As Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, the eyes of all the princes in Fengtian Palace were full of envy.
Even if it was just a small Goryeo vassal state, it was still a country!
Moreover, the court will not intervene at will and let the feudal king govern.
Now, they, the princes of the vassal, have become sensible, and they naturally know why Lan Yu, Fu Youde, Feng Sheng and other famous veterans in the Ming Dynasty were forced to kill one by one some time ago!
It’s all to pave the way for the emperor’s grandson Zhu Yunwen who sits next to their grandpa!
Now, the emperor's grandfather summoned them to the capital again, and he must also let them, the princes of the vassal, recognize the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
And now.
Zhu Gaochi's father, their fourth uncle (fourth uncle), had actually given Zhu Gaochi an overseas vassal state.
In the future, Zhu Gaochi can go to the Yan Kingdom of Goryeo at will, without having to look at the court's eyes all the time, and no longer need to be subjected to those birdy thoughts!
The more he thought about it, the more envious the princes became.
Above, Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled and continued: "Don't be envious. If you have the ability, you can manage your vassal well.
How rich is Beiping Mansion nowadays? A drought has caused the price of food in Beiping Prefecture to not fluctuate at all.
When the vassal lands around you are so rich, it will be very easy to send troops to attack the next few vassal states! "
Hearing this, all the princes and princes couldn't help but secretly curse in their hearts. Who doesn't know that the Beiping Mansion is so rich and the Yan Prince Mansion is so powerful? Isn't it all thanks to Guo Changshi?
If that Guo Changshi is transferred to their palace, their palace and vassal land will definitely be like the palace of Prince Yan!
However, they were just thinking about these things in their hearts.
Their father had been jealous for so many years and couldn't do it. How could they do it?
But on the dragon throne, Zhu Yuanzhang had no idea what his direct grandchildren were thinking.
At this moment, because Zhu Di really turned the entire Goryeo into the Kingdom of Yan, Zhu Yuanzhang was in a better mood, and couldn't help but give Zhu Gaochi one more instruction.
"Chi'er, it's not easy for your father to lay the foundation of a country. Your son must study government affairs well and govern the Goryeoyan Kingdom well in the future!"
"Thank you, Grandpa Huang, for your teaching!"
Zhu Gaochi stood up quickly and saluted Zhu Yuanzhang respectfully.
Then, he frowned and expressed his bitterness, "Grandpa Huang, my grandson dare not hide it. My father then captured Goryeo and made all Goryeo officials and nobles submit to the Yan Palace.
However, the Yan Palace did not have enough officials and generals to govern the Yan Kingdom.
Even last year, when my father wanted to send officials to Goryeo, Prince Yan's Mansion had no available officials and could only recruit scholars from all over Beiping Mansion.
As a last resort, his father summoned the chief officials of various states and counties under the Beiping Prefecture to establish social schools in various states and counties, with the intention of cultivating talented people.
Sun'er estimates that among the current Goryeo and Yan Kingdoms, our Ming Dynasty has only a dozen officials at most, and the remaining officials should still be Goryeo aristocrats and officials! "
Hearing this, Zhu Yunwen and all the princes couldn't help but be startled. They didn't know this.
As for Zhu Yuanzhang, he was slightly stunned and looked at Zhu Gaochi thoughtfully.
Sure enough, Zhu Gaochi once again said with expectation: "Grandpa Huang Mingjian, my father led a group of soldiers in the palace to fight for several years, and finally captured the entire Goryeo.
However, now that Goryeo has become the state of Yan, there are no officials of the Ming Dynasty to use it. As a result, the great Goryeo state of Yan still has to use those Koreans as officials, which really damages the prestige of the Ming Dynasty.
The grandson begs the emperor to be merciful. If there are some criminals who are not worthy of death, please exile them to the Kingdom of Goryeoyan! "
"Um?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened slightly, he didn't expect Zhu Gaochi to be so bold!
On the side, Zhu Yunwen asked thoughtfully: "In the past two years, didn't Grandpa Huang exile a group of military generals and officials to the Fourth Uncle?"
Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, and then his expression turned sad again.
"Last time, the military officers and officials who were exiled by the emperor to the Japanese country were busy all day conquering the Japanese bandits, and there were often casualties.
Moreover, those generals and officials were all exiled as prisoners of war with Japan. How could they be sent to Goryeo? "
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but snorted coldly and said angrily: "No wonder Zhu Di wants to ask us for some exiled officials this time?
It turns out that Goryeo Yan was in such a difficult situation?
A mere Prince of Yan's Mansion, with only 30,000 soldiers, actually wants to attack two vassal states, Goryeo and Japan, at the same time. Now you have tasted the consequences. Do you know that you are here to beg us? "
Zhu Gaochi said angrily: "With the support of Grandpa Huang and Da Ming behind me, my father dared to act so boldly..."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "There are still some prisoners in the prison, but your Prince Yan's palace is very wealthy. If you want those prisoners, just ask your father to prepare some money for us!"
"this……"
Zhu Gaochi's face wrinkled even more, his face full of distress.
However, then he remembered something, and he still had to bite the bullet and said: "My grandson will write a letter to his father right now!"
"Hahaha……"
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but laugh proudly.
As for Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Youdou and others on the side, there was also a slight smile on their faces.
They were very happy to make Prince Yan feel distressed because of money.
But, does Zhu Gaochi really care about money? Rather than being so happy that you can't hold it back any longer?
…
Yanwang Palace.
After Zhu Di received Zhu Gaochi's letter, his face was filled with joy.
"As expected of our eldest son, he has our style!"
Liang Hu on the side quickly congratulated Zhu Di, "Congratulations, Your Highness, Your Highness the Crown Prince is now able to resist!"
