My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 255 Li Jinglong Wins

Li Jinglong's words were full of pride.

In the prosperous Han and Tang Dynasties, envoys reached all nations, and no one was afraid of the sword.

Poets and talents are all proud of serving the country with a sword and guarding the frontier.

That is the real vitality, and all things are competing to develop... In contrast to today's Daming, although the emperor is ambitious and aims for thousands of miles, it is difficult to move forward even if he is hindered everywhere.

"Li Jinglong, you said that if it was in the Han and Tang Dynasties, if you heard that going north to serve the country, you could be an official or an official, would any scholar refuse?" Zhu Di said slowly.

Li Jinglong was shocked suddenly, and the fool could understand that Zhu Di hated the current literati, was greedy for pleasure, and was unwilling to serve the country.

Li Jinglong paused and said: "Your Majesty, I only know that the literati in the Han and Tang dynasties competed to serve the country, guarded the frontiers, sacrificed their lives for the country, and never regretted every death. Today's world is full of extravagance and pleasure. From this point of view, the principles of Confucianism Misfortune, misfortune is not shallow!"

Zhu Di said awe-inspiringly, "Well said! You are well-informed!"

The Son of Heaven praised him again and again, and said joyfully, "Fortunately, there are warriors like you who can share the worries of the king and solve the difficulties of the country."

Zhu Di took the initiative to pull Li Jinglong up. After so many years, you look handsome today!
"I will now add the title of Prince Taibao to the Minister of the Ministry of Commerce. Another hundred warships and [-] soldiers will be assigned to the Ministry of Commerce."

Li Jinglong was startled, he was a little confused, "Your Majesty, since it is the Ministry of Commerce, it should be organized according to the six departments of the imperial court. How to arrange soldiers and ships for the ministers?"

Zhu Di laughed loudly, "I don't give you soldiers, but let you explore trade routes, don't you want to send you to death?"

Li Jinglong said with a silly smile: "I understand, but I still don't quite understand. Are these soldiers and horses considered to be the Ministry of War, or the Five Armies Commander's Mansion?"

Zhu Di hummed: "Neither of them, I'm temporarily assigned to the Northern Parallel Department. When you make great contributions, I will add one more to the six departments. Let you decide!"

Li Jinglong was surprised, and hurriedly said: "The six departments have been inherited since ancient times. How can I make your majesty make an exception for my minister?" Li Jinglong was panicked.

But Zhu Di laughed and said, "What are you afraid of? As long as you are loyal to the country, you will be worthy of it! I will show those people what a loyal minister and general is!"

Zhu Di patted Li Jinglong's shoulder and said with emotion: "Don't worry, I'm waiting to celebrate your success!"

Coming out of King Yan's Mansion, Li Jinglong didn't know which leg to take.

He was very sure that with his hard work in the past few years, he had gradually washed away his bad reputation during the Jingnan period, and he also regained his trust from Zhu Di.

As long as he can make great contributions this time, his future will be safe, and he can finally be worthy of his dead father.

Li Jinglong really wanted to cry, it was really not easy for a middle-aged man.

At this time, it is best to have someone who can share the joy with me... Who should I go to?

"Ding Guogong, I offer you a toast!"

Li Jinglong poured wine for Xu Jingchang himself, showing great respect.

"Whether it is the construction of the heroic ancestral hall in Beiping, or dealing with Duoyan Sanwei, including this time looking for business routes, it is all the favor of Ding Guogong. I am afraid that Li will not be worthy of your kindness in this life. It is still the same sentence, from now on From now on, I, Li Jinglong, will follow my orders. Besides Your Majesty, you will be Duke Ding."

This one bowed before accepting his head and shouted big brother.

Xu Jingchang didn't care so much, "When the opportunity comes, we must seize it. Duke Qi didn't come to build the ancestral hall for the heroes. Duke Cheng didn't come forward to find the business route this time. So you don't have to thank me, everything is still here." It depends on your own efforts."

Li Jinglong paused, and hurriedly said: "Ding Guogong still thinks highly of me. I have made up my mind this time. I will not be afraid of hardships and dangers. I will lead the troops and kill all the way. I must penetrate Liaodong and find out the gold mine. Raise the prestige of the court. Let everyone in the world see that I, Li Jinglong, can also be compared to a man like Zhang Qian..."

When this man talked about his joy, he waved his fist involuntarily, with agitated emotion and momentum like a rainbow.

Xu Jingchang kept frowning, it's broken, he's afraid of this!
"I said Cao Guogong, what are you going to do?"

Li Jinglong said: "It goes without saying, it's natural to call over!"

"Then you are not afraid of being damaged halfway?"

Li Jinglong frowned and said: "Could it be that Duke Ding underestimated him so much? It's just a mere stranger. I've already checked. They're still making arrowheads out of bones. What's there to be afraid of!"

When Xu Jingchang heard this, he shook his head even more, and couldn't help but sternly said: "Mr. Cao, if you think so, this trip must be a disaster, or you may die in a foreign land."

Hearing that Xu Jingchang was so strict, Li Jinglong had no choice but to cheer up. He hesitated and said, "Mr. Ding, I really don't understand. Why do you say that?"

Xu Jingchang said: "If you think that with sharp weapons and strong armor, you can run wild and invincible, then you have committed a big taboo... Liaodong is vast and sparsely populated. Those Jurchen tribes have tens of thousands of people, and only a few Hundreds of people, they are scattered and do not belong to each other. If you lead the troops there, do you want to fight one by one?"

