After returning to Yuquan Villa, Zhu Yixi received news from Qi State.
"The child was also shocked, but after careful interrogation, it was true." King Qi said with joy on his face:
"In this way, Qi will become rich, and it will be much easier for you to develop it."
Zhu Yixi was a little excited for a moment, but then calmed down.
To seize your son's gold mine is not to keep lucky money for your son. If word spreads about it, it will affect your reputation.
Moreover, as the emperor, he was not only the father, but also the leader of the Ming Dynasty. He carried the reins and represented the Ming Dynasty in every move he made.
If you can seize the gold mines of Qi today, you can seize Qin tomorrow. If future monarchs follow this example, then why are the vassal states so stupid?
As an emperor, the roles of monarch and father are combined into one, but based on history, Zhu Yixi finally believes that it is better for the vassal state and the Ming Dynasty to develop in parallel but intersect with each other.
Blindly letting the Ming Dynasty exploit the vassal states, or the vassal states asking for the Ming Dynasty, would easily make the vassal-vassal system collapse.
If it is too deeply involved, if the Ming Dynasty decays, the vassal state will also decay.
In other words, the vassal state was not allowed to become a provincial administrative region of the Ming Dynasty, but developed more independently and thus became stronger.
Maybe the vassal state will be destroyed, but the Ming Dynasty is a guarantee.
And if the Ming Dynasty died, the vassal state would also be safe.
His bloodline will live on forever.
As a later generation, Zhu Yixi deeply understands that there is no thousand-year dynasty in this world. The vassal states and the Ming Dynasty are all his descendants. As long as one can survive, there will be no loss.
The vassal state is also the population flood discharge area of the Ming Dynasty, just like the British North America and Australia in the past. Only by giving the people below a hope and a future for survival can the dynasty last long.
"My son is willing to donate 50% of the gold mine to his father."
King Qi said the advice from Qi State with a serious look on his face.
"No need." The emperor frowned.
"My child is sincere." As he said this, King Qi showed a serious face: "Without you, there would be no Qi country. This is just a trivial contribution."
"Moreover, North Korea and Japan both pay tribute, so Qi cannot be an exception!"
Hearing this, Zhu Yixi unconsciously felt a warm current in her heart. This is filial piety!
Although he knows that this kind of filial piety is somewhat stylized and the rate of filial piety is very low, but even the superficial filial piety is worthy of comfort.
Because many people can't even show filial piety on the surface.
"I'm very pleased that you think so."
Zhu Yixi showed a smile, walked up and patted King Qi on the shoulder, saying: "Let's do this, I'll give you 100,000 yuan, and you go mine the gold mine. I don't want a single share."
"As long as you send one thousand taels of gold every year."
One thousand taels of gold every year is exchanged for one hundred thousand start-up capital, which is simply worth it.
The king of Qi was overjoyed.
"Father, one thousand taels is not enough, how about five thousand taels?" King Qi secretly gritted his teeth and said with a smile on his face.
"You can't do it?" Zhu Yixi glanced at him and opened his mouth to teach him: "As the monarch of a country, you have many opportunities to honor me. If you don't miss this, you can build Qi State well for me."
"I'll wait until you have enough money to spend this thousand taels."
"By the way, what troubles has your country of Qi had recently?"
King Qi was happy in his heart, but he showed a little melancholy in the face of his father's concern: "Father, my Qi State is not as good as the Qin State with millions of people, so the most lacking thing is the population..."
"Aren't we building troops? Yes, that will take time."
The emperor thought for a moment and said directly: "In the twenty-five provinces of the Ming Dynasty, even if the weather is good in most areas, there will always be places affected by disasters."
"I will ask someone to get you thousands of victims. It is important to mine the gold mine first."
As he spoke, Zhu Yixi touched his head and said with emotion: "Although Qi is small, it has advantages over Qin. It has many minerals and is easy to develop."
"Remember, the Qi State was founded on the Luzon Islands. The most important thing is the navy. As long as the navy is strong enough, your Qi State can develop..."
The secrets of governing the country were taught, and the state of Qi listened attentively.
"Father, this doesn't seem to be in line with tradition?"
"Tradition? You have to adapt to local conditions."
Zhu Yixi snorted coldly, and her attitude changed from gentle to teaching:
"Your country, Qi, looks very big, but its interior is covered with mountains and rainforests. Only the coastal plains can be inhabited, with a population of two to three million at most."
