I want to be a grandson

Chapter 565 Jeju Island

"Your Majesty, it's cold outside, so add another coat."

In the Qianqing Palace, Wang Zhong was holding a cloak in his hand, and wanted the emperor to wear it when he was going out.

Zhu Yunxi stood at the gate of Qianqing Palace, looked at the weather with snowflakes and north wind, and then nodded. Wang Zhong put the cloak on his shoulders and tied him with belts to prevent it from slipping.

"Your Majesty, pass on the sedan chair, the ground is white."

Zhu Yunxi said: "Let's go, I remember well, this is the first snow this year, right?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, it is the first snow, half a month earlier than last year."

Zhu Yunxi stepped out of the Qianqing Palace and stepped on the soft snow, making a creaking sound, which has a special charm...

The snowflakes falling from the sky fell on the cloak, some rolled down, and some stuck to it. As the walking went up and down, it also swayed regularly.

Although the weather is cold, it is not gloomy. On the contrary, the sky is a little bright because of the snow, which is a bit like winter snow and early sunshine.

"Is Xu Huizu here?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Duke of Wei claimed to be on sick leave and is still recuperating."

"Um……"

Zhu Yunxi knew that Xu Huizu was trying to avoid suspicion, so he didn't investigate further.

When they arrived at the Jinshen Hall, a group of confidant courtiers were already waiting here. The generals included Sheng Yong, Geng Rui, Qu Tao, and Zhang Fu, and the civil officials included Qi Tai, Tie Xuan, Bao Zhao, Jing Qing, and Lian Zining.

When everyone saw His Majesty coming, they hurriedly saluted, "I wait to see Your Majesty, Your Majesty, how are you?"

"I bow to you, everyone loves you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

Zhu Yunxi glanced at the crowd, and said with a smile: "Wang Zhong said that an earth dragon was born in the side hall, and it's warm there, let's go, let's go there together."

As he spoke, he brought everyone to the side hall. At this time, two braziers had been set up in the side hall, inside which were burning red silver snow charcoal, which warmed the whole side hall very comfortably. The cold air dissipated at once.

Wang Zhong hurriedly took off the cloak on his body, and Zhu Yunxi sat on the chair covered with cotton wool, "Sit down, you don't need to be courteous."

"Yes, I will obey your orders."

As people personally selected and appointed by His Majesty, everyone is naturally close to each other, and since His Majesty is so casual, why do you have to be polite?
Isn't that out of sight?So it's better to be casual!
"Tie Xuan, Ma He has been away for more than half a month, right?"

Tie Xuan bowed his hands and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, it has already been eighteen days, and it is rare for Your Majesty to always remember that Ma He would be very grateful if he knew."

Zhu Yunxi teased: "Ma He would be very grateful if he knew that you were flattering him!"

"My minister is telling the truth. It is a blessing for the ruler to miss his ministers. Ma He is a talent appreciated by His Majesty. He is naturally loyal to His Majesty. Knowing that His Majesty misses him, how can he not be moved?"

Zhu Yunxi smiled, and didn't say much, but changed the subject: "I asked you to come here today. When Zhang Fu mentioned managing Western countries, there was a proposal. Zhang Fu said, let them discuss it. ... Wang Zhong, Haitu!"

Wang Zhong hurriedly tore off the covering cloth from the shelf next to it, and saw that it was a sea chart. Recorders from Western countries knew North Korea and the Japanese slave country in the north, and a large area of ​​it was marked with sea charts islands.

After being signaled by Zhu Yunxi, Zhang Fu stepped forward and said, "Everyone, in the future, we will manage all the vassal states in the West, and in order to guard against Japanese pirates, and block the secret trade between pirates and Japanese slave countries, so it is necessary to communicate in the West. Set up soldiers and horses to garrison on the road to the Wonu country,

Previously, the Ministry of War and the Zhongshan Kingdom of the Great Liuqiu had already negotiated, and the imperial court sent [-] troops to station in the Zhongshan Kingdom, but there is still a way to go, and that is from here..."

Speaking of Zhang Fu, he pointed to the map and drew a line from Boni Kingdom, Sumatra, Old Port, Annan, and Champa. This line leads directly to the Wonu Kingdom.

"Everyone, please see, if we set up soldiers and horses in this place, that is, in Penghu, then we can further prevent pirates from exploiting the Japanese.
Because these pirates don't have big ships, they can't overcome the turbulent sea, so they will choose to follow the coast as much as possible when sailing, so they will choose to pass through the strait between Daming and Little Liuqiu..."

The Little Liuqiu Kingdom was called Wanwan Province in the Ming Dynasty, and the Great Liuqiu is the Ryukyu Islands composed of the Sakishima Islands, Okinawa Islands, and Amami Islands in the west of today's Bay Bay.

