Ming Dynasty: A hundred-year-old immortal cultivator, Zhu Yuanzhang’s biological father

Chapter 372: Han 4 Counties!

"No...don't dare!"

"I promise not to hide it!"

Yamamoto Ichiro quickly shook his head, his eyes filled with fear.

"very good!"

Zhu Xiongying immediately ordered someone to bring paper and pen for him to write down.

Soon, Yamamoto Ichiro finished writing and handed the paper to Zhu Xiongying, who took a look at it.

He immediately handed it to Yuan Tiangang and asked him to send some bad guys to verify it.

"I have done what you said. Can you let me go?"

"What are you in a hurry for?"

"Nothing has been proven to be true. Wait until it's proven, then we can talk!"

"Take it down!"

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A few days later!

"Your Highness!"

"News came from below that everything the Japanese pirate wrote was true."

Zhu Xiongying was a little surprised and asked, "Is everything confirmed?"

"That's right!"

"very good!"

"Notify the navy to destroy these pirates."

"Yes!"

"Li Chuan, Luo Fei!"

"Send the weapons in the warehouse to the navy, and you will follow the navy to destroy the Japanese pirates."

"Give you some credit!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

The two turned around and left excitedly!

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Ten days passed in the blink of an eye!
Xia Yuanji came to Xinghua Prefecture!

"Your Highness, I, Xia Yuanji, pay my respects to you!"

"Weizhe, please stand up!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

“Thank you for your hard work!”

Xia Yuanji shook his head and said, "This is all for the people of Fujian. It doesn't matter if I work harder."

Zhu Xiongying nodded: "From now on, Fujian will be handed over to you. The other officials are on the way."

"Whether you can do it well depends on you."

"I haven't found all the pirates along the coast yet. I'll leave the rest to you."

"I only have one request, find them all and kill them all."

"Understand?"

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will definitely live up to Your Highness' expectations."

Zhu Xiongying nodded with satisfaction.

"All right!"

"Now that you're here, I should go too."

"Your Highness, can't you stay a few days longer? Let me thank Your Highness properly."

For Xia Yuanji, Zhu Xiongying was very kind to him. He didn't have the chance last time, so he wanted to thank him this time.

"No need!"

"There is ample time!"

"I have something important to deal with!"

"All right!"

"National affairs are important!"

Xia Yuanji nodded helplessly.

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Yingtian!

Fengtian Palace!
"Xuan Emperor's Grandson enters the palace!"

Zhu Xiongying walked into the Fengtian Hall with a gait as if he didn't recognize any of his relatives.

"Meet Grandpa Emperor, Meet Father!"

"No gift!"

"Thank you, Grandpa Huang!"

"Xiong Ying, how was your trip to Fujian?"

"Reporting to Grandpa Huang, You Zimin and other officials who colluded with the Japanese pirates, as well as some of the Japanese pirates."

"All of them were beheaded by my grandson as a public display, and all the embezzled property was distributed to the local poor people."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded upon hearing this: "Well! Well done!"

"very good!"

"My dear ministers, what do you think?"

Civil and military officials all praised Zhu Xiongying's approach and no one opposed it.

"Grandpa Emperor, the situation in Liaodong has basically stabilized now, and those Jurchens can no longer cause any big waves."

"My grandson believes that we should make plans for Goguryeo as soon as possible!"

After these words were spoken, the civil and military officials looked at each other in bewilderment.

I don’t know what Zhu Xiongying means.

"Your Highness, what do you mean by this?"

A minister stood up and asked.

"what for?"

"Of course, I will incorporate Goguryeo into my Ming Dynasty."

This statement shocked the government and the public.

"Your Highness, this cannot be possible!"

At this time, Grand Secretary Su Boheng jumped out to object.

"Why not?"

"Your Highness, Goguryeo has always been a vassal state of our Central Plains. If we attack them, we will forcibly incorporate them."

"How will the world view our Ming Dynasty?"

"By then, everyone in the other vassal states will be in danger and will rebel against the Ming Dynasty. Even though they may seem insignificant,

"But once they are added together, it will be a force that cannot be ignored!"

"Besides, this is not in line with the teachings of Confucius and Mencius!"

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

Zhu Yuanzhang did not speak, but looked at Zhu Xiongying, wanting to see what he had to say.

