Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 408: Staying unchanged in response to all changes

"Hmph! It's really ridiculous!"

In the Dongnuan Pavilion, Zhu Youjian clenched his fists tightly and snorted coldly: "If you want to go to court, you will keep your posture very low, and you will often cry out to your subordinates, or kneel down to worship. In order to use this, To get all kinds of benefits from the Ming Dynasty, the upper court only wanted a port, not the whole of Jeju Island, so they played all kinds of tricks, it’s really ridiculous!!”

"That's right!!"

Thinking of what happened in the Palace of Qianqing just now, Zhu Yujian was also very dissatisfied, "Especially that Li Qi, he is by no means as simple as it seems on the surface. To be able to say that, he must not want to hand over the port to the Ming Dynasty. People say It’s true, if you have breasts, you are a mother, if you don’t have breasts, you are an enemy!!”

"Ha ha…"

Seeing Zhu Youjian and Zhu Yujian so indignant, Zhu Youxiao, who was sitting on the throne, couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.

"Brother Emperor, aren't you angry at all?"

When Zhu Youjian saw this, he couldn't help but said: "None of the people from North Korea who came to pay tribute were really interested in the Ming Dynasty. They all wanted to gain benefits, especially that Li Zhu. My brother has been observing me. People are indeed not simple, even if they say nothing when they are in the main hall, they are flirting with someone."

"If my guess is correct, the person who flirted with Li Zhumei may be the Jin Yao mentioned by your Majesty!"

Zhu Yujian followed closely and said: "Li Qi is not simple, and Li Yu is not simple either. The Ming Dynasty wants to open a port on Jeju Island. I am afraid that it will be difficult to accomplish it even if the interoperability is not settled."

Most people in the Ming dynasty, even if they can't hold up the wall, are still stronger than a group of vassals with foreign surnames, not to mention that there are not without uncut jade in the vassal family of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Youxiao sees this very clearly.

This is also the reason why Zhu Youxiao summoned Zhu Yujian to the capital from the very beginning. As soon as the sect is opened, the group of uncut jade can be gathered together, which is aimed at the sect and vassal group.

Once the Huang Ming Clan Army is ready to be established, a group of strong young clan members will gather in the capital. This will target the distant clan clans. Both plans have to do the same thing, to cultivate a group of Zhu family leaders who can be reused. !

Even though the blood lines are far apart, two Zhus cannot be written in one stroke! !

"According to your opinion, my plan to open a port on Jeju Island will eventually come to nothing?" Zhu Youxiao smiled and picked up the tea cup, glanced at the excited two, and asked with a hint of joking.

Ok?

Hearing what the emperor said, Zhu Youjian and Zhu Yujian were a little suspicious. Could it be that things could turn around at this point?

After all, Li Qi and the others raised their tone very high. The implication between the lines is that the vassal Korea is a barren and cold land, far inferior to the heavenly kingdom. This is an extremely euphemistic reply, but at the same time, it also fully shows that a Attitude, as vassals, we have already talked about this. As the sovereign state, we cannot ignore the prestige and usurp it, right?

If this spread, wouldn't it damage the prestige of the Ming Dynasty?

"This Joseon Prince Li Qi really exceeded my expectations. This person is really extraordinary." Zhu Youxiao took a sip of tea and said calmly under the gaze of the two men.

"When I proposed opening a port on Jeju Island, this person must have guessed something, otherwise he would not have said that in front of me."

Zhu Yujian seemed to have guessed something, and showed a somewhat shocked expression, "Your Majesty means that the North Korean envoys stayed in Denglai when they rushed to pay tribute to us. They should have known about the Xiyi going north?"

"It makes sense."

Zhu Youxiao put down the tea cup and looked at Zhu Yujian with a look of approval, "There are no stupid people in this world. They blindly regard others as fools, and those who think they are the smartest are actually the stupidest."

