Along the way, Zhu Yijun saw a lot of people. Looking at their smiling faces, Zhu Yijun could also breathe a sigh of relief.
Twenty years of hard work had finally paid off today.
"Imperial Majesty, good news from North Korea!" Zhang Jing came to the side of Zhu Yijun's imperial chariot and said.
Zhu Yijun nodded and said, "Go ahead!"
"The army has captured Seoul. In this battle, we have killed all the Japanese pirates of the Japanese Empire who entered North Korea. We have beheaded 67,236 people and captured 14,328 people."
Zhu Yijun nodded and said, "Well done!"
"Imperial Majesty, this is Mr. Qi Jiguang's resignation letter!" Zhang Jing said and presented another letter to Zhu Yijun.
After taking a look at the letter, Zhu Yijun smiled bitterly and sighed. The content of the letter was very simple. The environment in North Korea was bad, and Qi Jiguang's old injury had relapsed. He needed to return to Beijing to see a doctor.
Zhu Yijun knew that Qi Jiguang was avoiding suspicion and wanted to push the credit of destroying the Japanese Empire to others.
Reaching out to touch the letter, Zhu Yijun's expression was very solemn. He really needed someone to preside over the war against the Japanese pirates. He couldn't let Qi Jin and Li Rusong beat him up.
This person had to have prestige and understand military affairs. Of course, the most important thing was that this person had to know how to govern and be resourceful.
This was because this person was the candidate chosen by Zhu Yijun to be the governor of the Japanese Empire.
Once the Japanese Empire was destroyed, Zhu Yijun would appoint the governor of the Japanese Empire. This position was not suitable for Qi Jiguang. He had to be young and strong.
Qi Jiguang was so old that Zhu Yijun couldn't just throw him to the Japanese Empire.
Zhang Weixian was suitable, but he was the successor of the Grand Council appointed by Zhu Yijun.
Once Qi Jiguang falls, Zhang Weixian will have to take over. Zhang Weixian can't be sent to the Japanese Empire. The old Honours still need someone to lead them, and Dingguo Duke Xu Wenbi can't do it.
Zhu Yijun pondered for a long time. "Why don't we send a civil official?"
After this idea appeared, it did not stop. Since one person was not suitable, then two people should be sent.
In any case, the Japanese Empire would definitely be garrisoned with the Daming Navy.
After pondering for a moment, Zhu Yijun felt that this idea was feasible.
But who should he choose?
This person had to know how to use the army, especially political skills. However, there were still many civil officials like this in the Daming Navy.
Zhu Yijun pondered for a moment and really thought of someone.
This person was Zhao Lian.
Zhu Yijun had a deep impression of Zhao Lian. He was the one who investigated the Opium Case in Nanjing.
Although he also used opium, he relied on his willpower to survive.
He was definitely a ruthless person. He was ruthless to himself and even more ruthless to others. Since he could separate the civil and military, then he would let Zhao Lian go!
Since the Opium Case, Zhao Lian had been put in an important position by Zhu Yijun. He was now sitting in the position of Inspector General.
It was also possible for him to be promoted to a Governor, although this Governor would be in the Japanese Empire.
There was another important reason for choosing Zhao Lian. He was young and in good health.
The Governor sent to the Japanese Empire had to be in good health. Otherwise, if he died in the Japanese Empire, it would be a waste of talent.
Zhu Yijun would not do this kind of thing. After choosing the person, the rest was simple.
"Send an edict to Qi Jiguang to return to Jing to recuperate. Zhang Weixian will be in charge of the war in the Japanese Empire."
Zhu Yijun handed the memorial to Zhang Jing and said, "Summon Zhao Lian to Jing. The Cabinet will decide the successor of Zhao Lian." After that, Zhu Yijun did not say anything else.
Zhu Yijun returned to the capital without a hitch.
When he entered the palace, Empress Wang led Zhu Yijun's concubines to welcome him. After a round of comforting, Zhu Yijun rushed to the Palace of Peace to see his mother, Queen Dowager Li.
Ever since Queen Dowager Li stopped meddling in the affairs of the palace, the relationship between mother and son had improved.
For the past few years, Queen Dowager Li had been a vegetarian and did not care about the affairs of the palace.
Other than the marriage of King Lu, Zhu Yijun did not trouble Zhu Yijun with anything else.
Zhu Yijun's sisters were all married off, and their marriages were arranged by Queen Dowager Li.
Because of the opening of the vassal state, the Imperial Court no longer prohibited relatives from becoming officials. Naturally, it was easier for the Princess to find a son-in-law.
The few Princesses were all married to new Grand Scholars. Their characters were not bad, and Zhu Yijun specially asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to check on them.
Since the Ministry of Internal Affairs had checked on them, there were no problems.
Although he was a bit inflexible, his character was still reliable.
After entering the Palace of Peace, Zhu Yijun looked at Queen Dowager Li and said with a smile, "Mother!"
Ever since Queen Dowager Li had been a vegetarian and prayed to Buddha, she had become more and more benevolent. The Daming dynasty was prospering. Her eldest son was the Emperor, and her second son did not join the vassal state. He often went to the palace to accompany the Old Mistress.
In addition, Zhu Yijun had many children, and Empress Wang often came over. Queen Dowager Li could be said to be enjoying the happiness of a family.
Seeing Zhu Yijun, Queen Dowager Li smiled and pulled him to her side. She said with some rebuke, "You've been away for so long, and you've really gone wild. There's a saying among the people that parents should not travel far. You haven't come back for so long, and I'm worried."
Zhu Yijun hurriedly apologized with a smile, "I'm not filial. I've made you worry."
Queen Dowager Li said with a smile, "Although the palace is big, it's also a place to trap people. You've never been out since you were a child. No wonder you don't want to come back."
"Mother, if you want to go out of the palace, you can tell me."
"I'll ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to allocate money. There are also many big temples in the west of the capital. Mother, you can go out often."
Zhu Yijun said to Queen Dowager Li with a smile. Now that the palace treasury was rich, Zhu Yijun did not care too much about these things.
"I know your filial piety!" Queen Dowager Li said with a smile.
Zhu Yijun accompanied Queen Dowager Li and chatted for the whole afternoon. Dinner was also at the Palace of Peace.
After dinner, Queen Dowager Li said with a smile, "Go!
You've been gone for so long. They're all looking forward to it! "
Zhu Yijun did not argue. After leaving the Palace of Peace, Zhu Yijun went straight to the Kunning Palace.
On the first day back, Zhu Yijun naturally went to see Empress Wang. If he did not go to Empress Wang's place, the harem would naturally be unstable.
If something happened in the harem, it would be big trouble.
When Zhu Yijun arrived at the Palace of Peace, Empress Wang was also awake and waiting for him!
After seeing Zhu Yijun, Empress Wang smiled and bowed to Zhu Yijun. Zhu Yijun hurriedly went up to help Empress Wang up.
Pulling Empress Wang's hand to sit on the bed, Zhu Yijun said with a smile, "The Empress has lost weight!"
As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Zhu Yijun had been away for half a year. Naturally, Empress Wang missed him.
Being pulled by Zhu Yijun, Empress Wang's face blushed. Hearing Zhu Yijun's words, Empress Wang replied, "It's good to lose some weight. Didn't the Imperial Hospital say that it's not good to be too fat?"
Zhu Yijun was immediately amused by Empress Wang. At this time, it would be a little pretentious to say anything else. Zhu Yijun directly pulled Empress Wang into his arms, and then the two of them lay together on the bed.