Why did the Ming Dynasty launch the Eastern Expedition and the Southern Expedition in just a few years?
This question lingered in Xie Jin's mind for a while.
Soon he got the answer.
Then he couldn't help but glance sideways at Zhu Ping beside him.
Today's Zhu Xi is very different from the past. He is honest and well-behaved, with his hands clasped together, as if the old god is there.
However, Xie Jin's brows furrowed tightly.
The country's first southern expedition was because the Jiaozhi Road was an ancient territory in the Central Plains. Secondly, it was for the fertile land and resources of the Jiaozhi Road.
Under the premise that the imperial court at that time promoted the idea of dividing the land from one person to another, it was also intended to ease the relationship with the founding fathers of the DPRK.
As for the Eastern Expedition, it is even simpler.
This is purely because in recent years, Japanese invasion has gradually emerged along the southeastern coast. In addition, the imperial court needs gold and silver from Yingzhou, and Japanese workers came to build the Ming Dynasty.
But if we talk about the last reason.
Nowadays, there is no longer a Japanese in the Central Plains.
Xie Jin sometimes thought that perhaps in the eyes of a nobleman far away in northern Xinjiang, the Japanese were never even as good as a scraper in an aqua toilet.
Due to a turmoil in Shanxi Province, the Japanese in the entire Central Plains quietly disappeared.
This is why the Ming Dynasty launched the Southern and Eastern Expeditions.
So.
Now if I want to build a railway from Luoyang to Hamiwei.
What kind of reason should I give to the court?
Xie Jin understood Zhu Ping's words.
He needed to give the court an irresistible reason to achieve his goal of building the century-old railway.
On the nearby trestle, two treasure ships sailing slowly in were already sounding their horns.
Xie Jin had to look again at His Highness King Qin, who was in charge of the welcoming ceremony today.
He couldn't think of a reason that he couldn't refuse for a while, but he felt that since Zhu Xi spoke first today, he must have a reason in his heart.
What is the reason?
There seemed to be a civet cat in Xie Jin's heart, which was constantly scratching his heart.
But the treasure ship docked in the trestle has slowly lowered the inclined ladder.
Zhu Xi laughed and opened his arms, took steps towards the trestle.
Behind him, countless officials from the DPRK and China followed closely behind.
Xie Jin had to take steps together to prevent himself from becoming the person who ruined today's welcoming ceremony.
On the entire Longwan Pier, except for the officials of the imperial court, there was no one else.
However, in the highlands upstream and downstream in the distance, many people came after hearing the news, and most of them were military households living in Yingtian Mansion.
On the pier, flags were fluttering.
The officials of Taichang Temple led the musicians from the yamen early to occupy a large open space near the trestle.
When the inclined ladder drops down from the treasure ship.
The passionate music gradually sounded.
When two officers and soldiers wearing red and green clothes, holding a small flag in their hands, stepped off the treasure ship.
The music on the dock began to become soothing, probably with the intention of soothing people's hearts and calming the hearts of the victorious soldiers.
The two officers and soldiers, who were particularly well-dressed, were running back and forth in front of the dock with a small flag in one hand, looking at the treasure ship behind them from time to time, always paying attention to the movements on the treasure ship.
When two big flags appeared on the edge of the treasure ship.
The two officers and soldiers stopped immediately.
"The great general of the Ming Dynasty's expedition to the south, the bachelor of Wuyingdian, the special official of Guanglu, Xunzhuguo, the prince's Taibao, the founding father, Chang Sheng. I was ordered to conquer the south, and made a triumphant return in the past and present. I was recalled to the capital."
"The Great General of the Ming Dynasty's expedition to the east, the bachelor of Wuyingdian, the special official of Guanglu, Xunzhuguo, the prince and Taifu, Cao Guogong, Li Jinglong. Under the command of the eastward expedition, in the past and present, I was recalled to the capital."
Follow the two big flags on the treasure ship and go down the inclined ladder.
The two officers and soldiers who first got off the treasure ship immediately raised their heads and called out the names of Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong with the greatest strength in their lives.
At Longwan Pier, the atmosphere became solemn.
The river wind blows, and countless flags are blowing. The wind is strong and the flags are roaring.
Countless eyes were focused on the inclined ladder where the two treasure ships were lowered.
Under the spotlight.
Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong, wearing armor, appeared in front of everyone.
The two of them seemed to have a tacit understanding.
The armors worn by the two men were covered with scars and looked extremely worn.
However, their appearance and expressions were extremely majestic.
On the treasure ship's ramp nearby.
Li Jinglong silently glanced sideways at Chang Sheng, who was walking on the ramp opposite him at the same time as him, but the corner of his mouth twitched.
