Zhu Di could not listen to Xu Jingchang's words. After returning, he immediately sent Ji Gang to investigate and inquire about the movements of the North Korean envoys. He even arranged for people to enter the post office to obtain the contents of their records and bring them to the palace.
After three days of investigation, Zhu Di was furious.
Among all the information, there was one rumor that annoyed Zhu Di the most.
The general meaning of the above is that Zhu Di was in trouble for four years, which hurt his vital organs and could not give birth to children. After entering Yingtian, he took pleasure in killing the maids day and night.
"Shameless! Nonsense!"
Zhu Di was so furious that he, the majestic emperor, was criticized for being incompetent and still insulting a palace maid. How could they make it up?
Such a small country has sinister intentions and is completely vicious.
"Go and call all the important officials here. I want to question you!"
Six ministries and nine ministers, several nobles and dignitaries, all came here. Together with the bachelors in the cabinet, they were basically the most influential figures in the Ming Dynasty at the moment.
Zhu Di said directly: "Ministry of Rites, Korea's vassal state, how is the situation?"
Song Li, the Minister of Rites, pondered for a moment and then stood up immediately, "Replying to Your Majesty, Korea is limited by mountains and seas. It is a country created by nature. The country of Dongyi has always been respectful. After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, they paid tribute as ministers and often paid tribute. Looking at all the vassal states, it is also
It’s superior.”
Xu Jingchang said seriously: "I am not joking. Song Shangshu, do you know about the founding of Korea?"
"Xu Tongzheng, don't say anything. I thank you. You have saved my life. From now on, I, Li Jinglong, will follow you through life and death. I will do whatever you ask me to do."
When Zhu Di heard this, he was shocked. Naha was the former Grand Master of the Yuan Dynasty. Not long after Zhu Di became vassal at that time, he, Feng Sheng, Lan Yu and others, sent troops to Naha and restored the entire Liaodong. That was also
The beginning of Zhu Di's rise to prominence.
As he spoke, Zhu Di threw out a few pieces of paper, and they fell in front of Song Li like a goddess scattering flowers.
"In reply to your majesty, the leader of Korea imprisoned his biological father, was disobedient and unfilial, spied on the Ming Dynasty, and slandered his father. Such a beast without a king and a father must not remain in the world... I boldly request that your majesty send out land and sea armies to attack the rebellious son.
,Help Li Chenggui recover!"
"Your Majesty, I, I think that the small country of North Korea must be confused when sending envoys. You can issue an edict to ask them to change their ways immediately, otherwise..."
Zhu Di thought for a while and said: "How to advance by land and water at the same time?"
Zhu Di snorted coldly: "This is a small country that is obsessed with collecting strange rumors, spreading rumors, causing trouble, and slandering the emperor of the country. What are they going to do? Do you, the Ministry of Rites, know about their wolfish ambitions?"
As soon as he turned around, he ran to the Chief Secretary to express his gratitude for his great kindness.
The great uncle of the Ministry of Rites immediately felt something was wrong. After picking it up tremblingly, he took a few glances, cold sweat flowed, and his face suddenly changed.
"So, Li Chenggui is not a simple person." Zhu Di asked thoughtfully.
"This, this is nonsense, nonsense!"
"It's true that he is an important minister of the superior state. He has a really bad temper. If he is dissatisfied with the vassal state, he will not allow others to pay tribute. Why do you listen to me like a child who has a tantrum and won't get along with you, isn't it?"
When Zhu Di heard this, he immediately darkened his face and said, "How can we abandon the old place of our predecessors? My father has no time to deal with them, so I can't let them go! This Li Chenggui must not be let go!"
Zhu Di sneered and said: "Song Secretary, I have a copy of something that the North Korean envoy collected in the market. Take it and take a look."
Xu Jingchang nodded, "Indeed, this man usurped the throne with a powerful official. He can be called Wang Mang, Dong Zhuo, Sima Yi and others. He also defeated Naha Chu and his troops approached Liaoyang... The land of Liaodong and thousands of miles of territory fell into his hands.
Here, don’t we need to settle this account?”
Xu Jingchang immediately said: "It is true. Judging from their experience, this person can be called one of the heroes in the late Yuan Dynasty. He was a figure of the same period as Emperor Taizu, but he was born in a foreign country and has no ability to compete in the Central Plains. But even so,
He also pushed the territory of North Korea to the Tumen River by recruiting surrender and accepting rebels, and a large area of the original homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties fell into North Korea's hands."
Song Li was startled, "Your Majesty, North Korea is far away and blocked by mountains and rivers. If you want to send troops to conquer, I'm afraid it will cost too much and may not be appropriate..."
