The sketch of the world map drawn by Zhu Gaoxu was handed over to Qi Tai, the Minister of War, and it was completed within a few days. Qi Tai was proficient in calligraphy and painting. Although he used fine brushwork, the map itself did not focus on artistic attainments, so he drew very quickly.

Zhu Gaoxu mostly referred to the names of later generations for the names of various unknown places. Anyway, most of the place names in later generations were transliterated, and the names chosen by the Ming Dynasty at this time did not have a great influence. Only "Asia", he changed his name to "Shengzhou".

The wall on the front of the East Warehouse Pavilion of the Ganqing Palace was finally no longer inconsistent. There was a large map in the middle and two slightly smaller maps on the left and right, which looked just right.

When the ministers who came in to discuss matters saw the "world map", most of them looked a little worried.

After the imperial court was held, the ministers retreated. The Minister of War Qi Tai and Dali Temple Gao Xianning took the initiative to stay behind.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu asked, "What else do you have, my dear friends?"

Qi Tai and others finally turned around and walked back a few steps. He bowed and said, "Master, I have something to say in front of my colleagues."

Zhu Gaoxu sat on the chair, knocked his hand on the armrest twice, and said, "Now let's say it."

Qi Tai thought about it and bowed and said, "The Emperor is so big that the territory is here, and the year name is "Wu De"; therefore, all the ministers are a little worried recently, fearing that the Emperor will rush to open up the territory..."

"Well..." Zhu Gaoxu made a sound habitually.

Qi Tai continued: "Although the Ming Dynasty has a vast territory and a large population, if it fights for years, it will inevitably be exhausted. Moreover, the Ming Dynasty's official army captured too many places but could not migrate the population, and it is difficult for the king to become the people for a long time.

Since the Hongwu period, I have served in the Ministry of War. Emperor Taizu has a long-term vision for the national policy of preventing, surrendering and dividing the north. This strategy is because the grassland and desert areas are difficult for the official army to defend for a long time, and it is useless to attack and capture; soon the barbarians will make a comeback.

Other places are either full of miasma, high mountains and steep mountains, or barren and difficult to defend. Now, the imperial court should open up territory and open up land, and Liaodong should be the main one. Although this place is bitter and cold, the land is fertile. Migrating soldiers and refugees open up farmland, it may be as rich as the mainland in a hundred years."

"Well..." Zhu Gaoxu responded again.

Gao Xianning attached his teacher and said, "I dared to make a statement. In the past, Emperor Qin fought in the north and south, and the territory was very wide, but Qin finally fell apart. Therefore, China should slow down and not hurry to cover the land."

Zhu Gaoxu waited for them to finish speaking, and then said, "I have never thought about expanding my territory."

Both teachers and students were stunned and looked at each other.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Jiazhi Province, I will also abolish it. Previously, the imperial court directly included Annan Kingdom into the territory of the Ming Dynasty, established a province and established an official government, and directly ruled the place. As a result, everyone also saw that in just a few years, the biggest rebel forces were three!

Of course, the imperial court can also send troops to suppress the rebellion, and most of them can win. However, in the short term, the military expenditure will inevitably be huge and the cost cannot be recovered from the Jiaozhi land. Now the Mongolian tribes are threatening to harass our northern border; I also have to pay military salaries to the Beijing camp and do other things. Jiaozhi Province will only increase the burden on the treasury and will not see the actual benefits for the time being.

Therefore, I decided to temporarily abolish Jiaozhi Province, set up Annan Protectorate, station a small number of troops, and send the governor to maintain the existence of the Ming Dynasty in the Annan region. At the same time, I supported the political power of the Chen clan, and appointed him as the king of Annan Kingdom, and also served as the deputy governor of Annan Palace, so as to maintain the situation in Annan Kingdom.

The Annan Dajiang (Honghe) plain is rich in rice. In the future, can our Ming Dynasty directly recover this place? Let’s take a long-term plan!”

Qi Tai said, "The emperor is wise, I am afraid that the noble generals will not support this sutra."

Zhu Gaoxu sneered: "I am the commander of the Annan Kingdom; I am the marquis of the Chinese Duke and Marquis, who are mostly 'respecting the crimes and sincerely', and are my direct generals. Anyone else can complain a few times, what else can I do?"

After a moment of silence in the warm pavilion, Zhu Gaoxu said again: "Originally, in order to motivate the soldiers, the Han Palace paid enough military pay to the 'criminal army'; but now Xia Yuanji complained that Liantian was complaining. I don't want to increase the taxes of the people. Where does the money come from? In addition to reducing unnecessary military expenditures, maybe you can try the maritime trade?"

Gao Xianning looked dazed when he heard this.

Qi Tai was a little embarrassed. When he was in the first place, the Han Wang army was in a weak situation and under great pressure. In order to gain the morale of the army, Qi Tai supported the decision to pay military salaries; and the "long-term solution" that Qi Tai thought for Zhu Gaoxu was that after he got the world, he refused to admit his promise to the Han Wang Mansion and stopped paying pay!

But now Zhu Gaoxu is not willing to admit his claim. Qi Tai seems to feel a little responsible for his concern about money.

