Xu Jingchang is in Li Fangyuan's matter, a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water, anyway, all kinds of news, he suppressed it, let the six departments and nine qing, whoever said things, he prevaricated.

On the side of the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, he hoped to send troops to fight, but he also suppressed it.

To ask why, Xu Jingchang didn't bother to explain, just waited and watched...... waited and waited, and really waited for a news, Li Fangyuan's eldest son Li Zhen wrote a letter, took the initiative to bear the responsibility, and asked the kingdom to forgive Li Fangyuan, let him return to China, and preside over government affairs, so as to prevent the country from being in a mess.

It was only at this moment that Xu Jingchang convened all the ministries to discuss the letter.

Several Shangshu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they saw this result.

"Dingguo Gong, this Li Zhen is quite sensible, but he just asked for the release of Li Fangyuan, I think it is better to reply to the letter, let him temporarily supervise the regent of the country and preside over the affairs of North Korea, I don't know what will happen to the public opinion of Dingguo?" Huang Huai took the initiative to propose.

Yang Pu also nodded hurriedly, "Dingguo Gong, capturing Li Fangyuan, has shocked the whole of North Korea, and now canonized Li Fu, the combination of rigidity and softness, will definitely make North Korea return to its heart." ”

Xu Jingchang smiled silently, and several Shangshu couldn't help but groan, this result is already very good, why is Dingguo Gong still unhappy?

Yang Shiqi couldn't help but say: "Could it be that Dingguo Gong has another high opinion? ”

Xu Jingchang shook his head, "This matter still needs to wait, you just need to deal with the affairs of the headquarters, let's continue to wait." ”

This time, the big guys were a lot quieter, and no one dared to talk about it on the stage.

After waiting for less than half a month, a secret letter was sent to the DPRK from the direction of North Korea.

This letter came from Li Fangyuan's third son, Li Qi, this young man is more able to speak, he respects Daming as his father in the letter, thunder and rain and dew, all are Jun's grace.

Why did he take Li Fangyuan away, he didn't dare to ask, and he didn't deserve to ask, he just asked the country to show how to clean up the affairs of North Korea, so as not to miss the military affairs of the Ming Dynasty.

Xu Jingchang saw the letter, and finally showed a relieved smile on his face.

What a filial child, he finally waited for the desired result.

"Go and call Li Fangyuan."

With Xu Jingchang's instructions, someone soon brought Li Fangyuan over.

It hasn't been too long since he left North Korea, but the lord of the country is already white, his body is rickety, his shape is erect, and he has only one breath left.

"I've seen Dingguo Gong."

He trembled and saluted Xu Jingchang.

"Alright, you're welcome." Xu Jingchang stretched out his hand, "Sit down." ”

Li Fangyuan thanked him again and again, and then he dared to sit down half of his ass.

"I'll give you a book of filial piety, have you read it?"

"I've seen it, and I've watched it three times."

Xu Jingchang said: "I know that you have also read a lot of books from the Central Plains, so you naturally know what I mean, right?" ”

Li Fangyuan's face was sad, and he hesitated for a long time before he said: "It was I who imprisoned my biological father and was unfilial to my son, which annoyed the kingdom and sent down the wrath of thunder." I am willing to reflect on myself, make amends for my sins, and hope that God will forgive me and give me another chance. I am now in my last years, and my life is short, I dare not ask for anything else, I only want to be able to return to my hometown, be buried in the mountains and rivers of my homeland, and hope that the kingdom can be gracious! ”

As he spoke, Li Fangyuan cried and fell to his knees.

Xu Jingchang nodded with emotion, "In the end, it is the lord of a country, it doesn't have to be like this." I have two letters here, and you read this one first. ”

Saying that, Xu Jingchang gave Li Zhen's letter to Li Fangyuan.

After Li Fangyuan unfolded it, he found that the letter was just asking for him to be released and go back, so he couldn't help sighing, so he could mobilize elite soldiers and make a move to break the net, so that he could take his father back, just begging, I'm afraid Daming will not agree easily.

This eldest son has always had a weak family relationship, does not like to study, and is not an excellent candidate, and now it seems that it is a mistake to make him the son of the world.

At this time, Xu Jingchang gave him the second letter from Li Qi.

Li Fangyuan cheered up, this third son is much more filial, and he will definitely do his best to save his father.

But when Li Fangyuan unfolded it, he was dumbfounded.

This filial son not only didn't want to save his father, but also asked again and again to let Daming decide who would govern North Korea.

It is clear that he wants to be the lord of North Korea!

It just doesn't make sense!

It's disgusting!

Li Fangyuan's expression changed again and again, he was furious, and his beard trembled with anger.

Xu Jingchang smiled: "Li Fangyuan, these two sons, what do you think?" ”

"Me!" Li Fangyuan was speechless for a while, what could he say, the evil consequences he planted were retributed to himself.

"If I return to Dingguogong, I am ashamed and afraid, and my descendants are not filial, and they are all retribution."

Hearing him say this, Xu Jingchang smiled instead: "Are you disappointed in the two princes?" ”

Li Fangyuan was stunned, and lowered his head helplessly.

Xu Jingchang finally sighed, "I'll give you a copy of the Book of Filial Piety, it seems that you still haven't read it!" ”

Li Fangyuan was stunned.

Xu Jingchang said: "Let me ask you, why was Ling Zun imprisoned?" ”

Because he refuses to give me the position of the son, there is no choice but to abolish him!

Li Fangyuan paused, and then suddenly said: "I know, I know, my father was originally an old minister of Goryeo, and he once served Dayuan, and after becoming the lord of the country, he plotted against the territory of the Ming Dynasty and was ambitious, which caused unrest in the country. I had no choice but to imprison him for the sake of the big picture. ”

Xu Jingchang nodded with a smile, "That's a good point, Li Chenggui is a hero, but he lacks some loyalty, and he is not filial enough to Daming, so it is reasonable to fall into today's result." ”

Li Fangyuan nodded again and again, he was touched by the word filial piety, and seemed to understand something.

