Chapter 984: The Yedao tribe is willing to cooperate fully
Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhao immediately understood Zhu Han's intention. He said: "Your Majesty, I think we can select some exquisite porcelain, silk and rare tea leaves unique to the Ming Dynasty as gifts to the Yedao envoy. These gifts
It not only represents the culture and craftsmanship of the Ming Dynasty, but also allows the Coconut Island envoys to feel the enthusiasm and friendliness of the Ming Dynasty."
After hearing this, Zhu Han smiled slightly and said: "What Mr. Zhao thinks is exactly what I want. You should quickly discuss with the officials of the Ministry of Rites and be sure to choose the most suitable gift so that the Yedao envoy can feel our sincerity."
After Mr. Zhao accepted the order, he hurriedly left the study and went to the Ministry of Rites to discuss the selection of gifts with the officials. After careful selection and preparation, they finally selected a set of exquisite porcelain, several pieces of high-quality silk and several pieces of silk.
A box of rare tea leaves as a gift to the Coconut Island envoy.
A few days later, the Yedao envoy and his party arrived at the Daming Palace. Zhu Han stood in front of the palace gate, dressed in gorgeous princely clothes. The sun shone on his shoulders, coating him with a layer of golden brilliance. His eyes
Jiongjiong, looking forward to the arrival of the Coconut Island envoy.
Not far away, a group of people dressed in foreign costumes and holding strange gifts slowly walked towards them. They were the envoys of the Yedao tribe.
"Master Zhao, are everything ready?" Zhu Han asked softly, and Master Zhao beside him immediately bowed and replied: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, everything has been arranged according to your instructions."
When the Yedao envoy approached, Zhu Han stepped forward with a smile on his face and greeted him in fluent Chinese mixed with Yedao dialect: "Dear Yedao envoy, welcome to the Ming Dynasty. I am Prince Zhu Han, representing the emperor.
Brother Zhu Yuanzhang and Prince Zhu Biao would like to extend a warm welcome to you."
Among the Yedao envoys, an older man came forward, bowed, and replied in slightly stiff Chinese: "Thank you, His Highness, for your hospitality. Our Yedao people's respect for the Ming Dynasty is as deep as the sea. This visit
, May the friendship between the two ethnic groups last forever."
Zhu Han nodded and led the Yedao envoys into the palace. Along the way, the envoys were deeply attracted by the majestic architecture and exquisite decorations of the palace, and made sounds of admiration from time to time.
The banquet unfolded elegantly in the depths of the imperial garden, with the fragrance of flowers and delicacies intertwined, and colorful butterflies flying among the gorgeous flowers, adding a touch of vividness to the feast.
Exquisite tables and chairs are placed in an orderly manner in the heart of the garden. The tables are filled with a variety of colorful dishes, and the wine is gently swaying in the cups, reflecting the bright lights all around.
Zhu Han, dressed in a luxurious brocade robe, led the Coconut Island envoys into this dreamlike scene with steady steps. He sat firmly on the throne and looked gently at the envoys sitting opposite.
"It's my great honor that you all have come from afar. Please allow me to express our sincere welcome with this glass of wine. I hope these carefully prepared dishes can surprise your taste buds." He raised the glass lightly.
, a lovely smile.
An envoy from Coconut Island, with curiosity and joy on his face, raised his glass in return, "Your Highness, your hospitality is touching. This 'dragon and phoenix in auspiciousness' is attractive in color. I wonder how skillfully it was cooked?" He pointed.
asked a plate of delicately carved and fragrant dishes.
Zhu Han smiled and said nothing, and turned to the eunuch standing beside him to slightly signal, who immediately stepped forward to explain: "This is the royal chef's secret recipe. It uses the finest ingredients, paired with exclusive sauces, and is stewed over slow fire. It means
The friendship between the two countries lasts forever, and the dragon and the phoenix sing in harmony."
The conversation started, and the Yedao envoys raised questions about the ingredients and cooking techniques of the dishes. Zhu Han either answered the questions in person or asked the waiter to explain on his behalf. The atmosphere at the dinner was warm and harmonious.
"Your Highness, I have heard that the Ming Dynasty's science and technology and culture are extensive and profound, and its papermaking and printing techniques are famous far and wide. We have been yearning for it for a long time." An elderly Yedao envoy had a light of admiration in his eyes.
Zhu Han smiled modestly, "This is the wisdom of our ancestors, and we should pass it on and carry it forward. If the Yedao people are interested, our Ming Dynasty is willing to send craftsmen to participate in this grand event of cultural exchange."
"That's great!" the young Coconut Island envoy said excitedly, "Our Coconut Island also has unique weaving skills and marine legends, and we look forward to sharing them with the people of the Ming Dynasty."
