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

Zhu Gang stood in the study, with his hands behind his back, his face as solemn as the gloomy sky.

After pacing back and forth for a while, he slowly said, "Master Chen, you also know that according to the latest census data, the total population of our Ming Dynasty is only about 60 million."

Master Chen stood respectfully by the side and frowned slightly when he heard this.

He was secretly thinking in his mind, but did not rush to speak. He just waited quietly for Zhu Gang to continue.

Zhu Gang sighed and continued, "So, one official has to manage 2,299 people.

Just think about it, this business has expanded so much that there will be management vacuums in many places.

The most urgent task at the moment should be to find a way to create more official positions to fill these vacancies.

But my father was only thinking about saving money and didn't see the key point at all. This really worries me!"

After saying this, Zhu Gang sighed again, his face full of helplessness and worry.

Master Chen was helpless after hearing this. He stepped forward and bowed slightly, saying, "Don't worry, Your Highness. His Majesty may not have considered it so thoroughly for a moment.

In my opinion, Your Highness might as well find an appropriate time to give advice to His Majesty.

You should explain it with reason and appeal to their emotions.

If I explain the interests involved to Your Majesty, maybe Your Majesty will understand it."

Zhu Gang nodded slightly, but the worry between his brows did not diminish in the slightest.

He smiled bitterly and said, “I hope so!

These past few days, I have been pondering on how to make my father understand the interests involved.

It’s just that my father’s temper is such that once he gets stubborn, it’s hard for anyone to persuade him. It really makes it difficult for me!”

As he spoke, Zhu Gang walked back to the table and slowly sat down.

He reached out and poured himself a cup of tea, taking a sip, as if he wanted to use the aroma of the tea to calm the troubles in his heart.

After a short pause, Zhu Gang put down his teacup and frowned, saying, "Among them, the situation of officials and generals of Mongolian origin in the court makes the implementation of horse policy even more complicated."

Upon hearing this, Master Chen immediately became interested, and hurriedly moved closer, asking with a puzzled look on his face: "Your Highness, how come this Mongolian official and general are involved with Ma Zheng?

I am really confused, and I hope Your Highness can help me clear up my confusion."

Zhu Gang looked into the distance, as if he was lost in a long memory, and said slowly: "Master, in recent years, the court has been attacking the Northern Yuan military and political group on the one hand, and actively recruiting them on the other hand, all out of consideration for stabilizing the border and expanding military strength.

Thinking back to the great battle in the third year of Hongwu, that scene, even now when I think back on it, it still makes my blood boil!"

Master Chen's eyes lit up and he asked, "Oh?

Your Highness, please tell me what the battle was like."

A gleam of light flashed in Zhu Gang's eyes, as if the smoke from the battlefield was spreading before his eyes again.

He said excitedly: "Hey, that battle was really spectacular!
The battlefield was filled with smoke, blocking out the sky and the sun.

The shouting and screaming shook the earth, as if it was going to break the sky.

The flags of the Ming army fluttered in the wind, like angry dragons dancing.

When the Ming soldiers win, their cheers will echo through the valley for a long time, showing their joy of victory."

Master Chen listened attentively, nodded repeatedly, his face full of longing.

Then he hurriedly asked: "And then, Your Highness?
Such a wonderful battle, what happened next? "

Zhu Gang laughed and continued, "In that battle, the momentum of our Ming army was like a rainbow. This battle also yielded many results. We captured the Mongolian royal family member Mai Dilibala, who was the grandson of Emperor Shun of Yuan and the son of Emperor Zhaozong.

My father was truly far-sighted. He did not regard him as an enemy. Instead, he conferred the title of Marquis of Chongli on Maidilibala.

Hey, just this one move conveyed the court's sincerity in recruiting Mongols.

As expected, after that, many Mongolian knights saw the sincerity of the imperial court and came to submit to it. "

Master Chen couldn't help but give a thumbs up and praised: "Your Majesty, this move is really brilliant, turning the enemy into a friend.

It has added so much strength to our Ming Dynasty. It is truly a great move!"

Zhu Gang smiled slightly, his eyes full of emotion, and nodded, saying, "Yes, I still remember the scene when those Mongolian cavalrymen came to surrender.

They rode on tall horses, and all of them were fat and strong.

The horses' hooves raised clouds of dust, like a yellow dragon rolling over the earth.

The Mongolian cavalry, dressed in unique costumes and carrying the heroic spirit of the grassland, arrived in front of the Ming army camp like lightning.

The knights on horseback stood tall, their eyes filled with anticipation for a new life and awe for the Ming Dynasty.

I still cannot forget that scene.

In addition, they not only brought unique riding and archery skills and combat experience, but also injected new strength into the Ming army.”

Master Chen nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Your Highness, if that's the case, these officials and generals of Mongolian origin do play an important role in the Ming Dynasty.

But how could this have anything to do with Ma Zheng?
I still don't understand something, I hope Your Highness can explain it clearly."

Zhu Gang sighed helplessly again and tapped the table lightly with his hands.

"Oh, Master!

Precisely because these Mongolian generals have such influence in our Ming Dynasty today, the minds of all parties are complicated when the horse policy is implemented.

Some people are afraid of the power of these people, thinking that if they get involved in Ma's politics, it might ruin things.

But there are also people who want to win them over and use them for their own benefit.

In this way, we can use the power of Mongolian generals to gain benefits in the horse policy.

You see, all these thoughts are intertwined, which makes the implementation of Ma's policy complicated.

If I want to implement the horse policy smoothly, I have to weigh the pros and cons carefully. It's really a headache."

Upon hearing this, Master Chen also frowned. The two looked at each other and saw helplessness and worry about this complicated situation in each other's eyes.

The room fell into silence for a moment, with only the candlelight swaying in the night wind, making crackling sounds from time to time.

It seemed as if the situation in the Ming Dynasty was also unsettling, and there was an air of uneasiness.

After a while, Zhu Gang seemed to remember something and broke the silence.

"I am familiar with many of the Mongolian officials recruited into the court. Each of them has his own abilities and temperament."

Master Chen quickly replied, "Oh? Your Highness, please tell me about it quickly so that I can also broaden my horizons."

Zhu Gang put down the teacup in his hand and raised his head slightly.

With a somewhat leisurely look on his face, he smiled and said to Master Chen beside him: "Master, today I have to tell you about several remarkable Mongolian generals in our army." (End of this chapter)