Chapter 11: Emperor Feng Luming (2)

"Okay, go down and do your business. I will call you if I have something to do." Zhu Yinglong said with a smile.

"Yes." Chen Yuanyuan retreated with relief, feeling that after saying these words, she felt much more relaxed.

On the one hand, Zhu Yinglong had already thrown aside the ambiguous words just now and became busy with his head down.

The higher the status, the greater the responsibility. After taking Japan, the Ming Dynasty's foreign policy will change from forceful conquest to the infiltration of economic and cultural economy. In terms of objective conditions, even if the Ming Dynasty conquers the world, it may not be able to control everything, and it will also arouse huge resistance. Although the Ming Dynasty is strong, tigers cannot hold up wolves, especially when fighting against the outside world. Considering the objective conditions and the pressure of the anti-war in the court, not everyone wants to fight, especially in countries that China has always advocated for a country of etiquette. Although wars continue, in most cases, it is a last resort.

In the busy life, time passes quickly, and before I feel that the candles in the study have been lit.

"Emperor, Hong and Song cooperated well in Japan and made great progress. The Japanese female emperor was already in our hands, and the Crown Prince Shaoren was also secretly controlled by us." Since the war started, Xiong Tingbi has given the privilege of directly entering the Nanshu Room to report without reporting.

"Very good. If you give them an order, you will say that I only want to get a complete Fusang Province. Others can be arbitrary!" Zhu Yinglong raised his head and smiled.

"Arbitrary on the spot, is this power a little more powerful?" Xiong Tingbi said with a slap in his mouth.

"I am not going to take any responsibility for your order. I know what you are worried about. I am afraid that they are too cruel and kill innocent people!" Zhu Yinglong smiled and saw through Xiong Tingbi's heart.

Xiong Tingbi hurriedly said, "That's what the old minister means."

"There is no one who can't die in war? Besides, our Ming Dynasty also suffered a lot of hardships from Japanese pirates back then, which forced me to close my collarbone. The dead are gone, but the living cannot forget these blood debts. Since it is a blood debt, it is time to take it back." Zhu Yinglong's eyes said in murderous intent.

Xiong Tingbi knew that he had no way to stop him, so he could only smile and said, "What the emperor said makes some sense!"

"Have you eaten?" Zhu Yinglong suddenly saw Chen Yuanyuan coming in. The one on his hand was probably his dinner, and asked Xiong Tingbi.

"Not yet." Xiong Tingbi said truthfully. In addition to the relationship between the monarch and the ministers, they also have father-in-law and son-in-law, who are not as awe-in-law as the relationship between the monarch and the ministers.

"Then let's eat together. I always feel it's not good to eat alone!" Zhu Yinglong smiled and turned to Chen Yuanyuan and said, "Yuanyuan, add a pair of bowls and chopsticks, I will have a meal with the prince of the country!"

"No, the old minister went back to eat. The family had prepared a long time ago, so I'm waiting for me to go back!" Xiong Tingbi refused.

"It doesn't matter. This girl Yuanyuan has good skills and is better than the imperial chefs. If this girl hadn't had time to cook for me every day, the imperial chefs would have been unemployed long ago." Zhu Yinglong said with a rare joke.

"Since the emperor said that, the old minister would be disrespectful." Xiong Tingbi smiled happily. Although his daughter became the concubine, it might be a great honor to have a meal with the emperor. Even if she was the simplest dish, it was much better than the delicacies of mountains and seas.

Although Chen Yuanyuan's craftsmanship is not as good as that of first-class chefs such as Dong Xiaowan, it is still good. The taste is light and unique. Several side dishes are very appetizing, but not very greasy. The father-in-law and son-in-law are very appetizing.

"Tomorrow night, I will hold a banquet in Tishun Hall to entertain the Russian envoy and Princess Irina. Come together, Aiqing Xiong." Zhu Yinglong remembered this and informed him in advance.

"Difference is not clear about diplomacy, is it appropriate?" Xiong Tingbi said in surprise.

"There is nothing wrong. We have to deal with others in the future. Military aspects are indispensable. It's better to know yourself and your enemy!" Zhu Yinglong said with a smile.

"Okay, the old minister follows the order." Xiong Tingbi agreed readily.

"There is another thing, I have to tell you." Zhu Yinglong suddenly remembered something.

"What's up?"

"My eldest prince, your grandson Zhu Ciyang, is 18 years old next year. I see that he has some military talent and plans to let him go to the army for two years. What do you think?"

