When Zhu Tong heard this, he said respectfully: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister thinks that my Ming still has to investigate the reasons for the cooperation between the Tatar Department and the Jurchen tribe. ”

"If we find the reason for their cooperation from the middle and use it, we will definitely get twice the result with half the effort."

"As far as the minister knows, the rainy season in the Northeast last year was frequent, and the crops in many places were not harvested, and the place where the Jurchens are located is narrow and there are many people, so it should be because of the lack of food, so they exchanged their bows and arrows with their Tatar tribes."

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but nod when he heard this, and his face showed a hint of relief.

"The minister is thinking, if we can use food to form an alliance with the Jurchen clan, which can not only disintegrate the relationship between the Jurchens and the Tatars, but also increase the strength of our Ming Dynasty, it must be the best to do this."

Yang Xian pondered for a while, and then said, "Lord Zhu, this is a good idea!" In this way, it is simply killing two birds with one stone, so that the Tatars will not have the support of high-quality bows and arrows. ”

"They are now going to fight with Warat and Uliangha, and they will definitely be overwhelmed, which will give us a chance."

"In addition, my Daming has obtained high-quality bows and arrows from the Jurchens, which will definitely make the combat effectiveness of my Daming soldiers to a higher level."

"My Ming will have the advantage, and they will definitely pay the price and raise the prestige of my Ming!"

Liu Bowen also agreed: "This method is really good, the northeast did have a continuous rainy season last year, so the people in the north of my Ming Dynasty are also short of food." ”

"The imperial court also provided disaster relief, and they exchanged bows and arrows for beef and mutton, which is probably really the case."

"If this plan is successful, I will be safe in the north of the Ming Dynasty! The barbarians on the grassland will no longer dare to invade our Ming Dynasty. ”

And Hu Weiyong on the side showed a cold face, but now the method proposed by Zhu Tong is really good, and he can't come forward to refute it, if he refutes, it will definitely leave a very bad impression in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.

Looking at Zhu Tong, who was in the limelight again, Hu Weiyong could only sulk secretly on the side.

And Li Shanchang also felt that his heart was very unsmooth, and he said in his heart, why every time there is a major problem, Zhu Tong can always think of a good way to solve the matter.

thought of what Liu Bowen said a few days ago, but now he still doesn't want to do it, and he still wants to target Zhu Tong.

I was a little depressed for a while, and I didn't speak with a calm face.

The other ministers all said yes, thinking that this plan was feasible and a good policy.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the appearance of the ministers below, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, he is worthy of being our tiger, even if the ministers don't know his identity, they still recognize him.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile: "Tong'er said very well, this plan is very good!" ”

"Since all the ministers also think it is good, let's do it according to this plan."

The ministers breathed a sigh of relief, and they were naturally happy to be able to solve a major matter.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked around at the ministers and said with a serious face: "Now we are still facing a problem. ”

"Someone needs to go to the Jurchen tribe to negotiate with them, and there are people who are willing to take the initiative to invite Ying to send the Jurchens on behalf of me."

As he spoke, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes couldn't help but look at Hu Weiyong.

Hu Weiyong hurriedly avoided Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze and hung his head silently.

The other ministers of the court also bowed their heads one after another.

The real reason for the cooperation between the Jurchens and the Tatars has not yet been figured out, and it is now only speculation.

If it is really not as indestructible as speculated, then the envoy Jurchen at this time is tantamount to death, they have already climbed to their current official positions, and no minister is willing to joke with their lives.

Therefore, all the ministers of the court did not want to go.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the performance of the ministers below and couldn't help but sigh.

"Could it be that no one in my Ming Dynasty has taken the initiative to go to the Jurchen clan?"

"Hundreds of officials, how can the imperial court support you in vain."

At this moment, Zhu Tong stepped forward and took the initiative to ask: "Your Majesty, since this matter was raised by the minister, then the minister will send the Jurchen clan on behalf of my Ming Dynasty." ”

"And the minister also knows more about this matter, and the minister thinks that the minister is the most suitable person to be a messenger."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he had an inexplicably complicated feeling in his heart.

On the one hand, when the ministers were silent, Zhu Tong was relieved that he was able to take the initiative to ask the Jurchen, the envoy of the Ming Dynasty, to solve the matter.

On the other hand, Zhu Tong is his own son after all, and he has always grown up in the people, so he is a little sorry for him, and this mission is not safe, how can he bear to let Zhu Tong go to the Jurchen tribe.

If Queen Ma knew that Zhu Tong was going to the Jurchen clan, she would definitely not agree, and now that they finally met Zhu Tong again, how could they personally put Zhu Tong in danger.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, "Okay, let's discuss this matter later, retreat!" ”

After that, Zhu Yuanzhang strode out.

Zhu Tong and other ministers, who didn't know Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts, all showed doubts on their faces.

And some ministers who knew Zhu Tong's true identity thought about it, and naturally knew why they didn't let Zhu Tong go.

When Zhu Tong was about to leave the Qianqing Palace, a celebrant eunuch came to Zhu Tong and said in a low voice: "Lord Zhu, Your Majesty asked you to go to him, and now I am waiting for my lord in the imperial study." ”

Zhu Tong bowed slightly when he heard this, and walked towards the imperial study with the celebrant and eunuch.

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The Imperial Study.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat upright on the dragon chair with a serious face.

After a while, Zhu Tong came to Zhu Yuanzhang with the celebrant and eunuch.

Zhu Tong saluted respectfully and said, "Minister Zhu Tong greets Your Majesty." ”

"Tong'er doesn't have to be polite." Zhu Yuanzhang said.

Looking at Zhu Tong in front of him, Zhu Yuanzhang said with a solemn face: "Tong'er, have you really thought about the matter of the Jurchen clan this time?" ”

"Although your guess on this matter is very likely to be correct, but it is a long way to go to the Jurchens, and the attitude of the Jurchens is not clear, I am afraid that it is still dangerous."

"It doesn't matter if you don't go, we'll find someone else."

"The minister is not a word, and he is willing to go to the Jurchen tribe to negotiate with them on behalf of my Ming Dynasty." Zhu Tong said firmly.

Looking at Zhu Tong's appearance, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but show a trace of relief on his face, and the more he looked at it, the more he looked like himself when he was young.

Stand up in the face of difficulties, do not retreat or escape, the Ming Dynasty needs such an emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang got up and walked in front of Zhu Tong, patted Zhu Tong's shoulder, and said seriously: "Okay, let's allow you to go to the Jurchen side, but you must remember, safety first!" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty, please remember Your Majesty's teachings." Zhu Tong arched his hand.

"The minister will go back and prepare first, and then retire first."

With that, Zhu Tong turned around and left the imperial study.