Rule over Ming Dynasty

Chapter 188 The Emperor said: Everything is in the interests of the country
With the latest order issued by the new governor, various guards began to search for people.

In the evening of that day, an eagle soared high from the Datong city inside the Great Wall, and then quickly climbed over the side wall of the Great Wall, came to the endless prairie, and finally landed in the camp full of yurts.

Although they retreated as soon as they entered the customs, since ancient times, "bandits pass like a comb, and soldiers pass like a dog", and some Mongolian cavalry took the opportunity to plunder.

At this moment, regardless of where his food came from, he was singing and dancing there.

The eagle that flew out of the city of Datong actually landed, and landed precisely on a shelf outside a certain yurt, and then let out a crisp cry.

An eagle breeder took out the letter box from the eagle's feet, took out the small note inside the letter box, and put it into the sweat tent.

After all, Chen Kun was still careless, or he was still too young. When he ordered the entire Datong Prefecture to search Yikexi, the news also spread to the camp of the Mongolian army.

After Manduhai heard the news, he had already guessed what was going on, and immediately summoned all the tribal leaders to Dayanhan's tent.

Dayan Khan seems to be very low-key recently. In fact, Manduhai has always been in power in the army, and the loss of Ikexi this time is related to his persuasion of Manduhai to allow Ikexi to go south with the mission.

"This Mingren is too cunning, let's kill him now!"

"What if they go back now and they have found Princess Yixi?"

"We can't let them tease us like this, it's a shame for us Da Yuan!"

……

After learning that they were deceived by the Ming Dynasty, many tribal leaders called out that they had been deceived, and encouraged them to enter the Datong Tunnel again.

When Manduhai learned that he was being teased by Datong, he didn't express too much, but turned his attention to the direction of Beijing City.

Although they are already approaching Datong, their real opponent has never been the Governor Xuanda in front of them, but the emperor of Ming Dynasty who is aloof.

Only when the emperor chooses to compromise and make concessions in order to enjoy a moment of stability, this is the real "big victory" of their Great Yuan's expedition this time.

Beijing, Xiyuan.

As the news of Datong's military affairs came through the pond newspaper, important officials in the capital gathered in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

In fact, when Daming chose to refuse the tribute, many people had already expected this war, but they didn't expect that Manduhai came with the power of the whole country, let alone a princess from Beiyuan.

It's just that since things have happened, and they are now one of the top decision makers of this dynasty, they naturally have to come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible.

"How can we be threatened by the Tartars? If we want to fight, we must fight them to the end!"

"They have a good plan. They want to get back their daughter and also want supplies. It's just wishful thinking!"

"It's said that Yi Kexi looks like a fairy, and he is favored by Manduhai. With this girl in his hand, Manduhai will be wary!"

……

Faced with the latest situation in Datong, Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and other important officials expressed their opinions after learning of the two conditions offered by Manduhai.

Although some of them still yearn for peace in their hearts, after all, they live too comfortably as the top of the ruling class, but they know that the current Hongzhi Dynasty will not allow Confucianism.

Although there is no change of position in the six ministers, the recent changes at the first level of the six ministers are very frequent. Some mediocre officials who are content with the status quo are usually retired or sent to Nanjing.

What's more, the two conditions offered by Manduhai this time are simply too deceptive. A Mongolian force that has not yet completed the unification actually forces them to bow their heads. Naturally, there is no reason to agree.

This is exactly the case, no matter how much they longed for peace in their hearts, and even wanted to compromise, but they did not stand up at this time to express their agreement with the two conditions proposed by Manduhai.

Liu Jin sent new sandalwood, but wanted to make the fragrance here stronger.

"Manduhai is still in power in Beiyuan, holding Yikexi in his hands is the most important thing!"

"That's right, I can't return Yi Kexi now, we can use Yi Kexi to blackmail Manduhai into a truce!"

"Ikexi is Manduhai's darling. Let's take Yikexi as our pledge. From then on, Daming will be able to advance and retreat freely!"

……

Hubu Shangshu Li Si and other important officials actively participated in it, and now they are focusing on Manduhai's daughter, which means they have discovered their own views.

Because Zhu Youtang paid great attention to the suggestions of the intelligence system, he specially increased the treatment for dispatching to Mongolia to work as a spy, and thus obtained more useful information.

