First Prince of Ming Dynasty

Standing in front of his father, Zhu Biao said: "Don't talk about the Wa country, but the Goryeo mentioned just now. Although he accepted the canonization of the Central Plains Dynasty, he has long adopted a royal system similar to the Central Plains Dynasty. I feel that the culture is also similar to the Central Plains, where Confucianism flourishes, imperial examinations prevail, and laws are complete.”

"Father, these small countries are no longer the savages of the past. They are growing step by step. My Ming Dynasty is not weaker than the Han and Tang Dynasties, but the threats around me are far stronger than the dangers of the Han and Tang Dynasties."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and pondered. Zhu Biao slowly talked about his worries about the future, not only for Korea, but also for Japanese pirates and Mongolia. Zhu Biao naturally knew that when Chinese civilization was really overtaken by the world, the Ming Dynasty still had a leading advantage. , but not high.

China entered the feudal unified dynasty early in the Warring States period. Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, farming civilization, etiquette culture, technological level, etc. have been far ahead of the world, enough to beat all the barbarians around.

Although the Han and Tang Dynasties were relatively weak in the large-scale formation of cavalry, tactics and logistical support compared to the Huns and Turks who came and went like the wind.

When this shortcoming is filled with the growth of national power, it can basically beat opponents. This is the case with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty driving the Huns to the north, and it is also why Tang Taizong became the Khan of Heaven.

Although the Huns and Turks are strong, but the weapons are bronze, they are considered excellent. As for the tactics, there is no need to mention it. The smelting technology of the Han and Tang Dynasties far surpassed all civilizations in the world. Excellent iron weapons can easily cut off the opponent. The bronze weapons, the hard armor set off the weakness of the opponent's leather clothing, and the superb tactical skills can turn them around.

Although the Xiongnu and Turks are also actively absorbing the civilization of the Central Plains to arm themselves, although there are many scum who transport tea, salt and iron utensils to them, this is far from enough, so they are destroyed after all.

Generation after generation of grassland nomadic regimes have continuously absorbed the civilization of the Central Plains to improve themselves, and the gap with the farming civilization of the Central Plains has become smaller and smaller. By the Khitan period, it had formed the meaning of a semi-Confucian dynasty, as evidenced by the fact that the Liao regime, which maintained nomadic characteristics and coexisted with agricultural civilization, existed for more than two hundred years.

However, the rise of Mongolia and the three western expeditions established a huge empire. No one can match the number of countries destroyed by Mongolia and the vastness of its territory. Numerous civilizations were absorbed, and even a unified Central Plains Dynasty was established less than a hundred years after the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty.

Although the Yuan Dynasty is not considered a formal Confucian dynasty, its understanding of the Central Plains Dynasty far exceeds that of other nomadic regimes.

Therefore, the gap between the Mongolian tribes and the Ming Dynasty is almost non-existent, which is completely different from the Han and Tang Dynasties' formation of civilization and technological generational differences between the Huns, Turks and other nomadic regimes.

Therefore, only 80 years after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, it was defeated by the newly powerful Oala tribe of Mongolia. After the defeat of Tumubao, the national power of Ming Dynasty declined from prosperity to decline. In fact, the loss of Tumubao was still within the acceptable range of Ming Dynasty.

It just changed the Ming Dynasty's attitude towards foreign enemies from Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di's aggressive attitude of suppressing foreign enemies with a tough attitude to passively relying on the Great Wall to build the defense of the nine border towns, and it was no longer possible to launch large-scale active attacks.

Zhu Biao’s meaning is very simple. Ming Dynasty wants to recuperate, but it doesn’t mean that he should stick to the country honestly in the future, but should actively expand abroad. Of course, he does not mean crazy militarism, just like the current Mongolia, Koryo and Japan. Falling into civil strife, Da Ming is fully capable of disrupting the situation.

Implement the policy of supporting the weak and suppressing the strong among its ministries, balance the forces of all parties, and let the civil war continue. When they are almost exhausted and the local people are full of complaints, they will intervene in the name of the heavenly kingdom not bearing the suffering of the people of the vassal state Among them, decades of slow operation can lead to great success.

As for the subsequent appointment of that vassal king, it doesn’t matter. In this era, it can be said that all kinds of frosts are competing for freedom. Each expands.

The Ottoman Empire in West Asia is expanding wildly, becoming stronger and stronger, and occupying the Balkan Peninsula. There are many small countries in Southeast Asia, and Indian dynasties are also developing.

The most threatening Western Europe has already begun the Renaissance. Although there is the Black Death, especially Italy is at the center of the Renaissance. It has achieved a lot and the church is still strong, but its decline is already foreseeable.

The Hundred Years' War between Britain and France has also begun, and the Principality of Moscow is also on the rise.

Countries all over the world are seeking development, and if you take a slow step, it will be easy to catch up. Zhu Biao naturally does not want to fall behind. Since he wants to lay the foundation for everything, he must start from the surrounding areas.

Although Zhu Biao is an extremely noble prince, all his authority comes from his father. Without Zhu Yuanzhang's support, he would not be able to order out of the East Palace.

It is impossible to plan for Europe now, but Mongolia, Koryo and Japan are in a chaotic era, it would be a pity if Ming gave up this opportunity.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his son with some puzzlement, wondering why he paid attention to those barren lands. Could it be that the mountains and rivers he conquered were not enough for him to enjoy himself?

Zhu Biao knelt down slowly: "Father, my son's worries may seem ridiculous to you, but they appear in my heart all the time. I became your eldest son, and I have been loved and established as your son. The Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty, I love the country my father has made for my son, so I don't want her to be threatened in any way."

Zhu Yuanzhang's first reaction after hearing this was to wonder if someone had given his prince a dislike of victory, otherwise how could such a good-looking child think wildly every day.

In fact, it’s no wonder Zhu Yuanzhang, the idea of ​​the kingdom of heaven is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. According to various books, the places outside the Central Plains are just wild and small countries, and their emperors may not be able to eat enough. pose a threat.

If Zhu Biao is worried about Mongolia, then Zhu Yuanzhang can understand, after all, the threat of Mongolia is visible to the naked eye.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked carefully at his son's eyes, and made sure that his mind was clear, and then he had some headaches. He was so busy now that he didn't care about those small countries.

But Zhu Yuanzhang still knows his son. This is his best prince. Throughout history, I am afraid that there is no better one. Moreover, he has read a lot, and he has been like an adult since he was a child, so his worries are not necessarily true. Incorrect.

Koryo Dongying was indeed much stronger than in the Han and Tang Dynasties. Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said to his son: "Biaoer, you are serious. Do you want to control the political situation of those small countries and then include them in my Ming territory?"

Zhu Biao nodded: "It won't cost too much resources in the early stage. My minister will naturally know my current family background. When everything is ready, my Ming Dynasty will already be rich and strong."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it, in fact, it is not bad to use these small countries to practice for the prince. After all, what Ming needs to do is to send a few envoys to make trouble, and then let the pro-military Duwei's Mansion contact some rebellious officials and thieves, and in his country Cause conflict.

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