This is the most convenient and fastest route.
Moreover, all other schools of thought were abolished and Confucianism was the only one respected.
Confucianism emphasizes agriculture and suppresses commerce, with agriculture as the foundation.
Every dynasty that took root in this vast land regarded itself as the Celestial Empire. For thousands of years, the small peasant economy in which men farmed and women wove had enabled the people to live and work in peace and contentment.
Why do we need to engage in foreign trade?
Therefore, once the maritime ban was introduced, the only form of foreign trade left was tribute.
If it weren't for the promotion of the Celestial Empire's national prestige, even the tribute would have been cut off.
After all, trade that gives more than it receives not only fails to promote the healthy development of the economy, but also increases the financial burden of the court.
The little fat boy could understand the ministers' concerns, but he also had other opinions.
However, the fat baby is not arrogant. He will not despise the wisdom of his predecessors just because he has seen the situation thousands of years later.
He wanted to hear what others had to say.
The little fat boy's gaze shifted to Pei Hangqing and Xiang Jing.
Pei Hangqing is not a person who goes with the flow. It is not easy for him to be regarded as a confidant by Emperor Mingxi.
He thought about it carefully and tried to figure out the emperor's thoughts - this was very simple, all he had to do was know what the little prince was saying.
Because His Majesty loves his son dearly, he will only follow the little prince's wishes.
The court officials all saw this fact clearly.
Your Majesty is obsessed with cultivating immortals and even if he doesn't attend court, he still has to put on a show for the Crown Prince.
"Lord Li, you are wrong. There is no flat ground without a steep one, and there is no going back without returning. Moreover, with the majesty of your majesty, how dare you invade such a tiny country?"
Pei Hangqing bowed and saluted, neither humble nor arrogant.
He looked confident, as he knew that His Majesty was planning to conquer Japan.
If that’s the case, then what is there to worry about?
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