"Perhaps Li Qi doesn't know why I want to open sea trade in Tianjin, but he understands that as the suzerain of many vassals, the Ming Dynasty must have deep meaning in any decision it makes."

"What's more, North Korea is different from the Japanese islands. They have not completely closed off the sea. Before that, there may be many maritime merchants docking on the coast of North Korea, and this may include my Ming Dynasty Southeast Maritime Merchant!"

"These scum!!"

Zhu Youjian gritted his teeth when he heard this and said: "You can carry out sea trade by paying customs duties, but you rely on smuggling to enrich yourself, regardless of the court's laws. This clearly shows that you don't take the court seriously!"

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said nothing else.

The bustle in the world comes because of profit, and the hustle and bustle in the world all goes away because of profit.

If people live for profit, they will definitely exhaust all means to satisfy their own interests at the lowest cost.

People who don't do it for themselves will be punished by heaven and earth. When Zhu Youxiao wanted to open a port on Jeju Island, he not only wanted to use the sea channel to take a roundabout way to poke the enemy's eyes, but also included many ideas.

First, it is to prepare for intervention in North Korea's national chaos.

Second, to diversify the navy.

The third is to close maritime anti-smuggling operations.

Fourth, to frighten the Western barbarian groups heading north.

Fifth, in order to disrupt the Jianlu and conquer the wild Jurchen, Sauron and other tribes.

If the Ming Dynasty wants to complete its transformation, it does not have a lot of time to spend. Zhu Youxiao must use his own way to target every plan and deployment to a specific group, so that they can be driven by interests and stand up to the great Ming Dynasty. Move forward under the flag.

For example, the newly supported group of military generals use military merit as their absolute label. As long as you achieve military merit and reach a certain level, I will give you a generous reward, but there is a prerequisite. Do not violate military regulations and military disciplines, and do not touch the laws of the Ming Dynasty. Otherwise, you should When I punish you severely, I will punish you severely!

In the same way, in other specific groups, the basic tone is the same. As long as you are obedient and willing to obey my decision, you will get the benefits.

"Changshou, I have a separate homework that I need you to do." Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhu Yujian with a smile in his eyes.

"I will go all out!"

When Zhu Yujian heard this, he immediately bowed his head and expressed his stance.

"In the name of the descendant of the Tang Dynasty, I have private contact with Li Zhu."

Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand and rubbed his temples, "The prerequisite is that Li Zhu cannot know about it. I want you to have a good relationship with Li Zhu. It is best to make Li Zhu think of something else."

"The minister obeys the order."

Zhu Yujian bowed in obeisance, but he was very excited in his heart. It was not related to Li Jian, but to the descendant of the Tang Dynasty King. This meant that he would definitely inherit the Tang Dynasty King title! !

This is an affirmation.

This is an attitude.

"Brother Imperial, what about my brother?" Zhu Youjian said at this moment.

"You have schoolwork too."

The corners of Zhu Youxiao's lips raised slightly and he said: "In the name of Your Highness, the Fifth Highness, please let me contact Li Qi. You have to think about what to do. I said it before. I want this Li Qi to stay in the capital and let him study in the Imperial College. How?" It’s up to you to achieve this.”

"My brother obeys the order."

Zhu Youjian responded immediately.

Zhu Youxiao was not particularly clear about his impression of Li Qi in his memory. Thinking about it, he was right. If Li Hui usurped the throne, he would inevitably tamper with Li Hui and Li Qi's family. But this time he summoned Li Qi and asked Zhu You to do so. The proofreader’s impression of him has changed significantly.

Along with the plan for the Korean national chaos, Zhu Youxiao also made corresponding adjustments. However, it is still a long time. Zhu Youxiao has enough time to plan the specific details. But before that, for some deployments around North Korea, Zhu Youxiao also needs to speed up adjustments.

Especially the port on Jeju Island must be captured, otherwise it will affect other plans. This is what Zhu Youxiao does not want to see!

(End of this chapter)