"That's why cultural exchanges are a bridge that promotes friendship between the two countries." Zhu Han nodded in agreement, his eyes shining with expectations for the future.
Just as they were talking happily, a burst of melodious music sounded, and a group of dancers in colorful clothes and pearls walked in lightly, with colorful fans flying in their hands like colorful butterflies. The Coconut Island envoys stopped their chopsticks involuntarily
Chopsticks, my eyes were firmly attracted by this visual feast.
"This is my Ming Dynasty palace dance "Neon Clothes and Feathers", and I hope to add some elegance to you all." Zhu Han introduced softly, his face filled with pride.
As the dance of "Neon Clothes and Feather Clothes" ended, warm applause and admiration erupted in the imperial garden. The envoys from Coconut Island were all captivated by this dance of the Ming Dynasty court.
"Emissaries, our Ming Dynasty not only has a profound culture, but also has extraordinary martial arts. I wonder if you are interested in watching a martial arts performance?" There was a hint of mystery in Zhu Han's words, which aroused the curiosity of the Yedao envoys.
A young Yedao envoy responded excitedly: "Your Highness, although our Yedao warriors are good at water-based skills, we have also made great achievements in martial arts. It would be a great honor to watch the Ming Dynasty's martial arts performance."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Han immediately winked at the eunuch beside him. The eunuch understood and left in a hurry. Not long after, he led a group of warriors wearing armor and holding weapons into the imperial garden.
As soon as the warriors entered the scene, they immediately attracted everyone's attention. They were all strong and powerful, and they were obviously elites who had undergone rigorous training.
"Everyone, these are the royal guards of my Ming Dynasty. They will perform a wonderful martial arts performance for us." Zhu Han introduced, while nodding to the warriors.
The warriors received instructions and immediately began to perform. They danced swords, played knives, or shot arrows. Their movements were skillful and powerful, showing the bravery and might of the Ming Dynasty warriors. The Coconut Island envoys were stunned and applauded.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After the performance, Zhu Han looked at the Yedao envoy and said with a smile: "What do you think of my Ming Dynasty's martial arts?"
An elderly Yedao envoy praised: "Your Highness, the martial arts of the Ming Dynasty warriors are truly well-deserved. Although our Yedao warriors dominate the water, we may not be able to match them on land."
Zhu Han smiled humbly: "The key to martial arts is to improve, not to judge heroes based on victory or defeat. If our country and Yedao can form an alliance and study martial arts together, we will definitely be able to learn from each other's strengths, offset our weaknesses, and improve together."
"Emissaries, today's banquet is both a welcome and a warm-up. I have an idea to establish a deeper connection with Yedao. What do you think?" Zhu Han's voice was gentle but with a tone that could not be ignored.
The power instantly attracted everyone's attention.
An envoy from Yedao, with a young and energetic face, was the first to speak: "Your Highness, our trip is precisely to deepen the friendship between the two ethnic groups. If there is a good plan, I would like to hear the details."
Zhu Han smiled slightly and looked at Mr. Wang beside him. The latter understood, took a step forward, and said slowly: "We propose that in addition to regular business and cultural exchanges, we can set up a 'Yedao-Daming Friendship Academy'.
Young talents from Yedao are selected to come to Beijing for further studies, and scholars from the Ming Dynasty can also go to Yedao to teach their skills and jointly promote the progress of civilization."
Upon hearing this, the Yedao envoys looked happy and nodded in agreement. At this time, Zhu Biao coughed lightly and joined the discussion: "In addition, I believe that in the military field, we can further refine the cooperation plan.
For example, a joint naval patrol team will be set up to jointly maintain maritime security, and at the same time, regular maritime rescue and anti-terrorism drills will be conducted to improve the ability to respond to emergencies."
After hearing this, General Li added: "What His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said is absolutely true. I also suggest that the two armies can send generals to each other to learn each other's tactics and enhance their collaborative combat capabilities. In this way, no matter what challenges we face in the future, we can work together
Fight and overcome the difficulties together."
Among the Yedao envoys, the older man stood up again and bowed deeply to Zhu Han and everyone present, with unconcealable excitement in his tone:
"Your Highness the Prince, Your Highness the Crown Prince, and all the nobles of the Ming Dynasty, your enthusiasm and sincerity are deeply felt by all of us on the Yedao people.
The establishment of the 'Yedao-Daming Friendship Academy' and the proposal of a joint naval patrol will undoubtedly add a more solid foundation to our friendship."
Everyone responded and raised their glasses to drink together, and the atmosphere at the banquet reached a climax.
