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Chapter 21: The Great Ming Unification Plan

Zhu Yuanzhang's "Great Ming Unified Map" may not be known to Zhu Gaoyu, but in later generations, it is indeed a famous map of the world drawn in Chinese history.

This map extends from Japan in the east to Europe in the west, from Java in the south to Mongolia in the north, and even the plates of the African continent are depicted.

Although Zhu Gaoyu did not know the name of this silk map and its status in history, from his point of view, a map with such a large area carved on it at this time was obviously a treasure map of great value.

He looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's expression, laughed secretly in his heart, and pretended to be ignorant like a child:
"Is Grandpa Huang going to give this piece of cloth to me?"

Zhu Yuanzhang paused in stroking his beard and almost pulled out a tuft of it.

Send away "The Unified Map of the Ming Dynasty"?
This kid is really bold!

If Zhu Gaoyu hadn't been young and ignorant, Zhu Yuanzhang would have spanked the kid on the butt.

Bear stuff.

When they are very young, they will destroy things.

However, when Zhu Yuanzhang looked closely and noticed the snicker on Zhu Gaoyu's mouth, he suddenly felt that... things were not that simple.

He didn't show it on the surface, but in his heart he was both angry and amused.

Great, great, I really was wrong about this.

In the end, I was tricked by this kid.

He narrowed his eyes and did not refute immediately. Instead, he asked, "What do you want this "Great Ming Unified Map" for?"

Before Zhu Gaoyu could excitedly open his mouth and talk about his dream of becoming the Pirate King, Old Zhu seemed to have foreseen the opportunity and snorted and laughed:
"Don't tell me that you want to go abroad as an envoy. There is endless sea in all directions. If a big wave hits you and you sink to the bottom of the sea, you will be helpless. I won't agree, and your father won't agree either."

The first choice was rejected.

Zhu Gaoyu did not have time to feel depressed. He was just somewhat surprised at Comrade Zhu's keen insight.

But he quickly found a way to circumvent it.

"Grandpa Emperor, I heard that there are many small countries outside of our Great Ming. In addition to the envoys sent by our Great Ming, the surrounding seventeen countries have repeatedly come to the Ming Dynasty to pay tribute. I only hope that one day in the future, I can see the grand occasion of all nations coming to pay tribute. I hope that our Great Ming will be forever stable, just like the sun and the moon passing through the sky, and the rivers flowing."

Below, Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but twitch his face when he heard this.

He underestimated this cousin.

Putting aside the question of how talented this mathematical prodigy really was, just this flattery was enough to touch Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.

Zhu Yuanzhang worked diligently all his life. He committed four major crimes, abolished the prime minister system, and made arrangements for the lives of his descendants. What did he care about most?
Isn't it just that the Ming Dynasty is peaceful and worry-free, and that future generations are prosperous? It would be best if the world continued in an orderly manner according to the pattern set by Zhu Yuanzhang in the early Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Gaoyu's words really hit the spot for Zhu Yuanzhang.

Even without looking up, Zhu Yunwen could feel Zhu Yuanzhang's satisfaction with the little grandson of the fourth family just from Zhu Yuanzhang's laughter.

Zhu Gaoxu knelt on one side with a somewhat resentful look in his eyes.

No.

He was still kneeling on the side.

In this group of people, no one can notice him? !
Zhu Gaoxu felt bitter, but he did not dare to show any resentment on his face.

at this time.

Zhu Yuanzhang was just as Zhu Yunwen thought. Hearing this dragon fart, he felt very happy. "What a great land that will last forever, just like the sun and the moon passing through the sky, and the rivers flowing!"

While laughing, Zhu Yuanzhang looked relaxed. He seemed to notice that there was a large group of people standing in front of him. It was a bit unreasonable for him to always focus on Zhu Gaoyu alone.

Not to mention that the crown prince Zhu Yunwen was standing below.

Seeing Zhu Yunwen's humble and polite appearance, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly. Taking advantage of his good mood today, he didn't mind saying a few more words and chatting more with his sons and grandchildren.

"The Ming dynasty was ruled by the Zhu family. I won't say more about this. Today I will ask you a question based on the "Great Ming Unified Map"."

When everyone heard that Lao Zhu wanted to test them, they couldn't help but perk up.

Even Zhu Yunwen was no exception.

On the other hand, Zhu Gaoxu, who was kneeling on the cold gold bricks, looked as if he wanted to say something but was hesitant.

Just test the teachers.

He has to stand up first!
Otherwise, what would it look like if everyone else was standing and Zhu Gaoxu was the only one kneeling?
No one paid attention to Zhu Gaoxu's inner roar, as everyone's attention was focused on the issue of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang continued, "If we want the Ming Dynasty to prosper for a long time and have the prosperity of the Han and Tang dynasties, who should we be wary of first?"

Hearing this, everyone looked at each other, and then gave an extremely consistent answer - grassland!
However, many people still hold different ideas about which specific regime it is on the grassland.

Now that the Northern Yuan Dynasty has been destroyed, the remaining forces on the grassland have been suppressed by the Ming Dynasty and are reduced to just a few small forces. They are the Oirat and Tatar. Other tribes include the Uriankhai and Khorchin.

Among them, the situation may be more complicated for traitors like Wuliangha.

If we have to put it simply, the Ming Dynasty set up the Three Uriankhai Guards in the early Ming Dynasty in order to control Mongolia.

This name may sound unfamiliar, but if you change it to Duoyan Sanwei, it will be much more familiar.

At least that's the case for Zhu Gaoyu, a semi-illiterate person in history.

Not long after the establishment of the Three Doyan Guards, they rebelled again and defected to the Northern Yuan Dynasty. Later they were beaten up by the Ming Dynasty. After they were beaten into submission, they dared not say a word.

In the end, everyone's answer hovered between Tatar and Oirat.

Zhu Yunwen was not completely useless. Apart from being a scholar with some idle talk, he occasionally had unique strategic vision.

At least at this moment, he did not choose one answer between Tatar and Wala, but made a statement:
"Grandpa Emperor, I think that at least for now, the Tatars are a greater threat to our Ming Dynasty. However, as the Tatars and the Ming Dynasty grow stronger while the other grows weaker, there is no guarantee that the Oirat will not seize the opportunity and develop."

Hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu also jumped up.

The guy forgot the pain after his wound healed and started talking excitedly:
"I've heard my father talk about this before. Mahamu and Taiping of the Oirat, Batubolo, led the various Oirat tribes separately, and often had conflicts with Guichili and Alutai of Eastern Mongolia. Although there has not been a major war, that guy, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, is not a good guy at first glance. He is very ambitious!"

Hearing this, Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Gaoxu in surprise, as if he did not expect that Zhu Gaoxu would choose to stand on his side.

Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction was quite calm.

When Zhu Gaoxu finished speaking, he said calmly, "Are you done?"

Zhu Gaoxu was still a little confused: "Ah?"

Old Zhu waved his hand, his attitude was very calm, not at all as excited as Zhu Gaoxu imagined, and even said:
"Okay, now that you're done, kneel back down."

Second update today, see you tomorrow!

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