Although they are not the same world, their histories are surprisingly similar.
In the Ming Dynasty, how did the Battle of Jingnan come about? No one knows better than Nan Yanxi, a native of the Ming Dynasty.
Look at the guy in front of you again. Isn't this the equivalent of Zhu Yunwen, Emperor Jianwen of the Ming Dynasty?
It is not a good decision to raise grandchildren rather than children. If it is not done right, big trouble will happen.
Nan Yanxi heard that the second prince of Dayan had been guarding the northern border, with hundreds of thousands of elite men in his hands, and he was brave and invincible.
The third prince has strategized and made many clever plans. He has been guarding the southern border all year round and has a large army at his disposal.
Moreover, the Yun family, a large family, is helping him, and he may become Lin Shenqing's formidable rival in the future.
If the old emperor were alive, then no one would do anything to make trouble, but after all, living is one thing, and dying is another.
Once the old emperor closes his eyes, there is no certainty who will be the next emperor!
Especially this kid's little bit of mind is really worrying.
Nan Yanxi's true identity was revealed in just two sentences. Why would he tease his uncles?
Although he was shocked, he quickly wiped his mouth and complained calmly: "This tea is really hot..."
"Can't you?"
Lin Shenqing blinked: "I've been soaking for a long time, has it cooled down already? Besides, didn't you drink several sips?"
"Uh...ahem...very good, very good..."
Nan Yanxi coughed twice in embarrassment and no longer struggled with this topic.
He quickly said: "Okay, I'm just here to tell you, don't worry, I won't use you to blackmail your court."
"After these two days of work, I will arrange for you, brother, to meet with the envoy."
"Don't commit suicide again."
"Hehe..." Lin Shenqing touched the marks on her neck awkwardly: "It can't be fixed, it's really too painful."
"Oh, by the way... Are you Nan Yanxi, the fifth prince of Nanhai who is causing trouble?"
Seeing this, Jiang Yingxue on the side quickly added: "His Royal Highness Taisun guessed it right, this is my Highness the Fifth Prince of Nanhai."
"But now, he is the prince."
As soon as these words came out, Lin Shenqing's eyes instantly lit up and she exclaimed, "So you are Nan Yanxi!"
"It's better to be famous than to meet, and to be famous is worse than meeting! When I was in Dayan, I often heard rumors about you."
"I admire you very much. I came here with the team this time because I also want to compete with you and have a test."
"Now it seems that you are still superior in skills, and I am convinced."
After saying that, he actually bowed his hands to Nan Yanxi, which surprised everyone.
The two of them exchanged pleasantries again, and Nan Yanxi finally managed to escape.
Judging from Lin Shenqing's posture, she seemed to want to talk to him all night long.
"Unexpectedly... this great grandson of Dayan, who is so famous, is actually your little fanboy."
Ye Zhiyujiao smiled and said, "How about it? Can't you bear to blackmail them all of a sudden?"
"Tch, you should blackmail or blackmail." Nan Yanxi curled her lips: "With such a status, if you don't make a fortune from him."
"I'm sorry for his status as grandson!"
"Besides... my little fanboy even brought troops to beat me, and tried to kill me with every move."
After saying that, Nan Yanxi thanked Ye Zhiyu with lingering fear: "By the way, Sister Ye, it was all thanks to you that happened last time."
"If it weren't for your secret letter, I would be really cold."
Ye Zhiyu shook his head: "I just want you to pay attention to Dayan's movements and strategic terrain."
"I didn't expect Nan Yuexi and the Feng family. After all, it was also my mistake."
"Oh, you're not here. It's already very powerful to predict that Dayan will attack."
Nan Yanxi quickly comforted: "Thanks to you for saving the day this time, don't blame yourself anymore."
Then he asked: "Sister Ye, now that we know that he is the grandson, how should we negotiate this deal?"
"Say...what if we ask them what they want?"
Ye Zhiyu thought for a while and said in deep thought: "It's not too much to ask for anything, but the most important thing is to see what we need."
"You want money? You want soldiers? We don't seem to need them! You want territory? We are across the sea from Dayan, so it seems useless to enclave quickly."
"That's true..." Nan Yanxi touched her chin: "But... it seems inappropriate to hold such a big man in your hand and not order anything."
