Chapter 549 Be careful

When Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Mengchen officially submitted their letters of state, all the civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty were honored.

Although during the Hongwu Dynasty, some vassal states around them paid tribute or paid tribute, it seemed to indicate the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, and there were vaguely some prosperous scenes of thousands of countries coming to pay tribute.

But this time the meaning is different. This is the founding of the royal family of the Ming Dynasty overseas, and this is not the nominal tribute of some previous nominal tributes. The meaning here is naturally completely different.

Giving a country name is actually not a great thing. Of course, in the eyes of some people, this makes more meaningful.

Whether it is Dongri or Fuyue, the emergence of these two countries also has other different meanings.

The Han Dynasty was too far away, and the so-called "King of Han Japanese Slaves" and so on were too far away from the Ming Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, the Tang envoys sent by Japan more than ten times, and they also respected the Central Plains dynasty as the sect leader.

However, after the demise of the Southern Song Dynasty, everything changed. Especially when Kublai Khan sent envoys to Japan to ask them to pay tribute, he was sternly rejected by Japan. As for Kublai Khan's two attacks on Japan, he failed, which also made Japan full of confidence.

They felt that not only were they strong, but also protected by the divine wind, which greatly improved their confidence in defeating the Supreme Kingdom of the Celestial Kingdom and no longer worshipped the Central Plains dynasty.

When Lao Zhu founded the Ming Dynasty, he also sent envoys to Japan. However, Prince Huailiang, the regent of Japan, not only detained the Ming Dynasty envoy Yang Zai and Wu Wenhua, but also killed five members of the mission.

Of course, this was also the Southern and Northern Dynasties in Japan, and the Southern Dynasties was also the Emperor who killed the envoys of the Ming Dynasty.

Even if he had occupied Shijian Silver Mine before, or Zhu Laosi had expanded his territory in Japan, he would have been the revival of the Great Ming Dynasty.

In fact, many people understand that Japan has long disrespected the Central Plains dynasty, especially after the Mongol Yuan period, many surrounding vassal states have long been disinterested. Now, many lands in Japan have been occupied, Zhu Laosi and Zhu Laoliu founded in Japan, and Goryeo is in danger of destruction at all times.

The current Ming Dynasty is no longer just a mere appearance, and will make the surrounding vassal states more vigilant. Either they honestly follow the will of the Ming Dynasty, or they must be prepared for the army of the Ming Dynasty to face the brink of the Ming Dynasty.

Such a Ming Dynasty was obviously more arrogant, even if some people think it was not a king. But in the eyes of some people, this is what the real country of the Celestial Empire should look like, but it is not just about giving some rewards to appease.

Not only does it mean that one is relaxed or relaxed, it also shows the demeanor and strength of the Great Ming Dynasty.

Some things that Emperor Hongwu did not do, the British Emperor seemed to be able to do, and even seemed to do better.

However, in the eyes of some civil and military officials, their English emperors were not generous enough, and they were different from those of the emperors of all dynasties.

Because according to some historical rules, if the vassal states pay tribute, the Central Plains dynasty will give back more than ten times the wealth, or even more. Even if the items paid tribute by some small foreign countries seem not worth mentioning, in order to demonstrate the wealth of the Central Plains dynasty, the rewards given back are absolutely shocking and absolutely generous.

In fact, this was the case during the Hongwu Dynasty in the early years, and once gave generous rewards. But gradually, the Ming Dynasty gave fewer and fewer rewards to the surrounding vassal states, and even no rebates were given at all.

This also made many small foreign states dissatisfied. They originally paid tribute to get some benefits. But now there is no profit at all, and these small foreign states immediately changed their faces and were not willing to pay tribute in name.

There are 300 horses, 100 sulphur stones and 100 agate, and 30 Japanese swords. These are items that Dongri and Fuyue need to pay tribute, and they are tribute every three years.

The Ming Dynasty gave back a hundred pieces of cloth and thirty iron pots. At the same time, considering the wilderness of Japan, the court allowed Dongri and Fuyue to trade with each other, including gold, silver, cattle and horse, leather, silk, satin, cloth, and pots into the trade scope.

There is no doubt that some of the practices of the Ming Dynasty are very different from those of the past dynasties. The Central Plains dynasty in the past were very good to the surrounding vassal states. But now, the Ming Dynasty not only did not give generous rewards, but was still a "merchant".

