One reason is that the Ming Dynasty is now very strong, and its deterrent power can even cover the west, allowing the western countries to feel its terror.
Similarly, if the western countries were to align themselves with the Ming Dynasty, they might have more confidence in the west.
After all, the Ming Dynasty's current fighting strength is enough to easily extend its reach to the west.
Another point is that by establishing such a relationship with the Ming Dynasty, we can more reliably purchase goods from the Ming Dynasty in the future.
This will also enable better trade between them.
Secondly, by recognizing the Ming Dynasty as our suzerain state now, we can avoid future conflicts with the Ming Dynasty and, more importantly, avoid being targeted by it.
Whether someone is a friend or foe is sometimes a choice.
Once you've made friends, it's sometimes less likely you'll become enemies.
But if they are not friends, they can easily become enemies.
This principle also applies between countries.
When Zhu Yunwen learned of these circumstances, he smiled.
He had anticipated this situation and understood that the arrival of princes and princesses from various countries in the Ming Dynasty would indeed benefit the Ming's economic development.
There was another point that also pleased Zhu Yunwen, the grandson of the Ming emperor.
All the countries knew very well how to maintain a proper balance, and after the Ming Dynasty came to power, no one dared to mention the matter of arms.
Although they were very eager to be able to purchase weapons from the Ming Dynasty.
However, after learning that Zhu Yunwen did not particularly want to sell them weapons, they made the wise choice not to bring it up again.
In order to avoid offending Zhu Yunwen.
This can be considered as being able to assess the situation and act accordingly.
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