Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 95 Twelve Essays on the Fall of the Ming Dynasty 7
"How do we prove that there are mountains of gold and silver in Japan?" Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi wanted to make another effort, so he asked the key question.

"Uncle, this is the easiest to prove!

The simplest way is to have Uncle San send someone to investigate. We'll know for sure!" Zhu Zhanhe casually explained, looking at the anxious Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi.

“Of course, there is one more thing, and I’m not sure if it can be used as evidence.

My nephew heard that the damn place where the Japanese pirates are is surrounded by the sea and looks like a deserted place!
But for some unknown reason, the Yuan Dynasty launched three expeditions to the land of the Japanese pirates, time and again, without any clear reason! "When Zhu Zhanhe talked about the three expeditions to Japan, his eyes were shining.

“Although, although the Yuan Dynasty always failed and failed to successfully capture the Japanese pirates’ homeland, the reason was always due to some unexpected circumstances, which prevented the Yuan Dynasty from reaching the Japanese pirates’ islands!
My nephew is thinking, it's impossible that those people in the Yuan Dynasty are attacking the Japanese pirates' homeland one after another just because they are interested in the salted fish in the Japanese pirates' place!" Zhu Zhanhe said with a playful look on his face while looking at Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi again.

After hearing this, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi closed his eyes silently.

He knew that at this point in the matter, the accuracy of Zhu Zhanhe's words could basically be confirmed.

Given the prince's understanding of his father, Emperor Yongle, the emperor would definitely send someone to investigate! And the unknown reason given by his nephew was what made Emperor Yongle even more excited!

"Grandpa, I've searched through all the history books but still can't find the reason why the Yuan Dynasty launched three expeditions against the Japanese pirates!
If there really are mountains of gold and silver there, as long as we send troops to occupy them, everything will naturally belong to our Ming Dynasty.

Besides, the population on the Japanese pirates' islands is quite large, which should be enough for Ming Dynasty to mine minerals! "Zhu Zhanhe's calm tone directly determined the fate of the Japanese pirates who had not yet occupied the islands!
Zhu Zhanhe's next words left Emperor Yongle stunned.

You are really good, we haven't even occupied the Japanese pirates' place yet, and you have even found people to do the mining?
You're attacking other people's territory, stealing their gold and silver! You're even asking them to mine for you, refine it into real gold and silver, and then use this gold and silver to arm your country?!
You're such a good player, kid! Those pirates are so lucky to have you! Emperor Yongle complained silently in his heart.

"Dad, Japanese pirates have been harassing the people along the southeastern coast for years. Let's just send troops to destroy them! And send a member of the royal family to manage the islands there!
Or you could just come here and give it to a vassal king as a fiefdom." Prince Han decided to boost his beloved son's reputation, so he spoke decisively.

Emperor Yongle rolled his eyes and glanced at Prince Han: "You are so much worse than your son. All you know is killing people! Look at your son, he's making the most of waste! Why don't you learn from your son!"

Look at this, this is a one-stop service for the Japanese pirates from birth to death, and the arrangements for those little Japanese pirates are very clear, how great! !
Then, Emperor Yongle rolled his eyes at Prince Han and ignored him.

"Third Brother, I leave this matter to you. I need to get the most accurate information as quickly as possible!" Emperor Yongle glanced at the still-kneeling Third Brother and calmly began to make arrangements. "Dad, are you ready? I'm the best at this! I won't let you down!" True to his background in intelligence, Prince Zhao blushed as he agreed glibly.

At this moment, Emperor Yongle was anxious to know the accurate news. After all, the Ming Dynasty was really short of money, especially since he had been fighting wars for years!
Another canal has been built!
He also compiled the Yongle Encyclopedia!

A new capital has been built! Another capital relocation!

The Crown Prince is getting married again!

Disaster relief is needed in all places!

My Great Ming Dynasty is short of money in so many places! We must find and take back the mountain of gold and silver that belongs to my Great Ming Dynasty!
Yes, before it was found, Emperor Yongle had already regarded the unknown mountains of gold and silver as his own!

"The money problem has been almost solved. As long as there is enough gold and silver, the court will have a basis for issuing treasure notes!

As long as we don’t issue treasure notes indiscriminately, I believe that the financial problems of the Ming Dynasty will be solved for at least two hundred years!
As for two hundred years from now, they can only wish for the best! "Zhu Zhanhe had done his best. After all, he had been reborn for more than ten years. In his previous life, he was not a professional graduate student or anything like that. He should have forgotten most of it. He had worked very hard to be where he is now. As for any problems in the future, he could only pray for them to wish for the best.

"That's all, that's all. As long as we continue to find gold and silver mines, there will be no problem with the finances of the Ming Dynasty!
"He'er, go on to the next one." Although Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi disagreed with the expedition, he was filled with joy at the moment. After all, if gold and silver mines were found, the financial problems of the Ming Dynasty would definitely be alleviated. The other problems could be solved later, and the Ming Dynasty would be absolutely safe and would not be destroyed!

"Uncle is right. Let's look at the sixth theory of the Ming Dynasty's fall: the vassal system!" Zhu Zhanhe was full of confidence when talking about the vassal system. After all, this problem can be said to be the easiest to solve besides gold and silver. All we have to do is change the vassal system!
"Grandpa, uncle, we were talking about the feudal system just now. There are actually two problems, one big and one small." Zhu Zhanhe picked up the pen and wrote a "big" and a "small" on the white cloth, and then circled the "small" character. Then, he pointed to the small character and said.

"Let's first discuss this minor issue, which is the problem of the feudal lords becoming too powerful. They were granted fiefdoms in various places, and were in charge of all privileges except for military and political affairs. This included land, tenants, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, and so on! It was inevitable that they would become too powerful! When the imperial court was weak, anything could happen!
To avoid all this, it's simple: "A title without a title! A noble king with a weak body! Rest and confinement! Select the best!" Zhu Zhanhe wrote these sixteen terrifying words on white cloth.

"He'er?! What are you doing...?!" Even the Prince of Han stared at his beloved son in disbelief, speechless. He was filled with astonishment and panic!
"You want to confer the title of king upon me, and give me the honorific title, but not the fiefdom!
Either let them roam free or keep them in confinement!

Just a few talented people come out to do the work! Give up on the rest?!
This way, they will have no power! At most, they will cause some trouble, which will be just the right time to arrest them and then imprison them! "Emperor Yongle stared at Zhu Zhanhe intently. In the instant he understood the meaning of these words!
However, Emperor Yongle's words made the Crown Prince, Prince Han, Prince Zhao, and Zhu Zhanji stunned one by one, and then they turned their dull eyes to the culprit Zhu Zhanhe!

(End of this chapter)