Zhu Biao was a little stunned when he saw this and then frowned dissatisfied. Perhaps Duan Qiangna thought that what she was doing now was a sacrifice for her family and country, which was noble and glorious, but in Zhu Biao's opinion, this was not a good thing. The behavior of the countertop.
Could it be that such an important matter involving hundreds of thousands of people can be easily solved by just you, a woman, taking off your clothes?
This is really a joke. Even if this woman has good looks and carries the identity of the legitimate daughter of Princess Duan of Dali, it is not enough. It can even be said that the difference is too much.
For such a small country princess, Zhu Biao asked each vassal country to donate one as a plaything a year. How could she change her mind because of this? As an envoy, she tried to make the best of the situation or secretly changed her mind.
There is nothing wrong with pursuing political affairs and seeking benefits for one's own side. Marriage can naturally be used as a bargaining chip. Zhu Biao has never resisted political marriage, but it should not be so obvious. It is too dishonorable and inappropriate.
"That's enough! This is the Wuying Palace of the Ming Dynasty, where the emperor and the princes discuss important military and political matters. It is not a place of lewdness. Please respect yourself, envoys!"
Facing this cold scolding, Duan Qiangna looked sad, but she stopped moving her hands at least, and stood there silently crying at a loss. Anyone else might have softened her heart a long time ago.
Although Zhu Biao has never been soft-hearted, he is also a little tired of this way of communication. Just because you ask for something does not mean that I will respond. This woman thinks of this matter too simply.
Perhaps it was because the Central Plains orthodox dynasties since the Tang and Song dynasties had never taken control of Yunnan, which made Duan think that the Ming Dynasty did not need Yunnan very much, and it was enough for her to become a concubine in the East Palace to show her loyalty.
This is the difference between the two parties' views on the issue. The Duan family never thought that Zhu Biao had the intention to completely cut off the foundation of the Duan family. After all, even the cruel Meng Yuan had never done this. Although the Duan family had lost the throne in the past hundred years, it was still Manager of Dali.
However, in Zhu Biao's eyes, Yunnan is connected to two oceans, three Asia and four areas, and is connected to the inland and radiates to the surrounding areas. There are towering mountains and rushing rivers, and the height difference is huge in the north and low in the south. It is condescending to the Southeast Asian countries, not to mention geopolitical suppression. It’s also among them!
Therefore, in Zhu Biao's conception, if he wanted to completely capture Nanyang, Yunnan was the top priority. It was a vital area that military strategists must fight for and must be completely captured no matter what.
"If the foreign envoy cannot take on the important task, he can just go back. The letter from the General Manager of Dali will also be forwarded to me, His Majesty the Ming Emperor. If Duan is really serious, please ask the General Manager to come to Beijing in person next time."
Even if Duan Bao was beaten to death, he would not dare to come to Beijing. If Zhu Biao really dared to come, he would not let him return to Yunnan alive. At this point, even if the talks collapsed, Zhu Biao was not in a good mood. He had wasted so long. But who made Duan think that a legitimate daughter could satisfy Ming's appetite?
Without waiting for Duan Qiangna's reaction, Zhu Biao stood up and waved his sleeves to leave. The Minister of Hubu and the Ministry of War were still waiting for him in the Jinshen Hall. There were some unclarified matters in the morning that had to be resolved in a small meeting.
As for the Duan family, if they still have some brains and someone among the envoys coming this time can stand up, they will still have a chance to continue the conversation. If not, then they are destined to perish.
However, anticipating such an important matter, the Duan family did not place all their hopes on a young woman. There should still be elders from the sidelines following them.
When Zhu Biao stepped into the Jinshen Hall, he saluted when he saw the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War: "No need."
"How is the new health center in Guizhou?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, Wukai Guard, Layer Tai Guard, Pingxi Guard, Tonggu Guard and other guard posts have all been stationed. Now our Ming Dynasty has a total of 17 guard posts throughout Guizhou, controlling the mountains and rivers, Longzan Aqi Song Mongolia There will be no hindrance to any of the other envoys who announce the consolation."
"Well, let's add seven more. These seven guard posts can recruit local people in Guizhou to appease the ethnic groups in Guizhou and warn the commanders to treat them as one and never bully them. If there is a mutiny, the court will punish them severely. , the supply of military supplies to the Ministry of Revenue must not be delayed."
"promise."
