eldest son of Ming dynasty

The next day, Eunuch Shi knelt in front of the emperor in the West Garden of the Imperial Palace.

"He said it wasn't an option?"

"Replying to the emperor, that is indeed what Lu En said."

Zhu Houzhao said thoughtfully, "I understand, you can go down."

"Yes, the slaves obey the order."

There are strange people in the world.As an emperor, he can be gracious or coercive, but in fact there is another kind of person who is always obedient on the surface but rebellious on the inside.

How can you obey people who want to become smaller and smaller officials?

People treat you respectfully and say long live for you, how can you still be intimidating?

However, what Eunuch Shi relayed is actually somewhat interesting.

Although a person like Lu En was cynical, he was by no means stupid, and the man named Shi didn't have much friendship with him, so there was no need to say such sensitive things in the Forbidden City.

Presumably he figured that the eunuchs in the palace would tell the emperor everything he said.

In other words, he never gave up his suggestion at Wenyuan Pavilion.

This kind of smart person always thinks that everyone is included, which is really annoying.

Zhu Houzhao was lying on the bamboo recliner, rubbing his brows, but couldn't help but think about this matter.

"Your Majesty..." You Zhi beside you said softly, accompanying Xing Xing, "Do you want to call Concubine Jing?"

The concubine Jing is Kui'er. She has great medical skills and she has been taking care of the emperor's body.In the past, Zhu Houzhao was a bit weak and afraid of heat, but now he is doing better. It is already June, and the sun is getting hotter and hotter every day, but Zhu Houzhao does not feel like he was sweating like rain in previous years.

However, he did not admit it to himself. He felt that he was slowly getting used to the days without air conditioning.

"No need." Zhu Houzhao tilted his head and closed his eyes, "I'm just tired, not sick."

You Zhi also knows.

In fact, as the emperor said, the five years of Zhengde were indeed very busy, and no one in the south, north, or Central Plains had trouble.There are still a lot of refugees in Huguang.

Not only that, bad news always comes from the Western Regions. In fact, this news has been coming since the early years of Zhengde. The main point is that the Eastern Chagatai Khanate that originally ruled Xinjiang split.

The east split into the Turpan Khanate, and the west was still called the Eastern Chagatai Khanate.

It turns out that the Great Khan of the Eastern Chagatai Khanate was named Mansur.

Mansoor has a younger brother named Said.

Said was afraid that his brother would kill him, so he ran around with others.Then the two sides fought fiercely.

The borderland was in such chaos, but it happened that the loyal and shun King Bai Ya who ruled Hami at this time was a foolish and unscrupulous person.

When Zhu Houzhao first crossed over, he was in the northwest of Wang Yue Town. He strongly suggested that the Ming Dynasty should not give up Hami, nor should it give up Shaanba. This Shaanba was the previous generation of King Zhongshun, who was Bai Yaji's father.

The good thing about Emperor Hongzhi is that he listens to advice, so he reinstated Shaanba as King Zhongshun.

In short, Hami has always been the territory of the Ming Dynasty, at least in name.

But Shaanba died in the 18th year of Hongzhi, and the current Zhongshun King Bai Ya had little ability. Later he surrendered to Mansu'er Sutan of the Turpan Khanate and stayed in the Turpan Khanate without coming back.

As a result, the Turpan Khanate actually began to "justifiably" send ministers to govern Hami!

In addition, in addition to the Turpan Khanate in northern Xinjiang, in southern Xinjiang, Said mentioned above had a little bit of luck and strength, and he successfully established the Yarkand Khanate.

The Yarkand Khanate expanded in a short period of time. During the Jiajing period, the eastern end of the territory of the Khanate was Hami.

Farther west, in today's Central Asia, there was a more powerful khanate - the Bukhara Khanate.

The Bukhara Khanate beat Said's cousin Babur to death, forcing him to flee south.

After Babur went south, he was very surprised by the weakness of the southern natives. In the end, like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, he established the Mughal Empire that the Han people were relatively familiar with.

This is a story about the conflict between tribes in the remote alpine grassland far away from the perspective of the Han people. In fact, the process is more complicated, and the people of the Ming Dynasty don't seem to be very interested.

The news Zhu Houzhao can receive now is just a mess of words. He still doesn't know that King Zhongshun of the Ming Dynasty will annex Turpan, because that happened only in the eighth year of Zhengde.

And as a later generation, his understanding of the history of the Western Regions was far from that detailed.

In fact, in real history, after Hami was annexed by Turfan this time, it was not until the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty that this area was ruled by the Central Plains Dynasty again.

However, although he did not know what happened next, Zhu Houzhao was still aware that the situation had deteriorated and was somewhat out of control.

As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, his bottom line was that he could not lose Hami. Although he had lost it before, during the Hongzhi period, the Ming Dynasty also had a grand event when Gansu Governor Xu Jin regained Hami and restored the title of King Zhongshun.

Could it be that by the Zhengde period, it was still going downhill?
Absolutely not!

It's just an unfortunate time. At this time, Zhou Shangwen was still sitting in Yulin, watching the group of people cleaning up the farmland.

Zhu Houzhao was lying here, thinking quietly.

Beside, Lu En and You Zhi stood waiting together.

Soon, Yang Yiqing, Wang Hao and Wang Bing from the cabinet came over.

"My ministers, see your Majesty."

