Japan, Yanwang Palace.
Zhu Gaochi was lying on the bed, looking a little weak.
The imperial doctor was checking his pulse, then stopped after a moment and said, "Your Highness, the remaining poison has basically been eliminated."
"It's just that the poison is quite strong after all, and it may have damaged some vitality. I will arrange some medicinal food to replenish vitality, and I will be able to recover after a few days of rest."
Zhu Gaochi nodded and said, "Now that there are not enough manpower in the city, I will ask Dr. Li to make more trips."
Doctor Li quickly stood up and bowed: "It is my duty to serve His Majesty the Crown Prince."
Zhu Gaochi nodded again, and then Doctor Li was ready to go.
I think he has a mellow personality and is not as arrogant as his two younger brothers in dealing with others. Even in the current Yancheng, Zhu Gaochi has the highest power, but he does not feel domineering at all.
This also made many ministers who followed him feel like they had met a wise king.
The development of the entire Yancheng is also becoming more and more prosperous.
There is a saying that the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked, and vice versa.
With Zhu Gaochi leading by example, most of the ministers, including generals, were relatively gentle and treated the Japanese people in the Yan Kingdom relatively peacefully.
Here, the people of the Japanese country have a high degree of support for Zhu Gaochi, the crown prince.
There are almost no Han people here. There are only so many family members who come with them. Except for the army, all the members are composed of Japanese.
When Zhu Gaochi came, he brought high-yielding crops with him.
The first thing I did when I arrived in Yancheng was to vigorously reduce the land tax of the Japanese people and cancel many miscellaneous taxes so that the people could rest and recuperate.
Then arrange planting of high-yielding crops.
Food rations are a bit tight now, but even if Zhu Gaochi lowers his own living standards, he still has to ensure that the Japanese people in the territory have enough to eat.
Of course, things like dividing land from landlords must also be done.
This is largely due to the fact that the original Japanese people actually lived a better life than before.
People, no matter where they are from, especially those living in today's era.
Talking about patriotism is quite nonsense. This is not something that a mud-legged person who works hard every day should think about.
When they were able to have a full meal, these original Japanese people immediately praised Zhu Gaochi's merits.
Even some Japanese people who had hatred for the Ming Dynasty were gradually changed in such an environment.
When Zhu Gaochi was injured by a Japanese assassin, a large number of Japanese people were filled with indignation.
They have never read a book and cannot even speak Chinese, but they still gather spontaneously and insist on guarding outside the Yan Palace.
One is to pray.
The second is protection.
To achieve this level, it can be seen how high the public sentiment in Yancheng has reached.
Kurosawa Daimyo is not a fool. To be able to become the leader of a clan, he certainly has his own wisdom.
It doesn't matter what others say.
Before Kurosawa Daimyo took action, he had actually pretended to be a Japanese businessman and came to Yancheng to inquire about the situation.
In private, of course, I looked around and visited.
It was such a terrifying public sentiment that terrified Kurosawa Daimyo.
In fact, Kurosawa Daimyo himself was not a person of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, but had been secretly loyal to the emperor very early on.
Those men in black were actually provided with money by the Emperor and then secretly trained them.
Just to serve the Emperor of Japan at a critical moment.
However, under Yao Guangxiao's persuasion, Kurosawa Daimyo decided to eradicate the Ming prince.
Because his existence is the biggest threat to the future of Japan.
Unfortunately, the success fell short.
However, what he didn't know was that the Ming Dynasty Crown Prince's actions that night had already
Just know it.
"Your Highness, this is really too dangerous. I didn't agree to do this at the beginning. If the Japanese poison wasn't too low-end, the consequences would be unimaginable."
"The safety of Yan City depends entirely on His Highness. The Japanese people outside the palace have gathered to guard it for three days, and they will not leave no matter how hard the soldiers drive them away."
"It can be seen that now His Highness, whether it is for the Han officials who are following us or for the Japanese people, it is a top priority."
Xia Yuanji persuaded him earnestly.
He also knew a little about the implementation of this plan.
It's just that I don't know who the visitor is.
After all, Xia Yuanji now has the status of a prime minister in the entire Yan City.
Of course, because Zhu Yuanzhang abolished the prime minister system, it was naturally impossible for the vassal states on the Japanese side to re-establish the position of prime minister.