These are obviously indecent things in the eyes of some people, which really damages the prestige of the country of the Celestial Empire. However, the British Emperor obviously did not care about those things and did not care about any false reputation. He never felt that the so-called prestige needed to be demonstrated through extremely generous rebates.

In fact, the Ming Dynasty was very friendly to Dongri and Fuyue. You should know that the Ming Dynasty strictly restricted trade in the past Tatars or the Oirat tribes that still existed.

Big iron pots, etc. have always been strategic materials for the Ming Dynasty. It was too difficult for those nomads to get iron pots, salt, etc. Now they have opened up their supply to Dongri and Fuyue, as long as they can afford it.

It seems that it is the foundation of the royal family. Although it has been founded now, the Ming Dynasty was still quite generous to them.

But many people can also see that it was founded and it can be regarded as a separation of families, so there are many restrictions.

For example, Dongri and Fuyue must severely crack down on Japanese pirates. In fact, at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Japanese pirates were disturbing the borders all the time. Emperor Hongwu issued several edicts and was evaded by Japan, who was in civil strife, and even didn't care at all.

This is also true in history. In Japan, who ended the civil strife during the Yongle period, the number of Japanese pirates once decreased. However, in the middle and late Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty no longer gave it generously, and Japan immediately changed its face and the number of Japanese pirates increased immediately.

In fact, the same is true for Goryeo. During the years when Li Chenggui was strong, Japanese pirates in Japan once did not dare to do anything.

So whether it is Dongri or Fuyue, they must ensure the affairs of the Japanese pirates. Otherwise, they must be prepared to be scolded by the Ming Dynasty, or even to raise troops. After all, in Busan, in Tsuma Island and the Ming Dynasty, they all have garrisons.

What's more, the Ming Dynasty has always been stationed in the Shijian Silver Mine, and no one will be allowed to threaten it.

When accepting Dong Ri and Fu Yue as vassal states, the Ming Dynasty also promised to protect them and provide them with weapons at a cheap price. At the same time, it also reached an agreement, which naturally meant that the Emperor of Japan was completely destroyed.

According to the map, Toene Prefecture and Yamaguchi Prefecture were directly controlled by the Ming Dynasty because this was controlled by Tsushima Island, and the most important ones were Ishimi Silver Mine. Kyushu Island and Shikoku Island were mostly Fuyue.

Zhu Di naturally would not be so generous. He had been operating in Japan for a longer time, and he had captured many places in Fuyue Kingdom. However, his Dongri occupied the Honshu and the Hokkaido that had not been captured.

Especially in the next attack on the Japanese Emperor entrenched in Hokkaido, Fu Yue had to contribute his people and Ming Dynasty also needed to provide some help. Even Fu Yue was not powerful in front of Dong Ri.

Zhu Yunyou was more generous because he wanted to see his fourth and sixth uncles achieve something. But Zhu Yunyou knew better that if it weren't for his emperor's grandfather's intentional or unintentional hints, Zhu Yunyou wouldn't be so generous.

After all, Lao Zhu cherishes his descendants very much. He also thinks that the Ming family has great achievements, so he can provide some help in many cases. It’s nothing to suffer a little, as long as the descendants live a good life.

Even though Zhu Yunyou is very stingy and sometimes he is petty, Lao Zhu obviously does not have such a personality.

Therefore, Zhu Yunyou can only accept these reality. It seems that it is appropriate to be generous. This is his uncles. What's more, establishing some vassal states around the Ming Dynasty is also in line with the long-term interests of the Ming Dynasty.

For some strategic goals, some people seem to suffer a little loss in the short term, which is nothing. Zhu Yunyou has always convinced himself in this way, not just caring about the gains and losses in front of him.

The emergence of two iconic vassal states, Dongri and Fuyue, had extremely special significance for the Ming Dynasty. Even if some people might be a little dissatisfied with this, it seems that the general situation is settled and they can't change anything.

What's more, many people know the character of the British emperor and the style of doing things.

This means that they have nothing to make a fuss about, it’s good to get used to these things. This is an emperor who doesn’t care about the so-called power and face, and this is an emperor who must get practical benefits.

Even if some people think this is the emperor's "little family spirit", they have to admit that the Ming Dynasty has gained many benefits.

The inner saint and the outer saints, and the Yingxi Emperor seemed to have done this.

But his "inner sage and outside king" does not mean in "Zhuangzi", nor is it the kind of inner virtue of a saint who possesses the best virtues of a saint, and when he gives it to the outside, it is the king's policy.

