My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 984 Merger of the two countries?

"Grandpa Huang~"

A child about eleven or twelve years old shouted happily and threw himself into Zhu Zhanhe's arms.

Zhu Zhanhe was so happy as he held the child from ear to ear. The child's name was Zhu Jianhong. He was the son of his eldest son Zhu Qiming and his eldest grandson. This time he came to Daming from the Han Dynasty and would accompany Zhu Zhanhe in the future. around.

"Hong'er, how is your father's health?"

Zhu Zhanhe spun his grandson around twice. Although this kid was only eleven or twelve years old, he was already no shorter than an average adult. It was estimated that he would catch up with Zhu Zhanhe in two years, and he would be able to hug him if he wanted to. Can't hold it anymore.

"My father is in good health, and when he came, he asked me to say hello to Grandpa Huang on his behalf."

Zhu Jianhong answered clearly that he had grown up with Zhu Zhanhe, and the relationship between his grandfather and grandson was very deep.

Zhu Zhanhe then asked about Zhu Jianhong's academic status, and finally took him back to the palace with him.

Zhu Jianhong came with many officials from the Han Dynasty. In recent years, Zhu Zhanhe has been working hard to strengthen the exchanges between the Han Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty. For example, many officials from the Han Dynasty were transferred to the Ming Dynasty. In addition, many officials from the Ming Dynasty were transferred to the Ming Dynasty. Sent to work and study in Dahan.

As the Ming Dynasty got on the right track, Zhu Zhanhe was also considering an important issue related to the future of the two countries, that is, whether the Ming Dynasty and the Han Dynasty would merge. This matter is now being discussed not only in the court, but also among the people. During the discussion, Zhu Zhanhe was also very troubled by this issue, so he wrote to his son to ask for his opinion.

"You don't have to be polite, Mr. Guo. I wrote a letter to the prince last time. What was his attitude towards the matter in the letter?"

A short, fat, dark-skinned middle-aged official saluted Zhu Zhanhe solemnly.

Although the Han Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty have not merged, their political, economic, and even military ties are extremely close. Many people in the two countries are discussing when the Ming Dynasty and the Han Dynasty will merge into one country.
Zhu Zhanhe personally took his grandson around the Forbidden City. Although Zhu Jianhong came to Beijing for the first time, he was no stranger to the Forbidden City. After all, he followed Zhu Zhanhe and listened to him talk about the Forbidden City. Moreover, the big man was so The imperial city next to it was also built according to the Forbidden City, so Zhu Jianhong felt like coming home when he came here.

This Guo Qinguan, who is the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, is Zhu Qiming's confidant. Now he has joined the cabinet. This time he was assigned by Zhu Qiming to personally escort Zhu Jianhong. In addition, he also has an important responsibility.

Zhu Zhanhe asked immediately.

"Long live my emperor Guo Qin!"

"Your Majesty, after receiving your letter, His Royal Highness himself thought hard for a long time, but in the end he couldn't make up his mind, so he summoned all civil and military officials to discuss it. As a result, there were many supporters and many opponents. Later, two groups came together. There was a quarrel, and no one was willing to give in."

"This one……"

"Did the dispute finally come to an end?"

After accompanying his grandson, Zhu Zhanhe asked Zhu Jianhong to have a rest. Then he came to Wuying Hall and met an official who accompanied Zhu Jianhong to the Ming Dynasty.

Guo Qin also had a wry smile on his face at the end.

Zhu Zhanhe asked straight to the point.

Guo Qin hesitated for a moment when he said this, and finally gritted his teeth and said.

"Your Majesty, although there are many people who support the merger of the two countries, there are even more opponents. After all, the late emperor and your majesty worked hard for many years to get here. Many ministers have great feelings for the Han Dynasty, even if the Ming Dynasty is The mother country of Han Dynasty, but Han Dynasty has already established an independent country, which is equivalent to the children of the family being separated and independent, and it is impossible to return to the original family! "

"As expected, why am I so willing?" Zhu Zhanhe whispered after hearing this, with a look of hesitation on his face.

He has also thought a lot about whether to merge the two countries during this period. If the two countries are merged, the advantage is that the two countries will be completely integrated into one, the government will be unified, and the national strength will be doubled. This will be the most vast empire in human history. It is also a true empire on which the sun never sets.

Combining the national power of the Ming Dynasty and the Han Dynasty, Zhu Zhanhe could do almost anything he wanted to do, such as exploring everywhere and occupying all the valuable land in the world.

But after the merger of the two countries, there is also a big shortcoming, that is, the territory is too vast, and it is almost impossible to manage such a huge empire with the current technical conditions.

Although there are steam engines now, which make transportation much more convenient, there are no telegraphs or telephones, and the transmission of information is still very inconvenient.

For example, if there is a rebellion in Europe, it will probably take a month or two at the earliest to send the news to Beijing. Then it will be impossible to mobilize troops to suppress it in another year or two.

Therefore, if you want to rule such a large empire, you must delegate power to local officials. For example, the governors of various regions must have exclusive military and political power, so that they can respond in time when local troubles occur.

When Zhu Zhanhe was alive, with his prestige, he was confident that he could control such a huge empire. But when he is gone, his children and grandchildren will not have his ability and prestige. What if another mediocre king comes along? I am afraid that separatist regimes will break out all over the country, repeating the tragedy of the separatist regimes in the Tang Dynasty.

Even in later generations, sometimes it is not a good thing for a country to rule too vast a territory, such as the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Although there were other reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union, outward expansion and annexation of too much territory were also the reasons. one.

"Come here, summon Yu Shangshu to the palace!"

Zhu Zhanhe was seen thinking for a long time, then suddenly raised his head and gave instructions.

Immediately, a female officer agreed and rushed away. After a while, Yu Qian was seen walking into the main hall. Now he has been promoted to Minister of the Ministry of War and Bachelor of the Cabinet, becoming Zhu Zhanhe's most capable minister.

"See Your Majesty!"

Yu Qian stepped forward and saluted.

"No need to be polite, how did you think about the last time I asked you about it?"

Zhu Zhanhe immediately asked, of course he couldn't make up his own mind about such a big matter as the merger of the two countries. As early as a month ago, he asked Tao Qian and other ministers for their opinions, and did not ask them to answer immediately. Go back and think it over carefully.

"Your Majesty, I think this is absolutely impossible!"

Unexpectedly, Yu Qian shook his head very decisively.

"Why?"

Zhu Zhanhe was a little surprised. He didn't expect Yu Qian to answer so decisively.

"Your Majesty, the Mongol Empire was extremely vast back then, but it quickly fell into pieces. Now the combined territories of the Ming and Han Dynasties are even larger than the Mongol Empire. With such a huge territory, even if the Ming and Han rule the local area far more than the Mongolia. Even if it is strong, it will also be very difficult. The huge empire will only look strong, but a slight change may lead to the collapse of the empire! "

Yu Qian replied seriously.

(End of this chapter)