In Peiping, the grand occasion is far greater than in the past.
During the National Day, Zhu Yunwen personally went to the Peking military camp to celebrate with the troops. At night, celebrate with the people.
Most of the soldiers and civilians in Peiping saw the Emperor of Heaven for the first time and spent the National Day with him for the first time. The celebration was far more joyful than in previous years. Even the people who immigrated to Peiping flocked to the city, hoping to catch a glimpse of Emperor Jianwen.
Zhu Yunwen appeared frequently and delivered a speech on the city wall, "If the canal is connected, Peking will be prosperous", which released a strong business signal and development signal. Some keen businessmen began to arrange business in the capital, but they found that they wanted to buy a house. It's difficult. Many houses are not for sale at all. If you inquire carefully, well, the land deeds are all in the hands of Royal Central Bank...
By this time, Xie Jin, Zhu Di and others completely admired Zhu Yunwen. While they were doing business, they had already entered the real estate industry in Peiping and quietly took away the houses. Now they are not valuable. Once the city of Beiping is built, , once the capital is moved, the value of these properties will skyrocket...
Facing Xia Yuanji's complaining look, Zhu Yunwen did not explain. Anyway, many places in Beiping City were to be demolished and rebuilt. It was a little early for him to start, but it was definitely not within the scope of land acquisition by the imperial court. Although the current design of the Forbidden City in Beiping The drawings haven’t come out yet…
As soon as the Lantern Festival was over, Zhu Yunwen planned to return to the capital. The basic mission of the Northern Patrol had been completed, and there was little point in continuing to stay here.
The news of Zhu Yunwen's plan to move the capital has not yet leaked out. The reason is that Xie Jin, Ru Yu and others secretly blocked the news. The cabinet's consideration is that if the news is sent back to the capital too early, memorials of opposition will fly everywhere. Zhu Wenkui is sure of such memorials. If it cannot be dealt with, it will inevitably be transferred to Peking.
If too many opposition memorials angered Zhu Yunwen, and he refused to leave and lived in Peiping directly, then the matter would be in big trouble. If he wanted to make trouble, it would be best to return to the capital, so he had to communicate with other officials. Write a letter to tell your colleagues in Nanjing.
Zhu Yunwen knew these things, but he didn't care at all. It was impossible to cover up such a big thing, and it would be better to report it when he returned to the capital.
But Zhu Yunwen still didn't make it, and his trip was delayed because he was waiting for someone. This person's name was:
Buy it.
It sounds like he is not Han Chinese, yes, he is a Jurchen.
On the 20th of the first lunar month, the Chief Envoy of Peiping.
The leader of the savage Jurchens brought twenty-nine people, two sea greens, eight east pearls, and twelve horses to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yunwen personally welcomed Maili and enthusiastically arranged for him to sit down.
Maili looked at the young Zhu Yunwen and sighed a lot. Zhu Yunwen didn't understand. After the general translated it, he realized what they were saying: "I have heard for a long time that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty is young and promising, and he can govern the country well. Unexpectedly, he is like this. Young, really amazing.”
Zhu Yunwen looked at Maili, who was wearing a beast suit with some bone pendants hanging around his neck, and replied with a smile: "It's all thanks to Taizu's respect and the support of the ministers. I am deeply pleased that the leader of Maili came here after receiving the order."
Maili quickly said humbly: "This is also our blessing."
In early December of the fourth year of Jianwen, the Ming court sent envoys to the Jurchen tribes in Liaodong to appease the tribesmen and order them to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. Maili met the Ming envoy and agreed without hesitation. After arranging tribal matters, he brought people and gifts to pay tribute.
The reason why Maili is so knowledgeable is because he is old and has seen many things...
In the early Hongwu period, the Jurchen tribe was controlled by the Yuan Dynasty, specifically, it was controlled by Nahachu. But in the 20th year of Hongwu, Feng Sheng led an army of 200,000 to conquer Nahachu in Liaodong. Nahachu had to surrender to the Ming Dynasty due to military pressure.