Facts have proved that Longzan Aqi is a smart man. The current situation in Guizhou is much more stable than Zhu Biao expected. There is no obstacle to the entry of the guard station. Some stubborn Tu people do not need to dispatch the guard station and they can solve the problem themselves. , and the methods are extremely cruel.
"The relocation of immigrants from various places is postponed, at least until the spring plowing season is over. The Ministry of Household Affairs also needs to send people to the local areas to check on the situation of the immigrants. Don't just wait for the censor to impeach before making corrections."
"Yes, we will make arrangements when we return. If there are problems, we will correct them and encourage them."
After several people finished dealing with the issues that had not been discussed in the morning, Zhao Wenjing hesitated for a moment and then asked: "Wei Chen heard that Your Highness just received the envoy of the Duan family in Dali?"
It is taboo to rashly inquire about the monarch's movements, but Zhu Biao is still very tolerant of capable ministers: "Well, Duan's visit this time is the biological sister of Duan Bao, the general manager of Dali."
The two ministers glanced at each other and understood Duan's little plan, but they also remembered the demeanor when their highness came in just now. Although it seemed to be the same as usual, they still felt his highness's displeasure. Looks like he messed things up.
They did not think that His Highness was dissatisfied with the appearance of Duan's daughter. With what kind of character his Crown Prince had, how could it be hindered by his appearance? You must know that before the Northern Inspection, the Holy Spirit requested a number of courtiers and set a lot of emblems for His Highness. Zhao Xun.
Many of them are young ladies of the right age from the families of local garrison generals and envoys. What kind of looks do these rough guys have? Although they have power now, it is still difficult to give birth to a daughter with outstanding appearance. It is not impossible, but the chance is certain. She is incomparable to a woman from a wealthy family.
If His Highness didn't nod and agree to this kind of thing, the Holy One would definitely not force it. This shows that His Highness the Crown Prince is a person who can achieve great things.
The two of them guessed but did not ask why His Highness was unhappy. This was not something they could ask anymore. They just said bluntly: "The increasing power of the Duan family is a good thing for our Ming Dynasty. King Liang was already unpopular, and now it is even more unpopular." The situation is weak, Your Highness, why not adopt the strategy of driving away wolves and devouring tigers?"
"Your Highness, I think it would be better to change this wolf to a Guizhou wolf, just to see how loyal Long Zan Aqi and others are."
Zhu Biao's eyes lit up slightly. It was indeed a good idea to use the soldiers and horses of the Guizhou chieftains to attack the Duan family and the King of Liang. Longzan Aqi and others were very cooperative now, but the military power in their hands was a real threat.
No matter how docile a dog pretends to be, as long as it still has sharp teeth and claws, it may turn into a wolf and bite back at any time. Zhu Biao's trust in the chieftains is still limited, but he just doesn't want to push too hard.
"This article is good. The Ministry of War will go back and discuss it with the Governor-General of Zhongshu Province, and then draft a memorial and submit it."
"promise."
The two ministers left hand in hand. Zhu Biao had a brief lunch under Liu Jin's service, and then began to review the memorial. Before he could review it for a while, he heard an oral message from the Holy Master.
Zhu Biao put down the wolf hair in his hand and walked around the desk to stand. He saw a middle-aged man wearing a censor's official uniform walked in and stood there. Zhu Biao first saluted and said, "My dearest minister, Biao, I would like to greet you."
The imperial envoy who conveyed the decree stood in the north and faced south and shouted loudly: "Holy greetings!"
After the simple etiquette, the imperial envoy bowed to the prince. Zhu Biao knew that this was not a personal instruction to him, otherwise he should have said it directly.
"I pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness Qianqiu!"
"The Qing family is exempt from the gift, but who else needs to be summoned to receive the order?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, we also need the princes Hu Xiangshu and the six ministers of the Song Dynasty and the scholars of the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial Academy to offer wine."
"Liu Jin immediately summoned them to the palace to receive the order at Huagai Hall."
"promise."
It is easy to talk to the prince, prime minister and the six ministers. If they are not in the palace, they are in the government office at the entrance of the palace. However, for example, the Imperial Academy has to go outside the city to invite them to offer wine, and it will take a while to wait for everyone.
Although he and his father, the emperor, and his mother often exchanged letters, they didn't say much in the letters. So when Comrade Zhu had enough fun and thought of sending someone back from his family, Zhu Biao naturally had to inquire about it.
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