Chapter 16: Being an Uncle
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But Yue Qingru has the bottom in his heart, but it is based on the current relationship between the Ming Dynasty and North Korea that makes him uncomfortable. Liaodong was pacified, and Jiannu was eliminated by the Ming Dynasty. The greatest influence is not only the Ming Dynasty, but also North Korea.
At that time, Jiannu was not only a border trouble in eastern Liao, but also entered the Ming Dynasty several times. He attacked North Korea several times, almost to the point of destroying the country.
It was Li Hao himself, who also stayed in Shengjing as a hostage back then.
At this time, Li Hao came to Beijing to learn from Beijing, obviously to try his best to invigorate the relationship between the Ming Dynasty and North Korea. More likely, he also hopes to consolidate his identity as a Korean prince.
Speaking of which, it is all other people who have asked for it. This naturally makes Yue Qingru calm and relaxed, and he doesn't feel pressure at all.
When the grandson can't wipe his face, but who can't be an uncle?
Entering the yamen of the Ministry of Rites, Yue Qingru led Li Hao to the living room.
At the same time, Ding Kun, the young secretary of Honglu Temple, also rushed over and met with Li Hao.
Yue Qingru saw Ding Kun coming with a smile, and took a closer look at Li Hao, but he paid more attention in his heart. Honglu Temple is still some distance away from the Ministry of Rites, and no one in the Ministry of Rites has informed Ding Kun.
Naturally, Ding Kun's ability to come so quickly could only be Li Hao's ability.
"Come prepared...... Yue Qingru muttered twice in his heart, but with a smile on his face, he watched Ding Kun bow to him with an apologetic face.
"The lower official heard that the prince of the Joseon Kingdom was coming, and thought that there would be something involving Honglu Temple, so he hereby rushed here in case Lord Le could send it at any time." Ding Kun's posture was very low, so that Yue Qingru stretched out his hand not to hit the smiling person, but he bowed his head and didn't say much.
Honglu Temple is a four-grade yamen, Honglu Temple Shaoqing is now vacant, and Ding Kun who came only has the rank of five-grade official, which is about equivalent to the deputy department-level cadres of later generations.
In comparison, Yue Qingru's level is much higher. He is a waiter of the Ministry of Rites, located in the third rank, equivalent to a deputy ministerial-level official in later generations, and he is also an important minister, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a high and powerful person.
Yue Qingru, Ding Kun and Li Hao sat down as guests, and after a period of politeness, several clerks from the Ministry of Rites came over and whispered a few words in Yue Qingru's ear.
Ding Kun was a little closer, and the bookstore obviously didn't plan to hide it, and his voice was not small. fell into Ding Kun's ears, and it came out from time to time: fifty catties of ginseng and ten Dongzhu...... And so on.
Seeing this, including Li Hao, they all showed expressions that everyone understood.
After listening, Yue Qingru also showed some smiles on his face, and said: "The prince came this time, and he was very satisfied." ā
That's right, Fang Cai's book office was a tribute from the Korean state this time. This is obviously the first show, a tribute. If it was before His Majesty the current emperor ascended the throne, although Yue Qingru was happy and proud in his heart, he would inevitably have a headache. Because, in line with the traditional practice of giving generous gifts back, in order to show that the Celestial Empire has everything, it is a good thing for the other party to give generous gifts, but the Ministry of Rites will prepare several times more generous gifts to give back.
And this is the initial reason why the Ming Dynasty continued to strictly restrict tribute and was quite disgusted with overseas trade.
Although it is said that it is to die to save face and suffer crimes, most court officials are still very proud when facing the people of Fanbang, and would rather be wronged than have their national dignity damaged.
But this is clearly not the case right now.
Since His Majesty the Emperor ascended the throne, he has been very impatient with this kind of behavior of dying to save face. Of course, His Majesty the Emperor is not the kind of person who takes advantage.
The other party gives local local specialties and precious medicines, and Da Ming can give back high-value things.
For example, those eliminated bird guns and Lumi guns, such as a large number of weapons and armor and even high-quality steel products eliminated in the armor of the DPRK and China. These are obviously things that are not available in overseas countries, and they are just as valuable.
But for Daming, the cost of these things is obviously lower.
In this way, Daming's face is preserved, and even more brilliant, and the actual benefits are no less.
With such a shrewd and reasonable emperor, Yue Qingru could greatly relax in the face of the tributary gifts of the Joseon State.
Moreover, the DPRK is not short of money. At least, the North Korean royal family is not short of money. If the gift they gave could be returned to the Empire's advanced armaments, they could obviously pay twice as much as the Ming Empire's army.
"Xiao Wang is here this time, he really has been looking up to the heavenly dynasty for a long time, and he hereby personally escorts the tribute and plays the letter of state, with the righteousness of the whole clan." Li Yuhao bowed, and his posture was quite lowered.
Yue Qingru smiled and bowed his head: "The prince's mind, this official has received it." As for the matter of the delivery of credentials, this is a major matter, and the imperial court will make proper arrangements before discussing it. I also asked the prince to stay in Beijing for a few more days, and you can also watch the spring scenery of Beijing. ā
"In the arrangement of the Beijing Division in the past few days, Xiao Wang has a reluctant request, and he also asks Lord Le to fulfill it." After a pause, Li Yuhao lowered his voice again and said: "It may be a little more laborious, but Xiao Wang prides himself on being a sincere person, and he will definitely live up to the hard work of adults." ā
"In matters of state affairs, Ming officials will do their best." Yue Qingru was vague, but his eyes couldn't help but sweep left and right.
Fortunately, no one eavesdropped.
"On the days of staying in Beijing these days, Xiao Wang begged to visit the armament exhibition of the Beijing Ordnance Workshop, and please be accommodating, so that Xiao Wang can follow and participate!" Li Yuhao bowed.
At this time, Ding Kun, the young secretary of Honglu Temple, who had been silent and only spoke, finally opened his mouth: "I heard that Japan and North Korea have not been good recently, and Honglu Temple has also received a lot of reports, so it is no wonder that the prince said so." ā
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"Oh? Koreans are very well-informed. After listening to Yue Qingru's narration, Zhu Cihong couldn't help laughing: "How did Le Aiqing reply?" ā
On the pavilion of the West Garden, Zhu Cihong let the breeze blow on his face, while smiling in response to the news delivered by the officials below, and at the same time sketching on his notepad, writing words that others dare not peep.
Hearing Zhu Cihong ask like this, Li Banghua, who was present, and Wang Duo, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, couldn't help but sweat. Fortunately, since Yue Qingru can come here to report safely, it is natural that there will be no mistakes.
Yue Qingru said: "The subordinates said...... It just so happens that there is a ceremony with the military exhibition, which is a ceremony that has been fought with Jiannu and won the exhibition, which is particularly interesting, and the minister invited Ding Kun, the young secretary of Honglu Temple, to watch it with the prince. ā
Hearing this, Zhu Cihong, Li Banghua, and Wang Duo laughed almost at the same time.
"The Leqing family is quite anxious." Zhu Cihong sighed.
Yue Qingru's reply is not bad.
The negligence of the Koreans in the Liaodong War was quite slandered by many people at the beginning. Even in the army, the Koreans dragged their feet and did not send troops until the victory or defeat was decided after the war.
Therefore, for the great victory of Liaodong and the destruction of the Qing Dynasty, there is a kind of mentality that a mouse sees a cat in North Korea.
As soon as these words came out, Li Yuhao dared to say more, it would be a hell.