Chapter 411 The ambition of all nations coming to court
Chapter 411 The ambition of all nations to come to court
"Boom..."
"The pacesetters are in place!!!"
"Pah! Pah! Pah!"
Amidst the loud sound of the door opening, the Duanmen gate was opened by several Han generals. Two rows of Royal Army honor guard soldiers lined up neatly, carrying gold-inlaid protocol guns and marching in goose-step from the direction of the Meridian Gate.
The dress is different from the combat uniforms that appeared in Goryeo and Ryukyu. The various golden metals and red patterns on the body are extremely conspicuous, and the leather boots on the feet are shiny.
The sound of kicking leather boots passed through the long palace walls on both sides, forming a slight echo. Step by step, it hit the hearts of Li Zhu and the others. The momentum was so suppressed that the three of them could not breathe.
"Is this the Han general from Shangguo?"
"I once heard from the drifters of the Upper Kingdom that His Majesty the Emperor of the Upper Kingdom is guarded by miraculous guards.
His body and strength correspond to each other, so he is eight feet long and has a wooden frame eight feet high. If he chooses to stand beside it, it will be in line with it.
The small country expresses its gratitude to the superior country for saving lives, and thanks the superior country for hundreds of years of teaching and kindness. It vows to be loyal to the Ming Dynasty forever, and the small ministers and ministers will be his majesty's ministers from generation to generation.
Chongzhen still praised him, and the contents of the reward remained the same, including cameras, bicycles, tricycles, diesel generators and light wires. The only difference was the addition of motorcycles. This was a thank you for the five hundred thousand taels.
It's just a pity that I have just received the news that Shangfeng, the late king of Ryukyu, has passed away for a year. I think of Shangfeng and my dynasty. They are loyal and loyal. Although they are oppressed by the Japanese country, they have never forgotten the suzerainty of the Ming Dynasty.
After Chongzhen announced the same reward, he cleared his throat and concluded.
After today, you should sort out the charter as soon as possible and learn more deeply from Ming Dynasty. At the same time, you can send more people to study in Ming Dynasty. Ming Dynasty will definitely train you with all its heart.
"Your Majesty, the envoys of the Three Kingdoms have arrived."
It's just that Ni Yuanlu and others stood up and complained. He had some ideas at first, but he had no ideas anymore. It was indeed a trouble for the palace maid to enter the palace. He didn't have to worry about his children now.
He carried five hundred kilograms of bricks and walked around the palace. He was qualified. He also wore golden armor, had a tiger and leopard head, and was surrounded by red sparrows. He was a general of the Han Dynasty!
When I saw him today, he looked more majestic and domineering than the legend, but just looking at his neat steps gave me chills."
"I thank your Majesty for your kindness!"
"Well, come in."
“Wait a minute!!
After the neat shouts, Jiaofangsi's music sounded, and a eunuch wearing a traditional eunuch dress walked up and stood in front of the three people.
"Your three kingdoms are all vassal states of our Ming Dynasty. In the past time, there have been many problems within the Ming Dynasty, and we have no time to take care of you, leaving you without a lot of education.
If any vassal country dares to betray the Ming Dynasty in the future, no matter who they are or who they are, they will all be punished by being shot through the heart with thousands of arrows!"
"..."
Now that your majesty is more powerful than Taizu and has unrivaled sages and sages, the small country is offering to your majesty a hundred Korean maids and a hundred eunuchs to serve your majesty."
"Okay! The Crown Prince of Ryukyu is indeed full of sincerity. It is not in vain that the officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty fought bloody battles for your country! I made the decision for you, and my efforts were not in vain.
"My lord, I have a reason for doing this. The country of Korea was oppressed by slaves and had to surrender. However, surrendering is a betrayal and is an unforgivable crime. I am unworthy of your majesty, the emperor of your country, and I have to bear the thorn to apologize.