Seeing this, Zhu Xiongying also knew what Zhu Yuanzhang was planning.

This old Zhu is the type who always wants to take advantage of any benefit and is unwilling to put in any effort.

In contrast, Zhu Xiongying smiled, took out a map and asked someone to hang it up.

"Everyone, please see!"

Everyone looked at the map in confusion.

"Your Highness, this is..."

“This is a map from the time of Emperor Wu of Han.”

Hearing this, everyone almost couldn't help laughing out loud.

"What are you laughing at?"

"Your Highness, it is the Ming Dynasty now. How far away is Emperor Wu of Han from us?"

"It's been more than a thousand years, why are you still taking it out?"

"Yes!"

"..."

The ministers spoke one after another.

"Of course I know that Emperor Wu of Han is far away from us, but have you seen it?"

"During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, Goguryeo was the territory of China."

"The Lelang, Xuantu, Zhenfan and Lintun counties established by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty have been lost for so many years and have not been recovered."

"The territory has been lost for many years, and we, as descendants, do not want to take it back."

"You actually have the nerve to laugh here?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's smiles froze.

"If we can't even get back our lost homeland, how can we still call ourselves the Celestial Empire?"

"How can we convince the public?"

"What are you still talking about Confucius and Mencius?"

"Say!"

Zhu Xiongying's words were like a thorn, piercing everyone's heart.

"Your Highness, but now they have surrendered to us and paid tribute to us. It is not right for us to send troops!"

A minister spoke up.

"fart!"

"Do I have to depend on others to get my things back?"

"What's the point of this?"

"They are now subservient to us, but that doesn't mean they are ours."

"Xiong Ying, what are you going to do?"

At this time, Zhu Biao said: "Tell them to return our land to us."

"If they know what's best for them, they will hand it over honestly. If they don't, they will be blind."

"Then let them have a taste of the might of the Ming Dynasty."

"Your Highness, isn't this a bit far-fetched?"

Su Boheng spoke.

"Far-fetched?"

"What? Is it wrong to take back your own things?"

"I tell you, if we can't get it back today, only our descendants can get it."

"If we don't fight, our sons and grandsons will fight."

“If we have to fight for it, why don’t we fight for our children and grandchildren?”

Once these words were spoken, they received support from a number of generals.

"Your Majesty, I think what Your Highness said is very true!"

"I second the proposal!"

"..."

All the Huaixi nobles agreed. At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the dragon throne, finally spoke.

"Everyone, Xiongying is right!"

"If you can't even get back your homeland, how can you still say you are the Celestial Empire?"

"How can you still have the face?"

"I am not the emperor of the Song Dynasty who is weak and can be bullied."

"We have decided to reclaim our homeland!"

"His Majesty……"

"This matter has been settled, no need to discuss it further!"

"Ministry of Etiquette!"

"exist!"

"We can write a letter to Goguryeo and ask them to return our Chinese homeland to us."

"Otherwise, when the divine soldiers of the Heavenly Dynasty arrive, they will be turned into dust."

"Yes!"

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"Do you have anything else to say?"

"Grandpa Emperor, your grandson has something to report!"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Xiongying and said, "Approved!"

"Grandpa Emperor, if we want to attack Goguryeo, we will definitely need a navy. I have found a talent for naval warfare."

"Oh?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Xiongying in surprise and asked, "Where are the people?"

He wanted to see who Zhu Xiongying had recommended this time.

"Just waiting outside the palace!"

"Xuan!"

As Wang Jinghong's unique voice sounded, Ma He strode into the hall.

"Ma He, meet your Majesty!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

"No courtesy, stay on your own!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Ma He curiously.

"Xiong Ying, where does this person come from?"

"Replying to Grandpa Emperor, he was originally from Kunyang Prefecture, and later worked in the Prince of Yan's Palace, and later in the Prince of Xiang's Palace."

"I specifically asked Uncle Twelve for it."

"Working for the palace?"

"So he's a guard!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.

"Your Majesty, I am not a guard, I am... a eunuch."

When these words were spoken, everyone in the Fengtian Hall was shocked.

Looking at Ma He and Zhu Xiongying in astonishment.

"Xiong Ying, what do you mean?"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly.

