The Resurrection of the South Seas of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 689
Not because of anything else, but because of Zhu Hongyu's evaluation, which is really fair.

In one sentence, Zhang Xianzhong explained most of his life!
Li Dingguo excitedly kowtowed again.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En, thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!"

Originally, Li Dingguo thought that Zhu Hongyu would use pen and ink to describe Zhang Xianzhong's behind-the-scenes name out of revenge, portraying him as a heinous person.

Although Zhang Xianzhong was originally, but as Zhang Xianzhong's adoptive son, Li Dingguo absolutely did not want Zhang Xianzhong to be hacked too much.

But he didn't expect that Zhu Hongyu would give Zhang Xianzhong a fair evaluation!

In a word, Zhang Xianzhong's life is summed up in sevens and eighties!

It is true that Zhang Xianzhong is a traitor, but he is even more of a Han Chinese!
Zhu Hongyu had no choice but to help Li Dingguo up again, and spoke.

"Get up!"

"It's okay, I'm not such a stingy person!"

"If I were a stingy person, Yunxuan would not be able to hold the position of Daming's Shanghai prefect!"

Shanghai is the most important economic development zone of Ming Dynasty, not even one of them.

Zhu Hongyu wants to use Shanghai to gather capital and resources from the entire south of the Yangtze River and along the Yangtze River for opening up and industrial and commercial development.

Further promote the social change of Ming Dynasty!

But the importance of Shanghai!
But in such a city, Zhu Hongyu asked Zhang Yunxuan to be the magistrate, and asked her to be in charge of the construction of the Shanghai Development Zone.

It can be seen that Zhu Hongyu reused it!

You know, Zhang Yunxuan is Zhang Xianzhong's daughter, even if she can be reused, it is needless to say that Zhu Hongyu has a heart.

Of course, this has something to do with the fact that Zhang Yunxuan joined Zhu Hongyu very early and mixed with Zhu Hongyu in Luzon. His qualifications have something to do with Zhu Hongyu's Yuan Cong old man.

In addition, another reason is that Zhang Yunxuan is now a representative of women in the new Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Hongyu wants to use him as an example for liberating women.

Now that the population of Ming Dynasty is limited, in order to develop the labor force needed for industry and commerce, emancipating women is a must.

As long as there is no female boxing, the emancipation of women to a certain extent is beneficial and harmless to social development.

After all, women are workers too!

When Li Dingguo heard the words, he just spoke.

"Your Majesty's heart, I will admire you in the end!"

Now Li Dingguo's heart is full of emotion, Zhu Hongyu can have such a mind, such a boldness, no wonder Daming was able to recover again!

This one is really a born emperor!
Zhu Hongyu nodded slightly and said.

"After this year's New Year's Eve, I will send an order to Shanghai to ask Yunxuan to take a vacation and go back to Beijing!"

"You brothers and sisters haven't seen each other for many years, so let's reunite and catch up!"

Li Dingguo nodded and said.

"Listen to His Majesty!"

……

As the end of the new year approaches, the backlog of government affairs in the past has been almost dealt with.

Zhu Hongyu is also rare to get some free time.

On the shore of Xuanwu Lake, the ice and snow were frozen, and the snowflakes in the sky were flying one after another, turning the entire city of Nanjing into a world of ice and snow.

The surface of the lake has already been frozen, and there is no problem even running horses on it due to the thick layer of ice.

In a small gazebo by the lake, a stove was lit and wine was warmed. The burning charcoal released heat energy, making the surroundings warm.

Zhu Hongyu put a small horse on the shore of Xuanwu Lake, ordered someone to make a hole in the ice, and started to be a fisherman with a fishing rod.

With the cold wind blowing in the depths of winter, Zhu Hongyu kept moving his hands.

Staring at the ice, enjoying the rare leisure.

Next to him, Liao Zhou, the envoy of Ming Dynasty to North Korea this time, stood respectfully, looking at the fish basket for Zhu Hongyu.

While staring at the fishing rod, Zhu Hongyu spoke.

"This fishing is the most test of patience!"

"You have to make a nest, you have to put bait, and you have to wait patiently for the fish to bite the hook. Don't be in a hurry."

"Slowly, slowly, finally, you can catch the fish!"

Zhu Hongyu was talking about fishing on the surface, but in his words, he meant something.

Listening to Zhu Hongyu's lecture, Liao Zhou nodded thoughtfully.

Zhu Hongyu continued.

"At present, North Korea is still very respectful to me, Ming. This is a very clever and cautious fish."

"If you want this fish to be served on the dining table, you need to spend more time making nests and baiting!"

It is obvious that Zhu Hongyu has thoughts about North Korea.

But the North Korean fish is very obedient, so obedient that Daming can't find a reason to attack.

Therefore, if Zhu Hongyu wants to bring this clever and cautious fish of North Korea to the table, he must make a good nest and bait it.

