"What, take the sea route? Let me go back by the sea?"
When he said this, Zheshanjun's face was so pale that he almost lost his soul, not to mention the color of his blood. Not only him, but also the Councilor Li Cao who was accompanying him at the side was also in a state of shock, and he barely knelt down.
He begged Zhang Shou to help and plead for mercy. After receiving Zhang Shou's affirmative reply, Zheshanjun couldn't help but his legs weakened and he stumbled forward.
Fortunately, Zhang Shou had quick eyesight and quick hands, and he supported the thin future King of Korea, preventing him from falling directly to the ground. When he saw that Councilor Li Cao was shaking like chaff, he cleared his throat, and then said earnestly
: "Of course, the imperial court will send people to escort you back, and you will be accompanied by many honorable ministers, nobles and descendants."
This time, a little color finally returned to Zheshanjun's face, and Councilor Li Cao, who had just been so shocked that he forgot to show his courtesy in front of the future king, finally woke up. He squeezed out a smile and asked cautiously
: "Xueshi Zhang, may I ask what's going on?"
"Your envoys from Goryeo will come to Ming Dynasty every year. In comparison, Ming Dynasty will only send people to Goryeo for major events such as canonization, so that most people in the court and up and down can't tell Goryeo clearly.
What kind of situation is it, let alone the younger generation. Therefore, the emperor plans to select a group of noble ministers and descendants and let them go to Goryeo to have a good look."
After hearing this, Counselor Li Cao finally breathed a deep sigh of relief. However, although Zheshanjun was young, he was thinking more than the senior official next to him at this time. Therefore, after thanking Zhang Shou for his help with fear on his face, he
, and asked in a low voice: "Teacher, what do they plan to see when the Celestial Empire sends these noble ministers and descendants?"
"Looking at the people's livelihood, the customs, and the official system, the main thing is to temper their arrogance." Zhang Shoucai didn't care whether there was such a thing as arrogance these days, he smiled slightly and asked, "Why, is it possible that Gaoli
Is there anything else that is so shameful that these young men cannot see?"
"Absolutely not!" This time, it was Councilor Li Cao who took over the words like he was swearing. Although he was annoyed that Tiger Tiger couldn't speak, he didn't dare to show it on his face, so he could only tell Zhang Shou quickly.
He smiled and said, "It would be a great honor for our country if the Celestial Empire could send some noble disciples to visit our country. However, our country is not richer than the Celestial Empire, so I'm afraid they will be disappointed."
"Looking at other people's kingdoms and people, and comparing them with Ming's world and people, they can have a deeper understanding of this world. Of course, if you feel that Ming is taking this opportunity to find out about the reality of your country, that's fine too.
Submit a letter to raise objections to the emperor. Anyway, the list of everyone will be listed by then, and you can see it clearly."
Zheshanjun's expression suddenly changed, and Councilor Li Cao quickly explained: "I definitely don't dare to think so, Zhang, don't get me wrong! Our country has been a vassal of the Ming Dynasty for many years, and we have always been respectful and observant of etiquette. Envoys from the Celestial Dynasty also come and go incessantly.
There is no secret that cannot be revealed to others! However, our court is not rich after all, so if we do not treat you well..."
He paused for a moment, and seeing that Zhang Shou didn't seem to understand what he meant, he gritted his teeth and spoke more clearly: "I'm afraid it will be inconvenient for someone like the eldest son of the Duke of Qin who can't get sand out of his eyes.
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After all, it turned out that I was worried about Zhang Chen, a troll with a distinguished status!
If he hadn't kept his calm and calm persona, Zhang Shou would have burst into laughter at this moment. Thinking about it, Zhang Chen is really famous. He has criticized the previous King of Korea, and also criticized that he is about to ascend the throne of Korea.
It is no wonder that the Korean people are afraid of this tiger, fearing that if someone follows him, they will pick up their noses and eyes.
He chuckled, and then said nonchalantly: "Of course Zhang Chen won't go. He has been busy recently. He is dragging a lot of people there to deduce whether the Song-Jin War and the Song-Yuan War could have been caused by people and various external forces.
The situation has changed. However, the guy who took the lead to go to Goryeo also had the surname Zhang, was also one of my students, and was the son of Uncle Xiangyang."
Zhang Shou casually reported the names of several people, most of whom were the sons of officials in the DPRK. Counselor Li Cao listened and pondered, but then he suddenly thought of some situations that he had tried his best to find out.
