Although for now, the three vassal kings only have the fiefdoms of three Japanese cities to become vassal states.
But the treatment given by His Majesty is really too generous.
What Zhu Ying told the three vassal kings was not something that needed to be kept secret, but rather needed to be widely publicized.
There are so many descendants of Lao Zhu's family, why can't more of them go to places outside the borders of the Ming Dynasty to establish the country?
With such a huge backing from Ming Dynasty, there is nothing to worry about.
For a time, other vassal kings who had not conquered the Japanese country before suddenly became very envious.
Although the vassal state is small, it still has the authority equivalent to that of the emperor. Who wouldn't want to try it? Besides, as far as the Ming Dynasty is concerned, everything belongs to oneself.
It doesn't matter if the place is small, there are no restrictions from above, which means there are infinite possibilities.
If one day I can no longer survive, I will still be a wealthy prince in the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Ying held an encouraging policy towards these things, although he knew in his heart that in fact many people were not very well-educated. Even people like Zhu Su who looked like a humble gentleman in the capital were actually because of Zhu Yuanzhang's intimidation.
In fact, he is quite cruel. News of this came from the Chamber of Commerce.
But Zhu Ying doesn't care about these.
Many times, some people are a disaster after all, and it is very clear to distinguish between harming the people of the Ming Dynasty and harming other places.
If there is bad, there will naturally be good.
Transferring the conflicts between the royal family and enfeoffing the feudal lords is like leaving the meat rotten in the pot.
After the war on the Japanese side ended, a large number of Ming troops arranged to return to the Ming Dynasty.
For now, the only place where there is more war is the Liaodong grassland.
However, after the Ming army of Japan returned, they could no longer continue fighting and had to return to various guard posts to repair for a period of time.
After all, we are all human beings, especially in this era, homesickness is inevitable. The feeling of war weariness has spread for a while. After fighting for more than half a year, it is necessary to relax appropriately.
Otherwise, the combat effectiveness will be reduced.
And the new army is about to start training.
The various guard posts were mobilized again, and the Ming Dynasty was now very confident, because after Xia Liang, the consumption of fighting the Japanese country had almost returned.
It's like saying that we can continue fighting on the grassland.
The soldiers and horses preparing for the war on the grassland are basically well trained now, and they can also go to the border to prepare.
The grassland hunting is different from the Japanese country, so the difficulty is naturally much higher.
The biggest key is mobility.
The soldiers and horses on the grassland were almost all cavalry, while on the Ming side, most of them were infantry.
Artillery and the like are of little significance, and will instead drag down the entire army.
The only thing that is useful is the fire gun soldiers, and only the newly released matchlock guns can be used, so that it is possible to pursue the prairie cavalry.
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Zhu Di was a little depressed at home.
Even if Li Jinglong came over to drink with him, he didn't think much of it.
In the past few days, Zhu Di was very active in the Japanese country, so he went to various ministers to ask for advice on how to manage the Japanese cities.
When I went there, I also took my eldest son Zhu Gaochi with me.
However, every time he listened, Zhu Di felt more and more uncomfortable.
Because it was too clear, he knew very clearly that in the following days, the Japanese country would basically develop commerce, industry, agriculture, water conservancy, and a series of other things.
Not to mention the distance, according to this plan, at least three to five years, it is unlikely that there will be a war.
Zhu Di is currently in his prime of physical strength. Thinking of having to stay in the feudal prince's palace to handle government affairs for the next four to five years, he feels very uncomfortable.
On the contrary, Zhu Gaochi was very interested in this. Not only was he very serious when asking for advice, he also took various notes.
And after coming back, I will go to the Qunying Chamber of Commerce to inquire about related matters.
For example, some of the matters that His Highness Taisun Cheng Ruo has to deal with now have to be coordinated in advance.
The details include the past accommodation issues of workers, wage issues, cement road construction issues, and investment attraction issues.
It can be said that Zhu Gaochi has been very busy these days.
And Zhu Di felt very headache, because the eldest son always asked him all kinds of things, after all, the current situation and mood of the Japanese people, their views on the Ming army, including the size of the city, the establishment of commerce, and the formulation of taxes.
Zhu Di felt a little dizzy when he looked at the thick stack of books written by his eldest son, Zhu Gaochi.
On this day, Li Jinglong came to see Zhu Di for a drink again.
