parentshiftbook Chapter 497: Attacking The Heart First
Chapter 497: Attacking The Heart First
Chapter 497: Attacking the heart first
"Is it good to steal power and steal the country?"
While Zhu Yuanzhang was muttering in a low voice, he was also tasting the meaning of Ye Xuan's words in his heart.
I have to say that Ye Xuan's words may seem light, but they contain a lot of truth.
Since ancient times, how many people have strived for fame and fortune, even though dynasties have changed many times, this mentality has never changed.
How many people have died for fame and fortune; how many people have been scorned by others for fame and fortune; and how many people have worked hard all their lives for fame and fortune, but in the end they have remained inactive.
Looking back on all the things he had done in the past, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that he could actually be regarded as a thief.
In Guo Zixing's army, he worked hard to get more attention and become a powerful person.
But in the end, due to various selfish motives, they were at odds with each other, and in the end they had no choice but to find an opportunity to leave the Guo family.
Later, in order to survive and maintain his strength, he even submitted himself to Yuan Ting.
Although it was said to be a last resort, it was later interpreted as an expedient measure and a way to lure the enemy.
But he himself knew best that if the situation that day was really irreversible, he would probably become a minister of Meng Yuan.
Even later, even though he already had everything in hand, he still killed Prince Xiao Ming for the sake of the throne, and acted like he had to inherit the throne as a last resort.
Isn't this kind of a clever theft that deceives people's hearts?
It's just that what he stole was a country, not a person's actual property.
For a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang was filled with emotion. When he looked at Ye Xuan again, he couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.
Xu Shi saw Zhu Yuanzhang's doubts, and Ye Xuan did not continue to talk about it, but directly talked about his thoughts.
"Those in power often pursue enjoyment and novelty because they have no worries about food and clothing. This is true no matter what culture or country they are in.
When Ye Xuan spoke, his expression was passionate, and his appeal and provocative power were quite amazing.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was determined, at this moment, he unconsciously nodded along with Ye Xuan's words.
He sighed and asked subconsciously: "That's true, but what can we do? This is the human heart, this is the basis of Heavenly Dao's change. Although we are the emperor, what can we do?"
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang like this, Ye Xuan couldn't help but feel helpless.
He knew very well that Zhu Yuanzhang had made a mistake again, but it was difficult to tell him directly. He could only go around in circles and come back again.
Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang, Ye Xuan smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you also understand this truth. You should know that even if the monarchs of other countries work hard to govern, it is inevitable and unable to prevent this situation. And these business groups and envoys, they are A seesaw, an opportunity.”
"Think about it, if our Ming Dynasty's wonders and medicines flow into their country, the price will inevitably rise sharply. By then, will ordinary people be able to enjoy them?"
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang finally understood.
He had made similar speculations before, but he didn't have enough confidence in the feasibility.
If he didn't know Ye Xuan, trust Ye Xuan, or even the drama just now, he wouldn't cooperate.
But even so, he can't completely believe that Ye Xuan can solve everything.
"Are you trying to dismantle them from above?"
Ye Xuan nodded, but then shook his head.
"Your Majesty is half right. What I want is for them to profit from this and start planting it themselves. When the time comes, this kind of thing will invade the fertile fields, and once it overflows, the people will be able to enjoy it. By then, their political power will , their faith will be shattered.”
After listening to Ye Xuan's words, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have seen the future and the fate of these countries.
It's just that he is the emperor after all, so he can't have too much compassion. Instead, after a brief sigh of relief, he feels excited about his own profits.
He had already had a premonition that no matter what they looked like now, these countries would be in decline and ruin in the near future.
At that time, Ming Dynasty can easily take over them and exploit them wantonly.
However, the shock and surprise that Ye Xuan brought to him were far more than that.
Just when Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about the future, Ye Xuan had already continued to talk about another thing.
"This time, Your Majesty can order the people in the Shipping Department to control the export quantity and raise the price, especially those special items. It is best to be able to bargain, and never refuse to give, and slowly start to sell at high prices. If you want to come to Shipping The people in the department can do this well, but your majesty still needs to give you some advice."
With that said, Ye Xuan took out a letter and handed it to Zhu Yuanzhang.
"This is the most appropriate offer and the maximum that each country can accept. For details, Your Majesty can let them decide on their own. By doing this, our Ming Dynasty can gain a large amount of wealth, and we can also bury them for them. Such a hidden danger. I just wonder if Your Majesty is satisfied with my gift?"
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he immediately came back to his senses and showed excitement.
"."Of course I am satisfied, but Ye Xuan, you have done so much, are you not afraid that they will not take the bait, or that hundreds of officials will criticize you?"
"What will you do if we don't come today?"
Ye Xuan smiled, that smile was full of confidence.
He explained to Zhu Yuanzhang: "If Your Majesty doesn't come, I will offer a high price. At that time, they will either have no choice but to accept the price and let Ming gain another income; or they will find other ways because of this, but no matter what , this thing will eventually be purchased by them, as long as this step is completed, our plan will be completed. "
Zhu Yuanzhang did not expect that Ye Xuan, who had always been lazy and unwilling to do things, actually changed his mind and took the initiative to plan a store for Daming.
How could he know that these are just superficial reasons that Ye Xuan said. As for the deeper reasons, I am afraid that Ye Xuan will never tell anyone in his life.
The monarch and his ministers looked at each other and smiled. At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang's heart was surging. If he hadn't been concerned about his identity, he would have gone to hug Ye Xuan and get close to him like a military parade.
Everything that followed quickly proved that Ye Xuan's guess was correct. After weighing the balance, the merchants immediately contacted the shipping company as quickly as possible, and they were afraid that other companies' prices would be higher, so they all accepted Ye Xuan's secret price given.
Ships began to transfer, and countless caravans resumed their travels.
The New Year is approaching, but Yingtian Mansion is busier than before. Because of the need for transportation, Ming Dynasty temporarily leased a group of troops to these caravans for transportation, transportation, guarding and other errands.
These were naturally suggested by Ye Xuan. In Ye Xuan's words, only in this way can we show that Ming Dynasty cares about these things and make them pay more attention to these things.
Besides, who wouldn’t make money from the money delivered to your door?
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the various documents sent by the Shipping Department, feeling a sense of joy in his heart, and finally showed a long-lost smile on his face.