There is a long and narrow strip of land in Zhonghai West Garden, there is a galloping road, you can walk the horse, and at the end of it is a flat land, about four or five acres in size, and the flat land is Ziguang Pavilion in front of it.

Ziguang Pavilion has always been used for the emperor to receive the vassal states and foreign envoys, the building form is the pavilion of the upper and lower two floors, there are 5 rooms in front, 7 rooms in the back, the total height is 18 meters, the total area is more than 400 square meters, the roof is the top of the palace, covered with green glazed yellow tube side tiles.

Historically, Emperor Jiajing hid in Xiyuan alchemy, and in his spare time, he liked to review the forbidden army's bow and horse here, and later became addicted to building a high platform on the back, but now there is none.

Now here are two white marble stairs, not high, just a few steps, up to the purple light pavilion.

Emperor Zhu Houzhao of Zhengde was wearing a black crown dress today, with a white jade belt around his waist, sitting majestically on the dragon chair, and at the end of his sight, he could see the people in 'strange costumes' who visited him under the guidance of the chamberlain.

At the door of the Ziguang Pavilion, the little eunuch put his hands flat in front of his abdomen, held a posture, and shouted with full of energy:

"Announce the envoy of Japan, meet you!"

"Envoy of Xuanluzon, meet you!"

"Envoy of Xuanmangara, meet you!"

……

The envoys who came to see the emperor had already undergone some 'training' from the Ministry of Rites, for example, they knew that it would be considered offensive to meet the Ming emperor without looking at him directly.

According to the process taught at the beginning, the Ministry of Rites will praise the official will roll call loudly, and then the envoy will step forward and kneel on the ground, "The Japanese national Ashikaga general ambassador Matajiro, present the Japanese national letter and tribute, and sincerely serve His Majesty Emperor Ming Zhengde, Wan'an!" ”

Zhu Houzhao looked at the familiar and somewhat unfamiliar shape of the Japanese in front of him a little funny, he really couldn't appreciate it, "Zhen'an." Rise. ”

"Your Majesty Emperor Xie!"

Because it is a formal occasion for reception, this is all subject to etiquette, and it is not that the emperor can come as he wants, otherwise where would you put the majesty of the country? You're ridiculous and expect others to respect you?

Therefore, the dialogue in such a formal setting is actually not interesting, it is all a formality, and what should be said and what not to say has been decided beforehand.

And because of the large number of people, after all, there are Korea, Ryukyu, Yibra, Hami, Luzon, etc., so such a ceremony was carried out for about half a day, plus the previous preparations, Zhu Houzhao was pressed here from the morning to toss.

In the evening of the second day, the emperor set up a banquet and set off fireworks in a large open space in front of the Ziguang Pavilion to entertain the envoys of various countries.

There are all kinds of lanterns and candles floating on the lake on the side, and a high platform is placed in the middle of the open space, and people from outside are invited to enter the palace to sing the program.

In addition to foreign envoys, there are also important ministers, especially the princes and marquises, who are all surrounded by the emperor as an extension of the imperial family.

All in all, singing and dancing, the lights are brilliant, and such a grand occasion always makes people can't help but recall the prosperity of Yongle.

The young emperor straightened his back and watched the brilliant fireworks fly into the sky with a 'bang', and there was a vague feeling of being in a different world.

Such a picture of enjoying with other countries is rare in the history of more than 2,000 years, but it is a pity that there are not enough technical means to freeze and preserve.

Because Empress Xia was about to give birth, standing beside the emperor was Wang Zhi, who entered Beijing with Wei Ningbo and others, accompanied by these envoys.

On either side of the emperor were the envoys.

At the beginning of the banquet, the leader of the Yongxieb tribe also took the lead in getting up, he picked up a big bowl as a wine glass, and said to Zhu Houzhao: "On the day of great joy, the minister wants to pay tribute to His Majesty the Emperor on behalf of the people of the tribe!" Thank you to His Majesty the Emperor for the gifts, cattle and sheep and utensils! ”

This is his own person, of course Zhu Houzhao gave him face, after drinking a glass of wine, he rubbed his hands and asked: "I don't want to be the commander, welcome you back to Beijing." We haven't seen each other for two years, and I've always been thinking about you and your tribe. Then again, after the defeat of the fire sieve, what about fleeing to the grassland? Honestly? ”

He also bowed and saluted, "Back to His Majesty the Emperor, the minister also heard that he was full of resentment, and was occupying more grassland, training soldiers and horses, and preparing to take revenge on the Ming Dynasty." ”

For Yi Bula, he must have hoped that the Ming Dynasty would destroy the fire sieve again.

Otherwise, the fire sieve will be large, and the first one will destroy him as a traitor.

Of course, this is not a problem, but rather their own common interest.

