On the day of the official expedition, Zhu Houzhao, as the emperor, personally saw off the British Duke, Gu Dingchen, Ma Rong and other civil and military soldiers.

At the ceremony, envoys from various countries in Beijing were also invited to attend.

The overall route of the army was to take the official road to Tianjin, where it boarded ships and traveled along the coast to Weihai, and then across the Yellow Sea to Incheon, North Korea.

Here, the Ming army will receive a supply of supplies, and this decree has been given to the Korean Lee.

The fleet would then continue to sail along the coast of the Korean Peninsula, circumnavigating the peninsula before landing on the Japanese island of Honshu.

At this time, the wind and waves at sea cannot be predicted and then bypassed as in later generations, so ships can only sail along the land coastline as much as possible to ensure safety to the greatest extent, although they will make some long detours, but safety is the most important thing.

The 60,000 soldiers had already been informed of the cause and consequences of the battle, which Zhu Houzhao requested, and he wanted the soldiers to understand what kind of battle they were fighting.

Today, the emperor wears a bright yellow dragon robe with a shining sword at his waist.

Behind him is the majestic Forbidden City,

In front of him is the civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty.

"It's auspicious!"

With the singing of the Honglu Temple ceremony,

The emperor took the commander's token in front of him, and looked at the past from near and far,

Zhang Xuan, Gu Renyi...... Jin Gui, Yan Song, Zhao Shen, Xing Guan......

Then came the sound of majesty.

"Going back to ancient times, from the three emperors and five emperors to the three generations, every prosperous era, all rely on the great efforts of the ancestors, so that the Chinese world is Taihe, and Wanbang Xianning. At that time, the great martial arts, Zhao Zhao Wende, vividly! Emperor Gao, the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, raised troops in cloth clothes, drove out the Tartars, restored China, and created the rule of Hongwu.

Now the wolf smoke on the border has risen again, and the enemy covets our Central Plains, invades our soldiers, and violates our country's prestige! How can such a humiliation be suffered by such a great country?

Therefore, the imperial decree all the monarchs should fulfill their duties, strictly uphold military discipline, and uphold a vigorous and resolute attitude to sweep away the border dust, stabilize the society, and protect Li Shu. Be sure to work hard and stay on Godandan. Continue the prosperity of my China, revive the great cause of my ancestors, even if I die, I am not afraid! ”

The Son of Heaven is at the highest place, brilliant and mighty, and looks down on all beings.

"The British public Zhang Shu listens to the order!"

After a moment, Zhang Shu stood up from among the hundred officials, "Ministers and British dukes, bow to the hadith!" ”

"I ordered you to take the order to go out on the expedition and fight against the subordinates."

"Minister, obey!" Then he turned his height and raised the token, and shouted out a decree that the Son of Heaven had made in Luzon before, "Whoever hurts my people will be beheaded!" ”

The commander gave the order,

The 60,000 soldiers then shouted, "Kill all!" All slashed! All slashed! ”

Zhu Houzhao's eyes slowly scanned, and finally swept past the envoys of Luzon, Sulu, and Champang, only to see their lips pursed and their faces white.

"Let's go!!"

Sixty thousand,

The front army has already left the gate of the capital division, and the rear army is still waiting in place.

After the ceremony, Prince Yu, the cabinet, and the envoys of various countries all went to the Fengtian Hall to obey the orders.

The conclusion of the treaty has dragged on from the first month of the month to the beginning of spring, and it is not the complexity of various tax laws in modern countries. Now how can the Ming Dynasty and his vassal state have so many details to discuss?

If it doesn't work, it won't work, and if it doesn't work, then deal with it according to the way it doesn't work.

Zhu Houzhao didn't want to wait.

So when he went to Fengtian Temple, he didn't have half the leisure to play with them.

"It's late March, and this treaty has been repeated for less than 20 articles, so how is it being discussed?"

Zhang Xuan, Yan Song and the others looked at the envoys in the hall with smiles.

They don't feel embarrassed to coerce people with soldiers, as if they are a bad person who bullies.

No

A strong empire and a strong posture can satisfy the pride of their great people.

"Back to my father, the terms are all finalized, and the sons also wanted to take the opportunity to report to their father after the departure of the Japanese army."

"Okay." Zhu Hou took a look at these people in front of him, "We Central Plains people pay attention to every word and a promise. If the name is signed on the treaty, there will be no remorse in the future. If anyone betrays us, the rest will have to fight together with the Ming Dynasty! ”

The envoy of the Ryukyu Kingdom was a man in the prime of his thirties, and he had been wearing the Ming Dynasty to serve in Beijing. ”

"Say."

"Yes. Since the first time the foreign ministers heard about the 'Ming Covenant', they did not admire it very much, but they immediately wrote to our king, and finally received the letter the day before yesterday. I, the king of Ryukyu, heard about the treaty, and was overjoyed, and wanted to rush to Beijing to sign the treaty with the Ming Dynasty in person, and tie the knot forever! His Majesty the Emperor begs for permission! ”

The title of King of the Mountains in the Ryukyus was given by the Ming Dynasty.

The relationship between this subject country and the Ming Dynasty has always been good. Their king's surname is Shang, and every time the old king dies, the new king will send someone to Beijing to mourn and ask for the throne before taking over the throne.

