Chapter 476 Peace and Prosperity in Foreign Lands (Part 11)
"Yes! The Marquis of Zhenbian sent people to investigate there secretly."
There's a mountain behind this place that looks desolate, but there are actually mines inside.
It is precisely because of the mineral deposits that there are no plants or animals on the mountain.
The Marquis of Zhenbian privately told me that if we were to take this place, we could manage it like Leigu City.
Emperor Xiao Wu understood; there really was profit to be made here!
"So what are your plans?" Emperor Xiaowu asked.
"By stationing troops here, we can deter these two small countries."
On the other hand, by managing this area well, we can provide what we need to these two countries while also strengthening the southwestern border defenses.
Within five years, this place will be like the North, where military expenses will no longer need to go through the Ministry of Revenue.
"But the revenue and expenditure here are under the management of the Imperial Household Department!" the Crown Prince said.
Emperor Xiao Wu agreed with this approach.
The Ministry of Revenue has many expenses, so we can't put too much pressure on them.
"You can discuss this matter with Prime Minister Shen."
The two key points are: first, the Southwest Army must not be allowed to slip out of control.
Secondly, we need to keep a close eye on these two small countries, and while we're at it, see if there are any other mineral deposits elsewhere.
If there is any, we can talk to them...
The crown prince quickly understood Emperor Xiao Wu's meaning.
As long as you have something, we can talk about anything!
If you have nothing to offer, there's no point in discussing anything!
Nobody has time to meddle in other people's messy affairs...
To paraphrase my aunt, helping our own family members out of poverty is one thing, but what business is it of ours how other people are poor...
After discussing the matters in the southwest, the Crown Prince quickly presented a memorial to Emperor Xiao Wu.
"Father, look, this is a memorial sent by my uncle."
It is said that one of his ships went out to sea and sailed a little further away, where it saw an archipelago.
There are people there.
"Besides people, what else is there?" Emperor Xiaowu asked.
"And... nothing much! Whatever the other islands have, that island has too."
However, what puzzled Uncle Wang was that the boats of the people there were different from those of our Dayu.
Their boats seem to be moving quite fast.
Uncle Wang said that he would send someone to bring one back when he had the chance.
Then he sent the Marquis of Zhenbian with his men to take a look.
"Let's see if Dayu can also build such a ship," the prince continued.
Emperor Xiao Wu nodded.
Are there ships outside that can run faster than Da Yu?
This matter must be taken seriously and cannot be taken lightly.
Those people can build ships that run very fast; what if they can also build something even better than Dayu?
Or, what if those people use the things they've created to attack Dayu?
"Tell your Uncle Wang to be more careful."
If that doesn't work, send spies over there. In any case, we need to find out what those people are up to.
Also, have the Pingnan Army send some of the newly manufactured firearms and fire bombs to your uncle.
Tell your Uncle Wang to use it when necessary, not to replace Chongqing Province.
It's a matter of spending a little money; we don't always have to pay with human lives.
Oh, and another thing, Uncle Wang, you're getting old. It's time to let your son take the lead. You're so old, yet you still think you're a young man!
Don't keep running to the ship!
Emperor Xiao Wu went on and on about these things.
The Crown Prince looked at Emperor Xiao Wu with a smile.
The older the Emperor gets, the more he cares about these things.
Sigh, I don't have any brothers, only an older sister who's a little over ten years older than me...
“Father, Uncle Wang said that he will return to the capital after he hands over the military affairs there to the Crown Prince.”
"Then I'll follow you around." The prince suddenly said.
"Really?" Emperor Xiaowu's eyes lit up.
"Really!" the prince assured him.
Emperor Xiao Wu hadn't been happy for long before he shook his head.
"You brat, you've lied to me again!"
Like me, he was destined for a life of toil, having spent most of his life at sea.
I've spent most of my life sitting in that chair.
"No one in the royal family is idle; how could they possibly have so much time to travel and enjoy the scenery?" Emperor Xiao Wu sighed.
The crown prince answered without hesitation.
"Father, rest assured, in five years at most, I will take over all the things you are in charge of."
Please take a seat, and I will handle the matter!
This way you'll have time to go out and enjoy nature.
Or you could simply wait a few more years for your son.
Once your grandson is old enough to participate in government affairs, then hand over all matters to him.
At that time, your son accompanied you on your travels.
The Great Yu Kingdom governs with filial piety in mind, and your son will certainly fulfill his filial duties to the best of his ability.
Emperor Xiao Wu was pleased to hear this.
Yes, and there's also the Crown Prince!
That kid is clever; although he's only eighteen, he's already attending court.
If we can raise that kid well, then I and my son will have less to worry about.
"Yes! We must cultivate the Crown Prince! We absolutely must cultivate him!"
When you get back, tell him that starting tomorrow, he shouldn't go back to his residence immediately after court.
When you come to the Hall of Diligent Governance, first teach him how to read memorials, and then gradually teach him how to approve them.
I began to govern when I was fifteen; he's already too late!
Crown Prince...
Did he push his son into a pit...?
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