Ming Dynasty: Tanks blocked the door and you said to me, "Long live Ming Dynasty"

He was turning the pages of the book in his hand.

His voice was also gradually becoming hoarse.

In the book, everything about the Ming Dynasty is recorded in great detail!

From humanities and customs to laws and military affairs, it covers everything.

Even when someone died in a commoner's home, the way the funeral was conducted was recorded in great detail!

After reading to the end, Zhu Youxiao threw the book directly on the imperial desk and swept his eyes over everyone one by one.

"I have definitely not read as many books as you have."

"But I know two sentences!"

"The first sentence is don't show off your wealth!"

"The second sentence is, only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you fight a hundred battles without danger!"

"But what now?"

"The Ming Dynasty knows nothing about European countries!"

"But they knew everything about the Ming Dynasty!"

"Tell me, what do you think about this?"

Wen Tiren reached out to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead; his back was already completely wet.

"Your Majesty, I request your permission to check the archives from the 13th year of the Wanli reign and verify them with what is written in this book!"

Chapter 505 Because, you are my brother!

Zhu Youxiao had no reason to refuse his proposal.

Afterwards, boxes of archived files were sent into the palace.

All the officials in the six ministries were confused and had no idea why these files had to be sent to the palace.

For this purpose, the Minister of Works Wu Chunfu, the Minister of Rites Meng Shaoyu, the Minister of Punishments Su Maoxiang, and the Minister of Personnel Wang Yongguang also rushed over.

But when they saw the situation in the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, they all consciously shut their mouths.

Wen Tiren is wiping his sweat.

Guo Yunhou collapsed to the ground.

Sun Chengzong sat on the carpet, leaning against the pillar.

Even Prince Xin Zhu Youjian, who had been letting himself go recently, became a taciturn person, squatting in a corner and drawing circles non-stop.

Wei Zhongxian, Sun Kangwang and Wang Chengen, three of His Majesty's confidants, were all silent at this time, with their heads hung, and panic written all over their faces!

"coming?"

Seeing the four people coming in, Zhu Youxiao just greeted them coldly.

Then he pointed at the archived files that had been sent over and spoke to everyone.

"Now that all these have been delivered, let's get started!"

"I want to see if there are any discrepancies between the data of those foreign devils and the records of the court!"

At the command, everyone started to get busy.

Boxes were opened one after another, rolls were taken out, searched and checked.

As time goes by, many things are difficult to find.

But no matter how difficult it is, you can still find it if you look carefully.

Two hours later, Wen Tiren raised his head and looked at Zhu Youxiao weakly.

"Your Majesty, the tax revenue for the 13th year of the Wanli reign is exactly the same as what is recorded in that book!"

Another half an hour later, Sun Chengzong also had the answer.

"Your Majesty, the number of soldiers and horses is the same!"

The corresponding data was also found from Guo Yunhou, and he collapsed again as if all his bones were pulled out.

Needless to say, the data he found was not much different from that in the book!

Zhu Youxiao sat behind the imperial desk the entire time, never standing up and never speaking a word.

Only then did he ask in a deep voice.

"I have a question!"

"If I ask you to investigate this data, how long will it take?"

Wen Tiren thought about it and answered decisively: "At least, one year!"

Zhu Youxiao sneered: "You have official status, it will take another year to collect the statistics!"

"But those foreigners just went around in my Ming Dynasty and got the data clearly!"

"Tell me!"

"What's the difference between the Ming Dynasty and a sieve?"

"Although this happened in the 13th year of the Wanli reign, what about now?"

"Who among you dares to pat your chest and guarantee that there are no Western spies doing the same thing in the Ming Dynasty today?"

"I have heard a rumor that the reason why Westerners risked their lives to sail far away was actually to find the location of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Before, I didn't believe it!"

"But now, I firmly believe it!"

"Because they want the wealth of Ming Dynasty, the territory of Ming Dynasty, and everything of Ming Dynasty!"