The surrender of Nahachu allowed the Ming Dynasty to obtain the land of the Haixi Jurchens, and also opened the road to Liaodong, laying the foundation for the Ming Dynasty to manage Liaodong.
Nahachu was named Marquis of Haixi by Zhu Yuanzhang and received generous treatment. However, his life was short-lived. In the 21st year of Hongwu, he followed Fu Youde in his expedition to Yunnan and died of illness on the way.
Naha was transferred after surrendering. Zhu Yuanzhang did not focus on Liaodong at that time. Although he set up the Liaodong capital, he did not pay attention to and recruit the Jurchen tribes. At this time, the Jurchen tribes began to fall into the situation of "leaderless" and "no one to follow". ” state until the envoys recruited by Emperor Jianwen entered various Jurchen tribes.
Maili has seen the power of the Ming Dynasty. He recalled that when Naha sent out a powerful army, more than 200,000 people surrendered without a fight. Later, he even wiped out the main force of the Beiyuan Dynasty in Yuerhai. Just two years ago, The Ming Dynasty also fought against the Tatar and Wala elites in Qiuba Mountain, and actually took advantage of it. Even the arrogant Duoyan Guards were beaten so hard that they dared not move anymore.
The two thousand people in his own tribe are no match for the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty specially sent envoys to go there. If he doesn't come, wouldn't he not be giving the Ming Dynasty face? If he doesn't give the face, he will be beaten easily. Such a simple reason buys It's still clear inside.
However, it was too late for Zhu Yunwen to reach out to the Jurchen tribe in Liaodong. After chatting for a while, he began to say: "My tribe is willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty and pay tribute every year. However, if some tribes do not submit to the Ming Dynasty, I wonder how the emperor will respond?"
Zhu Yunwen's pupils condensed, and he was a little surprised at such a direct purchase. Then he thought about it, these people were not very educated and were used to speaking straightforwardly, so he couldn't help but reply: "This is a good question, chief. I uphold the ambition of Taizu and be honest with the outside world." To be kind to people far away, I am sending envoys to Liaodong. If the tribes respect God's will and come to court sincerely, the Ming court will help them set up guard posts, give them seals, grant them titles, rewards, and open up trade routes. Come and share the blessing of peace. If any tribe refuses to listen, I will send envoys to appease them."
Maili Zangzi asked, "What if you don't listen to Ming Ting again?"
Zhu Yunwen replied: "Three factions of envoys."
"What if you still don't listen?"
Maili continued to ask.
Zhu Yunwen picked up the tea bowl, smiled, and said calmly: "There is a saying in the Ming Dynasty, which is called three visits to the thatched cottage. If you don't come after three visits, the thatched cottage will probably catch fire."
After hearing this, Tongshi was a little embarrassed. Visiting the thatched cottage three times is an idiom that is difficult to translate, so he simply translated it: "If you don't come after three times, your house will be burned down."
Maili took a deep breath. This problem is a bit serious. You must know that the Ming Dynasty has not paid much attention to Liaodong over the years. As a result, many Jurchen tribes had to choose to surrender to Goryeo (North Korea). People are now How could someone from North Korea obey the Ming Dynasty's advice...
"I'm afraid there's going to be a war."
Mai Li felt a little uneasy.
Zhu Yunwen heard this and waved his hand: "Da Ming has always been clear about grudges. He is Daming's friend. Daming is willing to protect him and will never harm him. He is Daming's enemy. Daming is willing to destroy him and will never be merciful. In the future, when the leader of Maili returns to Pingzhu, he can kill him. My words will be passed on to the other leaders."
Maili had a slumped face and had no choice but to nod.
How can this young monarch show his kindness to those who are far away and extend his kindness to others? Isn't this a real threat?
Zhu Yunwen seemed to see through Maili's thoughts. He stood up and looked at Tongshi. He said seriously and with a bit of chilling air: "Tell him that my words are not a threat to the Jurchen tribes in Liaodong, but a message of mercy."