In terms of area, the sum of these islands is also very small, which is not enough to compare with the Little Liuqiu Kingdom. The size and name of the two are exactly the opposite.

The reason is that Daliuqiu was the first to recognize the regime of Ming Dynasty and had intercourse with it, and even sent the son of the monarch to Ming Dynasty.

And Xiaoliuqiu is said to be a country without conquest established by Zhu Yuanzhang, but in fact Xiaoliuqiu has never paid tribute to the Ming Dynasty, nor sent envoys, and even said that he did not recognize the regime of the Ming Dynasty at all!

Comparing the two, it is obvious who is loyal and who is traitor...

Perhaps Zhu Yuanzhang also deliberately disgusted them, so he called them the "little" Ryukyu country...

The Penghu Islands are on the west side of Heiyuwan Province, across the sea from the Fujian Chief Envoy of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhang Fu continued: "During the Yuan Dynasty, the Inspection Department was established in Penghu. It was established in the 18th year of Yuan Shizu and belonged to the Quanzhou Prefecture of Fujian Province in the Yuan Dynasty. The chief officer was the inspection department of Penghu.

In the 17th year of Hongwu, due to some reasons, the Ming Dynasty abolished the Penghu Inspection Department..."

Some of the reasons Zhang Fu said were because Zhu Yuanzhang implemented a sea ban policy, but he dared not say this directly.

And if the strategy adopted by His Majesty is inconsistent with that of the Supreme Emperor, where will His Majesty be placed?
It can't be said that the Supreme Emperor ordered the revocation, and your new monarch will blatantly "violate the ancestral system".

Tie Xuan said: "Your Majesty, I believe that it is very necessary to set up soldiers and horses in Penghu. If a soldier is stationed here, then the pirates passing through can be attacked, and the aid of the Japanese slave country can be cut off.

Second, it can protect the tranquility of the southeast coastal area. From time to time, Japanese pirates flee south to Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Qiongdao areas, which is very beneficial for preventing Japanese invasion...

Third, ensure the smooth flow of waterways and remove obstacles for the Ming Dynasty to go to the West.

Fourth, crack down on maritime merchants who communicate with Japan and smuggle goods to the West...,
The benefits of setting up an inspection department in Penghu are obvious, so when Tie Xuan presented the benefits, everyone agreed.

Moreover, His Majesty brought this matter up for everyone to discuss, obviously also intending to garrison troops in Penghu.

In the end, Zhu Yunxi ordered: "Since we want to garrison troops in Penghu and take on such important responsibilities, the number of troops must not be too small...Sheng Yong, how many troops do you think is appropriate?"

Sheng Yong had fought in the frontier army and also served as the chief general of the Shenji Battalion, so he is most familiar with military affairs.
Wen Yan said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the general thought that a guard should be stationed, so that it can meet the needs of all parties, and it will not cause too many people to cause food and grass to be difficult to supply..."

In the military system of the Ming Dynasty, the management of the Weisuo system was to command and envoy about 120 soldiers as a guard, and [-] people as a guard. Generally, each guard had five thousand households on the left, right, middle, front, and back.

So a guard of horses happens to be about [-] people.

"Okay, let's send troops and guards to Penghu! Set up Penghu guards."

As soon as Zhu Yunxi finished speaking, Zhang Fu immediately said: "Your Majesty, the weather is already cold. Those thieves at sea eat their food, and they will be squandered soon after they rob. come out to plunder,
Now the weather in the south is also cold, and the number of merchants coming and going is gradually decreasing. They probably don't have much food for the winter, so they will come out to plunder soon.
Therefore, it is not too late to set up the Penghu Guard, and the subordinates are willing to go there, and strive to establish the Penghu Guard before the end of the year! "

Geng Rui smiled at the side: "Why are you in such a hurry, and no one is taking the credit for you. In such a hurry, it won't last even a year?"

No one takes credit?
Zhang Fu didn't believe this!
If I don't implement the strategy I have worked out with all my heart and brains, but the court sends other people to do it, then I only have the credit for speaking out...

This is really incomparable to the credit of setting up a guard himself!
So Zhang Fu's neck stiffened, and he said with a dignified look, "I have no selfish intentions for Daming and His Majesty, and I don't think about any merit or merit, I just want to share your majesty's worries!"

Everyone knew what was on his mind, so they all smiled. Such a smile made his face blush, as if his mind had been punctured.

After laughing a few times, Zhu Yunxi said with a smile on his face: "Okay, it's good if you have this heart, since this is the case..."

At this moment, Zhang Fu looked at Zhu Yunxi eagerly, and held his breath, for fear that he would gasp for breath, and there would be a twist in his words!