Hearing this, Wei Zhongxian hurriedly took a few steps forward and fell to his knees with a thud.

"I beg your permission to investigate this matter thoroughly!"

"Anyone involved will be charged with treason!"

Wen Tiren also knelt down upon hearing this: "I second the motion!"

Next came Guo Yunhou, Wu Chunfu and others, and even Sun Chengzong knelt down.

Only Prince Xin Zhu Youjian was still squatting in the corner, muttering to himself and drawing circles.

A hint of murderous intent flashed in Zhu Youxiao's eyes.

"We need to check more than just the past!"

"We must prevent this from happening in the future!"

"Pass on my will and announce it to the people of the world:"

"Anyone who finds any suspicious foreigners spying on the Ming territory can be turned over to the authorities!"

"If anyone verifies the facts, I will reward you with a thousand taels of silver!"

"Old slave obeys!"

Wei Zhongxian breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and ran towards the Imperial Household Department.

"You all get up too."

"There is no reason to blame you for this."

Looking at the people kneeling in the hall, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand.

"But I hope you can remember that this Ming Dynasty is not just my Ming Dynasty!"

"It's also your entire court of civil and military officials!"

"It belongs to hundreds of millions of Ming people!"

"If you don't want to repeat the mistakes of the Southern Song Dynasty, I hope you can keep your guard up!"

Everyone kowtowed and cheered.

"I will obey the commandments of the Lord!"

It has been more than forty years since the book was written in the 13th year of the Wanli reign.

Zhu Youxiao had reason to believe that the book "History of the Great Chinese Empire" had already been circulated in Europe.

Perhaps, there is more than one version!

In fact, this book has been translated into forty-six languages ​​in Europe, and almost every so-called European aristocrat owns a copy!

Until the 21st century, it is still passed down in the world!

Perhaps, this was also one of the causes of a series of disasters in the late Qing Dynasty!

"Brother Emperor!"

Prince Xin Zhu Youjian, who was drawing circles in the corner, came back at some point, stood beside the imperial desk, and said with a firm look in his eyes.

"Your Highness requests permission!"

"This time I am sending mercenaries to Spain, and I am willing to lead them myself!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone unconsciously turned their eyes to him.

Zhu Youxiao was also very surprised: "Do you know what this means?"

Prince Xin Zhu Youjian just chuckled and said nonchalantly.

"Of course I know. This journey is thousands of miles long and the mountains are high. It's no less than Xuanzang's journey to the West!"

"But the worst that can happen is that you die there, right?"

"But I believe that my brother will definitely avenge me!"

"Because, you are my brother!"

"If that day ever comes, my soul will be floating over Europe and watching!"

"Look at our Ming cavalry, marching across Europe!"

"Look at our Ming sailboats, filling up the ports of Europe!"

"And if I can come back alive, I will definitely bring back all the information about Europe!"

"At least, it should be more detailed than what is recorded in this book!"

Zhu Youxiao stood there in a daze.

He looked at the younger brother in front of him with mixed feelings.

This Zhu Youjian is becoming more and more different from the Chongzhen in history!

When I first joined the cabinet, I was very cautious in handling internal affairs, fearing that I might say something wrong.

Then let yourself go and let your horse run free.

Now, they can actually take the initiative to ask for important responsibilities!

At this moment, Wen Tiren retorted: "Your Majesty, you can't do that!"

"Your Majesty, a son of a rich family should not sit in the hall!"

"How can Prince Xin risk his life and go deep into such a dangerous place?"

Sun Chengzong also stood up with a frown on his face: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for my rudeness!"

"This old minister understands that you and Prince Xin have a deep brotherly love and are inseparable."

"But there is one thing that we have to consider. If a vassal king leads the army, he may be criticized!"

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

Faced with their opposition, Zhu Youxiao did not comment, but just stared at Prince Xin.

"Are you sure you want to go?"

"Have you ever thought about what would happen to your princess and the baby in her belly if you never came back?"

"I heard that you have even decided on a name for him."