Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately issued an edict to pardon Goguryeo and gave it generous gifts as a gesture of friendship. At the same time, he also allowed Goguryeo to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty every year and exchange what they had with the Ming Dynasty.

From then on, Goguryeo surrendered and dared not have any second thoughts, becoming a barrier to the southeast of the Ming Dynasty. The relationship between the Ming Dynasty and Goguryeo was also as close as a family. The people were close to each other, the culture was connected, and East Asia was peaceful.

Chu Ze's fame spread throughout China. He was a man of both civil and military talents, and was praised by the whole country for his benevolence.

"With General Chu in charge, all of Goguryeo is convinced. Who else would not submit to him?" "That's right. He is truly a famous minister and is loved by all the people!" The people lined the streets and cheered.

But at this moment, Chu Ze suddenly thought of something important.

"Your Majesty, the ethnic minorities in the southwest have frequently rebelled and have repeatedly disturbed the border. I beg you to lead the army to quell the rebellion and reassure the people!" Chu Ze reported.

This southwestern region has a rugged terrain, high mountains and dense forests. Local ethnic minorities such as the Miao and Yao often rebel, and the government is helpless. Now there are rebellions again, and the people are living in misery.

"This is a really tricky matter." Zhu Yuanzhang frowned in embarrassment. "I originally wanted to stabilize the country first and then deal with the external troubles, but I didn't expect this chaos to happen again. Does Minister Chu have any good ideas?"

Chu Ze was confident: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, we still need to use benevolence to influence people. Our army is invincible and can certainly suppress the rebellion for a while, but to fundamentally eliminate the disaster, we still need to get close to the people and sympathize with their sufferings."

"We must not only use force to intimidate, but also win people over with virtue. As long as the government is more compassionate, the Miao people will naturally return. In this way, won't the southwest be peaceful?" Chu Ze spoke eloquently and meaningfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang listened and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I'll do as you say! This trip is dangerous and unpredictable, you must be careful. But I feel relieved that Chu Ze is here."

In this way, Chu Ze led his army to the southwest, and the people along the way lined the streets to see him off and wish him a triumphant return.

"General Chu is so benevolent that he can even influence the barbarians. He is truly a sage king and a wise minister!" "That's right. I hope General Chu can subdue the rebels this time and bring peace and prosperity to our Ming Dynasty!" The people talked about it and admired Chu Ze very much.

After a long journey, Chu Ze finally led his army to the rebellion area. It was a place with high mountains, dense forests and dangerous terrain. The Miao people were all strong and built defensive fortifications with branches and sticks.

"Who is coming?" A burly Miao king stood in front of the village gate and asked loudly.

"I am the imperial envoy of the Ming Dynasty, and I have come to pacify the people by the order of the emperor." Chu Ze stepped forward with a letter of surrender in his hand, his expression solemn. "King Miao, don't worry too much. We are not here to fight, but to represent the court and sympathize with the suffering of the Miao people. I hope King Miao can put the interests of the country first, surrender as soon as possible, and share the prosperity and peace."

The Miao King was stunned at first, then he laughed out loud: "Oh, what do you mean by the court's sympathy? Aren't they just trying to trick us into surrendering? What a joke!"

The Miao people around them started clamoring together, surrounding the Ming army and watching them with eager eyes.

"King Miao, calm down." Chu Ze was calm and sincere. "Our Great Ming is benevolent to the world, and we only hope that all people can live in peace and happiness. The people can live and work in peace and contentment, and the country can be prosperous and the people can live in peace. This is the true meaning of world peace."

"Your Majesty has sent me here to pacify them, so that our Miao people can live a good life. Although we are strong in military and military, we are not warlike. On the contrary, we would rather win people over with benevolence and justice, so that our Miao and Han people can enjoy the grace of heaven together."

Chu Ze spoke passionately and earnestly. The Miao King was moved by what he said. "You are right. But the officials of the Ming Dynasty have always been corrupt and perverted the law. How can they care about the lives of us Miao people?" The Miao King snorted coldly.

