How to make a famous minister

Chapter 75

In the first year of Chongzhen, it was the seventh year of Tianqi in his previous life. Zhu Youjian had already married and left the palace at this time last year. Before leaving, he had chosen a concubine for him. This Concubine Su, who had not been a concubine for a few days, became a queen in one fell swoop, and her heart was full of panic and excitement.

When she was a child, she only thought that she could marry the elder brother of the neighbor's family. The most beautiful dream she had in her life was just the dream of a princess when she was waiting for election. She was overjoyed when the dream came true.But if one wakes up and becomes the queen of the world, Su Shi will be afraid and dare not move forward.

This daughter of the Su family, Zhu Youjian knew her, and she was also a member of his harem back then, but she was timid and fearful by nature, and she gave birth to Princess Zhaoren for him, and she never even made good or bad friends with anyone.There were only a few times when he was invited in the name of Princess Zhaoren, and he didn't dare to think about keeping him, just pleading for his father.

This is also the reason why Zhu Youjian chose the Su family. He is timid and afraid of getting into trouble, and there are many burdens in his family.In addition, she was his concubine in the harem in her previous life, so she knew everything.And whenever he saw her, Zhu Youjian could think of his little princess who was only six years old, but he could only be beheaded by him with tears in his eyes.

It's just that Empress Yi'an still has a lot of regrets about this choice, and feels that she has failed to fulfill her duties as the elder sister-in-law, not to mention that she has not chosen a good concubine for King Xin, and she has not yet chosen a good mother.

Empress Yi'an is dignified and demure, very courageous, even when Wei Zhongxian and the Ke family were the most powerful, she dared to confront them head-on, so she was very dissatisfied with the Su family.But speaking of it, the Su family was the tallest candidate among the short ones, so Empress Yi'an couldn't help being a little disappointed.

Zhu Youjian's mind was not in the harem at all, his mind was on Huang Taiji in the north.

Nu|er|ha|chi died of illness in August last year, and he and Huang Taiji also took the throne one after the other.This year is the first year of his Chongzhen, and also the first year of Huang Taiji's Tiancong.

Huang Taiji had already sent troops to North Korea in the first month, and at the same time negotiated peace with Yuan Chonghuan to appease the Ming Dynasty.

Even though it knew it was a trap, the Ming Dynasty really didn't have the energy to spare North Korea.Whether sending troops or aid supplies, Zhu Youjian was powerless.

But Yuan Conghuan, the commander-in-chief of Ningyuan, didn't think so.He stated bluntly that the Kingdom of Korea was a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and had even sent troops to reinforce it when Hachi attacked Liaodong.More importantly, if Huang Taiji really took down North Korea, not to mention other things, the increased strength of Houjin alone is no small matter.

Today in the classroom is arguing about whether to reinforce North Korea.

Zhu Youjian sat high on the dragon chair, listening carefully to the noisy courtiers below.Although the Donglin Party has overthrown the Three Parties and the Eunuch Party one after another, but now that there are no enemies, internal friction has begun to appear instead.

Zhu Youjian was happy with their internal friction, and wanted to speed up their internal friction.In the first year of Chongzhen's opening of the Enke, Zhu Youjian mostly used unfounded Jinshi from civilian backgrounds to enter various positions in the court. This is the best signal.

It's just that those civilian Jinshi are not qualified and capable enough to enter the core circle of the empire. Zhu Youjian can only appease the Donglin Party and use their abilities to handle state affairs;

Thinking of this, Zhu Youjian couldn't help but glanced at Fan Xuanchao who was standing in the corner.He had regretted that Fan Xuanchao was from a powerful family and was from the Donglin Party, but now, he found that he was the best candidate.

Fan Jingwen was only considered half of the Donglin Party, and it was because his friends were all Donglin Party members.Zhang Weixian is Fan Xuanchao's uncle, in order to avoid suspicion, it is impossible for him to get involved with the Donglin Party.As his nephew, it is even more impossible for Fan Xuanchao to join Donglin.

Fan Xuanchao felt Zhu Youjian's gaze from above, raised his head, met his gaze, and couldn't help smiling.

Zhu Youjian was in a daze, and looked away, just in time to hear the Minister of the Household Department say: "It's just because we haven't traded with him in these years, and Houjin has been hit by snowstorms for years, that's why he hit North Korea. If we further cut off the salt tea deal with them, Houjin will be vulnerable."

Fan Xuanchao nodded in his heart, economic sanctions, this is very good.I didn't see that the great empires of later generations imposed sanctions for a few years. If any country has no foundation, it will not be able to survive, and its own internal chaos will first occur.

But Zhu Youjian shook his head, "It's rare for us to trade with Houjin, but North Korea may not last that long." He remembered that North Korea lasted for three months last time.

Oh, economic sanctions can't resist others, but they can also plunder the surrounding areas and divert domestic conflicts.Indeed, there is no international public opinion at this time, and people can fight if they want to, not to mention that they have the ability to win, and if they don't fight, they don't fight.

