Rule over Ming Dynasty

Chapter 292 Great pride, build first and then court?
In fact, the best way to prevent treacherous ministers supporting King Xing from usurping the throne is not to strengthen the defense system of the palace, but to get a son as soon as possible.

If he has already given birth to an heir and has a descendant who can legitimately inherit the throne, then the conspirators will have no chance to support King Xing.

After all, if the future emperor is still his own son, then many dignitaries will be wary of it.

If killing themselves will not benefit much, everyone is afraid that if the matter is revealed, they will face the fate of ransacking their families immediately or in the future.

Just like this, when the risks far outweigh the benefits, those conspirators usually dare not act rashly, and the emperor himself can sit firmly on the Diaoyutai.

Liu Jin took the order and left, but she didn't want to guess the emperor's mind.

Zhu Youtang looked at the background where Liu Jin left, but sighed secretly.

The ideal is full, but the reality is very skinny.

Even as a high-ranking emperor, with more than a dozen stunning people in the world, it's really not like he can give birth if he wants to.

There was Emperor Jingtai in the front, Zhengde in the back, and even the long-lived Jiajing in the back actually had similar troubles.

After such a long time of hard work, Zhu Youtang still didn't gain anything, so that he began to feel discouraged, but it is not his character to give up easily.

After bathing, I went to Dongnuange, and decided to work harder tonight, and it would be best if I could have a double hit.

He, after all, still believes that there will be rewards for his efforts, and he will be able to escape the tragic fate of extinct heirs.

The water-washed night sky is full of stars, and the air looks very fresh.

Zhu Youtang likes the night after the heavy rain, the temperature usually drops to a suitable position, and the air seems to have been washed, which makes people feel very comfortable.

Meow!
The raccoon cat, Huzi, is two months old, and now he looks more and more like a tiger. He often accompanies Dongnuange and gives a flattering cry.

Zhu Youtang knew that Huzi was a very spiritual kitten, so he directly comforted him: "The weather will be fine tomorrow, and I will catch your favorite carp for you!"

Meow!
The raccoon cat, Huzi, seemed to understand, rubbed against Zhu Youtang's feet, and let out another crisp cry.

Zhu Youtang knew what the kitten meant, so he said to Niu Mengmeng, who was in charge of taking care of it: "If it doesn't rain tomorrow evening, you can take all these cats there!"

Other people in the palace would adulterate if they want to eat fish, but these cats really have a soft spot for fish, and Huzi's favorite is braised carp.

Meow!
The cihuamao Huzi was indeed very spiritual, and immediately ran back to Niu Mengmeng happily.

"Your servant complies with the order!" Niu Mengmeng's eyes lit up slightly, and he said respectfully.

Zhu Youtang sees Niu Mengmeng's happiness, but he knows that although Niu Mengmeng understands the rules of the palace more and more, he is still wild after all, so he likes to take the kitten to Xiyuan to play.

It's just that these are all daily life arrangements, and the most important thing now is to handle the current government affairs well.

Zhu Youtang was sitting in front of the desk as usual, looking through the information from the two capitals and thirteen provinces by the bright light next to it, but the information from overseas was what attracted his most attention.

Although Wang Zhi was assigned to be in charge of Nanyang's military affairs and diplomacy, his loyalty to the emperor seemed to be embedded in his bone marrow, and he still reported all the affairs around him from time to time.

The Annan Kingdom has been divided into two, and with the addition of the Champa Kingdom supported by the Ming Dynasty, the strongest force in the Indochina Peninsula has been completely dismantled, and other vassal states have surrendered to the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Youtang is not keen on territorial expansion, nor does he intend to annex An Nanguo. What he is planning now is actually overseas resources.

In terms of military affairs, the Ming Dynasty completed its garrison on the east side of the Indochina Peninsula, and has signed a military alliance with North Vietnam, Champa, South Vietnam and Laos. This move is conducive to controlling the entire Indochina Peninsula, and can carry out military strikes against certain reactionary forces at any time if necessary .

In terms of culture, because cultural output is very important, the first batch of students from Guangdong and Guangxi who supported education in Indochina Peninsula were sent to Indochina Peninsula to establish the Saint Academy to promote Chinese culture.

Economically, Huaxia's cotton cloth is entering the Indochina Peninsula market in an orderly manner. In addition to buying local specialties from various countries, it is also buying a large amount of rice from Siam.

Zhu Youtang often replied to Wang Zhi, and at this time he wrote seriously: "All the countries in the South Seas offer tribute to pepper and grill it with fish. Is there any!"

In fact, not only the West, but Chinese people also have a great market demand for spices.

Although the domestic market demand for sumac, Jiangzhen and other spices is greater, especially sumac is an important raw material of traditional Chinese medicine, but Zhu Youtang only loves pepper.

