Daming Greedy Wolf Star

Chapter 184 One person can conquer all directions

Zhu Zhanhe didn't expect that he wanted to dig a hole for the old man, but ended up digging himself into it.

Originally, he wanted to expose the matter of the Seven Guards of Kansai and let the old man find a way to solve it. Then he would be able to gain some benefits in the tea-horse market.

After all, Guanxi Qiwei is a very important place and the throat of the Silk Road. Zhu Zhanhe's caravan has been set up and has begun to take shape. It will definitely be used for the Silk Road in the future.

He originally planned to start solving the problems of Siam and other countries when he returned to Yunnan this time. Once Siam and Nanzhang were eliminated, the Han Dynasty could march into the Strait of Malacca.

At that time, there will be Shu Shen Du Road on land, and the Silk Road can be used to take advantage of the tea and horse trade to the north, and the Malacca Strait can be controlled by sea...

Let's put it this way, by that time, the Hanwang lineage can be said to control the lifeblood of the entire Ming Dynasty's external exchanges.

From the Ming Dynasty to the east, there is only Korea. The Japanese country is still half-dead. As for the American continent, the Indians are still in charge, but those people are still playing with wood and mud.

At present, the civilizations in South Asia, Central Asia and Europe can be considered large-scale. If you want to communicate, you can only go through the Silk Road, Shu Shen Du Road and the Strait of Malacca.

But unexpectedly, Zhu Gaochi's words made Zhu Zhanhe passive.

Zhu Gaochi said this, which brought Zhu Zhanhe's marriage to the point where the emperor personally selected and granted marriage.

If he listens to this, it means that Zhu Zhanhe's future pillowmates will always be at risk of betrayal.

If you don't listen, you are resisting the decree. Although Zhu Zhanhe will most likely not be punished, it is obviously not a good thing.

Suddenly, Zhu Zhanhe felt that his gift today was like feeding a dog.

But Zhu Gaochi's next words made him change his view.

"Father, when you were selecting the grandson concubine for Zhanji, you asked me to pay attention to the family of Hu Shanwei, the female official in the palace, and I went out of my way to get to know her."

"Hu Shanwei has seven sisters, all of whom are well-known in the local area for being filial and virtuous. When choosing the concubine for Zhanji, the son-in-law chose Hu Shanxiang and Hu Shanshu among the Hu sisters the most."

"I think one of them can be a good match for Zhan He."

Zhu Zhanhe really didn't expect that even if he had the chance to become Emperor Xuande's cousin in this life, he would still have to become his brother-in-law?
Although the Hu family is indeed good at raising their daughters, and all the seven daughters in history are virtuous and well-known, why is this so awkward for him?

"Hey, uncle, forget it." Zhu Zhanhe hurriedly waved his hand to refuse, but his attitude was very open, making people feel that it was a family chatting, rather than something related to resisting the edict.

"My nephew has been busy killing people in the past two years. Hundreds of thousands of dead souls are in my nephew's name. He is full of hostility. This is not the right time to get married."

"We want to start a family..."

"Okay, okay." Zhu Zhanhe was about to find a way to choose him out, but the old man interrupted him.

"Don't say anything about being violent or not. You are fighting for the country. You are killing foreign enemies. You are a hero of our Ming Dynasty."

"But, let's wait for the marriage. After all, it is a lifelong matter."

"Logically speaking, it's the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. Even though my grandfather is here, the second child is Zhan He's father. It's not good for Zhan He's marriage to be decided without going through the second child."

"Besides, although the descendants of the Zhu family must choose virtuous and virtuous women in their mates, it is best if they are the ones they like."

"Zhan He has never seen anyone before and doesn't know what he looks like. If he doesn't like it, won't it be troublesome in the future?"

"Sit." Zhu Di said, pulling Zhu Zhanhe to sit down.

"When you get back, grandpa will have the women's birthdays, portraits, etc. sent to you. You can choose by yourself. If you like the one, tell grandpa. If you don't like it, it doesn't matter. Grandpa will make the selection for you!"

"Thank you, Grandpa." Zhu Zhanhe bowed in surprise.

The old man's concession really surprised him.

"That's what my father said..." Zhu Gaochi was stunned when he heard this.

In fact, he really didn't have any bad intentions, and even wanted to make the prince and Hanwang family closer.

As for whether the Hanwang Party will rebel?Sorry, the prince really doesn't have any confidence.

The Ming Dynasty had already experienced a calamity. Although the Han Party was at its peak, the Ming Dynasty could not afford another calamity.

Unless the monarch is fatuous and the Ming Dynasty is in danger, it is really impossible for the Han kings to get into that position.

"All right."

