Seeing that his ministers all agreed with him, Zhu Youjian finally smiled.
He thought to himself, "This is just the beginning."
"It seems that Yuan Chonghuan's great victory in Goryeo also had an unexpected bonus."
"Many civil officials were tempted and wanted to take the opportunity to make military achievements so that they could change their titles."
“But I am not afraid that they do not want to make contributions; I am only afraid that they want to go back to the old days.”
"All civil and military officials have benefited from foreign wars."
"Even if I wanted to stop after that, they wouldn't agree. Is this what Master Gao meant by militarism?"
Shortly after the meal, Zhu Youjian ordered an imperial edict to be written and sent to the front lines by express courier.
However, Zhu Youjian still felt somewhat uncertain.
"Won't I become a sinner?"
"After all, Master Gao always said in class that militarism is no good thing."
He was filled with anxiety and wandered aimlessly around the palace, where he unexpectedly bumped into Gao Qingyun and his entourage.
Gao Qingyun has been in the Ming Dynasty for over a year.
Although Zhu Youjian was still keeping the truth from Gao Qingyun.
Most people in the palace did not know Gao Qingyun's true origins.
However, the palace eunuchs had already devised a method to deal with Gao Qingyun.
Therefore, when Gao Qingyun had free time, he could also take his students out of Taiye Pond for a stroll.
Zhu Youjian glanced at Gao Qingyun and quickly jogged over.
"Master Gao, are you taking them out for a stroll again?"
Gao Qingyun pursed her lips.
"Xiao Zhu, don't put it so harshly. What do you mean by 'taking a stroll'?"
"I'm just getting them to exercise."
“Sigh, these kids these days all like to stay indoors. I need to take them out more often.”
In fact, Gao Qingyun's students, whether male or female, lived very well after entering the palace and liked to go out and play whenever they had nothing to do.
He's not a silent type at all.
However, Gao Qingyun couldn't see them either, so he subconsciously equated them with the students of later generations.
Zhu Youjian glanced at the students and saw that they were not very happy, but they did not dare to refute Gao Qingyun.
He couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Master Gao, you're right, they really should go out more often."
After exchanging just a few words with Gao Qingyun, Zhu Youjian felt much better.
He casually said, "Master Gao, there's something I'd like to ask you."
Gao Qingyun smiled.
"Speaking of which, Xiao Zhu, you haven't been coming to me for questions much lately."
Zhu Youjian was slightly taken aback, then quickly said, "Master Gao, I have indeed been quite busy lately and haven't had time to see you."
"But once I'm done with this busy period, I'll naturally spend more time with you."
Gao Qingyun was just saying it casually, but he didn't expect "Xiao Zhu" to react so strongly.
He thought to himself, "This little Zhu is kind-hearted."
"He must have said that because he knows I can't see."
Gao Qingyun felt a warmth in her heart and pulled Zhu Youjian to sit down beside her.
"Xiao Zhu, just ask me anything. I'll answer everything I know."
Zhu Youjian pondered for a moment before speaking:
“Master Gao, I’ve heard you say before that militarism is no good thing; it only harms the country and its people, and the leaders of militarism are war criminals.”
"Is that what you said?"
Gao Qingyun found it strange and wondered why Zhu Youjian was asking about this.
He raised an eyebrow and subconsciously asked, "S3 has started?"
Now it was Zhu Youjian's turn to be speechless.
"Master Gao, what did you say?"
Gao Qingyun nodded.
"Looks like they didn't fight."
"So, when you ask this, is it because you saw or heard something?"
Zhu Youjian sighed, intending to shake his head, but in the end he nodded instead.
"Yes, I saw someone say...that the ancient dynasties' expansionist policies were also a form of militarism..."
Gao Qingyun immediately sneered.
"That's all nonsense."
"Let's not even talk about how losing makes you a war criminal, while winning makes you a hero."
"The times are different now, so how can we just copy what was said?"
"If you're talking about Heaven, Earth, Ruler, Parents, and Teacher in modern times, then you're obviously out of your mind. But if you did all that in ancient times, I would be the teacher for all ages."
"Let me tell you, the expansion of foreign countries in ancient times had nothing to do with militarism at all; it was actually due to Manifest Destiny."
As he finished speaking, Gao Qingyun suddenly remembered something, and his smile became even more strange.
Zhu Youjian didn't notice Gao Qingyun's expression, and simply repeated, "The Manifest Mandate of Heaven?"
Gao Qingyun nodded.
"You haven't heard of it? That's understandable."
"This so-called divine mandate is quite simple. It means that if the uncivilized barbarians, who originally ate raw meat and drank blood, were to be conquered by an advanced civilization, it would actually be a blessing for them."
"As for those who offer help, that's a stroke of good fortune. They're not bad people at all; on the contrary, they're incredibly good people!"
As Gao Qingyun spoke, a cold smile appeared on his lips, seemingly showing considerable disdain for this statement.
But Zhu Youjian slapped his thigh.
"Master Gao, you're absolutely right!"
"My great... cough cough, my China has been a celestial empire since ancient times. Letting other nearby countries be incorporated into China is to let them be bathed in the royal rule."
"They should thank us."
Upon hearing this, Gao Qingyun pursed her lips, looked helplessly at Zhu Youjian, and thought to herself:
"Why is this kid still so immature and childish?"
"But that makes sense. He became the village chief at such a young age and was scheming against the old folks in the village. He must have been quite resentful."
"Anyway, he's just a village chief. Even if he's a bit extreme, it won't have much of an impact."
"He can lead the villagers of Dahe Village to pacify America and destroy the Japanese?"
"He'll get better as he gets older."
Gao Qingyun then gave an awkward laugh.
"That makes sense. As long as you're happy, Xiao Zhu."
Little did he know that his words would become the final push that made Zhu Youjian make up his mind.
"Master Gao agreed with me, doesn't that prove that my idea was correct?"
"By the way! I was actually worried about this not long ago, how ridiculous."
Zhu Youjian laughed and stood up.
"Master Gao, thank you for clearing up my doubts."
"I'll get right to it!"
After laughing, he glanced at Gu Hengbo, who was serving Gao Qingyun, and suddenly his eyes flashed.
"Master Gao, you've been living alone in our Dahe Village for so long, isn't that a bit inconvenient?"
Gao Qingyun didn't quite understand what he meant and asked blankly, "Is there anything inconvenient about it?"
Zhu Youjian shook his head inwardly.
"Ah, when Master Gao first came to my Great Ming, the Empress even told me to select some young ladies for him so that she could take good care of him."
"Who knew I would have forgotten?"
"Although, according to Master Gao, the female students he took in will all become stunning beauties in the future."
"But what use are they, being so young?"
“Master Gao has been extremely kind to my Ming Dynasty.”
"I have to find a way to repay them in some way."
After bidding farewell to Gao Qingyun, Zhu Youjian beckoned to Wang Chengen, who was serving in the distance.
"Go and tell the Ministry of Rites that I want to hold a selection of candidates for the imperial concubines."
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