My Pen Pal Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 21 Ming Dynasty Figures
This plan was too grand. Even though Xu Da was knowledgeable and experienced, he was still shocked by Zhu Yuanzhang's plan.

"Since the time of Shang Tang, whether it was the Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang, or even Song, they were all trapped by foreign tribes in the desert. Since the Zhou, the Great Wall was built, and by the time of Emperor Wu of Han, the Xiongnu was defeated, but the desert dilemma was still not resolved.

For thousands of years, all dynasties in the Central Plains have been disturbed by foreign races, and the people of the Han Dynasty have been slaughtered by foreign races, but no dynasty has completely solved the problem. Tiande, what I think is that by the time of our Ming Dynasty, it should be completely solved!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice: "If we don't do it, future generations will continue to suffer from the invasion of foreign tribes. Completely conquering Mobei, building a garrison, and setting up a provincial government will benefit the present and future generations!"

Xu Da's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he slapped his thigh fiercely, "Your Majesty, although I am over fifty years old, I am still in good health. It is no problem for me to chop off a few heads of those Tartars. Without further ado, let's fight you!"

Xu Da felt that he was not satisfied yet, so he stood up and shouted to the maid outside the door: "Go and get some wine, I want to drink a few cups with His Majesty!"

Then he looked around and finally saw the food box on the table. The roast goose inside had been gnawed down to the bones.

The lofty aspirations that had just been ignited were extinguished in an instant. "Your Majesty, please at least leave me half a piece!"

Zhu Yuanzhang wiped his hands and patted Xu Da on the shoulder. "Tian De, just focus on recuperating and don't think about drinking and eating meat all the time. When you recover, how about we give you a hundred roast geese?"

Xu Da said with a sad face: "Your Majesty, you can't say that. Some of these things are more delicious if you eat them secretly!"

"That's why we secretly eat your roast goose and it tastes delicious!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said nonchalantly, "Alright, alright, you are a duke after all, a roast goose is nothing. Remember to take your medicine on time. We have to prepare for the Northern Expedition to the Desert."

After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang set off to return to the palace. Xu Da saw Zhu Yuanzhang off with some depression, then turned around and burst into laughter.

"Dad, why are you so happy? Is the medicine His Majesty sent really that effective?" Xu Huizu said in confusion.

"The medicine given by His Majesty is naturally effective. Now your father's back doesn't hurt anymore, and I can sleep peacefully."

As he spoke, Xu Da approached Xu Huizu and asked mysteriously, "Boy, do you want to achieve great things?"

Xu Huizu was stunned for a moment, then nodded heavily, "Dad, is His Majesty going to go to war again?"

Xu Da smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you are going to do something unprecedented and unparalleled!"

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After returning to the Forbidden City, Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about how to build a shrine for Li Han.

How about making a small sample first and sending it to Li Han to have a look and let him make the final decision?
He summoned the craftsmen in the palace and asked them to use the best materials to make a small model of the Changsheng Temple.

The craftsmen were a little confused. Why did they have to make a sample when building the Changsheng Temple?

And no one knows who is enshrined inside, but since His Majesty has given the order, we should just do it honestly.

At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang began to write back to Li Han.

"Old Li, seeing your letter is like meeting you in person. You look happy when you read it.

Xu Da has already used the medicine you sent, and the effect is amazing.

At first Xu Da didn't believe in your medicine and said it was given by a sorcerer. But after using it, the old man was really shocked.

Who told him not to trust you, Lao Li?

And the medical book you gave me, Old Li, really opened Lou Ying's eyes. Lou Ying said that he wanted to become your disciple. I think he should ask for your opinion first, Old Li.

Medical books are extremely valuable. For the Ming Dynasty, they are like a drop of sweet rain after a long drought. How can we, Zhu, repay this great favor?
After much thought, the only thing we can do is to build a shrine for you, Old Li, so that people all over the world can worship you together.

