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Chapter 52: Transfer the conflict between the emperor and the vassal, expand territory, and colonize overseas!

In Ye Xuan’s opinion.

The conflicts between the vassal king and the emperor in the future can be reconciled in the early stage.

In the early stage, there were not many conflicts of interest between the two parties, and the blood and family ties were still there.

The power of the vassal king is not strong.

There are not many supporting troops.

It is still within the controllable range.

The emperor does not need to worry about the vassal king.

If in the middle and late stages, the power of the vassal king increases and the number of supporting troops increases, this requires attention.

During this period, the vassal king became dangerous.

The conflict between the two parties will be irreconcilable.

but.

There is no need to be as reckless as Zhu Yunwen was after he ascended the throne in history.

Even though the power of Zhu Di and other vassal kings gradually became stronger.

But they haven't lost control yet.

Zhu Yunwen could have weakened the vassal king's power and power little by little.

However, under the instigation of Qi Tai, Huang Zicheng and other ministers, Zhu Yunwen directly killed five vassal kings in one year.

One of the feudal lords was even forced to commit suicide by setting himself on fire.

Zhu Yunzhen forced him so hard, how could the vassal king not resist?

If it were an old man like Zhu Yuanzhang, the situation would never be like this.

Zhu Yuanzhang can definitely boil a frog in warm water.

On the surface, they gave preferential treatment to the feudal king, but in fact they eroded away the feudal king's power bit by bit, and finally cut off the feudal king's official position.

Just like he took away the military power of Tang He, Xu Da and other meritorious generals.

The conflict between the emperor and the vassal kings was irreconcilable.

But transferable!

Conflicts can be transferred between the feudal king and foreign countries.

Ye Xuan looked at the little dumplings below who were listening intently and said:

"Beyond the Ming Dynasty, there is a territory of thousands of miles."

"When you grow up, each of you will have a fiefdom and become a vassal king, then you can open up territory for our Ming Dynasty."

He pointed to the simple map hanging on the wall.

"Foreign countries are rich in mineral resources."

"The land is fertile."

“There are also many crops.

"Isn't it delicious?"

"fragrant!!"

Zhu Xiongying and other small groups shouted in unison.

This group of little dumplings shouted in young, clear and innocent voices.

Shouted happily.

This is good.

That's all he wants.

Ye Xuan's purpose was to divert the conflict between the emperor and the vassal kings and transfer the conflicts abroad, so that the vassal kings would not fight among themselves but go abroad to expand their territories.

The enfeoffment system that Zhu Yuanzhang created now is similar to the enfeoffment system of the Western Zhou Dynasty.

The enfeoffment system of the Western Zhou Dynasty had flaws.

The princes of the Western Zhou Dynasty continued to expand eastward. They gained population and land, and only gave the Zhou emperor some spoils of war and vague loyalty.

This cannot make Western Zhou stronger at all.

Hundreds of years later, the vassal states became stronger.

Then the suzerain country will not be taken seriously.

This was also the reason for the chaos in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

After the various vassal states became stronger, they did not obey the command of the suzerain state in the Western Zhou Dynasty.

Conquered in the Western Zhou Dynasty.

Constant infighting.

Seize territory and resources.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang followed the Western Zhou Dynasty's enfeoffment system, and the Ming Dynasty clan could live in peace for at least hundreds of years.

The purpose of Zhu Yuanzhang's enfeoffment was to vassalize the imperial family and make the country permanent.

He wanted the vassal king to deal with the Tatar, Oara and other forces in the north.

He handed over the military power of a distinguished hero to his son.

It's good to kill heroes.

Abolish the prime minister system.

Prevent heroes from controlling government affairs, etc.

However, because the conflict between the emperor and the vassal king became more and more intense, and Zhu Yunwen's handling methods were extreme, he was overthrown by the vassal king.

If he diverts the conflict.

Let the vassal king expand the territory.

At least the throne can be kept, and there will be no infighting among the Ming clan.

"Do you know why the enfeoffment system in the Western Zhou Dynasty perished?"

Ye Xuan asked suddenly.

Zhu Yunwen and other Xiaotuanzi showed confusion.

Why did the Western Zhou Dynasty perish?

