"In his position, plan his own affairs!" Zhu Yicheng said lightly: "Ministers consider problems for their positions and interests, and the same is true for the people to consider problems. But you are different. You are the crown prince, the crown prince, and the emperor of the future Ming Dynasty! Therefore, you cannot be controlled by others when considering problems."

"Your subjects can be heard, but they can also be referenced, but they cannot be used as a decision. You need to have your own ideas and think about them with all-round thinking."

Zhu Yicheng's words made Zhu Bo think. He thought about his time serving in the South China Sea Fleet and his current situation in the General Staff.

Indeed, in which position, the starting point for considering the problem is completely different, which has certain limitations. As the crown prince, Zhu Bo? Unlike others, his focus should be higher and more comprehensive, rather than just focusing on the present moment.

"My son is taught." Although he was still a little confused, Zhu Bo was a smart man. He knew that Zhu Yicheng's words were not only explaining to him, but also taught him step by step how to become a qualified imperial ruler.

"Actually, there is a saying among the people that is more appropriate."

"What do you mean?" Zhu Bo showed a curious expression.

Zhu Yicheng smiled and said, "The butt determines the head. Wherever the butt sits, how do you think about it."

Zhu Yicheng said this and pointed at his head. Bo Zhu was stunned at first, then he couldn't help laughing.

As Zhu Bo laughed, Zhu Yicheng also burst into laughter, and the atmosphere in the side hall suddenly became much more relaxed.

Then, Zhu Yicheng continued to explain to Zhu Bo? the purpose of some national government implementation, including his views on countries around the world, especially in previous changes in the international situation and some response methods of the Ming Dynasty.

Among them, Zhu Yicheng reminded Zhu Bo, many issues should not only be viewed comprehensively, but also combined with reality. The current world is different from before. In the past, China was the center of the world, and the origin of the name China is the same.

But with the beginning of the Age of Discovery, the Western world has caught up, and the changes in the entire world have far exceeded the sum of changes in the previous thousands of years in these two hundred years.

This is the reason why Zhu Yi became so expensive to explore overseas before the Ming Dynasty had not yet fully ruled the country.

Zhu Yicheng was defeated and started to take action early. If it were ten or twenty years later, then there would be no new Ming now. Not to mention the Southern Land. Although from historical research, the Chinese were the first to discover the Southern Land, but Westerners visited the Southern Land hundreds of years ago. If history does not change, then the British and Dutch people from Western countries will soon take the Southern Land for themselves.

The world is a big cake, with fast drops and slow drops and no moves. The whole world has reached a white-hot stage. When the last unmanned land in the world is divided up, the direct conflicts between countries will begin to collide due to interests, resulting in the outbreak of wars caused by the struggle for colonies.

In fact, this situation occurred after the beginning of the Age of Discovery, but it had not reached that level of intensity at that time. Now, whether it is Xinming, or the southern continent, or even India, Africa and other places, as the disorderly expansion of colonies ends, the competition for mutual interests breaks out, and war is inevitable.

The role of the Ming Dynasty in it is extremely important. It can even be said that it is precisely because of the Ming Dynasty's intervention that the intensification of this contradiction has been advanced.

This is the embodiment of the two wars in Xinming before and after, and the war in northern Russia also has this part of the factor. Even the South China Sea is the same. Zhu Bo is very clear about this because he personally fought a battle with the Dutch and the British in the South China. Although this battle is small, it is of great significance.

"Father, do you mean someone is instigating?"

"This is for sure!" Zhu Yicheng nodded without hesitation: "Western countries are different from our Ming Dynasty, and the so-called "non-our race" must have different hearts. However, even among European countries, there are many contradictions, but no matter how the Eastern Ming Dynasty is, their position under certain circumstances is the same."

"My son understands a little. Father, the father was trying to win over the Ottoman Empire to target European countries, right?"

"Well, with such considerations, it is actually not only the Ottoman Empire, but also Portugal, and even the Netherlands." Zhu Yicheng said: "The Ottoman Empire spans the two continents of Asia and Europe, and has been engaged in dealing with Western countries for hundreds of years. There are originally many contradictions between them. We are trying to win over the Ottoman Empire to help us share the pressure from the West, and at the same time, it is also to let the Ottoman Empire do something in Europe."

Speaking of this, Zhu Yicheng smiled and said, "Portugal and the Netherlands are old empires in Europe, especially the former era of the Great Discovery was started by the Portuguese, but their country was too small and was squandered and later declined. Later, it was annexed by Spain. Although it is now independent, Portugal was overwhelmed by the French Bourbon dynasty, Portugal was breathless because of the Spanish royal family."