Even during the Jingtai period, when the Ming Dynasty was weak, Emperor Yingzong also sent officials to the Ryukyu Kingdom to pay tribute and canonize them with jade belts, python clothes, and excellent clothing.

When Zhu Houzhao heard it at this time, he had no intention of being sure.

"The king of Zhongshan came in person regardless of the dangers of navigation, which is naturally excellent, and I am accurate. The signature of the Ryukyu Kingdom will wait for him to arrive in person, and he will sign it with me. ”

When the envoy heard that there was a courtesy of the same signing, his heart was overjoyed, "Your Majesty the Emperor Xie!" ”

For him, there is nothing to worry about this time, and their intentions are also attached to Daming.

Now that the Ming Dynasty is getting richer and stronger, whatever the emperor gives him at will is a great wealth for them.

"What about other countries? How to prepare? ”

The envoy of the Korean State stepped forward, "Your Majesty, my King has agreed to the requirements of all the terms of the Kingdom, and all the procedures are dictated by His Majesty the Great Emperor. ”

After that, the envoys of various countries began to express their positions.

Basically, it's all okay.

A little better, the king himself came.

The next one will send a prince, a prince, or an important minister who can represent the king, like North Korea, but whatever you want, I signed it. Isn't that enough?

Zhu Houzhao finally decided, "The Ming Dynasty is too far away from all countries, and some are thousands of miles away, and a treaty is passed back and forth, and the time on the road is too long." In my opinion, since everyone is nodding, then today's matter will be decided first, and the specific signing process will be added later. In other words, from now on, the treaty is in force! Yan Song. ”

"The minister is here!"

"After the signing of the treaty, a series of matters involving customs duties, currency unification, port site selection and planning and construction, and garrison protection are involved.

"Yes!"

"Prince Yu."

"The son is here."

"You are responsible for assisting from the side, remember, watch more and learn more, and don't be sloppy."

"Son's Command!"

"Hmm." Zhu Houzhao nodded with satisfaction, and said to the envoys, "Port development has its own commercial laws, and there are many practical conditions, capital conditions and other constraints, so the port construction of various countries will not be a unified progress, nor will it be a unified scale."

Some countries have large ports, some countries have small ports, and some countries do not need ports without trade volume. In short, the geography and people's feelings of each country are different, and the results of things are naturally different. This is determined by the size and status of the trade, not by me in the discriminatory treatment, you must remember this section first. ”

"Yes, the ministers will obey the Emperor's edict."

"Secondly, I would like to warn once again that since the treaty has been signed, there should be no other thoughts, especially ...... Don't let me find out that some people are deliberately prevaricating and ruining the overall progress of regional trade. Although I have always been benevolent, I will never ignore the affairs of the state. ”

Zai Yan and Yan Song talk to them, and they will be a little 'tactful'.

But when it came to the Fengtian Temple, in front of the Son of Heaven, it was all in the tone of command.

Actually, they're used to it.

"Where are the envoys of Manchuria?"

A bearded man walked out, "The minister is here." ”

"The geographical location of Manraka is quite important, and I have sent someone to talk to your king before, and your port will be built on the basis of Wanli Port.

There is also a great wisdom saying of the ancient sages, a gentleman is not guilty, but he is guilty. Your country is located on the main route of maritime communication, and militarily speaking, it is also a place where soldiers must fight, and with the turbulent world situation today, it will be a place of struggle for all sides in the future, so you must have a clear mind. I mean the garrison, sooner rather than later. ”

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty the Great Emperor. My king's heart is to the Central Plains, and he has received the emperor's favor, and everything he does will take the emperor's order first. ”

"That's fine. Do you have anything else to do? ”

The envoys of the Ryukyu Kingdom looked left and right, and the words just now made him feel a little uncertain, "The foreign minister is brave and wants to ask the emperor to solve his doubts." ”

Zhu Houzhao raised his hand, "You say." ”

"Your Majesty the Great Emperor, my Ryukyu country lives far away in the sea, the country is small and the people are widowed, and the trade exchanges are far inferior to the upper country, if it is according to what I just said, then will my Ryukyu Congress not build a new port?"

"As I said, business depends on future earnings. This is a law, not a will of mine. Even if it is forcibly built, it will gradually wither away if it is not popular in the future. So why bother? ”

The envoy took a step back and said, "If this is the case, the foreign minister will also have the courage to implore the emperor to send a garrison to appease the king of the Ryukyus and the people." ”

Zhu Houzhao thought for a few breaths, "The military port can be considered, the king of Zhongshan is the king, he is the minister of the Ming Dynasty, how can the monarch not protect the courtiers?" ”

Liu Yu was overjoyed when he heard this,

In his letter to the king, he blew all the bells and whistles, saying how good this treaty was, how close the contact with the Ming Dynasty was after it was signed, and even the fruits of the sea trade could be shared, so that their king came in person.

But don't actually get here and suddenly find that there's nothing.

In that case, the King of Zhongshan would not dare to say anything to the Great Tomorrow, but he would definitely clean him up!

Well, now that I have read most of the book "Atlas of the World", the intensification of the dispute between the East and the West has gradually become a consensus, and it is a great gain to win the protection of the Kingdom at this time.

"Thank you for the grace of His Majesty the Great Emperor!"

(End of chapter)