"
Ni Yuanlu stood up and spoke, which moved Shangxian to the point of tears. Yes, he just wanted this reward. If he didn't make money on this trip, he wouldn't be able to sail across the ocean.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Ni Aiqing, the Ministry of Rites must properly receive the Crown Prince of Ryukyu, the King of Goryeo, and the Acting Minister of Kyushu. If you have any needs, you can speak to me directly."
While the two were discussing, Li Zong, who was gritting his teeth and enduring the pain, looked at the honor guard coming from a distance, his eyes full of shock and joy. For such a guard of honor, they, Gaoli, could not think of such a way.
I hope the king of Ryukyu can remember that all the light in the world is under the light of the Ming Dynasty."
Therefore, I have come here with five hundred thousand taels of silver to thank Your Majesty for His grace."
The soldiers on both sides kept staring at the three men, with the feeling that their heads were turning in unison wherever they went. Even if they had millions of people in their hands, they would not dare to look directly at these soldiers.
In addition, since His Majesty Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty was still alive, the ancestors of the small country paid tribute to the great nation with maidservants and a number of eunuchs.
I also heard that the disaster in the Ming Dynasty was serious. However, after the Ming Dynasty helped Kyushu regain its independence, it still vigorously provided disaster relief and provided food to the people. This is His Majesty's equal treatment of all people, which moved the people of the world.
Shangxian took the jade plaque and bowed solemnly to Chongzhen. All civil and military officials in the court nodded. The Ryukyu Kingdom was able to pay tribute in cash, which really satisfied everyone.
Seeing that there were many people supporting the proposal, Chongzhen nodded. These people were really generous. If they didn't spend their money, they would be generous to others, so he had to make them pay for it no matter what.
After Li Zhu finished reading, he bowed directly and let out a hiss in his mouth.
"I thank your Majesty for your kindness!"
"Retreat!"
"Go on."
"I, the Acting Minister of Kyushu Kingdom, Kuroda Shuito, am here to see Your Majesty!
With the thoughts of all the people of Kyushu, I would like to thank Your Majesty for saving the people of Kyushu from the fire and water...
"Your Majesty! The king of Ryukyu celebrated the Ming Dynasty and was loyal. His country was thousands of miles away and he sincerely paid tribute with huge sums of money. This can be a lesson to the world.
On the day of your return, I will convene the officials of the Ministry of Rites, carry the bestowal and reward treasures, and offer sacrifices to heaven to inform all the people, ascend the throne, and announce it to the world."
After Li Zhu stood up, the thorns no longer pressed against his back, and he quickly stopped the eunuch who came over. He could not be taken away, otherwise his secret would be exposed.
"I, the crown prince of the Ryukyu Kingdom, am honored to be honored by your Majesty the Emperor.
"Your Majesty is wise! The world is pacified, and the vassal states come to court. Their achievements are even better than those of Shun and Yu."
It can be circulated among the high-level officials of North Korea, but this is a loss of face for Li Zhu. The ministers don't care. As long as the country is still glorious, they still have the dignity of being a cultural person in the vassal country.
Your Majesty, please forgive me for my faults, and forgive the faults of Goryeo! I bear the thorns to apologize. I have to carry these thorns away as I carried them, so that I can fully atone for my sins.
The purpose of Bangzi is to make him realize who his father is, so that he will really obey me.
I, together with the gentry and officials of the Ryukyu Kingdom, express my sincere wishes to the people of the Ryukyu Kingdom, to congratulate His Majesty the Emperor on wiping out the Tatars, recovering the lost territory, and providing disaster relief to the people.
The three of them raised their eyes. Chongzhen on the high seat became more and more heroic. This was also the first time they saw Chongzhen. Under the reflection of the incandescent lamp, the dragon chair shone brightly, like a god above the nine heavens.
"Xuan!
"Sell and sell newspapers! The Ming Industrial and Commercial Administration has been established! Royal merchants invite bids for investment, and the first soap factory of Ming Dynasty is under construction with British public investment. A large number of people are being recruited, and the remuneration is favorable. The remuneration is favorable!"
