Back to the Ming Dynasty to be a tyrant

Daming now still has three hostile forces, Europe, Mughal, and Ottoman, but as long as he has a brain, he can know after a little thought that these three probably won't be able to survive when he ascends the throne.

Then will Daming play his own game when facing a strong man?

Looking at Zhu Cihong, who was sweating constantly on his forehead, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly smiled: "How are you, what did you think of?"

Seeing that Zhu Cihong was hesitant, Emperor Chongzhen simply encouraged him: "Don't worry and say it boldly, you are my prince of Ming Dynasty, what do you look like if you are timid? Even if you make me angry, can I still hang you up and smoke you like before? "

Zhu Cihong resisted the urge to stretch out his hand and scratch his back, bowed and said, "Father, if I have no foreign enemies after the Ming Dynasty, I am worried that I will be like a strong man?"

Emperor Chongzhen laughed and said: "It seems that you have not read the books for nothing in these years, and you finally have some brains. Unfortunately, you forgot one thing."

Zhu Cihong asked with a bewildered expression: "Please tell me clearly, Father?"

Emperor Chongzhen said: "Da Ming is now passing on the cost!"

Seeing Zhu Cihong's curious baby and cute appearance, Emperor Chongzhen, who had the opportunity to pretend to be aggressive in front of his son, was naturally delighted: "The so-called cost is everything that the Ming Dynasty needs to prosper, such as population and taxes, etc. , all of which are a type of cost.

The so-called transfer is to transfer all these costs to other countries, let them lose the population that needs to be lost, and let them pay for the gold and silver treasures that need to be paid.

As for the means of passing on costs, it includes but is not limited to arms trading, drug and cottonseed oil trading, and Ming's indirect or direct involvement in wars.

Zulong overhauled the Great Wall of the Six Kingdoms and the Straight Road, Hanwu conquered the Xiongnu in the north, and Sui Yang built the Grand Canal. These large-scale financial expenditures ultimately affected the stability of the country, because there was not so much silver in the treasury, and all costs were eventually apportioned to on the people.

Do you know what it was like when I first ascended the throne?There are Jian slaves in the east, Dutch barbarians in the southeast, and the feudal vassals in the south are also honest on the surface. The real internal and external troubles.

But now?The straight roads and railways I have built are several times larger than the Great Wall and the Qin Zhidao. The territory I have conquered is several times larger than that obtained by Han Wu's northern attack on the Huns. The river I have repaired is twice the size of the Grand Canal. No Fu was added.

Knowing that the people don't add taxes and the country uses enough, what good is it? "Xunzi·Kingzhi" "A king is a boat; a commoner is a water; water carries a boat, and water capsizes a boat." I deeply believe this, so not only do I not add any taxes, but I also simply avoid them. Only commercial tax is charged.

Among the tens of thousands of people in the world, how many people are there?Quotient geometry?No matter how dissatisfied the merchants have been taxed, do they have the guts to rebel?Looking at all the dynasties in history, which one did not happen because the people couldn't survive?

So what I want to tell you is that if the commercial tax is not enough to support it, we must find a way to transfer all the costs to the outside, instead of seeking compensation from the people.

When you know how to transfer the cost to other countries, use their flesh and blood to complete the prosperity of Ming Dynasty.

Lord Lingyang of Joseon and King Thalong of Burma are really smart people. Unlike King Shangfeng, Shangfeng simply wants to seek the protection of Ming Dynasty and asks to be included.

Lord Lingyang and Talong saw through some of my intentions, but they couldn't say it clearly, for fear that I would make them disappear completely, so they also asked for internal attachments one after another, but they just sold their country to protect their country.

However, you remember, no matter when the future comes, even if the Ming Dynasty is completely destroyed, my Son of Heaven can die, and I will never allow anyone to surrender. "

Zhu Cihong's expression froze, he straightened his clothes first, then bowed and said: "Yes! My son must remember it well, and pass it down from generation to generation!"

After Emperor Chongzhen nodded his head, Zhu Cihong continued: "According to what my father said, businessmen can ignore it, and the cost can be passed on. What about scholars? I have heard of a word called knife and pen official, no matter how good the court is. When the policy is down, the possibility of being misinterpreted is not ruled out, right? Besides, the mouths of scholars seem to be always crooked?"

Emperor Chongzhen chuckled and said, "Where is the Jinyiwei? Where is the East Factory? Where is the West Factory? When I first ascended the throne, I issued the "Never Add an Edict". I want people to go to the countryside to read the "Never Add Fu Edict", just to prevent the bastards below from misinterpreting my will.

Of course, it all depends on the foil of those landlords.I don’t add taxes or even continue to waive taxes. Those landlords add a layer and a half of land rent. The result is that the common people know that I am a good emperor and that I love the people like children. The reason why they can’t survive is not because of me, but because of Because the rents charged by those landlords are high, their life is not easy.

But I will tell you a very cruel thing, that is, those landlords raised the rent, and I collected commercial taxes when they sold grain, and the treasury had more money, but the people didn't realize it at all.

Therefore, if necessary, I will not hesitate to ask the treasury to subsidize the people and let them grow food. As long as there is food, the people will be safe, and the people will be safe, and all the remaining problems will be fine. "

The cold sweat on Zhu Cihong's forehead became even worse.

