The reason why Great Ming was able to send troops on a large scale was because of the abundance of the treasury.
In a war, not only were the soldiers involved, but the finances were also involved.
Before the reform of commerce and the opening of the shipping company, Ming did not have the confidence to fight against the outside world.
This was also why after Chenghua, the Ming Dynasty had always adopted a policy of appeasement and retreat.
Can't afford to fight!
How could they start a war when the treasury was empty?
Things were different now.
After two and a half years of Zhu Youtang's governance, the Ming Dynasty's treasury now had tens of millions of silver.
This was only half a year's worth of surplus, excluding all military expenses and other expenses, the remaining silver in the Ming Dynasty's national treasury!
……
"Ding!"
Just as Zhu Youtang was about to go to Yangxin Hall for a discussion, the system suddenly sounded in his mind.
"Congratulations to the host for launching three national wars against the outside world and triggering the side mission reward!”
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Emperor's Eye!”
Zhu Youtang was stunned.
The system did not introduce the specific use of the Emperor's Eye, so Zhu Youtang could not figure it out for a moment.
Yangxin Palace Hall.
The court discussed.
The cabinet and the six ministers were missing Zhou Hongmo, the Minister of Rites.
"Where did Lord Zhou go?" Zhu Youtang asked in a deep voice.”
Liu Jian stepped forward." Reporting to the Emperor, the envoy from the Wu Si Zang Commandant has arrived at the Ministry of Rites. Lord Zhou is currently receiving him."”
Zhu Youtang nodded.
Wu Si Zang was formerly the Tibetan Empire and was now part of the Great Ming Empire!
It was a powerful vassal state that the Ming Empire had placed on the Tibetan Plateau.
Zhu Youtang is in the middle of reverie.
A map of a faction suddenly appeared in front of him!
Wusizang Dusi: A Great Country in Agriculture and Livestock Industry
[Manpower: 3,630,000]
Army: 1.12 million. Cavalry: [660,000. Infantry: 460,000]
[Rulers: Lamas, Living Buddhas]
Zhu Youtang was shocked.
He could actually see the other party's territory?
Moreover, when did Wu Si Zang secretly develop so many troops?
Just as he was thinking about this.
The Minister of Rites, Zhou Hongmo, walked over with a letter of credence in his hands.
"Reporting to the Emperor."
Zhu Youtang frowned slightly.
"Living Buddha Wu Sizang has submitted a letter of credence, offering 1,000 horses, 10,000 catties of spices, and 3,000 cattle and sheep, praying for eternal peace with the Ming Dynasty.”
In the Tang Dynasty, the ruler of Tubo was still called Zanpu. By the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, Tubo had already been ruled by the Ming Dynasty.
Just like Nurgan, the Ming Dynasty adopted the policy of ruling the country with monks.
Ever since the Tumu Castle incident, the prestige of the Ming court had plummeted. Many foreign countries had originally set a tribute once a year, but those with ambitions like the Nu Er Gan and Wu Si Zang had not paid tribute for a long time.
The reason why Wu Si Zang Du Si paid tribute again after several decades was also because of the deterrence of the Ming Dynasty in taking down Hami and Turpan.
Zhu Youtang took the credentials and frowned.
Although the other party said that he wanted to pay tribute to Great Ming, his words were filled with disdain. There was no regulation in his address, but he used Great Ming's Majesty.
This was clearly to gradually break away from Da Ming's control and seek independence.
An affiliated kingdom of the plateau with a population of more than three million was actually so arrogant.
Do you really think that I can't deal with them? Do you still think this is the Great Tang?
Zhu Youtang looked at Zhou Hongmo expressionlessly.
Zhou Hongmo's heart skipped a beat.
In the past, this meant that Tian Zi was angry.
But the problem was that Zhou Hongmo had no idea where Zhu Youtang's anger came from.
Zhu Youtang asked the Minister of Rites with a cold face,"In the past, when foreign countries wrote letters, what did they call themselves?”
Zhu Youtang's heart skipped a beat. He took the credentials again and flew into a rage!
He didn't notice this detail, because the other party hadn't paid tribute for a long time. This was the first time, so Zhou Hongmo was immersed in joy and didn't consider this detail.
In the past, when foreign countries sent letters of credence, they claimed that they were all subordinates of the Ming Dynasty.
But this time, Wu Sizang seemed to have other intentions. Their signature was simply written as Wu Sizang, and it seemed that they did not admit that they were a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty.
When Liu Jian and the others saw this letter, they were all furious.
"How rude of a trifling barbarian!"
"Looking down on Big Ming, how dare you!"
Zhou Hongmo clenched his teeth and cupped his fists.”
Zhu Youtang laughed out loud." In the past, diplomatic talks were only used between countries. Is Wu Sizang a country?”
The Great Ming Dynasty allowing the various departments to develop was the most serious mistake in the country's decision.
Regardless of whether it was Slave Jian or Lieutenant Wu Sizang, in the end, they all became independent. The worst case was Lieutenant Nu Er Gan, who even produced an ingrate like Wild Boar Skin, who eventually swallowed up the Ming Dynasty.
Hearing Zhu Youtang's mocking laughter, the six departments of the cabinet fell silent.
This was a slap to their faces!
Liu Jian was the most stubborn and irritable. When he heard this, he shouted,"Your Majesty, this subject is willing to lead a hundred thousand soldiers to intimidate Wu Sizang!”
Zhu Youtang looked at him indifferently.
Rows of panels suddenly appeared in front of Zhu Youtang.
[Liu Jian: Political 85, Intelligence 90, Martial Force 0, Commander 1]
Ever since the completion of the side mission, Zhu Youtang had this ability.
Seeing Liu Jian's unbearably powerful military force and commander, yet he still had to put on a robe and lead the army, Zhu Youtang finally understood why the scholars of the Ming Dynasty were so stubborn.
Zhu Youtang pressed his hand down." If Elder Liu leaves, who will govern the world for me?"”
"Didn't Wu Si Zang ask for eternal peace with Great Ming? I will give him a chance."
"Liu Daxia!"
Liu Daxia quickly stepped forward.”
Zhu Youtang said,"Write a letter to the Wu Si Zang Department and ask them to send troops to suppress the Annan chieftain!"”
The Tibetan territory is not far from Annan. Since Wu Si Zang is showing his loyalty, I will send them south to suppress Annan.
If they revealed everything, it would prove that they had no disloyalty. If they hid it, it would prove that they had a big goal.
Liu Daxia's eyes lit up. The Emperor's plan was brilliant!
"This subject obeys the decree!"
After the court meeting ended, Zhu Youtang slowly closed his eyes.
Regardless of whether Wu Sizang would use troops against Annan or not, Zhu Youtang had to pull out this nail planted in the plateau!
History had proven time and time again that it was wrong to adopt the policy of governing the country with a foreign country!
If Da Ming wanted to take control of the Tibetan and Liaodong regions, he would still have to send Han people and the army to suppress them!
"Your Majesty."
Zhang Min walked over and whispered,"The Jinyiwei said that they have something important to ask for an audience."”
"What's the matter with Mou Bin?" Zhu Youtang asked suspiciously.”
Zhang Min shook her head." Your Majesty, it's not Mou Bin. It's White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise from the South Town Administrative Office."”
Boom!
Zhu Youtang suddenly stood up.”
These three people had been hiding in the Wei Nation for quite some time, and if there were no accidents, the map would have been drawn!
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