Daming: I am the most powerful emperor grandson, please abdicate the throne

Chapter 442 The Japanese go to court
  Hearing that Zhu Xuan was about to report, the eyes of civil servants and generals invariably fell on Zhu Xuan.

In fact, all the emperors and grandsons of the Ming Dynasty combined are not enough to defeat Zhu Xuan.

They are not Zhu Xuan's opponents, but they also want to see what Zhu Xuan has done and what surprises he has brought to Daming.

"My grandson didn't do much this year."

"There is only one thing that counts as political achievement."

"In the middle of the year, a typhoon ravaged Guangzhou. Sun Er led the military and civilians to provide disaster relief. In addition, water conservancy projects also played a role during floods, but there was an accident. The magistrate of Shunde County colluded with local gentry and embezzled disaster relief food... "

Zhu Xuan briefly talked about the typhoon disaster relief.

His report today only said this.

Mubang didn't mention those things, nor did it mention taxes.

After all, one disaster relief achievement is enough to overwhelm the combined achievements of Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Yunqi, not to mention the expansion of territory and the doubling of this year's tax revenue from last year.

Zhu Xuan didn't mention taxes, and Xia Yuanji and the others didn't dare to.

Because taxes are mentioned, the credit can be doubled, giving them a feeling that Zhu Yunwen has no hope and they are even more desperate.

"Well done to those corrupt officials!"

When Zhu Xuan finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "All corrupt officials should die!"

Feeling the killing intent emanating from Lao Zhu, the officials in the hall fell silent at the same time.

I was afraid that I would be regarded as a corrupt official and be killed together.

"What objections do you have to our dear grandson's political achievements?"

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang asked again.

There is an idea that can't wait to announce that Zhu Xuan is the emperor's grandson.

"Your Highness!"

Xie Sheng saw Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts and reminded him bravely: "There is still one last year in the three-year agreement."

In this last year, it may be full of variables, and maybe something unexpected will happen to Zhu Xuan. They have a faint hope, but these are just fantasies in their hearts. If they dare to say it out, they must be the ones who have the accident.

"We know!"

Zhu Yuanzhang could only suppress all his thoughts and continued: "We are asking you, how are you, your good grandson?"

Of course it's very good!
  If the young grandson could become emperor, he would definitely be able to govern the Ming Dynasty much better than the current old emperor. But if he said it, he would be slapped in the face and he would not dare to say it.

"Go back to Your Majesty!"

As a member of Zhu Xuan's faction, Xie Jin said loudly: "The little emperor's grandson has managed Guangzhou Mansion very well, which is a blessing to the Ming Dynasty. Congratulations to your majesty!"

Yang Shiqi echoed: "The little emperor's benevolent government and love for the people are indeed a blessing for the Ming Dynasty."

Li Jinglong and others also expressed their opinions.

Zhu Yunwen felt very unwilling to listen and clenched his hands into fists.

Without Zhu Xuan, so many things would not have happened, and the mother-in-law would not have died. The glory in the court today should have been hers.

Now everything has been taken away by that wild child.

Seeing that there are still people who are willing to agree with his good grandson, Zhu Yuanzhang's smile is very beautiful.

"Your Majesty, I have the original play."

Censor Xie Sheng suddenly stepped forward and said.

Zhu Xuan knew that those censors who supported Zhu Yunwen would definitely make mistakes to embarrass him.

"Speak!"

The moment Zhu Yuanzhang saw Xie Sheng standing up, he understood that he was here to target his beloved grandson.

"I have received news from merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The trading port established by His Royal Highness in Panyu has seized the business of all foreign merchants overseas. It also stipulates that foreign businessmen coming to Daming must go through the Panyu trading port. All transactions to other places are considered For smuggling.”

"Your Majesty opened the sea to fight against Japanese pirates, so that coastal merchants can trade normally and bring more tax revenue to the Ming Dynasty."

"But His Royal Highness, the Young Emperor, competes with the people for profit, resulting in many businessmen now having no profit."