Zhu Cihong never expected that there would be so many twists and turns in Emperor Chongzhen's every move. Since he was a child studying until now, the image of Emperor Chongzhen who loves the people like a son begins to distort at this moment.

Emperor Chongzhen, who had a panoramic view of Zhu Cihong's entire expression, let out a chuckle and said, "Do you think I'm ruthless and wantonly playing with people's hearts?"

Zhu Cihong bowed and said, "I dare not!"

Emperor Chongzhen flicked the tabletop with his fingers, and said with a smile: "You didn't say no, but you didn't dare, it means that you really think so in your heart.

But silly boy, what is the result of my playing with people's hearts?It is because the people of Ming Dynasty no longer need to be displaced, it is because the people of Ming Dynasty can eat and wear warm clothes, it is because they can travel across the ocean to do business, and it is because they can stand up straight in front of everyone.

Silly boy, this is my ultimate goal. For this purpose, what methods do I dare not use?

Remember, if the people's hearts are stable, the country is stable, and the country is stable, and the people's livelihood is prosperous. The so-called Guotai Minan is originally one. "

After a slight pause, Emperor Chongzhen continued: "Whether those officials with swords and pens or scholars are good, they are just for fame and fortune.

In fact, these are not important, as long as Jin Yiwei and Dongchang can solve them, there is no need to treat them like a big enemy, if killing one is not enough, then kill a few more, the problem will always be solved. "

As the saying goes, pretending to be cool for a while is cool all the time, so Emperor Chongzhen naturally didn't mind pretending to be tough in front of his son: "First of all, you have to remember one thing, that is, people's hearts can be guided.

When Daming needs war, guide them to think about war. How many methods can be used here, you can think about it slowly.

When Ming Dynasty didn't need war, it led the people to think about farming and making a fortune. There are also methods that can be used in this. "

Emperor Chongzhen got up and walked in front of Zhu Cihong, and patted Zhu Cihong on the shoulder, and Zhu Cihong, like all sons in front of their father, was slightly shorter.

Emperor Chongzhen sighed and said, "Since you are the crown prince of Ming Dynasty, you have to know all about the light and the darkness, and you have to bear the light and the darkness."

After sighing again, Emperor Chongzhen returned to his seat, picked up a memorial from the Zhongji Hall and handed it to Zhu Cihong: "The Zhongji Hall believes that it is more in the interests of Ming Dynasty to let Muhammad IV disappear. Want to know your opinion."

After Zhu Cilang took the memorial and read it, he bowed and said, "Returning to my father, my son also believes that it is more in the interests of Daming to let Muhammad IV disappear.

From the current intelligence, it can be known that Mehmet IV is more inclined to Europe and is more inclined to continue to form an alliance with the Dutch, which means that Ottoman will become Ming's enemy.

Since it is possible to become Daming's enemy, it would be better to let Osman get into a fight, and at the same time support those who are close to me, Da Ming, in Osman. "

Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said, "What about Mughal? When do you think is the best time to get rid of Mughal?"

Zhu Cilang pondered for a while before opening his mouth and said: "I think that there is no need for me, Da Ming, to solve the Mughals myself, and it can be handed over to Osman. As long as I, Da Ming, provoke them, I can completely let Mughals and Osmans deal with it. caught in the middle of a war.

The current situation is obviously not good for the Mughals. As long as they start a war with Ottoman, their demise will only happen sooner or later. "

Only then did Emperor Chongzhen smile and nod his head, expressing his approval for Zhu Cihong.

But before Zhu Cihong was happy, Emperor Chongzhen asked another question: "What about Tsarist Russia? The Poles are driving away wolves and wanting to lure Tsarist Russia into Europe. What kind of consequences will this cause?"

Zhu Cilang felt numb all of a sudden.

After all, Zhu Cihong was only the crown prince of Ming Dynasty, not the emperor. Emperor Chongzhen knew a lot of information, the Zhongji Hall knew it, the Five Armies Governor's Mansion and the cabinet also knew it, but Zhu Cihong didn't know it.

Emperor Chongzhen suddenly asked the question of Tsarist Russia, and Zhu Cihong didn't know how to answer it.

Emperor Chongzhen said with a smile on his face: "Go back to the Five Armies Commander's Mansion and Jinyiwei to collect relevant information, think about the impact that Tsarist Russia will have on Europe after it enters Europe, and then come and tell me."

After Zhu Cihong left, Emperor Chongzhen ordered Zhang Zhiji to be summoned into the palace.

Facing Emperor Chongzhen's question, Zhang Zhiji, who knew the intelligence of Europe and Tsarist Russia, answered it much simpler: "Your Majesty Qizuo, I think that Tsarist Russia's intervention in Europe will not have much impact on Europe. It will affect Osman."

Emperor Chongzhen hummed and said, "You mean that Muhammad IV tends to form an alliance with Europe?"

Zhang Zhiji bowed and said, "Yes. The Dutch will obviously form an alliance with Tsarist Russia to fight against the Holy Roman Empire and the Holy See, and it is impossible for Muhammad to remain indifferent at this time. The most likely thing is that they will stand with the Netherlands and Tsarist Russia."

Emperor Chongzhen hummed, nodded and said, "What's the opinion of the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies?"