Zhu Di smiled and nodded, without saying much, and asked directly: "I haven't seen Guo Qing for several days since I came back from Gaoli. Do you know what Guo Qing has been doing these days?"
Liang Hu quickly said: "Your Highness, Guo Changshi's concubine gave birth to a young master for Guo Changshi.
Moreover, in the days since His Highness and Guo Changshi left, Guo Changshi's parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law also came to Peking.
During this period of time, Guo Changshi has been accompanying his family at home.
I heard that Guo Changshi has been very worried these days because of the naming of the second young master! "
The corners of Zhu Di's mouth were slightly raised, and his eyes could not help but be filled with gloating.
"I didn't expect that Guo Qing would have such a time. You went to summon Guo Qing. As the chief historian of Prince Yan's palace, you are really derelict in your duties by not being on duty for so many days!"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Liang Hu responded and walked out quickly.
…
And at this time.
Guo Mansion.
In the study, Father Guo and Liu Weiyuan frowned, their faces full of thoughts.
"Ning Yi is worried that after he takes office in the future, he will use me and other family members to threaten you?"
Guo An nodded lightly.
Liu Weiyuan asked softly: "But that person is orthodox after all. If that person wants to recruit Ning Yi to serve as an official in the court, will Ning Yi still resist the decree..."
Father Guo also stared at Guo An closely, his face full of confusion.
"His Royal Highness King Yan will not let me go!"
Guo An shook his head slightly, "That person has a weak temperament and was taught by some great Confucians since he was a child.
Although he was established as orthodox by His Majesty, he did not have any close followers except for some civil servants above the court.
Moreover, what will happen to the one who has grown up in a deep palace since he succeeds to the throne?
No one can tell…”
"Ning Yi!"
Father Guo's face changed slightly.
Guo An said: "Father, father-in-law, this is my guess. You two should not panic or make any noise.
As long as these words are spread, my family will definitely be confiscated and exterminated by His Majesty. It cannot be said anywhere except in the study, and it cannot be said to outsiders.
There is also some instability in the house..."
Father Guo glared at Guo An fiercely, "The two of us will know how powerful he is!"
Liu Weiyuan also nodded slightly.
Guo An's expression softened slightly and he continued: "Nowadays, Beiping Mansion is becoming more prosperous day by day.
Social schools, crafts schools, and medical schools were also established in every prefecture and county.
In the future, Beiping Prefecture will inevitably see a great rise in Confucianism, medicine, and craftsmanship. "
“The acres of land in Beiping Prefecture, as well as housing prices, are getting more expensive year by year.
Whether it is for the education of the children at home or the purchase of a family property, Beiping Prefecture is much better than Shunde Prefecture.
My father and father-in-law might as well buy some family property in Beiping Mansion.
In the past two years, all the direct descendants of the family have moved here, leaving a few trustworthy people to guard the old house in Shunde Mansion, which can be regarded as leaving a way out. "
"The most important thing is that Goryeo has become the Kingdom of Yan, and now His Highness the King of Yan is very hungry for talents.
If anyone in my family wants to go to Goryeo to serve as an official, or to go to Japan to make contributions, I can recommend him to His Highness King Yan, and His Highness will definitely take it seriously.
If a few years pass, everything will be safe and sound, whether he returns to his hometown in Shunde Prefecture or stays in Beiping Prefecture.
Both father and father-in-law can choose at will..."
Father Guo and Liu Huiyuan looked at each other and said, "Let's discuss this matter!"
"master!"
At this time, Erniu's voice sounded from outside.
"What's the matter?"
Guo An stood up and asked.
"Your Highness sent someone to summon you!"
"I'll go right away!"
Guo An responded, then turned around, said goodbye to Guo's father and Liu Huiyuan, and walked out quickly.
As for Father Guo and Liu Huiyuan, their eyes were full of complexity.
"Ning Yi has grown up!"
"Yes, Brother Liu, are you coming to Beiping Mansion?"
"Of course I want to come!"
"With Ning Yi's words, I'm afraid not only those in the family will be tempted, but even those old friends will be tempted!"
"Civilizing barbarians and governing an overseas vassal country is the first time in ancient times. Anyone who has ambitions will definitely be tempted!"
"Just right, there is no need to cause trouble to Ning Yi!"
"I'm getting old!"
"Hahaha……"
…
Half an hour later.
Guo An then followed Liang Hu to the Yan Palace.
"I am here to meet you, Your Highness!"
Above, Zhu Di looked at Guo An with an unhappy face and said, "If we don't send Liang Hu to summon Guo Qing, will Guo Qing forget about it and come to the palace to be on duty?"
"Your Highness, forgive me!"
Guo An quickly saluted with fear on his face and explained: "In the past few days, Wei Chen has been persuading my father and father-in-law to ask them to move the family to Peking.
In this way, our Prince Yan's Mansion will have an extra batch of available officials! "
"oh?"
Hearing this, Zhu Di's eyes lit up and he asked hurriedly: "Are they willing to move here?"
Guo An said slowly: "Your Highness, my father and father-in-law have made plans!"
"Very good!"
Zhu Di was overjoyed and stepped forward to help Guo An sit down, completely forgetting that he wanted to scare Guo An just now.
"Guo Qing can make great contributions to our Prince Yan's palace this time. Now that the entire Goryeo has become the Kingdom of Yan, it is the time when we are hungry for talented people.
If Shuiyuan can join the Yan Palace, Mr. Shuiyuan can choose any official position in the Yan Kingdom.
As for the talented people of the Guo family, we can do our best to satisfy them with whatever official positions they want. "
"In addition, if the Guo family and the Liu family encounter any difficulties when they move to Beiping Mansion, Guo Qing can just come and find us!"
…
(End of chapter)