Liao Zhou came back to Daming this time only to return to his life. After the New Year's Eve, Liao Zhou will return to North Korea again to serve as Daming's ambassador to North Korea.

If Zhu Hongyu is a fisherman, then Ambassador Liao Zhou is the fisherman's hook.

That's why Zhu Hongyu summoned Liao Zhou to meet him in his rare free time, and gave him a word of advice.

Liao Zhou nodded in agreement.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I understand!"

Zhu Hongyu nodded again and said.

"The specific plan will be handed over and communicated with you by staff from the staff department!"

"Today, you can go fishing with me!"

While speaking, the fishing rod in Zhu Hongyu's hand moved, the expression on his face changed, and he spoke.

"Hurry up!"

"It's fish, it's fish!"

As he said that, he began to pull the fishing line up with force, and the expression on his face was full of expectation.

Not long after, a silver carp was pulled up.

Liao Zhou on the side hurriedly fished with a net bag.

With the cooperation of the two, the silver carp was caught.

Zhu Hongyu grabbed the silver carp with his bare hands, and looked at this very plump fish with a sincere smile on his face.

Sometimes, men are so easily satisfied.

Especially fishermen, as long as they are not in the air force, they are happy.

"Haha, I'll eat this fish for lunch today!"

While speaking, Zhu Hongyu handed the silver carp in his hand to the little eunuch who was waiting on the side.

The little eunuch said yes, hugged the fish in his arms and went to make arrangements.

On Zhu Hongyu's side, he continued to fish, enjoying the rare tranquility and leisure.

He was holding a book in his hand, flipping through it casually, judging from the cover, it was Yongle Dadian.

Drink a glass of warm rice wine from time to time!

The fine rice wine entered the stomach, making Zhu Hongyu feel warm.

It seems that the current weather is not a winter of ice and snow, but a spring as warm as spring.

Liao Zhou stood aside, as if he suddenly remembered something, and said.

"Your Majesty, the son of the Joseon King, Li Xuan, and the Joseon Princess, Li Enhui, have come to Beijing together with his ministers. Would you like to meet?"

After Zhu Hongyu heard this, he pondered for a while and then spoke.

"Well, bring me to see you!"

Of course, what Zhu Hongyu wanted to see was the heir son of the Joseon Dynasty, Li Xuan, not the eight-year-old princess of Joseon.

Only eight years old, really too young!
No matter how beastly a person is, he shouldn't have evil thoughts about an eight-year-old girl.

After Liao Zhou took the order, he turned around and followed Zhu Hongyu's instructions.

……

Honglu Temple!
North Korean post!

Honglu Temple is a diplomatic institution of Ming Dynasty.

It's just called Honglu Temple according to the old habits.

It has been a few days since the son of the Joseon king, Li Wei, arrived in Nanjing, but he has not been received by the Ming emperor.

Although due to the close relationship between North Korea and Ming Dynasty, Li Xuan's food, accommodation and treatment are all top-notch.

Although the prosperity of Nanjing made him dizzy, the Emperor of Ming Dynasty kept him away from meeting him, which made him indifferent to appreciate the beautiful scenery.

He has not been able to see the emperor of Ming Dynasty, which makes Li Xuan's heart full of worry and uneasiness.

On this day, Li Xuan was practicing calligraphy according to his old habits.

A person broke into the outside, he looked up, it was Liao Zhou, Ming's envoy to North Korea.

After Liao Zhou saw Li Xuan, he hurriedly greeted him.

"His Royal Highness, His Royal Highness, His Majesty summons you!"

"Pack up quickly and follow me to see you."

Hearing this, Li Xuan stopped what he was doing, raised his head and asked.

"Master Liao, is what you said true?"

"His Majesty really summoned me?"

Liao Zhou nodded hurriedly.

"That's natural!"

"Your Majesty is waiting for His Royal Highness to see you by the Xuanwu Lake. Your Royal Highness will come with me quickly. Don't make Your Majesty wait too long."

Li Xuan said quickly.

"Good, good, good!"

"I'll go with Master Liao!"

While speaking, Li Xuan left his desk, and strode out of the room following Liao Zhou.

Halfway through the walk, Li Xuan asked.

"Lord Liao, since His Majesty summoned you, shall we also bring our favor!"

Li Xuan suggested to bring his younger sister along.

My younger sister came to Daming, not so much as a marriage, but as a gift from my father to the Emperor of Ming.

When the gift is delivered, the host must meet it first!
After Liao Zhou heard the words, he nodded and said.

"Your Highness, don't worry, you have already sent someone to invite the princess!"

Although the king of Joseon is only the king of the county, because he enjoys the ritual system of the prince, the princess of Joseon can also be called the princess.

Li Xuan nodded, and then he didn't say anything else, and left Honglu Temple with Liao Zhou, heading all the way to Xuanwu Lake.

