Glancing at Wang Xijue, Zhu Yijun said with a smile, "Then which vassal are you going to choose?"
After so many years, there were many vassal kings in Daming, but there were only a few first-generation vassal kings.
Back then, the removal of the vassal lords led to Jing Nan. At that time, there were some losses, but some were still deeply rooted.
"I want to choose Prince Jin." Wang Xijue bowed.
Prince Jin?
After listening to Wang Xijue's words, Zhu Yijun pondered for a moment. He had to admit that Wang Xijue's choice was not bad.
The first Prince of Jin was Zhu Ao, the third son of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. His mother was Empress Ma (Empress Ma). According to the Annals of Nanjing Taichang Temple, he was born to Concubine Li Shufei and was one of the Nine Great Kings of Huo Yi Sai.
The Prince of Jin had seven sons. The eldest legitimate son, Zhu Jiyi, was the Prince of Jin Ding. The second legitimate son, Zhu Jiye, was the Prince of Gao Ping. The third legitimate son, Zhu Jiyi, was the Prince of Gao Ping. (He was first conferred the title of Prince of Zhao De. He was later conferred the title of Prince of Pingyang. He was later conferred the title of Prince of Jin. He was removed from the title because he allied with the Prince of Han.) The fourth legitimate son, Zhu Jixuan, was the Prince of Zhuang Hui of Qingcheng.
In addition to his seven sons, Prince Jin also had two daughters. His family settled in Taiyuan, Shanxi.
After so many years, the title had been passed down from generation to generation, and it had long since developed into a very shocking scale.
In fact, Wang Xijue chose Prince Jin because the emperor didn't like Prince Jin.
When Emperor Chengzu was in trouble, Prince Jin, who was also Zhu Ao's son, Zhu Ji, did not help Emperor Chengzu, Zhu Di.
The result could be imagined. He was tortured, and then his title of Prince Jin was taken away by his brother. This person was Zhu Jilin.
However, Zhu Jiguang wasn't someone who knew how to take sides. When Zhu Di's son fought for the throne, he stood on Zhu Gaosui's side.
When Renzong ascended the throne, Zhu Jilin's title will be taken away. It can be imagined that if the royal family will like Prince Jin, there will be a ghost.
In the past few years, Prince Jin's bloodline has suffered a lot. Plus, the northwest is cold, so it's easier to start from them.
Over the years, he had long lost his temper. It would be easy to clean him up, and there would not be any trouble.
Zhu Yijun nodded and said, "What are you going to do?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, please move Prince Jin's branch to the capital." Wang Xijue bowed and said.
Zhu Yijun looked at Wang Xijue and said angrily, "Do you know how many people Prince Jin has?
Do you know how many vassal kings there are in the world?
Move all of them to Beijing?
Where do you live?
Don't tell me you're going to build them a Prince's Mansion? "
"Are you going to fork out the silver, or am I?
Where did the silver come from? "
Migrating the moment he opened his mouth, he made it sound so easy. How could it be so easy?
"As long as the emperor opens the ban for Prince Jin, this minister thinks that Prince Jin will still be willing to build his own Wangfu."
Wang Xijue didn't care about Zhu Yijun's words. He said directly, "The northwest is suffering. It's not as prosperous and affluent as Jing City."
"As for building a Prince's Mansion, this official thinks that it is very suitable in the western suburbs."
"Prince Jin's Mansion's land industry in Taiyuan can be replaced."
Wang Xijue said directly, "Using the land in Shanxi to replace the land in the capital, this official should be willing to move to Prince Jin's Mansion."
Zhu Yijun looked at Wang Xijue. It was said that the civil officials were sinister. Now it seemed that it was true. Wang Xijue was full of righteousness, but he was really ruthless.
Is there a place in the western suburbs?
Of course, there is. The land there is very good. Even if Zhu Yijun doesn't encircle the land, the rich families in the capital have begun to encircle the land.
Wu Qingbo and Li Wei built a Tsinghua Garden in the western suburbs. Speaking of it, he can engage in real estate.
There is no way in other places, but there should be no problem in the capital, such as the western suburbs.
He will encircle the land in the western suburbs and build a large new area. When the time comes, he will sell it to the Wangye and let them replace it with their own industry. He should be able to make a lot of money, but isn't this a bit stingy?
But thinking about how rich those vassal kings are, it's just right to bring some back.
In fact, the vassal kings were strictly restricted, but the vassal king's industry was definitely not small, because there were people working for the vassal kings.
