Daming: My grandfather is Emperor Hongwu!

Chapter 87 Envoy (2)

Ryukyu not only imitated the Chinese system, but also used Chinese reign names all the time.This use lasted nearly 600 years, until the fifth year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty, when Ryukyu was invaded by the Japanese Kingdom.

In fact, the relationship between Ryukyu and the Chinese Celestial Dynasty has a long history, and there are records about Ryukyu in Sui history.

However, the Chinese emperor facing Ryukyu at that time was not a soft-hearted and kind-hearted emperor, but Emperor Sui Yang who wanted to fight anyone who saw him, and who had to kneel when he saw him.

Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty sent troops on an expedition, directly destroying Ryukyu, burning their palaces, and arresting their kings and nobles
Seeing the kind attitude of the emperor and grandson of the Ming Dynasty, the Ryukyu envoy Taiji smiled and said, "The more the court is celebrated, the more the subordinates dare not be rude. The upper state treats each other with courtesy, which is the tolerance of the heaven. But if the lower state is small To be disrespectful because of the generosity of the Celestial Dynasty is to ridicule yourself!"

Immediately, he said again, "Xia Kingdom hangs alone overseas, even though it is a barbarian country, it also understands the principle of following etiquette when it is a neighboring country!" After speaking, he bowed down again, "Your Majesty, congratulations to His Royal Highness, Emperor Taisun of the Ming Dynasty, great joy! "

What is the Kingdom of Heaven, the Ming Dynasty of this era is the Kingdom of Heaven!
In this era of China, food, clothing, writing, etiquette and education spread all over the world, and were regarded as treasures by other surrounding countries.

Afterwards, Taiqi said again, "To congratulate the Zhengdan of the Ming Dynasty, my minister conferred the order of Zhongshan King in our country, offering a hundred pieces of pottery, twenty iron pots, and Japanese fans."

"Okay, okay!" The old man said with a smile, "It's hard for you, so you are so thoughtful about setting up a poor place, and you know that the New Year's Eve will send us something!" He said, smiling to the prince Zhu Biao next to him, "It's really true to the old saying, goose feathers are sent thousands of miles away, and the gift is light and the affection is heavy!"

Tai Qi kowtowed and said, "The country is poor, and there are really no treasures that can be sold, but this time I also brought thirty war horses for the use of Your Majesty the Crown Prince and the Emperor Grandson!"

"Hahaha!" The old man laughed happily, "Your horses are not much bigger than our dogs!"

Hearing this, Zhu Biao hurriedly coughed twice to remind the old man that what he said was too hurtful.

"However, since it's delivered, let's pick it up, and when we go back, help us bring it to you Ryukyu Zhongshan King!" As he said, the old man turned his head to think, "Decree, reward the Ryukyu Zhongshan King's four-clawed golden dragon uniform , two hundred to five hundred bolts of cotton cloth, two hundred pieces of official kilns, and fifty altars of imperial wine."

"It's rare for the old man to be generous!"

Zhu Xiongying on the side thought to himself, the old man is not the kind of prodigal emperor who loves face in the later generations of Manqing, and others give a grain of rice in return for an acre of land.No matter what the vassal state sends, the old man's gift in return is relatively shabby.But the return gift to the Ryukyu King today is so generous.

The position of Ryukyu in the old man's heart can be seen.

Hearing such a generous gift, the Ryukyu envoy was overwhelmed with gratitude, and his voice was a little choked up, "Your servant, on behalf of the lord, thank you for your grace!"

"Hey! Don't knock on the New Year's Eve!" The old man smiled, "It's not that we are stingy, I wanted to reward you more, but I am afraid that your king will take it as a routine, and it will not be beautiful! Governing the country is the same as living a life, It's really good to have a good time at home!"

Say, think about it, "Let's see, if you have students in your country who are interested in the heavenly dynasty, you can send them to Daming. Let them go to the Imperial College to study. What do you need to trade with Daming, textile shipbuilding, etc., you can send people Come learn from us!"

After the words fell, the Ryukyu envoys were already crying, "Da Ming, the country of parents!"

"Dignified man, don't cry!" The old man laughed.

After much difficulty, the eunuch and guards helped the crying Ryukyu envoy down.

The two of the Zhu family were sitting on the throne, with somewhat dumbfounded but very proud smiles on their faces.

