Zhu Yicheng's words made Wu Sidao think. In terms of personality, Wu Sidao is very similar to Zhu Di's counselor Yao Guangxiao during the Jingnan period. He has no bad abilities in terms of ability, and is both proficient in planning and has a pair of eyes that see through the world.

The two are both keen on supporting the wise king, determined to create something so that what they have learned can be used and left in history. But they also do not value secular rights very much. In their opinion, what they enjoy is just an opportunity and platform to display their ambitions, rather than the ultimate goal of pursuing rights.

It is precisely this. When Zhu Yicheng wanted to be appointed as a high-ranking official in Wu Sidao, he was rejected by the other party. Even the position of Minister of Military Affairs was forced to give him. Among the five ministers of the Military Affairs Department, Wu Sidao was deeply trusted by Zhu Yicheng and second only to Chief Military Affairs Liao Huanzhi in terms of status, his actual official position was the lowest.

You should know that over the years, just the salary from the court and the reward from Zhu Yicheng could allow Wu Sidao to live a life that ordinary people could not imagine. But in fact, Wu Sidao lived a very ordinary life. In addition to the two beauties given to him by Zhu Yicheng at the beginning, he lived in the house he was given to him. His daily life was also very simple, and he had no hobby of luxury and squandering. Money seemed to be of much use to him. The money in his hands was nothing but helping some poor scholars and fellow villagers, or buying books. Such a simple life was extremely rare in the entire Ming Dynasty officialdom.

That's right, Zhu Yicheng and Wu Sidao are both monarchs and ministers and friends, and both sides speak in private much casually. What Zhu Yicheng said just now, Wu Sidao thinks is the truth. In his opinion, Zhu Yicheng is indeed planning to use this method to completely solve the problems of the former Ming royal family.

The chess piece in his hand finally fell down. Zhu Yicheng looked at the seat of Luozi intently and felt secretly happy. Wu Sidao's move was already under his own calculations. Zhu Yicheng immediately responded with a smile, but Wu Sidao looked calm and he turned out a piece from the chess box.

"The Emperor is considering this for the cause of the whole age. It seems that the minister has been worried too much." Wu Sidao nodded and said, "But Emperor, your arrangements will damage the majesty of the royal family."

Zhu Yicheng laughed and shook his head and said, "Royal Majesty? Does even Mr. Wu, you, believe in this? I remember that when Taizu was a commoner, he swept the world first, then drove Mongolia outside the border, and finally became the emperor. Even a person like Taizu never avoided his origin. Speaking of my Ming Dynasty royal family, he was just a beggar and a descendant of monks. Didn't the saint say that those who have virtue in this world live in this world? The so-called majesty is that as long as my Ming Dynasty is powerful, the royal family will naturally have its majesty. If the Ming Dynasty is in decline, how majesty will it be even if the Nine Five Lords are in his position?"

Wu Sidao laughed silently and nodded, "The emperor is deeply aware of the essence of the emperor. It seems that he is obsessed with the minister."

"Sir is not attached to the appearance, but rather, he deliberately reminds me with this."

"The emperor is wise, and these little tricks cannot escape the emperor's eyes."

The two looked at each other and continued to play chess.

Wu Sidao thought for a moment, responded to another son, and said afterwards: "Now Kangxi suddenly died inexplicably. The Qing court has now ascended the throne by the crown prince Yinsi, and the reign of the name Jianxing. Although there is no trouble on the surface of the new emperor of the Qing court ascended the throne, in fact, undercurrents are surging, and I don't know what the emperor plans to do about it."

"It's better to be quiet than to move." Zhu Yicheng looked at the chessboard, continued to make moves, and said, "The attacks from Henan and Jiangbei can continue. I think it's more appropriate to temporarily suspend other directions."

"Is this move against Longkodo?"