The two of them walked and discussed.
Nan Yanxi suddenly remembered something and said quickly: "Huh? By the way, there is an archipelago between Nanhai and Dayan called Longya Islands. It is very large."
"The location is not far from Dayan and Nanhai. It is just across the middle of the two countries and blocked in front of the entrance to the sea on the south coast of Dayan."
"If warships and fishing boats on the southern coast of Dayan want to come to the waters of the South China Sea, they have to pass near the Longya Islands."
"This time Dayan used troops against us because the defenders on the island are direct descendants of Nanyue Xi. Dayan used this as a springboard to directly raid the two places."
"This archipelago is controversial and has always been divided between two families and one person."
"If we take it over, it will directly block the maritime artery from the southern coast of Dayan to our Nanhai Kingdom."
Then he asked Ye Zhiyu: "How are you doing, Sister Ye? I don't know if they are willing to let go."
"Well... that's okay." Ye Zhiyu nodded: "I just don't know if this island is important to them anymore."
"However, I don't think the problem is big. After all, the Dragon Tooth Islands are of great significance to us, but not that important to them."
"Given the current size of the two countries, we really pose no threat to Dayan."
"The great grandson is of great significance. If my lord only makes this request, I think they will be happy to agree to it."
"Hey~ Of course it's more than that..." Nan Yanxi said with a bad smile: "This is just the price of the grandson."
"They haven't made an offer yet for the more than 20,000 surrendered soldiers!"
He turned around and smiled at Ye Zhiyu: "Tell me, what's the price of 20,000 soldiers?"
"Uh..." Ye Zhiyu pondered for a while: "For a big country, surrendering a soldier is not as valuable as a grandson."
"More than 20,000 people are not enough for them to cede much territory, and compensation is unrealistic."
"To put it bluntly, if we hadn't held the grandson of the Yan Kingdom, they might have demanded compensation from us."
After saying that, Ye Zhiyu paused: "I think it would be better to do this... the more than 20,000 surrendered soldiers can be returned to the State of Yan."
"However, personal wishes must be followed. Those who are willing to go to Beiyuan to open up wasteland can also stay. We promise them considerable benefits."
"It's an opportunity to be a master and a landlord, and there will be people willing to give it a try."
"As for Dayan... we promised to release the surrendered soldiers according to personal wishes, but they also have to send us six to eight thousand slaves."
"Just because our country needs construction."
Ye Zhiyu said with a smile: "For a big country, thousands of slaves can be exchanged for tens of thousands of soldiers. How cost-effective is this deal?"
"Then... we will discuss it with them, lower our profile, and express our willingness to form an alliance and everlasting friendship with Dayan."
"We in Nanhai regard Dayan as our superior state. We pay tribute every year and become our ministers every year."
"In this way, we get practical benefits, they gain face, and at the same time we stabilize Dayan. We achieve multiple things with one stone."
Saying that, Ye Zhiyu patted his chest domineeringly: "As for Sui Gong... that's what it means."
"Anyway, in a few years, we will destroy him, and the money will not be able to escape, so it will be regarded as a money bank."
Hearing this, Nan Yanxi couldn't help but give a thumbs up in admiration: "Sister Ye, you are still smart, hit a stick and give it to a sweet date."
"In that case, let's do as you say."
Then he asked: "Oh, by the way, I've been busy with the things in front of me recently, and I don't know what's going on over there in Beiyuan."
Ye Zhiyu rolled his eyes: "Don't worry, we have already arranged it for you."
Explained to him: "Half a month ago, King Zhenxi and I gathered together several ships of supplies and personnel and sent them over again."
"I also brought back some information. Qiaonuo Department is now under construction in an orderly manner."
"That Li Yu is really talented in construction. He renovated it on the basis of the previous Qiaonuo Stone City."
"A large-scale city has begun to take shape, and the cultivated fields have exceeded 10,000 acres."
"It was his idea to search for underground water sources and dig wells, send people to search for mineral deposits, and find ice-free ports on the east coast to build shipyards."
"Moreover, according to reliable information, the Beiyuan Royal Court should have suffered some losses in this battle with Daxia."
"Now that the weather is getting colder, Baribu and his minions need to hibernate and recuperate."