But in his heart, he was already scolding.
"Chang Lao'er, you don't even have a bone to pick with? You're a bad guy!"
Li Jinglong swore that he could see clearly that the armor worn by Chang Laoer across from him had bones and foam from the battlefield sandwiched in the gaps.
This guy is even more outrageous than me!
Cursing secretly in his heart, Li Jinglong couldn't help but speed up his pace.
However.
Even though Li Jinglong was cursing secretly in his heart, he even quickened his pace.
But when his feet stepped on the Longwan Pier outside Yingtian City, Chang Sheng on the opposite side also landed on his feet at the same time.
Li Jinglong couldn't help but frown.
Chang Sheng, who was opposite him, had already turned his gaze over at this time.
He even nodded towards the other party under Li Jinglong's gaze.
When I was supposed to be in Songjiang Mansion, I sent someone to dig out Chang Laoer's boat!
Li Jinglong felt that this time he returned to Beijing and was outshone by Chang Laoer, and he kept fantasizing in his heart.
In front, King Qin Zhu Ping, who was in charge of welcoming the guests at the dock outside the city today, had already walked over quickly.
"The founder of the country, Duke Cao, has been fighting for the country for several years. He has returned in the past and present, full of glory, and has made great achievements for the country thousands of miles away. I, the king, have been ordered to lead the ministers to welcome them and strengthen the power of the two princes."
Zhu Mingrong's face was full of glory, and his face was filled with a thick smile.
He led a group of officials to Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong, saying the words of his decree and waving his hands left and right to show them the officials who were present today.
Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong looked at each other.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! When the two of them stepped off the treasure ship, they had already seen the scene on the dock.
It was only when we got closer that we could clearly see who was inside.
Looking at the endless number of officials in Beijing in front of them, the two of them also felt a sense of surprise and surprise.
Li Jinglong first bowed and clasped his fists, and said: "I am eating the emperor's salary to share your worries. It is your duty to go to war according to the order. Your Majesty is so kind, I really feel ashamed, and I wish I could never return to the army to serve the country.
Open up new territories and expand the territory thousands of miles away!”
After he finished speaking, Chang Sheng said: "My family has served the country in the army for generations, and I dare not compare the achievements I have made day and night with the emperor's grace. If I have made a little contribution, I only hope that the emperor will be happy and have the full expectation of the emperor."
Zhu Xiang opened his mouth and his face turned redder.
Outsiders only thought he was excited.
Only after a while, Zhu Xi waved his hand: "We brothers should not engage in these red tapes. It was a rule just now, and now there must be rules. It's just that you are talking about these things, but I don't want to say them."
As he spoke, he looked at Ren Hengtai and He Jin beside him.
The two of them understood and immediately called to the people from the Ministry of Rites and Taichang Temple who were present to bring up the things they had prepared in advance.
Taking advantage of this gap, Zhu Pingze had already grabbed Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong.
The heads of the three people were almost squeezed together.
Zhu Xi said with a smile on his face: "Originally, my old man and the eldest son were coming over. But if the two of them came out, there would be too many rules, and there were some differences in etiquette.
So this is not a coincidence, the old man brought me back to Beijing some time ago to scold me, so just because I happened to be fine, he asked me to come and pick you up."
Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong both nodded and agreed with smiles on their faces.
However, Chang Sheng had another thought and looked at the current Longwan Pier from time to time.
Became a little fresher and cleaner.
Even if the docks were cleared in advance for the two of them to return to Beijing today, it wouldn't be like this.
Zhu Xi glanced at Chang Sheng and said casually: "Don't look at it, it's all the fault of Zou Xueyu, the prefect of Yingtian. Now our dock here is only for the use of the court, and the common people and merchants are all at Shangyuan Gate on the downstream side.
The pier. You should have seen it when you came here."
Chang Sheng nodded immediately and said with a smile: "I saw it originally, the scene over there is even spectacular."
Li Jinglong said loudly: "I think this Yingtian magistrate is a capable person."
In the crowd, Zou Xueyu, the prefect of Yingtian, who was pushed to the back by a group of Shangguan, immediately grinned after hearing the sound, with a smile on his face.
Someone finally understood what he had done.
At this time, Zhu Xi glanced at the people who were being prepared by the Ministry of Rites and Taichang Temple.
He added: "I just talked about the rules, and now I have to remove your armor. According to what they said, this is to prevent the blood in you from colliding with the capital.
When you take off your armor and change your clothes, you will still worship heaven and earth here to show that you will be protected by heaven and earth when you triumph.
