Beiyang new warlord

I wanted to ask what it meant, but before I realized what was going on, Wen Meng was dragged into his room by Shen Kangda, and there was a loud bang, "Spring and Autumn", "Zuo Zhuan", "Bamboo "Book Chronicles", a large bag of heavy ancient books was thrown in front of Wen Meng's eyes, and then, flipping through the book, Shen Xiucai shook his head and pulled up the classical Chinese text.

"Guan Zhong is equal to the Prime Minister! His talents and sages are appreciated by Confucius, but Guan Zhong is as small as he is, and I am sent to the left."

The lamp oil dropped little by little, and the sun became darker and darker, but Shen Kangda, who was holding his hands behind his back and shaking his head and milk, spit wildly for almost an hour, and he didn't seem to be resting. , with a dazed face, the corners of his mouth twitching uncontrollably.

This Guan Zhong is so scary!

Mao Jue on this side was searching his stomach, thinking of a bad move to get involved with the Tokugawa family, but on the other side, the capital suddenly became more lively than ever. On the fifth day of June, in the suburbs of Beijing, there were hundreds of brocade guards waiting in line, and Those waiting on the side of the road are all high-ranking officials.

Wu Mengyan, Shaoqing of Honghe Temple, and Zhao Shiqing, Minister of Rites.

Since Emperor Chongzhen was younger than Emperor Taizong, since he ascended the throne, he has indeed changed from the lazy and decadent Wanli Tianqi Dynasty, to the point of being diligent and conscientious, but God seems to like to make such jokes, and there has been no major disturbance in the Wanli Dynasty. There was no major disturbance in the Tianqi Dynasty, but it happened to be in the hands of this master, and there was a lot of chaos. Just last month, Shaanxi bandits broke through the encirclement of Shanxi officials and troops, and came to Hebei. They attacked Zhaozhou under the eyes of Gyeonggi. Zhending, Shunde, and several prefectures in Xishan, Zuo Liangyu's army from outside the pass were defeated in Wu'an, and Deng Qi, the general of the Sichuan army, was defeated in Lin County. In addition, as always, there were disasters in Shanxi and Shaanxi, floods in Shandong, and slave rebellions in the south of the Yangtze River. , so far, there is no good news.

It happened that it was June, and the Japanese country near the sea actually sent a mission to visit Daming.In particular, the Wa Kingdom is different from other vassal states. During the reign of Tianqi, it once fought two battles with Daming in Lee's North Korea. Although Daming won, the ferocity of the Wa people also left a deep impression on the Ming people.

The fact that such a powerful overseas country has come to visit Daming doesn't it just show that His Majesty is wise and the country is "rich and strong"?

On the other side of the Shanhai Pass, the Liaodong Commander-in-Chief Zu Dashou sent a report. If he hadn't really had no money, Emperor Chongzhen would have wanted to imitate Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty by wrapping colorful satin around the tree and eating and drinking in restaurants for free, but he did. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty learned something. The streets of Sijiu City were cleared from Shunde in the north to Honglu Temple. Refugees who fled from other provinces, beggars and beggars were all cleared away, and several facades were repainted. All of a sudden, at any rate, he also got a gold jade outside.

It's a pity that the emperor and the ministers didn't know it. The embarrassment and poverty of the real capital city had already been seen by the mission.

finally reached!

Looking at the two dignitaries in crimson official uniforms waiting there with majesty, the heart that was raised at first was suddenly put down in Song Xiance's chest. About to direct the scene in his own hands, the short man jumped off the horse happily following the two envoys who were a little taller than him, and bowed respectfully.

"The envoys of the next country pay homage to the Lord of the Celestial Dynasty!"

Chapter 263. Slap in the face

This is really a treatment I have never seen in my life. This one was treated neatly. Jin Yiwei cleared the way, accompanied by court officials, and ostentatiously walked through the market with gongs and drums. The well-informed scholar also took the opportunity to show off, vividly showing the war with the Japanese during the Wanli period and how fierce and powerful the Japanese country was. The guards of the escort mission obviously did not intend to stop it, but rather contributed to it.