It is said that Zhang Xueshi was able to gain a foothold in the capital because he provided opportunities to a large number of Guijie's descendants who were originally depressed. Most of these people were not the eldest sons of the family, or even concubines. Unlike his own country, the Ming Dynasty's
A concubine may have no share in inheriting a title, but his status in other respects is much higher.
In other words, the group of people who went to Goryeo, even if they came from a noble family, were probably all bastards and so on. They might still be able to be given up by Qingqiaoqiao, and they might be able to use these people to cause trouble.
What kind of incident, and then blame them! After thinking about this, Councilor Reito's face, which had just improved, turned pale again in an instant.
So, he immediately asked: "Aside from these people, are there anyone else going with you?"
Zhang Shou knew as soon as he heard this that Councilor Li Cao was still scared to death. However, the risks at sea are extremely high these days. Even the second prince would sink his ship and fall into the hands of a group of unknown people, let alone others.
Therefore, it is understandable that these noble Koreans who are afraid of death are afraid of being drowned in the sea.
He didn't intend to hide it, so he said calmly: "This is a serious matter. Although a messenger has been sent to deliver a confession before, the emperor still decided to send another messenger. Although the second prince was expelled from the clan,
Logically speaking, he should be just a commoner, but we still greet him with such respect from top to bottom, which shows the emperor's mood as a king's father."
"So, the deputy envoy of the mission traveling on the same ship this time is naturally not an unknown person, but Uncle Weinan."
Who is Weinan Bo? Zheshanjun heard Zhang Shou fill his mind with ancient Chinese history, but he didn't know much about the officials currently employed by the Ming Dynasty, so when he heard about this title, he just felt that it was completely unfamiliar.
Counselor Li Cao would not be as ignorant as his future king. He took a breath and said with disbelief: "Weinan Bo Zhang Kang? The one in charge of the Arms Bureau?"
When Zhang Shou nodded slightly, he suddenly woke up and hurriedly said with a smile: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I was really surprised for a moment, so I called Mr. Weinan Bo by his name... Oh, I heard that
Uncle Weinan has been a favorite minister for decades. He is in charge of the Arms Bureau and has won the trust of the emperor. I didn't expect that he would be the deputy envoy this time..."
When he said this, his throat suddenly stopped, and his heart felt horrified.
People like Weinan Bo Zhang Kang are only deputy envoys, so who is the chief envoy? Is it possible that the emperor would send an important minister like a minister to Goryeo? If that were the case, it would be too grand, and to be honest, he would feel a bit responsible.
Sorry!
Under the surprised but equally frightened gaze of Counselor Li Cao, Zhang Shou said with a smile: "Your Excellency, we were just discussing today, and someone suggested that the Confucian scholar in the cabinet should go."
hiss--
Even though he knew that he shouldn't take such a breath, Councilor Li Cao still couldn't help it, and the same could not be tolerated by Zheshanjun. Even though this little Goryeo royal family didn't know much about the top brass of the Ming Dynasty.
He is a figure, but he still understands what the cabinet means, and Academician Confucius is the chief minister in name only, and he also knows it.
Such a top official who is equivalent to Lee's leader in North Korea actually wants to go to them as an envoy? What is he planning to do? Demonstration? No, no, no, China doesn't even need demonstrations, it's enough to silence them, but like this
Is the formation too big?
"It hasn't been decided yet. Once it's decided, I will definitely tell you first." When he said this, Zhang Shou seemed to be comforting the two people who were frightened at this time. "This also shows that the imperial court treats you this time."
I take my trip back to Goryeo very seriously.”
I would rather not pay such attention!
No matter Councilor Li Cao or Zhe Shanjun, they couldn't help but lament in their hearts at this time. In the past, they always felt that the envoys sent by the Ming Dynasty were insignificant. Most of the time, they were just a pedestrian from the Xingren Division, plus the six ministries.
He is just a chief, a sixth-grade official. But now the Ming Dynasty has a top-grade earl as the deputy envoy, and it is very likely that a bachelor will be sent as the chief envoy...
How can this kind of powerful dragon suppress local snakes be frightening? Even Councilor Li Cao, who is best at inquiring about all kinds of gossip, even came up with the most conspiracy theory idea.
Could it be that the emperor used Zhang Kang, the Bo of Weinan whom he trusted most, to replace the Confucian scholar whom he disliked?
