My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 174
Zhu Gaochi, who received the opportunity from Xu Jingchang face to face, seems to have learned the top magic skills, and urgently needs to show off a hero. Whether he can succeed or not depends on this time!

On the other side, Xu Jingchang took his time and did not act in a hurry. Instead, he called Wu Shan and asked him to inquire about the details of the envoy of the Hu Dynasty, and let this guy visit him by the way.

Wu Shan took over the task, it is not a big deal if it is true.

Soon he sent back the news that Annan Hu Chao's envoy to Daming was called Hu Yuancheng.

By sending him to Daming, it was obvious that Hu Chao attached great importance to Daming's opinion.

If Daming thinks that they usurped the throne and ask the teacher to punish him, that would be bad.

Hu Yuancheng's activities at the beginning of the period were very effective. The Ministry of Rites of the Ming Dynasty and the officials of the Honglu Temple all warmly entertained him. After hearing that the Chen Dynasty had no descendants, they also decided to canonize the Hu Dynasty as the lord of the Hu Dynasty.

However, recently the survivors of the Chen Dynasty went to Beijing to explain the process of Hu's usurping the country, and then Chen Tianping went to Beijing again and asked to meet Zhu Di to restore the country for the Chen family.

All kinds of news were buzzing, which made Hu Yuancheng extremely uneasy, for fear that Daming would send troops in a fit of anger and be ineffective against Hu Chao.

Just when he was fidgeting, someone sent him a letter asking if he would like to meet Duke Ding, the most powerful man in the Ming Dynasty, and ask him to say a word.

Ding Guogong is a relative of the emperor, a top honor, in charge of Jinyiwei, the emperor's confidant, and he says what he says.

Hu Yuancheng was overjoyed and came to see Xu Jingchang.

And he also prepared a generous gift.

"Dingguo, this is specially prepared for you, and I hope Dingguo will accept it."

Xu Jingchang just glanced at it, and saw the words 5 taels of gold and [-] dou of pearls, and there were many more behind, Xu Jingchang didn't have time to read more.

It's a lie to say that I'm not tempted, but let's have something to do!

After opening the gate of Annan Kingdom, there are mountains of gold and silver behind!

Xu Jingchang grabbed the gift list and handed it directly to Hu Yuancheng.

"What we are going to discuss is a major national issue. If we only rely on private exchanges, we will not be able to negotiate." Xu Jingchang said: "Everyone knows some things. Now the orphans of the Chen Dynasty have come to Beijing, and there are also people from the Ming Dynasty Hall Prepare to send troops to escort him back to Annan to restore him, what are you going to do?"

Hu Yuancheng was shocked and his face changed suddenly.

"Shangguo, don't believe one-sided words, that kid is clearly a fake... The Chen family has long since died, and there is no possibility of any descendants."

"Confused!" Xu Jingchang scolded: "You can't even understand this? The key now is not whether the kid is real or not... but what Da Ming thinks, Da Ming thinks he is fake, and the real is also fake. Daming needs him to be True, false will become true, understand?"

Hu Yuancheng was dumbfounded, and cold sweat immediately flowed down, "Then, what should we do? Shangguo must attack Annan?"

Xu Jingchang smiled lightly, "That depends on what your country does!"

Hu Yuancheng would be mistaken, thinking that Xu Jingchang still wanted money, so he couldn't help saying: "My lord, I understand, the gift list will be doubled later, I just ask you to speak a few words for us in front of His Majesty, I am very grateful..."

Xu Jingchang snorted coldly, "I said Hu Yuancheng, if you still behave like this, we don't need to talk nonsense, you should hurry back to Annan now and get ready to welcome the [-] masters!"

"Ah!" Hu Yuancheng's eyes darkened, and he almost fainted. Daming's soldiers and horses are so powerful. He doesn't know that a hundred thousand troops, each of whom spits out, can drown Annan.

"Dingguo Gong, I am dull, I really don't understand, I still hope for advice, I am grateful, Annan is grateful."

Xu Jingchang said: "God has the virtue of loving life. I really can't bear the fact that your country's soldiers are in trouble... The key now is that you should make contributions to Daming, so that Daming realizes your value. Let's just say it, Daming Ready to go to the West, can you provide a port for the fleet to stop and rest, and buy vegetables and food?"

Hu Yuancheng is not stupid either, "Mr. Ding, the country is small, I'm afraid it's not suitable."

"Hahaha!" Xu Jingchang laughed and said, "If you don't want to come out, Master Wang will take it in person. How much you take away at that time is not up to you."

Hu Yuancheng's heart was stabbed hard, "Shangguo wants to break the land and Annan? Although the country is small, the people of the upper and lower classes are unwilling, and they are willing to fight to the death."

Xu Jingchang snorted, "What are you fighting for? Have you ever fought? It's just rented, and never invaded. I will give you a sum of money every year, which is considered rent, how about it?"

Having said that, Hu Yuancheng's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but said: "This is a good thing, I agreed, only this rent?"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "I'll let the lower class discuss this, and I promise you won't be at a disadvantage...By the way, our fleet will carry a lot of cargo. Are you interested in eating some?"

Hu Yuancheng was puzzled, "What does Duke Ding mean?"

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Da Ming is repairing at your place, so it will naturally give you some benefits. You can buy the goods and resell them to the mainland of your country or other countries. Can the rich guys make money together!"

Hu Yuancheng was overjoyed, and nodded quickly, "This is even more good. Being able to make a fortune with Shangguo is something that the country can only wish for."

