eldest son of Ming dynasty

The Ming Emperor taught the Japanese envoy a lesson in a very stern tone.

This incident spread quickly in Ningbo.

Liasa, the envoy of the Manchurian Kingdom, was also there. Maybe most others thought that the Ming Emperor's anger towards Japan had nothing to do with him, but Liasa was unwilling to see the envoy in this scene, because the Manchurian Kingdom was having an affair with Franco. The robots are fighting an arduous struggle. So far, the Ming Dynasty has given them a lot of help, but this does not include sending the Ming Dynasty navy to Managa.

And this is what he needs most.

Because they had a basis for friendly exchanges with the Ming Dynasty during the Yongle Dynasty, and Zhu Houzhao also designated it as a model country of 'obedience means being treated well', Liasha originally had expectations.

Now that things are happening in Japan, this is really bad luck.

In addition to him, others such as Korea and Luzon were deeply afraid of the Emperor of Heaven's sudden intention to punish Japan.

After collectively paying homage to Zhu Houzhao, they all came forward to offer various treasures and beauties.

The opinions of cabinet ministers Wang Bing and Yang Tinghe were to accept both.

This is not for individuals, but for the Ming Dynasty and the imperial court. The development of business requires a stable environment. At the juncture of punishing Japan, rejecting contributions from other vassal countries, what kind of signal is this?
These envoys brought the news of the Ming Emperor's rejection back to their kings. Aren't those kings frightened to death?
On the contrary, if you put things away and then comfort them with gentle words, it will have a completely different effect.

These words were not spoken by the flattering Wang Bing, but by Yang Tinghe, who had always shown himself to be a gentleman, and what he said when he asked the emperor to accept the gift was plausible and serious.

Zhu Houzhao also had to cooperate and perform the trick well. He said: "Yang Tinghe is right. Since it is a gift from the vassal country, how can the superior country refuse it? I can just return this favor in the future. I think, Korea, The Ryukyu Kingdom is very sincere, and I can write a letter with them, and I will allow them to send their nobles’ children to the Ming Dynasty Academy and the Military Academy for further study.”

Although courtesy exchanges are good, Zhu Houzhao has no beautiful women to give him.

The ministers were a little surprised when they heard this and did not dare to agree for a while.

"What's wrong?" Zhu Houzhao asked.

Wang Bing said carefully, "I just don't understand why your Majesty offered to send people over to study. Didn't your Majesty reprimand the Japanese envoy for this reason?"

Zhu Houzhao clasped his hands behind his back and said, "The reason why I'm angry is because Japan shamelessly stole learning, not because Ming Dynasty doesn't allow people to learn from it. Hello, other people are willing to learn from you, otherwise what's the point of imitating you? Besides, since we call ourselves China, we don't want to learn from you. If foreigners are barbarians, captives, barbarians, etc., and feel that they do not know how to educate, then they should have the consciousness and responsibility to help and support the surrounding tribes. Isn’t the connotation of the word etiquette that it is to help others?”

"I understand what your Majesty means." Yang Tinghe handed over his hand, "Your Majesty is an upright and upright man who does not like snakes, snakes, scorpions, and scorpions. And this time he took the initiative to mention this matter to other countries, it can also be used to highlight that this is a trait of the Japanese. Instead of the Ming Dynasty chasing after him! Your Majesty, this is an act that kills two birds with one stone!"

Zhu Houzhao smiled. In fact, it was not just a double eagle.

There is also a third eagle.

He wanted to instill Chinese culture into the minds of the noble children of neighboring vassal countries.

It would be best to make them proud of being Chinese.

This is related to the degree of economic development. When you are rich, everyone will want to imitate you.

"No matter how many birds it is, this is how we deal with foreigners outside Japan. These are simple, and there is no need to summon you all here." Zhu Houzhao paused, and then said: "I call you to come forward. I came here to discuss the Eastern Conquest of Japan."

Neither the two cabinet ministers nor Gu Zuo and Gu Renyi dared to speak about this matter immediately.

In traditional culture, Japan's small island has always been a barren land. What's the point of wasting people and money to conquer it?

And almost no one from any generation has ever fought there.

The monarch and his ministers were silent for a long time. Gu Zuoxian said, "Your Majesty, Japan is far away overseas, thousands of miles away from the Central Plains. Its people and geography are unfamiliar. What is the use of conquering such a barbaric land? Could it be... could it be..."

"What?" Zhu Houzhao asked.

Gu Zuo knelt down and touched his head to the ground, "I know very well that Your Majesty has always put the country, the country, the country, and the people in the world as the most important thing. I really can't do that. Your Majesty really sent troops to cross the sea out of a dispute of will." ?”

