Chapter 313: The prince defends the country, and the vassal king dies (please vote for me)
Zhu Ying saw that the interest of the feudal kings had been raised, so he naturally wanted to tell these feudal kings about any better places outside the Ming Dynasty.
However, at this moment, King Zhu Bai of Xiang hesitated and asked: "Emperor's nephew, can you not go out to seal the country?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.
Not every vassal king wants to go overseas to establish a kingdom.
In fact, only a few people who like to fight are very interested in the idea of enclosing countries overseas.
Like Zhu Di, Zhu Fan, Zhu Fan, Zhu Zhen.
These people are naturally the first to bear the brunt,
However, Qi King Zhu Zhu and Shu King Zhu Chun actually wanted to live in their current vassal lands.
As for Zhou Wang Zhu Ji, he didn't have much to worry about. After all, he was already working for Zhu Ying.
Zhu Bai, King of Xiang, had a simpler idea. As his parents were here, he would not travel far away. Under the influence of Taoist culture, there were no immortals in the world who would not recognize his relatives, so what he hoped more was to stay in the Ming Dynasty.
This way, I can have some time every year to come and visit my father.
But when she heard the words of Xiang Wang Zhu Bai, Zhu Ying became slightly silent.
The ultimate goal of why he proposed overseas confederation was naturally to transfer the conflict between the vassal king and the emperor outwards.
And this has a lot to do with his global layout.
Now to a certain extent, it can be regarded as drawing a big pie first, such as forming an inner court and supporting the Ming Dynasty. In fact, to a very high extent, economic control still needs to be formed.
The most important thing is to educate the local indigenous people like the Muying family and slowly integrate them into the cultural circle of the Ming Dynasty.
Battlefield invasion is the lowest level method. Like the Mongols, they ruled such a large territory, but after the collapse, nothing was left.
A large number of Mongolians were also incorporated into the indigenous culture.
What Zhu Ying wants to do is to create a real Chinese cultural circle.
Even in the territory of the feudal lord, everyone wears Hanfu, writes Chinese characters, and speaks Chinese.
China has been divided and combined for thousands of years, but it is all in the same pot. Even the Menghua of the Yuan Dynasty would have a hard time having an impact on the entire Central Plains dynasty.
This is the foundation of culture.
Many surrounding countries have also been impacted by Han culture.
Then why can't such an impact be made more violent?
In this regard, Zhu Ying will never retreat.
After a long time, Zhu Ying slowly said: "My nephew doesn't want his family's feelings to be affected, but there are some things that you uncles also understand. You can't just do whatever you want."
"In different positions, the methods of consideration are naturally different. Being able to win an overseas kingdom is already the most rare thing. Looking at the previous dynasties in history, there has never been such a precedent. It can be regarded as the first of its kind."
"Of course, my nephew also knows very well that everyone has his own ambitions, and not everyone likes to have a foreign country. But in this regard, he can only feel a little aggrieved."
"From now on in the Ming Dynasty, all vassal territories must be recovered. The prince's salary will be calculated separately. If he leads troops to fight, he can command troops and enter the court in the same way as ordinary generals."
Zhu Ying's words immediately made Chu King Zhu Zhen and Shu King Zhu Chun look a little ugly.
On the other hand, Xiang King Zhu Bai looked relaxed and didn't seem to take it to heart.
The other feudal lords were just watching the excitement, each with their own ideas and plans.
"I wonder if there are any other rich places besides the Japanese country." Chu King Zhu Zhen asked.
The King of Chu, Zhu Zhen, was also considered to be a man capable of both literary and martial arts, and his personality was relatively gentle.
He was very lucky. When he was born, he happened to encounter a good news from Wuchang. Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy at that time and directly designated him as the King of Chu and the vassal land of Wuchang.
When he was seventeen years old, he went to Wuchang and became a feudal lord.
Life in the feudal territory was very comfortable, and now I have made great achievements.
In the fifteenth year of Hongwu's reign, the Dayong barbarians were pacified.
In April of the 18th year of Hongwu, together with Tang He, Duke of Xin State, and Zhou Dexing, Marquis of Jiangxia, pacified the Tonggu Guards, and the barbarians in Sizhou rebelled.
In the sixth month, he led Tang to pacify Jingzhou and went up to the Huang barbarians. Zhu Yuanzhang praised him and said: "Tang Heyan has a strategy, and he is truly my son."
In the 20th year of Hongwu's reign, he conquered Yunnan and captured Alutu alive.
In the 22nd year of Hongwu, a clan mansion was first established, with King Zhu Zhen of Chu as the clan member.
In the twenty-fourth year of Hongwu's reign, he conquered the Western Barbarians and won a great victory.
