Zhu Youxiao made a judgment based on the historical trajectory. Although North Korea changed its ownership, it would still obey the Ming Dynasty. As for how much power it has to restrain the Later Jin Dynasty, that's another matter.

However, Sun Chengzong and others came to the conclusion based on cultural heritage, historical traditions, etc. Li Ju would definitely express his tendency to be close to the Ming Dynasty to obtain the title of the Ming Dynasty and prove his legitimacy of the ascension.

Feudal society attaches great importance to orthodoxy. No matter whether you have the right or not, you must find a legitimate reason for yourself.

Only when the Ming Dynasty admitted and enthroned him, Li Jue got rid of the hat of usurping the throne and rebel.

In other words, Lee Hung, who was originally legally in power, could only be called Kwang Hae-kun in the genealogy of the Joseon King, while Lee Yoon became the orthodox Korean king In-jo.

Although Bi Zisu is solemn and strong, he is not pedantic.

Even the wait-and-see viewing he proposed was a bit cunning. To put it bluntly, it was just waiting for the price to see how Li Ju performed and how much benefit the Ming Dynasty could gain from it.

This coincides with Zhu Youxiao's idea. Although he can't squeeze too much oil and water from North Korea, and the Korean soldiers are also fighting for the five slags, they can play some role.

It was rare that everyone agreed with each other. The emperor was very happy and gave rewards. He also drank tea and chatted with the ministers, expressing his closeness and trust.

In ancient times, this was called "sitting on the Tao", which was very noble and awesome, and it was written into historical books.

Of course, such high-end tea party cannot be talked nonsense. They are all cultural people, leaders, and it is also a major national event to talk about it.

"I plan to pacify Liao in three years." Zhu Youxiao finally said the goal in his heart, and looked around his ministers with earnest eyes. "To achieve this goal, all the ministers must do their best and the king and ministers must be united."

In the current situation, it is not a bragging thing in three years to pacify Liao, but a great possibility. But it is hard for others to say this. When the emperor said it, it seems to be heart-warming and harmonious with the emperor and his subjects.

Sun Chengzong pondered for a moment and bowed, "Long live with this ambition, I dare not do my best to serve you with all my loyalty."

Li Qiyuan and others also expressed their loyalty, the emperor's reliance and their glory. Those who could hear the emperor say what they said in their hearts were just the few people in the palace.

Zhu Youxiao was very pleased and also expressed his ideas and plans for military, economics, administration, etc. They were all right officials, who knew his thoughts and plans, and their work was easy to carry out.

"I am so urgent, but I can't help myself." Zhu Youxiao finally said something big, which shocked everyone.

"All the officials must know that the wars were continuous in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the Three Kingdoms, and the Western Jin Dynasty, as well as the turmoil in the late Tang Dynasty, the Five Dynasties, and the early Song Dynasty. In addition to political and economic reasons, there is also a problem that cannot be ignored is climate change. The temperature has dropped sharply, disasters have frequent, and large-scale food production has been reduced, resulting in continuous wars and social turmoil."

After pausing, Zhu Youxiao continued: "I asked Xu Guangqi and others to study and collect disaster records from the Yuan and Ming dynasties. The overall trend is that it is becoming more and more frequent. Only from the Hongwu period to the present, there have been more than a thousand recorded disasters, which is more than doubled compared to the Yuan dynasty."

This is not because of Zhu Youxiao's random talk, but because of data. According to the conclusions of meteorological research in later generations, the Little Ice Age has been in China several times, not counting the late Yin and Shang Dynasties, but the fourth time in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties.

Strictly speaking, from the Yuan Dynasty to the late Qing Dynasty, it was the Little Ice Age, while it was the peak period during the Chongzhen period.

During the first three Little Ice Ages, China's population dropped sharply by more than four-fifths. The fourth time it dropped sharply by half, and the credit was calculated on potatoes, corn and sweet potatoes.

What Zhu Youxiao is worried about is that for more than ten or twenty years, famine is a catalyst for war and the fundamental cause of social turmoil.

Even if Jiannu was eliminated within three years, the northern nomadic peoples would still go south to plunder in order to survive under the pressure of famine.

At the peak of the Little Ice Age, it was already very difficult for the Ming government to appease and provide relief to hundreds of millions of people. How could there be any extra materials to appease the northern nations?

Moreover, promoting sweet potato planting alone is not enough to overcome the famine. Early grain storage and preparation for shortage is also being implemented, but it is obviously not enough to pay attention to Zhu Youzai alone.

Large-scale infrastructure construction, roads, water conservancy, bridges, etc. require huge investment and collective efforts; the efforts to store grain and prepare for wasteland must also be greatly strengthened, and governments at all levels must pay attention to it and regard it as an important task.

These are the reasons why Zhu Youxiao wanted to tell everyone that they had to quell Liao and suppress the chaos, while also making preparations to overcome the major disasters.

