In fact, merchants are slow after all. Not to mention other places, there are many shops in the capital selling rare things from Southeast Asia. You must know that because of the Japanese pirates, although the shipping companies in the three cities have not stopped, it is nothing. It worked.
The Southeast Asian countries sent envoys to pay tribute and brought a lot of things, but they all entered the emperor's palace. Even if some were rewarded to officials, they were only a small number and could not be circulated in the market.
It can be seen that someone escorted some caravans for trade through the navy of Jinghai Marquis Wu Zhen. The civil servants did not have the dignity or courage, so it was not necessary to think too much to know that it must be the martial arts.
Wu Zhen actually mentioned this point vaguely several times in his report. In addition, Zhu Biao also knew about it, but he just turned a blind eye.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the order was stable, and the warriors could not plunder as much as before, so their income must have been reduced a lot. In addition, due to the lack of ostentation, they started fighting over concubines in the house, so the salary, silver and grain were naturally not enough.
Even if they were stupid and didn't know how to make money, how could the businessmen below not know it? It's just that they have no power, so they can only rely on connections to find ways to get the heads of the warriors, and in the end they just give away the big heads. , better than nothing.
The gentry and merchants were very efficient in corrupting the ruling class. The concubines of the warriors were basically from their own families. They were considered to be serious relatives. It was not uncommon for them to work together to earn some money.
This matter must be taken care of, but not now. Private trade with Mongolia is a taboo matter, but trade with Nanyang is a different matter. It is impossible for Lao Zhu to get into trouble with a few words. Because of this, we should deal with the founding merits of the country.
What's more, to a certain extent, this is also a good thing. Trade means cultural exchanges. It is not a caravan deliberately arranged by the Ming Dynasty, and it is easier to alleviate the resistance of the Southeast Asian countries. This is a good thing for increasing exchanges in the future.
When a relatively weak and backward culture comes into contact with a relatively strong, advanced and perfect culture, it is inevitable that it will be attracted, worshiped and assimilated, just like the influence of the Tang Dynasty on all surrounding countries...
There are not a lot of official documents to review, and it is easy to just read the memorials. After all, the contents of most memorials are false, especially those of local officials. Just glance at them and you will have an idea.
At noon, Zhu Biao stood up and ordered: "If there are any more memorials that need to be reviewed, send them directly to Wenhua Hall."
"promise."
Although I had eaten a few pastries, I was still a little empty. I was not too busy with official duties, so I naturally had to go back to the East Palace for lunch, which also made Hu Weiyong, who was paying attention here, feel at ease.
Zhu Biao, who had just stepped out of the Jinshen Palace, narrowed his eyes slightly due to the dazzling sunlight. Liu Jin hurriedly waved, and a eunuch held up an umbrella to protect His Royal Highness from the sun.
Zhu Biao waved his hand slightly and said, "It's a rare day for me to enjoy the good sunshine."
Naturally, no one dared to defy the Crown Prince's will. Everyone could only crowd around His Highness and walk toward the East Palace. Zhu Biao's shadow was reflected beside him, and the shadows of the others melted into a big ball and followed behind.
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The cold wind was still howling in Sui'an City, Dongning Prefecture, north of Goryeo's West Sea Road. Zhu Di tightened his thick cloak and walked towards the wine shop. He was followed by dozens of capable cross-sword guards, which were in stark contrast to the short and thin Goryeo people along the way. contrast.
Zhu Di's brows furrowed even more as he looked at the Goryeo people who were hurriedly stepping aside in fear and mumbling unclear words. He had been here for three days, and Li Chenggui only made an appointment with him today. How arrogant. !
Contrary to what he originally imagined, not to mention how hard it was for him to travel by water and road. After setting foot on the land of Goryeo, neither Jiang Side nor Li Chenggui nor Yao Guangxiao sent anyone to express their position.
If it weren't for the fact that he only had hundreds of elite military guards sent by his eldest brother earlier, and if it weren't for the fact that Jiang Side had all the secret agents of the Duwei Mansion, his own army in Goryeo, he would have gone to the battlefield on his own.