Looking at all the current generals of the Ming Dynasty, Chu King Zhu Zhen is definitely one of the best, a true commander-in-chief.
Historically, even though it was difficult for Zhu Dijing to seize the throne, he was very friendly to Chu King Zhu Zhen, his sixth brother. Zhu Zhen also cooperated and handed over military power until he finally died at the age of sixty-one.
The lineage of Ming Chu kings also has a long history. During the Jiajing period, there were some ridiculous things, but it still happened like this. It was not until the end of the Ming Dynasty that they were destroyed by Zhang Xianzhong.
The lineage of Chu kings had been stationed in Wuchang for nearly three hundred years during the Ming Dynasty.
Now, the choice Zhu Zhen had to face was to leave the vassal territory.
Being able to command an army or enter the court is all just a matter of circumstance.
He is a smart man and knows clearly that there are only two choices at the moment.
Either become a feudal country overseas, or become a wealthy prince.
After much thought, Zhu Zhen was still reluctant to give up military power and wanted to go out and give it a try.
If we could establish a foothold outside the Ming Dynasty and rely on the Ming Dynasty, we might be able to live a more comfortable life than now.
After all, by that time, it can be regarded as a real vassal state.
Although there are definitely certain risks in enclosing a country overseas, Zhu Zhen feels that with his own strategic and military capabilities, it may not be that difficult to do.
Zhu Ying heard this and said with a smile: "There are too many places. My nephew is living in the Western Regions. All uncles know about it. This experience has given my nephew a lot of insights."
"In fact, many small countries are not not rich. Take Annan for example. Although there are great obstacles between them and the Ming Dynasty, uncles know that the rice there can be harvested three times or even four times a year.
Ripe."
"It's a pity that the indigenous people in Annan don't know that they have precious mountains. Many indigenous tribes still make a living by hunting. If our people from the Ming Dynasty went there, let alone food and clothing, there would be endless rice."
"If we take good care of it for ten or eight years, I am afraid that the people of Annan will have endless food for every household. We can even transport a large amount of food directly to our Ming Dynasty."
"You say whether this place is rich or not, there are actually many places like Annan. Not only Annan, but also the surrounding countries are in similar situations."
Zhu Ying's words made Zhu Zhen's blood boil.
Many vassal kings also suddenly became very high-spirited, and even Zhu Di couldn't help but have a thoughtful look in his eyes.
There is no feudal king who doesn't know the meaning of the word "endless grain". Rice that is cooked three or four times a year, according to Zhu Ying's statement, is really not an exaggeration.
"The emperor's nephew sent 50,000 elite soldiers to Annan some time ago. Is this just for this?" Zhu Ru suddenly asked.
He was not trying to seal the country in Annan, but he became interested in rice that was harvested three or four times a year, which was very relevant to his current research.
Zhu Ying naturally understood the meaning of Zhu Xi's words, and replied with a smile: "Fifth uncle, don't worry, my nephew has already given instructions for collecting the rice seeds, and he will bring them back after they arrive in Annan.
"
Zhu Ru nodded slightly, indicating that he had nothing else to say.
Now, Zhu Xi's whole journey is to eat and taste wine. As for what Zhu Ying said, it basically goes in the left ear and out the other.
Or because I heard about Sishu's rice, I wanted to study it.
"I wonder if Annan is there, can we still get there?" Zhu Zhen couldn't help but ask, obviously interested in Annan.
Zhu Ying shook his head and said, "Annan has already gone to fifty thousand elites, and arrangements have been made there. It is unlikely for the time being, but besides Annan, the surrounding area is also very good, and it can also echo Annan."
"Relatively speaking, it is much more stable."
“Places like Champa, Cambodia, and Laos are also good choices.”
At this time, King Zhu Chun of Shu spoke up and asked: "These small countries mentioned by the emperor's nephew are all vassal states of our Ming Dynasty, and they all pay tribute. If we go to the vassal states to seize the throne this time, I am afraid it will easily attract criticism."
Among the many vassal kings, Zhu Chun was considered an alternative.
He did not inherit Zhu Yuanzhang's military talent, but instead inherited his literary talent.
He likes reading and doing knowledge. He is "extensive in classics and has an elegant look". He is known as the "Sichuan scholar" in the court.
In his life, he had never led an army in a war, but Zhu Yuanzhang didn't mind. After all, the Ming Dynasty had been established, and it did not mean that all his sons should be capable of civil and military skills.
Relatively speaking, Nengwen is currently more valued by Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Chun, who presumably was influenced by Confucian culture, obviously cared more about things like vassalage.
Zhu Ying looked at Zhu Chun with some surprise. He did not expect that among the vassal kings, there were such people who really considered the interests of the vassal country.
