The capital of the Ming Dynasty.
The square in front of Fengtian Temple.
Zhu Di looked at the officials below with a very happy mood.
Facing the expectant gazes of the officials, Zhu Di did not show off.
"Prince!" He looked at Zhu Gaochi.
"My son is here!" Zhu Gaochi left work.
"Come forward!"
"yes."
Zhu Gaochi climbed up the imperial steps and came to Zhu Di.
Looking at his son who was breathing heavily, Zhu Di sighed in his heart.
Then he took out Yang Xuan's book and handed it to Zhu Gaochi.
"The good news from Marquis Changping has come back. Please read it to the ministers and let them hear the good news."
"Yes, Father!" Zhu Gaochi respectfully took the fold.
When the ministers below the imperial steps heard Zhu Di's words, they also understood that Yang Xuan's victory should be great.
Otherwise, His Majesty would not have waged such a big battle.
Zhu Gaochi opened the folder and was stunned for a moment when he saw the contents.
What's going on... Zhu Di glanced at his eldest son.
Feeling his father's gaze, Zhu Gaochi quickly calmed down.
Then he read Yang Xuan's excerpts in front of all the officials.
"Your Majesty, Yang Xuan, would like to report:
Since His Majesty ascended the throne, our Ming Dynasty has been powerful all over the world, and the country is peaceful and the people are safe.
However, Japanese pirates repeatedly invaded the Ming Dynasty, plundered people's property, killed innocent people, and committed heinous crimes.
Your Majesty is kind and generous and cannot bear the suffering of the people, so he ordered his ministers and others to lead an expedition to the Japanese country to correct their crimes and appease the people.
Today, fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission and captured the Japanese Kyoto, beheading tens of thousands and taking over 30,000 prisoners. The Emperor of Japan has surrendered and signed the "Xinmao Treaty". I hereby report this.
According to the "Xinmao Treaty", the Japanese country must compensate the Ming Dynasty for 20 million taels of silver, pay 10 million taels of cash, and use a large sulfur mine, hundreds of gold, silver, copper, and iron mines as collateral for the remainder.
The Japanese country agreed to the Ming Dynasty stationing troops in the Japanese country to ensure the safety of minerals and other resources.
At the same time, when our Ming Dynasty goods are circulated in Japan, Japan is not allowed to impose tariffs as a sign of friendship.
The Japanese country also needs to ensure the safety of our Ming Dynasty's mineral and other resources in the Japanese country, and be responsible for solving the problem of Japanese pirates to avoid harassing our country's waters again.
In this battle, our soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were brave, loyal and brave, and sacrificed their lives for the country. They are truly the pillars of the country.
Your Majesty, please commend me as a token of encouragement.
I respectfully wish the Emperor long live, long live, long live!
The eleventh day of the first month of the tenth year of Yongle. "
The officials almost didn't listen to the following content, because they were all shocked by the 20 million taels of silver.
There were even many officials counting the twenty million taels of silver on their fingers.
The official who was not good at math counted for a long time but still couldn't figure out how much twenty million taels was.
But what is certain is that it will never be spent all, not at all!
Xia Yuanji, the Minister of Household Affairs, was trembling all over.
He naturally knows how much twenty million taels is.
It is equivalent to about ten times the fiscal revenue of the Ming Dynasty today.
Haha, get rich, get rich!
If it weren't for the wrong timing, Xia Yuanji would have wanted to look up to the sky and laugh.
He did not doubt that what Yang Xuan said was false. After all, it was impossible for Yang Xuan to talk nonsense about such a big matter.
At the front of the hundred officials, the second and third brothers were whispering to each other.
"Second brother, twenty million taels, how much does it cost?"
"Many, many." Zhu Gaoxu whispered.
"You are worthy of being a master uncle, you are so strong."
Zhu Gaosui sighed with emotion.
The people below the imperial steps had different expressions, and Zhu Di took all of them into his eyes.
He didn't care that some of them were discourteous. It was normal to have such a reaction to such shocking news.
After the officials digested the news for a while, Zhu Di spoke.
"deliver an imperial order:
The eldest princess, An Qing, is my sister. She has been smart and dignified since she was a child.
Today, Yang Xuan, Marquis of Changping, has made great military exploits for the country, and you should be proud of him.
Special gifts include jewelry, jade, splendid clothes, gold and silver and other items.
A salary of five hundred stones was also added to show the contribution of Marquis Changping.
I am very pleased that Yang Xuan, Marquis of Changping, has made great contributions to the country. I will reward him separately after he returns to Beijing.
Admire this! "
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
All civil and military officials said in unison.
The officials had no objections to this reward.
Yang Xuan's contribution is great enough, and no one has any reason to object.
"Ministry of Household Affairs, Ministry of Works."
"I'm here." Two ministers came out.
"Let the two of you choose talents and go to the Japanese country to take over the mines of the Ming Dynasty."
"After arriving, everything will follow the instructions of Marquis Changping."
