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Chapter 431 Ryukyu Zhongshan Country

late at night.

The palace gradually quieted down.

The books in the Wenhua Palace were flipped through, He Qing, the servant of the household department, lowered his head, and Lu Zhong brought over two books, quietly walked to Zhu Biao and put them down, pointing with his fingers: "This place is not in the right direction. .”

Before turning his head, Zhu Biao heard something that shocked him, and he saw something unexpected.

"What's going on?" Zhu Biao's voice was a little cold.

"His Royal Highness, the first draft of registration last year was 550 mu of Hu Dafu in Nanzhili, of which [-] mu of taxation, money and grain were exempted, [-]%.

This year, Hu Dafu lost [-] mu after the Ministry of Households officially registered and compiled the book. However, this was verified by the Ministry of Household Affairs and stamped. In less than half a year, the land suddenly lost [-] mu. " Lu Zhong reported truthfully.

Zhu Biao decided immediately, and said in a low voice: "You send someone to find out who Hu Dafu is? Why doesn't Gu remember that there is Hu Dafu among the third-rank officials."

As soon as Zhu Biao gave an order, Jin Yiwei immediately dispatched overnight.

The next day, when Lu Zhong came back, he wrote a document and handed it to Zhu Biao about how Hu Dafu got the land and how he got the preferential exemption from grain tax.

Zhu Biao said to Lu Zhong: "Hu Dafu is Hu Weiyong's housekeeper? The account of the household department here has been canceled evenly. He Qing is here, you don't need to pass it on, just let him come over."

He Qing arrived soon, Zhu Biao didn't look up, and directly threw down the draft of last year's land inventory to him: "What's the matter? After the first draft is officially registered with the Ministry of Households, it can clear [-] mu. Daming really has a lot of land. "

Seeing that Zhu Biao's expression was not good, He Qing immediately knelt down and said, "Your Highness calm down, I really don't know about this matter. You can ask the head of the household department. All these are handled by him alone."

Lu Zhong had experience in doing things and was often interrogated in Zhao Prison, so he immediately suggested to Zhu Biao to bring Hu Dafu for a trial.

The little Huangmen Yuanbao next to him saw that the prince had no intention of leaving. He looked at the sky outside, estimated the time, and ran in and said, "Master, you should sleep for a while. The Zhongshan King of Ryukyu Zhongshan Kingdom is coming today." gone."

In 1350 (Yuan Dynasty to the 10th year of Zhengzheng), Ryukyu Urasoe replaced the sixth generation son of Yingzu according to Sichadu and was elected King of Zhongshan.

Master is the title of the monarch of the Ryukyu Kingdom in the country, respectfully known as Master Kanashi and Master Kanashi.

But every time they came to the Ming land, the Ryukyu king would call himself the Ryukyu Zhongshan King.

He came here in person this time, presumably because of the fact that the salt merchants of the Yangzhou Salt Bureau secretly sold private salt to the Ryukyu people.

The Ryukyu envoys said before that they liked the culture and craftsmanship of Ming Dynasty very much, and expressed their desire to be a vassal state of Ming Dynasty.

When Lao Zhu sent Yang Zai to go, he refused arrogantly, saying that the Ming Dynasty was founded, and many things were not done properly, so there was no time to educate the foolish people.

Yes, fools.

In the eyes of Emperor Zhu, the captives brought back from Wa Dao, he just said that they are fools, and it will take time to educate them, so they are not very optimistic.

Later, I was only excited when I heard about the silver mountain in Wa Island. Now there is a lot of land in Wa Island, so I can prepare more money and food for the army.

Since this year, I have always asked Zhu Biao if there is another good place like Wajima.Zhu Biao nodded and said that the purpose of Sanbao's voyage to the West was to find a suitable territory, and bring back some sweet potatoes and other crops by the way, so that the people of Ming Dynasty could have more food.

When the auspicious time came, Yuan Bao immediately came to ask Zhu Biao and Chang to go there together, saying that the Ryukyu King had been waiting for a long time.

But Zhu Biao said that there was no rush, and asked them to wait for a while to consume their patience. Chen Di, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, had already brought diplomats from the Ministry of Rites and the Maritime Affairs Bureau to talk with the Ryukyu King.