……

Just when Li Yun left Honglu Temple with Liao Zhou, in a courtyard next to the one where Li Xuan lived.

The British special envoy Lister, and his deputy, Lauren, the first mate of the Witney, were looking enviously at the direction Li Xuan left.

"Oh, damn it, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty chose to receive the envoys from North Korea, but left the envoys from our great Kingdom of Great Britain here!"

Lauren said grumblingly.

His face was full of displeasure at being underestimated.

On the other hand, Liszt on the side was very indifferent. Faced with such a situation, he just continued to drink tea indifferently.

"My dear Lauren, what are you in such a hurry for?"

"Now the Ming Dynasty treats us very well, doesn't it? Look at the high-white porcelain teacups, the tea leaves specially provided by the royal family, and even a piece of tablecloth is made of high-quality silk..."

"If it were placed in Europe, even kings and nobles might not be able to enjoy such treatment."

"Just wait patiently!"

"Don't forget, just next door to us, the Ottomans are also waiting to be interviewed!"

The envoys of the British and the Ottomans arrived in Nanjing at the same time.

After arriving in Nanjing, they were placed in Honglu Temple, waiting to be received by Zhu Hongyu.

After they arrived in Nanjing, it took some time before the North Korean mission entered Beijing.

But now it was the Korean mission that arrived later, and was the first to be received by the Ming emperor.

The English and Ottomans, who had arrived earlier, were still waiting.

Lauren felt very unfair and very unhappy in her heart!
But Liszt, who is more familiar with oriental culture, expressed his understanding.

From the point of view of the British and the Ottomans, this wave of Ming Dynasty did violate the principle of first come, first served.

However, if you look at it from Daming's side, then the angle of this matter will be completely opposite.

What is North Korea?
He is the first vassal of Daming who has always been respectful, and he is the son of Daming!

When the son came to Dad's place, he was treated differently from other people.

And what are the British and the Ottomans?
Osman also had a few inseparable tributary relations with Daming.

From the current point of view, Britain is the enemy of Ming Dynasty.

Whether it was the Guangzhou Bay naval battle during the reign of Chongzhen, or the fact that the British stood on the side of the Qing Dynasty when the Ming and Qing fleets confronted each other a few years ago, it all illustrates this point.

In the face of the British envoys, Daming didn't drive them away, it was already me, Daming is a country of etiquette, and I was afraid of face.

With such two countries, why didn’t Ming give priority to receiving the envoys of North Korea’s own sons, instead of meeting them?
As for saying that these two countries are stronger than North Korea?

This is actually not important!
To put it in a pretentious way, Daming never depends on the strength of his friends when making friends!

Because, no matter how strong this friend is, he won't be as strong as Daming!
Therefore, Daming met the envoy here in accordance with Daming's diplomatic practice.

The so-called diplomatic practice refers to the close and distant relationship with Daming.

As for the strength of the corresponding country, Daming doesn't care!

With me, you have to abide by my rules!

This is the confidence from the Kingdom of Heaven!

It is blatant irony to say that China claimed to be the Kingdom of Heaven in the late Qing Dynasty.

But now, Daming claims to be the kingdom of heaven, but it is an accurate positioning of himself!
Whether it is military, technology, economy, or culture, the strength of the current Ming Dynasty is world-renowned.

The only thing lacking may be the population!

Because the population of the Ming Dynasty suffered too much loss during the decades-long war between the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

……

By the Xuanwu Lake!

In a world covered in silver, Zhu Hongyu is still fishing.

He was wrapped in a thick fur cloak to protect against the cold winter wind.

But the expression on his face is still full of enthusiasm, which fully reflects how strong the fisherman's perseverance is in this aspect of fishing.

Isn't it just cold?
Isn't it just snowing?

No problem!

As long as the rod and line are still there, you can fish!
As for the environment?
As long as people don't freeze to death, they can continue fishing!
Just when Zhu Hongyu was indulging in fishing, Liao Zhou brought the son of the Joseon king, Li Yi, and the princess of North Korea, Li Enhui, to Zhu Hongyu after going through the security check.

"The son of the king of Joseon, Li Xuan, and the princess of Joseon, Li Eun-hye, pay my respects to His Majesty Shang!"

"Long live Your Majesty, long live the Ming Dynasty!"

The two knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Zhu Hongyu.

The attitude is respectful as always!
Zhu Hongyu withdrew his gaze from the fishing rod and turned to look at Li Xuan and Li Enhui.

Li Xuan's appearance is not bad, he is dressed in brocade clothes, has a tall figure, delicate features, and a short beard on his chin. He has the temperament of a frail scholar.

And Li Enhui is a delicate and beautiful little lolita.

Zhu Hongyu withdrew his gaze from the two of them, but spoke in a gentle voice.

"No gift, flat!"

(End of this chapter)