It's not for any other reason, just because Li Jinglong is very bored in the capital now.
Ever since His Majesty Taisun began to get involved in government affairs, His Majesty's arrangements for him have become less and less.
For example, before, he would preside over the trade and horse market in Xifan.
They will also be sent to various places to train troops.
But now apart from my official position, I basically have nothing to do.
Regarding the horse market, Zhu Ying had already discovered the matter of secretly sending horses to Zhu Di. Naturally, there was no reason to let him go to the horse market. It was enough without punishment.
Regarding business matters, with the existence of the Qunying Chamber of Commerce and Zhu Ying still having so many disciples, there is no shortage of loyalty and means in this area, so naturally there is no need.
As for military training, it goes without saying.
In addition to the Ming Military Academy, most basic military training is now conducted by the dedicated soldiers of the Xuanjia Guard.
Even if there are some in name, most of them are actually responsible for dozens or hundreds of Xuanjia.
The power of the honorable nobles is gradually being eroded. Even if they have some ideas, no one can find fault with this kind of blunt knife to cut flesh, and they will not fall out with His Highness the Grand Sun because of this kind of thing.
Therefore, Li Jinglong became an idler in the capital. Not only Li Jinglong, but also many military officers and nobles were in this situation.
"Cousin, although life in this capital is wonderful, it always makes people feel unhappy. If my cousin returns to the Yan Kingdom, I will follow him."
After Li Jinglong complained, he said to Zhu Di.
The matter of going to the Japanese country had been agreed upon before the expedition against the Japanese, and now Li Jinglong had also found a lot of civil servants for Zhu Di to go there together.
But when Zhu Di heard this, he took a sip of wine and said: "It is unlikely that there will be a war in the Japanese country now. This is the intention of the grandson and the father."
"We must first develop the vassal state, and then slowly plan for it."
"But Jinglong, you are also aware of my situation. Now everything is basically handed over to Gao Chi. I just went over there and was just a hands-off shopkeeper. At most, I was training soldiers."
After hearing this, Li Jinglong said casually: "With my cousin's talents, it is really a waste to stay in Japan like this. Why not follow him to Liaodong? My cousin is very familiar with Liaodong and has fought for many years, but now there is a lack of talent there.
He is a talented person like my cousin."
Li Jinglong just said it casually. After all, King Yan already had a vassal state, so he naturally wanted to stay in the vassal state.
But in Zhu Di's ears, he didn't think so.
Compared to going to the Japanese country, wouldn't it be nice to go to the Liaodong grasslands for conquest?
Just like waking up someone from a dream with one word, Zhu Di immediately began to think about the possibility of going to Liaodong.
Seeing that Zhu Di was silent, Li Jinglong immediately noticed Zhu Di's thoughts and asked, "My cousin is not thinking about going to Liaodong. I was just talking casually. Not to mention His Majesty, it is His Highness the Grand Sun."
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Speaking of His Highness Taisun, Li Jinglong was immediately stuck.
He originally thought that His Highness Taisun would not agree, but after thinking about it, he felt that His Highness Taisun might not agree.
It seems to be a bit taboo, but His Highness Taisun gives the impression that he really doesn't care about the relationship with the feudal king.
Li Jinglong had heard that at the very beginning, His Majesty did not agree to give the vassal king such great power. Even if it was an overseas vassal country, it should be restricted, let alone asking for food and people.
Not only does it help develop business, it also provides so many preferential policies.
His Highness Taisun insisted on it.
In this way, it is indeed possible that Zhu Di can go to Liaodong.
During the silence between the two, Zhu Di said: "If I go to ask the grandson, tell me if this can be done."
Li Jinglong pondered for a moment and said, "Maybe His Highness the Grand Sun will really allow my cousin to go there."
When Zhu Di heard this, he immediately made a decision in his heart.
The next day, Zhu Di asked to go to Taisun's Kunning Palace.
Zhu Ying also seemed a little surprised by Zhu Di's arrival, so he smiled and said: "I wonder if the fourth emperor's uncle came to see the emperor's nephew for something."
At this time, Zhu Di simply said directly: "Your Highness Taisun, I heard that in the spring of next year, Liaodong will be developed."
"The situation in the Liaodong grassland is relatively chaotic now, so I want to go to the Liaodong grassland. Regarding the internal affairs, I really don't want to go."
"Please also ask your grandson to fulfill your wishes."
