This is interesting; Zhu Xiong Ying genuinely felt that this was a very interesting era.
Japan is experiencing division, while in Korea, a powerful minister is plotting to usurp the throne; these are turbulent times.
In fact, the intelligence gathered in Annam is that the Annam royal family, the Tran clan, has no heir, which has given Zhu Xiong Ying some ideas.
The regions that participated in the Korean War were actually Chinese territory from the Qin Dynasty in the 3rd century BC until the Wu Quan regime established the so-called Wu Dynasty in Annam during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
Following what appears to be a period of turmoil, Ly Cong Uan founded the Ly Dynasty, the most powerful dynasty in Vietnamese history. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Emperor Xiaozong bestowed the name Annam upon the country and enfeoffed Ly Thien Thu, the Prince of Nanping, as the King of Annam.
Then, the powerful minister Trần Thương accepted the abdication of the Ly Dynasty's Empress Dowager and established the Trần Dynasty. Domestically, it continued the Ly Dynasty's name "Đại Việt" (Great Việt), and internationally, it was called "Annam" (Annam). Currently, the Trần Dynasty's maternal relative, Hồ Quý Lý, controls the government, and his ambition to usurp the throne is already obvious.
The Indochina Peninsula still needs to be controlled, not only to obtain more resources, but also to safeguard this vital region of Southeast Asia. The Age of Exploration is fast approaching, and the Indochina Peninsula's location is far too sensitive.
Zhu Xiong Ying was greedy and never thought about discovering new continents or incorporating the Americas and Australia into his territory. He knew that was unrealistic and a thankless task.
The main problem is the inconvenience of transportation and communication at present. Even if we find it, it won't bring about any significant changes to the Ming Dynasty in the short term. At most, we'll find things like chili peppers, potatoes, corn, and tomatoes, which isn't worthwhile right now.
However, Zhu Xiong Ying felt that even if he couldn't completely incorporate the surrounding areas, such as Japan, Korea, or Annam, he needed to keep them under his control.
The suzerain state was not enough for Zhu Xiong Ying. He had no intention of accepting tribute or promoting national prestige, nor did he intend to do anything like Zhu Di in history, which was thankless and a pretentious act. Nor would he follow the example of the so-called Emperor Renzong and give up some important regions.
As a member of Zhu Xiong Ying's inner circle, Fu Rang felt somewhat aggrieved.
He was, after all, a young hero who had seen the battlefield, but now he needed to spar with the Crown Prince. Fu Rang dared not really exert himself, nor did he dare to unleash any deadly moves.
Zhu Xiong Ying didn't really care about those details. He knew there was no martial arts in this world. He practiced martial arts more for physical fitness than for dreaming of one day leading troops into battle and capturing enemy flags.
Looking at such a heroic young man, Old Zhu smiled happily. This was how his grandson should be, and this was the strong demeanor that the future successor of the Ming Dynasty should have.
As for the concerns of the civil officials, let them worry. These are none of their business!
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