When early spring comes, in addition to matters concerning the grassland military base, everything about the Japanese country will also be formally implemented.

The first is the compensation from Japan. According to regulations, the first batch of compensation will be delivered to the capital in May this year.

The second step is to transport most of the soldiers who are still in the Japanese country back and reorganize them.

The general who went to lead the troops became very important.

Feng Sheng is naturally inappropriate.

Even if he was asked to go, he would not dare to go.

"Dasun, what do you think of Wei Guogong?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Ying.

This remark was quite pun-like. Zhu Ying sounded a little weird, but didn't think much about it.

After thinking for a while, he nodded and said: "The Duke of Wei is naturally reliable. Now that the Duke of Wei is at his peak, he has never been in charge of such a large army. I can rest assured that this is due to him."

Zhu Ying had not had much dealings with Xu Huizu, but he was no stranger to Xu Huizu.

At the beginning of the Jianwen period in history, Xu Huizu was awarded the title of Crown Prince and Tutor.

In April of the first year of Jianwen, on the anniversary of Zhu Yuanzhang's death, King Zhu Di of Yan sent his sons Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui to Beijing.

When the three of them arrived in the capital, Qi Tai asked Zhu Yunwen to let them stay together.

Huang Zicheng said no.

I suspect that Zhu Di has some other arrangements that he doesn't know about, so it would be better to send them all back.

It can be said that at this point, Huang Zicheng gave Zhu Di a divine assist.

Xu Huizu secretly reported: "Among my three nephews, only Gao Xu is brave, fierce and rogue. Not only is he disloyal to Your Majesty, he will also betray his father. He will definitely become a big problem in the future."

Zhu Yunwen asked Xu Huizu's brother Xu Zengshou and his consort Wang Ning for their opinions. Both of them had received benefits from Zhu Di, so they naturally chose to protect them.

Under this situation, Zhu Yunwen finally deported the three people back to the country out of concern for their bloodline ties.

Zhu Gaoxu stole Xu Huizu's horse and escaped.

Xu Huizu sent people to catch him but failed to catch him. When Zhu Yunwen heard about it, he trusted Xu Huizu a little more.

Previously, because of Xu Da's eldest daughter Xu Yihua, Zhu Yunwen had never dared to reuse Xu Huizu, for fear that he would cause trouble and secretly collude with Zhu Di.

Shortly thereafter, Zhu Di launched the Jingnan Campaign.

During the campaign, Zhu Gaoxu contributed a lot as the commander-in-chief of the Yan army.

As for Li Jinglong, he made two major mistakes in fighting, which led to various defeats.

On the other hand, Xu Huizu fought to the end and defeated the Yan army in succession, including killing the general of the Yan army.

Even when Zhu Di seized the throne, Xu Huizu refused to give in at all and did not recognize Zhu Di's identity. Zhu Di was so angry that he did not dare to kill him. He could only order him to return to his private residence and strip him of his salary and title.

Zhu Ying was deeply impressed by these things, so she felt relieved about Xu Huizu.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang's intention is obviously not that.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Just a few days ago, Xu Huizu came to see us."

Zhu Ying frowned. He thought Xu Huizu came to see the old man to talk about going to Japan to lead troops.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately saw what the eldest grandson was thinking, and said with a smile: "He is not looking for us for himself, but for his little sister."

Xu Huizu’s little sister?

After thinking about it carefully, Zhu Ying guessed that it was Xu Miaojin.

Having said all that, Zhu Ying still doesn't understand.

The whole reason was to push Xu Miaojin over to be his grandson's concubine.

"Why, Dasun is not satisfied?"

"If we remember correctly, you and Xu Miaojin must have met many times. At first, we thought you were going to marry your wife and make her your grandson-in-law."

"But having Xu Huizu come to us in person shows that he has already made a secret promise to you, my eldest grandson."

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

Hearing this, Zhu Ying thought for a moment and said, "My grandson will follow grandpa's arrangements."

This is relatively straightforward.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also very satisfied.

The two of them also understood in their hearts that Xu Miaojin was not the key, but Xu Huizu was.

At present, all we can say about Xu Miaojin is that she will marry first and then raise her.

The people who went to Japan this time, including Zhu Gaochi and others, were also very important.

Before setting off, Zhu Yuanzhang specially called Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Fan, and Zhu Su over for a talk.

"When we go to Japan this time, you also know that the fourth son will not go, so the fourth son's son will go."