Humph, Shenzong was worshiped by the entire Goryeo officialdom. He was the only one who had the qualification to kneel down and worship. Even if he admitted his mistake, it would be recognized by the superior state. Besides, as long as he didn't say anything, who would know that he admitted his mistake?
Looking at the three people who came in, a group of ministers were whispering for a moment. The image of Li Zhuo naked and tied with wattle sticks also made the ministers a little confused.
I believe that your majesty should respond with a reward to show the demeanor of the great Ming Dynasty. Your majesty's sage monarch's etiquette can calm the hearts of all nations and make them come to court!"
Even the thorns with sharpened corners were still irregular slivers. He bent and tightened his back in this salute, and it instantly made him feel better, especially when the wounds he made deliberately were touched by thorns that were not sharp.
"Forget it, my management of state affairs is cumbersome enough. Besides, I have ordered frugality. We must lead by example and not be extravagant. Hundreds of maids and eunuchs cannot be used and should not be used in this way.
Chongzhen nodded, and based on Li Zhu's identity, he gave him a small punishment.
"Your Majesty! I, the King of Goryeo, bear the thorn and apologize to me!"
This time, I brought a total of 15,000 horses, 5,000 cattle, 100-year-old mountain ginseng, Polygonum multiflorum, and Ganoderma lucidum as gifts, 200,000 taels of silver as tribute, 10,000 yew wood materials, and 10 boxes of celadon.
After thanking Shangxian, he stood in the first place without stepping down. Kuroda Shuren and the others also stared at Chongzhen, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
I also ask your Majesty to punish me in order to set the record straight. Betrayal cannot be easily forgiven. I am willing to bear the pain of this thorn to inform future generations.
Congratulations to the world that after Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, there will be another eternal benevolent king to protect all nations. Congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor of Shangguo, who will be famous in the East!
The other ministers had no interest at first, but when they heard the word "all nations come to court", they suddenly became excited. This is a prosperous age. If they appear during their term, this will be a lasting event.
Amidst the neat greetings, Chongzhen turned and left. In less than two days, today's meeting had already spread throughout the capital.
After Chongzhen read it once, he waited for a while and saw that the ministers did not let him stay after discussing. He nodded and stood up.
"Stand firm!"
Li Zhu was happy and saluted again, but this time the gesture was much smaller. This was a confession in front of Shenzong.
Long live His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Empire! Long live! Long live!"
"His Majesty!"
"I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness! With this opportunity, I will kneel down in person and confess my faults to Emperor Shenzong in person! I will kneel down and pray for three days, three hours a day, to repent for Jiuji."
"I accept the decree!"
Chongzhen was a little moved when he looked at Li Zhu's appearance. This guy actually went out of his way to apologize honestly. It seemed that the shop owner was right.
Shangxian was instantly happy when he heard the content of the reward. Although he didn't know the exact price of the camera and generator, anything that was not available in Ryukyu was a treasure.
"Okay, my dear friends, do you still have any memorials?"
"Ah, no...no more."
The impatient Kuroda Shuren and Shangxian, as well as the King of Korea who was shivering from the cold, stepped through the Duanmen together and walked towards the Meridian Gate.
"Shangxian, do you have anything else to say?"
Losing face? No, this is not losing face at all, it is even adding to face. When the time comes, he will ask someone to take photos of him and bring his appearance in front of Shenzong’s tomb to Korea.
Three murderous guys were so stunned that they didn't dare to question them at all. Although a small eunuch was nothing, it still depended on who the eunuch was with.
"A small country is no more than a few small islands. If you look at it now, it's not even close to that. A country above the Celestial Empire is a country above the Celestial Empire."
However, the monarch has his heart, so I have to accept it, well, then send them all to the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion, Wang Banban, you can handle this matter."
Kuroda Shuren can make a lot of money by taking these things back and turning them around. Of course, he will also make a lot of money from the subsequent sales of diesel and gasoline.
The King of Korea of the Ming Dynasty, the Crown Prince of Ryukyu, the Ming Dynasty, and the acting minister of the Kyushu Kingdom of the Ming Dynasty, come to see the Holy Face!"