Therefore, Zhu Gaochi also discussed this matter with Xia Yuanji at that time.
Xia Yuanji, of course, strongly opposed it.
A gentleman would not stand under a dangerous wall, let alone someone as rich as the Crown Prince.
In Xia Yuanji's view, even if there is no such plan, if Yancheng is developed step by step, it can reach very high heights in the future.
So how can the prince be allowed to risk his life?
But Zhu Gaochi at that time still insisted on implementing this plan.
In fact, from Zhu Gaochi's heart, his father is currently fighting on the border, and as the heir apparent, he naturally wants to perform more.
In the past, he was disliked by his father. In fact, Zhu Gaochi had always wanted to be recognized by his father.
This is also the key to why he must defy all opinions and implement this plan.
Obviously, Yao Guangxiao, who had been in the former Peking Palace for a long time, knew this psychologically very well.
"Let the people outside the palace disperse and tell them that I am fine."
"This matter actually has nothing to do with anyone else. It's because I wasn't careful enough and gave those assassins an opportunity to take advantage of me. I won't do this again in the future."
"By the way, where is the eunuch who resisted the poisonous needle for me?"
"When people encounter danger, they will subconsciously avoid it. This is human nature. But at that critical moment, his first reaction was not to avoid it, but to resist the poisonous needle for me."
"It shows that he is a truly loyal person. Once he recovers from his injuries, he will be transferred to my side to follow my orders."
Even thinking about it now, Zhu Gaochi was still a little scared.
Although the poisonous needle is not very poisonous, it is because it stung the arm.
If it is injected into an organ, even if you are lucky enough to survive, your lifespan will be greatly reduced.
It can be said that the situation at that time was entirely due to the eunuch leaping forward and blocking the fatal blow. This was the only way to completely solve the poisonous needle matter in just a few days.
Xia Yuanji heard Zhu Gaochi's words, nodded and said, "That father-in-law is really extremely loyal. Then I went to tell the eunuch and let him walk beside His Highness the Crown Prince."
"The injury on his side is not serious. It was just shot into the back and did not affect the organs. It is expected that he will be almost recovered by now."
At this point, Xia Yuanji naturally can't always talk about this matter.
But regarding this matter, Xia Yuanji never had a good night's sleep and was always worried and scared.
There is nowhere to find such a good monarch.
There are too many talented people in Ming Dynasty, especially His Highness Taisun.
Although Xia Yuanji was imprisoned later, Zhu Ying was forgotten about it and was imprisoned for a lot of time.
When it was time to make up for it, he was directly transferred from the Sichuan Household Department to the Capital Household Department.
But the closer he got to His Highness Taisun, the more he felt that he was useless. His Highness Taisun's ideas and strategies were far beyond his.
Including being able to control the entire Yancheng now
The territory was managed in an orderly manner, and Xia Yuanji had to admit that he learned a lot from His Highness Taisun.
And what His Highness Taisun learned there was extremely practical and not half-hearted.
It's just a pity that since His Highness Taisun came to power, he has basically controlled a general direction, and the pressure has been put on the lower levels.
I'd rather have a head than a phoenix's tail.
During his stay in Yancheng, Xia Yuanji had the opportunity to truly display his ambitions, and the prince regarded him very highly and had no intention of taking over power.
This made him naturally care about Zhu Gaochi's safety.
In the end.
Zhu Gaochi said in a low voice: "Those soldiers who died in the line of duty should be buried alive and their pensions should be given more."
"According to His Highness Taisun's standards for the capital's garrison, if you have children, the fees will be reduced and meals will be included until you reach your age."
Compassion does not command troops.
The guards in the palace were the victims of this incident, but as the crown prince, in order to accomplish certain important things, he would naturally make sacrifices.
This is something that cannot be avoided.
Zhu Gaochi could only do this part.
"Follow the Emperor's order."
Hearing these words, Xia Yuanji nodded heavily.
At the same time, my heart became closer to Zhu Gaochi.
This is the true king of benevolence and righteousness.
...
Goryeo.
Yao Guangxiao, dressed in black, stood in the court hall.
As the national preceptor, he has his own separate seat, which is a gift from the King of Goryeo and a symbol of status.
