The next day, the Longevity Festival came as promised.
Zhu Yuanzhang got up early, took a bath and burned incense, and went to the Ancestral Temple early in the morning.
On this day, there is a national holiday and it is also one of the few holidays in the Daye Dynasty.
Immediately afterwards, Zhu Yuanzhang began to meet with his ministers.
However, this time in addition to the ministers and princes, envoys from some small countries in Southeast Asia also came.
This actually made Zhu Yuanzhang feel good.
Ten years after the founding of the country, Gaoli, Wozhou, and other Southeast Asian countries never came to congratulate him.
The only country is Ryukyu.
Unexpectedly, this time on his fiftieth birthday, envoys from these small countries would come to offer gifts.
Although less than five countries came to congratulate us, it was still a good start.
All the ministers kept flattering Zhu Yuanzhang.
But this time, there was another surprise, that is, Gao Li was also here.
Moreover, this person was brought by Zhu Di.
This person's surname is Li and his given name is Chenggui. He is from Gaoli.
Born in Hezhou, Gaoli, this land was originally lost to the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty. However, as the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty weakened, Li Chenggui took back this land and re-merged it into Gaoli.
Because of this, Li Chenggui became famous.
Li Chenggui looked at Zhu Yuanzhang above him and knelt on the ground, "Li Chenggui, the minister of Gao Li, has kowtowed to Emperor Daye. Today I can see the face of Emperor Daye. I am lucky for the rest of my life!"
Gao Li is a thorn in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.
As a vassal state of Meng Yuan, Gao Li has always been a close friend of Meng Yuan. Why would he come here to congratulate him?
He couldn't help but look at Zhu Di.
Zhu Di also hurriedly said: "Father, Li Zichun, the father of General Li, is the second son of Daru Huachi Li Chun (Boyan Timur), who was in charge of Shuangcheng and other places in the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties. He was an official in Shuofang Daowan, Gaoli. The household is also an envoy of soldiers and horses.
The father and son were brave and good at fighting against Japanese pirates and Jurchens. On the surface, they submitted to the Meng Yuan. In fact, they were always in the Meng Yuan and at heart.
If it weren't for his father and son, Gaoli would have been completely annexed by Meng Yuan.
This time, I also hope to get support for our great cause! "
Hearing this, everyone was shocked.
Gao Li actually has such a young man?
Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes. Hezhou was a good place, it just cut off the path of Meng Yuan and Gao Li.
It can be said that it is a very critical position.
The current King Gaoli is called King Gongrang, and is obviously Wang Yao. He is a man with little ability.
Since Li Chenggui came to find him, he had an idea.
If he relied on Meng Yuan, Gao Li would always belong to the Wang family, and the Li family father and son clearly wanted to become kings on their own.
If he could use it for himself and contain Meng Yuan, he would never be stingy.
Arriving here first, he was overjoyed in his heart, but he just nodded and said: "Okay, General Xiao Li has turned from darkness to light. He is a hero. If you want anything, we will talk about it later. Take a seat first!"
"Yes!" Li Chenggui responded quickly, knowing that it was done.
When he left, he glanced at Zhu Di.
Zhu Di also smiled slightly. These days, although he failed to deal with Wang Baobao, he had hooked up with Li Chenggui through sea trade.
The Li family and his son were ambitious, and Zhu Di thought he could help.
Once Gao Li and Meng Yuan break up and become independent, it will be good for the great cause.
Not only can it suppress the remnants of the Meng Yuan Dynasty, but it can also deter Japanese dogs.
Kill two birds with one stone.
In this way, his contribution will be great.
Zhu Jun glanced at Zhu Di. He was really good at finding reasons. He couldn't deal with Wang Baobao, so he went to deal with Meng Yuan's allies.
I have to say, this method is very good.
After waiting for the ministers from various countries to see the gifts, the princes from all walks of life presented gifts one after another.
Regardless of whether you are an adult or a minor, you are all sufficiently filial.
The first person to present a gift was Zhu Yingxiong. As the grandson of the emperor, he was above all the uncles.
It can be seen that Zhu Yuanzhang attaches great importance to him.
His gift was a pair of glass horses, given to him by Zhu Jun.
The glass horse was presented, and everyone was amazed.
Although colored glaze is rare in Daye, it is not unheard of and has been spread overseas.
Even in Lingnan, missionaries opened a glass factory. Chen Han relied on this glass to start trade and plunder gold and silver from various countries.
But this thing was deeply loved by the nobles. They would either put it on display to show off their face, or they would die and be buried together.
This glass horse is pure and thorough, without a trace of impurities. According to the current technology, it is first-class.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the two horses and was extremely surprised, "Okay, we like this gift!"
He quickly pulled up Zhu Yingxiong who was kneeling below, even picked him up, and said to everyone: "Our eldest grandson is filial!"
Everyone praised Zhu Yingxiong one after another, and Old Zhu grinned in joy.
Zhu Di curled his lips, then Xiaopangdun and Zhu Gaoxu also took out their own gifts, trotted up to the Jinluan Hall and presented their gifts.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was happy, he was not as happy as Zhu Yingxiong.
Zhu Yingxiong ran to Zhu Jun's side happily, "Uncle Six, what are you going to give to Grandpa Huang?"
"You'll know soon!" Zhu Jun said.
"Isn't it fun?"
"It's fun and exciting. Your grandpa is sure to like it!" Zhu Jun said with a smile.
"What?" Zhu Yingxiong's eyes were full of anticipation, and he held Zhu Jun's hand and shook it, "Tell me..."
Zhu Yu, who was above him, smiled fondly when he saw his son pestering Zhu Jun. The two uncles and nephews had such a good relationship that they looked like father and son.
He doesn't like it either, and is even happy to see it.
All the emperors and grandchildren gave gifts one after another. For example, although Zhu Gang did not come back, his children came back to give gifts on his behalf.
Zhu Yuanzhang was still very satisfied.
Zhu Di's gift was a red coral statue, which was also loved by Zhu Yuanzhang.
With Li Chenggui and a coral statue, Zhu Di is eye-catching this time.
Zhu Yu didn't need to give gifts. The reason was very simple. The prince and the emperor were from the same family. If the emperor's grandson presented gifts, there was no need to give any more.
Besides, those pair of glass horses are no cheaper than coral.
Zhu Jun did not rush forward, but waited for Zhu Zhen and others to finish presenting their gifts before he stepped forward and said, "I wish my father a long life!"
Everyone's eyes fell on Zhu Jun.
Zhu Jun has not appeared in the court for a long time, but news from Fengyang did come back one after another.
Everyone could not ignore Zhu Jun.
Zhu Di also looked at him. After not seeing him for more than half a year, this younger brother seemed to have matured a lot.
He also wanted to know what gift Zhu Jun would give.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at him and said, "Just a congratulation, no more?"
An ordinary prince, Zhu Yuanzhang would never say such words. If it fell into other people's ears, it would sound like the emperor was asking his son for a gift.
This is not a treatment that ordinary princes can receive.
It can be seen how high this youngest son's status is in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.
Zhu Jun said: "Father, my gift is ready, but it is not convenient to carry it with me. How about we go out and have a look?"
"Is your gift big?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
"It's not big, but it's very exciting!" Zhu Jun winked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "I guarantee you'll like it!"