Amid the bustle and bustle, a group of people were welcomed to the post station of Honglu Temple near Zhushikou. Here, the first hurdle came. It is the real Toyotomi's family. In the pile of rags that Toyotomi Hideyori moved to the Li Dynasty Wangjing, there were many tribute journals between the Ming Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty during the Wanli period. I am not afraid of his investigation. Chen Hideyoshi is the king of the Japanese kingdom. It is said that the imperial edict and seal letter burned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi were intact. These things can be called cultural relics. They are full of surprises. Wu Mengyan also gave this imperial edict to I borrowed it, saying that it was to be presented to Emperor Chongzhen Yulan.

Sending them away, the entire mission group was also relieved. Looking at the two Beijing officials who were shaking immediately, Song Datou, who had lost a lot of awe, sneered contemptuously, and immediately turned around to see the two ambassadors, Tsuno's own generation. The minister ordered.

"Be sure not to reveal your tone before the audience, and leave the rest to the official."

"Your Majesty obeys!"

The arrival of the Japanese diplomatic corps is like a wave of entertainment, occupying the topics of chatter in the streets and alleys. The imperial court seems to have deliberately publicized it more, so as to reduce the negative pressure brought about by the Liao incident and the rebellion of the refugees. Originally, Song Xiance He was still gearing up to create momentum for himself, but in this way, he would be saved from trouble.

On the eighth day of June, the Forbidden City.

The mood of Emperor Chongzhen is also very clear these days. Yesterday a little eunuch broke the inkstone in the imperial study room, but he didn't get angry. The big screen donated by Zhang Woren, Queen Zhou also sent a coat mirror.

"Long live Lord, your complexion has improved a lot this time. Yesterday we were looking through ancient books at home and happened to see Emperor Taizong's Imperial Prime Minister. Looking at it now, Long live Lord, you look quite alike!"

Waiting on the side, the old face of the eunuch Cao Huachun smiled loosely, wrinkled and beat the dust, it seemed that he was in a good mood, Zhu Youjian turned his head and asked with a smile.

"You dog slave, tell me, how much money did you take from this Japanese man?"

"Oh, Lord Long Live has sharp eyes! Well, the servants just took a small box of gold ingots from them and brought a coral tree. The mission has been in Beijing for several days. I don't know, Lord Long Live!"

"Call them to the temple today!"

"Long live, you are wise!"

Smiling like an old chrysanthemum, the great eunuch in the Chongzhen Dynasty quickly twisted his mouth, and immediately the little eunuch who was running errands slipped out.

The Yongle period was considered to be the most prosperous period of the Ming Dynasty. At that time, there were thousands of envoys who worshiped the Ming Dynasty from all over the world, and there were as many as a thousand gathered in the capital. Zhu Youjian's greatest hope in this life was to revitalize the Ming Dynasty like Naizu. The history has left a good name, and this Japanese country's coming to the court will undoubtedly add to his reputation in the historian's writing. After acquiescing to Cao Huachun's small tricks, he also changed his court clothes in a happy mood.

But after all, it was Emperor Chongzhen, the most suspicious emperor in history. When he came out of the palace in the early morning and walked to the threshold, Zhu Youjian suddenly turned his head again and said with a frown.

"Big Companion, since the Battle of Renchen, this country of Wa has not had any contact with Daming for decades! They suddenly met in court and presented a lot of gold and silver treasures. What can they plan?"

"Long live Lord Shengming, my great Ming is rich in the world and rich in products. He was born in a poor country overseas. After the Battle of Renchen, he saw my prestige in the Celestial Dynasty. Naturally, he begged for tribute and trade as he did during the Jiajing and Wanli years. Their little thought, really can't hide it from Long live Lord."

Without even thinking about it, Fushen put his arm on his arm, Cao Huachun replied casually, and while speaking, he flattered Emperor Chongzhen again, hummed noncommittal, and said nothing, Zhu Youjian looked like an emperor, Ride on the shoulder.

It seems that he also knows that there is a major event today, and it is rare that those annoying Northwest affairs, the flood in the south of the Yangtze River, and the floods in the south of the Yangtze River have not been piled up by the courtiers. dealt with.

At this time, Wu Mengyan, the Shaoqing of Honglu Temple, stood up again and knelt down in the nave. The old guy was in his early sixties, but his voice was still very loud, and he spoke loudly.

