The Ming Dynasty did not revolutionize

Chapter 6 Do You Want to Be King?

Zhu Jianxuan was very disappointed with his father, but he had no choice but to obey and please him.

After all, he is just a four-year-old child. Even if he has many rough ideas in his mind, he can only realize them with the help of his power.

If he loses his affection and interest in me, then there is really nothing I can do.

Zhu Jianxuan could only reorganize his words and use a more acceptable and high-EQ approach to advise and remind his father to be cautious:

"Father, you are wise. America is on the east coast of the North Atlantic Ocean, which is the farthest place from Ming Dynasty in the world.

“Even if we win the war and obtain the land there through a treaty, it is difficult for us to truly control it.

"So I think that directly participating in the war in America is not the most beneficial approach for Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Zhonglin reluctantly listened to Zhu Jianxuan's persuasion this time.

Because Zhu Zhonglin actually has no interest in war:
“Xuan’er is right, there is no point in directly participating in the American War.

"So what should we do to benefit the Ming Dynasty the most?"

Zhu Jianxuan heaved a sigh of relief and immediately continued to explain his plan:
“We could try to induce Qing to join the American war.

"The Qing Dynasty's American exploration team should have entered the California region by now.

"Further south is Spain's most important overseas territory, the Mexican region of New Spain.

“The Qing Dynasty may have already started contact with the Spanish.

“The Qing Dynasty should also know that Mexico is the world’s largest silver producer.

"The Qing Dynasty must have coveted Mexican silver.

“And because the Spanish are likely to join France in America’s war against Britain.

"So the Qing Dynasty might join Britain in fighting against America, France, and Spain in order to seize the silver mines in Mexico.

“If we let the people from the East Factory push it secretly, the chances of success will be greater.

"If the Qing Dynasty gets involved in a war in America, then our Ming Dynasty can take the opportunity to suppress the feudal lords, or directly march north to attack the Central Plains."

Zhu Jianxuan judged in his heart, if what he said really happened.

If the Ming Dynasty could really succeed in its Northern Expedition and the reduction of the power of the feudal lords, it would have had a chance to survive or even eliminate the revolutionary crisis.

The success of the Northern Expedition can directly expand the jurisdiction of the central court, benefit all classes within the central court, and greatly boost cohesion.

Suppressing the feudal lords is a controllable revolution, which can first eliminate a large number of local feudal nobles.

More importantly, it can unify the domestic market and promote the central government's policy of attaching importance to industry and commerce throughout the country.

In this way, the conflicts between the royal family and the imperial court, the traditional aristocracy and the bureaucracy, and the new industrial and commercial groups can be greatly eased.

Combined with the industrial revolution to make the pie bigger, banking and gold standard monetary reforms, we should be able to safely survive the crisis of the next few decades.

As long as the emperor who reduced the power of the princes was not Zhu Yunwen, as the youngest legitimate prince, he should be treated like a wealthy prince.

If you use the knowledge from your previous life to make some inventions and open the door to the Industrial Revolution, it will be enough to make you rich and famous for the rest of your life and go down in history.

After the Ming Dynasty unified China and took the lead in completing the Industrial Revolution, it would naturally become the world hegemon even if there was no one to directly guide it in politics.

But after Zhu Zhonglin heard what Zhu Jianxuan said, his expression became obviously confused again:
"Xuan'er, you actually support the reduction of feudal power? If the reduction of feudal power is really successful, you will have no chance to become king."

When Zhu Jianxuan heard this response, he had only one reaction in his mind:
"Ah? What are you thinking about?"

I am advocating the grand strategy of the Northern Expedition and the reduction of feudal lords, but you are concerned about my future?
Should I be happy that you really care about me, your son, or should I be disappointed that you don’t care about the country’s overall strategy?

Zhu Zhonglin looked at Zhu Jianxuan's reaction and thought that he didn't know the rules of the prince's enfeoffment, so he explained seriously:
"According to the rules since the Chongzhen Dynasty, the princes of the Ming Dynasty can start to form three guard and development corps when they are ten years old.

