Rebirth of the Ming Dynasty: Sixth Generation of Glory, I don't want it

"What did the people from the Western Region do?"

Zhang Xin probably had an idea in mind, but she still wanted to confirm it.

"Didn't we just send off those tribute envoys from the Western Regions? Zhanji said that most of them were fake merchants.

There were also some ruffians who mixed in with the entourage of these tribute envoys and took the opportunity to enslave the people of their country. They paid their father some worthless local specialties, and their father gave them gold and silver as rewards. The foreigners were greedy for money and paid tribute every month, which made the local people miserable. They had to be driven to transport things, and they had to temporarily leave their land and livelihoods.

It's the same here. When we get the reward, we have to find people to transport it back. If they don't have enough people, we have to send people. If they don't have enough men, we use women as slaves. They also insult the post officials and whip the slaves, using the name of tribute envoys as if they were holding a golden medal of immunity from death."

Zhu Gaochi curled his lips as he spoke.

His father is quite fond of this kind of face-saving stuff.

No one reported it before because they were afraid of his father.

Now that his grandson has seen and heard it for himself, he has no idea what his father is feeling.

"The Ming Dynasty is now strong. Why should we rely on others? There is no need."

Zhang Xin also snorted coldly.

The people below are really typical bullies who only bully the weak and fear the strong.

In the previous life, the presence of all nations had added so much burden to the common people in the country, but during the Yongle reign, few people dared to mention it to Zhu Di.

The entire court, from top to bottom, was filled with words like "all nations have come to pay tribute," "the whole country is celebrating," and "the Ming Dynasty is magnificent."

It seems that the matter of the Western Regions was not exposed until Zhu Gaochi ascended the throne.

At that time, Zhu Gaochi issued an imperial decree to the Shaanxi Provincial Military Commission, stating that only envoys from the Hami states were allowed to come to Beijing to pay tribute, and that only the chief and deputy envoys were allowed to ride on post horses. Moreover, the only things that the tribute envoys could offer were horses, which could be delivered directly to the local garrisons in Gansu. The rest, such as sand, sycamore, and alkali, were useless to the state and were not accepted.

After this imperial edict was issued, the small countries in the Western Regions came less frequently.

"Dahua's dominance is no less than that of Daddy!"

Zhu Gaochi laughed out loud.

"It's time for those envoys from the South China Sea to return."

Zhang Xin asked casually.

Those who attended Zhu Zhanji's wedding and returned first to the Western Regions took the land route, which had no restrictions and allowed them to set off at any time.

The Sixteen Kingdoms of the Southeast Sea seem to still be staying in the capital.

"Let's wait two days. Anyway, we should send the person to Jiaozhi first."

After meeting these tribute envoys, Zhu Di would generally place them under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites, and Zhu Gaochi was not sure about the specific arrangements.

"Zheng He will have to stay at sea for a long time. Let his deputy take over. He should rest for a while."

Zhang Xin hopes Zheng He can live a few more years.

Years of sea voyages are humid and turbulent, making it impossible to eat and drink well.

Zheng He devoted his life to the Ming Dynasty and died at sea in his previous life. In this life, she wanted Zheng He to enjoy his old age.

"Well, my father said that this time we will send the people back to Zufar directly. Then we will sail south from Zufar, visit Lashe, and then visit Mugudusu and Bulawa on another piece of land in the south, and then turn back. It may take until the year after next to return."

Zhu Gaochi nodded in agreement.

While the two were talking about these things, Qian'er came back.

Bring along Yao Niang and the female doctor she brought with her.

When taking the pulse, Yao Niang's face looked a little heavy, but she spoke in a cheerful tone. After she finished, she left the female doctor in the quiet room to give Zhang Xin acupuncture, while she whispered to Zhu Gaochi outside:

"Your Highness, the blood clot in the Crown Princess's brain has not dissipated."

"What do you mean?"

"The medicines that the Crown Princess has been taking these days are all for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, but they may not be very effective. The dizziness is caused by the blood stasis that has not dispersed."

Yao Niang explained.

"If it doesn't dissipate, will I always feel dizzy?"

Zhu Gaochi could not accept it.

"I don't know. Things in the human brain are very mysterious. Maybe I will get better, or maybe I will get worse."

Yao Niang was also unsure.

"Got it. You can go and look after the Crown Princess."

Zhu Gaochi didn't know how to react for a moment, so he just waved his hand and let Yao Niang enter the house.

I sat there alone, staring blankly ahead.

The sunlight shone into the house, and the dust in the sunlight fluttered in the air.

Lively and light.

Zhu Gaochi stood up suddenly, told the people in the room and ran straight to Zhu Di and Xu's courtyard.

Zhu Di and Xu were not in their own courtyard, but were meeting the Grand Court Minister in the guest house in front.

Zhu Gaochi didn't want to waste time, so he took his men and rushed to the guest house.

Outside the courtyard, Zhu Gaochi could clearly hear the indignant voice of the Dali Temple Minister. He paused for a moment and turned into a small compartment next to the guest hall.

While listening to the high-pitched and angry voice of the Dali Temple Minister, I sorted out my own thoughts.

Only after hearing the Dali Temple Minister's leave did Zhu Gaochi stand up and go out into the hall.

Zhu Di and Xu's faces didn't look very good either.

When Zhu Di saw him coming, his eyes lit up:

"Just in time."

"Dad, I have something else to do, Dahua."

"Hmm? What happened to Dahua? Are you feeling unwell?"

Xu stood up immediately.

"No. Also."

Zhu Gaochi lowered his head.

"Why are you so slow when talking? Speak quickly!"

Zhu Di even forgot to talk to Zhu Gaochi and just scolded him.

"Dahua is experiencing dizziness, Yaoniang said, and it might get worse."

Zhu Gaochi actually understood Yao Niang's implication. The so-called "maybe it will be okay" was just to comfort her. The key point was the last sentence.

Moreover, Yao Niang obviously had no solution.

"Get the young lady here."

Xu gave the order directly.

"Yes, ma'am."

The young eunuch left in response.

"Wait a moment, she is giving Dahua acupuncture."

Zhu Gaochi stopped the man.

"Then let someone wait."

"I'm afraid Dahua will feel bad if she finds out."

Zhu Gaochi wanted to cry. Everyone was living a good life, but Zhang Xin was the only one suffering like this.

"If I get sick and might die, I want you to tell me so that I can arrange my affairs before I die. I think the same is true for Dahua."

Xu felt that what Zhu Gaochi thought might not be what Zhang Xin thought.

"Mother still understands her."

Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly.

"It's not that you don't understand, it's just that you are confused!"

Xu comforted.

"You are still too young to be calm. Your eleventh uncle just wrote to me today. He mentioned that Master Zhang of Wudang Mountain also had an eye disease when he was young and could not see, but he recovered later. He has already written to me. Let's see if we can get someone from Wudang to come and cheer you up!"

Zhu Di couldn't bear to see Zhu Gaochi looking dejected, so he stepped forward and slapped him.

"Wudang? Master Zhang? The Zhang Sanfeng who never showed up despite being summoned by our great grandfather? Is he still alive?"

When Zhu Gaochi was patted on the shoulder, he instinctively straightened his chest. When he heard it again, he immediately became excited.

"Whether he lives or dies, he has the final say! Humph. He is so arrogant! "

Zhu Di snorted coldly.