The tribute history of pepper can be traced back to the tenth year of Hongwu. Among the tributes in Java, there are 7.5 catties of pepper.

Affected by the sea ban policy for so many years, the amount of pepper entering the country is too small, especially once it was banned by the Ming court, which caused the price of pepper to be too high.

Zhu Youtang knows that pepper is not only loved by Chinese people, but also an important ingredient for cooking fish. In the West, it is a spice that is priced like gold, so he naturally set his sights on the spice market in Nanyang.

Now, by exchanging cotton cloth for spices, we can not only promote Daming cotton cloth, but also turn Guangdong into a gathering place for spices.

Once Daming is connected to the Western Ocean in the future, then Daming can rely on the supply of spices from Southeast Asia, thus making Daming a major exporter of spices.

That's why he now asks Wang Zhi to promote the Nanyang pepper trade for him, laying a solid foundation for Daming to become the world's largest spice country.

Green smoke rises from the copper stove, and the East Nuan Pavilion is filled with a faint scent of sandalwood.

Zhu Youtang was satisfied with the Nanyang spice trade he advocated just now, but after seeing the information from the North Korean side, his whole face instantly darkened.

The most important recent foreign policy is to conquer Jianzhou Jurchen. Just to achieve this goal, North Korea in the south will undoubtedly send troops to help with twice the result with half the effort.

As early as the beginning of this year, Zhu Youtang had already started to promote this matter, and sent envoys to ask North Korea to send troops to help Daming destroy Jianzhou Jurchens just like they assisted Emperor Chenghua back then.

"Little Wang heard that inaction is the foundation of government. Your majesty has been on the throne for less than two years, and the weather has been smooth, and the year has passed, and people have no disadvantages of floods and droughts...Because the deer tendons are not enough to pay tribute, it is not the sage of the great kingdom of heaven. ...Jianzhou now has the heart to admit his mistakes. The bandits who committed crimes on the frontier are traitors in Weizhong. Sincerely, Xiao Wang!"

Zhu Youtang originally wanted to urge the king of Joseon to send troops to help him wipe out Jianzhou, but the king of Joseon Li Ji didn't agree, so he wanted to persuade himself to stop the army, which is simply a big joke.

"The foundation of politics lies in inaction", this is probably the heartfelt words of the King of Korea.

Li Ji was the ninth monarch of the Li Dynasty. Originally, the throne had been transferred to his uncle, but because his uncle's son was too young, it was miraculously transferred back.

It's just that he was only 11 years old at the time, and the real beneficiary was his grandmother, Queen Zhenxi, who controlled the government by listening to the government behind the curtain.

Although Queen Zhenxi returned to power as early as the 12th year of Chenghua, but after the imperial power has been left behind, how could it be possible for them all to come back so easily?

During the period when the Empress Dowager listened to the government behind the curtain, North Korea’s civil official group further expanded. It also instilled Confucianism into Li Jue through three sutra feasts a day, thus making Li Jue a king who "governed from the bow".

Born in such an environment and received this kind of education, Li Yu is actually the same as Hongzhi in the original history.Although he will not be made monogamous, he is indeed an obedient "virtuous minister".

It's just that the king of North Korea can be fooled by the civil servants of North Korea, but it's impossible for him to believe such deceptive nonsense.

Not to mention that Jianzhou Jurchen is a great threat to the Ming Dynasty in the future, and how could he not get rid of such a Jurchen tribe who has repeatedly vengeance?

Although Zhu Youtang has no intention of annexing North Korea, as his vassal state, he wants benefits but is unwilling to contribute, so what's the use of having such a younger brother?
He is not a warlike person, but for the benefit of China, for the real rise of the Ming Dynasty, the war must be waged, and North Korea is naturally no exception.

In fact, what made him most angry was a secret report included in it: Although North Korea has a strong peacemaker, this change in attitude is inseparable from the gifts and flattery presented by the Jianzhou Jurchen representatives.

The flickering lights of Dongnuan Pavilion seemed to reflect the restlessness of the emperor.

Suddenly there was a slight sound of golden bells at the door, and the young beauty who had just bathed came out gracefully, her beautiful eyes revealed a bit of natural charm, and the slightly raised corners of her mouth showed a bit of wildness.

Zhu Youtang was in a bad mood at this time, so naturally he would not be disturbed by the Lianmei who came here. Dang even wrote on the paper with sharp eyes: "On behalf of me, I plan to supervise North Korea to send troops on time. Servant of the state, beware of the wrath of the heavens if you have been in close contact with the Jian thief!"

Zhu Youtang knew that even without the lobbying of the Jianzhou Jurchen, it would be more in line with the interests of the country if North Korea did not send troops, and the rulers in North Korea would naturally not be keen on this matter.

Like when Emperor Xianzong ordered North Korea to send troops, although North Korea chose to send troops under the pressure of Ming Dynasty, there was a delay in the action and it was not able to attack Jianzhou Jurchen well.