Then you will be baptized, drink the royal wine, and then you can enter the city."
"The emperor's kindness is so great that all ministers will obey him."
At this time, Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong had a tacit understanding and the same tone.
Zhu Xi thought of another thing and said, "By the way, I originally said that you can each go back to your home to rest.
However, the imperial court has adopted some other rules in the past two years, so tonight you have to go to Taishe Jitan to stay one night.
After tomorrow's court meeting to decide on the promotion of the two of you to the title of county prince, you can go home and wait for the auspicious day of the Qintian Supervisor's election to finish the last few things."
Chang Sheng had no objection to this and nodded his head in agreement.
Li Jinglong was a little curious: "Are you staying in Shejitan tonight?"
According to past rules, if officials who returned to Beijing to report on their duties did not have a residence in Beijing, they would live in various Taoist halls or in temples and temples throughout the city.
People like them who originally lived in the capital, after going out to do errands, would go home to bathe and change clothes, waiting to be summoned by the imperial court.
Zhu Xi nodded and said, "Gao Yangzhi and Tie Xuan know about it, right?"
As he spoke, he couldn't help but show a hint of surprise on his face, and looked at Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong.
Only then did he react.
It was after Gao Yangzhi returned to Beijing from Jiaozhi Road that he entered the cabinet.
And Tie Xuan's reputation as a mass murderer also came from Yingzhou.
Now Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong have also returned from those two places.
Thinking about it, Zhu Xi felt extremely magical for a moment.
Seeing the two men nodding, Zhu Xi smiled and said: "When they returned to Beijing, they first lived in Shejitan, and then went to see the Holy Spirit the next day. I believe you all know what happened next.
"
This is naturally known.
One is the youngest cabinet minister in the empire, and the other is a bachelor who wants to be a lonely minister without joining the cabinet.
In the political arena of the empire today, Gao Yangzhi and Tie Xuan are the most famous political figures.
Zhu Xi's explanation also made Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong react.
The important ministers of the country returned to Beijing, stayed at the Sheji Altar, and made a pilgrimage to meet the Holy Spirit the next day. This was almost equivalent to being on the road to entering the real power center of the empire.
Chang Sheng's face showed a hint of respect and fear.
Li Jinglong also nodded silently: "It seems that the palace has already made some conclusions about the arrangements for the two of us after returning to Beijing this time?"
Zhu Fang glanced at the table that had been carried over by people from the Ministry of Rites and Taichang Temple, and immediately let go of Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong, clapped his hands and pushed them forward.
"You are very careful to remove the armor of the two gentlemen!"
Naturally, it was not the turn of the people from the Ministry of Rites and Taichang Temple to remove the armor for the Duke.
Naturally, it was the eunuchs and chamberlains sent from the palace who did this.
This is also another honor.
In order to cleanse themselves of the two living princes who were about to appear in the Ming Dynasty, this time the palace even sent female officials out of the palace to remove their armor for Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong.
Ren Hengtai and Zhai Shan gathered around Chang Sheng, instructing the eunuchs and female officials to remove his armor. Xie Jin and Xu Yungong presided over the removal of Li Jinglong's armor.
On Longwan Pier, gradually only the sound of armor leaving the body could be heard.
When everything was over, Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong had taken off their battle armor and put on crimson uniforms.
Then, under the guidance of a group of ritual officials, they began to worship heaven and earth.
The complicated etiquette lasted until noon.
It seems like it was ordered by the etiquette officials.
At noon, when the Yang Qi was at its strongest, countless officials surrounded Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong as they entered the city through Waijinchuan Gate.
This time, for the first time, Ying Tianfu was willing to block the streets from Waijinchuan Gate to Hongwu Gate, prohibiting all soldiers and civilians in the city from searching the streets along the way.
However, despite the fact that there are government officials and soldiers from the military and horse department controlling the streets.
But people all over the city came early after hearing the news.
On both sides of the blocked street, countless people lined the streets to welcome him.
The hot little girls in Yingtian City threw out the handkerchiefs one after another, hoping to pick out a good husband from the Eastern Expedition Army or the Southern Expedition Army.
to three quarters of noon.
The sun is blazing.
In front of Hongwu Gate, there was solemnity.
Sun Gou'er, the general manager of the Imperial Palace of the Ming Dynasty, led the eunuchs from the twenty-four divisions of the Imperial Palace to gather under the Hongwu clan.
Sun Gouer winked at Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong, and moved the bright yellow imperial edict in his hand.
Chang Sheng and Li Jinglong, who rushed here, immediately bowed and knelt down.
As the two knelt down, the remaining officials knelt down one by one.