eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 882 War and Peace

Chapter 881 The Envoy’s Reaction

Because it involved sending troops to fight, even though Zhu Houzhao was not promoted to the imperial court, he still chose a day to gather the ministers in Fengtian Hall.

In February, the cold has not gone away.

All civil and military officials, all dressed in cotton-padded clothes, filed in one after another. The gathering of all the red-robed ministers looked extraordinary.

The three characters "Fengtian Palace" shone brightly in the early morning sun, and the eaves of the corridor soared straight into the sky. The eunuch You Zhili Fochen, who was in charge of the ceremony, walked out and stood on the highest step.

"Meet the ministers!"

The civil servant Zhang Cong was at the head of the left team, the military attache Zhou Shangwen, Duke of Yue State, was at the head of the right team, and the other ministers were ranked behind.

At this time, Zhu Houzhao also changed into his crown clothes and walked out slowly accompanied by his chamberlain.

"The Emperor has arrived!!"

When the ministers heard this, it was as if they had heard a signal. They knelt down one by one and bowed in obeisance.

After Zhu Houzhao sat down, the emperor's eldest son Zaihe and the emperor's second son Zaiyi were on his left and right respectively, facing the courtiers below.

"I'm here!" Zhang Shu's voice was very loud.

Yes, there is still this link.

So all the officials faced the emperor head-on and bowed their heads.

They are also nobles themselves. As long as they protect the emperor, they will enjoy endless glory and wealth.

The old British Duke Zhang Mao passed away, leaving behind a large number of sons and grandsons, more than twenty in total.

A majestic voice sounded, and all the officials knelt down.

Zhu Houzhao's expression was solemn and he was not angry, he said, "I have succeeded in my great cause. In the twenty-one years since I came to the throne, although the country is strong and powerful, it has never massacred the small border countries, only Tatar, Yarkand, Turpan, Oara and other Mongolian countries. The tribes invaded the Ming Dynasty first, but I could not use the heavenly army to attack them.

"Are you willing to order you to be handsome?"

The ceremony is over.

Among the civil and military officials, the Japanese lieutenants were still begging with their legs trembling.

"deliver an imperial order!"

As for Zhang Shu himself, he was singled out to inherit the title, and of course there was 'the emperor's favor' in it. So on the one hand, he wanted to do things, and on the other hand, he wanted to repay the emperor's favor, so naturally he was so active.

"Two envoys," Zhu Houzhao opened his hands and raised his hands, and said with a bit of arrogance: "Listen to the wishes of all the officials of the Ming Dynasty. Can I still go against the wishes of the officials? Besides, there is another one. I haven’t settled the accounts with you. You can explain the Xinchuan clan’s turmoil, but how can you explain the Japanese pirates? My patience is limited by raising pirates, raising bandits, harassing Linhai, seizing land, harming living beings, and destroying cities!”

The unlucky ones were the Japanese envoys stationed in the Ming Dynasty.

This is reverse scale, and there is no special motive or interest, so why do they take this risk?

The main thing is what he said is the enterprising spirit.

"Yesterday, the cabinet received an urgent report from Japanese Governor Chen Chaorui..."

These two people could only kowtow.

Now Zhang Cong suddenly read it out, and all the civil and military officials were either shocked, angry, worried, or impulsive. In short, they were whispering to each other and the mosquitoes were buzzing.

Although they are both Dukes of the state, Duke Ding and Duke Cheng are completely different.

"Quiet." You Zhi took a step forward and said solemnly.

In the Celestial Empire, even if the emperor is full of tricks, he still needs to be justified in doing something that is known to the world.

This kind of emergency military information is confidential.

Zhu Houzhao didn't nod, and most people didn't dare to speak out.

As he spoke, the emperor waved his hand and said, "Announce Japan's envoy!!"

Duke Dingguo was not in the emperor's favor, and even if he was not punished, he was basically ignored. However, Duke Chengguo was constantly rewarded and honored.

But his final victory was the result of Zhu Houzhao's careful selection.

Zhang Shu was very excited and said, "My lord, I am willing!"

As he said that, he turned to face the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty! Although our Ming Dynasty is a country of etiquette, we cannot be insulted by this treacherous country at will. I request you to lead three thousand soldiers to flatten the four islands for your majesty and get rid of these evil thieves. Avenge our Ming Dynasty soldiers to comfort the heroic spirits!!"

In terms of blood status, Zhang Shu does not have an advantage.

Among others, Cheng Guogong was also highly regarded.

"Japan, a small country, doesn't know how high the sky is and how high it is, and it goes to war. How can we be afraid of our millions of troops in heaven who are ready to fight? The British Lord."

The emperor raised his hand slightly in approval.

Of course, there is also a selfish desire to achieve success.

