Chapter 1456 The Prince's Question
"Son, after you go to Goryeo, although there are all your ministers there, you must not be arrogant, and don't blindly force them." After handing the instructions of Goryeo to the prince, the emperor continued to tell the prince, "
If you have anything to complain about, just leave it to the people in the mission. You don’t have to come forward yourself. You have to be a good person in front of the Korean people, so that you can win their hearts!"
"I understand!" The prince nodded quickly, "I will definitely deal with the Koreans carefully so as not to alienate them."
"Don't be too careful. You are the crown prince. You just want to show off our **** prestige." The emperor smiled and patted the prince's shoulder again, "Actually, we are going to fight Japan. The Korean people are happy! Wanli
In the early years, the Japanese army landed in Goryeo, and they brutally and massacred a lot. It can be said that they had a blood feud with the Goryeo people, so much so that they now call the Japanese attack the "Imjin Japanese Rebellion", and they gnash their teeth when they mention it. So this time you go, is it?
Act on the king's principles and uphold justice, and it's not too late for them to be grateful. As long as you don't go too far, you will be their holy master!"
The prince didn't answer, but the young man's eyes were shining with excitement.
That's right, what young man doesn't like to make contributions? The emperor thought happily.
"Now you know how much courage you have on your shoulders, right? Son, being a prince and an emperor is a privilege, but there are still many things to do..." The emperor was still smiling, as if he was comforting his prince.
, "So, just have fun this time. If you don't let go of your body and mind, you will suffer if you get tense... No matter what, next year's things will be done next year. I will make arrangements for you.
Just relax more."
"I know, thank you, father." The prince was very moved and apologized to his father again. "Although I can relax my body and mind, my studies will never be slowed down. In addition to the relationship between Japan and Goryeo, I will never let go of my studies.
In addition to the rules and regulations, I will definitely learn more about the art of war. Only by learning more about military affairs can I be able to sit well in the rear. My father sent me over, and I didn’t want to see him just sitting there.
Surrounded by the aides, you just have to be submissive, right?"
"You are ambitious!" Seeing the prince's reply, the emperor smiled even more happily, "Okay, you can learn if you want to, but I'm afraid you don't want to learn! I have arranged so many military teachers for you.
You can ask them more for advice, don't just listen to what they say, ask more questions yourself! However, remember not to reveal your plan to attack Japan to them, just ask insinuating questions."
"My son will definitely ask." The prince agreed quickly, but then suddenly hesitated, "It's just..."
"Just what?" The emperor felt something was wrong, so he immediately asked.
"It's just that a few teachers who taught me literature have been asking me to read more scriptures recently, especially the Analects. They said that the ancients relied on the Analects to govern the world. I am the prince, and I will have to rely on these to govern the world in the future...
..." The prince's voice became lower and lower, "They also said that our family conquered the world immediately, but we will not be able to conquer the world immediately in the future. We still have to rely on moral education. Only famous teachings and principles can maintain the world.
It is a blind expansion of force, which can only be used to stop the boiling water, but it will not last... it will not last long..."
As the prince narrated, the emperor's face became more and more ugly.
Finally, he raised his hand and slapped it heavily on the table.
"presumptuous!"
The emperor has always disliked Confucian scholars, and this was known to the world, so except for the first few Confucian scholars who had lost their heads from reading and had the courage to come to him to admonish him for "walking the king's way" and "ruling the country with virtue", they were severely punished by him.
, no one talks to him anymore about running the country in the name of Confucianism.
Unexpectedly, these literati still refused to give up and actually focused on the prince.
When selecting teachers for the prince, although the emperor intentionally did not want him to come into contact with any Confucian classics, he still wanted him to learn some ancient Chinese prose and poetry and get in touch with some cultural knowledge, so he still hired several teachers to teach literature——
Of course, the prince's studies are mainly based on military and economic knowledge, and culture is only a supplement.
They are obviously just teachers, but they do not correct their position and regard themselves as the emperor's teachers. They actually want to rely on their status to influence the prince and instill their ideas into the prince... How can the emperor do this?
Bear?
"My son is guilty, please forgive me!" Seeing that his father was angry, the prince quickly bowed and apologized.
"You're not guilty. It's a good thing that you're eager to learn. I can't blame you for this!" The emperor seemed to be still angry and still glared at the prince. "These few scornful scholars are really up to something. They actually want to rely on you to defend them. Okay.
So brave, so brave! I will definitely not be able to spare them!"
Although the emperor and the prince usually get along very harmoniously, when the emperor rarely gets angry, even the prince can't bear it. When the emperor is angry, it is as if even this warm room has been thrown into the ice room.