After three drinks, Zhu Biao suddenly suggested: "I think that since we have decided to deepen exchanges and cooperation, we might as well strike while the iron is hot and preliminary discuss some specific cooperation matters during this visit. For example, the location of the Friendship College,
Teacher equipment, as well as the specific operation methods of the joint naval patrol, etc."
Zhu Han nodded in agreement and looked at Mr. Wang: "Mr. Wang, how about leaving this matter to you to coordinate? You are experienced and can arrange it properly."
Mr. Wang bowed down and accepted the order: "I will live up to my trust and immediately start preparing relevant matters to ensure the smooth progress of cooperation between the two parties."
Among the Yedao envoys, a seemingly gentle middle-aged man said: "Your Highness the Prince, Your Highness the Crown Prince, we have some preliminary ideas about the Friendship College.
We hope to set up branches in both Yedao and Daming, so that it will not only facilitate our students to study in Daming, but also allow scholars from Daming to teach knowledge in Yedao and achieve true two-way exchanges."
When Zhu Biao heard this, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes: "This is a wonderful plan. It not only reflects the equality and respect of both parties, but also facilitates the sharing and utilization of resources. I fully support this proposal."
General Li also interjected: "As for the joint naval patrol, I think we can first formulate a detailed patrol plan, including patrol routes, time, and plans for responding to emergencies. At the same time, in order to strengthen the relationship between the two militaries,
For communication and cooperation, I suggest holding joint military exercises regularly to give soldiers from both sides the opportunity to train together and enhance understanding."
The envoys from Coconut Island nodded in agreement. A young envoy said excitedly: "We also hope that in addition to military and cultural exchanges, we can learn some advanced agricultural technologies and handicrafts in Daming to improve the productivity of our Coconut Island."
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Zhu Han responded with a smile: "This is a piece of cake. Daming has a long history and rich experience in agriculture and handicrafts, and we are very happy to share it with Yedao. After the Friendship College is established, we can arrange special courses and invite experienced
Craftsmen and farmers came to teach.”
As the night grew darker, the lights in the Royal Garden became increasingly brighter, reflecting faces full of enthusiasm and expectation. The atmosphere of the banquet reached an unprecedented height amid in-depth exchanges and cooperation discussions.
Zhu Han gently raised his wine glass and signaled to the Yedao envoys, his voice gentle but firm: "Emissaries, today's meeting is not only a happy gathering, but also the starting point for future cooperation and prosperity between the two races."
Zhu Biao smiled slightly, glanced at everyone, and said: "Everyone, I have an idea. Since we have decided to establish branches of Friendship College in Yedao and Daming, can we consider setting up a joint academic committee to be responsible for planning course content?
Monitor the quality of teaching and ensure that both parties benefit from it?”
Upon hearing this, Mr. Wang nodded in agreement: "His Royal Highness, this plan is very clever. The joint academic committee can not only ensure the quality of teaching, but also promote in-depth exchanges and cooperation between scholars from the two communities and jointly promote academic progress."
General Li also interjected: "In terms of military cooperation, we can also set up a joint command organization to coordinate the actions of the two militaries and ensure that the joint naval patrols can operate efficiently. At the same time, this organization can also be responsible for the planning and execution of joint military exercises.
, to enhance the collaborative combat capabilities of the two militaries."
Among the Yedao envoys, the older man stood up again and saluted Zhu Han and everyone present: "His Royal Highness the Prince, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and all the nobles of the Ming Dynasty, your foresight and sagacity are admirable. We, the Yedao people, are willing to
We will fully cooperate to jointly promote the implementation of these cooperation projects."
Zhu Han nodded with satisfaction and looked at Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, regarding the specific matters of cooperation, why don't we discuss it in detail tomorrow and work out a detailed cooperation plan. At the same time, we can also arrange for the Coconut Island envoys to visit the Ming Dynasty.
Cultural attractions, experience the customs and customs of the Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement: "What the emperor said is absolutely true. Tomorrow we will split up and discuss the cooperation plan while arranging the visit itinerary for the Coconut Island envoys."
In the study room, Zhu Biao had been waiting for a long time. Next to him were several officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Military Affairs. They held various documents in their hands, and they were obviously fully prepared for today's discussion.
"Uncle Emperor, you are here." Zhu Biao stood up to greet him with a gentle smile.
"Your Highness, I have kept you waiting for a long time." Zhu Han returned the greeting, then sat down opposite Zhu Biao, glanced at the officials present, and nodded secretly in his heart.
"At yesterday's banquet, we preliminarily discussed the cooperation framework with the Yedao people. Today we need to refine various plans." Zhu Biao got straight to the point and got to the point.
"That's right." Zhu Han took over the conversation, "As for the establishment of Friendship College, I think the location and teachers should be determined as soon as possible. Mr. Wang, do you have any suggestions on this?"