Zhu Di doesn't want to push Zhu Zhanhe's grandson further and further away. Unless Zhu Zhanhe decides on most things now, Zhu Di will not force it.

"Which country's envoy will you go to next?"

"The envoy of Wala, Choros Tuohuan, has met His Majesty the Great Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and His Majesty the Great Emperor bowed to Jin'an."

As soon as Zhu Di finished speaking, a voice rang out.

The sound of this sound caused everyone, including the Zhu family, to look at the source of the sound.

"Tsk..." Zhu Zhanhe said nothing, but he was amazed.

These days, it’s rare to find someone rushing to die.

"Cholos Tuohuan? Who are you, Choros Mahamu?" Zhu Di already knew the answer in his heart, but he still asked.

"His Majesty the Great Emperor, it is my father!"

"Tsk, tsk, that's interesting..." Zhu Zhanhe's voice became louder, attracting people's attention.

"I just finished talking about North Korea, and now another one pops up."

"I wonder how much the tribute gift from Wala will be this year?"

"Your Highness, this subordinate knows."

As soon as Zhu Zhanhe finished speaking, a voice sounded from the crowd. Zhu Zhanhe turned his head and looked, with a smile on his face.

It's Natsuhara Yoshi.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Wala will donate four BMWs, one thousand good horses, some cattle and sheep, and some furs this year."

"Previously, people from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Affairs of Xianguan Rang have calculated that the total value is estimated to be around 18 taels. If the spring mutual market proceeds, the price may be reduced."

"Then...Grandpa Huang." Zhu Zhanhe turned and looked at Zhu Di.

"If we follow the usual rules, how much reward will Ming give to Wala?"

Zhu Di did not speak, but looked at Xia Yuanji.

"Your Majesty, if calculated according to last year's regulations, the reward from our court will not be less than 40 taels."

Zhu Zhanhe shrugged upon hearing this and said no more.

18, and it is still 18 that is very likely to depreciate. Just by visiting Daming, it can be doubled, or even more.

No wonder the Japanese countries used to fight over tribute matters. They were really making money.

Moreover, Zhu Zhanhe also knew that there was something that Xia Yuanji did not say, that is, the Ming Dynasty would increase rewards according to the value of the tribute paid by the subordinate countries.

Although Zhu Zhanhe didn't speak, how could Zhu Di not know what this grandson was thinking?He immediately looked at Tuo Huan.

"Speaking of which, with the incident in North Korea just now, I will take this opportunity to ask."

"What does Oara plan to do about the Oara herdsmen who have crossed the border to graze their cattle?"

"Return to His Majesty the Great Emperor."

I don't know if Tuohuan was prepared in advance, or if the lessons learned from North Korea gave him experience and he thought of countermeasures. Tuohuan's voice was quite firm, without the slightest hint of hesitation or cowardice.

"Previously, there were herdsmen grazing across the border. It is true that we, Wala, did something wrong and the restrictions were not strict. My father has already discussed it with King Shunning and King Anle. When we bring it to the mutual trade in the next spring, we, Wala, will give corresponding compensation to His Majesty the Great Emperor. .”

Wala has never been a peaceful person. In fact, everyone knows this. Now that the Ming Dynasty is strong, it is the most normal thing for them to act cowardly. No one is surprised.

Zhu Zhanhe was not surprised either.

However, he had no intention of revealing it just yet.

Previously, his third uncle Zhu Gaosui led an army of 20 on an expedition to the grasslands, but he was in vain. Now is the most suitable time for him to stand up.

Why did he stand up when envoys from North Korea and Siam came out before, and why did he not give in?The purpose is to increase influence.

This is very important for his future plans.

The old man cast a questioning look, and Zhu Zhanhe also stood up and walked towards Tuohuan.

Tuohuan is old enough to be Zhu Zhanhe's uncle, and his son Choros Yexian can barely be considered the same generation as Zhu Zhanhe, because Yexian is seven years younger than Zhu Zhanhe.

But looking at Zhu Zhanhe standing in front of him, Tuo Huan felt that he was inexplicably weaker.

Zhu Di, who was sitting in a high position, watched Zhu Zhanhe stand up, turned his head and said a few words to Ji Gang next to him, but no one could hear him clearly.

"Is compensation enough?" Zhu Zhanhe's voice was not high and there was no special expression on his face, but it made Tuo Huan feel shocked.

"My Ming Dynasty destroyed the Tatar tribe. According to the rules, the old land of the Tatar tribe belongs to my Ming Dynasty."

"My Ming Dynasty allows it. It is a reward for you. You must be grateful."

"My Ming Dynasty doesn't allow it, so you have to obey the rules honestly."

