Settled on North Korea. It is to set up a new king. Zhu Jun chose left and right in the clan close to the Li family. finally selected a seven-year-old child of Li Qin. It's a puppet anyway. Zhu Jun's will came out. Immediately issued a golden seal to Li Qin. The enthronement ceremony of the new king was also very simple. Just let the courtiers congratulate them at Gyeongbokgung Palace, and it was completed. As for the leadership of the DPRK, Kim Do-chang is competent. This person turned out to be a right-wing politician. The leader of the old school. Typical pro-Ming.

September 21 of the new year. by 50,000 Japanese troops. 30,000 Korean troops. and the 10,000-strong fleet of the Beiyang Naval Division, which was formed by land and water, and officially set sail for northern Korea. Tokugawa Tsunayoshi was the commander of the Japanese army. Li Xian, who was originally the deputy commander-in-chief of the Beiyang Naval Division, was reappointed as the imperial envoy of the three provinces of Korea and became the commander of the Korean army. And Yang Rang, the commander-in-chief of the Beiyang Naval Division, sat in command of the Chinese army. Their mission is not to attack. It's constant harassment. And put on a posture of attacking at any time. Coercion Liaodong.

And Zhu Jun got on the ship of the North and South Ocean Naval Division and began to return. The situation in the Northeast has finally opened up. Jun did not expect to be able to fight the Manchus in Liaodong at all. Due to the purge policy of the full population. As early as a few decades ago, the Han people in Liaodong had died completely. Most of the people who live now are Manchus and Mongols. In terms of popular support, the Ming army was at a disadvantage. Lost people. The Liaodong Plain fought with cavalry. The Eight Banners are all cavalry. He is also familiar with the terrain. Even if the Ming army was alone, it went deep and seized a city and a pool. There is also not enough food to sustain them. This is a loss of location. Zhu Jun was only using the Korean and Japanese armies to attract the elite of the Manchus. There are only so many Eight Banners. There are many people guarding Liaodong. Jiangnan naturally decreased.

He had to go back as soon as possible. A real war will unfold south of the Yangtze River. There is the fertile soil that Zhu Jun covets. If it is said that the occupation of Liaodong will make the Ming army fall into a quagmire and cannot extricate itself. Then Jiangnan is an excellent venue for Ming to enhance his strength. Once the two rivers and other places occupied. Needless to say, in terms of economy, the abundant people and fertile land here are not comparable to those of Liaodong.

The speed of the return journey is very fast. There are no stops along the way. Liu Er and Liu Guoxuan were also crowded on the main boat of Jun. Every day, I chatted with Zhu Jun about some interesting things about sailing. Zhu Jun was happy. simply asked someone to carve a version of chess and call the two to play against each other. Chess is a relatively simple game. But Er Liu won't. Zhu Jun is rough. Erliu understands the rules, but both of them are stinky chess pieces. Although it is not a pleasure. Zhu Jun played with them, and the two cars were useless. Zhu Jun was very annoyed and brushed his sleeves away, chess is like this, it is not interesting to be abused, and it is even more interesting to abuse stinky chess pieces. Every time, Liu Guoxuan scratched his head and thought about it for a long time. Zhu Jun on the other side was anxious for him. I hate him for making a clever move. Playing chess was originally a matter of self-cultivation. When he arrived at Zhu Jun, it became a fire. It's better to look at the Di newspaper from a few months ago. It's a big deal to watch it a few more times.

Zhu Junyi exited. Liu Er and Liu Guoxuan were very interested in playing the game. The two are stinky chess pieces and meet stinky chess pieces. The flag is quite very meaningful. The bumps in the sea are boring in the first place. Sometimes it's a cruising or 'war'. Staying on this kilometer-long deck all the time is enough to suffocate you. Therefore. Ever since they discovered the joy of chess, they have had some addiction. If you can't find an opponent, go to your own soldiers. Inadvertently. Chess has become a popular game for the officers and soldiers of the sailors. For this reason, the sailor also held several chess tournaments, which were very lively.