Zhu Ying explained with a smile: "Uncle Eleven misunderstood. Aren't the vassal states and the vassal states both ministers of the Ming Dynasty? In my nephew's opinion, the relationship between them is not very different."
"Furthermore, if uncles come over, as well as farmers and craftsmen, it will definitely make the lives of the local indigenous people better. Uncle Eleven doesn't know that there are many small countries in the Western Regions that want to be incorporated into the Ming Dynasty.
, there’s no chance.”
"It is true that under such circumstances, there will naturally be certain conflicts with the royal families of these small countries. Perhaps some royal families may even have objections."
"But for the people of the entire country, it's completely different."
"Of course they want to live a life of food and clothing. We can't veto the majority just because a few people disagree."
"Besides, those royal families are not to be abolished. They can be brought to the capital when the time comes. The throne can still be retained, and they can also receive a generous salary from the court."
"Even their salaries can be linked to the vassal country's annual income. If the vassal country develops better, their salaries will naturally be more. Wouldn't that be better?"
Listening to Zhu Ying's sophistry, Zhu Chun subconsciously wanted to argue.
But after a moment of silence, he gave up.
Although Zhu Yingzai is the only one who has mentioned this matter, everyone knows that it is impossible to change it.
The three leading brothers, Zhu Di, Zhu Fan, and Zhu Xi, have already confirmed this plan.
Naturally, it is difficult for those who are younger brothers to refute.
Zhu Chun felt a little regretful that he could only leave in tears just ten years after he finally built the palace of the King of Shu.
In fact, in terms of relationship, the relationship between Zhu Chun and Zhu Ying is quite close.
Zhu Chun's main concubine is Lan Yu's daughter.
"Emperor's nephew, now only the third and fourth brothers are over to the Japanese country. Just now, the emperor's nephew also said that after the Japanese country is completely conquered, it will be divided into three kingdoms. I wonder if there are candidates for this third vassal state."
Zhu Xi asked.
Annan couldn't get it, and Zhu Ping was still more concerned about the Japanese country.
After all, attacking the Japanese country is an inevitable step for the Ming Dynasty. It is naturally much easier to conquer with a large army to protect it.
After hearing this, Zhu Ying certainly understood what Qin King Zhu Xiang meant, but Zhu Ying didn't really want Zhu Xiang to go there.
The relationship between Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan is naturally much better than that of Zhu Di. If it goes on for a long time, there will definitely be a lot of pressure on Zhu Di. Zhu Ying does not want to see such a situation.
What Zhu Ying wanted to see was to add a weaker third party, creating a situation where Zhu Di and Zhu Fan were fighting against each other in the Japanese kingdom.
Relatively speaking, this situation is more able to stabilize the situation of Japan. This balance point is not so easy to be broken.
And for Zhu Ying, it can also better control the economy.
Facing Zhu Ping's words, after thinking for a moment, Zhu Ying said: "Actually, Korea is also a very good place at the moment."
"The advantage of Goryeo lies in its geographical location, which is also very important to the Ming Dynasty. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. On the one hand, its maritime trade can also be very rich."
"With the relationship with Japan, it will be very convenient and fast for Japan's silver production to sail through Tsushima Island."
When Zhu Xi heard this, he stopped talking.
In his heart, Korea is indeed a very good place.
The most famous thing about Goryeo is that it was not captured by the Sui Dynasty in three expeditions. Although he had never been there, he had heard of Goryeo's reputation.
Moreover, Goryeo is also very close to the Ming Dynasty, just across the Yalu River.
Across the coast is the Japanese Kingdom, and with maritime trade, it is relatively wealthy compared to many places in the Ming Dynasty.
Goryeo is very big, although overall it is a little smaller than Japan, but it is on the mainland, not an island country.
Especially those connected to the Ming Dynasty, the strategic areas are even more important, so naturally it is impossible to leave them all to Zhu Ping.
But there is no need to say these words now.
At this point, all the vassal kings have basically understood Zhu Ying's intentions. Although some vassal kings are unwilling, the thorns in the middle, such as Zhu Di, Zhu Fan, Zhu Xi, and Zhu Shu, are relatively easy to defeat.
The vassal kings, who had fought for many years, had many achievements to their credit, and had military power, still felt that the idea of establishing overseas kingdoms was a good idea.
Moreover, someone like Zhu Di is someone who dares to fight and fight hard, so overseas feudalism is more in line with his new ideas.
The current feudal lords are all here.
Once they are taken care of and the vassal is not established later, the problem will naturally not be big. Even if you are unwilling, you can only follow the arrangement.
Zhu Ying still feels very satisfied with this plan.
Especially for the territory of Ming Dynasty.
As the saying goes: The prince guards the gate of the country, and the vassal king dies in the country.