Originally, at the meeting of the Great Court, there was nothing to argue about. Supporting North Korea is a major event among national affairs, and it is the first major event that Zhu Youjian has to do since he became the throne. Discuss with several confidant ministers.

But what does he mean by asking?

Fan Xuanchao is currently only in charge of the seven ranks, and he is not qualified to go to the court. It is only because of his duties that he can listen to the court, record the state affairs and discuss it, and wait for His Majesty to check it out in the future.But he is now the seventh rank, but it does not mean that he will still be the seventh rank in the future.

Now that Zhu Youjian asked him what he said, didn't he just want to value what he meant?Fan Xuanchao bowed and lowered his eyes, "My minister is terrified."

"Don't panic, just say it."

Zhu Youjian laughed and said, he didn't know that Fan Xuanchao was not panicked at all, but excited.It's just that this is the palace, the Qianqing Palace where the emperor does his daily work, there are many court ladies and eunuchs, and etiquette cannot be ignored, so I said this more.

Sure enough, since Zhu Youjian allowed him to speak freely, Fan Xuanchao directly said: "My minister thinks that it is better not to support North Korea. Although North Korea is a vassal state of our dynasty, when the first emperor was here, North Korea sent troops to help us fight against Ha Chi Now that North Korea is in trouble, it is really unreasonable not to support it.” After a pause, he continued, “However, this is all superficial, and it is really not worth paying the lives of soldiers for it. Tai Chi has just ascended the throne, and this battle is not only for establishing prestige, but also for intimidation. Let us know that even though Hou Jin has changed his king, he will not change his attitude and will be better with us."

Zhu Youjian couldn't help laughing, "Oh? Then don't we need to support North Korea even more, and unite with North Korea to keep Houjin out of Shanhaiguan?"

"That's how it should be." Fan Xuanchao carefully glanced at Zhu Youjian's face, seeing that he was still smiling, and then continued, "But in my Ming Dynasty, there are frequent earthquakes and floods, and there is an uprising in Guangxi recently—uh , Rebellion, it is really not the time to face head-to-head with Hou Jin. It is better to avoid his edge for the time being and recharge your energy. To fight against the outside world, you must first settle down at home. In the past few years in my dynasty, there have been natural disasters and rebellions every year. I am afraid It's not a good time to confront Hou Jin head-on, it's better to take it slowly."

If it was the former Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian must have turned his face, and he could have dragged him down to cut officials for the people, or more directly, he would have killed him.But Zhu Youjian has actually experienced such things as subjugation and suicide in Meishan. Now Fan Xuanchao hints that Daming can't beat Houjin, so he is a little depressed.

"Then according to Han Yuan's meaning, how can we not lose the dignity of the suzerain country and preserve our strength?"

"Just send money, not people; just condemn, don't do anything."

This is even shameless, Zhu Youjian thought and thought, it seems that this method is indeed a bit shameless, but it is also the safest method.

Zhu Youjian's opinion on this matter does not count, and Fan Xuanchao's opinion does not count. He has to wait for the ministers to discuss it at the court meeting before he can say whether he agrees or not.

The two discussed state affairs, and Zhu Youjian couldn't help asking him: "I heard that Fan Shilang and Mr. Ren Yuan arrived in Nanjing, and you have no one to take care of you at home, and you made a joke?"

Fan Xuanchao knew that what he was talking about was that when he was giving gifts for the New Year, he had some big and small problems with the gifts for several families. Even though there was no mistress at home, it was inevitable that he would give people the impression of being "improper". Shi also wrote a letter specifically about him, asking him to take good care of the servants at home.

"This minister doesn't have much experience, and he is not serious enough in doing things, which made His Majesty laugh."

"No, I think it's very interesting." Zhu Youjian heard his subordinates report how Fan Xuanchao was doing every day, and felt that he was getting closer to him, so he watched it with relish every day.

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Zhu Youjian asked with concern: "Hanyuan is now eighteen|nine, why haven't I heard that you have been engaged to any girl?"

Fan Xuanchao said with a smile: "It never happened before. Before the old grandmother went, she thought about making me want to see her, but over the years, one after another, things never stopped, let alone getting married. gone."

"So, I dragged you down?" Zhu Youjian didn't know that it was Fan Xuanchao who delayed the marriage not far away, and insisted on using business and private affairs as an excuse.

His behavior, on the contrary, made Zhu Youjian feel that there was something strange about it, and wanted to explain it in the direction he liked.However, Fan Fu still reminded himself in his heart——

Hearing Zhu Youjian say, "It is I who dragged you down", Fan Xuanchao's heart trembled, and he did not dare to look up to see Zhu Youjian's expression, and quickly said, "A man should put his family and country first."

"What a 'family and country is the most important'." Zhu Youjian was satisfied with his answer, so he didn't bother too much.

The author has something to say: Zhu Youjian: Well, be a good protagonist.

Fan Xuanchao: Why not marry?

Alright...the recent three-dimensional matter is a bit troublesome. I thought it would be resolved today, but I'm afraid I'll have to wait.Today I will not release anti-theft, and I will send red envelopes and points to read the article to those who leave a message in this chapter before I come back and update as usual.So, come and leave a message.