He came under the order of his eldest brother, and he should be the supreme commander-in-chief of Goryeo. Even if he wanted to hide his identity, since Li Chenggui had surrendered to the Ming Dynasty and the majestic King Qi arrived, he should express his position first no matter what.
Jiang Side was a minister of the Ming Dynasty. Although he was elsewhere, since he had the secret agent of the pro-military captain's mansion, why didn't he send someone to contact him for so long? He didn't understand how far the current situation had developed.
He was unfamiliar with the place, his identity could not be publicized, and the power in his hands could only protect himself. How could he not be anxious? He came out to perform meritorious service for his eldest brother and for his father, and he would never allow failure.
"Master Yuanjun, King Qi of the Ming Dynasty is coming soon. How should we treat each other?"
Kneeling on both sides of the long table were Li Chenggui's confidant generals. Li Chenggui had already been awarded the title of Wanshanfuyuanjun. Fuyuanjun was a title awarded by Goryeo to relatives and meritorious officials. The object of the conferment was Wu. Xun or the princess's father was the first rank, the highest ranking among the feudal lords with different surnames.
Li Chenggui is only thirty-seven years old this year. If he can sit in such a high position, it means that the ruling system of Goryeo is in chaos. Otherwise, how could he give such a high position to such a young minister? He is basically in a state of invincibility.
Li Chenggui reached out and stroked the black beard on his chin and said, "What do you think?"
The fat black general who had just asked the question looked at his colleagues and whispered: "I must respect you. After all, he is the prince of the Ming Dynasty. Do you really want to hand over the military power to him? I heard that this King of Qi is no more than He’s just a kid who hasn’t even grown a beard.”
"Yes, he just came here to earn some meritorious deeds for the Emperor of Ming Dynasty to see. Give him some women to coax him to stay in the back camp. Fighting this kind of thing depends on your leadership, the commander-in-chief. The brothers below can convince."
The people below talked more and more, as if they didn't take this young prince who came from afar to heart. After all, the sky is high and the emperor is far away. They have never been to the Ming Dynasty in their lives. Although they knew that the Ming Dynasty was very powerful, they did not put the knife on their necks. , still not too scared.
Li Chenggui remained silent. In his heart, he actually didn't care too much about the so-called King of Qi. Goryeo was not far from the Ming Dynasty and there were many envoys coming and going. Since he wanted to seek refuge, he naturally inquired about everything he needed to know.
He surrendered to the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, the next emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and the great lord of the entire Goryeo. In particular, the prince's position was so stable that there would be almost no wavering.
Otherwise, he had already made his mark in Goryeo, and he really would not have sought refuge with others. He had heard about this King of Qi, who was the prince who followed the crown prince in his northern expedition to Mongolia. I heard that he is also quite popular with the Crown Prince.
But these are far from enough for him to hand over his military power. If he hands it over, what value will he have in using it? He will not be casually abandoned in the future.
What's more, he carefully read the letter written to him by the Crown Prince. Although he ordered to cooperate with the King of Qi, he did not explicitly ask him to obey his orders.
And since King Qi set foot on Goryeo, he was not the only one watching. Neither Jiang Side nor the Goryeo nobles who had also defected to Ming Dynasty sent anyone there.
It can be seen that everyone still has some concerns in their hearts. Is His Highness King Qi sent here by the Emperor of Ming Dynasty or His Highness the Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty?
The article here is huge. The person who contacted them from beginning to end was His Highness the Crown Prince. Although the Ming Emperor was supreme and noble, foreign ministers like them had to be loyal to one master first before talking about anything else.
All in all, they just wanted to wait for His Highness King Qi to ask Ming Dynasty for help, and then wait for His Highness the Crown Prince's clear order before complying.
If King Qi was sent by the Great Emperor, then he proved his incompetence in front of the Emperor Ming, and it was considered that he had solved an enemy who wanted to pick peaches for the Crown Prince.
If King Qi is sent by the Crown Prince, then they are loyal to their duties and loyal to the orders of His Highness the Crown Prince. When the time comes, they will act in accordance with the Crown Prince's instructions. No matter how you say it, it is not wrong.
After all, the King of Qi will only be the King of Qi. They are the crown prince's people. The worse the relationship with the King of Qi, the safer they are. The closer they are, the more disaster they will cause.
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