I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 404 Using Tartars to Control Tartars
Although the news of the victory at the front was very encouraging, officials in the DPRK and China were clearly divided into two factions on the issue of what should be done with the Tatar Khan.

One faction advocated that blood should be paid in blood, and that the Great Khan of Tatar should be executed on the spot in accordance with the laws of the Ming Dynasty to comfort the innocent people who had suffered from the Tatar cavalry for so many years. Claim the corresponding compensation there.

The two sides argued endlessly because of this, and neither could convince the other. Therefore, the two factions finally decided to invite the emperor to make the final decision at the upcoming court meeting!

Capital, Yan Mansion.

After being on duty, Yan Song and Yan Shifan returned to Yan's mansion in sedan chairs.

Yan Shifan was keenly aware that Yan Song's mental state was much better than before, presumably the news of the victory at the front line had diluted a lot of the guilt that Yan Song had been hiding in his heart for a long time.

At the gate of Yan Mansion, as usual, there were many officials and scholars who wanted to pay a visit.

Yan Shifan's attitude towards these people has already undergone earth-shaking changes. From the initial disgust and impatience, he gradually developed to turning a blind eye now. Sometimes, Yan Shifan felt empty when he didn't see these people gathered at his door for a day. Yes, it seems like something is missing.

But even so, it still didn't affect Yan Shifan to lift the sedan chair curtain and give instructions to the bearer.

"Go through the side door!"

"Yes, Mr. Xiaoge!"

As usual, Yan Song, the sedan chair that Yan Shifan and his son were riding in turned into a secluded alley when they were a few streets away from their own door, and after seven or eight turns, they entered Yan's mansion through the side door.

I saw Yan Shifan got off the sedan chair first, and then carefully helped Yan Song out of the sedan chair, reminding him from time to time: "Father, slow down, watch your feet!"

Yan Song nodded slightly when he heard the words, and immediately, with Yan Shifan's support, tremblingly entered the study.

As soon as the two of them entered the study, not long after, they saw the maid bringing two cups of steaming tea.

After Yan Shifan helped Yan Song to the seat, he stood aside, waiting for Yan Song's order.

I saw Yan Song pointing to the vacant seat on the side, and immediately ordered.

"What are you still doing there, sit down!"

"okay."

After Yan Shifan sat down, Yan Song picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and then asked.

"How do you think the court should deal with the Tatar Khan?"

Hearing this, Yan Shifan thought for a moment, and then gave his own response.

"Father, my child thinks that even though the two factions in the DPRK are currently arguing, each has its own reasons."

"But Hai'er is still more inclined to take the Tatar Khan as a hostage and demand corresponding compensation from them."

When Yan Shifan said this, he paused for a moment, and then continued.

"Father, the Tatars have always been my Ming's confidant, and I don't know how many innocent people have been killed. My Ming has spent a lot of money and food in order to maintain the nine border towns!"

"The common people hate those Tatar cavalry. Even when His Majesty writes the words "Tatar" and "barbarians", he writes them very small. From this we can see that His Majesty's attitude towards those Tatars , I can’t wait to get rid of it and hurry up!”

"If the Tatar Khan is executed on the spot according to the laws of my Ming Dynasty, this will not only greatly calm the resentment of the people and regain the hearts of the people, but also deter the barbarians around my Ming Dynasty!"

Yan Song was noncommittal about the situation analyzed by Yan Shifan, and immediately raised his eyebrows and said.

"Go on."

Yan Shifan continued after getting Yan Song's permission.

"But in this way, there will be no possibility of reconciliation between me, Ming and Tatar!"

"After the next Great Khan succeeds to the throne, in order to consolidate his dominance, he will definitely send troops to my Ming Dynasty under the banner of revenge for the previous Great Khan, and at that time, my Ming Dynasty will have to bite the bullet and fight. "

"At that time, once the two sides go to war, the money and food consumed will be an astronomical figure!"

"Therefore, I still feel that it is better to take the Great Khan of Tatar as a hostage, and then ask them to send a mission to my Ming Dynasty to redeem him. In this way, my Ming Dynasty can also recover a lot of losses."

After listening to Yan Shifan's narration, Yan Song fell into deep thought and began to weigh the pros and cons.

After a long time, I saw Yan Song raised his head, his eyes were piercing, and he spoke immediately.

"It might as well be like this. When the time comes, take the Great Khan of the Tatars as a hostage and force them to send a mission to redeem him. We can take this opportunity, and the lion will open his mouth and ask for a price!"

"Whether the Tatar side agrees or not, I, Ming, will benefit from it!"

After Yan Song finished speaking, meeting Yan Shifan's puzzled eyes, he continued to explain.

"If the Tatar side agrees to our terms, then my Ming Dynasty will be able to reap great benefits from it, and I will get back everything that my Ming Dynasty has lost in recent years!"

"If the Tatar side does not agree to our conditions, we can also follow the example of Oala in the Tumubao Change and control the Tatar Khan. As long as the Tatar Khan is in our hands, even if they do not fall into civil strife, they will elect a new leader. Sweating profusely is of no avail."

"Because the initiative of the matter will be firmly in our hands, I, Daming, can use the name of Titu Maihan "Qing Jun's side" at any time to intervene in many affairs of their tribe."

"At that time, my Ming Dynasty will be able to support one faction and suppress another faction. In the long run, the Tatars will be split up, and the threat to my Ming Dynasty will be greatly reduced. My Ming Dynasty can also take advantage of the situation to free up my hands and concentrate on dealing with I Dahan."

Perhaps because of being too excited, when Yan Song said this, he clenched his fists tightly, his eyes full of determination.

"I, Ming, can even take advantage of the conflict between them and Altan Khan and let them go to deal with Altan Khan. After all, the Chahar tribe where Tumahan is located was expelled to Liaodong by Altan Khan! "

After listening to Yan Song's plan, Yan Shifan also secretly applauded, and immediately asked.

"Father, do you plan to present this proposal to His Majesty at the court meeting?"

Yan Song nodded when he heard the words, and immediately responded.

"Well, that's what I intend to do."

When Yan Shifan heard the words, he immediately felt relieved, turned his eyes away from Yan Song, and said in a deep voice.

"My child thinks that His Majesty will definitely adopt your suggestion when the time comes!"

When Yan Song heard this, a smile flashed across his face, and he said silently.

"I hope so!"

Just when Yan Shifan thought the matter was over and was about to leave, he was stopped by Yan Song.

"By the way, I asked you to go to Lu Gonggong's side to inquire about news about the newspaper. How did you inquire?"

When Yan Shifan heard the words, he suddenly stopped in his tracks, and after recalling for a while, he replied respectfully.

"Father, my son has already asked Eunuch Lu before this. He said that the newspaper still lacks merchants willing to contribute and sponsor, and needs..."

Before Yan Shifan finished speaking, Yan Song coldly interrupted him: "Idiot, for such a thing, just go to Liuxinju's Boss Zhao and ask him to pay the money, wouldn't it be good?"

(End of this chapter)