Xu Jingchang said again: "The next thing is some small things. In order to facilitate trade, I plan to set up a school. You can send smart and smart young people to learn language, arithmetic, and some laws and regulations. In short, with them, you It won't be a disadvantage."

The more Hu Yuancheng listened, the happier he became. This is not negotiating conditions, it is simply feeding food to his mouth.

"Thank you Duke Ding for your kindness, thank you Duke Ding!"

Xu Jingchang waved his hand, "Don't be in a hurry to thank me... I also know that you have just founded the country, the remnants of the Chen family are still there, and the country is not peaceful. Let you make some money and get some benefits, and it is also to help you suppress the bandits. Gui The country must ensure that the borders of Daming cannot raise swordsmen, kill the border residents of Daming, and occupy the prefectures and counties of Daming. If this cannot be done, the masters of Daming will definitely crusade, and I will not be able to control it at that time. Of course If it is too difficult to suppress the bandits, we can also provide some weapons and guns to assist your country in training troops and help you suppress the rebellion."

Hu Yuancheng danced and danced with joy.

The Hu clan had just usurped the country, and urgently needed Da Ming's recognition to appease the domestic rebellion. Now Da Ming not only recognizes it, but also gives them weapons and allows them to make money. Such a good thing is unimaginable.

"Ding Guogong, there is nothing to repay the country. I, I am willing to give Ding Guogong a thousand acres of fertile land, which is next to the port."

Xu Jingchang finally showed a smile on his face, and it was still the kind of spring flowers blooming, "Hu Xiangguo, if you want, you can send your children to Yingtian. I happen to have a school over there, so that they can familiarize themselves with the situation. Naturally, it will be indispensable in the future." Your benefit."

The two quickly reached an agreement, Xu Jingchang drew up a draft contract, and asked Hu Yuancheng to read it carefully...Of course, there is no need to write it down for the private transaction between the two of them later.

"Mr. Hu Xiangguo, for the country and the people, it's really not easy for us people. We have to worry about being troubled all day long, but the courtiers don't understand, it's so difficult!"

Hu Yuancheng smiled apologetically and said: "Duke Ding is in a high position, and he speaks his word, so I am really devoted to it. Whatever orders Ding Guo has from now on, I will do my best."

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "It would be great if all the feudal states were as smart as you. For example, that Zhancheng is quite disobedient. It often takes some shabby local products to defraud Daming of money. It is really abominable."

Hu Yuancheng's heart was beating wildly, what does this mean?
Could it be implying that we can attack Champa?

If so, that would be great!
……

"Father, the Hu family has now established the country and accepted the canonization, and the Annan Kingdom is settled. If we had done something at the beginning, it would be too late now. Speaking of which, I still blame the Ministry of Rites for not being aware of the details, and their faults should be investigated. "

Zhu Gaochi has already used the fourth stage.

But Zhu Di didn't like to hear it. "It's a small country, and I'm launching an army crusade with a snap of my fingers. Minister of the Ministry of War, how much does it cost to send troops this time?"

Liu Jun immediately said: "If you go back to Your Majesty, only 50 taels are enough!"

Zhu Gaochi immediately said: "Father, he is talking nonsense... In the smoky land of Annan, soldiers and horses pass by, and it is easy to be dissatisfied. A loss of 50 soldiers and horses is very small. So many losses, how to appease ? How to take care of the orphans of the dead and wounded soldiers? I’m afraid a few [-] taels will not be enough.”

Liu Jun said with a sullen face: "His Royal Highness, the Annan Hu clan, usurped the throne and corrupted Gangchang. If the vassal states are like them, wouldn't the world be in chaos? The Ming Dynasty will use a dignified teacher to crusade against non-officials. When the time comes, Annan will definitely respond." People are like clouds, winning food and shadows. How can there be casualties, and how can it cost too much? This is an excellent opportunity for my emperor to achieve great things, to show off his prestige in foreign lands, and to show off his prestige tomorrow. His Royal Highness, there are so many obstacles, What is it for?"

"For the common people of Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Gaochi became anxious, "You people are sitting in Yingtian, just talking empty talk, completely ignorant of the hardships of marching. You also don't know Annan's people's sentiments. This will harm the country!"

Liu Jun continued: "His Royal Highness, you are being benevolent and weak. With your Majesty's great talents, the great Ming soldiers are brave, and they also occupy the morale of the hearts of the people. If you send troops to crusade, you will surely win the battle. How can you talk about harming the country?"

At this time, Zheng Ci, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, also stood up, "Your Majesty Qi Zuo, the Hu family is arrogant and dares to usurp the throne and power. It is really abominable. If you don't crusade, it will not be enough to show the heavenly power of the kingdom. The minister also agrees."

Then Wu Zhong, the censor of Zuodu, also stood up, "It is the duty of the emperor of the Shang Kingdom to start the performance of His Majesty, and to maintain the rules and regulations. This battle is invincible!"

Zhu Gaochi was overwhelmed and really couldn't stand it.

The key is his father, Zhu Di is like a restless teenager who urgently needs to prove himself with military exploits.

The four-stage tactic doesn't work either.

And at this moment, Hou Xian came in, whispered something in Zhu Di's ear, Zhu Di nodded, and then Xu Jingchang came in.

"Your Majesty, I have something here. If there is no accident, it can increase the annual income by more than 200 million taels. Please take a look at it."

(End of this chapter)