For the people of the Ming Dynasty, whether it is Emperor Hongwu or Emperor Yingxi, they can afford to love the people as their sons. However, for some surrounding vassal states or barbarians, they basically practice the kingly way. They look down on them from the bottom of their hearts and also fight and kill them at any time.

The Ming Dynasty really suppressed and suppressed these vassal states or countries that did not pay tribute. Over the years, it has received many requests from various tribes and vassal states, which has also made many scholars feel that the Ming emperor should rescue those people.

But as a result, what should be blocked will continue to be blocked, and what should be restricted will be restricted. The Ming Dynasty would not give all kinds of benefits to those countries just because of a sincere and humble letter of national language.

Zhu Yunyou was in a good mood and took Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Menghan to worship the altar of the country. This was a major event in the court and a grand ceremony. Even though Lao Zhu seemed unhappy to participate at the beginning, he seemed to feel that he had stolen the limelight from his grandson like this.

However, he was the emperor and grandpa. Zhu Yunyou just persuaded him a little, and Lao Zhu was in a crown dress and led the royal family members and civil and military officials to worship the altar of the country, because this was an absolute major event.

Such a grand event naturally does not exist just worshiping the altar of the country, but also requires a grand banquet, etc.

Zhu Yunyou, who was sitting on the dragon throne, was in a good mood and said to Lao Zhu next to him, "Grandpa Emperor, please wait a few more years. In a few years, my grandson feels that more envoys from the vassal states should come to the court to pay homage."

Old Zhu was very pleased and said to Zhu Yunyou, "Okay, let's wait. We feel that in a few years, some of your other uncles should send envoys to the court to request a tribute and pay tribute. Goryeo is probably going to be around."

Zhu Yunyou smiled and said, "This is the reason. Uncle Seventh, Uncle Twelve, Uncle Thirteenth, and Uncle Fifteenth, both asked us intentionally or unintentionally. Uncle Seventeenth will not say anything. In order to want the land of Goryeo, even Yunyou is trying to make Yunyou have a good idea, and want Yunyou to help you speak nice things."

Old Zhu laughed and then said, "So, you younger uncles are all thinking about it. Let's take a look now, that is, your fifth uncle and eleventh uncle don't have this intention. Yes, one of these two is thinking about enjoying wealth in the Ming Dynasty, and the other is thinking about Jinxiu Wen. If they don't want to go out, we can think of it."

Zhu Yunyou smiled and said, "Actually, Shang Bing and Ji Ying are somewhat thoughtful, but they are nephews. I guess they think that if the uncles don't want to go, they will be on their way."

Lao Zhu thought for a while and said, "If you let your uncles go there, that's appropriate. But we also understand that the Qin Palace and the Jin Palace are just vassals, and their families are well-founded. If we really say that this trip to Goryeo, we need to give the princes who have been vassals first, and they know some military affairs."

Zhu Yunyou nodded with a smile and said, "We think so too, this is safer."

Xiao Xiao Zhu was unwilling to be lonely and angrily showed her presence, "Great-grandfather, we think that even if we are a country, we should consider virtue. There are virtuous people like us and playboys like our second uncle in our royal family, so we can't be careless."

Old Zhu deliberately teased Xiao Xiao Zhu and asked, "Danny? It's okay if your second uncle is like a playboy. In the end, it's not in our Ming Dynasty. Even if you go out, you don't want to bother with our Ming people. What do you feel sorry for?"

Xiao Xiao Zhu thought for a long time before saying, "In the four battles, there is no virtuous king, so he will definitely be in chaos."

Old Zhu smiled and said, "Our Yin'er is very knowledgeable. If there is no virtuous king, he really cannot manage a chaotic world. It is time for the virtuous royal family to go there, otherwise he will not be able to defend the country even if he conquers the country."

In fact, even if some royal families are allowed to pass, the pressure will not be small. After all, those vassal states are also foreign countries. Even if some surrounding countries are deeply influenced by Han civilization and Confucian culture, they are not considered to be the same roots and there are still many differences.

In such a situation, it naturally means that a monarch with ability and ability is needed so that he will not die in two lifetimes, or even in one lifetime.

The Ming Dynasty worked hard to build some land, not just to make people show off their power. This requires "long-term stability". This is extremely important, and it is also in line with the interests of the Ming Dynasty!

Therefore, of course, we need to pay attention to the selection of royal families.
Chapter completed!