Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 10 Nurhaci’s Tribute

In the palace hall, the emperor was accepting tribute from the Jurchen tribe.

"Nurhachi, you guarded the border for the imperial court. You were loyal to your duties and paid tribute diligently. You have made great contributions. The tribute paid by the Jianzhou Department this time has been counted by the Rites Department, and the rewards given in return are being processed by the Rites Department. Is there anything else you have here? Need it?" the emperor asked.

"Your Majesty, I have nothing to ask for. I just want to send more edicts to the Jianzhou tribe and provide some conveniences to Fushun Horse Market. There are not many Jurchen tribes. There are still ginseng, furs, and horses. There are quite a few, and there are all kinds of mountain goods. I hope to supply more to the Celestial Empire. Also, I want the Celestial Empire to give weapons. I can feel the might of the Celestial Empire when I hold them in my hands." Nurhachi said.

"It's natural. The Fushun Horse Market will always be open. If the Jianzhou Ministry lacks anything, just trade fairly in the horse market. Since you mentioned weapons, they were originally given to you together later, so I will give them to you today. ." The emperor waved his hand.

An eunuch held a long box and handed it to Nurhachi, who took it respectfully.

"Nurhaci, now that you have unified all the ministries in Jianzhou, revitalized the family business, and brought harmony to the family, what are you mainly busy with now? What have you learned after being in Beijing for a few days?"

"Your Majesty, since I came to the capital, I have lived in the pavilion without permission and dare not go out to disturb the people. I only rest and read in the pavilion," Nurhachi replied.

"What book are you reading?"

"Just read some idle novels. Currently, many people in the capital are circulating "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", so Wei Chen read it in his spare time."

"Since you have come to the capital, it is not easy to come all the way. You can go shopping more and gain more knowledge." The emperor said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Return to the inn.

Nurhachi opened the box solemnly.

A beautiful sword came into view, with golden light shining in it. Nurhachi picked it up and pulled out the sword, the sharp blade flashing with cold light.

"Brother, this is really a precious sword." Shuerhaqi praised. "Yes, I want to take this sword and do something bigger. This time the emperor is going to be promoted. Now the ministries around us are also eyeing us. We can't slack off." Nurhaci put the sword back scabbard.

In the imperial study, the emperor was looking at the book of canonization prepared for Nurhaci.

"This Nurhachi was not tolerated by his fellow tribesmen before. Now after years of hard work, he has actually unified all the tribes in Jianzhou. This should not be underestimated. Li Chengliang should pay more attention to this. This Li Chengliang is also old. In recent years, What are the battle reports, they are becoming more and more useless. A few years ago, they could storm the city and destroy the nest, but now they are exhausted." The emperor sighed with emotion.

Chen Ju listened silently and didn't make a sound.

"Go and call Zhang Xiao. Nurhachi actually reads his book. I want to give him a test."

Zhang Xiao came in a hurry.

"Zhang Xiao, did Li Rusong and Li Rubai come to your house a few days ago?" The emperor was still looking down at the memorial.

"Your Majesty, this is indeed the case. The two generals were very interested in reading Wei Chen's book. They were curious to see what Wei Chen looked like. Then they gave me a sword, and I gave him a sample book of "The Song of Cide". They." Zhang Xiao said truthfully.

"I gave him a sword today. You should have heard about it. It's Nurhachi of the Jianzhou Department. I gave him a sword. I will give him an official title in a few days. He mentioned him in the court meeting today. I just read your "Legend of the Condor Heroes" in the capital. How about it? Have you taken a closer look at the sword given to you by the Li family?" the emperor asked.

"Your Majesty, I have never practiced martial arts. It is just a gift from two generals, so I have to accept it."

"Just accept it. I don't mean to blame you. Li Rusong is a strong general, and there are not many people who can be favored by him. When you write a book now, you write about things in the west and Liaodong. Do you have anything? Thoughts? Now Li Chengliang is having more and more difficulties in Liaodong." The emperor asked.

"I don't dare to speak nonsense about important military matters. However, since ancient times, border guards have been nothing more than training troops to collect food and guard the passes. It has never been easy to attack the grassland." Zhang Xiao thought for a while and said.

(End of this chapter)