When Zhu Biao passed by, the Lord of the Ryukyu Kingdom saw Zhu Biao coming from the corridor, greeted him personally, and said:

"Zhu Shang, the King of Zhongshan in the Ryukyu Kingdom, pays homage to His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty. Your Highness is a thousand years old." It was the king of the Ryukyu Zhongshan Kingdom who came.

Zhu Shang?

Hearing this surname, Zhu Biao didn't make much fuss.

There are three countries in Ryukyu, Shannan, Zhongshan and Shanbei.Zhongshan Kingdom has always wanted to be a citizen of Ming Dynasty.

Including that they want to learn from Ming Dynasty, cultivate straight ways in Zhongshan Kingdom, and set up the Academy of National Scholars.

After Yang Zai came back, although Lao Zhu did not accept Zhongshan as a vassal state, he could not stand the request of the Zhongshan lord and gave Zhu the surname as their national surname.

"Please get up." Zhu Biao waved.

After Zhu Shang glanced at the Crown Princess Chang's behind him, he was about to kneel down and salute, but Zhu Biao didn't stop him after looking at it.

If you like to kowtow, then you should kowtow well.

Mrs. Chang was very polite and politely said no.

Zhu Shang, the lord of the Ryukyu Kingdom, has been sandwiched between Shanbei and Shannan for the past few years, and has long wanted to join Daming.

He understands the rules of Ming Dynasty, except for the emperor and empress, the crown prince and princess are the biggest in the palace.

The etiquette naturally dare not be less.

The envoys who followed the Ryukyu lord brought some beauties from Ryukyu this time, intending to dedicate them to the emperor and the prince.

Xindao: The women of the Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty are ordinary, the Ryukyu women brought by the king will definitely make the Crown Prince happy, accept Zhongshan as a vassal state of Ming Dynasty, and send troops to pacify Shannan and Shanbei.

The King of Ryukyu Zhongshan kept smiling and spoke to Zhu Biao very sincerely: "The Zhongshan Kingdom very much hopes to serve the Ming Dynasty for generations, and the people of Zhongshan are all citizens of the Ming Dynasty."

Hearing this, Zhu Biao touched his teacup, then put it down again: "The sincerity of the people in Zhongshan has been appreciated. This time, I just want to talk about private salt. It's a greedy businessman from the Gu Salt Bureau. Selling Daming’s Snow Salt to Zhongshan privately. I still feel uncomfortable about this matter.”

"His Royal Highness, when I go back this time, I must let the people prohibit private salt trading, and show my sincerity to the Emperor Ming and you."

sincerity.It's quick to surrender.

"I'll talk about this matter in a few days. You should rest well today."

Zhu Biao only said the first half of the sentence, remembering that the King of the Mountain in the Ryukyu Kingdom was a little uneasy.

Is it because my sincerity is not enough?This time the Ming prince was not happy.I have already surrendered myself, and this time I personally apologized for Xueyan's incident.

This is what Zhu Biao wants. He naturally wants to win Ryukyu, but now the two countries of Shannan and Shanbei have no intention of making good friends with Ming Dynasty.

The King of Ryukyu Zhongshan is so sincere, in addition to some reform technologies of Ming Dynasty in recent years, such as cloth and silk, there is also the naval power of Ming Dynasty.

As long as Daming accepts it, the two countries of Shannan and Shanbei must be opened up.

The Zhongshan Kingdom wants to use the Daming navy, and as long as Lao Zhu agrees that they become a vassal state, Daming will naturally attack Shannan and Shanbei.

The influence of Zhongshan Kingdom will expand a lot, and the benefits of making friends with Daming are also very large.

Why not do it.

Zhu Biao has long understood the twists and turns.Old Zhu Ci can only say that he was willing to accept it, but he did not agree to accept it.

After all, Lao Zhu felt that after taking Zhongshan, he still had to attack Shannan and Shanbei.If there is only one country in Ryukyu, then he will definitely accept it happily.

"Chen Shangshu, take them to have a good rest."

Chen Di nodded: "Yes, Your Highness."

Then he left with the Lord of Ryukyu Zhongshan and others.

Zhu Shang, king of Zhongshan in the Ryukyu Kingdom, looked at Zhu Biao, as if he still didn't want to leave.Seeing that the Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty had already left, he could only sigh slightly and leave with the envoys and others.

　Ask for a ticket.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)