Song Li was dumbfounded again. It was normal for North Korea to collect some anecdotes about the Ming Dynasty, record them, and send them back to the country. But directly spreading rumors about Zhu Di was not enough, and it was too much to say that Lingchi was a palace maid.
"My opinion is that Zheng He can lead the fleet to the north. Your Majesty can send Cao Guogong to command five thousand troops to set out with the fleet to attack the coastal areas of Korea and kill a lot. No need to be polite. In the direction of Liaodong, His Majesty will supervise the troops.
, arranged for the Duke Zhu Neng, the veteran Sheng Yong, and the deputy general Ping An, who was familiar with Liaodong, to command an army of 50,000 people. They took advantage of the ice on the river in winter and broke into North Korea directly. When necessary, they could collect food on the spot to support the war.
The battle will definitely yield miraculous results within a few months."
Zhu Di just snorted coldly and glanced at Xu Jingchang, "What do you think?"
"How severe is the punishment? Is it just to stop paying tribute?"
Zhu Di looked at them, then turned to Song Li and hummed: "Do you know why North Korea collects this information and arranges it for me?"
Song Li sweated profusely, "I know it. Their intentions are sinister and they really need to be severely punished!"
Li Jinglong was shocked, "Here, where do you start talking about this?"
The courtiers of the Ming Dynasty really had no interest in the bad things of small foreign countries. Many of them only learned a little bit about it after hearing what Xu Jingchang said.
Compared with them, Lu Bu and Dong Taishi can be regarded as model father and son.
"I have heard a little bit that Li Chenggui was originally a military minister of Goryeo. He made many military exploits and held great power. Later, he seized Goryeo and became the leader of North Korea."
It was Xu Jingchang who spoke. Song Li's old face turned red instantly, "Xu Tongzheng is joking."
Li Jinglong got the opportunity to lead the army. This guy was so happy that he danced with joy.
Before Zhu Di could finish speaking, Xu Jingchang's face turned dark. Can you please stop joining in the fun!
Fortunately, Yao Guangxiao stood up at this time and said, "Your Majesty, the small country of Goryeo is different from the Mongolian tribes. It is really not worthy of the emperor's personal conquest. What's more, the emperor's personal conquest must be full of success. As long as we can assist Li Chenggui in his restoration.
But, even if it fails, we must severely punish the disobedient and unfilial leader of North Korea and let them know the thunderous wrath of the superior country, and that will be enough."
Unexpectedly, Naha Chu lost to Li Chenggui earlier.
"Otherwise what?" Zhu Di asked.
When Zhu Di heard this, he still pondered a little, "With such a huge momentum of advancing by land and water, I am afraid that if I am not careful, I will lose my energy. I am determined to personally command the troops and lead the expedition myself..."
Finally, Zhu Di nodded in agreement.
Song Li didn't know, but he could only vaguely say: "As a foreign country, it is reasonable to understand the situation of the superior country and understand the customs and customs of the people. I heard that North Korea regards itself as a small China, imitating the superior country in every way, and collects some anecdotes.
Sir, I think it’s nothing?”
Hearing such a high praise, Zhu Di actually laughed angrily, "Then do you know what the North Korean envoys are searching for in the capital?"
Song Li was startled, "Otherwise, tribute will not be allowed..."
Xu Jingchang rolled his eyelids and hummed: "Just because you said this, you will not end well in the future. Stay away from me as soon as possible to avoid being implicated by you."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. The old Li Chenggui favored his younger son, which caused great chaos in the country. His fifth son took the opportunity to rebel, imprisoned Li Chenggui, and seized power to become king. This can be regarded as a father's kindness and his son's filial piety."
"Yeah?"
This incident can be called the North Korean version of the Xuanwumen Incident. When Li Chenggui returned to the palace, he even planned to shoot his precious son to death with a bow and arrow. The friendship between father and son is heartwarming.
As soon as he finished speaking, someone burst out laughing.
You must know that everything they sent envoys to record will be included in their history books. It is impossible to imagine what Zhu Di will look like by then...
Xu Jingchang hummed: "Do you know why I recommend His Highness to lead the army?"
Li Jinglong was startled, then thought for a moment and said, "Are you helping His Highness to raise your child?"
"It's because only His Highness can protect you!" Xu Jingchang snorted: "In the final analysis, the world is still dominated by Jingnan and nobles. Even if they let go and do whatever they want, nothing will happen. You people, holding the eggs in your hands,
, and we have to guard against being ripped off. Only by following His Highness can we protect you, do you understand?"
"I understand, I understand!" Li Jinglong nodded quickly, "But no matter what, Xu Tongzheng is my reborn parent. I will remember your great kindness and kindness in my bones."