In fact, most of the court officials did not know that Chongzhen threatened Li Zhu to plead guilty. Not even a few people in the cabinet knew about it.
"Yes yes yes."
"At the same time, I also request that everyone in the court today prepare a gift and send it to me. I will sort it out as a canonization gift for the King of Ryukyu."
The small country was coerced by the slaves, but it never really became an enemy of the Ming Dynasty. It made many arrangements, but also made secret obstructions. It even deliberately delayed the date of food delivery and tried its best to deal with it.
At the same time, I also bring the citizens of the Ryukyu Kingdom to thank Your Majesty for your kindness in rebuking the general of the superior country and rescuing the small country from the Japanese invasion. In order to express the gratitude of the small country, I specially offer a tribute to prove my heart.
After wandering for two days, Qing Yuanzi, who had spent all his money, took his two apprentices and held a newspaper in their hands. After reading it all, Qing Yuanzi nodded in approval.
I deeply regret that Shangfeng passed away. However, the country cannot be left without a master for a day. As the son of Shangfeng, and you are recognized by all the people of Ryukyu, I have decided to make you the king of Ryukyu.
"I obey the decree."
"Your Majesty, a few years ago, the forces of the slave rebels increased greatly and they invaded Goryeo. The small country of Goryeo was difficult for the people to resist. I fought hard with the army and people to resist, and retreated all the way to the island where I was isolated and helpless.
It’s just that I still feel ashamed of Your Majesty for what I did. Today I stand on a thorn bush to plead guilty. I bear many scars to express my sincerity and hope that Your Majesty will forgive me.”
"Sell newspapers! The three kingdoms of Ryukyu, Goryeo, and Kyushu jointly pay allegiance to His Majesty the Ming Emperor and pay tribute and gifts!"
"That's it, then you can explain it to His Majesty later, and we won't ask for instructions anymore.
The excitement in my heart is indescribable. This is an opportunity to learn from China.
In order to show my loyalty to His Majesty, I brought tributes from all the people of Kyushu to Beijing, including 10,000 spices, 20,000 wood, 100,000 catties of marine fish, and 1,000 Japanese knives.
The offerings totaled one hundred thousand taels of silver, ten thousand sapphire wood, one hundred thousand catties of pepper and other spices, one hundred thousand catties of seafood, ten buckets of pearls, and one hundred sets of lacquer armor.
Such a king of an island country is equivalent to a county magistrate in his heart, but he is still unwilling to accept the full jurisdiction of a county magistrate.
As long as you are loyal to me, I will not only protect the Ming Dynasty, but also the peace and prosperity of other countries and their people!"
The Ministry of Revenue recorded that the Prince of Ryukyu was given five cameras, a hundred bicycles, a hundred tricycles, a diesel generator set, and some electric lights and wires to bring light to Ryukyu.
I am ashamed of Your Majesty! Goryeo's surrender to the Ming Dynasty was a rebellion, which is disloyal! However, Your Majesty must believe that what a small country did was out of necessity.
However, the rebels who wanted to establish slaves threatened the people of Goryeo and asked me to choose between surrendering and slaughtering the people. For the sake of the people of Goryeo, I had to make a choice. I had to survive and surrender to build slaves.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"
You three, please go with our family."
Among the three kings present, only Li Shu did not speak. His eyes were focused on him, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.
Just as he was about to speak, he was attracted by the costume of the King of Korea. The eunuch, who had already seen the three of them before, immediately clicked his tongue.
"Bold! What qualifications do you Korean maids have to join our royal family of the Ming Dynasty? What's your motive? Is the purpose of offering maids to influence His Majesty?"
At a distance of more than 400 meters, the three of them straightened their bodies, maintained their posture, held their respective jade tokens in their hands, and walked slowly for a quarter of an hour.
"good!"
On the desk, Chongzhen's eyes lit up, but was interrupted by Ni Yuanlu. To be honest, he was really moved just now.
"I second the proposal!"
