Li Jinglong's words were full of pride.

In the prosperous era of the Han and Tang Dynasties, the envoys reached all countries, and no one was afraid of swords and swords.

Poets and talented people are all proud to serve the country with swords and defend the frontier.

That's the real vitality, and everything is competing...... On the other hand, today's Ming Dynasty, although the Son of Heaven is ambitious and ambitious, it is difficult to take a step forward without being constrained everywhere.

"Li Jinglong, you said that if you were in the Han and Tang Dynasties, you heard that you could be an official and an official when you heard that you were going north to report to the country, would there still be scholars who refused?" Zhu Di said slowly.

Li Jinglong was shocked suddenly, and the fool could understand that Zhu Di was disgusted with the current people, greedy for pleasure, and unwilling to serve the country.

Li Jinglong paused and said: "Your Majesty, the ministers only know that the literati of the Han and Tang dynasties vied with each other to serve the country, defend the frontier, sacrifice their lives for the country, and die without regrets. Today's world is full of extravagance and pleasure, and from this point of view, the disaster of science is not shallow! ”

Zhu Di was awe-inspiring, "Well said! Insightful! ”

The Son of Heaven praised again and again and said happily: "Fortunately, there are still you warriors who can share the worries of the king and solve problems for the country. ”

Zhu Di took the initiative to pull up Li Jinglong, after so many years, I see that you are a little handsome today!

"I will now add the title of Prince Taibao and receive the book of the Ministry of International Trade. Another 100 warships and 5,000 soldiers were allocated to the Ministry of Trade and Commerce. ”

Li Jinglong was taken aback, he was a little confused, "Your Majesty, since it is the Ministry of International Trade, it should be organized according to the six departments of the imperial court, how to arrange soldiers and ships for the ministers?" ”

Zhu Di laughed, "I don't give you soldiers, let you explore trade routes, don't I let you die?" ”

Li Jinglong said with a smile: "The minister understands, but the minister still doesn't quite understand, are these soldiers and horses considered the military department or the governor's mansion of the five armies?" ”

Zhu Di snorted: "No, for the time being, it will be assigned to the northern parallel department, and when you have made great contributions, I will add an additional one in addition to the six divisions, and let you have the final say!" ”

Li Jinglong was surprised, and hurriedly said: "The six departments have been inherited since ancient times, how can the minister make an exception for the minister?" Li Jinglong was panicked.

Zhu Di smiled and said, "What are you afraid of?" As long as you are loyal to the country, you will deserve it! I'm going to show those people what it means to be a loyal and good general! ”

Zhu Di patted Li Jinglong's shoulder and said with emotion: "Don't worry, I'm waiting to celebrate you!" ”

Coming out of the Yanwang Mansion, Li Jinglong didn't know which leg to take.

He was extremely sure that with his efforts in the past few years, he had gradually washed away the bad reputation of the Jingnan period, and he also found trust in Zhu Di.

As long as he can make a great contribution this time, he can have a worry-free future, and he can finally be worthy of his dead father.

Li Jinglong really wanted to cry, it was really not easy to be middle-aged.

At this time, it is better to have someone who can share the joy with you...... Who should I go to?

"Dingguo Gong, I toast you!"

Li Jinglong personally poured wine for Xu Jingchang and treated him with special respect.

"Whether it is repairing the martyrs' ancestral hall in Beiping, or dealing with Duoyan Sanwei, including this time to find a trade route, it is all the love of Dingguo Gong, and I am afraid that Li will not be able to repay your kindness in this life. is still the same sentence, from now on, I, Li Jinglong, will obey my orders. Except for Your Majesty, it is you who are the Duke of the Kingdom. ”

This one almost bowed his head and shouted for his eldest brother.

Xu Jingchang didn't care so much, "When the opportunity comes, we must seize it." Xiu Ying's ancestral hall, Qi Guogong did not come. This time looking for a trade route, Cheng Guogong did not come forward. So you don't have to thank me, everything depends on your own efforts. ”

Li Jinglong paused, and said busily: "It's still the Duke of Dingguo who can afford to be below." I thought about it this time, I must not be afraid of hardships and dangers, I will lead the men and horses, kill all the way, I must penetrate Liaodong, find out the gold mining area, and greatly increase the prestige of the imperial court. Let everyone in the world see that I, Li Jinglong, can also compare to a man like Zhang Qian......"

When he said that he was happy, he couldn't help but wave his fist, his emotions were excited, and his momentum was like a rainbow.

Xu Jingchang kept frowning, it's broken, I'm afraid of this!

"I said Cao Guogong, what are you going to do?"

Li Jinglong said: "Needless to say, naturally it is a fight!" ”

"Then you're not afraid of losing halfway?"

Li Jinglong frowned and said, "Could it be that Dingguo Gong is so underestimated?" It's just a little raw, I've already inquired, they are still using arrows made of bones, what is there to be afraid of! ”

When Xu Jingchang heard this, he shook his head even more, and couldn't help but say with a straight face: "Cao Guogong, if you think so, you will definitely be lucky and unlucky, and if you don't get it right, you will die in a foreign land." ”

Hearing Xu Jingchang being so stern, Li Jinglong couldn't help but cheer up, he hesitated: "Dingguo Gong, I really don't understand, why do you say that?" ”

Xu Jingchang said: "If you think that the weapons are sharp and the armor is strong, you can run rampant and be invincible, then you have committed a big taboo...... Liaodong is vast and sparsely populated, and those Jurchen tribes, most tens of thousands, and only a few hundred, they are scattered and do not belong to each other. When you lead the troops over, do you want to fight them one after another? ”

Li Jinglong paused slightly, and couldn't help but shake his head and said, "This is naturally not good, and it can't be done in one battle." If the delay lasts for a long time, the soldiers and horses are tired, the food and grass are insufficient, and the morale is low, they will definitely lose. ”

Xu Jingchang nodded, which is also the reason why he opposed a large-scale attack on Annan.