"This is a good thing, but I don't know which army the eldest prince wants to go to?" Xiong Tingbi was happy. I'm afraid the princes will rush to do such a good thing if they have the chance. If it weren't for the age limit, it wouldn't be the first grandson!

"Don't talk about that army for now, but there is one thing that must start with a soldier, and there must be no external force to help him. He is the only one, unless he is in danger of his life, within two years, I will not allow anyone to help him a little through any relationship, nor will I disclose his identity to anyone. He is my son and your grandson. If you don't have any jade, you won't be a weapon. Do you understand what I mean?" Zhu Yinglong said very seriously.

"Old me understand!" Although Xiong Tingbi felt distressed, the emperor did this to hone the eldest prince. If he could really take his own skills step by step, his future would be unlimited. Even if he could not win the throne in the end, at least a general would not be able to escape.

"This matter must be done quietly, don't let go of any rumors. I want to see how far this kid can go without the identity of the prince!" Zhu Yinglong said with a smile.

"The old minister is looking forward to it too!"

The Russian Embassy is a Byzantine-style building. Its appearance has only happened in the past two or three years. With the increasing efforts of the imperial court to open up to the outside world, countries that had trade with the Ming Dynasty basically set up an embassy in Beijing. For this reason, the Ming Dynasty specially set up a place on the east side of the new city area and set up an embassy area to build embassies of various countries. Due to national strength, Russia was naturally arranged after the Netherlands, Spain, France, England, Switzerland, Poland, Italy and other countries.

"Minister Ivanov, Duke Prosov, Princess Irina, I came to inform you by His Majesty the Emperor of our country. The Emperor agreed to your request for an audience and held a banquet in the palace tomorrow night to express the apology for the unsatisfactory hospitality these days!" Huang Dingchen brought the notice to him.

"It's great to hear this news. Lord Huang, thank you so much!" Prozov said happily. In his opinion, this news was more wonderful than reaching multiple agreements at the negotiating table.

Princess Irina is only seventeen years old this year, which is the most beautiful golden period for a girl. Huang Dingchen is engaged in diplomatic work and I don’t know how many strange humans have seen. When I first saw Princess Irina, I was surprised. Her tall figure, blonde hair and blue eyes were like a Persian cat, with a devilish figure, an angel face, a pure smile, and a noble temperament. Especially the pair of talking eyes always tell beautiful fairy tales, and she is the princess in the fairy tale.

"Mr. Huang, thank you. I hope you can visit Moscow. At that time, this princess will definitely entertain you with the best wine!" Irina said very politely, with a faint smile on her face. This is the temperament that a princess in a country should have.

"Your Highness, Princess, I will definitely go back to Moscow to take a look if you have the chance." Huang Dingchen said with a faint smile.

In Ivanov's study, Princess Irina still maintained her usual smile. People in the world followed the envoys to the Ming Dynasty because she was just a little girl's curiosity. In fact, the person who holds the real power of the envoys is indeed this princess who looks pure like a piece of white paper on the outside, and she is only seventeen years old!

"Ivanov, you have been in the Ming Dynasty for a while. What do you think of the banquet tomorrow night?" Prozov said first.

Ivanov was just a small minister. Of course, he also had an identity. He was also a nobleman, a small count, and a subordinate of Princess Irina. He hurriedly said: "Dear Lord Prozov, the Ming Dynasty is a magical country. In my understanding, His Majesty the Emperor seemed to be a very lustful monarch with more than twenty concubines, each of which was natural and beautiful. His woman also had great wealth. It can be said that the wealth of the entire Russia was not as good as that of him. In my opinion, he was also a very wise monarch. Since he came to power, he not only saved a country that was about to decline, but also creatively separated the military and politics of a country. He controlled almost all the troops in the country, causing any forces against him to fall apart. Here, his words are imperial edicts and the will of God, and they cannot be disobeyed!"

"He is another greedy monarch, and his army is constantly eroding the surrounding countries and regions. Although our Russia is still far away from it, it will meet sooner or later." Ivanov said worriedly.

After hearing this, Prozov did not express his opinion, but instead turned his eyes to Princess Irina.

Irina smiled indifferently and said, "If Russia wants to be prosperous and strong and to become the most powerful country on the European continent, it must make some sacrifices, and this sacrifice also includes myself!"

"Your Highness the Princess!" Prozov exclaimed.
Chapter completed!