When Zhu Jun was still tossed in the waves. The elite of the five battalions led by Ao Bai has left the Shanhaiguan Pass and arrived on the east bank of the Yalu River in Liaodong, which is the allied army of the three Koreans tomorrow. 100,000. Occasionally, troops would be sent across the river to harass. But there was no large-scale lifting. Ao Bai did not dare to underestimate the enemy and did not take the offensive. Rather, it is to organize a line of defense on the front line from Shengjing to Guanning. A militia patrol full of men was also organized. Furthermore. Several Mongolian banners in Liaodong also sent some warriors to listen to it. So. The coalition forces, who were not interested in harassing them across the line, were happy to be idle. On the east bank of the Yalu River, fortifications were built. Anyway, I just don't leave. They don't go. Don't even think about leaving. Let's spend it here.

Ao Bai has been fighting for decades. Naturally, the intentions of the Ming army were known. But he couldn't help it. First of all, he could not evacuate. Secondly, he did not dare to attack rashly. It's not that he's timid. But there was nothing to be done about the Ming army. The Qing army was known for its cavalry. It is naturally extremely advantageous in the vast land of Liaodong. But there was a river in front of the Ming army. There are also hundreds of small ships and turtle boats in the Beiyang Naval Division on the river. And that's not all. Across the river, there are hundreds of fortifications. There were 100 guns. There are guns that fire continuously. To force a river crossing. It is possible that the elite of the five battalions cannot afford to consume it at all. This is the lifeblood of a man. How can it be spent here.

Ao Bai was angry. The consequences are severe. It's just that it's hard for a good woman to be without rice. Although Ao Bai is on fire, he is helpless. One of the gratifying things is. The Manchurians of Liaodong welcomed Ao Bai and asked for his life, and many of them put their hearts down. Most of these Manchurians outside the pass have Zhuangzi land. Rich clothes and food. The early years of forging ahead have long been sharpened and cleaned. All that was left was to guard the ancestors' one-third of an acre. Having a bow is equal to having more door gods. The Manchurians outside the gate and the Manchurians inside the gate are connected. Therefore, Aobai's previous Weihe achievements are mentioned with great resonance. It's very popular.

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Two huge warships from England sailed towards the harbor in Haidu. The arrival of the battleship startled the sailors of the offshore cruisers in Haidu. The Nanyang sailor went to Beiyang with the emperor. All that was left was one Western warship and four or five small and medium-sized ships to protect it. After receiving the warning, the fleet of the Nanyang Naval Division stationed in Haidu immediately dispatched to intercept it. It's a relief. The British battleships did not make any attack maneuvers after discovering the Ming fleet. Stop listening immediately to the inspection. And negotiate with it.

Leading the way was an earl named Jason. He took off his triangular hat with the eagle head emblem hanging on it and greeted Captain Chiho who was heading towards the Ming army. Then he said something that stunned the other party: "Mr. Captain." We were ordered by the King to escort Princess Anne to Haidu. And thank you for the gift from His Majesty the Emperor. Her Royal Highness liked it very much. She agreed to the marriage proposal of His Majesty the Emperor of your country. And hopefully before the completion of the wedding. Be able to stay in Haidu for a long time. Meet His Majesty the Emperor of your country. ”

When the interpreter translates the original text to Captain Chino. The captain couldn't help but be stunned. This is what and what

He gave Princess Yiren a gift, but he heard a little about it, and heard that there was a whole box of single beads. Everything else was a boatload of silk. Tea. ceramics and other things. It's not worth much in the sea. Listen to the Arab merchants who say that they are on the continent of Europa. These things are enough for the same weight of gold. It's priceless. But there is one thing that Captain Hu doesn't understand: "It's okay if your British princess is willing to be a concubine in the palace." You should honestly stay in your country and wait for your marriage. It's really strange that someone who came to see her husband before she passed the door. Tut. Look at what they look like. It's really hideous and terrifying, and the British princess must be unsightly, and the emperor wants to learn from the princess and go to marry the princess. To get along with Europa? Oops. The emperor is really benevolent. For the sake of my people. Such a sacrifice had to be made. Gee. Wouldn't that be a bit humiliating? Well. Probably not. The English princess came to be concubines. It's not the emperor who makes her a concubine. It doesn't work again. Put it this way. It seems that the emperor has taken advantage. What the hell is this? ”

