Chapter 43 Zhu Biao: Start with me and practice frugality in the hall.
The military generals advocated sending troops to regain Liaodong, but the civilian officials believed that Liaodong was a barbaric land and not worth using troops.
The two groups had different opinions and immediately started a dispute.
However this time.
These military generals were inspired by Zhu Yuanzhang and Feng Sheng, and they were all gearing up and eager to try.
I can't wait to send troops immediately.
There was a commotion in the court.
The sounds of quarrels and arguments were endless.
however.
Zhu Yuanzhang, however, sat leisurely on the dragon throne and looked down. He did not say anything to stop him and allowed the two factions to fight each other.
Seeing the chaos in the court, Hu Weiyong bravely came out to control the situation:
"Generals, please be patient. Master Fu's intention is not that our ancestors' empire will be lost, but that this matter needs long-term consideration."
"After all, the army's expedition to Liaodong is a matter of military and national importance, so we must not act hastily."
"You generals are eager to perform meritorious service and understand the truth, but you must also act accordingly!"
Seeing that Hu Weiyong actually stood on the side of the rotten scholars in eastern Zhejiang and spoke, the nobles in Huaixi were very dissatisfied with Hu Weiyong's performance and started to ridicule him one by one.
"The Ming Dynasty was prosperous, its martial arts were unparalleled, and it was not easy to regain the barbaric land of Liaodong. Does Prime Minister Hu think that we Huaixi people are too old to hold swords or ride horses?"
"What Lord Sheng said is absolutely true. Although we are a little older, we can still mount our horses and kill the enemy. You civil servants don't need to go to the battlefield, so what are you talking about?"
"We, the Ming Dynasty, built our country by force. We are not as weak as the Song Dynasty. We must take back the land of our ancestors. Does Mr. Hu look down on our determination to take back our homeland?"
"Hu Xiang, just relax and wait for the good news I'm waiting for in the palace!"
"... "
After some sarcasm, Hu Weiyong was speechless.
He originally wanted to control the situation, but he didn't expect these noble generals to target him.
It was previously discussed at the Korean government, and it must be unanimously communicated to the outside world in the court.
What's going on now? !
Our own people started a fight with our own people! This sarcastic attack seemed like he was the leader of the Zhejiang East Group.
I really shouldn’t have taken this risk!
Seeing Hu Weiyong shut up and remain silent, the generals' fighting spirit became even higher.
In an instant.
The momentum of the generals completely overwhelmed the civilian group, forming a one-sided situation.
Everyone was shouting for death, and they were so excited that they wanted to send troops immediately.
Seeing that his momentum was almost gone, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand to suppress these generals.
Suddenly, the sounds in the court gradually stopped.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Fu Youwen, the Minister of Household Affairs who was kneeling on the ground.
"Fu Aiqing, just now you clearly said that the national treasury is full, why do I want to go to Liaodong and it's not possible anymore?"
His face was gloomy and his tone was serious.
"This... Your Majesty, it's not that I don't support the army to conquer Liaodong."
"In fact, although there is a surplus in the national treasury, the amount is relatively limited."
"It's okay to organize the prince's birthday, but I'm afraid it will be a bit embarrassing to support the army's expedition!"
Facing Zhu Yuanzhang's questioning, Fu Youwen truthfully told the truth about the difficulties in the household department.
"Your Majesty! Please think twice about going to Liaodong!"
"What Fu Shangshu said is true. Although my household department has a surplus, it is difficult for the treasury to support the labor expedition. Moreover, the prince's birthday is coming soon. This is also a big expense!"
"His Majesty…"
At this time, other officials from the Ministry of Revenue also left work and knelt down to plead.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon chair frowned slightly.
Now the generals have basically reached a consensus, but the household department, which controls the money bag, is holding back.
According to Lao Zhu's past character, he simply ignored the request from the Ministry of Revenue.
But he understands Fu Youwen and has always supported his decision-making, but he is afraid that this time he really has Yuanzhang's eyes circled around the ministers, and finally set his eyes on Prince Zhu Biao.
He pursed his lips towards Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao understood instantly, then stepped forward, bowed and said loudly:
"To inform my father, I believe that recovering Liaodong is the top priority of our government at the moment. We must not delay the important affairs of the country because of my birthday."
"My son, I think, start with me and practice frugality."
"My son has decided not to celebrate his birthday this year. The money spent will be used to conquer Liaodong's military expenses."
Zhu Biao's words completely stated his position, which was to fully support the recovery of Liaodong.
This attracted applause from all the military attachés, and the civilian officials were forced to follow suit.
"Your Majesty, the prince cares about the world! This is your majesty's blessing and the blessing of all the people in the world!"
"With your Majesty and the Crown Prince's civility and military strategy, I, the Ming Dynasty, will surely reach far beyond the Han and Tang Dynasties!"
"Congratulations to Your Majesty..."
With Prince Zhu Biao's statement, all the civil and military ministers in the court were finally on the same page.
Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath and felt the relief slowly coming from his limbs.
"Okay, okay, okay, Prince, that's what it's like!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said three good things in a row.
Next, Zhu Yuanzhang appointed Xu Da as the general to conquer Liaodong on the spot, and Feng Sheng and Fu Youde as the left and right deputy generals. They led an army of 20 to wait for Qin Tianjian to choose an auspicious time to go on the expedition.
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished arranging the conquest of Liaodong, Prince Zhu Biao stood up again and took out a bright yellow memorial from his sleeve robe.
"Your Majesty, my son has a book to play!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "It's accurate!"
Zhu Biao spread out the memorial and played loudly: "I would like to ask your Majesty to open up trade routes, lift the maritime ban, and improve the treatment of merchants."
Zhu Biao's loud voice instantly spread throughout the Fengtian Hall.
"Open up trade routes?"
"Lift the sea ban?"
"Improve the treatment of merchants?"
As soon as Zhu Biao finished speaking, the officials of Fengtian Palace suddenly exploded.
The shock level is no less than that of Zhu Yuanzhang's expedition to the barbaric land - Liaodong.
You must know that focusing on agriculture and suppressing business has always been the basic national policy of the unified dynasty. Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, and businessmen have been considered lowly people in all dynasties.
Although merchants were rich, they could not wear silk clothes casually, their descendants could not serve as officials in the court, and they were often in danger of having their homes raided.
In the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yuanzhang especially disliked businessmen, and his policies had always suppressed commercial development.
As for the sea ban, it was a policy formulated by Zhu Yuanzhang himself, mainly to prevent Japanese pirates from colluding with Zhang Shicheng's remnants and to protect coastal border security.
Regarding the maritime ban policy, Zhu Yuanzhang issued an edict to emphasize it more than once.
The maritime ban policy was also considered to be beneficial to Ming Dynasty's rule.
Prince Zhu Biao's sudden appearance at the meeting was beyond everyone's expectations.
Zhu Biao changed from his previous humble attitude and acted aggressively.
First, he canceled his birthday and supported the crusade against Liaodong. Now he even petitioned the emperor to overturn the two national policies formulated by the emperor one by one.
Isn't this a son slapping his father in the face? Amidst the discussion among the courtiers, Zhu Biao held the memorial in his hand and explained the implementation of the two strategies.
What he said was collected and compiled based on Lin Che's lectures.
As Zhu Biao read out the memorial loudly, officials at all levels on both sides of the imperial steps listened attentively with different expressions.
Some people frowned, seeming to be thinking.
Some people's eyes widened and they looked shocked.
Some people even looked worried, secretly thinking something was wrong.
All the ministers held their breath and secretly looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon chair.
The atmosphere in the entire Fengtian Temple became tense.
(End of this chapter)