"That matter is nothing to do with the two masters, you are responsible for this matter!"

"Yes, I obey! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Fu was so excited that he almost jumped up. If it wasn't for the presence of His Majesty, if it wasn't for several courtiers by his side, he would have burst into cheers!

Qu Tao said in a timely manner: "Your Majesty, the establishment of Penghu Guards involves the affairs of Western countries and Japanese pirates. There is no room for carelessness. You also need to be cautious in selecting personnel. The general thought that some students could be selected from the lecture hall to serve as officials... ..."

"Okay, come down and write a notebook, and recommend a few people to come up."

"Yes, Wei Chen obeys."

Wang Zhong poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to Zhu Yunxi. He drank a few sips to moisten his throat, and then turned his attention to the map.

It's just that the eyes on this matter are a little complicated and hesitant.

Following his gaze, Qu Tao also looked at Haitu, frowned slightly and thought for a moment, then saluted and said, "Your Majesty, there is something I don't know whether I should say..."

"Say, there's nothing you can't say."

Qu Tao maintained a humble posture, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the war between the north and the south of the Wonu Kingdom has already begun. For the sake of Ming's plan to destroy the country, I feel that Jeju Island should be included in the bag!"

"..."

Qu Tao's words surprised everyone, since Jeju Island does not belong to Daming now...

When everyone looked at the map, they immediately understood what was going on.

Jeju Island is located in the south of Goryeo, between Daming and Wonu, and corresponds to Jiangsu.

The importance here is almost self-evident!
Moreover, everyone here is Zhu Yunxie's confidantes. The emperor's layout in the Wonu country and the trade with the Southern Dynasties provoked them to launch the Civil War, and their purpose was to launch the eradication of the Wonu country!
When the Japanese envoy mission came to the capital, His Majesty had clearly mentioned this matter to several people, and told them to prepare for the "war to destroy the country"!
Now they have started to bite dogs. The Southern Dynasty has the support of Ming Dynasty and cut off the supplies of the Northern Dynasty. Although the Northern Dynasty is stronger, it is not difficult to win under such a situation of ebb and flow...

Everyone here knows that when two dogs are exhausted from biting, it's up to the owner to clean up the mess...

None of them persuaded Zhu Yunxi not to start a war, because everyone knew that His Majesty had been planning for so long and spent so much thought, it was impossible to stop!
Anyone who can't compete with His Majesty on this matter will immediately lose the Sacred Heart!And since he is a confidant, of course he follows the emperor's will!
In addition, the Japanese pirates harassed Daming repeatedly in the southeast coastal area, robbed food and property, and harmed the people along the coast. The imperial court had no choice but to offer high rewards.

Therefore, sending troops to destroy the Japanese slave country, in the eyes of righteous people, is very satisfying!It is worth applauding and celebrating, and it is a happy event worthy of firecrackers!
Qu Tao stood up and said, "Your Majesty, my lords, Jeju Island, also known as Tamna Island, is called Daoyi, Dongtu, Haidongyi, and Zhouhu in the history books.

"New Tang Book·Liugui Biography" records: "Vulgar and simple, with big hog skins; summer residence in leather house, winter cave room. The ground produces five grains, and I don't know how to use cattle for farming, so I use iron teeth to rake the soil."

Later, Tamna was destroyed in Goryeo, Tamna County was established in its land, and Tamna was renamed Jeju soon after.The Yuan Dynasty conquered Koryo nine times, and finally Koryo was defeated and surrendered, and became the eastern province of the Yuan Dynasty.
After the Mongols occupied Jeju, due to the important strategic location of Jeju Island, the Yuan Dynasty directly incorporated him into the territory of China, and set up the Tamna Military and Civil Administration Office there. There is a recruiting department of the Tamluo Kingdom, and there are 700 people in the frontier army in the town."

Qu Tao continued: "Because of the fertile water and grass in Jeju Island, Jeju Island has become a horse breeding place for the Mongols. When the Yuan Dynasty fell, Tamna still had [-] to [-] war horses. This shows that the Yuan Dynasty attached great importance to Jeju Island and the importance of Jeju Island. importance of the island.

At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, when the Yuan Dynasty was about to retreat, Emperor Yuanshun sent people to build a palace on the island in an attempt to turn Jeju Island into a place of refuge at sea, but before the palace was completed, my heavenly soldiers and generals from the Ming Dynasty had already arrived. Emperor Yuanshun I had no choice but to flee to the grassland, since when did Jeju Island become an enclave..."

"Later, Goryeo wanted to conspire against Jeju Island, but because there were still a large number of Mongolian troops on the island, and even though Beiyuan had retreated to the north, it was still very powerful. Goryeo was afraid to make any moves..."

(End of this chapter)