When it comes to Li Fangyuan's matter, Xu Jingchang behaves like a dead pig who is not afraid of boiling water. Anyway, he suppresses all kinds of news, and no matter who the six ministries and nine ministers say, he will prevaricate.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army wanted to send troops to attack, but he suppressed it.
When asked why, Xu Jingchang didn't bother to explain, he just waited and waited... and finally got the news. Li Fangyuan's eldest son, Li Bao, wrote a letter, taking the initiative to take responsibility for the crime, asking the country to forgive Li Fangyuan and let him return to the country.
Preside over government affairs to prevent the country from falling into chaos.
It was not until this moment that Xu Jingchang summoned ministers from various ministries to discuss this letter.
Several ministers couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this result.
"Dong Guo, this Li Zhen is quite sensible. He just requested the release of Li Fangyuan. I think it is better to reply and let him temporarily supervise the regent and preside over North Korea's government affairs. I wonder what Ding Guo will do?" Huang Huai suggested on his own initiative.
Yang Pu also nodded hastily, "Ding Guo Gong captured Li Fangyuan, which has shocked the entire North Korea. Now he canonizes Li Bao, who combines strength and softness, and will definitely bring North Korea back to his heart."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said nothing, and several ministers couldn't help but ponder, this result is already considered very good, why is Duke Ding still not happy?
Yang Shiqi couldn't help but said: "Does Duke Dingguo have other high opinions?"
Xu Jingchang shook his head, "This matter still needs to wait. You just need to handle the affairs of the department and we will continue to wait."
This time everyone was much quieter, and no one dared to talk on the stage.
After waiting for less than half a month, a secret letter was sent from the direction of North Korea to North Korea.
This letter comes from Li Fangyuan's third son Li Fan. This young man is relatively good at talking. In the letter, he respects Daming as his father. Thunder, rain and dew are all a sign of your kindness.
He didn't dare to ask why Li Fangyuan was taken away, and he didn't deserve to ask. He just asked his superiors to show him how to deal with the affairs of Korea, so as not to miss the military affairs of the Ming Dynasty.
When Xu Jingchang saw this letter, a happy smile finally appeared on his face.
What a filial child, he finally got the result he wanted.
"Go and call Li Fangyuan."
Following Xu Jingchang's instructions, someone quickly brought Li Fangyuan over.
It hasn't been too long since he left North Korea, but the king's beard and hair are all white, his body is stooped, his bones are skeletal, and he looks like he is barely breathing.
"I've met Duke Dingguo."
He trembled and saluted Xu Jingchang.
"Okay, you're welcome." Xu Jingchang stretched out his hand and said, "Sit down."
Li Fangyuan thanked him again and again, and then he dared to sit down halfway.
"I gave you a book of filial piety, have you read it?"
"I've seen it, three times."
Xu Jingchang said: "I know that you have read a lot of books about Zhongyuan, so you naturally know what I mean, right?"
Li Fangyuan looked miserable, hesitated for a long time, and then said: "It was me who imprisoned my biological father and acted unfilially as a son, which angered the superior country and brought down the wrath of thunder. I am willing to reflect on myself and make amends for my sins. I hope that the superior country can forgive me and give me more."
An opportunity. Now that I am dying and my life is not long, I dare not ask for anything else. I just hope that my soul can return to my hometown and be buried in the mountains and rivers of my motherland. I hope that the country will be kind to me!"
As he spoke, Li Fangyuan burst into tears and fell to his knees.
Xu Jingchang nodded with emotion, "After all, you are the master of a country, you don't have to be like this. I have two letters here, you read this one first."
With that said, Xu Jingchang gave Li Bao's letter to Li Fangyuan.
After Li Fangyuan unfolded it, he found that the letter only asked for his release and he couldn't help but sigh. After all, he mobilized elite soldiers and made a desperate move to take his father back. It was just a plea, and I'm afraid Ming Dynasty would not agree easily.
This eldest son has always been indifferent to family affection and does not like reading, so he is not a good candidate. Now it seems that making him the heir apparent is a mistake.
At this time, Xu Jingchang gave him the second copy of Li Sun's letter.
Li Fangyuan cheered up, this third son was much more filial and he would do his best to save his father.
But when Li Fangyuan unfolded it, he was immediately dumbfounded.
This filial son not only did not want to save his father, but also repeatedly asked Ming Dynasty to decide who would govern North Korea.
He clearly wants to be the leader of North Korea!
This is simply unreasonable!
It's really abominable!
Li Fangyuan's expression changed again and again, he was so angry that his beard was trembling with anger.
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Li Fangyuan, what do you think of these two sons?"
"Me!" Li Fangyuan was speechless for a moment. What could he say? The evil consequences he had sown were retribution upon himself.
"When I return to Duke Ding, I feel ashamed and frightened. The unfilial piety of my descendants is all retribution."
Hearing what he said, Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Are you disappointed with the two princes?"
Li Fangyuan was stunned and lowered his head helplessly.
Xu Jingchang finally sighed, "I gave you a book of Filial Piety, but it seems you still don't understand it!"
Li Fangyuan was stunned.
Xu Jingchang said: "Let me ask you, why was your father imprisoned?"
Because he refused to give me the position of crown prince, I had no choice but to destroy him!
Li Fangyuan paused, and then suddenly said: "I know, I know, my father was an old minister of Goryeo. He once served the Yuan Dynasty. After becoming the country's leader, he plotted the territory of the Ming Dynasty and was so ambitious that he caused unrest in the country. I have no choice but to do something about it.