"What a joke!" British Duke Zhang Shu was young and energetic. He yelled angrily, "I, the Emperor of our country, left your country to be immortal, and you are still not kind? But you don't want to repay your kindness, but instead retaliate with resentment. The Shinchuan family has been secretly planning for so long, Why didn’t you listen to what the shogunate wanted to deal with? Now I have more than 900 Ming soldiers killed and injured, but I told the shogunate to deal with it, it’s too late!”

Because those who are at odds with each other have been dealt with physically.

He doesn't need to work hard to do anything. The royal family and nobles are one, and the emperor naturally trusts them.

They were brought to the Fengtian Temple in great fear. As soon as they arrived, they immediately knelt down and begged for mercy, saying, "Your Majesty the Great Emperor, the civil strife of the Shinkawa clan is caused by one locality and one clan. It cannot represent the shogunate and the emperor, let alone the aspirations of the Japanese people. Please His Majesty the Great Emperor has postponed the dispatch of troops and issued the Emperor's orders instead. The shogunate will definitely give an explanation to His Majesty the Great Emperor. The Xinchuan rebels will also be personally handed over to the Great Emperor for disposal!"

Zhang Cong came out holding the memorial in his hand and said loudly: "I have the original memorial."

I don’t want Japan to be a bad neighbor, a surly country with little benevolence and unrighteousness, cunning and aggressive, stingy and lewd, with fake etiquette and rampant cunning. You inherit the courtesy of the Tang Dynasty, but do not have the virtues of the Han Dynasty. You want to offend the power of the Celestial Dynasty in a small area! "

For someone like him who inherited the title, if he has a heart that wants to do things and is not too stupid, he can basically stand up in the court.

After the Duke of England, the Duke of Yue, Zhang Cong, Gui E, Jiang Yong, etc. all expressed their opinions. It was relatively easy for the holy king to appear in a harmonious and unified manner when he was in court.

Zhu Houzhao believed that Zhang Cong, Gu Renyi, and Wang Tingxiang would not reveal their secret talks with the emperor in one night, and the chamberlain around him did not dare to do so.

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It is the emperor's rule that the army should act upon orders.

There is a decree from the palace, from the navy and army academy to the personal guard, oh, now it will be called the capital garrison.

When Ma Sheng received the order, he drank two large bowls of wine. This rough guy ignored the resentment of his subordinates and began to gloat, "Don't panic, don't panic. There are times when you get through, so let's let it go first this time." Let’s go!”

"Ma Tou, you can't do this and just ignore us? At least say some kind words and bring our brothers with you, right?"

They all knew about the battle in Luzon last year.

That's not called fighting. It's basically chopping melons and vegetables.

Now, everyone is waiting for promotion. Who wouldn’t envy this kind of experience?

Ma Sheng refused directly and loudly, "The British public knows who to take. Besides, we have a bad temper and a bad reputation. We finally waited for an opportunity. We have to pretend for a few days first, in case we offend the public. Master, when the time comes, we will be replaced together. Isn’t that a meat bun beating a dog? Go, go, don’t fucking ruin my good deeds! At the worst, I can just come back and bring some Japanese girls to you guys!”

His tiger eyes glared in a circle, and everyone bowed their heads.

But there is still a thorn in the side, "A well-fed man does not know that a hungry man is hungry. How can there be any sense of loyalty?"

"What are you talking about!" Ma Sheng pulled the kid up and said, "Don't pretend that I can't hear you. Usually you, Sun Mazi, just keep your mouth shut. What kind of skill is this? If you have the ability, show it on the battlefield!"

This guy held his head and said, "Then you won't let me show it either."

"Hey," Ma Sheng stood up and pinched his waist, "This guy is brave enough, but it's no use. He keeps his opinions to himself! When you become my boss, I will pour you wine and bow your head."

"Oh, boss, that's not what you guys mean." Sun Mazi said anxiously, "We all want to drink some soup, but we can't!"

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When Prince Yu came out of the palace in a sedan, he had not yet reached the gate of the palace, but the sedan had already stopped.

Zai Yan opened her eyes and listened to the report from the person outside the curtain, "Your Majesty, many people have come to the door, asking to see Your Majesty."

"Many people? What people?"

"They are all envoys from various countries."

Zai Yan blinked, with a slight realization in her heart, "I know, let them come to the house. I will be here soon."

He is still wearing a very formal court uniform. There is no need to meet these envoys from the vassal country, so he has to change first.

The reason is also very simple,

At the envoys' banquet in the first month, he had already revealed that Ming Dynasty wanted to take the lead in promoting regional trade. However, let alone the envoys, they were a little confused when they heard the emperor talk about it for the first time.

So it's not that the response was mediocre, but for such a new thing, most envoys from the country still responded with the answer of "reporting to the king".

But today is different. The Ming Emperor was angry and suddenly sent troops to conquer Japan. This should have frightened them.