And Li Chenggui, who had secretly controlled it before, originally also had a seat.
But Yao Guangxiao, the imperial master, would not sit down, so Li Chenggui was naturally too embarrassed to sit down, so he had to cancel his seat.
King Gongjang Wangyao was the king of Goryeo who was established by Li Chenggui and Zheng Mengzhou in the 22nd year of Hongwu.
Originally, Li Chenggui had planned to assassinate Zheng Mengzhou and then declare himself king.
However, Zhu Ying's arrangement interrupted Liu Chenggui's plan.
The current Goryeo court has already divided into ***.
The weakest one is naturally the Goryeo royal family, led by King Wang Yao of Goryeo and assisted by Zheng Mengzhou.
They control the least military power and appear to have a high status, but in fact they are subject to great restrictions everywhere.
The second force is naturally Li Chenggui.
Almost half of the troops in Goryeo are loyal to him, and he also controls the financial affairs and household department of Goryeo.
But in terms of sphere of influence, Li Chenggui was the most powerful.
And the third one is Yao Guangxiao.
The main component of Yao Guangxiao's power is the latent personnel left behind by Zhu Ying.
However, because they went to conquer the Japanese country, most of this group of latent personnel have been exposed to the water, marked with Yao Guangxiao's mark.
Only extremely rare parts are still lurking.
For example, Li Chenggui's imperial guard commander.
However, even Yao Guangxiao didn't know about his existence. Only Zhu Ying and a few other former core members of the Heroes Chamber of Commerce knew about it.
When Yao Guangxiao arrived earlier, it was similar to Zhu Ying's guess. In fact, there were already many people loyal to the Qunying Chamber of Commerce, especially the Koreans. Their loyalty to the Qunying Chamber of Commerce had reached a very weak edge.
It was Yao Guangxiao who forcibly activated them and forced them to stand in line before they were reunited.
In fact, even Zhu Ying also knew that if Goryeo was left alone, these people who had reached high positions through the channels of the Qunying Chamber of Commerce would eventually reject the Qunying Chamber of Commerce.
So at that time, a person like Yao Guangxiao was sent there.
Even without Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Ying will arrange someone else who is trustworthy.
In fact, based on the current situation, Zhu Ying is fully capable of knocking Li Chenggui down, even lightly.
Song Song deposed the King of Korea and divided Korea into the territory of the Ming Dynasty.
But even doing this will add more burdens to Ming Dynasty, which will also be a problem in terms of education.
Even if it could be easily suppressed during the years when Zhu Ying was in power, when Zhu Ying died later, Goryeo was still very likely to break away from the Ming Dynasty.
This is not what Zhu Ying wants.
What he wants is to truly integrate Goryeo into the territory of the Ming Dynasty.
Not only the Ming Dynasty, but also countries in Southeast Asia such as Annan adopted this strategy.
Like the Mongol Empire in the past, a short-term rule has no meaning. Only by truly incorporating them and making them become people of the Ming Dynasty can the long-term influence be achieved.
The civil servants and military officers in the Goryeo court were roughly divided into three groups.
When it comes to some Goryeo government affairs, there has always been endless debate.
Whatever Li Chenggui wants to agree with, Yao Guangxiao will oppose it no matter what.
vice versa.
As for the forces belonging to the King of Korea, they just looked at the other side and helped the weaker side.
A court can be described as a three-party melee.
But the King of Korea thought this was pretty good.
At least he gained a lot of power from the fight between the two.
The status is now relatively secure.
Before the fight between the two forces came to an end, his position as King of Goryeo was not at great risk.
At this time, a soldier outside the door, ignoring the arguments in the court, came directly to Yao Guangxiao's side.
Yao Guangxiao nodded slightly, and the soldier whispered a few words to Yao Guangxiao.
After listening, Yao Guangxiao clasped his hands and saluted the King of Korea and said, "I still have some things to do here, so I will plead guilty and leave first."
After finishing speaking, Yao Guangxiao did not care about the reaction of the King of Korea. After looking at Li Chenggui calmly, he turned and left the court.
As soon as Yao Guangxiao left, the entire court immediately turned from restless to silent.
Many ministers looked at each other in confusion, not knowing what to say.
Seeing this situation, the King of Goryeo had no choice but to say rather feebly: "Retreat from the court."