Gu Zuo was slightly offended when he said these words.

But Zhu Houzhao was not angry.

First, he understood the views of ancient literati on overseas island countries. They never paid much attention to them.

Secondly, people must understand the good words.

Gu Zuozhi said, "It's not for the sake of this country, nor for the sake of him as the emperor. Why do you think you are angry with him?"
"Gu Liqing, you get up first."

Gu Zuo's body trembled slightly. "I don't dare."

"Get up when I say it." Zhu Houzhao walked slowly to the entrance of the main hall and turned his back to the ministers. "You, Gu Liqing, are doing things for the country, so I am not angry and will not blame you. I know, no. Few people say that I am too harsh and unkind, maybe, but I am too lazy to argue. The first half of your words are right. I have always been for the sake of the country and the people, even if I conquered Japan. Are you willing to believe me? ?”

Gu Zuo was moved and said loudly: "Of course I believe in Your Majesty!"

"Since you believe it, don't object to it."

"But Your Majesty..."

Zhu Houzhao turned around and raised his hand, "If you really need a reason, I will give you one. Ming Dynasty has ports and garrison points in Taiwan, Luzon and other places, but not in Japan. This is not possible. In addition, there is a war in Nanyang, which has affected silk and other businesses. Japan has also secretly learned some technologies. Can we still allow them to continue to worsen the originally unoptimistic market environment?

And you have also seen what these Japanese people do. They are afraid of power but not ethical. They are the ones you are talking about.Therefore, I want to station troops there. Firstly, it is to further open up trade routes. Words are useless, but swords and guns are always useful. Secondly, I want to control this small island country. "

These two reasons are a bit reluctant to be honest.

But Zhu Houzhao was not easy to talk about, saying that there is a mountain of silver over there, let's go and grab it.

This is too bad.

If you find something in the future, you can do it, but the emperor should not say it directly.

Gu Zuo pursed his lips. He was not convinced by the emperor's reasons, but he was indeed willing to believe the emperor as he said.

"...If you still feel that it is not enough, then I only have this to say. The Japanese humiliated the officials of the Ming Dynasty in Ningbo. This has no sense of belonging to the country. Therefore, I am not conquering those barren lands, but I am conquering them." The disloyal heart.”

The ministers looked at each other. To be honest, compared to the previous advantage, this last reason is more like that.

Wang Bing's eyebrows moved, "Your Majesty, I would like to ask you to return to Beijing as soon as possible. Your Majesty has been away from Beijing for a long time, and now you have to deploy troops in two places. To show your safety, it is no longer suitable to stay in Ningbo."

This is nothing.

Zhu Houzhao can agree.

"When we return to Beijing, Japan will still have to conscript us."

"...Your Majesty has misunderstood. I just think that the country is troubled and that your Majesty's return to Beijing will be more conducive to stability in all directions."

"It's easy to go back. Wu Wending also needs a capable person to help. Who do you think is better?"

The emperor must decide this matter if he is sure.

The so-called golden mouth is once opened and it is difficult to change it.As long as it is really said by the emperor, it is not easy to change it.

"Wu Wending has gradually become familiar with naval warfare in recent years. I wonder what your majesty means by the people who help you?"

Zhu Houzhao said: "War is not the purpose, and things after winning will be even more difficult. I need someone who can understand trade and currency."

The first thing everyone thought of was Gu Zuo or Jiang Yong, the governor of Zhejiang, but they both held important positions.

"Your Majesty, I have someone I can recommend to Your Majesty." Jiang Yong, who had been silent for the whole time, said.

"Who?"

"I dare not deceive Your Majesty. This person is my good friend. After becoming a Jinshi, he once watched government affairs in the central government office of Beijing. Later he became the county magistrate and the general manager of the Caohe River. Later he supervised the auction of the salt field and is now the magistrate of Ningbo. The general manager of Ningbo Port is named Xing Guan."

Zhu Houzhao said quickly: "Don't avoid relatives when promoting talents. You, Jiang Yong, are not people who don't value their reputation. Presumably, this Xing Guan is not a mediocre person either. Okay, I approve your recommendation. From now on, he will be removed from the post of Ningbo Magistrate and Ningbo Port Manager." He will join the army under Wu Wending's account, and then go out with the army, there must be no mistake!"

The emperor was determined, so there was nothing they could do.

Wang Bing even said that he would return to Beijing, but no one could be deceived by his intentions.

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Correction: The monsoon at that time went from winter to summer in Nanyang, and in Korea and Japan it went from summer to winter.

(I checked it before and forgot about it)