Knowing the strength of the Ming Dynasty, Baoxiang Kingdom dared not be negligent, so it specially arranged a banquet on the night of Zhu Yunwen's arrival in Baoxiang Kingdom to receive him.
Such a level of protocol is quite rare. At least in this gathering of Western countries, even princes and royalty from many other countries who came to Baoxiang Kingdom did not receive such treatment.
Therefore, Baoxiang Kingdom's differential treatment has drawn some dissatisfaction from other countries.
Especially the prince of Chechi Kingdom.
This time, Chechi Kingdom's great victory over Gaochang Kingdom directly doubled its territory and national strength, further enhancing its capabilities among the western countries and proving its strength to all nations.
However, the Kingdom of Baoxiang did not treat them well, but instead gave the grandson of the Ming Dynasty such a grand reception, which obviously made the prince of Chechi Kingdom extremely dissatisfied.
That evening, at the banquet specially held to welcome Zhu Yunwen, no other princes from various countries were invited. In the banquet hall of Baoxiang Kingdom, Zhu Yunwen sat on the lower left, with the King of Baoxiang Kingdom in the head seat above him.
Arranging Zhu Yunwen in the first seat for guests was sufficient to demonstrate the respect that Baoxiang Kingdom had for him.
After all, other high-ranking people from Baoxiang Kingdom were also attending this reception banquet, such as the princes and princesses of Baoxiang Kingdom, as well as some royal relatives.
But these people are just there to keep you company.
Zhu Yunwen sat in his seat with neither arrogance nor servility, chatting and laughing with the King of Baoxiang Kingdom. The King of Baoxiang Kingdom also looked at Zhu Yunwen with a smile and said:
"His Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty is indeed as majestic and heroic as the rumors say."
Zhu Yunwen chuckled and said:
"Your Majesty flatters me."
The King of Baoxiang Kingdom continued with a smile:
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, there is no need for such humility. I have heard quite a bit about your affairs in the Ming Dynasty."
It is said that you made the Ming army exceptionally powerful, increased the Ming's national strength many times over, boosted the Ming economy to an unprecedented level, and raised the living standards of the Ming people by several levels.
In every matter, our Baoxiang Kingdom has something to learn from you. If possible, we would like to ask His Highness the Crown Prince to encourage more trade between the Ming Dynasty and our Baoxiang Kingdom.
This also allows my Baoxiang Kingdom to benefit from the glory of the Ming Dynasty, and for many of the strange and innovative things from the Ming Dynasty to become popular in our Baoxiang Kingdom.
Zhu Yunwen knew that this special reception party was not just a special treatment of him because of his status and position.
And so, the main event begins.
As expected, they had a purpose.
Moreover, his purpose was very clear, so Zhu Yunwen smiled and said to the King of Baoxiang Kingdom:
"Cooperation between the two countries is naturally beneficial to both countries, and I strongly agree with it. If Baoxiang Kingdom really wants to cooperate with the Ming Dynasty..."
Although relevant officials can be sent to my Great Ming to negotiate how to open up trade between the two countries, as well as the amount of taxes and trade routes, etc.
The King of Baoxiang Kingdom immediately smiled excitedly and said:
"In that case, thank you very much, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
He was well aware that the Ming Dynasty was already quite powerful, and with the reforms implemented by his grandson Zhu Yunwen, it had moved the Ming Dynasty to the forefront of development.
If Baoxiang Kingdom could establish economic exchanges and trade cooperation with the Ming Dynasty, it would be a sure-fire way to make money.
Although such trade may bring more benefits to the Ming Dynasty, it can also provide a better life for the people of Baoxiang Kingdom, allowing Baoxiang Kingdom to achieve a win-win situation through such cooperation, which is ultimately a good thing.
Therefore, the king of Baoxiang Kingdom continued to communicate with Zhu Yunwen with great enthusiasm.
The aim is to achieve more cooperation in other areas, not just economic and trade matters.
In fact, the ultimate goal of the King of Baoxiang Kingdom was to strengthen his country's military power.
After all, the Ming Dynasty was already powerful, and now that it has reformed its military weapons, it is said to be even more powerful.
If Baoxiang Kingdom could gain some benefits from the military of the Ming Dynasty, it would be extremely advantageous for the kingdom, greatly enhancing its military strength.
Once a country's military strength improves, the economy will no longer be a problem.
In other words, if a country is only strong in economic power but not in military capability, then it will only become a money bag for other countries.
Because if you have a strong economy but lack a strong national defense, then other neighboring countries will exploit and bully you in various ways.
The only way to ensure your safety is by paying protection money.
Therefore, a nation's military is of paramount importance. Seeing the lively conversation between King Baoxiang and Zhu Yunwen, he decided to strike while the iron was hot and said:
"Your Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, I wonder if my Baoxiang Kingdom can provide some military guidance or learning from the Ming Dynasty?"
Zhu Yunwen pretended not to understand and asked:
"Well, your country does indeed have many things that my Great Ming can learn from. If there is an opportunity, my Great Ming can certainly learn from your country."
The King of Baoxiang Kingdom was taken aback, thinking to himself, "What is there about my country's army that you should learn from? Isn't this nonsense?" So he emphasized:
"Your Highness, you misunderstand. It is we who wish to learn from the army of the Ming Dynasty. I wonder if there is such an opportunity? If so, we, the Baoxiang Kingdom, will not care what price we have to pay."
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