"What do you feel when you come to Daming this time?"

Li Fangyuan cheered up and said busily: "I have admired the Ming Dynasty since I was a child, and I can't wait to experience it myself, but now that the country is warmly invited, I can set foot on the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and I have no regrets." ”

Xu Jingchang smiled: "Is this an invitation from Daming, or are you willing to do it yourself?" ”

Li Fangyuan was excited, and hurriedly said: "I am willing to come, I am willing to be a small citizen of the Ming Dynasty and do my filial piety to the country." ”

Xu Jingchang was even more satisfied, and pointed to the two letters again, "This time, if you think about the two sons, who is more suitable?" ”

Li Fangyuan is the lord of a country in the end, and at this moment, he can be regarded as understanding.

can only say: "My eldest son is not sensible, and the third son is ...... The third son, Li Yan, respects the Ming Dynasty and is filial piety to his son, and it seems that he can entrust the affairs of the Korean country. , I just don't know what the will of the country is? ”

Li Fangyuan raised his eyes and looked at Xu Jingchang, not daring to miss any changes.

Xu Jingchang smiled kindly, "Lord Li, can you read the Book of Filial Piety?" ”

Li Fangyuan was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said: "Understood, understood." ”

"Can you talk about that?"

"Yes...... The foundation of filial piety, the first in the country, to be filial to the country, to serve the Ming Dynasty, to the Son of Heaven as the father, to the emperor as the respect, always think of the Ming Dynasty, loyal to their duties, so is the way of filial piety! ”

Xu Jingchang laughed, "Very good, very good!" In this case, you should write a letter now, send it back to North Korea, and tell your third son, Li Yan, that he will be loyal to the Ming Dynasty, are you willing? ”

"Yes, I do!"

While speaking, he hurriedly asked for a pen and paper, immediately repaired a book, and then handed it to Xu Jingchang for a look.

"Well, you can go back first."

Xu Jingchang asked Li Fangyuan to be sent back...... It's just that this time I went back and changed to a new residence, which is a Jiangnan garden, covering an area of dozens of acres.

In addition, he also prepared a lot of people to serve him, and even had a special Korean flavor.

The treatment suddenly came up.

On the other side, Xu Jingchang also came to see Zhu Di.

Zhu Di was not polite, and made him wait for an hour before he called Xu Jingchang in.

"It's very clear that you just need to wait and see what happens, you have to delay, is it that the entire court counts you as smart, and everyone else is stupid?"

Xu Jingchang hurriedly shook his head, "Your Majesty has wronged the minister, this matter is indeed what Your Majesty said, just wait and see what happens." But how can you calm down in the middle of the court? If the minister says it, I'm afraid that it will become a corpse vegetarian meal, and if it is a good thing, there will always be someone who will cause chaos. ”

Zhu Di groaned for a while, and sighed lightly, "I know your hard work, it's really not easy." Now that North Korea is about the same, what do you think should be done? ”

Xu Jingchang said: "The minister doesn't know, this matter should be in the hands of His Majesty." ”

Zhu Di said: "You let me call the shots?" I'm quite strange, when will I be able to call the shots about this Ming Dynasty? ”

His Majesty the Emperor said every word with resentment, and Xu Jingchang smiled: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty has the final say in everything in this world." ”

"Well, I'm going to seal the King of Han to Korea, what do you think?"

Xu Jingchang nodded hurriedly, "The minister looks good, the king of Han is eloquent, good at financial management, and governs the country according to the law." North Korea is also a place to use, the east of the country of Fu, the west of Liaodong, the sea route and direct to Tianjin, between the advance and retreat, vertical and horizontal, is really a place to use. ”

Hearing Xu Jingchang's praise, Zhu Di was not only not happy, but frowned and looked uneasy.

"Xu Jingchang, if Zhu Gaoxu goes to North Korea, will it become a disaster for the Ming Dynasty in the long run? Threatening the peace of the country? What if he raises troops and makes another martyrdom? Is there anything you can do? ”

Xu Jingchang smiled helplessly, "Your Majesty, this matter is true and cannot be managed by a minister, this is a matter for the clan." ”

"No way!" Zhu Di said angrily: "Since you are a political envoy and hold great power, you should come up with a way, otherwise what will I use you for?" ”

Xu Jingchang said helplessly: "If Your Majesty has to let the minister take the idea, the minister can only say that a lot of reforms have been done about the clan, and if Your Majesty wants to truly eliminate future troubles, then there is only one way left." ”

"What's the solution?"

"That's lowering the knighthood."

"Lower the knighthood? What do you mean? Can you elaborate on that? ”

"Your Majesty, for example, the prince, according to the current rules, will definitely confer the title of prince...... However, if His Majesty can start from the marquis, and the rest of the clans can start from a thousand or a hundred households, or allow the clans to participate in the imperial examination, after passing it, starting from the Hanlin review, it will naturally be easy to solve. ”

"Wait!"

Zhu Di stopped Xu Jingchang, "What do you mean?" If I lower the title, it will be convenient to dispel the ambitions of the clan, right? ”

Xu Jingchang said: "After all, you have to be promoted to the prince first, so that you can ask for the position of prince, right?" If His Majesty adds more than a dozen titles, and when the clan is promoted layer by layer, even if he reaches the title of prince, he is afraid that he will be seventy or eighty, and he will have no heart to win the heir. The rest of the young clans have to start from scratch and honestly work hard to be promoted...... Do you say? ”

(End of chapter)