"Your Majesty, Fusang, the country in the east of the sea, has sent envoys to Ming Dynasty for several days. The heart of the country has turned into enlightenment, and I look forward to seeing your Majesty's beauty. The veteran is bold, and I implore Your Majesty to summon Fusang envoys to convey the power of my Ming Dynasty! "

"Oh? Have you ever heard of this matter?"

As he said that, the habitual Emperor Chongzhen turned his eyes to the left hand side. Standing at the front of the queue of civil servants was an old man with a slightly fat face, but a tall and straight figure, and his eyes were full of divine light. How could he look at this old man? There is a warm smile on his face at all times, like a nice gentleman, but only a real face-to-face person can see the cunning hidden in his eyes.

"Return to Your Majesty, the old minister has heard about it."

"Then what do you think?"

"Old minister according to holy will!"

During the Chongzhen Dynasty, the cabinet ministers were like revolving doors. They changed 56 of them, which was enough to show that Chongzhen was not professional in employing people, but Wen Tiren was definitely considered an outlier. Zhou Yanru, who started his family with the impeachment of Yuan Chonghuan, was kicked out of the stage. It can be seen that he is capable. In trying to figure out Emperor Chongzhen's mind, this person is absolutely perfect, and he deliberately confronted the officials, showing the appearance of a lone minister in order to gain the emperor's trust. With just a few words, the old ghost didn't say anything, and even showed his obedience.

However, the emperor still ate this set, nodded in satisfaction, and Zhu Youjian gave Cao Huachun a look, and Cao Huachun suddenly shook off the ups and downs.

"Your Majesty has an order to announce that Fusang envoys will meet you!"

"Xuan Fusang envoys have an audience!"

This time there is no need to punch hard in the crotch, the original sharp voice of the eunuch is one after another in the Forbidden City, these days are always ready, in less than a moment, two dwarfs, Tsuno and Hita Lu Nobuo, are wearing Japanese Gongqing robes, Xiaobu walked up to the court hall in a hurry, no matter how far away he was, he already bowed suddenly, with all five bodies thrown to the ground, three bows and nine kowtows, that appearance, how respectful and respectful he should be.

Needless to say, this appearance really won a lot of goodwill from the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty.

"Fusang envoys see the Ming emperor, long live, long live, long live!"

"The envoy's death!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After the etiquette exchange, the two stood aside respectfully with their hands tied, like a good baby, watching Emperor Chongzhen ask with great interest.

"Dozens of years ago, your country made a big move against my vassal state of Ming Dynasty. The head of the Toyotomi family was very arrogant. Now, why do you pay homage to my Ming Dynasty?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, there is an allusion in the Central Plains, Yelang is arrogant, and the old Patriarch was the same way back then. In addition, there is a treacherous minister Tokugawa Ieyasu in my court who secretly encouraged the Patriarch. This is why he committed such a crime. Please forgive me. Wake up, and accept His Majesty's canonization, now, I, the new Patriarch of the Toyotomi family, is here to ask His Majesty for the title!"

To be honest, up to now, the specific purpose of the mission of the Japanese country is still not clear to the civil and military of the Ming Dynasty, but after this sentence, everyone is excited again, and the orthodox status of the Ming Dynasty is back!

During the Yongle period, all nations came to court, and all foreign monarchs could only be considered orthodox if they were canonized by the Ming Dynasty. At that time, a word from the Ming Dynasty was more effective than tens of thousands of troops. This dog king, otherwise, like An Nan, 30 troops were pushed across, and the powerful officials of the Hu family who dared to disobey Daming were punished. up.

But no matter how brilliant it is, it was just yesterday. Today's Daming is only enshrined as the loyal younger brother of Lee's North Korea. With its weakened national power, the connection with the Nanyang countries has long been severed, and even those countries are not wiped out by Western colonists. I know too well that there are also Mongolian tribes. When Chongzhen succeeded to the throne, the Mongolian right wing still belonged to Ming Dynasty, but in the past few years, with the conquest of Hou Jin, the nine sides of Ming Dynasty have been exposed step by step.

At this time, Fusang actually came to invite him to be a monarch, which was so meaningful that for the first time, Emperor Chongzhen nodded irrationally in agreement.