The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Early morning,

Jin Gui reported: "The Manchurian envoy Duan Kezhi and the island country's envoy Song Suqing came to Beijing and begged the imperial court to allow them to take part in the imperial examination and become officials in the imperial court."

The palace became quiet.

Although the Ming Dynasty did not use troops against the two places.

However, there were troops stationed in both countries, and Mankara and the imperial court of the island country also professed vassalage to the Ming Dynasty and maintained friendly relations.

During the Yongle Dynasty, when all the nations came to visit, it was not a new case that there were Jiaozhi and Koreans serving as officials in the Hanlin Academy.

Yan Chengjin thought for a moment.

This case cannot be repeated, and the court must use the natives of the country as officials.

If a person has an official position, he can check the palace files and reveal academic knowledge such as firearms and chemistry.

"I feel strange, why are the envoys from the two countries asking for begging from the imperial court at the same time?"

Is this collusion and premeditation?

According to the footsteps of the Francois in history, the Portuguese army had already arrived on Timor Island.

That is the territory of Malacca, and there may be Franji people behind these two dynasties.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi looked at Jin Gui: "Have you checked the details of these two people?"

"After checking, we found that Song Suqing was originally from China. His real name was Zhu Hao. His family owed huge debts since he was a child and he fled everywhere. Because of his clever appearance, he was taken to the island country by the Japanese and trained as an envoy."

"Duan Kerui is also from China. His original name is Xiao Mingju. His father was Xiao Jian, an official in Wanan, Jiangxi Province. He was later imprisoned for crimes. Xiao Mingju lost his parents and went to Mankara with the mining fleet. Now he has also become an envoy. "

Both envoys were from China.

Wang Hao looked calm: "If there are people who serve as officials in the court, they can help the court rule the vassal country and maintain tributary relations."

The veteran among the officials nodded.

During the Tianshun period, He Guang and Ruan Wenying, both of whom had the address, served as officials in the imperial court.

During the Hongwu period, Jin Taorong, the prime minister of Goryeo, also became a Jinshi in the imperial court.

Emperor Gao, who valued the ancestral system so much, appointed Fan people as officials to show the court's attitude towards Fan states.

Jin Gui said: "Mankara and the island countries are both tributary countries of the Ming Dynasty. As long as they can pass the imperial examination, I think it's okay."

Several ministers in the cabinet have their own concerns.

Yan Chengjin did not want people to become officials in Beijing.

On contribution? The Fan people can't make any contribution, so how about maintaining diplomatic relations? The imperial court doesn't need it at all. If there are people who are dissatisfied, they can just send a large army to quell them.

It can be seen that if Fan people enter the court and serve as officials, they will do more harm than good.

Seeing this, the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi said: "Let's discuss it later."

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Honglu Temple Embassy.

Although Xiao Mingju and Zhu Hao both have fan names, they still like to use their own names in China.

Xiao Mingju said: "Wang Yong, the general secretary of Siyi Pavilion, said that if you want to achieve this, you must ask Yan Chengjin, the sixth assistant of the cabinet, who is good at giving advice."

The Ming Dynasty court collected the silver mines in their country, and what was abominable was that they also sold tea and silk to their people, taking away the wealth of the country.

A large amount of silver was flowing out of the country, and people's lives were extremely poor.

"I will go with you to see him. What does this person like?"

"I haven't heard of any preference, but there is a lady who lives in Huimin Pharmacy."

Yan Chengjin got off duty and when he came to Huimin Pharmacy, he saw two officials wearing uniforms similar to those of the imperial court, who seemed to be waiting for him.

Seeing that the official in front of him was followed by a guard in royal robes, Song Suqing knew it was Yan Chengjin: "I have met Mr. Yan!"

Xiao Mingju and Song Suqing brought nothing.

If Yan Chengjin is an upright official, he will feel disgusted and will not bring anything to see him just to be prudent.

Yan Chengjin kept a distance of ten feet from them: "Are you two people from the Han Dynasty joining the court as officials?"

Song Suqing nodded: "I beg you, Master Yan, to give me advice!"

"The imperial court has good relations with vassal states such as ours. If there are people who serve as officials in the imperial court, the tribute will be closer." Xiao Mingju also said.

Yan Chengjin said nothing.