Li Jinglong paused for a moment, then couldn't help but shook his head and said: "Of course it's not possible. It can't be done in one battle. After a long delay, the soldiers and horses are exhausted, the food and grass are insufficient, and the morale is low. They will definitely lose."

Xu Jingchang nodded, which is why he opposed the massive attack on Annan.

The reason is the same, you think that by marching over with troops and horses, three strikes, five divisions and two, and the elimination of the enemy army, the place can be pacified... In fact, I am afraid that you don't even know where the enemy army is or who the real enemy is.

The so-called imperial cemetery does not mean how powerful this place is, on the contrary, because it is backward and scattered here, and no one has the final say... The army has passed by, and there is no accurate enemy to be found, or there are enemies everywhere.

You can win every battle, but long delays and constant consumption will make you lose the whole war.

"Cao Guogong, you are not going to fight this time, but to know the world and make friends. Do you understand?"

Li Jinglong thought for a while, then nodded vigorously, "Thank you Ding Guogong for your suggestion, I understand."

Xu Jingchang said again: "It's not enough just to understand, you have to keep it in your heart, and you can't be negligent."

After a pause, Xu Jingchang said: "How about this? Let me ask you. In the first year of Yongle, the imperial court appointed Ahachu as the commander of the Jianzhou Guard. How should you deal with Ahachu when you enter Liaodong this time?"

Li Jinglong thought for a while, and then said: "Since he accepted the reward from the Ming Dynasty, he is a minister of the Ming Dynasty. I have passed, and he should help me open up business routes. I promise not to disturb the people as much as possible."

Xu Jingchang shook his head again and again, "If you think so, it's over."

Li Jinglong couldn't help but leaned forward, and asked for advice: "Mr. Ding, what should we do?"

Xu Jingchang said: "You must first understand one thing. Although the Jurchen accepted the reward, they are not serious court officials. If you lead the troops there, they will only worry about snatching their territory. Jianzhou Jurchen colluded It is also possible for others to sell information and keep you in Liaodong."

Li Jinglong felt cold all over, suddenly realized something, and couldn't help but stand up.

"Dingguo Gong, I'm afraid that if I go here, I will be enemies everywhere, and I will be exhausted!"

Xu Jingchang nodded, "It's good to understand this. But you don't have to worry too much. The key is to have the right thinking and prescribe the right medicine."

Li Jinglong was even more submissive, "I also ask Mr. Ding for advice."

Xu Jingchang smiled and said a few words to Li Jinglong, who nodded repeatedly, understanding.

It has to be said that Xu Jingchang is a full-fledged kid.

Three days later, Li Jinglong officially went on a mission... After Xu Jingchang's suggestion, he did not lead too many people this time, only [-] elites.

In addition, he carried a full fifty carts of gifts, and then he headed towards Liaodong in a mighty way.

Just as Li Jinglong was leaving, Zhu Di sent a bamboo stick.

This thing also has a name, called Festival!

Back then when Su Wu was herding sheep, he held a scepter in his hand.

Today's envoys of the Ming Dynasty must follow the example of their predecessors in the Han and Tang Dynasties and embark on the road of pioneering.

"Majestic, majestic!"

Zhu Gaosui was very excited, he was not polite, and he publicized it in the mansion newspaper.

Mere literati, if you are asked to come to Peiping to do business, you will push back three times and block four things.It also depends on other military generals, going to the land of Liaodong to explore the wilderness, it is also willing to do so.

They are also human beings, why is there such a big gap!

Zhu Gaosui spared no effort here, but it is obvious that everyone knows that if Li Jinglong has no results, it is just a little heroic, and it doesn't matter.

It's just that these people ignored it. Li Jinglong learned the secret from Xu Jingchang.

He arrived in Shenyang from the Liaoxi Corridor, and then met with the commander of the Jianzhou Guard, Aha Chu... They only talked once, and they put their arms around their shoulders, wanting to be an alliance with blood and worship as brothers.

Li Jinglong hesitated for a moment, but agreed.Then he hurriedly wrote a letter to Zhu Di, explaining the situation. It is not easy to gain trust. Once he hesitates, all previous efforts may be wasted.

Zhu Di received the letter and read it carefully. There was nothing wrong with Li Jinglong's handling.

To reward him with the scepter is to let him act arbitrarily.

It's just that Li Jinglong mentioned one thing, which made Zhu Di frown.

"Go and call Xu Jingchang!"

Not long after, Xu Jingchang hurried over, "What orders does Your Majesty have?"

"I ask you, is it your idea to let Cao Guogong instigate the Jurchen Eastern Expedition?" Zhu Di said fiercely: "Xu Jingchang, how can you not tell me in advance about this kind of military affairs?"

Xu Jingchang noticed that Zhu Di's eyeballs were already shining, and he was anxious and annoyed... Who wants to be bored here if he can fight!
But Xu Jingchang hastily persuaded, "Your Majesty, this is not a big deal. It's just that after the Li Dynasty established the country, it continued to expand its territory northward, and has already occupied a lot of land belonging to Liaodong."

Zhu Di said angrily: "Since they invaded our territory, why didn't they send troops to attack?"

Xu Jingchang said: "Your Majesty, if you send troops there, they will definitely pass through the territory of the Jurchen tribes. There will inevitably be no misunderstandings. It's better to drive the tigers and eat the wolves and support the Jurchen tribes to send troops to the east. We will enjoy the benefits."

Zhu Di saw it through, Xu Jingchang just didn't give him the chance to send troops.

"Look, if Cao Guogong's progress is not going well, I will definitely take action myself, and no one can stop me!"

Just five days after Zhu Di finished speaking, Shenyang sent a good news... Li Jinglong won!

(End of this chapter)