Captain Chinohe's imagination is very rich. Hula thought a lot. He glanced at the Earl on the other side. Still nodded politely. He said to the Earl, "Our ships will guide your fleet into the welcome visit to Haidu. Captain Chiho said stiffly. Fortunately, the Ministry of Rites has conducted a short training for these big and rough people, and they will also say some polite words.

Captain Chinohe returned to the ship. began to protect the British warship, sailed into the military dock on the other side, and after going ashore, he hurriedly called someone to inform the Ministry of Rites. The officials of the Ministry of Rites are dumbfounded that there is no such rule. What kind of etiquette should be used to greet this? Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there has never been an emperor who wants to marry a wife and concubine. I have to let the two of them meet first. So there was another debate. Immediately there was an argument between the old and new factions of the Ministry of Rites. Stubborn etiquette is inconsistent. It should not be welcomed. Be enlightened and choose to use a compromise method in the hope of downplaying the arrival of the princess. Received with the courtesy of the British Envoy. It was noisy for a day. The people are still in the harbor. He's not in a hurry. Dust off your robes. I took a sip of tea and moistened my throat. We'll talk about it tomorrow. Hey. You've grown up." Even the Three Emperors and Five Emperors have been quoted. Ben-sama is going to check the poetry and classics tonight. Tomorrow will make you look good.

There is no news from the Ministry of Rites. The British could only rest in the harbor. Still in the thousand households, the captain can't look at it. Found a clean inn for them to stay.

Pleasant Guest Inn. The superior wing at the back of here has been occupied. The English Earl and his entourage moved in. The rest of the sailors were still resting near the mouth. The sky gradually darkened. The British battleships arrived at noon. But after the tedious mooring and landing, it was already dusk. The sky shone with the glow of ten thousand ways. The sound of insects is getting louder and louder. Let people born in a foreign land have a glimmer of expectation. It's a little irritable.

The pane of a separate courtyard was lightly smacked, and a young woman with blond hair and blue eyes showed her face. Thin willow eyebrows. Clear, blue, slightly sunken eyes. The face of the goose egg is smooth and greasy. Thin lips twist lightly. It seems to be thinking about something.

"Susan, what's wrong here? Will you miss London? The red-haired beauty stared at the courtyard pattern outside the window. Light opening teeth. Said to the maid who made the mattress in the wing.

Shan was only twenty-one years old, and she stopped what she was doing. The corners of his mouth smiled and replied, "It's too hot here." Her Royal Highness the Princess. As long as you're satisfied. ”

Princess Ni nodded slightly. Slightly combed the red hair in front of his forehead. The windows were closed. He said to Susan very seriously, "But I like it here." Honestly. This was my first trip to freedom. ”

Shan frowned. Grunted, "yes." It was the first and last time. What's wrong with men. I think Crown Prince Osseni of Austria is very good. People say he is both handsome and decent. Her Royal Highness the Princess. Men are not all bad things. You can't come here in a fit of rage. The kings of the East always have endless wives. You're just one of them. ”

Princess Ni giggled, "Isn't that bad?" The more wives he has. I could have moved a little farther away from him. I just want to live my life. I don't have men in my life. It's going to be a good marriage. My father could get what he wanted politically. and was able to bring countless silks and porcelain to England. And me. It's also freedom. Susan. If you don't want to stay here. I can ask the Count to send a boat to take you back. ”

Shan stuck out her tongue. No more talking. The heart said, "What a strange princess. Are you going to stay here for the rest of your life because you hate men? I bet she'll regret it one day. ”

Princess Ni stretched lazily: "It's been two months on the boat. I really want to get a good night's sleep. ”

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Day 2. The Ministry of Rites is another heated debate. Two groups of people quoted scriptures. Scolding Fang Xuan. It's not lively. In the end, it was the Ministry of Rites that knew that it was going on like this. Just be a hands-off shopkeeper. Reports directly to the Cabinet. See how to deal with it.