For example, the officials and eunuchs of the Prince's Mansion, they were sent by the court to take care of the vassal kings' industry.
Of course, monitoring was also their business, but this did not prevent them from doing business and making a fortune.
The business of the Prince's Mansion was not so much the business of the Wangye alone, but the business of the combination of interests.
It was not uncommon for these people to make a lot of money in the name of the Prince's Mansion. Otherwise, where did the notoriety of the Prince's Mansion come from?
It must be known that the reputation of the Prince's Mansion was very bad in the local area. They occupied the land, bought and sold by force, and did more than the gentry.
The vassal kings couldn't even go out of the city, where did they get the power to do these things?
It was not the subordinates of the Prince's Mansion. Zhu Yijun will not simply think that making a move on a Prince's Mansion was simply making a move on a Wangye.
In fact, every Prince's Mansion was a huge combination of interests. Compared to the Kong Family, it's just that their influence was different.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yijun naturally made up his mind. He smiled and said: "Since you are so confident, then you will go to Taiyuan, see Prince Jin, and talk to him about this matter."
In any case, this matter was handed over to Wang Xijue. As for how the discussion turned out, it would depend on his ability.
Wang Xijue bowed and said: "Yes, Your Majesty, this official will go to Taiyuan." If this matter was not handled well, he would not be able to talk about opening the border. Wang Xijue was confident that he could do a good job.
Looking at Wang Xijue's departing back, Zhu Yijun sighed.
In fact, moving the Prince's Mansion was not a good idea, but there were many things that could not be helped.
Each Prince's Mansion was a combination of interests in various places, which made them deeply rooted in the local area.
Unlike the officials, the Prince's Mansion had been deeply rooted for more than a hundred years.
Even if it was a little bit of grinding, a hole should be grinded out, not to mention it was the Prince's Mansion.
What the Prince's Mansion lacked now was power. Once the border was opened, a lot of things would come back to them.
If the Prince's Mansion could move, then coupled with the resources of the Prince's Mansion, they would definitely become a local hegemon.
Even if they didn't rebel, there would still be a lot of trouble. In comparison, migration was more in line with the established interests.
Comparing two evils, he chose the lesser. If he wanted to use some of the Imperial Family, then he would have to beat them and then use them.
"I hope everything goes smoothly for Wang Xijue!" Zhu Yijun sighed, turned around and walked back.
While Zhu Yijun was worrying about the matter of opening the border, Xu De, Zhao Lian, and Dong Chengwu were meeting a person in Fujian. This person was the Daming North Marquis, Qi Jiguang.
After leaving Beijing, Qi Jiguang rushed all the way and arrived in Fujian in only nine days.
Their speed could not be said to be slow. This had something to do with them coming by land.
Although Qi Jiguang did not bring all cavalry, but the configuration of each person having a horse still blinded many people, especially Dong Chengwu.
The Capital's Army was not lacking horses, especially after the battle of Walla. They had captured many war horses in that battle, plus some horses that Qi Jiguang had swept from Walla.
These were all good horses from Walla. They were beautiful and smooth, which made Dong Chengwu envious.
Qi Jiguang naturally knew how to conduct himself, but he would not use military horses as a gift.
"Inspector Dong, don't worry. When I go back, I will get someone to get you a good horse, better than these. When the time comes, I will get someone to send it to you." Qi Jiguang laughed straightforwardly and said: "Official Zhao, if you like it, I will also give you one."
"Your Majesty is wise. After conquering Walla, we will not be lacking horses."
Zhao Lian smiled and said: "Then it would be impolite for me to refuse!"
Both Dong Chengwu and Zhao Lian sighed. This Qi Jiguang was indeed as the rumors said. He was magnanimous and knew how to conduct himself.
Most importantly, he had the ability to fight beautifully at Walla. No wonder the Emperor thought highly of him.
The few of them chatted and laughed as they entered the imperial envoy's temporary quarters. After they sat down, Qi Jiguang smiled and said: "My lords, this time, I have come to Fujian on His Majesty's imperial edict. I originally wanted to help you all, but I did not expect you all to do so well. Fujian is very peaceful!"
Hearing this, Dong Chengwu and Zhao Lian did not feel much, but Xu De heard a bit of meaning.
"Marquis is too polite. The Imperial Majesty knows that we do not have enough ability, so he sent Marquis."
Xu De smiled and continued: "The Imperial Majesty is wise. We have really encountered a troublesome matter. If Marquis had not come, we really would not know what to do."