"Your Majesty, please learn from me."

Xie Sheng came to stand up for the businessman and also took this opportunity to impeach Zhu Xuan.

Those businessmen once supported Zhang Shicheng.

Zhu Yuanzhang was a stingy man and was unhappy with the businessmen's support for Zhang Shicheng. After he ascended the throne, he continued to suppress and forcibly increase taxes.

In order to retaliate against Zhang Shicheng.     “Thank you for what you said.”

Zhu Xuan listened to Xie Sheng's impeachment and thought about it again. He thought that there was indeed a lack of consideration for other businessmen who relied on overseas operations and that foreign trade should not be monopolized too much. However, he did not admit his mistake and would make up for it later. Now he retorts: "Could it be that the profit they made before the maritime ban was abandoned was not profit?"

Xie Sheng said: "This is different."

Zhu Xuan retorted: "I think it's the same. If they want to continue to benefit, that's fine! By making up for all the taxes on previous smuggling, I can directly guide foreign businessmen to Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places."

Xie Sheng: "..."

He was silent.

It would be more uncomfortable for those businessmen to make up for the smuggling tax than to kill them.

It is impossible to make up for it. Who is willing to spit out the money that comes into his mouth?

"But it's really not good for Your Highness to compete with the people for profit."

Xie Sheng said again.

Zhu Xuan said loudly: "Back to the emperor, my grandson did not compete with the people for profit, but brought benefits to the people. If Mr. Xie doesn't believe it, just go to Panyu and have a look."

After a pause, he added: "But my grandson lacked consideration and ignored other businessmen. Please punish me, Grandpa Huang!"

"All right!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude towards businessmen has changed a lot, but he is not going to punish his good grandson because of a few businessmen. He said: "Why do you want to impeach our good grandson? If not, step aside."

His doting on Zhu Xuan is visible to the naked eye.

Zhu Yunwen was extremely jealous. Everyone was the grandson of Grandpa Huang. Why was that wild boy?
  Only Zhu Yunxi didn't care and didn't care.

The ministers have no intention of impeachment.

If the impeachment continues, His Majesty will be angry.

"Your Majesty, the Japanese envoy is waiting outside."

The official from the Host and Guest Department said at this time.

There are actually envoys from Japan coming again?

The officials were shocked.

The diplomatic relations between the Ming Dynasty and Japan have been broken down for several years. After Japan offended Zhu Xuan last time, the two sides severed contact. Zhu Xuan bombarded the Japanese islands in a circle, scaring everyone. Now Japan still dares to send people, Aren't you afraid that you won't be able to come back?

"pass!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"Inform the Japanese envoy!"

Yun Qi shouted loudly.

Not long after, Ashikaga Yoshimichi walked into the hall and knelt down in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

"What's going on with your Japanese country?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked unkindly.

Ashikaga Yoshimochi said loudly: "We are here to request the restoration of diplomatic relations with the Ming Dynasty. We are also here to admit our mistakes. Please forgive us for our past mistakes."

He kowtowed sincerely, and then asked people to bring in the tribute treasures.

The Japanese state relied heavily on the Ming Dynasty for its existence.

After all, as an island country, it doesn’t matter what you want.

The Ming Dynasty's grain, raw silk, etc. are all necessities in the Japanese country. Without the Ming Dynasty's supply, their life will be more difficult.

In addition, the risk of smuggling with merchants from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Quanzhou is too high.

Ashikaga Yoshimichi had no choice but to let go of his arrogance, come to admit his mistake, and asked to resume contact with the Ming Dynasty and ask for a chance to live.

"What do you think, my dear grandson?"

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a while and then asked Zhu Xuan.

Zhu Xuan was the best at Ming Dynasty's foreign relations and maritime matters.

I want to see what Zhu Xuan has to suggest.

Ashikaga Yoshitake looked at Zhu Xuan with warm eyes, full of sincerity and expectation.

(End of this chapter)