"Yes." Zhu Houzhao nodded, he raised his eyebrows and said lightly, "I am already thinking about it, it is estimated that I will send an army of 100,000 to sweep the grassland next year at the latest, if necessary...... Do you want to wipe out those two Wanhu tribes who are unwilling to surrender by the way? ”

Don't be scared.

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty was full of confidence between his words, and it seemed that 100,000 soldiers and horses could be easily taken out.

The point is that what he says is true.

Such a Ming is really terrifying.

"It's all up to His Majesty the Great Emperor."

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help laughing, and then said, "I think I still want it." It's not a proper system, I sent you to say surrender, and they didn't even respond. What does it mean that two tribes, so many soldiers and horses roam the edge of the Great Wall all year round? It can't be a sword to greet me, right? ”

Well, I don't want to say that after the death of Dayan Khan, they will not lead troops to cruise on the Great Wall...... However, it was impossible for him to correct the emperor on such an occasion.

"If you have the means, tell them that they are like this, and I am not troubled."

"Yes!"

With a smile on his face and a hidden murderous motive, this is how this young emperor feels now.

Wang Wei in the crowd looked at this scene and couldn't help but think of the scene when he and the prince made an oath in the Zhufang Palace, and they never forgot it for twelve years.

Soon after, a voice came from the main seat of the dragon chair.

"Ladies and gentlemen. I have spent so much time preparing this feast, not for the sake of our food and drink, but I think that all of you are important ministers of the king or general, so your time is also precious. So actually, I have two things to tell you on behalf of the Ming Dynasty today. ”

"First, the policy of the Ming sea ban has been completely lifted, and from then on the Ming Dynasty will actively embrace the sea and be willing to get along with all countries. Allow your own people to go out, and foreigners to come in, to allow trade, and to encourage trade, and if you can, I am even willing to help you build a port, even if it is financially and militarily supported.

This is a very important policy shift of Daming, if you are willing to be friends with Daming, then you must carefully grasp this turn. What has changed, and what are the main differences from the past, if you don't understand, you can ask questions like me now, or ask Ping Haibo and any of my ministers. I have been doing this for a few years now, and this national policy has taken root in the hearts of the people.

I would like to mention one notable point, which is that tributary trade or conquest trade is no longer necessary. This is what affects Japan the most. From now on, the Ming Dynasty and the Japanese government and the people will come and go freely, and trade is not a problem, but the principle is that both parties are voluntary, and neither party can buy or sell. ”

Matajiro heard about it on the way here, and he disapproved of this the most, because the trade was very profitable for Japan, and they wanted to exchange a lot of gold, silver, and silk for a few broken knives.

If the conquest trade stops, then play a bird?

He also used the method of bribery, but everyone told him that now that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty has changed, this kind of policy matter, the emperor will decide in one word, what else to bribe?

"Your Majesty the Great Emperor!" Ma Tajiro got up from the banquet, "General Ashikaga admires His Majesty the Emperor very much, and this time he sent his ministers to the Ming Dynasty, the most hopeful thing is to repair relations with the Ming Empire and strengthen contacts, among them, the most important thing is to explore trade!" Please ask His Majesty the Emperor to retract his order, and my country of Japan is willing to serve the Ming Empire as the kingdom of the Heavenly Empire, be friendly for generations, and never betray! ”

Zhu Houzhao smiled, "Is there anything else?" Said it all together. ”

Ma Da Erlang was also not polite, "There is another please, please ask His Majesty the Great Emperor for permission." In order to enable the Japanese people to have a place to settle down after drifting on the sea, Ashikaga Shogun implored His Majesty the Emperor to give a coastal port to benefit the people of our two countries! ”

Zhu Houzhao's face immediately fell, and he even sneered a little, "You want me to give you land?" Oh, how can the land of our ancestors be given to men? Besides, you haven't settled the accounts of your Japanese country letting the Japanese invade the coast and disturb the coast, and you still want to get involved in my Ming land? Do you think that the ship you see in Ningbo is not big enough? ”

The emperor spoke up majestically, Ma Dajiro was a person who had to bow his head under the eaves, of course he would not be much satisfied, but Zhu Houzhao didn't care about him, he stood up and crossed his waist, pointed at him condescendingly and scolded: "It's okay, you tell Ashikaga Shogun when you go back, I will build a bigger ship." I'm not afraid of many would-be robbers, so what's the matter? Kill them one by one.

Ah, over the years, I don't think he has any intention of taking care of these Japanese robbers, I don't care either, the Ming Dynasty is the upper country of Japan, he doesn't care, I can take care of it for him, rush to the nest of the Japanese robbers to take care of it for him!! ”

Ma Da Erlang felt aggrieved in his heart, he even wanted to be angry when he heard these arrogant words, but he slowly calmed down and said, "Please calm your anger." ”

(End of chapter)