediately summoned his close aides and informed everyone in detail of the border situation and Zhu Yuanzhang's will. After hearing this, everyone expressed that they would go all out to support the border defense construction plan. Zhu Han personally drafted a detailed border defense plan.
The construction plan is ready to be submitted to the Ministry of War the next day.
Zhu Han carefully reviewed the border defense construction plan in his study. Every stroke and every stroke embodies his deep thoughts and expectations for the future of the Ming Dynasty. The night was getting darker, and only the candlelight flickered in the study, reflecting his resolute face. This
At that moment, an attendant knocked on the door gently, interrupting his thoughts.
"Your Highness, Your Highness the Crown Prince would like to see you." The attendant's voice sounded outside the door.
Zhu Han raised his head, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then said: "Please come in quickly, Your Highness."
After a while, Zhu Biao walked into the study with a worried look on his face. He obviously had something important to discuss. After he saluted, he said directly: "Uncle Han Wang, Biao'er bothered me late at night. I really need to discuss something urgent with you."
Zhu Han put down the pen in his hand, motioned Zhu Biao to sit down, and asked gently: "Biao'er, what makes you so anxious?"
Zhu Biao sighed and said in a deep voice: "Uncle Hanwang, there has been another turmoil in the DPRK recently. Several important ministers are dissatisfied with the reform of the imperial examination and are secretly colluding with each other to obstruct the reform process."
Zhu Han frowned slightly when he heard this, but his tone remained calm: "I have expected this for a long time. The road to reform is already full of thorns, and it would be abnormal not to encounter obstacles. Do they have any concrete actions?"
Zhu Biao nodded and said: "They are lobbying everywhere, trying to unite more courtiers to oppose the reform. Some people have even begun to spread rumors and slander the reform."
Zhu Han pondered for a moment, and a gleam of wisdom flashed in his eyes: "Rumors stop only the wise. We need to speak with facts to let the courtiers see the necessity and urgency of reform. You can order people to collect and sort out the achievements since the reform, and make them public
Propaganda, respond to those rumors with facts.”
When Zhu Biao heard this, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes: "What Uncle Han Wang said is absolutely true. Biao'er immediately started making arrangements. But, how do we deal with those important ministers who are secretly obstructing us?"
Zhu Han smiled slightly, revealing unquestionable firmness in his tone: "For those stubborn people, we need to take a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, we need to strengthen intelligence collection and grasp their movements and evidence; on the other hand, we can disclose some evidence in due course.
, give them a warning and let them know the court’s determination.”
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement, but then he looked troubled: "Uncle Hanwang, I'm afraid it won't be able to completely solve the problem. There may be deeper forces behind them."
Zhu Han pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Biao'er, the situation between North Korea and China is complicated. We need to take steps step by step and not act too hastily. You can try to communicate with them privately to understand their real demands and see if there is room for relaxation."
When Zhu Biao heard this, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes: "Uncle Hanwang, do we have to compromise with them?"
Zhu Han shook his head and said earnestly: "It's not about compromise, it's about strategy. Sometimes, only by understanding the opponent's thoughts can we better formulate countermeasures. At the same time, we must also strengthen our ties with other loyal ministers to form a more stable reform alliance.
."
Zhu Biao nodded, seeming to understand Zhu Han's intention: "Uncle Han taught me, Biao'er understands. However, the reform of the imperial examination will take some time. How can we ensure that during this period, the situation in the DPRK and China will not change?"
out of control?"
Zhu Han smiled slightly and looked deeply: "Biao'er, although the reform of the imperial examination is a major event, the stability of the DPRK and China is equally important. You can order people to strengthen supervision to ensure that all government orders are passed unimpeded. At the same time, those who take the opportunity to cause chaos must not be punished.
No mercy, no credit, no punishment."
When Zhu Biao heard this, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes: "Uncle Han, don't worry, Biao'er will do his best to maintain the stability of the DPRK and China and ensure the smooth progress of the reform."
Zhu Han nodded with satisfaction and patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder: "Biao'er, your Majesty will be very pleased with your rapid growth. Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must remain calm and tenacious. The future of Ming Dynasty will be bright."
, I’m counting on you.”
Zhu Biao bowed and saluted, with determination and belief in his eyes: "Uncle Han Wang's teachings, Biao'er will always keep them in mind. Biao'er will definitely live up to his trust and devote himself to the Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Han looked at Zhu Biao, his eyes full of relief and expectation. The young prince was gradually growing into a leader who could take charge of his own affairs. He patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder and said sincerely: "Biao'er, although the recent reforms have achieved some results, but
There is still a long way to go, so we must not relax. Next, we must work more closely to ensure that every step is taken steadily."
Zhu Biao nodded, his eyes firm: "Uncle Han, don't worry, Biao'er understands. However, the situation in the DPRK is complicated and ever-changing, and sometimes I feel powerless. I wonder if Uncle Han has more teachings?"
Zhu Han smiled slightly, with the light of wisdom in his eyes: "Biao'er, governing a country is not a day's work. It requires both patience and wisdom. In the face of complex situations, you must first stay calm and not be swayed by emotions. Secondly,
You must be good at listening to the opinions of all parties, but you must also have your own judgment and not follow what others say.”
Zhu Biao listened carefully, with admiration shining in his eyes: "What Uncle Han Wang said is absolutely true, and Biao'er will definitely bear it in mind. However, there are always some ministers in the court who hold different political opinions. How should I deal with it?"
Zhu Han pondered for a moment and then said slowly: "Dissident political opinions should be treated on a case-by-case basis. If it is beneficial to the country, you can take the essence and discard the dross; if you insist on going your own way and hindering reform, you need to convince people with reason, and there is also a lack of tough measures.
.But remember, everything is based on the overall interests of the country."
Zhu Biao nodded, seeming to have some understanding: "What Uncle Han Wang taught is that Biao'er understands. However, although the imperial examination reform has achieved initial results, how to ensure that it will continue to be implemented without interruption?"
Zhu Han smiled slightly and looked deeply: "The reform of the imperial examination is a national event, and it requires everyone to work together to promote it. You can order people to strengthen publicity to let more people understand the significance and benefits of the reform. At the same time, for the activists in the reform,
Commendations and rewards should be given to encourage them.”
A trace of excitement flashed in Zhu Biao's eyes: "Uncle Han Wang's words make sense, and Biao'er immediately started to make arrangements. However, there are so many talents in the court, how to ensure that every official can do his best to serve the country?"