Due to the needs of the discussion, Zhu Youtang will also share some important information from time to time.

Just like that, all the important officials present knew that Manduhai was still in power, not the 14-year-old Khan Tinghan who had just been pushed to the front of the stage.

As for Yi Kexi, the most favored princess of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, she also couldn't escape the detection of the Daming intelligence system, so everyone knew that Yi Kexi held a heavy weight in Manduhai's heart.

Zhu Youtang knew that as an excellent leader, he knew that he should not rush to express his opinion, but should listen carefully to the opinions and opinions of these important officials.

My advantage is that I have the vision of future generations, but my disadvantage is that I still don't know enough about this era, so it is necessary to properly listen to the opinions of these important ministers.

"My lords, you all seem to have forgotten an important thing!" At this moment, Jia Jun, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke.

Wan An and the others turned their heads to look at the low-key minister of the Ministry of Industry. Although Jia Jun didn't say much in every meeting, it seemed that it was due to his rigorous personality in supervising construction work, but he was always able to hit the nail on the head.

Zhu Youtang also showed some interest, so he turned his head to look at this capable Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry.

"According to our intelligence, Yi Kexi disappeared outside the customs. Not to mention that it is more likely that she did not enter the customs, and we have to find her first, so that we can talk about taking her as a hostage Right?" Jia Jun, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, met everyone's gaze and expressed his opinion.

Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and the others couldn't help but smile, realizing that they were really too optimistic just now.

Since the person disappeared outside the pass, it is more likely that the person is not in Datong.Even if Chen Kun dug three feet into the ground in Datong Mansion, he might not be able to bring him back, so their plan just now would become meaningless.

It is just out of the balance of one's own interests, if Princess Yikexi can be captured, it is really a very good bargaining chip.

Just at this time, a little eunuch hurried in from outside.

Since the supreme meeting is being held now, if it is not a very urgent matter, usually the emperor will not be disturbed at this time.

Wan An and other officials noticed that the little eunuch was holding a newspaper in his hand, and realized that there was a new military situation at the border, so they couldn't help cheering up.

Zhu Youtang's heart tightened, and he immediately guessed that there might be a new battle situation in Datong, but after receiving the Tang newspaper, he found that it was from Xuanfu.

Xuanfu?

Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and others frowned slightly, but they didn't know how Haoduanxuanfu sent the Tang newspaper.

"Your Majesty, is Manduhai attacking the Xuanfu?" Du Ming, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, was impatient, so he couldn't help asking.

Zhu Youtang shook his head lightly, raised the pond newspaper in his hand to meet the eyes of all the courtiers, and announced: "The governor of the Xuanfu Li Yue just came to report that they captured a Mongolian girl in the territory of the Xuanfu. The girl claimed to be Ike Tin. Cha Li Yue carefully checked, this Mongolian girl's clothes and conversation are in line with the identity of the princess of the Northern Yuan Dynasty. Ikexi, the daughter Du Hai is looking for!"

"Haha...God bless me Daming!"

"With such obvious features, this person must be Manduhai's daughter Yikexi!"

"In this case, let's take Princess Yikexi as a hostage and directly force Manduhai to retreat!"

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After hearing about the situation, Li Si, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and other officials, although the matter has not yet reached a final conclusion, they all seemed optimistic and authentic.

I thought they were too blindly optimistic earlier, not wanting God to choose them, so that Princess Yixi really fell into their hands.

Whether it is to send Ikexi back directly, or to take Yikexi hostage, now they, Ming Dynasty, have firmly grasped the initiative.

Zhu Youtang believed in Li Yue's judgment, so he asked seriously: "Since Manduhai's daughter Yi Kexi has fallen into our hands, let's discuss how to deal with Yi Kexi now!"

Zhu Youtang raised an issue, and the cabinet ministers, six ministers, and six ministers discussed the plan together, and finally Zhu Youtang made a decision. This has already become a fixed process.

"I thought that I would immediately order the Xuanfu to send Princess Yikexi to the capital as a hostage!"

"Such actions are inappropriate. Yikexi is the jewel in the palm of Manduhai. Datong and Xuanfu may not have peace!"

"If we want to fight, let's fight. Why should we worry about Manduhai, she dare not be presumptuous after detaining her daughter as a human being!"

