Zhu Yunwen returned to his palace, where he carefully considered how to put the Eastern Island Emperor in a low light.

Clearly, this Emperor of the Eastern Island had something to ask of him. After all, the Ming Dynasty was thriving and now possessed the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty. Given time, it would likely become even stronger.

The Ming Dynasty is currently still ruled by the Hongwu Emperor, whose grandson has already elevated the nation's strength to such an extent. If this grandson were to ascend the throne, he could freely utilize all resources, and the Ming Dynasty would likely become even more powerful.

Although Dongdao Island faces the Ming Dynasty across the sea, it is a place with scarce resources and located in a volcanic and earthquake zone, so it is by no means a prosperous place.

The emperors of the Eastern Islands throughout history have coveted the land of China, as history has long proven. To cooperate with them is tantamount to seeking help from a tiger.

Zhu Yunwen was well aware of their wolfish ambitions, so he already had his own plans.

"Their cooperation is definitely not genuine. They are always looking to seize the Ming Dynasty. In any case, the current situation on the Eastern Island is also unclear."

"Although the Emperor is nominally the ruler of the Eastern Island, the real power lies with the Ashikaga Shogun."

"If this Ashikaga shogun wanted to rule for a long time, he needed to guard against domestic opposition, so he needed foreign assistance."

"As long as the Ming Dynasty is willing to lend a hand and train him to be an agent, there will be no need to worry about internal strife in the Eastern Island."

Zhu Yunwen paced excitedly at the thought of this, thinking that this was exactly what the US was doing on the island. However, the Ming Dynasty still needed to station troops here and establish a military garrison.

“One agent is probably not in the best interests of the Ming Dynasty. We need to cultivate several. Besides, the Age of Exploration is about to begin, and more foreigners will definitely return to the East Island. Trade and war are inevitable, so stationing troops is necessary.”

"The Emperor can be completely sidelined and continue to be his mascot."

"As for the other powerful regional lords, their strength needs to be limited. This all requires careful consideration."

We cannot expect kindness from a barbaric country like Dongdao; such countries must be severely punished.

In such a country, everyone from the ruler to the subjects is despicable, of low character, and knows only petty manners while forgetting the greater good.

When you are powerful, they will be respectful on the surface, but once they get the chance, they will definitely turn on you.

Zhu Yunwen has traveled through time, and the history of China has left behind profound lessons. Such countries must be trampled underfoot without any mercy. These lessons are deeply painful.

Zhu Yunwen was pondering how to further restrict Dongdao, when a maidservant of the Dongdao princess came to deliver a message.

This maid also admired Zhu Yunwen's demeanor, after all, Zhu Yunwen was now the first in line to the throne of the Ming Dynasty.

This is the powerful advantage of having a strong background; you'll be admired wherever you go.

Zhu Yunwen naturally knew that there was no such thing as a good banquet, and who knew what this princess from the Eastern Island was up to.

However, he still had a guard bring in the East Island princess's maid.

The maidservant then spoke up, "Your Highness, our princess invites you to dine with her!"

Although Zhu Yunwen couldn't figure out what kind of trouble this princess from the Eastern Island was up to, he could understand her intentions: to use a despicable tactic of seduction.

This is one of the common methods used by the people of Dongdao. It should be noted that they had a precedent of using artificial insemination during the Song Dynasty.

It is well known that men from the East Island are short and ugly, a complete genetic disadvantage.

Tall men abound in China, their appearances hundreds of times more striking than those of men from the Eastern Islands, and their powerful national strength is enough to make them envious.

Not only were they willing, but their men were too.

During the Song Dynasty, they traveled across the ocean to borrow sperm from others, which became a laughing stock for a time.

Their genes carry an attribute of admiring strength; they will only be respectful if you are powerful enough. Therefore, Zhu Yunwen will not give them any chance to rise to power.

Zhu Yunwen had long understood the other party's purpose, so he needed to be wary of their underhanded tactics.

Although the princess from Dongdao was quite beautiful, Zhu Yunwen had no intention of sacrificing himself. How could the grandson of the Ming Dynasty be bewitched by a princess from a small foreign country?

He couldn't skip the banquet, so he said to the maid, "Go back and tell your princess that I will be there in a little while."

As far as Zhu Yunwen was concerned, although this princess from the Eastern Island was quite beautiful, he had seen too many beautiful women, and her looks were not enough to catch his eye.

As a member of the imperial family, it's easy for him to want beautiful women; with just a flick of his wrist, he can find any woman he desires.

He didn't even consider a mere woman from the East Island worthy of his attention.

A guard suddenly stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, should we go and make arrangements?"

Zhu Yunwen waved his hand and said, "There's no need for that. I want to see what they're really made of, but we should still be careful if they have any underhanded tricks up their sleeves."

"These people are up to no good, so we should be careful."

......

The maidservant immediately returned with delight to report the good news to the princess of the Eastern Island.

"That Crown Prince has already agreed to come; it will depend on your abilities then."

Upon hearing this, the princess of Dongdao Island immediately smiled.

This was absolutely great news for her; once she won over the Crown Prince and made him her woman, the benefits would be immense.

After that, she could make all sorts of demands. You have to understand that the Celestial Empire is a great nation that values ​​its reputation. Once this news gets back to the Ming Dynasty, this Crown Prince will definitely want to marry her.

Princess Dongdao felt this was a sure-fire deal. She could get the Ming Dynasty to send troops to help her father sweep away the disobedient daimyo, thus returning power to her family and ending their status as political mascots.

Princess Dongdao became somewhat smug upon arriving, as if everything had already succeeded.

Zhu Yunwen naturally knew this was a trap, but he still came accompanied by his guards.

Although the other party was a princess of the Eastern Island, the place where she lived was indeed not respectable.

The small country was indeed as crude and vulgar as the legends said, but he didn't show it.

The princess's palace was like a miniature castle, very simple, like it was built with building blocks.

The princess from the Eastern Island knelt respectfully at the door, displaying great humility.

It seems that kneeling, or rather kneeling, has been a common practice in Dongdao since ancient times!

However, Zhu Yunwen had already figured out their personalities. These people were respectful on the surface, but their wolfish ambitions could not be hidden.

Perhaps the other party is already prepared to make him eat.

Zhu Yunwen didn't say much, and strode in, completely ignoring the princess from the Eastern Island. He sat down in the main seat without any regard for her.