"Flat body."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Houzhao endured a little fatigue and stood up, "Have you all read the memorial from the governor of Gansu?"

The three civil servants were all in a low mood, "I'll wait, let's take a look."

"Tell me."

Wang Hao first said: "Border matters are nothing more than war and peace. Since the fourth year of Zhengde, His Majesty transferred Jinglubo to Gansu. What he did was to stabilize the northwest. But His Majesty also said that this year and even next year , are the key two years for the cleanup of the military cantons to see real results, and fighting now...is not a good opportunity."

Zhu Houzhao couldn't say he was wrong. War is not about two children fighting each other. I beat you because I can't stand it anymore. What kind of decision-making level is this?
The truly powerful strategic height is to be like a teacher. I will only fight you when I want to fight you. The choice of war lies with me, not the enemy.

The current Ming Dynasty is not in its best condition.If you reluctantly send troops, if you win, it's easy to say, but if you lose, the impact on morale will be huge. "Where's Mr. Yang Ge?"

"Hami has always been a vassal to the Ming Dynasty and paid tribute to the Ming Dynasty. The Turfan Kingdom now has a lot of contacts with the loyal and submissive king of Hami. In my opinion, it is a provocative act. But after all, the Turfan Kingdom has not really invaded Hami, so I also agree with the king. said.

However, although fighting is not advisable, we cannot turn a blind eye to everything.Therefore, I thought that the Ming Dynasty should issue an edict to be loyal to the king, reprimand his misdeeds, at the same time emphasize the vassal relationship between the Ming Dynasty and Hami, and warn the Turpan Khanate not to act rashly.

Our country, the Ming Dynasty, has been growing in strength since His Majesty's imperial conquest. I think this attitude can deter them for a few years.A few years later, those ambitious people would definitely not listen to the advice, but at that time, it was just right for Ming to send troops. "

"Yes." Zhu Houzhao felt that it made sense. The idea here was very clear and could be said to be polite, powerful and restrained. "How do you say that sentence?"

"Huh?" All three of them looked up.

"Don't say it..."

Yang Yiqing understood what he was saying and continued, "Don't say you didn't predict what you said."

"That's right! This is the sentence added in the will!"

Zhu Houzhao strongly requested.

However, the three pavilion elders did not understand why the emperor was inexplicably excited.

Maybe their advice was spot on.

Yang Yiqing said: "Your Majesty, did you just ask for the order like this?"

"can."

"Your Majesty," Wang Bing, who had never spoken, said, "This autumn, Your Majesty will host a banquet to receive envoys from various countries. Can you please invite King Zhongshun to come too?"

"Why?"

"I feel that since Yang Ge always wants to use the power of the Ming Dynasty to intimidate King Zhongshun. It is better to let him come to the capital to see the changes in the Ming Dynasty in recent years. In this way, he will know the importance."

"I don't like that King Zhongshun." Zhu Houzhao expressed his preference directly.

Yang Yiqing also had an idea, "Let King Zhongshun send envoys."

This is playing politics. If you can't go straight, just go around.

Zhu Houzhao had no reason to object, "Then let them come. Just in time, I can also explain a few words."

"Yes!"

"Okay. You go down. Let's handle this matter for the time being. As for the actual use of troops, I'll ask Jinglubo for his opinion when I have time."

After the emperor waved his hand, they each returned.

In Lu En's eyes, this scene had happened many times. Once it was such a big event, the emperor would summon relevant ministers to the palace.

This is how the prosperous age desired in Confucianism came about: the emperor worked tirelessly to discuss state affairs with his ministers, and if he could still listen to and accept advice, he would be open-minded.

There is nothing to say, there must be such a person in history.

He heard that King Zhou's matter was not settled as hastily as Jin Gui said.The emperor still found out the late emperor's will...

"You address."

Just as Lu En was thinking about it, the emperor spoke.

"The servant is here."

"I'm tired, come here and give me a leg kick."

"Yes."

Lu En was a little moved. He wanted to say something, but You Zhi kept winking at him and shaking his head slightly.

After a while, the emperor, who was lying down to rest, said, "Lu En, please go back."

"Um... I wonder where your Majesty wants me to go back?"

Zhu Houzhao let out a long sigh and said lazily, "You can go back wherever you want. It's up to you. Let's go."

"Yes."

Lu En knelt down to thank him, and when he took two steps back, he stopped again and said, "Your Majesty, I dare to ask, do you still want to come tomorrow?"

He said this and waited for a moment.

But nothing happened.

Lu En didn't move, and waited for a while, but there was still no movement.

So he couldn't help but look up, and the young emperor in his sight had already fallen asleep with his head tilted.

"……emperor?"

You Zhi glared at him fiercely. He must have lost his mind. The emperor was still shouting in his sleep, how important can you be. So he immediately motioned to the left and right and waved his hand, which meant: Carry this bastard away from our family. !
Lu En pouted, showed a little helplessness and left.

……

……

"Is anyone gone?"

You Zhi was startled. He really thought the emperor was asleep. "Return to your majesty, let's go."

"If he enters the palace tomorrow, ask someone to open the door for him. If he doesn't enter the palace, just find a county and let him become a ninth-grade official."

After saying this, Zhu Houzhao slumped down a little more and said, "I will squint for a while and don't let anyone disturb me."

"Yes."

You Zhi was cautious, and he was a little scared, but sometimes he thought that Liu Jin must have been afraid of the emperor's thoughts and tricks at the time.