Zhu Di ordered.
"I obey the order!" Xia Yuanji and the Minister of Industry said in unison.
"Ministry of Rites." Zhu Di looked at Lu Zhen, the Minister of Rites.
"I'm here!" Lu Zhen, the Minister of Rites, came out.
"I estimate that Marquis Changping will lead his army in triumph around March. Your etiquette department needs to be careful about welcoming and celebrating the victory."
"I accept the decree!" Lu Zhen said.
Later, Zhu Di explained some things and announced his withdrawal from the court.
It was a cold day, and Zhu Di didn't want to waste too much time.
After the court ended, Zhu Di couldn't wait to share the good news with his wife.
The three Zhu brothers gathered together and discussed the benefits Yang Xuan brought to Ming Dynasty while walking out.
…
In the afternoon, the reward for the eldest princess Anqing was also delivered to the Changping Marquis Mansion.
After Wang Zhong, the chief eunuch, read out Zhu Di's decree, he smiled and said to Anqing:
"This slave is here to congratulate the eldest princess."
The emperor's daughter is called the princess, his sisters are called the eldest princess, and his aunt is called the eldest princess.
Anqing was named the eldest princess in the first year of Yongle.
"Rejoice together and rejoice together."
"My husband's victory in the battle is a happy event for the entire Ming Dynasty."
Anqing said modestly.
Then he took a piece of gold from Xiuhe and put it in Wang Zhong's hand.
"Please, father-in-law, please don't refuse this little tea money."
"Slave, please thank Your Highness the Princess for the reward." Wang Zhong said with a smile.
The other eunuchs who came with him were also very happy because they also received rewards.
After sending Wang Zhong and others away, An Qing pulled Xiuhe into the backyard.
Prepare to change clothes and enter the palace to thank Zhu Di.
…
The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works acted quickly.
Whether it is sulfur mines, gold, silver, copper and iron ores, their importance to the Ming Dynasty is self-evident.
Xia Yuanji, the Minister of Household Affairs, and Song Li, the Minister of Industry, selected the talents as quickly as possible.
And submitted the list to Zhu Di Yulan for review.
After Zhu Di read it, the people on the list went to Japan under the escort of the navy.
…
February 8, the 10th year of Yongle.
Ships carrying supplies arrived in Japan.
After receiving supplies, the Ming army's combat power returned to its peak, and they were no longer afraid that the Japanese emperor would dare to go back on his word.
Yang Xuan patrols the military camp every day, or visits the nearby mine.
Or chat with a few famous people caught.
Naturally, he would not let Japan unify. Before leaving, he had to bury the nails.
These big names are all ambitious people. If Yang Xuan kills them, the Emperor of Japan will be happy.
In jail.
Yang Xuan and the head of the Hosokawa clan sat opposite each other.
"In a few days, I will let you go." Yang Xuan said.
"Let me go, aren't you afraid that I will seek revenge from Daming?" the Hosokawa clan chief asked.
"If you were smart enough, you wouldn't do this." Yang Xuan replied calmly.
In the past few days, Yang Xuan, Hosokawa and other great names were not talking about useless things.
The main content is "The princes and generals are very kind" and "The emperors take turns and come to my house next year" etc.
Many examples were given for this purpose.
If the Japanese emperor wants to gain real power, Yang Xuan will never allow it.
Moreover, Yang Xuan did not want the Emperor's lineage to continue to exist.
As I said before, the emperor cannot die in the hands of the Ming Dynasty, so he should die in the hands of their own people.
And Yang Xuan also said that if they have ideas, Daming will give them some support.
After talking too much, Yang Xuan also felt their hearts moving.
However, in order to ensure Ming Dynasty's interests in Japan, Yang Xuan still had to sign a contract with these people.
"Haha, don't worry, I will abide by the agreement." The head of the Hosokawa clan said.
"Well, I will also release your confidants back to you."
"Now that the emperor has gradually gained real power, and with his confidants here, you can regain your strength earlier." Yang Xuan said.
The Hosokawa family and several other daimyo were the swords used by Yang Xuan to cut off the emperor's lineage.
After that, they instigated them to attack each other and compete for territorial interests.
Let the Japanese country be completely in chaos.
It is in the interests of Ming Dynasty that they kill each other.
If the Ming Dynasty wants to kill millions of people in Japan, how long will it take?
After all, even if there are millions of pigs, it will take a long time to kill them.
…
Yang Xuan abided by the agreement and secretly released the Hosokawa clan and other daimyo and their confidants.
And gave them enough weapons and equipment.
Of course, these weapons and equipment were all captured before.
If Ming keeps it, it won't be of much use, so he might as well invest it.
…
Two days later.
The Emperor of Japan handed over 10 million taels of silver to Yang Xuan in cash, and at the same time handed over the mines in the "Xinmao Treaty" to Yang Xuan.
With these ten million taels of silver, the Japanese emperor had almost plundered the entire Japanese country, causing public resentment to boil.
