The Regent's Burden in the Ming Dynasty Chapter 10

Pastoral areas were demarcated and awarded to different tribes, allowing them to stay in their own pastoral areas.

If you go to other people's pastoral areas, you will naturally be opposed by other tribes.

The Ming Dynasty doesn't even need to send troops; an internal fight will have to break out first.

The former nomadic tribes have become settled peoples, so are they still scary?

When the Ming Dynasty sent troops on an expedition, could they still escape?

Moreover, this is an open conspiracy.

Even if they saw it, they couldn't refuse.

There have always been disputes on the grassland.

The division of pastoral areas itself can be used as a means of killing three warriors with two peaches!

The powerful tribes were naturally not happy about the Ming Dynasty dividing up the pastoral areas.

But the weak tribes would love it.

They will definitely stand on the side of the Ming Dynasty and support it.

It's like you're born with an ally.

With the help of the Ming army's suppression, the powerful tribes will be suppressed and naturally they will have to submit.

At this moment, Frederick Zhu thought of a lot.

It was originally thought that it would take many years of effort to pacify the Northern Yuan Dynasty and completely resolve the hidden dangers in the grassland.

But if we follow Alexander Zhu's strategy, the problem can be solved in a few years.

And it’s a one-time solution, with no future troubles.

The divided pastoral areas were passed down from generation to generation, and became increasingly divided from each other. There was no possibility of unification of the grasslands anymore, and they could only obey the orders of the Ming Dynasty.

Not only will the border threat be eliminated forever, but the entire grassland will be truly incorporated into the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

How could Alexander Zhu, a little kid, come up with such a brilliant strategy?

Frederick Zhu's face turned pale and even his breathing became heavy.

Looking at Alexander Zhu in his arms, he was a little bit unbelievable.

Is this really an idea that a seven-year-old could come up with?

Born with knowledge, being too wise is almost like being a demon?

Why didn’t I notice it before?

Alexander Zhu obviously also noticed Zhu's misconduct.

I thought to myself, "Did I say too much? It's a bit unbecoming of a child."

He quickly said, "Grandpa Huang, what's wrong?"

Frederick Zhu finally came to his senses and regained his composure in an instant.

"Are you done, sir?"

"Yes." Alexander Zhu nodded, looking a little embarrassed, and said, "Grandpa Emperor, these are my own foolish opinions. If I am wrong, please don't blame me."

After all, Frederick Zhu had seen a lot of ups and downs. After a brief shock, he calmed down completely and was thinking about how to implement what Alexander Zhu said. On the surface, his true intention was still unclear.

He smiled and shook his head, touching the back of Alexander Zhu's head, and said, "No, Alexander Zhu, you said it very well. Even Grandpa Huang didn't think of many things."

"Really?" Alexander Zhu controlled his expression and looked proud.

"Really? Grandpa Emperor never lies." Frederick Zhu laughed.

"So has she grown up a little?"

"Grown up! Grown up! Hahaha..." Frederick Zhu laughed loudly, as if the haze was swept away.

"My dear." Frederick Zhu took a jade pendant from his waist and said, "This is a gift from the Emperor. If you have any ideas in the future, just tell the Emperor boldly. Even if you are wrong, the Emperor will not blame you!"

"Thank you, Grandfather Emperor." Alexander Zhu reached out to take the jade pendant. As soon as he touched it, he felt a cool sensation, which made him feel relaxed and happy.

He held the jade pendant in his two little hands and looked at it carefully.

The jade pendant is not big, it is pure white and flawless, and crystal clear.

It is only half the size of a palm and is a hollow circle.

The craftsman carved a lifelike dragon into the jade pendant.

Touching the jade pendant is like touching a coiled dragon.

This thing is definitely not simple.

The more Alexander Zhu looked at her, the more he liked her, but he still had to remain reserved.

"Grandpa Emperor, this... this is too valuable. I can't accept it."

"If you give it to me, take it!" Frederick Zhu deliberately glared and said, "We are giving it to our grandson, what are we afraid of!"

"I understand." Alexander Zhu said in a low voice.

"Well," Frederick Zhu nodded with satisfaction and said, "Do you like it?"

"like."

Frederick Zhu's expression eased a little, and he said with a smile: "My dear, the emperor will give you a task. If you can complete it, the emperor will give you another gift. How about it?"

Alexander Zhu's heart was slightly moved, and he asked: "Grandpa Emperor, what is the mission?"