"Grazing across the border, even to the Yu'erhai area, and approaching the three guards of Wuliangha. Do you plan to end this matter with some compensation?"

"What about those who cross the line? Do you plan to protect them?"

"This..." Tuo Huan obviously didn't expect Zhu Zhanhe to say this, and he didn't know what to say at the moment.

In desperation, he could only start from what Daming cared about most based on his previous experience in dealing with Daming.

"Your Highness, those who cross the border to graze are ordinary herdsmen. They cross the border out of necessity to make a living. Do you still want to pursue them?"

"Why not?" Zhu Zhanhe didn't hesitate at all, and almost immediately answered after finishing the conversation.

"Since you have violated the rules, you must be punished."

"You also said that you would compensate our Ming Dynasty at the beginning of the spring trade next year. I hope that you can bring all the cross-border herders and their families over and hand them over to our Ming Dynasty."

"You want to bring your family with you?" Zhu Zhanhe's every step was unexpected.

"Why not?" Zhu Zhanhe circled around Tuohuan, smiling, but it was a sarcastic smile.

"They cross the border to graze and eat the grass on my Daming pasture to fatten their livestock and allow their families to live a good life."

"My Ming Dynasty will always sit together when dealing with corrupt officials, because corruption is not a matter of one person. His family and relatives have all enjoyed the benefits brought by the corruption of corrupt officials."

"Instead of trying to stop them, they enjoy the dividends brought by their cross-border grazing. In the end, they can go unpunished if things go wrong."

"How can there be such benefits in this world?"

Zhu Di didn't speak, Zhu Gaochi didn't speak either, and everyone at the banquet was silent.

They didn't expect Zhu Zhanhe's aggressiveness, but combined with Zhu Zhanhe's previous actions, all this seems not surprising.

"And..." Zhu Zhanhe suddenly spoke, shocking everyone's hearts.

"Is it a rule on your grassland not to kneel when you see the king? But I remember that the kneeling ceremony was not brought to Zhongyuan by you Mengyuan people?"

"I previously asked the Central Plains people to kneel down when they see you Meng Yuan people. Why, now that I'm here, I don't intend to abide by it?"

"I..." Tuohuan was about to speak, but was blocked by Zhu Zhanhe.

"Don't tell me this reason or that reason. When you Meng Yuan people ruled the Central Plains before, you asked us Han people to abide by the rules. Now that you Wala is a subordinate country and we, the Ming Dynasty, are the suzerain country, we must abide by the rules."

"Whether it is following the rules set by you Meng Yuan people before or the current rules of my Ming Dynasty, if you don't kneel before you, that is not something you can enjoy."

As he spoke, Zhu Zhanhe kicked Tuohuan's knee in the popliteal fossa (the crook of his leg).

After all, Tuohuan is a man from the grasslands. He has been good at riding and shooting since he was a child, and his body is also very strong.

Although Zhu Zhanhe has led many troops and fought many battles in the past two years, he has not personally fought in those battles. His physical fitness may be better than that of Zhu Zhanji, the grandson of the emperor who lives in the palace, but he is not as good as Tuo Tuo. Huan is incomparable.

After one kick, Tuohuan was not kicked by Zhu Zhanhe and fell to his knees. He just staggered forward a few steps and then stood firm.

"His Royal Highness!"

At this moment, Ji Gang trotted over from the entrance and presented something with both hands.

Zhu Zhanhe looked at the old man, then at the saber in Ji Gang's hand, and laughed.

This was the saber he used when he was fighting against Japan. Because he could not bring swords into the palace, he left it in the Zongren Mansion.

Taking the knife from Ji Gang's hand, Zhu Zhanhe walked up to Tuo Huan and slowly pulled the knife out of its sheath.

Many emotions flashed through Tuohuan's eyes in an instant, including a little fear, a little worry, and...

A little excitement.

He very much hoped that Zhu Zhanhe would use the sword in this situation. If it hurt him, it would be easy, but if it killed him, it would be even better.

In that way, he can strive for more benefits for Wala, because he knows that Zhu Di will not watch Zhu Zhanhe kill him.

However, Zhu Zhanhe has never been a brainless man.

Zhu Zhanhe stabbed the saber in his hand on the floor in front of Tuohuan, then picked up the scabbard and struck Tuohuan in the popliteal area.

Hitting with your feet and hitting with an instrument are completely different things. In addition, after being kicked by Zhu Zhanhe before, Tuohuan finally knelt on the ground this time.

With the scabbard in his hand still on the ground, Zhu Zhanhe breathed a long sigh of relief and twisted his neck.

There were more than [-] officials and envoys present, but no one dared to say a word.

Zhu Zhanhe alone suppressed everyone.

(End of this chapter)