Wang Jingchu and the child in his womb were safe, so Ye Chunqiu felt relieved. He had Mrs. Ye in charge of the family at home. Now the Duke of Zhenguo had not yet come out. Ye Chunqiu, who had been a Hanlin, knew that the procedure for this kindness was very complicated and he didn't care. However, at this time, he was just a Hanlin servant. He had no official position and was always light and felt that he was doing nothing.

The next morning, Ye Chunqiu entered the palace and first went to Renshou Palace. Empress Dowager Zhang naturally knew that Ye Chunqiu had returned safely, but when he saw him again, he was extremely surprised. She pulled him to say a lot in Renshou Palace, while Ye Chunqiu said some of Ningxia's experiences.

Empress Dowager Zhang said, "Spring and Autumn, the Ai family knows you, saving your father for thousands of miles. Well, this time it is considered a life-and-death death, but fortunately, he finally came back safely. You child, the Ai family really likes you. If one day, the Ai family encounters danger, but still don't know whether the emperor can do it or not. People have filial piety, this is a great virtue. No matter how bad it is, it will not be much better. But if you are an unfilial person, no matter how good it is, it will probably not be much better. The Ai family likes you because of this. It is just that if there is anything next time, you must think twice before you act, otherwise..."

She shook her head and sighed.

Ye Chunqiu responded quickly. In fact, Empress Dowager Zhang's words were good. In this era, the moral standards for people were very good. Among them, the requirements for filial piety were even more unbearable to later generations. At some point, filial piety was the only standard. For example, the Han Dynasty's official selection standard was to be filial and honest. In this era, it was even so perverted that the son could not disobey his father. When the father died, the son had to return to his hometown to observe the system for three years.

But then again, although it is extreme, filial piety is the first of all virtues, and it does make sense. How can a person who cannot even respect his own parents expect him to be close to his neighbors, be harmonious with his colleagues, and be loyal to the emperor?

Ye Chunqiu thought that the reason why he was able to successfully become Duke Zhenguo this time was not strong. To some extent, it must be because of this.

After chatting with the Empress Dowager for a long time, Ye Chunqiu said goodbye from Renshou Palace, but an eunuch leaned out of Renshou Palace. As soon as he saw Ye Chunqiu, he said, "Your Majesty asks the Duke of Zhenguo to go to the warm house."

Ye Chunqiu said cautiously: "The grace has not been issued, please be careful when my father-in-law."

The little eunuch just embarrassedly and didn't know how to answer, and Ye Chunqiu was not too entangled and went straight to the warm room.

Zhu Houzhao was in the warm pavilion, staring at the map in a daze. He turned his back to Ye Chunqiu, as if he heard Ye Chunqiu's footsteps entering the pavilion, and murmured: "The latest report, when Nabatumukkhan heard that Zhu Wu from Ningxia had rebelled, he immediately brought 50,000 iron cavalry to invade the border. A few days ago, he learned that Zhu Wu was already killed, so he retreated back to the desert. It was really strange. This Batumukkhan seemed to know the actions of the court, but this time, he was tactful. Sooner or later, I will defeat him personally."

Ye Chunqiu was not surprised by this, but said: "If the fly does not stare at the seamless egg, how could Batumonk be indifferent when he sees the opportunity? His Majesty wants to solve the problem of the desert, first of all, it is necessary to stabilize the pass. Otherwise, even if Batumonk is defeated, it will be meaningless."

Zhu Houzhao turned around and looked at him strangely and said, "Hmm? What does this mean? It seems that there is something in Chunqiu's words?"

Whenever he talks about Batumonk, Zhu Houzhao became serious. He really treated Batumonk as his swordstone and as his real opponent.

Ye Chunqiu said: "Emperor Wu of Han conquered the Huns for decades and swept across the desert, but so what? Did the Han Dynasty get an inch of territory from this desert? Instead, it was empty inside the pass. After Emperor Wu of Han died, the national strength was exhausted. My brother talked about this last time. If the war was useless, who would hope that Your Majesty would be in a state of military service? Then Emperor Wu of Han used all the money and food created by Wenjing's rule as military supplies. Countless people were recruited to fight, so the fields were deserted and the people were in trouble. But what did the Han Dynasty get from the attacks on the Huns over the decades of decades?"

Zhu Houzhao frowned and said, "You keep talking."

Ye Chunqiu said: "What you get is just a brief peace. Not long after, the Xianbei rose, and then the Five Barbarians invaded China. After that, it was the Turks, the Khitans, the Jin people, and then it became Mongolia. If the desert cannot be used by the Ming Dynasty, then... Even if Your Majesty defeats a Batumuk Khan, a minister, Tumuk Khan will appear. If Your Majesty defeats the Tatars, the Oirats will rise in the desert. If the Oirats defeat the Oirats, there will be other tribes. This is a stubborn disease and it will not be solved by just a battle."

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao seemed a little discouraged and said quietly: "So, I can never move troops to them?"

Ye Chunqiu shook his head and smiled and said, "Your Majesty, the key to the question is whether the land in the desert can be used by the Ming Dynasty."

"Hmm?" Zhu Houzhao raised her eyes, showed a bit of intense interest, and then said, "You continue talking."

Ye Chunqiu slowly said what he thought: "The Ming Dynasty does not need so much animal husbandry, because the inner city is full of people. My brother is in Ningbo, and most wealthy families would rather let the tenants farm the land for them than use cattle and horses. If you travel, you would rather let someone raise your feet than take a car. The Ming Dynasty has silk and cotton cloth, so there is no need for fur. In other words, there is not a great demand for it. Because of this, the desert is meaningless to the inner city."

Ye Chunqiu paused, looked at Zhu Houzhao carefully, and then continued: "But if one day the demand for cattle and horses will increase greatly? What if one day the price of manpower will become high? At that time, will someone hire someone to carry sedan chairs, will someone drive tenant farmers to rent land? According to my opinion, this phenomenon will be greatly reduced. At that time, the demand for cattle and horses will probably increase greatly. Once the price of animal husbandry remains high, someone will take risks and be willing to go to the desert to grazle. Of course, this premise is that the Ming Dynasty can defeat the Tatars and seize the

If they take their pastures, as long as they are seized, someone will take risks and go out to collect cattle and horses. Because this is the way to make money, the world is bustling, and all comes for profit. This is a constant truth. As long as the Han people enter the desert, as long as the Ming army can suppress the tribes, as long as the demand for cattle and horses in the pass is strong, then the war against the Tatars will be commendable. Even if money and food are consumed, it will be extremely profitable in the future. It may even benefit generations and eliminate the hidden dangers of the Ming Dynasty to the northern alien races in one fell swoop."

(To be continued.)
Chapter completed!