Frederick Zhu said happily, "Just now, you were talking to Grandpa Huang about that...that...sweet potato, yes, sweet potato!"

"Grandpa Huang wants you to find sweet potatoes. Can you do it?"

Frederick Zhu's tone sounded like he was coaxing a child, but Alexander Zhu vaguely felt that there seemed to be other meaning in Zhu's words.

But, finding sweet potatoes...

"Grandpa Emperor, I only heard about the sweet potato from others. It's a bit difficult to find it."

"Besides, that thing is overseas. We need to send a ship out to sea to find it."

Frederick Zhu smiled and said, "That's not certain, maybe some foreign merchants brought it with them?"

"Just think of this as a test from Grandpa Emperor. Even if you can't find the sweet potatoes, you must find the source of the news, the merchant."

"I understand, Grandfather Emperor. I'll do my best."

Alexander Zhu secretly groaned in his heart, where was the source of the information?

He only knew all this later.

Alexander Zhu blamed himself in his heart for talking too much, which only brought him trouble.

However, Lao Zhu's attitude is very subtle.

Asking a seven-year-old child to do this seems to mean that there must be other plans.

As for where to find sweet potatoes?

Just take it slow. There are foreigners coming from overseas to Nanjing. Maybe they will bring sweet potatoes with them as Lao Zhu said.

It's getting late.

Overall, today's harvest was pretty good.

At least it has changed Lao Zhu's view on certain people and things to a certain extent, so it was not a wasted trip.

Moreover, we also know his attitude towards his cheap fourth uncle Leonard Zhu.

After bidding farewell to Frederick Zhu, Alexander Zhu walked out of the garden alone.

I had not walked far when I saw a young eunuch coming towards me.

He didn't care.

When the eunuch saw the emperor's grandson coming, he hurriedly bowed and Alexander Zhu walked over.

Unexpectedly, when he walked to the side, he heard the young eunuch whispered: "Fourth Grandson, His Royal Highness Prince Yan invites you."

oh?

Cheap fourth uncle?

Alexander Zhu's pupils shrank slightly.

Could it be that Leonard Zhu invited me over at this time also to appoint a crown prince?

To see or not to see?

It seems difficult for younger generations to refuse invitations from their elders.

"Lead the way!" Alexander Zhu said calmly.

...

After following the little eunuch through many twists and turns, they finally found Leonard Zhu in a remote corner of the garden.

This is a pavilion. In the middle of the pavilion is a stone table with a pot of tea on it.

Leonard Zhu is sipping tea.

Next to him stood a kind monk dressed in black.

Alexander Zhu immediately thought of a person---Daoyan.

He was also known as the famous black-robed prime minister in later generations.

This person's mind is almost like a demon!

He remained calm and continued to behave like a child, smiling and walking forward to greet him: "Hello, Fourth Uncle!"

Leonard Zhu waved his hand carelessly and said generously: "Here comes Xiao Er, come and sit down!"

At this time, the monk in black also stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "I am Daoyan, the poor monk, and I am honored to meet the fourth grandson of the emperor."

really!

This guy is Daoyan.

Alexander Zhu did not show anything, but asked "curiously": "Fourth Uncle, why are you accompanied by a master?"

Leonard Zhu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "This is my fourth uncle's friend."

"Oh, so that's it!" Alexander Zhu nodded.

The moment he nodded, he saw a brief exchange of glances between Leonard Zhu and Daoyan.

Leonard Zhu said with a smile: "My dear, since Fourth Uncle came back, he has no time to visit you. Please don't be angry with Fourth Uncle."

"How could that be possible!" Alexander Zhu immediately shook his head: "My fourth uncle is a man of great achievements. Alexander Zhu would not be so ignorant."

The corner of Leonard Zhu's eye twitched slightly, although it was very light, he still caught it.

"How can I do anything big? You kid, really." Leonard Zhu waved his hand carelessly.

Alexander Zhu shook his head: "Anyway, I think Fourth Uncle is the one who can do great things. I told Grandpa Huang the same thing."

"You kid!" Leonard Zhu shook his head helplessly, as if he suddenly remembered something, and pretended to be nonchalant:

"By the way, Wen'er, I heard that your grandfather asked you about appointing a crown prince?"

The words were plain and the voice was not loud. At first glance, it sounded like casual talk that was nothing to worry about.

But to Alexander Zhu's ears, it sounded like thunder.