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

Zhu Biao frowned slightly, his eyes showing concentration, as if he wanted to see through the invisible problem before him.

He pondered for a moment, then took a step forward.

Zhu Biao stood tall and straight, and said in a steady and firm tone: "Father, I dare to speculate that the reason why Taiqi did not make it clear may be related to the special position of 'Dongfan'."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyes slightly, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes, and motioned Zhu Biao to continue.

Zhu Biao cleared his throat and continued in an orderly manner: "Now the land of Dongfan is just like the Three Kingdoms.

The various forces are intertwined and intertwined.

The conflicts of interest are as complicated as the tangled roots of an old tree.

They must be full of concerns. Once our dynasty knew that they were so close to the Ming Dynasty, it would probably cause unnecessary disputes and even lead to war.

After all, they are in the middle of it, and each has their own considerations and concerns. "

As Zhu Biao spoke, he watched Zhu Yuanzhang's expression closely and calmly.

Trying to accurately guess his father's true inner thoughts from his profound expression.

Then Zhu Biao straightened his body, as if he had made some kind of decision.

With a gleam of wisdom in his eyes, he continued to talk.

"Father, I think we might as well make some secret plans for the situation in Dongfan.

You can select some smart and capable officials who are familiar with maritime affairs, have them disguise themselves as merchant caravans, and secretly go to "Dongfan" in the name of trade.

In this way, on the one hand, the specific situation of each force can be explored in detail, including local customs and military deployment, and detailed intelligence can be accumulated for possible response measures in the future.

On the other hand, you can also try to establish secret connections with local forces.

By using the strategy of division and disintegration, we can gradually infiltrate our influence, and thus perhaps turn the passive situation into an active one."

After listening to his eldest son's clear and insightful analysis, Zhu Yuanzhang could not help but sigh and slowly leaned back on the dragon throne.

There was a complex look in his eyes, and his gaze was so deep that it seemed to be able to penetrate the palace walls and see deeper places.

After a long while, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly said, "Biao'er, what you said does make sense.

However, the situation in this world is like a tightly interwoven net, and a single move can affect the entire body.

Overseas trade may seem simple, but it actually involves many mysteries.

If you are not careful, you will fall into an irretrievable situation."

Zhu Yuanzhang sat up straighter, folded his hands in front of him, and continued with a serious look: "Say the matter of buying horses is not just about economic interests.

Although the horses in Ryukyu are not particularly outstanding, from a geopolitical perspective, if we rashly purchase a large number of them, other vassal states will inevitably speculate on our intentions after learning of it, thus causing unnecessary suspicion and anxiety.

Furthermore, once we establish stable trade relations in Ryukyu, other forces will inevitably take action.

They might use this to disrupt the situation around our country, and then we will be in big trouble."

At this point, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and his expression became more solemn.

“As for the maritime ban, the Japanese pirates were only one of the reasons.

If overseas trade is not restricted, the princes may take this opportunity to collude with overseas forces and expand their own strength.

If this continues for a long time, it may pose a serious threat to centralization of power.

Our Ming dynasty has just been established, and its foundation is not yet stable, so we must be on guard."

Zhu Biao knew in his heart that his father must have known that his third brother was stranded in the Prince of Jin's Mansion in Yingtian.

He took a deep breath, feeling mixed emotions.

He was worried about his brother, and his palms were sweating from nervousness as he was about to confess the truth to his father.

Thinking of Zhu Gang's reckless behavior, he couldn't help but feel a little resentful, secretly thinking: How could my third brother be so reckless and cause all these troubles? But he also knew that if he concealed this matter, his third brother would probably suffer a more severe reprimand.

So Zhu Biao gritted his teeth, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

He took a step forward, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I am telling you the truth.

There have been some extremely difficult situations in the backyard of my third brother’s palace recently.

The situation involved a wide range of issues and the relationships among all parties were complicated, making it extremely difficult to handle.

He just managed to finish it in the past two days, and is packing his luggage now. He will probably leave for Shanxi soon."

Although Zhu Biao's tone was sincere, he couldn't hide his slight trembling.

At the same time, his eyes were full of anxiety, and he carefully observed Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction.

Hearing what Zhu Biao said, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed slightly, and his thoughts drifted back to the past.

He remembered that Zhu Gang was extremely intelligent when he was a child, had a strong interest in military strategies, and could often come up with some unique insights.

Once there was a banquet in the palace, and everyone talked about the border war.

Zhu Gang, who was only ten years old, was able to analyze the situation clearly and logically.

Although he was a little immature, his keen insight and thinking ability amazed everyone present.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but let out a barely perceptible smile, and said slowly: "The third child has been clever since he was young, with many ideas, and always has his own views on things.

When faced with a difficult problem, he can always find another way and come up with some unexpected ideas.

Alas, it’s a pity that the third brother has to go back to Shanxi to deal with the Datong Horse Farm matter.

If he were still here, with this kid's intelligence and keen judgment of the situation.

Maybe we can come up with a best of both worlds solution to resolve this current problem."

In his words, Zhu Yuanzhang expressed both affirmation and expectations for Zhu Gang, but also a hint of helplessness as a father.

Then he turned his gaze to Zhu Biao and said earnestly, "Biao'er, as the crown prince, you will take over your father's job and shoulder the responsibility of governing the country.

You must also learn to coordinate the overall situation, think more about everything, weigh the pros and cons, and never act rashly.

This world belongs to our Zhu family, and even more so to the people of the world. We have a heavy responsibility. "

Zhu Yuanzhang's tone became particularly solemn, and every word was filled with his half-life experience in governing the country and his earnest expectations for his son.

Zhu Biao bowed quickly and said respectfully and firmly, "I will remember your teachings, father.

I, your son, will study hard and live up to your father's trust.

But now regarding the sea ban and the purchase of horses, I hope that the emperor will make it clear so that I can make the arrangements."

Zhu Biao looked respectful, with concentration and determination in his eyes, as he waited for Zhu Yuanzhang's instructions.

He secretly made up his mind to complete the tasks assigned by his father and live up to the responsibilities given by the position of crown prince.

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Don't rush to decide on the horse purchase.

Send people to investigate in detail the quality of Ryukyu horses, as well as the situation in the "Dongfan" area. We need to understand all aspects clearly first.

Not only do we need to understand the actual situation of the horses, but we also need to pay attention to the reactions of various forces and the possible chain reactions.

As for the maritime ban, we cannot act too hastily.

Until the Japanese pirates are eliminated, our coastal defense cannot be relaxed.

First, let the coastal garrisons strengthen their precautions and secretly select some smart and capable people to collect overseas information to prepare for future decision-making.

At the same time, keep a close eye on the movements of the feudal lords and do not let them use overseas trade to cause trouble." (End of this chapter)