Zhu Xiongying, on the other hand, lowered his head in thought, and said after a while, "Grandpa Huang, my grandson thinks that you have rewarded me a little too much!"

"This child!" The old man laughed, "I feel bad for only three melons and two dates! Ryukyu is close to us, so it's okay to give more rewards!"

"The grandson is not talking about those cloth and porcelain!" Zhu Xiongying took a few steps forward, "It's about the technology of textile and shipbuilding. This kind of technology is the secret of Ming Dynasty, how can it be passed on to foreign countries!"

Zhu Biao was displeased and reprimanded, "What nonsense are you talking about? Ryukyu is a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and such skills can be taught!"

The old man also said, "Dasun, what you said is wrong. We don't allow them to learn these skills, and they will pass them over there sooner or later. Besides, Ryukyu is a first-class and loyal vassal state, so there is no need to be so defensive. Go!"

Zhu Xiongying thought about it, "If that's the case, why not" said in a low voice, "Why don't you just set up counties and counties and take them back to my territory of Ming Dynasty!"

Immediately, Zhu Biao's beard was crooked, "Do you want to learn from Emperor Sui Yang?"

The old man glared at Zhu Biao first, and then smiled at Zhu Xiongying, "Dasun, what do you want him to do if there is no shit in that place? If you take that, we guys still have to pay food there every year. That's not a loss." Is it a deal?"

"This is not a loss-making business!" Zhu Xiongying still wanted to distinguish, but was interrupted directly by the old man.

"Da Ming is enough for us to keep busy for a few lifetimes. Those barbarian lands, just look fresh!" The old man continued, "We told you before that when you are the emperor, you can't just want to beat everyone. Look at Sui Yang The emperor is an example, Lao Shi’s expedition destroyed the Ryukyu, what did he gain? It’s just putting gold on his face, it’s just a good face!”

Zhu Xiongying wanted to say something else, but after thinking about it, she gave up and buried it in her heart.

With different ideas, it is difficult to understand each other.Many things can only be done after he grows up and takes power.

In fact, the idea of ​​the old man and Zhu Biao is also correct. What is the use of those barbarian small countries?

The old man himself said it in the emperor's ancestral training.

"Overseas barbarian countries have problems with China, and they must be criticized. If they are not Chinese patients, they must not raise their own troops. The ancients said that a large land is not a plan for long-term stability, and people's labor is the source of chaos. Just like Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty recklessly promoted his army. , conquered Ryukyu, killed the barbarians, burned their palaces, and captured thousands of men and women. The land was not enough to provide, and the people were not enough to command. I regard the barbarians as small countries, blocking the mountains and crossing the sea, secluded in a corner, they are not Chinese patients, I will never attack them, but the Northwest Hu Rong (referring to Mobei Mongolia). The world is China's troubles, and you must be careful. Remember what I said, and know what I mean."

In these words, the old man personally explained the reason for the country of no conquest.

Behind this reason is the very strong divide between Hua and Yi in the old man's heart.He can agree with the Mongolian and Yuan dynasties of the previous dynasty, but he only has two words for overseas countries, barbarians.

Moreover, behind this reason is the extraordinary sense of superiority of Han culture and China-centred theory of Han emperors and scholar-bureaucrat officials for thousands of years.

In their view, all the people in the world except the Celestial Dynasty are savages.

At this time, the officials of Honglu Temple and the Ministry of Rites came forward and kowtowed, "Your Majesty, the Siamese envoys are asking to see Tianyan!" As they spoke, they paused, "The prince of Siam, Prince Zhaolu, is here. !"

The old man seems to be in a good mood today, "The crown prince is here? Okay, let the envoy come over!"

Siam is the later Thailand, and the name of Siam was also given by Ming Dynasty.In the tenth year of Hongwu, Prince Zhaolu of Siam came here once. The old man was very happy and rewarded King Ayutthaya of Siam with the seal of the King of Siam. Since then, Siam has been their country name.

"Foreign Minister Zhaolu bows to His Majesty the Ming Emperor, long live!" The forty-something Siam prince knelt at the old man's feet and kowtowed, "The foreign minister congratulates His Majesty on the Zhengdan Festival, offering elephants, tortoises, black bears, white apes, Siamese Maps and more!"

(End of this chapter)