Zhu Yicheng nodded: "That's right! Longkodo holds nearly half of the elite soldiers of the Qing Dynasty. Moreover, this person has been fighting abroad since he went south to fight. Although he is not as good as the famous generals in Kangxi's early years, he is also a good general. More importantly, Longkodo is Tong Guowei's son and Yinsi's arm. The Jinyiwei came to report that Kangxi's death is full of doubts and is not ordinary. There are many critics in the Qing court. The reason why Yinsi was able to ascend the throne safely was that Tong Guowei made great efforts. In other words, it can also be said that it was because Longkodo's soldiers in his hands that suppressed many opponents."

"The emperor's move is very meaningful. It seems that the emperor is planning to sit and see a good show?" Wu Sidao understood Zhu Yicheng's thoughts and immediately laughed.

The specific cause of Kangxi's death was because Yinsi was tightly blocked, and the Jinyiwei was not found out, but the series of actions before Yinsi ascended the throne could not be hidden from the Jinyiwei. So from this point of view, although the Jianxing Dynasty was established, there were still undercurrents in private, and the Qing court hid great hidden dangers.

The Ming Dynasty's goal is very clear now, which is to focus on the attacks in both Longkodo and Jiangbei. First, it can attack and weaken the main forces supporting Yinsi, and second, it can prevent these two Qing troops from getting out. In addition, it is more important to open up the north and south.

By restraining the main force of the new emperor of the Qing court, it can create opportunities for the opposition. As long as there is chaos within the Qing court, it will inevitably be impossible to fully grasp the place. In this case, the Ming Dynasty can pacify the world with the smallest cost and the fastest time.

Zhu Yicheng was 70% sure about this move, of course these grasps were based on information and intelligence. Even if Yinsi finally suppressed all the opposition, it would be no harm to the Ming Dynasty. At least the main direction of the Ming Dynasty's offensive has not changed, and all the adjustments are just details.

"Gao Jin, Zhao Hongcan, and Bei Henuo?"

"It's okay, let them struggle for a while." Zhu Yicheng said confidently: "Gao Jin is not a mediocre person, but unfortunately he followed the wrong person. He saw clearly that there was no chance in the Central Plains. If you want to gain a foothold, you can only enter Yungui. As for Zhao Hongcan, Bei and Nuo also have a powerless and powerful A Ling. The former two looked apart and had their own plans. As for the latter, although they were willing to integrate, they were powerless. In fact, Yun, Gui, and Gui had already become warlords. It would be bad to force them too much. It would be better to let them fight on their own. If they could fight in chaos, they would save some of the strength of our Ming Dynasty. It would not be too late to take action to deal with it in one fell swoop."

Wu Sidao nodded silently, and he agreed with this view. Wu Sidao is not a nerd who studies hard, and he will not say anything about saving the people from water and fire. As a politician, he only pays more attention to interests and results. As for the means, it is useless when necessary.

Furthermore, these three provinces are not the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Since they are not under the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty, how can those people be regarded as the people of the Ming Dynasty? Of course, if the people escape from the Three Provinces and come to the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty will certainly welcome them. Although Zhu Yicheng did this, although it was a bit cruel to the people of the Three Provinces, it was the best choice for the overall interests and future of the Ming Dynasty.

If Zhu Yicheng was an impulsive boy who was simple in thinking, but now Zhu Yicheng is already a qualified emperor. As an emperor, a woman’s kindness is unsatisfactory. Although all benevolent monarchs have been praised by literati in history, who is a real promising king who kills people and has blood flowing into a river?

As an emperor, in addition to means, it is necessary to be hard-hearted. If you cannot do this, then this emperor is unqualified. When it is time to decide, when it is time to start, you cannot tolerate any indecision and a woman's kindness.

Looking at Zhu Yicheng's resolute face, Wu Sidao couldn't help but feel a little emotional. After all, Zhu Yicheng's growth was almost seen by him, and now Zhu Yicheng just sat there and had an imperial aura, which brought invisible pressure.

"The emperor's chess power has increased significantly today. This game is in a profound way. I am willing to give it a disadvantage." Wu Sidao clamped the chess piece for a long time, sighed, and threw the chess piece in his hand to admit defeat.

Finally finally won a game. Seeing Wu Sidao admit defeat on the spot, Zhu Yicheng smiled and felt extremely proud.
Chapter completed!