With the productivity and technological level at that time, it was basically all human labor. It took so many projects and such large ones to be done in three or four years, and it may not be possible to complete them.

The first one who was shocked and overwhelmed was Li Qiyuan, the Minister of Revenue. He had just been able to support the war and the emperor proposed greater expenses. Where did the money come from?

"Long live." Li Qiyuan bowed and said: "These measures and expenses are very huge, and they have been invested for several years, so the finances will definitely not be able to support them."

"If——" Li Qiyuan hesitated for a moment, he still expressed tactful doubts about the great disaster, "If the investment is divided into more than ten years, the financial pressure may be reduced."

It's too late for more than ten years!

Zhu Youxiao smiled bitterly and said, "I know the embarrassment of the Ministry of Revenue, and Li Qing doesn't have to worry about it. The financial plan this year will be the same and there will be no major changes. I will find a way to solve the problem of funds."

"Today, we discuss this matter with the ministers, one is to plan together, and the other is to pay attention to it." Zhu Youxiao said in a deep voice: "Even if we can destroy Jiannu within three years, the Western Lu, disasters are inevitable, and wars may be inevitable. We must prepare in advance so that we can guarantee that there will be no danger."

Sun Chengzong looked worried, but he secretly gave eyes to others. Relying on his age, his old age, his qualifications and his identity as an imperial teacher, he suppressed everyone's doubts and spoke.

"Long live the wisdom and plan ahead is a good solution to the major disaster." Sun Chengzong bowed and said, "When I go back, I will discuss it and draft the charter to present it to the imperial examination."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and gently felt very satisfied.

When the ministers stood up and left, Zhu Youxiao sat in the hall and was in a good mood. He felt that it was really effective to talk to his confidant ministers today!

It's time to go see the little cat. It's such a good psychological healing agent. It's cute and cute, and it's easier to feel.

As soon as Zhu Youxiao stretched his waist and got up from the imperial throne, a palace servant came to report that Sun Chengzong, the Minister of War, was waiting for him to see him.

Huh? Didn’t you just finished the meeting? Did you remember something important again?

Zhu Youxiao was a little confused and sat back and summoned Sun Chengzong into the hall.

After Sun Chengzong came in, he showed his rituals and received the treatment of giving him a seat.

This is not an embroidered stake, but a backrest chair designed by Zhu Youxiao. Only two teachers and Xu Guangqi are qualified to sit.

Sun Chengzong thanked him again before sat down respectfully.

"What important matter is Mr. Sun reporting?" Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and ordered the palace servants to serve tea, and asked with a smile.

Sun Chengzong hesitated for a moment and said tactfully: "Long live since he ascended the throne, he has worked hard to govern and be brave in innovation. He has defeated the Eastern Barbarians outside, suppressed the chaos inside, and cared for the people to reduce their taxes and increase their salary. He is wise enough to be comparable to Emperor Taizong of Tang."

So, I am so powerful, I'm just as good as Li Er?

Zhu Youxiao was blinking his eyes and couldn't help but feel a little proud, but when he thought about it, he felt that it was wrong. Isn't this very similar to Master Sun's style?

Seeing the emperor's face happy and soon looked at him, Sun Chengzong felt relieved. The emperor was already young and much more mature and steady.

Looking at the emperor's face, Sun Chengzong asked tentatively: "Long live the second year of Zhenguan, there was a severe drought in Shandong and Henan, causing drought, locusts arrived, and the people lived in poverty..."

Zhu Youxiao slapped his thigh and said, "I know, I know. Li Ersheng eats locusts!"

After pausing, the emperor smiled and said, "Shi Sun Gaojian. When the locust plague occurs, the whole people will eat locusts. In fact, the locusts are still very nutritious. They will taste delicious if they are fried in oil!"

Sun Chengzong was very happy to stroke his beard. This student taught him very well and remembered it clearly. But after eating, his hands trembled and he almost pulled off a few beards.

He stroked his forehead with some laughter and tears, and Teacher Sun said, "Long live, in addition to eating locusts, Emperor Taizong of Tang also issued an edict to guilty self-criticism, attributed these disasters to his improper governance."

Natural disasters? Is it because some people are talking about the fact that Li Er killed his brother and forced his father to abdicate, which caused natural disaster warnings and only ate locusts when forced to eat?

Natural disaster warning, self-criticism?!

Zhu Youxiao's eyes flashed, and he understood the reason why Sun Chengzong was returning and spoke tactfully.

In ancient China, it was not uncommon to blame the monarch for the loss of virtue of climate abnormalities and natural disasters. It is not uncommon for emperors from all dynasties to issue self-destruction edicts for this.

Of course, some emperors are just pretending or taking the opportunity to show off.

For example, His Majesty Li Er once issued such a self-criticized edict, “If you make the year and the grain is prosperous and the world is safe, and you can move the disaster to save all the nations, it is your wish, and you are willing to do so.”