"Your Majesty is wise, how can you allow corrupt officials to run rampant?" Chu Ze said solemnly, "I am here on your Majesty's orders to rectify the administration of officials and show sympathy for the people. Anyone who is corrupt and perverts the law must be brought to justice and eradicated! In the future, the Miao and Han compatriots will enjoy prosperity together, without the fear of oppression and exploitation.

As he spoke, Chu Ze took out a memorial and read it in front of King Miao:

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Due to the frequent rebellions in the Miao area in the southwest, the people are living in misery. I care about the people, and I specially send the Imperial Envoy Chu Ze to pacify them. First, investigate the corruption of local officials, eradicate it impartially, and rectify the administration of officials to reassure the people. Second, exempt the Miao people from taxes this year, issue relief food and wages, and resettle refugees to relieve the people's difficulties. Third, build water conservancy projects, develop agriculture and sericulture, help the Miao people get rich, and consolidate their foundation. Fourth. I have an order, and you obey it!"

As soon as the imperial edict came out, it exploded among the crowd like thunder. The Miao people were shocked at first, and then they cheered and jumped for joy.

"I didn't expect that His Majesty the Emperor would be so kind and care so much about us Miao people!" "Yes, the Ming Dynasty sent an imperial envoy from afar just to appease us and let us live a good life!" "How can we rebel? Hurry up and lay down your weapons and submit to the court!"

The Miao people were all talking, and their eyes were filled with tears. Even the Miao King was touched by Chu Ze's sincerity.

"Every word you said is reasonable." The Miao King bowed three times and kowtowed nine times, saying respectfully, "We Miao people are really inexperienced and have been deceived by local officials. Now that the emperor is so kind, how dare we not obey?"

After saying this, King Miao waved his hand and ordered all his men to lay down their weapons and surrender to Chu Ze.

Chu Ze was overjoyed and hurried forward to help the Miao King up. "The Miao King's move is really a wise one! Now that the world is united, there is no need to divide the Miao and Han people. We are all citizens of the Celestial Empire. Under the grace of the Emperor, we can all prosper. Why do we have to fight and cause trouble for ourselves?"

Upon hearing this, the Miao King was filled with remorse: "Please forgive me, my Lord. I was narrow-minded and didn't realize it in time. Now that I think about it, the Miao and Han people are one family, sharing the same blood. Only if we surrender as soon as possible and join hands in this great cause, can we enjoy the happiness of family life!"

"That's right!" Chu Ze clapped his hands and said, "Now that we have reunited, we should work together to create a prosperous new life. The court has already made arrangements to set up many free schools in Miaojiang to cultivate talents. We will also select talented people to participate in local governance. In this way, why worry about the Miaojiang not prospering and the people's livelihood not being rich?"

Upon hearing this, Miao Wang and others bowed down in gratitude. Chu Ze hurriedly helped them up and comforted them.

For a time, the village was filled with joy and happiness. The Miao and Han officers and soldiers toasted each other with wine and talked happily. Thousands of years of hatred and grudges were transformed into a harmonious and peaceful scene.

From then on, Miaojiang was well governed and rebellion was eradicated. The Miao people lived and worked in peace and contentment, enjoying the grace of heaven. There was no more danger of border troubles in the southwest of the Ming Dynasty.

When the news reached the capital, the whole country was filled with jubilation. Countless people lined the streets to welcome the triumphant Chu Ze, praising him as "a benevolent man without rivals" and a truly wise ruler.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang was pleased and immediately issued an edict to confer the title of "King of Southwest Jingyi" on Chu Ze to highlight his unparalleled achievements.

From then on, Chu Ze became a veritable "Governor of Five Provinces". From the southeast coast to the southwest border, from the northeast Liaodong to the northwest frontier, his reputation was known to everyone. (End of this chapter)