Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 451: The rules of the world should be followed, but there are also situations where innovation is possible

The atmosphere inside the Fengtian Hall was a little solemn.

At this time, everyone's attention was focused on the discussion of what King Jin Zhu Gang had done many years ago.

Dong Lun, the Left Vice Minister of Rites, twirled his beard slightly and nodded thoughtfully.

Then he said loudly: "My Lords, in my opinion, what His Royal Highness Prince Jin has done is truly a great achievement.

Let me tell you in detail!

One of the reasons is that it has been a great help to our neighboring countries.

It seems to be just helping a neighboring country, but in fact it indirectly consolidates the coastal defense of our Ming Dynasty.

The profound meaning behind this is not simple.

Just like on the chessboard, one move determines the outcome of the whole game.

"Your Highness Prince Jin's move is so far-sighted, what do you think?"

When Chang Yuchun heard this, a smile spread across his face.

He bowed to Dong Lun and said, "Master Dong is absolutely right!

But the second one is even more significant, as it helps the Ming Dynasty raise military funds to build an armored fleet.

Oh, this process is really full of hardships and twists and turns.

It's just like we go out to sea on a boat and sail on the rough sea.

You have to be careful all the time. If you are not careful, the boat will be overturned by the huge waves and you will be buried at the bottom of the sea."

As he spoke, Chang Yuchun sighed slightly, "When Huaiyuan Marquis Cao Xing, Cabinet Minister Yao Guangxiao and other loyal, brave and wise men first arrived at the Goto Islands, they were completely in the dark and unfamiliar with the place.

Just like a baby bird that has just hatched from its egg and opened its eyes, it has to figure out everything from scratch.

The trade situation in that place is as complicated as a maze.

It's so convoluted that it's hard to understand.

But that’s not all. They still have to deal with various business forces with different ideas.

Those merchants are all shrewd people, with so many tricks in their minds, just like a beehive.

Cao Xing, Yao Guangxiao and the others really put a lot of thought into this."

When Fan Min, the acting Minister of Revenue, heard this, he couldn't help but interrupt and said, "General Chang is right!

The local merchants are all shrewd people. It is harder than climbing to the sky to take money out of their pockets.

I guess Cao Xing, Yao Guangxiao and the others must have wasted a lot of time talking about this, right?

I can imagine the scene. I'm afraid it would take a lot of thought and effort to talk it out."

Chang Yuchun smiled bitterly and nodded in response: "Master Fan is absolutely right, it is not easy at all.

Fortunately, our Ming Dynasty's specialties such as silk, tea, and porcelain are very popular locally.

Just like glittering gold, everyone who sees it is jealous and wants it.

Cao Xing, Yao Guangxiao and others were also extremely intelligent and acted with keen business acumen.

Just like an experienced hunter, searching for prey in the jungle, he is careful, precise and decisive.

They selected the right trading opportunities and reached many mutually beneficial trade deals with all parties.”

Chang Yuchun paused for a moment, as if remembering something, and continued, "Let's say there was one time when we were trying to close a big deal.

Yao Guangxiao and others accompanied the merchants and talked from day to night.

The scene was a real war of words. Each party had its own calculations and wanted to gain more advantages.

Yao Guangxiao and his people put a lot of thought into negotiating and persuading people.

After going through so many hardships and obstacles, I slowly accumulated a considerable amount of funds.

Moreover, this money was used for a specific purpose and was invested in the military construction of the Ming Dynasty. This is why we have the financial support for the improvement of firearms. This has made a great contribution to the improvement of the military strength of the Ming Dynasty. "

As Chang Yuchun spoke, he glared at the former Minister of Revenue Su Shu with a hint of dissatisfaction.

That look was like a sharp arrow, as if saying, "Don't raise groundless doubts here and ruin this hard-earned good situation."

The sharpness in his eyes was as sharp as substance, piercing straight at Su Shu.

Su Shu, who was demoted to the position of Left Councillor of Fujian, disagreed and snorted coldly.

The voice came out of the nasal cavity, revealing a bit of disdain and contempt, as if he didn't agree with Chang Yuchun's explanation at all.

Su Shu raised his head slightly with his chin slightly raised, revealing a stubborn and tough look.

"Humph, even so, sending people out to sea without permission is still against the rules of the court.

The situation at sea is ever-changing, who can guarantee that there won't be any mistakes?
In case of any unexpected event or any diplomatic or other incident, who should bear the responsibility?
I hope Your Majesty will understand this clearly."

As soon as he said this, the court was in an uproar.

It's like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

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Most military generals felt that Zhu Gang's move was made out of long-term considerations for the Ming Dynasty.

Special measures are taken in special times, and some flexibility in the rules is understandable as long as it can ultimately enhance the strength of the Ming Dynasty.

Upon hearing this, Zhenyuan Marquis Gu Cheng stood up suddenly, his face flushed like a lit torch.

Gu Cheng argued excitedly: "Master Su, what you said is wrong!
Your Highness Prince Jin, this is for the good of our Ming Dynasty!

If you always stick to those rules, you won't be able to accomplish anything.

Isn’t the improvement of firearms now the best proof?
The coastal defense of our Ming Dynasty is stable, and the people can live and work in peace.

This is the most important thing. How can we stop eating because of choking?
You can't just focus on the rules and ignore the real benefits."

Civil officials, on the other hand, attached more importance to the seriousness of the court system and believed that any action should be carried out within the rules.

Even if the purpose is good, the rules cannot be broken at will.

They were like guards protecting their precious treasures and would not give an inch.

Minister of Personnel Liu Song frowned and said slowly: "Lord Gu, although what you said makes some sense, rules are rules.

If everyone could disobey the rules at will, wouldn't the court be in chaos?

If you can break this rule today, you can break that rule tomorrow.

What will happen if this continues?
We govern the world by following the rules, so we can’t break the rules easily.”

For a while, arguments broke out in the court.

With everyone talking to each other, it seemed like a lively market.

It was like a battlefield, the atmosphere became extremely heated and tense.

Various sounds intertwined together, buzzing in the Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly, and his thick eyebrows looked like two entwined black dragons.

Tightly entangled together, revealing a bit of displeasure and helplessness.

He raised his hand and gently rubbed his temple, as if he had a headache from the noisy argument.

Zhu Yuanzhang then slowly raised his arm and pressed his palm down.

Although the action was not big, it carried a majesty that could not be disobeyed.

Just like a stabilizing needle dropped into a calm lake, the noise in the court gradually subsided.

Upon seeing this, the ministers quickly shut their mouths and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang eagerly, waiting for his final decision.

The hall was so quiet for a while that only the sound of people breathing could be heard, and the atmosphere gradually became more subtle.

(End of this chapter)