"So, if you want to be strong, you must expand. There are so many islands in the south, so you must have ships and navy."
"I remember that there is a Sulu Kingdom nearby. I originally wanted to entrust it to your brother, but it is just an archipelago like Ryukyu Mansion. You are close to the water, wouldn't it be easy to capture it?"
"Ah?" King Qi was stunned, unable to react.
The emperor was too lazy to pay attention to his reaction and continued: "I know that you have recruited many people in the country, including Mongolians, Han people, civil servants and generals, but isn't boring farming a waste?"
"Destroy the Sulu Kingdom!"
The handsome face of King Qi was now filled with confusion, hesitation, and excitement.
Obviously, he did not inherit the Buddhist lineage of his mother Miaoxian, but was as ambitious as a normal prince.
“Isn’t the Sulu Kingdom also a tributary state?”
Qi's confidence gradually increased.
"No." Zhu Yixi sneered: "I will not be as rigid as Taizu. Except for North Korea and Japan, all other countries that have not signed a tribute system can be annexed."
"The State of Qi has gradually improved under the construction of your ministers. Although they are loyal, you, the king, always have to do something."
"Capturing Sulu will not only plunder wealth and population, but also strengthen your control over Qi."
When it came to power, King Qi was shocked and his expression became serious.
"Father, I need the help of the Luzon Navy." King Qi lowered his head and stated his request: "Qi has no shortage of infantry."
"Very good." Zhu Yixi praised, a son who is pursuing and has good energy deserves recognition.
"I will ask the Luzon Navy to help. Prepare to go to Qi!"
"It's not good to stay in the capital for too long."
Qi Guo responded seriously, with a serious face.
He was even a little touched by the emperor's generous behavior.
The Luzon Navy inherited the Nanhai Navy and absorbed the Spanish fleet in the Philippines to form a navy.
Its size reached as many as one hundred ships and its number was three thousand.
In the entire Southeast Asia, only the Dutch could win, and the Spaniards could only rank third.
With the help of the Luzon Navy, the Sulu Kingdom was simply vulnerable, and being annexed was like trying to get something out of a bag.
"Go!" The emperor nodded: "After destroying Sulu, we must establish our own navy."
King Qi left with longing in his heart and excitement on his face.
Zhu Yixi looked at his leaving figure and thought for a while.
Farming is indeed not as fast as war and plundering.
All men like war.
King Qi returned to the palace in a rage.
"Master, what's wrong?"
Princess Qi is dressed in a pale yellow skirt, elegant and graceful. She has a swaying step on her head. She is lightly painted with powder, making her face more delicate.
"Pack your things and let's go to Qi in three days." King Qi said gruffly.
"What should I do with my son?" Princess Qi frowned slightly: "You have several other concubines who are pregnant. What if this is a bumpy ride?"
King Qi was stunned and suddenly calmed down.
He slumped down on the chair, inhaled hard, looked at the princess's dignified face, and said, "You stay in the capital."
"I have to go to Qi as soon as possible."
"But what important matter did the emperor tell me?"
"It is indeed a big deal." King Qi said calmly: "It is related to the future of Qi State and whether the throne under your son's butt is made of iron or gold."
When mentioning her son, Princess Qi's expression became serious: "Since it is so important and it is handled by my father personally, Your Highness should take it seriously."
"I know, you go down!"
After holding his son and being intimate for a while, King Qi calmed down.
Immediately, he arranged for people to notify the prince's civil servants and generals.
Although he sent most of the royal officials to Qi, officials such as Chang Shi and Wang Fu stayed in the capital and were responsible for managing the royal palace.
He needs help with court interactions, political analysis, and even the business association he runs.
However, after the King of Qi sat for a while, he did not wait for his personal minister, but instead waited for the King of Yue.
The fifth-ranked King of Yue.
"Second brother——"
It seems that after a sea voyage, the King of Yue's skin has become rougher and darker, but the good genes inherited from the emperor and his mother and concubine have kept his handsome face.
Of course, the childish face has matured at this time.
"You're back?" King Qi quickly stood up and said with a hint of joy, "How do you feel after going overseas?"
"Look at you, you're strong, not bad."
"My country of Yue is actually pretty good."
The King of Yue showed a trace of relief and sighed: "I first went to Yongzong Island in North Korea, and then went to Tsushima Island. Edo Castle in Japan is a good place. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered together, and it was very prosperous...
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"However, fortunately, there is a small Japanese-built town in Ezochi, which gives me a place to stay and prevents me from sleeping in the open..."