"The same is true for the Netherlands. Historically, it was annexed by Spain. The two countries had deep hatreds. These are the places where I, the Ming Dynasty can be used." Zhu Yicheng raised his hand and made a gesture, laughed and said, "When they use his own way, why can't they do it? Don't listen to the so-called morality of those corrupt scholars. As an emperor, you need a sage inside and a king outside. If the inner and outer sage, the collapse of this empire is in front of you!"

Zhu Bo nodded. In fact, Zhu Yicheng had told him some things before, but he had never said them as thoroughly as today. In addition, Zhu Bo has not had enough experience and has a broad vision. Now, after experiencing the service of the South China Sea and the work of the General Staff, he has gradually grown up and naturally has a deeper understanding.

"You need to pay attention to the British!" Since Zhu Yicheng has talked to Zhu Bo today, he would just say a few more words.

"British? Why is this? Haven't the UK and I have always had a good relationship with the Ming Dynasty?" Zhu Bo asked in confusion.

Britain was the first Western country to establish diplomatic relations in the Ming Dynasty, and the direct trade volume between Britain and the Ming Dynasty has been increasing over the years, making it an important overseas partner of the Ming Dynasty.

In addition, in the first war of Xinming, although Britain was sitting on the sidelines at the beginning, it still helped the Ming Dynasty at a critical moment. Otherwise, the first Xinming War would not have tied with France, and the Spanish coalition forces shook hands and made peace.

As for the subsequent Battle of Luzon, Britain even sent a fleet to assist the Ming Dynasty in the battle. From these points of view, Britain and the Ming Dynasty should be considered allies. Even the Ming Dynasty officials promoted this way, so in the Ming Dynasty, they had a good sense of the British country.

But now Zhu Yicheng warned Zhu Bo to pay attention to Britain, which made Zhu Bo a little puzzled.

"Remember, no matter whether the country is directly friendly or conflicted with the Ming Dynasty, it is nothing more than the word interest. There is a British proverb, do you know?"

"I'll ask my father to teach you."

"There are no eternal enemies, no eternal friends, only eternal interests!" When Zhu Yicheng slowly said this sentence, Zhu Bo's body shook slightly and his expression became serious.

This sentence has always been said in later generations as the famous British Churchill during World War II. In fact, it was not Churchill who really said this sentence, but as the famous British politician, Prime Minister, Conservative leader Earl Beaconsfield, and Benjamin Disraelli.

This sentence uses the simplest words to explain what the true meaning of politics is, and it is also the political basis for British politicians and the British royal family to regard it as a classic.

In China, in the Ming Dynasty.

As Zhu Yicheng restored the country, he continued to strengthen new learning and weaken old learning, the Ming Dynasty has become more open than the previous Ming Dynasty. In addition, the Ming Dynasty continued to expand overseas, those ideas that adhered to incompleteness had no market. But even many traditional ideas have a foundation, including ordinary people, but also many ministers in the court also had more or less Neo-Confucian views.

Zhu Yicheng's words directly exposed the essence of politics, directly removing the gorgeous robe wrapped outside, revealing the real core inside. In the Ming Dynasty, those who can accept this concept may not be accepted. If it were not for Zhu Yicheng and Zhu Bo?'s private conversation, if it were spread, it would have been attacked by many Neo-Confucian scholars.

"The UK is such a country. Do you think the classic country will be a weak country that can be bullied by this sentence?" Zhu Yicheng asked directly.

Zhu Bo? slowly shook his head. What Zhu Yicheng said to him today was far more than his feelings in the past few years, and gave him a lot of impact. For a moment, Zhu Bo?'s mind was a little swollen, and he needed some time to slowly digest it and then make his own final judgment.

"Sometimes, go see Mr. Wu more." Zhu Yi was stunned when she saw her son, knowing that she had said enough today: "You are his student, Mr. Wu is a talented person. He is one of the few sober people in the Ming Dynasty. Meeting more and talking to him more will be beneficial to you."

"I understand. I haven't seen you for a few days. I will definitely visit you for advice." Zhu Bo replied seriously.

Zhu Yicheng nodded and was about to continue to say something to Zhu Bo?, but he faintly heard someone outside the hall talking, and immediately asked loudly.

"The Emperor, Lord Jiang and Lord Zhuang are here and ask to see the Emperor." Soon, Xiao Jiangzi jogged back all the way back to report.

"Jiang Jin and Zhuang Yan?" Zhu Yicheng frowned slightly. Two military ministers, one of them was the chief military aircraft, and the other was the chief of staff. What were they looking for him at this time? Could it be...?

Thinking of this, Zhu Yixing immediately asked Xiao Jiangzi to invite them in. After a while, Jiang Jin and Zhuang Yan quickly walked into the side hall. When they saw Uncle Zhu, they were not surprised. They stepped forward to salute Zhu Yicheng first, and then saluted the prince, calling him Your Highness.

"Why are you entering the palace to ask for a meeting at this time?"
Chapter completed!