At this time, Mu Tianbo had returned to Haidu from Yunnan to do errands, except for Mu Tianbo and Yang Side. There are also three counsellors. I have some leisure. Mu Tianbo saw the twists and turns, called Yang Sidee to discuss, and finally made a final decision, as it was, it was necessary to do the best of the friendship of the landlord. Don't greet just yet. Arrange them at the Pavilion of Nations. Wait for the emperor to come back and deal with it.

But the next day. As soon as the Ministry of Rites was even more annoyed, a person claiming to be a British princess in the north of Haidu City had an argument with a group of Jianghu people who were performing arts on Wanfu Long Street. The princess's servant also came out and wounded one of them. Wait until the fans of Shuntianfu arrive at the scene. The whole street corner was a mess.

What kind of system. What a system! Several old men from the Ministry of Rites beat their chests with regret and hurriedly went to the Yamen of Shuntian Mansion to pick up people. Things are figured out. It turned out that the entertainers on the street were performing chest crushing boulders. A little girl was pressed against a stone slab. Then a strong man raised his hammer to break the slate. At this time, it was seen by the princess and her party. I thought it was a murder on the street. Several servants rushed up. The strong man who beat the hammer turned into a pot of porridge. Some watched the excitement, and some couldn't see the eyes, and went to help. For a moment the whole street was in chaos.

The fan of Shuntianfu arrested a person to the yamen. After asking about the identity of the princess, I didn't dare to deal with it.

But the future princess. Dare to go to trial. I had to secretly stuff some silver and send it away. On the other hand, I went to report to the Ministry of Rites.

The dignified concubine candidate actually swaggered on the street. And that's not all. He even beat people on the street. What's going on? A few old antiques are already clutching their chests. China has never seen such a thing for 4,000 years. If this is to be preached. Is there still a system? Not. Let these barbarians know and educate. Let Her Royal Highness know the etiquette. Know the rules. There was no argument from the Ministry of Rites this time. Almost unanimous. Immediately afterwards, a cram school team of thirteen ceremonial officers was selected. Quasi--taught.

Here comes the problem again. An English princess is a woman. And it is very likely that the mother will become the figure of the imperial concubine. How can you show up and get in touch with the men in the cram team? Although these people are all bad old men. But you can't break the rules.

There's a way. Not all of them are nerds. It didn't take long for someone to make a suggestion. Since men can't teach. Let the ladies go. Old men can't go. The old woman is always done. The selection of this old woman is also learned. First of all, the officials of the Ministry of Rites and their families. This is crucial. There is no other reason. The families of the officials of the Ministry of Rites. I know the rules naturally. The second is to familiarize yourself with the Women's Scripture and the Legend of the Women. Pick and choose. The idle officials of the Ministry of Rites finally picked seven elders and sent them over.

A day of hard work. The Ministry of Rites is *** again. It turned out that the man had just passed. So he drove the princess back. Barbarians are rude and ignorant. Kindness is like a donkey's liver and lungs. A bunch of bad old men pounded their chests again. What can they say, though. People are princesses. It's the future princess again. You can't come hard.

The old men still have a way. Since you can't come hard. Then play curve strategy. Sound from east to west. The ancestors played with the leftovers. It's not a matter of minutes to engage in a few Xiyi. Subsequently. Earl Jason, who had never been cared for, received one invitation after another. On a certain day of a certain year, a certain month, you are welcome to come to the Humble House and have a few glasses of turbid wine. A coarse and shallow meal. Lord Wanwang will definitely come. Don't be disgusted. Don't be disgusted!