Suddenly, a voice said excitedly: "The emperor is wise, talented and wise, and has far beyond the reach of the kings!"

Zhu Gaoxu turned around and saw that it was the eunuch Hou Xian. He almost forgot about the eunuch standing beside him.

The eunuchs seemed to be very interested in going to sea, and Zhu Gaoxu still cannot fully understand the reason.

Gao Xianning bowed and said, "I am worried that the emperor will make mistakes."

Qi Tai said: "I have been ruined and fortunately I am highly valued by the emperor. I will be able to repay the emperor's kindness today. I should do my best to repay the emperor's kindness!"

Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand and said, "I understand your loyalty."

So Qi Tai and Gao Xianning took the favor and retreated, and then retreated from the East Warehouse. Hou Xian, who was standing beside him, sent them out. Zhu Gaoxu had neither intention of leaving nor dealing with the memorial. He looked thoughtful and sat alone on the chair for a long time...

What Zhu Gaoxu said to Qi Tai Gao Xianning just now was certainly not what he thought.

But Zhu Gaoxu didn't want to express his thoughts immediately, because he didn't think Qi Tai and others could understand it, and it would be of no use if he said it; he might be harmful or useless.

When people cannot understand a person at all, they may feel a sense of unreliability vaguely?

Of course, what Zhu Gaoxu considered was not just a matter of money! What he wanted was colonization, plunder, and dividing the world.

In the near future, this world will be just a struggle between the great powers, and the weak will not be as good as animals. This path itself is very evil and evil, and may not be the truth. But if the Ming Dynasty did not leave first and others left first, they will regard the land of China as fish! So in this world, is black, white, good and evil the truth?

However, such a future is far beyond people's imagination at this time; even those tiger and wolf countries are confused at the beginning. Zhu Gaoxu didn't think anyone would agree with it, such a crazy foresight.

Suddenly, Zhu Gaoxu felt completely lonely.

At this moment, in the Dongnuan Pavilion, the eunuch on duty was shut out and Hou Xian went out to give it away, and Zhu Gaoxu was indeed the only one left.

...Qi Tai and Gao Xianning, wearing red robe, walked out of the Qianqing Gate one by one. The eunuch Hou Xian stepped out of the gatehouse and stood there, holding the whisk and said, "Two ministers, go slowly."

"There is a blessing in disguise." Qi Tai and Gao Xianning bowed together to return the greeting.

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Gao Xianning thought for a while and responded: "Didn't my mentor say that there is a Chen Xu family in Yunnan, who is both a descendant of Xu Fujiu and a granddaughter-in-law of Chen Wanshan. Some merchants have gone far with profit and have seen many foreign vassals. Perhaps the emperor heard from Chen Xu family?"

"It makes sense!" Qi Tai nodded immediately, "The Chen Xu family has a close relationship with the emperor. They paid money during the 'Slaying Battle' and paid military salaries to the Han Palace. Recently, I heard from someone that Chen Xu family has left Yunnan and is about to enter Beijing."

Gao Xianning pondered again: "Yongle is experiencing the West now, and the Ministry of Revenue seems to be very deficit. Can the sea trade make money?"

Qi Tai said: "During Yongle, the construction of the fleet was expensive and the deficit was expected, but in the long run, it should be able to increase the tax on the market. The annual income in the Song Dynasty was very high, and the income from sea trade also accounted for a lot."

Gao Xianning bowed and said, "Thank you for your advice."

Qi Tai turned his head and whispered, "But I always feel that what the emperor wants to do is much more than this..."

Gao Xianning turned to look at him.

Qi Tai took a breath, reached out and gently stroked the beard on his chin, and looked bitterly on his face. He pondered, "I have seen the emperor do things in the past years in the Han Palace, and I understand the emperor's character. If it is just one thing, even if it is very important, the emperor usually won't do it himself, and at most he will tell a minister to do it.

The things that the Master personally handles are usually very long and must be considered in subsequent considerations. Just like the Master who saved Sheng Yong, Qu Neng, and others, just to save people? There is also a pursuit of the former queen and prince of Annan Kingdom. The two people can also use the deployment of the Master to Jiaozhi Province as mentioned in this case. What the Master wants to do often start preparing for it very early.

Occasionally, I feel that the emperor seems to be able to predict the next thing! It’s very wonderful, but I can’t tell the reason.”

Gao Xianning nodded and said, "That's true."

The two looked at each other, and Gao Xianning seemed to be saying: The holy heart is hard to predict.

But they didn't say it out.

After some words, they had already walked to the east of Jinshen Hall; the front left gate tower had already appeared in front of them. There were some eunuchs on duty there, so Qi Tai and Gao Xianning stopped talking.

When he reached the right door behind, Qi Tai couldn't help but turn his head and glanced at the majestic gatehouse of Ganqing Gate.

In an instant, Qi Tai seemed to appear in front of him, the emperor was sitting on a chair with dark light. Qi Tai had seen Zhu Gaoxu's appearance; in the Chengyun Hall in Yunnan, Qi Tai often saw Zhu Gaoxu sitting alone on the throne and meditating.

In a moment, the complex feelings of awe, worship, and even a little sympathy surged into Qi Tai's heart.
Chapter completed!