Zhu Ying laughed a little, never thought that Zhu Di would beg him because of this period.
But having said that, it would be a waste for Zhu Di, a vassal king with extremely strong military talent, to stay in Japan.
He immediately expressed his position and said: "Since the emperor's uncle wants to go, then the emperor's nephew naturally wants to go."
"Speaking of it, the emperor's uncle has been in Peking for such a long time and fought in more than a hundred battles. If we talk about his familiarity with the grasslands, there are not many people in the world who can compare with the emperor's uncle."
Zhu Di's eyes were filled with surprise, and he couldn't help but said: "What the grandson said is true."
As soon as the words came out of my mouth, I immediately regretted it. It seemed a bit rude to ask like this.
Zhu Ying was indifferent and said with a smile: "How could I joke with the emperor about such a big matter? It is absolutely true."
"If the emperor thinks there is no problem, I will talk to grandpa today. I think grandpa will agree."
Zhu Ying took the initiative to take the old man's affairs into her own hands.
When Zhu Di heard this, he was extremely excited.
The distance he had towards Zhu Ying suddenly disappeared. At this moment, he felt that Zhu Ying, the great grandson, was really the most suitable person.
Putting himself in his shoes, Zhu Di felt that he would definitely not agree. He would not even think of such a thing as an overseas vassal state. Even if he thought of it, he would not implement it.
Zhu Ying was not joking, and told the old man about it during dinner in the evening.
"Do you really think it's feasible for the fourth son to go to Liaodong?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked thoughtfully after hearing this.
Of course Zhu Ying understood the meaning behind these words.
That is to say, are you not afraid of Zhu Di?
You must know that things like making meritorious deeds can sometimes have a great impact on soldiers, and may even lead to changes in military power.
At this time, it is very common for sergeants to only recognize the general and not the emperor.
In the battlefield of life and death, blood and fire, the sergeants who lived and died with the general often naturally obeyed the emperor's orders and the general's orders.
Since ancient times, there have been so many rebels, uprisings, and even those who have forced women to be imprisoned. Isn’t that what it’s all about?
And the siege that happened in the Japanese country had already reached the capital of the Ming Dynasty.
In such a short period of time, they joined forces vertically and horizontally to defeat two heavily defended Japanese cities, not to mention they did not have an absolute advantage in terms of military strength.
Although the capital of the Ming Dynasty would certainly not recognize this kind of achievement, it showed his talent.
Apart from anything else, the soldiers who followed him to attack the city absolutely worshiped King Zhu Di of Yan.
It’s just that Zhu Ying is really not worried about these.
He was not afraid that Zhu Di could fight, but he was afraid that he could not fight.
Let alone the grasslands, Zhu Di will be allowed to go to Southeast Asia and the West as long as he wants to go.
No matter how strong Zhu Di is, how many soldiers can he influence?
One hundred thousand? Two hundred thousand? Or three hundred thousand?
So what.
In terms of today's latest training methods, a large number of middle-level officers have been firmly controlled by Zhu Ying.
Coupled with the output of the Ming Military Academy, it means that except for the general, there is no way, and the following ones are basically being replaced continuously.
The sergeants are no longer just ignorant followers. After unlocking their thoughts, they know very well who they want to be loyal to.
The economic boom of the Ming Dynasty, the protection, reputation, and honor of the sergeants were all planned by Zhu Ying, and Zhu Ying took this title on his head without hesitation.
As long as he is still here, no matter how great achievements Zhu Di makes, there is no possibility of betrayal.
How old is Zhu Di? He is in his thirties, and he is only nineteen, a difference of more than ten years.
Zhu Ying knew his own physical condition best. Living a long life was not a problem, but Zhu Di couldn't bear to lose himself.
Moreover, traveling long distances and leading troops in battle is a heavy burden on the body.
As for Zhu Ying, who was pampered and well-off in the capital, nothing could compare with this body.
"Grandpa, just don't worry. My grandson can surely handle the fourth uncle's side." Zhu Ying said softly, with obvious confidence in her tone.
Zhu Yuanzhang actually didn't want to do this, but thinking about Zhu Di's eldest son Zhu Gaochi, he felt that it didn't matter much.
Because there is no way that the fourth child can compare with the current Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Gaochi is an honest boy, and he would not inherit the temperament of his fourth son, so it doesn't matter much.