"This kid, Gao Chi, has been crowned as the crown prince. After arriving in Japan, you and your uncles cannot bully your nephew."

"Especially you, third child."

"We know your temper best. Don't go to the new city to cause trouble like before."

"We hope you will keep the previous lessons in mind and don't do anything that disappoints us again."

"When we went to the Japanese country, we were the only ones there. If we knew in the future that you two were trying every means to bully your nephew, I would have broken your legs."

Zhu Yuanzhang warned.

Jin King Zhu Fan and Qi King Zhu Shu quickly stated that they would take good care of their nephews after arriving in Japan.

"The fourth child went to the grassland. This guy is addicted to fighting."

"You two, don't blame me. If you want to be like the Fourth Brother, I can agree to it, but if things are done well, your reputation will not be bad."

These are two lamps that are not fuel-efficient, so Zhu Yuanzhang's words have to be a little more serious.

What Zhu Ying didn't expect was that Zhu Gaochi asked to see him, wanted to win another spot, and brought some people with him.

The first name among them is very familiar to you.

It was Xia Yuanji who Zhu Ying had always been optimistic about but had not reused.

"You're a big fat monkey, and you can still detect such talents."

Zhu Ying had always known Xia Yuanji's situation very well, but under current circumstances, Zhu Gaochi suddenly wanted to take him to the Japanese country, which made Zhu Ying have some memories.

In the early days, Zhu Ying was sure to reuse Xia Yuanji's work.

Later I forgot about it and spent a lot of time in the prison in vain.

Now if we really follow Zhu Gaochi to the Japanese country, it can be regarded as a fate.

When the matter was conveyed to Xia Yuanji, Zhu Ying thought there would be changes. Unexpectedly, Xia Yuanji only thought about it for a moment and chose to agree.

Zhu Ying asked curiously: "Why are you willing to give up the prosperity and status of the Ming Dynasty and go to Japan?"

Xia Yuanji bowed and replied: "Reporting to Your Highness Taisun, the talents of ministers have become somewhat redundant in today's Ming Dynasty. In the Ming Dynasty, there were many ministers but one person was not enough, and few ministers were not enough."

"I look at the Japanese country. It is now at a time of development and there is a shortage of talents. Moreover, the Japanese country is as important as the coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty and is no less important than the grassland border. If the Japanese country can develop stably, there will naturally be no Japanese troubles along the southeastern coast."

Zhu Ying smiled and looked at Xia Yuanji carefully. After looking at it for a long time, when he saw that Xia Yuanji was not feeling well, he asked: "How many benefits did Zhu Gaochi promise you, so that you are so willing to follow him wholeheartedly?"

He went to Japan."

Zhu Ying doesn't believe in any nonsense about ambition.

It is certain to have ambitions, but the Ming Dynasty is so prosperous now, and Xia Yuanji is an official himself, so he can leave just by talking.

Furthermore, this is not just a matter of one person, it also includes the wife, children, relatives and friends at home, and many personal connections.

Wherever it takes one sentence to give up.

Xia Yuanji heard your Highness Taisun's question, hesitated for a moment and then said: "The Crown Prince of Yan told me that the maritime ban has been lifted and maritime trade will prosper in the future. Your Majesty and Your Highness Taisun will seize the three cities of the Japanese country as ports, and they will definitely be there in the future."

In the future, we will attach great importance to the three cities."

"In the future, the three cities will prosper rapidly, and there will be many places for me to expand my ambitions."

"Yancheng is now like a blank piece of paper waiting to be painted. Whatever scene can come out, I can paint it with my own hands."

"If I go with the prince, I promise that I will serve as the chief of a city and be responsible for many matters related to people's livelihood. If I can make some achievements, I can set up a monument in Yancheng to show to future generations."

Sure enough, even though Xia Yuanji is not greedy for money, he is very particular about fame.

The two words fame and fortune must occupy the same place.

Zhu Ying smiled and said: "If I tell you that if you choose to stay in the Ming Dynasty, I will be put to some important use. How should you choose?"

Xia Yuanji immediately said: "I am a minister of the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, all my arrangements must comply with the orders of His Highness Taisun."

"No matter whether I stay in the Ming Dynasty or go to the Japanese country, I must comply with the arrangements of His Highness Taisun."

"Even if I go to the Japanese country, I will serve the Ming Dynasty and educate the barbarians."
To be continued...