The reason is the same, you think that the soldiers and horses drive over, divide the enemy by two, and destroy the enemy, you can pacify the place...... In fact, I don't even know where the enemy army is and who the real enemy is.

The so-called Imperial Cemetery is not how powerful this place is, on the contrary, because it is backward and scattered, and no one can say it...... The army passed, and it was impossible to find an accurate enemy, or rather, there were enemies everywhere.

You can win every battle, but a long period of delay, constant attrition, will make you lose the entire war.

"Cao Guogong, you go this time, not to fight and kill, but to make friends. Do you understand? ”

Li Jinglong thought for a while, and hurriedly nodded vigorously, "Thank you Dingguo Gong for mentioning it, I understand." ”

Xu Jingchang said again: "It's not enough to understand, you have to keep it in your heart, and you can't be negligent." ”

After a pause, Xu Jingchang said: "That's it, let me ask you, in the first year of Yongle, the imperial court made Aha out as the commander of the Jianzhou Guard, how should you deal with Aha out when you enter Liaodong this time?" ”

Li Jinglong thought for a while, and then said: "Since he accepted the reward of the Ming Dynasty, he is the minister of the Ming Dynasty." I passed, and he should have assisted me in opening up a trade route. I promise not to disturb the people as much as possible. ”

Xu Jingchang shook his head again and again, "If you think so, then it's over." ”

Li Jinglong couldn't help but lean forward and asked, "Dingguo Gong, what should I do?" ”

Xu Jingchang said: "You must first understand one thing, although the Jurchens accepted the reward, they are not serious court officials. You lead the troops over, and they'll only worry about taking their territory. It is also possible that the Jianzhou Jurchens colluded with others, betrayed intelligence, and left you in Liaodong. ”

Li Jinglong felt a chill all over, and suddenly realized something, and his hairs couldn't help but stand up.

"Dingguo Gong, I'm afraid I'm going to see the enemy and be tired of running for my life!"

Xu Jingchang nodded, "It's good to understand this." But you don't have to worry too much. The key is to have the right way of thinking and prescribe the right medicine. ”

Li Jinglong was even more deferential, "Please also ask Dingguo Gong for guidance." ”

Xu Jingchang smiled and said a few words to Li Jinglong, who nodded again and again, understanding.

I have to say that Xu Jingchang, this kid is a bad belly.

Three days passed, and Li Jinglong officially sent an envoy...... After Xu Jingchang's suggestion, he didn't lead too many people this time, just 800 elites.

In addition, he carried a full fifty carts of gifts, and then he headed for Liaodong.

At the moment when Li Jinglong set off, Zhu Di sent a bamboo cane.

This thing also has a name, it's called a festival!

Back then, Su Wu was shepherding sheep, and what he was holding in his hand was a scepter.

Today's envoys of the Ming Dynasty should also follow the example of their predecessors in the Han and Tang dynasties and embark on the road of pioneering.

"Great, strong!"

Zhu Gaosui was very excited, he was unceremonious, and he made a big announcement on the newspaper.

Just literati, let you come to Beiping to do things, you will push back. It also depends on other generals, and it is also necessary to go to the land of Liaodong and explore the wilderness.

is also a person, why is the gap so big!

Zhu Gaosui spared no effort on his side, but it was obvious that everyone knew that if Li Jinglong didn't achieve anything, it would only be a little stronger, and it didn't matter.

It's just that these people ignored it, and Li Jinglong learned the secret from Xu Jingchang.

He went from the Liaoxi Corridor to Shenyang, and then met with the commander of Jianzhou Wei to make Aha out...... They only talked once, and then they put their arms around their shoulders, and wanted to be a blood alliance and worship as brothers.

Li Jinglong hesitated, but still agreed. Then hurriedly wrote to Zhu Di, explaining the situation, it is not easy to gain trust, once you hesitate, you may lose your efforts.

Zhu Di received the book and looked at it carefully, there was no problem with Li Jinglong's handling.

To reward him with a scepter is to make him arbitrary.

It's just that Li Jinglong mentioned one thing, which made Zhu Di frown.

"Go and call Xu Jingchang!"

After a while, Xu Jingchang hurried over, "What does Your Majesty command?" ”

"I ask you, is it your idea to let Cao Guogong instigate the Jurchen Crusade?" Zhu Di said viciously: "Xu Jingchang, how can you not tell me in advance about such a major military event?" ”

Xu Jingchang noticed that Zhu Di's eyes were already glowing, and he was anxious and annoyed...... Who wants to be bored here if they can fight!

Xu Jingchang hurriedly persuaded, "Your Majesty, this is not a big deal. It's just that after the establishment of the Li Dynasty, it continued to expand its territory to the north and has invaded a lot of land belonging to Liaodong. ”

Zhu Di said angrily: "Since it has invaded our territory, why don't you send troops to fight?" ”

Xu Jingchang said: "Your Majesty, if you send troops over, you will inevitably pass through the territory of the Jurchen tribes, and there will inevitably be no misunderstanding." It is better to drive the tiger and devour the wolf, support the Jurchen tribes to use troops to the east, and we can sit back and enjoy the success. ”

Zhu Di can be regarded as seeing through, Xu Jingchang just won't give him the opportunity to send troops.

"Look, if Cao Guogong doesn't go well, I will definitely take action in person, and no one will want to stop me!"

Just five days after Zhu Di's words were finished, Shenyang sent good news...... Li Jinglong won!

(End of chapter)