What about Champa and Sulu? How many soldiers do these countries have? There will not be any advanced firearms. The envoy has seen a lot in the capital, and he will not think that he will be the opponent of the Ming Dynasty.

What was even more frightening to them was that the Ming Dynasty actually had 20,000 to 30,000 troops in Luzon.

This is different.

It's even easier than sending troops to fight Japan.

But one good thing for them now is that Prince Yu is still willing to see them, which means that those agreements are still among their options.

Especially the envoys from the Sulu Kingdom. The Heavenly Soldiers were near them. While they were waiting, he whispered to the envoys from the Balni Kingdom, the Champa Kingdom, etc. Have you carefully considered the terms of the agreement? What are your thoughts?"

"Does your Excellency have it?"

The Sulu envoy smiled awkwardly and said, "This is the last thing I should do."

Others also had complicated expressions, "Shanghai considers the overall situation. As long as it doesn't do stupid things like Japan and it's just trade, it should be good."

These words are probably just to comfort myself.

They also saw clearly what happened in Luzon. When there was a rebellion, Ming Dynasty sent troops on its own without even saying hello. When they turned around and said it was for you, they couldn't say anything.

However, none of them can guarantee that there will be no domestic rebellion.

While they were comforting each other and warming each other, there was a movement inside, and a group of envoys stood up one after another, "I have met Prince Yu."

"Everybody sit down, everybody sit down."

Zhu Houzhao has handed over this matter to his second brother.

For now, he still trusts Lao Er more.

Moreover, the prince's title is higher and it is easier to deal with others.

In fact, Zai Yan is also smart and can figure out the reason, but he is young after all and has not officially experienced this kind of... using force, and then accidentally making other countries put on smiling faces.

The Sulu envoy spoke first, "Your Highness, our visit this time is for the regional trade, common market and joint defense agreement that you mentioned half a month ago."

"Oh. Did you discuss it in private? Have you made a decision now?"

"It's done, it's done." A dozen envoys on both sides of him nodded, "As vassals of the Ming Dynasty, we are willing to conclude a treaty with the Ming Dynasty."

"Seriously? If you say this, then I will report it to my father. If anyone wants to suddenly change his words when he comes to my father, that cannot be done."

This is not a joke, and Zai Yan does not dare to take this responsibility. Repeatedly, it is unreliable in doing things, and it is unreliable in front of the emperor, so that's okay.

"Yes, my ministers have all figured it out. Internally we work together, and externally we defend together. This is also a good thing for us, and it can also ensure long-term peace and stability for small countries like us."

Zai Yan said: "This is the reason, and this is also the purpose of my father's proposal to conclude the treaty. But for such a big matter, you must ensure that the king will not betray him."

The envoy of the Ryukyu Kingdom immediately said, "Your Highness, don't worry. I, the King of Ryukyu, have long been willing to surrender to the Ming Dynasty. If we can station troops to help defend, my king will be ecstatic."

The envoy of Zhanchen State said: "I have sent a horse to report. Although the reply has not yet arrived, the matter is important and will only take three days. I believe that our king will agree and even request an order to enter the capital in person. Meet with His Majesty the Great Emperor and discuss the details of this treaty."

Zai Yan waved his hand, "In that case, let's take this opportunity to talk about these terms one by one. After all, it's one thing to say it, but it's another thing to write it down. I have ordered someone to draft one. Let’s go over the draft together and go through it in detail?”

"This is the best, this is the best."

"I also agree."

"Okay." Zai Yan was young and felt happy after accomplishing something again, so he said a few more words: "Actually, you don't have to worry. On my father's side... except for Japan, the country with the most hostility is the rest. Western country.

The Manchurian Kingdom knows this best. The Folangji people traveled across the ocean, but they did not come with good intentions, but were robbers with a plundering streak. But our Central Plains Dynasty, from the Han and Tang Dynasties to the present, although we are also aware of the Nanyang Islands, we have never burned, killed and looted like the Westerners for thousands of years, right? "

"What your Highness the Prince said is true. The Westerners are indeed pirates. They will not be polite to anyone who can take advantage of them. This is completely different from the ceremonial country of the Celestial Empire. Therefore, we are also willing to surrender to your country and use our country as a great power." The emperor is our common master!"

Zai Yan also had the vanity and pride of being a prince of the Celestial Dynasty. He clenched his hands into fists and said excitedly: "It's not in vain that your father has worked so hard for common prosperity. In fact, this treaty is not complicated. , Economically, all countries coexist and prosper together, and militarily, they form a whole. After many military ports are built, if the Francois want to invade again, then they will never come back!"

"Your Highness, let's take a look at this clause first, shall we?"

"Okay, okay." Zai Yan waved his hand and said to the minister beside him, "Read it!"

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I'll be lazy today and update 4,000 words. I'll be driving back to my hometown soon. If I leave early, I can avoid walking at night.

In addition, it will be updated normally during the Chinese New Year.

(End of this chapter)