My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 39 The Great Kindness
Zhu Di couldn't listen to Xu Jingchang's one-sided words. After returning, he immediately sent Ji Gang to investigate and inquire about the movements of the Korean envoys.

After three days of investigation, Zhu Di was furious.

Among the many materials, there was a rumor that annoyed Zhu Di the most.

The general idea above is that Zhu Di was in trouble for four years, injured his vitals, and could not give birth to children. After entering Yingtian, he took pleasure in slaughtering court ladies day and night.

"Shameless! Nonsense!"

Zhu Di was so furious, the majestic son of heaven, who was told he couldn't do it, and even beat the palace maids, how did they make it up?
For such a small country, its intentions are sinister and vicious.

"Go, call all the important officials, I want to ask questions!"

The six ministries and nine ministers, several honorable princes of the state, all came, together with the cabinet scholars, basically they are the people who can talk in the current Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Di said directly: "Ministry of Rites, North Korea is a state, how is the situation?"

Song Li, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, pondered for a while, and immediately stood up, "Returning to Your Majesty, North Korea is limited to mountains and seas, created by heaven and earth, and the country of Eastern Yi, has always been submissive. After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, they called their ministers and paid tribute frequently. Looking at all the vassal states, it is also It's superior."

Hearing such a high evaluation, Zhu Di actually laughed angrily, "Then do you know what the North Korean envoys are searching for in the capital?"

Song Li was not clear, but he could only vaguely say: "As a foreign country, it is reasonable to understand the situation of Shangguo and observe the customs and customs of the people. I heard that North Korea regards itself as a small China, and imitates Shangguo everywhere, collecting some anecdotes and strange things. Minister, what do you think is nothing?"

"is it?"

Zhu Di sneered and said: "Song Shangshu, I have a copy of the things collected by the North Korean envoys in the market, you can take a look."

As he said that, Zhu Di threw out a few pieces of paper, and they fell in front of Song Li like a celestial girl scattering flowers.

The great uncle of the Ministry of Rites immediately felt that something was wrong. After he picked it up tremblingly, he only glanced at it a few times, cold sweat dripped down his face, and his face suddenly changed.

"This, this is nonsense, nonsense!"

Zhu Di snorted coldly and said, "This small country is all about collecting strange stories, spreading rumors and causing trouble, and slandering the emperor of the country. What are they going to do? Does your Ministry of Rites know their wolfish ambitions?"

Song Li was dumbfounded again. It is quite normal for North Korea to collect some anecdotes about Daming, record them, and send them back to China.But it is not enough to directly spread rumors about Zhu Di, and even say that Ling Chi is a palace lady, which is too much.

You must know that the things they sent envoys to record will be placed in their history books. It is hard to imagine what Zhu Di will be like at that time...

"Your Majesty, my minister, I think that the small country of North Korea must be sending envoys who are confused. You can send an order to tell them to change their course immediately, otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?" Zhu Di asked.

Song Li was taken aback, "Otherwise the tribute will not be allowed..."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone burst out laughing.

"It's true that you are an important minister of the Shang Kingdom, and you have a really big temper. If you are dissatisfied with the feudal kingdom, you will not be allowed to come to pay tribute. How come I listen, it sounds like a child throwing a temper tantrum, so it's better not to be with you, isn't it?"

It was Xu Jingchang who spoke, and Song Li's old face flushed instantly, "Xu Tongzheng was joking."

Xu Jingchang said seriously: "I'm not joking, Song Shangshu, do you know about the founding of North Korea?"

"I have heard a little bit that Li Chenggui was originally a Koryo military official. He made many military exploits and held great power. Later, he stole Koryo and became the leader of North Korea."

Xu Jingchang nodded, "Indeed, this person usurped the throne with powerful ministers. He can be called Wang Mang, Dong Zhuo, Sima Yi and others. He also defeated Nahachu, and his troops approached Liaoyang... The land of Liaodong, thousands of miles of territory, all fell into his hands. Li, don't you need to settle this account?"

Zhu Di was shocked when he heard this. Naha turned out to be the grand master of the former Yuan Dynasty. Not long after Zhu Di became a vassal at that time, he, together with Feng Sheng, Lan Yu and others, sent troops to Naha and restored the entire Liaodong. The beginning of Zhu Di's emergence.

Unexpectedly, earlier, Nahachu lost to Li Chenggui.

"So, Li Chenggui is not a simple person." Zhu Di asked thoughtfully.