So we asked someone to make a sample, and now, Mr. Li, are you satisfied with it?
I just wonder how glorious your life is, Old Li. Can you give me your portrait and have the craftsmen in the palace make a statue based on your likeness?"

As he wrote, Zhu Yuanzhang thought again of the issue of maritime power that Li Han had mentioned in the letter.

Zhu Di was praised by Li Han for his seven voyages to the West, but Li Han was quite opposed to his maritime ban. I think it was all related to sea power, but how should we understand this sea power?
"Old Li, you mentioned in your letter that the future world hegemon will dominate the world by using super battleships to dominate the ocean. If Zhu Di had not banned shipbuilding, perhaps the future Ming Dynasty would be able to build so-called super battleships, right?

Does this mean that sea power means dominating the ocean? I think there should be a deeper meaning, and I hope Lao Li can explain it.

And Lao Li, the Tumu Incident you mentioned really sounded a wake-up call for us. The Oirat Tartars were despicable and greedy, which was really hateful. Zhu Qizhen assisted the Oirat Tartars and became a traitor, which was even more shameful. It is also a shame for us that our Zhu family has such a descendant.

However, fortunately, our Ming Dynasty still has Yu Qian, Wang Wen and other patriots who are able to stand up in times of crisis, support the collapsing empire and turn the tide. It is moving, respectable and lamentable!

It is the Zhu family who let them down!
We have already begun preparations for the Northern Expedition. This time, we must completely drive out the Tartars, conquer the northern desert, and create eternal peace for our future generations!
I wonder if you, Lao Li, have any suggestions for the Northern Expedition? I'm all ears! "

I think even the Immortal Li Han will have to choose an auspicious day for us to send troops, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and sealed the letter.

Wait until the sample of the Shengci is completed before sending it out together.

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The antique shop's business was getting worse and worse. Li Han stayed in the shop, staring at the blue and white porcelain vase in a daze. He felt like he was guarding a gold mine while thinking about begging!

It’s just that I want to sell this blue and white porcelain vase, but I can’t bear to do so. If I don’t sell it, it will be completely worthless.

The business of handicrafts has been snatched away by the other side. In my little shop, I only have a few items. How can I compete with others?

Just grit your teeth and hold on. If it really doesn't work, instant noodles are okay, or you can eat egg noodles for three meals a day, which will help you get by for a while.

I don’t know how Zhu Yuanzhang felt after receiving the letter, but at least it made him alert against the Oirat Mongols.

Or perhaps, if I could arouse his yearning for the ocean, lift the maritime ban, and pay attention to overseas trade, I would have done a great deed.

Just as I was thinking about it, suddenly, I saw a faint blue light coming from the mailbox in the inner hall.

Did Zhu Yuanzhang reply?

I quickly closed the door, then went into the inner hall and opened my mailbox.

Then, Li Han was dumbfounded again.

I saw an exquisite model of a classical building in the mailbox, and next to the model was a letter.

What is this?
Li Han carefully took out the model and the letter, and then began to examine them carefully.

This model, which is about one square meter in size, appears to be a courtyard with a small bridge and flowing water, which is quite elegant. The main building is quaint and exquisite, with dragon and phoenix carvings on it, which are lifelike.

The roof of the main building is covered with glazed tiles made of jade, which is small and exquisite. The eaves are inlaid with gold, which makes it look golden.

Not only that, as soon as you get close to the model, a faint and elegant sandalwood scent penetrates into your nostrils, making you feel relaxed and happy.

Li Han's heart moved and he moved closer. He was shocked to find that this architectural model was actually made of smooth-grained red sandalwood!

Wow, Lao Zhu, you are really generous!

The price of smooth-grained red sandalwood in Nanjing antique market today is by the gram, ranging from ten thousand to twenty thousand per gram, and there is no stock yet!

But why did Zhu Yuanzhang mail this thing to himself?

Looking closely, I saw a golden statue placed inside the main building, seemingly receiving offerings.

Is this a shrine to immortality?

Did Zhu Yuanzhang really regard himself as a god?
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