"Father! Father, please don't be angry!" Seeing his father's angry look, the prince was very frightened, and even his voice trembled.
However, because he was afraid that he would ruin the lives of several teachers because of his careless words, he immediately boldly hugged his father.
"What are you doing?" Surrounded by the prince, the emperor glared at him.
"Father... please calm down!" The prince looked at the emperor's angry face and said slightly anxiously, "Father usually teaches his sons not to act out of anger, so as not to do something impulsive and regretful, so today
I also ask my father to calm down... don't, don't kill people out of anger. Although the masters are confused, but... their sins will not lead to death! My son is not only begging for their lives, but also afraid that my father's reputation will be damaged.
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Under the sincere words of the prince, the emperor finally calmed down gradually, only frowning slightly.
This slightly thin young man had already thrown himself on his body. Although his whole body was shaking with fear, he still hugged himself without hesitation, and then advised him not to kill people out of anger.
He is kind-hearted, but not weak, and dares to express his opinions. Only with such qualifications can he be a good prince and an ideal successor emperor.
The anger on the emperor's face slowly faded.
"Killing people? Why should I kill people and let them act like they are sacrificing themselves for justice? You are overthinking, I won't kill them." He grabbed the prince's hand and pushed it away gently, "
But not killing them does not mean that I will not punish them. From tomorrow on, I will repel all those people and leave no one behind!"
"They had their own faults, and I agreed to replace them." The prince nodded and agreed to his father's arrangement, "The art of writing lies in the original intention. My son has learned so much, and then he can analyze it himself.
You don’t have to rely on those literati.”
"The art of writing lies in the original intention..." The emperor's eyes lit up, and then he murmured to himself, "Yes, yes! It's rare that you can say such words at such a young age. It seems that you have really learned it!"
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Because he was happy, he asked the prince to sit down again.
"Prince, you don't have to take those Confucian scholars' chatter seriously! Generally speaking, as long as a powerful country still has the strength to spare, it will definitely try its best to expand and turn all the places within its reach into its own territory. As the saying goes, the shores of the land are not the king's ministers. What?
Maintaining clumsiness and moderation is all nonsense! If the Zhou people practiced clumsiness and moderation, wouldn’t the Han people still have to shrink back in the Central Plains and not be able to get out? If nothing else, the Yanjing under our feet is not expanding inch by inch.
What came out? It is best for Confucian scholars to whitewash it. They can say black things are white. They are obviously unable to expand and are passively beaten everywhere. They have to say that they are doing kingly things and convincing others with virtue. Only they can deceive themselves and others.
Come out." Because he had never been fond of Confucian scholars, the emperor's tone suddenly became sharper, "Those sarcastic Confucians know how to chatter endlessly with some scriptures, but you must not listen! Follow your original intention, follow your original intention!"
At this time, the territory of the Han Dynasty has expanded greatly compared with the previous Ming Dynasty, especially in Mongolia and the Western Regions. After many conquests, the Han court has not only taken back the Hetao area, but also expanded its control area to the Dunhuang area.
, and is still planning to continue to expand. In this case, the Confucian officials' "moderate and conservative" approach is naturally extremely unpopular with the emperor.
"Now that I know it, I will be like my father, forge ahead with determination, and never rest on my laurels." Seeing that his father had calmed down, the prince breathed a deep sigh of relief. "It's just that my father, my son is learning.
After doing some military work, there is still something unclear. Could you please ask Father for some advice...?"
"What, just say it, don't be afraid." The emperor immediately agreed.
"Father, since I came to Dingding, I have been forging ahead in the west and north. I have successively defeated the Jurchen and Mongolian tribes. It can be said that I have opened up thousands of miles. My martial arts are ahead of the Ming Dynasty, almost comparable to the martial arts of the Han Dynasty... It's just...
The prince's expression was still a little hesitant, and he kept looking at his father, "It's just that in my opinion, there are snowy fields or deserts in the eastern Liaoning, western regions and northern Xinjiang, most of which are uninhabitable. But I have learned in geography class that South Vietnam
This land is a fertile land, and its rice can be harvested three times a year... Why has my father been constantly conquering the northwest, and now he wants to conquer Japan, but the southern land has always refused to attack...? All places in the south
, although each has its own difficulties, but compared to the bitter cold land in the north, I'm afraid... I'm afraid it's still much less expensive. As long as we spend some time first to occupy those sacred places, and use this as a foundation to continue to expand our strength, then
Wouldn't it be easier to go north to attack... wouldn't it be easier?"
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