The people sent by the Emperor did not do anything. You all did everything and then sent them back. Is this appropriate?
Of course not!
If you really did this, how could you show the Emperor's wisdom?
Xu De had been a eunuch for so many years and was very clear about these matters.
We really don't have enough power. It's a wise decision for the emperor to send someone over.
Taking out some things for Qi Jiguang to do, and to cooperate well. This is the Emperor appointing people well.
Only in this way can your previous contributions be recognized and the Emperor be happy. If you can't always show that you are smart and capable, where do you put the Emperor?
The people present were not stupid. Perhaps they did not react before, but when Xu De said this, whether it was Zhao Lian or Dong Chengwu, they all reacted.
They had solved the case of the Longevity Ointment, the case of the Zhen family colluding with the Japanese pirates, and killed dozens of Japanese pirates. This was enough merit.
"Zhao Daren, you should say it!"
Xu De saw the appearance of the two people and knew that they understood. He smiled and said: "Two days ago you were worried, but now that Marquis is here, you don't have to worry anymore."
Zhao Lian understood and said with a smile: "That is true. Then this official will say it. The matter is like this."
After saying this, Zhao Lian told them about the matter of picking up the ship at the seaside. Finally, he said with a bitter smile: "Marquis Dingbei, we are not good at this. If we let the ship run away, we will be guilty."
"We all know your experience. You are obviously more experienced in dealing with them."
Qi Jiguang listened to Zhao Lian's words and said with a smile: "No problem. As long as they dare to come, they will not be able to run away."
After hearing Qi Jiguang's words, everyone was relieved. In fact, they had been under a lot of pressure these past few days.
If the ship did not come and the news was leaked, it would be fine. But if the ship came and they could not stop it, it would be troublesome.
Everyone present knew the importance of this matter. Qi Jiguang's welcome banquet was saved and he was busy arranging people.
When the day of picking up the ship arrived, Qi Jiguang led the people to set up an ambush. They spent the rest of the day lying in ambush.
Other than capturing the ship, Qi Jiguang also wanted to train his people.
As night fell, everything by the seaside was quiet. There was nothing but the night wind.
With the help of the moonlight, ships slowly approached the shore, and a group of people appeared on the shore. They were quietly waiting for the arrival of the fleet.
Not far away, Qi Jiguang and the others watched this scene quietly. They waited with low breathing.
After the ship reached the shore, a few people jumped out of the bed. The leader was a red barbarian.
The leader of the group on the shore was a middle-aged man wearing purple clothes. Behind him was a pile of goods and dozens of people.
This man was none other than Min Da from the inner factory.
Seeing the red barbarians, Min Da immediately let out a sigh of relief.
However, when he saw the people behind the red barbarians, his expression turned serious.
Each of them was holding a gun and had a scimitar at their waist. There were quite a few people on the ship who were looking at them.
"You were sent by the Zhen family to pick up the goods?" a skinny man asked from the red barbarians' side.
From his appearance and accent, he should be from the Daming family.
Min Da laughed and said, "Yes, yes. Master sent us to pick up the goods. This is the token." As he said this, Min Da took out the jade ring.
The red barbarians didn't suspect anything. This wasn't the first time they'd done this kind of business. Nothing had happened in such a long time, so they weren't very vigilant.
After verifying the jade ring, the red barbarians nodded.
The skinny man smiled and said, "Very good!" As he said this, he waved to the people behind him.
The rest of the ships came over and started to build the gangplank. Then, they moved the goods down.
Min Da called the people behind him over and opened the boxes. Inside were pieces of Longevity Ointment.
Other than the Longevity Ointment, there were also boxes filled with silver. Min Da's eyes narrowed. This was a lot of business!
The red barbarians were also checking the goods that Min Da had brought. In fact, most of these things had been prepared by the Zhen family.
There was a legal port at Moon Harbor, so these things could be traded there. However, the red barbarians' ships couldn't enter Moon Harbor. The port was controlled by the Francois. Manila ships could enter even during the day.
The red barbarians had chosen this method of trade to guard against the Francois.
If they encountered Li Dan, they could still settle it with some money. However, the Spaniards were different. They would directly rob and kill. For the sake of the Great Ming Dynasty's trading rights, the Dutch and the Spaniards had fought more than once.
These Dutch people who traded with the Zhen family weren't from the East India Company. They were just merchants. The East India Company didn't care about such a small-scale trade, but these merchants did. However, they didn't know that the Daming was already waiting for them.