He was imprisoned for the sake of the overall situation."
Xu Jingchang nodded with a smile, "That's good. Li Chenggui is considered a hero, but he lacks some loyalty and is not filial enough to the Ming Dynasty. Today's results are understandable."
Li Fangyuan nodded repeatedly. He was touched by the word filial piety and seemed to understand something.
"What insights have you gained from coming to Daming this time?"
Li Fangyuan cheered up and said hurriedly: "I have admired the scenery of the Ming Dynasty since I was a child, and I wish I could experience it for myself. Now that the country has kindly invited me, I can set foot on the territory of the Ming Dynasty. I will die without regrets."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Is this an invitation from Ming Dynasty, or is it your own choice?"
Li Fangyuan trembled and said hurriedly: "I am willing to come. I am willing to be a small citizen of the Ming Dynasty and serve the country with filial piety."
Xu Jingchang became even more satisfied, and pointed to the two letters again, "This time, think about your two sons, who is more suitable?"
Li Fangyuan is the master of a country after all. At this moment, he finally understands.
He could only say: "My eldest son is ignorant, and the third son... The third son Li Chen respects the Ming Dynasty and is the most filial son. It seems that he can be entrusted with the affairs of the Joseon Dynasty. But I don't know what the will of the superior country is?"
Li Fangyuan raised his eyes and looked at Xu Jingchang, not daring to miss any changes.
Xu Jingchang smiled warmly and said, "Master Li, can you understand the Classic of Filial Piety?"
Li Fangyuan was startled and said hurriedly: "I understand, I understand."
"Then can you talk?"
"Be able to... The foundation of filial piety lies first in the country. You must be filial to the country, serve the Ming Dynasty, regard the emperor as your father, regard the emperor as your respect, always think about the Ming Dynasty, and fulfill your duties loyally. This is the way of great filial piety!"
Xu Jingchang laughed loudly, "Very good, very good! In that case, you will write a letter now and send it back to North Korea to tell the third son Li Chen to be loyal to the Ming Dynasty. Are you willing?"
"Yes, I do!"
While talking, he quickly asked for paper and pen, immediately revised a letter, and then handed it over to Xu Jingchang for reading.
"Well, you go back first."
Xu Jingchang asked someone to send Li Fangyuan back...but this time he went back to a new residence, which was a Jiangnan garden covering an area of dozens of acres.
In addition, many people were prepared to serve him, and there was even a special Korean flavor.
The treatment immediately improved.
On the other side, Xu Jingchang also came to see Zhu Di.
Zhu Di was not polite and kept him waiting for a full hour before calling Xu Jingchang in.
"It's very clear, just wait and see what happens. If you insist on procrastinating, are you the only one in the court who is smart and everyone else is a fool?"
Xu Jingchang shook his head hurriedly, "Your Majesty has wronged me. This matter is indeed what your Majesty said. Just wait and see what happens. But how can you calm down when things happen in the court? If I say it, I'm afraid I will become a corpse. Good luck.
There will always be someone who makes things worse."
Zhu Di pondered for a moment and sighed softly, "I know your hard work, it is not easy. Now North Korea is almost in trouble, what do you think we should do?"
Xu Jingchang said: "I don't know, your Majesty should make the decision on this matter."
Zhu Di chuckled and said: "You let me make the decision? I'm quite strange. When will I be able to make the decision regarding the affairs of the Ming Dynasty?"
His Majesty the Emperor's every word was full of resentment. Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty has the final say in everything in this world."
"Well, I plan to seal the King of Han to North Korea. What do you think?"
Xu Jingchang nodded hurriedly, "I think it's true. The King of Han is a talented and strategic man, good at managing finances, and has laws to govern the country. Korea is also a place to use force. It cares for Japan in the east, Liaodong in the west, and the sea route leads directly to Tianjin. Between advance and retreat, it is really a place to use force.
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After hearing Xu Jingchang's praise, Zhu Di, instead of being happy, frowned and looked uneasy.
"Xu Jingchang, if Zhu Gaoxu goes to North Korea, will he become a problem for the Ming Dynasty in the long run? Threaten the national tranquility? What if he raises troops and causes another peace crisis? Do you have any way to deal with it?"
Xu Jingchang smiled helplessly, "Your Majesty, this matter is indeed beyond my control. This is a clan matter."
"No!" Zhu Di said angrily: "Since you are the general envoy and hold great power, you should come up with something. Otherwise, why would I use you?"
Xu Jingchang said helplessly: "If your Majesty has to let me make a decision, I can only say that a lot has been done regarding the reform of the clan. If your Majesty wants to truly avoid future troubles, there is only one way left."
"any solution?"
"That means lowering the title."
"Lower the title? What do you mean? Can you explain it in detail?"
"Your Majesty, for example, a prince, according to the current rules, will definitely be awarded the title of prince... But if your Majesty can award it from marquis, the rest of the clan will be awarded from thousands or hundreds of households, or allow the clan to participate in the imperial examination, after passing,
Starting from the Hanlin review, we can naturally solve it easily."
"etc!"
Zhu Di stopped Xu Jingchang, "What do you mean? By lowering the title, it will be easier for me to dispel the clan's ambitions, right?"
Xu Jingchang said: "After all, you have to be promoted to prince first before you can aspire to the position of prince, right? If your majesty adds more than a dozen titles and waits for the clan to be promoted, even if you reach the title of prince, I am afraid that you will be in your seventies, and there will be no chance to win the title of heir.
Heart. The other young clan members have to start from scratch again and work hard to get promoted...don't you think so?"