It's just that now that I am in power, if North Korea does not even agree to send troops, then it is absolutely necessary for me to beat them, and even send troops to conquer North Korea.

Just when he was in anger, there was already an understanding, soft and fragrant beauty under his crotch, and he felt a burst of coolness at first, and then a burst of warmth.

Zhu Youtang saw several small and exquisite golden bells hanging in Fan Jinling's hairnet, and at this moment, as she worked hard to serve her, they were making a slight sound.

At this moment, a surge of great pride suddenly surged in his heart.

If North Korea doesn't obey Daming's order, and refuses to cooperate with Daming to complete the campaign to clear up the Jianzhou Jurchen, he will completely conquer the entire North Korea just like conquering the woman in front of him.

In fact, North Korea was usurped by military generals, so like the Song Dynasty, it chose a regime that emphasized civility over military affairs.

When the imperial power fell, the civil service group had already taken the opportunity to grow, and even reduced the army in order to cut expenses, but it was a very easy target to conquer.

Taking the bow as an example, the North Korean envoys could only meet their own military needs by smuggling during the tribute period, but they were quickly seized by Ming Dynasty, and finally the King of North Korea personally begged to trade bows to deal with the bandits.

In view of North Korea's obedience, Xianzong decided to give them a trading limit of 150. After repeated requests from the King of Korea, he raised the trading limit to [-].

Facing a vassal state with a corrupt army and a small number, and a peninsula country that relied on the Ming Dynasty to supplement its military supplies, it was actually very easy for the Ming Dynasty to take it down.

Zhu Youtang stretched out his hand and grabbed Fan Jinling's small head, and looked down at the pretty face in front of him: "Beauty Lian, you catch me off guard every time!"

"Your Majesty, state affairs are important, but I beg Your Majesty to put your body first!" Fan Jinling met Zhu Youtang's gaze and expressed her heart.

Zhu Youtang found out that it was indeed a good root method, and pressed Fan Jinling's little head honestly with his body: "You relieve me like this, it's hard to give birth to a dragon seed for me!"

"The minister...the concubine only wants to make the emperor happy!" Fan Jinling continued to eat the popsicle.

Zhu Youtang found that every cell seemed to be sublimating, but he asked seriously: "You really think so!"

"Chen... the body and heart of this concubine belong only to His Majesty, so the happiness of Your Majesty is the happiness of this concubine!" Fan Jinling replied hesitantly.

Zhu Youtang liked Fan Jinling's stammering voice very much, so he said what he had just arranged: "I called Qingyue over tonight!"

"The concubine knows, so the concubine brought her medicine this time, to ensure that His Majesty will have a good time!" Fan Jinling's eyes were blurred, and he smiled slyly.

Thinking of the efficacy of the medicine, Zhu Youtang couldn't help pinching Fan Jinling's tender face, she was really a rare little fairy in the world.

Just to fight better in the future, he still chose to stop Fan Jinling's dexterous mouth, and at the same time asked someone to bring him a bowl of oyster chicken and old hen soup.

The night is getting deeper, and the whole world is going to sleep peacefully.

The dragon bed is actually not that big, but Fan Jinling and Qingyue are thin beauties, and Zhu Youtang is also a thin young man, so it is just right for the three of them to lie side by side.

Qingyue's body has grown, and she has the charm of an intellectual beauty.

Because of his cheerful personality and his quick handling of affairs, he already has a place in the harem.

Recently, I often go to Renshou Palace to play mahjong with the Queen Mother, so I can get in touch with many concubines, so I have a very clear understanding of the situation in the harem, which is conducive to Zhu Youtang's control of the situation.

It's just that everything is incompatible, after drinking the tea Fan Jinling prepared for her, her body looks dry and hot.Although he knew that the culprit was Fan Jinling, he rushed to Zhu Youtang without hesitation.

Fan Jinling saw that her plan had succeeded, showing her beautiful little canine teeth, and also took the initiative to rush towards Zhu Youtang.

"Your Majesty, I want to..."

"Your Majesty, I want to..."

……

Zhu Youtang finally realized the beauty of the two people, because he became the most sought-after one, but the voices of the two people are still so beautiful and seductive.

At this moment, he seemed to be a young soldier in armor. He first killed the Jianzhou Jurchen, and then conquered North Korea because of the restlessness in North Korea.

Fan Jinling is fragrant and soft, but it is the one that is the easiest to conquer. It is delicious and playful.Although Qingyue was a bit stronger, she couldn't bear Zhu Youtang's bravery after all.

Meow!
In the courtyard of Qianqing Palace, a cat squatted on a pillar, standing on a high place and looking down on its own territory.It was just that he suddenly heard a subtle voice coming from the depths of the tall palace in the north, and he yelled in dissatisfaction.

(End of this chapter)