Being a vassal overseas, well, it cannot be said to be overseas, it is the territory of our Ming Dynasty.
In today's world, whoever occupies it owns it, and whoever has the bigger fist has the final say. Fighting the Jiannu army took some effort, but those small, unarmed nations overseas could be destroyed with an army of three to five thousand men.
Zhu Youxiao has realized that when a major disaster strikes, it will be very difficult to resolve it with the current land and resources of the Ming Dynasty.
The key is that the disaster lasts for too long, decades, and no matter how much wealth you have accumulated, it will not be able to withstand it!
Therefore, when the war in Liaodong was still going on and money was needed everywhere, Zhu Youxiao gritted his teeth and added ships and cannons to the navy.
After defeating the eight major merchants, Zhu Youxiao took out two million yuan at one time as funds for expanding the navy.
Historically, until the end of the Ming Dynasty, the navy's dominance was overwhelming, and it had no problem dominating East Asia. Unfortunately, the powerful navy was not something the Ming Dynasty could control at will.
Now, it's the complete opposite. Although Shen Yourong is old, a group of cutting-edge naval commanders continue to emerge.
Looking at the list of appointments and promotions presented by Shen Yourong, Zhu Youxiao saw some familiar names and felt very pleased.
Among them were future pirates and key members of the Zheng family. Now they all served under the Ming Dynasty and would conquer the world and expand its territory.
"Your Majesty, the two women were brought here by the Mongolian maid." Wang Tigan almost said the Tartar's bamboo name, but he didn't know what the emperor's attitude was, so he changed his words abruptly.
Zhu Youxiao pursed his lips and continued to look at the list in his hand. He slowly picked up his pen to write his reply, wrote down the instructions clearly, sealed the secret report, and then asked the palace servant to bring in the Mongolian girl.
Hailanzhu and Bumbutai stayed in the laundry for more than two months. They had a lot of work to do, but they were never hungry or beaten. Especially knowing that their father, brothers and relatives were only imprisoned, they felt a lot more at ease.
They were finally going to meet the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and it was also the time to decide their fate. The two girls couldn't help but feel nervous, not knowing whether it was a blessing or a curse.
Entering the hall, the two did not dare to look up, but knelt and kowtowed, "The sinful daughters of the Khorchin tribe pay homage to the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long, long live the Emperor."
A sinful girl?! Zhu Youxiao smiled, guessing it was Hailanzhu who taught her that. Bumbutai was still young, so she probably didn't have such thoughts.
This was the first time Zhu Youxiao had met these two famous women in history, and he was a little curious.
"Look up."
Zhu Youxiao was most interested in seeing Hailanzhu and why she was Huang Taiji's exclusive favorite. As for Bumbutai, she could no longer be Xiaozhuang. Since she could no longer pretend, Zhu Youxiao's interest waned.
When Hailanzhu and Bumbutai heard the voice of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, which sounded very young and gentle, they mustered up their courage and slowly raised their heads.
Zhu Youxiao's gaze first fell on Hai Lanzhu's face. He didn't feel amazed, but he felt like continuing to look at her.
Oh, it turned out to be her eyes, clear and soft, like a pool of spring water.
As for appearance, aesthetics vary from person to person and from era to era. Compared with real Ming Dynasty people, Zhu Youxiao believes that there are also differences in this regard.
Hai Lanzhu also saw the Ming emperor. He was very young, but as he sat on the dragon throne, he exuded a calm and mature air. His gaze towards her was especially penetrating. His confident and calm expression seemed to convey a sense of control.
The cheekbones are a little high, and if paired with different makeup and outfits, it might have a different charm.
Zhu Youxiao smiled and turned his gaze to look at Bumbutai.
She was only twelve or thirteen years old, her eyes more lively than her sister's, but there was nothing special about her. History will not follow the old path, and there will be no more Xiaozhuang or Dayu'er.
After a brief sigh, Zhu Youxiao raised his hand and said in a deep voice, "The Khorchin tribe has been destroyed. Since you call me a criminal, you must know where my crime lies. There is no need to mention my name again."
Hailanzhu and Bumbutai lowered their heads, their illusions shattered and their hearts filled with sorrow.
"Heaven is merciful, and I do not wish to inflict further slaughter." Zhu Youxiao continued, "If Hailanzhu and Bumbutai are willing to return to the Ming, their crimes can be pardoned."
Hailanzhu kowtowed and said, "I thank Your Majesty for your generosity and forgiveness. But what about my father, brothers, and relatives? If you can forgive my sins, let alone convert me, I am willing to become a slave to repay Your Majesty's grace."
Zhu Youxiao smiled lightly and said, "You don't have to be a slave. I don't lack people to serve me. So, you can dance Mongolian dances and sing Mongolian songs, right? Perform for me and I'll consider it."
Hailanzhu exchanged glances with her sister, then lowered her head and played, "I will perform the Andai dance of the Khorchin tribe for Your Majesty, praying for the gods' protection, freedom from disaster and illness, and a long and boundless life."
This little mouth is quite good at talking. Zhu Youxiao smiled and nodded, then waved his hand to indicate that they could begin.
Originating in Kulun, on the southern tip of the Horqin Grassland, the Andai dance was originally a shamanic dance used for healing, implying prayers for divine protection and the dispelling of demons and disasters. Later, it evolved into a folk dance expressing joy.
In the Horqin region, people perform the Andai dance during festivals, harvest celebrations, weddings, funerals, and welcoming banquets. Young women wave their headscarves, young men remove their riding boots and dance barefoot, and children make faces as they dance.
The usual form of performance of Andai is in a courtyard, with dozens or even hundreds of people forming a big circle. In the circle, two skilled singers and dancers sing and dance to each other, while the others respond by stomping their feet, swinging their clothes and dancing to the songs, creating a warm and joyous scene.
Hailanzhu and Bumbutai played the roles of singing and dancing experts respectively, singing and dancing. Although there was no lively atmosphere of dancing and singing accompaniment, the singing and dancing had melodious tunes and graceful movements, which was quite entertaining.
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