Count Jason's mission this time is to send the princess to Haidu. In addition, it is to try to maintain friendship with Daming. Therefore. He did not dare to slack off on the invitations of these officials. Although I don't know what the governor of the Six Rites Department is. Five principals. What kind of officials are the officials from the four grades? But no one can sin. Count Jason can be regarded as having seen the prosperity of Haidu, and he is both envious and a little frightened. From the mouths of the locals. He had heard that the Ming fleet had hundreds of large ships. Among them, half of them are large ships that are comparable to Western warships. Although he did not see it with his own eyes. He had no doubts about it. This city of 500,000 people is just the tip of the iceberg of the Ming Dynasty. Its wealth is comparable to that of the Netherlands, the richest and most powerful country in Europe. Raising a few huge fleets is nothing at all. Jason was excited. Once Ying and Daming were married. Then Britain became the closest ally of the Ming Dynasty in Europe. This is something that many countries do not have. Well. It's a good start. Jason put on his gown. It was a great honor to participate in the banquets.

The humble house is not cold. The meal is exquisite, and the cloudy wine is not coarse. The host was also very attentive. Jason was very happy, but after every feast, the host's anger was not the same. It's all a lot of wordy, and it's about British customs. Jason replied. In exchange for the owner shaking his head regretfully. And then there's the fact that you're not doing that. How it should be. Otherwise how to make Jason dizzy. At the end of the banquet. The host dragged Jason to the side hall for tea. Repulsed the minions. I inquired very mysteriously. Does the princess of your country have any hidden diseases? What books do you read on a daily basis? What about your preferences? Etcetera. Jason immediately replied. Our princess didn't say it. She is the most beautiful lady in England. She is good at horseback riding. I also like to enjoy music. Dancing is also very good. It's all a lady's sport.

The host listened. Facial drama. I almost didn't choke to death with a sip of tea. Horseback riding? Sure enough, it's a barbarian. How can everyone go horseback riding, let alone a princess of a country who is still dignified. Not good. Not good! And music and dancing? This is even more sensational. It's just a luxury. Behave in a debauched manner. Is this still back?

The master immediately began to persuade the princess of your country to be a golden jade leaf. How can it be so trained. That's not going to work. I'm going to change it later. Your Excellency is a British Honourable Person. I heard that he was the princess's uncle. Be sure to discipline well. Don't be arrogant. Before leaving. The host will also be very polite to send a few books, all of which are carefully engraved. I also hired an interpreter to translate the contents of the book into English. What Female Commandments", "Internal Training", "Female Analects", and "Female Fan Jielu" were sent one after another. Dude is not bad at books.

Once or twice, Jason didn't care. But two meals a day. It's like this every time. The books were piled up in a whole box, and the invitations were still lined up for a month. This please, that's please. It's another one. Endless. The most terrifying thing is that these people seem to come out of a mold. They are all dressed in regular robes. Brushing his long beard. Smiling and smiling wine persuasion clichés. After eating, I went to the side hall. The same conversation followed. Send the same book. Jason: But it's miserable. When I saw the banquet, I wanted to vomit.

This time. Zhu Jun's fleet finally arrived in Haidu on the return journey. Only the Nanyang Naval Division returned with the ship. When the Oriental Navy Division was in Taiwan, he had already folded to Qiongzhou. The emperor returned to Beijing. Naturally, there was another mess. The Ministry of Rites no longer cares about the British envoys. Hastily preparing for the pick-up.

Wait for Zhu Jun to return to the palace. First, the Cabinet Scholars and Counsellors returned some trivial matters. Then Yang De suddenly remembered something. He said, "Your Majesty." The English sent a mission. There was also an English princess. Say it's the princess who accepted your proposal. First come to the sea to adapt to it. Getting married. When Yang De said this. A quirky watch on the face. It's weird if it's not weird. The matter of the British princess has long been in an uproar in the city. Many of the newspaper's bookkeepers didn't know where to get the news. actually capitalized close-up in the newspaper. I've heard that it's still very popular. The people love to join in the fun. The seventh aunt and aunt all inquired clearly. For the royal family, exotic princesses are naturally full of curiosity. The evaluation of the British public is also mixed