Old Zhu thought for a moment and said, "It would be appropriate to send your uncles over. However, we also understand that the Prince of Qin's Mansion and the Prince of Jin's Mansion have more resources since they were once enfeoffed. If we really want to go to Goryeo, we should first go to the princes who were once enfeoffed, as they know a bit about military affairs."
Zhu Yunying smiled and nodded, saying, "That's what we thought too; it's definitely a safer option."
Not wanting to be left out, Little Zhu asserted his presence, saying, "Great-grandfather, I think even if it's a fiefdom, we should still consider virtue. Our clan has virtuous people like me, and also纨绔 (spoiled brats) like my second uncle. We can't be careless."
Old Zhu teased Little Zhu, asking, "A playboy? Even a playboy like your second uncle was fine when he went there. After all, he wasn't in our Great Ming territory. Even if he went out, he wasn't going to cause trouble for our Great Ming people. Why are you so worried?"
After thinking for a long time, Xiao Zhu said, "A land of constant warfare, without a wise and virtuous ruler, will surely remain in chaos forever."
Old Zhu smiled and said, "Our Yin'er is indeed insightful. Without a virtuous ruler, it would be impossible to govern a chaotic world well. We should send a virtuous member of the royal family, otherwise even if we conquer the country, we won't be able to hold onto it, and that won't do."
Even if some members of the royal family were sent there, the pressure wouldn't be small. After all, those vassal states were still foreign countries. Even if some surrounding countries were deeply influenced by Han civilization and Confucian culture, they weren't truly of the same origin, and there were still many differences between them.
Under such circumstances, it naturally means that a capable and effective monarch is needed so that the dynasty does not perish after only two generations, or even after only one.
The Ming Dynasty painstakingly conquered some lands, not just for people to show off their power. It needed to achieve 'long-term stability and security,' which was of utmost importance and in the best interests of the Ming Dynasty!
Therefore, the selection of members of the imperial clan is certainly something that needs to be taken seriously.
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