Xu Jingchang immediately said: "That's true. Judging from their experience, this person can be regarded as one of the heroes at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. He was a figure in the same period as Emperor Taizu. It's just that he was born in a foreign country and has no ability to compete in the Central Plains. But even so, He also pushed the territory of North Korea to the Tumen River by recruiting surrender and rebellion, and a large area of ​​the original Han and Tang Dynasties fell into North Korea's hands."

When Zhu Di heard this, his face immediately darkened, "How can we abandon the old place of our predecessors? The emperor has no time to deal with them, so I can't let them go! This Li Chenggui, I must never let go!"

Xu Jingchang smiled, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the old Li Chenggui favored his youngest son and caused great chaos in the country. His five sons took the opportunity to rebel, imprisoned Li Chenggui, and seized power by themselves to become king. This can be regarded as a kind father and a filial son."

This incident can be called the Korean version of the Xuanwumen incident. When Li Chenggui returned to the palace, he even planned to shoot his precious son to death with a bow and arrow. The friendship between father and son is heart-warming.

Compared with them, Lu Bu and Grand Master Dong can be regarded as model father and son.

The courtiers of the Ming Dynasty were really not interested in the bad things about the small country of Fanbang. Many people only knew a little after listening to Xu Jingchang.

Zhu Di stared at them, then landed on Song Li, and hummed, "Do you know why North Korea collects these information and organizes me?"

Song Li was sweating profusely, "I know, they have sinister intentions, and they need to be severely punished!"

"How to severely punish? Is it just to stop paying tribute?"

Song Li was stunned, "Your Majesty, North Korea is a long way away, blocked by mountains and rivers, if you want to send troops to conquer, I'm afraid it will cost too much, it may not be appropriate..."

Zhu Di just snorted coldly and glanced at Xu Jingchang, "What do you think?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the King of Korea imprisoned his biological father, disobedient and unfilial, spying on Ming Dynasty, and slandering his father. A beast like this without a king and a father must not stay in the world... I beseech you boldly, Your Majesty sends an army of land and water to attack the rebellious son , help Li Chenggui reset!"

After thinking for a while, Zhu Di said, "How to advance both by land and water?"

"My minister's opinion is that Zheng He will lead the fleet to go north. Your Majesty can send Cao Guogong to command [-] troops to set off with the fleet to attack the coastal areas of North Korea. You are not welcome. In the direction of Liaodong, His Royal Highness will supervise the troops. , arranged for Cheng Guogong Zhu Neng, veteran Sheng Yong, and deputy general Ping An who is familiar with Liaodong. The three of them commanded an army of [-]. Taking advantage of the freezing of the river in winter, they directly broke into North Korea. When necessary, they can collect food on the spot to support them in battle. Fighting, within a few months, we will definitely receive miraculous results."

Hearing this, Zhu Di pondered for a while, "Such land and water are advancing side by side, and the momentum is huge. I am afraid that if I am not careful, I will rub my spirits. I am determined to lead the army in person, and the emperor will personally conquer..."

Before Zhu Di finished speaking, Xu Jingchang's face turned dark, you can't join in the fun!
Fortunately, Yao Guangxiao stood up at this time, "Your Majesty, the small country of Goryeo is different from the tribes of Mongolia. It is really not worthy of the emperor's personal conquest. What's more, the emperor's personal conquest will definitely reap all the merits. As long as he can help Li Chenggui reset this time However, even if it fails, it is enough to severely punish the disobedient and unfilial North Korean rulers and let them know the wrath of the Shang Kingdom."

Finally, Zhu Di nodded in agreement.

Li Jinglong got the opportunity to lead the army, this guy was overjoyed and danced.

A few days later, he went to the General Secretary to thank the great kindness.

"Xu Tongzheng, don't say anything, I thank you, you saved me. From now on, I, Li Jinglong, will go through life and death, and I will follow you. I will do whatever you ask me to do."

Xu Jingchang rolled his eyelids and snorted, "Based on what you said, you will not end well in the future, so stay away from me as soon as possible, so as not to be implicated by you."

Li Jinglong turned pale with shock, "Well, where did this start?"

Xu Jingchang snorted, "Do you know why I recommend His Highness to lead the army?"

Li Jinglong was startled, thought for a while and said, "Is it helping His Highness to take care of him?"

"It's because only His Royal Highness can protect you!" Xu Jingchang snorted, "In the final analysis, it is still the world of Jing Nan and nobles. Even if they let go of their hands and feet and act recklessly, nothing will happen. You people, holding eggs , but also to prevent being picked up by others. Only by following His Highness can we protect you all, understand?"

"Understood, I understand!" Li Jinglong nodded quickly, "But no matter what, Xu Tongzheng is my reborn parent. I will remember your great kindness in my bones."

(End of this chapter)