"That's good." King Qi said with emotion: "Your place is close to North Korea and Japan, so it is convenient to recruit people. It will not take a few years to truly become a country."
Obviously, compared to Qi State, the environment of the King of Yue was too good.
Heilongjiang is to the north, North Korea is to the west, and Japan is to the south. Whether it is population or trade, it can grow.
As for Qi State, Luzon next to it is a place with a lack of population. It cannot be self-sufficient in food, and the key distance is still quite far.
"Second brother, I heard that your country of Qi is developing very well. My country of Yue should learn from you."
The King of Yue said sincerely: "I am still young and do not have as much experience as you. I can only ask you to govern the country."
"What are you talking about?" King Qi said hurriedly: "You and I are both brothers, so if you say these things, you will go out of your way."
King Qi stood up, his whole body full of seriousness, and he said to King Yue: "In building a country, the most important thing is to know how to use people. If you use the right people, it is better than anything else."
The king of Yue was speechless.
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At this time, in the northwest, was the Bukhara Khanate.
Bukhara city.
At this time, the Bukhara Khanate was ruled by the Astrakhan Dynasty and was founded by Uzbeks. It has been more than sixty years now.
The fifth generation Khan, Abdullah Aziz, ruled for twenty years. Although he was not a great strategist, he followed the rules.
Although Bukhara is not as good as Samarkand, it is also a large city in the transoxian region. It is located on the delta of the Zerafshan River, with the Shahkud Canal passing through the city. The city was built over 1,700 years ago.
Its city wall is twenty-four miles in circumference, with 116 watchtowers and 11 gates with towers on both sides, protecting the entire city.
Jacques Palace Castle.
"My subjects, the Ming Dynasty shamefully launched a surprise attack on the Kokand region, and now they have launched an undeclared war and used shameful means to capture the city of Samarkand. This is the greatest shame for the Khanate."
Abdullah Khan gritted his teeth and raised his right hand, waving it continuously: "This is an insult to the descendants of Genghis Khan."
"On the grassland, you can only protect your cattle and sheep by making the evil wolf pay the price of blood, and Akito is this evil wolf——"
The Uzbeks originated from the Uzbek Khan of the Golden Horde, and later merged with a large number of tribes in the Chu River Basin to form the Uzbeks.
With a high nose bridge, sunken eyes, and white skin, it is obvious that he is far from the Mongol race, not even as good as the Timurid Empire.
But when we talk about Genghis Khan at this time, he is full of uprightness and glory.
Although his appearance, beliefs, and language are thousands of miles apart from Genghis Khan, he is a descendant of Kuchuk Mahama, the Khan of the Golden Horde, and a pure bloodline of the Golden Family.
Abdullah Khan gave an order, and the Bukhara army, which had been prepared for a long time, strode out of Bukhara city and attacked the Ming army a hundred miles away.
Its troops numbered 60,000, mostly cavalry.
Hundreds of miles away, tens of thousands of Ming troops were stationed here, seemingly waiting for the Bukhara Khanate.
In fact, of the 30,000 Ming troops, only half were Ming troops, and the other half were vassal troops, recruiting trained Haokan people.
Thanks to the messages sent by merchants, Li Dingguo had a deep understanding of the Bukhara Khanate after capturing the city of Samarkand.
Especially the city of Bukhara is a rare majestic city.
Under such circumstances, it is most appropriate to lift the fish out of the nest and have a wild battle.
"General, the scouts have come to report that Bukhara Khan has personally led the army and has left the city. They will arrive here tomorrow."
Jia Daihua knelt down on one knee and told the news.
"I know." Li Dingguo said with a frosty face and a determined expression: "I also got news that the Bukhara army has as many as 60,000 people, including 5,000 heavy cavalry, 10,000 light cavalry, and the rest are infantry and wanderers.
The scattered tribal army is nothing to be afraid of."
"Heavy cavalry——" Jia Daihua said with a look on his face, squinting his eyes: "Although the general has little knowledge, he also knows that heavy cavalry is cumbersome and difficult to move..."
"Then chop off the horse's legs." Li Dingguo waved his hand and said, "Isn't the purpose of training those Haohan infantry soldiers to chop off the horse's legs?"
"No, I'm afraid the Haohan people won't be able to stop us."
"We still have to use the old method, letting the musketeers form a phalanx, with the horses in front and the artillery behind. I don't believe they dare to attack the phalanx directly."