It’s no wonder that Councilor Li Cao had such nonsense. Even Scholar Kong himself felt in a daze when he came out of Qianqing Palace today. He even thought about it seriously for the first time in his life.
You should hang up your hat and leave in anger, so as not to suffer the extremely strange stares from your colleagues.
Fortunately, before he could return to the cabinet to face the strange looks of more subordinates, the emperor sent someone to hurriedly invite him back. And because everyone's eyes were focused on him, no one noticed.
, and there was another person who also quietly returned to the Qianqing Palace. So when Academician Confucius discovered the person, his eyes widened in surprise.
Bachelor Zhang Yu calmly greeted Master Confucius, and then said straight to the point: "Before, the emperor just said this among the ministers and took a look at the situation, but how could he let you, Master Confucius, do it in person?
Go out?"
"The emperor has already planned it before. I will take the lead, and Uncle Weinan will be the deputy."
Although he was so angry that he almost wanted to resign, when he heard Zhang Yu reveal his true meaning so straightforwardly, Bachelor Kong still felt extremely uncomfortable in his heart - it was a feeling of being rejected. If it was rejected by others,
He may not take it seriously, but the person who rejects him is the emperor, so the significance is extraordinary.
Therefore, his face, which had turned dark just now, instead of returning to normal, looked even more ugly at this moment. Fortunately, he quickly adjusted himself, especially after seeing Emperor Shi Shiran come out, he quickly stepped forward and saluted.
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"Your Majesty, this was..."
"Kong Qing, did I scare you before? Of course I will not send you to Goryeo. In that case, wouldn't those guys who talk about certain conspiracies in the market be more able to talk nonsense? I want to take a look.
Who wants to see Jun Xiang fall out of harmony, and who wants to think that the queen and those two boys were just messing around on their own, or there was someone behind the scenes who was fanning the flames."
"So, I have wronged you and pretended to be furious with me. Before you set off, I will naturally change the candidate. Of course, this trip to Korea is not to ask for guilt, but also to send people to Japan at the same time.
Prepare. In the past, the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty was so powerful that they never conquered Japan. Naturally, I will not be arrogant, but it is imperative to visit Japan."
"In addition to Japan, there are also Ryukyus, including Southeast Asian countries, and even Western countries. In recent years, those merchant ships have been doing more business and have had little contact with the courts of various countries. In many cases, what is circulated there is
In the early years of Taizu and Taizong, there were scenes of official ships sailing across the ocean. This time, I plan to get to know all the countries in the world, and of course I may have to fight."
Seeing the emperor speak, Scholar Kong showed a smile. If he were normal, he would definitely fight and advise, but today he knew that he was not suitable to speak - because he doubted that if he said anything at this time, he would not be able to speak unless he walked out.
Resign at this time, otherwise, the emperor will probably make the trip to Goryeo a fait accompli!
As for the emperor who said that it was Zhang Yu who went there... did anyone else hear it?
Of course the emperor did not mean to intimidate. In fact, he felt that he was speaking nicely and presenting facts to make sense. He had already learned about the current situation in the West from the ships that the royal family returned, and he also knew that there were many large ships cruising in a certain big country in the west.
At sea, they control the trade routes and even plan to collect taxes from their own ships. This is obviously a dangerous sign.
Therefore, he next expressed his attitude in terms of expenses, manpower, and future income. Although he was not particularly satisfied with the Confucius University Bachelor now, he changed it again and again according to his own wishes.
Chief Assistant, in the words of the Queen Mother, such a willful behavior will definitely be met with considerable backlash from Shihlin, so he decided to be patient.
Academician Kong Da, who recognized the reality, gradually calmed down. Therefore, he waited calmly for the emperor to finish, and finally determined that these overseas affairs had nothing to do with the country and his own rights and responsibilities, as long as the emperor was not disappointed.
If he is crazy enough to send ships and troops to fight everywhere, then there is no need to worry about it, he will give up completely.
What else could he say when faced with this emperor who could make his ministers so angry that they vomited blood even at a young age?
So, he said in a tone that seemed too calm to him: "I understand the emperor's instructions, so let's leave it as it is. Whether it's luring the snake out of its hole or doing anything else, I will try my best to cooperate." At that moment, he finally understood what was going on.
It’s called breaking the jar and breaking the pot!