After thinking carefully for a moment, he said to Song Suqing and Xiao Mingju: "Since you are asking to be an official in the imperial court, you should go to the officials of the Ministry of Personnel. I will give you a clear way to find Zhang Cai, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel."

Chang'an Street, Zhang Mansion.

In the past two days, Zhang Cai's reputation was at its peak and he was praised by hundreds of officials.

Rumor has it that in order to advise the new emperor, he did not hesitate to sacrifice his reputation and go to the stage to show off his singing voice.

The ministers of the six ministries showed a bit of contempt.

"Who spread this matter to the Sixth Department? Now everyone knows about it." Zhang Cai frowned.

In order to avoid the limelight, I did not go to the morning court for two days.

It is not a good thing to have a clear reputation, as it will definitely arouse the jealousy of the officials. He just hopes that this matter will be settled as soon as possible.

"It's everywhere in the newspapers of the new residence, and there's a portrait of me in costume, but I don't know who spread the word," the housekeeper said.

There was a slight movement in Zhang Cai's eyes. It was only found in Lao Wang's bookshop in his new residence.

Others don't know, but he knows that the person behind Lao Wang Bookstore is Yan Chengjin. Is it Yan Chengjin who wants to deal with him?

I heard that all the eunuchs who were close to the prince were sent to sea.

Although Zhang Cai regarded himself as an outstanding strategist, he was still wary of Yan Chengjin.

"Sir, there are two envoys outside who want to see you. They said that Lord Yan asked them to come, and they are also followed by Jin Yiwei."

Zhang Cai pondered for a moment, raised his head slightly and said, "Let them come in."

Soon, Xiao Mingju and Song Suqing walked into the main hall and bowed slightly towards Zhang Cai.

"I sincerely request Mr. Zhang to submit this memorial and beg on behalf of the vassal state to allow Fan Ren to take part in the imperial examination and become an official in the court."

"Why didn't this matter be reported to the imperial court? The Supreme Emperor and the princes did not approve of it?" Zhang Cai wondered.

"Everyone agrees, but the Supreme Emperor and His Majesty have not issued the decree yet. We are afraid that something might change if it is too late, so we came here to see Mr. Zhang."

Xiao Mingju heard that Zhang Cai had some strategies, but his hands and feet were not clean and he also liked to cling.

Otherwise, at his age, it would be difficult for him to become an assistant officer in the Sixth Division.

Zhang Cai's eyebrows moved slightly. Why did Yan Chengjin ask these two envoys to come to him? There is no doubt that Yan Chengjin wanted to frame him, but if even the gentlemen agreed.

Where can he be framed?

"You two go back first, I will consider it and make a decision."

He had not been to court for two days and was not familiar with the affairs of the court. He could not listen to one side.

After the two left, Zhao Rui, the chief clerk of the Ministry of Personnel, came to Zhang's house soon, "Yes, today in the court, Wang Ao and Jin Gui both agreed, and there were also censors from the six ministries."

Zhang Cai pinched a jade stone and said thoughtfully: "Why did Yan Chengjin ask them to come to me?"

"This kid always likes to shirk responsibility." Zhao Rui said.

Duchayuan, duty room.

Yan Chengjin read the memorials sent back by Mangala and the island country recently, and did not mention the French fleet.

In this case, he can only check from the envoys.

Zheng Qian walked into the duty room: "Sir, the two envoys have met Lord Zhang, but they didn't bring any gifts."

"Investigate these two people, report this matter to Han Fu of the Dali Temple, and ask the Dali Temple to help investigate."

Dali Temple, duty room.

Han Fu was puzzled. Last time, he had revealed that he disliked Yan Chengjin, but this guy not only did not impeach him, but also asked him to help investigate Zhang Cai.

How could this guy be so kind?

He must want him to be at odds with Zhang Cai, "Go back and tell Yan Chengjin that there is no evidence, so that he will not be suspicious all day long."

After hearing the order, Zheng Qian returned to the Censorate.

Yan Chengjin didn't say much. Today, he has been reading the family files of Xiao Mingju and Xiao Jian. After reading them, he said to Zheng Qian: "Bring Xiao Mingju to the Censorate, I want to see him."

Today, the envoys entered the palace to meet the emperor and accept the gifts from the court.

After Xiao Mingju arrived at the Censorate, he was somewhat puzzled: "This humble official greets Lord Yan."

"This is the family file of your father who was falsely accused."

Xiao Mingju's body trembled violently.