They don't know.

In the past, teachers only taught them the Four Books and Five Classics.

Others, very little is said.

Zhu Xiongying held his chin with his hand, his baby-fat little face looking thoughtful.

Ye Xuan looked around at the group of dumplings and said:

"There were no taxes in the Western Zhou Dynasty."

"There is no stable financial source."

"We also need to maintain an unprecedentedly large governing body."

“Political and fiscal instability.”

"That was one of the reasons for their downfall."

"Therefore, in order to maintain rule, the emperor should maintain stable revenue for the national finance, and taxation is essential."

"Politics and finances should be balanced."

There are some things Ye Xuan did not say.

A large part of the reason for the demise of the Western Zhou Dynasty was that the conflicts between the Western Zhou Dynasty and the princes and vassals were difficult to mediate.

The princes became powerful and became difficult to control.

The emperor's rule became precarious.

Therefore, in order to avoid this situation, the princes and vassals must be allowed to point their conflicts at foreign countries.

Hearing Ye Xuan talk about the situation in the middle and late Western Zhou Dynasty, where the princes colluded with foreign forces, Zhu Xiongying's chubby little face turned red with anger, he clenched his fists and said with indignation:

"Those princes, as princes of the Western Zhou Dynasty, are not loyal to their lord and collude with foreign forces!"

"How audacious!"

"They are just a bunch of rebels and traitors!"

"Grandpa Huang said that all traitors and traitors will implicate the nine clans, and they must not be treated lightly!"

Ye Xuan's brows jumped.

Good guy.

What kind of stuff does Zhu Yuanzhang teach on weekdays?

Implicating the nine tribes?

hiss--

It really has Zhu Yuanzhang's style.

"In short, it is true that the princes of the Western Zhou Dynasty are not advisable. From now on, most of you will be divided into vassal kings, have your own territory, and guard one side.

"I hope you can put the country first in everything, unify foreign affairs, and expand territory."

"You have to remember this."

"Fighting among each other will only result in more losses than gains."

Ye Xuan brainwashed these little dumplings.

Keep them from fighting among themselves.

If you want to fight, fight with other countries.

He was diverting the conflict between the future vassal king and the emperor.

Zhu Xiongying and other small groups listened very carefully.

Zhu Yunwen also kept nodding his little head to show his agreement.

Ye Xuan is very satisfied that the emperors and grandsons agree with his views.

Especially Zhu Yunwen.

If he still ascends the throne in the future, if he does not cut down the vassal vassal, but allows the vassal king to expand the territory, then his position will be stable.

The territory of Ming Dynasty can also be expanded.

Tit....

Ye Xuan glanced at Zhu Xiongying.

This little dumpling should have inherited the throne.

However, this little dumpling died young.

Rumor has it that he died of bean disease.

Aged - eight years old.

Ye Xuan glanced out the window. The sunlight filtered through the mottled tree shadows, fell on the open window, and spilled into the classroom. The sun in the sky gradually moved toward the middle.

It's almost time.

"."The first class is coming to an end."

“I hope you won’t forget what I said in my first lesson.

"Now assign homework."

"The first assignment."

“Mapping the world from memory.

"Second homework."

"Write a policy paper. The content of the policy paper is: 'If you become the vassal king of a certain area, which country's territory will you invade?'.

"I will check your homework in the next class. (Money's)"

"get out of class is over."

Ye Xuan left.

Zhu Xiongying and other Xiaotuanzi took their homework and left happily.

Their faces were full of joy.

The content of Ye Xuan's lecture was really interesting.

The previous teachers were all old-fashioned, talking about words all day long, talking about the grand truth of "it's all about it", or they were old-fashioned and old-fashioned knowledge, which made people sleepy after listening to it.

But what Ye Xuan said today is completely different from what the previous teacher said!

What Ye Xuan said broadened their horizons and gave them a clear understanding of the whole world.

"Sir, I must complete your homework well!"

The little dumplings thought of the homework left by Ye Xuan, with serious faces on their faces.

Such a knowledgeable and interesting teacher Yuan.

Once in a blue moon.

They must not disappoint Mr.

Be sure to complete your homework well.

Only in this way can we live up to your teacher’s teachings!