"what happened?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned!
What the fuck are you asking?
Find a eunuch to be a general?
Is there no one left in the Ming Dynasty?

After all, in this era, eunuchs were looked down upon.

"Your Highness, you don't want him to be a general, do you?"

A minister spoke.

Zhu Xiongying nodded: "What's the problem?"

"Your Highness, if you let a eunuch be a general, wouldn't it make people laugh at our Ming Dynasty for having no one?"

"This will make the whole world laugh at you!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

"We have plenty of generals in the Ming Dynasty. Do we really need a eunuch to lead the troops?"

"you do not say……"

"..."

Everyone was opposed to it, even the Huaixi nobles who had always supported Zhu Xiongying were against it.

Isn't this an insult to them?
If a eunuch becomes a general, does it mean that they are not even as good as eunuchs?
"What does a person's ability have to do with whether he is a eunuch?"

"Whether he is a eunuch or not has nothing to do with his ability."

"You can't have prejudices!"

"There are many capable eunuchs in history. A person's ability has nothing to do with his identity."

"Right?"

Zhu Xiongying immediately tried his best to defend Ma He. Ma He, who was standing by, felt a warm feeling in his heart as he watched Zhu Xiongying defending himself.

As a eunuch he had suffered too much prejudice and cold eyes. This was the first time he saw someone value him so much.

I won't have any prejudice against him just because he is a eunuch.

People's prejudices are like a mountain. No matter how hard you try, you can't climb over it.

"Your Highness, but he is a eunuch!"

"What happened to the eunuch?"

"Who says eunuchs can't be generals?"

"Before Wu Zetian, there had never been a woman who became an emperor, but didn't Wu Zetian become one?"

"In the Ming Dynasty, we don't look at status, we only look at ability."

"As long as you are capable enough, you can be a beggar or a dog, not to mention a eunuch."

"Your Highness will also recommend him."

Then he turned and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Grandpa Emperor, you were born in poverty. If we look at your status, can you be on the throne?"

"Does the prince and general Xiang Ning have the guts?"

"If Ming Dynasty officials are required to have a certain status, then those capable people will be buried forever."

"The Ming Dynasty is not far from being destroyed!"

"Heroes, don't talk nonsense."

Zhu Biao quickly rebuked, how could you say such things casually?
"Father, am I wrong?"

"Isn't it true that the positions in the Ming Dynasty are held by those who are capable?"

"If you want the Ming Dynasty to be stronger, then put aside those prejudices. He is capable. Are you going to give up on a talent just because he is a eunuch or because of your own pitiful self-esteem?"

"That's something only a fool would do!"

"As for others laughing at them, when Ma He beats them till they cry for their parents, will they still dare to laugh at them?"

"I just want to tell the world that my Ming Dynasty is full of talented people, and eunuchs can make them shit."

"At the same time, we also want to tell everyone in the world that in the Ming Dynasty, as long as you are capable and loyal to the Ming Dynasty, you will have a chance to succeed."

"Only in this way can our Ming Dynasty become stronger and stronger."

"Of course, if you don't want the Ming Dynasty to become more powerful, you can just ignore what I said. I can also let Ma He return to the Prince of Xiang's Mansion."

"The decision is yours!"

After saying this, Zhu Xiongying did not say anything else, and the civil and military officials looked at each other in bewilderment.

They all looked at Zhu Yuanzhang. Since Zhu Xiongying had said so, if they objected, it would mean that they did not want the Ming Dynasty to become more powerful.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly. This really posed a problem for him.

"Xiongying, are you really sure that he is a talented person?"

"I swear to God, if he is a piece of trash, I will bring my head to you."

"Your Highness..."

Ma He, who was standing by, was shocked and moved when he heard what was said. Zhu Xiongying, a man of such status, was willing to use his own life to guarantee the life of a eunuch like him.

He and Zhu Xiongying had only known each other for a little over two months, yet he could treat him like this.

How could this not move him?

"it is good!"

"Since you said so, we will believe it."

"Ma He, come forward and listen to my orders!"

"Ma Hezai!"

"I will appoint you as General Po Lu and command the Yingtian Navy. I hope you won't let me down."

"Ma Heding will not fail the emperor's order!"

"it is good!"

"Retreat!"

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Royal study room!
Some Huaixi generals came to the imperial study to ask for an audience.