However, Zhu Quan did not think so. He had always been very enthusiastic about leading troops into battle, and he was confident that he could achieve even greater results if he could join forces with the imperial army.
Although the three Jurchen tribes are quite troublesome now, everyone knows that they are actually just 'savages' with negligible strength. In the past, Yi Seong-gye and his son did a lot of damage to the Jurchen tribes or lured them out of the jungle.
Both Zhu Quan and Zhu Chun were talking about their 'governance philosophy' at this time, trying to persuade Zhu Yunying.
Zhu Chun's meaning was naturally that recuperation and steady development were paramount. This was his forte, and he also felt that this viewpoint was indeed quite suitable for chaotic times, and Goryeo at that time was precisely a chaotic world.
But Zhu Quan was different. He never doubted his ability to lead troops into battle. As long as he could share the burden of the court, it would naturally mean that he would have a greater chance of being granted a fiefdom in Goryeo, which was what he cared about most.
In fact, regarding these matters, both sides have their own reasons. Whether it's Zhu Chun or Zhu Quan's ideas, they are all reasonable and seem to have some merit.
Governing the country, winning back the hearts of the people, and stabilizing one's own nation is a perfectly normal and seemingly a very sound approach, almost without any faults.
However, the current situation is somewhat special. In Goryeo, which is a vassal state, it is backed by the Ming Dynasty.
This naturally means that initially, we would definitely need the support of the Ming Dynasty and help them solve some problems. This is the only proper attitude we should have, and it would allow the Ming Dynasty to confidently establish its own territories abroad.
Therefore, there is no absolute right or wrong. It can only be said that choosing what seems appropriate and in line with the interests of the Ming Dynasty is the most important thing, and this was indeed one of Zhu Yunying's starting points.
It may align with the interests of the Ming Dynasty, but it may not necessarily align with the interests of the vassal states. This requires careful discussion.
This matter is indeed quite troublesome, because no matter what, there doesn't seem to be an absolutely correct approach, nor is there anything that seems perfect. We can only choose a slightly more suitable method.
Looking at Zhu Chun and Zhu Quan, Zhu Yunying said with a smile, "The reason we invited the two imperial uncles to the palace today is actually because we thought that if the two imperial uncles were willing, and we conquered Goryeo, we would let the two imperial uncles establish a kingdom there."
Zhu Yunying has directly revealed his trump card, which can be considered as revealing the answer, undoubtedly exciting Zhu Chun and Zhu Quan.
Even though there were some guesses beforehand, they were still just guesses, and I was still a little uneasy.
Now that they had finally received a clearer answer from Emperor Ying Shi, their anticipation grew even stronger. For them, the important thing now was to seize this opportunity and not let it slip away.
Goryeo was definitely a pretty good place around the Ming Dynasty. Many members of the imperial family considered Goryeo as their first choice for a fiefdom. In fact, Goryeo was a much more attractive place to the imperial family than Japan or Southeast Asia.
Although Goryeo may seem remote, it did have a solid foundation in Han Chinese civilization. While it was somewhat cold, it wasn't a truly harsh place; the winters were just a bit longer and colder.
If it were Annam, it would be considered a land of miasma. People used to think that Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Lingnan were all places of miasma. Annam was naturally considered even more miasma-ridden and worse.
Moreover, it seems that Southeast Asia was also influenced by Han civilization to some extent, but the influence was not particularly large, at least not as great as that of Japan and Korea.
Without a doubt, Zhu Chun and Zhu Quan are seizing the initiative. They now appear to be the most suitable candidates in Zhu Yunying's eyes, and they have the opportunity to establish their own empire.
As for the support he received from the Ming Dynasty, there's nothing shameful about that. Emperor Ying Shi only sat on the throne because of Emperor Hongwu. Everyone was grateful for having a powerful father and grandfather, and they were all 'reaping the benefits,' which naturally meant that everyone could feel at ease.
At most, the emperor would inherit almost all of the family fortune. Those born out of wedlock didn't need to worry either; even small benefits were a level of wealth that ordinary people couldn't even dream of.
Zhu Yunying was in a very good mood. Seeing his two imperial uncles' undisguised excitement and anticipation, Zhu Yunying knew that some of his decisions and arrangements were very attractive to the Ming Dynasty's imperial family, and they were all eager to participate.
Some things don't need an immediate answer right now. Offering some incentives and hope will allow Joo Yoon-young to continue to calmly control the situation.
After all, he is the emperor. With great power in his hands, the emperor does indeed have more initiative in many matters. He can be said to be very confident and doesn't need to worry about too many unexpected problems.
As for Zhu Chun and Zhu Quan, who are itching to do it, that has little to do with Zhu Yunying. Now we need to see which of the two is more sensible, and to see their determination and courage.
Of course, Zhu Yunying was also well aware that things didn't necessarily have to go according to his wishes; he needed to consider the bigger picture, and prioritizing the overall situation was paramount. Choosing two suitable rulers for the vassal states in Goryeo was a matter that could not be taken lightly.
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