There was nothing they could do. Their main wealth was in Kyoto, and they didn't take much with them when they evacuated.
After the Ming army captured Kyoto, all the money became the spoils of war for the Ming army.
This forces them to search lower levels.
And when the lower levels are robbed of their wealth by the higher-ups, they will inevitably feel resentful.
If the Hosokawa clan and other daimyo took revenge on them, they would definitely be able to attract a lot of people.
I believe it won’t take long for Japan to be completely in chaos.
But by that time, Yang Xuan had already left Japan.
A few more days passed.
Talents from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works sent by Zhu Di also arrived.
Yang Xuan took them to inspect all the minerals and register them.
Arrangements were then made for them.
After returning to his residence, Yang Xuan called Zheng He and prepared to ask him to select some more people to garrison the Japanese country.
There are hundreds of mines and two thousand people protecting them, which is still a bit reluctant.
Yang Xuan plans to add a thousand more people.
As for whether Japan is willing?
Oh, they don't have the right to say no.
"Yes, Lord Marquis, I'll do it right away." Zheng He nodded and went down to make arrangements.
He had returned Kyoto City to the Japanese Emperor in accordance with the treaty.
However, in the city of Kyoto, there is a piece of land that belongs to the Ming Dynasty, and the reason is to build an embassy.
In the future, there will be envoys from the Ming Dynasty stationed here permanently.
It took half a month to arrange things properly.
Yang Xuan and Zheng He also planned to leave.
Before leaving, he called the commander of the Ming army stationed in Japan to give him face-to-face instructions.
Being stationed in Japan was a lucrative job, and it also shouldered a major mission. Yang Xuan had to warn him again and again.
The time to come out is not short, and Yang Xuan is finally going back.
When we came, the boat was full, and when we came back, the boat was still full.
There is even some shortage, and this still includes the ships transporting supplies.
In addition to sulfur, gold and silver treasures and other items, he brought back to the capital also captured Japanese women.
There were many bachelors in the Ming army. Taking them back and giving them to the soldiers as concubines was also a good way to win people's hearts.
Of course, Zhu Di still has to do this kind of thing, and Yang Xuan will not do it for him.
As for the Japanese men among the prisoners, Yang Xuan threw them all into the mines for mining.
There are hundreds of mines, and it is impossible for the Ming army stationed here to dig them.
In the future, more Japanese men will be sent to the mines. This is the agreement between Yang Xuan and the Hosokawa clan and other daimyo.
On the blue sea, Yang Xuan was blowing the sea breeze, his face was full of comfort.
"Master Hou, you have a good attitude." Zheng He, who was beside him, saw this and said with a smile.
"Haha~ I'm going back soon!" Yang Xuan said with a smile, looking in the direction of the Ming Dynasty capital, his eyes full of longing.
"To be honest, I still like the life of Xianyun Yehe. Fighting and killing are not suitable for me." Yang Xuan seemed to sigh.
Hearing this, Zheng He was choked up and wanted to complain, but he didn't know how to speak.
"By the way, if you go back this time, it won't be long before you go to the ocean again." Yang Xuan changed his words and said.
"Yes, Lord Marquis, the farthest place I went last time was the Arabian Peninsula you mentioned, Lord Marquis. This time I plan to bypass Africa and go to the Europe you mentioned."
"There are still many crops that have not been found in the atlas you gave me, Lord Marquis."
Zheng He said.
"This matter can only be done slowly, there is no rush." Yang Xuan comforted.
If you can't find it in Europe/Europe, then you have to look for it in the United States/Europe.
In short, you can definitely find it in these places.
"Yes." Zheng He hummed softly, and then said: "But if we find it as soon as possible, we can also feed the people of Ming Dynasty as soon as possible."
Hearing this, Yang Xuan did not hit Zheng He, but patted him on the shoulder to show encouragement.
He also studied agricultural classics in his spare time, and combined with practical experience, he knew that the yield of the crops he just brought back would definitely not be too high.
To achieve the terrifying output of future generations, it requires generations of cultivation and study.
"I'll give this to you. You can use it at sea." Yang Xuan took out the monocular telescope from his arms and handed it to Zheng He.
This telescope is better than the one sold to Xiao Laosan. After all, this is the second time I made it and I have more experience.
"Master Marquis, this... is too precious." Zheng He had used Yang Xuan's clairvoyance several times and knew it was very valuable.
"This thing is just a plaything in my hand. You need it more than I do."
"Take it, don't refuse."
After some pulling, Zheng He finally accepted it.
"Zheng He will always remember the gift of the treasure from the Marquis."
Zheng He said solemnly.
"Haha, you've seen someone else, haven't you?"
Yang Xuan helped Zheng He up and said.
Afterwards, the two stood on the deck and chatted.
…
In mid-March, the fleet arrived near the coast of Daming.
Stopped at Liujiagang.
Yang Xuan looked at the familiar buildings, people, and objects in front of him.
I couldn’t help but sigh: “I’m finally back!”
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