“The imperial court will arrange for these guard corps to open up overseas territories, and when the prince reaches adulthood, they will take over the territories.

“This is the initial investment made by the royal family and the court to the prince who becomes king.

“In the past and in the future, if you want more population and more land, you have to manage and build it yourself.

"If the Ming Dynasty reduces the power of the feudal lords, you will not be able to be the king, and you will not have these benefits."

Zhu Jianxuan actually already knew these rules from history books. But compared to this future, Zhu Jianxuan hoped to avoid a complete revolution, because that would mean uncontrollable risks.

If the reduction of feudal lords was successful and the revolution did not break out, he would not be able to become a king with real power, but he would not need to struggle hard either.

Since you have the opportunity to lie down and enjoy, why should you work while standing?
More importantly, Dad, you have to focus on the big things.

Zhu Jianxuan confessed somewhat helplessly:

“Your Majesty, compared to being a small king in a corner, I would rather see the Ming Dynasty recover its lost territory and eliminate the feudal lords.

"So please consider my suggestion, Father, and take advantage of the upcoming American war to formulate a plan to conquer the North and reduce the power of the feudal lords..."

This is a typical high emotional intelligence statement.

After all, Zhu Jianxuan is only a four-year-old child now.

Zhu Zhonglin couldn't imagine that this child would specially come up with high emotional intelligence rhetoric.

I just feel that this child is truly kind and honest by nature.

Zhu Zhonglin was very satisfied. He placed his hand on Zhu Jianxuan's shoulder and said with a smile:

"My son is indeed a genius, extremely intelligent. His analysis and suggestions are very reasonable. I will find time to discuss it with the General Staff."

The Queen also smiled and said:
"Your Majesty, since Xuan'er has made great contributions, he should be rewarded, right?"

Zhu Zhonglin smiled again and said:

"Yes, the Queen is right. Xuan'er, is there anything you want?"

Zhu Jianxuan looked at his father's relaxed expression and could guess that the reason he gave him the so-called reward was probably because of his high emotional intelligence.

What’s more important is the perfect assist from my mother.

As for my previous analysis and suggestions, my father probably still didn't really take them to heart.

In fact, if you put yourself in their shoes, it is understandable.

He was the emperor of the Celestial Empire, and he had a contemptuous attitude towards the European barbarians, and he was even more contemptuous of the barbarians' overseas colonies.

How could a civil uprising in a remote barbarian colony affect the stability of our glorious Ming Dynasty?
The key point is that although there are indeed intrinsic connections between the series of events related to the American War of Independence, it is difficult to associate them together when looking at the events themselves on the surface.

Who would have thought that the Bengal famine indirectly promoted American independence?

Who could have imagined that the American War of Independence would indirectly lead to the French Revolution?
The American War of Independence and the French Revolution indirectly triggered a wave of independence in South America, which in turn led to a money shortage in the Qing Dynasty?

After Zhu Jianxuan realized the reality, he sighed helplessly.

With the ability my father has shown now, it is estimated that he will not be able to handle the troubles in the next few decades.

I must seriously think of ways to protect myself.

Even if your worries about the future are just groundless, it is always a good idea to prepare for the worst.

Now that he is the youngest son of the Ming Emperor, the most natural and feasible course of action is to ask his father for enough practical support.

Build your own real power as soon as possible to ensure your own safety in the chaos that may arise in the future.

Then you can look for opportunities to continue to improve.

The feudal system did intensify social conflicts in the Ming Dynasty, but now Zhu Jianxuan was somewhat grateful for the feudal system.

I can do as my father said just now and become the king overseas directly by relying on my status as a prince.

As a time traveler, you can also start investing in inventions and creations from now on.

Earn more military funds for your kingdom and pioneering corps, and develop more powerful weapons for them.

So Zhu Jianxuan followed his father's advice and proposed what he really wanted:
"Father...I want a science and mechanical laboratory. I want to study basic scientific theories such as physics and chemistry.

“At the same time attempts were made to improve the steam engine and use it to drive mechanical devices, as well as vehicles and ships.”

(End of this chapter)