……

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials wrote about this issue, but he knew that he had assumed that the Mongolian girl was indeed Princess Ikxi, so he expressed his views one after another.

"Your Majesty, I have a plan!" Xu Qiong, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, said with his eyes slightly bright, and he was ready to offer advice immediately.

Zhu Youtang picked up the teacup that had just been delivered, and said indifferently: "Speak!"

"Your Majesty, please forgive the old minister's crimes first!" Xu Qiong, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, carefully observed Zhu Youtang's reaction, and said, even if he put forward a condition.

Du Ming, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, felt uncomfortable, and asked directly: "Master Xu, which song are you singing?"

Zhu Youtang lightly blew on the hot air in the tea, and then reiterated: "I have already said earlier that in discussing matters here, as long as you don't speak disrespect to me and my ancestors, you are innocent!"

"The minister's words seem a bit disrespectful!" Xu Qiong, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, swallowed and spit, looking cautious and authentic.

Li Yu and other officials couldn't help but look at each other in blank dismay. Although they knew that Zhu Youtang had always been generous, Xu Qiong wanted to touch the tiger's butt to seek death!
Zhu Youtang frowned slightly, but he knew that Xu Qiong, a sycophant, should know how to measure, so he took a sip of tea and said, "I forgive you for your innocence!"

"Your Majesty, in order to prevent Manduhai from overreacting, I think you can bring Yikexi into the harem! This move will grandly keep Princess Ikexi in Daming, and will also make Manduhai not dare to invade easily in the future. Daming, it can be said to kill two birds with one stone!" After receiving the guarantee, Xu Qiong put forward her own suggestion.

Huh?
As soon as these words came out, the important ministers present couldn't help but looked at each other in blank dismay.

It's not that this suggestion is unreliable, but it sounds very strange to let the dignified emperor of Ming Dynasty marry a foreign princess.

"Xu Shangshu, as a dignified minister of the Ministry of Rites, how could you make such an unseemly proposal?" Just at this time, a sudden burst of anger came.

Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and others heard their reputations, and found that the person who raised the question turned out to be Liu Jian, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites, and frowned slightly.

Not to mention that the habit of buttoning hats at random is very bad, and it is simply a crime of inferiority.

Xu Qiong found out that it was his own official who raised the question, and immediately retorted disdainfully: "Liu Shilang, it is true that this official is a minister of the Ministry of Rites, but he is also a minister of Daming! This policy can not only keep Princess Yikexi in Daming in a dignified manner. , and can make Manduhai dare not invade again, what's wrong with it after all?"

"We are here today to discuss important national affairs. Don't mention the name of the yamen at all times. Today, the yamen of all ministries can't take a position. Everything should be based on state affairs!"

cough!
Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and other officials coughed lightly, and looked at Liu Jian, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites expressionlessly, invisibly putting pressure on the restless left servant of the Ministry of Rites.

I haven't had any good proposals so far, but I always enjoy pulling people back. I really don't understand how the left servant of the Ministry of Rites has the confidence to speak so loudly.

After all, Liu Jian is not the Liu Jian who was like a fish in water in the civil society in the past, but now the status of the emperor's teacher has become worthless, and even he himself does not have too much talent.

Faced with the pressure from the important ministers present, he could only admit his mistake unwillingly and said: "Old Wange has taught you the right thing, and I will correct it in the future!"

"Although our meeting is to focus on state affairs, your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and you are a man of ten thousand gold. Marrying a foreigner's daughter will damage your status. Liu Shilang's worries are not unreasonable!" Qiu Jun, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, said The out-and-out Ci minister suddenly supported Liu Jiandao.

Huh?
Hubu Shangshu Li Si and others looked at the little old man, and found that no matter what happened to the minister, he could always make up many reasons to stop him.

Li Yuzheng wanted to refute, but suddenly noticed that Zhu Youtang was about to speak, so Dang even swallowed the words that came to his lips.

In fact, Zhu Youtang was not keen on marriages of a political nature, but he also knew that it would be beneficial and harmless to keep Yi Kexi, so he said lightly: "Since Taizong can marry a Korean woman, I can also marry a Mongolian woman. This move is not considered a discount! Since this is the case, you can discuss whether Xu Qing's strategy is feasible, and everything should be based on the national interest!"

(End of this chapter)