"Sell newspapers and sell newspapers! His Majesty the Emperor made important instructions on the issue of keeping out the cold, and the court pointed out..."
"Oh, the king of Goryeo is like this! Please forgive me! Why don't you treat this thorn as your king? Hurry and declare the imperial doctor! Xuan the imperial doctor!"
What about rewards? Why, nothing?
Chongzhen pressed his hand on the table and was a little confused. If he was not the leader before and a vassal kingdom came over, or the Ryukyu Kingdom, a loyal and loyal bastard of the Ming Dynasty, came to say good things to him, then he would definitely give him a good reward, but now he is the leader.
I will punish you. Go to the Xiaoling Mausoleum and repent to Emperor Shenzong. If it were not for Emperor Shenzong, your country would have been destroyed long ago. Now let’s see how you apologize to Emperor Shenzong.”
The ministers who had not reacted were stunned for a moment. When they came to their senses, they could only agree to it. At the same time, they had a new understanding of the extent of Chongzhen's evildoing in the court.
"The King of Goryeo has such a wish. Although I am still angry in my heart, I am also moved by the King's sincerity.
Wang Chengen quickly accepted the order, looking at the serious expression on Chongzhen's face, he also secretly smiled in his heart, the emperor was trying to mess up the shop owner's mind.
The three of them took roughly the same script, and they also knew what the final slogan was. With a neat shout, they ended their pilgrimage.
It's just that the rebels of Goryeo who surrendered to the Ming Dynasty should be held responsible for the same crime. Considering the threat of slavery and the small country of Goryeo with a small population, they were unable to support the Ming Dynasty's support, so they can be forgiven as appropriate.
But Ni Yuanlu's words also spoke to his heart. All nations came to court. This was considered his dream. How could it not be realized?
"I originally planned it as a surprise, but since Aiqing said so, I will announce it in public.
After passing the Meridian Gate and walking some distance away, the three of them finally breathed a sigh of relief after walking up the steps on both sides to the gate of Fengtian Hall.
If it was a good gift, it would let Chongzhen know that the sheep was fat. But if it was a bad gift, it would be a slap in the face to Chongzhen and himself. No matter how much he thought about it, he would feel uncomfortable.
In the bustling streets, newspapers were swaying in the hands of newspaper sellers, who kept selling newspapers.
The entire Ming Dynasty was begging for money, and in his mind, Ryukyu was just the size of a county after broadening his horizons.
Jiannu besieged the ministers, denying him access to food and grass, and sent people to persuade him to surrender. The ministers thought that Jiannu was a traitor to the Ming Dynasty, and vowed to die.
"Oh? King of Goryeo, what do you mean by this? What crime are you asking for?"
The three of them followed the order, with Shang Xian, the weakest in national power, being the first to step forward, sit facing the top, and bow in salute.
"Your Majesty! I thank Your Majesty for your forgiveness. This time, just like Kyushu and Ryukyu, I bring with me the admiration of all the people of Goryeo and the gratitude of all Goryeo generals and ministers. I come to pay tribute to Your Majesty to show my heart and loyalty to Goryeo.
"Remember it later. When you meet the emperor, you are not allowed to talk back. You can say whatever you ask. If you don't ask, you can leave it alone. Do you know that the more you say, the more likely you are to make mistakes?"
You must know that the previous Ryukyu tributes were all for making money. People were very diligent in selling things based on the tribute, but this time they brought real money and silver, and the courtiers were embarrassed to say that they were here to make money.
"Hey! What is the King of Korea doing? How does he look like he is waiting for a crime? How ugly would it be for His Majesty to see this?"
A county magistrate came to him to report on his work and wanted to give him a reward? It would be good to give him a promotion and make him the next generation king. He was also prepared to give him a reward, but it was not that generous.
"The wise king of the country is a blessing to all the people!"
"Master, what did the newspaper talk about today?"
"I've talked a lot today, and it's all Your Majesty..."
Under the sun, the three masters and apprentices in thick robes walked towards the outside of the city.