725 Today is different from the past
The main text of Chongzhen eavesdropping system Volume 725 is different from the past in Wenhua Hall. The chief officials of the Lijian, the cabinet, the six ministries and the five military governors' offices were all present. At first glance, they were all in the red robe.
On the imperial throne, Emperor Chongzhen did not sit down, but walked down, came to the screen set by the eunuch, pointed to the Ming map hanging on it, glanced at the ministers, and shouted: "Now the Ming Dynasty, from Korea to Liaodong to Sichuan in the east, to Arctic Ocean in the north, to Dongwu, and Annan, have you seen it clearly?"
Hearing this, Cao Huachun, the eunuch in charge of the Sili Supervisor, quickly smiled and said, "Your Majesty's civil and military skills are far superior to the Qin Emperor and Han Wu, and Tang Emperor Song Ancestors, so that he can achieve the fruit of expanding territory!"
"Shapeful!" Xue Guoguan couldn't help but slander in his heart, but opened his mouth and said with a smile: "I have never seen any emperor who can have the civil and military achievements of His Majesty!"
When the other ministers heard this, they all agreed. Although they were flattered, they were all sincere.
Since ancient times, no matter how powerful the emperor is, he has never been as good as today's son! In every war, the loss of war is probably more ashamed of the famous generals of ancient times!
However, Emperor Chongzhen did not smile. He took a thin stick from the eunuch, pointed to the map and circled several places and said, "But in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, these places in the Western Regions were directly under the jurisdiction of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Also, this place was also owned by the Ming Dynasty at the beginning of the founding of the country, and it was for the Wusizang Xuanwei Office and the Duogan Sixuanwei Office. Now, can my will reach these places?"
As soon as he said this, the Wenhua Palace suddenly became quiet. Many ministers had a look of embarrassment on their faces. However, Cao Huachun might have had a thicker face, but he did not see any embarrassment.
When Emperor Chongzhen saw it, he looked at him and asked, "What do you think Cao Daban thinks?"
When Cao Huachun heard the question, he was not nervous and immediately replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, I think that as long as your Majesty gives you an order, Wusizang Xuanfu Department and Duogan Sixuanfu Department will never dare not refuse to obey!"
After hearing this, Xue Guoguan immediately followed the remark: "Your Majesty's reputation has now shocked the four barbarians. The three tribes in Mobei have all heard of it. The Wusizang Xuanwei Department and the Duogan Sixuanwei Department will definitely not dare to violate Your Majesty's will!"
Emperor Chongzhen did not wait for other ministers to agree, and immediately pointed the map with a thin stick and said: "Now these two Xuanwei Offices have actually been in name only. The ruler is Gushi Khan of the Western Mongolian. You are so sure that he will submit to him? If so, can the Western Mongolian also submit to the Ming Dynasty?"
The Wusizang Xuanwei Office specially proposed by Emperor Chongzhen was actually the Tibetan area in later generations, while the Dugansixuanwei Office was Qinghai and some Xinjiang. If the power of western Mongolia is also considered under the name of Gushi Khan, it would include Xinjiang and some Central Asia.
These places were indeed nominally belonged to the Ming Dynasty when its national strength was the strongest. However, during this period, they had no connection with the Ming Dynasty. If it were in the original history, they would have surrendered to the Jianlu.
Emperor Chongzhen asked so clearly that no one dared to respond immediately for a moment, because this is not a flattery, and he has to be responsible for his words.
After a little quiet in Wenhua Hall, suddenly, two young eunuchs stood up in the team of eunuchs in the Sili Supervisor, and both said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I am willing to go and announce my coming to court!"
Emperor Chongzhen looked closely and found that Lan Tianbao and Chen Baoting were cultivated by him. He couldn't help but feel very happy. He immediately nodded and said, "Okay, Lan Tianbao went to Xuanwei Office and ordered Gushikhan to surrender. Chen Baoting went to western Mongolia and ordered Urat tribe to surrender."
Whether it is on a mission to Tibet or Xinjiang, it is a wilderness and a very difficult task for people in the Central Plains.
However, Lantianbao and Chen Baoting did not have any concerns in this regard and immediately asked for their appointment. It has to be said that in terms of enthusiasm, there are more young people.
To be honest, Emperor Chongzhen was more at ease with the two of them on duty than others.
If the person on the mission fails, if he goes there and is blessed and powerful, he may make those who originally wanted to surrender and resolve peacefully, and all those who originally wanted to surrender would become wars.
If the person on the mission is capable, even if the person on the other side does not want to submit, the person on the other side can change his mind and submit.
Lan Tianbao and Chen Baoting were taught by Emperor Chongzhen himself. Of course, he knew more about their character and ability, and thought they were good.
Therefore, after seeing Lan Tianbao and Chen Baoting receive the order, they took back the Class C eavesdropping seeds they had previously rewarded and replaced them with two Class A eavesdropping seeds.
