nyslfriends Chapter 359 Zhu Biao: Establish A Military Alliance?
Chapter 359 Zhu Biao: Establish A Military Alliance?
Chapter 359 Zhu Biao: Establish a military alliance?
Regarding Ye Xuan's explanation, Zhu Biao looked strange, obviously not understanding the secret behind it.
After thinking for a moment, Zhu Biao asked Ye Xuan.
"I may understand what you mean, but I still can't figure it out. Our Ming Dynasty has a strong army and strong horses, why we must find someone to join forces. No matter how high the cost is, if we can fight to support the war, it is not impossible~?"
Zhu Biao's idea surprised Ye Xuan. He never thought that Zhu Biao, who was deeply influenced by Confucian education, would say such things.
You must know that Confucianism emphasizes benevolence and filial piety in governing the country, but after opening up territories, using colonial means to plunder and loot is overbearing.
Looking at Zhu Biao who still looked like a scholar, Ye Xuan almost suspected that he was pretending to be someone with ulterior motives.
Or perhaps Zhu Biao was deliberately testing himself to achieve a certain purpose.
But no matter how doubtful he was, Ye Xuan had to give an answer now that the matter was over.
He must completely eradicate the seed in Zhu Biao's heart before it takes root and sprouts to ensure that Ming Dynasty will not be affected too much.
After thinking for a short time, Ye Xuan dipped his chopsticks in wine and drew a map on the table.
On the map, many countries in my memory appeared one by one. They were big or small, like stars in the sky.
Every time he sketched a place, Ye Xuan would pause for a moment and explain the relevant content in his memory to Zhu Biao.
After Ye Xuan finished talking about the situation of several important surrounding countries and tribes, and when he looked up again, he was surprised to find that Zhu Biao's eyes were filled with greed and excitement.
Ye Xuan's heart sank and he quickly reminded: "Your Highness, I am telling you this because I want to tell you that if the Ming Dynasty blindly expands the war, perhaps the war can be maintained by supporting war."
"But what happened afterwards? With all the countries around them, they were cautious to prevent unexpected events. But the Ming Dynasty kept showing its fangs. Your Highness can guarantee that they will not form an alliance [to guard against Yin Shan?"
"Although Da Ming is strong, it can't be defeated by four fists. Your Highness can guarantee that Da Ming can really hold on?"
Although Zhu Biao was attracted by the temporary benefits, he still cared about the country and the people in his heart.
Hearing Ye Xuan's words, he immediately woke up.
"But if we establish the alliance you mentioned, won't I have to reduce the benefits in the future, or even marry someone else?"
Zhu Biao's words made Ye Xuan a little stunned, but he soon realized that he had not given a specific example from beginning to end, and it was naturally difficult for Zhu Biao to understand the alliance model in his mind.
After thinking briefly, Ye Xuan explained to Zhu Biao.
"Your Highness, you know the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period in the past, right?"
Zhu Biao nodded and was about to ask Ye Xuan what he meant, but Ye Xuan had already continued.
"When Duke Huan of Qi was at his strongest, he was almost the same as the emperor, but he did not want to seize power. Does your highness know why?"
Zhu Biao thought for a moment and replied: "Firstly, the Zhou Dynasty's remaining power is still there, so he does not dare to risk the disapproval of the world; secondly, Qi Huangong attaches great importance to reality and despises virtuality, so naturally he will not take risks for a false reputation.
Ye Xuan nodded with satisfaction, his expression a little more cheerful.
"That's right. Now that we, the Ming Dynasty, spend money and food to attack other countries, what we want is resources and population, not the so-called land."
"In this case, why did I, the Ming Dynasty, go through all the trouble and send troops personally?"
As soon as Ye Xuan said this, Zhu Biao couldn't help but be a little confused.
He looked at Ye Xuan and asked, "What do you mean?"
Ye Xuan chuckled and replied: "Your Highness has been smart all his life, but now that he is blinded by money, he will be confused for a while?"
When Ye Xuan said this, Zhu Biao looked a little embarrassed. When he was about to explain, Ye Xuan had already continued.
"It's very simple. We choose one or two suitable countries to cooperate with and establish a military alliance."
"At that time, as long as we show off a little and provoke them to fight a few wars, the surrounding countries will naturally feel panic. At that time, we will step forward to absorb those suitable countries into the alliance."
"With the threat of national annihilation, we will make a commitment again. Countries that have joined the alliance can receive mutual military assistance, which is substantial protection. I think there will be many countries that are willing to join."
"Of course, there is no free lunch in the world. If you want to join the alliance, you have to pay some price. This is like the Emperor Zhou accepting tribute. I think most countries will accept it instead of destroying the country."
Listening to Ye Xuan's words, Zhu Biao thought quickly in his mind.
According to Ye Xuan's description, Daming's income seems to be reduced, but these may be profits obtained in vain without investing anything.
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Although Zhu Biao was attracted by interests, he was not so merciful as to be wise.
He also knew that if he continued the conquest, it might cause great harm to the people.
Not to mention the economic pressure, the casualties in the war alone are enough for many families to bear.
"Having said that, if they have lived in peace for too long, won't they develop a sense of laziness and contempt? I'm afraid this so-called alliance cannot last long, right?"
After Zhu Biao thought for a long time, he expressed his worries.
In his view, any form of alliance will inevitably change due to the ebb and flow of strength.
Moreover, once the Ming Dynasty stopped the war, its military strength would gradually decline, and the alliance might also bring false prosperity, leaving various hidden dangers for the Ming Dynasty.
Ye Xuan naturally understood what Zhu Biao meant, so he added directly.
"As long as the superficial war continues, Ming Dynasty can maintain its prestige at any time."
"For example, from time to time, organize the army to conduct a liquidation or drill, or find an uncooperative country and destroy it directly. These are all good choices."
"Moreover, for some relatively turbulent places, our Ming army can also station troops in the name of helping to maintain public order. At that time, although these places will still belong to their country in name, it is the Ming Dynasty that will actually benefit."
"Since we are here to maintain law and order, naturally they have to show something, and they must provide military expenditures or resource exploitation rights. No one else can say anything. In this way, the reputation and interests are all in the hands of Ming Dynasty. Your Highness thinks, how can I Isn’t it better than going militarily?”
After listening to Ye Xuan's last words, Zhu Biao finally fully understood what he meant.
What kind of alliance is this? It's clearly an enhanced version of a vassal state.
As the prince, Zhu Biao could almost imagine how many countries the Ming Dynasty would actually control the life and death of in the future by relying on this method.
However, as a result, another problem appeared in front of Zhu Biao, that is, all this is just a plan, and if it is to be implemented, it obviously needs more details to be filled in, and even repeated games among the countries.
And it seems that the only person who can give Zhu Biao and Daming a correct direction is Ye Xuan. .