"Something did happen." Han Yu said directly without beating around the bush.
This was something Zhang Yu had not expected.
It seemed like this matter was serious, otherwise Han Yu wouldn't have spoken like that. This surprised Zhang Yu somewhat.
"Have you been in touch with your good friend, Liu Xian, recently?" Han Yu asked slowly.
"Yes." Zhang Yu nodded and said, "But we only talk about personal matters and never official business. He is now by your Majesty's side, so some things should be kept secret. This is for the benefit of everyone."
Nodding with satisfaction, Han Yu said, "Not bad, very well done."
"There's one thing I can tell you about him," Han Yu said, looking at Zhang Yu. "Your Majesty intends to establish Tianjin as a direct-controlled prefecture, and the first governor will be your good friend Liu Xian."
After hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed across Zhang Yu's face, and then he smiled and said, "This is a good opportunity. Indeed, as long as he does a good job in Tianjin, with the way Your Majesty employs people, I believe it will only take a few years for Liu Xian to be reused."
"Yes!" Han Yu sighed and said, "There is one more thing about you."
"Me?" Zhang Yu said with a smile, "Does that mean I got promoted too?"
"Yes, you've been promoted too." Han Yu nodded and said, "Minister of Rites and Junior Secretary of the Honglu Temple."
Zhang Yu hadn't expected this, so he smiled wryly and said, "Are you sending me on a diplomatic mission?"
"Let me think about it. If I'm not mistaken, it's either Mongolia or North Korea."
"Then guess whether it is North Korea or Mongolia?" Han Yu said with a smile.
"It should be Korea." Zhang Yu sighed and said, "There's not much going on in Mongolia anymore. Even if we send someone there, we can't send my grandson, let alone confer him the title of Minister of Rites and Junior Secretary of the Honglu Temple. If we just leave my grandson in the capital, this official position would be a bit too much. After all, he's still young, and now he's just a doctor in the Ministry of Revenue. How could he travel so far in one step? So we're going to Korea."
"Very good." Han Yu nodded in satisfaction and said, "I originally thought you had wasted the past two years at the Ministry of Revenue, but I didn't expect you to be doing well. Now I feel relieved."
"This time you are the deputy envoy." Han Yu continued, "but you are actually the one making the decision."
"This makes me very curious. Who is the apparent mastermind?" Zhang Yu asked with a smile.
"It's His Royal Highness Prince Fu." Han Yu said.
"Prince Fu, why is it Prince Fu?" Zhang Yu asked in surprise, "Does Your Majesty want the princes of the vassal states to participate in politics?"
Zhang Yu stood up excitedly, paced back and forth a few steps, and said, "This is not good. This is not right. Didn't Grandpa stop it?"
"Sit down, sit down. Be patient." Han Yu said with a smile, "The reason why Prince Fu was sent along this time, and even as the chief envoy, is very simple. The one coming from Korea is their Crown Prince. The Ming Dynasty sent Prince Fu to show their status."
"Another reason is that both sides will establish permanent missions in each other's countries. Prince Bok will be the permanent ambassador to North Korea, and the deputy ambassador will be replaced regularly."
"I still feel something is wrong." After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yu said with a serious face, "I'm afraid there may be hidden dangers!"
"Don't worry about that. His Majesty has already made arrangements. Go back and prepare, and then leave the capital as soon as possible. I've already prepared some manpower for you. If you think someone is capable and would like to bring them with you, that's fine too."
"Oh right, there's one thing you have to remember: don't have too many people, especially your own people. And when choosing people, remember not to choose from among your classmates, otherwise it'll be easy to give them a handle."
"Is it a good idea to accuse you of forming a clique for personal gain? For the past two years, there have been rumors that you're all cliques and forming factions. However, you're all students of the Royal Academy, which was founded by His Majesty, so they're only willing to make comments and not cause a scene. Although you have a clear conscience, don't give them any leverage."
"Don't worry, Grandpa. I understand." Zhang Yu nodded and said, "Just pick three or two capable people. Why bring so many others?"
"Besides, we're just going to North Korea, not to an enemy country."
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