As long as the weather is good, the people have food to eat, God will bring all disasters to me without any regrets.

Doesn’t it sound very touching? Isn’t this emperor who cares about the people and cares about the people not a wise ruler, or isn’t he selfless and great?

Yes, it's a long way to go.

What made Zhu Youxiao alert was not these, but the possible impact on him that links natural disasters with governance.

Improper governance? Zhu Youxiao definitely does not admit it. He is bringing the Ming Dynasty back to life!

Reform and change the system? That's even more impossible. The reform promoted by Zhu Youxiao has just begun and has not yet advanced to the depth!

So, how could he issue an edict to punish himself, which would add obstacles to his own path to reform and revitalization?

Damn, what does natural disaster have to do with the emperor? Natural phenomenon can still be blamed on me? This should be considered a scourge?

Zhu Youxiao was quite depressed, and he was thinking with a calm face, and was speechless for a while.

Sun Chengzong smiled bitterly, but he couldn't comfort him, so he could only wait for the emperor to come up with the result.

In his opinion, the emperor was not polite enough to some civil officials and could not put some measures on the table. But from the results, the government was improving and the war situation was stable, and many ordinary people also benefited.

If the emperor's improper governance is said, it should be the complaints and attacks of those whose interests are damaged; students, gentry, officials, businessmen, and nobles, it is difficult for these people to avoid causing trouble by natural disasters and achieve their goals by inciting the people.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a long time and thought of a solution. Although he was not mature and perfect, he was no longer too worried.

"Shi Sun, I understand." Zhu Youxiao sat upright, smiled, and said, "If nothing else, Shi Sun can retreat first. I already have a suggestion."

Sun Chengzong felt a little relieved and stood up and left.

If the emperor really has a way, it is good; if there is no way, he and several of his close ministers will also think hard and share their worries for the long live.

When Sun Chengzong retreated, Zhu Youxiao thought for a while before he ordered the palace servant to summon Ni Wenhuan to see him.

He got up and walked out of the hall. Zhu Youxiao was still doing breast expansion exercises. Most of the depression just now had dissipated. He was about to see the cute and cute kitten.

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Zhu Youxiao wanted to wait for Mao Wenlong and Gou Zhenhuai to report further news from North Korea and then discuss it in the court for the final decision.

But he did not expect that the memorial presented by Teacher Yuan in Dengzhou directly exposed the matter to the court, causing a big debate.

It is not surprising that in a deeply rooted country of ethics, Yuan Keli naturally possesses such universal values.

In his opinion, it is absolutely a disobedient matter and unacceptable to North Korea launch a coup without authorization to abolish a legal and monarch.

"Li Hui has been in charge of the title of foreign vassal for fifteen years, and he has been here. He is a relative, so he is a minister of the country. Since the monarch and his ministers have a certain division, how can he not be reversed? Even if Hun Guo is not righteous, he should listen to the grand concubine's report and wait for China to be relocated. Why did he say that his ministers usurp the king and his nephew abolished Bo? Li Hui's heart is not only without Hui, but also without China. He should be punished to punish the king's throne to revive the king's throne."

Teacher Yuan has a clear view that the coup is illegal and violates the ethics of the rules and regulations. "Even if Hunguo is unrighteous" should be "waiting for China to change". He even advocates sending troops to "report crimes and punish them."

The so-called "speaking and guilty crimes" means sending the Ming army into the court and then supporting Li Hui as the king.

Because it was not to occupy North Korea, Yuan Keli did not think that the Koreans would surrender to Li Yu and fight against the officers and soldiers of the Supreme Kingdom of the Celestial Kingdom. Therefore, if Li Hui was sent to the throne again, there might not be a need to mobilize troops.

Even so, Zhu Youxiao disagreed with Teacher Yuan’s judgment, and even more so he did not agree to take rash actions to disrupt the military plan against Jiannu.

Li Hui was a fenceist. Although he dared not hate Ming and Jin, his help to the Dongjiang Army was limited. If Li Yu could accept the conditions he had come up with, it would pose a greater threat to the Later Jin Dynasty.

In terms of interests, recognizing Li Jue's legitimacy is also Zhu Youxiao's choice. As for what procedures are legal and what usurpation, what's wrong with turning a blind eye?

Taking Teacher Yuan’s memorial, Zhu Youxiao thought about it over and over again. He did not stay at home or did not post it or used secret memorials to do ideological work on Teacher Yuan’s thoughts, but chose to conduct court discussions in the court.

The North Korean side must know that the Ming court has different opinions on recognition and enthronement, and let them strive to make excuses, make promises, and accept the conditions of the Ming court.

If it is easily recognized and enthroned, Li Wu will not cherish it or work hard. How can he become a key link in the arrangement of all parties?
Chapter completed!