The others were actually surprised by the initiative of the two of them.
Logically speaking, the eunuch trained by the emperor was appointed as the eunuch of Bingbi at a young age. If there were no accidents, if there were any experience, he would definitely be the top leader of the 12 prisons of the inner palace.
However, these two people had such a right path but did not go, but they had to volunteer to go to the wilderness. If there was any good or bad, their future and life might be lost. But they still had to go. I have to say that at least the courage is commendable!
After such an episode, Emperor Chongzhen used a thin stick to spend a big circle on the map, and divided the two Xuanweisi and western Mongolia into the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and then scanned the ministers and said, "Now, the territory of the Ming Dynasty is so wide that it feels beyond reach? At least I think there is one. From the decree issued by the capital to the southeast, west and northeast of the Ming Dynasty, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive. If something happens, it will take me more than this time when I lead the army to personally conquer Yunnan. So..."
Speaking of this, he paused and did not immediately say it.
Cao Huachun may have felt that the two eunuchs with pens were so active. Although they could not be used for envoys, they could still speak more actively. When he saw him, he immediately replied: "Your Majesty, too far away places are set up Xuanwei Office. In fact, it means that it is beyond reach and difficult to manage. Therefore, it is nominally my Ming Dynasty and ordered it to pay tribute, while local affairs are under their own jurisdiction."
Speaking of this, he immediately changed his words: "But Your Majesty wants to change Xuanwei to the court's direct jurisdiction. I think Your Majesty should solve this long journey, so it's better to say it out and let me open my eyes!"
His words were really not ironic, but he guessed the holy intention of Emperor Chongzhen and deliberately picked it out so that Emperor Chongzhen could speak it out. This matter was one of his ability to serve the emperor.
As he said, the reason why the Ming Dynasty adopted the Xuanwei Office's method when it was too far away from the capital was that it was impossible to control it. Instead of taking time and effort and not giving it, it would be better to have a name.
However, the situation has been different after the founding of the Ming Dynasty more than two hundred years ago. Therefore, it was correct that the Xuanwei Office system in Yunnan was used to be, but in the late Ming Dynasty, the transformation of land and flow had always been the mainstream voice in the Ming court.
What they did not expect was that when Emperor Chongzhen went to the expedition this time, he not only changed the entire Yunnan to the land at once, but even the original Myanmar Xuanwei Office and Annan Xuanwei Office were all re-emerged and turned into provinces directly under the Ming Dynasty.
At this time, after hearing what Cao Huachun said, they all paid attention to Emperor Chongzhen, wanting to know what new conclusions the emperor had this time.
Emperor Chongzhen was very satisfied with Cao Huachun's superior principles. Perhaps this is the reason why the so-called treacherous ministers existed.
After thinking so unreliable in his heart, he glanced at his ministers and said seriously: "There is no other way, only paving roads and building bridges to make transportation more convenient. Therefore, I decided that within a few years starting today, the focus of the government will be the basic transportation of the Ming Dynasty!"
When they heard it was so simple, the ministers, including Cao Huachun, looked at each other. It was that simple, that was, no matter how much they practiced, it would be impossible to be very convenient!
They were thinking about it, and then Emperor Chongzhen continued: "The cement that I made by Song Qing can be used now. Using this cement to build a road is like using glutinous rice juice, with strong adhesion. Compared with the past, the newly built cement road is flatter and does not avoid rainwater erosion."
In ancient times, glutinous rice juice was used to build city walls in important areas. There was something that could be used to build roads with glutinous rice juice. It was never possible for me to build roads, because the cost was too high and no dynasty could afford it.
Now, from the emperor's opinion, it seems that this cement can replace the effect of glutinous rice juice. Xue Guoguan was immediately delighted when he heard this and asked quickly: "Your Majesty, I wonder how much this cement costs?"
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he smiled and said, "It's very cheap. Otherwise, how could I say that I would use this cement to build roads?"
As for the cost, he will not give this bottom. Of course, with the advancement of technology, the cost of cement will inevitably be further reduced. Even if Emperor Chongzhen mentioned the cost and the cost will be reduced again, someone may have misunderstandings.
However, at this time, the ministers were a little happy when they heard that the cement was very cheap. But after all, they had never seen cement make a way, so they remained cautious and optimistic.
Emperor Chongzhen didn't care about them. Now he has made a decision. The reason why he still had to hold a meeting to discuss was to let these ministers understand the details. After all, in the end, they still have to do things.
Therefore, he continued: "The improvement of the steam engine presided over by the prince has made a lot of progress in the past year. The application of steam engines to vehicles and ships has also achieved great results. I believe that the Ming Dynasty will work together to build roads with cement and improve transportation tools. One day, the days I predicted before will be there."
Chapter completed!