Ming Dynasty: pacifying the rebellion and defending the border, dominating the world

Chapter 500 Attitude towards the Ming Dynasty World
Today I summon my ministers.

The main purpose is to prepare them psychologically.

The war machine of the Ming Dynasty cannot function without these people. At the same time, it also sends a message to the officials of the Ming Dynasty: to broaden their horizons and not just focus on the small gains of the Ming Dynasty.

When that time comes, the Ming Dynasty can conquer any world and reap more rewards than they could ever have obtained by greedily pursuing wealth since their ancestors' generation.

Only by doing our best can we remain on the Ming Dynasty's warship.

Those who were kept by Zhu Jinzhen and stood in the Hall of Mental Cultivation were all cunning old foxes; naturally, they all knew this perfectly well.

"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, may request permission to see that world."

He Jian stepped forward, bowed, and asked.

"allow!"

Zhu Jinzhen nodded in agreement without much hesitation: "But we must not neglect state affairs."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

He Jian, along with the other ministers and vice ministers of the Six Ministries, all showed expressions of great joy.

Even Xu Yu, Ma You, Yang Qingyi, and a few others were no exception.

After all, no matter how much that world deviates, it is still, to a certain extent, the legitimate dynasty of the Ming Dynasty. Who wouldn't want to return to the past in a certain sense and descend into that world as a savior?
It's like a child who has achieved something and wants to show off to an adult.

Even though these people are all over fifty years old, that mentality still exists.

Next, Zhu Jinzhen discussed some issues concerning the Ming Dynasty's magnificent world and proposed solutions with the Six Ministries, the Cabinet, and the Five Military Commissions.

"Your Majesty, now that we have destroyed Japan, there is naturally no need for them to continue to exist in that world."

"My suggestion is to destroy them together."

"That's right."

"Your Majesty, during the Zhengtong reign, should we also wage war against places outside the Ming Dynasty? According to some intelligence mentioned by the Secret Guard and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, there are also places with rich lands outside the Ming Dynasty."

"Whether it's enslavement or using them for farming, it seems like a good choice."

"Wei Chen seconded the proposal."

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue believes that the Ming Dynasty in that world, whether it is various minerals or reclaimed wasteland, is the best choice to serve as the granary of the Ming Dynasty. In addition, the gold and silver in that other world can also serve as reserves for the Ming Dynasty."

"Yes, I have the same idea."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jinzhen nodded slightly and looked at Wang Jing: "In that case, the Ministry of Revenue should come up with a plan. If it is feasible after I have reviewed it, it will be implemented accordingly."

"Yes."

A smile appeared on Wang Jing's face.

There was nothing they could do; the Ministry of Revenue was poor!

Although the Ming Dynasty experienced the bloodshed caused by Zhu Jinzhen, the money was not deposited into the national treasury, but instead went into the emperor's private treasury. According to what Zhu Jinzhen just said, the Ming Dynasty will now shift towards a war-oriented development.

Money is needed in every aspect.

Recruiting soldiers, providing military pay, and crafting armor and weapons.

Which of these doesn't require a lot of money?
Xu Yu then stepped forward and asked with concern, "Your Majesty, although that world is a legitimate dynasty, it is not a direct successor to ours. What attitude should we take towards the Ming Dynasty in that world?"

Upon hearing this, all the officials immediately fell silent. It would be wrong and inappropriate for any of them to bring up this matter again.

The only one who could make the decision was Zhu Jinzhen.

"That is only a corner of the myriad worlds, not the past of our world. I intend to let the Duke of Ying intervene in the Tumu Crisis of the Zhengtong Dynasty, in order to take over that world at the lowest cost."

"Regarding the issue of governance, naturally, our Great Ming Dynasty is still the master, and that world is a vassal of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"If the Jingtai Emperor of that world were sensible, he could help with some state affairs. The same applies to the civil and military officials of the Zhengtong Dynasty. Those who are willing to submit can stay, and those who are not can be dismissed and replaced by more capable people."

At this point, Zhu Jinzhen revealed a mocking smile: "They were in the Zhengtong Dynasty, while we have entered the Qianyuan era. The Ministry of Personnel can simply copy the answers from all the capable and virtuous officials in the Zhengtong and later Zhengde periods."

"Or do you think that without the courtiers of the orthodox dynasty, the court in that world can't function?"

Upon hearing Zhu Jinzhen's question, all the officials present suddenly realized what he meant, smiled, and shook their heads repeatedly.

To the legitimate dynasty of another world, they were equivalent to the future. Moreover, those present were all officials of the Ming Dynasty, who were absolutely well aware of how much the Ming Dynasty had contributed to it and how much real talent it possessed.

Even if all officials of the Ming Dynasty in another world were dismissed, they could rebuild the Ming Dynasty's official staff in the shortest possible time.

"Your Majesty's insight is truly profound and thoughtful. We, your humble servants, are ashamed of our own inferiority." Xu Yu and the other officials bowed deeply, completely convinced. It wasn't that they were unaware of this point; it was just that without Zhu Jinzhen's explanation, it would have been difficult for them to overcome this cognitive barrier in such a short time.

After all, they never imagined that one day they would be able to work with officials of the orthodox dynasty, let alone that one day they could "go back to the past" and help the Ming Dynasty select officials who were once their teachers, fathers, and grandfathers for appointment.

"If there are any other questions, please tell me."

"Your Majesty, this old minister has another question..."

The court meeting in the Hall of Mental Cultivation continued until dark.

Every official of the Ming Dynasty who left the palace, from the Grand Secretariat to the Six Ministries, was eager to make his mark.

Wang Jing, the acting Minister of Revenue, wore an expression of ecstatic joy. As he walked along the road, he would occasionally drift off into a daze, chuckling to himself in his daydreams.

The other six ministers, except for Li Chengen, the Minister of War, were basically the same.

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Zhu Jinzhen's meaning was already very clear.

The conquest of the world of Ming Dynasty, and the various subsequent issues, including the appointment of officials, military deployment, logistics, and the development of that world.

They have considerable autonomy.

It was a test, neither too big nor too small.

"With the fiscal revenue from the Zhengtong Dynasty to supplement our finances, and by conquering neighboring countries and acquiring gold and silver from Japan, my Ministry of Revenue will have money." Wang Jing rubbed his hands excitedly, his eyes full of anticipation for the future.

The Minister of Personnel was just as eager to get started.

With his foresight, the Ministry of Personnel was determined to recruit some promising talents and officials from the Zhengtong Dynasty, whether to prepare for the future conquest of other countries by the Ming Dynasty or to lay the groundwork for the Ming Dynasty's future conquest of the world.

The issue of talent is the most troublesome problem facing the Ministry of Personnel.

With the addition of the legitimate dynasty from the world of Ming Dynasty, the pressure on the Ministry of Personnel will be greatly reduced.

But the one under the most pressure is undoubtedly the Minister of Justice. Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Zhu Jinzhen's intention is very clear: this campaign will unify the dynasty. Any officials found to be corrupt or to have colluded with Zhu Qizhen to launch the coup will be executed according to the records of the Ming Dynasty's history books and the Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review.

Of course, there is pressure, but the benefits are also enormous.

After all, those were obvious achievements that he could easily gain by simply bending down; how could he not be happy?

(End of this chapter)